A. General: The commission shall review all information presented to it at the public hearing and at the conclusion of the public hearing shall adopt a recommendation that the nominated landmark or proposed historic district does or does not meet the criteria for designation as herein prescribed. The recommendation shall contain the following information:
1. The commission's rationale for recommending either approval or rejection of the nomination;
2. In the case of a recommendation for approval of designation of a landmark, the significant feature or features in the exterior architectural appearance of the landmark that should be protected and preserved;
3. In the case of a recommendation for approval or designation of a historic district, the significant features in the exterior architectural appearance of any structures, buildings, or sites within the historic district that should be protected and preserved; and
4. Any other information deemed pertinent by the commission related to the nomination of the landmark or historic district.
B. Landmarks: In the case of a nominated landmark, within forty five (45) days following the conclusion of the public hearing, the commission shall transmit to the village council its recommendation containing the information specified in subsection A of this section. The failure of the commission to act within forty five (45) days following the conclusion of such hearing, or such further time to which the applicant may agree, shall be deemed a recommendation for the approval of the application for designation as submitted. The village council shall consider such recommendation within sixty (60) days of the receipt of such recommendation or within sixty (60) days of the time when such commission was required to recommend to the village council.
C. Historic Districts: In the case of a nominated historic district, such recommendation by the commission shall be deemed preliminary and shall be accompanied by action of the commission requiring that notice be given to all owners of record of property located within the area of the nominated district that the nominated district has been preliminarily determined to meet the standards for designation as a historic district, and allowing such owners of record an opportunity to complete a form indicating whether the owner consents to the designation of the nominated district. The manner of obtaining such consent shall be pursuant to section 12-3-6 of this chapter. Following receipt of the results of the consent forms submitted by all of the owners of record or after the passage of sixty (60) days after such notice was provided to the owners, whichever occurs first, the commission shall reconsider its preliminary recommendation and shall issue a final recommendation to the village council. The commission shall transmit to the village council its recommendation containing the information specified by section 12-3-2 of this chapter. The failure of the commission to act within forty five (45) days after it is authorized, as provided hereinabove, or such further time to which the applicant may agree, shall be deemed a recommendation for the approval of the application for designation as submitted. The village council shall consider such recommendation within sixty (60) days of the receipt of such recommendation or within sixty (60) days of the time when such commission was required to recommend to the village council.
D. Recommendations On File: All recommendations by the commission shall be filed with the village administrator and made available to persons requesting the same in writing. (Ord. O-1-06, 1-9-2006)