If it is determined by the Plan Commission that the establishment of an alternate procedure for the more expedient disposition of certain matters is in the best interest of the town, the Plan Commission may establish such alternate procedure. In the establishment of such alternate procedure, the Plan Commission shall appoint one Hearing Officer (and may appoint an alternate Hearing Officer to serve in the absence of the initial appointee). The Hearing Officer shall have the power of the Board of Zoning Appeals to approve or deny:
(1) A variance from the development standards of this ordinance;
(2) A special exception use as provided for in this ordinance;
(3) A variance of use from the terms of this ordinance only if:
(a) The request is for the expansion of a use which currently exists on the real estate; and
(b) The use is consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 21-97, passed - -1997)