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archaeological description and a historical <br /> discussion of the site and/or structure, including <br /> the date of construction and any later alterations . <br /> Where land is included in the proposed designation, <br /> the report shall clearly justify its inclusion. <br /> Section 3 .4 Initial Consideration of Designation Report by <br /> Commission <br /> The Planning and Inspection Department shall submit the <br /> application for historic landmark designation and <br /> accompanying designation report to the Commission at the <br /> first regular meeting after the expiration of the 30-day <br /> period specified in Section 3 . 3 or any extension thereof . <br /> Prior to the meeting of the Commission at which the <br /> application and report will be considered, written notice <br /> shall be sent by certified mail to the affected property <br /> owner and all adjacent owners not less than seven (7 ) days <br /> before the meeting date. Adjacent property owners are those <br /> whose names and addresses are currently listed in the Orange <br /> County tax records and whose property lies within 500 feet of <br /> the affected property. <br /> At the meeting, the Commission may accept the <br /> designation report, accept it with amendments, reject it or <br /> recommend it for further study. No property shall be <br /> accepted for designation as a landmark unless it is deemed <br /> and found by the Commission to be of special significance in <br /> term of its historical, prehistorical, architectural, or <br /> cultural importance, and to possess integrity of design, <br /> setting, workmanship, materials, feeling, and/or association. <br /> If the report is accepted or accepted with amendments, <br /> the Commission shall forward a copy to the N.C. Department of <br /> Cultural Resources in accordance with the provisions of <br /> Section 3 .5 below. <br /> Section 3 .5 Review by the N.C. Department of Cultural <br /> Resources <br /> The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, acting <br /> through the State Historic Preservation Officer or his or her <br /> designee shall, either upon request of the Department or at <br /> the initiative of the Commission, be given an opportunity to <br /> review and comment upon the substance and effect of the <br /> designation of any landmark. All comments will be provided <br /> in writing. If the Department does not submit its comments <br /> • to the Commission within thirty (30 ) days following receipt <br /> by the Department of the report, the Commission and the Board <br />