The City of Lorraine Demolition Board of Appeals continued the demolition stay for 446 Delaware after the property owner and contractor reported progress and a new timetable for rehabilitation.

Property owner Tristan Kidd told the board the project had mobilized after closing financing and that he expected completion faster than initially projected. Contractor Steve Britton told the board he plans to start exterior and interior work immediately, bringing electrical and plumbing contractors on site and aiming for a roughly 90-day completion window.

Building-department staff confirmed on-site activity, including Tyvek covering and windows being secured, and said dumpsters had been filled as part of ongoing cleanup. Several council members praised the project and urged coordination with county auditor and prosecutor offices on outstanding back taxes, so the owner does not invest in a property at risk of foreclosure.

The board voted to continue the demolition stay to allow the rehabilitation work to proceed. The owner and contractor were asked to provide required permit applications and status updates to the building department and to the board before future meetings.

Steve Britton, the contractor, said he will “start from the exterior and work inward, simultaneously” and aims to make the property “fully usable” within the stated timeline. The building department reminded the owner and contractor to pull required permits before work such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing or demolition begins.

The stay is contingent on continued progress and compliance with permitting requirements; the board asked that updates be provided to the board packet at least seven days before future meetings to remain on the agenda.