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Building commission upholds demolition order for 1200 Garland after owner says she will rehabilitate
Summary
The Building and Standards Commission voted to uphold a prior demolition order for the property at 1200 Garland, while allowing the new owner notification and the right to appeal. Neighbors and the buyer spoke during public comment; city staff cited code that prevents restoration of heavily deteriorated nonconforming structures.
The Building and Standards Commission voted to uphold its earlier demolition order for the structure at 1200 Garland, a commercial building in a mixed residential zoning district, after hearing from the property's new owner and several neighborhood residents.
The motion to stand behind the commission's original demolition order was made by Commissioner Tormund and seconded by Commissioner Giles; the motion passed and staff said the new owner would receive formal notice with instructions about the appeal process.
The commission record shows the property had previously been placed under a demolition order in August 2024 and demolition had been bid out; city staff said that process was halted after the prior owner reported she had not received notice because she was incarcerated. Director Susan (city staff) told the commission the previous owner conveyed the property to a new owner, Micah Castillo, who was advised the property was under demolition…
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