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Council tables two demolition/abatement hearings after staff updates and resident testimony
Summary
The council tabled public hearings on two nuisance-abatement items — a proposed demolition at 21065 Dover and a confirmation hearing for 7551 Prospect — after receiving updates that owners or contractors had active permits or repair plans.
The Warren City Council on June 10 tabled two separate nuisance-abatement items after hearing from building-division staff and residents that repairs or permits were in progress.
Agenda item 10A was a public hearing on a resolution to approve demolition of the house and garage at 21065 Dover through the nuisance-abatement process. Building-division representative Mr. Lazzie described the property’s severely dilapidated condition, saying the roof and structure were failing and the house presented safety concerns. The owner told the council he lives in the house, said he had Social Security approval that morning and expected funds to pay for repairs, and asked for time to begin rebuilding.
Council member Janet Moore moved to table the item and asked for a legal opinion from the city attorney because the structure appeared to be occupied; the council specified a two-week tabling. The roll-call vote recorded Lafferty, Moore, Dwyer, Boiecki, Noonan and McGee as voting to table; the motion carried.
Separately, agenda item 10B (an administrative hearing to confirm demolition of 7551 Prospect) was removed from the table for consideration. Mr. Lazzie reported a permit had come in to restart porch repairs, emails from residents assisting the homeowner, and that contractors were preparing to begin work; he said the property appeared maintained and progress was being made. The council voted to table the administrative hearing to a date certain, January 13, 2026, to allow the work to proceed under the newly issued permit. The vote to table was recorded as carried.
Why it matters: Both items touch tenant and resident safety and the application of the city’s nuisance-abatement code. Council sought to balance enforcement and public-safety concerns with evidence of active repair efforts and respect for an occupied structure.
Ending: Both items were tabled; staff was directed to coordinate with the city attorney and building-division staff to monitor progress and return on the scheduled dates.
