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HPAB presses city for demolition-permit reports after high-profile distressed properties, seeks foreclosure steps on liens
Summary
Board members requested monthly notices of demolition permits and discussed specific cases including twin houses on Palm Street and a bank-owned property on West Greta Esplanade; city staff described permitting differences between historic and nonhistoric properties and said it is exploring foreclosure on liens for distressed properties.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — At its May 22 meeting the Punta Gorda Historic Preservation Advisory Board asked the city to provide regular reports on demolition permits and discussed several distressed properties they said are affecting the historic district.
Board members raised recent demolitions and asked staff to explain how a property is approved for demolition. Rachel Berry, speaking for city staff, said nonhistoric properties can be demolished…
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