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Council delays two demolitions, orders immediate demolition of fire-damaged house on Jake Alexander Boulevard
Summary
Salisbury council granted a 90-day extension for repairs at 1300 West Huron Street and a 30-day extension for 615 West Monroe Street (Livingstone College property). Council ordered demolition of the fire-damaged structure at 2222 South Jake Alexander Boulevard.
Salisbury City Council on March 4 considered staff recommendations concerning three dilapidated residential structures and took staggered actions: it granted a 90-day repair extension for one owner, a 30-day extension for a property owner who has a contractor under contract, and ordered demolition of a recently fire-damaged property.
Code Services Manager Michael Catella presented the three cases. For 1300 West Huron Street (owner: Daryl Hobson), staff said the owner had been unable to respond earlier because of poor health but submitted a notarized intent-to-repair letter the afternoon of the meeting. Staff recommended a 90-day delay to allow work to begin; council approved the 90-day extension.
For 615 West Monroe Street (owner: trustees of Livingstone College), staff noted a long-running case and said the college had contracted with a demolition contractor and staff recommended a 30-day delay to allow submittal of permits and commencement of work; council approved the 30-day extension.
For 2222 South Jake Alexander Boulevard (owner: Tenth Gate LLC), staff said the house and accessory structure were dilapidated and had suffered significant fire damage the prior Sunday. Staff recommended adoption of an ordinance ordering demolition; council voted to adopt the demolition ordinance. Catella said estimated demolition and asbestos-remediation costs (if unpaid) would become liens on the property: approximately $11,800 for the first property, $25,000 for the second and $6,225 for the third (the third estimate was stated before the subsequent fire damage and staff noted the condition had worsened). Catella also said fire debris from the recent fire cannot be taken to the landfill for 30 days, so demolition contractors may leave a rubble pile on-site until landfill acceptance is allowed.
Council repeatedly thanked code and fire staff for their work; the fire department confirmed there were no injuries from the recent house fire.
