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Council holds demolition decision for fire-damaged house on South Blount Street for two weeks to pursue neighborhood outreach
Summary
Council opened the hearing for a fire-damaged duplex at 617 South Blount Street and kept it open, directing staff to reach out to preservation groups and neighborhood stakeholders before considering a demolition ordinance.
Council on Feb. 18 opened a hearing on a demolition ordinance for 617 South Blount Street — a duplex that sustained extensive fire damage in August 2023 — and elected to hold the hearing open for two weeks to allow staff to pursue neighborhood outreach and preservation options.
Housing and Neighborhoods staff said the owner applied for a building-only permit but did not procure the mechanical, electrical or…
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