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Residents press commission on Andrews House demolition, request records and developer commitments
Summary
Multiple speakers raised questions about the proposed demolition and relocation of the Andrews House, sought public records (fire-marshall report, survey), and asked whether the developer had withdrawn the demolition permit or offered to convey the house to the city.
Several residents and commenters raised questions about the fate of the historic Andrews House and nearby preservation actions during public comment on Jan. 21.
Speakers asked whether the developer had withdrawn a demolition permit, whether a public fire-marshal report requiring 20-foot separations existed and whether the developer had formally offered to donate the house to the city for relocation rather than demolition. Resident Susan Oeyer said she submitted two public-records requests for a report she heard referenced at a Historic Resources Board meeting and said city staff had been unable to locate the record she requested.
Other commenters recounted past controversial demolitions and urged commissioners to use site-plan conditions to require preservation or relocation when developers request major approvals. Commissioners and staff said they would follow up on public-records requests and seek clarity about the permit and survey status, and Mayor Penserga asked staff to confirm whether the developer had formally committed to transferring the structure to the city for relocation.
