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Historic district commission clears demolition of arson-damaged house after owner describes structural collapse and insurance denial
Summary
The Kalamazoo Historic District Commission approved a notice to proceed to demolish a severely fire-damaged house after the owner testified the fire was arson and her insurance claim was denied; the commission said the demolition complies with criteria A and C and staff will issue paperwork and advise on permits.
Kalamazoo The Kalamazoo Historic District Commission on Tuesday approved a notice to proceed to demolish a property that a homeowner said was gutted in an arson fire and is structurally unsound.
The owner, identified in the hearing as Katrina, told the commission the August blaze left the house with ‘‘giant holes in the ceiling’’ and beams ‘‘completely torched’’ and said last week her insurance denied the claim. She described attempting to salvage the house, consulting a structural engineer and contractors, and concluding that ‘‘everything has to be replaced’’ and that the remaining facade is the only portion…
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