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Port Richey council denies appeal, authorizes demolition of 8648 Green Street
Summary
After a quasi‑judicial hearing, the council denied the homeowners’ appeal and authorized demolition of 8648 Green Street, finding the building structurally unsafe and posing public‑health risks; neighbors said the property had long been neglected.
Port Richey — The Port Richey City Council voted on Nov. 25 to deny an appeal from the owners of 8648 Green Street and to proceed with demolition after a quasi‑judicial hearing in which the city’s building official presented photographic evidence of structural damage and unsafe conditions.
Property owner Joseph Voorhek and Anna Dworek, who identified themselves as residents of the address since 1979, asked the council for time to repair the house. They told council members they had installed a new metal roof, removed wet rugs and planned to hire contractors to fix the damaged area. Voorhek said he had an engineering inspection after the storm and described interior areas as…
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