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Board gives owner 60 days to sell 1902 Farwell Drive, schedules demolition if unsold
Summary
After staff outlined severe fire damage, the board found 1902 Farwell Drive feasible for repair but granted the owner 60 days to sell; if unsold the property will be demolished, with 60 days allowed after a change of ownership to complete repairs. The motion passed 4–1.
Officer Hassan Alazawi presented 1902 Farwell Drive and documented major fire damage — charred rafters, missing exterior walls, exposed electrical wiring and interior collapse in places. The property had previously been abated and had a notice to vacate; staff recommended demolition but noted the owner had taken some cleanup steps.
Owner Glenn Welch described medical setbacks and said he would like a minimum 90 days (he asked for 90–120) to market the property and find a buyer. He provided a fire damage assessment and said the frame remained usable for a flipper buyer. The board debated options and ultimately found the structure feasible to repair if a buyer with resources assumed title; the board allowed 60 days to sell and 60 days after sale to repair, with demolition if unsold — the motion passed 4–1 (Fred Andes dissenting).
The decision balances the owner’s stated intent to sell as‑is with the city’s need to move toward abatement/demolition if the property remains a public‑safety hazard.
