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Board requires engineering, plan review and zoning checks before lifting stays for Reed Avenue and Galilean Theological Center properties

Lorain Demolition Board of Appeals · October 16, 2025
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Summary

Representatives updating the board on 554/546 Reed Ave. and the recently added 1768 E. 28th (Galilean Theological Center) described progress and contractor estimates, but city staff said architects/engineers, plan review and zoning approvals are required; the board continued stays and added prior engineering conditions.

The Lorain Demolition Board of Appeals heard extended updates Oct. 16 on rehabilitation work at 554 and 546 Reed Ave. and on a newly added case for 1768 E. 28th (listed as the Galilean Theological Center). Property representatives reported interior gutting, window replacement and exterior cleanup, but staff repeatedly emphasized that commercial properties must complete formal plan review and engineering analyses before permits are granted.

Antonio Davis and D'Aaron Moody told the board the Reed Ave. building is gutted and that temporary…

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