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Council committee advances rehabilitation certificate for 264 Watson in Brush Park
Summary
A Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for a comprehensive renovation of a vacant 1883 house at 264 Watson in Brush Park was recommended for approval after the petitioner described a $1.4 million restoration and staff confirmed the property is inside the NEZ.
The Budget, Finance and Audit committee advanced to formal a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate application on Oct. 8 for the rehabilitation of a vacant 1883 house at 264 Watson in the Brush Park/Crosswinds Woodward NEZ.
Chris Gulak, City Planning Commission staff, said the property is included in the Crosswinds North Woodward NEZ and staff recommended approval. Petitioner Steven Peter Basile told members he purchased the largely dilapidated house last year and plans a comprehensive, historic‑sensitive $1.4 million renovation to make the house habitable for his family and to rent the property. Basile said the scope includes full interior and exterior restoration, and he identified Holcomb Construction as the general contractor and John Bigger as the project architect.
Councilors asked a brief question about parking. Basile said the short‑term plan includes using an existing garage and street parking, and that he may build a carriage house with two spaces after the main rehabilitation is complete.
Members moved and, with no objections, sent the resolution forward with a recommendation to approve.
What’s next: staff will present the formal NEZ resolution for final consideration at a later council meeting.
