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Commission told severe termite, foundation damage at 710 New Street; site visits, CHIPO review ordered before any decision
Summary
Commission staff and the applicant reported extensive termite and foundation damage at a contributing house at 710 New Street and said contractors declined to lift the building for repairs; the commission scheduled site visits and will request a State Historic Preservation Office review prior to any demolition decision.
A contractor and the applicant told the New Bern Historic Preservation Commission at its work session that a contributing house at 710 New Street has extensive structural damage and may be unsafe to repair in place.
Rusty Creedy, the applicant, said crews found severe termite damage to key structural members, including rim beams and floor joists, and that many pier supports lack proper footings. One contractor who inspected the property declined to proceed with a house‑lifting plan, citing safety risks for crews and uncertainty about how the building would…
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