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Anderson board affirms condemnations, schedules demolitions for multiple properties
Summary
The Board of Public Safety moved to condemn and schedule demolition for a series of blighted properties across Anderson, approving notices and 30‑day windows for owner removal; the board also accepted a property transfer from an owner to the city for demolition.
At its April 7 meeting the Anderson Board of Public Safety voted to condemn and move toward demolition of a series of derelict properties after staff presentations and published notices. Most motions passed on voice votes.
Properties affirmed for condemnation and potential demolition (board action on April 7): Six Crescent Drive; 1814 Walnut Street; 256 Meridian; 334 West 14th Street; 1232 East 22nd Street; 1416 Cedar Street (structure already removed but condemned for the record); 1612 Riverside (owner signed property to the city); 1127 Arrow Avenue (signed to city); 2316 East 4th Street (signed to city). For properties that remain with owners the board said owners generally have 30 days to remove structures before the city proceeds to bid demolition.
Greg Graham, a nearby resident, urged prompt action on Crescent Court, calling the property "a neighborhood eyesore" and asking the board to allow demolition to proceed at the earliest time. Staff said notices were published (dates cited in the record) and certified mail was attempted where possible.
Why it matters: The actions represent an accelerated municipal response to long‑standing blight complaints, with the city prepared to condemn and either accept transfers or proceed to bid demolition when owners fail to act. Several properties discussed had recurring notice and enforcement histories.
What’s next: Staff will publish/complete required notices and, if owners do not remove structures, prepare bid packages for demolition contractors and pursue city removal under the usual procurement process.
