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Council orders three-month remediation or demolition period for nuisance structure at 817 St. Martin Street
Summary
Planning & Zoning Coordinator Otis Chatman presented an inspection finding that the building at 817 St. Martin Street is a nuisance under code. After comments from the owner's daughter, the council unanimously granted the owner three months to demolish the structure and remove debris.
Planning & Zoning Coordinator Otis Chatman presented an inspection report from City Inspector Rodney Richard documenting that the structure at 817 St. Martin Street, owned by Adam Filer, was found to be a nuisance and must be renovated to 2021 International Building Code standards or be condemned and demolished.
Wanda Anthony, identified in the minutes as the daughter of the property owner, made comments to the council regarding the property. Following that exchange, Councilwoman Flo Chatman moved and Councilwoman Janise Anthony seconded a motion to give the property owner three months to demolish the structure and remove all debris. The motion was recorded as unanimously carried.
Why it matters: The council's directive enforces local building-code standards and gives the property owner a set timeframe to comply or face condemnation and demolition, which can affect the property's tenants, adjacent properties and neighborhood appearance.
What happens next: The owner has three months from June 2, 2025 to either bring the structure up to the 2021 International Building Code standards or remove it. The minutes do not record follow-up inspection dates, enforcement steps or whether the city will pursue condemnation if the owner does not comply.
