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Athens commission approves demolition order for vacant house at 505 Magnolia St.
Summary
The Athens Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously March 2 to approve a demolition order for a substandard, vacant structure at 505 Magnolia St., owned by the late Muriel Rounsavall. Code enforcement staff said the property is abandoned; no public comments were offered during the hearing.
The Athens Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously March 2 to approve a demolition order for a substandard structure at 505 Magnolia Street, listed as Property ID 278098, whose owner is identified in the record as Muriel Rounsavall (deceased).
Code Enforcement Manager David Campbell presented the item and said the property has been abandoned. Chairperson Brian Schutt opened the required public hearing; no members of the public addressed the commission and the hearing was closed. Member Debra Wilson moved to approve the demolition order; Member Freddie Paul seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The agenda summary and staff presentation did not specify a demolition timeline or a contractor; those details were not provided in the public record of this meeting. The commission record indicates staff will proceed consistent with applicable city procedures for enforcement of substandard structures. The commission reconvened to consider other zoning-text amendments on the agenda.
