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Pineville council extends, condemns properties after owners outline plans or request removal
Summary
Council approved conditional uncondemnation and 120‑day progress reporting for 113 Holly Oak St., condemned a mobile home at 1607 Melrose with 120 days to remove it, and condemned 1101 Melrose with 120 days for voluntary demolition; owners presented budgets, timelines and compliance concerns.
The Pineville City Council on Feb. 10 took separate actions on three properties after owners or representatives described plans for repair, removal or demolition.
113 Holly Oak Street: Dionysio Boynton, who identified himself at the podium as a representative (109 Harrison), told the council he submitted existing and new floor plans and a financing package and expects the renovation to cost about $57,000. Boynton said a licensed contractor, Walter Angel, will lead much of the work and that work is planned roughly from April 15 to Nov. 15.
City staff told the council the house remains in considerable disrepair and warned that partial work that stalls creates enforcement and complaint risks. The council agreed to extend the property’s uncondemned status on a conditional basis and required a visual progress report at the June meeting. Council member (Speaker 4) moved the extension (120 days); the motion carried by voice vote.
1607 Melrose Street (mobile home): Tyra Teasley (4003 Payne Street) appeared on behalf of the family and said the plan is to remove the mobile home and try to sell or relocate it. Based on the owner’s testimony and staff recommendation, the council voted to condemn the property and give 120 days to remove the trailer and clear outbuildings; if not removed, the city may proceed with removal or demolition.
1101 Melrose Street: Owner David F. Huffman told the council the house at 1101 Melrose is vandalized and that he plans to tear it down. City staff and the attorney explained that, while the city has previously used grant funds for demolition programs, individual homeowners generally qualify for a residential exemption under LDEQ asbestos rules and therefore may not require the same asbestos evaluation and abatement procedures that apply to multiple-house installations. The council voted to condemn the property and gave Huffman 120 days to voluntarily demolish and clear the site.
Why it matters: The actions show the council balancing property rehabilitation opportunities against public-safety concerns tied to partly finished projects and unsafe structures. The council set clear deadlines and reporting requirements to monitor progress before taking more aggressive enforcement steps.
What’s next: Owners must provide the required plans and demonstrate progress; staff will report back in June on 113 Holly Oak and may schedule a further condemnation hearing if owners fail to meet the conditions.
