Board resets 1830 West Laurel case after new owners propose rehab and request time

The Building Standards Board agreed to reset the case for 1830 West Laurel after new property representatives asked for time to secure financing and complete repairs rather than demolish the structure.

Officer Crystal Town described the fire history, structural rot, charred ceiling joists and an accessory structure that had been converted to living space. "Staff recommends demolition for both the main structure and the accessory structure," she said in her presentation, while noting new owners were present and had provided some scope and financial documents.

Owners Joaquin Arch and Bradley Ford told the board they had recently purchased the property, provided bank statements and said they can complete financing in roughly 30–45 days and construction in about 60–90 days, estimating roughly 120 days to substantial completion and seeking up to 180 days if needed. The board and legal staff discussed vacant-building registration, whether the city could lift permit holds and whether progress reports or a performance bond should be required. Development Services staff said registration would not impede pulling permits and that the DP investigator could grant more time if substantial compliance was shown.

A motion to reset the case (with requirements that the property remain secured, vacated and free of trash, that a no-trespass affidavit be completed and that staff have discretion on timing) passed on a 6–1 roll-call vote. The board instructed owners to coordinate with the code officer and SAPD to implement the no-trespass and permit steps.