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County moves toward demolition of fire‑damaged dwelling on Fraternity Church Road after title searches show no known heirs
Summary
Staff asked the board to declare an abandoned, fire‑damaged dwelling at 2884 Fraternity Church Road unfit for human habitation and to authorize demolition; title searches indicate owners are deceased and unpaid taxes (~$4,600) will be added to the property's tax bill if demolition proceeds.
Community Economic Development Director Kirby Robinson presented photographs and a property history for 2884 Fraternity Church Road, describing a dwelling severely damaged by fire and left to deteriorate. Robinson said staff conducted multiple title searches, could not locate interested parties, and found unpaid property taxes of roughly $4,600; documents indicate parties with interest in the property may be deceased. Because vegetation has overtaken the site and interior inspection is difficult, staff recommended demolition under the county minimum housing code and asked the board's permission to proceed; demolition costs would be added to the property's tax bill if the board approves.
Commissioners asked about neighboring property proximity and staff said they had contacted adjacent owners and that demolition logistics may require cutting temporary access. The briefing presented the ordinance background and staff's rationale; the formal order declaring the dwelling unfit and any demolition authorization would be processed per the county's minimum‑housing procedures.
