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Appellant and inspectors describe vandalism and partial repair materials upstairs
Summary
Inspectors found broken drywall and debris but also new exit signs and electrical materials; the appellant said repeated break-ins and vandalism have made reuse of the second-floor space impractical without substantial investment.
During the site-visit discussion, Tim Barrett said inspectors observed broken drywall and debris in the upstairs area but also saw materials that suggested some repair work — new exit signs and boxed electrical receptacles — that had not yet been installed. "There were a lot of brand new exit signs, in a pile on the floor," Barrett said.
Appellant representative Jacqueline Tracy told the board the store manager relayed repeated break-ins and vandalism that limited options for reusing the space and made investment unappealing; she noted managers had reported contacting police without sustained resolution. The appellant characterized those security problems as part of the practical context for why the space had not been rehabilitated.
Why it matters: condition and security issues can affect marketability and therefore market-value estimates; the board listed these observations as part of the record it will consider in its deliberations and in the letter to the appellant.
