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Owner agrees to remove structure at 105 Mine Run; Council approves condemnation resolution
Summary
After staff testimony that the former auto shop at 105 Mine Run suffered roof collapse and two fires, owner Ted Sowers agreed to demolish the building and the Council approved Resolution R2026-2, requiring owner commencement and noting CID permitting and asbestos-testing requirements.
City staff reported that the former auto repair structure at 105 Mine Run had two fire incidents, collapsed roofing and repeated police calls; Planning Director Clyde "C.B." Strain said the structure posed ongoing safety and nuisance concerns. Owner Ted Sowers testified he planned to demolish or remediate the site, requested a 90-day window and said he may perform the work himself at a lower cost than contractor estimates (staff estimates ranged $40,000'$50,000).The Council adopted Resolution R2026-2; Mr. Sowers agreed to begin work within the statutory timeframe and the Council discussed the need for Construction Industries Division (CID) verification for owner-initiated commercial demolition and for asbestos testing/abatement where required. City staff noted that owner-initiated demolition requires permitting compliance and proof of asbestos testing prior to removal.
