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Granting request for stay enforcement for 180 days of City Council File RLH RR 13-62 which ordered the rehabilitation or razing and the demolition of the structures at 929 SEVENTH STREET WEST within 180 days after the March 5, 2014 City Council Public Hearing. (Public hearing held October 19)
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AMENDED 10-19-16
WHEREAS, City Council File RLH RR 13-62 which ordered the rehabilitation or razing and the demolition of the structure of 929 Seventh Street West within 180 days after the March 5, 2014 City Council Public Hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the progress on this rehabilitation consists of the extensive interior demolition and clean-out which was necessary prior to construction to begin; and,
WHEREAS, City Council adopted File RLH RR 14-18 on September 24, 2014 granting a stay of enforcement of RLH RR 13-62 for 180 days; and,
WHEREAS, a request was made by owners, Ryan & Tina North (929 7th Street West LLC), to the City Council to review this case again and consider granting an additional stay of enforcement for the development of a theater and performance space; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer considered the owner's request in the context of the following:
1. A $5,000 performance deposit will need to be posted with the Department of Safety and Inspections by December 2, 2015;
2. The annual Vacant Building Fee in the amount of $2,025 must be paid by December 2, 2015;
3. Plans will need to be developed to execute the rehabilitation. In the case of this building, architectural and structural plans will be needed. Depending on intended use, a code analysis may need to be conducted (intended use may also require a parking variance). This application should be filed as soon as practicable;
4. The scope of work provided should provide an estimate of costs for the work to be completed. Preferably, a sworn construction statement outlining costs could be provided. Based on these estimates, establish the amount of financing/cash on hand m...
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