A 91-year-old house in the Westmoreland neighborhood is slated for demolition.
The property was sold to a developer in August 2013. In April 2014, the developer applied for a demolition permit. The city put a delay on the demolition until June. As of August, the final permit for demolition was still open. Demolition has not yet begun.
“Notice – Intent to Demolish,” reads a sign on the front door of the house built in 1923.
In June 2014, the developer filed an application for new construction. The commercial building permit describes the plans for the property: new construction of a three-story, six-unit apartment building. There will be two storage sheds in the rear, as well as bike parking and three automobile parking spaces.
In July, the city received a complaint that the house was vacant and the yard unkempt.
A rental listing for a neighboring property includes the following “special terms” for potential renters: “Home next door is to be demolished and 6 unit apartment building erected. Lead-based paint disclosure.”
The property owner is Metro Homes Northwest LLC, registered at 211 NE Weidler St. The plans for the Westmoreland property are consistent with plans at other Metro Homes Northwest properties, which the Chronicle will profile in upcoming stories.
