Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Today, the Gas Company came and removed the gas line leading to 1912 North Saint Andrews Place. The purpose of removing a gas line leading to a house is to prepare for demolition. Remodeling a house does not require the removal of the line. It should also be noted that an existing work order for the property does not state that a new line is to be installed.
Code Enforcement informs us that no demolition permit has been filed for the property. However, as the longer term residents know, Immaculate Heart has a history of demolishing property without obtaining permits.
What can we do?
Breaking an R-1 zoning law imperils everyone. All the properties on the 1900 block of St. Andrews will suffer a loss in property value if the school tears down the house without a permit. In addition, potential purchasers do not want to buy on a street when they know they cannot rely on the zoning. Thus, the homeowners on the 1900 block of St. Andrews could join together to file one lawsuit against Immaculate Heart seeking compensation for decreased property values.
Lawsuits, however, are time-consuming and aggravating. On the other hand, it would make any future violators think very seriously about illegal demolitions if the school acts illegally and the homeowners carry through with a law suit. Presently, people violate the law because they think they can get away with it.
First, Eastwood suggests a meeting of the affected people so that all residents may have their voices heard. We will try to arrange a meeting that is mutually convenient for as many residents as possible.
Code Enforcement informs us that no demolition permit has been filed for the property. However, as the longer term residents know, Immaculate Heart has a history of demolishing property without obtaining permits.
What can we do?
Breaking an R-1 zoning law imperils everyone. All the properties on the 1900 block of St. Andrews will suffer a loss in property value if the school tears down the house without a permit. In addition, potential purchasers do not want to buy on a street when they know they cannot rely on the zoning. Thus, the homeowners on the 1900 block of St. Andrews could join together to file one lawsuit against Immaculate Heart seeking compensation for decreased property values.
Lawsuits, however, are time-consuming and aggravating. On the other hand, it would make any future violators think very seriously about illegal demolitions if the school acts illegally and the homeowners carry through with a law suit. Presently, people violate the law because they think they can get away with it.
First, Eastwood suggests a meeting of the affected people so that all residents may have their voices heard. We will try to arrange a meeting that is mutually convenient for as many residents as possible.
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Than kyou for including this update, this is helpful.
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