Council allows two residential rehabilitation cases 90 more days to allow volunteer repairs

Council members agreed to extend two residential property cases for 90 days to allow owners and volunteers to complete repairs rather than move immediately to enforcement or demolition.

Virgil, the staff member presenting the cases, said the first property at 2018 Donna Washington Avenue has had the rear of the house removed and volunteers are rebuilding the back side; he said the owner plans to remove the existing roof structure and chimney and install a new roof but that the work will be slow because it relies on volunteer labor. "A lot of volunteer help, but they do have the back completely torn off, and they're ready to start back building," Virgil said. He recommended a 90-day continuance to allow the effort to progress.

On the second case, 2722 22nd Street, Virgil reported the house has been purchased, a permit pulled, a new roof installed, siding replaced and many windows boarded; he said the new owner intends to finish exterior work and replace windows under the current permit and recommended a 90-day continuance to complete that work. Virgil noted the owner was out of town and would not be at the meeting.

Council members signaled assent to both continuances. The proceeding did not record a roll-call vote tied to named members; the action was advanced by unanimous consent on the floor. The council will review both properties again after the 90-day period to confirm progress or determine next enforcement steps.

Clarifying details recorded in the meeting included the two addresses (2018 Donna Washington Avenue; 2722 22nd Street) and the specific 90-day continuance length proposed by staff. No formal amendments or conditions beyond the continuance were recorded on the transcript.