David Furry, 60, says he’s now homeless after the city of Albany demolished his house at 610 Sherman St. S.E. on Monday. After watching this for a bit, I have some questions about the process that led to the demolition being ordered and carried out.
Council clears way for houses’ demolition
Written June 26th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Homebuilders Tina and Mark Siegner are free to file for a demolition permit on three old houses they own in the Monteith Historic District following an Albany City Council decision Wednesday night.
Findings back demolition of three houses
Written June 24th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
Three old houses in Albany’s Monteith Historic District, condemned by the city and boarded up, are too far gone to be economically restored and should be allowed to be razed. Essentially that’s the conclusion of 18 pages of “findings” the city council is expected to adopt when it meets on Wednesday.
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Tags: demolition, Fourth and Calapooia, Mark and Tina Siegner, Monteith Historic District
Tags: demolition, Fourth and Calapooia, Mark and Tina Siegner, Monteith Historic District
Prolonging Albany demolition controversy
Written December 27th, 2018 by Hasso Hering
The proposed demolition of three old Albany houses remains hung up at the state Land Use Board of Appeals because of procedural objections by an opponent.
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Tags: Bernadette Niederer, Carrie Richter, demolition, Fourth and Calapooia, LUBA, Mark and Tina Siegner, Monteith Historic District
Tags: Bernadette Niederer, Carrie Richter, demolition, Fourth and Calapooia, LUBA, Mark and Tina Siegner, Monteith Historic District
Delay demolition 90 days, city staff asks
Written October 7th, 2018 by Hasso Hering
Albany Planning Manager Bob Richardson has recommended that the city council allow the razing of three old houses in the Monteith Historic District on the condition that the demolition be put off at least 90 days in case someone wants to move the structures.
Date set for demolition hearing
Written September 19th, 2018 by Hasso Hering
The request for permission to demolish three old houses at Fourth and Calapooia, a contentious issue, will come up for a public hearing before the Albany City Council on Oct. 10.
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Tags: 4th and Calapooia, Albany council, demolition, Landmarks Commission, Siegners
Tags: 4th and Calapooia, Albany council, demolition, Landmarks Commission, Siegners
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YMCA demolishes vacant former jerky store
It was 10 years ago, in August 2010, that the Oberto company pulled out of Albany and closed its meat snack factory and store on Pacific Boulevard at 30th Avenue. Now the former store and deli has been demolished.
Tags: Albany YMCA, demolition, Mid Valley YMCA, Oberto