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ANALYSIS In addition to the Code Enforcement Board's action since the County Commission's tabling of this matter, county building staff has developed an estimate of what would be considered a reasonable time frame for design, permitting, and restoration of the building to a useable residential condition (see Attachment 5). The time frame estimate is summarized as follows: • Within 30 days: permitting for installed windows and doors (option: incorporate within overall renovation permit). • Within 90 days: owner obtains a design professional and contractor, produces required plans and documents; submits a complete application for a renovation permit. • Permit review period: 10-30 days, depending on completeness of application. • Start of construction: within 45 days of permit issuance. • Construction/renovation completion: within 6 months of commencement. • Total time frame: approximately one year. The Code Enforcement Board, in reducing and setting the accrued fines at its January 27 meeting, discussed and considered the public interest of the owner bringing the 4 -unit multiplex "back on line" for work -force housing as opposed to the building being demolished. In the meantime, however, the Code Board emphasized the need for the owner to maintain the property in a clean, safe condition so as not to cause an attractive nuisance and blight to the neighboring properties. The subject building, in its current secured condition with cleaned -up exterior, is not the safety hazard or nuisance that it was in its previous unmaintained state. Notwithstanding, staff has concerns that, unless the owner maintains the property and progresses with renovations (as outlined above), the property could again become an unsafe attractive nuisance. For reasons explained herein, staff supports holding off on demolition of the building to allow for renovation within the referenced time frame, with the understanding that the County can revisit that matter via code enforcement and condemnation action if no progress is made towards renovation. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners hold off on directing staff to proceed with demolition of the subject building, with the understanding that if the owner does not progress with renovations and occupancy of the building in the coming year, staff will bring this matter back to the Board for demolition authorization. ATTACHMENTS 1. 11/14/2019 staff report (presented to the BCC on 12/10/2019). 2. Unapproved BCC 12/10/2019 meeting minutes. 3. Exterior photos of building and property as of December 15, 2019. 4. Unapproved CEB 1/27/2020 meeting minutes. 5. Building staff estimate of design, permitting, and renovation time frame. 85