Summary
A legacy half-acre lot next to the closed fire station exposed a tangle of 1966 deed history, GIS records, and a building-permit denial. The board sided with the property owner over staff's denial recommendation, and the city's fire station parcel ownership remains an open question.
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighbors worry a quarter-acre home site could affect area property values; the city faces unresolved ownership of the former fire station parcel.
The property owner seeking to build a home on his quarter-acre lot.
Nearby residents who opposed the split, though several said they'd like to buy the land.
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