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Planning Commission takes up demolition request for old Church and Son's building

A buyer wants to tear down the former funeral home structures at 1284 Washington Street, a step toward redeveloping the site.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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May 13, 2025: Demolition at 1284 Washington St

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Days later, a Planning Commission packet and agenda showed Dr. Joey Arencibia had purchased the 1284 Washington Street property and was requesting approval to demolish the existing structures.

The story

The city noted that its Planning Commission would consider a request to demolish the old Church and Son's building at 1284 Washington Street.

SourcesMayor and City Council - May 5, 2025 - 6:00 PM: Agenda Packet

At a City Council work session the same day, a council member said he had received a developer's ideas for the old Church and Sons funeral home property.

SourcesCity Council Work Session - May 5, 2025 - 5:00 PM: Minutes

Days later, a Planning Commission packet and agenda showed Dr. Joey Arencibia had purchased the 1284 Washington Street property and was requesting approval to demolish the existing structures.

SourcesPlanning Commission - May 13, 2025 - 5:30 PM: Agenda PacketPlanning Commission - May 13, 2025 - 5:30 PM: Agenda

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1284 Washington St - Demolition of existing structures

Dr. Joey Arencibia has purchased the property at 1284 Washington Street and is requesting approval to demolish the existing structures on the property.

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proposed

Demolition at 1284 Washington St

1284 Washington St - Demolition

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Demolition request for old Church and Son's building at 1284 Washington Street

The Planning Commission will be considering a request for the demolition of the old Church and Son’s building at 1284 Washington Street.

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Potential development of the old Church and Sons funeral home property

Mr. Dickerson received a developers ideas for the old Church and Sons funeral home property.

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