For those looking to become more involved in their community and possibly make a difference in the new year, the city is seeking applicants for a variety of open positions on commissions and boards. The positions are available to any Benicia resident who fills out a form and drops them off in the city clerk’s […]
Split decision in Board of Appeals hearing over historic property
The historic Foundry and Office buildings will stay standing…for now. After a split 1-1 decision by the Building Code Board of Appeals on Wednesday, no immediate action was taken on the decision to issue an emergency demolition permit for the buildings, which means it could go before the City Council in the future. The two […]
Board of Appeals to hear appeal of historic building demolition tonight
The Building Code Board of Appeals will hear the appeal of the chief building official’s decision to issue an emergency demolition permit for two historic buildings at tonight’s meeting. In October, the automobile import company Amports, filed an application for an emergency demolition permit to demolish the Foundry and Office buildings, located at 678 […]