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couldn’t be reached for comment. “After the [demolition] collapse, we inspected all of Griffin Campbell’s other active permits, which included [Rosewood],” explained Maura Kennedy, an L&I spokesperson. “Basically, the contractor [for Rosewood] applied to do cosmetic work. But they actually did structural work on the walls, which they represented as non-structural work. They also did electrical and plumbing work without a permit.” She said Rosewood has been closed indefinitely. M i c h a e l We i s s , a c o - ow n e r o f Rosewood, declined to comment specifically about the alleged violations cited by L&I. But he expressed optimism that Rosewood would reopen shortly. “I’m definitely optimistic we’ll reopen soon,” Weiss told PGN. A recent engineer’s report confirmed a 2012 engineer’s report that the property is structurally sound, he added. “We voluntarily got another engineer’s report to ensure that the building is structurally sound, and the report has confirmed that fact,” Weiss noted. But Kennedy said Rosewood cannot reopen until all necessary approvals are in place. “The stop-work order is still in effect, until they make the needed repairs and legalize the work,” Kennedy said. Weiss said Woody’s remains open, and isn’t impacted negatively by Rosewood’s temporary closure. The Weiss brothers purchased the 130002 Walnut St. building last year. In addition to Woody’s and Rosewood, the building also houses a yogurt shop. ■ ATTIC from page 1
incredibly excited. He is a performer and we have kids who sing, who do drag, who act, so they will be excited,” Jacobs said. Newell, 20, was the runner-up on “The Glee Project,” a reality-TV show in which contestants performed to vie for a spot on the Fox show. Jacobs said that although the center honors and celebrates youth every day, this is the first time a younger individual will be honored as a role model. Also at Wednesday’s party, The Attic announced The Dow Chemical Company as the gala’s title sponsor, and Dow global business counsel Patrick Cumberland was on hand to talk about the company’s support for LGBT youth. Other speakers include guest host and out CBS3 consumer reporter Jim Donovan, as well as two Attic youth who shared stories about how the organization impacted their lives. The Attic was founded in 1993 and in the past 20 years has evolved into a multifaceted youth-service agency and the city’s only nonprofit focused solely on LGBT youth. For more information, visit www.atticyouthcenter.org. ■