Hearing Officer Orders Demolition Of Unsafe Warsaw Property
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Hearing Officer Orders Demolition Of Unsafe Warsaw Property
By Jennifer [email protected]
Clifford reviewed the case presented by Warsaw Building Commissioner Todd Slabaugh for property owned by Mark Davis at 1404 E. Main St., Warsaw, that is at the corner of Main and Bronson streets and is in violation of city code.
Slabaugh said the home has been vacant for the past 10 years, and neighbors have expressed concerns to the city of the appearance of the property.
Davis did not attend Monday’s hearing and the city has not heard from Davis since issuing letters informing him of the hearing.
A notice of the hearing was hand delivered by the building and planning department and posted to the door of the property on March 3.
A letter also was mailed to Davis on March 10 advising him of the hearing, but came back returned to the building and planning office, by the post office.
Slabaugh presented photos during the hearing of the home that showed broken windows and deteriorating gutters.
Slabaugh said there is an open area in the attic that allows raccoons and squirrels to infest the vacant home. The roof is leaking, allowing mold and mildew to flourish, the residence emits foul odors, windows are broken out and gutters and overhangs have fallen off.
He said the city has secured a demolition quote for the property for $4,750 to remove the home, foundation, and backfill as necessary.
Additionally, Slabaugh said the city estimated the cost to restore the structure to a habitable condition ranging between $15,000-$20,000.[[In-content Ad]]
Clifford reviewed the case presented by Warsaw Building Commissioner Todd Slabaugh for property owned by Mark Davis at 1404 E. Main St., Warsaw, that is at the corner of Main and Bronson streets and is in violation of city code.
Slabaugh said the home has been vacant for the past 10 years, and neighbors have expressed concerns to the city of the appearance of the property.
Davis did not attend Monday’s hearing and the city has not heard from Davis since issuing letters informing him of the hearing.
A notice of the hearing was hand delivered by the building and planning department and posted to the door of the property on March 3.
A letter also was mailed to Davis on March 10 advising him of the hearing, but came back returned to the building and planning office, by the post office.
Slabaugh presented photos during the hearing of the home that showed broken windows and deteriorating gutters.
Slabaugh said there is an open area in the attic that allows raccoons and squirrels to infest the vacant home. The roof is leaking, allowing mold and mildew to flourish, the residence emits foul odors, windows are broken out and gutters and overhangs have fallen off.
He said the city has secured a demolition quote for the property for $4,750 to remove the home, foundation, and backfill as necessary.
Additionally, Slabaugh said the city estimated the cost to restore the structure to a habitable condition ranging between $15,000-$20,000.[[In-content Ad]]
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