The Town of Culver is moving forward with a demolition order for 709 Obispo.
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Culver Town Council Discusses Demolition of City Tavern Building
The Culver Town Council members are continuing discussions about the demolition of the former City Tavern building at 415 Lakeshore Drive.
If the owner of the building does not demolish the building by Feb. 28, the town has authorization to move forward with demolition, as court ordered.
In case the town needs to perform the action, Town Manager Jonathan Leist he is going to contact firms so the town can move forward with environmental services. He will obtain information on costs for a phase of the process. Leist said he also spoke to Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt to put together demolition specifications for the property.
The condition of the former City Tavern building at 415 Lakeshore Drive in Culver has been discussed for several years and issues increase as time goes on. The reason for the environmental services is that there is mold inside the building and last year the neighbors complained of the pungent odor emitting from the rotting structure.
More information will be presented in March.
Marshall County Commissioners Reorganize, Work Session to be Held with County Council
The Marshall County Commissioners reorganized in the first meeting of the year on Monday morning.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Supports Action to Clean up Property
The Culver Town Council members continue to work to clean up nuisance properties.
Illegally Placed Campaign Signs Will be Removed
Any illegally placed campaign signs in the Town of Culver will be removed if there are complaints received.
Marshall County Commissioners Consider Dedication of Right-of-Way
The Marshall County Commissioners considered the dedication of the right-of-way easement in the West Shore Drive area north of the public launch in Culver.
Culver Town Council Approves Quote for Home Demolition
The Culver Town Council members approved a quote from a contractor to demolish the unsafe structure at 808 Obipso Street.
Residents Affected by Flood Waters Attend Informational Meeting
Some Marshall County residents are still without shelter as they sift through wreckage of the place they formerly called home.
Several representatives from disaster relief organizations reminded residents of the efforts of volunteers to help put back the pieces after the devastation. Linda Yoder with the Long Term Recovery organization said 2-1-1 is available to assist with any questions and help direct victims to the best resources for specific issues.
Building Permit Fees Waived for Those Affected by Flooding
Those needing to rebuild after the flooding event in Marshall County will not need to pay permit fees to do so.
The Marshall County Commissioners unanimously approved a request from Marshall County Plan Director Ralph Booker and Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt to waive permit fees for those affected by flood waters. DeWitt asks that anyone needing to rebuild must report that activity to his office.
Building Commissioner Chuck Dewitt Informs Argos Town Council of Variance Procedure
The Argos Town Council recently entered into an agreement with Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck Dewitt for planning and zoning assistance. According to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney, his help is already paying off.
“We kind of hired Chuck Dewitt as an advisor to our plan commission and board of zoning to help us better understand some of the things that needed to be done.” Mullaney explained, “Matters would be heard before the town council that we not have realized were a zoning issue or a plan commission issue and they’re now correcting that.” Continue reading
Building Inspector Reports Record Number of Building Permits
The numbers show an uptick in construction in Marshall County. In his yearly report to the Marshall County Commissioners, Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt said a record number of permits were issued in 2017.
Argos Clerk-Treasurer Seeks Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement
Argos Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney asked the Marshall County Commissioners to consider an intergovernmental agreement between the county, Town of Argos and Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt for building and planning services.
The Town of Argos is looking toward economic growth. Mullaney said town officials need help with planning and Board of Zoning Appeals assistance to move forward. Mullaney commented that the members of these boards are volunteers and not qualified professionals so guidance from DeWitt would be appreciated.
Marshall County Commissioners Adopt Solar Energy Systems Zoning Amendment
The Marshall County Commissioners adopted an amendment to the zoning ordinance concerning solar energy systems. According to the amendment, a solar energy system is a device that captures daylight for “interior lighting or provide for the collection, storage, or distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electricity generation, or water heating.”
Plan Director Ralph Booker explained that he and Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt have gotten permit requests for solar energy systems in Bremen. There wasn’t much to the permitting process or the zoning requirement for the systems, but a public hearing was held Monday morning to set regulations.
Court Order Issued to Demolish Unsafe Building in Bourbon
A rat-infested property in Bourbon that is unfit for human habitation will be demolished in September.
Marshall County Health Administrator Christine Stinson told the commissioners this week that the residents moved out of the home at 606 N. Thayer Street in January. Stinson said she’s hired an exterminator to take care of the rat problem until the building can be demolished in September. The property is within 300 feet of the elementary school.
