1200 Pennsylvania Street, Chronology

 

Jul 1 2008             Inspected property in response to a complaint received. The property is in a general state of dilapidation (house and garage). Both structures are run-down.

Issued a Notice of Violation.

Aug 4 2008          The property owner of record has passed. The property owner’s son, Brent Morris, contacted me and advised that he will be taking care of the property once the property goes through the probate process. Brent lives in North Carolina.

Sep 8 2008           Inspected, the siding of the house has been removed. The windows are boarded up with ‘no trespassing’ signs posted on the structure.

Apr 14 2009         Called Brent Morris. He advised they are close to being done with the legal process. He said he has someone lined up to mow the property and once he has legal possession he intends to demo the house.

Jun 16 2009         District Court entitled estate to Brent Morris.

Jul 8 2009             Inspected, the house remains secure and the yard is being maintained. The County records indicate that Brent is now the property owner. Left a phone message for Brent.

Aug 2009-current   Continued to attempt phone contact with no response. The property remains         secure and the yard is maintained.

Apr 14 2010         Inspected and took pictures.

May 19 2010       Staff e-mailed Mr. Morris for a status update.

Jun 1 2010           Brent Morris has submitted a demolition permit application.

Jun 24 2010         Staff e-mailed Mr. Morris regarding the demo permit status.

Jul 20 2010           Staff e-mailed Mr. Morris for a status update, no reply.

Aug 17 2010        Inspected and took pictures.  Property is overgrown, issued Notice.

Aug 31 2010        Property remains overgrown, contracted the yard to be mowed.

Sept 20 2010       Inspected, no change.

Forwarded a request to the City Commission to set a public hearing date of November 16, 2010. This hearing will be to discuss the condition of the property and consider ordering it to be repaired or removed within a specified period of time.