Staff files demolition permit, historical review for Illinois building in Mason City

County staff member Brandon told supervisors he submitted a historical building review and a demolition permit for the Illinois building in Mason City to the city’s permitting authorities and expected the review to take 10 to 14 days.

Brandon said, “Possibly by the very end of this week or the beginning of next week, we're gonna shoot the beginning both of the apartments back in the city so that I can tell our contract had moved forward with the demolition of the Illinois building.” He added he had examined the structure and did not see “any unique aspects,” and therefore did not expect a historic-review objection, but he said he would await the city’s official determination.

A supervisor asked whether the building had historical value; the supervisor said, “No historical value? I I hope not.” Brandon replied he had not found unique features and would notify the board when he received the city’s decision.

No formal board action on the demolition was recorded during the meeting; Brandon said he had submitted required materials and will update the board when he receives the city’s determination.