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Commission moves on multiple unsafe-structure cases; 323 West Wall tabled until March
Summary
The commission voted to begin demolition proceedings for three properties deemed unsafe (301 N. Jefferson, 501 S. Osbon, 314 S. Scott), heard updates on the Montanez/118 East Wall barbershop red tag, and tabled action on 323 West Wall until the first meeting in March while staff seeks owner contact and land-bank options.
Fort Scott commissioners on Feb. 4 authorized demolition proceedings for three properties the codes department identified as unsafe: 301 North Jefferson, 501 South Osbon, and 314 South Scott.
Codes staff summarized site conditions: 301 North Jefferson has extensive exterior rot and failing windows; 501 South Osbon sits on an incompatible block foundation and has roof and truss damage; 314 South Scott has repeated reports of people using the structure and garage for nightly shelter and warming fires, creating a…
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