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Council delays condemnation of East Fourth building used for worm‑farm operations, sets Feb. 18 check‑in
Summary
After lengthy testimony from the owner and the building operator, council members agreed to continue review of the unsafe structure at 3405 East Fourth Avenue and set a follow‑up for Feb. 18, asking for visible progress on shoring, demolition of the collapsed portion and property tax payment.
City building inspectors recommended the Hutchinson City Council declare 3405 East Fourth Avenue an unsafe and dangerous structure and order the owner to repair or demolish it. After nearly three hours of testimony from the building owner and the business operator, the council instead voted to continue consideration and scheduled a progress review for Feb. 18.
Jason Laidy, the city building official, presented staff findings and photographs showing a collapsed south loading dock and interior debris. Laidy said the property had incomplete fire protection systems and that the structure failed to meet building code criteria for an unlimited‑area building; staff recommended formal condemnation with a 30‑day deadline for a repair plan and bond. “Staff’s recommendation tonight is for city council to approve the resolution to condemn 3405 East…
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