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Council declares 2100 North Jackson an unsafe structure, gives owner 60 days to comply or demolish
Summary
After a continuation public hearing, city staff said seven years of unresolved violations left 2100 North Jackson unsafe; council approved a resolution ordering repair or demolition and set a 60‑day deadline for the property owner to present plans or face demolition.
City staff told the Hutchinson City Council on May 20 that a commercial building at 2100 North Jackson Street has seven years of unresolved code violations, expired permits and worsening damage, and recommended the council adopt a resolution ordering repair or demolition.
"The structure remains unsafe and dangerous and a blighting influence on the surrounding community," Jason Lee, the building official, told the council during a continuation of hearings that began in 2025. Staff presented photos showing broken and now-boarded windows, said permits issued for interior demolition were never completed and said prior deadlines established for compliance were unmet.
Lee said staff had tried repeatedly to work with the owner, including on-site meetings in July 2025 and permit submittals in October 2025, but had not received sustained progress. The resolution presented to council gives the owner 60 days to provide documentation and a plan to bring the building into compliance or to demolish or sell the property.
Russ Roberts of CRC Constructors, who addressed the council at prior hearings, previously told the council his team had tried to secure and board the building and had coordinated with Interfaith Housing on adjacent-project planning, but progress stalled.
Council members asked staff practical questions during the hearing, including whether the recently issued interior-demolition permit fees (about $1,643.80) were paid and whether the city had legal recourse when permit fees were not paid. Lee said under the city's newer permitting system fees must be paid prior to issuance; the older system allowed billing that produced unpaid fees.
Following public testimony and staff presentation, Councilor (speaker 6) moved and the council adopted the resolution authorizing the mayor to sign. Roll-call votes recorded Truen, Garza, Goss, Fast and Magers voting yes; the motion carried. The resolution sets a 60‑day compliance or demolition deadline and directs staff to report back if compliance is not demonstrated.
Next steps: the owner may submit plans or additional documentation to staff within the 60‑day window; if not, the council will consider administrative demolition action per the adopted resolution.
