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Hobart board continues two unsafe-building cases; Colorado Street owner unresponsive, investor to repair Cavender property
Summary
The Board of Public Works and Safety continued unsafe-building matters for 6895–6897 Colorado St. (board-up fees unpaid, owner unresponsive) to Feb. 18 and for 312 N. Cavender St. (property foreclosed and purchased by an investor pulling permits) to March 4.
The Hobart Board of Public Works and Safety on Feb. 4 continued two unsafe-building matters for additional updates, citing unpaid fees and remediation work in progress.
For 6895–6897 Colorado St., Building Department Office Manager Karen Hansen said board-up fees have not been paid and utilities remain turned off; no owner appeared at the meeting. Building Commissioner Felix Perry said he inspected and photographed the property and saw no change. The board voted to continue the matter to the Feb. 18, 2026 meeting and directed the Building Commissioner to contact the owner for an update.
On 312 N. Cavender St., Perry reported the property’s garage had been declared unsafe, the previous owner faced ordinance court proceedings, and the property was foreclosed and then purchased by an investor who has since pulled permits to repair the house and garage. The board continued that matter for an update at the March 4, 2026 meeting.
Motions to continue both matters passed unanimously (3–0). The minutes record no public comment on either case during the session.
Why it matters: continuing these items keeps local oversight active: unpaid board-up fees and inactive utility service indicate ongoing safety and nuisance concerns at the Colorado Street property, while permit activity at the Cavender address suggests remediation may be underway. The board established a near-term check-in for the Colorado Street case and a later-status review for Cavender.
