Hobart authority approves tree removal, permit refund and bond change; unsafe-building matter set over

The Hobart City Redevelopment Authority approved several routine administrative items and set one unsafe-building case for a later date.

The Chair put multiple consent and new-business items to a vote and members approved them by voice vote.

Tree removal: A Resident requested permission for owners to remove a young locust tree from a utility easement at 7798 Tanager Street, saying an arborist advised removal and the owners agreed to pay. The Resident said the tree "was gonna grow super big" and removing it will protect sidewalk infrastructure; the Chair moved to grant removal at the owners' expense and the motion passed by voice vote.

Permits and refunds: The authority approved a refund for building permit number 2657, listed in the record as associated with an applicant identified as Windham Nation; the transcript does not specify the refund amount.

Performance bond: The authority considered a request from Lumen's Logistics to convert a performance bond to a maintenance bond. Staff reviewed the development and recommended releasing the performance bond once a maintenance bond is in place. The Chair moved to approve that conditional release, and members agreed by voice vote.

Unsafe-building update: Staff reported that Mr. Cox has submitted paperwork for a one-lot subdivision with the planning commission; if the planning commission approves, Mr. Cox intends to demolish the building at 300 West Old Bridge Road. The authority set the unsafe-building matter over until April 15 to await planning-commission action.

The meeting concluded after an adjournment motion carried by voice vote.