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Edgerton council votes to demolish unsafe home at 312 E. 5th St.; costs to be assessed to property
Summary
After staff received a structural report and said access to the property was delayed, the council found Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC failed to meet abatement deadlines and authorized demolition under Section 4-1109 of the City Code, approving the action 5-0.
The Edgerton City Council voted Oct. 10 to proceed with demolition of a deteriorated property at 312 E. 5th St., finding owner Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC failed to meet deadlines to abate hazards. The motion to authorize demolition under Section 4-1109 of the City Code and to assess costs back to the property passed 5-0 (moved by Councilmember Deb Lebakken; seconded by Councilmember Bill Malloy).
Development Services Director Zach Moore said staff received a structural-engineer report on Oct. 2 documenting foundation damage and other deficiencies. Staff did not receive access to inspect the structure until Oct. 10, so the engineering report and staff inspection were the most recent information available. Moore said the owners’ representative provided an email indicating an intention to repair the property in 5–6 weeks and that outstanding utilities had been paid; councilmembers said that timeline did not meet previously established extension conditions and expressed concern about the owners’ pace of action.
Building Inspector Jim Brown said he reviewed the engineer’s report and agreed with its findings, calling the house uninhabitable and stating extensive renovation would be required, including likely wiring and plumbing work. Moore said the owners’ estimate identifies roughly $18,000 to complete certain foundation work, but Brown and other staff said that amount would not address the full renovation needed to make the dwelling livable.
City Attorney Todd Luckman told the council the condemnation process had already begun and that the council had authority to abate; he also noted property owners could seek court remedies. City Administrator Beth Linn said staff could solicit bids for demolition and then return to council to authorize the work if the council chose to proceed. Mayor Roberts said he wanted the home either made livable or removed, and council voted to proceed with demolition and to assess all costs to the property.
