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Historic commission issues temporary permit to secure collapsing Johnson Building
Summary
After a site inspection showed the Johnson Building beginning to collapse, the commission and permitting office approved a temporary permit and discussed scheduling a special meeting to accelerate review so repairs can proceed.
The Skagway Historic District Commission and the permitting office moved to protect the deteriorating Johnson Building after a concerned applicant reported structural failure.
Ray Mutes of RSD Properties told the commission the Johnson Building "is already starting to rot out and cave in" and asked whether the two-meeting permit rule could be waived to allow faster action. The chair suggested a special meeting could be scheduled if public-notice timelines and a quorum could be met. The permitting official later told the commission staff had issued a temporary permit to Mr. Mutes to secure the building after an on-site inspection found it collapsing.
Commissioners emphasized salvaging structures when possible and encouraged the applicant to submit a complete application promptly so the commission or a special meeting could consider full repairs. The clerk noted staff must meet the required public-notice timeframe before formal hearings are held.
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