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Wednesday, July 15, 1987/Kansan Summer Weekly
City commission gives resident 30 days to fix dilapidated house
By KRISTEN HAYS Staff writer
The Lawrence City Commission last night adopted a resolution stating that a Lawrence man living in a deteriorated home at 2015 Vermont St., has 30 days to make extensive repairs or the house will be demolished.
The man, Ray Barland, said he didn't understand why his neighbors were so concerned about the state of the property, which he said was his primary residence.
"I don't like to throw away old stuff that's good," he said.
But a report submitted by the city housing inspector said the house had a dilapidated foundation, no running water or electricity, and lumber and debris were piled on the porch and in the front yard.
Richard Garrett, 2018 Vermont St. told the city commission he had watched the deterioration of the property for many years. "On
November 1 (1986) the house was condemned. There's debris in the yard and junk cars have been stored there. Only one red Pinto is there now," he said.
Joanne Wylie, 2009 Vermont St., said the house had met the minimal city safety code before, but the standard wasn't maintained.
The house has been declared blighted five times since 1979. Each time, Wylie said, the debris was picked up and crude repairs were made, only to be allowed to deteriorate after city staff inspected the property.
Barland said he had talked with contractors, plumbers and electricians, but he couldn't find anyone to work at a reasonable cost.
"They all have dollar signs in their eyes." he said.
Commissioner Bob Schumm said he walked around the site earlier yesterday, and found the city inspector's description accurate.
"I question whether it's economically sensible to improve the property when it's in such a deteriorated state," he said.
Barland replied, "I'm aware of that. I'm doing that."
The commission unanimously adopted the resolution that Barland make the repairs in 30 days or the house would be demolished.
However, Commissioner Dennis Constance added to the resolution that if Barland made noticeable progress in his repairs, the commission could vote to extend his repair time an additional 30 days.
In other business, an ordinance concerning demolition permit procedures was approved in its first readiness commissioner Sandra Praeger, opposing.
The ordinance states that the building official shall not issue a demolition permit until at least 30 days after a request for a permit has been made.
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