The Knox Board of Works heard from Director of Building, Planning and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost during their meeting last week.
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Knox Board of Works Updated on 18 South Main Street
The Knox Board of Works were updated on the total costs for the 18 South Main Street demolition during their meeting Wednesday.
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The Knox Board of Works heard an update on the 18 South Main Street fire that happened this past June.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Reviews 18 South Main Street Demolition Order
The Knox Board of Works heard an update on the Main Street fire from this past June during their meeting last week.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Reviews Demolition Order
The Knox Board of Public Works heard from the Director of Building, Planning and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost last Wednesday.
Continue readingKnox Board of Public Works Receive Update on Main Street Building Damaged by Fire
The Knox Board of Public Works received an update on the 18 South Main Street Fire during their meeting Wednesday morning.
Continue readingCity of Knox Hiring Structural Engineer to Look at Building
The Knox Board of Public Works gave an update on the 18 South Main Street Fire during their meeting Wednesday morning.
Continue readingKnox Board of Public Works Holds Hearing on Code Enforcement on Fire Damaged Building Downtown
The Knox Board of Public Works held a public hearing Wednesday morning for the code enforcement at 18 S. Main Street. A fire occurred at the building on June 30.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Still Waiting for Information on June 30 Fire
The Knox Board of Public Works members are still waiting on information from the 18 South Main Street fire in Knox June 30.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Reminds Residents to Maintain Grass, Weeds on Properties
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok asks residents to keep yards looking nice as the rather rainy spring season continues on.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Affirms Demolition Orders for Two Properties
The Knox Board of Works members opened two public hearings Wednesday morning to discuss code enforcement at two different properties in the city.
Continue readingKnox BZA Grants Special Use Permit for Starke County Resource Center Thrift Store
A nonprofit group aiming to address housing insecurity may proceed with its plans for a thrift store in Knox. The city’s board of zoning appeals Monday approved the Starke County Resource Center’s special use request for the former Knights of Columbus building at 503 East Lake Street, with the explicit stipulation that the property shall not be used as a homeless shelter.
Continue readingKnox BZA Tables Starke County Resource Center’s Thrift Store Proposal
A year after a local nonprofit group shelved its plan to put a homeless shelter in the former Knights of Columbus building in Knox, its alternate plan for the space is now in limbo, as well. The Starke County Resource Center has taken possession of the building at 503 East Lake Street.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Get Updates on Code Enforcement Efforts this Morning
Updates on code enforcement efforts are expected at this morning’s Knox Board of Works meeting. Public hearings are scheduled for 1 North Main Street and property belonging to Melvin Zeiters.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Once Again Calls for Demolition of Garage at 204 W. Bender
The Knox Board of Works continues pushing for the demolition of a garage at 204 West Bender Street. A demolition order was issued more than two years ago, but owner Lucia Valladares argued that the structure was viable and contractors could have it repaired in two weeks. She continued appealing the order through the court system, until the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the matter earlier this month.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Get Updates on 342-344 W. Spruce, 204 W. Bender Today
The Knox Board of Works will get updates on some ongoing code enforcement efforts this morning. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board last month that a lot of progress had been made at 342-344 West Spruce Drive, after he imposed a $2,500 fine. The board will get an update on that property today, along with 204 West Bender Street.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Get Updates on 342-344 W. Spruce Dr., 1498 E. John St.
The Knox Board of Works will get updates on code enforcement efforts at a pair of properties this morning. 342-344 West Spruce Drive and 1498 East John Street are on this morning’s agenda. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board last month that the John Street property was nearly cleaned up, but more work remained at the Spruce Drive property.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Agrees to Release Remaining Penalties on 8 S. Main
The City of Knox has taken some of the final procedural steps related to its takeover of a downtown building. A portion of 8 South Main Street’s roof collapsed years ago. The city took possession of the building last year, after the previous owners only reportedly paid $75 of the $2,250 fine.
Continue readingHamlet Exploring Options for Building Inspections
Hamlet officials are exploring their options, when it comes to building inspections. The town has been without a building inspector for years, and with new home construction taking place, Town Council Member Brian Earnest says it’s time to fix that.
Continue readingOwner of 204 West Bender, 6 North Pearl Faces Additional Penalties
The owner of a pair of Knox properties now faces additional penalties, after city officials say she failed to complete repairs by this month’s deadline.
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