HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings of Fact and Order for Property Located at 316 Knobloch Avenue BEFORE THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
IN RE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT:
316 KNOBLOCH AVENUE,
GARAGE STRUCTURE ON THE PROPERTY
ALLEGED TO BE AN UNSAFE
DONNA SUE MERIWETHER (PROPERTY OWNER)
FINDINGS OF FACT
AND ORDER
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2025 the Building Commissioner ("the Enforcement
Authority") citied above property owner for violation of I.C. 36-7-9-2 and Ordinance No.
2010-OR-30; and
WHEREAS, the property owner was ordered to repair, rehabilitate or remove the
unsafe garage structure to bring it into compliance with standards for building conditions
or maintenance required for human habitation or occupancy; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of the Order was sent by certified mail to the following
persons with a substantial property interest in the subject premises:
Donna Sue Meriwether, Garage structure on the property located at 316
Knobloch Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
WHEREAS, property owner was duly served Notice of the Order by certified
mail, with return receipt requested on August 7, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was scheduled upon the Order on September 10, 2025;
and
WHEREAS, the Building Commissioner testified that the structure is unsafe and
a fire hazard to the neighboring structure; and
WHEREAS, the property owner, Donna Sue Meriwether, appeared at the
hearing before the Board of Public Works and Safety ("the hearing authority") and is in
agreement with the City that the garage structure is unsafe and needs to be torn down
WHEREAS, the hearing authority adopts the testimony given at the hearing as
its Findings and further incorporates the minutes of the meeting.
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby ORDERED that the structure, specifically the
garage structure located at 316 Knobloch Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana is an unsafe
building and shall be demolished at the direction of the Enforcement Authority in not
less than ten (10) days from the date of this Order.
Adopted this` day of Q.� JU, 2025.
JEFFERSONVILLE BOARD OF
PUBLIC WOR AND SAFETY
Mayor Mi e Moore, resident
ATTEST:
Lisa Gill, Clerk
•
August 7, 2025
CERTIFIED MAIL
9489 0178 9820 3021 9889 70
Meriwether Donna Sue
316 Knobloch Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Re: 316 Knobloch Ave, Jeffersonville, Indiana("the property")
To Property Owner:
Pursuant to Chapter 36-7-9 of the Indiana Code and Jeffersonville City Ordinance
2010-OR-30, the following information is hereby provided:
1. As Building Commissioner of the City of Jeffersonville as referred to in City
Ordinance 2010-OR-30 my department is designated as the"Department"to
enforce the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-9-2 and Ordinance 2010-OR-
30.
2. The Jeffersonville Board of Public Works and Safety has been designated as
the"Hearing Authority"referred to in Indiana Code Section 36-7-9-2.
3. You have been designated as owner or hold a substantial property interest in
the unsafe premises that are the subject of this order 316 Knobloch Ave,
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130, and more specifically described as follows:
Parcel # 10-20-00-201-062.000-010
KNOBLOCH SUBD W 1/2 OF LOT 21 LOT 22---E 1/2 OF LOT 23
Page 3
August 7, 2025
7. You have the following personal rights:
A. To appear at the hearing on September 10, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
B. To present evidence.
C. To call witnesses and have witnesses subpoenaed within Clark
County.
D. To cross-examine opposing witnesses.
E. To present any arguments you wish to present.
8. The City Attorney will represent the Enforcement Authority at this Hearing.
9. If you do not comply with this Order to render the building safe or to remove
the unsafe building designated above, the Enforcement Authority may order
the building removed at the September 10, 2025 hearing and will place a lien
upon the property for the cost of this removal.
10. Pursuant to the requirement of Indiana Code Section 36-7-9-5 (8)the
following information is provided:
Section 36-7-9-27 (a) A person who has been issued and has received notice
of an order relative to unsafe premises and has not complied with that order:
1. Must supply full information regarding the order to a person who takes
or agrees to take substantial property interest in the unsafe premises
before transferring or agreeing to transfer that interest; and
2. Must, within five(5)days after transferring or agreeing to transfer a
substantial property interest in the unsafe premises, supply the
Enforcement Authority with written copies of:
LW/kc
UNITED STATES
POSTAL SERVICE
• August 18, 2025
Dear Kailey Coursey:
The following is in response to your request for proof of delivery on your item with the tracking number:
9489 0178 9820 3021 9889 70.
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Status Date /Time: August 11, 2025, 10:54 am
Location: JEFFERSONVILLE, IN 47130
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316 KNOBLOCH AVE,
JEFFERSONVILLE,IN 47130
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condemnation NoticeEnforcement I EN25-1110
Property Information
10-20-00-201-062.000-01 316 KNOBLOCH AVE Subdivision:
Lot: Block:
Name Information
Owner: Meriwether Donna Sue Phone: (812) 288-8523
Occupant:
Phone:
Filer: Phone:
Enforcement Information 11
Date Filed: 08/07/2025 Date Closed: Status: In Progress
Complaint:
Last Action Date: Last Inspection: 09/10/2025
Last Action:
Initial Code Inspection 1 Bing Lovan
Status: violations Result: Violations
scheduled: 08/07/2025 completed: 08/07/2025
violations:
uncorrected
comments:
Inspection Comment Bing placed a "do not occupy" notice on the detached garage in the back of this property
today. The roof has caved in and there are other structural issues too. There has been a
condemnation hearing scheduled for 9/10/2025. Sent condemnation notice certified mail ,
regular mail , and will hand deliver copy to property. will also meet with Les a few days
before hearing to review matter. will also get update pictures before this meeting and
check tracking for proof of service. see attachments.
certified
9489 0178 9820 3021 9889 70
Additional Informa Hand delivered copy of condemnation hearing notice today. Taped to front door. See
attached pictures.
Reinspection Code Inspection 1 Bing Lovan
Status: violations Result: violations
Scheduled: 08/18/2025 completed: 08/18/2025
violations:
uncorrected
comments:
scheduling Comment cited to BPW for unsafe structure. Garage in back. Get updated pictures of garage. Check
tracking for notice too.
Inspection Comment Per g, therecisdnonchangelattt the
r wpropertydso oofar. I have not I havecnotnheard from any one at the
property.
Reinspection Code Inspection 1 Kailey Coursey
Status: violations Result: violations
Scheduled: 09/05/2025 Completed: 09/05/2025
violations:
uncorrected
I
comments:
scheduling comment Get updated pictures of garage in back for meeting with Les on Monday. Also check tracking
for notice if needed.
Inspection comment No change. Got updated pictures for meeting with Les on Monday and hearing on Wednesday.
see attached pictures.
Reinspection Code Inspection 1 Kailey Coursey
Status: scheduled Result: scheduled
Exterior MaintenanceEnforcement 1 EEN16-0022
Property Information
10-20-00-201-062.000-01 316 KNOBLOCH AVE Subdivision:
Lot: Block:
Name Information
Owner:
Meriwether Donna Sue Phone: (812) 288-8523
Phone:
Occupant:
Phone:
Filer:
Enforcement Information
Date Filed: 01/08/2016 Date closed: 02/27/2020 Status: Complied
Complaint:
Last Action Date: Last Inspection:
Last Action:
Initial Code Inspection 1 Linda Mills
Status: violations Result: violations
Scheduled: 01/08/2016 Completed: 01/08/2016
violations: do
Corrected 2010-OR-30 Section III: All exterior uraces, i ncludingecbutanotflimiteddhtto, doors, doored
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and window frames, cornices, porches, trim,
in good condition.
Comments:
Reinspection code Inspection 1 Linda Mills
Status: Not complied Result: Not Complied
Scheduled: 01/11/2016 completed: 01/11/2016
violations:
Uncorrected
Comments:
Additional Info Drove by today, card has been removed from the door, but no response. Send letter.
Scheduling Comment Gutters and flashing are in need of repair. Left card on door if no response send letter.
Reinspection Code Inspection 1 Linda Mills
Status: Not Complied Result: Not Complied
Scheduled: 01/26/2016 completed: 02/01/2016
Violations:
uncorrected
Comments:
Scheduling comment send letter regarding flashing and gutter being in disrepair.
Reinspection Code Inspection 1 Linda Mills
Status: Not complied Result: Not complied
Scheduled: 01/04/2017 Completed: 01/12/2017
Violations:
uncorrected
Comments: in
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will start on repairs.
Reinspection Code Inspection 1 Linda Mills
1wEnforcement I E2009002733
Property Information
10-20-00-201-062.000-01 316 KNOBLOCH AVE Subdivision:
Lot: Block:
Name Information
Owner:
MERIWETHER DONNA SUE Phone:
Phone:
Occupant:
Filer: , City of Jeffersonville Phone:
Enforcement Information
Date Filed: 08/06/2009 Date Closed: 08/31/2009
Status: closed
Complaint:
Insr
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inspectedproprtyslastosted week and,c on grass wasnt cut. C. Sellerssp8/31/2009e vacant. August 6, 2009C.
Last Action Date: Last Inspection:
Last Action:
Status: Result:
Scheduled: Completed:
violations:
uncorrected
comments: