912-914 W. Columbia St. — repair house & gazebo
Description
Continued to July 23 due to a conflict between the city's law firm and the owner; unsecured rear doors were flagged.
Impact summary
The vacant house's open rear doors remain a safety concern until the next hearing.
Applicant
- Name
- Sandlot Properties LLC
- Address
- 912-914 W. Columbia Street
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Hearing Authority
Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
Demolition by Neglect Ordinance
Evansville still has no demolition-by-neglect ordinance years after work began, and commissioners are openly frustrated. Staff say it's waiting on the mayor's office, and one commissioner noted most other Indiana cities have one. Without it, significant historic buildings can deteriorate beyond saving.
Raze-to-repair flexibility and demolition pipeline
Owners who showed up — like the new buyers at 1303 E. Indiana St. — got repair orders and extra months instead of demolition. But the board is watching closely, with follow-ups from March through May 2026.
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