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December 20, 2024
Demolition narrative for 112 S Church Avenue Planning Department Bozeman, MT WAM Dev Group requests authorization to demo all structures at 112 S Church Avenue and remove the public nuisance. The structures have been vacant since 2018. We include a letter from structural engineer, Nathan McBride, that determines the structures are unsafe and should be demolished.
In following the guidelines described in Section 115 of the International Existing Building Code, “Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient
because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or that
constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe as the code official deems necessary and as provided for in this code. A vacant structure that is not
secured against unauthorized entry shall be deemed unsafe.”
Following the directive from IEBC 115, WAM Dev Group proposes to take all unsafe structures down and make the site safe. WAM Dev Group plans to reclaim “the site to a safe, graded condition where storm-water runoff and weeds are controlled, in accordance with Sec. 38.340.110. Demolition or movement of an unsafe structure whether historic or non-historic. Respectfully,
Jillian Bowers Bertelli, AIA