Legal Description: Lots 4 and 5 in Block 4 of ELMWOOD PLACE ADDITION to the City of Muskogee, according to the official plat thereof, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, more particularly described as follows: AND A piece or parcel of land located in Lots 6, 7, and 8 of Block 4 in ELMWOOD PLACE ADDITION to the City of Muskogee, according to the Official plat thereof, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the east line of Lot 8, 20.0 feet northerly of the southeast corner of said Lot 8; thence westerly parallel with the south line of Lot 8 for a distance of 153.84 feet to a point in the easterly right of way line of U. S. Highway No. 69; thence northerly along the east right of way line of U. S. Highway No. 69 for a distance of 190.0 feet to a point on the south line of Lot 6, said point being 153.97 feet westerly of the southeast corner of said Lot 6; thence westerly along the south line of Lot 6 for a distance of 25.0 feet; thence northerly along the easterly right of way of U. S. Highway No. 69 for a distance of 105 feet to a point on the north line of said Lot 6; thence easterly along the north line of Lot 6 for a distance of 179.04 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 6; thence southerly along the east line of Lots 6, 7, and 8 for a distance of 295.0 feet to the point of beginning. AND A piece or parcel of land located in Lots 9, 10, and 11 of ELM RIDGE ACRES ADDITION to the City of Muskogee, according to the official plat thereof, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 11; thence northerly along the west line of Lots 9, 10 and 11 for a distance of 445.0 feet to a point, said point being 31.0 feet northerly of the southwest corner of said. Lot 9; thence easterly parallel with the south line of Lot 9 for a distance of 122.0 feet; thence southerly parallel with the west line of Lots 9 and 10 for a distance of 238.0 feet to a point on the north line of Lot 11, said point being 122.0 feet easterly of the northwest corner of said Lot 11; thence easterly along the north line of Lot 11 for a distance of 78.0 feet; thence southerly, parallel with the west line of Lot 11 for a distance of 207.00 feet to a point on the south line of Lot 11, said point being 200.0 feet easterly of the southwest corner of Lot 11; thence westerly along the south line of Lot 11 for a distance of 200.0 feet to the point of beginning. AND The west 78 feet of the east 228 feet of Lot 10 and the west 200 feet of the south 100 feet of Lot 9 less the south 31 feet of the west 122 feet thereof in ELM RIDGE ACRES ADDITION to the City of Muskogee, according to the official plat thereof, Muskogee County, Oklahoma Background: An exterior inspection of the property and structure occurred on 3/11/2024 by the City Building Inspector. These are the findings from those inspections:
- The structure has an exposed roof and is open to the elements. *108.1.5 IPMC
- The structure has broken windows. *108.1.5 IPMC
- The structure is abandoned as defined by Oklahoma Statute Title 11 Section 22-112.4. *108.2 IPMC
- Is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of and visitors to the municipality;
- Causes increased municipal regulatory costs and increased municipal police and fire protection costs; and
- Devalues abutting and nearby real properties
- Unfit for human habitation as defined by Oklahoma Statute Title 11 Section 22-112(C) and permits and repairs must be made to make this fit for habitation and occupancy. *108.1.3 IPMC
Corrective Actions recommended in the letter sent to the property owners was: Rehabilitate or demolish the dilapidated abandoned structure. For rehabilitation, all electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems must be reconnected in good working order in accordance with the respective International Codes; exterior of the property and grounds shall be cleaned and kept in a sanitary, and safe condition. Exterior doors and windows must be replaced where necessary to ensure they are in sound condition, good repair, and weather tight. Doors shall provide for the security of occupants within, equipped with a deadbolt lock. Interior doors shall fit reasonably well within the frame, capable of being opened and closed, as intended by the manufacturer. The interior shall be brought to good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Stairs, landings, balconies and similar walking surfaces, which are not properly anchored, shall be secured. Accumulated rubbish, trash and debris, including all non-working equipment shall be removed. Any fractures in concrete, masonry, stucco shall be repaired. Pest problems shall be abated. |