A "Do Not Occupy" notice resulted in 11 families being immediately displaced because the building is considered a fire hazard, hazard to public health and it violates codes.
City Attorney Heather McCarthy said state law requires Hobart to allow time for an appeal following the issuance of a “Do Not Occupy” order at the East Street apartment.
The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a use variance allowing the Heavenly Handz massage therapy clinic and day spa to operate at 7860 E. Ridge Road.
Councilman Dave Vinzant, D-4th, who sits on the plan commission, said he wasn’t in favor of the project until he heard Sapp’s presentation at the plan commission meeting. “It’s kind of exciting,” Vinzant said.