County files nuisance-abatement statement after court convictions for 2820 Nelson's Landing

Assistant county counselor Michael Hawthorne presented a statement pursuant to the Riley County Unincorporated Area Nuisance Abatement Act asking the commission to sign and file it for 2820 Nelson's Landing. Hawthorne said the owner had been convicted on charges related to the property's condition after diversion was revoked following a bench trial in March.

Staff described the property as an abandoned house with overgrown grass, junk throughout the yard, two unregistered/defunct vehicles and a rear shed at risk of collapse; there is an earlier fire response tied to unsafe electrical connections. Hawthorne said filing the statement is the first step under county procedure: the county will issue an order to the owner with a 10-day compliance window and, if not remedied, procure cleanup services and assess the cost to the property.

The commission moved, seconded and approved filing the statement. Hawthorne and planning staff said procurement and specific cleanup parameters would be developed after the 10-day compliance window.