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  • City of Marysville, hotel owner at odds over building’s future after fire destroys it

    City of Marysville, hotel owner at odds over building’s future after fire destroys it

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    A hearing on Friday could determine the future of Hotel Marysville, which became unstable after it caught fire months ago. The question of the day: Does the building’s current condition warrant demolition?Previous coverage in the video player aboveThe June 15 fire resulted in city officials cordoning off the surrounding area and partially closing Highway 70, forcing a detour around town. The partial closure is also a concern for nearby businesses. City officials explaining traffic delays can reach up to 45 minutes to get through the city due to street closures around the burned hotel.The city wants to demolish the building and believes it is unsalvageable. The attorney for the hotel’s owner, Feather River Plaza LLC, is advocating for the buildings potential revival. At the hearing in the Marysville city council chambers, back-and-forth went on as the city presented multiple items of evidence regarding the hotel’s condition.Engineering reports show the building is at threat of collapsing and has asbestos. An engineer at the hearing reaffirmed the building’s risk of failure, saying that it could collapse from wind, rain or even under normal weather conditions.The city said there was standing water, rats and bugs inside the hotel before the fire.Also present is the Marysville Police Department, which also described the conditions of the hotel prior to the fire as missing windows, doors, stairs, walls and floors. Police also confirming the presence of unhoused people using the building as shelter. There is also a tree growing through a room in the hotel. Rats, trash and graffiti were also observed by officers.Police have described the building as an imminent threat to the public and other buildings.The city said it has served six notices to the owner to improve the building’s conditions, the last notice being sent Aug. 4. They said Feather River has ignored those notices and did not take any action.Representation for Feather River meanwhile argues that the items presented by the city are of a building that no longer exists due to the fire, making the city’s argument no longer accurate.Instead of demolishing the building, the owner wants to either revive the building or sell it to someone who wants to revive it. Addressing asbestos concerns from a consultant who spoke at the hearing, Feather River’s attorney argued asbestos abatement can happen without demolition.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

    MARYSVILLE, Calif. —

    A hearing on Friday could determine the future of Hotel Marysville, which became unstable after it caught fire months ago. The question of the day: Does the building’s current condition warrant demolition?

    Previous coverage in the video player above

    The June 15 fire resulted in city officials cordoning off the surrounding area and partially closing Highway 70, forcing a detour around town. The partial closure is also a concern for nearby businesses. City officials explaining traffic delays can reach up to 45 minutes to get through the city due to street closures around the burned hotel.

    The city wants to demolish the building and believes it is unsalvageable. The attorney for the hotel’s owner, Feather River Plaza LLC, is advocating for the buildings potential revival.

    At the hearing in the Marysville city council chambers, back-and-forth went on as the city presented multiple items of evidence regarding the hotel’s condition.

    Engineering reports show the building is at threat of collapsing and has asbestos. An engineer at the hearing reaffirmed the building’s risk of failure, saying that it could collapse from wind, rain or even under normal weather conditions.

    The city said there was standing water, rats and bugs inside the hotel before the fire.

    Also present is the Marysville Police Department, which also described the conditions of the hotel prior to the fire as missing windows, doors, stairs, walls and floors. Police also confirming the presence of unhoused people using the building as shelter. There is also a tree growing through a room in the hotel. Rats, trash and graffiti were also observed by officers.

    Police have described the building as an imminent threat to the public and other buildings.

    The city said it has served six notices to the owner to improve the building’s conditions, the last notice being sent Aug. 4. They said Feather River has ignored those notices and did not take any action.

    Representation for Feather River meanwhile argues that the items presented by the city are of a building that no longer exists due to the fire, making the city’s argument no longer accurate.

    Instead of demolishing the building, the owner wants to either revive the building or sell it to someone who wants to revive it.

    Addressing asbestos concerns from a consultant who spoke at the hearing, Feather River’s attorney argued asbestos abatement can happen without demolition.

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  • Marysville Peach Festival returns amid hotel fire: ‘Don’t be afraid to come Downtown’

    Marysville Peach Festival returns amid hotel fire: ‘Don’t be afraid to come Downtown’

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    (FOX40.COM) — The 24th annual Marysville Peach Festival will continue even after a massive fire destroyed the heart of the area where the event normally takes place.
    • Video Above: Historic Hotel Marysville destroyed by flames (June 15, 2024)

    On June 15, a fire scorched through the historic Hotel Marysville at 420 5th Street. Since then, roads have remained closed and the building is blocked off 105 feet from each direction in case of a building collapse. The area is usually the annual host for the Marysville Peach Festival, so all of the chaos left some community members wondering if the peachy event would still happen.

    “One thing that Marysville is great at is adapting and overcoming,” Marysville Peach Festival coordinator Kary Hauck told FOX40.com. “We made some minor modifications to the footprint and charged forward.”

    The festival is scheduled to happen on July 19 and 20, two blocks away from its usual location. Attendees can expect the event to start just north of the 3rd and D street intersection and head north on D Street to 9th Street. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Street will be open to detoured traffic.

    Hauck said the fire has not had a major impact on the festival, but some people are still fearful to be in the area.

    “Don’t be afraid to come to Downtown Marysville,” Hauck said. “Caltrans, OES, and the city have done a really good job of managing the area. A fence has been installed to keep everyone safe, but I don’t think there’s a need to worry about a structural failure.”

    The Marysville Peach Festival is expected to have dozens of delectable peach foods: hot dogs with peach relish, tri-tip sandwiches with peach barbecue sauce, peach shaved ice, peach jams and jellies, gyros with peach chutney, corndog with peach aioli, and more.

    Visitors can also look forward to desserts, beverages, local bands, a peach pie eating contest, a children’s area, and more than 150 vendors.

    “Your peachiest dreams are about to come true!” coordinators wrote on the event webpage.

    In addition, Hauck said several downtown businesses have been struggling since the fire, so she hopes the festival will also provide the boost they need.

    Downtown Marysville Traffic

    As the event gets closer, Hauck said recommendations on navigating through Marysville for the Peach Festival will be released. She said the event’s webpage will include assistance on parking and tips to avoid traffic delays.

    On June 17, officials advised the public of heavy traffic in Downtown Marysville and recommended commuters use alternative routes. They warned that traveling through the area could take much longer than usual.

    “Traffic is not as bad as some reports say,” Hauck said. “Caltrans has done a great job of providing detours, and I’ve actually been able to get through Marysville faster now than I have before.”

    For more information on the Marysville Peach Festival visit marysvillepeachfest.com.

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  • ‘Leave much earlier’: Highway 70 closes for near future amid Hotel Marysville fire

    ‘Leave much earlier’: Highway 70 closes for near future amid Hotel Marysville fire

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    (FOX40.COM) — A massive fire that destroyed the historic Hotel Marysville in Northern California prompted a long-lasting road closure along Highway 70.
    •Video Above: Hotel Maryville destroyed by flames

    “SR-70 (E Street) in downtown Marysville is closed for the foreseeable future,” said California Highway Patrol Yuba-Sutter. “Motorists, please be patient in traffic and leave much earlier for whatever you are driving to.”

    At around 9:30 p.m. on June 15, Hotel Marysville, located right off of Highway 70 in Yuba County, went up in flames. Officials worry the damage may cause the building to collapse so nearby roads were closed. Linda Fire Protection District and Marysville Fire Chief Kyle Heggstrom told FOX40.com that a structural engineer will make a determination on the building’s integrity.

    The California Department of Transportation recommends an alternate route to Highway 70/E Street in Marysville./Caltrans

    The century-old hotel that’s been vacant since the 1980s could be torn down altogether.

    “This could be an extended closure if the building, which opened in 1926, needs to be demolished,” Caltrans said on social media. “A detour is being developed for commercial trucks and will be shared when finalized. Use 99 as an alternate route.”

    The California Department of Transportation provides an alternate route for big rig trucks traveling through Highway 70/E Street in Marysville./Caltrans

    Highway 70 (E S Street) is closed from 3rd Street to 6th Street in Marysville. Although Caltrans provided alternate routes for everyday commuters to use, it said delays should still be expected along the detours.

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