Building declines in city
The total property cost for new building permits dipped in the city of Sheboygan Falls in 2009.
The total cost of property for new building permits tallied $8,337,800 for 2009, which was a $7,657,600 drop from 2008.
The property cost for 2008 building permits was $15,995,400, which included $4,570,000 for the illfated GuestHouse Inn and Suites project.
The city experienced a considerable jump in new-home construction, as 12 one-family homes were built in 2009, compared to six in 2008. In addition, two new condominium units were constructed in 2009, compared to 16 in 2008.
In all, 14 new living units were built in the city of Sheboygan Falls in 2009, compared to 22 in 2008.
Major commercial development included building additions at Viking Packaging ($254,000), Bemis Manufacturing Co. ($268,000) and Torginol Inc. ($158,000).
In 2009, Toonen Properties of Green Bay opened Timber Springs Apartments on the northwest side of the city at 1040 Happy Lane.
The new 11-building, 88-unit luxury apartment complex was built at a price of $2,400,000. New construction accounted for $5,358,000 of the $8,337,800 end-of-the-year total for building permits.
City of Sheboygan Falls
December 2009
Russell Nery, 328 Elm St., replace roof and gutters, $4,600.
William Regutis, 747 River Meadows Drive, basement finishing, $19,900.
Joe Osieczonek, 1218 Huron Trail, basement half bathroom, $3,000.
John Kimme, 957, Fond du Lac Ave., electrical work, $400.
Terri Behlow, 323 Monroe St., replace seven windows, $4,100.
Mike Quiesenberry, 334 Monroe St., replace furnace, $2,000.
Paulette Mullen, 703 Pine St., replace deck and new awning, $4,100.
Wayne LeClair, 729 Western Ave., replace furnace, $4,300.
Lyle Seider, 104 Sixth St., install main level bathroom, $4,000.
Judy Brown, 208 Giddings Ave., update electrical panel, $1,600.
Joe Myers, 145 Guilford St., basement recreation room, $5,100.
Robert Moran, 110 Kay Ave., replace 11 windows, $4,500.
Janet Mauer, 174 York St., replace boiler, $3,700.
Chuck Otte, 136 Concord Drive, replace furnace, $2,100.
Charter Communications, County PP and North Sixth St., replace furnace, $2,100.
Amanda Fenner, 334 Broadway St., interior remodel and electrical, $3,500.
Jim Silvis, 837 Broadway St., replace furnace, $4,500.
Steve Karas, 315 Adams St., replace furnace, $3,300.
Total building permits December 2009 - $76,200.
Total building permits year to date 2009 - $8,337,800.
Total building permits year to date 2008 (includes GuestHouse Hotel, $4,570,000) - $15,995,400.
Net decrease 2009/2008 - $7,657,600.
