04/22/2026 Code Enforcement Board

Code Enforcement Board · 2026-04-22 · minutes

[1509 Norman St; case CE#2025-00403] Case CE#2025-00403 concerning property at 1509 Norman St was discussed. The property owner was not present. City staff recommended commencing a fine and lien of $25.00 per day starting 04/22/26 until violations are complied with. The Board approved this recommendation. [1921 Elizabeth St; case CE#2025-00409] Case CE#2025-00409 concerning property at 1921 Elizabeth St was discussed. The property owner was not present. City staff recommended a finding of uncorrected violations for items 'a' through 'd' with a compliance date of 07/07/26. The Board approved this recommendation. Violations include unsafe/hazardous conditions (collapsed roof, holes in roof, falling fascia/eaves, collapsed carport), overgrowth (grass/weeds over 12 inches, vegetation growing into roof holes, unkempt landscaping), nuisance open/exterior storage (fence debris, tires, broken furniture, propane tank, tire rims, bicycle frames/tires, canoe, building material, junk, plant debris), and inoperable vehicles (Chevrolet Gladiator van with flat tires, Chevrolet Astro van with no license plate, Chevrolet Blazer with flat tires, trailer). [12 E Avenue C; case CE#2026-00026] Case CE#2026-00026 concerning property at 12 E Avenue C was discussed. The property owner, Scott Tucker, was present. City staff recommended a finding of uncorrected violation for item 'b' with a compliance date of 07/07/26. The Board approved this recommendation. Violations include overgrowth (high grass, weeds over 12 inches, unkempt landscaping) and recreational vehicle residential restrictions (boat stored in the front driveway). [924 E New Haven Ave #102; case CE#2026-00118] Case CE#2026-00118 concerning property at 924 E New Haven Ave #102 was discussed. The property owner representative, Troy Stephan, was present. City staff recommended a finding of uncorrected violation for item 'a' with a compliance date of 06/02/26. The Board approved this recommendation. The violation concerns the fire sprinkler system needing repair. [1001 S Hickory St; case CE#2026-00124] Case CE#2026-00124 concerning property at 1001 S Hickory St was discussed. The property owner representative, Mark Sienkiewicz, was present. City staff recommended a finding of uncorrected violation for item 'a' with a compliance date of 04/27/26. The Board approved this recommendation. The violation concerns two sets of doors on the south side of the building being in disrepair. [1618 Cypress Ave; case CE2022-00125] Case CE2022-00125 concerning property at 1618 Cypress Ave was discussed. The property owner was not present. The Board extended the stay of the fine at $8,800.00 until the hearing on 08/26/26. Previously, violations included requiring a building permit for residential to commercial use change, design requirements for off-street parking, district/zoning use restrictions (commercial edge district used for junk yard), business tax receipt requirement, paved parking area requirement, stormwater system requirements, open/outside storage of trash/junk/debris, and inoperable vehicles. Items 'a', 'b', 'e', 'f' were dismissed. Items 'c', 'd', 'g', 'h', 'i' were complied with. Item 'j' (Fence Permit Required) was not explicitly stated as complied or dismissed. [3010-3020 Phillips St; case CE#2023-00800] Case CE#2023-00800 concerning property at 3010-3020 Phillips St was discussed. The property owner representative, Attorney Michael Faro, was present. The Board extended the compliance date until 07/07/26. Violations included pavement on site without a permit, vehicles parked on unimproved surfaces, modifications to approved site plan without city approvals, and stormwater system requirements (pavement on site without permit). Item 'a' was administratively dismissed. [406 Bluff Dr; case CE#2024-00213] Case CE#2024-00213 concerning property at 406 Bluff Dr was discussed. The property owner, Patrick Shaw, was present. City staff recommended commencing a fine and lien of $50.00 per day starting 04/22/26 until violations are complied with. The Board approved this recommendation. Violations include building maintenance (deteriorated structures, unsecured structures, significant disrepair), open/outside storage of trash/junk/debris, and requiring a building permit for interior demolition, window removal, and concrete block installation. [910 Whitmire Dr; case CE#2025-00906] Case CE#2025-00906 concerning property at 910 Whitmire Dr was discussed. The property owner representatives, Consultant Scott Herber & David D'Arcy, were present. The Board found irreparable violations for items 'd' and 'e' with a $5000 fine for each, totaling $10,000. They also found uncorrected violations for items 'a', 'b', 'c', 'f', 'g', 'h', 'i', and 'j' with a compliance date of 04/29/26. Violations include unsecured pool/spa/hot tub, building permit required for pool repair and land alteration, irreparable land alteration requiring permit, irreparable stormwater management (shoreline alteration, increased imperviousness), irreparable stormwater from commercial/construction activity, nuisance open/exterior storage, recreational vehicle residential restrictions, fence & wall permit required, irreparable illicit discharge, and building/structure/property maintenance (removed stairway from balcony). [746 Osage Ave; case CE#2026-00008] Case CE#2026-00008 concerning property at 746 Osage Ave was discussed. The property owner was not present. The Board found the property in repeat violation of item 'a' and recommended commencing a fine and lien of $50.00 per day from 01/09/26 to 02/16/26 (39 days) totaling $1,950, and commencing a fine and lien of $50.00 per day beginning 03/31/26 until violations are complied with. The violation concerns overgrowth and landscape maintenance. [1683 N Harbor City Blvd; case CE#2026-00090] Case CE#2026-00090 concerning property at 1683 N Harbor City Blvd was discussed. The property owner, Glen Molin, was present. The Board found the property in repeat violation of items 'a' and 'b' and recommended a fine and lien of $250.00 per day beginning 04/22/26 until violations are complied with. Violations include inoperable vehicles/recreational equipment and nuisance open/exterior storage. [2705 N Harbor City Blvd; case CE#2023-01150] Case CE#2023-01150 concerning property at 2705 N Harbor City Blvd was announced as complied without a fine. The Board affirmed compliance. The violation required a Commercial Alteration Permit for a change of use, including plans showing previous and new floor plans, walls, doors, electrical, and plumbing work. [2620-2632 Aurora Rd; case CE#2025-00406] Case CE#2025-00406 concerning property at 2620-2632 Aurora Rd was discussed. The property owner was not present. The Board extended the compliance date until 06/02/26. Violations include overgrowth/landscape maintenance in drainage areas (swales, retention pond) and fence maintenance (fence around retention pond needs repair). [1067 Tuskeegee Ave; case CE#2025-00443] Case CE#2025-00443 concerning property at 1067 Tuskeegee Ave was discussed. The property owner representative, Valerie Bradshaw, was present. City staff recommended a finding of uncorrected violations for items 'a' through 'c' with a compliance date of 06/02/26. The Board approved this recommendation. Violations include nuisance outside storage (plant debris, litter, miscellaneous debris), exterior building areas maintenance (facias need repair, peeling paint on soffits), and fence maintenance (chainlink fence needs repair or removal).