Special Magistrate Minutes 5.6.26

Special Magistrate Hearing · 2026-05-06 · minutes

[24 South St; case CE2026-0242] 5A. CE2026-0242: Obt Management LLC, Gurian, Phillip, 24 South St, Ch. 28 Sec. 146-Registration. The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 28 Sec. 146-Registration. Notice of violation and hearing were served. The NOV was sent March 2, and the respondent was given 10 days to register. The property manager contacted Morganne Lanni and stated she would register. On April 7, the NOH was sent because the property was still not registered. The night before the hearing, at 9:42 pm, the respondent registered the property, so it is now technically in compliance. No respondents were present. The city requested an order of violation and close to compliance due to the extended period of time out of compliance. Ms. Vose issued an Order Finding in Violation and closed for compliance. [83 Weeden St; case CE2026-0283] 5B. CE2026-0283: Baker Kellen Et AL, Irons Matthew, 83 Weeden St, Ch. 28 Sec. 146-Registration. The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 28 Sec. 146-Registration. Notice of violation and hearing were served. Morganne Lanni provided case information. On December 12, she was contacted for a different violation and reminded the respondent the property was not registered. At a hearing for a different violation, the owner admitted the property was not registered. On April 10, NOH was sent and posted. Rentals are still active and the property is not registered. No respondents were present. Ms. Vose issued an Order Finding in Violation and gave 2 days until 4pm Friday, May 8 to come into compliance or a fine of up to $250 per day would be issued. [83 Weeden St; case CE2026-0286] 5C. CE2026-0286: Baker Kellen Et AL, Irons Matthew, 83 Weeden St, Ch. 28 Sec. 155-Effect of Ordinance No. 2010-24 on RS-1 and RS-2 short-term rentals. The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 28 Sec. 155-Effect of Ordinance No. 2010-24 on RS-1 and RS-2 short-term rentals. Notice of violation and hearing were served. Morganne Lanni provided case information. The same violation was found on February 4, 2026, for exceeding the number of STR stays in a residential area. A neighbor, Merilin Hermin, 121 Dehaven St, provided testimony, witnessing the violation multiple times and keeping records. The owners are trying to sell the house but are still renting more than the allowable amount. Mr. Fox stated 16 violations noted by the neighbor, consistent with activity logged by Granicus rental software, with 13 violations at the maximum of 500 since they were just in violation in February. No owners were present. Ms. Vose issued an Order Finding in Repeat Violation for 13 instances with a fine of $500 per violation with a total of $6,500. [340 Charlotte St; case CE2026-0287] 5D. CE2026-0287: Hd Kirms Living Trust, Kirms Harry W III, Kirms Devon Brooke, 340 Charlotte St, Ch. 28 Sec. 155-Effect on Ordinance No. 2010-24 on RS-1 and RS-2 short-term rentals. The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 28 Sec. 155-Effect on Ordinance No. 2010-24 on RS-1 and RS-2 short-term rentals. Notice of violation and hearing were served. Morganne Lanni provided case information. The same week she posted the violation, Mrs. Lanni heard from the owner who said the property manager was in charge of bookings and would speak to them. Neighbor witnesses, Fred Hawthorn and Linda Hathorn, 335 St George Street, were present and stated the property frequently has large groups staying, with multiple cars parked out front. They provided photos showing large groups staying. Mr. Fox stated there are property owners who remove their STR ads then repost them several times to thwart the city's tracking software. Morganne Lanni stated there are 2 cited instances of violation: the first stay was March 27 which was allowed, then April 1 and April 5 stays were in violation. No owners were present. Ms. Vose issued an Order Finding in Violation for 2 days at $250 per day for a total of $500. [19 Hildreth Dr; case CE2026-0288] 5E. CE2026-0288: Julao Rosaliza, 19 Hildreth Dr, Ch. 8 Sec. 301-Property maintenance code. The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 8 Sec. 301-Property maintenance code. Notice of violation and hearing were served. Morganne Lanni provided case information. On April 6, 2026, she observed a hole in the roof and a partially collapsed carport. The front door was missing with only a screen door, and the property was vacant. On April 10, Mrs. Lanni sent NOV and NOH. On April 13, she spoke to the owner and said she would secure the property. The property owner, Rosaliza Julao, was present and stated the photos were correct. She is a single elderly person and is having a difficult time repairing the roof. She bought the house sight unseen a few years ago. Mr. Fox stated it is a contributing house and would have to go through a review with HARB for demolition. The roof can be patched, and the front door needs securing. Mr. Fox asked for an estimate on how long it may need to be repaired. Mr. Fox stated the owner has maintained contact and asked for 60 days. Ms. Vose issued an Order Finding Violation and gave 60 days to notify the city of contractor to pursue having fix or will return to July 2026 meeting. [6 Hopkins St; case CE2025-0561] 6A. CE2025-0561: Dinnan, Richard, 6 Hopkins St, Ch. 28 Sec. 146-Registrations. The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 28 Sec. 146-Registrations. The history of the case and previous orders were relayed. Property was found in violation and 10 days were given. On April 13, the property came into compliance, having been out of compliance for 58 days. The fine was to be set at $14,500. No respondents were present. Ms. Vose issued an Order Imposing Fine for $14,500 given 30 days to pay. [55 Abbott St.; case CE2025-0303] 8A. CE2025-0303: Beale, Jason A, 55 Abbott St., Ch. 28 Sec. 28-146.-Registration. The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 28 Sec. 28-146- Registration. The history of the case and previous orders were relayed. At a previous hearing, the fine reduction was denied, and the fine remains at $50,000 unpaid. City staff requests imposing a lien. No respondents were present. Ms. Vose issued an Order Imposing Lien in the amount of $50,000. [91 Kings Ferry Way; case CE2024-0478] 9A. CE2024-0478: Sellars, Susanne M, 91 Kings Ferry Way, Ch. 8 Sec. 8-608 - Permits required. The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 8 Sec. 8-608 - Permits required. The history of the case and previous orders were relayed. The property came into compliance on March 20, 2026. Ms. Vose issued Order Closing Case for Compliance. [142 Washington St; case CE2025-0223] 9B. CE2025-0223: 20/20 Commercial Holdings Washington LLC, Jackson, Edwards, Sr, Jackson, Sara B, 142 Washington St, Ch. 28 Sec. 28-90-Administration records, and appeals. (a). The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 28 Sec. 28-90-Administration records, and appeals. (a). The history of the case and previous orders were relayed. The property came into compliance on April 20, 2026. Ms. Vose issued Order Closing Case for Compliance. [Shenandoah St; case CE2026-0209] 9.C. c) CE2026-0209: Tricat Lllp Shenandoah St, Ch. 17 Sec. 72 - Engaging in business without a receipt; failure to comply. The respondent was identified as listed. The violation was Ch. 17 Sec. 72 -Engaging in business without a receipt; failure to comply. The history of the case and previous orders were relayed. The property came into compliance on March 30, 2026. Ms. Vose issued an Order closing Case for compliance.