Board of Ordinance Appeals I

CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Ordinance Board of Appeals held a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday February 22, 2016 at the Sterling Heights Municipal Center, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI in the Council Chambers, 586-446-2360. At this meeting the Board (1) considered variance requests of petitioners and (2) conducted hearings on abatement of nuisances relating to the property and property owners itemized on the following agenda. AGENDA 1. Robert Ervin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm 2. Roll Call John Pitrone – Chairman (excused), Joseph DiGaetano – Secretary, Robert Ervin, Kathryn Jiles, Juli Sala, Denice Gerstenberg - City Development Director, Paul Geiger - Code Enforcement Officer, Amanda Ciaramitaro – Recording Secretary 3. Report from City Liaison – Denice Gerstenberg a. All petitioners were notified by first class mail about tonight’s meeting. Remove the following items from the consent agenda as they have been cleaned up prior to the meeting – G16- 0009, G16-0011 & G16-0013. 4. Removal of Consent Items to New Business a. Moved item 3 to New Business 9a. G16-0010 Ziemba, Jesse & Barbara– 39258 Bella Vista Drive b. Moved item 8 to New Business 9b. G16-0015 Campbell, Bruce & Holly – 42264 Gainsley Drive 5. Approval of Agenda Motion by DiGaetano, supported by Jiles, to approve agenda Yes: All. Motion carried. 6. Consent Agenda Moved by DiGaetano, supported by Jiles, RESOLVED, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: 1. To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 2016, as presented. 2. G16-0012 U.S. Bank, National Association – 34188 Koch Avenue RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 34188 Koch Avenue and to direct the Code Official to abate the violations identified in the attached staff reports which give rise to this finding immediately. The Board also authorizes and approves the imposition of a lien against the property, in the amount of the cost of abatement incurred by the City, as permitted by the applicable city ordinance. 3. G16-0014 Moffett, Thomas & Matthew – 12416 Greenway Drive RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 12416 Greenway Drive and to direct the Code Official to abate the violations identified in the attached staff reports which give rise to this finding immediately. The Board also authorizes and approves the imposition of a lien against the property, in the amount of the cost of abatement incurred by the City, as permitted by the applicable city ordinance. 7. Public Hearing 8. Old Business 9. New Business a. G15-0010 Ziemba, Jesse & Barbara – 39258 Bella Vista Drive Code Enforcement Officer, Paul Geiger, stated as of today there were no changes to the property. Jesse Ziemba, owner, was present. Mr. Ziemba stated that his daughter lives there and everything has been moved except the things on the porch. Agata Ziemba, daughter, was present. Ms. Ziemba asked about certain items being allowed outside. Mr. Geiger stated that no outdoor storage is allowed. Mr Ervin asked Ms. Ziemba how much time she needs to clean up the property. Ms. Ziemba stated she needs a few days. Ordinance Board of Appeals February 22, 2016 Regular Meeting Page 2 Moved by Jiles, supported by DiGaetano, RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 39258 Bella Vista Drive and to direct the Code Official to abate the violations identified in the attached staff reports which give rise to this finding after February 29, 2016. The Board also authorizes and approves the imposition of a lien against the property, in the amount of the cost of abatement incurred by the City, as permitted by the applicable city ordinance. Yes: DiGaetano, Ervin, Jiles, Sala No: None. Absent: Pitrone. Motion carried. b. G15-0015 Campbell, Bruce & Holly – 42264 Gainsley Drive Code Enforcement Officer, Paul Geiger, stated as of today there were some changes to the property. Bruce Campbell, owner, was present. Mr. Campbell stated he is using some of the items that are in the yard. He has a lot of garbage going out to the curb tomorrow night. Mr. Campbell does not know what to do with the paddle boat. Mr. Ervin told Mr. Campbell to store it in his garage. Mr. Campbell stated he does not have room in his garage. Mr. Geiger explained all the pictures to Mr. Campbell. Mr. Geiger stated no outdoor storage is allowed. Ms. Jiles stated that they have worked hard at cleaning the property up. Ms. Jiles asked Mr. Campbell how long they need to finish. Mr. Campbell stated that he needs about a week. Moved by Jiles, supported by DiGaetano, RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 42264 Gainsley Drive and to direct the Code Official to abate the violations identified in the attached staff reports which give rise to this finding after March 7, 2016. The Board also authorizes and approves the imposition of a lien against the property, in the amount of the cost of abatement incurred by the City, as permitted by the applicable city ordinance. Yes: DiGaetano, Ervin, Jiles , Sala No: None. Absent: Pitrone. Motion carried. 10. Adjournment Motion by DiGaetano, supported by Jiles to adjourn the meeting. Yes: All. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 pm Respectfully submitted. John Pitrone Joseph DiGaetano John Pitrone, Chairman Joseph DiGaetano, Secretary Ordinance Board of Appeals Ordinance Board of Appeals