Board of Ordinance Appeals II

CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Ordinance Board of Appeals II held a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. on June 9, 2021 at the Sterling Heights Municipal Center, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI in the Community Room, 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. Mr. Stickney called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Ben Ancona, Michael Bargowski (Alternate), Michael Stickney (Chairman), Roman Stojalowsky, and Steve Ujkic Jason Castor City Development Director Absent: Lauren Tackett Also, in attendance: Dana Vietto Code Enforcement Coordinator 3. Report from Jason Castor, City Liaison a. the following items from the consent agenda as they have been cleaned up prior to the meeting: G21-0061, G21-0066, G21-0069, and G21-0070. 4. Removal of Consent Items to New Business a. Moved item 4 to New Business 9a. G21-0063 Ruan, Xing Chun 39340 Sturbridge Drive b. Moved item 5 to New Business 9b. G21-0064 Dipalma, Teresa Donna 38317 Arcola Drive 5. Approval of Agenda Motion by Mr. Ancona, supported by Mr. Ujkic, to approve agenda. Yes: All. Motion carried. 6. Consent Agenda Moved by Mr. Ancona, supported by Mr. Ujkic, RESOLVED to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: Yes: All. Motion carried. 1. Approval of the Minutes Regular Meeting May 12, 2020 2. G21-0062 Berkey, Michael J. 3852 Burr Court RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 3852 Burr Court 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. G21-0065 BJ Retail Partners, LLC 13901 Metropolitan Parkway RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 13901 Metropolitan Parkway 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. 4. G21-0067 Shqutaj, Dode & Lumturie 13000 Plumbrook Road RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 13000 Plumbrook Road 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. Board of Ordinance Appeals II June 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 5. G21-0068 Foreman, Bryant 41312 North Central Drive RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 41312 North Central 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 Hearings None. 8. Old Business None. 9. New Business a. G21-0063 Ruan, Xing Chun 39340 Sturbridge Drive Code Enforcement, Dana Vietto, stated as of today there has been no contact with the owner but there have been some changes to the property. Pictures were shown at this time. Johnson Wong addressed the Board. He indicated they are working on cleaning it up and will finish this weekend. Mr. Stickney asked the Board for any questions. about the outdoor storage. homeowner. Mr. Ancona indicated there have been numerous complaints and has been an ongoing problem. Moved by Mr. Stojalowsky, supported by Mr. Ancona, RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 39340 Sturbridge 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. Yes: Stojalowsky, Ancona, Ujkic, Bargowski, Stickney No: None. Absent: Tackett Motion Carried. b. G21-0064 Dipalma, Teresa Donna 38317 Arcola Drive Code Enforcement, Dana Vietto, stated as of today there has been contact with the owner and there have been some changes to the property. Pictures were shown at this time. Teresa Dipalma addressed the Board. She indicated she has been sick and trying to take care of the home. She also indicated the neighbor is bothersome and on her case all the time. Mr. Stickney asked how long she needs to take care of the problems. Ms. Dipalma indicated she is trying to maintain the property; however, the neighbor is too picky. She said she will be moving out. Mr. Stickney inquired about the open garage door and the trash cans outside of it. She explained she puts charity goods in the cans for people to pick up and she keeps the garage door open a little in the summer. Mr. Stickney asked the Board for any questions. Mr. Ujkic explained the garbage cans are all clumped together and if people are picking things up from them, it would be better to have them in a line. He indicated they do not want this to turn into a hoarding situation. Ms. Dipalma indicated again about providing for charities. Board of Ordinance Appeals II June 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 3 ting the house ready to put up for sale. She also indicated she had a for sale sign on the lawn and the neighbor destroyed it. Mr. Bargowski asked about the stuff on the porch. Ms. Dipalma said it is also for people to pick things up. Mr. Bargowski indicated it would help to clean it up and every little bit she can do would make it better. Mr. Stickney asked for any further questions. Being none, he asked for a motion. Moved by Mr. Stojalowsky, supported by Mr. Ancona, RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 38317 Arcola 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. Yes: Stojalowsky, Ancona, Ujkic, Bargowski, Stickney No: None. Absent: Tackett Motion Carried. 10. Public Participation None 11. Adjournment Motion by Mr. Ancona, supported by Mr. Ujkic, to adjourn the meeting. Yes: All. Motion carried The meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michael Stickney Chairman Steve Ujkic Secretary Board of Ordinance Appeals II Board of Ordinance Appeals II