Board of Ordinance Appeals II

CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Ordinance Appeals II will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the Sterling Heights Municipal Center, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 in City Hall - Council Chambers. At this meeting the Board will (1) consider variance requests of petitioners and (2) conduct 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 3:17 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Michael Bargowski (Alternate), Joseph Bedford (Alternate), Michael Stickney (Chairman), Roman Stojalowsky, and Lauren Tackett Jason Castor City Development Director Absent: Ben Ancona and Steve Ujkic Also, in attendance: Patrick Willis Code Enforcement Officer 3. Report from Jason Castor, City Liaison the following items from the consent agenda as they have been cleaned up prior to the meeting: G21-0145 and G21-0148. 4. Removal of Consent Items to New Business a. Moved item 2 to New Business 9a. G21-0144 Zhou, Zixuan 12298 Jode Pointe Drive b. Moved item 5 to New Business 9b. G21-0147 Yalda, Hanz Younis & Potrus, Marea 37717 Agar Drive 5. Approval of Agenda Motion by Mr. Stojalowsky to approve agenda. Yes: All. Motion carried. 6. Consent Agenda Moved by Mr. Stojalowsky, RESOLVED to approve the Consent Agenda as amended: Yes: All. Motion carried. 1. Approval of the Minutes Regular Meeting June 9, 2021 2. G21-0146 Sieh, Larry 38769 Fairfield Drive RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 38769 Fairfield 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. 3. G21-0149 Yousif, Hani 2197 Pandora Drive RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 2197 Pandora 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. Board of Ordinance Appeals II August 18, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 7. Public Hearings None. 8. Old Business None. 9. New Business a. G21-0144 Zhou, Zixuan 12298 Jode Pointe Drive Code Enforcement, Patrick Willis, stated violation notices were sent and pictures were shown at this time. Robert Nieri, 11015 May Avenue, Warren, addressed the Board. He indicated he is a co- worker of the owner and is representing him. He explained the owner of the home has been stuck in China for over a year. He and other co-workers look after the home and he came because of the notice posted. Mr. Stickney asked how long he would need for the holiday lights to be taken down. Mr. Nieri indicated it could be done by the next day. Mr. Stickney asked the Board for any questions. Being none, he asked for a motion. Moved by Mr. Stojalowsky, supported by Mr. Bargowski, RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 12298 Jode Pointe Drive and to direct the Code Official to abate the violations identified in the attached staff reports which give rise to this finding by August 19th. 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, Bargowski, Tackett, Bedford, Stickney No: None. Absent: Ancona and Ujkic Motion Carried. b. G21-0147 Yalda, Hanz Younis & Potrus, Marea 37717 Agar Drive Code Enforcement, Patrick Willis, stated violation notices were sent and pictures were shown at this time. Marea Potrus, 35698 Buxton Drive, addressed the Board. She indicated they are fixing up the property to sell. Mr. Stickney asked if the property is occupied. Ms. Potrus answered no. Mr. Stickney indicated no one had contacted the city and this has been going on since June. He asked how much time she needed to complete the issues. Ms. Potrus asked for another month. ere has been bad weather and there could be damage done if it came down. Ms. Potrus indicated she would make calls to get it taken care of. Mr. Stickney asked the Board for any questions. Being none, he asked for a motion. Moved by Mr. Stojalowsky, supported by Mr. Bargowski, RESOLVED, to declare that a public nuisance exists on the property commonly known as 37717 Agar Drive and to direct the Code Official to abate the violations identified in the attached staff reports which give rise to this finding by August 25th. 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 August 18, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 3 Yes: Stojalowsky, Bargowski, Tackett, Bedford, Stickney No: None. Absent: Ancona and Ujkic Motion Carried. 10. Public Participation None 11. Adjournment Motion by Mr. Stojalowsky, supported by Mr. Bedford, to adjourn the meeting. Yes: All. Motion carried The meeting was adjourned at 3:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michael Stickney Chairman Roman Stojalowsky Secretary Board of Ordinance Appeals II Board of Ordinance Appeals II