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Appeal of Matt Hursh to a Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 264 LAFOND AVENUE.
Date/Time of 1st LH: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 1:30 p.m., Room 330 City Hall
Purpose of Appeal: We are working on cleaning and fixing the needed items. We just need more time.
Date of Order(s) Under Appeal: February 2, 2024
Inspector/Key Staff: Hector Caballero
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments: Appeal was filed before the vacate order became available. Staff did not know the extent of the problem and told the appellant that his appeal will be on 2/13/24. Staff has left a voice mail and text on 2/5/24 for the appellant informing him of the correct Legislative Hearing date of 2/6/24.
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AMENDED 3/13/24
WHEREAS, in the matter of Appeal of Matt Hursh to a Notice of Condemnation-Unfit for Human Habitation-Order to Vacate at 264 LAFOND AVENUE, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellant; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council deny the appeal (unless updated conditions after inspection substantially change) and property must be vacated by February 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer found marked improvement in conditions which led to the condemnation and order to vacate, but conditions still merited condemnation; and
WHEREAS, based on the above improvement found at the February 13, 2024 Legislative Hearing, the Hearing Officer's request is to continue working with the landlord and tenant in addressing the habitability concerns and engage in the review of a work plan to address the noted code violations: and;
WHEREAS, based on the approved work plan provided by the property owner on February 22, 2024, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council grant to March 29, 2024 for items 2, 7, 9, 11, 16 - 18, and 20; grant to April 26, 2024 for compliance with 3, 5, 6, and 15; and g...
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