0:00The meeting began with an in-depth review of case number 25-0620 involving Circle K Stores Incorporated, located on East Fowler Avenue. Code Compliance Officer Lori Smith presented the case, highlighting that it was a repeat violation concerning landscape maintenance and design. The property had previously been cited for similar issues but had fallen out of compliance again, prompting a notice of repeat violation on February 5, 2025. Smith presented photographic evidence of the violations, including dead or missing plant material, problems with mulch, and damaged irrigation tubing. The property had been non-compliant for 35 days, and Smith recommended a fine of $75 per day, totaling $2,700 for the period of non-compliance, with the fine continuing to accumulate until the issues were resolved.

Representatives from Circle K, including Teresa Wilson, the new Regional Director, and Steven Clark, the Facilities Manager, addressed the board. Wilson expressed that she had only recently been informed of the compliance issues and explained that the previous district manager had been terminated. The new management team was unaware of the ongoing problems. Wilson assured the board that immediate action was being taken, including a meeting with a landscaper scheduled for the following day. Clark added that past efforts had been made to rectify the landscaping problems, including compliance work in 2024 and measures to prevent interference with the irrigation system by homeless individuals.

Board members inquired about the anticipated timeline for compliance, to which Wilson responded that she expected the issues to be resolved within a week. After deliberation, the board voted to find Circle K in violation of the city code and imposed the $75 daily fine until compliance was achieved. The board emphasized the importance of communication between store management and corporate offices regarding compliance matters.

52:58In another significant case, the board addressed a property owned by James and Joyce Evans on East Queensway Drive. The property had been damaged by fire nearly a year prior, creating a nuisance for the neighborhood. Mr. Evans had been attending monthly meetings, seeking extensions while dealing with insurance issues that delayed action on the home. He recently received a partial release from the insurance company, allowing him to begin demolition. The board considered whether to grant another extension, ultimately deciding on a 30-day extension until April 9, 2025, requiring Mr. Evans to demonstrate progress toward compliance.

19:09The meeting also covered various other cases, including outdoor seating violations at businesses owned by Terrace Ridge Incorporated and another on East Fletcher Avenue LLC. Both businesses had failed to submit the required site plans for outdoor seating as mandated by city code. However, both were found to be in compliance by the hearing date, resulting in no fines being imposed.

The board also discussed a case involving Matthew W. and Kelly J. Godwin, who requested an extension to address violations related to property cleanliness and operational vehicles. Significant cleanup progress was reported, and the board granted a 30-day extension to confirm compliance before further action was necessary.