In a prominent case involving the property on Bokeh Sega Drive, the magistrate reviewed testimony from Deputy Alex Sanwin, who described ongoing violations at the site, including tall grass, unsecured doors, and a neglected pool. These conditions were initially reported by concerned neighbors. The property, owned by Happy Horse LLC, was the subject of a thorough investigation by Sanwin, who issued multiple notices to address the violations. Despite these efforts, the property remained non-compliant by the set deadlines. Sanwin proposed a fine of $250 per day if the violations were not rectified within a 30-day period, a recommendation the magistrate upheld due to the potential health and safety risks posed by the property’s condition.

Another notable case involved a property on Lenway, where unpermitted work had been identified, including renovations following flooding. The city had initially discovered the violations through online listings and issued a notice of violation under section 8652 for failing to secure the necessary permits. Despite receiving a signed receipt for the certified mail notice, the property owner, Oliva Land and Sand LLC, had not responded or brought the property into compliance by the hearing date. The magistrate approved a compliance period of 30 days for the property owner to obtain the needed permits, with a $250 daily fine proposed for each day of continued non-compliance.

The meeting also addressed challenges faced by other property owners, such as Steve Wheeler, who owned a storm-damaged property on North Bay Shore Drive. Wheeler detailed his difficulties with an unreliable contractor who failed to secure permits for the required repairs. The magistrate reviewed the evidence, which included photographs and a stop-work order, and agreed to a $100 daily fine for any further non-compliance, given the absence of immediate safety risks due to the property’s unoccupied status.

A similar situation occurred with the property at 154 154th Avenue, where the owner, Oliva Land and Sand LLC, was cited for unpermitted remodeling work. The city pursued enforcement proactively, leading to a hearing where the magistrate approved the proposed compliance timeline and fine structure.

The magistrate also considered cases involving HVAC installations without proper permits, such as the one concerning 533 John’s Pass Avenue. The property owner, represented by Stacy Ferich, expressed confusion about the permit requirements, having believed the contractor had managed the process correctly. The city clarified that a full remodel permit was necessary due to the property’s condition post-storm, despite Ferich’s insistence on needing only an air conditioning permit. The magistrate granted time for Ferich to resolve the permit issues, emphasizing the need for clear communication with city staff.

Moreover, the meeting highlighted ongoing compliance challenges on Len Way and the dual-address property at 101107 154th Avenue/15398 2nd Street East. Both properties faced similar issues of unpermitted storm-related renovations. The magistrate enforced a 30-day compliance deadline with substantial daily fines for non-compliance.

Finally, the meeting addressed a request for additional compliance time from the Rahan family, owners of a property on Miramar Avenue. Despite previous extensions, the magistrate granted only a 15-day extension, urging the owners to expedite their permit application process.