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ClimateCare tenant cited for unpermitted occupancy, temporary signs and outdoor storage; owner told to start eviction or face contingent fine
Summary
At 318 Strawberry Hill, inspectors found a tenant occupying without completed building permits, temporary signage placed on the property and exterior storage of materials; the owner was directed to begin eviction or demonstrate progress and return Dec. 17.
City staff told the Sept. 17 hearing that a tenant operating as ClimateCare at 318 Strawberry Hill had approved floor plans but had not supplied required details to release the permit, was occupying the space and had placed temporary, changeable-copy signs and equipment outside the building.
Zoning staff said they approved the tenant’s floor plans pending information about storage location, hours and deliveries; staff have not received the follow-up details from the tenant. On Monday staff observed multiple temporary signs and equipment/materials in the front and side yards; the owner of an adjacent tire shop told the hearing temporary signs were harming visibility and business.
Hearing staff and multiple property owners said repeated requests to remove the signs and move equipment had been ignored and that the property’s signage and outdoor storage are in violation of zoning and building rules. The hearing officer continued the matter and asked the owner to begin eviction paperwork if the tenant would not cooperate; he set a return date of Dec. 17 to show eviction progress and said a contingent fine could be imposed if progress is not evident.
Speakers included Deputy Zoning Inspector John Hayducki, property owner representatives, the owner of the adjacent tire shop and zoning staff. The hearing officer emphasized that occupancy without complete building and fire-marshal sign-offs and persistent unauthorized signage are violations that must be remedied or enforced through eviction and fines.
