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Hearing officer assesses $3,000 fine for Mulvoy Street property after repeated auto‑repair activity
Summary
Norwalk hearing officer found ongoing auto‑repair activity at a Mulvoy Street property and assessed a $3,000 fine after staff presented photos showing vehicles under repair and stored parts.
City inspections and photos showed multiple vehicles under repair in the rear of a Mulvoy Street property, including cars on jacks, a vehicle under a tarp and a truck missing a front end. Staff described prior correspondence with the property owner and noted the site had been the subject of an earlier referral.
Hearing Officer Gary Overst said the activity had continued despite prior notices and that evidence of oil storage in containers raised environmental and public‑safety concerns. Staff recommended a fine to prompt compliance.
After discussion the hearing officer assessed a $3,000 fine against the property for the ongoing violation and continued monitoring; staff said they would reissue citation paperwork and could bring a new citation if activity persisted. The owner or tenant was not present for the hearing.
The hearing officer noted the timeline of complaints dating back to Jan. 9 and said a small fine was intended to “send a message” and spur corrective action before escalating fines might be considered for continued noncompliance.
