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Hurston Fellowship property at North Oleander continued while driveway and garage work proceed
Summary
The board continued the Hurston Fellowship & Foundation Inc. case at 900 North Oleander Avenue to the next cutoff after inspectors reported progress on a detached garage permit and driveway work; staff recommended a $100-per-day fine capped at $20,000 if remaining violations are not corrected.
The Daytona Beach Code Enforcement Board continued a case involving the Hurston Fellowship & Foundation Inc., owner of the property at 900 North Oleander Avenue, after inspectors said some repairs are underway but the property remains in noncompliance.
Inspector John Simpson reported the detached garage permit was final and that crews were preparing to remove concrete and complete the driveway; the exterior wall repairs and window repairs for the detached garage were reported complete. Simpson said the city inspected the site and staff recommended imposition of a fine at $100 per day with a cap (staff cited a $20,000 cap in this case).
John Lowe and James Doleski, who spoke for the Hurston Fellowship, said work was in progress and that the property is used by an alcohol and substance abuse treatment program. They told the board the organization has maintained the house for decades and that supply and historic-review timelines had slowed some repairs (inspectors noted historic-roof shingles took extra time to source).
Board action - The board voted to amend/continue the case to the next cutoff (board members noted governance and historic-review timelines) and instructed the organization and inspectors to complete work or provide evidence of progress. - The board referenced the property's nonprofit status and historical designation in discussion but applied the same compliance standard; if the organization fails to make progress, fines could be set on return.
Why it matters: The property houses social services operations; prolonged noncompliance can affect facility operations and neighborhood safety. The board's extension reflects both the property's historic status and concern about public safety, while maintaining the enforcement path if work stalls.
Ending: The board will revisit the case at the next cutoff; inspectors were directed to provide status updates and supporting documentation to the board before that meeting.
