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13 Adams Lane inspection set as hearings officer warns documentation needed to finalize conversion
Summary
The hearings officer scheduled a building inspection for 13 Adams Lane and continued the zoning citation; staff said if an illegal unit remains the hearing may result in assessed fines and required building- and health-department approvals to return the property to a lawful occupancy.
The hearings officer scheduled an inspection for 13 Adams Lane and continued the citation while urging thorough documentation if the owner seeks to legalize an accessory unit. Gary Oberst said he had sent notices and correspondence and that an inspection would determine whether the illegal unit remains and whether required permits have been applied for.
Why it matters: Oberst said the property had active construction and that, if the third unit is removed and the building is converted to a lawful two-family or single-family configuration, the city will need detailed documentation and final inspections from the building department and health department (the property is on septic). He warned that once a certificate of occupancy is issued, annual fire-marshal inspections may end, making the inspection record important.
Details and next steps: Staff said Robert (the owner's contact) requested an inspection and that an inspection was scheduled for the day after the hearing. Oberst said if the unit remained, he expected to continue the matter to Aug. 20 and consider assessing a contingent fine; if the unit is gone, the owner still must obtain permits and final sign-offs. The officer noted one concern cited by the fire marshal: a secondary exit that required review because some egress routes led through another unit.
The matter was continued to the date set for further action pending the inspection results and permitting documentation.
