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Evergreen homeowners tell commissioners planning staff hasn’t resolved longstanding code violations
Summary
Tiffany Seychel Hicks and Rebecca R. Hicks told Jefferson County commissioners their neighbor at 27901 Pine Drive has at least 14 confirmed violations tied to commercial operations, encroachment into the public right-of-way and alleged storage of hazardous materials; they said planning and zoning has not resolved the complaint after 16–18 months.
Tiffany Seychel Hicks and her mother, Rebecca R. Hicks, told Jefferson County commissioners on Jan. 28 they and several neighbors have waited more than 16 months for enforcement action on an adjacent property in Evergreen that they say has multiple verified planning and zoning violations.
The neighbors identified the county case as planning and zoning case number 23-128275CA. Tiffany Seychel Hicks said the case was first filed in February and that it has been “outstanding for over 18 months.”
Why it matters: The speakers said the alleged violations pose safety, environmental and property-rights concerns and that perceived inaction by county staff has worsened tensions in the neighborhood.
What the speakers said - Tiffany Seychel Hicks (owner at 27901 Pine Drive) said her neighbor has “no less than 14 violations, which have been verified by planning and zoning.” She described structures extending into the public right-of-way, retaining walls up to 14 feet high, fences encroaching on neighboring properties and hazardous storage associated with a business she identified as Vegetation Management, Inc. - Rebecca R. Hicks (owner at 27903 Pine Drive) said the family has endured threats and behavior she described as harassment. She told the board she had sought information from county procurement about whether the neighbor has a longstanding county contract for weed-spraying services.
Speakers asked the board to intervene. Tiffany Seychel Hicks called the situation “dangerous” and said neighbors have been forced to move out; both speakers asked the county to coordinate across departments — planning and zoning, the county attorney and procurement — to resolve the matter.
County response and next steps: Chair and commissioners acknowledged the frustration. The board said it would work with County Manager Joe Kirby, County Attorney Kim Sorrells and planning and zoning staff, and would seek information from procurement about any contracts the neighbor may hold. Commissioners committed to follow up and “circle back” to the speakers.
Ending: The speakers urged urgent action; commissioners promised to pursue interdepartmental follow-up and to return to the parties with findings.
