Zoning staff and the property representative continued a dispute over an unpermitted two‑story rear addition on Longstreet at the planning hearing Oct. 22, 2025. The property’s contractor, Howard Stoderberg, told the hearing the structure is “90% complete” and that he has submitted amended plans and engaged a surveyor and engineer to address setback and coverage calculations.

Staff said the site originally received a permit in 2023 for a different scope of work, but a larger rear addition later appeared without the benefit of an updated building permit; a stop-work order was issued. Mr. Hall told the hearing the building department visited once when it issued the stop-work order and that zoning needs a survey to confirm coverage and setback compliance before zoning sign‑off can proceed.

Why it matters: Staff said the addition’s coverage and setbacks must be confirmed with a survey and DPW engineering sign-off because the work touches drainage and lot coverage calculations. Contractor Howard Stoderberg said he has engaged electricians, carpenters and roofers, and is asking for an inspection by building staff before he leaves town so the work can be documented and a path to final approval established. “I've requested a walk through. The structure is 90% complete,” Stoderberg told the hearing.

Outcome: The hearing officer continued the matter to Dec. 3, 2025, and directed staff and the applicant to pursue the required survey and engineering approvals and to coordinate a building inspection. Staff noted that if the survey shows coverage or setback violations, further zoning relief or plan amendment could be required.

No fines or formal sanctions were imposed at the hearing; the record shows staff and the contractor agreed to follow up on the survey and to seek inspection and plan approval.