Huber Heights board declares seven properties nuisances, orders city abatement

The Huber Heights Property Maintenance Review Board on July 10 declared seven properties nuisances and ordered city contractors to abate the violations after staff presented photo evidence and case reviews.

Jerry, a staff member presenting the cases, told the board: "Inspection verifies the property does not meet the standard set forth in the code, therefore the property is in violation." He recommended the board declare each property a nuisance and authorize city-contracted abatement; the board voted 5–0 on every motion.

Why it matters: abatement costs will be invoiced to the listed property owners and, when unpaid, recorded as charges against the properties. One property discussed at length, 6219 Apache Street, has taxes in arrears and a resident the staff described as disabled, which staff said made the property a recurring enforcement case.

What the board ordered and key details

- PMRB case 25–24 (5737 Harshmanville Road, owner: Gault Property Holdings LLC): Staff said discarded doors and drywall stored under a carport violate Huber Heights Property Maintenance Code §13.13(O)(4). The board declared the property a nuisance and ordered city abatement. Board members asked about occupancy; staff said tax records show taxes are traditionally paid and there has been no communication from the owner. Vote: 5–0.

- PMRB case 25–25 (6538 Glen Ivy Drive, owner listed in file as Fong Dome): Staff described "many miscellaneous items stored throughout the yard" and substantial trimming required; the house is unoccupied and the owner reportedly lives elsewhere. Staff noted prior board appearances and that posted notices and mailed zoning letters had not produced communication. Staff recommended removal of all items not bolted down and trimming of vegetation; the board approved abatement, 5–0.

- PMRB case 25–26 (7631–7777 Old Troy Pike, Wayne Town Plaza; owner listed as Silver Bearers Real Estate in the file): Staff cited sign deterioration on the south façade of a multi-tenant roadside sign and birds nesting inside. The report quoted Huber Heights code §11.89(O)(4) on sign maintenance. Staff said an owner representative has since contracted Fast Signs and that the sign face had been removed for repair; replacement panels with LED lighting were being manufactured. Staff nevertheless recommended declaring a nuisance because the repair was not complete as of the meeting. The board voted 5–0 to order abatement; staff said it would seek quotes from sign vendors and manage repairs.

- PMRB case 25–28 (7158 Mandrake Drive, owner: Susan Gordon): Staff described a vacant house with deteriorated exterior features, including soffit and garage molding issues, loose downspouts and visible mold on siding. Staff recommended the city's contractor make necessary exterior repairs after abatement; the board approved the motion, 5–0.

- PMRB case 25–30 (5901 Pennywell Drive, owner: Shirley Criswell): Staff cited overgrown, noxious weeds along the house and fence line. Staff recommended abatement; the board voted 5–0.

- PMRB case 25–31 (6219 Apache Street, owner listed as Danny Caldwell): Staff said outdoor storage and repeated accumulation of junk have persisted for years despite prior abatements; the listed owner is deceased and the occupant (his son) lives at the property. Staff told the board the property has not had taxes paid and that neighbor complaints and prior health-related notifications had occurred. Staff recommended abatement; the board voted 5–0 to order action.

- PMRB case 25–32 (6133 Falkland Avenue, owner: Talisha Jones): Staff reported disconnected gutters/spouting and said spouting, if installed, must be maintained; staff recommended reattaching the spouting and abating the nuisance if required. The board approved the motion, 5–0.

Across the cases staff repeatedly advised the board that mailed zoning letters had not produced responses in most instances and that postings had been made on doors where required. For several properties staff said removal of all non‑permitted outdoor items would occur "regardless of the condition," and that any city costs would be invoiced to the owner.

The board approved the minutes of the July 10 meeting without objection and set its next meeting for Oct. 13, 2025. At the end of the meeting staff mentioned a city open house and a likely change of December meeting location.

Votes at a glance

PMRB-25-24 — 5737 Harshmanville Rd (Gault Property Holdings LLC) — declared nuisance; abatement ordered. Vote: 5–0. PMRB-25-25 — 6538 Glen Ivy Dr (owner listed: Fong Dome) — declared nuisance; abatement ordered. Vote: 5–0. PMRB-25-26 — 7631–7777 Old Troy Pike (Wayne Town Plaza / Silver Bearers Real Estate) — declared nuisance; abatement ordered. Vote: 5–0. PMRB-25-28 — 7158 Mandrake Dr (Susan Gordon) — declared nuisance; abatement ordered. Vote: 5–0. PMRB-25-30 — 5901 Pennywell Dr (Shirley Criswell) — declared nuisance; abatement ordered. Vote: 5–0. PMRB-25-31 — 6219 Apache St (owner file: Danny Caldwell) — declared nuisance; abatement ordered. Vote: 5–0. PMRB-25-32 — 6133 Falkland Ave (Talisha Jones) — declared nuisance; abatement ordered. Vote: 5–0.

Who spoke (selected)

Jerry, staff member — presented each case, cited inspection findings and staff recommendations. Chair (unidentified) — presided over the meeting and called for motions and votes. Miss Cromer, Mr. Darren, Mr. Shach Mandaroff, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Winkler — board members who participated in motions and roll-call voting.

Sources: Huber Heights PMRB meeting transcript, July 10, 2025.