Board reduces fine, grants time to repair fence and clear weeds at 1367 Osprey Way

A resident identified in the meeting as Antonio asked the Board of Public Works and Safety on Dec. 1 to reconsider a city abatement charge for tall grass and a missing fence panel at 1367 Osprey Way. Antonio said the condition had been longstanding, described personal and family health and work schedules that limited his ability to respond quickly, and disputed the amount the city listed for mowing.

Bruce Campbell, who said he had photos of the property taken before the latest action, told the board he had documented prior notices and recent cuts. The board examined photos and staff reports and discussed whether a fence panel remained propped with a 2-by-4 and whether the gap constituted an ongoing nuisance.

Board members debated the appropriate penalty and remedy. One member proposed reducing the abatement charge to $100 and allowing 30 days for payment or correction; another seconded the motion. The board voted to approve the reduction and payment/cure period by a 2–1 margin.

The board also granted Antonio relief from the nuisance finding provided he keeps the property in good repair while completing the required fence replacement or securing the panel. Antonio told the board he plans to replace the fence and build a concrete base for the posts over time, saying, “I will replace the whole thing,” and that the cost had been a barrier. Bruce Campbell summarized the documented notices and photos that supported staff’s enforcement action.

The board’s action mixed enforcement (a reduced monetary penalty with a deadline) and direction (a requirement to keep the property maintained and to repair the fence). No names were recorded in the transcript for the individual yes/no votes; the chair recorded the motion as passing 2–1.