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Local entrepreneur seeks temporary permit for haunted house; inspectors say CO application nearly complete
Summary
Christopher Scoles told the Oct. 20 council he seeks a 14‑day temporary opening for a haunted‑house fundraiser at a former pawn‑shop on 29th and Sunny Lane as the first phase of a planned escape‑room business; city staff said fire and building inspectors have a plan and expect to wrap up the Certificate of Occupancy application within days.
Christopher Scoles (3947 14th Place) told the council he has formed an LLC and submitted a business plan to the city for a phased project: a temporary haunted‑house fundraiser to generate capital for renovations, followed by a permanent escape‑room attraction. He asked the council for assistance to allow a temporary 14‑day opening through early November.
City staff responded that fire and building inspectors had visited the property and ‘‘have a plan’’ for the Certificate of Occupancy application and anticipated completing the review within one or two days. In the exchange, Scoles acknowledged safety concerns raised by the fire chief and said staff and his team have trained personnel and safety measures, including fire‑extinguisher training, two‑way radios and evacuation plans for staff to guide guests to exits.
Why it matters: the matter blends small‑business growth and public‑safety review; the council did not grant or deny a permit during the meeting, but staff indicated the CO application review is near completion and follow‑up is imminent.
Next step: staff to conclude inspections and, if the CO is approved, to advise the applicant on temporary opening conditions and any required permits or modifications.
