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Board finds homeowner in violation over interior remodel; building official warns of safety risks
Summary
The board found the respondent in violation in case 24-0391, ordered compliance and set a timeline for inspection after building official Joe Kajak warned the removal of a non-original wall might create structural and electrical safety issues; owner Michael McKenzie agreed to obtain permits.
The Code Enforcement Board of the Town of Lake Clarke Shores found the property owners of 7990 Westlake Drive (case 24-0391) in violation of town code Dec. 4 after staff presented evidence of an interior remodel performed without required permits.
Code enforcement officer Eric Richwagon said a notice of violation was issued on Oct. 17, 2024 for work potentially affecting structure, electrical and plumbing systems. Building official Joe Kajak told the board that photographic evidence suggested a bearing wall may have been altered and that exposed wiring…
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