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Abatement order for Fifth Street property reversed; fees waived
Summary
The Abatement Appeals Board unanimously reversed an order of abatement for a Fifth Street property and waived associated fees after department staff said the estate's executor obtained required permits and inspections were completed.
The Abatement Appeals Board voted unanimously on Feb. 20, 2013, to reverse an order of abatement for a property on Fifth Street and to waive the assessment of abatement costs. The board acted after department staff reported the executor of the estate had secured required permits and completed inspections.
John Hinchen, representing the department, told the board that "the executor of the estate got all the necessary permits, to clear the violations, all inspections done, permits signed off," and recommended that the board grant the appellant's request and not assess costs. The appellant or representative indicated agreement with that recommendation during the public-comment portion of the matter.
A board member moved "to take the recommendation of staff and reverse the action and not assess fees," the motion was seconded and, on roll call, carried unanimously. The chair called each member and the motion was recorded as passed with all members present voting yes.
The case is recorded on the board docket as Case No. 6771475720 (Fifth Street); the owner of record and appellant is listed as Geraldine C. Rhodes Estate, with James Grossman identified as agent for the appellant. The board did not discuss any additional conditions or follow-up requirements for the reversal.
The board proceeded to the next scheduled cases on the agenda.
