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Residents urge Sharonville to enforce property maintenance rules and clarify downtown redevelopment plans
Summary
Two residents raised concerns during public comment: Nancy Doles urged stronger code enforcement over persistent trash and safety hazards on a neighboring property; Charlotte Vonstein, a small business owner, said she lost a downtown lease and fears city redevelopment and property purchases are displacing small businesses.
At the July 8 Sharonville City Council meeting, residents used the public comment period to press the city on two distinct local concerns: ongoing property maintenance problems at a private residence and the effects of downtown redevelopment on small businesses.
Nancy Doles (10111 McCullough Road) described what she called repeated trash, glass and discarded items on the north side of a neighboring property and said she has provided code enforcement with photographs "at least 4 times" without a lasting resolution. She told council the situation has persisted "for weeks" and said she would escalate to Hamilton County Board of Health if necessary. Law Director Casey Lippert and Safety Service Director Lucas told Doles the city enforces the International Property Maintenance Code and that code enforcement and mayor's court can be used to compel compliance. Lippert said staff would meet with code enforcement to confirm timelines and pursue citations to mayor's court if appropriate.
Charlotte Vonstein (also known as Nikki), owner of Charlotte Nicole Studio of Dance, described losing her lease in the downtown loop and said she has been unable to find an affordable relocation. Vonstein told council she submitted a proposal for a vacant space and was told the city had been working with another potential tenant for months; she said zoning limits and high rents in alternative locations make relocation difficult. She asked the city to provide clarity and assistance to businesses that may be displaced by potential city property purchases or redevelopment.
City officials acknowledged the frustrations and offered routes for follow‑up: staff urged displaced businesses to meet with David (city staff referenced in public remarks) about relocation options and said the city aims to revitalize downtown to make it more walkable and vibrant while working through zoning and property constraints. Officials also recommended residents continue filing reports with code enforcement so the city can establish a timeline and appropriate enforcement actions.
Both public comments were informational; no council action was taken during the meeting, but staff pledged follow‑up with code enforcement and economic development staff.
