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Resident complaint about boat lift at 435 Cilla Court leads to stop-work order, Public Works says
Summary
A resident raised concerns that a newly installed boat lift and dredging at 435 Cilla Court exceeded vessel limits and lacked permits; Public Works confirmed code enforcement involvement and said a stop-work order was issued last week.
A resident told the committee that work at 435 Cilla Court appeared to involve an oversized vessel on a lift attached to the property's seawall and alleged dredging and unauthorized disposal of spoils. The resident said they received emails and had a photo of the backyard and boat, and noted the vessel's length appeared to exceed the property's seawall.
Public Works responded that staff and code enforcement are aware and actively engaged. Brian Clemens of Public Works said the lift "was not installed with a permit" and that "it's attached to the seawall, which you cannot do." He also told the committee there had been a stop-work order issued the prior week after work continued following staff requests.
Committee members asked whether a variance would have been required and discussed vessel-limitation lines and setback angles for permitted docks. Public Works clarified that some elevator-style lifts that fit within structure limitations do not require special permits, but "if they're exceeding their vessel limitations lines, that could be a code issue," the staff member said.
Members recommended adding the matter to the next meeting agenda for a status update and discussed whether to ask the city for more direct action or a letter putting the city on notice. Public Works said staff had been emailing the property owner about requirements and expected to have more information and communication soon.
