Permit administrator: major builds mostly on track; enforcement action initiated for unshielded porta-potty

Circle, the town permit administrator, told the council that most active construction projects in town are progressing and that several high-profile files will soon require county final inspections or further town follow-up. "4714 Essex is essentially completely built and is called for the county to do their final inspections," Circle said, adding that some projects required repeated town engagement on issues such as street parking and driveway aprons.

Circle highlighted that one project (described in the report as within "a tenth of a foot" of the height limit) will receive a formal survey because the county's informal ‘‘eye check'' does not provide a verifiable measurement. Circle said a formal survey will clarify whether the building complies with the town height limits and whether corrections are needed.

Councilmembers pressed staff on enforcement steps for on-site problems. Council questions focused on an unshielded porta-potty at 4917 Essex; staff described the normal enforcement sequence as a warning, followed by a notice of violation (with or without a stop-work order), then municipal citation and fine. A staff member confirmed the case is at step two: a notice of violation will be issued.

Council also asked for a timeframe for a required driveway correction at 4905 Cumberland; Circle said staff will return the specific dates to the council. Circle noted other active sites, including a major addition at 5520 Trent and ongoing exterior work at 5401 Up Again Street, where the family has moved in but exterior tasks remain.

What happens next: staff will issue the notice of violation for 4917 Essex (enforcement step two) and will report back to council with scheduling details for the 4905 Cumberland driveway correction and any formal survey results for the near‑limit height case.