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Neighbors press council over alleged home‑occupation and safety hazards at Horseshoe Lane property
Summary
Residents of Barnard Ranch spoke at public comment to allege long‑running home‑occupation violations at 10 Horseshoe Lane (Peter Chambers), saying business vehicles, a box truck and stored materials block sight lines and create traffic and safety hazards; planning staff said inspections are ongoing and legal counsel is being consulted.
Three residents addressed the council during public comment on Feb. 9 to press for enforcement of an alleged zoning/home‑occupation violation at 10 Horseshoe Lane in Saint Rose.
Cliff Buller, president of his homeowners association, said the property is operating as a plumbing business under the name "Peter Piper" despite a 2011 council denial of a home‑occupation permit. He said vehicles and a large enclosed trailer are parked on the front lawn and that boxes of pipe and other materials have been left on the property; he added, "It's a very unsafe environment."
Kevin Koetje and Joanne Dubrock offered similar descriptions of repeated vehicle parking, trailers in yards and children playing near obstructed sight lines. Dubrock said she nearly was clipped by a car when exiting her driveway because vehicles parked at the contested property block visibility.
Planning and zoning director Michael Albert told the council planning staff has inspected the property, reviewed the 2011 file, is talking with legal and that the owner has told inspectors he is selling the box truck and switching to a smaller utility trailer. Councilwoman Michelle O'Daniels and others noted repeated inspections and expressed concern that the historic file included a condition prohibiting branded vehicles at the residence.
No formal enforcement action was announced at the meeting; planning staff said they will continue to work with legal to determine next steps.
