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Homeowner says two‑year carport fight 'a 2‑year ordeal'; board accepts $500 settlement
Summary
After months of back‑and‑forth with the building department, the owner of 11638 NE 7th Ave told the board he spent significant time and money securing an after‑the‑fact permit; the board rejected a $200 offer and accepted $500 to resolve outstanding fines, setting a Dec. 19 payment deadline.
The board devoted extended time on Nov. 19 to a contentious fine‑reduction request tied to an after‑the‑fact carport permit at 11638 Northeast 7th Avenue (case CEN24‑21).
Owner Patrick Cohen described repeated plan revisions and long reviews by the building department. He said he spent more than $1,300 and numerous hours bringing plans into compliance and that the process had become “a 2‑year ordeal.” Staff described a large accrued balance…
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