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Louisville code hearing sets status dates for dozens of cases; trustee asks delay on troubled 39 35th Street
Summary
At a municipal code enforcement hearing, the presiding officer pressed owners for compliance while the board scheduled follow-up dates for multiple properties, dismissed at least one vehicle citation and upheld cleaning or safety violations in other matters.
The presiding officer opened the code enforcement hearing by telling attendees the boards priority: "Im not here to take your money. I dont want your money. I want your compliance," urging property owners to fix violations rather than simply pay fines.
Trustee James Ryan Brown, representing the Rosebean Kentucky Family Trust, testified that 39 35th Street had been overrun by squatters and criminal activity and that he had obtained a warrant for possession after an eviction was granted in district court. Brown told the board he requested an order to vacate to allow repairs and said he had a tenant lined up to use the property for transitional housing once it is secured and rehabilitated. The board set a status review for April 10 and approved a continuance to allow eviction and remediation steps.
In a separate case, the board dismissed a vehicle-related citation for the owner of 3322 Stratford Avenue after the appellant, Brian Dice, showed registration documentation; the board upheld the cleaning violation and set a March 13 status date to verify remediation. Jaylen Kemp, appearing for 801 South 42nd Street, was told the board could not take testimony from someone who is not on the deed without an attorney; the case was continued to March 13 so the owner or counsel can appear.
Other cases were continued to give owners time to correct violations. The board pushed 1511 Fairdale Road to a May 8 total-compliance date after Max Sawyer said he would remove a problematic tenant and clean up debris. Several rental-property files, including 2411 Bradley Avenue, 3530 Grand Avenue and 1051 Cecil Avenue, were continued to April 10 for status checks after inspectors reported partial or no compliance on cited items such as exterior surfaces, stairs, and utilities.
The board also processed multiple nonappearances and redocket requests. For several addresses where respondents did not appear, the board upheld fines or maintained conditional discharges as noted on the docket.
Procedural steps are expected next: property owners who received continuances must either complete repairs and secure reinspections before their status dates or appear with counsel. The boards calendar lists the next scheduled status reviews on March 13, April 10 and May 8.
