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Residents ask Seven Hills to step up enforcement over recurring code violations at 295 East Road
Summary
Neighbors told the council that a property at 295 East Road has long-term clutter, outdoor automotive work and possible rodent infestation; the mayor said the administration would re-inspect the property and provide a report to residents but noted some enforcement outcomes depend on the courts.
Several neighbors raised concerns at the Seven Hills City Council meeting about a recurring nuisance at 295 East Road, saying the property has accumulated tools, outdoor automotive equipment, and debris for years and that the situation has contributed to rodent problems in nearby homes.
“My family and I have lived in Seven Hills for 30 years,” said Michael M. Spurio during public comment. He told the council he had filed a petition with neighbors about the property, that the building department had issued citations in multiple years, and that health officials had warned of a possible rodent infestation. Spurio said the property owner had repeatedly cleaned up briefly after enforcement actions and then resumed the same activity, and he said neighbors had experienced mice inside their homes.
Neighbor Mike Keniki described outdoor vehicle work that uses a hydraulic jack and said the equipment and clutter create safety and aesthetic concerns for the block. He told the council his household has been using a rodent service for the third year running.
Mayor responded that the administration is aware of the petition and the building- and health-department contacts. He said staff would do “another look” and pledged to send an inspector out the next morning and to assemble a report for the petitioners and neighbors. The mayor also noted limits on the city’s ability to act quickly when courts are handling enforcement matters, but he and council members said they would examine whether code changes or rule adjustments could close enforcement gaps.
Council members who spoke afterward urged a tougher approach to nuisance and condemned properties and asked staff to consider whether the rules committee should review existing ordinances to tighten enforcement for activities such as outdoor vehicle repairs.
Next steps: the mayor said the administration would inspect the property the day after the meeting and prepare a written update for the concerned residents; whether the city can obtain faster remedies depends in part on the status of any court proceedings involving the property.
