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Anniston opens public hearing on nuisance abatements; owner of 303 Noble Street says she will clean up burned structure
Summary
At a public hearing the council considered overruling objections to nuisance abatements for several properties. Karen Victor Brown, owner of 303 Noble Street, said she and a co-owner plan to purchase and clean the burned structure; staff confirmed the property was declared a criminal nuisance due to repeated criminal activity.
The Anniston City Council on June 16 opened a public hearing to receive comments on proposed overruling of objections to abatement of identified nuisances (group 2026‑02), covering grass, debris, vehicles and burnt structures at several addresses.
The clerk and presiding official clarified corrected affected addresses for the record as 3001 McElroy Avenue, 303 Noble Street, 2001 Noble Street and 400 South Quintard before opening the hearing. Property owner Karen Victor Brown identified herself as owner of 303 Noble Street and said she and John Byrd, who co‑own the lot, plan to clean the property after purchase. "The building is burned... I'm not sure where we're going to go from there, but I don't know if we can clean it up, so it's such an eyesore," Brown said.
Council/staff explained the nuisance designation arose after repeated criminal activity at the property that placed a strain on first responders; the transcript records that the property had been established as a criminal nuisance. Ms. Bryant confirmed agreement with the compliance plan discussed and indicated a 30‑day timeframe for remediation or required action: "Yes, ma'am, it is. 30 days." After hearing no further comments, the presiding official closed the public hearing.
The council did not record a separate vote on the individual abatements during the meeting transcript; the hearing provided a public‑record opportunity for owners and the council to address next steps. The clerk then moved the meeting on to the consent agenda.
