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Middletown code enforcement committee hears property updates, approves minutes
Summary
The Mayor's Code Enforcement Committee met Oct. 10 and reviewed enforcement status at multiple problem properties—including the Forbidden Llama, 455/465 Middlefield, 52 North Main Street and 699 Country Club Road—while approving the prior meeting's minutes and adjourning without public comment.
The Mayor's Code Enforcement Committee met Oct. 10, 2024, opened at 9:11 a.m. and approved the minutes from its Sept. 26 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The Chair closed the public session after noting no members of the public were online.
The committee then reviewed several ongoing enforcement matters. Under old business the committee discussed the Forbidden Llama property; staff reported they received a floor plan for a third floor and that multiple departments are coordinating enforcement and permitting work. An agency official said the building remains placarded and asked neighbors to report any signs of occupancy: "if you drive by, you see lights or anything, let us know," the official said.
On zoning enforcement, the Chair explained that zoning issued a cease-and-desist for an unauthorized use that is otherwise allowed only with an approved site plan. "They just need to come in and get approval for it," the Chair said, adding that penalties begin to accrue if the owner fails to seek the necessary approvals and that noncompliance would be referred to the state's attorney's office.
Members discussed 455 and 465 Middlefield, which staff described as involving illegal residential units. Building and fire reported no recent complaints; Tom (writing in the meeting chat) said the city is continuing efforts to finalize removal of the illegal units but staff have not been contacted by the property's attorney. Committee members recommended referral to the state's attorney's office if the owner does not move forward with the required removals.
A collapsed building at 52 North Main Street, reportedly owned by the same party as the Middlefield properties, remains a multi-departmental issue; staff said progress is slower there but will continue to be pursued and referred for stronger enforcement if necessary. For 699 Country Club Road, staff said an application was filed but the owner has not yet submitted required documents to planning and zoning; the Chair warned that if the owner "fails to meet" the deadline, the matter will be sent to the state's attorney's office and staff may pursue an arrest warrant.
No formal enforcement motions or penalties were finalized at the meeting. The committee moved to adjourn at about 9:21 a.m., and the motion passed by voice vote.
