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Ordinance Directing the Housing Inspector to Repair or Demolish a Dwelling at 4040 Appleton Way as Unfit For Human Habitation Pursuant to Article V, Chapter 16 of the City Code and Directing that a Notice be Placed Thereon Prohibiting Its Use or Occupancy
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Department:
Housing and Neighborhood Services
Meeting Date:
February 4, 2025
Contact Name:
Brian Renner
Public Hearing:
Yes
Contact Phone:
910-341-3266
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
January 21, 2025
January 28, 2025
Attachments:
Attachment #1: 4040 Appleton Way Ordinance
Attachment #2: 4040 Appleton Way Case File Summary
Attachment #3: 4040 Appleton Way Findings of Fact and Order
Attachment #4: 4040 Appleton Way Photos
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this ordinance is to obtain approval for the Housing Inspector to take appropriate action in order to repair or demolish the detached garage at 4040 Appleton Way in order to bring the dwelling into compliance with the Minimum Housing Code ("MHC").
BACKGROUND:
The detached garage of the dwelling at 4040 Appleton Way has been identified as dilapidated through the Minimum Housing Code enforcement process and deemed "Unfit for Human Habitation." The entirety of the dwelling is a vacant single-family house and detached garage. The initial inspection was conducted on July 14, 2021. The case began with a complaint from the neighbor as to the condition of the detached garage. The dwelling was occupied by the owner, Rosalie Cuilwik ("Owner"). The Complaint and Notice of Hearing was issued on July 12, 2022. The hearing was held on July 28, 2022. The Owner did not appear before the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer issued a Finding of Fact and Order on August 15, 2022.
The Finding of Fact and Order found that the dwelling, a detached garage accessory structure to the principal dwelling, was unfit for human habitation. The Owner was ordered to bring the dwelling into compliance with the MHC by repairing the garage or demolishing and removing the gara...
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