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TO: Walter R. Benson, City Administrator Orono Council Members FROM: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Zoning Administrator DATE: October 11, 1984 SUBJBCT: Appearance of Chuck Henke of 3536 Lyric Avenue - Concerning certain Zoninq and Building Code violations LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit A - Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Exhibit B - Contract for Deed Exhibit C - Homestead Application Exhibit D - CDBG letter of 7-6-83 Exhibit E - Building Official ' s chronology of events Exhibit F - Zoning Administrator ' s letter Exhibit G - Building Official ' s letter Exhibit H - Citations At the request of the Mayor, I have reviewed the files on the property located at 3536 Lyric Avenue. The Mayor had received calls from neighboring property owners complaining that the current owner is operating an autorepairbusinessfrom his home. They also complained of the run down condition of the yard and house, questioning whether the house is liveable in its present state. One neighbor has talked to me of concern for the neighborhood children that play under the house amongst the support blocks. After reviewing the Henke file and observing the property for a few weeks, I asked permission of the City Administrator to schedule Henke for an appearance before the Council. Brief review of the file on 3536 Lyric Avenue from May ' 82 to present. This next section will be a poor and limited attempt at depicting for you a very heated and active two year exchange between Henke and the City staff. Read the Building Official ' s chronology (exhibit E) for more details. Please call staff if you have any guestions concerning code requirement prior to the meeting. The property was originally owned by an 80+ year old hermit. The house consisted of a single room that served as bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Thefiles contain picturesof thestructure prior to Henke' s renovations. Uponthe death of the originalowner, the City initiated proceedings to declare the structure a hazardous building. In May of ' 82 Henke appeared on the scene and stated he was interested in the property. Asked the inspector if temporary repairs could be made to the structure so that he could live in it for a year when he would then tear it down and build a new home. A permit was issued to Henke in June of ' 82 to complete specific improvements for temporary use. In September of ' 82 Henke informed the City that he planned to live in the house permanently and wanted to put in a woodburning stove. He was advised of the need to install footings and foundation if it was to be