08/03/1999 Meeting Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Council Minutes of 8/3/99 Lorain, where the promise was made that they would grade and seed the lot to the south of their current structure. That property contains chunks of concrete in it and y~Y.r there are weeds sprouting all over. Another situation currently being addressed is Developer's Diversified. Anyone that was at the Ward N Town Hall meeting is familiar with the problems at the plazas that were constructed and landscaping not being completed. Lastly, all of Council is familiar with Mr. Baker on Mildred Avenue who is waiting for Manor Care to plant trees they said two years ago they would plant. The committee agreed unanimously that this type of thing has got to come to an end, and we need an ordinance that puts teeth into our own building codes if they are being ignored. As amended, deviations from approved plans will now result in a $100 per day fine for the first five days and $250 a day for every day thereafter. Each day would be a separate offense under our code. The Building, Zoning and Development Committee agreed that this would provide incentive for developers to carry through on their promises and representations that they make before our boards and commissions. After discussion, the committee recommended approval of Ordinance 99-82 as amended. • Ordinance 99-83 was referred to committee at the last Council meeting; however, it was not discussed and remains in committee at this point in time. Mrs. Saringer asked Mr. Gareau if the Building Department inspectors could make sure that the promises are enforced. Mr. Gareau stated that the inspectors have been working on these issues and they have involved the Law Department with respect to Developer's Diversified. Unfortunately, it comes down to the fact that we have to go to court to get a restraining order every time we run across these matters. We do not have the appropriate criminal remedy whereby we could file a complaint in Rocky River Municipal Court as opposed to drafting a complaint with a restraining order and going to court in downtown Cleveland every time this comes up. Being able to cite the offenders in Rocky River Court will make the process more workable. Mr. Nashar, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health and Welfare Committee: 1) The committee met on June 21. Present were committee members Miller, Gareau and Nashar; Council member O'Grady; Safety Director Jenkins. The committee discussed Resolution 99-73, introduced by Councilman Miller, which supports Senate Bill 142 which will provide tougher penalties for assaults upon law enforcement officers. The committee strongly recommended approval. Mr. McKay, chairperson of the Streets & Drainage Committee: 1) The committee met on Monday, August 2. Present were committee members Nashar, O'Grady, McKay; Councilmen Limpert and Miller; Service Director Bohlmann; City Engineer Deichmann. The committee discussed: • Ordinance 99-67, which amends the methods and materials for treelawn brickscapes of commercial buildings. The amendment will still include the brick pavers and also permit concrete simulating brick pavers as recommended by the City Engineer. The committee amended the ordinance to include the use of earth tone colors and the <~..~ 6