May 26, 2021
Arthur J. Adkins
2101 2nd St.
Jacksonville, FL 32218
RE: Unsafe Structure /
Article 11.04
Located at 1016 Summerlee
Ave. Description: Lot 10 Lilly
Ct., District 9, Map 16, Parcel 50
To Whom it May Concern,
On May 13, 2021, the Structural Inspection Board held a special meeting with a quorum and they reviewed the structure described above according to Article 11.04 (Unsafe Structures) of the City Code.
Based on an inspection by member(s) of the Board, this structure was determined to be in violation of articles 11.04.010 (a) 5. It is the opinion of the Structural Inspection Board that the structure cannot be reasonably repaired and should be ordered to be demolished. The Finding of Fact is attached to this notice.
The Structural Inspection Board will recommend that Oak Hill City Council issue an order directing you to demolish the structure. It is advisable that you appear at the Council meeting to show cause why you should not be ordered to demolish the structure if you disagree with the Structural Inspection Board. If you have any questions, you may contact my office.
Council will discuss the Board’s recommendation on July 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly after. You may attend in-person or by Zoom. The directions to join the virtual meeting are provided below.
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Sincerely,
William C. Hannabass,
City Manager
STRUCTURAL INSPECTION BOARD
Finding of Fact
May 13, 2021
Whereas, the Structural Inspection Board (SIB) held a special meeting with a quorum on May 13, 2021 at 11 o’clock a.m., and
Whereas, the structure located at 1016 Summerlee Ave. was reviewed, and
Whereas, the property was described by the City Manager as property owned by Arthur J. Adkins, 2101 2nd St., Jacksonville, FL 32218, and
Whereas, the structure is situated at Lot 10 Lilly Ct., District 9, Map 16, Parcel 50, Parid 09 16005000000000, and
Whereas, the City Manager received a petition with thirty-five signatures regarding the unsafe structure on May 10, 2021 at 8 a.m., and
Whereas, the SIB and City Council was informed of the petition and location of the structure, and
Whereas, the SIB members visited the location and scored the structure using the Oak Hill Dilapidated Scoring System, and
Whereas, according to the criteria established by the SIB and approved by City Council the structure was deemed a dangerous structure, and
Whereas, the SIB members fairly and openly deliberated the condition of the structure and determined that defects described within the Codified Ordinances of the City of Oak Hill, Section 11.04.010 (a) 5 were present upon the structure, and
Whereas, tenants (Michelle Walker & Lloyd Stanley Smith) currently occupy the structure, and
Whereas, the Board was undivided and voted to have the structure demolished, and
Whereas, this finding of fact together with a Notice will advise the owner to appear before Council to show cause why the structure should not be ordered to be demolished, and
Whereas, the Board requests Council to examine and consider the findings and recommendation made.
Therefore, the SIB will cause the city manager to have the property owners properly notified and make the SIB recommendation known to the Oak Hill City Council for consideration.
Respectfully Submitted by:
William C. Hannabass,
City Manager