NOTICE
September 23, 2022
Celia Puryear ETAL
PO Box 3562
Charleston, WV 25326
RE: Unsafe Structures /
Article 11.04
94 High St. Oak Hill,
WV 25901
Description: Lot 67 & 68
Harlem Hts
Parid 09 0400900000000
To Whom It May Concern,
On September 29, 2022, the Structural Inspection Board reviewed the structure described above according to Article 11.04 (Unsafe Structures) of the City Code.
Based on an inspection by members of the Board, the structure was determined to be in violation of articles 11.04.010 (a). 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.
Council will discuss the Board’s recommendation after you have been served this notice on the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. or shortly after. You may contact my office if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Damita Johnson, City Manager
STRUCTURAL INSPECTION BOARD
Finding of Fact
September 23, 2022
Whereas, the Structural Inspection Board (SIB) convened with a quorum on September 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., and
Whereas, the structure located at 94 High St. was reviewed, and
Whereas, the property is owned by Celia Puryear (deceased) ETAL, PO Box 3562, Charleston, WV 25326, and
Whereas, the structure is described as Lot 67 & 68 Harlem Hts, District 9, Map 4, Parcel 90, Parid 09 04009000000000, and
Whereas, the SIB determined that defects described within the Codified Ordinances of the City of Oak Hill, Section 11.04.010 (a) were present upon the structure, and
Whereas, there are no occupants of said 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 structures should not be ordered to be demolished, and
Whereas, the Board requests Council to examine and consider the findings and recommendations 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:
Damita Johnson, City Manager