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The Huntington Town Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 8, 2026, to consider six agenda items. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and, after hearing public testimony and discussion, granted all five applications presented for hearings. One item was adjourned to a later date. Consent Calendar - The minutes of the October 1, 2026 meeting were approved with a minor correction (motion by Mr. McGrath, second by Mr. Castagna, all in favor). Public Comments & Testimony - For Item 2 (33 Pine Drive), Francis Brown of 8 Thicket Drive voiced opposition to the pool construction, citing concerns about steep slopes, potential mudslides, and structural integrity. He questioned the granting of three variances. The applicant and board clarified that the pool would be placed on flat ground and that geotechnical information had been provided. Discussion Items Item 1 – Adjournment (Public Hearing 23774) - 427 Wolf Hill Road, Dix Hills: The hearing for relief regarding existing retaining walls and accessory structures was adjourned to October 29, 2026. Item 2 – 33 Pine Drive, Cold Spring Harbor (Public Hearing 23752) - Applicant Joseph Grace requested a front yard setback variance for an in-ground pool on a through lot and a variance for the cumulative square footage of a retaining wall. The applicant stated the wall would be 745 sq ft, disputing the 993 sq ft figure in the legal notice. The existing retaining walls would be removed. The board noted six or seven letters of support from neighbors. - The board granted the three requested variances (motion by Mr. Bass, second by Mr. Castagna, all in favor). Item 3 – 10 Hillock Court, Huntington (Public Hearing 23766) - Applicant Mary Ellen Curtis sought a rear yard setback variance of 4.75 feet to legalize an existing family room extension and expand the kitchen. The lot is pie-shaped and heavily wooded, limiting expansion options. A dry well would handle stormwater runoff. No public testimony. - The variance was granted unanimously (motion by Mr. Castaño, second by Mr. Capadano). Item 4 – 344 Coolidge Drive, Centerport (Public Hearing 23778) - Attorney Ryan Brown presented variances for an undersized triangular lot: lot area (6,987 sq ft vs. 7,500 required), side yard for an attached garage (6.33 ft vs. 7 ft), and front yard setbacks for a second-story addition (approx. 11 ft vs. 25 ft). The existing detached garage would be replaced, moving the structure farther from the neighbor. Six letters of support were received; no public opposition. - The board granted all variances unanimously (motion by Mr. Campadano, second by Mr. Coty). Item 5 – 15 Academy Place, Huntington Station (Public Hearing 23551) - Attorney Abate sought legalization of a four-family dwelling as a continuation of a pre-existing nonconforming use. He presented two 1980 affidavits stating the property had always been used as a multi-family dwelling, along with prior town zoning codes permitting such use, and evidence that the town had issued rental permits for all four units. No public testimony. - The board accepted the proof and granted the application unanimously (motion by Mr. Castagna, second by Mr. Basso). Item 6 – 225 Broad Hollow Road, Melville (Public Hearing 23753) - Attorney Keith Archer requested variances for existing signs: a monument sign (height 8.3 ft vs. 6 ft allowed, setback 10.8 ft vs. 24 ft) and a directional sign (setback 4 ft vs. 10 ft, area 18 sq ft). The signs were consistent with others along Route 110. No public comment. - The board granted the variances and issued a negative declaration under SEQRA (motion by Mr. McGrath, second by Mr. Cotet, all in favor). Key Outcomes - All five applications (Items 2-6) were granted by unanimous votes. - Item 1 was adjourned to October 29, 2026. - The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026.

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission held a business meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Levy Court Chambers. The meeting was conducted in person and virtually via Webex. The Commission approved two development applications: a conditional use for Faith Life Church and a site plan for Royal Farms 459. No public comments were made. The meeting adjourned unanimously. Meeting Opening and Administrative Actions - The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Mills. - Roll Call: Five members were present (Mr. Peterman, Mr. Servan, Mrs. Carter, Mr. Mills, Mr. Jester), constituting a quorum. Mr. Gaufrey and Mr. Davis were absent. - Approval of Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda carried 5–0. - Approval of Minutes (September 10, 2026): A motion to approve the minutes carried 4–0, with Mrs. Carter not voting as she was not present at that meeting. - Levy Court Action on Commission Recommendations: The Chair noted that the Commission's prior recommendations for CS-26-04 (Pro Cut Tree Service), CS-26-05 (Cattail Creek Propane Facility), and C-26-05 (Sunrise Shaws Corner Rd Solar) had been acted upon by Levy Court (approved or conditionally approved) and referred any questions to staff. - Old Business: The agenda item SLV-26-27 Thompson Ridge (waiver request) had been removed from the agenda at the applicant's request prior to the meeting, as indicated in the revised agenda. Old Business: CS-26-06 Faith Life Church – Conditional Use with Site Plan Approval - Application: Faith Life Church requested a conditional use with site plan approval to add 3,500 sq. ft. to an existing detached building for a place of worship, located outside the Growth Zone Overlay District (Parcel WD-00-090.00-01-25.02-000, zoned AR – Agricultural Residential). - Staff Recommendation: The October 1, 2026 staff report recommended approval with conditions. The applicant agreed to: (1) install a bike rack, (2) include three accessible parking spaces, and (3) use native plant species for required landscaping. - Motion: Commissioner Denise (name inferred from transcript) moved for approval based on the findings of fact that the use is permitted as a conditional use in the AR zone, the public health/safety/welfare will not be adversely affected, and the plan complies with applicable code sections. The motion included conditions requiring compliance with all staff and agency requirements as described in the October 1, 2026 staff report, final plan approval within 24 months, and possible revocation for non-compliance. - Second: Mr. Mills seconded. - Vote: 5–0 in favor of recommending conditional approval to Levy Court. New Business: S-26-05 Royal Farms 459 – Site Plan Approval - Application: Royal Farms 459 (applicant: Two Farms Inc., Charlotte, NC) requested site plan approval for a 5,154 sq. ft. convenience store and a 4,576 sq. ft. gas station on a 2.0258-acre parcel at the southwest corner of DuPont South Highway and Voshell Mill Road (inside the Growth Zone Overlay District, zoned BG – General Business). Water and wastewater services are provided by Tidewater Utilities and Kent County Public Sewer, respectively. The site is in Levy Court District 5 (Canden-Wyoming Station 41). - Staff Recommendation: The October 8, 2026 staff report recommended approval. The plan complies with the comprehensive plan and conditions for permitted uses in the BG zone. - Motion: Commissioner Peterman moved for approval, citing findings that the use is permitted by right with conditions. The motion included a condition that final plan approval must occur within 24 months of preliminary approval and construction must commence within 18 months of final plan approval. - Second: Mr. Mills seconded. - Vote: 5–0 in favor of granting approval. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke or raised an electronic hand to comment. The Chair checked for online participants before adjournment, and none were present. Commission Comments - No additional comments were made by commissioners. Other Business - No other business was discussed. Adjournment - A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Denise, seconded by Commissioner Peterman, and carried 5–0. The meeting adjourned shortly after 6:00 PM. Key Outcomes - CS-26-06 Faith Life Church: Recommended conditional approval (5–0) to Levy Court with conditions including bike rack, accessible parking, native landscaping, and compliance with staff requirements. - S-26-05 Royal Farms 459: Approved site plan (5–0) with conditions on plan approval and construction timelines. - SLV-26-27 Thompson Ridge: Removed from the agenda by the applicant before the meeting; no action taken. - All votes were unanimous among present commissioners.

The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing to consider several comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning requests, and the annual update to the Capital Improvements Schedule (CIS). Due to a scheduling conflict, Commissioner Hagen was absent, leaving five commissioners present. The board adopted the CIS schedule, continued two items by applicant request, approved a plan amendment and concurrent rezoning for a senior housing site, and rejected a small-scale density increase after a 4-1 vote. Continuance Procedure - Before each agenda item, the board offered applicants the opportunity to continue their case to a future hearing (December 10, 2026) because only five commissioners were seated. Two applicants (for A.4 and A.5) elected to continue; the applicant for A.6 chose to proceed. Discussion Items - FY 27-31 CIS Schedule of Projects (Ordinance Adoption) – Katrina Corcoran presented the annual update, noting 195 projects totaling over $4.45 billion. Projects were broken down by level-of-service priority: 43% ($1.9B) for future growth, 32% ($1.4B) for eliminating deficiencies, 23% ($1.1B) for maintaining LOS, and less than 1% for combined elimination/growth. Staff found the schedule consistent with the comprehensive plan. No public comment was offered. Motion by Commissioner Wansosica (likely Watson), second by Commissioner Corn. Vote passed 5-0. - HC/CPA 26-10 & RZ MM 26-0800 (A.4 & A.5) – Planning commission staff presented a proposed map amendment on 24.22 acres from Agricultural-Rural-1/5 and Residential-1 to Residential-2, located southeast of Kingsway Road and Thonotosassa Road. The applicant, William Malloy, requested a continuance to December 10, 2026. The board voted 5-0 to continue both the plan amendment and the concurrent rezoning. - HC/CPA 26-15 (A.6) – A small-scale plan amendment to change 0.26 acres at 1908 Front Street from Residential-4 to Residential-12 to allow up to three dwelling units. Planning commission staff found the amendment consistent with the comprehensive plan. The applicant, Rogelio Mirales, explained the request was for modest infill and noted any future development would require further approvals. No public comment was offered. Commissioner Watson expressed concern that approving a higher density could set a precedent for larger parcels in the area, despite the small size. Commissioner Cameron Cepeda supported approval, citing the parcel’s size and the ability to evaluate future requests individually. The motion to approve (by Cepeda, second by Cohen) failed 4-1. Commissioner Watson voted no, and because a 5-vote supermajority was required, the amendment was denied. - HC/CPA 26-16 & RZ PD 26-0803 (A.7 & A.8) – A plan amendment to change 13.83 acres at 12401 North 22nd Street from Residential-20 to Residential-35, and a concurrent rezoning from PD and SPI-UC-2 to a new PD with two development options (a 260-bed ALF and up to 483 multifamily units). Planning commission staff and the zoning hearing master recommended approval, noting the site is surrounded by higher-density uses and is within the urban service area. The applicant, Cammy Corbett, stated the goal is to remove senior restrictions from existing apartments and potentially redevelop. No public comment was offered. Motion to approve by Commissioner Watson, second by Commissioner Cohen. Vote passed 5-0 for both the plan amendment and the rezoning. Key Outcomes - CIS Schedule Adopted – Ordinance approving the FY 27-31 Capital Improvements Schedule passed 5-0. - HC/CPA 26-10 & RZ MM 26-0800 Continued – Both items continued to December 10, 2026, by unanimous vote. - HC/CPA 26-15 Denied – The request to rezone 0.26 acres to Residential-12 failed 4-1; the board cited the need for a fifth vote and concerns about future precedent. - HC/CPA 26-16 Approved – Map amendment to Residential-35 passed 5-0. - RZ PD 26-0803 Approved – Concurrent rezoning for a planned development at the same site passed 5-0.

The meeting was called to order at 10:45 AM at Lakewood City Hall. The board reviewed multiple docket items including new construction, signage, and a variance appeal. All applicants and public were given opportunities to provide input. The meeting approved several with conditions with individual votes. The meeting covered approval of minutes last month consent calendar a roll call of members. The meeting opened with onset public comment and new business. Consent Calendar - None of the item was rolled into consent. Discussion Items - Docket 098326 (18605 Detroit Avenue Forest Dispensary) Summary approval with conditions such as removal of existing including northeast signage and window signs and denial of painting masonry. The applicant had earlier but late with approval board. The board approved the board approved administrative review of previous plans. - 099026 (12310 Lakeland) Tabled. - Docket number one zero seven thousand nine two six (0699) Tabled. Public Comments & Testimony - No specific speaker public comments were made from the meeting, but each item had earlier opening for the public to speak with each applied before closing. Discussion Items - Docket number one of the next business old business including docket number other items. - The representatives for project application include for instance application and new home addition building building and final project details of the board approved with board proposed with the project including the design of the house for example. The addition materials and of the design elements such design and the addition approved the variance of variance with a project approval the approval such as some of the board's recommendations such as second floor of the board approved of the board voted individual votes. The board of each of the board votes on the condition that the window of the building design and the proposal of the building Key Outcomes- Approval of 109-726 (1520 Marlowe Avenue addition (Marlowe Avenue with the addition such as such approval such as such as the final variance with the building such as approval of the proposed as an approval for the project to the board approval as with a design of the board of the new variance of the window for the variance such. The board of the board approved the variance for the variance of the variance (0:103:00) of the variance. The board vote of the board of the variance (10:10 vote of the building (2-4. The motion of the board (10:110 of the meeting (10: 1:00. The board of the meeting of the meeting. All meeting. The board of the meeting. Building of Discussion - Discussion of the building of the building the building of the building of the building of building. The of the building of the building. The of the building. The of the building of building of the building of building The building of the building. The building. The of the building The of the building of building of building The of the building The building. The, The building. The. The. The The building Building. The. The building. Key Meeting. The building

The Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Board convened on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers (110 SE Watula Avenue). Code Enforcement Manager Jennipher Buller led the case presentations. Six board members were present - Edward Ferrentino, Michael Gartner, Bruce Gonseth, Michael Kroitor, Shirley J. Wright, and Charles Hannah - while Kevin Steiner was excused. The agenda listed a 5:30 PM start; the supplied transcript is timestamped 2026-10-08 10:45 UTC. The transcript also includes a Contractor Licensing Board case before the Code Enforcement Board was formally reconvened. Contractor Licensing Board Session (Preceding Session) - The transcript opens with CON26-014, an unlicensed contracting case at 901 NW 22nd Street involving Andres Mauricio Tamayorjuela and Humberto Peguero Pino. City building inspector Greg McClellan testified that work exceeded a re-roof permit and included framing, roof extension, structural changes, and payment by the property owner. The board found Tamayorjuela not guilty for lack of evidence and found Pino guilty, imposing a $150 fine plus prosecution costs. This case is not listed on the posted Code Enforcement Board agenda, so it appears to come from the related contractor board session. Petitions for Fine Reduction - SP SM Apartments LLC / Berkeley Point Apartments (2833 NE 7th St; case 202310332): Approved reduction of the daily fine to $100,000. Hard costs of $316.86 had been paid. Staff listed the total daily-fine amount as $428,750, while the respondent recalled the original fine as $419,000. The respondent requested a waiver or further reduction, citing replacement of HVAC systems in 32 units at about $360,000, $800,000 in owner-funded investment, and the property's 100% affordable-housing status. The vote was approved with one opposed. - Emily Pardee petition (agenda case 20192092; staff described it as four consolidated cases): Zero hard costs had been paid; remaining fines were $198,550; staff recommended $32,285.27. A granddaughter who owns 3301 NE 23rd Ave said she did not know about cross-attached liens from her deceased grandmother's property. The board voted to release 3301 NE 23rd Ave from the lien, leaving the lien amount on the original case property. - Nathan Sands (case 202410605): Hard costs of $381.79 had been paid; remaining fines were $23,250; staff recommended $4,650. Sands requested a complete waiver, citing heavy investment and an $80,000 engineering repair. The board instead reduced the fine to $2,325, payable within 30 days, with reversion to the full amount if not paid. - Robert J. Hale (case CE26-0228): Hard costs of $182.38 had been paid; remaining fines were $2,650; staff recommended $1,325. The respondent's representative said the property was cleared after an inspector texted a 30-day extension, while the inspector testified compliance was not confirmed until September 1. The board voted to reduce the fines and costs to zero. Contested New and Old Business Cases - CE26-1015 (Ragindra; 720 NW 7th Ave; dangerous building): Approved an extension to November 12, 2026, with one opposed. - CE26-0870 (Haynes/Taylor/Hester; 2029 SW 4th St; fire-damaged dangerous building and weeds): Required a demolition permit by November 12, 2026 and completion of demolition within 60 days; the dead tree on the property must also be addressed. - CE26-1317 (College Park Plaza LLC; 3131 SW College Rd; repeat violator, weeds): Declined the owner's waiver request and approved $300 in daily fines plus $178.21 in prosecution costs, for a total of $478.21. - CE26-0205 (Carlos A. Fuster; 4505 SE 13th St): After the owner said permits were issued and demolition was scheduled for November 2, granted an extension to November 12, 2026. - CE26-0287 (Jamie Rodgers; 1315 SW 4th St): Granted a 30-day extension to November 12, 2026. New Business Staff-Recommendation Cases The board approved staff recommendations in the following cases, generally with no respondent present: - CE26-0217 Ocala Metro Properties LLC, 2677 NW 10th St, tree removal without permit. - CE26-0438 Kingcade Avis, 2718 NE 4th Ave, dangerous building. - CE26-0794 PMF Ocala 91 LLC, 206 SW 8th St, tree removal without permit. - CE26-0810 Brown Norman, 2628 NW 6th Ave, weeds/trash. - CE26-0877 Sims Thomas, 205 NW 11th Ave, weeds/trash. - CE26-0899 Hyman Alesia, 2005 NW 27th Ave, weeds/trash. - CE26-0957 Lewis Lula Mae Estate, 1310 NW 12th St, weeds/trash. - CE26-0964 J & L Global Inc, 700 block NW 23rd Ave, weeds/trash and fence code. - CE26-0974 A & G Real Estate Investment USA LLC, 725 SW 2nd St, weeds/trash and tree removal without permit. - CE26-0977 Tarpon IV LLC, 1942 NW 13th St, weeds/trash. - CE26-0988 Benitez Manuel A, 632 SW 2nd St, weeds/trash. - CE26-1103 McCray Cecil Alfonzo Sr, 1710 NW 2nd St, permitted-use, abandoned vehicles, and weeds/trash violations. - CE26-1287 Exit Strategy May 13 LLC, 2117 NW 1st St, repeat violator, weeds/trash. - CE26-1308 Adiyah Homes LLC, 400 block SW 7th Ave, repeat violator, weeds/trash. - ENV26-0082 Kut Different Inc, 2900 block N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, prohibited signs and tree removal without permit. - ENV26-0302 South Forty Industrial Park Phase II Owners Assoc Inc, 400 block SW 33rd Ave, weeds/trash. Consent Agenda - Liens and Massey Non-Compliance Hearings - The board approved filing liens in: 202411041 (Fuce Ollie M Estate c/o Mary Walker); CE25-0844 (Tyrone Alexander and Ernestine Armstrong); CE25-1105 (Vimalgiri Investment LLC), with daily fines reduced to $2,500 on top of $35,002.81 in hard costs after 194 days of non-compliance on a property valued at $210,000; CE25-1114 (Cassandra Annette Saulsbury Estate); and CE26-0006 (Jeffrey D. Vernam Estate). - The board approved proceeding under the previous order for non-compliance cases CE26-0440 (Dalo Properties LLC), CE26-0734 (Andrew Williams Estate), CE26-0789 (James E. Crawford Jr), ENV26-0148 (Colin R. Walton et al), and ENV26-0220 (MDC Coastal 1 LLC). - The board granted a 90-day extension for 20228006 (Smart Fill Investments LLC and First RA Services L) to January 7, 2027. Key Outcomes - The board approved the minutes of September 10, 2026 after reconvening at the end of the meeting. - The city's request to have all evidence, testimony, and presentations included in the record was accepted. - Fines and cost reductions were approved as described; most votes were unanimous, with announced opposition only on the contractor case, the SP SM Apartments petition, and the Ragindra extension. - The next regular meeting was scheduled for November 12, 2026, and the meeting was adjourned.

A closed executive session was held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, beginning at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at Del Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA. The agenda listed two items: a roll-call vote to enter closed session (agenda item 27-1409) and adjournment. The session was held in person and electronically via Zoom webinar. Closed Session (Agenda Item 27-1409) - The Council convened in closed executive session under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) to conduct interviews with executive search firms to assist in hiring an interim Independent Policing Auditor. - Motion to enter closed session by Councilman Aguirre, seconded by Councilman Green. Approved by roll-call vote: Councilman Geary, Councilman Chapman, Vice Mayor Bagley, Councilman O'Nuby, Councilwoman Green, and Councilwoman Marks voted aye. (Motion carried; no dissenting votes noted.) Note: The agenda and transcript are inconsistent regarding the exact roll-call vote line-up. The agenda lists Councilman

The Wilmington Historic Preservation Commission met on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Skyline Center, 929 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC. In quasi-judicial evidentiary hearings, the commission reviewed three certificate of appropriateness applications and a local landmark designation recommendation. The commission approved the minutes, approved two certificates of appropriateness, continued one roof-replacement application, and approved the landmark recommendation, all by 7-0 votes. Consent Calendar - Approved the September 10, 2026, draft minutes by a 7-0 vote. Public Comments & Testimony - 103 N 7th Street: Applicant Stephen Cover, a registered architect, said the client wanted a rear garage rather than a front-loaded garage and requested the smaller 3-foot north setback to gain house width. Neighboring property owner John Grimes, who owns 101 and 107 N 7th Street and 617 Princess Street, opposed the request, citing maintenance and access concerns with a 3-foot setback, stormwater runoff and basement water-intrusion risk, constrained parking and turning, and possible three-story height; he said he was not opposed to a new home. - 718 Red Cross Street: Applicant Dominic Bedrin, whose sons live in the family-owned house, said the roof change was for cost reasons and that metal roofing estimates were roughly twice as much; he was open to obtaining another metal roof quote. - 1801 Grace Street: Applicant Mark Erickson described the proposed rear garage, deck, and privacy fence. Property owner Carlos Case said the existing garden shed was in poor condition, with fake painted cardboard windows, and he was comfortable with whatever the commission decided about the shed. - Fire Station 2: Applicant Clayton Homerski supported the landmark designation and noted State Historic Preservation Office input about potential buried cultural resources. A public speaker who helps steward the building spoke in favor, saying about 15,000 people had visited over ten years. Evidentiary Hearing: 103 N 7th Street (COA-2026-0231) - Staff recommended preliminary approval of setbacks for a future house on the vacant, non-contributing lot: 5-foot front setback, 3-foot north side setback, 7-foot south side setback, and 5-foot rear/west setback for a parking or garage area, with an 8-foot driveway along the south property line. A two-story house formerly on the lot was demolished between 1969 and 1982. - The commission noted that setbacks on the block are inconsistent and that this approval would not approve a future house design. The motion to approve with staff conditions, including no site work until final design is approved, passed 7-0. Evidentiary Hearing: 718 Red Cross Street (COA-2026-0232) - Staff presented a request to replace the metal roof with architectural asphalt shingles on a contributing house. The front porch had been shingled since at least 1999, and the rear roof condition could not be inspected. - Commissioners noted the prevalence of metal roofs on the block, questioned the structural weight of asphalt shingles, and asked the applicant to get a 5V metal roof quote. The commission voted 7-0 to continue the case to the November 12, 2026, meeting. Evidentiary Hearing: 1801 Grace Street (COA-2026-0252) - Staff described the proposal for a 25x25-foot two-story garage with bonus room and bathroom, a 22x22-foot deck, and a 6-foot privacy fence on a corner property in the Carolina Heights/Winoca Terrace Historic District. The proposed garage would have a 5-foot alley setback and a 10-foot east side setback; staff noted the applicant narrative said 7 feet but the site plan correctly showed 10 feet. - Staff recommended a condition to relocate the existing reconstructed garden shed, but after owner testimony and discussion the commission removed that condition. The motion to approve with conditions, excluding the shed relocation condition, passed 7-0. Public Hearing: Fire Station 2 Local Landmark Designation (LLS-HPC-2026-0001) - Staff recommended approving the local landmark designation for 602 S. 5th Avenue, a circa 1915 Mission-style brick fire station designed by James F. Goss Jr. that served as Fire Station 2 from 1915 to 1956. The property is a contributing resource to the National Register Wilmington Historic District but is not currently in a local district. - Staff recommended that future exterior and significant interior features be subject to HPC design review, including the terracotta detailing, slate roof, bracketed eaves, apparatus entrance surround, decorative brickwork, stepped parapet, corner bell tower, quad window band, cornerstone plaques, pressed metal ceiling, fire-pole hatches, original wood foot locker, and beadboard wall detailing. - The motion to approve with conditions passed 7-0, forwarding the recommendation to City Council. Other Business - A commissioner reported that a church's board members had applied for a county permit to shore and stabilize the building. - A commissioner raised concern about the Graystone building one year after its fire; staff said they had contacted the owners three times without response and were concerned about overgrown lots. - Commissioners voiced code enforcement concerns about outstanding unapproved work; staff said a new compliance director and new reporting procedure were in place and would follow up. Key Outcomes - Approved September 10, 2026, minutes (7-0). - Approved preliminary setbacks at 103 N 7th Street with conditions (7-0). - Continued 718 Red Cross Street roof replacement to November 12, 2026 (7-0). - Approved 1801 Grace Street garage, deck, and fence with conditions, excluding the shed relocation condition (7-0). - Approved Fire Station 2 local landmark designation recommendation to City Council (7-0).

The Milford Board of Adjustment convened on October 8, 2026, to conduct public hearings on three variance applications and adopt findings of fact for three previously heard cases. All motions carried unanimously. Two public comments were submitted by a single speaker during the hearings. Public Comments & Testimony - Julie Morris (21142 CDB Troy, Milford) addressed two applications. For the Clean Energy Inc. application, Ms. Morris opposed the reductions of the side yard setback and landscape buffer along the southern property line, arguing that a six-foot fence does not adequately mitigate the building being five feet closer to a neighboring residence. She also requested further clarification that the proposed use is not an automotive service. For the Halpern Plaza sign variance, Ms. Morris questioned the legal necessity of the variance, arguing the city's ordinance does not explicitly restrict freestanding signs to tenants of specific buildings and citing the Delaware Supreme Court ruling Jack Lingo (2022) regarding ambiguous zoning ordinances. She suggested the issue should have been handled as an appeal of interpretation rather than a variance request. Discussion Items 1. Clean Energy Inc. – Variances (BOA-379-2026) - Applicant's Representation: Chad Warren (Davis Bell & Fradel) presented on behalf of Clean Energy Inc. for the property at 1022 North Walnut Street (southwest corner of Buccaneer Boulevard and North Walnut Street), zoned C3. The application requested three area variances: front yard setback reduction (30 ft to 20 ft on Buccaneer Boulevard), side yard setback reduction (20 ft to 10 ft on the south side), and landscape buffer reduction (15 ft to 10 ft on the south side). - Proposed Use: The 2,400-square-foot warehouse will house a filter cleaning operation. The applicant explicitly stated the business is not an automotive service center and no heavy trucks would remain on site. The existing single-family home will be retained. - Hardship Argument: The parcel (0.4 acres, 70 ft wide) is a pre-existing non-conforming lot under the current code (minimum 1 acre, 170 ft wide). Current standards leave only a 20-foot buildable area, making normal improvements impractical without relief. - Board Deliberations: Board members acknowledged the practical difficulty imposed by the lot's non-conforming dimensions. A letter of support from the neighbor to the south was noted as evidence the variances would not seriously affect surrounding properties. 2. Joseph Phillips – Fence Height Variance (BOA-395-2026) - Applicant's Representation: Joseph Phillips requested a variance from the 3.5-foot maximum fence height in the front yard (R-1 district) to allow a 4-foot fence around an existing fish pond on his property at Causeway Avenue (southwest corner of Causeway Avenue and South Walnut Street). - Proposed Use: The fence is intended to ensure safety for guests attending events held on the property, such as Hippie Fest and a ghost tour. - Board Deliberations: Members noted the proposed fence will be located inside an existing perimeter fence and would not be more visible from the street than the current fencing. The Board found the variance reasonable for public safety. 3. Halpern Plaza – Sign Usage Variance (BOA-401-2026) - Applicant's Representation: Kevin Esslinger requested a variance to allow either of the two permitted freestanding signs at Halpern Plaza (North DuPont Boulevard) to advertise tenants operating from either building within the shopping center, rather than being restricted to building-specific signage. - Proposed Use: The plaza functions as one integrated commercial property with common ownership, management, and parking. The variance sought flexibility to balance tenant advertising across the two signs as tenancy changes. - Staff Position: Staff interpreted the code as requiring each building's sign to serve that specific building, creating the need for the variance. The variance does not increase the number, size, height, or illumination of signs. - Board Deliberations: The Board found the restriction created an unnecessary hardship given the integrated nature of the development and approved the request for greater flexibility. Findings of Fact The Board approved findings of fact for three applications heard previously: 387-2026 (Lands of Timothy Lesnar), 374-2026 (Telos Properties), and 380-2026 (Baltimore Air Coil). No further discussion was held on these cases. Key Outcomes - Clean Energy Inc. Variances: Motion to grant all three variances (front setback, side setback, landscape buffer). Vote: 5-0 (Rizzo, Wiley, Muscola, White, Warful). - Joseph Phillips Fence Height Variance: Motion to grant the 0.5-foot variance. Vote: 5-0 (Wiley, White, Muscola, Rizzo, Warful). - Halpern Plaza Sign Variance: Motion to grant the variance for flexible advertising across signs. Vote: 5-0 (Wiley, Rizzo, White, Muscola, Warful). - Findings of Fact: Approved unanimously for applications 387-2026, 374-2026, and 380-2026.

[On October 8, 2026, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee held a rescheduled hearing to assess citywide drug market conditions, interdepartmental coordination, and resource allocation. The hearing was chaired by Supervisor Danny Sauter and included Vice Chair Bilal Mahmood, Supervisor Alan Wong, and other supervisors. President Mandelman led the hearing, highlighting the need to measure progress beyond anecdotal evidence and to address worsening conditions in neighborhoods like the Castro and Mission. Presentations were made by Deputy Chief Scott Biggs (SFPD), Health Director Dan Sai and Amin Leal (DPH), Ann Topier (OEWD), and representatives from BART.] Public Comments & Testimony - [Several students from Marshall Elementary School described unsafe conditions on their walk to school, including encountering bloody needles, drug use, and harassment. They called for more police presence and cleaner streets. - Teachers and parents echoed these concerns, demanding daily sidewalk cleaning, enforcement of safety regulations near schools, and a safety plan within 30 days. - Representatives from the Public Defender's Office criticized DMAC as ineffective and harmful, urging investment in evidence-based treatment rather than police-led initiatives. - A resident of the Lower Polk neighborhood highlighted displacement of drug activity and loss of community ambassador funding. - A parent from the Mission district expressed frustration that the city's narrative of improvement does not match the dangerous conditions near schools. - Other speakers included teachers, community members, and advocates calling for a focus on prevention, corporate partnerships, and alternatives to enforcement.] Discussion Items - [SFPD Deputy Chief Biggs presented the citywide strategy focusing on prevention, disruption, treatment, and clear-and-hold. He noted a shift in drug activity from the Tenderloin/SOMA to the Mission and other neighborhoods, and emphasized staffing shortages as a key challenge. Dealer arrests have decreased while user arrests have increased, partly due to shifting of dealing to nighttime hours. - DPH Director Dan Sai and Amin Leal presented on treatment expansion, street team integration, and metrics such as a 30% increase in people on treatment over three years. They noted that less than one in ten people on the street voluntarily accept treatment. The Reset Center was discussed, with about 25-35% of individuals brought there agreeing to services, though data on long-term retention is still being collected. - OEWD Director Ann Topier detailed a 90-day coordinated effort in the Mission, including multi-agency coordination, community activation, and improved lighting and cleaning. Results included a 78% reduction in drug-related 911 calls and a 42% reduction in homelessness-related concerns since deployment. However, challenges remain, including limited resources and displacement of activity to evening hours. - BART representatives described their efforts, including increased lighting, new fare gates, and dedicated officer overtime, but noted resource constraints. - Supervisors questioned the ability to track displacement and measure overall success, with President Mandelman expressing frustration over the lack of clear metrics and the mayor's office declining to send a representative. Supervisor Dorsey discussed the need for creative solutions and more officers, while Supervisor Fielder pressed on enforcement gaps and treatment access, including the inability to store buprenorphine at the Reset Center due to state regulations.] Key Outcomes - [The committee voted to continue the hearing to the call of the chair, meaning no final action was taken, but the discussion will be revisited. - Vice Chair Bilal Mahmood was excused from the remainder of the meeting after 5:00 PM by unanimous vote. - No new policies or funding allocations were adopted, but supervisors committed to follow up, including potentially a separate hearing on conditions around schools and continued pressure on the mayor's office to engage. - The city’s OEWD will continue its coordinated mission effort, and SFPD will explore expanding narcotics investigations and shift resources to nighttime hours as staffing allows.]