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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD OF APPEALS - 6.24.26
Published: Jun 25, 2026
Snow Removal Fee Appeal Partially Granted; Contractor and Admin Fees Waived Based on Evidence
The Board of Review of Appeals heard an appeal from Scott Simon regarding snow removal fees for 5700 West Stack Drive. The total fees were $354.95, including a $50 posting fee, $210 contractor fee, $75 admin fee, and $19.95 tax. Simon presented video evidence and argued that the linear footage calculation was inaccurate and that his tenants had cleared the sidewalk. The board granted the appeal in part, waiving the $210 contractor fee and the $75 administrative fee, but requiring Simon to pay the $50 posting fee and $19.95 tax, totaling $69.95. The board noted the submitted evidence was impactful in their decision.
Reinspection Fees Reduced by Over $500 for Contractor Yard Violation
The Board of Review of Appeals heard an appeal from John Wesley Frost regarding reinspection fees for 8068 North 107th Street. The total fees were $1,524, related to an ongoing issue of Frost using a residential lot as a contractor yard for nearly 10 years. The city, represented by Peter Laritson of DNS, proposed reducing the fees by $508, which would waive the March 17th fees, leaving Frost responsible for $1,016. Frost accepted this reduced amount. The board granted the appeal in part, setting the reinspection fees at $1,016.
Encroachment Fee Appeal Granted; City Fails to Prove Violation, Fee Waived
The Board of Review of Appeals heard an appeal regarding an encroachment nuisance fee for 6355 North 105th Street. Sean Hillary appealed a $611.75 fee (including a $525 contractor fee, $50 admin fee, and $36.75 tax) for a low-hanging branch obstructing the public right-of-way. Hillary argued that he had removed the lowest branch as per the notice and had called the city to report it abated. He presented photographic evidence and testimony suggesting the contractor removed a different, higher branch than the one initially cited. The board granted the appeal, waiving the entire fee, citing insufficient evidence from the city to prove the branch removed by the contractor was indeed the one in violation and below the required 14-foot clearance.
Board Partially Grants Appeal on Snow Removal Fees, Reducing Appellant's Liability
The Board of Review of Appeals heard an appeal regarding snow removal fees. The appellant, Ryan Cafish, appealed fees totaling $429.85. The board granted the appeal in part, eliminating the $50 posting fee and the $75 administrative fee, resulting in a revised total of $304.85. The decision was made after deliberation on the evidence presented, including photographic evidence and testimony from both the appellant and the city representative. The board acknowledged the appellant's concerns regarding notification and the contractor's billing practices.
Snow Removal Fee Appeal Partially Granted, Inspection and Administration Fees Waived
The Board of Review of Appeals heard an appeal from Chase Hoffman regarding snow removal fees for 3672 South 20th Street. The original fees amounted to $354.95, including a $50 posting fee, $210 contractor fee, $75 admin fee, and $15.05 tax. Hoffman appealed based on a lack of proper notice and questioning the necessity of the charges given his illness and a neighbor's report. The board granted the appeal in part, waiving the $50 inspection fee and the $75 administration fee, leaving Hoffman responsible for the $210 contractor fee and $15.05 tax, totaling $225.05.
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