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help. The solar panels did not appear to be intrusive, and could open the area for a better energy
source.
Mayor Jones inquired about the timeline or deadline for the request. He also questioned whether the
item could be tabled for further review. Councilwoman Vick and Councilman Eley indicated they were
ready to vote. Mr. Skirvin shared that there was not a deadline, but wished to have the item resolved
in a reasonable amount of time. Councilman Long indicated he would like additional information
regarding installation of solar panels in a historic district.
Councilwoman Woodbury move to delay a ruling on the appeal of the North End Huntington Heights
Historic District Architectural Review Board decision regarding a rooftop solar panel installation on
property owned by Mr. Kenneth Skirvin (343 – 50th Street) in order to obtain additional details,
seconded by Councilman Long.
Appeal of North End Huntington Heights Architectural Review Board Decision - Presentation
Vote on Roll Call:
Ayes: Eley, Harris, Jones, Long
Nays: Bethany, Vick, Woodbury
II. Status Report on Seaview Loft Apartments
City Manager Rohlf advised that a Court Order was issued for the tenants of the Seaview Loft
Apartments (2 - 28th Street), to vacate the building on July 1, 2022. The building had been found in
violation of multiple hazardous issues. She shared that City Council requested an update on the status
of Seaview Loft Apartments and its residents. City Manager Rohlf introduced Mr. Harold Roach,
Director, Department of Codes Compliance, to provide a status report (Status Report on Seaview Lofts
Apartments, dated April 11, 2023, attached and made a part of these minutes.)
Mr. Roach advised that Mr. Jeff Senter, Chief Fire Marshal, and Ms. Virginia Blount-Moore, Director,
Department of Human Services, were available and would assist in providing additional details during
the presentation.
Mr. Roach shared the following background on Seaview Loft Apartments:
• Seaview Loft Apartments was a privately owned market rate, 15-story, and 150-unit apartment
building. The building was constructed in the early 1970’s, and was not equipped with a
sprinkler system. In Feb. 2020, the building was purchased by Seaview Lofts LLC.
• March 10, 2022 – inspection found three (3) significant building deficiencies:
o a boiler problem caused the building to have no heat
o egress doors were not functional
o Elevator Car 2 was shut down due to an equipment failure
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