The Greeneville Health and Sanitation Board, meeting for the first time since March 2018, has affirmed a violation issued by the town related to property at 920 Apple Street.
Building Official Bert Seay outlined the timeline of the violation against property owner Nancy Laughlin, who also addressed the board during their meeting Tuesday morning at the GEA Building.
Property Maintenance is part of Town of Greeneville ordinances, Title 8, Chapter 4. This property was reviewed due to a complaint form being submitted by a citizen to the Greeneville Building Department. The property owner requested an appeal, which is why the Health and Sanitation Board reviewed it.
Building Inspector Matt Roberson then conducted a drive-by inspection from the public right-of-way. He documented excessive brush and high vegetation against the house. He and Seay revisited the property prior to the meeting Tuesday morning and confirmed it remained in that condition.
The town argues the overgrown vegetation is a severe fire hazard (especially if it dries out) and blocks critical access (ingress/egress) for first responders in an emergency.
The property is located just off the Doughty Stevens Funeral Home location which intersects with Mason Street.
Laughlin was seeking a thirty-day continuance to consider her options.
However following the unanimous vote of the members of the board in attendance to uphold the violation, Seay did notify Laughlin she did have the right to appeal, either through chancery or circuit court, which Laughlin apparently is considering.
