- Case Date:
- 7/31/2022
The East-West alley in this location is not accessible by neighbors. This alley has not been vacated, but is blocked on both sides by gates installed by the property owner at 910 N Madison.
The gate on the east side is topped with barbed wire and makes the gate on the back of my property that used to be accessible to the alley, no longer usable. These gates also block any pedestrian traffic from walking from the Habitat neighborhood to Madison Street or connecting to the alley in the Maple Heights Neighborhood directly on the other side of Madison. The blocking of this un-vacated alley with locks, gates, and barbed wire makes it inaccessible and gives the impression that it is solely for the use as a driveway for the property owner at 910 N Madison Street.
Alleys are essential connectors in traditional neighborhoods like this one for pedestrians, wildlife, as well as for neighbors to access the rear of their property.
I would like to be able to access the rear of my property through the installed gate once again. I have photos that show the area I am referring to, but am not able to upload them due to the limit of one photo upload.
This alley would also be convenient to many people as a connector for walking to the western side of Maple Heights Neighborhood, Tri-North Middle School, or the public Mills Pool, but it is instead blocked for public use.
I would like to request that someone come out to view this site and the fences for compliance with the alley being not vacated and for the use of barbed wire.
- Case Date:
- 7/31/2022
The fence that was installed along the border of a vacated alley is excessively tall. Can someone come out to this location to assess the height of the fence and the shed that is even taller that was built right on the property line. This fence blocks light and is very tall from my side of the property. I have other photos of this fence from different angles, but can't upload them here due to the limit of one photo upload.
Traffic Related Complaints
318 E 3rd ST
- Case Date:
- 2/4/2024
The new median at the intersection of 3rd and Grant has been helpful. However, I have seen a number of drivers who are disgruntled not being able to turn the direction they want go around the median in a dangerous way. In one instance I witnessed, I believe this caused a fender-bender accident. In another instance I experienced as a pedestrian crossing, a car made an illegal turn around the median and had to stop right before me. I suggest that there be an extra pylon placed at the ends of the median's yellow lines to disincentivize this erratic driving.
Unsafe Buildings
319 E 12th ST
- Case Date:
- 1/26/2024
Property owner dug a huge pit in the front yard and then just partially covered it with thin plywood leaving a portion of the pit exposed and a large, unsightly pile of dirt next to it. People or animals could easily fall into the pit and be trapped or hurt. Please ask owner to stop dragging down the neighborhood and finish any jobs he starts so that others are not put in danger.
Potholes, Other Street Repair
320 N Lincoln ST
- Case Date:
- 9/4/2019
Un completed street cut on N. Lincoln between 10th and Cottage Grove. This cut has not been filled to the existing surface for at least three months.
Traffic Suggestions
320 W 8th ST
- Case Date:
- 10/4/2019
If you're going to eliminate the left turn lanes on the westbound entrance to the Winslow/Walnut and eastbound entrance to the Winslow intersection until DECEMBER, then turn off the left turn green light! Just keep it red until the solid green turns on. Right now it's pointless. If the first car is going straight, then nobody can turn left anyway and those that want to turn left get angry that nobody is turning left! Additionally, I've seen people just start going straight when that left arrow turns on since it's a "green light" in their lane. So, you're just making it more confusing and difficult by keeping the left turn light as an option. Finally, it would have been great if you could have waited until Gordon Pike was open before putting another traffic impediment in on the south side. The traffic backups are terrible during peak hours.
City Construction Projects
320 W 8th ST
- Case Date:
- 1/15/2020
7th and Union badly needs crosswalk for pedestrian and bike. Thank you!
Temporary Signage w/o permit
320 W 8th ST
- Case Date:
- 2/29/2020
In the grass next to the road on Henderson, on the right hand side, when you are going towards the intersection with Winslow, near the grey/red buildings: Thrasher Landscaping sign.
Temporary Signage w/o permit
320 W 8th ST
- Case Date:
- 3/13/2020
Same white and purple sign as reported under #171946 (Hiring....Journey, E Second in front of the LDS church) is in the grass at the corner of Patterson and W Second, close to where the Demolition request sign is.
Blocked Sidewalk
320 W 8th ST
- Case Date:
- 3/23/2020
4035 Wembley Court. Tree overhang sidewalk for long time on Plymouth Court