Abandoned Lot Becomes Eyesore for Encanto Neighbors

An empty lot in a quiet Encanto neighborhood has become a major eyesore, and neighbors say they’re fed up.The lot at the corner of Violet Street and Pepper Drive is littered with bicycle parts, a U-Haul truck, and numerous other items, all surrounded by broken-down fencing and plastic tarps. San Diego Runner ‘Thrilled’ to Win Boston Marathon Neighbors say there used to be a home on the property, but it burned down about a year ago. It took some time before the lot was cleared out, and then it sat vacant until February, when people began moving in.“I’ve just seen a lot of people come in and out of the lot,” said Campbell Schengel, who lives across the street. “I just see them move stuff from one area to another. Just a lot of scraps and stuff,” Schengel said. Hot Air Balloon Lands Near Rancho Penasquitos Water Tower Another neighbor told NBC 7 as many as seven people, including the owner, are now squatting on the property, which has no running water, electricity or bathrooms. That neighbor said he has seen people defecating in the neighboring alley.A woman who was spotted walking around the apparent encampment told NBC 7 she was there to help clean-up the property for the owner. She said no one lives there. San Diego-Based Destroyer Used in Attack Against Syria Neighbors said the apparent squatters have been telling police the same thing for months.“When the cops come, they don’t really do anything. They’re just like, ‘Hey, you guys have some time to clean this up and get out of here,'” said Julio Agustin Pulido, who lives across the street.According to the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office, no taxes have been paid on the property since 2011.There are also nuisance abatements from fiscal year 2016 for $5,932.96 and $41,116.00, as well as a “Notice and Order to Vacate and Abatement Notice to Demolish Substandard and Fire Damaged Building,” and a few other smaller liens.The owner has until May 3rd to pay off the taxes, otherwise, the County will place the property up for auction online. The property is currently assessed at $259,000. The minimum bid is $129,900 – the amount owed in back taxes and fees.
Source: NBC San Diego