In late September to early October 2025, new electrical boxes were installed at the front of the lot within the three-foot setback on the Jeannette Street side of the property. There was no corresponding permit for the electrical work on the Safety & Permits (DSP) website. On the morning of 10/3/25, an advocate reported the violation to DSP Inspections. Within an hour, an electrical permit was filed online.
The business wasn’t cited (on this occasion) for working without a permit; and Inspections never responded to the email. That is, if we were wrong about the WWOP—we weren’t contradicted.
Later that month, the ownership was cited by the HDLC for the improper installation of (a) lighting equipment on the entrance canopy and (b) visually prominent HVAC equipment on the roof of the building. The violations were swiftly abated by the company ahead of the 11/5/25 HDLC hearing; and so they were not obliged to appear in public. Another advocate asked why the electrical boxes weren’t also a violation. On 11/4/25, the HDLC gave us this account.
“The project team has provided documentation that the location of the relocated electrical service was a requirement of Entergy based on their service and safety requirements, as well as for the additional power load necessary to accommodate the new business. HDLC generally defers to Entergy in matters such as the location of required service connections and meter boxes as they have specific requirements and because this is based on existing infrastructure on the block etc. While having this equipment remain on the building at the side elevation would have been more ideal, the applicant has confirmed that they are amenable to staff recommended screening options including painting the equipment a dark green color, installing fencing/screening, and/or additional planted screening, for example.”
Photo (10/26/25) by Just Say Nix
HDLC also stated that the Commission was not aware whether a BZA (zoning) appeal might be filed to oppose the installation within the setback.