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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCode 022019 Minutes Code Enforcement Board Minutes – Final Draft February 6, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Building and Code Regulation Division Commission Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER The Code Enforcement Board meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m., by Mr. Ralph Fogg. II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG All those present rose to pledge allegiance to the flag. III. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman……………………………………………………….………..Mr. Ralph Fogg Vice-Chairman...………………………………………………………...Mrs. Margaret Monahan Board Members..………………………………………………………...Mr. Wes Taylor …………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Randy Murdock …………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Brad Currie …………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Richard Pancoast …………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Spatara Board Attorney…………………………………………………….…….Mr. Jack Krieger ABSENT: None. IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN Chairman Fogg stated at this time we have election of officers for the Chairman and Vice -Chair of the Code Board. Mr. Currie made a motion to re-elect Mr. Fogg as Chairman. There were no other nominations. Mr. Murdock seconded the motion and the motion carried. Mr. Currie made a motion to re-elect Mrs. Monahan as Vice-Chairman. There were no other nominations. Mr. Murdock seconded the motion and the motion carried. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – DECEMBER 5, 2018 Mr. Taylor made a motion to accept the minutes of December 5, 2018. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. VI. SWEARING IN OF STAFF MEMBERS 2 STAFF PRESENT Assistant County Attorney……………………………………………....Katherine Barbieri Building and Code Regulation Manager……….…………………….….Monica Graziani Building Official…………………………………………………………Gary Stepalavich Code Enforcement Supervisor…………………………………………...Danielle Williams Code Enforcement Officer ……………………………………………....Melissa Brubaker ……………………………………………………………………………Bea Goycochea .…………………………………………………………………………...Monica Vargas Barrios ……………………………………………………………………………Mirlande Moise ……………………………………………………………………………Dana DiFrancesco Board Secretary.………………………………………………………….Debbie Isenhour Monica Graziani, Gary Stepalavich, Danielle Williams, Melissa Brubaker, Bea Goycochea, Monica Vargas Barrios, Mirlande Moise, and Dana DiFrancesco were sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Summer Ivey-Platt spoke to the Board about her case that has been abated. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA Rescind Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order _______________________________________________ Rescind Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order – FEMA Group Inc. – Case No. 95556 Rescind Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order – Mortel Samuels – Case No. 93180 Request for Fine Reduction Hearing _______________________________________________________________ Request for Fine Reduction Hearing – 1RB Inc. – Case No. 90496 Request for Fine Reduction Hearing – TIF-FK-B LLC – Case No. 87391 Request for Fine Reduction Hearing – TIF-FK-B LLC – Case No. 88885 Request for Fine Reduction Hearing – Home SFR Borrower LLC – Case No. 89933 Request for Fine Reduction Hearing – Home SFR Borrower LLC – Case No. 91954 Request for Rehearing/Reconsideration of Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order ____________________ Request for Rehearing/Reconsideration of Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Order – Mactown Inc. – Case No. 95985 Request for Rehearing/Reconsideration of Order Imposing Fine/Lien_____________________________________ Request for Rehearing/Reconsideration of Order Imposing Fine/Lien – Zolline Holcomb – Case No. 95128 Satisfaction of Fine and Release of Lien____________________________________________________________ Satisfaction of Fine and Release of Lien – Corinna Peace – Case No. 88193 Mr. Currie made a motion to approve and accept staff’s recommendation as presented. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. IX. VIOLATION HEARING: The following cases were abated, removed, or withdrawn from the agenda: Case No. Location of Violation Contractor/Owner/Violator/Name 96983 2733 Navajo Ave., Fort Pierce Brego Investments 96171 6111 Tedder Rd., Fort Pierce EJ’s Rental Investment LLC 96210 3805 Mariah Cir, Fort Pierce We Brothers Enterprises Inc. 96378 220 Emerald Ave., Fort Pierce Gale S. Ivey 96401 8795 Jay Garden Ln., Fort Pierce Kelly Goodin 96419 151 Emerald Ave., Fort Pierce Jerrett C. and Suzanne M. Brown 96640 4904 Evergreen Ave., Fort Pierce Herbert K. and Malinda S. Anderson 3 96653 1919 N 44th St., Fort Pierce Hayward and Ida Lee 96600 3021 W Dixie Blvd., Fort Pierce Kelvin E. Pierce Sr. 96636 705 N 35th St., Fort Pierce Raul M. and Mariela Ruiz 95317 342 Melton Dr., Fort Pierce Laureen M. Kennedy 96044 15367 Sky King Dr., Port St. Lucie David G. Naugle 96596 218 Easy St., Fort Pierce Kimberlee F. Cahill 96644 21208 Glades Cut Off Rd., Port St. Lucie Donald E. and Tammie M. Luttrell 95948 Next to 3023 W Lake Dr., Fort Pierce Arthur And Younsoo Choi Case No. 94422 was heard first on the agenda: Case No. 94422, Location of violation, 5069 Margaret Ann Ln., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Leah Phillips. There was no one present to represent the property owner . Officer Vargas Barrios addressed the Chairman and Board and stated the property owner has applied for a variance and it is scheduled to go before the Board of Adjustment on February 27, 2019 and Staff is requesting the case be continued to the April 3, 2019 Code Enforcement Board meeting. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 9 4422 that the Code Enforcement Board continue this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on April 3, 2019. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 94805, Location of violation, 7017 Gullotti Pl., Port St. Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Diane Soldevilla (TR). There was no one present to represent the property owner . Officer Brubaker addressed the Chairman and Board and stated this case is also going to the Board of Adjustment on February 27, 2019 and Staff is requesting a continuation of this case to the April 3, 2019 Code Enforcement Board meeting. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 94805 that the Code Enforcement Board continue this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on April 3, 2019. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 96606, Location of violation, 2008 N 43rd St., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Willie Hunt. Willie Hunt, the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Chairman and Board and stated for the record she is two (2) photos dated October 16, 2018, one (1) photo dated November 19, 2018 and two (2) photos dated February 4, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Moise stated during her first inspection she found the property located at 2008 N 43rd St. in violation for Section 38-24, to remove the vehicle from the county’s right of way, Section 13.09.00, Exterior Property Maintenance, Section 302.7, to repair or remove the damaged fence. She issued a letter and gave a compliance date of October 16, 2018. She stated she has had contact with the owner and they discussed ways to correct the violation. She noted as of February 5, 2019 the property remains in violation There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Willie Hunt on the violations and when they will be corrected. Mr. Currie made a motion in reference to Case No. 96606 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that w e determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by April 30, 2019, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. A cos t of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after 4 the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 96848, Location of violation, 8795 Jay Garden Ln., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Kelly Goodin. Michael Thomas, representative for the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Chairman and Board and stated for the record she is submitting one (1) photo dated October 23, 2018 and one (1) photo dated February 4, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Moise stated during her first inspection she found the property located at 8795 Jay Gardens Ln. in violation of Section 11.05.01, to obtain a permit for the new fence. She issued a letter and gave a compliance date of November 22, 2018. She has had no contact with owner, however, she has been in contact with a gentleman by the name of Michael who resides at the property and they have discussed ways to correct the violation. She noted as of February 5, 2019 the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Michael Thomas on the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to Case No. 96848 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by April 30, 2019, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. A cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 95840, Location of violation, 376 Gasparilla Ave., Port St. Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Quisqueya STD LLC. Al Quisqueya, representative for the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. Officer Goycochea addressed the Chairman and Board and stated for the record she is submitting three (3) photos, one (1) dated August 2, 2018, one (1) dated December 14, 2018 and one (1) dated February 5, 2019 . She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Goycochea stated on August 2, 2018, she inspected the property at 376 Gasparilla Ave. and found it in violation of Section 13.08.01, of the Land Development Code, Section 304, Exterior Structure, to please repair the roof. She issued a letter on August 3, 2018 with a compliance date of August 17, 2018. She stated on August 10, 2018, Staff spoke with the property owner Jose Salcedo and he stated he was waiting on insurance money to make the necessary repairs. She stated after receiving no further communication, she issued a certified Notice to Appear letter for the February 6, 2019 Code Board meeting. She noted as of February 5, 2019, the property is still in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Al Quisqueya on the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. 9 5840 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by May 2, 2019, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. A cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Currie seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 5 Case No. 96204, Location of violation, 6406 Oleander Ave., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Michael A. Tracey. There was no one present to represent the property owner . Officer Goycochea addressed the Chairman and Board and stated there is a letter from the property owner who is requesting a continuation to the March 6, 2019 Code Board meeting Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 96204 that the Code Enforcement Board continue this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on March 6, 2019. Mr. Pancoast seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Officer Williams addressed Chairman Fogg and stated we have two walk-ins that came late page 3, #3 and page 9, #14. Case No. 95441, Location of violation, 2319 Dyer Rd., Port St. Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Cosa Nostra Investments LLC. Anthony Iania, representative for the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. Officer Goycochea addressed the Chairman and Board and stated for the record she is submitting four (4) photos d ated June 26, 2018 and two (2) photos dated January 25, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos. Officer Goycochea stated on June 26, 2018, she inspected the property at 2319 Dyer Rd. and found it in violation of Section 8.01.00, Home Occupation, to cease running a business from the property, which is in violation of the Home Zoning Compliance that was issued on February 23, 2018 , for phone and office use only, Section 11.05.01, Building Without a Permit, to please obtain a fence permit and Section 3.01.03, to please remove the cargo container/office trailer from the property, as it is not allowed in RM -5 (Residential Multi-Family) zoning. She issued a Notice of Violation letter on June 29, 2018 with a compliance date of July 13, 2018. She stated after getting no compliance, she issued a certified Notice to Appear letter for the November 7, 2018 Code Board meeting. She stated the case was continued to the February 6, 2019 Code Board meeting and as of February 5, 2019 the property is still in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Anthony Iania on the violations and when they will be corrected. Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. 95441 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by April 15, 2019, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. A cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of th e month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Currie seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 96350, Location of violation, 3404 Sloan Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Melissa B Clifford. Melissa B Clifford, the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Chairman and Board and stated for the record she is submitting one (1) photo dated September 19, 2018, one (1) photo dated October 4, 2018 and two (2) photos dated February 4, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos. Officer Moise stated during her first inspection she found the property located at 3404 Sloan Rd. in violation for Section 38-97, for overgrowth. She issued a letter and gave a compliance date of October 4, 2018. She stated she has had no contact with the owner and as of February 5, 2019 the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Melissa B Clifford on the violation and when it will be corrected. 6 Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. 9 6350 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by March 7, 2019, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. A cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Pancoast seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The Hall was sounded and Mrs. Monahan read the name and number of the case of those not present into the record: Default Cases: Case No. Location of Violation Property Owner/Contractor/Violator______ 96384 2805 Kingsley Dr., Fort Pierce Louise and Joe L. Mitchell 96588 3501 Avenue F, Fort Pierce Trust No 3501F 96546 3406 Dale Place, Fort Pierce Carr Investment Properties Inc. 95520 5717 Birch Dr., Fort Pierce Angela M. O’Connell (EST) 96823 Post Office Rd., Fort Pierce Midway Industrial Park Property Owners Association 96997 301 Bartow St., Fort Pierce Zachary Taylor 96043 480 SE Abeto Ln., Port St. Lucie CQI Unlimited LLC 97172 2316 Hartman Rd., Fort Pierce Anastacio Dominguez-Amador & Amalia Osorio-Herrera 96525 2502 Lazy Hammock Ln., Fort Pierce Keira Roberts and Eddie C. Dames 97173 2502 Lazy Hammock Ln., Fort Pierce Keira Roberts and Eddie C. Dames Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to the cases read into the record that the Code Enforcement Board enter an Order of Finding against the violator finding the violator in default and if the violator does not appear to contest the violations against him/her that the Board adopt the recommendation of staff as set forth on the agenda. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. X. FINE HEARING: Case No. 93858, Location of violation, 3001 N US Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, A and D Holding Group. There was no one present to represent the property owner . Officer DiFrancesco addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is re-submitting one (1) photo dated February 14, 2018 and submitting one (1) new photo dated February 4, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer DiFrancesco stated this case was brought to the June 2018 Code Board meeting and found in violation of 11.05.01, a permit is required for the overhang porch structure. She noted the owner, Mrs. Howell was present to represent the property and the Board gave a compliance date of September 15, 2018. She stated the case came before the Code Board in October 2018 for Fine Hearing and the Code Board continued the case to the February 2019 Code Board Fine Hearing. She stated as the property owner obtained a permit to remove the structure the property is no longer in violation. Staff is recommending no lien be assessed to the property as it is currently in compliance. She stated she did ride by yesterday and they did remove the overhang. Chairman Fogg asked how many days it was in violation. Officer DiFrancesco answered a total of (136) one hundred and thirty-six days. 7 Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 93858 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff with regard to the existence of a violation, that we determine the violations have been abated and no fine is imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 94037, Location of violation, 110 Essex Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Two Holdings LLC. There was no one present to represent the property owner. Officer Moise addressed the Board and stated the property owner and the representative have been diligently working with Staff and we are recommending that the case be continued to the March 6, 2019 meeting. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 94037 that the Code Enforcement Board continue this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on March 6, 2019. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 95782, Location of violation, 3504 Avenue I, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Jimmie Collins. There was no one present to represent the property owner. Officer Moise addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting one (1) photo dated July 24, 2018, one (1) photo dated August 15, 2018, one (1) photo dated October 26, 2018, one (1) photo dated November 1, 2018, one (1) photo dated November 5, 2018, and one (1) photo dated February 4, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Moise stated this case was brought to the November 7, 2018 Code Board meeting for Section 38-97, for overgrowth. She noted the property owner was not present and the Board found the property in default. She stated the Board gave a compliance date of December 7, 2018. She stated she has had no contact with the owner’s daughter who is a representative for the property and as of February 5, 2019 the property remains in violation. Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. 95 782 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by th e violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting December 8, 2018 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 96389, Location of violation, 8407 Paso Robles Blvd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Sunil R. and Parbatie Maharaj. There was no one present to represent the property owner. Officer DiFrancesco addressed the Board and stated for the record she submitting a total of five (5) photos, two (2) dated September 24, 2018, one (1) dated December 3, 2018, one (1) dated January 7, 2019 and one (1) photo dated February 4, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer DiFrancesco stated this case was brought to the December 2018 Code Board meeting and found in default violation of Section 7.09.05, to remove the exotic vegetation. She noted as no one was present to represent the property the Board gave a default compliance date of January 4, 2019. She has had no contact with the property owners and as of February 4, 2019 the property remains in violation Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. 9 6389 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per 8 day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting January 5, 2019 with a maximum fine not to exceed $10,000.00. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 95518, Location of violation, 191 Imperial Way, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Walter McBride (EST). There was no one present to represent the property owner. Officer DiFrancesco addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting a total of seven (7) photos, three (3) dated July 3, 2018, two (2) dated December 10, 2018, and two (2) photos dated February 4, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer DiFrancesco stated this case was brought to the November 2018 Code Board meeting and found in default violation of Section 38-97, for overgrowth and 13.09.00, Section 303.2, for exterior property maintenance as the structure is in disrepair, no one was present to represent the property. She noted the Board gave a default compliance date of December 7, 2018. She has had contact with the deceased property owner’s son, Walter and explained the ways to correct the violations. As of February 4, 2019 the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board and Staff on the violations. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 95518 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by th e violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting December 8, 2018 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 94718, Location of violation, 3847 N US Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Fort Pierce Driving Range Proper. Jeff Carpenter, representative for the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. . Officer DiFrancesco addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting a total of eleven (11) photos, six (6) dated April 13, 2018, one (1) aerial photo from 2010, one (1) photo dated March 29, 2013, one (1) aerial photo from 2018, and two (2) photos dated January 29, 2018. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer DiFrancesco stated this case was brought to the November 2018 Code Board meeting and found in default violation of 11.05.01, to obtain a permit for the exterior and interior renovations to the property, no one was present to represent the property. She noted the Board gave a default compliance date of December 7, 2018. She has had contact with owner, tenant and general manager and Jeff Carpenter as well and explained the ways to correct the violations. She stated the contractor and tenant are here to ask for more time. Staff is requesting this case be continued to the April Code Board meeting. As of February 4, 2019 the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Carpenter on the violation. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 94718 that the Code Enforcement Board continue this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on June 5, 2019. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 95864, Location of violation, 7607 James Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Habib and Shaheen Pirani. Ovioe DaSilva, representative for the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. . Officer DiFrancesco addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting a total of seven (7) photos, four (4) dated August 7, 2018, one (1) dated November 21, 2018, one (1) dated January 7, 2019 and one (1) dated February 4, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. 9 Officer DiFrancesco stated this case was brought to the December 2018 Code Board meeting and found in default violation of 11.05.00, to obtain a zoning compliance for the group home and Section 3.01.03 (J), as a group home is not permitted in residential zoning without the proper permits issued such as a zoning compliance . No one was present to present this case and the Board gave a default compliance date of January 4, 2019. She has had contact with owner of the property and explained the ways to correct the violations along with the tenant. She stated Mrs. DaSilva is here to ask for more time to correct the violations. As of February 4, 2019 the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mrs. DaSilva on the violations. Mr. Currie made a motion in reference to Case No. 95864 that the Code Enforcement Board continue this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on March 6, 2019. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Companion case to previous Case No. 95864. Case No. 95985, Location of violation, 7607 James Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Tenant, Mactown Inc. Ovioe DaSilva, representative for the tenant was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. Mr. Currie made a motion in reference to Case No. 95985 that the Code Enforcement Board continue this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on March 6, 2019. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 95668, Location of violation, 3437 Southern Pines Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Lisa Brighton. There was no one present to represent the property owner . Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is submitting one (1) photo dated July 12, 2018 and one (1) photo dated February 5, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Goycochea stated this case was brought to the November 7, 2018 Code Board meeting for being in violation of Section 3.01.03 (J), to remove the storage pod, as it is not permitted in RS-4 zoning. The Board found the case in default since no one was present to represent the property owner. T he Board gave a compliance date of December 8, 2018. Staff has had contact with the property owner and the storage pod was removed. The property was in violation for nine (9) days. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 95668 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff with regard to the existence of a violation, that we determine the violations have been abated and no fine is i mposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 95019, Location of violation, 4201 Rose Ln., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Sharon J. Price. There was no one present to represent the property owner. Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is re-submitting one (1) photo dated May 9, 2018 and submitting two (2) photos, one (1) photo dated January 25, 2019 and one (1) photo dated February 5, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Goycochea stated this case was brought to the October 3, 2018 Code Board meeting for being in violation of Section 38-26, for having an unserviceable vehicle. The Board gave a compliance date of February 1, 2019. Staff has not had any communication with the property owner and as of February 5, 2019 the property is still in violation. There was discussion among the Board and Staff on the violation. 10 Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 95019 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by th e violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting February 1, 2019 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 95531, Location of violation, 2922 Sherwood Ln., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Sivoir and Filia Orelien. There was no one present to represent the property owner. Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting eight (8) photos, three (3) photos dated July 3, 2018, three (3) photos dated January 24, 2019 and two (2) photos dated February 5, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Goycochea stated the case was brought to the November 7, 2018 Code Board meeting for being in violation of Section 38-26, to remove or repair the unserviceable vehicles and Section 32-93, to please cease parking on the right of way. The Board found the case in default since no one was present to represent the property owner. The Board gave a compliance date of December 8, 2018. Staff has not had any contact with the property owner and as of February 5, 2019 the property is still in violation. Chairman Fogg addressed the Board and stated we are looking for a motion. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 95531 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting December 8, 2018 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 95636, Location of violation, 2935 Admiral St., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Agripina Virto and Charles C. Waters. There was no one present to represent the property owner . Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting eight (8) photos, three (3) photos dated July 18, 2018, two (2) photos dated October 5, 2018 and three (3) photos dated January 24, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Goycochea stated this case was brought to the December 5, 2018 Code Board meeting for being in violation of Section 38-26, for having outside storage of items and material and an unserviceable vehicle and Section 13.08.01 , to please repair the broken window. The Board found the case in default since no one was present to represent the property owner. The Board gave a compliance date of January 5, 2019. Staff has not had any communication with the property owner. She stated the property has been brought into compliance and was in violation for eighteen (18) days. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 95636 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff with regard to the existence of a violation, that we determine the violations have been abated and no fine is imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 95660, Location of violation, 3113 S 22nd St., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Affordable Housing of Florida LLC. Mike Fulk, representative for the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. 11 Officer Goycochea addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is re-submitting three (3) photos dated July 10, 2018 and submitting two (2) photos dated January 30, 2019 and two (2) photos dated February 5, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Goycochea stated this case was brought before the December 5, 2018 Code Board meeting for being in violation of Section 38-26, for having outside storage of items and material, Section 38-97, for excessive overgrowth of grass and weeds, Section 7.05.09, house numbers are required and Section 13.09.00, to please remove the mold and mildew from the structure. The Board gave a compliance date of January 16, 2019. Staff has been in communication with the tenant Mr. Fulk and discussed ways to correct the violations. The property is in compliance currently and it was in violation for nineteen (19) days. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 95660 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff with regard to the existence of a violation, that we determine the violations have been abated and no fine is imposed. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 93819, Location of violation, 370 E Midway Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owne r, Steven R. Patterson. Steven Patterson the property owner and Hoyt Murphy, his realtor were sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. . Officer Brubaker addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting seven (7) photos, one (1) dated January 30, 2018, two (2) photos dated July 2, 2018, two (2) dated December 4, 2018, one (1) photo dated January 7, 2019 and one (1) photo dated February 4, 2018 still showing the property in violation. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Brubaker stated this case was brought to the December 5, 2018 Code Board and found in default for Section 13.09.00, Section 303.2, Protective Treatment, to obtain a permit and repair the home that is falling apart. The Board gave a compliance date of January 4, 2019. She has had contact with the owner and as of February 5, 2019 the property remains in violation. Mr. Patterson stated he has some health issues which makes it hard for him to accomplish things. He stated he is going to be putting the property up for sale. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, Mr. Patterson and Mr. Murphy on correcting the violation. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. 93819 that the Code Enforcement Board continue this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on June 5, 2019. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. XI. REPEAT VIOLATION: Case No. 97027, Location of violation, 6201 S US Hwy. 1, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Neal Keys. Hoyt Murphy, representative for the property owner was sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. Officer Brubaker addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting two (2) photos, one (1) photo dated December 4, 2018 and one (1) photo dated February 5, 2019. She gave a detailed description of the photos presented. Officer Brubaker addressed the Board and stated the property located at 6201 S US 1 was brought to the March 7, 2018 Code Board and found in violation for Section 11.05.01, Building without a Permit. She stated on December 4, 2018 she again found the property located at 6201 S US 1 to be a repeat violator of Section 11.05.01, building a structure without a permit. Staff has had contact with the owner and the representative on many occasions. She stated on January 15, 2019 a permit was applied for the structure. As of February 5, 2019 the permit is still pending and the property remains in violation. Mr. Murphy gave a presentation and submitted photos on this case. 12 There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Murphy on the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Currie made a motion in reference to Case No. 97027 that the Code Enforcement Board continue this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on April 3, 2019. Mrs. Monahan seconded and the motion carried unanimously. XII. REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: None. XIII. FINE REDUCTION HEARING: Case No. 86858, Location of violation, 805 North Lake Dr., Apt. C, Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Richard and Ann T. Capelli. Fine Reduction requested by Shawn Sparks. There was no one present to represent the property owner. Chairman Fogg addressed the Board and stated did you note on the paperwork we received on this the amount of times this has been before the Board prior to this meeting it goes all the way back to 2005. He asked if any of the Board members had any questions. Mrs. Monahan stated she does not even want to hear it if the man is not here. Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. 86858 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: The request for Fine Reduction is denied. Mr. Pancoast seconded and the motion carried unanimously. XIV. OTHER BUSINESS: Chairman Fogg asked Staff if they had any information on the St. Lucie County corridor clean-up that he brought up at the last meeting. Mrs. Graziani informed him she contacted the City of Fort Pierce and they were going to do a sweep in the area and our Staff went out and did a sweep and cited several properties that were located in our jurisdiction. She does not believe those cases have come forward yet. Officer Williams stated they have not been scheduled to the Board yet. There was further discussion among Chairman Fogg and Staff on how to handle this. XV. STAFF BUSINESS: None. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m.