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Home My WebLink AboutFEBRUARY 2011 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD HEARING COMMISSION CHAMBERS - ROGER POITRAS ANNEX FEBRUARY 2, 2011 9:00 A.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG III. ROLL CALL OF CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEMBERS IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF: NOVEMBER 3, 2010 & JANUARY 5, 2011 V. SWEAR IN STAFF MEMBERS VI. CONSENT AGENDA **Unless otherwise stated the Code Enforcement Board will accept and adopt the Consent Agenda as submitted by staff** Request for a Fine Reduction Hearing – Defiance Group LLC – Case No. 59090 Request for a Fine Reduction Hearing – Defiance Group LLC – Case No. 59100 Request for a Fine Reduction Hearing – Defiance Group LLC – Case No. 59101 Request for a Fine Reduction Hearing – Defiance Group LLC – Case No. 59102 NOTE: THE NEXT CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 2, 2011 IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE ROGER POITRAS ANNEX AT 9:00 A.M. ST NOTE: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT ON THE 1 WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AFTER THE DATE GIVEN FOR COMPLIANCE, AT 9:00 OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS MAY BE HEARD, A FINE HEARING WILL BE HELD IF THE VIOLATION IS NOT ABATED BY THE GIVEN COMPLIANCE DATE NOTICE: All proceedings before the St. Lucie County Code Enforcement Board, St. Lucie County, Florida, are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Enforcement Board at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceeding will be granted an opportunity to cross- examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Written comments received in advance of public hearing will also be considered. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Services Manager at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. 1 **STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPLIANCE DATE IS MARCH 4, 2011*** ALL DEFAULT CASES WILL RECEIVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. ********************** VII. VIOLATION HEARINGS (1) CASE NO. 66679 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MICHELLE PRESTRIDGE LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 5091 HAPPINESS ST., FT PIERCE, FL 34981 PROPERTY OWNER: DARTHIE S. HALL (EST) 5091 HAPPINESS ST. FT PIERCE, FL 34981 TAX ID: 2419-344-0016-00/4 VIOLATION: SECTION 1-9-32 (D) SLC C&CL - PUBLIC NUISANCE - (Excessive overgrowth of grass and weeds.) NOV ISSUED: 09-17-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 (2) CASE NO. 67178 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MICHELLE PRESTRIDGE LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 3302 MEADOW LANE, FT PIERCE, FL 34947 PROPERTY OWNER: VR ENTERPRISES LLC 3302 MEADOW LANE FT PIERCE, FL 34947 TAX ID: 2417-214-0001-000/0 VIOLATION: SECTION 13.09.01 SLC LDC – EXTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE - (Article 103.5.1 – Unsafe Structures. Please remove the plywood from the windows.) NOV ISSUED: 11-10-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 2 (3) CASE NO. 66557 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MICHELLE PRESTRIDGE LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 6303 S. INDIAN RIVER DR., FT PIERCE, FL 34950 PROPERTY OWNER: BRIAN ROMANELLO (TR) GEORGE HALL (TR) 1919-8 BLANDING BLVD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210 TAX ID: 3412-504-0002-000/5 VIOLATION: SECTION 11.05.01 SLC LDC – BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS – (Please obtain the proper permits for the work being done on the property such as the concrete slab in front of the garage.) NOV ISSUED: 09-23-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 (4) CASE NO. 67021 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MICHELLE PRESTRIDGE TH LOCATION OF VIOLATION: CORNER OF MIDWAY & 25 ST, FT PIERCE, FL PROPERTY OWNER: LONG-TERM FINANCE AND DEV LLC C/O THOMAS STREIT 222 LAKEVIEW AVE., STE 400 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 TAX ID: 3403-502-0145-020/1 VIOLATION: SECTION 11.05.01 SLC LDC – BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS – (Please obtain the proper permits for the sign or remove it from the property.) NOV ISSUED: 10-15-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 3 (5) CASE NO. 67102 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MELISSA BRUBAKER LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 335 MIDWAY RD., FT PIERCE, FL 34982 PROPERTY OWNER: VINCENT CLOE 147 N. NARANJA AVE PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34983 TAX ID: 3403-801-0003-000/6 VIOLATION: SECTION 1-9-19 SLC C&CL – ABANDONED PROPERTY, UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES, ETC. - (Please remove outside storage of items and materials such as tarp, plastic, wood, and other miscellaneous items from the property. Also, please remove or repair any unserviceable vehicles) NOV ISSUED: 11-09-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 11-09-10 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 (6) CASE NO. 66838 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MELISSA BRUBAKER LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 803 ANITA ST., FT PIERCE, FL 34982 PROPERTY OWNER: CHARLES H. STOY 803ANITA ST FT PIERCE, FL 34983 TAX ID: 3403-332-0012-000/3 VIOLATION: SECTION 1-9-19 SLC C&CL – ABANDONED PROPERTY, UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES, ETC. - (Please remove outside storage of items and materials such as boxes, wood, furniture, and other miscellaneous items from the property.) NOV ISSUED: 10-01-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 4 (7) CASE NO. 66945 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MELISSA BRUBAKER LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 373 SE NARANJA AVE., PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34983 PROPERTY OWNER: PHILIP CORR MICHAEL CORR (EST) 19 RUSTIC RD YAPHANK, NY 11980 TAX ID: 3419-530-0126-000/2 VIOLATION: SECTION 3.01.303(J) – SLC LDC - RS-4, RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE- FAMILY- (Please cease running a jet ski repair business from the home.) SECTION 8.00.03(F) - SLC LDC – PARTICULAR PERMITTED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES - (Only two items such as boats, jet skis, trailers, and RVs are allowed on the property. Only one item may remain on the front on a concrete pad.) NOV ISSUED: 10-18-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-20-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 (8) CASE NO. 66851 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MELISSA BRUBAKER LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 702 ANITA ST., FT PIERCE, FL 34982 PROPERTY OWNER: KENNETH E. JONES TERRI L. JONES 681 OLD BRIAR AVE PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34953 TAX ID: 3403-331-0002-000/7 VIOLATION: SECTION 1-9-19 SLC C&CL – ABANDONED PROPERTY, UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES, ETC. - (Please remove or repair any unserviceable vehicles) SECTION 13.09.00 SLC LDC – EXTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE – (Article 303.02 – Protective Treatment. Please repair the trim and paint it, it is falling apart. Also, please repair the shutter on the back garage/shed and paint where it is chipped and peeling.) NOV ISSUED: 10-04-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 5 (9) CASE NO. 66519 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MELISSA BRUBAKER LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 333 BORRACLOUGH ST., FT PIERCE, FL 34982 PROPERTY OWNER: MARIZELA MALDONADO 333 BORRACLOUGH ST FT PIERCE, FL 34982 TAX ID: 3403-802-0030-000/7 VIOLATION: SECTION 1-9-19 SLC C&CL – ABANDONED PROPERTY, UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES, ETC. - (Please remove outside storage of items and materials such as coolers, tires, and other miscellaneous items from the property.) NOV ISSUED: 09-21-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 (10) CASE NO. 67216 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MELISSA BRUBAKER LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 169 PRIMA VISTA BLVD., PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34983 PROPERTY OWNER: KELLY P. SALVATO 856 SW ABBOT AVE PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34953 TAX ID: 3419-540-0021-000/7 VIOLATION: SECTION 11.05.01 SLC LDC – BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS – (Please obtain a permit for the new windows.) NOV ISSUED: 11-17-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-20-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 6 (11) CASE NO. 65965 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: LYNN SWARTZEL TH LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 2205 N 44 ST., FT PIERCE, FL 34982 PROPERTY OWNER: CLIFTON LLOYD 5018 SUNSET BLVD FT PIERCE, FL 34982 TAX ID: 1431-801-0078-000/3 VIOLATION: SECTION 1-9-19 SLC C&CL – ABANDONED PROPERTY, UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES, ETC. - (Please remove or repair any unserviceable vehicles from the property.) NOV ISSUED: 06-18-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-14-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 (12) CASE NO. 67410 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: LYNN SWARTZEL LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 3502 AVE J, FT PIERCE, FL 34947 PROPERTY OWNER: NECHERELL E. AND JANICE REID 3502 AVE J FT PIERCE, FL 34947 TAX ID: 2405-701-0084-000/3 VIOLATION: SECTION 11.05.01 SLC LDC – BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS – (Please obtain a permit or remove the shed.) NOV ISSUED: 12-14-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 7 (13) CASE NO. 67223 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: LYNN SWARTZEL LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 2701 TROPIC BLVD., FT PIERCE, FL 34946 PROPERTY OWNER: NERISSA MATTHEW 2701 TROPIC BLVD FT PIERCE, FL 34946 TAX ID: 1432-801-0059-000/7 VIOLATION: SECTION 11.05.01 SLC LDC – BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS – (Please obtain a permit for the solar panels.) NOV ISSUED: 11-23-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 (14) CASE NO. 66763 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: LYNN SWARTZEL LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 7807 HOLOPAW AVE., FT PIERCE, FL 34951 PROPERTY OWNER: JOHN L. AND ANN M. HILL 207 MANATEE LANE, #C FT PIERCE, FL 34982 TAX ID: 1301-605-0142-000/1 VIOLATION: SECTION 1-9-19 SLC C&CL – ABANDONED PROPERTY, UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES, ETC. - (Please remove outside storage of items and materials such as furniture, sinks, wood, construction debris, and other miscellaneous items from the property.) NOV ISSUED: 09-22-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 8 (15) CASE NO. 67513 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: LYNN SWARTZEL LOCATION OF VIOLATION: LOT NEXT TO 4734 PALOMAR AVE., FT PIERCE, FL 34946 PROPERTY OWNER: DALE B. MCGILL 4920 LONGRIDGE DR VILLA RICA, GA 30180 TAX ID: 1416-601-0093-000/3 VIOLATION: SECTION 1-9-32 (D) SLC C&CL – PUBLIC NUISANCE - (Please remove all pepper trees from the lot as it is an unsanitary nuisance to the neighboring property.) NOV ISSUED: 01-10-11 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-19-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 (16) CASE NO. 67396 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: LYNN SWARTZEL LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 5960 FLOYD JOHNSON RD., FT PIERCE, FL 34947 PROPERTY OWNER: JENKINS ROAD 90 LLC TH 1951 NW 19 ST., STE 200 BOCA RATON, FL 33431 TAX ID: 2301-443-0002-000/5 VIOLATION: SECTION 13.09.00 SLC LDC – EXTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE – (Article 303.2 – Protective Treatment. Please repair or replaced the damaged windows on the building.) SECTION 1-2-75 SLC C&CL – RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPRETY OWNER; NOTICE OF DEFACEMENT – (Please remove all the graffiti from the house.) SECTION 7.05.09 (B) SLC LDC – HOUSE AND BUILDING NUMBERS – (House numbers are required and need to be at least 4 inches in height, posted on the house, and visible from the street.) NOV ISSUED: 12-02-11 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-11-11 SERVED: 01-13-11 TYPE SERVICE: CERTIFIED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 9 (17) CASE NO. 67439 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: LYNN SWARTZEL LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 7502 SEBASTIAN RD., FT PIERCE, FL 34951 PROPERTY OWNER: ROBERT N. TUCHOLSKI II 7502 SEBASTIAN RD FT PIERCE, FL 34951 TAX ID: 1301-604-0167-000/9 VIOLATION: SECTION 7.10.03 SLC LDC – ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS- (No animals shall be kept in any residential districts except household domestic pets. Please remove the pig from the property.) SECTION 1-9-32 (D) SLC C&CL – PUBLIC NUISANCE - (The slop/feed is a nuisance to the residential neighborhood..) NOV ISSUED: 12-17-11 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 01-14-11 SERVED: 01-21-11 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 (18) CASE NO. 65788 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MONICA VARGAS BARRIOS LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1423 WINTER CREEK RD., PALM CITY, FL 34990 CONTRACTOR: PROPANE SERVICES INC ELITE GAS CONTRACTORS 4123 SW MARTIN HWY PALM CITY, FL 34991 TAX ID: 4426-825-0002-000/7 VIOLATION: SECTION 11.05.01 A (2)a SLC LDC – TIME LIMITATIONS OF BUILDING PERMITS – (Please reactivate and obtain a final inspection for permit #0809-0205 for the gas line for the fireplace.) NOV ISSUED: 05-19-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 12-15-10 SERVED: 12-22-10 TYPE SERVICE: CERTIFIED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Prosecution Cost: $200.00 10 VIII. FINE HEARING (1) CASE NO. 66857 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: LYNN SWARTZEL LOCATION OF VIOLATION: WATERSTONE DEVELOPMENT, FT PIERCE, FL 34951 PROPERTY OWNER: WATERSTONE COMMUNITY DEV 5701 N. PINE ISLAND RD., #370 TAMARAC, FL 33321 TAX ID: 1311-700-0028-000/9 VIOLATION: SECTION 7.07.08 SLC LDC – FAILURE TO MAINTAIN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - (Please replace the missing stormwater grates throughout the development.) SECTION 13.00.01 SLC LDC – ADOPTING STANDARD BUILDING CODE – (The stormwater grates are missing throughout the development, this is considered unsafe due to life and safety of size of hole.) NOV ISSUED: 10-04-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 10-21-10 SERVED: 10-22-10 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Fine: $250.00 (Maximum Fine: $10,000 ) Begin Date: January 6, 2011 Additional Prosecution Cost: BOARD RULING: $ ____________P/D Begin: ______________ Prosecution: $ _________ 11 (2) CASE NO. 66856 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: LYNN SWARTZEL LOCATION OF VIOLATION: PROP NEXT TO 8850 INDRIO RD., FT PIERCE, FL 34951 PROPERTY OWNER: WATERSTONE COMMUNITY DEV 5701 N. PINE ISLAND RD., #370 TAMARAC, FL 33321 TAX ID: 1311-700-0012-000/4 VIOLATION: SECTION 13.09.00 SLC LDC - EXTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE -(Article 302.7 – Accessory Structures . The fence around the property needs to be repaired.) NOV ISSUED: 10-04-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 10-21-10 SERVED: 10-22-10 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Fine: $250.00 (Maximum Fine: $10,000 ) Begin Date: January 6, 2011 Additional Prosecution Cost: BOARD RULING: $ ____________P/D Begin: ______________ Prosecution: $ _________ 12 (3) CASE NO. 66219 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: DANIELLE WILLIAMS LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 5501 PETERSON RD., FT PIERCE, FL 34982 PROPERTY OWNER: CELEBRATION POINT CDD 5701 N. PINE ISLAND RD. FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33321 TAX ID: 2418-600-0005-000/6 VIOLATION: SECTION 7.07.08 SLC LDC – FAILURE TO MAINTAIN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - (Please replace all stormwater drainage grates that are missing from the roads.) SECTION 13.09.00 SLC LDC – EXTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – (Article 302.3 – Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces, and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions. Please replace all stormwater drainage grates that are missing.) NOV ISSUED: 07-15-10 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 10-22-10 SERVED: 10-22-10 TYPE SERVICE: POSTED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Fine: $250.00 (Maximum Fine: $10,000 ) Begin Date: January 6, 2011 Additional Prosecution Cost: BOARD RULING: $ ____________P/D Begin: ______________ Prosecution: $ _________ 13 (4) CASE NO. 63284 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: DANIELLE WILLIAMS LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 8456 ORANGE AVE., FT PIERCE, FL 34945 PROPERTY OWNER: ONCE PLAN B LLC 8455 ORANGE AVE FT PIERCE, FL 34945 TAX ID: 2311-242-0000-000/5 VIOLATION: SECTION 11.05.01 SLC LDC - BUILDING AND SIGN PERMITS – (Please obtain a permit for the entry deck, ramp, stairs, and the gated fence.) NOV ISSUED: 08-20-09 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 08-10-10 SERVED: 08-12-10 TYPE SERVICE: CERTIFIED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Fine: $250.00 (Maximum Fine: $10,000.00) Begin Date: January 8, 2011 Additional Prosecution Cost: BOARD RULING: $ ____________P/D Begin: ______________ Prosecution: $ _________ 14 IX. FINE REDUCTION HEARING (1) CASE NO. 39030 INVESTIGATING OFFICER: MICHELLE PRESTRIDGE LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 3301 AVE B, FT PIERCE, FL 34945 PROPERTY OWNER: GRAYSON GILBERT AND STEPHEN MEITNER TAX ID: 2408-506-0003-000/2 VIOLATION: SECTION 1-9-19 SLC C&CL – ABANDONED PROPERTY, UNSERVICEABLE VEHICLES, ETC. - (Please remove outside storage of items and materials such as yard debris, refrigerator, scrap wood, and other miscellaneous items from the property. Also, please remove or repair any unserviceable vehicles such as boats, etc.) SECTION 1-9-32 (D) SLC C&CL – PUBLIC NUISANCE - (Excessive overgrowth of grass and weeds.) NOV ISSUED: 03-20-06 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: NTA ISSUED: 04-06-06 SERVED: TYPE SERVICE: CERTIFIED STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Fine: $250.00 Beginning Date: May 25, 2006 Abated: June 22, 2006 (28 days in violation) Total fine amount: $7,000 Prosecution Cost: $150.00 X. OTHER BUSINESS - ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN XI. STAFF BUSINESS XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS 15