City of Key West, FL - Meeting of Code Enforcement Hearing on 2/24/2016 at 1:30 PM

15-8244

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 15-8244
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-794 Edwin O Swift Historic Tours of America 809 Terry Lane Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 8-11-2015 Initial Hearing: 9-30-2015 Continuance granted to October 19, 2016 Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the fence and gate. Count 2: For failure to obtain a building permit for the fence and gate.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8803

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 16-8803
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1504 OG1 of Key West, Inc. Maor Taharani Nir Sela, Registered Agent 518 Duval Street, LLC - property owner Henry B Allen, Registered Agent 518 Duval Street Sec. 18-705 Requirements of permit holder Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 12-26-2015 - property owner Certified Service: 12-23-2015 - business owner Certified Service: 12-23-2015 - registered agent Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 Repeat Violation Continued from March 30, 2016 Count 1: For failure to furnish the customer with a pre-written statement prior to applying cream.
Action: Continuance
Result:

15-8653

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 15-8653
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1077 Hotspur LLC (Flaming Buoy Filet Co) Richard S Forste - Business Owner Rolando Aguiar and Felix Aguiar Estate Ana Aguiar - Personal Representative of the Estate 1100 Packer Street Sec. 30-1 Fees for false alarms and fire code inspections Officer Peg Corbett Posted: 2-18-2016 Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 Continued from February 24, 2016 Count 1: For failure to pay the fee of $50 for the fire inspection
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8992

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 16-8992
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1383 Tropical Soup Corp C W Dement - Registered Agent 402 Wall Street Sec. 114-103 Prohibited Signs Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 In compliance February 12, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: There are seven prohibited signs on the Wall Street side of the building and ten prohibited signs on the west side of the building.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

16-8796

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 16-8796
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1393 Cotton Palm Inc. Moshe Gvili, Registered Agent & Property Owner 600 Duval Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display per permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 114-103 Prohibited signs Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 1-6-2016 Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 In compliance March 14, 2016, Administrative Fees still due Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit prior to the installation of a new sign. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness prior to the installation of the new sign. Count 3: Posterboard signs are prohibited in the historic district.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8801

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 16-8801
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1465 Historic Tours of America Inc. Edwin O Swift III, Registered Agent 120 Simonton Street FBC 307.2.1 Condensate disposal (Adopted by City of Key West via Ordinance 14-31) Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 1-4-2016 Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 In compliance February 4, 2016. Administrative fees still due Count 1: Gutters that have been placed at the subject property directs water from an unknown source across the city sidewalk creating a slip and fall condition for tourists.
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

15-8655

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 15-8655
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1537 Hayes Robertson Group Inc. C. W. Dement - R/A SK Land Company William Spottswood - R/A 227 Duval Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 18-117 Acts declared unlawful Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 11-23-2015 - C.W. Dement Certified Service: 11-30-2015 - William Spottswood Initial Hearing: 12-16-2015 In compliance February 11, 2016. Administrative fees still due Count 1: For failure to obtain building permits for the renovations to the second the third floors of 227 Duval Street. Count 2: For aiding and abetting an unlicensed contractor.
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

16-8805

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 16-8805
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1587 Sun Island of Key West David Perets, Registered Agent Thomas E & Deborah L Smith 1108 Duval Street C Sec. 106-51 Prohibited Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 12-17-2015 Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 In compliance February 23, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: Exterior displays are prohibited in the historic district unless an exception is granted by the planning board. Count 2: A building permit is required for the hanging sign.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

16-9001

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 16-9001
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-143 Roof Top Cafe LLC Charles Weitzel - Registered Agent 230 East 7th Street Associates Joseph Cohen - Property Owner 310 Front Street Sec. 62-1 Deposits of oil, grease or other waste Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 2-17-2016 Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 Irrreparable violation In compliance February 7, 2016, request Finding with Administrative Fees Count 1: Site visit showed grease spill flowing into the city storm drain. This is the second grease spill in two months.
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

15-8489

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 15-8489
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-828 Karen & Delmar Lewis - property owner 704 Caroline Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 8-12-2015 - property owner Initial Hearing: 8-26-2015 In compliance April 19, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit prior to the removal of a wooden deck. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness prior to the removal of a wooden deck.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8994

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 16-8994
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1534 Beazley Catsam Living Trust 1116 Thompson Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 1-29-2016 Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 In compliance February 10, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For obstructing the city right of way with palms trees.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

16-8995

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 16-8995
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1606 Jack De Baar / Joseph Seifert 2418 Patterson Avenue Sec. 122-238 Dimensional requirements Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-5-2016 Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 In compliance May 19, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: A shed was built in the setback. Count 2: For failure to obtain a permit for the shed.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8996

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 16-8996
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1647 United States Corp Agents, Inc. Registered Agent for Instabike LLC Instabike LLC Sean Blaise - Business Owner City of Key West Bicycle Racks Sec. 106-56 Use of streets and sidewalks for advertising or display Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-6-2016 - Registered Agent Posted: 2-1-2016 - Business Owner Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 In Compliance April 20, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For using the City of Key West bicycle racks to store and advertise the Instabike business
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8997

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 16-8997
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1663 Michael J Marino Sanibel Glass & Mirror, Inc. Jennifer Munden - Registered Agent 805 Shavers Lane Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 102-216 Submission of application to historic architectural review Sec. 102-152 Requirements for permits Officer Leonardo Hernandez Posted: 2-18-2016 - Property Owner Certified Service: 2-11-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 Taken under advisement February 24, 2016 Count 1: Respondent worked over the scope of the issued demolition permit. Count 2: Application for demolition of contributing structure was not sought prior to commencing work. Count 3: A certificate of appropriateness is required for the demolition of a contributing structure.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8993

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 16-8993
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1412 Windsor Holdings of Key West LLC Jennifer Hulse - Registered Agent 705 Duval Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permit; address; exception Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 2-9-2016 Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 In compliance February 17, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the sign hanging from the awning. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the sign hanging from the awning.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

16-8799

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 16-8799
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1457 Blue Gecko Key Lime Pie & Ice Cream Inc. Christian M Zuelch, Registered Agent William R Rupp Trust 10/03/1991 c/o Prager and Fenton LLD 411 Greene Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 114-104 Restriction on number of signs permitted Sec. 2-939 Licenses Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 12-7-2015 - registered agent Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 In compliance March 23, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the signs that were installed. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the signs that were installed. Count 3: For exceeding the number of allowable signs. Count 4: For failure to obtain a revocable license for the sign that is hanging over the city sidewalk.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8999

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 16-8999
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-20 Janice Isherwood 523 Elizabeth Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Jorge Lopez Hand Served: 2-7-2016 Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 Continued from March 30, 2016 for compliance Count 1: For failure to maintain the property. It is littered with empty bags and cans of cat food, bulk waste and debris. There are a lot of flies due to the cat and chicken feces. Property was last cited on 7-22-2015.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6686

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 14-6686
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-1468 James Chris Fiorella Djin Suk Kim Geoge & Marcia Halloran 16 Hilton Haven Drive D Sec. 14-184 Certificate of Occupancy Sec. 14-185 Compartmentation and flotation devices Sec. 14-186 Electrical - Floating home Sec. 14-187 Plumbing Sec. 14-188 Inboard sewage device Sec. 14-189 Fuel gas piping Sec. 14-190 Building heights Sec. 14-191 Exit Facilities Sec. 14-192 Guardrails Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-261 Failure to obtain Sec. 14-327 Inspection Officer Jim Young Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 11-14-2014 Continued from January 27, 2016 for compliance Count 1: Failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy prior to occupying the dwelling. Count 2: The building official needs to determine that the compartmentation and floatation devices are installed according to code. Count 3:The building official needs to determine if the electrical wiring and service is installed correctly. Count 4: Failure to obtain a plumbing permit. Count 5: The inboard sewage device requires an inspection. Count 6: The buildin
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8828

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 16-8828
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1688 Instabike, LLC c/o Sean Blaise, AMBR 425 Front Street Sec. 106-56 Use of streets and sidewalks Office Jim Young Certified Service: 1-19-2016 Initial Hearing: 1-27-2016 In Compliance 4-20-2016, request dismissal Count 1: For locking bikes to the city bike rack to advertise the Instabike business.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8998

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:13 GMT

File #: 16-8998
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-1692 Overseas Radio, LLC Neil Willits, MGRM Guy De Boer - Registered Agent 405 Duval Street Sec. 106-56 Use of streets and sidewalks for advertising or display purposes Officer Jim Young Hand Served: 2-12-2016 Initial Hearing: 2-24-2016 Continued from March 30, 2016 for compliance Count 1: Konk Coupon does not meet the definition of a newspaper or periodical, therefore, the news racks are advertising signs (on 29 Dec 15 rack was advertising a concierge service under the name of Key West GoGo).
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-8990

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 16-8990
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Liens
Title: Case # 14-1632 William Cope Bill's Rebuild 925 Duval Street Certified Service: 1-25-2016
Action: Approved
Result:

16-8991

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 16-8991
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Liens
Title: Case # 14-1637 William Cope Bill's Rebuild 529 Caroline Street Certified Service: 1-25-2016
Action: Approved
Result:

15-8469

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:12 GMT

File #: 15-8469
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Mitigations
Title: Case # 15-535 Hot Cuts Julie Hanson 3255 Flagler Avenue 305 In compliance, request dismissal
Action:
Result: