City of Key West, FL - Meeting of Code Enforcement Hearing on 7/30/2014 at 1:30 PM

14-5902

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5902
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-410 Timothy William Randall Dunn Christopher Bautista R/S 906 Truman Avenue 1 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 5-28-2014 In compliance July 3, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: For replacing rotten siding and wood around windows and doors without benefit of a building permit. Count 2: For replacing rotten siding and wood around windows and doors without benefit of a certificate of appropriateness.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-5900

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5900
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-432 Gary R & Diane M Onderdonk Scott & Jennifer Shaffer T/C 2408 Flagler Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 5-1-2014 Initial Hearing: 5-28-2014 In compliance August 20, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: For building a fence and cinder block to to make a storage area for the mother-in-law unit without benefit of a building permit. Count 2: For renting the mother-in-law unit and the house without benefit of a business tax receipt. Count 3: The city only recognizes one (1) single family residence. Count 4: A certificate of occupancy is required for the second unit.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-5901

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5901
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-715 Lee R & Lynda J Hanke 906 Truman Avenue 2 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 5-9-2014 Initial Hearing: 5-28-2014 In compliance July 3, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: For replacing rotten siding and wood around windows and door without benefit of a building permit. Count 2: For replacing rotten siding, wood around windows and doors and painting without benefit of a certificate of appropriateness.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-5903

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5903
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-717 Joseph A Jr & Amy Vanore 906 Truman Avenue 3 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 5-10-2014 Initial Hearing: 5-28-2014 In compliance July 3, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: For replacing rotten siding and wood around doors and windows without benefit of a building permit. Count 2: For replacing rotten siding, wood around doors and windows and painting without benefit of a certificate of appropriateness.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6100

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6100
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 13-1568 Joseph P Browning c/o Michael L Browning Trustee 1907 Roosevelt Drive A Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-12-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance June 27, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: Trash and recycle receptacles were left on the city right of way on Friday, December 13, 2013, Friday, December 27, 2013, Friday, January 31, 2014 and Saturday, June 7, 2014. Trash pick up is on Thursdays.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6044

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6044
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-378 Dereck Berger Lance Torres 2333 Fogarty Avenue Sec. 90-356 Building permits required Sec. 108-680 Recreational vehicles and boats Sec. 118-4 Recording of plats, lot splits or other change in lines or boundaries defining land configuration Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-7-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-2-2014 In compliance July 17, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: A gate was built on the city right of way (easement) without permits. Count 2: The boat belonging to Mr. Berger has been placed on the easement behind the gate. Count 3: A lot split has been recorded at the county clerk's office without the benefit of city approval.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6101

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6101
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-479 New Potter's Cottage, LLC Charles T Kemp, R/A 1212 Duval Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Sec. 14-256 Required Sec. 14-325 Permits required Sec. 58-61 Determination of levy of charge Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance October 10, 2014, request dismissal Counts 1 - 2: The subject property has two units for which there are no business tax receipts for non-transient rental. Counts 3 - 4: The City of Key West recognizes three units. The subject property has five units. There are no building permits for the additional two units. Counts 5 - 6: The subject property has two units for which a HARC Certificate of Appropriateness has not been obtained. Counts 7 - 8: The subject property has tenants in the two units that have not received a certificate of occupancy from the City of Key W
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6102

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6102
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-604 Charles Walingue - tenant Poinciana Park Partners Erwin Mayer - TA 1300 15th Court 47 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 34-130 Violations Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-12-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 Continued from July 30, 2014 for compliance Count 1: Mobile home owner was constructing a new room on the inside of a large screened in porch. The room has a wooden foundation that is sitting on wet ground within this latticed in porch. There are no permits. Count 2: The new construction at the subject property violates FEMA flood guidelines.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6052

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6052
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-820 Vicki Gordon 1406 Leon Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-7-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 Continuance granted to September 17, 2014 Count 1: A wall and a pool were built five feet onto the city right of way. An easement was applied for but not granted due to failure of the property owner to meet the conditions therein.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6103

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6103
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-825 Sandra Johnson Bright Goldsmith 409 Catherine Street Sec. 66-102 Due dates and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-23-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance June 17, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property non-transiently is delinquent.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6104

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6104
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-826 Julie Ann Garber - Registered Agent Whitehead Properties II, LLC 401 Whitehead Street 403 Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-16-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance July 23, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt for two non-transient units is delinquent.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6105

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6105
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-830 Overseas Radio LLC Guy Deboer - Registered Agent Konk AM 402 Appelrouth Lane Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-7-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance July 3, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt for Konk AM is delinquent.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6106

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6106
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-831 Konk Life Guy Deboer, Registered Agent 402 Appelrouth Lane Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-7-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance July 3, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt for Konk Life is delinquent.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6107

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6107
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-834 Sun N Sand of Key West, Inc. Yakov Blives, Registered Agent 300 Front Street 1 Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-12-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance July 7, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt for Sun N Sand of Key West, Inc. is delinquent.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6108

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6108
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-835 Sunset Watersports Inc. Paul S Mills, Registered Agent 1 Duval Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-12-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance July 23, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt for Sunset Watersports Inc. is delinquent.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6109

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6109
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-836 William Gerhardt 115 Front Street 204 Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-12-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance June 19, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property is delinquent.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-5748

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5748
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-260 Linda Wheeler 1213 White Street Sec. 108-452 Required sight distances for landscaping adjacent to public rights-of-way and point of access Sec. 122-1406 Obstructions to visibility Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 3-25-2014 Initial Hearing: 4-23-2014 Continued from July 2, 2014 for ruling Count 1: The hedges at the corner of White and Duncan exceed the height and length for clear visibility. Count 2: The hedges at the corner of White and Duncan obstructs traffic and traffic visibility.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6047

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6047
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-606 Cathy Fernandez 912 Simonton Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 6-17-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-2-2014 In compliance July 28, 2014, fees still due Count 1: For failure to obtain a demolition permit to remove the railings. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for removal of the railings.
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

14-6181

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6181
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-895 Doctor's Spa Andrienne Curran 1075 Duval Street C18 Sec. 114-104 Restrictions on number of signs permitted Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance July 22, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: For exceeding the number of allowable signs. The business has 3 signs, only 2 are allowed.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6174

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-844 George & Leonor Pallas 726 United Street Sec. 110-259 Duty of property owner(s) Officer Mary Lockyear Certified Service: 7-14-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance July 14, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: The roots of the tree on this property have lifted up a portion of the city sidewalk causing an obstruction to pedestrians.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6175

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6175
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-863 Infinity Hair Allysa Rosado 126 Simonton Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Mary Lockyear Certified Service: 7-5-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance July 8, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: Allysa Rosado is performing professional services as a nail specialist without the benefit of a business tax receipt.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

13-4949

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 13-4949
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 13-519 G Phillip & Susan Morris 909 United Street Sec. 14-325 Permits required Sec. 14-327 Inspection Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Sec. 108-991 Development not affection by article Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 74-131 Required where pubic sewer available Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 10-21-2013 Initial Hearing: 11-20-2013 In compliance July 23, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain an after the fact mechanical permit. Count 2: Failure to obtain a mechanical inspection. Count 3: A certificate of occupancy is required before a unit is occupied. Count 4: Failure to obtain a Lawful Unit Determination for the second unit. Count 5: Failure to obtain a business tax receipt to rent the second unit. Count 6: Failure to connect the second unit to the City sewer system.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-5749

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5749
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 13-1524 Mama's Rock and Sand Inc. Michael Biskupick William H & Holly A Fehr - New Owner 1405 Petronia Street Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 4-4-2014 - Mama's Rock and Sand Certified Service: - Owner Initial Hearing: 4-23-2014 Request dismissal without prejudice Count 1: For exceeding the scope of the certificate of appropriateness by installing brick pavers on the city right of way. Count 2: For exceeding the scope of the building permit by installing brick pavers on the city right of way.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-5759

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5759
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-353 Paige Crump Tyler Talmadge 5555 College Road Snapper Pier Unit 17 Sec. 18-601 License required Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations Sec. 122-419 Prohibited uses General Commercial district (CG) Officer Barbara Meizis Posted: 4-29-2014 Initial Hearing: 5-28-2014 Continued from July 2, 2014 - Settlement Agreement Repeat Violation from case # 10-874 Count 1: On December 27, 2013, February 18, 2014, March 5, 2014 and March 26, 2014 you advertised your houseboat for rent for $240/nightly, $1,680/weekly or $7,200/monthly. Count 2: On December 27, 2013, February 18, 2014, March 5, 2014 and March 26, 2014 you held out/advertised your houseboat for rent for $240/nightly, $1,680/weekly or $7,200/monthly. Count 3: Transient rentals are prohibited in the General Commercial district (CG).
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

14-6111

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-542 Jan & George LLC Jan K Oostdijk, Registered Agent Jan & George LLC 600 Frances Street Sec. 102-152 Requirements for permits Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 6-14-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 Continued from November 14, 2014 for compliance Count 1: The step sticks out across the city right of way approximately 18 inches. There has not been an application to the Historic Architectural Review Commission for this step. Count 2: There is a larger protrusion over the original concrete step as pictured in a HARC application for the Historic Marker from 2011
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6119

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6119
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-550 David Wolkowski 920 Eisenhower Drive Sec. 26-31 Offensive and nuisance conditions prohibited Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 8-4-2014 Initial Hearing: 8-20-2014 In compliance 8-20-2014, request dismissal Count 1: There is an outdoor jacuzzi that has stagnant water in it. Stagnant water in a swimming pool, cistern or fountain that is a breeding ground or feeding area for mosquitoes is a nuisance.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6257

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6257
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-544 Poinciana Park Partners LLP Gabriele Ostrowsicki PA R/A Mary Louis - tenant 1300 15th Court 38 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Matt Willman Certified Service: 7-18-2014 - property owner Hand Served: 7-24-2014 - tenant Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance 8-21-2014, still owes fees Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the floor/deck.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6110

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6110
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-838 William J Smith 1010 Emma Street Building 5 Sec. 26-194 Citation procedure for disturbing noise Officer Matt Willman Certified Service: 6-26-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 New Case Count 1: The city has received several complaints regarding the same violator. On June 20, 2014 Officer Willman witnessed loud music from a sound system operated by Mr. Smith. He was advised to turn it down and would be back if there were other complaints. Received another complaint from the Key West Police Department
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

14-6258

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6258
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-1109 Wayne Kruer 1105 Thomas Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Matt Willman Certified Service: 7-21-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-30-2014 In compliance January 8, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: The coconut tree is overhanging the city right of way limiting the use of the sidewalk as well as the adjacent parking space.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-5750

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5750
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 13-1640 Martha J Wilkerson Estate c/o Allen & Karen Valdez 914 Emma Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property debris and noxious material required Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 4-7-2014 Initial Hearing: 4-23-2014 Continued from July 2, 2014 for compliance In compliance July 29, 2014, fees still due Count 1: The lot is overgrown with weeds.
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

14-5916

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5916
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31
Type: HARC Appeals
Title: SMA 14-01 Yebo Island Grille LLC 629 Duval Street H13-01-823 Continued from July 2, 2014 for ruling
Action: Reversed
Result: