Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/29/2015 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Old City Hall
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15-7376 11 Code ViolationsCase # 13-296 JJJ's A Place in the Sun, Inc. John Correa 1029 Southard Street Sec. 2-939 Licenses Officer Bonnita Badgett Posted: 3-6-2015 Initial Hearing: 4-29-2015 In compliance July 28, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: A revocable license is required for the planters and all other items prior to placing them on the city right of way.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7960 12 Code ViolationsCase # 15-537 Margarita R Castillo Life Estate 1217 Flagler Avenue Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 7-8-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 20, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: There is a bee hive on the property which is causing a nuisanceDismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7964 13 Code ViolationsCase # 15-649 714 Bakers Lane LLC c/o Peter Nelson Brawn 714 Bakers Lane Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 7-6-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 13, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: Property needs to be cleared of tree and yard waste and dog feces. Count 2: A business tax receipt is required to rent your property.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7965 14 Code ViolationsCase # 15-651 The Saint Hotel of Key West Seaside Hospitality Corporation Mark Wyant 417 Eaton Street Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 7-7-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance 8-3-2015, request dismissal Count 1: Lettering, The Saint, was placed in the tile without benefit of a certificate of appropriateness.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-7967 15 Code ViolationsCase # 15-661 Rosemary Perez 710 Bakers Lane Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Office Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 7-3-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 13, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: Property needs to be cleared of debris and trashDismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7716 16 Code ViolationsCase # 15-38 1103/1105 Whitehead St of Key West Southernmost Resort Wear Yakov Blives - R/A 1103 Whitehead Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Florida Accessibility Code 202.4 Alterations Affecting Primary Function Areas Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 4-28-2015 Initial Hearing: 5-27-2015 In compliance July 22, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: A concrete ramp was poured on the city sidewalk creating a ramped entrance which obstructs the city sidewalk. Count 2: The concrete ramp was poured without benefit of a building permit. Count 3: The concrete ramp was poured without benefit of a certificate of appropriateness. Count 4: A permit was issued for interior renovations which required a 20% investment in accessibility. Once completed, an architectural barrier was left at the entrance of the door contrary to Federal ADA guidelines. There is no documented evidence of the 20% investment as there are interior architectural barriers as well.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7961 17 Code ViolationsCase # 15-587 Dana Dickinson 417 Porter Lane 3 Sec. 66-102 Date due and delinquent; penalties - Dismiss Sec. 66-103 Trasfer of license Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-17-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 Continued from August 26, 2015 for compliance Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property has been delinquent since September 30, 2014. Count 2: The license needs to be transferred into the new owners name.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-7962 18 Code ViolationsCase # 15-614 Eric Dickstein 1009 Packer Street 1 Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-18-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance 6-23-2015, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property has been delinquent since September 30, 2014Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7966 19 Code ViolationsCase # 15-653 Kathy Brown Mobile Cleaning Service Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 7-10-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 17, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt has been delinquent since September 30, 3015Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7856 110 Code ViolationsCase # 15-662 Southern Comfort Charters Eric Allen - Registered Agent Garrison Bight Sec. 66-102 Date due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 6-24-2015 In compliance June 25, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt has been delinquent since September 30, 2014.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7859 111 Code ViolationsCase # 15-673 A & M Scooter of KW LLC Andrew Hetu, Registered Agent 521 Truman Avenue 523 Sec. 66-102 Date due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 6-24-2015 In compliance July 10, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt has been delinquent since September 30, 2014. Mr. Hetu was previously cited for the same violation on July 14, 2014.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7968 112 Code ViolationsCase # 15-674 Barnyard Works Inc. Jeremy Folger R/A Mobile Service Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 7-7-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance August 26, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt has been delinquent since September 30, 2014Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-7969 113 Code ViolationsCase # 15-680 Adventure Rentals Adventure Rentals LLC Mary Beth Meyers 1111 Eaton Street Rear Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Sec. 66-102 Transfer of license Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 24, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt has been delinquent since September 30, 2013. Count 2: The business moved from 501 Greene Street 503 to 1111 Eaton Street and has not transferred the license.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7970 114 Code ViolationsCase # 15-685 Stumps Concrete Inc. Susan Corbin R/A Mobile Business Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 7-2-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 15, 2015, request a finding of violation without fees Count 1: The business tax receipt has been delinquent since September 30, 2014Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
15-7997 115 Code ViolationsCase # 15-692 Connecticut General Life Insurance Matthew Manders - Principle City of Key West Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 7-16-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 27, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt has been delinquent since September 30, 2014.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7972 116 Code ViolationsCase # 15-749 Scott Brothers Towing Frank Sciortion Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-30-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 27, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to do business in the City of Key West.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7973 117 Code ViolationsCase # 15-801 Padron Scrap Metal & Recycling Yosvany Padron R/A 2338 N Roosevelt Boulevard Sec. 58-34 Unlawful disposal - Dismiss count 1 Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-19-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 New Case Count 1: The subject business was photographed leaving with a trailer load of scrap metal contrary to city ordinance. Count 2: Padron Scrap Metal & Recycling Inc. does not have a business tax receipt in the city.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7607 118 Code ViolationsCase # 14-1628 117 Duval LLC 117 Duval Street FBC 1612.4 (ASCE 24-415) Unprotected enclosed structure below design flood elevation Officer Scott Fraser Certified Service: 3-23-2015 Initial Hearing: 5-27-2015 In compliance November 4, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: In accordance with the City's requirements for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the City's 2000 approval for construction of this commercial structure below the established NFIP flood level was contingent upon the installation and maintenance of approved floodproofing measures. These floodproofing measures no longer exist.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-7847 119 Code ViolationsCase # 15-576 Fairbanks Construction Inc. Jay Fairbanks Herbert & Patrice Miller 1112 Southard Street A Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts - Dismiss Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 5-15-2015 - Fairbanks Construction Certified Service: 5-16-2015 - Property Owner Initial Hearing: 6-24-2015 In complaince July 24, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: For demolishing an historic wall without benefit of a building permit. For demolishing an historic wall which was not supposed to be removed per HARC.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7852 120 Code ViolationsCase # 15-622 Edwards Healthcare & Diagnostic Edward Garrido 3414 Duck Avenue 3418 Sec. 30-1 Fees for false alarms and fire code inspections Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 7-28-2015 Initial Hearing: 6-24-2015 Continued from August 26, 2015 for compliance Count 1: The fire inspection fees are more than 60 days past dueContinuance  Action details Video Video
15-7608 121 Code ViolationsCase # 14-1737 Adrienne Curran 1408 Albury Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 4-6-2015 Initial Hearing: 5-27-2015 In compliance September 25, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: A building permit is required to replace the window. Exceeded the scope of a building permit by installing brick pavers on more than 60% of the property. Count 2: HARC approval is required to replace the window. Also, the cameras that were installed are not supposed to be visible from the street.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-7842 122 Code ViolationsCase # 15-215 Poinciana Park Partners LLP - property owner Gloria Jean Murray - home owner 1300 15th Court 61 Sec. 14-27 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Mary Lockyear Certified Service: 6-4-2015 - property owner Certified Service: 5-27-2015 - home owner Initial Hearing: 6-24-2015 In compliance June 4, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: For enclosing the back porch and erecting a fence without building permits.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7616 123 Code ViolationsCase # 15-220 Isabelle Holloway 3227 Harriet Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 3-27-2015 Initial Hearing: 5-27-2015 Continued from September 30, 2015 for compliance Count 1: A building permit is required prior to the removal of a section of the balcony.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-7957 124 Code ViolationsCase # 15-504 Gelato in Key West LLC Saltanat Sarinova 628 Duval Street (626) Sec. 114-104 Restriction on number of signs permitted Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Mary Lockyear Certified Service: 6-16-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 21, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: For exceeding the amount of allowable signs. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for all the signs. Count 3: The business has seats inside which have not been paid for. License states no seats.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7959 125 Code ViolationsCase # 15-517 KW T-Shirt Outlet LLC Hai Haim Fartush, Business owner Christian Zielch R/A Emanuel Joy - Property Owner 222 Duval Street Sec. 106-51 Prohibited Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Mary Lockyear Certified Service: 6-24-2015 - R/A Certified Service: 6-30-2015 - Business owner Certified Service: 6-30-2015 - Property owner Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 10, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: Outdoor display of merchandise is prohibited unless an exception is granted by the planning board. Count 2: This business applied for a "going out of business" license, which was valid through 5-31-2015 but is still operating the business.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7442 126 Code ViolationsCase # 15-165 Natividad Vila L/E Ines M Brown T/C 1324 20th Terrace Sec. 90-356 Building permits required Sec. 90-365 Violations and penalties Officer Jim Young Posted: 3-19-2015 Certified Service: 5-12-2015 - Ines Brown Initial Hearing: 4-29-2015 Continued from October 21, 2015 for compliance Count 1: Building permits are required prior to construction of the addition. Count 2: Constructed an addition on the side of the structure in the setbacks without a building permit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
15-7976 127 Code ViolationsCase # 15-488 Fred & Joanne Klein 1400 Albury Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 7-20-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance July 17, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: A building permit is required for the fence prior to construction. Count 2: A certificate of appropriateness is required for the fence prior to construction.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7958 128 Code ViolationsCase # 15-510 Robert & Heather Sunderrman 2429 Fogarty Avenue Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 6-13-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance June 18, 2015, request dismissalDismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7971 129 Code ViolationsCase # 15-747 Coach House LLC & Florida Holdings LLC George Wilson 315 William Street Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 6-15-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance June 18, 2015, request Finding of violation, without fees Count 1: The city has received numerous complaints since 2008 regarding the placing of palm fronds, mattresses, yard waste and trash and recycle bins on the right of way on a non-scheduled pickup day. This is the third case in less than a year.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
15-7614 130 Code ViolationsCase # 15-238 Chicagos LLC Ben Richmond CT Corporation System - R/A 610 Greene Street Edwin O Swift III - R/A Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business - Dismiss Sec. 114-104 Restriction on number of signs - Dismiss Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Jim Young Hand Served: 4-9-2015 - Business Certified Service: 5-1-2015 - Mr. Swift - R/A Initial Hearing: 5-27-2015 Continued from June 24, 2015 Count 1: A business tax receipt is required for Chicagos. Count 2: For installing 4 signs when only 2 are allowed. Count 3: For installing 4 signs without HARC approval.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7963 131 Code ViolationsCase # 15-641 Love Quay West LLC 12 Duval Street Sec. 58-68 Commercial solid waste accounts Officer Matt Willman Certified Service: 6-25-2015 Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 In compliance June 23, 2015, request dismissal Count 1: All businesses are required to maintain a solid waste accountDismissed  Action details Video Video
15-7527 132 Code ViolationsCase # 15-0001 Airbnb, Inc. c/o Lawyers Incorporating Service, R/A 528 Grinnell Street Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d)(9) Office Jim Young Certified Service: 2-17-2015 Initial Hearing: 4-29-2015 Continued from June 24, 2015 for the Settlement Agreement Count 1: On 30 Dec 15 a bedroom located at this property was being held out/advertised on website Airbnb.com for rent at a rate of $225 per night without the required transient business tax receipt.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
15-7528 133 Code ViolationsCase # 15-0002 Airbnb, Inc. c/o Lawyers Incorporating Service, R/A 719 Catherine Street Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d)(9) Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 2-17-2015 Initial Hearing: 4-29-2015 Continued from June 24, 2015 for the Settlement Agreement Count 1: On 30 Dec 14 this property was being held out/advertised on website Airbnb.com for rent at a rate of $325 per night without the required transient business tax receipt.Violation Fine  Action details Not available
15-7529 134 Code ViolationsCase # 15-0003 Airbnb, Inc. c/o Lawyers Incorporating Service, R/A 104 Geraldine Street Sec. 122-1371. - Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d)(9) Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 2-17-2015 Initial Hearing: 4-29-2015 Continued from June 24, 2015 for the Settlement Agreement Count 1: On 30 Dec 14 a bedroom located at this property was being held out/advertised on website Airbnb.com for rent at a rate of $100 per night without the required transient business tax receipt.Violation Fine  Action details Not available
15-7530 135 Code ViolationsCase # 15-0005 Airbnb, Inc. c/o Lawyers Incorporating Service, R/A 925 Seminary Street Rear Sec. 122-1371. - Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d)(9) Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 2-17-2015 Initial Hearing: 4-29-2015 Continued from June 24, 2015 for the Settlement Agreement Count 1: On 30 Dec 14 a bedroom located at this property was being held out/advertised on website Airbnb.com for rent at a rate of $140 per night without the required transient business tax receipt.Violation Fine  Action details Not available
15-7531 136 Code ViolationsCase # 15-0027 Airbnb, Inc. c/o Lawyers Incorporating Service, R/A 1 Baptist Lane Sec. 122-1371. - Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d)(9) Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 2-17-2015 Initial Hearing: 4-29-2015 Continued from June 24, 2015 for the Settlement Agreement Count 1: On 30 Dec 14 this property was being held out/advertised on website Airbnb.com for rent at a rate of $395 per night without the required transient business tax receipt.Violation Fine  Action details Not available
15-7974 137 Code ViolationsCase # 15-804 Waterfront Brewery, LLC c/o Christopher Shultz R/A Joseph H Walsh, Business owner 201 William Street Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy required - 2 Counts Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 6-27-2015 - R/A Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 Irreparable violation - Settlement Agreement Count 1: On June 11, 2015 the Waterfront Brewery was open to host an event where the Howard Livingston band played. The Respondent was notified on June 12, 2015 that a Certificate of Occupancy was required. Count 2: On June 13, 2015 the Waterfront Brewery was open to host a paid event where alcohol was served along with food.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
15-7975 138 Code ViolationsCase # 15-811 Spring Retail, LLC c/o Steve Levy R/A Adore Enterprise, LLC c/o Gilad Shamir R/A 119 Duval Street Sec. 18-705 Requirements of permit - 2 Counts Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 6-24-2015 - Gilad Shamir Certified Service: 6-24-2015 - Steve Levy Initial Hearing: 7-29-2015 Irreparable violation Counts 1 and 2: On June 3, 2015 Livia Carol Bass advised she and her fiancé, Joseph Teale, had received a facial treatment and purchased approximately $12,400 in cosmetics from Adore Organic Innovation on March 22, 2015. Ms. Bass advised the employee who performed the services and sold the product, Ben, never provided the required written statement showing the total costs. Ms. Bass also advised Adore has refused to accept her return of unopened merchandise.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
15-8006 139 MitigationsCase # 15-535 Julie Hanson 3255 Flagler Avenue 305Approved  Action details Video Video
15-8056 140 LiensCase # 14-1391 Wells Fargo Bank NA Robertson Anschultz Schneid 2522 Staples Avenue Certified Service: 6-15-2015Approved  Action details Video Video