Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/19/2014 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Old City Hall
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12-3286 11 Code ViolationsCase # 12-836 SHS Investment of South Florida Inc. Si Stern Robert M Weinberger, Registered Agent 820 White Street Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 8-31-2012 - Owner 9-13-2012 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 In compliance June 14, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: Placed low voltage cameras outside without HARC approval. In compliance. Count 2: A business tax receipt is required for all 32 rooms. Only licensed for 19 guestrooms and 1 transient rental. Count 3: A certificate of occupancy is required for the extra12 rooms.Continuance  Action details Not available
13-3944 12 Code ViolationsCase # 12-1802 Teresa A Cathey 718 Thomas Street Sec. 58-61 Determination of levy charge Sec. 90-363 Certificate of Occupancy; Required Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 2-22-2013 Initial Hearing: 2-27-2013 In compliance April 21, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: There are two units on the property. The city only recognizes one. Count 2: A Certificate of Occupancy is required for the second unit.Continuance  Action details Not available
14-5433 13 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1171 Tong Sio San and Miao Ling He 3301 Duck Avenue B Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits - Dismiss Sec. 34-130 Violations (1)(3) Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 2-13-2014 Initial Hearing: 2-26-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: A stop work order was posted on October 1, 2013 for not having a building, plumbing and electrical permit for converting non-habitable space into habitable space. Count 2: Construction was done in violation with the city's floodplain management ordinance.Dismissed  Action details Not available
14-5534 14 Code ViolationsCase # 14-244 Linda Sanchez Agin Dianne Sanchez Barlow 1914 Staples Avenue Sec. 26-126 Clearing or property of debris and noxious material required Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 3-14-2014 Initial Hearing: 3-19-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: Yard is unsightly and overgrownDismissed  Action details Not available
13-4077 15 Code ViolationsCase # 13-292 Torres Real Estate LLC Orlando F Torres, R/A Alexander's Guest House 1118 Fleming Street Sec. 18-601 License Required Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings Sec. 122-599 Prohibited uses - HMDR - Dismiss Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 3-15-2013 Inititial Hearing: 3-27-2013 In compliance November 19, 2014, request dismissal Irreparable violation Count 1: The subject property was held out and/or advertised as being available transiently on 22 February 2013 for a total of 17 units. Transient license is for 15 units only. Count 2: The subject property was held out and or advertised as being available transiently on 22 February 2013 for a total of 17 units when they are only licensed for 15. Count 3: Transient rentals are not permitted in Historic Medium Density Residential areas.Continuance  Action details Not available
14-5296 16 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1417 Dasha Renee Ray 1215 Mac Millan Drive Sec. 62.2 Obstructions - Dismiss Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-261 Failure to obtain electrical permit Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - Required - Dismiss Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge - Dismiss Sec. 74-206 Owner's responsibility for payment Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business - Dismiss Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 1-7-2014 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 In compliance October 28, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: A scooter was blocking the city sidewalk. Count 2: The property owner was issued a permit to "enclose empty space at rear for laundry and infill of a carport under existing roof for storage only: in October 2001. The area is currently occupied by a tenant. No permits for the renovation for the second kitchen or the second bathroom. Count 3: The property owner did not apply for or obtain an electrical permit for the second kitchen. Count 4: The property owner has a second unContinuance  Action details Not available
14-5297 17 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1512 Five Guys Burgers & Fries Corporation Service Company, R/A E. Miles Prentice, Mgr. 500 Truman Avenue 1 Sec. 114-103 Prohibited signs - dismiss Sec. 114-104 Restriction on the number of signs permitted Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 1-16-2014 Certified Service: 2-7-2014 - revised notice Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: The subject business has an interior illuminated sign and five paper signs/banners attached to the windows facing both Duval and Truman contrary to city ordinance. Count 2: The subject business has six signsContinuance  Action details Not available
14-5436 18 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1621 Timothy Behan 1801 N Roosevelt Blvd M18 Sec. 14-185 Compartmentation and flotation devices Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans, display of permits Officer Leonardo Hernandez Posted: 1-30-2014 Initial Hearing: 2-26-2014 Continued from March 19, 2014 for compliance In compliance - still owes $250 in administrative fees Count 1: Decking material shall be of a type not adversely affected by moisture or shall be treated. Count 2: For failure to obtain building permits for the ceiling beams and deck joistsContinuance  Action details Not available
14-5438 19 Code ViolationsCase # 14-215 Angela Williamson John Kunke Abaco Gold 422 Front Street Sec. 30-1 Fees for false alarms and fire code inspections Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-14-2014 Initial Hearing: 2-26-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to pay for the fire code inspection fee.Dismissed  Action details Not available
13-4949 110 Code ViolationsCase # 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.Continuance  Action details Not available
14-5537 111 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1662 John Gordon 1121 George Street Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 2-26-2014 Initial Hearing: 3-19-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: On Friday, January 3, Thursday, January 9 and Friday January 24, the bins were on the city right of way. The scheduled pick up day is Wednesday.Dismissed  Action details Not available
14-5567 112 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1528 Peter N Brawn 1413 South Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required - Dismiss Sec. 62-31 Maintenance of area between property line and adjacent paved roadway Sec. 10-7 Nuisance animals prohibited - Dismiss Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 3-7-2014 Initial Hearing: 3-19-2014 Continued from March 19, 2014 Count 1: The lot is overgrown and there are various piles of yard debris, including palm fronds, which attract rats and vermin. Count 2: The area between your property line and the nearest adjacent paved roadway, including the swale, needs to be kept clean. Count 3: The barking dogs on this property are a nuisance. Count 4: A building permit is required prior to adding concrete blocks and mortar to the existing wall. Count 5: A certificate of appropriateness is required prior to adding concrete blocks and mortar to the existing wall.Continuance  Action details Not available
14-5538 113 Code ViolationsCase # 14-193 David Austin 820 Ashe Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Officer Barbara Meizis POSTED: 3-14-2014 Initial Hearing: 3-19-2014 In compliance May 13, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: Building permits required for "walkway" fence and new wood decking. Count 2: Permits in historic district are required for "walkway" fence and new wood decking. Count 3: An approved electrical inspection is required for pool permit #04-3894 and an approved final pool inspection is required.Continuance  Action details Not available
14-5539 114 Code ViolationsCase # 14-379 Oria Isabel Goodrich 1718 United Street Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 3-19-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: On Tuesday, February 18 trash bins were on the city right of way. Pick up is on Wednesdays.Dismissed  Action details Not available
14-5440 115Case # 13-1630Code ViolationsCase # 13-1630 Seadog Tavern Sandra Pope Michael Sutila Jenny Robinson Historic Tours of America, Inc. Georgetown Key West, LLC William LaRose, R/A 628 Duval Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 18-57 Required, application; fee; term; exemption Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits - Dismiss Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts - Dismiss Officer Mathew Willman Certified Service: 1-22-2014 Initial Hearing: 2-26-2014 Continued from February 26, 2014 for compliance - In compliance - owes administrative fees Count 1: For failure to obtain a business tax receipt for the Seadog Tavern. Count 2: For failure to obtain an entertainment license. Count 3: For failure to obtain a building permit for the sign. Count 4: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the sign.Violation Fine  Action details Not available
13-3836 116Code Case 13-57Code ViolationsCase # 13-57 Yuliya Andrews The Adult Entertainment Club 200 Block of Duval Street Sec. 18-415 (b) (1) a. Restrictions in the Historic District Sec. 18-441 Required Officer Jim Young Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 7-27-2016 Repeat/Irreparable Violation Count 1: On January 10, 2013 at approximately 1:33 am, Anthony B Huggins was soliciting customers for the Adult Entertainment Club at 210 Duval Street which is a prohibited area. Count 2: An Off-Premises Canvassing permit is required to engage in off-premises canvassing.Continuance  Action details Not available
13-3990 117Code Case 13-185Code ViolationsCase # 13-185 KWSC, Inc. d/b/a Adult Entertainment Club Yuliya Andrews, Owner Neile Bassi Favreau Albert L Kelley, R/A 300 Block of Duval Street Sec. 18-411 Title Sec. 18-415 Restrictions in the historic district Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 2-8-2013 - R/A Certified Service: 2-9-2013 - Owner Initial Hearing: 2-27-2013 Continued from September 17, 2014 Repeat/Irreparable Violation Count 1: This article shall be known as the off-premises canvassing ordinance. Count 2: On January 10, 2013 at approximately 1:30 am, Neile Bassi Favreau was soliciting customers for the Adult Entertainment Club in the 300 block of Duval Street which is a prohibited area.Continuance  Action details Not available
14-5572 118 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1449 Wong Song Enterprises, INc. c/o Walter Price, R/A 511 Eaton Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits, professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-256 Permits required for electric Sec. 18-28 Proximity to churches (b)(2) Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 3-5-2014 Initial Hearing: 3-19-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the permanent bar that was erected. Count 2: For failure to obtain an electrical permit. Count 3: Violation of condition four of the special exemption for sale of alcohol.Dismissed  Action details Not available
14-5536 119 Code ViolationsCase # 14-481 Donal Morris, Sr. Donal Morris, Jr. Gregory Morris, R/S 916 James Street Sec. 18-601 Transient License Required Sec. 122-1371(d)(9) Sec. 122-509 Prohibited uses in Historic Medium Density Residential (HMDR) Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 3-5-2014 Initial Hearing: 3-19-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: On February 28, 2014 the property was advertised on the internet for night rental at a cost of $175.00 per night with a three night minimum stay, without benefit of a transient rental license.Dismissed  Action details Not available
14-5540 120 LiensCase # 12-1773 Dwight Oglesbee 2434 Fogarty Avenue Certified Service:   Action details Not available
14-5541 121 LiensCase # 13-931 David Lassiter 708-A Elizabeth Street Posted: 4-9-2014 In compliance April 15, 2014, request dismissal   Action details Not available
14-5656 122 Code ViolationsCase # 13-213 1016 Duval LLC c/o Rita Linder, R/A 1216 Petronia Street Sec. 108-452 Required sight distance for landscaping Sec. 122-1406 Obstruction to visibility Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 3-19-2014 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Landscaping exceeds 30 inches. Count 2: Fence exceeds the height of 2 1/2 feet.Violation Fine  Action details Not available