Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/25/2018 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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2017-1215 11 Code ViolationsCase # 17-447 Lime Grove Properties, LLC 2907 Seidenberg Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 14-325 Permits required Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 9-6-2017 Initial Hearing: 10-18-2017 In compliance 4 Jun 2018; request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain building permits to convert the single family residence into two units and for failure to obtain building permits to convert the pool house into a livable unit. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the two extra units. Count 3: For failure to pay solid waste charges on the two extra units. Count 4: For failure to obtain a permit for refrigeration for the two extra units. Count 5: For failure to obtain the required inspections for the refrigeration of the two extra units.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1931 12 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1391 Steven E Ness 1319 United Street 1 Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required - Dismissed Sec. 26-32 Nuisances illustrated - Dismissed Sec. 26-31 Offensive and nuisance conditions prohibited - Dismissed Sec. 62-2 Obstructions - Dismissed Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 2-28-2018 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2018 In compliance 26 Jun 2018; request dismissal Count 1: For failure to clear the property of all unsightly or unsanitary conditions. Count 2: For leaving dirty bowls/plates out on the right of way for the chickens that cause a foul odor in the neighborhood. Count 3: For failure to clean the property of all food, containers and debris left outside. Count 4: For obstructing the right of way with bowls, plates, pots and pans to use for feeding the chickens.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2106 13 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1667 Marcia Stefanacci 1019 Watson Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business - Request dismissal Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required - Request dismissal Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge - Request dismissal Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 In compliance 22 May 2018; request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain permits for the new gate, repairs to the steps, new decking and cottage. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the new gate, repairs to the steps, new decking and cottage. Count 3: For failure to obtain a business tax receipt to rent your property. Count 4: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the rear cottage. Count 5: The property has two units, the City only recognizes one unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2112 14 Code ViolationsCase # 18-341 Ocean Energy Charters Mikhael Blumin 951 Caroline Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 3-26-2018 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 In compliance 11 Apr 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to renew the business tax receipt for Ocean Energy Charters, control number 22859.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-1123 15 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1707 Terence Schmida Joanna M Schmida Rev Trust DTD Walter G Schmida Rev Trust DTD 3301 Duck Avenue C FBC 1612.4 Flood Hazard Construction Sec. 90-356 Building Permit Required Sec. 90-363 Certificate of Occupancy Sec. 14-74 Nuisances - Dismissed FBC 1612.4 Flood Hazard Construction - Officer Scott Fraser Certified Service: 8-17-2017 - W. Schmida Initial Hearing: 8-30-2017 In compliance 15 Aug 2018; request dismissal Count 1: Within FEMA designated AE-7 flood zone, interior space at ground level has been enclosed and said areas are actively being used for purposes other than the permitted uses for storage, parking or access to higher building levels. Count 2: Construct or allow to be constructed without the required building permits enclosed ground-floor areas for habitation. Count 3: Allowed occupancy of enclosed areas below the established flood level- constituting an unauthorized change of use from parking and storage to habitation; said enclosed areas not having been issued a certificate of occupancy, as required. Count 4: Front of property exits a dilapidateContinuance  Action details Video Video
18-1930 16 Code ViolationsCase # 14-623 Wilbur Wright 725 LLC Peter Williams 1724 Bahama Drive Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge - dismissed Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 3-28-2018 In compliance 5 Apr 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the additional unit. Count 2: For failure to pay the impact fees for the additional unit.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-1213 17 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1414 Stafford Family Trust 724 Olivia Street Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Sec. 90-356 Building permits required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge - Dismissed Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 8-24-2017 Initial Hearing: 9-27-2017 In compliance 21 Aug 2018; request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the second unit. Count 2: For failure to obtain building permits to convert the second floor into another unit, adding a kitchen and converting the attic into a bedroom. Count 3: For failure to pay for the solid waste charges for the second unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2105 18 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1239 Healing Source Massage Therapy Shang Feng Hao 817 Simonton Street Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 4-10-2018 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 In compliance 18 Apr 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the signsContinuance  Action details Video Video
18-1936 19 Code ViolationsCase # 18-30 Lee F & Melaine Bennett 2811 Staples Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions FBC P2503.1 Inspections Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-2-2018 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2018 Continued from 28 Mar 2018 for compliance Count 1: For failure to obtain building permits for the kitchen, storage room, wall siding and ceiling work that was done. Count 2: For failure to obtain inspections for plumbing work. Count 3: For failure to obtain a business tax receipt to rent. Count 4: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the second unit. Count 5: For failure to obtain utility accounts for the second unit.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
18-2107 110 Code ViolationsCase # 18-69 Lam Fong Yin Tong Yat Hok 2108 Harris Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; exceptions; address Sec. 14-261 Failure to obtain - Dismissed Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Officer Leonardo Hernandez Posted: 4-10-2018 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 Administrative fees paid 05 Nov 2018; City request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain building permits for the interior work involving dry wall, ceiling and exterior porch roof coverage. Count 2: An electrical permit was obtained but the work performed was not done by that electrical contractor. - Dismissed. Count 3: For failure to obtain required electrical inspections.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2111 111 Code ViolationsCase # 18-253 Erwin & Didier Mayer - property owner Harry Aure / Margarette Orelus - mobile home owner 1300 15th Court 60 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; exceptions; address Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 3-20-18 - property owner Certified Service: 3-26-18 - mobile home owner Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 In compliance 23 Mar 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to remove the unpermitted structure.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-1065 112 Code ViolationsCase # 16-773 Brittany D Delgado Mark R Delgado Estate 2807 Seidenberg Avenue Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - Required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: Posted: 8-10-2017 Posted: 7-10-2018 Initial Hearing: 8-30-2017 In compliance 31 December 2019; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for residential unit in the rear of the property. Count 2: Failure to have Utilities associated with the residential unit in the rear of the property. Count 3: Failure to have a non-transient business tax receipt for the residential unit in the rear of the property.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-1318 113 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1570 Robert Reilly Nicola Roques 1535 5th Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions FBC 1612.4 Flood Hazard Construction & ASCE 24-05 Unprotected Enclosed Below Design Flood Elevation Sec. 122-238 Dimensional requirements. Paragraph 6, Section a. Single-family Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 10-16-2017 Initial Hearing: 11-15-2017 In compliance 10 Dec 2018; Request dismissal Count 1: Construction of a new one room structure and roof structural changes to the original house have been made without the benefit of required permits. Count 2: Did install, or installing or allowed to be installed, an inhabitable structure within a FEMA designated AE-8 flood zone, below the minimum required elevation deemed necessary for flood damage prevention. Count 3: One room structure is currently being built within the rear setback of the property and possibly on top of a 10' utility easement.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1784 114 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1283 Ted J McByrnett Estate Joseph Krygier 1007 Thomas Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Wherden Charles Posted: 3-29-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Continued from 25 Apr 2018 for compliance Count 1: For failure to remove debris, garbage and rubbish from the property that have been determined to be a fire hazard.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2108 115 Code ViolationsCase # 18-60 Nancy Cruz - Count 1 Yosbany Rodriquez - Counts 1, 2 and 3 1223 3rd Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; exceptions; address Sec. 58-34 Unlawful disposal Sec. 18-150 Certificate of competency required Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 3-13-2018 - Cruz Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 In compliance 4 May 2018; request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit to enclose the rear porch. Count 2: For failure to remove construction debris and concrete block from the right of way. Count 3: For failure to have a certificate of competency to perform construction related work.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2110 116 Code ViolationsCase # 18-198 John Todd Manuel 2022 Seidenberg Avenue Sec. 66-103 Transfer of license Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; exceptions; address Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 3-10-2018 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 In compliance 23 May 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to transfer the non-transient rental license from the previous owners. Count 2: For failure to obtain building permits for the plumbing and electrical work that has been performed. Count 3: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the detached rear unit. Count 4: The property has two units, the City only recognizes one unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2114 117 Code ViolationsCase # 18-357 Bob Sunderman 922 Catherine Street Sec. 110-292 Failure to achieve a compliance agreement Officer Wherden Charles Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 In compliance 21 Nov 2018; City request to vacate fines Count 1: For failure to come into compliance with the signed settlement agreement for violations Sec. 110-256 and 110-321. The payment of $500 and the planting of one coconut palm 8' tall has not been met.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-1064 118 Code ViolationsCase # 16-335 Eleanor J Miller-Laino 3735 Cindy Avenue Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - Required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 122-238 Dimensional requirements Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 7-17-2017 Initial Hearing: 8-30-2017 In compliance 31 May 2018; request case to be closed Count 1: Failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy. Count 2: Failure to pay impact fees related to utilities. Count 3: This unit/structure is located in the rear side of the subject property in the setback. Count 4: Renovations including plumbing and electrical work done without the benefit of building permits.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2104 119 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1146 Jordan James & Sara Key 1309 Newton Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - In compliance 9 Nov 2018; Request dismissal Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts - In compliance 9 Nov 2018; Request dismissal Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Director Jim Young Certified Service: 3-26-2018 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 In compliance 17 June 2019; Request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a mechanical permit to install the A/C condenser on the roof. Count 2: For failure to obtain HARC approval for installation of the A/C condenser on the roof. Count 3: For failure to obtain an inspection for the A/C condenser.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-1429 120 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1213 Erwin Mayer & Didier R Moritz - Dismissed Jean Lefils Bien - Mobile Home Owner 1300 15th Court Lot 77 Sec. 90-363 Certificate of Occupancy - required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - Amended Notice Officer Edward Keane Certified Service: 11-16-2017 Certified Service: 7-9-2019 - Amended - Tenant Certified Service: 7-15-2019 - Amended - Property Owner Initial Hearing: 12-20-2017 Continued from 28 August 2019 Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the addition that was built. Count 2: For failure to pay impact fees related to utilities. Count 3: For failure to obtain building permits for the addition to the trailer and for the installed plumbing. Count 4: For failure to obtain building permits for the addition to the trailer and for the installed plumbing.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1933 121 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1624 Jean Occean & Marie Noel 1213 14th Street Lot 204 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; exceptions; address Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 3-1-2018 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2018 In compliance 16 Apr 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit prior to enclosing the porch. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the additional room.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
18-1797 122 Code ViolationsCase # 18-113 Richard Dostal 210 Truman Avenue Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Sec. 62-2 Obstructions - dismissed Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 2-9-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Continued from 25 Apr 2018 for compliance Count 1: For failure to maintain the property. The yard is overgrown and there is bulk waste in the rear side of the property. Count 2: The fence that was blown down is obstructing the sidewalk and the safe passage of pedestrians.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1801 123 Code ViolationsCase # 18-124 Richard & Kelly S Dostal, Estate 208 Truman Avenue Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 2-9-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 In compliance 15 June 2018; administrative fees pending Count 1: For failure to maintain the property. It is overgrown and there are piles of yard debris and bulk waste. This property has previously been cited for the same conditions (Cases 15-918 and 16-1410).Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2109 124 Code ViolationsCase # 18-125 Edward & Gwen Keenan 1021 Watson Street Sec. 26-32 Nuisance illustrated Sec. 26-126 - Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required - Dismissed Officer Jorge Lopez Posted: 4-24-2018 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 Continued from 30 May 2018 for compliance Count 1: For failure to clean the pool to avoid a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Count 2: For failure to remove the debris from the yard.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-880 125 Code ViolationsCase # 17-710 AIRBNB, Inc. Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 3333 Duck Avenue J204 Sec. 122-1371 D (9) Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Counts 1 thru 7 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-16-2017 Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1 - 7: During a routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property was held out for short term rental without the benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 7 nights for the dates of 1 June 2017 through 8 June 2017.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-883 126 Code ViolationsCase # 17-724 AIRBNB, Inc. Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 620 Thomas Street 165 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations. D (9) - Counts 1 thru 7 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-16-2017 Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1 - 7: During routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property held out for short term rental without benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 7 nights for the dates of 11 June 2017 through 18 June 2017.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-892 127 Code ViolationsCase # 17-745 AIRBNB, Inc. Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 714 Thomas Street Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations. D (9) - Counts 1 thru 7 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-22-2017 Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1-7: During a routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property held out for short term rental without the benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 7 nights for the dates of 1 July 2017 through 8 July 2017 for a total of $1,638.00.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-893 128 Code ViolationsCase # 17-746 AIRBNB, Inc. - Registered Agent Brian Chesky - CP Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 1207 Florida Street Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d) (9) - Counts 1 thru 4 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d) (9) - Count 5 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-22-2017 Certified Service: 1-5-2018 - Amended Notice of Hearing Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 AIRBNB, Inc.: Counts 1-4: During a routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property held out for short term rental without the benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 4 nights for the dates of 1 July 2017 through 5 July 2017 for a total of $551.00. Count 5: For unlawful holding out or advertising of a transient rental by an owner, tenant, broker, realtor, agent or other representative of the owner if the property is not permitted.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-894 129 Code ViolationsCase # 17-751 AIRBNB, Inc. Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 3312 Northside Drive 106 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations. D (9) - Counts 1 thru 7 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-22-2017 Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1-7: During a routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property held out for short term rental without the benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 7 nights for the dates of 1 June 2017 through 8 June 2017 for a total of $808.00.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-932 130 Code ViolationsCase # 17-866 AIRBNB, Inc Lawyers Inc Service - Registered Agent 721 Georgia Street A Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations. D (9) Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 11-15-2017 Amended Notice Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1-7: The subject property was held out/advertised by the respondent for transient rental for 7 nights the dates of 19 June 2017 through 26 June 2017 for a total of $834.00Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-2113 131 Code ViolationsCase # 18-352 Feruz Yuldashev 202 Duval Street Sec. 42-6 Tattoo establishments; temporary tattoos Officer Kenneth JW Waite Hand Served: 3-15-2018 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 Settlement Agreement Count 1: For failure to have the warning sign posted.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
18-2115 132 Code ViolationsCase # 18-427 Ellen G Cantrell 1317 Reynolds Street Sec. 18-601 License required - Counts 1 through 5 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Count 6 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations D(9) - Count 7 Officer Kenneth JW Waite Hand Served: 3-29-2018 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2018 Settlement Agreement Counts 1 - 5: For renting the property transiently for five nights from 25 March 2018 through 30 March 2018 for a total of $2,010 without the required license. Count 6: The subject property owner is holding out/advertising for short term rental without the benefit of the required city, county and state licensing. The subject property does not have a transient medallion and has not been inspected by the City of Key West Fire Department. Count 7: The subject property owner advertised the home on VRBO.com for transient rental for 5 nights the dates of 25 March 2018 through 30 March 2018 for a total of $2,010.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video