City of Key West, FL - Meeting of Code Enforcement Hearing on 10/19/2016 at 1:30 PM

15-8648

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:20 GMT

File #: 15-8648
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 15-837 Fred V & Eileen A Redmond 3314 Northside Drive 16 Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 90-365 Violations and penalties Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 12-10-2015 Initial Hearing: 12-16-2015 In compliance December 5, 2017, request dismissal Count 1: Each rental unit requires a business tax receipt to rent non-transiently. Count 2: The second unit needs to be legalized as a residential unit.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10081

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:20 GMT

File #: 16-10081
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1129 Key Cove Landing LLC Christopher Belland - Registered Agent 10 Key Cove Drive Sec. 18-601 License required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Repeat Violation Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-12-2016 Initial Hearing: 8-31-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals on VRBO without a business tax receipt. City reserved the dates of 17 Sept 2016 through 23 Sept 2016 (6 nights) for $4,035.60. Count 2: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals without the requisite state and county licenses, fire inspection and medallion. Counts 3 - 8: Sec. 122-1371 (d) 9: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals when it is not permitted. Previous case was 15-249 where Mr. Belland signed a Settlement Agreement.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10082

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:20 GMT

File #: 16-10082
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1130 Key Cove Landing LLC Christopher Belland - Registered Agent 10 Key Cove Drive Sec. 18-601 License required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Repeat Violation Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-12-2016 Initial Hearing: 8-31-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals on www.homeaway.com without a business tax receipt. City reserved the dates of 17 Sept 2016 through 23 Sept 2016 (6 nights) for $4,035.60. Count 2: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals without the requisite state and county licenses, fire inspection and medallion. Counts 3 - 8: Sec. 122-1371 (d) 9: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals when it is not permitted. Previous case was 15-249 where Mr. Belland signed a Settlement Agreement.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10089

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10089
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1167 Key Cove Landing LLC Christopher Belland - Registered Agent 4 Key Cove Drive Sec. 18-601 License Required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Repeat Violation Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-16-2016 Initial Hearing: 8-31-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Being held out/advertised on VRBO for short term rental without the required business tax receipt. City reserved the dates of 17- Sept 2016 through 23 Sept 2016 for $3,979.35. Mr. Belland was previously cited for the same charge and signed a Settlement Agreement for case number 15-249. Count 2: The property is being held out/advertised for short term rental without the requisite city, county and state licensing. The property does not have a transient medallion and has not been inspected by the Fire Department. Counts 3 - 8: Sec. 122-1371 (d) 9: The property is being held out/advertised for short term rental for six nights beginning 17 Sept 2016 for $3,979.35 without the benefit of a transient license.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10090

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10090
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1169 Key Cove Landings LLC Christopher Belland - Registered Agent 4 Key Cove Drive Sec. 18-601 License Required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Repeat Violation Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-16-2016 Initial Hearing: 8-31-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Being held out/advertised on www.homeaway.com for short term rental without the required business tax receipt. City reserved the dates of 17- Sept 2016 through 23 Sept 2016 for $4,016.35. The property is advertised with a four night minimun. Mr. Belland was previously cited for the same charge and signed a Settlement Agreement for case number 15-249. Count 2: The property is being held out/advertised for short term rental without the requisite city, county and state licensing. The property does not have a transient medallion and has not been inspected by the Fire Department. Counts 3 - 8: Sec. 122-1371 (d) 9: The property is being held out/advertised for short term rental for six nights beginning 17 Sept 2016 for $4,016.35 without the be
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10295

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10295
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1303 Blanche Stapleton Michael McMahon 28 Seaside South Court Sec. 18-601 License Required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings - Count 2 - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings - Counts 3 - 9 - Repeat Violation Officer Kenneth JW Waite Posted: 10-20-2016 Initial Hearing: 9-28-2016 This case was rescheduled to November 16, 2016 Count 1: On 12 Sept 2016 the respondent advertised the property for short term rental on AIRBNB contrary to Sec. 18-602 (2), creating a rebuttable presumption of a violation of Sec. 18-601. On 31 Aug 2016 the Special Magistrate signed findings and order finding this property owner in violation, ase # 16-260. Count 2: The property owner is holding out/advertising for short term rental without the requisite city, county and state licensing nor does it have the required transient rental medallion or had a fire inspection. Counts 3 - 9: The subject property is being held out/advertising for short term rental for seven nights beginning 6 Oct 2016 for $
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10360

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10360
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1363 Juan Carlos Rodriguez 2305 Patterson Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exception Sec. 14-262 Requests for inspection; required Officer Scott Fraser Hand Served: 10-6-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 New Case Count 1: Respondent did install electrical wiring, electrical outlets, junction boxes and an electrical breaker box without benefit of the required electrical permits. Count 2: Respondent did energize electrical wiring, electrical outlets, junction boxes and a breaker box absent the required safety inspections contrary to law and the safety of the general public.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-9900

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-9900
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-532 Truman Books & Video Ms. Terry G. Galardi - Business Owner Ms. Patricia Burnside - Register Agent Mr. Michael L. Browning Trust 6.28.91 - Property Owner 922 Truman Avenue Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 6-21-2016 - Business Owner Certified Service: 6-22-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 7-27-2016 In compliance December 5, 2016, request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for exterior painting
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10347

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10347
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1353 Key West Mopeds D & R of Key West, Inc. Ronald A Barker - Registered Agent 3340 N Roosevelt Blvd #6 F.S. 553.5041 Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities Officer Hernandez Certified Service: 9-28-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 New Case Count 1: A building permit was obtained to repave the parking lot which required two handicap parking spaces. Only one was there and it was blocked by multiple scooters and bicycles.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-9700

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-9700
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-342 Little Room Jazz Club LLC Wayne L Smith, registered agent 821 Duval Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-13-2016 Initial Hearing: 6-29-2016 In compliance August 4, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: There are 3 signs at this location and only approved for 2. The pole sign was to be removed per building permit 15-00001766. Count 2: There are 3 signs at this location and only approved for 2. The pole sign was to be removed per HARC permit 15-01000655.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10232

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10232
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1226 Peter & Dixie Janker 417 United Street Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - Repeat Violation Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts - Repeat Violation Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 9-3-2016 Initial Hearing: 9-28-2016 Continued from November 16, 2016 for compliance. Count 1: Failure to apply and obtain an after-the-fact HARC Certificate of Appropriateness for painting. Count 2: Failure to apply and obtain proper permit for spiral staircase. Count 3: Failure to apply and obtain a HARC Certificate of Appropriateness for the spiral staircase.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10344

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10344
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1348 Nichol & Francis J Gonzon 1002 Fleming Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 9-26-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 In compliance October 4, 2016, request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Count 1: There is a pile of tree debris on the Grinnell Street side of this property. There are two previous cases within the last two years for the same violation.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10345

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10345
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1352 Salsa Loca Nancy Mayhew 618 Duval Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 9-27-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 In compliance October 5, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a business tax receipt for the restaurant. Advertised on Facebook for opening September 17, 2016 and visited the property and it is open.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-9909

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-9909
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-634 Peter N Brawn B-B Registries, LLC - Registered Agent 525 Caroline Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-262 Requests for inspection Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 6-17-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 7-27-2016 In compliance November 18, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain building permit for installation of bathtub and toilet. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness to do siding replacement, deck repairs and installation of exterior door. Count 3: Must request inspection for electrical work as soon as job is ready
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-9920

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-9920
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-727 Whammy Key LLC Alfred Phillips - Registered Agent 903 Duval Street Sec. 26-192 Unreasonably excessive noise prohibited Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 6-30-2016 Initial Hearing: 7-27-2016 Continued from November 16, 2016 Count 1: Was given warning with a DBC of 86.9 on 6/3/16. Received another complaint, conducted a second reading on 6/25/16 with a DBC of 81.1 and was found in violation.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10338

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10338
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-939 R R Beason Jr Trust 12/18/2000 1603 Von Phister Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permit; address; exception Officer Jorge Lopez Officer Scott Fraser Certified Service: 10-5-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 Continued from August 30, 2017 for status/compliance Count 1: For failure to obtain building permits for the interior and exterior renovations.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10342

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10342
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1262 ICAMCO, Inc. Peter Batty - R/A Preferred Properties Coastal 3314 Northside Drive Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 9-20-2016 - ICAMCO, Inc. Certified Service: 10-11-2016 - Preferred Properties Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 In compliance November 9, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: The dumpster at this location is overflowing with garbage which smells and is drawing flies.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-9878

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-9878
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 13-1012 David & Marjorie A. Rodriguez 1823 Venetia Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy required Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 6-18-2016 Initial Hearing: 7-27-2016 In compliance December 20, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: This property is being rented without the benefit of a non-transient business tax receipt. Count 2: There is no certificate of occupancy for the subject property.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10351

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10351
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-455 Donald R Lynch 820 Carsten Lane Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - Counts 1 & 3; Count 2 - Dismissed Sec. 102-152 Required for permits - Count 4; Count 5 - Dismissed Sec. 90-142 Historic Architectural Commission Design Guidelines adopted - Count 6 - City has not met the burden of proof. Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 2-3-2017 - Amended notice Posted: 3-30-2017 Initial Hearing: 10-6-2016 In compliance 10 February 2020; request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the enclosure of the second story porch. Count 2: For failure to obtain a building permit for the exterior stairway. - Dismissed. Count 3: For failure to obtain a building permit and inspections for the plumbing that was installed. Count 4: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the enclosure of the second story porch. Count 5: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the exterior stairway. - Dismissed. Count 6: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the sate
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10337

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10337
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-861 Interstate Enterprises Group, Inc. 901 White Street 903 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required - Request dismissal Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy charge - Request dismissal Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business - Request dismissal Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 9-15-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 In compliance March 17, 2017, fees pending Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the pool house which contain windows. Original permit was for a shed only without windows. Count 2: For failure to obtain an electrical permit/inspection for the window air conditioner that was installed in the pool house. Count 3: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy. Pool house is being advertised as a rental unit. Count 4: The pool house does not have the required utility accounts or legal unit determination. Count 5: For failure to obtain a business tax recei
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10340

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10340
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1200 World Store Inc. 407 Front Street Sec. 18-193 Custom work permit required; inspection; fee Sec. 18-195 Requirements of permit holder (2) Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - In compliance November 8, 2016 Sec. 114-103 Prohibited signs (a)(5) - In compliance November 8, 2016 Sec. 18-195 Requirements of permit holder (4) - In compliance November 15, 2016 Officer Kenneth JW Waite Hand Served: 9-27-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 This case was rescheduled to November 16, 2016 Count 1: The business tax receipt for the custom work has not been issued, requires the business to pass the inspection. Count 2: Three inspections were conducted and all three times, the decals were not priced. Count 3: For failure to obtain a building permit for the henna sign that was secured to the exterior of the building. Count 4: The henna sign (plastic) is prohibited in historic districts. Count 5: Three inspections were conducted and all three times, the business did not possess the required pre-written statement.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10343

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10343
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1306 EO Investments, LLC Moshe Ozana 218 Duval Street Sec. 18-415 Restrictions in historic district - Repeat Violation Officer Kenneth JW Waite Hand Served: 9-19-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 New Case Count 1: On 13 Sept 2016 while on an area canvass video recorded a male employee was off premises canvassing, handed a sample to a woman while she was walking past the store.
Action: Continuance
Result:

16-10077

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:19:21 GMT

File #: 16-10077
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 16-1033 Tina Marie Godfrey Fogarty Avenue & 3rd Street Sec. 42-1 (c) Offenses under state law Hand Served: 9-1-2016 Continued from September 28, 2016
Action: Continuance
Result: