City of Key West, FL - Meeting of Code Enforcement Hearing on 7/2/2014 at 1:30 PM

12-3286

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 12-3286
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 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.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

13-4943

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 13-4943
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 12-972 Cecil Wilson Bain Marcelyn R Cox 326 Truman Avenue Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 10-18-2013 Initial Hearing: 10-30-2013 In compliance June 26, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: A certificate of occupancy was not obtained for the stand-alone building on the Julia Street side which has two rental units. Count 2: A business tax receipt is required for the two rental units.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-5296

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-5296
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 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 un
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-5297

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-5297
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 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 signs
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-5297

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

14-5755

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-5755
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-309 Norma Jean Peacock Sonzogni Nancy Fay Peacock Ruiz T/C 825 Southard Street Rear Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 3-10-2014 Initial Hearing: 4-23-2014 In compliance September 8, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the deck and pavers. Count 2: For failure to obtain a building permit for the deck and pavers.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6044

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 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: Continuance
Result:

14-5757

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-5757
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-388 Peter Legrady Peppers of Key West 500 Truman Avenue 6 Sec. 114-103 Prohibited signs Sec. 114-104 Restriction on number of signs permitted Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 3-15-2014 Initial Hearing: 4-23-2015 In compliance. Administrative fees have not been paid. Count 1: On February 21, 2014, during a site visit, there were two neon signs and five paper signs hanging inside the window of the subject business. Count 2: On the same site visit, ten signs were counted, four directory, two awning, two logo signs and two separate sets of stenciling on the outside of the windows which were installed without benefit of a certificate of appropriateness.
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

14-6045

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-6045
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-397 Fury Management Inc. Scott Saunders, Registered Agent 500 Truman Avenue Sec. 114-104 Restrictions on number of signs permitted Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-5-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-2-2014 New Case Count 1: This business has four signs and is only allowed two.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6046

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-6046
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-203 Salvatore Zappulla 9 Gerome Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Leonardo Hernandez Posted: 6-20-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-2-2014 In compliance November 13, 2014, administrative fees still due Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the fence. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the fence. Count 3: The fence is obstructing the city right of way.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-5747

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-5747
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-259 Yebo Island Grille, LLC Joel Dos Santos Paul Mills, SC P.A. Registered Agent 629 Duval Street Sec. 108-91 Scope; major and minor developments Sec. 114-103 Prohibited signs Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 3-29-2014 Initial Hearing: 4-23-2014 In compliance July 8, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: The food trailer was opened without HARC approval, in violation of major and minor development plans within the historic district. Count 2: Portable signs are prohibited in the historic district.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-5748

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-5748
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
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: Continuance
Result:

14-5905

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-5905
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-477 Bank of New York Mellon c/o SHD Legal Group, P.A. 1429 Johnson Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 6-2-2014 Initial Hearing: 5-28-2014 Continued from May 28, 2014 Count 1: Property needs to be cleared of yard waste and debris which is causing a nuisance and a fire hazard.
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

14-6047

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-6047
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
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: Continuance
Result:

14-5904

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-5904
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-659 Crystal Clear Pools Charles & Melina Witch 3116 Riviera Drive Sec. 18-150 Certificate of competency required Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 4-12-2014 Initial Hearing: 5-28-2014 In compliance as of June 6, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: Crystal Clear Pools does not have a license/certificate of competency to do pool work in the City of Key West. Crystal Clear Pools gave pool work estimates and billed Bobby Builders Construction for work done.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6048

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-6048
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-709 Paul & Cindy Lou Mead 3536 Duck Avenue Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business - Dismiss Sec. 74-206 Owner's responsibility for payment Sec. 74-209 Delinquent payments; disconnection and reconnection of services Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 5-27-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-2-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a business tax receipt to rent the property. Count 2. The utilities account is delinquent.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

14-6049

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:56 GMT

File #: 14-6049
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 13-1330 801/803 Elizabeth Street LLC c/o Peter Nelson Brawn G, B & B-B Registries, LLC 803 Elizabeth Street Sec. 14-325 Permits required Sec. 14-327 Inspection Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 6-10-2013 Initial Hearing: 7-2-2014 In compliance January 2, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a permit for the condenser. Count 2: For failure to obtain an inspection for the condenser. Count 3: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the condenser.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6051

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6051
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 13-1333 801/803 Elizabeth Street LLC c/o Peter Nelson Brawn G, B & B-B Registries, LLC 801 Elizabeth Street Sec. 14-325 Permits required Sec. 14-327 Inspection Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 6-10-2014 Initial Hearing: 7-2-2014 In compliance 9-9-2014, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a permit for the condenser. Count 2: For failure to obtain an inspection for the condenser. Count 3: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the condenser.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-6051

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

14-6051

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

14-5749

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5749
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
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:

14-6050

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6050
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-449 Ann J Kolson 1401 Albury Street Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 7-2-2014 In compliance June 6, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: On Thursday, February 27, 2014, bins were on the city right of way. Trash pick up is on Tuesdays. In the months of March and April, 2014 the recycle and yard waste bins were being stored on the city right of way.
Action: Dismissed
Result:

13-3836

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 13-3836
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 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.
Action: Continuance
Result:

13-3990

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 13-3990
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 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.
Action: Continuance
Result:

14-5750

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5750
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
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: Continuance
Result:

14-5910

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5910
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Code Violations
Title: Case # 14-785 Brookwood LLC James E Berger 1216 Watson Street Sec. 18-601 License required - Counts 1 - 5 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d)(9) - Counts 6 - 10 Sec. 122-599 Prohibited uses - Counts 11 - 15 Officer Matt Willman Certified Service: 5-20-2014 Initial Hearing: 5-28-2014 New Case - Settlement Agreement Repeat Violation Irreparable Violation Counts 1 thru 5: On April 30 thru May 4, 2014 the subject property was rented without the benefit of the required transient rental license. Counts 6 thru 9: On April 30 thru May 4, 2014, the property owner or their representative entered into a short term rental agreement. Spoke with Bob Pelletier, renter, on May 3 and received a rental confirmation in email format confirming the stay from April 30 thru May 4, 2014. Counts 10 thru 15: Transient rental in the Historic Medium Density Residential District (HMDR) are not specifically or provisionally provided for and therefore is prohibited.
Action: Violation Fine
Result:

14-5916

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-5916
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24
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: Continuance
Result:

14-6166

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:18:57 GMT

File #: 14-6166
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Action Items
Title: 14-785 - Brookwood LLC
Action:
Result: