Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/31/2017 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Old City Hall
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2017-706 11 Code ViolationsCase # 17-455 Silver & Gold Treasures, LLC Ricardo Adefuin 114 Fitzpatrick Street 116 Sec. 58-68 Commercial solid waste accounts Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 4-9-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 Continued from May 31, 2017 for compliance Count 1: Failure to have an active Waste Management garbage account.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-72 12 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1541 Poinciana Partners, LLP - Property Owner Jean Walner Desire - Tenant 1300 15th Court Lot 63 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions. Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 12-15-2016 - Property Owner Certified Service: 12-9-2016 - Tenant Initial Hearing: 1-25-2017 Continued from April 26, 2017 for compliance Count 1: Porch and back enclosure built without benefit of building permits.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-705 13 Code ViolationsCase # 17-413 Edward J Mckeon III 1203 20th Terrace Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 3-29-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance April 27, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: Failure to maintain grass at the property to avoid breeding, fire hazards or creating unsanitary conditions.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-707 14 Code ViolationsCase # 17-459 Island Refrigeration & AC David McCain 1319 William Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-327 Inspection Sec. 14-256 Required Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 4-6-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance April 11, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain a building permit for the newly installed AC unit at the subject property. Count 2: Failure to obtain a HARC certificate of appropriateness. Count 3: Failure to obtain the required mechanical inspection. Count 4: Failure to obtain required electrical permit. Count 5: Failure to have the required electrical inspection.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-715 15 Code ViolationsCase # 17-561 Crystal Clear Pools of Big Pine Key Inc. Charles Wicht 1209 Laird Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 4-28-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance May 10, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain required permits for the construction of the pool at the subject property.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-519 16 Code ViolationsCase # 17-226 Robert Bowersox Trust 12/30/92 1212 Georgia Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 3-31-2017 Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 In compliance October 31, 2017, fees pending Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the wooden deck prior to starting construction. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the wooden deck prior to starting construction.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-526 17 Code ViolationsCase # 17-411 Zapp Rideshare, Inc. 200 William Street Sec. 66-92 License required for each location Sec. 122-688 Conditional Uses Sec. 18-381 Instruction and training Sec. 18-355 Recreational rental vehicle deemed conditional use Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 3-30-2017 Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 In compliance May 8, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: A license is required for each location for a business. Count 2: Rentals of mopeds/scooters are prohibited in the HRCC-1 (Historic Residential Commercial Core) district without a conditional use. Count 3: Zapp Rideshare is renting mopeds/scooters without the required instruction and training. Count 4: A conditional use is required to have a moped/scooter business in the HRCC-1 district.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-527 18 Code ViolationsCase # 17-415 Zapp Rideshare, Inc. Frank Scozzafava 3850 North Roosevelt Boulevard - Hilton Garden Inn Sec. 66-92 License required for each location Sec. 122-418 Conditional uses Sec. 18-381 Instruction and training Sec. 18-355 Recreational rental vehicle deemed conditional use Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 3-30-2017 Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 In compliance May 8, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: A license is required for each location for a business. Count 2: Rentals of mopeds/scooters are prohibited in the CG (Commercial General) district without a conditional use. Count 3: Zapp Rideshare is renting mopeds/scooters without the required instruction and training. Count 4: A conditional use is required to have a moped/scooter business in the CG district.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-528 19 Code ViolationsCase # 17-416 Zapp Rideshare, Inc. Frank Scozzafava 3824 North Roosevelt Boulevard Sec. 66-92 License required for each location Sec. 122-688 Conditional uses Sec. 18-381 Instruction and training Sec. 18-355 Recreational rental vehicle deemed conditional use Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 4-1-2017 Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 In compliance May 8, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: A license is required for each location for a business. Count 2: Rentals of mopeds/scooters are prohibited in the CG (Commercial General) district without a conditional use. Count 3: Zapp Rideshare is renting mopeds/scooters without the required instruction and training. Count 4: A conditional use is required to have a moped/scooter business in the CG district.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-529 110 Code ViolationsCase # 17-417 Zapp Rideshare, Inc. Frank Scozzafava 3852 North Roosevelt Boulevard - The Gates Hotel Sec. 66-92 License required for each location Sec. 122-418 Conditional uses Sec. 18-381 Instruction and training Sec. 18-355 Recreational rental vehicle deemed conditional use Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 4-1-2017 Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 In compliance May 8, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: A license is required for each location for a business. Count 2: Rentals of mopeds/scooters are prohibited in the CG (Commercial General) district without a conditional use. Count 3: Zapp Rideshare is renting mopeds/scooters without the required instruction and training. Count 4: A conditional use is required to have a moped/scooter business in the CG district.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-530 111 Code ViolationsCase # 17-446 Zapp Rideshare, Inc. Frank Scozzafava 3800 North Roosevelt Boulevard - Wrecker's Bar & Grill Sec. 66-92 License required for each location Sec. 122-418 Conditional uses Sec. 18-381 Instruction and training Sec. 18-355 Recreational rental vehicle deemed conditional use Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 4-3-2017 Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 In compliance May 8, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: A license is required for each location for a business. Count 2: Rentals of mopeds/scooters are prohibited in the CG (Commercial General) district without a conditional use. Count 3: Zapp Rideshare is renting mopeds/scooters without the required instruction and training. Count 4: A conditional use is required to have a moped/scooter business in the CG district.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-714 112 Code ViolationsCase # 17-554 Zapp Rideshare, Inc. Frank Scozzafava 3820 North Roosevelt Boulevard Sec. 66-92 License required for each location Sec. 122-418 Conditional uses Sec. 18-381 Instruction and training Sec. 18-355 Recreational rental vehicle deemed conditional use Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 4-25-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance May 8, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: License is required for each location for a business. Count 2: Rentals of mopeds/scooters are prohibited in the CG (Commercial General) district without a conditional use. Count 3: Zapp Rideshare is renting mopeds/scooters without the required instruction and training. Count 4: A conditional use is required to have a moped/scooter business in the CG district.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-239 113 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1552 Laney & Stephanie Caston 1901 South Roosevelt Boulevard S302 Sec. 18-601 License required Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings Sec. 122-1371 D(9) Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings - Counts 3 - 14 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 1-23-2017 Initial Hearing: 2-15-2017 In compliance September 1, 2017, request dismissal Count 1: For holding the property out for short term rentals on VRBO.com for the dates of 15 Jan 2017 through 27 Jan 2017 without a transient rental license. Count 2: For holding the property out for short term rentals on VRBO.com for the dates of 15 Jan 2017 through 27 Jan 2017 without the benefit of the required city, county and state licensing, medallion and fire inspection. Counts 3 though 14: The subject property owner is holding out for transient rental for 12 nights for a total of $3,744.00.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-522 114 Code ViolationsCase # 17-333 Poinciana Mobile Home Park - property owner Louis Saintelien - mobile home owner 1300 15th Court 31 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permit; address; exceptions Officer Gerald Leggett Certified Service: 4-1-2017 - mobile home owner Certified Service: 4-1-2017 - property owner Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 Continued from April 26, 2017 for compliance Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit prior to construction of the addition.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-64 115 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1247 Stuart Kessler 1801 North Roosevelt Boulevard Sec. 14-185 Compartmentation and flotation devices Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 12-28-2016 Initial Hearing: 1-25-2017 Continued from April 26, 2017 for compliance Count 1: Owner of the vessel was notified by the Dock Master that this vessel needs to be repaired and to secure the floating device. As of December 14, 2016, there has been no progress towards compliance.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-417 116 Code ViolationsCase # 17-49 Keys Cooling, LLC Christopher Gazzale - Registered Agent Scott Ostlund - Property Owner 620 Thomas Street 286 Sec. 14-325 Permit required - Dismissed Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - Dismissed Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts - Dismissed Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Officer Jorge Lopez Posted: 3-29-2017 Initial Hearing: 3-29-2017 In compliance July 25, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain required permits for the installation of HVAC units. Count 2: Failure to apply and obtain the required mechanical permit for the HVAC units. Count 3: Failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the HVAC units. Count 4: Failure to obtain required permits and inspections for the HVAC units.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-684 117 Code ViolationsCase # 17-138 Tong Hok Yat 1717 Thompson Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Sec. 122-238 Dimensional requirements Sec. 90-392 Application Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 4-19-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance October 11, 2017, request dismissal Count 1: New structure located in the setback without the benefit of required mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits. Count 2: Electrical, mechanical and plumbing work conducted without requesting the required final inspections. Count 3: New structure is located within 25 feet from the neighbor's fence. Count 4: The new structure is located in the setbacks without the benefit of a variance.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-716 118 Code ViolationsCase # 17-206 James Hamilton & Dwinell James 1019 Elgin Lane A Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 4-19-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance June 27, 2017; Request closing Count 1: Failure to obtain required permits and inspections for the 10-12 ft. fence. Count 2: Failure to obtain certificate of appropriateness.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-701 119 Code ViolationsCase # 17-270 Victor & Cynthia A Mills 1200 White Street Sec. 14-70 Minimum facilities Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - Required Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance May 4, 2017, request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain all required permits to meet the minimum factilities for the structure located in the rear side of the property. Count 2 : Failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for a structure that is being used as a habitable space.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-523 120 Code ViolationsCase # 17-389 Hard Rock Cafe International (K.W.) Inc. Jay Walszcak (Officer/Director) 313 Duval Street Sec. 62-1 Deposits of oil, grease or other waste Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 3-27-2017 Certified Service: 5-24-2017 - amended notice Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 Settlement Agreement Count 1: For allowing waste water to run down Rose Lane and onto Duval Street.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-738 121 Code ViolationsCase # 17-461 Waterfront Brewery, LLC Joseph Walsh - Registered Agent 201 William Street Sec. 26-192 Unreasonably excessive noise prohibited Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts - Dismissed Sec. 90-142 Historic Architectural Commission Design Guidelines adopted - Dismissed Officer Jorge Lopez Posted: 6-9-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 Continued from June 28, 2017 Count 1: Responding to this complaint, I conducted a site visit on May 12, 2017. I met with the complainant and she filled out an affidavit stating she suffers from disturbing noise within the boundaries of her property. Count 2: Failure to obtain the required certificate of appropriateness for the installation of speakers on the exterior of the building. Count 3: I observed and photographed carports located on the second floor of the building. Carports located in the historic districts and visible form city's right of way are prohibited.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-730 122 Code ViolationsCase # 17-520 Soap Stories Tampa Bay, Inc Incorporating Services LTD - Registered Agent 404 Duval Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 5-12-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance May 26, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: Failure to renew their business tax receipt which expired 30 September 2016.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-735 123 Code ViolationsCase # 17-730 S.O.A.P. Del Dia, Inc. George Riordan - Registered Agent 525 Duval Street Sec. 26-192 Unreasonably excessive noise prohibited Office Jorge Lopez Certified Mail: Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Responding to this complaint, I conducted a site visit at the subject property on May 11, 2017. Upon arrival I performed a sound reading obtaining 97.1 Decibels as the final source level. I spoke with the manager and I gave him a warning with 10 minutes to comply. After 10 minutes, I performed a second reading obtaining 95.1 Decibels as the final source level.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-704 124 Code ViolationsCase # 17-371 Karel Bublak 1020 18th Terrace Sec. 110-259 Duty of private property owner Officer Demi R Vazquez Certified Service: 4-15-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance April 21, 2017; request dismissal Count 1: Gumbo Limbo tree is obstructing the city right of way.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-10351 125 Code ViolationsCase # 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 sateContinuance  Action details Video Video
2017-512 126 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1620 Roxanne E Fleszar Michel Appellis 723 Catherine Street Sec. 18-601 License Required - Counts 1 and 2 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations D (9) - Count 3 through 9 Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 2-23-2017 Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 In compliance July 13, 2017, request dismissal Count 1: The subject property was held out for 7 nights rental, 15 August 2017 - 22 August 2017 without the required transient rental business tax receipt. Count 2: The subject property is being held out/advertised for short term rental without the benefit of the required city, county and state licensing and does not have the required transient medallion or the required fire inspection. Counts 3 through 9: The subject property is being held out for transient rental for 7 nights, 15 August 2017 through 22 August 2017 for a total of $4,130.00.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-91 127 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1644 Ronald Baecker 1111 Watson Street A Sec. 18-601 License required. - Count 1 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Count 2, and Counts 3 - 9 Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: Verified 2-16-17 via email - Amended notice Initial Hearing: 1-25-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: For being held out/advertised on AIRBNB.com from 2 May 2017 through 9 May 2017 for a total of $1,548.00 without the benefit a transient rental license. Count 2: The subject property is being rented transiently without the benefit of city, county and state license; transient medallion and fire inspection. Counts 3 - 9: For holding out for transient rental for 7 nights the dates of 2 May 2017 through 9 May 2017 for a total of $1,548.00 without the benefit of a transient license.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-242 128 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1686 Soap Stories Tampa Bay Inc. - Registered Agent Incorporation Services LTD 617 Duval Street Sec. 18-441 Required Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 2-13-2017 - Amended notice Initial Hearing: 2-15-2017 Settlement Agreement Count 1: On 21 Dec 2016, officer observed a male employee of Soap Stories Tampa Bay Inc. d.b.a Era Ageless, who is not in possession of an off premise canvassing license, applying cosmetics to a female on the sidewalk directly in front of 617 Duval Street.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-520 129 Code ViolationsCase # 17-275 Matthew N Boucher 3128 Riviera Drive Sec. 18-601 License required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Repeat Violations Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 3-1-2017 Initial Hearing: 4-26-2017 Rehearing Repeat Violation Count 1: The subject property is being held out on VRBO.com for short term rental without the benefit of a transient rental license for 7 nights, 16 April 2017 through 23 April 2017. Count 2: The subject property is being held out/advertised 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 obtained the required fire inspection. Counts 3 through 9: The subject property owner is holding out for transient rental for 7 nights, 16 April 2017 through 23 April 2017, for a total of $3,710.00.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-702 130 Code ViolationsCase # 17-319 Frantisek Sipos 1703 Seminary Street Sec. 18-601 License required - Irreparable Violations Counts 1 - 28 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 3-9-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-17 In compliance April 18, 2017; request dismissal Counts 1 - 28: For being held out for 13 separate rentals totaling 28 nights in which Mr. Sipos received $3,796.00 without the benefit of a transient rental license. Count 29: The subject property is being rented transiently without the benefit of city, county, and state license; transient medallion and fire inspection.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-703 131 Code ViolationsCase # 17-365 Michael J. Gehin 1119 Georgia Street 3 Sec. 18-601 License required - Count 1 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Count 2 Sec. 122-1371 D (9) Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Counts 3-9 Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Mail: 3-22-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance April 12, 2017; request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Count 1: For holding out/advertising for short term rental on VRBO.com for 7 nights on the dates of 18 June 2017 through 25 June 2017 without the benefit of a transient rental license. Count 2: For holding out/advertising for short term rental without the benefit of the required city, county, and state licensing; fire inspection and transient medallion. Counts 3 - 9: For holding out for transient rental for 7 nights the dates 18 June 2017 through 25 June 2017 for a total of $1,475.50.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-708 132MAndersonCode ViolationsCase # 17-483 Far Beauty LLC dba Collage Beauty Aviv Shmuel - Registered Agent Giselle Geller - Violator 211 Duval Street A Sec. 18-441 Required - Repeat Violation Officer Kenneth JW Waite Hand Served: 4-12-2017 - Giselle Geller Hand Served: 4-12-2017 - Aviv Shmuel Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Failure to hold a valid off-premises canvassing permit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-710 133 Code ViolationsCase # 17-495 AIRBNB, Inc. - Registered Agent 3333 Duck Avenue M103 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations. D (9) - Counts 1 - 7 Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 4-17-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 New Case Counts 1 - 7: For holding out/advertising for short term rental on AIRBNB.com for 7 nights for the dates of 1 June 2017 through 8 June 2017 for a total of $818.00 without the benefit of a transient rental license.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-711 134 Code ViolationsCase # 17-499 512 Angela LLC NRAI Services, Inc. - Registered Agent 512 Angela Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 4-19-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance May 2, 2017; request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Count 1: Failure to renew their business tax receipt which expired 30 September 2016.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-712 135 Code ViolationsCase # 17-500 516 Angela LLC NRAI Services, Inc. 516 Angela Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 4-19-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance May 2, 2017; request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Count 1: Failure to renew their business tax receipt which expired 30 September 2016.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-713 136 Code ViolationsCase # 17-537 Paula D. Demore 550 Porter Lane Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties - Counts 1 and 2 Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 5-4-2017 Initial Hearing: 5-31-2017 In compliance April 27, 2017; request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Counts 1 and 2: Failure to renew their two business tax receipts which expired 30 September 2016.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-792 137 Code ViolationsCase # 15-622 Edward's Healthcare & Diagnostic Eduardo Garrido 3414 Duck Avenue #8Dismissed  Action details Video Video