Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/28/2012 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Old City Hall
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12-2358 11 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1156 Jorge Romero 2805 Flagler Avenue Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business. Officer Ginny Haller Certified Service: 3-1-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: Property is being rented without a business tax receipt.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-2220 12 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1551 Richard & Tammy Fox 1110 Fleming Street 2 Sec. 18-601 Transient License Sec. 122-1371 Transient Living Accommodations in Residential Dwellings; Regulations Sec. 122-599 Prohibited uses in HMDR Officer Ginny Haller Certified Service: 2-21-2012 Initial Hearing: 2-29-2012 Continued from February 29, 2012 for Settlement Agreement Count 1: The captioned property was held out and/or advertised as being available transiently on April 1, 2011 through April 8, 2011, June 4, 2011 through June 12, 2011, October 25, 2011 through October 28, 2011 and December 18, 2011 through December 25, 2011 without the benefit of a valid transient rental license. Counts 2 through 30: The captioned property was held out and/or advertised as being available transiently on April 1, 2011 through April 8, 2011, June 4, 2011 through June 12, 2011, October 25, 2011 through October 28, 2011 and December 18, 2011 through December 25, 2011. Count 31: Transient rentals are prohibited in the HMDR district.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-2357 13 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1437 David Wolkowsky 1701 Laird Street Sec. 14-72 Minimum facilities Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-17-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 New Case Count 1: On February 9, 2012 a call was received from KWPD stating that two people were living on this property with a sleeping facility, grill and food. No running water or bathing facilities. Count 2: A structure was built without the benefit of a permit.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-2019 14 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1444 Bird Construction LLC Deborah & Richard Bird 730 Southard Trust c/o Vincent F Barletta, Trustee 730 Southard Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in the Historic District Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 12-23-2011 Initial Hearing: 1-25-2012 Irreparable Violation Continued from June 12, 2012 for ruling Count 1: The chimney at this location was demolished without a demolition permit. Count 2: The chimney at this location was demolished without HARC approval.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2179 15 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1467 Victor W Olson 1316 Eliza Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 102-152 Requirements for permits Sec. 102-158 Stop work order and penalty Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 1-26-2012 Initial Hearing: 2-29-2012 Continued from May 23, 2012 for compliance Irreparable violation for working over a stop work order Count 1: On December 6, 2012 a stop work order was issued for renovations of the fence without a building permit. Count 2: On December 6, 2012 a stop work order was issued for renovations of the fence without a certificate of appropriateness. Count 3: On December 9, 2011 it was noticed that more of the fence had been worked on. A second stop work order was posted.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2371 16 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1506 405 Frances, LLC Andrea M Amato, Mgr. BDB Agent Co. R/A John P Slagter 405 Frances Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-24-2012 - Owner 2-28-2012 - R/A Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: On December 13, 2011 a complaint was received that trees were being planted on the City’s right of way without a permit and the fence had been installed on the right of way, exceeding the scope of the permit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2368 17 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1548 Tamara Redhead 1101 Simonton Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 3-14-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 Continued from September 26, 2012 for compliance Count 1: A complaint was received on December 27, 2011 that the shed was converted into living space without a permit. Count 2: A complaint was received on December 27, 2011 that the shed was converted into living space without HARC approval. Count 3: A Certificate of Occupancy was not issued to use the shed as a living unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2181 18 Code ViolationsCase # 12-27 Bank of America Tiaquanda S Turner, Field Services 3220 Eagle Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 118-516 Stop work orders Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 5-3-2012 - Owner Initial Hearing: 2-29-2012 Continued from May 23, 2012 for compliance Irreparable Violation Count 1: On January 5, 2012 a complaint was received that roofing work was being done without permits. A stop work order was issued. Count 2: On January 18, 2012, while conducting an inspection, two workers were on the roof working over the stop work order.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2182 19 Code ViolationsCase # 12-49 Richard L Rettig Revocable TR 1011 Whitehead Street Sec. 18-601 Transient License Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations(d)(9) - Three Counts Sec. 122-599 Prohibited uses in HMDR Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 1-13-2012 Initial Hearing: 2-29-2012 Continued from March 28, 2012 Irreparable Violation Count 1: The captioned property was held out and/or advertised as being available transiently on January 7, 2012 through January 9, 2012 without benefit of a valid transient rental license. Count 2: The respondent held out the property in question as being available for rent transiently contrary to 122-1371(d)(9) on January 7, 2012. Count 3: The respondent held out the property in question as being available for rent transiently contrary to 122-1371(d)(9) on January 8, 2012. Count 4: The respondent held out the property in question as being available for rent transiently contrary to 122-1371(d)(9) on January 9, 2012. Count 5: The captioned property is located in the HMDR district which prohibits transiContinuance  Action details Video Video
12-2377 110 Code ViolationsCase # 09-1501 Angel & Daniela Rodriguez Angel Rodriguez Dr 908 Trinity Drive #4 Sec. 14-37 Building permits professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-256 Required for electric Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Sec. 14-325 Permits required Sec. 14-327 Mechanical inspection Sec. 14-358 Plumbing permit required Sec. 14-362 Connect to public sewer Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 11-8-2011 Initial Hearing: 12-14-2011 Continued from June 12, 2012 for status Count 1: On May 10, 2010, planning department received an after the fact variance for an after the fact accessory unit which was constructed without building permits. Count 2: Electrical work done on the accessory unit without the benefit of an electrical permit. Count 3: Electrical inspections are required for all electrical work done. Count 4: Mechanical work done without the benefit of a mechanical permit. Count 5: Mechanical inspections are required for all mechanical work done. Count 6: Plumbing work done without the benefit of a plumbing permit. Count 7: ConContinuance  Action details Video Video
12-2363 111 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1399 Arthur Robert Kara Living Trust 7 Hunts Lane Sec. 14-40 Permits in the historic district Sec. 6.6.1.6 Installation of Containers - NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 2008 Sec. 6.6.2.1 Installation of Cylinders - NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 2008 Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 2-17-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: On November 10, 2011 it was observed that a propane tank had been installed on the ground without HARC approval. No building or work permit required by this code for work in the Historic District shall be issued until a Certificate of Appropriateness has been granted. Count 2: On November 10, 2011 it was observed that a propane tank had been installed on the ground without being securely anchored. Count 3: On NOvember 10, 2011 it was observed that a propane tank had been installed on the ground in contact with the soil.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-2364 112 Code ViolationsCase # 12-302 David Neil Austin 1215 Duncan Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 3-13-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 Continued from May 23, 2012 for compliance Count 1: A non-transient business tax receipt for two units is required to rent your property. The above property has been rented by William Virgil Montgomery in Unit 1 and Destiny Blue Montgomery in Unit 2. Keys Energy shows electric service in Mr. Montgomery's name since 08-27-2008. There is also a rental agreement between Cathy Fernandez, The Hip Tourist, your agent and William Montgomery and Robin Gregory as tenants.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2365 113 Code ViolationsCase # 12-340 Scott Marks Sidewalk in front of 500 Duval Street Sec. 6-4 Permit regulations; prohibitions (d) Sec. 6-4 Permit regulations; prohibitions (k) Sec. 6-4 Permit regulations; prohibitions (r) Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 3-2-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 New Case Count 1: On February 27, 2012, Mr. Marks, B Permit holder # 11 Art 171 was positioned atop a 3' side by 2' high by 2' deep blue and white cooler along with his dog which was dressed in sunglasses, a hat and a lei. There was a sign on the cooler reading "I Got Lei'd - the Lei Man - In Key West". There was a sign on the ground at Mr. Marks' feet which read "Tips for Photos" along with a tip jar that had money in it. Count 2: On February 27, 2012, I measured Mr. Mark's display including all accouterment which as 8 1/2 ' wide by 6' high by approximately 4' deep concluding the display was much larger than 25 square feet. Count 3: On February 27, 2012 I observed Mr. Marks sitting on a cooler along with his dog which was in costume (a lei around the dog's neck, sunglasses on its face and a rViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-2361 114 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1525 Limor Doum Starkey 2104 Patterson Avenue Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Bonnita Myers Posted: 4-4-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 In compliance 4-12-2012, request dismissal Count 1: On December 1, 2011 the city received a complaint that the subject property was being rented without a business tax receipt. a lease was received showing Christopher and Ashley Albo as the tenants.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2183 115 Code ViolationsCase # 12-60 Traci Totino 1800 Atlantic Blvd A208 Sec. 18-601 Transient license Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations(d)(9) - Eight Counts Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required Sec. 122-299 Prohibited uses in MDR-C Officer Bonnita Myers Certified Service: 1-17-2012 Initial Hearing: 2-29-2012 Continued from March 28, 2012 for Settlement Agreement - Approved on May 17, 2012 Count 1: The captioned property was held out and/or advertised as being available transiently on March 5, 2012 through March 12, 2012 without the benefit of a valid transient rental license. Count 2: The respondent held out the property in question as being available for rent transiently contrary to 122-1371(d)(9) on March 5, 2012. Count 3: The respondent held out the property in question as being available for rent transiently contrary to 122-1371(d)(9) on March 6, 2012. Count 4: The respondent held out the property in question as being available for rent transiently contrary to 122-1371(d)(9) on March 7, 2012. Count 5: The respondent held out the prContinuance  Action details Video Video
12-2360 116 Code ViolationsCase # 12-291 1018 Truman LLC Edward G Clark R/A Key West Liquid 8 Pawn LLC Jan G Robbins R/A Richard Igo, Applicant 1018 Truman Avenue Sec. 106-51 Prohibited Officer Bonnita Myers Certified Service: 3-8-2012 - owner Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 Repeat Violation New Case Count 1: Repeat violation of outdoor display of merchandise. On February 17, 2012 a complaint was received that Liquid 8 Pawn had bicycles on the sidewalk for sale. Photos were taken. On February 28, 2012, photos were taken of the bicycles inside the shop showing one of the same bicycles that was locked to a post on February 17, 2012. Count 2: Repeat violation of outdoor display of merchandise. On March 5, 2012 a photo was taken at ~ 9:59 am showing no bicycles attached to the poles. At ~ 10:09 am a photo and video were taken showing the employee taking the bicycles outside and attaching them to the posts. Count 3: Repeat violation of outdoor display of merchandise. On March 7, 2012 a photo was taken at ~8:00 am showing the bicycles inside the shop. Another photo was taken ~9?50 am showing the bicyViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-2362 117 Code ViolationsCase # 12-428 Discount Dumpsters LLC Daniel Michie III 1430 7th Street Sec. 58-32 Dumpsters on public right-of-way Officer Bonnita Myers Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 Repeat Violation New Case Count 1: Repeat violation for placing a dumpster on the city right-of-way on March 9, 2012 without the benefit of a permit. Count 2: Repeat violation for placing a dumpster on the city right-of-way on March 12, 2012 without the benefit of a permit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2374 118 Code ViolationsCase # 09-1193 Allen L Hansen 2002 Seidenberg Avenue Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge 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 Lynn Tsouchlos Certified Service: 9-22-2011 Initial Hearing:10-19-2011 Continued from January 25, 2012 for compliance For renting two units when only 1 sewer/solid waste account exists with the city. A certificate of occupancy is required for all units. A business tax receipt is required for all units.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-2375 119 Code ViolationsCase # 10-1274 Rockwell Property, Inc. Catalfomo & Farrelly, R/A Trepanier & Assoc., Inc. Owen Trepanier Richard W Hoy, DPS 2 Scheppens Lane Sec. 14-37 Building Permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in the historic district Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 8-15-2011 Certified Service: 11-10-2011 - Irreparable Notice Initial Hearing: 8-31-2011 Continued from January 25, 2012 for compliance Count 1: Prior to October 8, 2012 it was determined that a staircase was demolished without a building permit. Count 2: Prior to October 8, 2010, it was determined that a staircase was demolished without HARC approval. Count 3. Prior to October 8, 2011 it was determined that a staircase was built without required building permits. Count 4: Prior to October 8, 2010 it was determined that a gable roof was demolished without a building permit. Count 5: Prior to October 8, 2010 it was determined that a roof deck was built without required building permits. Count 6: Prior to October 8, 2010 it was determined that a fence was built on the roof deck withViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
11-586 120 Code ViolationsCase # 10-1453 Richard Wunsch 613 Ashe Street Sec. 66-87 Business Tax Receipt Required Sec. 14-37 Building Permits, Display Sec. 90-363 Certificate of Occupancy Officer Jim Young POSTED: 5-6-2011 Initial Hearing: 5-25-2011 In compliance, request dismissal A business tax receipt is required to rent your property. A building permit is required to add a living unit. A certificate of occupancy is required for the third unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2367 121 Code ViolationsCase # 11-861 Yoram & Jai B Levy 2509 Harris Avenue Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 2-27-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: On July 7, 2011 the subject property was being rented and occupied by Heather Dagenais, Ariella Hogan and Ryan Satpula. The business tax receipt expired on September 30, 2008.Continuance  Action details Video Video
11-1434 122 Code ViolationsCase # 11-929 Cecil E Allf Irrevocable Trust Knabe Family Ltd. Partnership T/C c/o Craig Knabe, R/A 431 Front Street Sec. 14-37 Building Permits Required; Display Sec. 14-40 Permits in the Historic District Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 8-15-2011 Initial Hearing: 9-28-2011 Continued from May 23, 2012 for settlement agreement On July 19, 2011 a new sign was erected atop of the ticket booth located at 431 Front Street C without the required HARC Certificate of Appropriateness.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2366 123 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1200 Tim Gallagher 2904 Harris 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 Jim Young Certified Service: 2-17-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 In compliance April 24, 2012, request dismissal Count 1: On September 22, 2011 I observed a habitable unit at the rear of the subject property. A check of the city records indicates there is no certificate of occupancy for this unit. Count 2: on September 22, 2011 I observed a habitable unit at the rear of the subject property being rented without the benefit of a business tax receipt.Continuance  Action details Video Video
11-1656 124 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1209 Darryl Fohrman R/A for Hildenborough Hotels LTD., Inc. 1129 Fleming Street Sec. 122-839 Prohibited uses in HNC-2 Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 10-26-2011 Initial Hearing: 11-16-2011 Continued from March 28, 2012 for ruling The subject property has a bar and restaurant open to the general public. This type of activity is prohibited in the HNC-2 zoning district.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2359 125 Code ViolationsCase # 12-333 Omaida Tirador 1609 Trinidad Drive Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 3-3-2012 Initial Hearing: 3-28-2012 New Case Count 1: Repeat violation of renting without a business tax receiptViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-2370 126 Code ViolationsCase # 12-378 Katherine A O'Shea Rev Trust Brian R Quattrini, R/S Tarzan Tree Care Sandra Downs - Contractor 414 Louisa Street Sec. 110-321 - Required Sec. 110-256 Tree abuse Certified Service: 9-10-2012 - contractor Certified Service: - owner Initial Hearing: 9-24-2012 Count 1: A Royal Poinciana Tree was removed without a permit. Count 2: Tree abuse is prohibitedContinuance  Action details Video Video
12-2369 127 Code ViolationsCase # 12-386 Tarzan Tree Care Sandra Downs 534 Grinnell Street Sec. 110-321 - Required Certified Service: 9-10-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-24-2012 Count 1: A Royal Poinciana Tree was not trimmed according to "best pruning practices" by ANSI A-300 standardsContinuance  Action details Video Video