Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/26/2012 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Old City Hall
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12-2504 11 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1541 James & Judith Wert 1424 Petronia Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 90-363 Certificate of Occupancy required Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 4-13-2012 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2012 Continued from November 14, 2012 for compliance - In compliance Count 1: A business tax receipt for all units is required to rent the property. Count 2: A solid waste account is required for all units. Count 3: A building permit is required to build a third unit. Count 4: A certificate of occupancy is required prior to renting the third unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3284 12 Code ViolationsCase # 12-222 Peter Anderson 1205 11th Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Sec. 58-72 Responsibility of owner and tenant for payment Sec. 74-206 Owners responsibility for payment Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 8-6-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property is delinquent. Count 2: The solid waste account is past due. Count 3: The sewer account is past due.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2502 13 Code ViolationsCase # 12-338 James & Holly Cooney 415 United Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 4-7-2012 Initial Hearing: 4-25-2012 Continued from September 26, 2012 Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to rent the two units on the property. Count 2: A solid waste account is required for both units. Count 3: A certificate of occupancy is required for the second unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3130 14 Code ViolationsCase # 12-344 Dan & Joanna Schoneck 3675 Seaside Drive 439 Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Bonnita Badgett Posted: 8-30-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Continued from September 26, 2012 for compliance Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property is delinquentContinuance  Action details Video Video
12-3285 15 Code ViolationsCase # 12-514 Brook W Gassner 1012 Catherine Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Bonnita Bagdett Posted: 9-12-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property is delinquentDismissed  Action details Video Video
12-3134 16 Code ViolationsCase # 12-586 Michael Coppola 1109 Fleming Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 58-63 Delinquency Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 7-30-2012 Initial Hearing: 8-22-2012 Mitigation Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to rent your property. Count 2: The sewer/solid waste accounts are delinquent.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-3286 17 Code ViolationsCase # 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.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3274 18 Code ViolationsCase # 11-1286 Faye G Logun 2310 Patterson Avenue Sec. 122-1078 Restrictions on buildings and structures, including entryways, Counts 1-5 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits, Count 6 Sec. 90-356 Building permits required, Count 7 Sec. 90-391 Variances, Counts 8 and 9 Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-3-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Continued from March 27, 2013 for compliance Counts 1-5: Subject property has five rooms held out for rent (3 occupied at the time of inspection) without proper ingress/egress. Count 6: The main house was altered/renovated to add the above five subject rooms without the benefit of a building permit(s). Count 7: Two additional rooms were added to the original home in 2005 without the benefit of a building permit. Counts 8 and 9: For extending the main house to add the subject rooms identified in count one through five on the side setback of the property. For adding an outdoor shared bathroom facility on the rear setback of the property.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3277 19 Code ViolationsCase # 12-569 Clifford C Cutler 726 Olivia Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Peg Corbett Posted: 7-25-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Continued from September 26, 2012 for compliance Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to rent your property.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3121 110 Code ViolationsCase # 12-762 709 Windsor Lane LLC c/o Peter Nelson Brawn Vacation Homes of Key West c/o Cindy Rhoades B, B & B-B Registries, LLC/ R/A 709 Windsor Ln Rear, D & E Sec. 18-601 License Required Sec. 122-1371 Transient Living Accommodations in Residential Dwellings; Regulations - Counts 2 through 8 Sec. 122-629 Prohibited uses (HHDR) Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-27-2012 Peter Brawn Certified Service: 6-29-2012 Cindy Rhoades Initial Hearing: 8-22-2012 Continued from September 26, 2012 for Settlement Agreement Irreparable violation Count 1: The captioned property was held out/or advertised as being available transiently on May 19, 2012 through May 26, 2012. Counts 2 through 8: The respondent(s) held out the property in question as being available for rent transiently contrary to 122-1371(d)(9) on May 19, 2012 through Mary 26, 2012. Count 9: The captioned property is located in the Historic High Density Residential (HHDR) district which prohibits transient rentals.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3275 111 Code ViolationsCase # 12-789 Barracuda Scooter dba KW Wheels Henry Dean 1800 N Roosevelt Blvd Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties. Counts 1 through 3 Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-11-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt for bicycle rentals is delinquent. Count 2: The business tax receipt for ticket sales is delinquent. Count 3: The business tax receipt for retail sales as accessory to rental activity is delinquent.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-3276 112 Code ViolationsCase # 12-1052 Delice St Martin 1213 14th Street Lot 61 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 102-158 Stop work order and penalty Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-29-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Continuance granted to October 17, 2012 Irreparable violation Count 1: Restored/repaired a screened addition without benefit of a building permit. Count 2: Work was continued after the stop work order was posted. The stop work order was removed without permission.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-2019 113 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.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-2368 114 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
12-2698 115 Code ViolationsCase # 12-671 Cynthia A Grissom 1401 Sunset Drive Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 5-5-2012 Initial Hearing: 5-23-2012 Continued from January 30, 2013 for compliance Repeat Violation Count 1: Repeat violation of having two units when the City only recognizes one unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3198 116 Code ViolationsCase # 12-689 Charles & Jacqueline Hewett Vacation Homes of Key West c/o Cindy Rhoades 1006 Packer Street Sec. 18-601 Transient License Sec. 122-1371 Transient Living Accommodations in Residential Dwellings; Regulations - Counts 2 through 8 Sec. 122-599 Prohibited uses Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 7-6-2012 Initial Hearing: 8-22-2012 Continued from September 26, 2012 for Settlement Agreement Irreparable violation Count 1: The captioned property was held out and/or advertised as being available transiently on June 4, 2012 through June 11, 2012. Counts 2 through 8: The respondent held out the property in question as being available for rent transiently contrary to 122-1371(d)(9) on June 4, 2012 through June 11, 2012. Count 9: The captioned property is located in the Historic Medium Density Residential (HMDR) district which prohibits transient rentals.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3278 117 Code ViolationsCase # 12-846 Crowne Plaza La Concha 430 Duval Street Sec. 26-31 Offensive and nuisance conditions prohibited Sec. 14-74 Nuisances Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 8-20-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Continued from September 26, 2012 for compliance Count 1: Offensive and nuisance conditions exist on and around the dumpsters since June 9, 2012. Count 2: The drain located in the dumpster enclosure was clogged and needed repair.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3279 118 Code ViolationsCase # 12-851 Vladimir Prokhodnoy 2301 Linda 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 Sec. 90-356 Building permits required Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 8-8-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Continued from February 27, 2013 for status Count 1: A certificate of occupancy is required for the two extra units. Count 2: A solid waste account is required for all units on the property. Count 3: A business tax receipt is required to rent your property. Count 4: A building permit is required for all renovations that have been done.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3280 119 Code ViolationsCase # 12-857 Big Dave's Pets David Bradford 2756 N Roosevelt Blvd Sec. 58-68 Commercial Waste Account Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 8-6-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: All commercial businesses must have a commercial solid waste account. Count 2: A business tax receipt is required the for the location of Big Dave's pets.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-3282 120 Code ViolationsCase # 12-878 Scott R Zurbrigen Sean P Seckel T/C 1123 Petronia Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Leonardo Hernandez Hand Served: 9-7-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to rent this property.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-3128 121 Code ViolationsCase # 12-950 Angela Petronia LLC Charles Krumel 610 Angela Street Sec. 18-601 License required Sec. 122-1371 Transient Living Accommodations in Residential Dwellings; Regulations Sec. 122-629 Prohibited uses Office Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 7-31-2012 Initial Hearing: 8-22-2012 Continued from August 22, 2012 Irreparable violation Count 1: The subject property was rented transiently from July 1, 2012 through July 6, 2012 without a transient business tax receipt. Counts 2 through 7: The respondent held out the property in question as being available for rent transiently contrary on July 1, 2012 through July 6, 2012. Count 8: Transiently rental are prohibited in the Historic High Density Residential (HHDR) district.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-3281 122 Code ViolationsCase # 12-1020 Danielle K Kehoe Andrew J Mendez 1006 17th Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 8-31-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Continued from October 17, 2012 for compliance In compliance - fines and fees still due Count 1: A building permit is required prior to the commencement of work.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3294 123 Code ViolationsCase # 12-1078 Peter N Brawn 1413 South Street & 1314 Seminary Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Sec. 62-31 Maintenance of area between property line and adjacent paved roadway Officer Bernice Hill Certified Service: 9-10-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 New case Counts 1 and 2: These properties have landscaping that is overgrown and is blocking the City's right-of-way. Counts 3 and 4: These properties have landscaping that is overgrown and is blocking the City's right-of-way.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-3303 124 Code ViolationsCase # 12-1092 Tim Gallagher 2904 Harris Avenue Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Bernice Hill Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: The lot is overgrown, and furniture is scattered within the property. Count 2: Furniture and palm trees are blocking the city right of wayDismissed  Action details Video Video
12-3293 125 Code ViolationsCase # 12-1118 Raymond Mortimer Estate c/o Antonio Osborn 419 Simonton Street Sec. 66-103 Transfer of License Officer Bernice Hill Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Request dismissal for redraft Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property needs to be transferred to the current owner.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-2817 126 Code ViolationsCase # 11-633 Arturo Cobo Elsa Degraffenreid R/S 1517 Dennis Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-256 Required Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Sec. 14-325 Permits required Sec. 14-358 Amendments to Florida Plumbing Code Sec. 14-327 Inspection Sec. 14-362 Connection to public sewer Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - required Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 5-22-2012 Initial Hearing: 6-12-2012 Continued from August 22, 2012 Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to rent the five dwelling units. Count 2: A building permit is required prior to subdividing the building into five dwelling units. Count 3: An electrical permit is required prior to doing any electrical work. Count 4: An electrical inspection is required. Count 5: A mechanical permit is required prior to doing any mechanical work. Count 6: A plumbing inspection is required prior to doing any plumbing work. Count 7: A mechanical inspection is rViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-3287 127 Code ViolationsCase # 12-453 Patrick Ritter Samantha O'Farrell 1707 Leon Street Sec. 66-102 Date due and delinquent; penalties Sec. 74-206 Owner's responsibility for payment Sec. 58-63 Delinquency Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 8-13-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 New Case Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property is delinquent Count 2: Property owner is responsible for delinquent sewer account Count 3: Property owner is responsible for delinquent solid waste accountViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-3288 128 Code ViolationsCase # 12-535 Canvass Creations Steven Ness - Contractor Kathryn McKee Ness Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans, display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in the historic district Sec. 18-146 License required Carter N Norris, Rev. Tr. 1/27/2009 - Property owner 508 William Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans, display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in the historic district Sec. 18-117 Acts declared unlawful Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 8-31-2012 Certified Service: 9-5-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 New Case Count 1: A building permit is required prior to the installation of an awning - owner of Canvass Creations and property owner. Count 2: HARC approval is required prior to the installation of an awning -owner of Canvass Creations and property owner. Count 3: A license is required for installation of an awning - owner of Canvass Creations. Count 4: Aiding and abetting an unlicensed contractor - property ownerViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
12-3291 129 Code ViolationsCase # 12-904 Sean Seckel Scott Zurbrigen 1224 Florida Street Sec. 18-601 License required Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations Counts 2 through 9 Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 122-599 Prohibited uses Sec. 58-63 Delinquency Sec. 74-206 Owner's responsibility for payment Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans, display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Barbara Meizis Hand Served: Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Continued from October 17, 2012 for a Settlement Agreement Repeat/Irreparable Violation Count 1: A transient rental license is required to rent your property transiently. Counts 2 through 9: The property owners held out the property as being available for rent transiently contrary to Sec. 122-1371 on June 20, 2012 through June 27, 2012. Count 10: A business tax receipt is required to rent your property. Count 11: Transient rentals are prohibited in the Historic Medium Density Residential district (HMDR). Count 1Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3289 130 Code ViolationsCase # 12-982 Timothy O Greene 726 Southard Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 8-31-2012 Initial hearing: 9-26-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt to rent this property is delinquent.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-3296 131 Code ViolationsCase # 12-1014 Timothy O Greene 1311 Villa Mill Alley Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 8-31-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to rent your property.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
12-3292 132 Code ViolationsCase # 12-1239 Island Cigar & Tobacoria Alon Croitoru Carol Croitoru 135 Duval Company - Property Owner c/o Peter Nelson Brawn Charles Ittah, Registered Agent Sec. 106-51 Prohibited - Counts 1 through 3 - Repeat Sec. 42-6 Tattoo establishments; temporary tattoos Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 9-13-2012 Initial Hearing: 9-26-2012 Continued from October 17, 2012 for Settlement Agreement Repeat Violation Counts 1 through 3: On September 1, 2012, September 2, 2012 and September September 5, 2012, a "boat" filled with cigars; a ' tall cigar "man" display and another display with cigars in it were located on the exterior of the building. The two doors which open out to Greene Street had a sign board on one with temporary henna tattoos and the other door had cigar boxes attached to it. This business does not currently have an exception to the outdoor display ordinance. Count 4: On September 1, 2012, September 2, 2012 and September 5, 2012, the signage warning about PPD was not displayed.Continuance  Action details Video Video
12-3155 133 HARC AppealsSMA 12-05 Daniel Harris c/o Patrick Wright 914 James Street WithdrawnContinuance  Action details Video Video
12-2891 134 MitigationsCase # 10-919 John A Williams Paul N Hayes, R/A for Rent Key West Vacations 1328 Atlantic BlvdDenied  Action details Video Video