Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/29/2014 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Old City Hall
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12-3286 11 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
13-3944 12 Code ViolationsCase # 12-1802 Teresa A Cathey 718 Thomas Street Sec. 58-61 Determination of levy charge Sec. 90-363 Certificate of Occupancy; Required Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 2-22-2013 Initial Hearing: 2-27-2013 In compliance April 21, 2014, request dismissal Count 1: There are two units on the property. The city only recognizes one. Count 2: A Certificate of Occupancy is required for the second unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
14-5289 13 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1441 Sybil E Wingert 1517 Rose Street Sec. 26-192 Prohibition against unreasonable noise Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 12-9-2013 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 New Case Count 1: On November 18, 2013 at 6:20 am, recorded 24 minutes of roosters crowing.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
14-5291 14 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1578 Kirk C Zuelch, Executive Director Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 1200 White Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 12-20-2013 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 In Compliance, request dismissal Count 1: On December 11, 2013, the City received a complaint that FKAA had blocked the 1200 block of White Street and detoured the traffic around the work area. They also closed the sidewalk. They did not obtain a right of way permit to close the street or sidewalk.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
13-4077 15 Code ViolationsCase # 13-292 Torres Real Estate LLC Orlando F Torres, R/A Alexander's Guest House 1118 Fleming Street Sec. 18-601 License Required Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings Sec. 122-599 Prohibited uses - HMDR - Dismiss Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 3-15-2013 Inititial Hearing: 3-27-2013 In compliance November 19, 2014, request dismissal Irreparable violation Count 1: The subject property was held out and/or advertised as being available transiently on 22 February 2013 for a total of 17 units. Transient license is for 15 units only. Count 2: The subject property was held out and or advertised as being available transiently on 22 February 2013 for a total of 17 units when they are only licensed for 15. Count 3: Transient rentals are not permitted in Historic Medium Density Residential areas.Continuance  Action details Video Video
13-4546 16 Code ViolationsCase # 13-374 Ybarmea Artica (Q) & Kevin & Yvette M Talbott R/S Anola Mira L/E c/o Appraisers of Key West 1104 Virginia Street Sec. 14-40 Permits in the historic district Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 6-19-2013 Initial hearing: 7-31-2013 Continued from December 18, 2013 for compliance Count 1: The fence was built without the benefit of a certificate of appropriateness. Count 2: The fence was built without the benefit of a building permit.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
14-5290 17 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1025 Five Guys Burgers Sean Bogle, R/A Eaton & Van Winkle LLP E. Miles Prentice Historic Tours of America, INc. Edwin O Swift, III, R/A 500 Truman Avenue 1 Sec. 108-650 Provision for handicapped parking and loading zones Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 12-6-2013 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: On November 1, 2013, the handicap parking spot was blocked with two red cones. There was a motorcycle parked without a handicap placard. There were two untagged scooters parked in the access lane of the handicapped parking space.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
13-5128 18 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1135 Patricia P Antich 704 Catherine Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 11-9-2013 Initial Hearing: 12-18-2013 Continued from December 18, 2013 for compliance Count 1:For partial demolition of a second story deck without benefit of a building permit. Count 2: For partial demolition of a second story deck without benefit of a certificate of appropriateness.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
14-5292 19 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1274 Alvin & Gail Conway 1411 Johnson Street Sec. 58-31 Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 12-31-2013 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 New Case Count 1: It was observed and photographed bins stored on the city right of way on the following dates: Sunday October 20, 2013, Thursday November 7, 2013 and Saturday December 14, 2013. Trash pickup is on Wednesdays.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
14-5293 110 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1275 Clarence Clay 1415 Johnson Street Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 12-28-2013 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 New Case Count 1: It was observed and photographed bins stored on the city right of way on the following dates: Sunday October 20, 2013 and Saturday October 26, 2013. Trash pickup is on Wednesdays.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
14-5294 111 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1320 Jeffrey G & Sarah S Johnston 1221 Johnson Street Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: It was observed and photographed bins stored on the city right of way on the following dates: Sunday October 27, 2013, Saturday November 2, 2013 and Saturday November 30, 2013. Trash pickup is on Tuesdays. Count 2: A business tax receipt is required to rent your property.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
14-5295 112 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1354 William T Lane 1122 Angela Street Sec. 122-1406 Obstructions to visibility Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 12-14-2013 Initial Hearing: 1-29-14 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: The trees and foliage extending from the subject property blocks the line of site on the Ashe Street side of the property.Continuance  Action details Video Video
14-5296 113 Code ViolationsCase # 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 unContinuance  Action details Video Video
14-5297 114 Code ViolationsCase # 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 signsContinuance  Action details Video Video
14-5300 115 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1543 E Douglas Kutney 1707 Washington Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 New Case Count 1: The property owner is holding yard sales at the subject property every Saturday. It is advertised in the Citizen every Friday.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
14-5302 116 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1582 Gerald W Smith & Gina Soldano 1726 Johnson Street Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: On Saturday December 14, 2013 the trash receptacle was on the city right of way. Trash pick up is on Wednesdays.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
13-5129 117 Code ViolationsCase # 12-414 Gordon & Juliana McDowell 910 United Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Sec. 14-261 Failure to obtain - Dismiss 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 Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 11-14-2013 Initial Hearing: 12-18-2013 Continued from December 18, 2013 Count 1: Failure to obtain building permits. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness. Count 3: A certificate of occupancy is required for the second unit. Count 4: A business tax receipt is required to rent the second unit.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
13-4470 118 Code ViolationsCase # 13-541 Armando & Mercedes Parra 2922 Flagler Avenue Sec. 90-356 Building permits required Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy - Required - Dismiss Sec. 90-391 Variances - Dismiss Sec. 108-887 Same - Elevation of residential buildings Sec. 14-256 Required - Electrical Permit Sec. 14-258 Plans and specifications - Dismiss Sec. 14-362 Connection to public sewer - Dismiss Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 6-11-2013 Initial Hearing: 6-26-2013 In compliance as of February 11, 2014. Still owes fees Count 1: Failure to obtain a building permit for detached habitable space. Count 2: Habitable space was built below required flood elevation. Count 3: Failure to obtain electrical permit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
14-5303 119 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1412 Linda B Wheeler 1213 White Street Sec. 122-1406 Obstructions to visibility Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 12-9-2013 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 New Case Count 1: The highest measurement for the hedge is 3'5", the highest measurement for the fence is 5' for a total of 8'5" in height.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
14-5304 120 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1465 Southern Most Cigar Club Marc Miclette Dragonfly Consulting, R/A 230 East 7th Street Associates c/o The Cohen Organization 300 Front Street 1 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans, display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in the historic district Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 1-7-2014 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 Continued from January 29, 2014 for compliance Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for installation of speakers. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of speakers.Continuance  Action details Video Video
14-5306 121 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1509 Susan Rafferty 514 Duval Street / 512 1/2 Duval Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic district Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 1-13-2014 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the handing sign and the stationary "ice cream cone" sign. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the handing sign and the stationary "ice cream cone" sign.Continuance  Action details Video Video
14-5309 122 Code ViolationsCase # 14-66 Theresa Alma Paturno Frank C & Ann K Ewing 1221 Olivia Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 1-10-2014 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: A business tax receipt is required to run a produce business out of this location.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
13-4952 123 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1188 Roger W Akers Sandra J Henning R/S 804 Eisenhower Drive Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Barbara Meizis Certified Service: 10-16-2013 Initial Hearing: 10-30-2013 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: Pine Street side of property is littered with discarded items and is leaning against the neighbor's fencing along the entire 50 feet of the property. There is a second pile of of debris located on the Eisenhower side and is visible from the city right of way.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
13-5068 124 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1337 David J Cuff David Zelinske and Karen S Wells-Zelinske 1223 2nd Street Sec. 18-601 License required Sec. 18-602 Rebuttable presumption of violation Sec. 122-269 Prohibited uses Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Paul Nickle Certified Service: 11-22-2013 Initial Hearing: 12-18-2013 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a transient rental license. Count 2: For holding out this property for transient rentals without a transient license. Count 3: Transient rentals are prohibited in the Medium Density Residential District. Count 4: A business tax receipt is required to rent a parking facility.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
14-5310 125 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1490 Jeremy Edelstein 1521 Seminary Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Paul Nickle Certified Service: 1-10-2014 Initial Hearing: 1-29-2014 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: Yard debris needs to be containerized and only put out on trash pick up days or make arrangements for pick up.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
13-5130 126 Code ViolationsCase # 12-898 Cameron R and Gerri Jewell 1505 Washington Street Sec. 122-237 Prohibited Uses Officer Jim Young Posted: 11-12-2013 Initial Hearing: 12-18-2013 In compliance, request dismissal Count 1: For storing vehicles, trailers and pods in a prohibited district; Single FamilyDismissed  Action details Video Video
13-5036 127 LiensCase # 12-1523 Jean Delice Christella Brevil 1116 White Street Certified Service: 1-11-14Approved  Action details Video Video
14-5311 128 LiensCase # 13-471 Karen L Boscamp 2705 Flagler Avenue Certified Service:   Action details Not available
14-5312 129 LiensCase # 13-776 Joseph L Lamarca III Bonnie Chu Larry Doyle Walbach, LLC c/o Stacey M Rochleeau, R/A 1318 Petronia Street Certified Service: 12-20-2013Approved  Action details Video Video