Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/16/2016 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Old City Hall
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15-8648 11 Code ViolationsCase # 15-837 Fred V & Eileen A Redmond 3314 Northside Drive 16 Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Sec. 90-365 Violations and penalties Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 12-10-2015 Initial Hearing: 12-16-2015 In compliance December 5, 2017, request dismissal Count 1: Each rental unit requires a business tax receipt to rent non-transiently. Count 2: The second unit needs to be legalized as a residential unit.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-10425 12 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1196 Sun N Sand 3 of Key West, LLC Nir Sela Yakov Blives Talia Krespy 327 Duval Street 329 Sec. 58-34 Unlawful disposal Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 10-27-2016 - Talia Krespy Certified Service: 10-28-2016 - Nir Sela Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 In compliance November 2, 2016, request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Count 1: Failure to have own garbage container and to place garbage in front of store.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-9155 13 Code ViolationsCase # 15-1327 Far Niente, LLC Jack Spottswood, Registered Agent 416 Elizabeth Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 2-18-2016 Initial Hearing: 3-30-2016 In compliance January 11, 2017, request dismissal Count 1: A fence in excess of 8' in height was built on the side and rear of the subject property without benefit of a building permit. Count 2: A fence in excess of 8' in height was built on the side and rear of the subject property without benefit of a certificate of appropriateness.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-10081 14 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1129 Key Cove Landing LLC Christopher Belland - Registered Agent 10 Key Cove Drive Sec. 18-601 License required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Repeat Violation Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-12-2016 Initial Hearing: 8-31-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals on VRBO without a business tax receipt. City reserved the dates of 17 Sept 2016 through 23 Sept 2016 (6 nights) for $4,035.60. Count 2: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals without the requisite state and county licenses, fire inspection and medallion. Counts 3 - 8: Sec. 122-1371 (d) 9: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals when it is not permitted. Previous case was 15-249 where Mr. Belland signed a Settlement Agreement.Continuance  Action details Not available
16-10082 15 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1130 Key Cove Landing LLC Christopher Belland - Registered Agent 10 Key Cove Drive Sec. 18-601 License required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Repeat Violation Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-12-2016 Initial Hearing: 8-31-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals on www.homeaway.com without a business tax receipt. City reserved the dates of 17 Sept 2016 through 23 Sept 2016 (6 nights) for $4,035.60. Count 2: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals without the requisite state and county licenses, fire inspection and medallion. Counts 3 - 8: Sec. 122-1371 (d) 9: For holding out/advertising for short term rentals when it is not permitted. Previous case was 15-249 where Mr. Belland signed a Settlement Agreement.Continuance  Action details Not available
16-10089 16 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1167 Key Cove Landing LLC Christopher Belland - Registered Agent 4 Key Cove Drive Sec. 18-601 License Required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Repeat Violation Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-16-2016 Initial Hearing: 8-31-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Being held out/advertised on VRBO for short term rental without the required business tax receipt. City reserved the dates of 17- Sept 2016 through 23 Sept 2016 for $3,979.35. Mr. Belland was previously cited for the same charge and signed a Settlement Agreement for case number 15-249. Count 2: The property is being held out/advertised for short term rental without the requisite city, county and state licensing. The property does not have a transient medallion and has not been inspected by the Fire Department. Counts 3 - 8: Sec. 122-1371 (d) 9: The property is being held out/advertised for short term rental for six nights beginning 17 Sept 2016 for $3,979.35 without the benefit of a transient license.Continuance  Action details Not available
16-10090 17 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1169 Key Cove Landings LLC Christopher Belland - Registered Agent 4 Key Cove Drive Sec. 18-601 License Required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Repeat Violation Officer Peg Corbett Certified Service: 8-16-2016 Initial Hearing: 8-31-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Being held out/advertised on www.homeaway.com for short term rental without the required business tax receipt. City reserved the dates of 17- Sept 2016 through 23 Sept 2016 for $4,016.35. The property is advertised with a four night minimun. Mr. Belland was previously cited for the same charge and signed a Settlement Agreement for case number 15-249. Count 2: The property is being held out/advertised for short term rental without the requisite city, county and state licensing. The property does not have a transient medallion and has not been inspected by the Fire Department. Counts 3 - 8: Sec. 122-1371 (d) 9: The property is being held out/advertised for short term rental for six nights beginning 17 Sept 2016 for $4,016.35 without the beContinuance  Action details Video Video
16-10465 18 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1342 Vernon A. Kadel Electrical Florida Incorporations, Inc. - Registered Agent 3126 Flagler Avenue Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 10-21-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 Request dismissal for redraft Count 1: Failure to renew the business license which expired 30 September 2015.Dismissed  Action details Not available
16-10360 19 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1363 Juan Carlos Rodriguez 2305 Patterson Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exception Sec. 14-262 Requests for inspection; required Officer Scott Fraser Hand Served: 10-6-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 New Case Count 1: Respondent did install electrical wiring, electrical outlets, junction boxes and an electrical breaker box without benefit of the required electrical permits. Count 2: Respondent did energize electrical wiring, electrical outlets, junction boxes and a breaker box absent the required safety inspections contrary to law and the safety of the general public.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-9900 110 Code ViolationsCase # 16-532 Truman Books & Video Ms. Terry G. Galardi - Business Owner Ms. Patricia Burnside - Register Agent Mr. Michael L. Browning Trust 6.28.91 - Property Owner 922 Truman Avenue Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 6-21-2016 - Business Owner Certified Service: 6-22-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 7-27-2016 In compliance December 5, 2016, request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for exterior paintingContinuance  Action details Not available
16-10347 111 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1353 Key West Mopeds D & R of Key West, Inc. Ronald A Barker - Registered Agent 3340 N Roosevelt Blvd #6 F.S. 553.5041 Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities Officer Hernandez Certified Service: 9-28-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 New Case Count 1: A building permit was obtained to repave the parking lot which required two handicap parking spaces. Only one was there and it was blocked by multiple scooters and bicycles.Dismissed  Action details Not available
16-10429 112 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1302 Monroe Glass & Mirror Cynthia Kaye - Registered Agent 316 1/2 Simonton 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: 10-20-2016 - Business Certified Service: 10-20-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 In compliance on November 14, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain a building permit for the sign in question. Count 2: Failure to obtain HARC Certificate of Appropriateness for the sign.Dismissed  Action details Not available
16-10430 113 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1421 World Petroleum Corp. Michael B. Manes - Registered Agent Eric Miranda - President 527 Duval Street Sec. 74-31 Unlawful deposits Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 10-21-2016 - Eric Miranda Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Failure to dispose of waste water(s) adequately and safely. Count 2: Must obtain a business tax receipt with the City of Key West to work in city limits.Violation Fine  Action details Not available
16-10434 114 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1422 Walgreen Company Store #07089 The Prentice Hall Corporation System, Incorporated - Registered Agent 527 Duval Street Sec. 18-117 Acts declared unlawful Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 10-18-2016 - Registered Agent Certified Service: 10-17-2016 - Walgreen #07089 Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Failure to hire a business that is licensed within the City of Key West.Violation Fine  Action details Not available
16-9700 115 Code ViolationsCase # 16-342 Little Room Jazz Club LLC Wayne L Smith, registered agent 821 Duval Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-13-2016 Initial Hearing: 6-29-2016 In compliance August 4, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: There are 3 signs at this location and only approved for 2. The pole sign was to be removed per building permit 15-00001766. Count 2: There are 3 signs at this location and only approved for 2. The pole sign was to be removed per HARC permit 15-01000655.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-10464 116 Code ViolationsCase # 16-885 Waterway Wireless, Inc. Michael Cook - Registered Agent 600 Whitehead Street Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 10-27-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 In compliance November 9, 2016, request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Count 1: Failure to renew their business license which expired 30 Sept 2015.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-10232 117 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1226 Peter & Dixie Janker 417 United Street Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - Repeat Violation Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts - Repeat Violation Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 9-3-2016 Initial Hearing: 9-28-2016 Continued from November 16, 2016 for compliance. Count 1: Failure to apply and obtain an after-the-fact HARC Certificate of Appropriateness for painting. Count 2: Failure to apply and obtain proper permit for spiral staircase. Count 3: Failure to apply and obtain a HARC Certificate of Appropriateness for the spiral staircase.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-10344 118 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1348 Nichol & Francis J Gonzon 1002 Fleming Street Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 9-26-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 In compliance October 4, 2016, request Finding of Violation without fees or fines Count 1: There is a pile of tree debris on the Grinnell Street side of this property. There are two previous cases within the last two years for the same violation.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-10345 119 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1352 Salsa Loca Nancy Mayhew 618 Duval Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 9-27-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 In compliance October 5, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a business tax receipt for the restaurant. Advertised on Facebook for opening September 17, 2016 and visited the property and it is open.Dismissed  Action details Not available
16-10390 120 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1380 Adrienne Curran 1011 Simonton Street 1/R1 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 Repeat Violation New Case Count 1: Failure to apply and obtain a building permit for a new wood substructure for a deck. This is a repeat violation, Case #14-1737 which has a Findings and Order.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-9909 121 Code ViolationsCase # 16-634 Peter N Brawn B-B Registries, LLC - Registered Agent 525 Caroline Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-262 Requests for inspection Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 6-17-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 7-27-2016 In compliance November 18, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain building permit for installation of bathtub and toilet. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness to do siding replacement, deck repairs and installation of exterior door. Count 3: Must request inspection for electrical work as soon as job is readyContinuance  Action details Not available
16-9920 122 Code ViolationsCase # 16-727 Whammy Key LLC Alfred Phillips - Registered Agent 903 Duval Street Sec. 26-192 Unreasonably excessive noise prohibited Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 6-30-2016 Initial Hearing: 7-27-2016 Continued from November 16, 2016 Count 1: Was given warning with a DBC of 86.9 on 6/3/16. Received another complaint, conducted a second reading on 6/25/16 with a DBC of 81.1 and was found in violation.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-10338 123 Code ViolationsCase # 16-939 R R Beason Jr Trust 12/18/2000 1603 Von Phister Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permit; address; exception Officer Jorge Lopez Officer Scott Fraser Certified Service: 10-5-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 Continued from August 30, 2017 for status/compliance Count 1: For failure to obtain building permits for the interior and exterior renovations.Continuance  Action details Not available
16-10342 124 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1262 ICAMCO, Inc. Peter Batty - R/A Preferred Properties Coastal 3314 Northside Drive Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 9-20-2016 - ICAMCO, Inc. Certified Service: 10-11-2016 - Preferred Properties Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 In compliance November 9, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: The dumpster at this location is overflowing with garbage which smells and is drawing flies.Dismissed  Action details Not available
16-10391 125 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1403 808 Southard Street, LLC Peter Brawn - Owner G, B&B-B Registries, LLC - Registered Agent 812 Southard Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Sec. 62-31 Maintenance of area between property line and adjacent paved roadway - Request dismissal of count 2 Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 10-20-2016 - Registered Agent Certified Service: 11-02-2016 - Owner Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 Continued from December 21, 2016. Count 1: Failure to cut overgrown weeds and remove trailer loaded with debris and bulk waste to avoid unsightly and unsanitary conditions. Count 2: Failure to clean up debris accumulated on the sidewalk.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-10392 126 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1410 Richard Dostal & Kelly Spero 208 Truman Avenue Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Sec. 108-677 Parking storages of certain vehicles Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 10-24-2016 Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 In compliance December 21, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: Failure to clear yard debris which can be a breeding place for vermin, and/or create a nuisance or other unsightly or unsanitary condition. Count 2: Failure to remove or put in a completely enclosed building an unlicensed vehicle.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-10351 127 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
16-10340 128 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1200 World Store Inc. 407 Front Street Sec. 18-193 Custom work permit required; inspection; fee Sec. 18-195 Requirements of permit holder (2) Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - In compliance November 8, 2016 Sec. 114-103 Prohibited signs (a)(5) - In compliance November 8, 2016 Sec. 18-195 Requirements of permit holder (4) - In compliance November 15, 2016 Officer Kenneth JW Waite Hand Served: 9-27-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 This case was rescheduled to November 16, 2016 Count 1: The business tax receipt for the custom work has not been issued, requires the business to pass the inspection. Count 2: Three inspections were conducted and all three times, the decals were not priced. Count 3: For failure to obtain a building permit for the henna sign that was secured to the exterior of the building. Count 4: The henna sign (plastic) is prohibited in historic districts. Count 5: Three inspections were conducted and all three times, the business did not possess the required pre-written statement.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-10295 129 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1303 Blanche Stapleton Michael McMahon 28 Seaside South Court Sec. 18-601 License Required - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings - Count 2 - Repeat Violation Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings - Counts 3 - 9 - Repeat Violation Officer Kenneth JW Waite Posted: 10-20-2016 Initial Hearing: 9-28-2016 This case was rescheduled to November 16, 2016 Count 1: On 12 Sept 2016 the respondent advertised the property for short term rental on AIRBNB contrary to Sec. 18-602 (2), creating a rebuttable presumption of a violation of Sec. 18-601. On 31 Aug 2016 the Special Magistrate signed findings and order finding this property owner in violation, ase # 16-260. Count 2: The property owner is holding out/advertising for short term rental without the requisite city, county and state licensing nor does it have the required transient rental medallion or had a fire inspection. Counts 3 - 9: The subject property is being held out/advertising for short term rental for seven nights beginning 6 Oct 2016 for $Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-10343 130 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1306 EO Investments, LLC Moshe Ozana 218 Duval Street Sec. 18-415 Restrictions in historic district - Repeat Violation Officer Kenneth JW Waite Hand Served: 9-19-2016 Initial Hearing: 10-19-2016 New Case Count 1: On 13 Sept 2016 while on an area canvass video recorded a male employee was off premises canvassing, handed a sample to a woman while she was walking past the store.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-10435 131 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1451 Far Beauty, LLC Aviv Shmuel - Registered Agent 211 Duval Street A Sec. 18-415 Restrictions in historic district Officer Kenneth JW Waite Certified Service: 10-21-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 Settlement Agreement Count 1: Off premise canvassing on Duval Street which is prohibited.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-9946 132 Code ViolationsCase # 13-57 KWSC, Inc. DBA Adult Entertainment Club Yuliya Andrews, President Robert Goldman, P.A. 210 Duval Street Sec. 18-415 Restrictions in the historic districts - Repeat Violation Sec. 18-441 Required - Repeat Violation Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 7-11-2016 - Robert Goldman, P.A. Initial Hearing: 1-30-2013 Irreparable Violation Continued from August 31, 2016 Count 1: Off premise canvassing on Duval Street which is prohibited. Count 2: Failure to obtain off premise canvassing license.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
16-9878 133 Code ViolationsCase # 13-1012 David & Marjorie A. Rodriguez 1823 Venetia Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required Sec. 90-363 Certificate of occupancy required Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 6-18-2016 Initial Hearing: 7-27-2016 In compliance December 20, 2016, request dismissal Count 1: This property is being rented without the benefit of a non-transient business tax receipt. Count 2: There is no certificate of occupancy for the subject property.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-10479 134 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1236 Whammy Key, LLC Alfred Phillips - Registered Agent 903 Duval Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits, display Sec. 14-40 Permits in the Historic District Sec. 122-750 (6) Dimensional HRCC-3 - Dismissed Sec. 110-256 (5)(i) Tree abuse Officer Jim Young Certified Service: 11-09-2016 - Registered Agent Initial Hearing: 11-16-2016 In compliance April 24, 2017, request Findings and Order with $250 Administrative Fees and no fines Count 1: Failure to obtain after-the-fact Building permits or obtain a demolition permit and remove the stage as the stage has been built in the side setback. Count 2: Failure to obtain HARC Certificate of Appropriateness or obtain a demolition permit and remove the stage as the stage has been built in the side setback. Count 3: Failure to obtain after-the-fact Building permits or obtain a demolition permit and remove the stage as the stage has been built in the side setback. Count 4: Failure to un-attach the stage from the tree as it is nailed to the tree with a two by four.Continuance  Action details Video Video
16-10077 135 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1033 Tina Marie Godfrey Fogarty Avenue & 3rd Street Sec. 42-1 (c) Offenses under state law Hand Served: 9-1-2016 Continued from September 28, 2016Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
16-10478 136 MitigationsCase # 09-1501 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Trustee 908 Trinity Drive #4Approved  Action details Not available