Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/28/2018 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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18-1698 11 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1273 St. James Missionary Baptist Church - Trustee Derrick Anderson Church Trustee 2007 Staples Avenue Sec. 108-677 Parking and storage of certain vehicles Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 12-18-2017 Initial Hearing: 1-31-2018 In compliance 27 Feb 2018, fees pending Count 2: All vehicles require current tags. There are two vehicles with expired tags. Count 1 was dismissedViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
18-1702 12 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1369 RCJB Properties, Inc. 3401 Flagler Avenue Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 12-29-2017 Certified Service: 1-4-2018 - Amended Notice Initial Hearing: 1-31-2018 In compliance 20 Feb 2018, request dismissal Count 3: For failure to remove tree debris and trash from the property.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
18-1789 13 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1649 Kevin Talbott 1703 Johnson Street A Sec. 58-35 Requirements for bulk and excess yard waste pickup Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Service: 2-5-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 In compliance 13 Feb 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to remove the yard debris and furniture from the City right of way.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
18-1796 14 Code ViolationsCase # 18-59 Pirate's Paradise David Mizrachi - Business owner Nir Sela - Registered Agent 105 Whitehead Street Sec. 18-195 Requirements of permit holder Officer Wherden Charles Certified Service: 2-26-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Settlement Agreement Count 1: For failure to furnish a written statement showing final cost of custom work prior to the commencement of custom work.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-1224 15 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1028 Poinciana Park Partners, LLP - property owner Jean Prophete Senat - mobile home owner 1300 15th Court Lot 1 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permit; address; exceptions Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 8-28-2017 - property owner Certified Service: 8-21-2017 - mobile home owner Initial Hearing: 10-18-2017 In compliance 12 Mar 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to a building permits to replace wallboard in the enclosure on the porch.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-1325 16 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1293 Marie Delus Poinciana Park Partners, LLP 1300 15th Court Lot 11 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions. Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 10-16-2017 - Marie Delus Initial Hearing: 11-15-2017 Continued from 28 Feb 2018 for compliance Count 1: Construction of an addition to the subject property without benefit of required permits.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1786 17 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1499 1018 Truman LLC 844 Olivia Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 2-26-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 In compliance 9 Mar 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain an electrical permit for installation of the security cameras. Count 2: For failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for installation of the security cameras. Count 3: For failure to obtain inspections for the electrical work.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1788 18 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1594 Gone Fishin' Shannon J Gaytan 1102 Duval Street C Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 In compliance 23 Jan 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a business tax receipt for the business Gone Fishin'.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
18-1790 19 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1684 Charter Resort Transport United STates Corporation Agents, Inc. 3675 Seaside Drive Sec. 78-126 - Required Sec. 78-127 Display of decal; standby vehicles Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Service: 2-2-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 New Case Count 1: All passenger vehicles for hire shall have a license issued by the city. Count 2: All passenger vehicles for hire shall have a decal that is affixed to the left side of the rear bumper.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-1123 110 Code ViolationsCase # 16-1707 Terence Schmida Joanna M Schmida Rev Trust DTD Walter G Schmida Rev Trust DTD 3301 Duck Avenue C FBC 1612.4 Flood Hazard Construction Sec. 90-356 Building Permit Required Sec. 90-363 Certificate of Occupancy Sec. 14-74 Nuisances - Dismissed FBC 1612.4 Flood Hazard Construction - Officer Scott Fraser Certified Service: 8-17-2017 - W. Schmida Initial Hearing: 8-30-2017 In compliance 15 Aug 2018; request dismissal Count 1: Within FEMA designated AE-7 flood zone, interior space at ground level has been enclosed and said areas are actively being used for purposes other than the permitted uses for storage, parking or access to higher building levels. Count 2: Construct or allow to be constructed without the required building permits enclosed ground-floor areas for habitation. Count 3: Allowed occupancy of enclosed areas below the established flood level- constituting an unauthorized change of use from parking and storage to habitation; said enclosed areas not having been issued a certificate of occupancy, as required. Count 4: Front of property exits a dilapidateContinuance  Action details Video Video
18-1795 111 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1277 Michael & Sophak Ngov 3713 Donald Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-6-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Continued from 28 Feb 2018 for compliance Count 1: For failure to obtain a building permit for the roof and shed. Permits have been in the Planning Department since 16 Oct 2017 waiting several requirements from the owner, i.e. setbacks, site plan, impervious surface calculations, elevation drawings and the need of a survey.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1800 112 Code ViolationsCase # 18-121 Incorporated Service LTD - Registered Agent Soap Stories Tampa Bay (COS) 404 Duval Street Sec. 18-705 Requirements of permit holder Officer Leonardo Hernandez Certified Service: 2-3-2018 - Soap Stories Certified Service: 2-20-2018 - Incorporated Service Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Settlement Agreement Count 1: The city received a complaint from Margaret (Peggy) Yoste that she did not receive a pre-written statement prior to the purchase, nor were there any prices listed on the products.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
2017-1065 113 Code ViolationsCase # 16-773 Brittany D Delgado Mark R Delgado Estate 2807 Seidenberg 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 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: Posted: 8-10-2017 Posted: 7-10-2018 Initial Hearing: 8-30-2017 In compliance 31 December 2019; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for residential unit in the rear of the property. Count 2: Failure to have Utilities associated with the residential unit in the rear of the property. Count 3: Failure to have a non-transient business tax receipt for the residential unit in the rear of the property.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1782 114 Code ViolationsCase # 17-850 Lauren Myers 1409 Truman Avenue Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 2-12-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 In compliance 21 Feb 2018, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt (26035) to rent this property non-transiently, has been delinquent since 30 Sept 2017.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
18-1783 115 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1076 Soiree Key West, LLC - Registered Agent Mobile Service Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 2-6-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 In compliance 7 Feb 2018, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt (20542) for the wedding planning business has been delinquent since 30 Sept 2017.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
18-1793 116 Code ViolationsCase # 18-17 Linda Rae Phillips 16 Starfish Pier Sec. 122-130 - Prohibited uses - Repeat violation Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 2-7-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Continued from 28 Feb 2018 Count 1 through 7: For transiently renting the boat out on AIRBNB.com which is prohibited in the Conservation Zoning area. Was able to rent this property for 7 nights for a total of $1,463. This is a repeat violation, case 16-197 was found in violation. Other cases cited were 15-992, 15-991 and 15-990.   Action details Video Video
18-1793 116 Code ViolationsCase # 18-17 Linda Rae Phillips 16 Starfish Pier Sec. 122-130 - Prohibited uses - Repeat violation Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 2-7-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Continued from 28 Feb 2018 Count 1 through 7: For transiently renting the boat out on AIRBNB.com which is prohibited in the Conservation Zoning area. Was able to rent this property for 7 nights for a total of $1,463. This is a repeat violation, case 16-197 was found in violation. Other cases cited were 15-992, 15-991 and 15-990.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1794 117 Code ViolationsCase # 18-19 Linda Rae Phillips 11 Starfish Pier Sec. 122-130 Prohibited uses - Repeat violation Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 2-7-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Continued from 28 Feb 2018 Count 1 through 7: For transiently renting the boat out on AIRBNB.com which is prohibited in the Conservation Zoning area. Was able to rent this property for 7 nights for a total of $1,446. This is a repeat violation, case 16-197 was found in violation. Other cases cited were 15-992, 15-991 and 15-990.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1798 118 Code ViolationsCase # 18-117 McIvor Holdings LLC Michael McIvor - Registered Agent 1010 Kennedy Drive Suite 400 Sec. 66-102 Dates due and delinquent; penalties Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 2-5-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 In compliance 20 Feb 2018, request dismissal Count 1: The business tax receipt (21037) for Keys Heart Center has been delinquent since 30 Sept 2017.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-1075 119 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1019 Key West Restorations, LLC - Property Owner David L. Firestine/Incorporator Michael Herrera 1435 Flagler Avenue Sec. 18-150 Certificate of competency - Required - Michael Herrera Count 1 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - David L. Firestine Count 2 Sec. 18-117 Acts declared unlawful - David L. Firestine Count 3 Officer Gerald L Leggett Certified Service: 8-1-2017 - Michael Herrera Certified Service: 8-7-2017 - David Firestine Initial Hearing: 8-30-2017 In compliance 28 Feb 2018, request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain the required contractor's license to remove concrete from the house. Count 2: Failure to obtain required permits for the removal of concrete from the house. Count 3: Failure to hire a licensed contractor.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
2017-1222 120 Code ViolationsCase # 17-982 Sheila McFarland 1625 Flagler Avenue Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 8-29-2017 Initial Hearing: 10-18-2017 Continued from 28 Feb 2018 for compliance Count 1: For exceeding the scope of the paving permit by installing pavers on the City right-of-way.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-1429 121 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1213 Erwin Mayer & Didier R Moritz - Dismissed Jean Lefils Bien - Mobile Home Owner 1300 15th Court Lot 77 Sec. 90-363 Certificate of Occupancy - required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions - Amended Notice Officer Edward Keane Certified Service: 11-16-2017 Certified Service: 7-9-2019 - Amended - Tenant Certified Service: 7-15-2019 - Amended - Property Owner Initial Hearing: 12-20-2017 Continued from 28 August 2019 Count 1: For failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the addition that was built. Count 2: For failure to pay impact fees related to utilities. Count 3: For failure to obtain building permits for the addition to the trailer and for the installed plumbing. Count 4: For failure to obtain building permits for the addition to the trailer and for the installed plumbing.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1792 122 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1304 Ray Rolston 1420 Petronia Street 1 Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 In compliance 1 Feb 2018, request dismissal Count 1: For failure to obtain a business tax receipt for selling paintings and frames on website www.rolston.com .Dismissed  Action details Video Video
18-1703 123 Code ViolationsCase # 17-1396 Marcia Rock 1331 Duncan Street Sec. 26-192 Unreasonably excessive noise prohibited Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 1-4-2018 Initial Hearing: 1-31-2018 Request dismissal - A civil citation was issued to the violator, Brent Gordon. Count 1: The city received a complaint of disturbing noise. Officer could hear the loud music inside the complainant's house. Count 2, 3 and 4 were dismissedDismissed  Action details Video Video
18-1797 124 Code ViolationsCase # 18-113 Richard Dostal 210 Truman Avenue Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Sec. 62-2 Obstructions - dismissed Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 2-9-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Continued from 25 Apr 2018 for compliance Count 1: For failure to maintain the property. The yard is overgrown and there is bulk waste in the rear side of the property. Count 2: The fence that was blown down is obstructing the sidewalk and the safe passage of pedestrians.Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1801 125 Code ViolationsCase # 18-124 Richard & Kelly S Dostal, Estate 208 Truman Avenue Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Jorge Lopez Certified Service: 2-9-2018 Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 In compliance 15 June 2018; administrative fees pending Count 1: For failure to maintain the property. It is overgrown and there are piles of yard debris and bulk waste. This property has previously been cited for the same conditions (Cases 15-918 and 16-1410).Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-880 126 Code ViolationsCase # 17-710 AIRBNB, Inc. Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 3333 Duck Avenue J204 Sec. 122-1371 D (9) Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Counts 1 thru 7 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-16-2017 Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1 - 7: During a routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property was held out for short term rental without the benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 7 nights for the dates of 1 June 2017 through 8 June 2017.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-883 127 Code ViolationsCase # 17-724 AIRBNB, Inc. Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 620 Thomas Street 165 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations. D (9) - Counts 1 thru 7 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-16-2017 Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1 - 7: During routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property held out for short term rental without benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 7 nights for the dates of 11 June 2017 through 18 June 2017.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-892 128 Code ViolationsCase # 17-745 AIRBNB, Inc. Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 714 Thomas Street Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations. D (9) - Counts 1 thru 7 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-22-2017 Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1-7: During a routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property held out for short term rental without the benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 7 nights for the dates of 1 July 2017 through 8 July 2017 for a total of $1,638.00.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-893 129 Code ViolationsCase # 17-746 AIRBNB, Inc. - Registered Agent Brian Chesky - CP Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 1207 Florida Street Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d) (9) - Counts 1 thru 4 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d) (9) - Count 5 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-22-2017 Certified Service: 1-5-2018 - Amended Notice of Hearing Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 AIRBNB, Inc.: Counts 1-4: During a routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property held out for short term rental without the benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 4 nights for the dates of 1 July 2017 through 5 July 2017 for a total of $551.00. Count 5: For unlawful holding out or advertising of a transient rental by an owner, tenant, broker, realtor, agent or other representative of the owner if the property is not permitted.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-894 130 Code ViolationsCase # 17-751 AIRBNB, Inc. Lawyers Incorporating Services 2710 3312 Northside Drive 106 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations. D (9) - Counts 1 thru 7 Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 5-22-2017 Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1-7: During a routine investigation of the online website www.airbnb.com, the subject property held out for short term rental without the benefit of a transient rental license. The subject property was advertised for 7 nights for the dates of 1 June 2017 through 8 June 2017 for a total of $808.00.Continuance  Action details Video Video
2017-932 131 Code ViolationsCase # 17-866 AIRBNB, Inc Lawyers Inc Service - Registered Agent 721 Georgia Street A Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations. D (9) Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 11-15-2017 Amended Notice Initial Hearing: 7-26-2017 Continued from 27 March 2019 Counts 1-7: The subject property was held out/advertised by the respondent for transient rental for 7 nights the dates of 19 June 2017 through 26 June 2017 for a total of $834.00Continuance  Action details Video Video
18-1791 132 Code ViolationsCase # 18-06 Brian Sharples - Director - Counts 3 through 20 Corporation Service Company - Registered Agent D/B/A CSC - Lawyers Inc. - Counts 3 through 20 Michael J McMahon - Counts 1 through 20 107 Front Street Unit 217 Sec. 18-601 License required - Irreparable Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations (d) (9) Officer Beau Langford Certified Service: 1-12-2018 - Brian Sharples Certified Service: 1-17-2018 - Corporate Service Company Posted: 2-27-2018 - Michael McMahon Initial Hearing: 2-28-2018 Continued from 27 March 2019 Count 1: During a routine inspection, found a black Cadillac parked in the subjects parking space. Made contact with Frances and Valerie Sirotzki inside the unit. Mrs. Sirotzki forwarded the rental agreement along with all correspondence between the couple, HomeAway and Michael J McMahon. Rental agreement was for 18 nights, dates of 19 Dec 2017 through 6 Jan 2018 for a total of $21,787,66. Count 2: The subject propeContinuance  Action details Video Video
2017-871 133 Code ViolationsSMA 17-02 Tropical Soup Corporation Joseph H. Walsh Pike Architects, Inc. Van D. Fischer, Esquire Mallory Square H17-03-0008 Continued from 31 Jan 2018   Action details Video Video