Meeting Name: Code Compliance Hearing Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/20/2020 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall
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20-5225 11 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1592 Rosemie Thomas 1213 14th Street 54 Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Troy Montero Certified Mail: 11-25-2019 Initial Hearing: 1-30-2020 Mitigation Count 1: Failure to obtain all proper building permits.Continuance  Action details Video Video
20-5395 12 Code ViolationsCase # 20-00035 Gladio Roma LLC - Terrace Roma Alessandro Altigieri - Registered agent 300 Front Street 1 Sec. 90-142 Historic architectural commission design guidelines adopted Officer Paul Navarro Certified Mail: 1-30-2020 Initial Hearing: 2-20-2020 New Case Count 1: Failure to remove prohibited LED strip lights from the subject property.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
20-5256 13 Code ViolationsCase #19-1788 Bourbon Street Pub INC. Joseph J Schroeder - Registered agent 724 Duval Street Sec. 90-142 (4-a.6) Historic architectural commission design guidelines adopted - Repeat Sec. 90-142 (7) Historic architectural commission design guidelines adopted - Repeat Officer Paul Navarro Certified Mail: 12-26-2019 Initial Hearing: 1-30-2020 Continued to 26 March 2020 Count 1: Failure to remove prohibited animated sign ( TV ) from the property. - Repeat Count 2: Failure to remove the LED strip lights from the subject property. - RepeatContinuance  Action details Video Video
20-5428 14 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1779 Old Town Key West Development Inc. Edwin O. Swift III - Registered Agent 618 Duval Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 2-939 Revocable licenses Officer Troy Montero Initial Hearing: 2-20-2020 Certified Mail: 2-3-2020 In compliance 27 February 2020; request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain proper building permits for lighting attached to the front of the building. Count 2: Failure to obtain a HARC certificate of appropriateness for the lighting attached to the front of the building. Count 3: Failure to obtain a revocable license for the awning over the city right of way.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
20-5404 15 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1727 KW Trent 1419 Thompson, LLC Ronald Tschetter - Registered agent 1419 Thompson Street Sec. 18-601 License required Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations Sec. 122-1371(d)(9) Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Mail: 1-29-2020 Initial Hearing: 2-20-2020 New Case - Repeat violations Counts 1-7: Failure to obtain a transient rental license. Counts 8-10: Failure to obtain a transient rental medallion and failure to obtain a fire inspection from Key West Fire Department. Counts 11-17: Failure to cease all transient rental advertising for this property.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
20-5220 16 Code ViolationsCase #19-206 Cassandra D. Butler Regina E. Brownlow Charnette Valdez 1000 Howe Street Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property debris and noxious material required Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 62-2 Obstructions Officer Bonnita Badgett Certified Mail: 12-7-2019 Initial Hearing: 1-30-2020 In compliance 14 February 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to clear yard of trash and debris. Count 2: Failure to pay past utility bill totaling $2,265.00. Count 3: Failure to keep bags of waste, weeds, trash and furniture off of the city right of way.Dismissed  Action details Not available
20-5221 17 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1680 Pete F. Woldanski 316 Julia Street Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Officer Bonnita Badgett Posted: 1-30-2020 Initial Hearing: 1-30-2020 Continued to 20 February 2020 for good service Count 1: Failure to remove bins from the city right of way by 8pm on day of pick up.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
19-5113 18 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1655 Joseph Donagher 415 Julia Street Sec. 18-601 License required - Counts 1-6 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Counts 7-9 Sec. 122-1371 Transient living accommodations in residential dwellings; regulations - Counts 10-15 Officer Sophia Doctoche Certified Mail: 11-25-19 Initial Hearing: 12-18-19 Settlement Agreement Counts 1-6: Subject property advertising a minimum stay of 3-28 nights without a transient license. Previously cited case # 19-1584. - Settlement Agreement Counts 7-9: Subject property holding out/advertising for short term rental without the benefit of the required city, county, or state licensing. Does not have a transient medallion and has not been inspected by the City of Key West Fire Department. Previously cited case #19-1584. - Settlement Agreement Counts 10-15: Subject property owner holding out for transient rental for six nights the dates of November 26 through December 2, 2019 for $4,740.38. - Settlement AgreementViolation Fine  Action details Video Video
19-4274 19 Code ViolationsCase # 18-1784 Lindholm Construction, Inc Richard Lindholm - Registered Agent Native Builders, Inc Carl Denny - Registered Agent Nicholas Obea LLC Clint Gordon - Registered Agent Cristian J Swanson 1610 Dennis Street Sec. 14-262 Request for inspection Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 18-117 Acts declared unlawful Sec. 18-150 Certificate of competency required Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Edward Keane Certified Mail: 5-30-2019 - Lindholm Construction, Inc. Certified Mail: 5-30-2019 - Native Builders, Inc. Certified Mail: 11-28-2019 - Lindhold Construction, Inc. Certified Mail: 11-27-2019 - Cristian J Swanson Certified Mail: 12-28-19 - Native Builders, Inc Posted: 7-19-2019 - Nicholas Obea LLC Initial Hearing: 6-27-2019 Settlement Agreement Lindholm Construction Inc dismissed on all counts Counts 1-3 - Cristian J Swanson oContinuance  Action details Video Video
20-5223 110 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1590 Blake Feldman c/o The Green Room 501 Green Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Rachel Kobylas Certified Mail: 12-12-19 Initial Hearing: 12-18-19 In compliance 8 February 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain all proper building permits. Count 2: Failure to obtain a HARC certificate of appropriateness.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
20-5222 111 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1637 Boyer Arnon Gold Estate Jr - c/o Sherry Boyer 906 17th Terrace Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 18-117 Acts declared unlawful Officer Rachel Kobylas Posted: 1-13-2020 Initial Hearing: 1-30-2020 In compliance 4 February 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain all proper building permits. Count 2: Failure to hire licensed contractors.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
20-5322 112 Code ViolationsCase #19-1728 John Allen Lloyd Gunn 713 Southard Street Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 102-158 Stop work order and penalty Officer Rachel Kobylas Certified Mail: Initial Hearing: 1-30-2020 In compliance 17 January 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain building permits. Count 2: Failure to obtain all necessary certificates of appropriateness from HARC. Count 3: Failure to pay for building permits.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
20-5391 113 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1811 The New Camilles Inc Shukhrat Rakimov - Registered agent 1202 Simonton Street Sec. 58-31 Container and receptacle requirements Sec. 58-33 Storage of garbage causing pollution Sec. 26-126 Clearing of property of debris and noxious material required Officer Rachel Kobylas Certified Mail: 6-25-2020 Initial Hearing: 2-20-2020 In compliance 23 July 2020; request finding no fees or fines Count 1: Failure to contact Waste Management to schedule additional trash pick ups. Count 2: Failure to keep containers closed to ensure that non of the debris is exposed. Count 3: Failure to ensure sanitary disposal of all debris and trash that is exposed.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
20-5392 114 Code ViolationsCase # 18-1133 Scott & Stephen Simons 3314 Northside Drive 26a Sec. 58-61 Determination and levy of charge Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Paul Navarro Certified Mail: 1-20-2020 Initial Hearing: 2-20-2020 In Compliance 27 January 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to pay remaining balance of $2,701.26 for illegal unit to Shirley Sealey in the Revenue Department. Count 2: Failure to submit as built certificates to the building department. Count 3: Failure to obtain a non transient license for the unit in question.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
20-5393 115 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1131 Mineshaft Designs, LLC Kelley L Albert - registered agent 424 Duval Street A Sec. 90-142 Historic architectural commission design guidelines adopted Officer Paul Navarro Certified mail: 1-30-2020 Initial Hearing: 2-20-2020 Request Dissmisal Count 1: Failure to remove all unpermitted signs.Dismissed  Action details Not available
20-5394 116 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1544 Bike Man Bike Rental C/O Thomas Theisen 301 Duval Street Sec. 66-87 Business tax receipt required for all holding themselves out to be engaged in business Officer Paul Navarro Certified Mail: 1-30-2020 Initial Hearing: 2-20-2020 In compliance 10 February 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain a business license from the Licensing Department.Dismissed  Action details Not available
20-5331 117 Code ViolationsCase #20-00036 IVs in the Keys INC Danette Nelson - Registered agent 531 Whitehead Street Sec. 90-142 Historic Architectural Commission Design Guidelines adopted Officer Paul Navarro Certified Mail: 1-30-2020 Initial Hearing: 1-30-2020 Continued to 20 February 2020 for good service Count 1: Failure to remove prohibited LED strip lights from the property.Violation Fine  Action details Video Video
20-5235 118 Code ViolationsCase # 19-672 808 Southard Street LLC C/O Brawn Peter Nelson The Tree Man Sean Creedon - Registered Agent 808 & 812 Southard Street Sec. 26-192 Unreasonably excessive noise prohibited - 808 Southard Street LLC Sec. 26-192 Unreasonably excessive noise prohibited - The Tree Man Sec. 122-597 Permitted uses - 808 Southard Street LLC Sec. 122-597 Permitted uses - The Tree Man Sec. 122-598 Conditional Uses - 808 Southard Street LLC Sec. 122-598 Conditional Uses - The Tree Man Sec. 122-837 Use permitted - 808 Southard Street LLC Sec. 122-837 Use permitted - The Tree Man Sec. 108-677 Parking and storage of certain vehicles - 808 Southard Street LLC - ONLY Officer Dorian Patton Certified Mail: 1-11-20 Initial Hearing: 1-30-2020 Continued to 29 April 2021 for final ruling Count 1: Failure to cease from allowing the company "Tree Man" from operating their equipment and performing their business. - both parties Count 2: Failure to remove all commercial vehicles, utility trailers. and boat/jet ski trailers from all residential lots on the property. - both parties Count Continuance  Action details Video Video
19-5116 119 Code ViolationsCase # 19-927 F&L Corp 711 Love Lane Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Officer Dorian Patton Certified Mail: 12-10-19 Initial Hearing: 12-18-19 In compliance 18 February 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain building permits for an addition behind the house. Count 2: Failure to obtain a HARC certificate of appropriateness for the addition behind the house.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
20-5229 120 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1035 Banana Cafe Kevin Zulch - Registered agent 1215 Duval Street Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Dorian Patton Certified Mail: Initial Hearing: 1-30-20 In compliance 20 February 2020 8:35AM; Request dismissal Counts 1: Failure to obtain a HARC certificate of appropriateness for all signs on the property. Count 2: Failure to obtain building permits for all signs on property.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
20-5230 121 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1062 Panini Schimini LLC Dawn Vincent - Registered agent 1075 Duval Street C-10 Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Dorian Patton Certified Mail: 12-16-19 Initial Hearing: 1-30-20 In compliance 19 February 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for all signage on restaurants. Count 2: Failure to obtain building permits.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
20-5231 122 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1161 Marlene Cruz Morato - Registered agent 1016 Howe Street Common Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-327 Inspection Sec. 26-192 Unreasonably excessive noise prohibited Officer Dorian Patton Certified Mail: 12-13-19 Initial Hearing: 1-30-20 In compliance 14 February 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to obtain building permits. Count 2: Failure to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for the fence. Count 3: Failure to call the building department for final inspection. Count 4: Failure to check pool pump for proper operation and installation.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
19-5119 123 Code ViolationsCase # 19-1178 Mile Zero Cafe Gleidson Gevargas 119 Fitzpatrick Street Sec. 114-103 Prohibited signs Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Dorian Patton Hand Served: 2-5-2020 Initial Hearing: 12-18-19 In compliance 12 February 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to remove portable sign, unpermitted signs on building and unpermitted seating. Count 2: Failure to obtain a HARC certificate of appropriateness for all signage. Count 3: Failure to obtain building permits for all signs attached to the building.Dismissed  Action details Video Video
20-5396 124 Code ViolationsCase # 20-77 The Green Room Blake Feldman - Owner 501 Greene Street Sec. 18-117 Acts declared unlawful Sec. 14-40 Permits in historic districts Sec. 14-37 Building permits; professional plans; display of permits; address; exceptions Officer Dorian Patton Certified Mail: 1-31-2020 Initial Hearing: 2-20-2020 In compliance 18 February 2020; Request dismissal Count 1: Failure to hire a licensed contractor. Count 2: Failure to obtain a HARC certificate of appropriateness and building permits for the structure built on the roof. Count 3: Failure to obtain the appropriate building permits for the structure on the roof.Dismissed  Action details Video Video