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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 01 10 Consent 201 Extend POD Permit COMMISSION AGENDA Consent X ITEM 201 Informational Public Hearing Regular January 10, 2011 MGR. /DEPT.4.��� Regular Meeting A thorization REQUEST: The City Manager and Police Department -Code Enforcement Division request the Commission authorize the City Manager to extend the permit time period for a Temporary Storage Structure (POD) located at 671 Vistawilla Drive. SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this agenda item is to request Commission authorization (in accordance with the provisions of City Code Section 6 -87(d) - attached) to extend the permit time period on a temporary storage structure (POD) for an additional 30 days. This request is being made by the homeowners due to an unfortunate situation involving a plumbing line break in their home, resulting in the home being temporarily unlivable. CONSIDERATIONS: The family at 671 Vistawilla Drive had a recent plumbing line break in their home resulting in extensive damage. This damage will require the replacement of several walls, ceiling, flooring and dislodging the family to a hotel until the construction is completed. The completion of the work required will be finished by the end of January, then allowing them to return home. The contents of the home and personal belongings must be removed during this time period to complete the scope of work required. They have received a permit to have a POD which was delivered on December 29, 2010 to temporarily store the furniture and personal belongings. While this action does allow for easy access to their belongings used day to day it also allows for protective storage of large items during the repair of their home. However, current city ordinance only allows the POD to remain on the property for 72 hours. with provision for an extension of time by the City Manager until the date of the next regular City Commission meeting. The homeowners in this particular instance have endured an emergency and emotional situation that warrants good cause for an extension of the permit time period. This action would also help decrease the financial impact on the family while repairing their home, living in a hotel, and CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING — January 10, 2011 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM "201" PAGE 2 OF 3 allow them to have access to daily necessities of household goods during the construction time period. Under these circumstances and in accordance with authority granted in City Code Section 6 -87, the City Manager approved an extension of the permit time period until January 10, 2011 (i.e., the date of the next regular Commission meeting). The homeowner has been informed by its insurance company and contractor that it will take until at least January 28, 2011 to complete construction/repairs and is thus requesting the Commission to approve an additional 30 day extension until February 9, 2011. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: No communication efforts beyond the advertising of the Commission agenda are necessary in conjunction with this agenda item. The Commission Agenda has been posted on the bulletin board outside City Hall, on the City's electronic sign; the agenda is electronically posted according to the City Clerk's procedure. RECOMMENDATIONS: The City Manager recommends the Commission approve an 30 day extension of the permit time period, until February 9, 2011, for a Temporary Storage Structure (POD) located at 671 Vistawilla Drive and authorize the City Manager to extend the associated permit, accordingly. ATTACHMENTS: A - Ordinance 6 -87 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION MEETING — January 10. 2011 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM "201" PAGE 3 OF 3 ATTACHMENT A Sec. 6 -87. Temporary storage structures. (a) Definition: For purposes of this section, "temporary storage structure" shall mean a structure designed and used primarily for storage of building materials, household goods, and other such material: and that is not intended for permanent installation. (b) A supplier of a temporary storage structure shall obtain a permit issued by the building department prior to supplying and installing or allowing to be installed a temporary storage structure within the City of Winter Springs. The permit shall be limited to a specific address and shall allow the installation at such address for a maximum of seventy -two (72) consecutive hours. Permits shall also be limited to a maximum of two (2) per any twelve (12) month period for any specific address. A permit fee shall be required by resolution of the city commission and collected by the city. The permit shall contain the date and time of issuance, the name of the person to whom the temporary storage structure is supplied, and the address at which the temporary storage structure will be installed. (c) In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane watch issued by the National Weather Service, the city shall have the right to order the supplier to remove the temporary storage structure by providing the supplier at least twenty -four (24) hours notice of removal. In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service, the temporary storage structure shall be immediately removed by the supplier after the warning being issued. In such situations, the city shall have the right to enter the property and remove the temporary storage structure if the supplier does not remove the temporary storage structure as required by this subsection. The supplier shall be liable for all removal costs incurred by the city and failure to pay said costs, upon demand by the city, shall constitute a code violation and shall result in a lien being imposed pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, in the amount of said costs. (d) For good cause shown by the owner of the property at which the temporary storage structure will be supplied, the time periods set forth in subparagraph (b) may be extended by the city manager or city commission: provided an extension granted by the city manager shall not extend beyond the date for the next regularly scheduled city commission meeting. Good cause being limited to emergencies and situations where there exists a reasonable risk or threat to life and property damage. (Ord. No. 2001 -16, § 1, 7 -9 -01)