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Home My WebLink About2022 10 25 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING O CTO B E R 25, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Maurice Kaprow called to Order the Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708. Roll Call: Chairperson Maurice Kaprow, present Vice-Chairperson Michael Burns, present Board Member Stephen Gildea, present Board Member Howard Parsons, present Board Member Dennis Robinson, present Board Member Harold Thomson,absent - excused Senior City Attorney Jennifer Nix, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Mr. Gowan, City Clerk asked that the Board add a discussion on the November and December scheduled meetings and potentially cancelling them unless needed. This item was added as Item 700. Captain Kevin Presley noted there were no further changes to the agenda. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used CONSENTAGENDA 200)Approval of the Tuesday,September 27,2022 Code Enforcement Regular Meeting Minutes. No discussion. "I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 27TH'." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILDEA.SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON BURNS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: PARSONS (AYE);BURNS(AYE); ROBINSON (AYE);GILDEA(AYE); KAPROW(AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS-CONTINUED CASES 300. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS-REPEAT CASES 400. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-OCTOBER 25,2022 PAGE 2OF4 500) Case#20210E003265 1393 Ayerswood Court Bruce T. Lake Linda A. Lake WS City Ord.9-374 House Numbers IPMC 302.1 Sanitation IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage Note: The Respondent was present. Ms. Terri Sanchez, Code Enforcement Specialist, Winter Springs Police Department introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the present violations,and showed photos from the"Presentation."The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without objection. Ms. Sanchez recommended a compliance date of November 28, 2022 and a two-hundred and fifty dollar ($250) per day fine if this was not met. Ms. Sanchez further noted that cited violations related to IPMC 302.1 Sanitation had come into compliance and that the violation related to Winter Springs City Code Section 9-374, House/Building Numbers had been mistakenly cited. Mr. Bruce Lake, 7393 Ayerswood Court, Winter Springs offered testimony and stated that he was in litigation and was hoping to settle in the near future. Discussion followed on an appropriate timeframe to achieve compliance. "I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 304.7 ROOFS AND DRAINAGE BASED ON THE TESTIMONY PRESENTED AND ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL JUNE 27, 2023 TO CORRECT TH E VIOLATION.IN THE EVENT TH E RESPONDENT FAI LS TO COM PLY BY TH IS DATE A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO-HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) SHALL BE IMPOSED FOR EACH DAYTHE VIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILDER SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROBINSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: PARSONS (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE);GILDEA(AYE); BURNS (AYE);KAPROW(AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 501) Case#2022CE000894 118 Stone Gable Circle Lisa-Marie S. Ramkissoon-Chiu Royce A. Chiu WS CITY ORD 6-84 Accessory Structures IPMC 302.1 Sanitation Note: The Respondent was not present. Ms. Sanchez introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the present violations, and showed photos from the "Presentation." The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without objection. Ms. Sanchez recommended a compliance date of November 28, 2022 and a two-hundred and fifty CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-OCTOBER 25,2022 PAGE 3OF4 dollar ($250) per day fine if this was not met. Ms. Sanchez further noted that cited violations related to IPMC 302.1 Sanitation had come into compliance. Brief discussion followed on dimensional requirements for accessory structures, definitions provided in the City Code, and statutory requirements related to notices of code violation. "I MOVE TO FIND RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 6-84 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES BASED ON THE TESTIMONY PRESENTED AND ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 28, 2022 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BYTHIS DATE A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO-HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) SHALL BE IMPOSED FOR EACH DAYTHEVIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER ROBINSON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GILDEA. DISCUSSION. VOTE: PARSONS (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE);GILDEA(AYE); BURNS (AYE);KAPROW(AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 502) Case#2022CE001717 325 Riunite Circle US BANK NATIONAL ASSN C/O OWEN PHH MTG CORP. WS CITY ORD.13-2(e) Stagnant Pool WS CITY ORD.13-2 (C) Overgrown Yard IPMC302.1 Sanitation Note: The Respondent was not present. Ms. Sanchez, Code Enforcement Specialist, Winter Springs Police Department introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the"Presentation." The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without objection. Ms. Sanchez recommended a compliance date of November 28, 2022 and a two-hundred and fifty dollar ($250) per day fine if this was not met. Further, Ms. Sanchez requested that the City be permitted to abate the issue related to the stagnant pool if it were not corrected by the approved compliance date. Discussion followed on public access to the pool, previous lawn maintenance performed by the City and the procedure to recoup these costs, whether or not the house was occupied, and an appropriate time frame to provide for corrections to be made. Ms. Sanchez noted the house was unoccupied and stated that although the pool was not accessible to the public it still posed a public hazard. "I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF CITY CODE, WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCEI3-2(C)OVERGROWN YARD,13-2(E)STAGNANT POOL,AND IPMC302.1 SANITATION BASED ON THE EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY PRESENTED AND ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBEP 15,2022TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-OCTOBER 25,2022 PAGE 4OF4 IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO-HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) A DAY SHALL BE IMPOSED FOR EACH DAYTHEVIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILDER SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PARSONS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: PARSONS (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE);GILDEA(AYE); BURNS (AYE);KAPROW(AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS-NON-COMPLIANCE CASES 600. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 700. Discussion on November and December Meeting Cancellation Chairperson Kaprow noted that traditionally the Code Board had not met in November and December but members were on standby if Code Enforcement officers had an emergency case to bring forward. Captain Presley noted that there was nothing on the horizon currently but that Staff would keep the Board informed. The Board agreed to cancel the November 22 and December 27, 2022 Code Enforcement Board Meetings barring any emergency cases. Chairperson Kaprow thanked the Winter Springs Police Department for their efforts during the hurricane. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Kaprow adjourned the meeting at 6:06 PM RESPECTFUL L Y SUBMI TTED: CHRISTIAN D.GOWAN CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the January 24,2023 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.