HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 01 24 Consent Item 200 - Approval of October 25, 2022 Meeting MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 2S, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Maurice Kaprow called to Order the Tuesday, October 2S,
2022 Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board at S: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 GILDER. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON
BURNS. DISCUSSION.
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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
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, 1393Ayerswood 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
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GIVEN UNTIL JUNE 27,2023 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT
THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE A FINE IN THE
AMOUNT OF TWO-HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) SHALL BE
IMPOSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTI N U ES TH EREAFTER.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILDEA. 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 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 THETESTIMONY
PRESENTED AND ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE
RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE A FINE IN THE AMOUNT
OFTWO-HUNDREDAND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) SHALL BE IMPOSED FOR
EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CO NTI N U ES TH E R EAFTE R."
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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 NATIONALASSN
C/O OWEN PHH MTG CORP.
WS CITY ORD.13-2(e) Stagnant Pool
WS CITY ORD.13-2 (C) Overgrown Yard
IPMC 302.1 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 ORDINANCE 13-2(C) OVERGROWN YARD, 13-2 (E)
STAGNANT POOL, AND IPMC 302.1 SANITATION BASED ON THE
EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY PRESENTED AND ORDER THAT
RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 15, 2022 TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION. IN THE EVENTTHE RESPONDENT FAILSTO COMPLY BYTHIS
DATE A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO-HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS
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250) A DAY SHALL BE IMPOSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GILDEA. 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 YSUBMITTED:
CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN
CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the 2022 Code Enforcement Board Regular
Meeting.
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