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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 2000
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Joanne Krebs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October
17, 2000, in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East
State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Roll Call
Chairperson Joanne Krebs, present
Vice Chairperson Lurene Lyzen, present
Board Member Mel Glickman, absent
Board Member Paul Finnegan, present
Board Member Ken Furth, present
Board Member Chuck Holzman, absent
Board Member James B. Pitts, present
Also Present
Ms. C. Jimette Cook, Code Enforcement Manager, Code Enforcement Division
Approval of the September 19, 2000 Regular Meeting Minutes
Chairperson Jomme Krebs stated "I am looking for a Motion to approve the September
19th Regular Meeting Minutes."
"I MAKE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE SEPTEMBER 19TH MINUTES AS
WRITTEN." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FINNEGAN. SECONDED BY
VICE CHAIRPERSON L YZEN.
VOTE:
VICE CHAIRPERSON LYZEN: AYE
BOARD MEMBER FINNEGAN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER FURTH: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
CHAIRPERSON KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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II. REGULAR AGENDA
Ms. C. Jimette Cook, Code Enforcement Manager spoke briefly in reference to a decision
made by this Board that was upheld and affirmed in the Circuit Court.
The Deputy City Clerk swore in those persons who may be providing testimony during
the presentation of this meeting's cases.
Ms. C. Jimette Cook, Code Enforcement Manager, informed the Board that they would
hear only two (2) cases at this meeting. The following cases would not be heard at this
meeting:
A. Case Number CEB-00-952
220 Little Creek Lane
Stuart Mc Cotter Trustee
Section 6-46. (No Building Permit - Fence)
Tenant: Dan Mc Cotter
B. Case Number CEB-00-I044
251 B uttonwood Avenue
Douglas R. Sefried
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Tenant: Robert Lee Bryant Jr.
C. Case Number CEB-00-I045
Near 434 Greenspring Circle
Miguel A. And Ana M. Vega
Section 20-433. (Disabled Motor Vehicle)
D. Case Number CEB-00-I090
30 151 Court North
Robert And Y olando Pizarro
Section 20-433. (Disabled Motor Vehicles)
F. Case Number CEB-00-I093
514 George Street
Maudrilla Thompson And Sean Thompson
Section 20-433. (Disabled Motor Vehicle)
G. Case Number CEB-00-I094
109 Shore Road
David Goveo
Section 20-433. (Disabled Motor Vehicles)
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H. Case Number CEB-00-1095
Behind Knollwood Court on Golf Course Property
Tuscawilla Country Club
Section 13-2. (Overgrowth And Concrete Debris)
J. Case Number CEB-00-ll02
121 Holiday Lane
Jacqueline Weathers
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
K. Case Number CEB-00-ll06
604 Fisher Road
Raymond W. III And Kelly Tennyson
Section Chapter 5 (Failure To Replant (Six) Trees Required By Arbor
Permit Application)
.:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE
DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED .:..:.
E. Case Number CEB-00-1092
614 Nighthawk Circle
Key Realty Dev Inc.
Section 13-2. (Untended Grass And Weeds)
Code Enforcement Manager Cook introduced this case, and entered into the record the
Statement of Violation and Notice of Hearing. Photographs were entered into the record
indicating the overgrowth. Additionally, Code Enforcement Manager discussed that the
property is not in compliance as of this date; that the Code Enforcement Division is
asking for a date certain for compliance; that this is a recurring violation; that this was
initiated by the City; and obtaining a finding of Non-Compliance.
Discussion ensued regarding the violation process; the levying of a fine; presenting
sufficient testimony; heavily wooded lots; the current condition of the property;
complaints received from surrounding property owners; the regulation of laws; Code
interpretation; and the determination of guidelines regarding overgrowth.
FINDING OF FACT:
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FINNEGAN. "IN THE CASE OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD NUMBER 00-1092 OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS, THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD HAS READ THE
COMPLAINT FILED AND THE WRITTEN INFORMATION PREPARED BY
THE CODE INSPECTOR, AND HEARD AT THIS MEETING, THE SWORN
TESTIMONY OF THE CODE INSPECTOR. BASED UPON THESE
PROCEEDINGS, I MOVE THAT KEY REALTY DEVELOPMENT, INC. OF 614
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NIGHTHAWK CIRCLE WINTER SPRINGS IS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION
13-2. [UNTENDED GRASS AND WEEDS] OF THE CODE OF WINTER
SPRINGS, AND THAT AN APPROPRIATE RELIEF ORDER BE ISSUED AT
THIS MEETING." SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRPERSON L YZEN.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER FINNEGAN: AYE
CHAIRPERSON KREBS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: NAY
BOARD MEMBER FURTH: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON LYZEN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
RELIEF ORDER - ORDER OF THE BOARD:
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FURTH. "IN THE CASE OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD NUMBER 00-1092 OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS, KEY REALTY DEVELOPMENT INC., HAVING BEEN FOUND IN
VIOLATION OF SECTION 13-2. [UNTENDED GRASS AND WEEDS] OF THE
CODE OF THIS CITY. I MOVE THAT KEY REALTY DEVELOPMENT BE
GIVEN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER NOTIFICATION TO COME INTO
COMPLIANCE WITH REGARD TO THIS VIOLATION. AND IF
COMPLIANCE IS NOT ACHIEVED BY THAT TIME A FINE OF $25.00 PER
DAY WILL BE IMPOSED UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS ACHIEVED AS VERIFIED
BY AN OFFICER OF THE CITY. FURTHERMORE, ANY AND ALL FUTURE
REACURRANCES OF THIS VIOLATION AFTER COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN
ACHIEVED WILL AFTER DUE PROCESS CAUSE THE STATED FINE TO BE
IMPOSED UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS AGAIN ACHIEVED AS VERIFIED BY AN
OFFICER OF THE CITY." SECONDED BY CHAIRPERSON L YZEN.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
VICE CHAIRPERSON LYZEN: NAY
CHAIRPERSON KREBS: AYE
BOARD MEMBER FURTH: AYE
BOARD MEMBER FINNEGAN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: NAY
MOTION CARRIED.
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I. Case Number CEB-00-1098
112 Lisa Loop (V acant lot)
L And S Dev Inc., c/o Silvestri Investments
Section 13-2. (Storage Of Dirt, Trash, Debris And Building Materials On
Vacant Lot)
Code Enforcement Manager Cook introduced this case, noted that there was a complaint
filed against this property and entered into the record the Statement of Violation and
Notice of Hearing. Photographs were entered into the record indicating the overgrowth,
and construction debris. Additionally, Code Enforcement Manager discussed the current
condition of the site; that a dumpster is located across the street; and the Code
Enforcement Manager's request for a finding of non-compliance and a possible fine.
Discussion ensued regarding the length of time the debris has existed on the site; that
there are no active building permits for this site; and that the correction for this violation
would be to remove the trash and debris.
FINDING OF FACT:
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FINNEGAN. "IN THE CASE OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD NUMBER 00-1098 OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS, THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD HAS READ THE
COMPLAINT FILED AND THE WRITTEN INFORMATION PREPARED BY
THE CODE INSPECTOR, AND HEARD AT THIS MEETING, THE SWORN
TESTIMONY OF THE CODE INSPECTOR. BASED UPON THESE
PROCEEDINGS, I MOVE THAT LAND S DEVELOPMENT INC., C/O
SILVESTRI INVESTMENTS, FOR THE LOT OF 112 LISA LOOP, WHICH IS A
VACANT LOT IS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 13-2. [STORAGE OF DIRT,
TRASH, DEBRIS AND BUILDING MATERIALS ON VACANT LOT] OF THE
CODE OF WINTER SPRINGS, AND THAT AN APPROPRIATE RELIEF
ORDER BE ISSUED AT THIS MEETING." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
PITTS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER FURTH: AYE
BOARD MEMBER FINNEGAN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON LYZEN: AYE
CHAIRPERSON KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
RELIEF ORDER - ORDER OF THE BOARD:
MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON L YZEN. "IN THE CASE OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD NUMBER 00-1098 OF THE CITY OF WINTER
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SPRINGS, L AND S DEVELOPMENT INC., C/O SILVESTRI INVESTMENTS
HAVING BEEN FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 13-2. [STORAGE
OF DIRT, TRASH, DEBRIS AND BUILDING MATERIALS ON VACANT LOT]
THE CODE OF THIS CITY. I MOVE THAT LAND S DEVELOPMENT INC.,
C/O SIL VESTRI INVESTMENTS BE GIVEN SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER
NOTIFICATION TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH REGARD TO THIS
VIOLATION. IF COMPLIANCE IS NOT ACHIEVED BY THAT DATE, A FINE
OF $50.00 PER DAY WILL BE IMPOSED UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS
ACHIEVED. AND MATERIALS BE REMOVED IN SEVEN (7) DAYS. AND
FURTHERMORE, ANY AND ALL FUTURE REACURRENCES OF THIS
VIOLATION AFTER COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN ACHIEVED WILL AFTER
DUE PROCESS CAUSE A STATED FINE TO BE IMPOSED UNTIL
COMPLIANCE IS AGAIN ACHIEVED AS VERIFIED BY AN OFFICER OF
THE CITY." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER FURTH. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER FURTH: AYE
BOARD MEMBER PITTS: AYE
CHAIRPERSON KREBS: AYE
VICE CHAIRPERSON L YZEN : AYE
BOARD MEMBER FINNEGAN : AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
III. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL ISSUES
No discussion.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Krebs adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Tania Haas, City Clerk's Office
City of Winter Springs
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