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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 10 27 Public Hearing 601 - Non-Compliance Cases - 1503 North Greenleaf CourtCODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA ITEM 601 REQUEST: October Regular Meeting Informational Consent Public Hearings X Regular The Code Enforcement Board is requested to review this Agenda Item. / �NTER� u v, Incorporated \• 1959 wE t •��oo TR Jy.� THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, A Florida municipal corporation, Complainant, V. JPMorgan Chase Bank 1503 Greenleaf Court Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Parcel Id: 08- 21- 31 -5LA- 0000 -1830 Respondent, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708 -2799 TELEPHONE: (407) 327 -1800 FACSIMILE. (407) 327 -4753 WEBSITE. www.winterspringsfi.org CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA Case #2015CE001534 ORDER IMPOSING PENALTY ON FIRST VIOLATION THIS CAUSE having come on for consideration, after being duly noticed, before the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, on July 28, 2015 to determine whether any violations of the City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances ( "City Code ") exist or existed on the Property. The Board, having heard the arguments of the parties and the evidence and testimony presented, and having reviewed the record and being otherwise fully advised, the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law are incorporated into this Order as set forth herein. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Based upon the evidence and testimony presented at this hearing, the Code Enforcement Board finds: 1. That Respondent was provided a Notice of Violation in accordance with Section 2 -59 of the City Code and consistent with sections 162.06 and 162.12, Florida Statutes; That a violation of Section(s) 13 -2(b) Junk and debris, 13 -2(c) Unsanitary/overgrown, 13 -2(e) Stagnant pool, 6 -195. - Maintenance of fences or walls., IPMC 303.2 Enclosures., IPMC 304.15 Doors., IPMC 304.6 Exterior Walls., IPMC 304.8 Decorative features., and IPMC 304.9 Overhang extensions. exists or existed upon the Property and that Respondent was further provided a reasonable time to correct said violation(s); 3. That Respondent either failed or refused to correct such violation(s) within the reasonable time period provided in the Notice of Violation; that the Respondent was provided notice of hearing before the Code Enforcement Board and was not present at the hearing; 4. That based on the testimony and evidence presented, Respondent has violated the City Code, to wit: Section(s) 13 -2(b) Junk and debris, 13 -2(c) Unsanitary/overgrown, 13 -2(e) Stagnant pool, 6 -195. - Maintenance of fences or walls., IPMC 303.2 Enclosures., IPMC 304.15 Doors., IPMC 304.6 Exterior Walls., IPMC 304.8 Decorative features., and IPMC 304.9 Overhang extensions; 5. That said violation(s) exist(s) or existed within the City of Winter Springs and that such constitute(s) violation(s) of the City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD CASE NUMBER #2015CE001534 JULY 28, 2015 PAGE 2 OF 2 BASED UPON THE FOREGOING FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: Respondent be given until August 25, 2015 to correct the violation(s) of the City Code on the Property; and 2. If Respondent fails to correct the violation(s) within the time period set forth herein, the Code Enforcement Officer shall schedule a compliance hearing before the Code Enforcement Board and Respondent shall be duly noticed and given an opportunity to appear and present evidence as to the status of the violation(s) on the Property. Upon a finding by the Code Enforcement Board that the Property remains in violation, a fine will be immediately entered in the amount of TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) per day until the violation(s) is /are corrected. Respondent shall be responsible to provide notice of such violation(s) being corrected to the Code Enforcement Officer. Upon such confirmation, the Code Enforcement Officer shall promptly file a Notice of Compliance; 3. If Respondent fails to correct any and all violations on the property within the time period prescribed herein, the Clerk of the Code Enforcement Board shall be directed to record a certified copy of this Order in the public records for Seminole County, Florida, which shall serve as a lien against the Property and any other real or personal property owned by the Respondent; 4. Any and all future recurrence(s) of any violation(s) addressed herein after same have been corrected shall necessitate further proceedings before the Code Enforcement Board without necessarily providing Respondent(s) an opportunity to correct such violation(s) and that the Code Enforcement Board, upon finding such repeat violation(s) exist(s) shall impose a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for each repeat violation, beginning on the first day the repeat violation(s) is / are found to exist. 5. The Code Enforcement Board hereby reserves the right to take further necessary action against the Respondent(s) to enforce this Order and correct any violation(s) on Respondent's property, in accordance with Section 162.09, Florida Statutes, and City of Winter Springs Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2. DONE AND ORDERED at Winter Springs, Florida, this H& day of August, 2015. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA regg RoeriVairperson Copies furnished to: CERTIFIED MAIL 7015 0640 0000 0517 9131 7015 0640 0000 0517 9148 JPMorgan Chase Bank 780 Delta Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71203 City of Winter Springs, Case File #2015CE001534 I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Order Imposing Penalty on First Violation has been furnished by certified mail to the Respondent(s) and /or Respondent's authorized representative on this 4t" day of August, 2015. r, Qk�cl Antonia Della Donna, Board Secretary O �`NTER S Z CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD, COMPLAINT NO: 2015CE001534 PETITIONER, vs. RESPONDENT PARCEL OWNER: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK 780 DELTA DR MONROE, LA 71203 NOTICE OF NON COMPLIANCE HEARING Please take notice that at 5:30 P.M. on October 27, 2015 the Code Enforcement Board will hold a hearing to determine if the property described below is still in violation after their order was issued on: July 28, 2015. The hearing will be held at the Winter Springs City Hall located at 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida. Address of Violation: 1503 N GREENLEAF CT WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 Property Owner Name: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK Property Owner Address: 780 DELTA DR MONROE, LA 71203 The cited violations are as follows: IPMC 303.2 Enclosures Pool enclosure has a tear in the door screen IPMC 304.15 Doors Back door near the pool the glass is broken. IPMC 304.6 Exterior Walls Rear patio area in the ceiling drywall has a hole in it. IPMC 304.8 Decorative Features Decorative feature around the pillars in the front of residence are both broken and need to be repaired. IPMC 304.9 Overhang Extensions Overhang broken on the right side of house. WS 13 -2(b) Junk & Debris Trash and debris near the left side of residence. WS 13 -2(c) Unsanitary / Overgrown Cut and maintain backyard. WS 13 -2(e) Stagnant Pool Clean or empty pool. WS 6 -195 Maintenance of Fence Repair fence door and panel. If the Code Enforcement Board finds your property in violation of the above referenced City Code (s) you can be fined up to per day for each day the violation continues and you can be charged for the costs that are incurred by the city in prosecuting the case. In the event violation fines and the costs are not paid within a reasonable time there can be a lien filed against the property in accordance with Florida State Statute Section 162.09. The hearing is conducted within guidelines of City of Winter Springs Code 2 -60 and Florida State Statutes Chapter 162. You may appear in person or by an authorized representative. If you choose to not attend the hearing you can lose your right to present facts in this case. You have the right to present evidence, exhibits, written and oral testimony. The Code Board will subpoena witnesses on your behalf upon written request to the Code Board through the City Of Winter Springs Clerk's Office. In the event that you appeal the Order of the Code Enforcement Board, you will be required to have an official record of the proceedings. You may, at your own expense, arrange for the official transcript of the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing. I certify a copy of this document was sent by Certified Mail on 10/1/2015 , posted on the property, and at a government office as per Florida State Statute 162. Certified Number: 7014 0150 0001 6256 0233, 7014 0150 0001 6336 0740, 7012 3050 0000 4543 4600, 7014 0150 0001 6256 2367 The text of the associated violations, as it appears in the Municipal Code, is stated below: IPMC.303 -2 - Enclosures Private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, containing water more than 24 inches (610 mm) in depth shall be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 48 inches (1219 mm) in height above the finished ground level measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool. Gates and doors in such barriers shall be self - closing and self - latching. Where the self - latching device is less than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate. Self- closing and selflatching gates shall be maintained such that the gate will positively close and latch when released from an open position of 6 inches (152 mm) from the gatepost. No existing pool enclosure shall be removed, replaced or changed in a manner that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier. IPMC.304 -15 - Doors All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance with Section 702.3. IPMC.304 -6 - Exterior Walls All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration. IPMC.304 -8 - Decorative All cornices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative Features features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition. IPMC.304 -9 - Overhang All overhang extensions including, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal Extensions awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather - coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. Winter Springs City It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit junk, scrap metal, scrap lumber, Ordinance. 1 3-2-(b) - wastepaper products, discarded building materials, or any unused abandoned vehicle, or abandoned parts, machinery or machinery parts, garbage, trash or other waste materials to be in or upon any yard, garden, lawn, outbuildings or premises owned, rented, leased or otherwise occupied by him/her in the city unless in connection with a business enterprise lawfully situated and licensed for the same. Winter Springs City The existence of excessive accumulation or untended growth of weeds, undergrowth or Ordinance. 13-2-(c) - other dead, or living plant life; or stagnant water, rubbish, garbage, refuse, debris, trash, including but not limited to household furnishings, and all other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter upon any lot, tract or parcel of land within this city be it uncovered or under open shelter, to the extent and in the manner that such lot, tract or parcel of land is or may reasonably become infested or inhabited by rodents, vermin or wild animals, or may furnish a breeding place for mosquitoes, or threatens or endangers the public health, safety, or welfare, or may reasonably cause disease, or adversely affects and impairs the r, SIGNATURE OFC TERRI GUERRA economic welfare of adjacent property, or any other objectionable, unsightly substance or material tending by its existence and /or accumulation to endanger or adversely affect of health, safety, lives, and /or welfare of the citizens of the city, is hereby prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance and unlawful. Winter Springs City (e) It shall be the duty of the owner of each lot, tract, or parcel of land within the city to Ordinance. 1 3-2-(e) - reasonably regulate and effectively control excessive growths and accumulations, as enumerated in subsection (c), and /or dead, damaged or diseased trees as enumerated in subsection (d), on the property and on the portion of the adjoining public right -of -way between the property and the street. It shall also be the duty of the owner to drain, regrade or fill any lot, tract or parcel, including swimming pools thereon, which shall be unwholesome or unsanitary, have stagnant foul water thereon, or be in such other condition as to be susceptible to producing disease or danger to the citizens of the city. Winter Springs City Ordinance- All fences and walls and accessories thereto shall be maintained in good order and in a 6 -195 - Maintenance of Fences condition equal to that which was originally approved by the building official at the time a Or Walls permit was issued. If for any reason the fence or wall was erected without a permit, said wall or fence shall be maintained in accordance with the conditions and requirements necessary for obtaining a fence or wall permit from the building official under this article. Within thirty (30) days receipt of written notice by the city that a wall or fence does not comply with the requirements of this section, a property owner shall bring such fence or wall in compliance with this section within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice. The thirty -day period may be extended an additional thirty -day period by the city manager or the city manager's designee for good cause shown. r, SIGNATURE OFC TERRI GUERRA i • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: A. Signature X ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee eceivedb by (P � "$S C. atq of Delivery it 1'����� l/ D. Is delivery address different from item 1? 0 Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: 0 No 3. Service Type 0 Certified Maim 0 Priority Mail Express- 13 Registered 0 Return Receipt for Merchandise 0 Insured Mail 0 Collect on Delivery 4. Restricted Delivery? (Edre Fee) 0 Yes 2. Article Number ?014 0150 0001 6 2 5 6 236? mmsfer from service labeq PS Form 3811, July 2013 Domestic Return Receipt 10 WINTER SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT I CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION 300 North Moss Road - Winter Springs, FL 32708 Business (407) 327 -1000 - Fax (407) 327 -6652 AFFIDAVIT OF NON - COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER OF WINTER SPRINGS CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD October 20, 2015 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK , , , ��NTER F SA o z 1. OFC TERRI GUERRA, has re- inspected the property at 1503 N GREENLEAF CT WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708 on October 1, 2015. The property has been found to be in non - compliance with the City of Winter Springs Code Board Order that was issued at the meeting July 28, 2015. The violations listed on the City of Winter Springs Code Board Order are as follows: IPMC 303.2 Enclosures Pool enclosure has a tear in the door screen IPMC 304.15 Doors Back door near the pool the glass is broken. IPMC 304.6 Exterior Walls Rear patio area in the ceiling drywall has a hole in it. IPMC 304.8 Decorative Features Decorative feature around the pillars in the front of residence are both broken and need to be repaired. IPMC 304.9 Overhang Extensions Overhang broken on the right side of house. WS 13 -2(b) Junk & Debris Trash and debris near the left side of residence. WS 13 -2(c) Unsanitary / Overgrown Cut and maintain backyard. WS 13 -2(e) Stagnant Pool Clean or empty pool. WS 6 -195 Maintenance of Fence Repair fence door and panel. r" `� SIGN URE DATIE OFC TERRI GUERRA STAMP: SIGNA URE OF NOTARY DATE C.A.L.E.A and State of Florida Accredited Agency Valens Al Rkkkk NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA . COMM# FF901822 Expires 7/21/2019