HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 01 26 Consent 200 Unapproved Minutes from the October 27, Regular MeetingCODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
AGENDA ITEM
ITEM 300
January
Regular Meeting
REQUEST:
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
Regular
The Office Of The City Clerk Requests The Code Enforcement Board Review And Approve The
October 27, 2015 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Unapproved Minutes from the October 21, 2015 Regular Code Enforcement Board Meeting
(19 pages)
The Regular Meeting of October 27, 2015 of the Code Enforcement Board was called to
Order by Chairperson Gregg Roero 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 Gregg Roero, present
Vice - Chairperson Matthew Criswell, present
Board Member Carole Giltz, absent
Board Member Maurice Kaprow, present
Board Member Bill Poe, present
Senior Attorney Kim Kopp, present
Assistant to the City Clerk Antonia Della Donna, present
Assistant to the City Clerk Courtnee Martin, present
A moment of silence was held for the United States Military and Police. The Pledge of
Allegiance followed.
Regarding changes to the Agenda, Captain Chris Deisler, Code Enforcement Division,
Police Department noted that PUBLIC HEARINGS — NEW CASES "502" would be
heard first. No objections were noted.
Assistant to the City Clerk Antonia Della Donna swore in those who would be providing
Testimony during tonight's Meeting.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
100. Not Used
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - CONTINUED CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CONTINUED CASES
300. Not Used
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - REPEAT CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - REPEAT CASES
400. Not Used
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 27, 2015
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❖ ❖ AGENDA NOTE: PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA ITEM 11502" WAS
HEARD FIRST, AS NOTED PREVIOUSLY. ❖ ❖
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - NEW CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
502. Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE # 2015CE002732
Thomas And Cara Baublitz
705 Briarwood Drive
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Ord. 6 -195. — Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls.
Date Of Service: September 15, 2015
Inspector: Terri Guerra
Inspector Terri Guerra, Code Enforcement Division, Police Department testified, "July
22 °d, 2014, a Finding of Fact regarding the fence in disrepair at this property was
established by the Board. The owners are the same. September 10th, 2015, I observed
fence panel on left side of property down. September 15th, 2015, I posted a Notice of
Code Board at property and City Hall. A Certified letter was also mailed to owner of
property. October 6th, 2015, I observed the fence panel still down. October 26th, 2015, the
fence had been repaired."
Photographs were shown with further comments.
Continuing, Inspector Guerra stated, "There has been no contact — 'til today — from the
owner. I am recommending the owner of property be Fined fifty dollars ($50.00) a day
for the forty -six (46) days the Violation was verified of Non - Compliance."
Ms. Cara Baublitz, 705 Briarwood Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: stated that the issues
with the fence stem from lawn care issues and Ms. Baublitz indicated that she had been
caring for the lawn entirely by herself and her lawn mower had broken down.
Elaborating, Ms. Baublitz stated, "I started having to find a landscaping company. And I
went back and forth with the landscaping companies — the equipment they used was too
wide to fit through the fence. So, on the first Violation last year, I personally repaired the
gate part of it. And then I had trouble with that landscaping company so I moved to
another landscaping company and their equipment was even wider. And they couldn't
even get through the gate part. So, they took the panel of fence off and put it to the side
and they were supposed to replace it every time and fix it so it looked — like it did before
they got there. And they were not doing that. I have since been trying to be in the
process of moving also — so I'm not there all the time. So, I wasn't there every day to see
if the fence was up or down."
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Vice - Chairperson Matthew Criswell asked why Ms. Baublitz did not make any contact to
Code Enforcement Staff. Ms. Baublitz indicated that she did call in past when she
received the Violation in 2014 and noted, "But when I got this Notice that was actually
like taped to the window, I just was trying to fix it before I called." Vice - Chairperson
Criswell noted, for Code Enforcement Hearings especially, "Communication is the key."
Board Member Poe suggested having landscape companies come out to Ms. Baublitz's
property to test the size of their equipment against the accessibility of the fence.
Additional comments.
Discussion ensued on Ms. Baublitz's experience working with the landscaping company,
fixing fence slats, if Ms. Baublitz had followed up with the landscaping company, and
corrections and repairs made by Ms. Baublitz.
Vice - Chairperson Criswell asked if Ms. Baublitz was in the process of moving in or
moving out. Ms. Baublitz replied, "I'm moving out — I'm in the process of working with
the Bank and a Lawyer because I just can't keep up with the property."
Continuing, Board Member Maurice Kaprow asked Ms. Baublitz what result she would
like to see from the Code Enforcement Board. Ms. Baublitz stated, "I know it's not very
fair to ask but it's not like I've ever really been in a situation like this and know what the
expectations are but I would to see the Fees waived and I would be much more diligent
about keeping up with the — landscaping and the fence and anything else that's in
disrepair."
Further discussion followed on Ms. Baublitz's communication with Code Enforcement
Staff. Chairperson Roero stated, "We like to work people and if you would have
communicated with someone I think we could have probably worked things out a little
bit." Additional discussion on past Violations on the property ensued.
Captain Deisler commented on the importance of communication and noted, "Our issue
here is not to make life miserable for anyone but when we have absentee owners or
someone who we simply don't know what the status is — we go on the information we
have. The second thing I'd like to say is we are completely amenable to anything you all
may be offering as a suggestion to the resolution of the Case. Again, what you heard
here, we'll stand behind whatever decision you make."
Vice - Chairperson Criswell indicated that he would be willing to waive a majority of the
Fees.
Note: The Respondent was present.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Brief comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - NEW CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
500. Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE # 2015CE002275
Robert Lucero And April Rehfuss
140 North Third Street
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Ord. 20 -411 (b) Boats And Trailers
Date Of Service: October 8, 2015
Inspector: Corporal Jim Flannigan
Before beginning his testimony, Corporal Jim Flannigan, Code Enforcement Division,
Police Department submitted into evidence, "'WS-l' is the PowerPoint presentation,
'WS-2' is the returned Certified ail for Notice of Code Violation, 'WS-3' is the Affidavit
of posting Notice of Code Violation, and 'WS-4' is the Affidavit of posting a Code Board
Notice at property and City Hall."
Corporal Flannigan continued, "On August 10th, 2015, I observed a boat and trailer being
stored in front of the house next to the driveway. A Notice of Code Violation warning
was posted on the property at that time. When I went back on August 19th, 2015 to re-
inspect, the Violation was rechecked and found it had not been corrected. I Certified
mailed a Notice of Code Violation and posted the property with a copy of that Violation.
The Certified mail was returned Unclaimed.
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On October 3rd, 2015, I rechecked the property and found the Violation had not been
corrected. I Certified mailed a Notice of Code Board Notice to the property. On October
Stn, 2015, 1 posted the property with Notice of Code — Board and posted the Notice at
City Hall, as well. I've had no communication from anyone at this location."
Photographs were shown from "WS -1" with further comments.
Corporal Flannigan concluded, "I'm recommending the owner be given until November
10th, 2015 to correct the Violation, if not, a Fine of a hundred dollars ($100.00) a day be
issued."
Vice - Chairperson Criswell asked if the gravel was a parking pad. Corporal Flannigan
confirmed, "Yes."
Mr. Robert Lucero, 140 North Third Street, Winter Springs, Florida: stated, "I've been
on community control, so — I haven't been able to take the boat anywhere. But I'm off
now, so, I can have the boat removed in the next couple of days. It won't be a problem."
Mr. Lucero indicated he was not permitted to leave his home except for work, school, and
church.
Brief discussion followed on why Mr. Lucero did not have someone else move the boat.
Note: The Respondent was present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE RESPONDENT IS IN VIOLATION OF CITY
CODE AND ORDER THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 10TH
TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS
TO COMPLY BY THAT DATE A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS ($100.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES
THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
KAPROW. SECONDED BY VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
501. Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE # 2015CE001420
Gregory Denunzio
583 Walden Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Ord. 13 -2 (b) Junk And Debris
City Ord. 13 -2 (e) Stagnant Pool
City Ord. 13 -2 (c) Overgrown Yard
IPMC 303.2 Enclosures
Date Of Service: October 9, 2015
Inspector: Terri Guerra
Beginning this Case, Inspector Guerra submitted into evidence, "`WS - 1' the presentation,
'WS-2' Certified Return Receipt for the Notice of Code Violation, 'WS-3' the United
States Postal Service letter — Code Board, 'WS-4' the Affidavit of posting for Code
Board."
Continuing, Inspector Guerra testified, "May 27th, 2015, I received a complaint from a
neighbor regarding the pool at this location. From the neighbor's property, I observed the
enclosure to the pool has a large rip in it. The pool was stagnant and the grass was
overgrown in the backyard. There were also large pieces of glass and junk near the front
gate.
July 1st, 2015, the grass was cut. July 15th, 2015, an NCV (Notice of Code Violation)
was sent to owner of property regarding stagnant pool and enclosure. July 31 St, 2015, the
NCV (Notice of Code Violation) was signed for by Greg Dununzio.
August 10th [2015], the owner of property called requesting extension due to having
difficulty correcting the pool problem. We both agreed on an extension date of August
24th, 2015. October 5th, 2015, I checked the property and the stagnant pool was corrected
but the enclosure was still ripped. October 9 , 2015, the Notice of Code Board was
posted at property and City Hall. A Certified letter was also sent to owner on record.
October 10th, 2015, the United States Post Office website advised that there was a Notice
left with no authorized recipient."
Photographs were shown from "WS -1" with further comments.
Inspector Guerra stated, "There has been no contact made by the owner — anymore except
today. I am requesting the owner be given until November 17th, 2015 to correct the
Violation. If the Violation is not corrected the owner be charged fifty dollars ($50.00) a
ay.
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Mr. Greg Denunzio, 583 Walden Court, Winter Springs, Florida: stated, "I had contacted
many pool companies; I had one out, at one point, to fix the leak that was causing it to
not filter properly. At that time, he told me that I should try to treat it chemically. That
was when I contacted [Inspector Guerra] for a request for an extension.
I attempted to correct it with chemical means but it didn't do it. So, after about three (3)
weeks trying that I had to drain the pool completely and refill it that way. The issue was I
needed to get that before the screen could be repaired. So, as soon as I got the pool fixed,
I started calling around screen companies. I called four (4) companies and all of those
making appointments in the first and second week of November. The fifth company I
called made an appointment for me on October 15th. They did come out that day and
they informed me that they could not fix my screen because it used round spline."
Mr. Lucero continued to explain his ongoing efforts to fix the screen enclosure and
indicated, "There should be somebody coming on the 29th to take a look at and fix the
screen."
Vice - Chairperson Criswell inquired, "So, the 17th of November we should have
everything done ?" Mr. Lucero replied, "As long as that person is able to fix it. I —
confirmed with them that they do work on the round spline. So, we shouldn't have that
issue again." Additional comments.
Discussion ensued on the time frames allotted to correct the Violation, potential safety
issues, and how Mr. Lucero prioritized the stagnant pool over the screen enclosure.
Note: The Respondent was present.
"I FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF CITY CODE AND ORDER
THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 17TH TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY TO
THIS DATE, A FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) PER DAY TO THAT
VIOLATION CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION
BY BOARD MEMBER POE. SECONDED BY VICE - CHAIRPERSON
CRISWELL. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NEW CASES
503. Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE # 2015CE001884
Leidy Molina
713 Thistle Place
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Ord. 13 -2. (c) Overgrown Yard
Date Of Service: October 1, 2015
InsDector: Terri Guerra
Inspector Guerra testified, "June 19th and June 23rd, 2015, the property was Noticed with
for overgrown grass; Violations were corrected. July 10th, 2015, the location was again
warned regarding overgrown grass. On July 14th, 2015, the property was posted with
Intent to Remedy. On July 20th, 2015, a Certified letter of Intent to Remedy was signed
for. On July 15th, 2015, the grass was cut.
September 12th, 2015, I received a fax from the owner, Ms. Molina, advising — she would
not be able to attend the Code Board Meeting due to living out of state. And I've
submitted that letter into evidence. On September 14th, the tenant of the property came to
the station and talked to me and advised that she was out of town during that period. She
thought that her son was keep the grass up but he was not and she will keep the grass cut
and maintained from now on."
Photographs were shown with additional comments.
Inspector Guerra continued, "As of this date the grass has been cut and maintained. I'm
requesting Finding of Fact on the property."
Mr. Jose Perdomo and Ms. Luz Perdomo, 154 West Main Street, Marlborough
Massachusetts: spoke on behalf of the Respondent, Ms. Leidy Molina and explained that
Ms. Molina lives in Massachusetts, that the home on the property is currently being
rented, that Ms. Molina's son was supposed to be taking care of the lawn, that Ms.
Molina corrected the Violations, that Ms. Molina has already paid eighty dollars ($80.00)
for a Violation, and referenced other properties in the neighborhood that are not up to
Code.
Discussion followed on Ms. Molina's payment to the City. Captain Deisler clarified,
"They may be referring to a charge that we typically put out when the City takes remedial
to cut a yard. That, to my knowledge, has not happened in this particular Case. She may
be talking about prior Cases."
Ms. Perdomo commented, "We just came as her representation and make sure that she's
not ignoring what is going on because she won't be able to travel from Massachusetts
here to be present in this Hearing."
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Chairperson Roero asked, "Is the grass cut right now ?" Ms. Perdomo replied, "Yeah — no
more complaints." Board Member Kaprow mentioned that even though Ms. Molina is
out of town that she is still ultimately responsible for the property even if there is a
tenant.
Much discussion followed on Code Enforcement procedures for Noticing property
owners, property owner responsibilities, and other properties in the neighborhood that
may not be up to City Code.
Ms. Perdomo noted, "The owner is going to make sure maintain and keep the grass that it
should be." Further comments.
Note: The Respondent was not present, however, individuals were present on her behalf.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN COMPLIANCE. NO FINE SHALL BE
IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER POE. SECONDED BY VICE -
CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL. DISCUSSION.
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW INQUIRED, "IF NEXT WEEK THE PROPERTY
COMES OUT OF COMPLIANCE, DOES THIS BECOME A REPEAT CASE?
OR DO WE NEED TO FIND FACT THAT IT WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE AND
IT IS NOW IN COMPLIANCE ?"
SENIOR ATTORNEY KIM KOPP STATED, "YOU CAN MAKE A FINDING OF
FACT THAT IT WAS IN VIOLATION TODAY AND THEN IF IT HAPPENS
AGAIN THEN YOU WOULD HAVE — IT WOULD BE THE REPEAT, BUT THE
QUESTION IS WHEN WERE THEY SUPPOSED TO COME INTO
COMPLIANCE BY? WHAT WAS THE DATE? BECAUSE THE QUESTION IS
WHETHER IT WAS IN COMPLIANCE AS OF THAT DATE. IF IT WAS YOU
CAN'T MAKE A FINDING THERE WAS A VIOLATION."
INSPECTOR GUERRA STATED, "SHE CAME INTO COMPLIANCE BEFORE
— WHEN I PUT THE INTENT, THEY CAME INTO COMPLIANCE LIKE THE
NEXT DAY."
SENIOR ATTORNEY KOPP ADDED, "THEN THERE SHOULDN'T BE A
VIOLATION FOUND." MUCH DISCUSSION ENSUED ON PARAMETERS
AND TIME ALLOTTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS, REPEAT VIOLATIONS,
AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
MRS. PERDOMO COMMENTED ON EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
BY CODE ENFORCEMENT STAFF. FURTHER DISCUSSION FOLLOWED ON
CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES.
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VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA - NON - COMPLIANCE CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NON - COMPLIANCE CASES
600. Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE # 2015CE001657
Greg Nicosia
765 South Edgemon Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Ord. 6 -195. — Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls.
City Ord. 13 -2 (b) Junk And Debris
City Ord. 13 -2 (c) Overgrown Yard
Original Hearing: August 25, 2015
Date Of Service: September 23, 2015
Inspector: Captain Chris Deisler
Captain Deisler gave a brief history of the property and stated, "This Violation was
brought to you before your Regular Meeting on August 25th. This is a vacant property;
it's not regularly tended to. It's fallen into a state of disrepair. You'll see some pictures
here that may jog your memory. The date of Compliance that was set was September 25th
[2015]. Nothing has been done to this property since.
The Non - Compliance hearing was mailed on August 23rd [2015]; the Notice is being
returned as unclaimed. However, the posting was done on the property and here on
September 23rd, 2015. The Affidavit of Posting is in your Agenda packet."
Photographs were shown with additional comments.
Captain Deisler concluded, "Again no contact from the owner; the conditions persist.
I'm recommending the Board's Order be recorded as a Lien. I'd also like the Board to
consider ordering the removal of junk and debris items as well as any of the front sections
of the fence that are in disrepair in order to allow the City to remove the extensive junk
on the property."
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Chairperson Roero asked if the City was going to repair the fence. Captain Deisler
replied, "No, Sir, it's not going to be a repair. There are several sections in the front
where the boards have fallen and they look like crosses or `x's and they're just in bits and
pieces. But the back of this area here also presents a problem where the grass has grown k-
so high that the contracts can't even get back there to cut it. So, we'd like to be able to
take some action and get that all cleaned up as best we can."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I WOULD MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON - COMPLIANCE AND
THAT THE PENALTIES SET FORTH IN THIS BOARD'S ORDER SHALL BE
IMPOSED CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER." MOTION BY VICE -
CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER POE.
DISCUSSION.
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW STATED, "DO WE NEED AMEND THAT,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO — MAKE WHATEVER REPAIRS ARE
NECESSARY ?" VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL AGREED, "I THINK SO; I
WOULD GO ON CAPTAIN DEISLER'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE
CITY DO WHAT THEY NEED TO CLEAN UP THE PROPERTY AND GET
IT..."
CAPTAIN DEISLER INDICATED, "...I WOULD LIKE AN ORDER FROM YOU
FOLKS, IF POSSIBLE, TO SECURE THAT PROPERTY AS NEEDED AND TO
CLEAN UP WHATEVER BIG ITEMS THAT MAY PRESENT A PROBLEM."
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW ASKED, "DO I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE
SAYING IT IS A PUBLIC HAZARD IF IT IS NOT CORRECTED?" CAPTAIN
DEISLER REPLIED, "THERE ARE CERTAIN MATERIALS ON THE
PROPERTY THAT I DO BELIEVE, IN MY OPINION, SHOULD BE REMOVED.
ONE WAS A GAS CAN, OF SORTS."
WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, CAPTAIN DEISLER NOTED, "I WOULD
JUST LIKE THE ABILITY TO GO ON TAKE CARE OF ANY ISSUES THAT
WE SEE THERE THAT MIGHT POSE A PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE — MAYBE
SOME BROKEN WINDOWS, ET CETERA, THAT WE FIND ON THE
PROPERTY THAT WEREN'T IN THIS CASE. BUT AS I MENTIONED
EARLIER, THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY CONTINUES TO
DETERIORATE AND I JUST WANT TO TRY TO BE AHEAD OF THE
CURVE."
BOARD MEMBER POE REMOVED HIS SECOND TO THE MOTION.
"I WOULD AMEND IT TO FIND THE VIOLATION CONSISTUTES AS A
SERIOUS THREAT IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND WELFARE AND
THE CITY TAKE WHATEVER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO REMEDY IT AND
FILE IT AS A LIEN." AMENDED MOTION BY VICE - CHAIRPERSON
CRISWELL. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER POE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NON - COMPLIANCE CASES
601. Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE # 2015CE001534
JPMorgan Chase Bank
1503 North Greenleaf Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 303.2 Enclosures
IPMC 304.15 Doors
IPMC 304.6 Exterior Walls
IPMC 304.8 Decorative Features
IPMC 304.9 Overhang Extensions
City Ord. 13 -2 (b) Junk And Debris
City Ord. 13 -2. (c) Unsanitary /Overgrown
City Ord. 13 -2. (e) Stagnant Pool
City Ord. 6 -195. — Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls.
Original Hearing Date: July 28, 2015
Date Of Service: September 3, 2015
Inspector: Terri Guerra
For this Case, Inspector Guerra submitted into evidence, "'WS-l' the presentation, 'WS-
2' the Order from July 28th Meeting, 'WS-3' the Return Receipt Non - Compliance
Hearing, and 'WS-4' the Affidavit of Posting for Non - Compliance Hearing."
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Continuing, Inspector Guerra testified, "Code Board ordered the owners to have
Violations corrected by August 25th, 2015. If Violations were not corrected, a Fine of
two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) a day would be imposed. The grass has been cut
and the two (2) front pillars have been repaired. All other Violations have not been merg
corrected. October 1St, 2015, the Notice of Non Compliance Hearing sent Certified and Nat
posted at City Hall and property. October 5th, 2015, the Notice was signed for by Joni
Phillips."
Photographs were shown from "WS -1" with additional comments.
Inspector Guerra commented, "There has been no contact from the owners at this time. I
am requesting the original Order from the Board be imposed as a Lien."
Chairperson inquired if these Violations were deemed a public hazard at the Violation
Hearing. Inspector Guerra responded, "No, we did not, because it had the enclosure still
around it."
Discussion ensued on whether to have the City correct the Violations, if the City will ever
recoup the funds spent, the partial release of Liens process, and that the enclosure is
locked.
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I WOULD MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON - COMPLIANCE AND
THE PENALTIES SET FORTH IN THIS BOARD'S ORDER SHALL BE
IMPOSED CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER." MOTION BY VICE -
CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER POE.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - NON - COMPLIANCE CASES
602. Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE # 2015CE001086
Homebanc C/O Aldridge Connors LLP
227 Sherry Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Ord. 13 -2. (b) Junk And Debris
City Ord. 13 -2. (c) Unsanitary /Overgrown
City Ord. 17-1. Obstruction Of Sidewalk/Hazard Of Right Of Way
City Ord. 6 -195. — Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls.
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Skylight And Door
IPMC 304.14 Insect Screens
Original Hearing Date: July 28, 2015
Date Of Service: September 3, 2015
Inspector: Terri Guerra
Inspector Guerra submitted into evidence, "'WS-l' my presentation, 'WS-2' the Order
from the Board, 'WS-3' Affidavit of Posting Non - Compliance, and 'WS-4' the Return
Receipt for Non - Compliance Hearing."
Related to the Case, Inspector Guerra testified, "Code Board ordered the owners have
Violations corrected by August 25th, 2015. If the Violations were not corrected a Fine of
a hundred dollars ($100.00) a day would be imposed. October 1St, 2015, Notice of Non -
Compliance Hearing sent to the owner on record and posted at City Hall and property.
October 5th, 2015, Notice was signed for; Violations still exist and there has been no
contact from owners of property."
Photographs were shown from "WS -1" with additional comments.
Inspector Guerra stated, "In regards to this Case, I recommend the original Order from
the Board be imposed as a Lien."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON - COMPLIANCE AND THAT THE
PENALTIES SET FORTH IN THIS BOARD'S ORDER SHALL BE IMPOSED
CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER POE.
SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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Inspector Guerra submitted into evidence, "'WS-l' the presentation, 'WS-2' the Order by
the Board, 'WS-3' United States Post Office tracking information from the website, and
'WS-4' the Affidavit of Posting Non - Compliance Hearing."
Continuing, Inspector Guerra testified, "July 28th, 2015, the Case was presented to the
Board regarding several Violations. The Board ordered violations be corrected by August
25th, 2015 or a two hundred dollars ($200.00) a day Fine would be imposed. August 26th,
2015, I checked the property and Violations have not been corrected. At that time I also
noticed the pool enclosure was ripped on the lower half of the enclosure. I attempted to
make contact with the owner at the property and no one answered the door.
At that point — with Captain [Chris] Deisler and got his approval to have Public Works
come out to put plywood on the bottom halves of the enclosure to secure it. October 1St,
2015, Notice of Non Compliance Hearing posted at City Hall and the Property. Certified
letter also mailed to owner. October 5th, 2015, United States Post Office website advised
the Notice left with no authorized recipient.
Photographs were shown from "WS -1" with additional comments.
Concluding, Inspector Guerra stated, "There has been no contact from the owner. I am
requesting the original Order of the Board be imposed as a Lien."
Vice - Chairperson Criswell asked if the property needs to be secured. Inspector Guerra
noted, "Someone still lives there." Brief discussion on securing the property and draining
the pool. Vice - Chairperson Criswell mentioned, "I think if we leave the option open of
just securing the property for the community then that is open ended and not just draining
the pool — is that agreed ?" Chairperson Roero agreed, "Yes." Additional comments
continued on the enclosure.
Note: The Respondent was not present.
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"I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON - COMPLIANCE AND THAT THE
PENALTIES SET FORTH IN THIS BOARD'S ORDER SHALL BE IMPOSED
CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER. FURTHER, WE FIND THAT SOME OF
THESE VIOLATIONS CONSTITUTE A SERIOUS THREAT TO THE PUBLIC
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE AND — WE AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO
TAKE WHATEVER APPROPRIATE ACTION IS NECESSARY TO
REMEDIATE THOSE PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARDS." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER KAPROW. SECONDED BY VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — NON — COMPLIANCE CASES
604. Code Enforcement Division — Police Department
CASE # 2014CE002143
Debra Kaplan
1185 Newton Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Ord. 6 -195. — Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls.
City Ord. 13 -2 (c) Overgrown Yard
Original Hearing Date: February 24, 2015
Date Of Service: September 8, 2015
Inspector: Terri Guerra
Inspector Guerra submitted into evidence, "`WS - 1' the presentation, 'WS-2' the Order of
the Board, 'WS-3' Returned Receipt letter, 'WS-4' the Affidavit of Posting Non -
Compliance Hearing."
Continuing, Inspector Guerra testified, "On February 24th, 2015, the Board ordered the
Violations be corrected by March 17th, 2015. If not done a Lien of a hundred dollars
($100.00) a day would be imposed on the owner of the property. October 1St, 2015, the
property was posted and City Hall and a Certified letter was sent owner. October 9th,
2015, the Certified letter was returned."
Photographs were shown from "WS -1" with additional comments.
Inspector Guerra concluded, "There has been no contact from the owner. I am requesting
the original Order of the Board be imposed as a Lien."
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Board Member Kaprow inquired about the time lapse from the original Violation Hearing
date to the Non - Compliance Hearing date. Inspector Guerra explained, "There was a
problem trying to figure out — if the owner — we got several reports that the owner was
deceased."
Board Member Poe asked if anyone was currently living on the property. Inspector
Guerra replied, "No."
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON - COMPLIANCE AND THAT THE
PENALTIES SET FORTH IN THIS BOARD'S ORDER SHALL BE IMPOSED
CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER." MOTION BY VICE - CHAIRPERSON
CRISWELL. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER POE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
VICE - CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
700. Not Used
In other City business, Captain Deisler introduced Inspector Richard McLaren as a new
addition to the Code Enforcement Division.
Discussion ensued on upcoming Code Enforcement Board Regular Meetings. Additional
comments followed on the Hayes Road Plaza.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING — OCTOBER 27, 2015
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Roero adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:42 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
ANTONIA DELLA DONNA
ASSISTANT TO THE CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the 2016 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.
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