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AGENDA ITEM
Informational
ITEM 200 Consent X
Public Hearings
Regular
July 26, 2016
Regular Meeting
REQUEST:
The Office Of The City Clerk Requests That The Code Enforcement Board Review And
Approve The Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Unapproved Copy Of The Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Code Enforcement Board Regular
Meeting Minutes (21 pages)
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 28, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 28, 2016 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 [Excused]
Board Member Maurice Kaprow, present
Board Member Bill Poe,present
Board Member Rick Brown, absent [Excused]
Board Member Dennis Robinson, absent [Excused]
Senior City Attorney Jennifer Nix,present
Assistant to the City Clerk Antonia Della Donna, present
A moment of silence was held followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
As for Agenda changes, Captain Chris Deisler, Code Enforcement Division, Police
Department advised that PUBLIC HEARINGS — REPEAT CASES 11400" and
PUBLIC HEARINGS — NEW CASES "501", would not be heard, and indicated
PUBLIC HEARINGS — NEW CASES 1150311, "505999 66502"9 "504999 "500" would be
heard first, followed by the rest of the Agenda. No objections were noted.
Ms. Antonia Della Donna, Assistant to the City Clerk mentioned that the May 24, 2016
Code Enforcement Board Workshop Minutes should have been noted as Consent "201"
on the Agenda. (These Minutes would reflect the correct numbering.)
Assistant to the City Clerk Della Donna swore in those who would be providing
Testimony during tonight's Meeting.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
100. Not Used
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CONSENT AGENDA `
CONSENT
200. Office Of The City Clerk
The Office Of The City Clerk Requests The Code Enforcement Board Review And
Approve The Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
Minutes.
ON THE APPROVAL OF THE TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016 CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, "MOTION TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES AS CIRCULATED." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER POE. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT
201. Office Of The City Clerk
The Office Of The City Clerk Requests The Code Enforcement Board Review And
Approve The Tuesday,May 24, 2016 Code Enforcement Board Workshop Minutes.
RELATED TO THE APPROVAL OF THE TUESDAY, MAY 24TH, 2016 CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD WORKSHOP MINUTES, "I WILL RECOMMEND
APPROVAL AS CIRCULATED." MOTIONED BY BOARD MEMBER POE.
SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA- CONTINUED CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS-CONTINUED CASES
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❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: PUBLIC HEARINGS — REPEAT CASES AGENDA
ITEM "400"WAS NOT HEARD,AS NOTED PREVIOUSLY. ❖❖ _.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA-REPEAT CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS-REPEAT CASES
400. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE #2016CE001445
Savannah B.Day
712 Highgate Drive
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Code 13-2.(c) Overgrown Yard
Inspector: Code Officer Rich McLaren
This Case was not heard.
****v* AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARINGS — NEW
CASES AGENDA ITEMS ARE ADDRESSED IN THE ORDER THAT
FOLLOWS, AS NOTED DURING AGENDA CHANGES, FOLLOWED BY THE
REST OF THE AGENDA. ❖❖
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA- NEW CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
503. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE#2016CE000558
Andrew T.And Mary B. Woodcock
1626 White Dove Drive
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Code 20-439.(f) When Site Construction Permit Required.
Inspector: Code Officer Terri Guerra
Code Officer Terri Guerra, Code Enforcement Division, Police Department introduced
the Case and submitted into Evidence, "'WS-l' the slideshow and 'WS-2' is the Return
Receipt." Code Officer Guerra testified, "On March 22nd, 2016 the front driveway was
removed and just dirt remained. On March 31St, 2016 a new driveway had been installed.
I checked with Permitting and there was no Permit pulled for the new driveway. June
2nd, 2016 NCV [Notice of Code Violation] was sent to the owner of the property. June
6th, 2016 the NCV [Notice of Code Violation] Certified Letter was signed for by Mary
Woodcock. On June 13`I', 2016 the Notice of Code Board was Posted at the property and
City Hall. On June 16t1i, 2016 the Notice of Code Board Certified Letter was signed for
by Mary Woodcock." Additional comments.
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Code Officer Guerra stated, "I've had several conversations with Mr. Woodcock since
the Case has been started. Mr. Woodcock was not aware that he needed a Permit. The
person that installed the driveway did not inform him and is now refusing to get a Permit.
I am recommending the owner of the property be given until July 19th, 2016 to obtain a
Permit. If one is not obtained, a fifty dollar($50.00) Fine a day be imposed."
Ms. Mary Brent Watson, 1626 White Dove Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: testified,
We wanted to request a continuance so that we can continue to work through our —
Attorney to compel the Contractor to get the Permit. We were not aware, as Ms. Guerra
mentioned, that we needed a Permit in order to have this work done and the Contractor
didn't inform us that we needed one. We didn't know until we received a Notice of the
Violation.
When we let the Contractor know, he suggested that we—we get one as an owner/builder
and my husband sort of researched what that was about and felt that — that was not
representative of the work that was done. It was not a `do it yourself project and was not
willing to assume the liability that that would entail and so he went back to the Contractor
to insist that he do what he needed to do and pull the Permit and the Contractor continues
to refuse to do that.
My husband Andy has also been working with the City to understand what the
requirements are in order to obtain a Permit after the fact now that the work is already
done. I believe he is at the point where he understands and knows what needs to be done
for that— and we continue to work with a construction Attorney, Brian Bennett—to kind
of guide us as to how to—compel the Contractor to do what he needs to do.
We'd like to request a continuation for sixty (60) days to try and get it resolved. As I
mentioned, my husband's been admitted to the hospital this morning, we don't know
what is going on with him and we're not sure how long that's going to take, July 19th is
just kind of quick with the holiday and — his hospitalization, so if we could have more
time to get this situated, we'd appreciate it." Additional comments.
Vice-Chairperson Matthew Criswell asked, "Would you give us a date?" Ms. Watson
answered, "August 28th." Additional remarks about the Contractor ensued.
Continuing,Vice-Chairperson Criswell stated, "I don't know that sixty (60) days is going
to be sufficient enough." Senior Attorney Jennifer Nix questioned, "I just wanted to
check, you know you're asking for a continuance of the Hearing all together, so you're
hoping to push this out- two (2) months to the next Hearing, and that's what your request
is for the Board for now?" Ms. Watson answered, "Yes." Further remarks regarding the
length of time needed to come into Compliance followed.
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Board Member Maurice Kaprow inquired of Senior Attorney Nix, "Would it behoove us
to subpoena this Contractor?" Senior Attorney Nix responded, "Who's to say whether
he'll actually come— I don't know how often you all have issued subpoenas in the past—
it's not ultimately that frequent, I think that subpoenas are issued, although that is in
within your power to do so, of course; if it's obviously up to you all, but if you want to
deem and extend it, whether it's thirty (30) days to the next Hearing, or sixty(60) days to
the August Hearing and then at that time you can either give an extended date beyond,
what one may typically give to get a Permit come into Compliance, but it's really up to
you. I wouldn't necessarily recommend the subpoena route out the gate, right now."
Chairperson Roero stated, "What happens if the Contractor totally refuses, continues to
refuse to get this Permit?" Senior Attorney Nix responded, "They'd have to work with
the City as to that in order to able to obtain a Permit of sorts." Additional comments
regarding Fines followed.
Note: The Respondent was present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE
AND ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL — AUGUST 28,
2016 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT
FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY
DOLLARS ($50.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES
THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON
CRISWELL. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER POE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Vice-Chairperson Criswell addressed Ms. Watson about who to contact in the City in
regards to these issues.
Captain Deisler said to the Board and the Respondent, "I would only ask that you keep us
involved in your conversation loop because a lot of this is going to be tentative on
whether or not we set this for a Non-Compliance Hearing." Further comments followed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
505. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department '"
CASE #2016CE001091
Marcos And Amanda Cruz
701 Sailfish Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Code 13-1.—General Prohibition.
City Code 13-2.(b) Junk And Debris .�
City Code 13-2.(c) Unsanitary And Overgrown Yard
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment.
IPMC 304.7 Roofs And Drainage.
IPMC 304.9 Overhang Extensions.
Inspector: Code Officer Terri Guerra
Code Officer Guerra presented the Case and submitted into Evidence, "WS-1" the
presentation, "WS-2"the Return Receipt, and"WS-3", Permit information.
Continuing, Code Officer Guerra testified, "On April 20th, 2016 I received a complaint
from the neighbor of the resident regarding the property being stagnant. The grass was
overgrown on the property, it appears the resident started an expansion and just stopped
any progress. There's exposed plywood and `Tyvek' home wrap all around the outside
of the expansion. All of the overhang extensions are exposed on the new addition. There
is a tarp on the roof of the garage. There is a pile of boards and a pile of unknown
materials under a tarp in front of the addition. There's also miscellaneous tools in the
front yard. NCV [Notice of Code Violation] was sent to owner on record.
I spoke with Permitting and they advised the owner's Permit had expired in 2014, was the
last time, and they said six (6) months after a fail is when it expires. On April 25, 2016
Mr. Cruz signed for the NCV [Notice of Code Violation]. On June 13, 2016 the Notice
of Code Board was sent to owner Certified and First Class. The property and City Hall
were also Posted with Notice of Code Board. On June 16, 2016 Notice of Code Board
was signed for by Mr. Cruz."
Code Officer Guerra then referred to photographs from "WS-1" with additional
comments.
Concluding, Code Officer Guerra stated, "There has been no contact from the owner at
this time until tonight. I am recommending owner of the property be Fined two hundred
dollars ($200.00) a day if the Violation is not corrected by July 19th, 2016."
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Mr. Marcos Cruz, 701 Sailfish Road, Winter Springs, Florida: submitted into Evidence
additional photographs and testified, "I have no excuse to have the debris that I had there
before, that's been cleaned up, that's inexcusable, and also the poor maintenance of the
lawn, that's also been taken care of— that's also inexcusable and I apologize for that; I
apologize to my neighbors for that.
Last year, we had a really bad end of the year. We had an extension to our Permit, we
actually, we had a—our last inspection was a failed because we had some shiners and the '
Inspector came back and had a partial." Mr. Cruz referred to the additional photographs
and offered further remarks. F
Mr. Cruz continued, "I applied for an extension which expired on January 22°d." With
comments related to funding, Mr. Cruz added, "We've already talked to Permitting and
we're going to restart again by — September, by the end of September, we're going to —
our Permits and continue the process to finish our home."
Again, Mr. Cruz referred to photographs and spoke further.
Discussion about the project and Permitting followed. Board Member Kaprow asked if
the tools and other items had been removed. Mr. Cruz confirmed, "I have removed those
— and they are not going to be there anymore." Additional discussion regarding the
completion date of the project ensued. Vice-Chairperson Criswell inquired, "So, could
this potentially be done by December 31St, [20]16?" Mr. Cruz answered, "I can't really
say for certain." Discussion followed.
Note: The Respondent was present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF CITY CODE.
ORDER THAT RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL THE 31sT OF DECEMBER
2016, TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT
FAILS TO COMPLY BY THAT DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER POE. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL.
DISCUSSION.
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW SAID, "I WOULD ASK THAT BECAUSE WE
ARE GIVING MR. CRUZ SIX (6) MONTHS TO DO THIS, ESSENTIALLY,
THAT WE NOT TALK IN TERMS OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00)
BUT TO OUR MAX OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS A DAY
($250.00)."
BOARD MEMBER POE NOTED, "I WILL — WITHDRAW THE MOTION, IF
MR. CRISWELL WILL WITHDRAW HIS SECOND." VICE-CHAIRPERSON
CRISWELL SAID, "I WILL."
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"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF CITY CODE AND
ORDER THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL DECEMBER 31sT, 2016 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 ($250.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER POE. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL.
DISCUSSION. °
VOTE:
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Vice-Chairperson Criswell addressed the Respondent and remarked about the high
amount of fairness he perceived the Board has acted with, considering the extended
length of time granted to correct the Violations. Additional comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
502. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE#2016CE000742
Grace E. Smith Heirs
140 North Devon Avenue
Winter Springs,Florida 32708
City Code 6-195.—Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls.
City Code 13-2.(b)Junk And Debris
City Code 13-2.(c) Overgrown Yard
City Code 20-452.—Home Occupations Or Home Offices.
Inspector: Code Officer Rich McLaren
Code Officer Rich McLaren, Code Enforcement Division, Police Department introduced
the Case and presented into Evidence, "WS-1". Code Officer McLaren testified, "I
received a complaint from neighbor in reference to the resident at this property storing
items from his landscaping business.
Upon inspection of the backyard, which I was legally able to do from the complainant's
yard as he is the next door neighbor, I observed a large pile of bagged mulch, I was able
to witness and observe a large pile of bagged mulch, numerous sections of— trees that
were cut up, and other assorted yard waste, as well as, items piled against the fence and
attached to the fence line itself.
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For several weeks following the Inspection, I would observe large amounts of yard waste
being left at the curb for disposal with the City contracted sanitation service. Due to the
property size and lack of vegetation in the backyard, it was improbable it was actually
from the residence itself.
The Notice of Code Violation was mailed to the residence Certified Return Receipt on
March 24"' and Returned Unclaimed. The residence was Posted with Notice of Code
Violation on April 22nd, 2016. It was Posted for Code Board on June 1 st of 2016 and '*
there's been no contact with the resident or home owner at this time."
Code Officer McLaren referred to photographs from"WS-1"with additional comments.
Concluding, Code Officer McLaren stated, "I recommend that the resident be given until
July 28th, 2016 to come into Compliance or a Fine of two hundred and fifty dollars
($250.00) a day be imposed."
Chairperson Roero inquired about the source of the complaint and if the sanitation
workers had mentioned anything. Code Officer McLaren stated it was the neighbor
calling who made the complaint. Vice-Chairperson Criswell referred to photographs
from "WS-1" with additional remarks. Vice-Chairperson Criswell asked, "Does he have
an occupational license?" Code Officer McLaren answered, "I haven't checked."
Additional discussion about communication with the Respondent followed.
Vice-Chairperson Criswell then said, "I did not see any pictures of maintenance of fence
or walls, I did not see any pictures of junk and debris, and I really did not see any
overgrown yard." Code Officer McLaren remarked, "The overgrown yard — I was
running more for unsanitary — due to the fact that he had the materials were it was.
Unfortunately, like I said, I could not get a good picture of the maintenance of fence or
the junk and debris, for the simple fact is I was able to do it for the fence but it wouldn't
have come out in the picture. I would just be testifying for that." Additional discussion
about Permits followed. Board Member Kaprow expressed, "If we do not know if he's
got a Permit or not, then I do not feel comfortable finding that."
Senior Attorney Nix commented, "The one thing that I want to point out as the Notices—
while I would presume that it was a typo or mistake, I think you may have intended for a
different subsection." Further remarks regarding subsections of City Code 20-452.
followed. Vice-Chairperson Criswell voiced his agreement with Board Member
Kaprow's earlier statement regarding the Permit.
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT HAS NOT VIOLATED THE CITY
CODE." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER POE. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES wftnci
504. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE#2016CE000876 �
Racetrac Petroleum Inc. Ryan LLC C/O Rick Perez
3271 North US Highway 17-92
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Code 9-374.—Posting Of Numbers.
City Code 13-1.—General Prohibition.
City Code 13-2.(b)Junk And Debris
City Code 13-2.(c) Overgrown Yard And Yard Waste
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structures.
IPMC 301.3 Vacant Structures And Land.
IPMC 302.3 Sidewalk And Driveways.
IPMC 304.15 Doors.
IPMC 304.18 Building Security.
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment.
IPMC 304.8 Decorative Features. (Signs)
IPMC 304.9 Overhang Extensions.
Inspector: Code Officer Terri Guerra
First, Code Officer Guerra introduced the Case and submitted into Evidence, "WS-1" the
presentation and"WS-2"the Return Receipt.
Code Officer Guerra testified, "On March 28th, 2016 I observed a vacant property, which
used to be the old Hess gas station, deteriorating. There are no visible building numbers.
The bushes and grass are overgrown. There is yard waste all over property and a tarp
with other miscellaneous trash scattered around the property. There is also a pile of used
tires next to the main building. The front door glass pane is broken allowing access to the
interior of the building. The main overhang area covering, where the gas refueling area
was, is deteriorating and showing excess amounts of rust in many areas. The old signs
that were used to advertise gas prices are missing panels and are in need of repair or
removal. There is black and green growth all over the outside of the building and fence
area.
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On March 29th, 2016 Notice of Code Violation was sent to owner on record. On April
5th, 2016 the United States Postal Service website advised letter was Undeliverable. On
May l lth, 2016 the Notice of Code Violation was Posted at the property due to the letter '
being returned. Code Officer McLaren removed twelve (12) tires from the property due
to concern of mosquitoes breeding in the tires.
Notice of Remedy for tire removal was also Posted on property and mailed to the owner.
On June 13th, 2016 a Notice of Code Board Posted at property and mailed Certified and
First Class to the owner of property. On June 16th, 2016 the Notice of Code Board was
signed for as Received."
Next, Code Officer Guerra referred to photographs from "WS-1" with additional
comments. Code Officer Guerra then stated, "There has been no other contact from
owner of the property at this time. I am recommending the owner of property given until
July 19th, 2016 to correct the Violations. If Violations are not corrected, a Fine of two
hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) a day be imposed."
Senior Attorney Nix clarified that Violation of International Property Maintenance Code
108.1.1 is the Violation being pursued. Comments followed about the history of the
property.
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE
AND ORDER THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL JULY 19TH, 2016 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 ($250.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER POE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
500. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE#2016CE001296
Michael D. Pitts And Angela N. Jordan
707 Sunbury Court
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Code 13-2.(b) Junk And Debris
City Code 13-2.(c) Unsanitary And Overgrown Yard
City Code 13-2.(e) Stagnant Pool
IPMC 304.14 Insect Screens.
Inspector: Code Officer Terri Guerra _
Code Officer Guerra presented the Case and submitted into Evidence "WS-1", the
presentation. Code Officer Guerra testified, "On May l Ph, 2016 I received a complaint
from a neighbor advising the house was vacant and the pool was stagnant. I obtained
permission from the neighbor to go on to his property to observe stagnant pool. While
checking the rest of the property there was screen missing from the front window, the
yard was overgrown, and there was yard waste throughout the yard. There was also
garbage in the yard.
Notice of Code Violation was sent to owner of property. On May 25th, 2016 the Notice of
Code Violation was signed for by Angela Jordan. On May 26th, 2016 the Notice of Code
Violation was Posted at the property. On June 13th, 2016 the Notice of Code Board was
sent First Class and Certified to the owner of the property and Posted at City Hall. On
June 16th, 2016 the United States Postal Service website indicates the Notice was left
with no Authorized Recipient. Public Works has treated the pool. They actually treated
it today with mosquito killing chemicals. There has been no contact from the owner at
this time."
Code Officer Guerra referred to photographs from "WS-1", offered further remarks, and
then stated, "I am recommending owner of property be given until July 19th, 2016. If
Violations have not been corrected then a Fine of a hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) a
day be imposed until the Violations have been corrected."
Photographs from"WS-1"were reviewed with additional comments.
Board Member Kaprow asked if the pool was accessible to which Officer Guerra replied,
"No, it's locked." Additional comments and discussion regarding the access to the pool
and ownership of the property.
Note: The Respondent was not present.
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"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE
AND ORDER THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL JULY 19TH, 2016 TO
CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO
COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTINUES
THEREAFTER SHALL BE IMPOSED." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
KAPROW. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: ---•-
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NEW CASES
501. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE#2016CE000900
Armand And Devina Kadrichu
1630 Winter Springs Boulevard
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.15 Doors.
IPMC 304.18 Building Security.
Inspector: Code Officer Rich McLaren
This Case was not heard.
❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA ITEM 11600" WAS
HEARD NEXT, FOLLOWED BY THE REST OF THE AGENDA AS IT WAS
NOTICED. ❖❖
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA-NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
600. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE #2015CE001544
Ivonne And Obadich Rodriguez
230 North 3rd Street
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
City Code 6-195.—Maintenance Of Fences Or Walls.
Inspector: Captain Chris Deisler
Captain Deisler introduced the Case and submitted into Evidence, "WS-1".
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Continuing, Captain Deisler testified, "This was a Case originally brought to you by
Corporal [Jim] Flannigan, (Police Department, in doing some housekeeping I discovered
it had never been brought back for Non-Compliance which is why I'm here at this point.
Several sections of the fence were in disrepair along the back of the property, which is
visible from the parking lot of our Senior Center on North Edgemon [Avenue]. During
the meeting in August, the Board found the property in Violation and gave the
Respondent until September 14th, of last year to comply. To date, the property stands in
Non-Compliance.
Your Order called for a one hundred dollars ($100.00) a day Fine for Non-Compliance
and I've had no contact with the owner to date. The Notice of this Hearing was mailed
Certified to the owner on May 25th of this year. When I checked, it had yet to be picked
up from the Post Office and Officer McLaren Posted the property and City Hall bulletin
boards on June 8th, 2016 for me."
Next, Captain Deisler referred to photographs from "WS-1" and offered further
comments. Then, Captain Deisler suggested, "I'm recommending the Board impose a
Lien on the property as outlined from the original Hearing."
Chairperson Roero inquired, "Is anybody living there?" Captain Deisler replied, "I do
not know." Chairperson Roero asked, "Have we tried to make contact again with them?"
Captain Deisler stated, "No Sir, only through mail." Comments continued.
Note: The Respondent was not present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON-COMPLIANCE AND THAT THE
PENALTY SET FORTH IN THIS BOARD'S PREVIOUS ORDER, DATED
SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2015 SHALL BE IMPOSED CONSISTENT WITH THAT
ORDER." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL. SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER POE. DISCUSSION.
SENIOR ATTORNEY NIX ASKED, "DO YOU MEAN THE BOARD ORDER
DATED SEPTEMBER 14TH OR DO YOU MEAN THE ORDER THAT'S DATED
— SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2015?" COMMENTS REGARDING THE ORGINAL
BOARD ORDER DATE ENSUED.
"I WOULD JUST AMEND IT TO SAY THE PREVIOUS ORDER WHICH WAS
DATED SEPTEMBER 3'm, 2015." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON
CRISWELL. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER POE. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
601. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department t ��
CASE#2016CE000297
Armand And Devina Kadrichu
1630 Winter Springs Boulevard
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.13 Window, Skylight And Door Frames.
IPMC 304.7 Roofs And Drainage.
IPMC 404.4 Bedroom And Living Area Requirements.
IPMC 504.3 Plumbing System Hazards.
IPMC 604.3 Electrical System Hazards.
Inspector: Code Officer Rich McLaren
Code Officer McLaren introduced the Case, presented into Evidence, "WS-1" and said,
"February 5th of 2016 I received a complaint from a resident who was a tenant renting the
house with possible sinkhole or foundation issues as the floor appeared to be separating.
On that date, myself and Jay Abel, Building Inspector for the City of Winter Springs,
performed a site inspection. The observed issues with the floor were substandard
flooring and the installation of it. It was determined there were water leaks throughout
the interior of the house on the ceiling and possibly in the bedroom where the air
conditioning unit was housed. The electrical breaker panel was not properly marked and
there were black tape covering one missing breaker on the panel.
The back patio area had leaks throughout each skylight in the covered area. Underneath
the kitchen sink the plumbing was not up to Code as there was radiator hose utilized;
water leaks were evident and there was exposed wiring.
The Notice of Code Violation was sent to the owner of Record on February 6th of 2016.
The owner of Record shows the address of the Violator as the residence in question and
he does not reside there. The tenant refused to accept the Notice and it was Returned
Unclaimed. The residence was Posted on February 9th of 2016 with a Notice of Code
Violation. I spoke with Mr. Al Campbell of Orlando Cribs, LLC, who stated he was the
management company of the property, and Notice of the Code Violation was sent by mail
Certified Return Receipt to him.
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I've spoken with Mr. Campbell from Orlando Cribs [LLC] on multiple occasions. He
stated he has repair companies out to fix each Violation. On March 30th, 2016, 1
performed a re-inspection of the residence with Mr. Abel upon the request of Mr.
Campbell who stated all Violations were fixed. We found only the issue resolved was the
wiring under the sink and the black tape removed from the breaker panel. It was Posted
for Code Board on March 31St, 2016 at the residence and City Hall and Notice was sent 9=
by Certified Return Receipt."
Code Officer McLaren referred to photographs from "WS-1" with further remarks and Y
then stated, "The Respondent was given until May 20th, 2016 to come into Compliance or
it would be a two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) a day Fine be imposed. I'm
recommending that the Board impose the Fine of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00)
a day for Non-Compliance and that it be entered in as a Lien on the property."
Mr. Al Campbell, Orlando Cribs, LLC, 821 Bay Breeze Lane, Altamonte Springs,
Florida: introduced himself and stated, "I'm a licensed Real Estate Broker and a property
manager in the state of Florida. We manage the property for the owner, Mr. Armand
Kadrichu. With regards to the Notices that were sent out, we did send someone out to
address each Notice that was identified."
Continuing, Mr. Campbell elaborated on the owner's acquisition and rental of the
property and said, "At the point in time the property was purchased— a home inspection
and a roof inspection was performed. At that point in time the roof inspection showed
that there had been some leakage around three (3) skylights that were on the rear of the
property, but that the roof itself was considered serviceable." Mr. Campbell commented
further on the roof and discussed ongoing court proceedings related to the property.
Mr. Campbell referred to a Notice from Code Enforcement and stated, "One of the items
said the skylights on the property appeared to be leaking and the corrective action was to
repair the skylights and have the roof inspected. The landlord spent about thirteen
hundred dollars ($1,300.00) repairing the skylights and we had a licensed, certified
inspector inspect the property.
He said that there were signs—there were visible signs of prior leaks but there were none
active other than the skylights and that was the report that he gave to us. I had one
conversation Officer McLaren after I'd had that — inspection repair done. I also had a
licensed plumber come out and address the Code Enforcement Violation regarding the
plumbing. He said that the plumbing was fine, there was an electrical cord that was non-
compliant that needed to be attended to, even though that was not on the Code
Enforcement document that we got. So, we had that attended to. We had the air
conditioner serviced by a licensed air conditioner technician — and we have the receipts
for these—and we had the electrical panel taken care of by an electrician.
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There was no additional conversation with Officer McLaren after I had had those repairs
done. We got a Notice in the mail saying that we were in Non-Compliance. I called
Officer McLaren, I spoke to him and he said Non-Compliance was with regards to the
roof. I tried to send our guys back out there to inspect the roof again. The tenant called
Winter Springs Police Department on them and they were chased away from the
property." Additional comments followed to which Mr. Campbell mentioned, "The
second time my roofer went to look at the roof, they did see examples of a lot of water ;
that were in the attic area. The problem was, they could not make a correlation between
the apparent condition of the roof and the water they were finding in the attic." Further
discussion followed on damages to the property and insurance claims.
Mr. Campbell continued, "I had a conversation with Officer McLaren regarding a Notice
of Hearing I got back in the month of May. During that conversation, I explained to
Officer McLaren we had been out there and we had gone back. He said he was going to
recommend to this Board that we be given another thirty (30) days." Mr. Campbell
commented further on upcoming court proceedings and roofing repair estimates.
Vice-Chairperson Criswell inquired why no one "Came to the original Code Board
meeting?" Mr. Campbell answered, "It was probably my fault and I misunderstood my
conversation with Officer McLaren." Comments continued.
Board Member Kaprow asked, "Did I hear you say before that you had a roofing
inspector go up and inspect the roof?" Mr. Campbell answered, "Yes, Sir." Board
Member Kaprow, "Have you got a written copy of that report?" Mr. Campbell answered,
"Yes, Sir." Mr. Campbell submitted several documents into Evidence.
Vice-Chairperson Criswell referred to Officer McLaren about gaining access to the
property to check for Compliance. Code Officer McLaren noted, "The tenant that lives
there now is more than cooperative in allowing us to go in there." Continuing, Code
Officer McLaren discussed the Violations and the inspection process that was conducted
with Mr. Abel and added, "Upon the re-inspection, he specifically stated the date because
he knew it was going to rain the day before and he wanted to go there the day after to see
if there were any water leaks and sure enough — when we went the next day, we walked
out onto the covered patio and you can visibly see water leaks as well as sheetrock that
had fallen and was on the ground. So, therefore, there are still water leaks in the back
patio."
Code Officer McLaren noted that thirty(30) days were given from the last Hearing as the
necessary corrective action date. Much discussion ensued on insurance claims, roofing
inspections, and the cited Violations. Officer McLaren also added, "When I went back
out with Mr. [Jay] Abel, it was quite evident that there was systemic roof leaks
throughout the house; it just wasn't one area where the water was coming in." Further
discussion ensued and photographs from"WS-1" were shown with additional comments.
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Senior Attorney Nix stated, "The Notices for the prior Hearing, as to the May 5th hearing,
this Board already found that those were provided in accordance with the City Code as
well as Florida Law and that was made in a Board Order of May 5th, 2016 which was
entered. Tonight, is not a rehearing of—to establish whether it was in Violation at the get
go. It was established as being in Violation of the Codes and as laid out in the Order
imposing the Penalty—is what it was called it was the First Hearing.
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At that time, that was just where it was the property is in Violation or it's not, that's what
they were supposed to find. They did, they found that it was in Violation. They said,
`Okay, property owner has until May 20th to bring it into Compliance or it's two hundred
and fifty dollars ($250.00) per day."' Senior Attorney Nix referred to Mr. Campbell,
"While I can appreciate you're coming here with information— I just do want to explain
the Board's role, of course, and tonight is to determine whether or not the property is in
Compliance with the Violations that were previously found of the City Code."Additional
comments followed on meeting procedures, the tenant's willingness to cooperate, and the
purview of the Code Enforcement Board to exclude civil matters between owner and
tenant.
Referring to the Code Enforcement Board, Senior Attorney Nix added, "Tonight, based
upon the Evidence and testimony presented, it's your duty to find either the property in is
in Violation or in Compliance and then if it's not in Compliance, of course, that prior
order, it's going to be two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) a day." Senior Attorney
Nix briefly commented on the Lien reduction request process.
Much discussion ensued.
Ms. Patty Rowell, 1630 Winter Springs Boulevard, Winter Springs, Florida: testified, "I
have been extremely compliant."Additional comments followed.
Summarizing an experience with a roofer who inspected the home, Ms. Rowell said, "He
said, `This is really way too much—we've got too much damage here. I'm going to have
to call Mr. Campbell and let him know we can't handle this'." Additional comments.
Further discussion ensued.
Note: The Respondent was not present; Mr. Campbell testified on behalf of the
Respondent.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON-COMPLIANCE AND THAT THE
PENALTY SET FORTH IN THE BOARD'S PREVIOUS ORDER DATED APRIL
26TH, 2016 SHALL BE IMPOSED CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER POE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
KAPROW. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
602. Code Enforcement Division—Police Department
CASE #2016CE000436
Irma Rodriguez
110 North Devon Avenue
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
IPMC 304.7 Roofs And Drainage.
Inspector: Code Officer Terri Guerra
Code Officer Guerra presented the Case and submitted into Evidence "WS-1", the
presentation and testified, "On April 20h, 2016 the Board ordered the owner of property,
Irma Rodriguez, to obtain a Permit from City Hall regarding the roof Ms. Rodriguez
was given until May 26th, 2016 to do so. If not in Compliance a Fee of one hundred
dollars ($100.00) a day would be imposed.
On May 26th, 2016 there had been no Permit filed. I Posted the Notice of Non
Compliance Hearing at the property and sent a Certified letter to owner. On June 1St,
2016 the United States Postal Service website shows the Notice left with no Authorized
Recipient available. On June 16th, 2016 I responded out to the property regarding
another, separate Violation. Ms. Rodriguez was at the property. I again reminded her that
she needed to obtain a Permit from City Hall regarding the roof. Ms. Rodriguez advised
she would be getting it the next day."
Code Officer Guerra referred to photographs from "WS-1"with additional comments.
Concluding, Code Officer Guerra stated, "As of this date, the owner has not obtained a
Permit from City Hall. I'm recommending the one hundred dollars ($100.00) a day Fee
be imposed on the property as ordered by the Board."
Ms. Irma R. Rodriguez, 110 North Devon Avenue, Winter Springs, Florida: explained her
personal hardships and asked for an extension. Additional discussion regarding
Compliance followed.
Vice-Chairperson Criswell asked, "Did you turn in an application for a Permit?" Ms.
Rodriguez replied, "No." Additional remarks followed.
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Board Member Kaprow asked for clarification, "Did I understand correctly that the
Respondent told you that she was getting a Permit the next day? Is that what ou
testified?" Code Officer Guerra stated, "Yes, when I responded out — June 16 , I
responded out for a different situation and I reminded her, I was like `You have to get this
Permit, it's very important', and she was like, `Okay, I'll go the next day."' Remarks
followed.
Vice-Chairperson Criswell briefly commented on the Lien reduction request process.
Additional comments about Compliance dates followed.
Note: The Respondent was present.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE PROPERTY IN NON-COMPLIANCE AND THAT THE
PENALTY SET FORTH IN THIS BOARD'S ORDER DATED APRIL 26TH, 2016
SHALL BE IMPOSED CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER." MOTION BY
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER POE.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BOARD MEMBER POE: AYE
VICE-CHAIRPERSON CRISWELL: AYE
BOARD MEMBER KAPROW: AYE
CHAIRPERSON ROERO: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Addressing the Respondent, Vice Chairperson Criswell reiterated that the respondent first
must get a Permit, and to do so as soon as possible.
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
700. Not Used
In other Board related business, Chairperson Roero Excused Board Member Kaprow
from the April 26a, 2016 Regular Meetiy Board Member Dennis Robinson and Board
Member Carole Giltz from the May 241 , 2016 Code Enforcement Board Workshop.
Chaiperson Roero also Excused Board Member Giltz, Board Member Rick Brown, and
Board Member Robinson from tonight's meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT 9=11
Chairperson Roero adjourned the Regular Meeting 7:22 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
JESSICA GHERSETICH
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK AND
ANTONIA DELLA DONNA
ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the 2016 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.