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MEETING MINUTES
November 21, 2019
A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was held on November 21, 2019, at Cape
Canaveral City Hall Chambers, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Mary
Russell called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. The Board Secretary called the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mary Russell Chairperson
James Hale
Christopher Cloney
Charles Hartley
Paula Collins
Inez Stone
MEMBERS ABSENT
Walter Godfrey, Jr. Vice Chairperson
OTHERS PRESENT
Jennifer Nix Code Enforcement Board Attorney
Brian Palmer Code Enforcement Officer
Patsy Huffman Board Secretary
NEW BUSINESS:
Established next meeting date would be January 23, 2020.
Motion by Mr. Hartley, seconded by Mr. Cloney to approve the Meeting Minutes of September
19, 2019. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—NEW CASES:
1. Case No. 2019-316 - Violation of Section 302.4, Weeds,International Property Maintenance
Code; Section 304.7. Roofs and drainage,International Property Maintenance Code. (283 E.
Central Ave) Charles W. Pindziak & Helen C. Pindziak LLC c/o Charles W. Pindziak,
Registered Agent.
Officer Palmer presented as an exhibit a new Affidavit of Posting with corrected dates and
identified the prior scrivener's error to the board. Officer Palmer provided an overview of the Case
history and presented exhibits. Officer Palmer testified that the Respondent corrected the violation
relating to Section 302.4,IMPC,prior to the hearing.
Respondent was not present at the hearing.
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Board discussion addressed matters including but not limited to the following: notices and
notifications,postings of notices,timeframes(amount of time given to come into compliance),site
visit and refusal by property owner to accept certified letters.
Based on the testimony and evidence submitted at the hearing, staff requested that the Code
Enforcement Board find the Respondent in violation of Section 304.7, Roofs and drainage,
International Property Maintenance Code. Staff requested that the Respondent be given until
January 22, 2020 to come into compliance or a fine be imposed for $100.00 for the first day and
$75.00 every day thereafter until compliance is confirmed by the Code Enforcement Officer. Staff
also requested the board impose all costs associated with the enforcement of the violation.
Motion by Mr. Hartley and seconded by Mr. Cloney to accept Staff's recommendation. Vote on
the motion carried unanimously.
2. Case No. 2019-339 — Violation of Section 94-121 (d) Nonconforming signs, City of Cape
Canaveral Code of Ordinances. (5801 N. Atlantic Ave.) Hidden Harbor Owners'Association,
Inc., do Dragon Property Management LLC, Kathy Watts, Registered Agent.
Officer Palmer provided an overview of the Case history and presented exhibits.
Discussion ensued to include reason behind the need to change signs within City limits and options
offered to property owners.
Based on the testimony and evidence submitted at this hearing, staff requested that the Code
Enforcement Board find the Respondent in violation of Section 94-121 (d)Nonconforming signs,
City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, Staff requested that the Respondent be given until
January 22, 2020 to apply for and obtain a sign permit from the Building Department, or a fine be
imposed in the amount of $100.00 for the first day and $50.00 every day thereafter until
compliance is confirmed by the Code Enforcement Officer. Staff also requested the board impose
all costs associated with the enforcement of the violation.
Motion by Mr. Hale and seconded by Mr. Hartley to accept Staffs recommendation. Vote on the
motion carried unanimously.
3. Case No. 2019-340 — Violation of Section 94-121 (d) Nonconforming signs, City of Cape
Canaveral Code of Ordinances. (7090 N Atlantic Ave.) Michael M. Notary, Et al., Property
Owner.
Officer Palmer requested the case tabled until January 23, 2020 meeting due to notice issues. The
Board made no objections.
4. Case No. 2019-342 — Violation of Section 94-121 (d) Nonconforming signs, City of Cape
Canaveral Code of Ordinances. (7900 N Atlantic Ave.) Silvana Barbieri, Property Owner.
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Officer Palmer presented a new Affidavit of Posting with corrected dates for the hearing and
provided an overview of the Case history and presented exhibits.
Based on the testimony and evidence submitted at this hearing, staff requested that the Code
Enforcement Board find the Respondent in violation of Section 94-121 (d)Nonconforming signs,
City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Staff requested that the Respondent be given until
March 19, 2020 to apply for and obtain a sign permit from the Building Department or a fine in
the amount of $100.00 for the first day and $50.00 every day thereafter be imposed until
compliance is confirmed by the Code Enforcement Officer. Staff also requested the board impose
all costs associated with the enforcement of the violation.
Motion by Mr. Hartley and seconded by Mr. Hale to accept Staffs recommendation. Vote on the
motion carried 4-1. Mr. Cloney abstained due to excusing himself during discussion.
5. Case No. 2019-343 — Violation of Section 94-121 (d) Nonconforming signs, City of Cape
Canaveral Code of Ordinances. (7099 N. Atlantic Ave.) Boston Realty Corp. do Jim Morris,
Registered Agent.
Officer Palmer requested the case tabled until January 23, 2020 meeting due to notice issues. The
Board made no objections.
6. Case No. 2019-403 —Violation of Section 34-98 (3) Building Appearance and Maintenance,
City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. (7620 N.Atlantic Ave.)Trees for Squirrels LLC.
do Christine M. Storts, Property Owner.
Officer Palmer testified the case was in compliance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS–COMPLIANCE HEARINGS:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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