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Ms.Defoe-Surprenant,
Good Afternoon.
You had called me earlier this morning and left a VM. I subsequently
returned your call.I'm sending this message post our telephone
conversation between 12.17 pm and 12.33 pm.Here's what we discussed:
1.You told that there is only an application to increase the number of
parking slots in the plaza and it' still in review. Given that the
application to increase the number of parking spots is still under
review the City cannot do anything about it.
2. I told you that saying the application is under review and therefore
city cannot do anything about the matter is not right. If the
application is still under review then how can the city allow someone to
draw new spots in the parking lot prior to the approval ? And more
importantly how can the city not take responsibility in matter by saying
we haven't approved anything therefore we cannot interfere? You didn't
have a response when I asked if the city will take the same line of
approach if people waiting on permits go ahead do whatever they do
before the permits are approved and inspections are passed without
penalizing them.And as a matter of fact these spots have been there for
more than a year and was surprised to know that they were put in place
without approvals.More surprising was the response of the city that it
cannot do anything as the application is still under review and not
approved.
3. The following was the course of action you recommended:
a) Call the fire department and file a complaint
b) If they too will not take action then you'll work with city code
enforcement to see what can be done.
Asked you if you're asking me to file a complaint with fire department
for the blocking of the back door or for all matters parking in the
plaza? You said all matters related to parking in the plaza. I expressed
my skepticism in the recommended course of action however said will
follow the same. In the event the recommended course of action takes me
nowhere will get back to you. You expressed your inability to help me
any further at this time and told that you are just passing the
information provided by your higher ups. Said I understood your
predicament however expect a communication in writing (response to my
email) restating whatever you told me over the phone starting with the
application in review and city cannot intervene as the application
hasn't been approved , the recommended course of action etc., copying
whoever provided you with the message you conveyed to me over the phone.
I've tremendous respect for local government employees and understand
that certain elected officials are trying to circumvent the processes
and procedures here . As requested in the call please send a written
response. Truly appreciate that you're trying to help within the
constricting parameters of constraints imposed by people higher in the
hierarchy for reasons only known to them.
Thank You
Sri
On 1/9/2020 7:34 PM, edible brevard wrote:
Ms.Defoe-Surprenant,
I called you earlier this afternoon wanting to confirm the
receipt of the below email and if received whether you had a chance to
discuss the matter with your manager. Had left VM in this regard.
Chris Robinson in the Code Enforcement states that parking in
private property is no longer in his realm as it is with the local PD
now. He asked me to get in touch with the local police this afternoon
when our back door was yet again blocked . Local police say they cannot
do anything as it is a private property. Left VM to Chris Robinson on
what the local PD stated and didn't hear back from him.
Therefore as stated yesterday my question is how did the city
approve the expansion of Southern Charm despite knowing very well the
parking issues in the plaza. It is no secret that Southern Charm and the
landlord were pulled up by the city for illegal parking in the adjacent
property racking up hefty fines.Despite that permits for 2 expansions
were approved by the city.Now with code enforcement and local PD saying
it's not their responsibility answer to our question from planning and
zoning dept. is much more pertinent and imperative.
Yesterday you asked if we had documentation? Please find a link
below with all the communication since 2nd August 2018 (including
photos) which we had with the Land Lord on this parking matter. We too
are paying same taxes and have the same rights as any other business in
the city therefore expect transparency and probity from local government
especially when their decision is affecting our business.
Looking forward for your response.
Thanks
Sri
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On 1/8/2020 8:01 PM, Edible Space Coast Florida wrote:
Hello Ms.Defoe-Surprenant,
Thanks for taking time earlier this afternoon in
discussing about the parking situation at the above address.
Please find the link to the photos of newly created
parking spaces added to theparking lot below:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B-l_hdI3D6hILUw2VWJmQjFnRkk?usp=
sharing
a.The photos start from the front of the property
b.Then proceeded to take photos of new spaces added from
the back of our store i.e. Edible Arrangements working my way to the
back of the Southern Charm
c.Finally the one new spot created by the drive through
window of Edible Arrangements
d.Note that vehicles are parked even before the doors in
the back , as the way the lots have been drawn it appears they too are
legit parking spaces.
Hope this helps you in figuring out variances if any
between what was approved and what is currently in place. And attached
to this email are photos(different from the one under the link) showing
how these newly created parking spots both in the front and in the back
have created a bottleneck with almost no maneuvering space for all of
our suppliers delivery vehicles including UPS etc to get to the back due
to .lack of clearance.As shown in the photos even our small delivery
vehicle is not able to get through.Didn't want to confuse you therefore
separated the photos of the new spots from the ones showing the issues
posed by them.
If you need any clarification please do not hesitate to
call me at 4074896234.
Thank You
Sri
P.S. An email with formal complaint to Code Enforcement
will be sent tomorrow after compiling all the correspondence we've had
with the Land Lord the past 18 months
Brenda-Photos.zip
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NA36iVWwaVuwbi-Bh1-7riAPdoasK-CI/view?
usp=drive_web>
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g.
Regarding these spaces, it was suggested that they represented
violations to the City’s Fire Code requirements due to restricting
emergency vehicular movements around the building. To determine what, if
any, violations exist, Staff walked the property on January 28, 2020
with Chief Dave Sargeant of the Canaveral Fire Rescue (CFR) and Fire
Inspector Jeff Roberts, also with the CFR. After an inspection of the
property, Chief Sargeant determined there is no violation of Fire Lane
regulations. Fire lane regulations only apply to the drive aisles in the
front (east side) of the building. It was determined that Code
Enforcement can enforce fire lane violations in this area. Therefore, if
any parking occurs in non-designated spaces within the fire lane (east
of the building), Code Enforcement should be contacted immediately.
Until such time that the additional 15 parking spaces are
completed, the property owner may request approval of the five (5)
parking spaces along the west side of the building. This would be
considered a minor commercial improvement and would not be required to
meet requirements under Article VI – Site Plans of Chapter 110, City
Code. However, the property owner would be required to submit a revised
site layout plan showing the dimension and location of the requested
spaces. Note that these spaces will be eliminated as part of the
construction of the 15 spaces.
Finally, the City’s Public Works Department was contacted to
determine if there have been any reported issues with access to the
refuse dumpster, located in the northwest part of the property. Waste
Pro was contacted and reported there have been no problems with
accessing the dumpster.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please
contact me. Thank you.
Sincerely
David Dickey
Community Development Director
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e clarification from the city attorney and in the
interim have not been able to file complaints with code enforcement
despite the parking issues continuing to occur every day . I would like
to know how long we should expect to continue waiting for the city
attorney to provide you with whatever information you've sought from him
and to know the reasons for seeking the same as it's having a impact on
our situation. Definitive answers at the earliest would help us in
chalking our course of action in protecting our business interests and
to secure the safety of our personnel .
Looking forward to your response.
Regards
Sri
On 1/23/2020 9:52 AM, edible brevard wrote:
Good Morning.
Following up on this matter.
Regards
Sri
On 1/21/2020 2:41 PM, David Dickey
wrote:
I will be discussing this item with
Anthony at tonight’s Council meeting. Thanks for the follow-up! Dave
David Dickey
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