HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09-17-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 1998
7:30 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida,was held on September 17, 1998, at the City Hall Annex, 111
Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Chairperson Russell called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. The Secretary called
the roll.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mary Russell Chairperson
Walter Godfrey (late)
Donna Boone
Charles Biederman
Jeffrey Ratliff
Karen Hartley
MEMBERS ABSENT
Carol Warner Vice Chairperson
OTHERS PRESENT
Mitch Goldman Assistant City Attorney
Greg Mullins Code Enforcement Officer
Susan Chapman Board Secretary
Greg Mullins, Code Enforcement Officer; Michael Remen and Rudy Hardick,
citizens; were sworn in by Attorney Goldman.
It was noted that the next meeting would be held on October 22, 1998.
Chairperson Russell advised that she would not be able to attend the next
meeting.
Code Enforcement Board
Meeting Minutes
September 17, 1998
Page 2
Motion by Mr. Biederman, seconded by Mrs. Hartley to approve the meeting
minutes of August 20, 1998 as corrected. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
COMPLIANCE HEARINGS:
1. Case No. 98-46, Cape Canaveral Office Center, (7980 N. Atlantic Avenue),
Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Block 19, Lots 1-3, Brevard
County, Florida -Violation of Section 34-97, Duties and Responsibilities
for Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in partial
compliance with the Board's Order of June 18, 1998. He advised that Cape
Canaveral Office Center had made the necessary repairs to the parking lot
asphalt and the roof overhangs and soffit repairs were almost completed. Mr.
Mullins requested that the compliance hearing in this case be tabled until the
work is completed.
Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mrs. Hartley to table the compliance hearing
until the work is completed. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Case No. 98-47, Magma Trading Corporation, (8200 Astronaut Blvd.),
Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 286, Brevard County,
Florida -Violation of Section 34-97, Duties and Responsibilities for
Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances.
Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was not in compliance
with the Board's Order of June 18, 1998.
Mr. Rudi Hardick, property owner, explained that the former tenant(Rich's) had
subleased the building and property to another company that had gone out of
business. He advised that his new tenant was cleaning up the property and
repairing the interior of the building. Mr. Mullins assured the Board that no
business license would be issued until the property is brought into compliance.
No action was taken on this case.
Code Enforcement Board
Meeting Minutes
September 17, 1998
Page 3
Mr. Godfrey entered the meeting at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Case No. 98-45, The Oaks Condominium Association, (201 International
Drive, Apt. #124), Section 22/23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East,
Parcel 7, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Chapter 82, Land
Development Code, as adopted by the Southern Building Code Congress
International, Chapter 15, Roof and Roof Structures, Section 1503.4,
Replacement/Recovering.
Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that the Condominium Association
had been cited for one specific condominium unit. He advised that the roof had
been repaired and this case was in compliance.
Mr. Michael Remen, Condominium Board Secretary, advised that the
Association consisted of(7) buildings and (110) units. He provided a
maintenance schedule for all the buildings for the coming years, which work
included roof repairs/replacements for all the buildings.
Motion by Mr. Godfrey, seconded by Ms. Boone to find Case No. 98-45 in
compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously.
2. Case No. 98-56, Alfred Archarubault, (400 Johnson Avenue), Section 23,
Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Block 72,
Lot 6, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 34-181, Storing
Parking or Leaving on Private Property of Cape Canaveral Code of
Ordinances.
Mr. Mullins entered a photograph of the vehicle (Exhibit A). He advised that the
vehicle was inoperable. It was noted that Mr. Archarubault was duly notified of
this meeting and was not present at the meeting. Brief discussion followed.
Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to find Case No. 98-56 in
violation of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinance in that the Board has
determined the vehicle located at 400 Johnson Avenue to be a public nuisance
pursuant to Section 34-181 of the City Code. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
Code Enforcement Board
Meeting Minutes
September 17, 1998
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3. Case No. 98-57, Lisa McMinn, (7956 Orange Avenue), Section 23,
Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Block 21,
Lot 1, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 181, Storing, Parking,
or Leaving on Private Property of the Cape Canaveral Code of
Ordinances.
Mr. Mullins testified that the vehicle tags were not current. He submitted a
photograph of the vehicle (Exhibit A). It was noted that Ms. McMinn was duly
notified of this meeting and was not present at the meeting. Brief discussion
followed.
Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to find Case No. 98-57 in
violation of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances in that the Board has
determined the vehicle located at 7956 Orange Avenue to be a public nuisance
pursuant to Section 34-181 of the City Code. Vote on the motion carried
unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Approved on this 27th day of October , 1998.
Carol Warner
for Mary K. Russell, Chairperson
Susan L. Chapman
Susan L. Chapman, Board Secretary