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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-18-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1998 7:30 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida,was held on June 18, 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 Donna Boone Charles Biederman Jeffrey Ratliff MEMBERS ABSENT Walter Godfrey Carol Warner Karen Hartley OTHERS PRESENT Mitch Goldman Assistant City Attorney Greg Mullins Code Enforcement Officer Susan Chapman Board Secretary Bill Barnes and Kevin Burns, citizens; and Greg Mullins, code enforcement officer were sworn in by Attorney Goldman. It was noted that the next meeting should be held on July 23, 1998. However, Mr. Muffins, Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Russell would be on vacation. Mrs. Chapman would poll the Board members two weeks prior to the meeting to ensure that there would be a quorum or cancel the meeting Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to approve the meeting minutes of May 21, 1998. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 18, 1998 Page 2 COMPLIANCE HEARINGS: 1. Case No. 98-28, The Canaveral Corporation, (8901 N. Atlantic Avenue), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 269, 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 compliance. 2. Case No. 98-40, Randy Mays, (245 Challenger Road), Section 15, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 2, Brevard County, Florida-Violation of Section 62-11, Unlawful Acts of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Case No. 98-41, (Tabled from last meeting), Ida Bruss, (8201 Canaveral Boulevard), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Canaveral Beach Gardens, Block 4, Lot 1, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 43-97, Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance, Section 110- 468, Accessory Structures and Section 82-37, Posting and Specifications of Numbers of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Mr. Mullins testified that further research revealed that Ida Bruss had past away in May, 1997. He requested that this case be tabled until further information is obtained regarding the property ownership. Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to table Case No. 98-41 until further information is available. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Case No. 98-45, The Oaks Condominium Association, (201 International Drive), Apt. #124, Section 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 Board Meeting Minutes June 18, 1998 Page 3 Mr. Mullins testified that he was contacted by the unit owner informing him that the roof was leaking. He submitted photographs of the damaged roof area (Exhibits A, B, &C). The Board members reviewed the exhibits. Mr. Mullins explained that the roof decking was showing signs of deterioration and minor structural damage. Mr. Mullins requested that the Oaks Condominium Association acknowledge that there is a problem and repair the leak. Mr. Burns, the Oaks Condominium President, advised that Tech Systems had repaired numerous leaks in other buildings. He had difficulty receiving quotes from roofers for small repairs. He advised that the platforms holding the a/c units had been causing various leaks. Mr. Mullins added that there were numerous ways to tie-down a/c units. Mr. Burns agreed to take care of the problem. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to table Case No. 98-45 until the next meeting. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 3. 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. Mr. Mullins testified that the parking lot was deteriorated and the roof overhang needed to be replaced and painted. He submitted photographs of the property (Exhibits A&B). The Board members reviewed the exhibits. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to find Case No. 98-46 in violation as follows: Findings of Fact: The roof overhang was in need of repairs and the parking lot asphalt had numerous breaks and areas of deterioration. Conclusion of Law: Cape Canaveral Office Center was in violation of Chapter 34, Section 34-97, Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 18, 1998 Page 4 Order: Cape Canaveral Office Center shall comply with the aforementioned Section of the City Code of Ordinances on or before July 16, 1998 by taking the following action: 1. Have the roof overhang / facial boards repaired/replaced and painted. 2. Have the broken asphalt repaired and resurfaced. The Order shall further provide that upon compliance, Cape Canaveral Office Center shall notify Greg Mullins, a City Official. He shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. However,upon failure to comply by July 16, 1998, there shall be a fine of $125.00 for the first day of non-compliance and $25.00 per day thereafter, until the property is brought into compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 4. Case No. 98-47, Magma Trading Corporation, (8200 Astronaut Boulevard), 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. Mr. Mullins testified that the building was in need of cleaning and painting, the flower box on the northwest side of the property needed to be weeded and cleaned out, the fence panels along the east side needed to be replaced and painted, the broken window repaired, and an old light pole base removed. Mr. Mullins advised that he had met with Mr. Rich on this meeting date and Mr. Rich had agreed to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Mullins requested that the Board find this case in violation and impose a Board Order for a time certain to comply. Mr. Mullins submitted photographs of the property (Exhibit A). Brief discussion followed. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 18, 1998 Page 5 Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mrs. Russell to find Case No. 98-47 in violation as follows: Finding of Fact: The building was in need of cleaning/painting from mold / mildew and fading, the flower box on the northwest side of the property needed to be weeded and cleaned out, the fence panels along the east side needed to be replaced and painted, the broken window needed to be repaired, and an old light pole base removed. Conclusion of Law: Magma Trading Corporation was in violation of Chapter 34, Section 34-97, Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Order: Magma Trading Corporation shall comply with the aforementioned Section of the City Code of Ordinances on or before July 16, 1998 by taking the following action: The building needs to be cleaned and painted; the boundary wall along the east end of the property needs to be repaired and painted; panels missing throughout the fence need to be replaced; the flower box on the northwest end needs to be weeded and cleaned out; the old light pole base needs to be removed and wires capped off; and the broken window in the rear needs to be replaced. The Order shall further provide that upon compliance, Magma Trading Corporation shall notify Greg Mullins, a City Official. He shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. However, upon failure to comply by July 16, 1998, there shall be a fine of $150.00 for the first day of non-compliance and $25.00 per day thereafter, until the property is brought into compliance. Should the violation reoccur, upon notification by the Code Enforcement Officer, a fine shall be imposed in the amount $50.00 for each and every day until the property is brought into compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 18, 1998 Page 6 5. Case No. 98-48, Tom &Dawn Mortar, (101 Riverside Drive), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Banyon Cove Re-plat, Lot 1, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 34-181, Storing, Parking or Leaving on Private Property of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Mr. Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. 6. Case No. 98-49, Edmund Guido, (357 Imperial Boulevard), Section 15, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 819, Brevard County, Florida- Violation of Section 34-181, Storing, Parking or Leaving on Private Property of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Mr. Mullins submitted a photograph of the inoperable motor vehicle (Exhibit A). It was noted that Mr. Edmund Guido had requested a hearing before the Board but was not present at the meeting. Mr. Mullins verified that Mr. Guido was notified of the meeting date and time. The Board members reviewed the photograph. Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to deny the appeal requested by Mr. Guido and that the vehicle be removed pursuant to Section 34-181 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 7. Case No. 98-50, Bill Barnes, (8570 Commerce Street), Section 15, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 750, Brevard County, Florida-Violation of Section 34-181, Storing, Parking, or Leaving on Private Property of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Mr. Mullins testified that a inoperable/untagged vehicle existed at 8570 Commerce Street and the owner of the vehicle had requested a hearing before the Board. Mr. Mullins submitted a photograph of the vehicle (Exhibit A). Mr. Barnes testified that he was trying to trade the vehicle for a newer car or would donate it to charity. He voiced his opinion that he was being singled-out because he had been unaware of the other vehicles that had been tagged by the code enforcement officer. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 18, 1998 Page 7 Motion by Mr. Biederman, seconded by Mr. Ratliff to deny the Request for Appeal in Case No. 98-50 and that the vehicle be removed pursuant to Section 34-181 of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 P.M. Approved on this 20 day of August , 1998. Mary K. Russell Mary K. Russell, Chairperson Susan L. Chapman Susan L. Chapman, Secretary