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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-21-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 21, 1998 7:30 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida,was held on May 21, 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 Carol Warner Vice Chairperson Walter Godfrey Donna Boone Karen Hartley Charles Biederman OTHERS PRESENT Mitch Goldman Assistant City Attorney Greg Mullins Code Enforcement Officer Susan Chapman Board Secretary Greg Mullins, Code Enforcement Officer was sworn in by Attorney Goldman. It was noted that the next meeting would be held on June 18, 1998. Motion by Mrs. Warner, seconded by Ms. Boone to approve the meeting minutes of April 23, 1998. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 21, 1998 Page 2 INTERVIEW OF PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBER: Jeffery A. Ratliff Mr. Ratliff explained that he had moved to Cape Canaveral one year ago and would like to volunteer some of his free time to the City. He advised that he works as an environmental consultant in Titusville. He noted that the Beautification Board was his first choice he wished to serve and the Code Enforcement Board was his second. Since there were no openings on the Beautification Board at this time, City Council had suggested he be interviewed by the Code Enforcement Board. Chairperson Russell introduced the Board members and welcomed Mr. Ratliff to the Board. COMPLIANCE HEARINGS: 1. Case No. 98-24, Jeffery Kellum, (8910 Coquina Lane), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Brevard County, Florida-Violation of Section 34-181, Storing, Parking or Leaving on Private Property of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. 2. Case No. 98-31,Wade Miller, (8417 Rosalind Avenue), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Cape Canaveral Beach Gardens, Block B, Lot 13, 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. 3. Case No. 98-34, Tony Greenwell, (8911 N. Atlantic Avenue, Lot#66), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 251.2, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 110-469,Visibility at Intersections of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 21, 1998 Page 3 4. Case No. 98-38, Brenda C. Hannafin(leasee), (350 Monroe Avenue), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea, Block 21, Lots 14 & 15, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 34-181, Storing, Parking or Leaving on Private Property of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Case No. 98-33, Brian Brown, (7666 Orange Avenue), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea, Block 38, Lot 1, Brevard County, Florida-Violation of Sections 110-106, Permits Required and 110-468, Accessory Structures of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. 2. Case No. 98-39, Harold Roddan, (309 Harrison Avenue), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea, Block 38, Lot 6, Brevard County, Florida-Reoccurring violation of Code Enforcement Board Order, Case No. 96-09, dated April 18, 1996. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this was a reoccurring violation in that the fence had needed to be repaired and the grass and weeds had been above the 6" in height requirement. He further testified that Mr. Roddan had made the necessary repairs to the fence and cut the grass and weeded as of this meeting date and therefore, this case was in compliance. 3. 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 a fire hazard existed upon the property from an accumulation of debris being stored on the west end of the property. He submitted a photograph of the debris (Exhibit A). Mr. Mullins requested that the Board impose an Order to have the debris removed by a date certain. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 21, 1998 Page 4 Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mrs. Warner to find Case No. 98-40 in violation of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances as follows: Findings of Fact: There exists an accumulation of debris being stored upon the west end of the property. Conclusion of Law: Randy Mays was in violation of Section 62-11, Unlawful Acts of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Order: Randy Mays shall comply with the aforementioned Section of the City Code of Ordinances on or before June 11, 1998 by taking the following action: Remove the debris being stored. Upon complying, Randy Mays shall notify Greg Mullins, a City Official. He shall inspect the property and notify the Board. Should The Canaveral Corporation fail to comply on or before June 11, 1998 with the above Order and the Code Enforcement Board finds that they are still in violation, then a fine shall be levied in the amount of $125.00 per day, for the first day of non-compliance and $25.00 per day thereafter, for each and every day the violation exists and continues to exist, plus any fees for costs incurred by City staff. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 4. Case No. 98-41, Ida Bruss, (8201 Canaveral Blvd.), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Canaveral Beach Gardens, Block 4, Lot 1, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Sections 34-97, Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance, 110-468, Accessory Structures, and 82-371, Posting and Specifications of Numbers of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that he had posted a violation notice upon the property because all the certified notices had been returned unclaimed and there was no mail receptacle. He advised that the grass and weeds were overgrown, the fence needed repairing, the window on the second floor needed to be repaired, the awning canvas's needed to be cleaned, the property address was not clearly displayed, and an unpermitted accessory structure placed in the front yard needed to be removed. Mr. Mullins entered a photograph of the property (Exhibit A). He explained that no contact had been made from Ms. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 21, 1998 Page 5 Bruss and he could not determine if anyone was residing at the property. Mr. Mullins advised that their was an accruing lien currently placed on the property from a previous code enforcement action that still existed. He informed the Board that the last contact he had with Ms. Bruss was over one-year ago and that no contact had been made since that time. Mr. Mullins requested that the Board table this Case until the next meeting to allow him time to contact the Bureau of Vital Statistics to inquire if Ms. Bruss was still alive. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Mr. Biederman, seconded by Mr. Godfrey to table Case No. 98-41 until the next scheduled meeting. 5. Case No. 98-42, Magma Trading Corporation (8200 Astronaut Boulevard), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 286, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Sections 34-97, Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance, and 94-7, Conformance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Mr. Mullins withdrew this case because he needed to discuss additional violations with the property owner. 6. Case No. 98-43, Cindi Griffin, (314 Lincoln Avenue), Section 23,Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Block 67, Lot 14, Brevard County, Florida-Violation of Section 34-181, Storing, Parking or Leaving on Private Property of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Mr. Mullins advised that Ms. Griffin requested an Appeal Hearing before the Board regarding in inoperable vehicle. He further advised that Ms. Griffin was mailed a meeting agenda and was aware of the meeting. It was noted the she was not in attendance. Mr. Mullins submitted a letter requesting an Appeal (Exhibit A) and a photograph of the inoperable vehicle which was determined to be a public nuisance (Exhibit B). The Board members reviewed the exhibits. Brief discussion followed. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 21, 1998 Page 6 Motion by Mrs.Warner, seconded by Mr. Godfrey that based on the evidence presented by Mr. Mullins, a Code Enforcement Official, the Board had established that the inoperable and untagged motor vehicle that existed upon the property was determined to be a public nuisance and shall be removed and the request for an Appeal be denied. Vote on the motion carried unanimously, as amended. 7. Case No. 98-44, Ray Beford, (6855 Poinsetta Avenue, Unit#15), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Block 73, Lots 7 &8, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 34-181, Storing, Parking or Leaving on Private Property of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Approved on this 16th day of June, 1998. Mary K. Russell Mary K. Russell, Chairperson Susan L. Chapman Susan L. Chapman, Board Secretary