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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01-22-1998CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 1998 7:30 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, was held on January 22, 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 OTHER PRESENT Mitch Goldman Assistant City Attorney Greg Mullins Code Enforcement Officer Susan Chapman Board Secretary Code Enforcement Officer Greg Mullins was sworn in by Attorney Goldman. It was noted that the next meeting would be held on February 19, 1998. Motion by Mr. Godfrey, seconded by Mr. Biederman to approve the meeting minutes of December 11, 1997. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Case No. 97-48, Treasure Island Club Condo. Association, (300 Columbia Drive), Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Columbia Plaza Subdivision, Lots 6-13, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of National Fire Protection Act 101, Life Safety Code, Chapter 5, Section 1.3.1, Exists, Chapter 19, Section 3.1, Protection of Vertical Openings. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes January 22, 1998 Page 2 Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified for Fire Marshal Watson that this case was in compliance. 2. Case No. 98-01, Dana Makepeace (105 Columbia Drive), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Columbia Plaza Subdivision, Lot 18.08, Brevard County, Florida-Violation of Section 34-181, Storing, Parking or Leaving on Private Property. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. 3. Case No. 98-02, Theisen Development Corp., (8150 Astronaut Blvd.), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 254.1, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 94-7, Conformance, and Section 94- 64, Criteria and Standards for Measurement and Placement of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that Theisen Development Corp. took ownership of the property approximately (2) years ago. Mr. Theisen was advised by Mr. Mullins at that time, that the sign did not comply with the City code because it exceeded the maximum allowable square footage and was not being properly maintained. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins submitted a photograph of the existing sign (Exhibit A); Courtesy Request to bring the sign into compliance, dated August 4, 1997 (Exhibit B); and a letter from Mr. Theisen requesting the Board to allow him until February to bring the sign into compliance (Exhibit C). The Board members reviewed the entered exhibits. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to find Case No. 98-02 in violation of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances as follows: Findings of Fact: The existing ground sign does not conform to the required City code criteria. Conclusion of Law: Theisen Development Corporation is in violation of Chapter 94, Signs; Section 94-7, Conformance, and 94-64, Criteria and Standards for Measurement & Placement of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes January 22, 1998 Page 3 Order: That Theisen Development Corporation comply with the aforementioned Sections of the City Code of Ordinances on or before March 12, 1998 by taking the following action: Alter the existing sign to conform or remove the sign from the property. Upon complying, Theisen Development Corporation shall notify Greg Mullins, a City Official. He shall inspect the property and notify the Board. Should Theisen Development Corporation fail to comply on or before March 12, 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 $150.00 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. 98-03, Ocean Carpets, (8555 Astronaut Blvd.), Section 15, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 761, 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. 5. Case No. 98-04, Villas Investment, Inc., (418 Taylor Avenue), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Sea Shore Townhomes, Lots 7,8,9,11,14 & 15 (402, 404,406,407 &409 Taylor Avenue and 7454 Magnolia Avenue), Brevard County, Florida- Violation of Section 70-71, Engaging in Business Without Paying Tax or Making Reports and Section 70-89, Schedule of Fees of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes January 22, 1998 Page 4 6. Case No. 98-05, James Murphy, (214 Monroe Avenue), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Lot 12, Block 20, 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. 7. Case No. 98-06, Spaceport Amoco, (8000 Astronaut Blvd.), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Parcel 287, Brevard County, Florida - Violation of Section 82-371, Posting and Specifications of Numbers of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that this case was in compliance. 8. Case No. 98-07, Mr. Johnson, (7603 Poinsetta Ave.), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Lot 16, Block 36, 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 submitted photographs of the vehicles in violation (Exhibits A & B). Mr. Mullins testified that Mr. Johnson advised that the vehicles would be removed from the property before the next meeting. Mr. Mullins requested that this case be tabled until the next meeting. Motion by Mr. Godfrey, seconded by Mrs. Hartley to table Case No. 98-07 until the next meeting. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 9. Case No. 98-08, Avis J. Gero, (118 Tyler Ave.), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Lot 13, Block 36, 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. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes January 22, 1998 Page 5 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 P.M. Approved on this 19th day of February , 1998. Mary K. Russell Mary K. Russell, Chairperson Susan L. Chapman Susan L. Chapman, Board Secretary