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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05-18-2000CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 18, 2000 7:30 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, was held on May 18, 2000, at the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Russell called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. The Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Mary Russell Chairperson Charles Biederman Donna Boone Jeffrey Ratliff Karen Hartley MEMBERS ABSENT Carol Warner Vice Chairperson Walter Godfrey OTHERS PRESENT Mitch Goldman Acting City Attorney Greg Mullins Code Enforcement Officer Susan Chapman Board Secretary All persons giving testimony were sworn in by Attorney Goldman. It was noted that the next regularly scheduled meeting would be held on June 22, 2000. Motion by Mr. Biederman, seconded by Ms. Boone to approve the meeting minutes of April 20, 2000. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. COMPLIANCE HEARINGS: 1. Case No. 00-16, Frank Long, (212 Monroe Avenue), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Lot 12, Block 20, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Brevard County, Florida - Violation of Section 34-181, Storing, Parking or Leaving on Private Property of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 18, 2000 Page 2 Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that the vehicle was removed and that this case was in compliance. COMPLIANCE HEARINGS-CONTINUED: 2. Case No. 00-17, John Ribar, (216 Canaveral Beach Blvd.), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Lot 13.09, Block 5, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 34-97, Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance and 34-98, Building Appearance and Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that the property was repaired and that this case was in compliance. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Case no. 00-21, Harold & Denise Toy, (8590 Canaveral Blvd), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Lot 1, Block 6, Canaveral Beach Gardens Subdivision, Brevard County, Florida-Violation of Section 110- 106, Building Permits Required and Section 110-277, Minimum Setbacks Required of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that a covered structure was constructed without the required building permit which may be placed within the required setback. He submitted photographs of the structure (Exhibits A & B) and a drawing of the survey (Exhibit C). Mr. Mullins noted that there was no legal survey available to determine if in fact the structure was placed on the rear property line. He advised that this would need to be determined at the time that a legal survey was submitted during the permitting process. He noted that a Stop Work Order had been posted by the Building Inspector. Mr. Toy testified that he neglected to obtain the required permit. He further testified that he would obtain the required engineering for the free-standing structure, a survey, and permit prior to the next meeting. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Ratliff to table the Public Hearing in Case No. 00-21 until the next scheduled meeting. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 18, 2000 Page 3 2. Case No. 00-22, Maria Armanno, Trustee/Owner and Nicole Smith, Resident, (8034 Orange Avenue), Section 23, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Lot 1 & W 1/2 of Lot 2, Block 15, Avon by the Sea Subdivision, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 110-478, Residential Antennas, and Section 110-106, Building Permits Required of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that the resident had erected a 57 ft. antenna without the required engineering, wind load calculations and building permit. He submitted photographs of the antenna (Exhibits A & B). He advised that the antenna mast exceeded the maximum allowable height. Chairperson Russell called a five minute recess at 7:35 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:38 P.M. The Board members reviewed the submitted exhibits. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mrs. Hartley to find Case No. 00-22 in violation as follows: Findings of Fact: The antenna mast exceeds 12 ft. in height and was installed without the required permitting. Conclusion of Law: Maria Armanno was in violation of Sections 110-478 (b)(1), Residential Use of Antennas/Satellite Dishes and 110-106, Building Permits Required of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Order: Maria Armanno shall comply with the aforementioned Sections of the City Code of Ordinances on or before June 15, 2000 by taking the following action: Obtain the required permit for the antenna or remove the antenna from the property. The Order shall further provide that upon compliance, Maria Armanno shall notify Greg Mullins, a City Official. He shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. However, upon failure to comply by June 15, 2000, there shall be a fine of $100.00 for the first day of non-compliance and $20.00 per day thereafter, until the property is brought into compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously, as amended. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 18, 2000 Page 4 3. Case No. 00-23, Columbiad Commercial Condominium Association, Jerry Sales, President, (102 Columbia Drive), Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Lots 1.01-1.20, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 24-97, Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that a pile of green waste had been stored upon the property for quite sometime and the dumpster screen location was not adequate to provide access for the waste provider to service the property and the dumpster was not being placed within the enclosure. He submitted photographs of the photographs of the area (Exhibit A & B). Brief discussion followed. Motion by Ms. Boone, seconded by Mr. Biederman to find Case No. 00-23 in violation as follows: Findings of Fact: There exists an accumulation of green waste, and the dumpster screen is not placed in an acceptable location. Conclusion of Law: Columbiad Commercial Condominium Association is in violation of Section 34-97, Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Order: That Columbiad Commercial Condominium Association shall comply with the aforementioned Section of the City Code of Ordinances on or before June 15, 2000 by taking the following action: Remove and properly dispose the green waste, and relocate the dumpster screen to an acceptable location. The Order shall further provide that upon compliance, Columbiad Commercial Condominium Association shall notify Greg Mullins, a City Official. he shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. However, upon failure to comply by June 15, 2000, 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. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 18, 2000 Page 5 4. Case No. 00-24, Faith Goodman, (337 Caroline Street), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Canaveral Beach Gardens, Lot 1.02, Block 1, Canaveral Beach Gardens, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 34-97 (D), Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that the fence sections were deteriorated and creating a blighting effect due to lack of maintenance. He submitted photographs of the fence (Exhibits A & B). He clarified that the property was located on the corner of Caroline and Rosalind Avenues. The Board members reviewed the photos. Brief discussion followed. Motion by Mrs. Hartley, seconded by Ms. Boone to find Case No. 00-24 in violation as follows: Findings of Fact: The fence sections are deteriorated and show signs of inadequate maintenance. Conclusion of Law: Faith Goodman is in violation of Section 34-97(D), Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Order: That Faith Goodman shall comply with the aforementioned Section of the City Code of Ordinances on or before June 15, 2000 by taking the following action: Repair,replace, or remove the deteriorated fence sections. The Order shall further provide that upon compliance, Faith Goodman shall notify Greg Mullins, a City Official. He shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. However, upon failure to comply by June 15, 2000, there shall be a fine of $100.00 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, as amended. 5. Case No. 00-25, William &Teresa McAra (335 Caroline Street), Section 14, Township 24 South, Range 37 East, Lot 1, Block 1, Canaveral Beach Gardens, Brevard County, Florida -Violation of Section 34-97, Duties and Responsibilities for Maintenance of the Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes May 18, 2000 Page 6 Code Enforcement Officer Mullins testified that the property owner did not receive the required certified notice and withdrew the case. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 P.M. Approved on this 22nd day of June , 2000. Mary K. Russell Mary K.Russell, Chairperson Susan L. Chapman Susan L. Chapman, Secretary