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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCase #22-015 Field NotesTHE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL Date: 5/9/2024 Code Officer Field Notes CASE NO. 2022-015 Address: 116 Jackson Ave Cape Canaveral, FL. 32920 Owner: Randall Shane Reynolds 1 | Page 2/11/2022 - Spoke with the owner of the thrift shop and informed him of complaint. Staff pointed out the violation of blocking the sidewalk with the umbrella and chairs. He will raise the height of the umbrellas so people can walk through unobstructed. The chairs are not in violation since there is five feet in front of the chairs they sit in to allow for unobstructed pathway in front of his store. No extension cords were observed and the thrift store owner says he is not open at night to need lights. While on site the thrift owner and the resident upstairs complained that the bar owner is taking all the parking spots up and parking at other locations. Staff counted 15 total parking spaces and three are allocated to the thrift store leaving 12 for the bar. A check of the number of seats in the outside area revealed approximately 90 seats plus whatever is inside the bar. 2/16/2022 - Another complaint came in that the thrift store owner is blocking the sidewalk with a chair he is sitting in. A site visit found the thrift store owner and a friend sitting in chairs at the end of the sidewalk in the white stripped no parking area, not blocking the sidewalk. No violation observed at this time. 3/9/2022 – Senior Code Officer met with the owner of Ellie Mea’s to address her concerns. Each code concern was discussed and the owner was informed that all code violations on the property will be addressed through code enforcement, during the site visit. 3/22/2022 - Staff received a complaint concerning the Christmas lights hanging from the thrift store. Staff has been informed that the lights need to be approve by the appearance board if they are going to be permanent, otherwise they need to be taken down daily and made temporary. Staff spoke with the thrift store owner and informed him of the issue. He advised he will remove the lights. -During this discussion he asked why nothing is being done about the parking and overcrowding at the bar. Staff informed him we are working on it. Staff looked further into the parking issue and found that Ellie Mays Tiki Bar BTR states there are 198 seats at the establishment. This requires the bar to have a minimum of 66 parking spaces. The establishment also only has 1 men’s and 1 women’s bathroom and code requires a bathroom for every 40 customers, this requires an additional 2 men’s and 2 women’s bathrooms. 3/28/22 - A Notice of Violation was sent to the property owner per the property owners request. 8/3/22 – A revised Notice of Violation was sent to the property owner and tenant per property owners request. 12/13/22 - Staff received a call from the property owner, Shane Reynolds, about issues he is having with his tenant Peggy Schaller. He advised that she is trying to take over the property and not allow his other tenant any parking spaces for his business. She is now suing him for not providing enough parking spaces to operate her bar. Staff advised Shane that when Peg purchased the bar the seating was in compliance with code based on the number of seats the establishment had. Peggy enlarged the bars capacity with outside seating without the City's knowledge or approval. The property is unable to accommodate parking for the new capacity. The City is currently discussing options on this issue. Shane then said Peggy has told him she will not be paying her rent and has made comments that she will be taking his property. THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL Date Created: 5/9/2024 Code Officer Field Notes CASE NO. 2022-015 Address: 116 Jackson Ave Cape Canaveral, FL. 32920 Owner: Randall Shane Reynolds 2 | Page 5/18/23 - Staff received a complaint from Peg Schaller that individuals are living in the garages on the property. The Sheriff’s Office spoke with staff a few days ago about them kicking people out living in the detached garage. Staff conducted a site visit and placed caution tape blocking the entrance. - The Sheriff’s Office spoke with staff a few days ago about people living in the detached garage. They advised they kicked her out again, but she will return. They cannot arrest her unless the property owner signs an affidavit authorizing individuals trespassing to be arrested. The individual is the niece of Shane Reynolds. 5/24/23 - Conducted a site visit, but unable to confirm living in the garages. Unable to reach property owner. - Staff received a complaint, while conducting the site visit from the owner of the thrift store regarding the filling in of the required swale. 7/19/23 – A 2nd Revised Notice of Violation was sent to the owner of Ellie Mea’s and the property owner listing the violations of water closets and filing in of the swale(C-1 Parking Requirements 110-555). A revised NOV is currently being prepared to address the following: - Number of water closets - The filling in of the required Swale (site plan) 11/2/23 - Property was found in compliance with the 2nd Revised NOV. Tenant was notified via email.