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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 02-21-2008CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2008 7:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida was held on February 21, 2008, in the City Hall Annex, 111 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, Florida. Chairperson Mary Russell called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Board Secretary called the roll. MEMBERS PRESENT Mary Russell Charles Biederman James Hale Karen Hartley Raymond Viens Edward Ciecirski I&121inIg:Ia"u-s--1:4M Walter Godfrey Lynn Mars OTHERS PRESENT Joy Lombardi Bob Hoog Kate Latorre Chairperson 1St Alternate 2nd Alternate Board Secretary Mayor Pro Tem Assistant City Attorney The Board members established that the next meeting would be held on March 20, 2008. Assistant City Attorney Latorre swore in all persons giving testimony. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes: January 17, 2008. Motion by Mr. Viens, seconded by Mr. Ciecirski, to approve the meeting minutes of January 17, 2008, as written. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Election of a Vice -Chairperson Motion by Mr. Hale, seconded by Mr. Ciecirski, to elect Raymond Viens for Vice - Chairperson. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes February 21, 2008 Page 2 COMPLIANCE HEARINGS: Case No. 07-00117 — Violation of Section 34-98, Building Appearance & Maintenance; Section 34-96 Standards Established; Section 82-12 Unsafe Buildings or Systems; Section 82-56, Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code Adopted; and Section 110-334, Special Exceptions Permissible By the Board of Adiustment, of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (104 Monroe Ave.) — Dawn M. Heath, R.A. Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander provided an overview of the Case history and presented exhibits for the Board's review. Officer Alexander testified that the violation is for an unsafe structure, building maintenance, and the condition of the property. Officer Alexander stated that the respondent has an agreement for the sale of the property and recommends the Board extend the compliance date four months. Officer Alexander requested that the Board give the respondent until June 19, 2008 to comply or the fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first day and fifty dollars ($50.00) everyday thereafter be retroactively imposed beginning on February 21, 2008. James Kapp testified that he has a signed contract in escrow for the purchase of the property and requested additional time to obtain the required permits to bring the property into compliance. Discussion followed. Motion by Mr. Ciecirski, seconded by Mr. Hale, to accept staff's recommendation and give the respondent until June 19, 2008 to come into compliance or the fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first day and fifty dollars ($50.00) everyday thereafter be retroactively imposed beginning on February 21, 2008. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. a 01QILei aCUAI710[e1�yi Case No. 08-00005 — Violation of Section 70-71, Engaging in Business Without Paying Tax or Making Reports: Section 70=69, Receipt Required: Section 70-75, Penalty for Failure to Obtain or Renew Receipt: Section 30-27 Alarm Permit Required: and Section 70-68 Violation: Penalty, of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. (8803 N. Atlantic Ave.) - Jeffrey R. Sauer, R.A. Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander provided an overview of the Case history and presented exhibits for the Board's review. Officer Alexander testified that the violation is for not obtaining the required business tax receipt to do business, failure to renew the alarm permit, and failure to renew the coin-operated device tax receipt. Officer Alexander further stated that the permit has expired. Officer Alexander respectfully requested that the Board find the respondent in violation of Section 70-71, Engaging in Business Without Paying Tax or Making Reports; Section 70- 69, Receipt Required; Section 70-75, Penalty for Failure to Obtain or Renew Receipt; Section +:,.. �n 77 Alarm Permit o .,.: a. e. +: �n ao �r.�i +:� n i+.. iiw� �:i... •�r�.��Vll 1llYI ri,G., ,,, I--...!, !X- —llCa, dllJ ___LILT! 1:1-J:J JIL'!C1 LI:111, [-GIICtI Iy, -1 uw �Ily Code and be given until March 10, 2008 to come into compliance or be fined five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day until found in compliance. Discussion followed. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes February 21, 2008 Page 3 Motion by Mr. Hale, seconded by Mr. Viens, to accept staff's recommendation and find the respondent in violation and be given until March 10, 2008 to come into compliance or be fined five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day until found in compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 2. Case No. 07-00216 —Violation of Section 105. 1, Required; and Section 109.1 General, of the Florida Building Code, as adopted by Section 82-31; Section 94-31 Permit Required; Section 22-40, Approval Prerequisite for Permits; and Section 94- 4, Exemptions, of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (8501 Astronaut Blvd.) — Pantelis Markogiannakis, Owner. Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander provided an overview of the Case history and presented exhibits for the Board's review. Officer Alexander testified that the violation is for installing signs without the approval of the Community Appearance Board and for not obtaining the required permit and inspection. Melissa Stains, representative for the Tourist Information Center, testified that they hired a company to change the sign faces and did not realize that they did not obtain a permit. Ms. Stains stated that she has submitted the application for the Community Appearance Board and will be on the agenda for the March 3, 2008 meeting. Officer Alexander respectfully requested that the Board find the respondent in violation of Section 105.1, Required; and Section 109.1 General, of the Florida Building Code, as adopted by Section 82-31; Section 94-31, Permit Required; Section 22-40, Approval Prerequisite for Permits; and Section 94-4, Exemptions, of the City Code and be given until April 17, 2008 to come into compliance or be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first day and seventy-five dollars ($75.00) everyday thereafter until found in compliance. Discussion followed. Motion by Ms. Hartley, seconded by Mr. Viens, to accept staff's recommendation and find the respondent in violation and be given until April 17, 2008 to come into compliance or be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first day and seventy-five dollars ($75.00) everyday thereafter until found in compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 3. Case No. 07-00206 - Violation of Section 105.1. Required; and Section 109.1 General, of the Florida Building Code, as adopted by Section 82-31, of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances. (7004 N. Atlantic Ave.) — Mary M. Beasley Trustee. Cnde Enfnrcement Offl(_Pr nI imp- Alexander provided an over\/IATA/ of the Case history and presenter) exhibits fnr the Board's rerinui. Officer Alexander testified that a tenant of the respondent installed a freezer, plumbing, and electrical work without obtaining the required permit and inspections. Officer Alexander respectfully requested that the Board find the respondent in violation of Section 105.1, Required; and Section 109.1 General, of the Florida Building Code, as adopted by Section 82-31, of the City Code and be given until April 17. 2008 to come_ into compliance or be fined one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) for the first day and seventy-five dollars ($75.00) everyday thereafter until found in compliance. Discussion followed. Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes February 21, 2008 Page 4 Motion by Mr. Hale, seconded by Mr. Ciecirski, to accept staff's recommendation and find the respondent in violation and be given until April 17, 2008 to come into compliance or be fined one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) for the first day and seventy-five dollars ($75.00) everyday thereafter until found in compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. 4. Case No. 07-00158 - Violation of Section 105.1, Required; and Section 109.1 General, of the Florida Building Code, as adopted by Section 82-31, of the City of Cape Canaveral Code of Ordinances, (118 Washington Ave.) — Russell T. Rose Property Owner. Code Enforcement Officer, Duree Alexander provided an overview of the Case history and presented exhibits for the Board's review. Officer Alexander testified that the violation is for the installation of an accessory structure without obtaining the required permit and inspections. Officer Alexander respectfully requested that the Board find the respondent in violation of Section 105.1, Required; and Section 109.1 General, of the Florida Building Code, as adopted by Section 82-31, of the City Code and be given until March 20, 2008 to come into compliance or be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first day and fifty dollars ($50.00) everyday thereafter until found in compliance. Discussion followed. Motion by Mr. Viens, seconded by Mr. Ciecirski, to accept staff's recommendation and find the respondent in violation and be given until March 20, 2008 to come into compliance or be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first day and fifty dollars ($50.00) everyday thereafter until found in compliance. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:51 P.M. Approved on this day of 12008. Mary Russell, Chairperson ,I Joy Lombardi, Board Secretary