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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-22-2019 Minutes CITY OF OCOEE Code Enforcement Board October 22,2019 I.CALL TO ORDERS Chairman Lowery called the Code Enforcement Board regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 150 North Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, Florida. A. INVOCATION: Member Lewis initiated the moment of silence. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Member Mann led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S.flag. C. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Code Enforcement Clerk Mieras performed roll call and declared a quorum (4) present. PRESENT: Chairman Lowery& Members:Odom, Lewis, Mirza, Bandur, & Mann. Also present: Board Attorney Mary Sneed, Assistant Support Services Director Doug Gaines, Code Enforcement Clerk Justin Mieras,and Code Enforcement Officers Siegrist, Diaz, & Loeffler. ABSENT: None. D. SWEARING OF OFFICERS / WITNESSES: Code Enforcement Clerk Mieras administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers and to anyone intending to speak regarding a case. II. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, IN WHICH CASE THE CHAIRMAN WILL INSTRUCT THE BOARD CLERK TO REMOVE THE ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. A. MINUTES:September 24, 2019 Code Enforcement Board Meeting. B. DISMISSAL OR COMPLIANCE: Assistant Support Services Director Doug Gaines presented the dismissals and compliances. CASE NO 2019-00582 MARTINEZ SARA C LIFE OFFICER RODRIGUEZ 711 BROADWAY DR ESTATE REM:JACQUELINE NICOLE MARTINEZ Complied CASE NO 2019-00700 OFFICER DIAZ 612 BANDERAS AVE MILDRED STAPLER Complied CASE NO 2019-00758 OFFICER SIEGRIST 1742 PALMERSTON CIR ARDRIENNE B JONES Complied CASE NO 2019-00805 OFFICER LOEFFLER 2999 WESTYN COVE LN PHILLIP A PAGAN ANDREA D MCMILLION Complied CASE NO 2019-00836 OFFICER LOEFFLER 1504 MONA AVE DOWLING FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST Complied CASE NO 2019-00837 OFFICER LOEFFLER 1600 MONA AVE GORDON SCOTT CAMP JOANNA CAMP Complied CASE NO 2019-00884 OFFICER DIAZ 418 COVERED BRIDGE DR BROOKE A AXTELL JONATHAN AXTELL Complied C. ORDER OF CONTINUANCE: None. Member Odom, seconded by Member Mann, moved that the supplemental consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. III. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS CASE NO 2018-00174 OFFICER LOEFFLER 808 WURST RD LANDA LORENZO Violation Cited: §6-4.H.(5)(c) &§115-3.B. Summary: Disabled vehicles or trailers of any kind or type shall not be parked or stored in any residential zoned property for more than one (1) month unless in a completely enclosed building or carport. No person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property owned, of weeds, grass, undergrowth or other dead or living plant life. Observation: Collapsing, mold covered, inoperable junk camping trailer back yard & tall weeds and grass under and around moldy junk camping trailer. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Officer Loeffler further explained that as of October 22, 2019, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for Order of Compliance within 5 days or thereafter to be fined $50.00 per day, per violation until found in compliance. Respondent Lorenzo Landa stated he expects to have the violations fixed by this Friday. Member Bandor, seconded by Member Odom, moved that Case in#2018-00174, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of September 26, 2019, and be given until October 28,2019, to come into compliance or be fined$50.00 per day, per violation that remains in non-compliance. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO 2019-00375 OFFICER LOEFFLER 2005 ADAIR ST KATIE S WILLETT Violation Cited: §115-3.A(3) Summary: No person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property owned, of weeds, grass, undergrowth or other dead or living plant life. Observation:A Dead Tree Risk of Falling on Structures, Pedestrians, Motorists. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Officer Loeffler further explained that as of October 22, 2019, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for Order of Compliance within 30 days or thereafter to be fined $25.00 per day until found in compliance. Respondent Katie Willet explained the tree is dead and not safe. She has received multiple quotes to have the tree removed but she has not found someone willing to removed the tree within her price range. Member Bandor, seconded by Member Mirza, moved that Case in#2019-00375, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of September 26, 2019, and be given until December 31, 2019, to come into compliance or be fined$25.00 per day, per violation that remains in non-compliance. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO 2019-00808 OFFICER Diaz 702 MALCOM RD YOUNG ARTHUR F JR ESTATE Violation Cited: §108-22., §108-35., & §115-3.A.(1). Summary: Every electrical outlet and fixture,all wiring and equipment shall be installed, maintained and connected to a source of electric power in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Building Code. When nuisance conditions or hazards degenerate or cumulatively impact on structures,dwellings or other buildings regulated by the Minimum Standards Codes,to the extent that repair, removal,securing or demolition is necessary for the public health,safety and welfare,then the Code Enforcement Board is authorized to order the property owner or City agents to repair, remove, secure,vacate or demolish such structures according to procedures outlined herein. Defines a nuisance and menace to public health, safety and welfare Observation: No duke energy service on the property since 2017. September 19, 2019 this property was deemed "UNSAFE" for occupancy and posted on the front door of the residence. The property which has significant structural damage to the exterior siding, roofing and interior floor, which was caved in at several locations. (See attached photos). The property has not had any Electrical service since 2017 and it appears that no water service was functioning inside the house, although there is service to the property. Miscellaneous junk/debris on property. Officer Diaz presented the case and gave its history. Officer Diaz further explained that as of October 22, 2019, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for Order of Compliance within 30 days or thereafter to be fined $25.00 per day, per violation until found in compliance. Respondent Michelle Leigh Bouch explained she has a vendor lined up to demolish the house but needs to evict the current occupant first.She has started eviction proceedings but does not have a time frame on how long the process will take.She is asking for a 60 day compliance period. Member Odom, seconded by Member Lewis, moved that Case in #2019-00808, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of September 18, 2019, and be given until December 9, 2019, to come into compliance or be fined$25.00 per day, per violation that remains in non-compliance. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO 2019-00870 OFFICER SIEGRIST 2700 CULLENS CT 2019-1 IH BORROWER L P Violation Cited: §6-4.H.(6)(a)(b) Summary:Trailers of all types shall not be parked or stored for more than 48 hours in a residential district unless it is located behind the front yard building line and screened with a six-foot high opaque fence with gate. Observation: Boat/trailer parked on grass completely visible from street. Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. Officer Siegrist further explained that as of October 22,2019,the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for Order of Compliance within 10 days or thereafter to be fined $50.00 per day, per violation until found in compliance. Member Odom,seconded by Member Bandor, moved that Case in#2019-00870, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of September 27, 2019, and be given until November 1, 2019, to come into compliance or be fined$75.00 per day,per violation that remains in non-compliance. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO 2019-00890 PHULMATIE BISSESSAR OFFICER LOEFFLER 1601 MAUREEN AVE ANDREE VIVANAND RAMDULAR SAHADEO Violation Cited: §108-19.A. Summary: Every dwelling unit shall contain not less than a kitchen sink, lavatory,tub or shower and a water closet all in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. During occupancy,there shall be provided a safe, adequate and constant supply of potable water. Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition,free from defects, leaks and obstructions. Observation: Waste water pipe from kitchen area broken; disconnected from waste system. Spilling unsanitary water onto front porch slab Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Officer Loeffler further explained that as of October 22, 2019, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for Order of Compliance within 15 days or thereafter to be fined $25.00 per day until found in compliance. Member Bandor, seconded by Member Mann, moved that Case in#2019-00890, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of October 3, 2019, and be given until November 6, 2019, to come into compliance or be fined$25.00 per day, per violation that remains in non-compliance. Motion carried unanimously. IV.CASE RESOLUTION CASE NO 2019-00322 OFFICER LOEFFLER 2831 STONEGATE DR THOMAS JOEL DEWAYNE Violation Cited: §51-13. Summary: It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit. Observation: Web Generated Complaint; Fence constructed without permit; verified via contact with Building Department. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Officer Loeffler further explained that as of October 22, 2019, ,the property is in compliance. No further action requested. CASE NO 2019-00734 OFFICER LOEFFLER 1510 MAUREEN AVE JASON DUFFINA Violation Cited: §115-3.A(3), §115-3.B., §143-27.A., & §165-3.A. Summary: No person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property owned, of weeds, grass, undergrowth or other dead or living plant life. No person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property owned, of weeds, grass, undergrowth or other dead or living plant life. At non-pickup times,garbage carts shall be placed in side yards or rear yards and screened from view to the extent practicable. Except as provided herein,garbage carts shall at no time be placed in the front yard of the premises. No person shall keep any abandoned or junk vehicle on any public property or any private property. Observation: Misc. junk and debris deteriorating car port area. Tall weeds and grass front, side, rear yards and under vehicle. Waste can stored in prohibited location. 2 inoperable, expired tag vehicles on jacks, flat tires etc. Driveway & prohibited grass area. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Officer Loeffler further explained that as of October 22, 2019, the property is still in non-compliance.The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. Member Odom, seconded by Member Lewis, moved that in Case #2019-00734, the Board imposes fines as of October 10, 2019, as previously set by this Board. CASE NO 2019-00841 OFFICER LOEFFLER 702 MALCOM RD YOUNG ARTHUR F JR ESTATE Violation Cited: §108-35. Summary:When nuisance conditions or hazards degenerate or cumulatively impact on structures,dwellings or other buildings regulated by the Minimum Standards Codes,to the extent that repair, removal, securing or demolition is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare,then the Code Enforcement Board is authorized to order the property owner or City agents to repair, remove,secure,vacate or demolish such structures according to procedures outlined herein. Observation: Unsanitary unsafe conditions: occupancy of dwelling no connection to electric or water utilities in violation of related minimum housing standards and creating a health and safety nuisance to the occupants and surrounding residents. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. Officer Loeffler further explained that as of October 22, 2019, the property is still in non-compliance.The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. Member Odom, seconded by Member Bandor, moved that in Case#2019-00841, the Board imposes fines as of October 1, 2019, as previously set by this Board. V. COMMENTS Member Mirza expressed a concern for the officer's safety when entering homes. Discussion ensued. Chair Lowery reminded everyone about Founder's Day. Assistant Support Services Director Doug Gaines asked the Board about expected attendance for the November 26th meeting, week of Thanksgiving. Member Lewis advised he would be absent. The other members advised they expect to be at them meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: /44/(frh- 01/14Th Justin Mieras Code Enforcement Clerk Darrell Lowery,Chairman � Notice: Any person who desires to appeal any decision at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings and for this purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk's Office 48 hours in advance of the meeting.