HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-2022 MinutesCITY OF OCOEE
Code Enforcement Board
October 25, 2022
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice -Chair Bandur called the Code Enforcement Board regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers
of City Hall located at 1 N Bluford Ave, Ocoee, Florida.
A. INVOCATION: Member Brennan initiated the moment of silence.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Member Lewis 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: Vice -Chair Bandur & Members: Lewis, Mann, & Brennan.
Also present: Board Attorney Skip Fowler, Acting Support Services Director Doug Gaines, Code
Enforcement Clerk Justin Mieras, and Code Enforcement Officer Loeffler and Rodriguez.
ABSENT: Chair Odom is an excused absence.
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 INSTRUCTTHE BOARD CLERK
TO REMOVE THE ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
A. MINUTES: August 23, 2022, Code Enforcement Board Meeting.
B. DISMISSAL OR COMPLIANCE: Assistant Support Services Director Doug Gaines presented the dismissals and
compliances.
CASE NO 2022-00432
OFFICER LOEFFLER 1028 SATIN LEAF CIR T_ RINCON, IGNACIO
Property in Compliance
CASE NO 2022-00539
OFFICER RODRIGUEZ
202 OCOEE HILLS RD
MARTINEZ, LAZARO A M
RAMIREZ, MONICA L O
Property in Compliance
CASE NO 2022-00550
OFFICER RODRIGUEZ 1202 CENTER ST MEN DOZA, RICHARD
Property in Compliance
CASE NO 2022-00609
OFFICER DIAZ 85 SAND DOLLAR KEY DR GALVAN, JOAQUIN
Property in Compliance
CASE NO 2022-00613
OFFICER LOEFFLER
1519 PRAIRIE LAKE BLVD
REYES, KIRSHLEYREYES,
ENRIQUE J
Property in Compliance
CASE NO 2022-00634
OFFICER LOEFFLER
2535 DOVETAIL DR
FAJARDO, WILLIAM AJIMENEZ,
JANNINA
Property in Compliance
CASE NO 2022-00636
OFFICER DIAZ
3371 SEMINOLE ST
HOUDSON SFR PEOPERTY
HOLDINGS II LLC
Case Dismissed
CASE NO 2022-00655
OFFICER LOEFFLER 2714 SPRINGFIELD DR HARVEY DENNIS P ESTATE
Property in Compliance
C. ORDER OF CONTINUANCE:
None.
Member Mann, seconded by Member Lewis, moved that the consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
III. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None.
IV. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS
CASE NO 2022-00392
OFFICER RODRIGUEZ 1 10 LAKEVIEW ST I CURRY, VINCENZA B
Violation Cited: § 165-4.A.B(1)(a)
Summary:
§ 165-4.A.B(1)(a) — Non -operational vehicles are considered abandoned and vehicles missing a valid registered license
plate is considered non -operating.
Observation:
§ 165-4.A.B(1)(a) — Untagged Vehicle on The Property
Officer Rodriguez presented the case and gave its history. She further explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property
is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by November 09, 2022, or thereafter to be fined
$30.00 per day, until found in compliance.
Member Mann, seconded by Member Lewis, moved that in Case #2022-00392 the respondent be found in violation as
cited as of June 17, 2022, and be given until November 09 2022 to come into compliance or be fined $30 00 per day, until
found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO 2022-00555
OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 1001 SAL ST
Violation Cited: §108-24.D. & § 168-6.B.(1)
HERNANDEZ, RAMIRO
Summary:
§ 108-24.D — It shall be unlawful to use a residential property for the storage of any abandoned motor vehicle, ice box,
refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish or similar items. It shall be the duty every such owner and
occupant to keep the premises of residential properties clean and to remove all such abandoned items.
§ 168-6.B.(1) — No owner, private property, shall consent to the parking or storing of vehicles on non -improved surfaces
of the property.
Observation:
§ 108-24.D — Untagged And/or Inoperable Vehicles Side Yard and Rear Yard Visible from Street Tall Weeds and Grass
Underneath and Around White Truck Small Car. Stacked Building Materials, Old Car Tires/Wheel Misc. Debris.
§ 168-6.B.(1) — Vehicles Parked Upon Yard Grass / Unsurfaced Portions of Property.
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is
still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by November 09, 2022, or thereafter to be fined $25.00
per day, per violation, until found in compliance.
Member Bandur, seconded by Member Mann, moved that in Case #2022-00555 the respondent be found in violation as
cited as of August 22, 2022 and be given until November 09 2022 to come into compliance or be fined $25.00 per day,
per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO 2022-00573
OFFICER LOEFFLER I 12 LAFAYETTE ST I HICKS, PHILLIP I
Violation Cited: § 51-13.
Summary:
§ 51-13. — It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaini
Observation:
§ 51-13. — Driveway / Slab / Concrete Work. Stucco.
a permit
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is
still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by November 09, 2022, or thereafter to be fined $25.00
per day, until found in compliance.
Member Mann, seconded by Member Lewis, moved that in Case #2022-00573 the respondent be found in violation as
cited as of August 15, 202Z and be given until November 09, 2022 to come into compliance or be fined $25.00 per day,
until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO 2022-00599
OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 2039 APPLEGATE DR I AMH 2O15-1 BORROWER LP
Violation Cited: §108-24.D., § 1 15-3.A.(3), & §143-27.A.
Summary:
§108-24.D. — It shall be unlawful to use a residential property for the storage of any abandoned motor vehicle, ice box,
refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish or similar items. It shall be the duty every such owner and
occupant to keep the premises of residential properties clean and to remove all such abandoned items.
§115-3.A.(3) — No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as nuisance and menace to public
health, safety and welfare.
§143-27.A. — 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.
Observation:
§108-24.D. — Overgrown / Tall Weeds and Grass Rear and Side Yards. Misc. Junk, Scrap, Debris, Equipment Stored Along
Side of House.
§115-3.A.(3) — Tall Weeds and Grass Rear and Side Yards; Misc. Junk Debris Stored Along Side of House
§143-27.A. — City Issued Waste Cans Stored in Prohibited Location
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is
still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by November 09, 2022, or thereafter to be fined $25.00
per day, per violation, until found in compliance.
Member Mann, seconded by Member Lewis moved that in Case #2022-00599 the respondent be found in violation as
cited as of September 10, 2022 and be given until November 09 2022 to come into compliance or be fined $25.00 per
day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO 2022-00653
OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 321 NEW MEADOWS CT I MERLOS, I AGUILAR VASQUEZ
Violation Cited: § 51-13.
Summary:
§ 51-13. — It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit
Observation:
§ 51-13. — New Roof Without Permit
Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is
still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by November 09, 2022, or thereafter to be fined $25.00
per day, until found in compliance.
Member Mann, seconded by Member Lewis, moved that in Case #2022-00653, the respondent be found in violation as
cited as of September 07, 2022, and be given until November 09, 2022, to come into compliance or be fined $25.00 per
day, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously.
V. CASE RESOLUTION
CASE NO 2022-00300
OAJACA RAMIREZ, ROSA
OFFICER LOEFFLER 470 FORT COLLINS CT AMARILIS
IBARRA. ALBERTO
Violation Cited: §51-13.
§51-13. — It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaini
Observation:
§51-13. — Construction Without Required Permit(s) Enclosing Rear Patio Screen Room
a permit.
Officer Loeffler explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order
Imposing Fine.
Member Mann, seconded by Member Lewis moved that in Case #2022-00300 the Board impose fines as of September
27, 2022, as previously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO 2022-00316
OFFICER DIAZ I 17 CEDAR KEY CT MEDINA, SANDRA
MEDINA, SERGIO
Violation Cited: §51-13.
§51-13. — It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a
Observation:
§51-13. — Tarp Installed Without Required Permits, Plans, Approval and Inspections.
rmit.
Officer Diaz explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order
Imposing Fine.
Member Mann, seconded by Member Lewis moved that in Case #2022-00316 the Board impose fines as of September
07, 2022, as previously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO 2022-00440
OFFICER LOEFFLER I 2609 HORNLAKE CIR I J JOSEPH, RENEE E
Violation Cited: §108-24.D.
Summary:
§108-24.D — It shall be unlawful to use a residential property for the storage of any abandoned motor vehicle, ice box,
refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish or similar items. It shall be the duty every such owner and
occupant to keep the premises of residential properties clean and to remove all such abandoned items.
Observation:
§108-24.D. — Old Car Bumper Cover Side Yard. Misc. Junk Debris Tires Back Yard.
Officer Loeffler explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is in compliance. No further action requested.
CASE NO 2022-00510
OFFICER LOEFFLER I 2500 TWISTING SWEETGUM WAY I PROG BORROWER LLC L HVH
Violation Cited: §115-3.B.
Summary:
§115-3.B. — 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:
§115-3.B. — Tall Weeds and Grass Rear And Side Yards
Officer Loeffler explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is in compliance. No further action requested.
CASE NO 2022-00523
OFFICER DIAZ 1 402 S CUMBERLAND AVE 1 2017-2 IH BORROWER LP
Violation Cited: § 95-3. & § 115-3.B.
Summary:
§ 95-3. — A fence constructed under the provisions of this chapter shall be kept in good order and repair and any
advertisements thereon shall be regulated by the zoning ordinances.
§ 115-3.13. — 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:
§ 95-3. — Fence Slats Down Leaving Swimming Pool Exposed.
§ 115-3.13. —Over Grown Grass and Weeds, Not Maintaining Property.
Officer Diaz explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is in compliance. No further action requested.
CASE NO 2022-00525
OFFICER DIAZ 6 SUNSET KEY CT NIETO, JOSE OSCAR
MANZANO
Violation Cited: §115-3.A.(3) & §115-3.B.
Summary:
§115-3.A.(3) — No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as nuisance and menace to public
health, safety and welfare.
§115-3.B. — 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:
§ 115-3.A.(3) — Trash/Debris Throughout the Property.
§ 115-3.B. —Over Grown Grass and Weeds, Not Maintaining Property.
Officer Diaz explained that as of October 25, 2022, the property is in compliance. No further action requested.
VI. NOVEMBER & DECEMBER MEETINGS
Member Lewis, seconded by Member Mann, moved to cancel the November 22 2022 and December 27 2022 Code
Enforcement Board meetings. Motion passed 3 -1 with Member Brennan opposed.
VII. COMMENTS
None.
Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Justin Mieras, Code Enforcement Clerk Valerie Odom, Chair