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Home My WebLink About09-26-2023 MinutesCM OF OCOEE • • • • . • CALL TO ORDER Chair Odom 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. INVOCATION: Member Smalldon initiated the moment of silence. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Member Lewis led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Code Enforcement Clerk Mieras performed roll call and declared a quorum (4) present. PRESENT: Chair Odom & Members: Bandur, Lewis, Mann & Smalldon. Member Schultz arrived 7:06 p.m. Also present: Board Attorney Skip Fowler, Acting Support Services Director Doug Gaines, Code Enforcement Clerk Justin Mieras, and Code Enforcement Officer Diaz SWEARING OF OFFICERS 1 WITNESSES: Code Enforcement Clerk Mieras administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers and to anyone intending to speak regarding a case. CONSENTr ALL r UNDER THE CONSENTr• ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CODEENFORCEMENT BOARD AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE • • BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, IN WHICH CASE THE CHAIRMAN WILL INSTRUCT THE BOARD CLERK TO REMOVE THE ITEM FROM• r• AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED A. MINUTES: July 25, 2023, Code Enforcement Board Meeting. B. DISMISSAL OR COMPLIANCE: Assistant Support Services Director Doug Gaines presented the dismissals and compliances. , • :; 1 : OFFICER DIAZ 15 PINE KEY CT BARRAGAN ROSENDO BARRAGAN LUIS A Property in Compliance t r• 1 1 OFFICER DIAZ 92 DEER KEY CT ZIMMERMAN-EVANS BEATRIZ A ESTATE Property in Compliance OFFICER DIAZ 122 S CIRCLE KEY DR MENDOZA JAVIER MENDOZA MARIA Property in Compliance 1 I c' � e VALDOVINOS JOSE MANUAL OFFICER DIAZ 107 E CIRCLE KEY DR VALDOVINOS MARIA CARMEN Property in Compliance OFFICER DIAZ 40 EAGLE KEY CT RPMLLC Property in Compliance OFFICER LOEFFLER 1008 WYOMING CT FITZGERALD-DELAROSA TARA NICOLE Property in Compliance ARMAS HERNAN LIFE ESTATE REM: SILVIA ARMAS OFFICER DIAZ 1 ROSEBERRY CT REM: WILLIAM ARMAS REM: ROXANA VINUEZA REM: BRENDA VARGAS REM: EDWIN ARMAS Property in Compliance Xv k• 1; 1 OFFICER DIAZ 9 W CIRCLE KEY DR RODRIGUEZ FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ MARI Property in Compliance OFFICER DIAZ 615 BANDERAS AVE THOMAS-JOEL DEWAYNE Property in Compliance RMMEEREEM OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 1001 DOREEN AVE RODRIGUEZ ERNESTO Property in Compliance OFFICER DIAZ 98 E CIRCLE KEY DR RODRIQUES DIAZ FELIPE CARAPIQ SANCHEZ LETICIA Property in Compliance OFFICER DIAZ 146 E CIRCLE KEY DR FLORES ELIZABETH Property in Compliance 2 1 ,: ,� (z [OFFICER TOBE 2146 TWISTED PINE RD STEPHENS GLORIA Continued to October 24, 2023 Continued to October 24, 2023 OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 1603 DOREEN AVE _FLAGARDE PAUL SIR ESTATE Continued to October 24, 2023 Member Bandur, seconded bV Member Mann, moved that the consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried | OFFICER DIAZ | | SWH 2017-1 BORROWER LP | Violation Cited: §I15'3.B. 5unnnnan/: §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: §115-3B. — Overgrown Grass and Weeds on Property. Officer Diaz presented the case and gave its history. She further explained that as of September 26,203, the property b still in non-compliance, The City asked for an Order of Compliance by October 11, 2023, or thereafter to be fined $50.00 per day until found in compliance. Member Bandur, seconded by Member Lewis moved that in Case #2023-02469 , the respondent be found in violation as cited as otSeptember 04, 2023, and be given until October 11, 2023, to come into compliance or be fined $50.00 per da until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimousl . 3|Pa�� Summary: §l1S'3.D.—Noperson shall allow orpermit excessive growth, ten inches ormore onproperty owned, ofweeds, grass, undergrowth, nrother dead orliving plant life. 0l653A No person shallk b d d or junk vehicle on any public property orany private property. §115-3.8.—Overgrown Grass and Weeds onProperty, § 165-3.A. —Junk Inoperable Vehicle on Property Without A Valid Tag. Officer Diaz presented the case and gave its history. She further explained that as of September26, 2023, the property b still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by October 11, 2023, or thereafter to be fined $50.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Mann, seconded by Member Bandur, moved that in Case #2023-02566, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of September 06 , 2023, and be given until October 11, 2023, to come into compliance or be fined $50.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimousl . Violation Cited: §115-3,13, §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: §115-313. — Overgrown Grass and Weeds on Property. Officer Diaz presented the case and gave its history. She further explained that as of September 19,Z023,the property is in non-compliance. The City asked for the respondents to be found in violation from September 11-18,Z023,with nofines Discussion ensued. Member Bandur, seconded by Member Mann, moved that in Case #2023-02567, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of September 11, 2023, and be Lound in compliance as of September 26, 2023, with no fines assessed. Motion carried unqnimou�jy. OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 1885 LESLIE ANN LN T FLORES JOSE DE JESUS 4|PaOe Summary: §6-4.H.(6)(b)—Trailers of all types sha I I not be parked or stored for more than 48 hours in a residentia I district unless it is located behind the front yard building line and screened with a six-foot high opaque fence with gate. § 51-l3.—kshall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit. § 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. § 168-6.B.(l) — No owner, private property, shall consent to the parking or storing of vehicles on non -improved surfaces of the Drooertv. §64JH.(6)(b)—Trailer Parked /StonedProhibited Location §5l-13.—Rear Room Addition In -Progress NoPermit Issued, § 108-24,D. — Misc. Junk, Trash, Debris Littering Property (Paper Cups, Aluminum Cans, Tools Etc.) §158'6.8.(1)—Vehicles Parked onNon-Surfaced Dirt Areas ofthe Front Yard. Acting Support Services Director Doug Gaines explained that as of September 26, 2023, the property is still in non- compliance. Member Bandur, seconded by Member Schultz -00286, the Board imposes fines as of Augus ., moved that in Case #2023 22, 2023, as previousIV set bv this Board. Motion carried unanimousl . | 0FRCERTOBE I 2151ELK8ARRADR I CRAGH��]ENN|FER�W ^ | | V1DLER | 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. — Block wall under construction at rear of house. Acting Support Services Director Doug Gaines explained that as of September 26 2023, the property is still in non' compliance. The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. Member Bandur, seconded by Member Mann, moved that in Case #2023-00846, the Board imposes fines as oLAugust 10 2023, as previously set bv this Board. Motion carried unanimousl CLAY DARRELL W LIFE ESTATE REM: CLAY FAMILY TRUST 5 1PaCe Summary: § 108-7. —/U} buildings or structures, both existing and new, and all ports thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, All devices or safeguards which are required by the Minimum Standards Codes in a building when erected, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. § 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, § 108-35. — When structures degenerate 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. § 115-3.A.(3) — No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. Observation: § I08-7. — Required Building Maintenance Neglected Not Maintained in Good Working Order; Rotted/Sinking Floors. Leaning Walls. Unsanitary Conditions Throughout. Kitchen Counter and Sink Collapsing Failing Through Rooring, All Windows Blocked by Debris and Structural Issues. Exposed/Bare Wiring. Hot Water Tank Leaning on Side Failing Through Flooring. Dirt, Grime, Fecal Matter. Broken Windows, Broken Doors, Broken Door Hardware and Frames. No Ventilation; Mold, Dust Dampness. Uninhabitable for Human Occupancy. Unsafe Unsanitary Structure. Severe Public Nuisance. Property Littered with Extreme Junk, Trash, Debris. Structure Full of Extreme Amounts Junk and Debris. § 108-24.D. —Junk, Trash, Debris Littering Property §108-3S.—Rotted/Sinking Floors. Leaning Walls. Unsanitary Conditions Throughout. Kitchen Counter and Sink Collapsing Falling Through Roodng, All Windows Blocked by Debris and Structural Issues. Exposed/Bare Wiring. Hot Water Tank Leaning on Side Falling Through Flooring. Dirt, Grime, Fecal Matter. Broken Windows, Broken Doors, Broken Door Hardware and Frames. No Ventilation; Mold, Dust Dampness. Uninhabitable for Human Occupancy. Unsafe Unsanitary Structure. Severe Public Nuisance. Property Littered with Extreme Junk, Trash, Debris. Structure Full of Extreme Amounts Junk and Debris. §1lG-3��(3)—Severe Public Nuisance Condition Affecting the Health Safety and Welfare ofOccupants, Neighbors, and The Overall City Acting Support Services Director Doug Gaines explained that as of September26, 2023, the property is stiUinnoncompliance, The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. - Member Bandur, seconded by Member Mann, moved that in Case #2023-01049, the Board imposes fines as otAugust 10, 2023, as previously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimousl . Sumomaqy: § 51 13It shall be avio|adon to do work related to construction without first obtaining it 6|Pa�e § 51.13. — Formerly Open Screen Patio Area Converted to Enclosed Room W/O Required Permit Acting Support Services Director Doug Gaines explained that as of September 26, 2023 the property is still in non- compliance. Member Bandur, seconded by Member Mann, moved that in Case #2023-01281, the Board imposes fines as of August 22, 2023, as previously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimousl . COMKENTS Code Enforcement Clerk Mlieras reminded the Board about the need to notify the Clerk with their attendance plans. Code Enforcement Clerk Mieras noted that the November Meeting is scheduled for the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and asked for consensus to schedule cases for the November meeting or for a vote to cancel the meeting in the event that a quorum is not expected. Discussion ensued. Consensus of the Board was to add "November Meeting Discussion" to the October AgLnda. Chair Odom made an announcement, stating that she would retire from the Code Enforcement Board at the conclusion ofthis year's meetings, Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Justin Mieras, Code Enforcement Clerk Valerie Odom, / = � 7|PaKe