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Home My WebLink About09-24-2024 MinutesCITY OF OCOEE September . 2024 CALL TO ORDER Chair Bandur called the Code Enforcement Board regular meeting to order at 7:01 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 Schultz 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 Bandur & Members: Lewis, Schultz, & Smalldon. Also present: Board Attorney Skip Fowler, Acting Support Services Director Doug Gaines, Code Enforcement Clerk Justin Mieras, and Code Enforcement Officers Tobe, Loeffler, and Diaz. ABSENT: Members: Mann & Fernandez. 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. CONSENTAGENDA LISTEDALL MATTERS UNDER THE CONSENTAGENDA ARE • ! r TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CODEENFORCEMENT BOARD AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE • • BE • SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BMEMBER OF :•A•r • • :•••r A. MINUTES: August 27, 2024, Code Enforcement Board Meeting, B. DISMISSAL OR COMPLIANCE: Acting Support Services Director Doug Gaines presented the dismissals and compliances. OFFICER LOEFFLER 1504 STARFIRE LN YU CHUNSHENG Property in Compliance OFFICER TORE 2438 STRICKER DR ]— PRINGLE DONNELL PRINGLE MICHELLE Property in Compliance GOMEZ PAXTOR CARLOS HUMBERTO OFFICER LOEFFLER 905 WURST RD SOTO GONZALEZ FLORA MARIBEL Property in Compliance e'Aer P.1r% wnllfi A-1-7nt! OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 568 3RD AVE DESROSIERS MARIE JOSIANE Property in Compliance IWA76 UT-" OFFICER LOEFFLER 1 130 PARKER COVE CT CARDE-GOMEZ LUIS D Property in Compliance 1" A er, hie% "bfvlfi ^vn_, OFFICER LOEFFLER 1202 WILLOW CREEK RD PATTILLO CHELSEA A Property in Compliance C. ORDER OF CONTINUANCE - None. Member Lewis, seconded by Member Schultz, moved that the consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. [1141 ITI 10 14 111 *k 0 MITHRUM11 124 11 ;1i 1111 � iiii i 2 Fi•I i•I ! 1 1 1 ril 9 0 r � �Aba I a - OFFICER TORE 5001 WATER WHEEL CT JEAN WILNOR JEAN GERLYNE 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. — Unpermitted construction on rear of home Officer Tobe presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of September 24, 2024, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by October 09, 2024, or thereafter to be fined $25.00 per day until found in compliance. 2 1 P �, t� �, Member Lewis, seconded bV Member Schultz moved that in Case #2024-01677, the respondent be Lound in violation as cited as of August 23 , 2024, to come into compliance or be L _y_ found in compliance. Motion carried unanimousl . 307 BAY STREET NINE IMMUMMIMMIT09iffid-1 Summary: § S1-13'—Itshall be o violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit. § I19-28.8.—Citizens with a home occupation are required to obtain a license in accordance with this section. § 165-4. — Non -operational vehicles are considered abandoned and vehicles missing valid registered license plates are considered non -operating. § 168-6.B.(l) — No owner, private property, shall consent to the parking or storing of vehicles on non -improved surfaces of the property. §S1-13.—Installed Illegal Driveway Without Required Permits, Plans, Approval and Inspections. y 119-28.13. — Running an Auto and Body Shop at The Residence, Using Shed for Office, Without A Local Business Tax Certificate. Over 1OWrecked Vehicles inBack ofProperty. § 165-4. — Untagged / Expired Tag/inoperable Vehicle with Flat Tires on The Property. §l6D-6.K(1)—Vebide(S)Routinely Parked / Stored onUnsurfacodYard. Officer Diaz presented the case and gave its history. She further explained that as of September 24, 2024, the property is still in non-compliance, The City asked for an Order of Compliance by October 09, 2O24,orthereafter tobefined $5O.UO per day, per violation, until found incompliance. Respondents Clifford and Bibi Hickes explained they will work on removing the vehicles and that the gravel existed before they purchased the home. Member Lewis, seconded by Member Smalldon, moved that in Case #2024-02518 , the respondent be found in violation as cited as ot August 09, 2024, and be given until October 24, 2024, to come into compliance or be fined $50.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanirnouslV. 2265 TWISTED PINE RD Violation Cited: § 115-3A./1\ Summary: § 115-3.A.(I) — declares dead, diseased, decaying and unsafe trees or any limb or other portion thereof to be a nuisance and menace to public health, safety and welfare Observation: Officer Tobe presented the case and gave its history. Hefurther explained that as of September 24, 2024,the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by October 09, 2024, or thereafter to be fined $25.00 per day until found incompliance. Member S bultz, seconded bv Member Lewis, moved that in Case #2024-02561, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of August 14, 2024, and be qiven until October 09, 2024, to come into compliance or be fined $25.00 per daV unti found in compliance. Motion carried unanimousl . I OFF|CERLOEFFL6R | 15OO��AUREENAVE ADA|RRICKEY TUFEESTATE I | Summary: § 108-24.D.—Kshall beunlawful touse aresidential property for the storage ofany abandoned motor vehicle, ice box, refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish, or similar hems. It shall be the duty ofevery such owner and occupant to keep the premises of residential properties clean and to remove all such abandoned items. § 168-6,B.(l) — No owner, private property, shall consent to the parking or storing of vehicles on non -improved surfaces ofthe property. Observation: § 108-24.D. — Old Appliances, Scrap, Parts, Supplies, Tools, Equipment, Untagged Vehicles Littering Front Yard, Side Yards and Driveway § 168-6.B.(l) — Vehicles Parked Upon Non -Surfaced Portions of Grass / Dirt Yard Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of September 24, 2024, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by October 09, 2024, or thereafter to be fined $25.00 per day until found in compliance. Respondent Rick Adair protested about the similar issues with his neighbor's properties. Specifically, 901 for a camper on the property and adding a driveway without permits. Member Lewis, seconded by Member Schultz, moved that in Case #2024-02790, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of August 18 , 2024, and be given until October 09, 2024, to come into compliance or be fined $25.00 per day unti found in compliance. Motion carried unanimousl . Summary: § 6-4,H.(6)(b) —Trailers of all types shall not be parked or stored for more than 48 hours in a residential district unless itislocated behind the front yard building line and screened with asix-foot high opaque fence with agate. § 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 ofevery such owner and occupant to keep the premises of residential properties clean and to remove all such abandoned items. § 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. § 165-1A, — No person shall keep any abandoned or junk vehicle on any public property or any private pro 4|Pa-e Observation: §6-4.H./6Vb)—Trailers Parked /Stoned in Prohibited Locations §l0O-24.D.—Misc. Tools, Parts, Equipment, Debris Littering Property § 143-27.A. — Waste Cans Left in Prohibited Location During Non -Collection Time -Frames §165-IA.—Non-Operations Vehicles onProperty Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of September 24, 2024, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by October 09, 2024, or thereafter to be fined $25.00 per day, per violation, until found incompliance. Member Schultz, seconded by Member Smalldon, moved that in Case # 2024-03000, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of September 05, 2024, and be given until October 09, 2024, to come into compliance or be fined $25.00 pe daV, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimousl . Violation Cited: §51-13. Summary: § 51-13.— It shall be a violation to do work related to construction withoutfit obtaining a permit. Observation: § 51-13. — Retaining Wall Construction Without Permit. Verified No Permit Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of September 24, 2024, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by October 09, 2024, or thereafter to be fined $25.00 per day until found incompliance. Member Schultz, seconded bv Member Smalldon, moved that in Case #2024-03025, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of September 01, 2024, and be given until October 09, 2024, to come into compliance or be Lined $25.0012e day until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimousl . 330 LITTLE SPRING HILL DR COOK, JULIE Violation Cited: §51-13. Summary: § 51-13hshall be a violation to do rk relatedto construction without first obtaining permit. Observation: § 51-13. — Accessory Structure Built in Back Yard; Small House or Shed. Officer Loeffler explained that as of September 24, 2024, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. Member Lewis, seconded by Member Schuitz -00394, the Board imposes fines as of Septembe , moved that in Case #2024 24, 2024, as 1)reviously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimousl . I OFF|CERLOEFFLER I 1I46RUSSELL0R [NONKSTHOK�ASB I | Violation Cited: §1OQ'24.[i Summary: § 108~24.D. — Prohibits use of residential property for the storage of any abandoned motor vehicle, ice box refbuilding material, building rubbish orsimilar items. Observation: § 108-24.D. —Junk Debris Trash Landscape Debris Front Yard / Easement; Warning Issued by Public Works Staff. Officer Loeffler explained that as of September 24, 2024, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. Member Lewj�, seconded by Member Smalldon, moved that in Case #2024-02195, the Board imposes fines as o September 12, 2024, as previously set by this Board, Motion carried unanimousl . | OFFICER LOEFFLER | 1617 DORIS ANN CT | LALL HAM ENT | Violation Cited: §115-3.B. Summary: § 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: § 115-3.13. — Overgrown Tall Weeds and Grass Surrounding Dilapidated Shed. Officer Loeffler explained that as of September 24, 2024, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. Member Lewis, seconded by Member Smaildon, moved that in Case #2024-02443, the Board imposes fines as o September 12, 2024, as previously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimousl . Code Enforcement Clerk K4ienas noted that the November Meeting is scheduled for the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Code Enforcement ClerkMieras willcidd "November Meeting Discussion"to the OctoberAgenda during which the CitywiU ask the board members for their attendance plans and ask the Board for a consensus to have the November meeting or for avote tocancel the meeting based onexpected quorum. 6|P�ge Code Enforcement Clerk &4ierax regarding Code Enforcement's move to the Police Department, introduced Sergeant Beck who will be|nasupervisor role for Code Enforcement and Michele Schramm who will beaDeputy Code Enforcement Clerk. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: Justin Mieras, Code Enforcement Clerk