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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #07 Request for Reduction of Fine and Release of Lien for CEB Case No. 09-295, Vixen Fitness, LLC AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: February 2, 2010 Item # l Reviewed By: Contact Name: Deputy Chief Butch Stanley Department Director: Pete McNeil Contact Number: 407-905-3140 City Manager: Robert F~ Subject: Code Enforcement Reduction of Fine/Lien for Vixen Fitness, LLC Located at 2751 Old Winter Garden Road --- - Background Summary: The business owner changed the name from Vertical Fitness to Vixen Fitness, and did not obtain the proper permits from the city. Issue: Work without a permit. This property was inspected by the building official and it was determined that a sign permit was required. On 10-27-09, the City CEB gave the business owner until 11-13-09 to comply. They did not comply until 12-17-09 by removing the sign. Tenant apologized and advised they did not know that sign removal would gain compliance or they would have done it sooner. They stated they thought compliance could only be gained through issuance of a permit. Business had problems with sign contractor who did not obtain permit. Recommendations The Code Enforcement Board voted to uphold the original fine amount of $4,950.00. City staff has incurred $556.30 in fees (attorney, staff, recording of lien, etc). Attachments: Staff report. Financial Impact: None Type of Item: (please mark with an "x'? Public Hearing Ordinance First Reading Ordinance Second Reading Resolution Commission Approval Discussion & Direction For Clerk's Oept Use: Consent Agenda _ Public Hearing Regular Agenda Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution Reviewed by City Attorney Reviewed by Finance Dept. Reviewed by 0 N/A N/A N/A 2 Citv.Manager Robert Frank Commissioners Gary Hood, District 1 Rosemal'v Wilsen, District :2 Rustv Johnson, District :3 Joel Keller. District 4 .'vI ill::Qr S. Scott Vandergrift STAFF REPORT TO: The l'lonorable Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Butch Stanley, Deputy Chief DATE: February 2, 20 10 RE: Code Enforcement Reduction Fine/Lien for Vixen Fitness, LLC ISSUE Work without a permit. This property was inspected by the Building Official and it was determined that a sign permit was required. On 10-27-09, the City Code Enforcement Board gave the business owner until 11-13-09 to comply. They did not comply until 12-17-09 by removing the sign. Tenant apologized and advised they did not know that sign removal would gain compliance or they would have done it sooner. They stated they thought compliance could only be gained through issuance of a permit. Business had problems with sign contractor who did not obtain permit. RECOMMENDA TION The Code Enforcement Board voted to uphold the original fine amount of $4,950.00. City staff has incurred $556.30 in fees (attorney, staff, recording of lien, etc).