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Home My WebLink About05-24-2016 Minutes CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES May 24,2016 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Lowery called the regular meeting of the Ocoee Code Enforcement Board to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Vice-Chairman Carrington gave the invocation, and Member Hopper led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and a quorum was declared present. PRESENT: Chairman Lowery, Vice-Chairman Carrington, Members Kelley, Odom, Hopper and Osborne. Also present were Board Attorney Mary Sneed, Asst. Support Services Director - Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines, Code Enforcement Officers Carmen Diaz, Edward Loeffler, Theresa Rodriguez and Bob Siegrist; Administrative Assistant Bridgett Coffey, and Recording Clerk Nichole DeRienzo. ABSENT: Member Blynder. GUESTS: None. Administrative Assistant Coffey administered the oath to the code enforcement officers and to anyone intending to speak regarding a case. 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 of the April 26, 2016, Code Enforcement Board Meeting. Assistant Support Services Director — Code Enforcement Manager Doug Gaines presented the dismissals-compliances. B. Dismissal or Compliance. Case Number Respondent Location of Violation 16-045 Steve R Hinton 915 Hyland Springs Drive C. Order of Continuance (June 28, 2016, Meeting). Case Number Respondent Location of Violation Vice-Chairman Carrington, seconded by Member Kelley, moved that the supplemental consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS None. HEARINGS OF.STATEMENTS OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO THE HEARING RULES ADOPTED BY THIS BOARD ON JUNE 27,1995,VARIOUS DOCUMENTS ARE USED BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN EACH CASE AND ARE REPORTED IN THE CASE TESTIMONY GIVEN BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. IN THESE MINUTES THE TITLES TO THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ABBREVIATED AS FOLLOWS: ACFD-AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE FOR DEMOLITION,AOC-AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE,AONC-AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COMPLIANCE,ATF-APPLICATION TO FORECLOSE,CO-COMPLIANCE ORDER,CMFD-COMMISSION MEETING FOR DETERMINATION,CS-CONTINUED STAY,CTR-COPY TO RESPONDENT,ECO- EXTENDED COMPLIANCE ORDER,EX-EXHIBITS, FS-FEES STAYED,LDC-Land Development Code,NOCV-NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION,NOH-NOTICE OF HEARING,NS-No Service,OAF-ORDER AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE,OIF-L-ORDER IMPOSING FINE-LIEN,ONC-ORDER OF NON-COMPLIANCE,OOC-ORDER OF CONTINUANCE,,ORE-ORDER REDUCING FINE,PDFS-PER DAY FINE SUSPENDED,POS-POS,RFR-REQUEST FOR REHEARING,RFRDUC-REQUEST FOR REDUCTION DENIED UNTIL COMPLIANCE, ROF- REDUCTION OF FINE, SFH- SUBPOENA FOR HEARING, SOV - STATEMENT OF VIOLATION(S)and WD- WITHDREW. HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS Case No. 16-042 Chevon and Vernet Stallworth 4991 Timber Ridge Trail Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: L.D.C. 5-4 Observation: "POD"temporary storage unit in front driveway. 04/12/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 04/26/16 04/28/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 04/2816 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE 05/24/16 04/28/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG&CERTIFIED MAIL Officer Siegrist presented the case and gave its history. This was a citizen complaint regarding a storage pod located in the driveway of this occupied property as well as an unauthorized shed located in the yard. The respondent was given 30 days to have the storage unit removed. As of April 26, 2016, the property was still in non-compliance; however, on May 23, 2016, the property was inspected and was in compliance. Member Kelley, seconded by Member Osborne, moved that in Case #16-042, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of April 25, 2016, and be found in compliance on May 3, 2016, and no fine be assessed at this time. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 16-044 Romo De Vivar Liam 1900 Adair Street Officer Loeffler Violation Cited: 6-4h(6)(b),115-3. 54-3A (1),D. Observation: shrub/landscape growth along easement with Adair Street blocking motorist,bike and pedestrian safe triangle of sight view. 04/01/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 05/12/16 05/12/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 05/12/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE 05/24/16 05/12/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG &CERTIFIED MAIL Page 2 Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history that included exhibits for this case. This was a citizen generated complaint regarding the excessive growth of shrub hedges along the easement located off of Adair Street. This raises a safety concern for the public that is blocking motorist within the sidewalks and streets. Staff is requesting a compliance time of 5 days or to be fined $50 a day, with option to abate the property. Member Kelley, seconded by Member Odom, moved that in Case #16-044, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of April 25, 2016, and be given until June 3, 2016, to come into compliance, or be fined $100 per day for as long as the violation remains in non-compliance. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Case No. 16-014 Erika Y Ortiz 1223 Blue Spring Court Victor H Herrera Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 51-13 Observation: work without permit.New structure/slab(garage/shed)on northeast corner of backyard property. 02/24/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 03/09/16 03/10/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 03/10/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE 03/22/16 03/10/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG&CERTIFIED MAIL 03/23/16 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED 51-13 AS OF 03/08/16. TO COMPLY BY 04/30/16 OR FINE OF $150.00 PER DAY AS LONG AS THE VIOLATION REMAINS IN NON COMPLIANCE. 04/26/16 CONTINUED MEETING DATE 05/24/2016 Officer Siegrist reported there is an affidavit of compliance on file for the property. No further action was required by the Board. Case No. 16-021 David N Soucy 6712 Lumber Jack Lane Officer Siegrist Violation Cited: 115-6, 108-23Q Observation: Dirty swimming pool water.Fence in poor condition. 03/07/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: 03/24/16 03/28/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 03/28/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE 3/23/16 03/28/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG & CERTIFIED MAIL 04/26/16 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED AS OF 03/17/16. TO COMPLY BY 05/10/16 OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION AS LONG AS VIOLATIONS REMAIN IN NON COMPLIANCE. 05/11/16 AFFIDAVIT OF NON COMPLIANCE OFFICER SIEGRIST Officer Siegrist reported the ownership of the property changed and requested to dismiss the case. — Page 3 Vice-Chairman Carrington, seconded by Member Kelley, moved to dismiss the case. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 16-028 Davey E Mixson 138 Lafayette Street Officer Rodriguez Violation Cited: 168-6B(1), 165-3A, 165-4 Observation: Untagged/inoperable black pickup truck and black 4 door sedan. 04/12/16 NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION RE-INSPECTION DATE: REPEAT VIOLATION 04/12/16 STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS 04/12/16 NOTICE OF HEARING MEETING DATE 04/26/16 04/12/16 ALL DOCUMENTS SENT BY REG& CERTIFIED MAIL 04/16/14 PROOF OF NOTICE BY POSTING 04/14/16 PROOF OF HAND DELIVERY 4/26/16 COMPLIANCE ORDER FOUND IN VIOLATION AS CITED. IN COMPLIANCE OF 168-B 1 AND REMAINS IN VIOLATION OF 165-3A, 165-4 AS OF 04/14/16. TO COMPLY BY 05/01/16 OR FINE OF $100.00 PER DAY, PER VIOLATION AS LONG AS THE VIOLATIONS REMAIN IN NON-COMPLIANCE. 05/11/2016 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE RESPONDENT DELIVERED FORM OF COMPLIANCE. Officer Rodriguez reported there is an affidavit of compliance on file for the property. No further action was required by the Board. COMMENTS Member Hopper wants to remember the Crawford family and ask to keep them in your thoughts. He also wishes his wife a Happy Birthday! Member Osborne inquires about the parking situation in her neighborhood and wants to acknowledge these issues. Officer Loeffler announces there is a memorial service this coming Friday. Assistant Support Services Director Doug Gaines presents the option to host a refresher course for the Board members and organize this workshop during one evening. Members agreed, but will revisit when they decide on a date to have the training. Page 4 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ATTEST: •• 'P' I VED: �, �, Nichole •eRienzo, C : Recording 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. --- Page 5