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Meeting of June 12, 1991, 3:00 p.m.
Agenda
Action
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(At the time a case is heard and date set for compliance the Board shall, at the same
time, set the fee to be assessed in case of non-compliance.)
Public Nuisance Clearing List 91-06-1
- Case No. 1
- Case No. 2
- Case No. 3
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- Case No. 5
- Case No. 6
- Case No. 7
Case No. 23-91
Case No. 33-91
Case No. 34-91
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Roger C Ravel/Ray Ulmer
vacant lots about 605 Jones St
aka Jones Sub of Nicholson, Blk 6
N 1/2 of Lot 6, Lots 7 & 8
Magnum Lease Mtg C0rp
2741 Enterprise Rd
aka M&B 21/07, Sec 32/28/16
Robert H/Elaine Wigle
3205 Wessex Way aka lot 60
Countryside Tract 55, Unit 2
Edward/A Sr Ratkewicz
3012 Merrill Ave aka
Lot 9, Blk H, Kapok Terrace Sub
Fleet Fin Mtg lnc
1700 N Ft Harrison aka
Bay View Heights Sub
Parcel # 09/29/15/05454/001/0010
Comply within 10 days
(6/22/91)
Comply within 10 days
(6/22/91)
Comply within 10 days
(6/22/91)
Comply within 10 days
(6/22/91)
Comply within 30 days
(7/12/91 )
J Foster Jr/Betty Carter
1725 Apache Trail aka
Navajo Park Rev, Blk J, Lot 32-33
Richard H Crance
508 Gilbert St aka
New Marymont 1st, Lot 2
Mary G Realty, lnc
490 Mandalay Avenue
Continued from 5/22/91
Wladyslaw Bukowski
345 Harnden Drive
(Life Safety Code)
Grasso, Nicolas/Mary/Joseph
50 Royal Way
(Life Safety Code)
Comply within 10 days
(6/22/91)
Comply within 30 days
(7/12/91)
Contlnued to 7/12/91
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
6/12/91
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Case No. 35-91
Case No. 36-91
Case Ho. 32-91
Case 91-05-1 #1
Lokey Oldsmobile lnc
2355 Gulf to Bay Blvd
(Land Development Code)
Rainbow Lanes, lnc
1225 S Highland Ave
(Land Development Code)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Canterbury Oaks, Inc.
Martin Cole, Reg. Agent
2025 Rogers Street
Affidavit of ,Compliance
Watson Jr. & Mary Grannison
1736 N Washington Ave
Affidavit of Compliance
OTHER BOARD ACTION
NEW BUSINESS
MINUTES - Meeting of May 22, 1991
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Continued to 6/26/91
Comply by 6/19/91
Accepted Affidavit
Accepted Affidavit
None
None
Approved as submitted
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6/12/91
PUBLIC NUISANCE CLEARING LIST 91/6/1, 06/12/91,
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1. Vacant lots about 605 Jones Street, Clearwater, . Florida.
Jones' Sub of Nicholson, alk 6, N 1/2 of Lot 6 & Lots 7 & 8,
Parcel ~ 09/29/15/44352/006/0070. Owned by: Roger C. Ravel
and Ray Ulmer, Guard Hill Road, Bedford, New York 10506.
2. 2741 Enterprise Road, Clearwater, Florida. M&B 21-07 ',in
Section 32-28-;16. Owned by: Magnum Lease Mtg. Corp., 61 Spit:.
Brook Road, 'Nashua, New Hampshii~ 03060.
3. 3204 Wessex Way, Clearwater, Florida. Lot 60, Countryside
Tract 55, Unit 2, Parcel # 17-28-16-18655-000-0600. OWned by:
Wigle, Robert W. and Elaine, General Delivery, South River,
Ontario.
4. 3012 Merrill Avenue, Clearwater, Florida. Lot 9, Block H,
Kapok Terrace Subdivision, Parcel # 09-29-16-45126-008-0090.
Owned by: Ratkewicz, Edward and A. Sr., 1670 Owen Drive,
Clearwater, Florida. '
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1 7 00 North For,t Harrison Avenue, Clearwa ter, Florida. Bay
View Heights Sub., Parcel # 09/29/15/05454/001/0010. Owned
by: Fleet Pin. Mtg. Inc. c/o Donald E. Zeitler, 1779 London
Lane, Clearwater, Florida 34616- 4 Vehicles.
6. Entire Lot located Navajo Park Rev. Block J., Lot 32-33 or
vacant lot at 1725 Apache Trail. Owned by: J. Foster Jr. &
Betty Carter, P.O. Box 743, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645-0743.
7. 508 Gilbert Street, Clearwater, Florida, New Marymont 1st.,
lot 2, a. k. a. SOB Gilbert Street. Owned by: Richard H.
Crance, 508 Gilbert Street, Clearwater, Florida 34625.
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MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCCMENT BOARD
June 12, 1991
Members present:
William Murray, Chairman
Bruce Cardinal, Vice-Chairman
Robert Aude (arrived 3:25 p.m.)
William Zinzow
D. Wayne Wyatt
Louise C. Riley
Absent: '
,John McK i nney (unexcu sed)
Also present:
Andy Salzman, Attorney for the Board
Cynthia E. Goudeau, Secretary for the Board
In order to provide continuity for research, the items will be listed in agenda
order although not necessarily discussed in that order.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission
Meeting Room in City Hall. He outlined the procedures and advised any aggrieved
party may appeal a final administrative order of the Municipal Code Enforcement
Board to the Circuit Court of Pinellas County. Any such appeal must be filed within
th i rty (30) days of the execut i on of the order to be appealed. He noted that
Florida Statute 286.0105 requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to
have a record of the proceedings to support such an appeal.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Nuisance Clearino List 91-6-1
- Case No. 1
Roger C Ravel/Ray Ulmer
vacant lots about 605 Jones St aka Jones Sub of Nicholson,
Blk 6, N 1/2 of lot 6, Lots 7 & 8
No one was present to represent the violator.
Vicki Niemiller, Code Inspector, stated the property is overgrown. She first
inspected the property May 13th and posted and photographed it May 14, 1991. City
submitted composite exhibit A - a copy of the file of record including the legal
notice and photographs of the property taken May 14 and June 12, 1991. Ownership
wa s ver if i ed throu gh the Py'operty Appra i ser 's off i ce. Ms. Niemi 11 er stated she sent
notice of the violation via certified and regular mail, and the certified mail was
returned unclaimed. She reinspected the property this morning and the violation
still exists. In response to a question, Ms. Niemiller stated this violation occurs
each year, and the City ends up having a contractor clear the property. She stated
in most cases, the notice comes back unclaimed.
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Discussion ensued regarding the process of fines and collecting charges
incurred. It was stated liens are assessed against the property and the City can
foreclose on the liens.
Mr. Wyatt moved that concerning Case No.1 of Public Nuisance Clearing List
91-6-1 regarding violation of Section 95.04 of the Clearwater City Code on property
located at about 605 Jones St. aka Jonesl Sub. of Nicholson. blk. 6. N 1/2 of lot
6 and lots 7 & 8. the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has heard testimony at the
Municipal Code Enforcement Board hearing held the 12th day of June, 1991, and based
on the evidence, the Municipal Code Enforcement Board enters the following Findings
of Fact, ConclusiQns of law, ~nd Order.
The Findings of Fact are: after hearing testimony of Vicki Niemiller, Code
Inspector, and viewing the evidence, exhibits submitted: City composite exhibit A -
a copy of the file of record including phQtogrftphs af the property and the legal
not'ico, it is evident that there exists the excessive growth or accumulation of
weeds, undergrowth or other similar plant materials at the above address.
The Conclusions of law are: Roger C. Ravel/Ray Ulmer are in violation of
Section 95.04.
It is the Order of this Board that Roger C. Ravel/Ray Ulmer shall comply with
Section 95.04 of the Code of the City of Clearwater within 10 days. Upon failure
to comply within the time specified, the City Manager may authorize the entry upon
the property and such action as is necessa,'y to remedy the condition, without
further notice to Roger C. Ravel/Ray Ulmer. The City Commission may thon adopt a
Resolution assessing against the property on which remedial action was taken by the
City the actual cost incurred plus $150.00 administrative cost. Such cost shall
constitute a lien against the property until paid. A Notice of Lien, in such form
as the City Commission shall determine, may be recorded in the Public Records of
Pinellas County as other liens are recorded. If the owner takes remedial action
after the time specified, the City Commission may assess the property the $150.00
administrative cost. Such cost shall constitute a lien against the property until
paid. Upon complying, Roger C. Ravel/Ray Ulmer shall notify Vicki Niemiller, the
City Official who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance.
Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a further
hearing before the Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
- Case No. 2
Magnum Lease Mtg Corp
2741 Enterprise Rd aka M&B 21/07, See 32/28/16
No one was present to represent the violator.
Geri Doherty, Code Inspector, stated the subject property is a vacant lat.
She verified ownership through the records of the Property Appraiser. She stated
she sent notice of the violation via regular and certified mail; the regular mail
was returned, but the certified mail was accepted. Ms. Doherty stated she first
inspected the property March 20th; she posted and photographed it May 3, 1991. City
submitted composite exhibit A - a copy of the file of record including a photograph
of the property and the legal notice. In response to questions, Ms. Doherty stated
the lot is overgrown and undeveloped. She thinks this is the first offense on this
property.
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Mr. Wyatt moved that concerning Case No.2 of Public Nuisance Clearing List
91-06-1 regarding violat'ion of Section 95.04 of the Clearwater City Code on property
located at 2741 Enterprise Rd. aka M&B 21/07, Sec. 32/28/16, the Municipal Code
Enforcement Board has heard testimony at the Municipal Code Enforcement Board
hearing held the 12th day of June, 1991, and based on the evidence, the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law,
and Order.
The Findings of Fact (Ire: after hearing testimony of Geri Doherty, Code
Inspector, and viewing the evidence, exhibits submitted: City composite exhibit A -
a copy of the file of record including a photograph of the property and copy of the
legal notice, it is evident that there exists the excessive growth or accumulation
of weeds, undergrowth or other similar plant materials at the above address.
The Conclusions of Law are: Magnum Lease ~1tg. Corp. is in violation of Section
95.04.
It is the Order of this Board that Magnum lease Mtg. Corp. shall comply with
Section 95.04 of the Code of the City of Clearwater within 10 days. Upon failure
to comply within the time specified, the City Manager may authorize the entry upon
the property and such act ion as is necessary to remedy the condit ion, without
further notice to Magnum Lease Mtg. Corp. The City Commission may then adopt a
Resolution assessing against the property on which remedial action was taken by the
City the actual cost incurred plus $150.00 administrative cost. Such cost shall
constitute a lien against the property until paid. A Notice of Lien, in such form
as the City Commission shall determine, may be recorded in the Public Records of
Pinellas County as other liens are recorded. If the owner takes remedial action
after the time specified, the City Commission may assess the property the $150.00
administrative cost. Such cost shall constitute a lien against the property until
paid. Upon complying, Magnum Lease Mtg. Corp~ shall notify Geri Doherty, the City
Official who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. Should
a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a further hearing
before the Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Robert W/Elaine Wigle
3205 Wessex Way aka Lot 60, Countryside Tract 55, Unit 2
No one was present to represent the violator.
- Case No. 3
Geri Doherty, Code Inspector I stated ownership was verified through the
records of the Property Appraiser. She sent notice certified mail and the signed
receipt was returned. Ms. Doherty first inspected the property May 6th, and posted
and photographed it May 7, 1991. She reinspected the property this morning and it
is still overgrown. City submitted composite exh"\bit A - a copy of the file of
record i nc 1 ud i ng a photograph of the property and copy of the 1 ega 1 not i ce.. In
response to questions, Ms. Doherty stated this is a first time offender, and it
looks like they are getting ready to develop the property.
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Mr. Wyatt moved that concerning Case No.3 of Public Nuisance Clearing List
91-6-1 regarding violation of Section 95.04 of the Clearwatel. City Code on property
located at 3204 Wessex Way aka Countryside Tract 55, Unit 2, Lot 60, the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board has heard testimony at the Municipal Code Enforcement Board
hearing held the 12th day of June, 1991, and based on the evidence, the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of law,
and Order.
The Findings of Fact are: after hearing testimony of Geri Doherty, Code
Inspector, and viewing the evidence, exhibits submitted: City composite exhibit A -
a copy of the file of record including a photograph of the property and copy of the
legal notice, it is evident that there exists the excessive growth or accumulation
of weeds, undergrowth or other similar plant materials at the above address.
The Conclusions of law are: Robert W. & Elaine Wigle are in violation of
Section 95.04.
It is the Order of this Board that Robe, t W. & Elaine h'igle shall comply with
Section 95.04 of the Code of the City of Clearwater within 10 days. Upon failure
to comply within the time specified, the City Manager may authorize the entry upon
the property and such action as is necessary to remedy the condition, without
further notice to Robert W. & Elaine Wigle. The City Commission may then adopt a
Resolution assessing against the property on which remedial action was taken by the
City the actual cost incurred plus $150.00 administl~(ltive cost. Such cost shall
constitute a lien against the property until paid. A Notice of Lien, in such form
as the City Commission shall determine, may be recorded in the Public Records of
Pinellas County as other liens are recorded. If the owner takes remedial action
after the time specified, the City Commission may assess the property the $150.00
administrative cost. Such cost shall constitute a lien against the property until
paid. Upon complying, Robert W. & Elaine Wigle shall notify Geri Doherty, the City
Official who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. Should
a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a further hearing
before the Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
~ Case No. 4
Edward/A Sr Ratkewicz
3012 Merrill Ave aka Lot 9, Blk H, Kapok Terrace Sub
No one was present to represent the violator.
Geri Doherty, Code Inspector, stated this is an overgrown vacant lot.
Ownership was verified through the Property Appraiser's Office; notice was sent
certified mail and the signed receipt was returned. The Inspector stated she first
inspected the property May 13th and posted and photographed it May 14, 1991. She
reinspected the property this morning and the violation still exists. Ms. Doherty
stated she has posted this property at least four other times, and this is the first
time it has not been cleared prior to the meeting.
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Mr. Wyatt moved that concerning Case No.4 of Public Nuisance Clearing List
91-6-1 regarding violation of Section 95.04 of the Clearwater City Code on property
located at 3012 Merrill Ave. aka Lot 9, blk. H, Kapok Terrace Sub., the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board has heard testimony at the Municipal Code Enforcement Board
hearing held the 12th day of June, 1991, and based on the evidence, the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law,
and Order.
The Findings of Fact are: after hearing testimony of fIeri Doherty, Code
Inspector, and viewing the evidence, exhibits submitted: City composite exhibit A -
a copy of the file of record including a photograph of the property and copy of the
legal notice, it is evident that there exists the excessive growth or accumulation
of woeds, ul1dergrowth or ather similar plant matBr1als at the above addres.s.
The Conclusions of law are: Edward and A. Sr. Ratkewicz are in violation of
3ection 95.04.
It is the Order of this Board that Edward and A. Sr. natkewicz shall comply
with Section 95.04 of the Code of the City of Clearwater within 10 days. Upon
failure to comply within the time specified, the City Manager may authorize the
entry upon the property and such action as is necessary to remedy the condition,
without further notice to Edward and A. Sr. Ratkewicz. The City Commission may then
adopt a Reso 1 ut i on asses sing aga ins t the property on wh i ch remed i a 1 act i on was taken
by the City the actual cost incurred plus $150.00 administrative cost. Such cost
shall constitute a lien against the property until paid. A Notice of Lien, in such
form as the City Commission shall determine, may be recorded in the Public Records
of Pinellas County as other liens are recorded. If the owner takes remedial action
after the time specified, the City Commission may assess the property the $150.00
administrative cost. Such cost shall constitute a lien against the property until
paid. Upon complying, Edward/A. Sr. Ratkewicz shall notify Geri Doherty, the City
Official who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. Should
a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a further hearing
before the Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
- Case No. 5
Fleet Fin Mtg Inc
1700 N Ft Harrison aka Bay View Heights Sub,
Parcel # 09/29/15/05454001/0010
Janice King, Code Inspector, stated there are four inoperable vehicles on the
property. She verified ownership through the property appraiser's office. The
legRl notice was sent certified mail, and the signed receipt was returned. She
first inspected the property April 29, 1991 and posted and photographed the property
May 17, 1991. City submitted composite exhibit A - a copy of the file of record
including the legal notice and photographs. Ms. King stated she reinspected the
property this morning and the violation still exists.
In response to questions, the Inspector stated two of the vehicles are panel
trucks and the other two are larger truckst all without tags. One doesn't have a
cab. She stated she does not know if they trucks are empty.
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Donald Zeitler, owner of the property, admitted to the violation, stating he
is trying to get rid of the trucks and has an advertisement in the paper. He
requested an additional 30 days to get rid of them. He stated a year ago he was
told by the City he had to empty the trucks, but not get rid of them.
Oiscussion ensued regarding the length of time Mr. Zeitler has already been
given. The Inspector stated she is agreeuble to an additional 30 days; and that
this is the result of a complaint from the homeowner's association.
Mrs. Riley moved that concerning Case No.5 of Public Nuisance Clearing List
91-6-1 regarding violation of Section 95.04 of the Clearwater City Code on property
located at 1700 N. Fort Harrison Ave. aka Parcel 9/29/15/05454001/0010, the
Municipal Code Enfortemcmt Board has heclrd testimony at the tl,un1clpal Code
Enforcement Board heari ng held the 12th day of June, 1991, and based on the
evidence, the Municipal Code Enforcement Board enters the following Findings of
Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order.
The Findinys of Fact are: aftet hearing testimony of King, Code Inspector,
and Donald Zeitler admitting to the violation, and viewing the evidence, exhibits
submitted: City composite exhibit A - a copy of the file of record including
photographs of the vehicles and copics of the legal notices, it is evident that
there exists the accumulation of debris in the form of four inoperable trucks at the
above address.
The Conclusions of Law are: Fleet Fin. Mtg. Inc. is in violation of Section
95.04.
It is the Order of this Board that Fleet Fin. Mtg. Inc. shall comply with
Section 95.04 of the Code of the City of Clearwater within 30 days. Upon failure
to comply within the time specified, the City Manager may authorize the entry upon
the property and such action as is necessary to remedy the condition, without
further notice to Fleet Fin. Mtg. Inc. The City Commission may then adopt a
Resolution assessing against the property on which remedial action was taken by the
City the actual cost incurred plus $150.00 administrative cost. Such cost shall
constitute a lien against the property until paid. A Notice of Lien, in such form
as the City Commission shall determine, may be recorded in the Public Records of
Pinel1as County as other' liens are recorded. If the owner takes remedial action
after the time specified, the City Commission may assess the property the $150.00
administrative cost. Such cost shall constitute a lien against the property until
paid. Upon complying, Fleet Fin. Mtg. Inc. shall notify King, the City Official
who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. Should a dispute
arise concerning compliance, either party may request a further hearing before the
Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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- Case No. 6
J Foster Jr/Betty Carter
1725 Apache Trail aka Navajo Park Rev, Blk J, Lot 32-33
No one was present to represent the violator.
Rick Rosa, Code Inspector, stated he first inspected the property May 3, 1991
and it is a vacant lot. He verified ownership through the Pinellas County tax
rolls; on May 21, he posted and photographed the property and sent legal notice via
certified mail. The Inspector stated he reinspected the pl'operty this morning and
the violation still exists. City submitted composite exhibit A - a copy of the file
of record including the legal notice and photographs.
In response to u qunst ion5>, ~1r. Rosa st.ated he did ff;1ceivc the :dgncd
certified mail receipt. He stated he does not believe this is a repeat violator.
He stated the house shown in the photo is not on the property.
Mr. Wyatt moved that concerning Case No.6 of Public Nuisance Clearing List
91-6-1 regarding violation of Section 95.04 of the Clearwater City Code on property
located at 1725 Apache Trail aka Navajo Park Rev., Blk. J, lot 32-33, the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board has heard testimony at the Municipal Code Enforcement Board
hearing held the 12th day of June, 1991, and based on the evidence, the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of law,
and Order.
The Findings of Fact are: after hearing testimony of Rick Rosa, Code
Inspector, and viewing the evidence, exhibits submitted: City composite exhibit A -
a copy of the file of record including a photograph of the property and copy of the
legal notice, it is evident that there exists the excessive growth or accumulation
of weeds, undergrowth or other similar plant materials at the above address.
The Conclusions of law are: J. Foster Jr. & Betty Carter are in violation of
Section 95.04.
It is the Order of this Board that J. Foster Jr. and Betty Carter shall comply
with Sect"ion 95.04 of the Code of the City of Clearwater within 10 days. Upon
failure to comply within the time specified, the City Manager may authorize the
entry upon the property and such action as is necessary to remedy the condition,
without further notice to J. Foster Jr. and Betty Carter. The City Commission may
then adopt a Resolution assessing against the property on which remedial action was
taken by the City the actual cost incurred plus $150.00 administrative cost. Such
cost shall constitute a lien against the property until paid. A Notice of Lien, in
such form as the City Commission shall determine, may be recorded in the Public
Records of Pinellas County as other liens are recorded. If the owner takes remedial
action after the time specified, the City Commission may assess the property the
$150.00 administrative cost. Such cost shall constitute a lien against the property
until paid. Upon complying, J. Foster Jr. and Betty Carter shall notify Rick Rosa,
the City Official who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance.
Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a further
hearing before the Board. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Richard H Crance
508 Gilbert St aka New Marymont 1st, Lot 2
No one was present to represent the violator.
Rick Rosa, Code Inspector, stated he inspected the property April 11, 1991,
and there is an abandoned vehicle on the property. He sent notice giving 30 days
to comply. He reinspected the property May 13th and the vehicle is still there.
Mr. Rosa stated he could not determine the owner of the vehicle, but he did send
notice to the property owner, which was returned unclaimed.
In response to queGtions, Mr. Rosa said he kn~cked on the door, but no one
answers. He reinspected the property this morning and the legal notice has been
removed from the automob11e . The veh i c 1 e is in the same spot, but it has been
turned around. He stated there are no tags on the car. Mr. Rosa st~tod logill
notice was sent certified and regular mail.
. In response to questions, the Inspector stated the only remedy the City has
is to remove the car as debris. He stated an anonymous complaint regarding the car
and overgrown lot was received. Upon inspection, the only violation was the
vehicle.
Discussion ensued regarding the validity of taking the car, and whether or not
it is debris. It was suggested the Board allow 30 days for compliance, and request
the Inspector make additional attempts to locate the owner. It was stated the
certified receipt has not been returned; therefore, we don1t know if the property
or vehicle owner received notice.
In response to a question. Mr. Rosa stated he does not know if there is
another vehicle in the garage.
Mr. Wyatt moved that concerning Case No.7 of Public Nuisance Clearing List
91-6-1 regarding violation of Section 95.04 of the Clearwater City Code on property
located at 508 (ii 1 bert S1. aka New Marymont 1st, Lot 2, the Nunicipa 1 Code
Enforcement Board has heard testimony at the Municipal Code Enforcement Board
hearing held the 12th day of June, 1991, and based on the evidence, the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law,
and Order.
The findings of Fact are: after hearing testimony of Rick Rosa, Code
Inspector, and viewing the evidence, exhibits submitted: City composite exhibit A -
a copy of the file of record including a photograph of the property and a copy of
the legal notice, it is evident that there exists debris in the form of an
automobile without a current tag at the above address.
The Conclusions of law are: Richard H. Crance is in violation of Section
95.04. .
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It is the Order of this Board that Richard H. Crance shall comply with Section
95.04 of the Code of the City of Clearwater within 30 days (7/12/91J. Upon failure
to comply within the time specified, the City Manager may authorize the entry upon
the propei"ty and such action as is necessary to remedy the condition, without
further notice to Richard Crance. The City Commission may then adopt a Resolution
assessing against the property on which remedial action was taken by the City the
actual cost incurred plus $150.00 administrative cost. Such cost shall constitute
a lien against the property until paid. A Notice of Lien, in such form as the City
Commission shan determine, may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County
as other 1 i ens are recorded. I f the owner takes remed i a 1 action after the time
specified, the City Commission may assess the property the $150.00 administrative
cost. Such cost shall constitute il lien against the property until paid. Upon
complying, Richard Crance shall notify Rick Rosa, the City Official who shall
inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. Should a dispute arise
con~erning compliance, either party may request a further hearing before the Board.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Case No. 23-91
Mary G Realty, Inc
490 Mandalay Avenue
Continued from 5/22/91
Geri Doherty, Development Code Inspector, requested this case be continued to
the meeting of July 10, 1991 as attempts are being made to resolve the violation.
Mr. Cardinal moved to continue Case No. 23-91 to the meeting of July 10, 1991.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Wladyslaw Bukowski
345 Hamden Drive
(Life Safety Code)
Complied prior
Grasso, Nicolas/Mary/Joseph
50 Royal Way
(Life Safety Code)
Complied prior
Mr. Wyatt moved to withdraw Cases No. 33-91 and 34-91 as compliance has been
obtained. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Case No. 33-91
Case No. 34-91
Lokey Oldsmobile Inc
2355 Gulf to Bay Blvd
(Land Oevelopment Code)
Rick Rosa, Development Code Inspector, stated the Code Administrator requested
this case be continued to the next regular meeting as he expects the matter will be
rectified.
Case tlo. 35-91
Mr. Cardinal moved to continue Case No. 35-91 to the meeting of June 26, 1991.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Mr. Aude abstained from voting on this case due to a conflict of interest.
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Case No. 36-91
Rainbow Lanes, Inc
1225 S Highland Ave
(Land Development Code)
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No one was present to represent the violator.
Rick Rosa, Code Inspector, stated he noticed a portable sign on the property
in March. He informed the business owner that a permit was required for the sign,
and the permit was acquired March 22nd. On April 23rd, the permit had expired and
the sign was still there. At this time, the Inspector noticed the property 10 sign
had had a face change; also, a temporary type two feet by four feet wood sign had
been installed in front of the building. Mr. Rosa sent notice to the business owner
citing all the violations and giving three days in which to comply.
Mr. Rosa stated they applied for a variance which was denied by the City
Commission on June 6, 1991. He stated two violations still exist - erecting the
temporary wooden sign wi thout il perm it and the face change on the po 1 e s i 9" wi thout
a permit.
In response to questions, the Inspector stated there was no increase in size
when the sign was changed; however, any alteration requires a permit.
Oiscussion ensued regarding the storm in April and all the sign destruction.
Mr. Rosa stated permits would be needed for any repairs in excess of 50% of the
dollar value of the sign. He stated a marquis sign would be an exception to the
requirement of permits for each change of advertising copy.
Discussion ensued regarding the length of time to allow for compliance. The
Inspector requested that only two days be allowed. The Attorney for the Board
stated enough time to get the order to the violator is required.
Mr. Zinzow moved that concerning Case No. 36-91 regarding violation of Section
134.017(a)(1) of the Clearwater City Code on property located at 1225 S. Highland
Ave. aka Parcel # 23/29/15/29034/000/0600, the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has
heard testimony at the Municipal Code Enforcement Board hearing held the 12th day
of June, 1991, and based on the evidence, the Municipal Code Enforcement Board
enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order.
The Findings of Fact are: after hearing testimony of Rick Rosa, Code
Inspector, and viewing the evidence, exhibits submitted: City exhibit A -
photographs of the property, it is evident that a face change was made on a pole
sign without the requirp.d permit, and that another pole sign has been illegally
erected on the property.
The Conclusions of Law are: Rainbow Lanes Inc. is in violation of Section
134.017(a)(I).
It is the Order of this Board that Rainbow Lanes Inc. shall comply with
Section 134.017(a)(1) of the Code of the City of Clearwater by June 19, 1991 by
obtaining the required permit for the face change on the one pole sign. and by
removing the pole and/or wooden sign which was erected illegally. If Rainbow Lanes
Inc. do not comply within the time specified. the Board may order them to pay a fine
of $50,00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. If Rainbow Lanes
Inc. do not comply within the time specified, a certified copy of the Order imposing
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the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and once
recorded shall constitute a lien against any real or personal property owned by the
violator pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes. If the violation concerns real
property, the recording of a certified copy of this Order shall constitute notice
to any subsequent purchasers, successors in interest or assigns of the violation and
the findings in this Order shall be binding upon any subsequent purchasers,
successors in interest or assigns of the real property where the violation exists.
Upon complying, Rainbow Lanes Inc. shall notify Rick Rosa, the City Official who
shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. Should the violation
reoccur, the Board has the authority to impose the fine at that time without a
subsequent hearing. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may
request a further hearing before the Board. Any aggrieved party may petition the
Board to reconsider or rehear any Board order resulting from a Public Hearing. A
Petition far Rehearing must be made in writing and filed with the Board Secretary
no later than thirty days after the execution of the order and prior to the filing
of any appeal. Upon receipt of the Petition, the Board will consider whether or not
to reconsider or rehear the case. The Board will not hear oral argument or evidence
in determining whether to grant the Petition to Reconsider or Rehear. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Canterbury Oaks, Inc.
Martin Cole, Reg. Agent
2025 Rog~rs Street
Affidavit of Compliance
Case 91-05-1 #1 Watson Jr. & Mary Grannison
,- ' 1736 N Washington Ave
Affidavit of Compliance
Case No. 32-91
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Mr. Aude moved to accept the Affidavit of Compliance in Cases 32-91 and
91-05-1 #1. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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OTHER BOARD ACTION - None
HEW BUSINESS - None
MINUTES - Meeting of May 22, 1991
Mrs. Riley moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 22, 1991 as
submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ADJOURN - 4:15 PM
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FORM 88 MEMORANDUM OF. VOTING CONFLICT FOR
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