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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEAL ON BUilDING/FLOOD CONTROL
CITY OF CLEARWATER
Decembor 20. 1995
Present:
John H. Logan. Jr.
Michael O. Corcoran
Carroll Nail. Jr.
Kevin Garriott
William Wright
Barbara Borgan
Patricia O. Sullivan
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Central Permitting Supervisor
Building Construction Inspector I
Staff Assistant II
Board Reporter
Absent:
Edward H. Walker. Jr.
Pankaj Shah
Board Member
Board Member
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
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ITEM #1 ~ 603}'z North Osceola Avenue. Clearwater. Florida. Dorothv Thierrv and Gerald
Hoelzel. Homeowners. Frank H. Powell. Reoresentative. Requesting extension of time to
determine if property can be saved and for owners to sell property "as is." Located in
Bidwell's Oakwood Addition Subdivision, Parcel #: 09/29/15/08622/000/0080.
Regarding the structure's exterior at 603 % North Osceola Avenue, William Wright,
Building Construction Inspector. noted: 1) deteriorated shingles; 2) rotten garage door
hinges; 3) deteriorated rafter tails; 4) missing and torn screens; 5) deteriorated wood
siding; and 6) deteriorated porch decking, floor and ceiling. Regarding the structure's
interior, Mr. Wright noted: 1) serious termite infestation; 2) warped and pocked paneling;
3) deteriorated walls: 4) deteriorated load bearing stud; 5) inadequate plumbing and
electrical; and 6) the living room ceiling is falling down. Mr. Wright did not red.tag the
building to avoid calling attention to its condition.
Frank H. Powell, representative for the homeowners. indicated Dorothy Thierry is a
76.year old widow who is somewhat confused regarding her options. She occupies the
front house at 603 N. Osceola Avenue. The other owner, Gerald Hoelzel, lives in New
Jersey and a third unlisted owner, Gloria Hoelzel, lives in Pennsylvania. Mr. Powell
expressed concern regarding Ms. Thierry living alone as she slept through 8 recent
burglary.
Two two.story wood frame structures occupy the property. Mr. Powell said it is
not economically feasible to repair the unoccupied rear building. The owners wish to sell
the property in its "as is" condition. The front house needs a new roof and painting but
the rear house must be razed. The property has served as a family home for more than 25
years and is filled with clutter. Mr. Powell said some of the items stored in the rear house
may be antiques of value. He expressed concern Ms. Thierry would not receive full value
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for these items if she marketed and sold them herself. The other owners cannot arrive
until late January 1996, when they plan to empty the vast number of possessions from the
rear house. He requested an extension to April 1, 1996, and said he would list the
property following today's decision.
In answer to a question, Mr. Powell said he did not want to raze the rear building
until the items and heirlooms could be sorted. Mr. Wright expressed concern about
granting an extension because of the building's poor condition and delays that may occur if
a new owner does not act promptly. Mr. Powell said, as a condition of sale, the contract
would require the new owner to raze the rear building immediately. Mr. Wright said that
requirement would be difficult for the City to enforce. If the owner cannot afford to tear
down the rear building, the City would have the building razed and place a lien on the
property for that expense. He agreed it would be less expensive for the homeowners to
raze the building as the City is required to address asbestos contamination.
Mr. Powell Questioned if a new structure could replace the rear one. Mr. Wright
said one could be built if the lot is large enough and new construction adheres to current
code and zoning requirements. It was suggested that the family hire an antique dealer to
inventory and appraise Ms. Thierry's possessions. Mr. Powell expressed concern that
someone would take advantage of Ms. Thierry. He indicated he would include a codicil in
the sales contract to establish an escrow account of $3,000 to raze the rear building.
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Mr. Corcoran moved to grant a 60 day extension, beginning January 1, 1996, for
the property owners to comply with the City's unsafe structure abatement code and raze
the building at 603 % North Osceola Avenue. The motion W6S duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
ITEM #2 - Adjournmeot
The meeling edjourned el 2:39, p.m~ ~
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