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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEAL ON BUILDING/FLOOD CONTROL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 14, 1999
Present:
John H. Logan, Jr.
Edward H. Walker, Jr.
Pankaj Shah
Michael D. Corcoran
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent:
Carroll Nail, Jr.
Board Member
Also Present:
Leslie Dougall-Sides
. Kevin Garriott
Bill Wright
Rick Debord
Brenda Moses
Assistant City Attorney
Building Official
Building Construction Inspector II
Code Enforcement Inspector II
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
ITEM A - Aooroval of Minutes - Januarv 13. 1999. and Mav 12. 1999
Member Shah moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 13,
1999, and May 12,' 1999, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board
member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM B - Continued Reauests - None.
ITEM C - New Reauests
1. 1576 S. Greenwood Avenue. Clearwater. Florida: Georao Pearson & Laverne P.
Hampton.Owner: William Butler. Esquire. Reoresentatlve. To raquest a stop title search for
demolition letter dated 5/10/99 (received 5/12/99) need time for blue prints to be
completed. Located at Belmont Sub 2nd Addition, Blk F, Lots 13 & 14. Parcel #22.29-15.
07938-006-01 30
The applicant requests an extension to complete blueprints to repair fire damage to
a house. Building Construction Inspector Bill Wright said staff had provided information to \
the applicant regarding permits and inspections, including the need for engineering
drawings. Permits had not been pulled when the owner was observed hanging dry wall,
framing, etc. Staff issued Stop Work orders, which the applicant has Ignored. The City
has received letters of complaint from neighbors. Numerous Police reports have been
made since 1992, for shootings, runaway juveniles, aggravated battery, vice, assault,
grand theft, arson, drugs, fighting, etc. The home can be repaired as only the front portion
sustained damage. The house is not occupied currently.
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Colleen Moore, neighbor, said police calls were related to neighborhood youngsters.
She said besides the devastating fire, the owner had lost a grandchild, suffered a heart
attack, and experienced personal problems. She supported giving the owner time to repair
the property.
George Pearson, owner, said the fire had occurred on February 9, 1999. He said
the City would not issue permits for him to do the work, which is necessary due to
inadequate insurance coverage. He now has the engineering drawings and anticipates
receipt of the stamped architectural copies required for permits. He can complete the
repairs by September 1, 1999. It was remarked that the proffered engineering drawings
are incomplete.
Jim Butler, representative, said it had taken approximately 6 weeks for the architect
to complete the engineering drawings and for the owner to collect on his insurance claim.
Code Enforcement Inspector Rick Debord reviewed other code violations related to
untagged vehicles with flat tires. Mr. Pearson said neighbors had stolen his tags and
flattened his tires. He will remove the vehicles. In response to a question, Building Official
Kevin Garriott said it is important work be completed due to safety concerns. If not
repaired within the specified time, the City will begin the demolition process.
Member Walker moved to grant the applicant's request for an extension to repair
the property at 1576 South Greenwood Avenue, with conditions: 1) complete engineering
plans to be submitted to the City by July 23, 1999, for permit issuance, and 2t repair work
to be completed within 45 days of the permits' issuance date. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimouslv.
2. 935 lakeview Road. Clearwater. Florida; Allvn & Rosalie Petit. Owner. To request.
time to find a contractor to bring the building up to code for non-conforming use. located
at lake Belleview Addition, Blk 1, Lots 5 & 6 less street. Parcel #21-29-15-47466-001-
0050
Allyn Petit, owner, said hiring a contractor has been difficult. Work required to
bring the property up to code includes vinyl siding, soffits, a sink, toilet, and repairs to the
electrical system. In response to a question, Mr. Wright said the complaint was
anonymous. The subject building, locnted in a residential area, is an existing non-
conforming use used for storage. Problems include termite damage, open electrical
outlets, and holes in walls. When the owner did not repair the dangerous electrical outlets
in a timely manner, Mr. Wright ordered the power meters to be removed. The building
must meet residential code.
Mr. Petit said the structure has a toilet and sink but no water heater, which is
required in resident,sl dwellings. In response to a question, Mr. Wright said repairs can be
made up to 50% of a structure's value. If repairs cost more than half of the structure's
value, the structure must meet current code requirements. The windows have been
blocked inside with sheet rock. Mr. Petit said this is an eminent domain situation with the
City's zoning requirements disallowing him use of the property. Mr. Wright said a
restaurant on-site would require adequate parking.
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. Assistant City Attorney Lesiie Obugall-Sldes said' even If the ~roperty was not
'maintalned, it has a residential use, which precludes eminent domain complaints. Property
repairs will be subject to the housing code. It was felt the board should not address zoning
issues. It was stated had the owner maintained the building, the 50% rule would not be
an issue. Mr. Wright said the owner requests an extension to obtain bUilding permits or
choose alternate actions. Mr. Petit said the building ;s used to. store family clothing. Mr.
Wright will supply Mr. Petit with a list of minimum housing requirements. It was stated
. the new code does not allow variances.
Member Shah moved to grant the applicant a 60~day extension to obtain permits
and bring the building into compliance with Code, or demolish it by September 13, 1999.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Discussion and aooroval of orocedures and minutes - None.
ITEM D - Pendina Matters
In response to a question, Mr. 'Wright said the Community Response Teams refers
some unsafe housing cases to the City. '
" ITEM E ..;. Adiournment
The meeting acjjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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