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ACTION AGENDA
, City of Clearwater
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
February 26, 2003
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Case 31-02-Contd from 9/25/02
Richard 0 Sr & Deborah 0 Lyttlo
2936 Clubhouse Drlvo W
Development Code - King
Continued to 3/26/03
B. Case 41-02 - eootd from 11/13/02
Spence Designs. Inc. (Somothlng Fishy)
913 N. Ft. Harrison Avonue
, .Development - Ruud
Continued to 3/26J03
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C. Case 02-03
Parkside Clearwater Associates - Property Owner
Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. - Billboard Owner
24639 US Hghway 19 N
Development - Fox
Continued to 3/26/03
D.' Case No. 03-03
Glen Ellen Mobil Home Park
2882 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Unsafe Building - Wright
Withdrawn
E. Case No. 04-03 .
Besi.m & Frezije Balla
1266 Turner Street
Unsafe Building - Wright . ,. .
Ordered to secure bulldl~gaccordlng to City code within one week
or $250/day; ordered to sell or reh~b the property or obtain
nec~ssary permits to demolish the buUdlng within 30 days or
$250/day. Any rehab work done on the property sho'uld be
completed within 6 months or $250/day.
F. 'Case No. 05-03
George L. & Dolly A. Fulmer. Sr.
526 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue
Development Code - DeBord
Comply within 30 days or $1 SO/day
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G. Case No. 06-03
George l. Fulmer. Jr.
532 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue
Development Code - DeBord
Comply within 30 days or $200/day
H. Case No. 07-03
Michael A. Hoffman
905 ,~ Jones Street
Development Code - Ruud
Continued to 3/26/03
I. Case No. 08-03
,Jorge E. Parraand & Gladys Varela
422 Turner Street
Development Code - DeBord
Withdrawn
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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A. . Case 32-00 Affidavit of Compliance
Ace Liquors. Inc./Infinity Outdoors. Inc.
1751 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Development - Fox
Accepted
B. Case 38-02 Affidavit of Compliance
,Lane E. Schoeck
2346 Shade Tree.Lane
Building - Coccia
Accepted
C. Case 39-02 Affidavit of Compliance
Louis J. & Angeline Chaconas
6 S. Myrtle Avenue
Building - Coccia
'Accepted
'. D. Ca'se 40-02 Affidavit of Compliance
David W. & Angela M. Held
1839 Seton Drive
DevelopfDent - Kurleman,
. Accepted
E., Case 42"()2 Affidavit of Compliance"
Landmark Palms Homeowners' Assocla'tion .
Landmark Palms Sub~ivislon
Building -' Wright
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F. Case 44-02 Affidavit of Compliance
North Bay Community Church
,. 3170 McMullen-Booth Road
Building - .Wright
Accepted
G. Case 45-02 Affidavit of Compliance
, Isa Q. Dauti
2813 Edenwood Street
Building - Wright
Accepted
H. Case 43-02 Affidavit of Compliance
Harbor Oaks Development L.C.
1801 S. Keene Road
Building - Wright
Accepted
3. OTHER BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION
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A. Requests for Authorization for Foreclosure
1. Case 49~97
Daniel J: Mehler/Grice
305 Pennsylvania Avenue
(Housing) Hinson
Authorized foreclosure
2. Case 14-98
David J. Getchell/Grice
303 Pennsylvania Avenue
(Building) Chianella .
Authorized foreclosure
Direction given for Mr. Grice (current owner) to address board'on
May 28, 2002 re fine reduction regarding the above two .
properties.
3. Case 18-98
Anna M. & Bernard A. Hawk
700 S. Highland Avenue .
(Building) Chianella
Foreclosure not authorized; approved request to address board .
at next meeting re reduction of fines.'
4. Case 33-99
" Melvin Spinoza
1632 Drew Street
(Building) Chianella
Authorized foreclosure
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5. Case 44-01
American Infoage
505 Virginia Lane
(Development) Kurleman
Authorized foreclosure
B. Election of Officers
Sheila Cole elected Chair; David Allbritton elected Vice-Chair
4. NEW BUSINESS
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5. NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN FILINGS: Accepted
'Bernard and Anna Hawk
700 S. Hig~land Avenue
Breeze Hill, Blk D, Lot 1 less rd on S
PNU2002-01438
$ 320.00
Gwendolyn A. Taplin PNU2002-01140
703 Nicholson Street
Ira E. Nicholson's Addition, Blk 1, Lot 13 $ 320.00
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Joseph A. and Chandra R. ZoJa
1819 West Drive .
, Suban's Sub, Lot 18 Jess N2'
PNU2002-01294
: $ 320.00
6. ' "APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~ November 13, 2002
''Approved as subml~ed
7. ADJOURNMENT - 4:12 pm. '
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MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
February 26. 2003
Present:
Sheila Cole
David Allbritton
Joyce Martin
Jay Keyes
George Krause
Douglas J. Williams
Vice-Chair '
Board Member
Board Member- arrived 3:15 p.m.
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Absent: '
L. Duke Tieman
Chair
Also Present:
Bryan D. Ruff
Andrew Salzman
Mary K. {Sue} Diana
, Brenda Moses
Assistant City Attorney
Attorney for the Board
Secretary for the Board
Board Reporter
The Vice-Chair called the meeting to" order at 3:03 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for researcht items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order~
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The Chair outlined the procedures and stated any aggrieved party may appeal a
final administrative order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the Circuit Court
of Piriellas County within thirty {30} days of the execution of the order. Florida Statute
286.0105 requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the
proceedings.
1. Public Hearings
. A. Case 31..02-Contd from 9/25/02
. RichardD. Sr. & Deborah D. Lyttle
2936 Clubhouse Drive W.
. Development Code - King
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Case #31-02 was continued by staff to the March 26~ 2003 meeting.
B. ., Case 41..02 - Cont'd. from 11/13/02
Spence Designs. Inc. (Something Fishy)
913 N. Ft. Harrison Avenue
Development - Ruud
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Case #41-02 was continued by staff to the t0arch 26. 2003 meeting.
CaseO~~3 .
. Parkside Clearwater Associates - Property Owner
Clear Channel Outdoor. Inc. - Billboard Owner
24639 US Highway 19 N
Development - Fox,
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Case #02~03 was con~inued by staff to the March 26. 2003 meeting.
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D.
Case No. 03..03
Glen Ellen Mobil Home Park
2882 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Unsafe Building - Wright
Case #03-03 was withdrawn by staff, as the owner has complied with the Unsafe
Building Notice.
E. Case No. 04.03
Besim & Frezije Balla
1266 Turner Street
Unsafe Building - Wright
Board Secretary Diana read the Affidavit of Violation & Request for Hearing.
'Service on the notice of hearing was obtained by certified mail.
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In response to questions from Assistant City Attorney Bryan Ruff, Building
Inspector Bill Wright said this property was first cited on .April14, 1997. There have
been no repairs to date. The property has changed ownership since the original citation.
Complaints were received regarding homeless people in the building. The original
inspection on April 14, 1997, revealed that the roof, ceiling, and air conditioning units
were falling down, and there were electrical violations. Mr. Wright issued a notice of
unsafe building at that time and again in 1998. On September 4, 2002, Mr. Wright's
notice to the 401 South Ft. Harrison Avenue address was returned undeliverable.
. Property ownership was verified through the County Property Appraiser. Mr. Wright said
he has had no contact with the owners until today. He said the unsafe notice had been
removed from the building. As of 10:00 a.m. today, after inspecting the property again, it
was in worse condition than previously noted. Homeless people still are living on the
. property. An Affidavit of Violation and Request for Hearing was issued on June 15,
2003.
Mr. Ruff submitted City Exhibits 1 ~8, which included photographs of the property
at-1266 Turner Street.
In response to a question, Mr. Wright said he felt it would take the owner six
months to come in to compliance if he began work immediately and worked diligently on
the repairs. He recommended the owners be given 30 days to produce drawings, obtain
all permits, and start work on the repairs. He felt as the building has been unsafe since
1997, a $250/day fine would be reasonable for each day the violations continue to exist
after the noncompliance date.
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. Rafman Balla, representing his parents. said only one notice regarding the
property was received.. He wanted to find tenants prior to remodeling the property. He
said he has two buyers interested in the property. A closing date has been scheduled
. for three weeks from today. The new owners plan to remodel 'the building after
purchase. Mr. Balla said should the sale fall through within the next 30 days, he would
_ pull a permit for demolition of the building.
In response to a question, Mr. Wright said Mr. Balla must meet the City's
specifications with respect to boarding up the building, including the windows and doors.
Mr. Balla said he understood he must comply with City Code.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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Member Martin moved that the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has heard
testimony at its regular meeting held on February 26, 2003, and based on the evidence
issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
, After hearing testimony of Inspector William Wright for City and Rafman Balla for
Respondent, and viewing the evidence. City Exhibits 1) notice of unsafe building dated
9/4/02; 2) affidavit of posting; 3) applicable code sections; 4) stop work order; 5} property
appraiser printout; 6) letter to Balla from Wright dated 12/30/02; 7) notice of hearing; and
8) composite photographs of conditions, it is evident the property is in violation of the
City code. The Respondent has failed to comply with the Notice of Unsafe Building and
report dated September 4, 2002.
The. Respondent by reason of t.he foregoing is in violation of the Standard Unsafe
Building Abatement Code, Chapter 2. Sections 1-10 as adopted by Section 47.051 (1 )(e)
of the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondent has failed to
remedy the cited violation(s).
ORDER
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It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent is to correct the aforesaid
violation by securing the building according to city code within one week (March 5, 2003)
or $250.00 per day; selling or rehabilitating the property or obtain necessary permits to
demolish the building within 30 days (P.~arch 28. 2003) or $250.00 per day. Any rehab
work done on the property shall be completed within 6 months (August 27, 2003) or
$250.00 per day. The burden shall rest upon the Respondent to r~quest a reinspection
by the ~ode Inspector to verify compliance with this Order.
, In the event the aforesaid violation is found, in subsequent proceedings by this
Board, not to have been corrected on or before March 5,2003, March 28, 2003 and
August 27; 2003, the Respondent may be ordered to pay a fine in the amount of two
hundred fifty and no/100 dollars (5250.00) per day for each day the violation contin'ues
beyond the ordered compliance dates as indicated above. '
If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a certified copy of the
'Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Pinellas County, '
Florida, and once recorded shall constitut.e a lien against any real or personal property
owned by the Respondent pursuant to Chapter 162 of the Florida Statutes.
Should the violation reoccur. the Board has the authority to impose the fine at
that time without a subsequent hearing.
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Any aggrieved party may petition the Board to reconsider or rehear any Board
Order resulting from a public hearing. A petition for 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
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The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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argument or evidence in determining whether to grant the petition to reconsider or
rehear.
F. Case No. 05-03
George L. & Dolly A. Fulmer. Sr.
526 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue
Development Code - Debord
Board Secretary Diana read the Affidavit of Violation & Request for Hearing.
Service on the notice of hearing was obtained by certified mail.
The owner was not present and had no representation.
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In response to questions from Mr. Ruff, City Code Enforcement Inspector Rick
Debord said the original date of inspection was October 17. 2002, at which time peeling
paint, mold, and mildew on the building were found. He issued a courtesy letter at that
time stating the City had received a complaint regarding the building. He requested the
owner call him, but received no response. On November 18, 2002, via certified mail, he
.issued a Notice of Violation with a compliance date of December 18. 2002. On January
29, 2003. the owner started painting the building. Mr. Debord also noticed an illegal wall
sign on the building and issued a notice of violation. Mr. Debord said the owner stated
he would speak to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board regarding the building. The
owner has painted two sides of the building. however the front of the building still has
peeling paint on the doors and the awning is sagging.
Mr. Ruff submitted City Exhibits 1-7, which included photographs of the property
at 526 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue.' ,.
. In response to a question, Mr. Debord said the owner should be able to comply
within 30 days. He recommended a fine of $150/day for each day the violation exists
. after the noncompliance date.
Member Allbritton moved that the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has heard
testimony at it~ regular meeting held on February 26, 2003. and based on the evidenced
issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
After hearing testimony of Inspector Rick DeBord for City, (Respondent was not
present and had no representation), and viewing the evidence, City Exhibits 1) notice of
violation; 2) certified mail return receipt for notice of violation; 3) applicable code
sections; 4) property appraiser printout; 5) letter to Mr. Fulmer from Rick DeBord; 6)
affidavit of violation and request for hearing; and 7) composite photographs of
conditions. it is evident the property is in violation of the City code. The exterior surface
of the building has not been maintained. '
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ORDER
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in violation of the Section 3.
1502.8 of the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondent has failed
to remedy the cited violation(s).
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent is to correct the aforesaid
violation within 30 days (March 28,2003). The burden shall rest upon the Respondent
to request a reinspection by the Code Inspector-to verify compliance with this Order.
In the event the aforesaid violation is found, in subsequent proceedings by this
Board, not to have been corrected on or before March 28, 2003, the Respondent may be
ordered to pay a fine in the amount of one hundred fifty and no/100 dollars ($ 150.00) per
day for each day the violation continues beyond March 28, 2003.
If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a certified copy of the
Order imposing 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 Respondent pursuant to Chapter 162 of the Florida Statutes.
Should the violation reoccur, the Board has the authority to impose the fine at
that time without a subsequent hearing.
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Any aggrieved party may petition the Board to reconsider or rehear any Board
Order resulting from a public hearing. A petition for 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. .
G. Case No. 06..03
George L. Fulmer, Jr.
532 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue
Development Code - DeBord
Board Secretary Diana read the Affidavit of Violation & Request for Hearing.
Service on the notice of hearing was obtained by certified mail.
The owner was not present and had no representation.
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In response to questions from Mr. Ruff, Mr. Debord said the original date of
inspection was January 14, 2003, at which time peeling paint, mold and mildew and
general aesthetics problems were found. He issued a Notice of Violation on January 14,
2003, via certified mail. . He had requested the owner call him, but received no response.
He spoke to the owner on site at a later date and explained the Code with respect to the
violations. The owner stated he welcomed the opportunity to come before the Municipal
Code Enforcement Board regarding the violations. The owner has since painted the
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, In response to a question, Mr. Debord said the building is still being used for
business purposes. He recommended the owner be given 30 days to comply or a fine of
$200/day be imposed for each day the violation continues to exist after noncompliance.
He felt the fine was reasonable, as this owner has made no efforts to come into
compliance.
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south side of one wall of the building and a portion of the north side of the building. The
front of the building still needs painting. Roof tiles need to be painted and front doors
need to be to scraped and painted. A Notice of Violation & Request for Hearing was
issued on January 29, 2003.
Mr. Ruff submitted City Exhibits 1-7, which included photographs of the property
at 532 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue. '
" Member Williams moved that the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has heard
,testimony at its regular meeting held on February 26, 2003, and based on the evidenced
issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
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After hearing testimony of Inspector Rick DeBord for City, (Respondent was not
present and had no representation), and viewing the evidence, City Exhibits 1) notice of
violation; 2) return receipt for certified mail; 3) applicable code sections; 4) property
appraiser printout; 5) affidavit of violation and request for hearing; 6) notice of hearing;
and 7) composite photographs of conditions, it is evident the property is in violation of
the City code. The exterior of the building has not been maintained.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in"violation of the Section 3-
1502.B of the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondent has failed
to remedy the cited violation(s).
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent is to correct the aforesaid
violation within 30 days (March 28, 2003). The burden shall rest upon the Respondent
to request a reinspection by the Code Inspector to verify compliance with this Order.
In the event the aforesaid violation is found, in subsequent proceedings by this
Board, n"ot to have been corrected on or before March 28, 2003. the Respondent may be
ordered to pay a fine in the amount of two hundred and no/100 dollars ($200.00) per,
day for each day the violation continues beyond March 28, 2003. ' '
If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a certified copy of the
Order imposing the fine may be recorded in the Public Records of Plnellas County,
Florida. and once recorded shall constitute a lien against any real or personal property
owned by the Respondent pursuant to Chapter 162 of the Florida Statutes.
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Should the violation reoccur. the Board has the authority to impose the fine at
that time without a subsequent hearing.
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Case #08-02 was withdrawn by staff, as this property is now in compliance.
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Any aggrieved party may petition the Board to reconsider or rehear any Board
Order resulting from a public hearing. A petition for 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.
H. Case No. 07-03
Michael A. Hoffman
905 ~ Jones Street
Developme,nt Code - Ruud
Case #07-03 was continued by staff ~o the March 26,2003 meeting.
I. Case No. 08-03
Jorge E. Parraand & Gladys Varela
422 Turner Street
Development Code - DeBord
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
. A. Case 32-00 Affidavit of Compliance
Ace Liquors, Inc.llnfinity Outdoors, Inc.
1751 Gulf tQ Bay Boulevard
Development - Fox
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B. Case 38-02 Affidavit of Compliance
Lane E. Schoeck
2346 Shade Tree Lane
Building - Cocci?!
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C. Case 39-02 Affidavit of Campi iance
Louis J. & Angeline Chaconas
6 S. Myrtle Avenue "
Building - 'Coccia
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D. : Case 40-02 Affidavit of Compliance
David W. & Angela M. Heid
1839 Seton Drive
. Development - Kurleman
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Case 42-02 Affidavit of Compliance
Landmark Palms Homeowners' Association
Landmark Palms Subdivision
Building - Wright
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F. Case 44-02 Affidavit of Compliance
North Bay Community Church
3170 McMullen-Booth Road
, Building - Wright
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G.: Case 45"()2 Affidavit of Compliance
Isa Q. Dauti
2813 Edenwood Street
Building - Wright
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H. Case 43-02 Affidavit of Compliance
Harbor Oaks Development" L.C.
" 1801 S. Keene Road
Building - Wright
Member Allbritton moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance for Cases #32~
00, #38-02, #39-02, #40-02, #42-02, #44-02, #45-02, and #43-02. The motion was duly
"seconded and carried ul'1animously. '
3. OTHER BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION
" A. Requests for Authorization for Foreclosure
Ms. Diana said the only case in compliance under the following list of items is
Case #44-01, involving American Infoage. She said other cases have substantial fines
associated with them.
1. Case 49.97
Oa"niel J. Mehler
305 Pennsylvania Avenue
(Housing) Hinson
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2. ' , Case 14.98 "
, "David J. Getchell
303 Pennsylvania Avenue"
. (Building) Chianella '
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David Grice, current property owner, said the previous owners repaired the
properties at 305 Pennsylvania and 303 Pennsylvania Avenue without inspections
and/or permits. He said he has owned these properties for two years. He said he has
had problems clearing the property titles. Mr. Grice'said he now understands that fines
are accruing regarding violations at both sites. He wants to repair the properties but is
waiting for funds from the sale of other properties. He said as the neighborhood is in
transition, he was not in a hurry to do the repairs. He requested the board not authorize
foreclosure on these properties. He said the properties are no longer in a bad state. He
requested 30 days to clear up problems at the two sites, which currently, are vacant.
Attorney for the Board Andy Salzman said the board could decide not to
authorize foreclosure on these properties, and allow the fines to continue to accrue until
the repairs are completed. He said the owner should contact the City inspectors
regarding compliance issues. Development Services Manager Bob Hall said staff is
requesting the board consider authorizing the foreclosures. as it would take at least 90
days to foreclose on the properties.
Member Martin moved to authorize foreclosure of Cases #49-97, #14-98, and
that Mr. Grice appear before the Board regarding the reduction of fine within 90 days
(May 28,2003). The motion was duly seconded and carried. unanimously.
3. Case 18-98
Anna M. & Bernard A. Hawk
700 S. Highland Avenue
(Building) Chianella
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Ms. Diana said Mr. Mathew Mule sent a letter stating he was interested in
procuring,the property at 700 S. Highland Avenue. He said the Hawks had filed
bankruptcy in 1998. Mr. Mule plans to bring the property into compliance. He also
requested an opportunity to address the board at a future meeting and present his
proposal for the property.
Mr. Wright said this building has been on the unsafe list since 1999 with fees
owed to the City ofapproximat~ly $3,000, which are continuing to accrue. The building
has been abandoned and work was done without permits or inspections. Ms. Diana said
staff would provide the board with the total costs associated with this case and the
amounts of the fine should the board decide to grant Mr. Mule a hearing.'
Direction was given to postpone authorization for foreclosure and to grant Mr,
Mule's request to address the Board at the March meeting.
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4. Case 33-99
Melvin Spinoza
. 1632 Drew Street
(Building) Chianella
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505 Virginia Lane
(Development) Kurleman .
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Member Martin moved to authorize foreclosure for Cases #33-99 and #44-01.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
B. Election of Officers
Member Allbritton nominated Member Cole for Chair. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Cole nominated Member Allbritton as Vice-Chair. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
4. NEW BUSINESS.. None
5. NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN FILINGS:
Bernard and Anna Hawk PNU2002-01438
700 S. Highland Avenue ,
Breeze Hill, Blk 0, Lot 1 less rd on S $ 320.00
Gwendolyn A. Taplin PNU2002-01140
703 Nicholson Street . ,
Ira E. Nicholson's Addition, Blk '1, Lot 13 $ 320.00
Op~elia Blunt PNU2002-00661
1008 Blanche B. Littlejohn Trail
. J. J. Eldridge, Blk D, Lot 41 $ 320.00
Mary Colehouse PNU2002-01489 .
1381 S. Martin L. King Avenue
Lakeview Heights, Blk F, Lot 9 $ 320.00 '
, Clinton A. Bragg PNU2002-01382 .
1336 Tioga Avenue
Lakeview Heights, Blk A, Lot 22 $ 320.00
Mary A. Heye PNU2002-01304
1103 Howard Street
Carolina Terrace Annex, Lots 77 thru 80 $ 610.00
Barry' and Eugena Taylor PNU2002-01402
2801 Edenwood Street
Wood valley Unit 1, Blk 6~ Lot 7 $ 320.00
Roberta A. Wharton PNU2002-01265
1720 Sherwood Street
, Highland pines 5th Addition, Blk 33, Lot 7 $ 320.00
Edward W. and Marie E. Fitch III PNU2002-01441
2226 Claiborne Drive
Morningside Estates Unit 1 t Lot 114 $ 320.00
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1819 West Drive
Suban's Sub, Lot 18 less N2'
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S 320.00
Member Williams moved to accept the nuisance abatemen~ lien filings as
submitted. The motion was duly se'conded and carried unanimously.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 13,2002
Member Keyes moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 13, 2002, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4: 11 p.m.
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