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A.CO,S8 42-00 (Cont. from 1/24/01)
. , William, Michael & Assoc Inc (Philip J. Matonte, RA)
" 307. Leeward Island
(building) ~ Chaplinsky
ACTION: Continued to 7/25/01.
ACTION AGENDA .'
CITY OF CLEARWATER'
MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
" JlJne 27, 2001 - 3:00 p.m.
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S. Case 18-01 (Cont. from 5/23/01)
. " 'Anthony Wichlenski Enterprise Landscape & Tree
c/o Patrick J~ Planthabe'r
3013 Geiger' Court ,
, " (tree permit~ tree spikesl - I<urleman
. '. ,A'qTION: Issued order imposing frne of $5,000 for tree removal plus $250 for illegal use of spikes,
payable within 30 days (7/27/()1) or lien wi.1I be recorded.
C. Case 19-01 (Cant. from 5/23/01).
. Anthony Wichlenski Enterprise Landscape & Tree
. c/o Patrick J.. Planthaber' ,.
3007' Geiger Court
(tree spikes), ~ Kurleman
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D. Ca'se 20-01 '(Cont. from 5/23/01)
Anthony Wichlenski Enterprise Landscape & !ree,
c/o Pa~rick J. Planthaber
2986 Farnham Way
, (tree spikes) .;.,. Kurleman .
. ACTION: Issue.d order imposing fine of $250 per residence ($500 total) for illegal. use of spj~es, payable
wit~in' 30 days (7/27/01) or lien.will be recorded. '
Eo' Case 21-01 (Cant. from 5/23/01)
Andrew A. Sweeney
2359 Moore Haven Drive East
(buildjng permit) - Doherty
ACTION: Continued 6 months per Sec. 7-102(c).
F. Case 26-01
Irfan & Advije Ismaili.
620 S. Betty Lane .
(stairs & 'railings) - Wright
ACTION: Continued to 7/25/01.
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'1l'fon & Advije Ismaili
. 622 S. BettY,Lane '
. (stal(5'& railings) - Wright
. ACTION: Continued to 7/25/01.
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Richard R. Dimmitt
25191 US19N
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.' Sonny's Super Service Stations, Inc.
131 0 Cleveland Street
,(sign) - Fa,:,
ACTION: Comply by 7/20101 or $1 OO/day'
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2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Case 12~01 - Affidavit of Compliance
,Willie Spake .
, 1454 Park Street
. (~uilding). - Wright
ACTI~N: ,Accepted.
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Case .14-01 - Affidavit of Complian'ce
Hardees Lease Prtnr 1 980 (4930-0027)
255.1 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
. (tree .removal permit) - Kurleman
Accepted.
ACTION:
C. Case 17-01 '- Affidavit. of Compliance
Luby's Restaurants Ltd Ptnshp
. 2599 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
{Iandscapel.- Kurleman
Accepted.
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D. Case 22~01 - Affidavit of Non-Compliance re obtaining permit.
John S. Lynn c/o Jeralne C. Burt
1109 Tangerine Street
(Housing) - Rosa
ACTION: Accepted; issued order imposing fine.
E. Case 24-01 - Affidavit of Non-Compliance ra obtaining permit.
. 'Jeralrie C. Burt and Errol J. Kidd
1113 Tangerine Street
(Housing) - Rosa
ACTION: Accept,ed; issued order imposing fine.
3. OTHER BOARD' ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Request to Address Board re fine at July meeting
Case 07-98 & 30~98 , .
Maria Smith~Pernell for Mary W. Smith
'1111 Blanche B: Littlejohn. Trail
'Q' (housing lbuilding). - Hinson / Chianella
. CTION: Approved; agendaed for 7/25/0 ~ .
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'703 Nicholson Street
Ira E. Nicholsons Addition, Blk 1', Lot 13
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. 609 Bayview Avenue
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$ 200.00
Steven Schwartz
804 North 'Myrtle Aven'ue
,Ira E. 'Nicholso!1s Addition, Blk 1, Lot 10
'Iess Street
COD2001-01206
$ 294.50
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MUNICIPAL CODe ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 27, 2001
Prese'nt: Lawrence Tieman
David Allbritton
Sheila Cole
Franke Huffman
Joyce Martin
Peter Caffentzls
Vice~Chajr - arrived 3:06 p.m.
Member
Member
Acting Chair/Member
Member
Member
Absent: Helen Kerwin
Chair
Also Present: Leslie Dougall-Sides
. Elita Cobbs '
Sue Diana
Brenda Moses'
Assistant City Attorney
, Attorney for the Board
. Secretary for the Board
Board Reporter
'The Acting Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. at City Hall. '
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To. provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
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may ap'peal a final administrative order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to
the Circuit Court of Pinellas 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 42~OO (Cant. from 1/24/011
William, Michael & Assoc. Inc (Philip J. Matonte; RA)
307 Leeward Island
, (~ui1din~) - Chaplinsky
Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides said the appllcant has submitted
'plans to the Building Department for review. The case will be dismissed at the next
meeting if the plans are determined sufficient. Staff requests Case 42-00 be.
continued.
Member Cole moved to continue Case 42-00 to the next meeting. The
motIon was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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B. Case 18-01 (Cant. from 5/23/01)
Anthony Wichlenski Enterpr;se Landscape & Tree
c/o Patrick J. Planthaber
3013 Geiger Court.
(tree permit; tree spikes) - Kurleman
Ms. Dougall-Sides said staff would like to present Cases 18-01, 19-01, and
20-01 simultaneously as they involve the same company. . The petitioner agreed.
Board Secretary Diana read the affidavit of violation and request for hearing.
,She reported service was obtained on the notices of hearing.
In response to a question from Ms. Dougall-Sides, Attorney Michael Mesa,
representative, said Enterprise Landscape & Tree is a corporation. Patrick J.
Planthaber is not a part of this hearing. Ms. Dougall-Sides noted the notice of
violation only listed Anthony Wichlenski of Enterprise Landscape & Tree. Mr. Mesa,
. on behalf of his client, admitted to the violations except he disagreed that the
, damage done to the trees due to the use of spikes was irreparable and irreversible in
.' nature.
, , In response to questions from Ms. Dougall-Sides, Inspector Scott Kurleman
said in August 1996, Enterprise Landscape & Tree was cited 14 separate times. He
said he has gone the extra mile to approve permits for the company on the spot,
but they continue to violafe City code. He said the 14 violations involved a fine
through Pinellas County Court, which was paid. He recommended the Board
'impose the maximum $5,000 fine for the illegal removal of 7 trees and $1,000 for.
each tree that was damaged by the use of spikes. Mr. Kurleman said the minimum
damage would have been $5,BOO if the City's calculation for such damage were'
imposed. . Ms. Dougall-Sides said Section 7-103(al of the Code states that if the
Board fines a violation to be irreparable'or irreversible, the maximum fine is $5,000.
Allen Mayberry, City Urban Forestry Manager and certified arborist,
presented ,a sample of a tree spike for illustration purposes. He said tree spikes
should never be used on a live tree unless it is being removed. The spikes produce
a wound in the tree that p~netrates the bark. He said the wound stays with the
tree forever and does not heal, but grows other compartments around it. The tree
will decay as the spike disrupts the tree's ability to manufacture food and survive ;n
a drought environment.
In response to a question, Mr. Kurleman said of the 7 trees removed, 6 were
pines and 1 was an oak. Four pine trees and approximately 6-7 oak trees were
. spiked.
In response to questions from Mr. Mesa, Mr. Mayberry said none of the trees
have died due to the use of spikes. He said tree death does not occur overnight.
Spiking causes chronic stress and decay spreads into the sapwood. He said smaller
tree spikes could produce less damage.
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,In response to a question, Mr. Kurleman said there were no permits for the
trees that were removed.
Mile Tubic, AIIGreen Tree Experts, said he operates a tree company in Florida
,and is licensed. He has been in the business for 24 years and was licensed in other
states. He said after reviewing photographs of the spiked trees, he felt damages to
,the trees were minimal. He said a portion of the tree grows over the injured area
,and the Cambrian layer can heat itself. He said he saw no fungus or anything that
would indicate futur.e decay or death. He said the trees will bleed somewhat and
there is a possibility that fungus could set in, but he felt the trees were in good
shape. He said he noticed many City Hall palm trees with spikes that are not
decaying or dying. He said the spike introduced by staff might not be the one the
petitioner used. Some Washingtonian palms are trimmed with the use of spikes due
to their enormous heights. He was of the opinion that none of the subject trees
would be lost due to spiking, however they could die due to the drought. He did
not feel the damage to the subject trees is irreversible.
In response to a question, Mr. Tubic said he is not a certified arborlst. He is
licensed to perform landscaping services including trimming trees. He said there is
a difference in trees in northern states, but hardwoods are similar. He said most of
the photographs he saw were of 'oak trees. which are hardwoods. He said the only
trees he saw that were spiked were oaks. Mr. Kurleman said 4 of the trees in the
backyard that were spiked are pine trees.
In response to a question, Mr. Kurleman said had the petitioner obtained
proper permits in advance to remove the trees, they would have been required to
replace them according to Code. There are no trees left in the back yard. He was
told the trees had sustained storm damage, but there was no indication of that
claim. Code still requires storm damaged trees be replaced.
In response to a question, Mr. Tubic agreed it is not considered professional
to use spikes 'on live trees. He said 19 years ago, spikes were still used on trees.
. He was unsure when the use of spikes was discontinued. Ms. Dougall-Sides said
spikes stopped being used approximately 10 years ago.
Ms. Dougall-Sides said Mr. Tubic has testified he is not a certified arborist.
She said testimony proves illegal removal of trees with no permits and the use of
spikes on live trees clearly caused damage to the trees. She said the homeowner
, has not been cited for these violations.
, Mr. Mesa said his client does not deny tho violations. They have been in the
business for awhile. He said they are frequently asked to perform services for
residents who have sustained storm damage to trees and request they be removed.
He felt sure if his client had applied for tree removal permits, they would have been
denied. He felt the use of tree spikes cannot definitively indicate the trees would
die. He sai'd his clients are purchasing a bucket truck to avoid the use of spikes in
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the future. He said his witness has indicated tree spikes can cause damage but
trees are not always subject to dying or further irreparable damage. He said the
sample tree spike provided to the Board today is not the type used by his client. He
requested a reduction in the fine, as his clients would be forced to go out of
business if the maximum fines were imposed.
Member Caffentzis moved that the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has
heard testimony at its regular meeting held on June 27, 2001, and based on the
evidence Issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order as follows:
The Municipal Code Enforcement Board has heard testimony at its regular
meeting held on June 27, 2001, and based on the evidence issued its Findings of
Fa'ct, . Conclusions of Law; and Order as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
After hearing testimony of Code Inspector Scott Kurleman and Urban
Forester Alan Mayberry for City, and Attorney Michael Mesa and Expert Witness
Mile Tublc for Respondent, and viewing the evidence, City Exhibit 1 - photos of
undamaged trees in adjacent yard, stumps of trees removed and tree bark after use
of tree spikes and'Defendant Exhibit 1 - photos depicting condition of tree ,bark and
. trees after use of tree spikes, it is evident the property is in violation of Section(s)
4-1201. and 52.10(1)(2) of the Code.
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in violation of Section(s) '4.
1201 and 52.10(1 )(2) of the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, for the
removal of seven large pines and the illegal use of tree spikes at the above6
referenced residence.
ORDER
'. It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent be ordered to pay a fine in
'the amount of five thousand and no/100 dollars ($5,0001 for the removal of seven
trees and.two hundred fifty and no/100 dollars ($250.00) for the illegal use of tree,
,spikes, resulting in a total fine of five thousand two hundred fifty and no/100
dollars ($6,250.00) payable within 30 days.
, ,If Respondent does not comply with the Board's Order regarding payment of
the fine within thirty days, a certified copy of the Order imposing the fine will be
re.corded 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.
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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
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petition, the Board will consider whether or not to reconsider or rehear the case.
The Board wil! not hear oral argument or evidence in determining whether to g~ant
the petition to reconsider or rehear. The motion was duly seconded and carried
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, C. Case 19-01 (Cant. from 5/23/01)
Anthony Wichlenski Enterprise Landscape & Tree
c/o Patrick J. Planthaber '
3007 Geiger Court
(tree spikes) - Kurleman
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Anthony Wichlenski 'Enterprise Landscape & Tree
c/o Patrick J. Planthaber
2986 Farnham Way
(tree spikes) - Kurleman
Member Tieman moved that the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has ,
heard testimony .atits regular meeting held on June 27, 2001, and based on the
evidence issued i~s Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order as follows:
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FINDINGS OF FACT
After hearing testimony of Code Inspector Scott Kurleman and Urban
Forester Alan Mayberry for c.ity and Attorney Michael Mesa and Expert Witness
, Mile Tubic for Respondent, and viewing the evidence, City Exhibit 1 ~ photos
depicting condition of tree bark after use of tree spikes and Defendant Exhibit 1-
, 'photos depicting condition of tree bark and trees after use of tree spikes, it is,
evident the property 'is in violation of Sections 4-1201 and 52.10(1)(2), of the
Code.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The' Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in violation of Sections 4-1 201
,and 52.10(1 )(2).. of the Code of the City of Clearw~ter, Florida, for the, Illegal use of
. . tree spikes at the above-referenced residences.
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It is the Order of the Board that theRespo~dent be ordered to pay a fine 'in
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tree spikes at each above-referenced residence resulting in a total fine of five
hundred and no/100 dollars ($ 500.00) payable within 30 days.
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If Respondent does not comp,ly with the Board's Order regarding payment of ,
the fine within thirty days, a certified copy of the Order imposing the fine will 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.
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 an~ filed with the Board'Secretary no !ater 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.
E. Case 21-01 (Cant. from 5/23/01)
Andrew A. Sweeney
2359.Moore Haven Drive East.
(building permit) - Doherty .
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if the violation is not repeated within the next 6 months, the case will be
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Member Tieman moved that Case 21-01 be continued for 6 months. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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F.. Case 26-01
Irfan' & Advije Ismaili
, ~20 S. Betty Lane
, (stairs & railings) - Wright
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Irfan & ,Advije IsOlaili
622 S. Betty Lane
(stairs & railings) - Wright
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Inspector William Wright is requesting a continuance as the owner's
c~ntractor is working towards compliance. " '
'Member Tieman moved that Cases 26-01 and 27-01, be continued to the
next meeting. The m'otion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Richard R. Dimmitt
25191 US19N
(grass parking) - King
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Member Tieman moved that Case 28~0 1 be dismissed and recited; , The
motion was duly seconded and c'arrled unanimously.
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Sonny's Super Service Stations, Inc.
1 310 Cleveland Street
(sign) ~ Fox
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reported service was obtained by posting the notice of hearing on the property.
. Ms. Dougall-Sides said the City is dismissing 2,of the 3 violations cited and
citing' only the violation that falls under Section 3'.1803. Y.
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said the property was initially inspected 'on August 3, 2000. There was a .
,freestanding gasoline price sign on the property near the street. Ms. Fox said there
is no indication that permits were issued for that sign. The building has been
yacant for at least a year. The sign exceeds the allowable height maximums
provided for in both the former and the current Code. The sign face area is
compliant. .
A notice of violation was issued on January 22, 2001 sent via certified and
regular mail. Service was obtained on the certified mail. Ms. Fox said she spoke to
the property owner who indicated the sign had been there for a long time. The
owner has no intention of doing anything. As of this morning, the sign remains on
the property.
Ms. Dougall-Sides submitted City Exhibits 1 - 7, photographs of the sign.
In response to a question, Ms. Fox said the property owner appears to have
, abandoned the proper1\'. Other signs were removed and an address number
replaced, but' no other maintenance has been done. . Ms. Fox did not kno~ if the
property was for sale. Ms. Fox said the problem came to her attention through a
citizen complaint. She said removal of a sign does not require a permit.
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Member Caffentzis moved that the Municipal Code Enforcement Board has
heard testimony at its regular meeting held on June 27, 2001, and' b.ased on the
evidence issued its Fin~ings of Fact, Conclusions of L~w, and Order as follows:
.' The Municipal' Code Enforcement Board has heard testimony at its regular'
meeting held on June 27, 2001, and based on the evidence issued its Findings of
Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order as follows: .
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After hearing testimony of Code Inspector Mary Jo Fox for'City, (the
Respondent was not present and had no representation), and viewing the evidence,
City Exhibits 1-7'(Ex. 1- notice of violation; Ex. 2 - sign amortization letter; Ex. 3
- applicable code sections; Ex. 4 - 'property appraiser printout; Ex. 5 - affidavit of
violation & request for hearing; Ex. 6 -' notice of hearing; and Ex. 7 - photos of sign
dated 8/3/00 ~nd 2/25/01, it is evident the property is in violation of Section(s) 3-
1803.Y of the code.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent by reason of the foregoing is in violation of Section(s) 3-
,1803.Y of the Code of the City of Clearwater, Florida, in that the Respondent has
, faile~ 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 July 20, 2001. The burden shall rest upon the Respondent to request a
reinspection by the Code Inspector to verify compliance with this Order.
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In the event the aforesaid violation is found, in subsequent proceedings by
,', this Board, not to have been corrected on or before July 20, 2001, the Respondent
may be ordered to pay a fine 'in the amount of one hundred and no/1 00 dollars
($100.001 per day for each day the violation continues beyond July 20, 2001.
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If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, a certified, copy of
ttle 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 1 62 of the Florida
Statutes.
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.
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Case 12-01 - Affidavit of Compliance
Willie Spake
1454 Park Street
(building) -, Wright
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Hardees Lease Prtnr 1980 14930-0027)
2551 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
(tree removal pe~mit) - Kurleman
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C. Case 17-01 - Affidavit of Compliance <
Luby's Restaurants Ltd. Partnership
2599Gulf to Bay Blvd.
(landscape) - Kurleman
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, Member Tieman .moved to accept the affidavits of complian'ce for Cases 1 2- .
01; .14-01, and 17-01. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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John S. Lynn c/o Jeralne C. Burt
1109 Tangerine Street
(Housing) - Rosa
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E. -Case 24-01 - Affidavit of Non-Compliance re obtaining perniit~
. Jeralne C. < Burt and Errol J. Kidd
. 111 ~ Tangerine Street
(Housing) - Rosa
Member Tieman moved to accept the Affidavits of Non-Compliance and
issue the orders imposing the fines for Cases 22-01 and 24-01. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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3. OTHER BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Request to Address Board re fine at July meeting
Case 07-98 St. 30-98 .
Maria Smith-Pernell for Mary W. Smith'
1111' Blanche B. Littlejohn Trail '
(housing / building) - Hinson / Chianella
, In response to a question, Ms. Diana said the Board Is to decide it" they will
,gr~nt the petitioner's request to address the Board regarding the fine today, not to
hear the case.
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Board regarding the fi~e. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanImously.
Agendaed for July 25,- 2001.
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listed.. The motion .was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 5/23/01
Member Tieman moved to continue approval of the May 23, 2001, minutes.
to the next meeting. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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