05/22/1996MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 22, 1996
Present:
Louise Riley, Vice-Chairman
Faustino Dolores, Member
Dennis Henegar, Member
Peg Rogers, Member
Leslie Dougall-Sides, Assistant City Attorney
Andy Salzman, Attorney for the Board
Mary K. Diana, Secretary for the Board
Anne Green, Staff Assistant III
Absent:
Stephen D. Swanberg, Chairman
Helen Kerwin, Member
Carl Rayborn, Member
The meeting was called to order by the Vice-Chairman at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. She 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 thirty (30) days of the execution of
the order to be appealed. She 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.
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Case 23-96 (Cont’d from 4/24)
Robert H. Lickert
Vacant Lot - 801 N. Myrtle Avenue
Mr. Lickert stated he agreed with the violation as read into the record. Assistant City Attorney Leslie Dougall-Sides noted Mr. Lickert had applied for and received a variance from
the Development Code Adjustment Board on May 9, 1996, in regards to setback and lot width variances. The City submitted Exhibits 1-6. Ms. Dougall-Sides noted the present conditions
have existed for a year and the construction of low and moderate income housing is planned for this parcel.
Mr. Lickert stated the closing for the property is scheduled for July 1, 1996. He stated the City has dumped debris on his property which was never cleared. He noted there is an electrical
pole and meter on the property.
Lt. Kronschnabl advised subcontractors working for the City dumped debris without the City’s permission and the property was used for a neighborhood clean-up. He said the property
will be cleared.
In response to a question, Mr. Lickert said the property could be cleared by July 1st. It was requested the City need move their debris as well.
Member Henegar moved to continue Case 23-96 to the meeting of June 26, 1996, with the understanding that both Mr. Lickert and the City correct the violations on the property. The motion
was duly seconded and unanimously carried.
The Board Secretary was requested to send letters to Mr. Lickert and the City requesting them to remove all material on the property by the next meeting.
B. Case 24-96 (Cont’d from 4/24)
Steven & Marie Beaty
2335 Barkwood Pass
(Land Development Code)
In a memo dated May 21, 1996, Geri Doherty, Community Response Team, advised the property was now in compliance and withdrew Case 24-96.
C. Case 25-96 (Cont’d from 4/24)
Gilbert G. Jannelli
1930 Drew Street
(Land Development Code)
Mr. Jannelli has applied for approval to use the lot as a parking area. It was noted a variance may be required as well as an access drive.
Member Henegar moved to continue Case 25-96 to the meeting of June 26, 1996. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
2. OTHER BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Case 43-95 - Affidavit of Compliance
Henry L. Soto
18 Glendale Street
(Building Code)
B. Case 44-95 - Affidavit of Compliance
Alfred Ginez
920 Eldorado Avenue
(Building Code)
C. Case 5-96 - Affidavit of Compliance
Marilyn A. Prince McNicholas
1524 Cleveland Street
(Building Code)
D. Case 7-96 - Affidavit of Compliance
Norman L. Enzor
1375 Boylan Avenue
(Building Code)
Member Rogers moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance for Cases 43-95, 44-96, 5-96, and 7-96. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
E. Request to Address the Board
Case 19-94
Roy Cadwell
1910 Overbrook Avenue
Concern was expressed Mr. Cadwell may get into other issues that did not involve the fine. The Board Attorney stated Mr. Cadwell could only address the issue of the fine. Ms. Dougall-Sides
noted a demolition lien on the property has been paid, however, there is an additional Municipal Code Enforcement Board fine and lien on this property.
Victor Chodora, Assistant Director of Central Permitting, stated the building was declared unsafe and demolished. The housing code violations were not complied with in time. Mr. Cadwell
had a contractor install a new roof and an electrician put in additional outlets, but the building’s structural problems were never addressed.
Member Riley moved to approve Mr. Cadwell’s request to address the Board regarding his fine. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Henegar requested a stipulation be included in the letter to have Mr. Cadwell only address the fine and no other issues.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 24, 1996.
Member Henegar moved to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m.
Chairman
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
Attest:
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Secretary to the Board