07/27/2005
MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 27, 2005
Present: Sheila Cole Chair
Douglas J. Williams Vice-Chair
Jay Keyes Board Member
Joyce Martin Board Member
Richard Avichouser Board Member
Kelly Sutton Board Member
Absent: George Krause Board Member
Also Present: Bryan Ruff Assistant City Attorney
Jenay Iurato Attorney for the Board
Mary K. Diana Secretary for the Board
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
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 Pinellas
County within thirty 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 19-05 (Contd. from 5/25/05)
Di Domizio Investments Inc.
648 Poinsettia Ave.
Signs - Fox
Board Secretary Diana reported service on the notice of hearing had been obtained by
certified mail.
Development Services Manager Bob Hall said the Board heard this case two months
ago. Staff requested the case be continued as the property owner had come into compliance by
removing the signs. The owners were to have made an application for the Comprehensive Sign
Program but to date no application has been made. Staff requests the Board declare that a
violation existed, was corrected, but order no fine be imposed unless the violation reoccurs. Mr.
Hall said Inspector Fox has spoken to the owners who indicated they may not be able to attend
today’s meeting but did understand the consequences.
Attorney for the Board Jenay Iurato stated before making a motion, the Board’s decision
should be based on evidence presented at the previous meeting. Ms. Diana said a copy of the
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minutes from the meeting the case was heard were included in the packet of information sent to
the Board.
Member Keyes moved that this case came before the City of Clearwater Code
Enforcement Board on July 27, 2005, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard
testimony under oath and received evidence, the Board issues to the following Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law, and Order as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that an above roof sign
existed, which is in violation of the Community Development Code; however, it is further evident
that this condition was corrected prior to this hearing.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) Di Domizio Investments Inc. was/were in violation of the City of
Clearwater Code Section(s) as referred in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of this Board that no fine will be imposed against the Respondent(s). The
Board further orders that if Respondent(s) repeats/repeat the violation referenced herein, the
Board may order the Respondent(s) to pay a fine of $250 per day for each day the violation
exists after the Respondent(s) is/are notified of the repeat violation. Should the violation
reoccur, the Board has the authority to impose the fine at that time without a subsequent
hearing.
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.
motioncarried
The was duly seconded and unanimously.
B. Case 22-05 (Contd. from 6/22/05)
Stowell Properties
2815-2817 Gulf To Bay Blvd
Grass Parking – Franco
Case 22-05 was continued by staff to the August 24, 2005, meeting.
C. Case 23-05
Car Clearwater
21699 US Hwy 19 N
Banners, Flags, & Signage - Fox
Ms. Diana reported service on the notice of hearing had been obtained by certified mail.
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Steve DeWitt, General Manager, admitted to the violations and said he only became
General Manager of Clearwater Toyota on July 18, 2005.
Mr. Hall said Mr. DeWitt has been cooperative and the violation have been corrected. He
requested the Board make a declaration of violation without penalty. In response to a question,
Mr. Hall said a repeat violation can be declared if the same violation occurs within a five-year
period.
Member Martin moved that this case came before the City of Clearwater Code
Enforcement Board on July 27, 2005, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having hear
testimony under oath and received evidence, the Board issues to the following Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law, and Order as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that the auto dealership
erected large signs without permits and excessive number of flags where only three were
allowed, which are violations of the Community Development Code; however, it is further
evident that this condition was corrected prior to this hearing.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) Car Clearwater was/were in violation of the City of Clearwater Code
Section(s) as referred in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of this Board that no fine will be imposed against the Respondent(s). The
Board further orders that if Respondent(s) repeats/repeat the violation referenced herein, the
Board may order the Respondent(s) to pay a fine of $250 per day for each day the violation
exists after the Respondent(s) is/are notified of the repeat violation. Should the violation
reoccur, the Board has the authority to impose the fine at that time without a subsequent
hearing.
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.
Assistant City Attorney Bryan Ruff submitted City composite Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2 -
photographs of the property.
motioncarried
The was duly seconded and unanimously.
D. Case 24-05
Jerry J, & Kristi L Cramer
1851 Overbrook Ave
Exterior Surfaces - Ruud
Ms. Diana reported service on the notice of hearing had been obtained by certified mail.
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Inspections Specialist Alan Ruud said the property was in compliance. He requested
the Board make a declaration of violation without penalty.
Ms. Iurato said, since the Respondent is not present and has no representation, the City
needs to present their case before the Board.
Mr. Ruud provided a power point presentation. He cited applicable sections of the Code
regarding exterior surfaces. Ownership was verified through the Property Appraiser’s office. He
reported he initially inspected the property on July 6, 2004, and issued a Notice of Violation on
October 21, 2004. He spoke to the property owner on March 28, 2005, and informed him of
pending Municipal Code Enforcement Board action. Mr. Ruud said exterior surface areas need
to have all rust, peeling paint, stains, and mildew removed, and surfaces painted. He
recommended compliance within 30 days from today’s date or a $250 per day fine be imposed
for each day the violation continues to exist.
Mr. Ruud submitted City composite Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2 - photographs of the
property.
Member Williams moved that this case came before the City of Clearwater Code
Enforcement Board on July 27, 2005, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard
testimony under oath and received evidence, the Board issues to the following Findings of Fact,
Conclusions of Law, and Order as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that the exterior surface of
the building is not being maintained which is in violation of the Community Development Code;
however, it is further evident that this condition was corrected prior to this hearing.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) was/were in violation of the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) as
referred in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of this Board that no fine will be imposed against the Respondent(s). The
Board further orders that if Respondent(s) repeats/repeat the violation referenced herein, the
Board may order the Respondent(s) to pay a fine of $250 per day for each day the violation
exists after the Respondent(s) is/are notified of the repeat violation. Should the violation
reoccur, the Board has the authority to impose the fine at that time without a subsequent
hearing.
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.
motioncarried
The was duly seconded and unanimously.
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2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Case 08-05 - Affidavit of Compliance
William J & Mary A Moran
1390 Gulf-To-Bay Blvd
Portable & Vehicle Signs – Fox
B. Case 16-05 – Affidavit of Compliance
Dennis A. & Nettie L. Holt Tre
2760 Northridge Dr E
Tree Removal Permit - Kurleman
C. Case 17-05 – Affidavit of Compliance
Fredrich & Yvonne Ulfers
761 Bruce Ave
Storage/Lot Clearing - Phillips
D. Case 18-05 – Affidavit of Compliance
James R Ficken Tre Clearwater Res Trust
1608 N Osceola Ave
Roof Maintenance & Exterior Surfaces – Ruud
E. Case 33-99 – Affidavit of Compliance
Melvin Spinoza
1632 Drew Street
Building Permit - Chianella
Member Keyes moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance for Cases 08-05, 16-05,
motioncarried
17-05, 18-05, and 33-99. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
3. OTHER BOARD ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Request for Reconsideration
Case 20-05
Thomas C Jessup & Dorothy J Jessup
1770 Drew Street
Portable Storage Unit – Parra
Ms. Diana said reconsideration of the Board’s Order of June 22, 2005 is being requested.
The Respondents were not present and had no representation at the last meeting. The
representative indicated there was a misunderstanding regarding the June hearing date.
Mr. Hall stated the violation involves a portable storage unit. Ms. Diana said the owners
are scheduled to appear before the DRC (Development Review Committee) on August 3, at
which time the DRC will determine if their application is sufficient to go to the CDB (Community
Development Board). Mr. Hall said staff is not opposed to the request for reconsideration.
Member Williams moved to grant the request for reconsideration of the case to be heard
motioncarried
at the August 24, 2005, meeting. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
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. 4. NEW BUSINESS
Consensus was to schedule a workshop immediately following the August meeting.
5. NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN FILINGS
Emily M Estrada
1130 Queen St
Ennis, Alfred Sub Lots 6 & 7
PNU2005-00401
McNeil Land Trust
1530 Carmel Ave
Smith's, Leona Sub Blk B, Lot 8
$581.00
PNU2005-00246
George D Long
1008 Pine St
Magnolia Park Blk 23, Lot 20
$275.00
PNU2004-01477
$312.50
Member Keyes moved to accept the nuisance abatement lien filings as submitted. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 22,2005
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Member Keyes moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 22, 2005,
as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Attest:
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