01/24/2018 MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
January 24, 2018
Present: Chair Wayne Carothers, Vice Chair Joseph A. Nycz, Board Member Robert Prast, Board
Member Daniel Engel, Board Member Sue A. Johnson, Board Member Empty Seat
Absent: Board Member James E. Strickland
Also Present: Andy Salzman —Attorney for the Board, Matt Smith —Assistant City Attorney, Nicole
Sprague— Secretary to the Board, Patricia O. Sullivan — Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 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.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1. Approve minutes of the December 20, 2017 Municipal Code Enforcement Board
meeting as submitted in written summation.
Member Prast moved to approve minutes of the December 20, 2017 Municipal Code Enforcement
Board meeting as submitted in written summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RE ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Todd Pressman said work was underway at 1510 Barry Road, communication was ongoing with
Inspector Julie Phillips, and a lien reduction would be requested once compliance was met.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.1 Case 192-17— Cont'd from 12/20/18
1430 Court Land Trust
Hartley Law Firm PLC Tre.
1430 Court St. D
Exterior Surfaces/Landscaping Required - Devol
Attorney Roger Hartley said his law firm ran the trust and his office was onsite. He said staff did not
respond to his last email. He believed the property was in compliance and denied the violations.
Inspector Diane Devol provided a PowerPoint presentation. A notice of violation was issued on
June 17, 2017, following the first inspection. The 2 violations at 1430 Court Street D related to
exterior surfaces and landscaping. She and Code Compliance Manager Terry Teunis walked the
property with Attorney Hartley re compliance requirements.
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June 16, 2017 property photographs showed overgrown vegetation and rotted wood in several
places on front exterior surfaces, including the fascia, and inconsistencies in the stain color's
uniformity. December 29, 2017 property photographs showed mildew on rear stucco surfaces and
soffit, possibly new unpainted and discolored bare wood fascia, and vegetation growing on the
carport roof. January 18, 2018 property photographs showed mildew on rear stucco surfaces,
inconsistencies in the uniformity of stain color on front exterior surfaces, and vegetation on the
carport roof and against the building, growing to the roofline and beyond.
Attorney Hartley said parts of the front exterior were restained in a shade as close to the original
color as he could find. He said the fascia was painted black. He said bushes that blocked the side
passage were trimmed and discussed the felled tree in the back yard. He said violations were
corrected.
It was noted the property owner was aware of the violations since July 3, 2017 and violations were
not corrected when staff inspected the property on January 18, 2018. It was stated that staff had
responded to his email by having the property inspected.
Member Prast moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Devol recommended compliance by February 23, 2018 or a fine of$200 per day per
violation be imposed. The felled tree was not part of this case.
Attorney Hartley requested additional time to determine if the building needed to be painted.
Assistant City Attorney Matt Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Engel moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or
before March 23, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$200 per day per violation for each day each violation continues to exist. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 2 violations exist: exterior
surfaces and landscaping required. The Respondent(s) was/were present.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1502.113, 3-1502.11-11.2,
& 3-1502.11-11.3, as referred to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall: 1) Exterior Surfaces — repair/replace all
deteriorated and rotted wood, remove all mildew, peeling paint, and other loose materials, repaint
all affected areas to match existing or adjacent surfaces, and maintain building walls in a secure
and attractive manner and 2) Landscape Maintenance —trim and maintain all landscape, including
turf, shrubs and trees to present a neat and attractive appearance and discourage the
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accumulation of trash or debris and/or infestation of pests to comply with said Section(s) of the
Code by the deadline, March 23, 2018. The fine is $200.00 per day per violation for each and
every day each violation continues past the date set for compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Diane Devol, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.2 Case 199-17— Cont'd from 12/20/18. Continue to 2/28/18
Hunterwood Assoc Ltd Ptnsp
Starcrest Vill Apt Ltd Ptn
200 Starcrest Dr.
Signage without Permits - Knight
Case 199-17 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018
4.3 Case 200-17— Cont'd from 12/20/18. Continue to 2/28/18
Hunterwood Assoc Ltd Ptnsp -
Starcrest Vill Apt Ltd Ptn
200 Starcrest Dr.
Signage without Permits - Knight
Case 200-17 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018
4.4 Case 01-18
Sergey & Ludmila Tkachev
1329 Drew St Unit 1
Exterior Surfaces/Door &Window Openings — Fletcher
The Respondent was not present. Co-op board president Pat Noxon was present. Co-op units
were owned by the corporation. Ms. Noxon said the board's attorney quit last weekend.
Member Prast moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Inspector Vicki Fletcher recommended compliance by February 8, 2018 or a fine of$150 per day
per violation be imposed. November 17, 2017 property photographs of the 2 violations at 1329
Drew Street Unit 1 for exterior surfaces and door& window openings showed missing screen and
rotted wood and peeling paint on outdoor patio exterior surfaces.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Johnson moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or
before February 8, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$150 per day per violation for each day each violation continues to exist. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 2 violations exist: exterior
surfaces and door& window openings. The Respondent was not present. President of the Co-op
Board Pat Noxon was present. Co-op units are owned by the corporation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1502.113, 3-1502.C.1,
& 3-1502.C.3, as referred to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall 1) Exterior Surfaces— remove/replace all
rotted wood, pressure wash and/or paint and 2) Door and Window Openings— remove, replace, or
repair all torn screens to comply with said Section(s) of the Code by the deadline, February 8,
2018. The fine is $150.00 per day per violation for each and every day each violation continues
past the date set for compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Vicki Fletcher, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
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Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.5 Case 02-18
Joseph Ramos & Maria Lakomiec-Ramos
1329 Drew St. Unit 3
Door &Window Openings— Fletcher
The Respondent was not present. Co-op board president Pat Noxon was present. Co-op units
were owned by the corporation. Ms. Noxon said the unit had been abandoned for 3 years.
Member Nycz moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Vicki Fletcher recommended compliance by February 8, 2018 or a fine of$150 per day
be imposed. A November 17, 2017 property photograph of the violation at 1329 Drew Street Unit 3
for door& window openings showed torn screen.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Nycz moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or
before February 8, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 1 violation exists: door and
window openings. The Respondent was not present. President of the Co-op Board Pat Noxon was
present. Co-op units are owned by the corporation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1502.C.1 & 3-
1502.C.3, as referred to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall remove, replace or repair all torn screens
to comply with said Section(s) of the Code by the deadline, February 8, 2018. The fine is $150.00
per day for each and every day the violation continues past the date set for compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Vicki Fletcher, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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
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shall constitute a lien against any real property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.6 Case 03-18
Drew Garden Apartments Unit II Inc
1329 Drew St. Unit 6
Exterior Surfaces — Fletcher
The Respondent was not present. Co-op board president Pat Noxon was present. Co-op units
were owned by the corporation. Ms. Noxon said she owned partial shares in this unit and had to
pay building/property expenses if other co-op owners did not. She denied the violation for the part
of the unit she owned. She said she was stalked and she and her mother were attacked at the
property, which was drug infested. She said someone had died in Unit 11.
Inspector Vicki Fletcher provided a PowerPoint presentation. A notice of violation was issued on
April 18, 2017, following the first inspection. The violation at 1329 Drew Street Unit 6 related to
exterior surfaces. November 17, 2017 property photographs showed a panel boarded with rotted
mildewed wood and peeling siding on the patio's exterior surface. After Ms. Noxon contacted the
City, several departments inspected the property.
Member Nycz moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Fletcher recommended compliance by February 8, 2018 or a fine of$150 per day be
imposed.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Johnson moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or
before February 8, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
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FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 1 violation exists: exterior
surfaces. The Respondent was not present. President of the Co-op Board Pat Noxon was present.
Co-op units are owned by the corporation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1502.13, as referred
to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall remove/replace all rotted wood, pressure
wash and/or paint to comply with said Section(s) of the Code by the deadline, February 8, 2018.
The fine is $150.00 per day for each and every day the violation continues past the date set for
compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Vicki Fletcher, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.7 Case 04-18
Urszula & Jerzy Galecki
1329 Drew St. Unit 9
Exterior Surfaces/Door &Window Openings — Fletcher
The Respondent was not present. Co-op board president Pat Noxon was present. Co-op units
were owned by the corporation. Ms. Noxon expressed concern she was responsible for property
related costs when other co-op owners did not pay.
Inspector Vicki Fletcher provided a PowerPoint presentation. She did not know which units were
occupied. A notice of violation was issued on April 18, 2017, following the first inspection. The 2
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violations at 1329 Drew Street Unit 9 related to exterior surfaces and door &window openings. A
November 17, 2017 property photograph showed torn screens and peeling paint.
Member Prast moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Fletcher recommended compliance by February 8, 2018 or a fine of$150 per day per
violation be imposed.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Nycz moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or
before February 8, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$150 per day per violation for each day each violation continues to exist. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 2 violations exist: exterior
surfaces and door& window openings. The Respondent was not present. President of the Co-op
Board Pat Noxon was present. Co-op units are owned by the corporation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1502.113, 3-1502.C.1,
& 3-1502.C.3, as referred to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall 1) Exterior Surfaces— remove/replace all
rotten wood, pressure wash and/or paint and 2) Door and Window Openings— remove, replace, or
repair all torn screens to comply with said Section(s) of the Code by the deadline, February 8,
2018. The fine is $150.00 per day per violation for each and every day each violation continues
past the date set for compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Vicki Fletcher, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
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Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.8 Case 05-18
Marijka Povoroznyk
1329 Drew St. Unit 12
Exterior Surfaces — Fletcher
The Respondent was not present. Co-op board president Pat Noxon was present. Co-op units
were owned by the corporation.
Inspector Vicki Fletcher provided a PowerPoint presentation. A notice of violation was issued on
April 18, 2017, following the first inspection. The violation at 1329 Drew Street Unit 12 related to
exterior surfaces.
Member Nycz moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Fletcher recommended compliance by February 8, 2018 or a fine of$150 per day be
imposed.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Johnson moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or
before February 8, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 1 violation exists: exterior
surfaces. The Respondent was not present. President of the Co-op Board Pat Noxon was present.
Co-op units are owned by the corporation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1502.113, as referred
to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall remove/replace all rotted wood and
pressure wash and/or paint to comply with said Section(s) of the Code by the deadline, February 8,
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2018. The fine is $150.00 per day for each and every day the violation continues past the date set
for compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Vicki Fletcher, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.9 Case 06-18
Drew Garden Apartments Un II Inc
1329 Drew St. Unit 16
Exterior Surfaces/Door &Window Openings — Fletcher
The Respondent was not present. Co-op board president Pat Noxon was present. Co-op units
were owned by the corporation. Ms. Noxon said she owned partial shares in this unit. She denied
the violations and stated the violations existed. She said she had called Code Enforcement and the
Police Department regarding violations. She said the living room's main beam was riddled with
termites and had dropped down after the unit owner below added an illegal patio.
Inspector Vicki Fletcher showed November 17, 2017 property photographs of torn screens and
peeling paint re 2 violations at 1329 Drew Street Unit 16 for exterior surfaces and door &window
openings.
Ms. Noxon said no one wanted to serve on the co-op board and many owners lived outside the
country. She said it took her 3 months to obtain the audits which showed substantial past
malfeasance. She said 12 to 15 people lived in some units; she did not know if tenants paid rent.
She said hypodermic needles were everywhere.
Member Prast moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Fletcher recommended compliance by February 8, 2018 or a fine of$150 per day per
violation be imposed.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
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Member Prast moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violations on or
before February 8, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$150 per day per violation for each day each violation continues to exist. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 2 violations exist: exterior
surfaces and door& window openings. The Respondent was not present. President of the Co-op
Board Pat Noxon was present. Co-op units are owned by the corporation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1502.113, 3-1502.C.1,
& 3-1502.C.3, as referred to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall: 1) Exterior Surfaces — remove /replace all
rotted wood, pressure wash and/or paint and 2) Door and Window openings— remove, replace, or
repair all torn screens to comply with said Section(s) of the Code by the deadline, February 8,
2018. The fine is $150.00 per day per violation for each and every day each violation continues
past the date set for compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Vicki Fletcher, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
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4.10 Case 07-18 —Continue to February 28, 2018
Metco Development Corp
1441 S Belcher Rd.
Parking Lot/Exterior Surfaces/Exterior Storage/Lot Clearing/Graffiti/Fences— Cantrell
Case 07-18 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018
4.11 Case 08-18
Steven & Valerie White
2466 Nash St.
Res. Rental BTR— Cantrell
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Jason Cantrell said compliance had been met and requested a declaration of violation
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Prast moved to find the Respondent(s) was/were in violation of the City of Clearwater
Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case, the violation(s) was/were corrected prior to today's
hearing, and to enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent(s). If the
Respondent(s) repeat(s) the violation, the Board may order a fine of up to $500 for each day the
violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues 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 the condition(s) related to a residential
rental Business Tax Receipt existed; however, it is further evident this/these condition(s) was/were
corrected prior to this hearing. The Respondent was not present and had no representation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) was/were in violation of City of Clearwater Code Section(s) ) 3-2302, & 3-2303
as referred to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of this Board that no fine will be imposed against the Respondent(s). If the
Respondent(s) repeats/repeat the violation referenced herein within five years, the Board may
order the Respondent(s) to pay a fine of up to $500.00 for each day the repeat violation continues.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the Board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
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Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the
Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the execution of the Order to be appealed or after
final disposition of the request for rehearing of the Order to be appealed. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.12 Case 09-18
Celeste A Kroha
1919 Beckett Lake Dr.
Exterior Surfaces — Hollifield
Property owner Celeste Kroha admitted to issues with the outside of the house.
Member Prast moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Sherry Hollifield recommended compliance by February 8, 2018 or a fine of$150 per day
be imposed. She provided a property photograph presentation of the violation at 1919 Beckett
Lake Drive for exterior surfaces. November 29, 2017 photographs showed mildew and peeling
paint/siding on front and side exterior surfaces. January 19, 2018 photographs showed mildew and
peeling paint/siding on side and rear exterior surfaces. She noticed the exterior surface violation
when responding to a complaint about overgrown landscaping.
Ms. Kroha said her neighbors harassed her and one had issues with her late husband. She said
she was disabled, the house was in foreclosure, and she did not have funds to repaint the house
which had a lifetime paint warranty. She complained that the City harassed her and should not
have spoken to her boyfriend who did not own the house.
Inspector Hollifield said she spoke to Ms. Kroha on numerous occasions. She said when she
spoke to Ms. Kroha's boyfriend in the yard, he said the siding would be cleaned and he would look
into the lifetime paint warranty.
Michael W. Ells requested 60 days to match the paint on the siding as closely as possible. He said
the mildew could be washed off. He said a neighborhood house was in worse condition.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Nycz moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or
before March 24, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 1 violation exists: exterior
surfaces. The Respondent(s) was/were present
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CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1502.13, as referred
to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall remove all mold, mildew, rust, and loose
materials, including peeling paint from exterior surfaces and patch, paint or resurface exterior
surfaces to match existing or adjacent surfaces as to material, color, bond, and joining to comply
with said Section(s) of the Code by the deadline, March 24, 2018. The fine is $150.00 per day for
each and every day the violation continues past the date set for compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Sherry Hollifield, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.13 Case 10-18
Luis Medina & Mildrey Carmenate
1211 E Druid Rd.
Res. Grass Parking — Harris
Through interpreter O'Niel Ruben, property owner Luis Medina admitted to the violation.
Member Engel moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Christin Harris recommended compliance by January 29, 2018 or a fine of$150 per day
be imposed. She provided a property photograph presentation of the violation at 1211 E Druid
Road for residential grass parking. A December 7, 2017 photograph showed a vehicle parked in
the middle of the grass and a driveway under construction, parallel to the legal driveway. A
January 20, 2018 photograph showed 4 vehicles parked on the grass. The City issued a stop work
order for the driveway project, which had a permit to be circular. She had no communication with
the property owner.
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Through the interpreter, Mr. Medina said he obtained a new permit when the original one expired.
Assistant Planning & Development Director Gina Clayton said staff inspected the driveway today
and determined the project was not consistent with the drawings; Mr. Medina needed to see the
building department and resolve this issue before construction resumed.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Johnson moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or
before January 29, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 1 violation exists: residential
grass parking. The Respondent(s) was/were present.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1403.113.1, 3-
1407.A.5, & 3-1407.A.7, as referred to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall remove any vehicles parked in the grass.
Only one vehicle may be parked on the grass, parallel and adjacent to the driveway and grass
under the parked vehicle must be maintained to comply with said Section(s) of the Code by the
deadline, January 29, 2018. The fine is $150.00 per day for each and every day the violation
continues past the date set for compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Christin Harris, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
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Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.14 Case 11-18
Rubio, Oscar Est.
1217 Druid Rd.
Res. Grass Parking — Harris
O'Niel Rubio said the property was in his late grandfather's name but the mortgage was in his
name. He admitted to the violation.
Member Prast moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Christin Harris recommended compliance by January 29, 2018 or a fine of$150 per day
be imposed. She provided a property photograph presentation of the violation at 1217 Druid Road
for residential grass parking. August 7 and November 27, 2017 and January 20, 2018 photographs
showed vehicles illegally parked on the grass; vehicles were parked on the grass every day.
Mr. Rubio said that was not the case since his grandfather passed.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Nycz moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or
before January 29, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 1 violation exists: residential
grass parking. A representative of the Respondent(s) was present.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-1403.113.1, 3-
1407.A.5, & 3-1407.A.7, as referred to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall remove any vehicles in the grass including
the side and rear yards. Only one vehicle may be parked on the grass, parallel and adjacent to the
driveway and grass under the parked vehicle must be maintained to comply with said Section(s) of
the Code by the deadline, January 29, 2018. The fine is $150.00 per day for each and every day
the violation continues past the date set for compliance.
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Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Christin Harris, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.15 Case 12-18
Walter Borman
1429 Pinebrook Dr.
Res. Rental BTR— Harris
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Christin Harris said compliance had been met and requested a declaration of violation
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Nycz moved to find the Respondent(s) was/were in violation of the City of Clearwater
Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case, the violation(s) was/were corrected prior to today's
hearing, and to enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent(s). If the
Respondent(s) repeat(s) the violation, the Board may order a fine of up to $500 for each day the
violation continues to exist. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues 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 the condition(s) related to residential
rental Business Tax Receipt existed; however, it is further evident this/these condition(s) was/were
corrected prior to this hearing. The Respondent was not present and had no representation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
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The Respondent(s) was/were in violation of City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 3-2302 as referred
to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of this Board that no fine will be imposed against the Respondent(s). If the
Respondent(s) repeats/repeat the violation referenced herein within five years, the Board may
order the Respondent(s) to pay a fine of up to $500.00 for each day the repeat violation continues.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the Board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board to the
Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the execution of the Order to be appealed or after
final disposition of the request for rehearing of the Order to be appealed. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.16 Case 13-18
Tolulope M Olasunkanmi
109 Devon Dr.
Short Term Rental/Res. Rental BTR— Phillips
Property owner Tolulope Olasunkanmi admitted to the violations.
Member Nycz moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the City of Clearwater Code as
referred to in the affidavit in this case. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Inspector Julie Phillips recommended compliance by February 3, 2018 or a fine of$250 per day
per violation be imposed. She provided a presentation of the 2 violations at 109 Devon Drive for
short-term rental and renting without a BTR (Business Tax Receipt). A November 28, 2017
photograph showed the front of the subject property. Prima facie evidence - Screenshots re 109
Devon Drive: 1) November 28, 2017 airbnb vacation rental website advertised 2-night minimum
rental and a detailed 7-night rate quote and 2) January 21, 2018 Flipkey vacation rental website
advertised nightly and weekly rates and 2-night minimum rental.
Inspector Phillips said in September 2017 the City had denied Mr. Olasunkanmi's mailed BTR
application for a weekly, monthly, or longer residential rental, as it did not meet Code requirements
re minimum length of rentals.
In response to a question, Attorney for the Board Andy Salzman said property owners previously
testified regarding difficulties removing rental advertisements from the web.
Mr. Olasunkanmi said he lived in Philadelphia. He said he had terminated his contract with the
previous property manager to make no more bookings after August 2017 and cancel all bookings
after January 2018. He said the previous property manager was responsible for website
advertisings and he would call them again to make sure they canceled them. He did not know how
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to cancel the websites and expressed concern he would be unable to remove the advertisements
from the web. He said the booking made by Inspector Phillips was not confirmed. He said he would
apply for a new BTR.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Johnson moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to correct the violation on or
before February 3, 2018. If the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the Board
may order a fine of$250 per day per violation for each day each violation continues to exist. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
This case came before the City of Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board on January 24,
2018, after due notice to the Respondent(s), and having heard testimony under oath and received
evidence, the Board issues the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon the testimony and evidence received, it is evident that 2 violations exist: short-term
rental and residential rental Business Tax Receipt. The Respondent(s) was/were present.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
The Respondent(s) is/are in violation the City of Clearwater Code Section(s) 1-104.113, 3-919, & 3-
2302, as referred to in the Affidavit in this case.
ORDER
It is the Order of the Board that the Respondent(s) shall: 1) BTR (Business Tax Receipt): submit
application for a Residential Rental Business Tax Receipt and pay the yearly fee and 2) Illegal
Short-Term Rental: rent the property for at least 31 days or one calendar month whichever is less
and adjust all websites: a) to show the 31-day or 1 calendar month requirement, whichever is less;
b) remove all daily and weekly rates, reviews and discounts; and c) update calendars to reflect the
31-day rental requirement or one calendar month whichever is less to comply with said Section(s)
of the Code by the deadline, February 3, 2018. The fine is $250.00 per day per violation for each
and every day each violation continues past the date set for compliance.
Upon complying with said Section(s) of the Code, the Respondent(s) shall notify Inspector
Julie Phillips, who shall inspect the property and notify the Board of compliance. If the
Respondent(s) fails/fail to 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 property owned by the Respondent(s), pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes.
The Respondent may request a rehearing of the decision of the Board, in writing, and delivered to
the City Clerk within 10 days of the postmark of the written order. A request for rehearing shall be
based only on the ground that the decision was contrary to the evidence or that the hearing
involved an error on a ruling of law which was fundamental to the board's decision. The written
request for rehearing shall specify the precise reasons therefor. Upon receipt of a request for
rehearing, the Board shall determine whether or not to rehear the matter; the Board will not hear
oral argument or evidence when making this decision.
Any aggrieved party may appeal a final Order of the Municipal Code Enforcement Board by
commencing appropriate proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pinellas County within 30 days of the
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Order. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo, but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the Municipal Code Enforcement Board. Florida Statute 286.0105
requires any party appealing a decision of this Board to have a record of the Board's proceedings.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
4.17 Case 14-18 - Continue to 2/28/18
Louis &Angeline Chaconas
1736 Drew St.
Sign Maintenance/Signage without Permits — Knight
Case 14-18 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018
4.18 Case 15-18 - Continue to 2/28/18
AEC 1475 Sunset Point LLC
1475 Sunset Point Rd.
Attached Signs— Knight
Case 15-18 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018.
4.19 Case 16-18 - Continue to 2/28/18
Anahi Mejia
La Reina de Mexico Inc.
1400 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
Freestanding Discontinued Sign — Knight
Case 16-18 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018.
4.20 Case 17-18 - Continue to 2/28/18
VAC Properties Inc
1719 Drew St.
Sign Maintenance/Window Signs - Knight
Case 17-18 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Case 73-16 Affidavit of Compliance
Huewitt, Laura J Est.
1118 Carlton St.
Inoperative Vehicle— Devol
5.2 Case 109-16 Affidavit of Compliance
Ida E. Ellis
1428 Barbara Ave.
Abandoned Building — Knight
5.3 Case 64-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Javier Gutierrez
841 Howard St.
Exterior Storage—Alston
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5.4 Case 30-17 Affidavit of Compliance
3 J J J's LLC
1508 Tilley Ave.
Parking Lot Surfaces/Ext. Storage/BTR— Knight
5.5 Case 38-17 Affidavit of Compliance
3 J J J's LLC
1512 Tilley Ave.
Parking Lot Surfaces/Residential Rental BTR— Knight
5.6 Case 93-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Society St Vincent de Paul Council Pin Cnty Inc.
1339 Park St.
Exterior Surfaces — Fletcher
5.7 Case 137-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Stanley &Anne Tsai
101 Waverly Way
Parking Lot Surfaces/Exterior Surfaces/Door &Window— Brown
5.8 Case 138-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Brkljacic, George P Living Trust
206 S Betty Ln.
Parking Lot Surfaces — Brown
5.9 Case 147-17 Affidavit of Compliance
William Ortiz
2023 Alpine Rd.
Residential Rental BTR— Knight
5.10 Case 148-17 Affidavit of Compliance
First Postulate LLC
1011 Pinebrook Dr.
Residential Rental BTR— Knight
5.11 Case 152-17 Affidavit of Compliance
North Shore Park 14 Land Trust
Nichols, Petr Tre
400 Lebeau St.
Construction Material/Residential Rental BTR— Devol
5.12 Case 159-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Frank & Emily Robson
1228 Grove St.
Exterior Surfaces - Stewart
5.13 Case 162-17 Affidavit of Compliance
1459 Pierce St Land Trust
1459 Pierce St.
Exterior Surfaces — Fletcher
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5.14 Case 163-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Edna M Diaz
612 S Lake Dr.
RV in R-O-W— Fletcher
5.15 Case 164-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Trust No 1471 WS
1471 Woodbine St.
Hauling Trailer/Res. Grass Parking — Knight
5.16 Case 167-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Asem Hasan
1105 Court St.
Prohibited Signage/Attached Signage in Non-Residential District— Knight
5.17 Case 171-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Altner, Martin L Trust
210 Waverly Way
Parking Lot Surfaces — Brown
5.18 Case 177-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Kim Lynn Matthiesen
701 Vine Ave.
Exterior Storage/Unmaintained R-O-W—Stewart
5.19 Case 182-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Rajesh Kumar
203 Brigadoon Dr.
Exterior Surfaces — Brown
5.20 Case 195-17 Affidavit of Compliance
Cobra Investment Real Estate LLC
1379 Turner St.
Short Term Rental - Phillips
5.21 Case 71-17 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
Anthony Michael Desandro
1314 Kings Highway
Door &Window Openings— Knight
5.22 Case 136-17 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
Eduart & Elena Papadhami
1316 Pierce St.
Exterior Surfaces — Knight
5.23 Case 149-17 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
Kimberley Jones
3180 San Pedro St.
Exterior Surfaces/Roof Maintenance— Brown
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5.24 Case 152-17 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
North Shore Park 14 Land Trust
Nichols, Petr Tre
400 Lebeau St.
Inoperative Vehicle/Hauling Trailer— Devol
5.25 Case 153-17 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
Jones, Ruth I Est.
1428 San Juan Ct.
Exterior Surfaces — Devol
5.26 Case 171-17 Affidavit of Non-Compliance
Altner, Martin L Trust
210 Waverly Way
Exterior Surfaces — Brown
Member Johnson moved to accept the Affidavit of Compliance for Cases 73-16, 109-16, 64-17, 30-
17, 38-17, 93-17, 137-17, 138-17, 147-17, 148-17, 152-17, 159-17, 162-17, 163-17, 164-17, 167-
17, 171-17, 177-17, 182-17, and 195-17 and to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance and issue
the Order imposing fines for Cases 71-17, 136-17, 149-17, 152-17, 153-17, and 171-17. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Case 56-12 Request for Lien Reduction
Timothy & Janice Amburgy
2813 Long View Dr.
Door &Window Openings— Fletcher
Katie Shoultz, with Keller Williams, said property owners Timothy and Janice Amburgy lived in
North Carolina and had a pending offer for a short sale. The property was in compliance. She
requested a reduction in the lien to administration costs to allow the sale to proceed. The January
31, 2018 closing date would be extended.
Secretary to the Board Nicole Sprague said the lien was $206,550. Attorney Salzman said
administration costs were $1,404.20.
Staff discussion ensued regarding the request.
The MCEB (Municipal Code Enforcement Board) recessed from 3:23 to 3:30 p.m.
Attorney Salzman said the property had been in compliance for more than a year. He
recommended the MCEB reduce the lien to administration costs payable within 30 days.
Ms. Shoultz requested additional time for the property owners to pay administration costs.
Member Engel moved to enter an order reducing the fine for Case 56-12 to administration costs of
$1,404.20 payable within 30 days or the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
The Municipal Code Enforcement Board considered the request for reconsideration of a lien at a
hearing held on January 24, 2018, and based upon the evidence presented, enters the following
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order.
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After considering the request for reduction of the lien and considering that the property is now in
compliance, it is evident that a reduction in the amount of the lien is appropriate in the above-
referenced case.
It is the Order of this Board that the lien previously imposed in the Order of the Board dated
December 19, 2012, as recorded in O.R. Book 19469, Pages 2693-2694 of the public records of
Pinellas County, Florida, is hereby reduced to administration costs of$1,404.20 payable to the
Petitioner by February 23, 2018. If the reduced lien amount is not paid within the time specified in
this Order, a lien in the original amount of$206,550.00 shall be recorded in the public records of
Pinellas County, Florida.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
6.2 Case 52-16 Request for Lien Reduction
Timothy & Janice Amburgy
2813 Long View Dr.
Abandoned Bldg./Exterior Surfaces - Harris
Attorney Salzman said the property was in compliance. Administration costs were $1,261.20. Ms.
Sprague said the lien was $33,500.
Member Johnson moved to enter an order reducing the fine for Case 52-16 to administration costs
of$1,261.20 payable within 30 days or the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The Municipal Code Enforcement Board considered the request for reconsideration of a lien at a
hearing held on January 24, 2018, and based upon the evidence presented, enters the following
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order.
After considering the request for reduction of the lien and considering that the property is now in
compliance, it is evident that a reduction in the amount of the lien is appropriate in the above-
referenced case.
It is the Order of this Board that the lien previously imposed in the Order of the Board dated
September 28, 2016, as recorded in O.R. Book 19427, Pages 2693—2694 of the public records of
Pinellas County, Florida, is hereby reduced to administration costs of$1,261.20 payable to the
Petitioner by February 23, 2018. If the reduced lien amount is not paid within the time specified in
this Order, a lien in the original amount of$33,500.00 shall be recorded in the public records of
Pinellas County, Florida.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
6.3 Case 30-17 Request for Lien Reduction - Continue to 2/28/18
3 J J J's LLC
1508 Tilley Ave.
Parking Lot Surfaces/Ext. Storage/BTR— Knight
Case 15-18 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018.
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6.4 Case 38-17 Request for Lien Reduction - Continue to 2/28/18
3 J J J's LLC
1512 Tilley Ave.
Parking Lot Surfaces/Residential Rental BTR— Knight
Case 38-17 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018.
6.5 Case 73-17 Request for Lien Reduction - Continue to 2/28/18
D Guy Prop Inc McMullen
1901 Edgewater Dr.
Abandoned Building — Knight
Case 73-17 was continued automatically to February 28, 2018.
6.6 Case 36-15 Extension of Stipulation & Agreement
N & M Investment Property LLC
809 Turner St.
Exterior Storage/Exterior Surfaces — Fletcher
Attorney Smith said he had been in contact with Realtor Frank Aggio. The Building Inspector
reported progress made toward compliance. To complete required repairs, Mr. Aggio requested
extending the Stipulation & Agreement to March 1, 2018.
Member Prast moved to extend the Stipulation &Agreement for Case 36-15 to March 15, 2018.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The Municipal Code Enforcement Board considered the request to extend the Stipulation and
Agreement at a hearing held on January 24, 2018, and enters the following Order:
After considering the request to again extend the Stipulation and Agreement, which required that
Owner and Buyer close on the sale of the property by November 6, 2017, it is evident that
extending the date by which Owner and Buyer must close to March 15, 2018 is appropriate and in
the best interest of the Petitioner and the Respondent in the above-referenced case.
Therefore, it is the Order of this Board that the close by date of the previous Stipulation and
Agreement extension previously executed on September 27, 2017 is hereby extended to March
15, 2018.
DONE AND ORDERED this 24th day of January 2018, at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
6.7 Election of Chair/Vice Chair
Member Prast moved to reappoint Wayne Carothers as Chair. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Member Johnson moved to appoint Robert Prast as Vice Chair. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
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7. NUISANCE ABATEMENT LIEN FILINGS:
BETHEL CHRISTIAN CENTER
CHURCHINC
1500 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR PNU2017-00781
AVE
10-29-15-61758-002-0080 $370.00
BETHEL CHRISTIAN CENTER
CHURCHINC
1003 MARSHALL ST PNU2017-00857
10-29-15-61758-002-0070 $395.00
BETHEL CHRISTIAN CENTER
CHURCHINC
1001 MARSHALL ST PNU2017-00858
10-29-15-61758-002-0060 $395.00
BETHEL CHRISTIAN CENTER
CHURCHINC
1007 MARSHALL ST PNU2017-00859
10-29-15-61758-002-0081 $370.00
FRANKLYN SEECHARAN
1355 S MADISON AVE PNU2017-00952
22-29-15-48978-009-0020 $407.00
V N LLC
404 PALM BLUFF ST PNU2017-01069
09-29-15-65448-000-0240 $552.50
BASSETT, WILLIAM L TRUST
BASSETT, MARGARET J TRUST
301 BAKER AVE PNU2017-01077
11-29-15-32850-000-0770 $420.00
JAMES 1 LLC
801 HOWARD ST PNU2017-01104
22-29-15-07938-010-0010 $403.30
PACE TECH PROPERTIES INC
507 N GARDEN AVE PNU2017-01214
09-29-15-37422-002-0151 $400.00
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FRANK BLAINEY
ISABELLE V BLAINEY
3172 WESSEX WAY
17- 28 -16- 18655- 000 -0650
PNU2017 -01247
$780.80
MAGNOLIA GREEN
806 CARLTON ST
PNU2017 -01418
10- 29 -15- 51948 - 003 -0070
$220.00
QUILLEN, ELIZABETH A EST
2484 CHAUCER ST
PNU2017 -01487
18- 29 -16- 34542 - 002 -0140
$407.50
ROBITAILLE, HILDEGARD H EST
1288 BURMA AVE
PNU2017 -01510
19- 29 -16- 92322 - 003 -0080
$370.00
CHRISTINE RILEY
STELLA MAZUR
3319 SAN BERNADINO ST
PNU2017 -01520
09- 29 -16- 20826- 000 -4870
$670.00
Member Prast moved to accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien filings. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
8. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Attest:
Secre ary to the Bard
Chair, M al Code Enforcement Board
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