08/25/2021 Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes August 25, 2021
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
1 :30 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
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Roll Call
Present 5 - Chair Nicole Bray, Vice Chair KerryAnn Fuller Rainey, Board Member
Greg Brown, and Board Member Lina Teixeira
Absent 2 - Board Member David Farrar and Board Member Peter Kohut
Also Present - Andy Salzman —Attorney for the Board, Matt Smith—Assistant City
Attorney, Nicole Sprague — Secretary to the Board
1. Call To Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library,
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 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 the meeting minutes of the July 28, 2021 Municipal Code Enforcement Board as
submitted in written summation.
Member Teixeira moved to approve minutes of the July 28, 2021
Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting as submitted in written
summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda
Charles Collum said the 1862 Francis Drive property in his nice
neighborhood resembled an exploded dumpster. He said the City's web
site indicated that Code Enforcement assured compliance to maintain
property values. He said the long process dragged down nearby property
values.
Julian Netter said he was a small business owner and no Black owned
businesses in Clearwater were open on Sundays. He said Clearwater was
established with the help of Black people but the UDC had a visible
presence at the City's entrance and influenced the school curriculum. He
expressed concerns that local schools provided inadequate education for
Black students and the City needed to invest more in Black businesses
and create more jobs for Black men and boys.
4. New Business Items
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4.1 Case 90-21 - Find respondent(s) Roberta Spathari & Ardit Samarxhiu at 712 S
Glenwood Ave. in violation of Code for Short Term Rental; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Phillips)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Julie Phillips said compliance had been met and requested a
declaration of violation.
Assistant City Attorney Matt Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent was in violation of
the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this
case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to
enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If
the Respondent repeats 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.
4.2 Case 91-21 - Find respondent(s) PJ's Auto World Inc. at 516 Phoenix Ave. in violation of
Code for Hauling Trailer; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Daniel Kasman said compliance had been met and requested
a declaration of violation.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent was in violation of
the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this
case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to
enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If
the Respondent repeats 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.
4.3 Case 93-21 - Find respondent(s) Christine Dorcelus at 214 S Highland Ave. in repeat
violation of Code for Residential Grass Parking; and issue an order that a daily fine be
imposed for each day the repeat violation(s) existed. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Daniel Kasman recommended a $250 per day fine be imposed
for the 10 days, July 1, 6, 12, 15, 20, 22 and August 9, 12, 19 and 24,
2021, when the repeat violation for Residential Grass Parking existed, for
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a total of$2,500.
Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and
has committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Teixeira moved to enter an order that a fine of$250 per
day be imposed for the 10 days the repeat violation existed for a
total fine of $2,500 payable within 30 days of posting of Order. If
fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed, the
City is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien. If the
Respondent repeats 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.
4.4 Case 95-21 - Find respondent(s) Allen Dodd at 3013 Sarah Dr. in violation of Code for
Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not
met. (Swinton)
Case 95-21 was continued to September 22, 2021.
4.5 Case 96-21 - Find respondent(s) Leonardo Varela at 1465 Sunset Point Rd. in violation
of Code for Signage without Permits and Excessive Window Signage; and issue an order
with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Member Rainey moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and
has committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Inspector Daniel Knight presented property photos of the violations. He
recommended compliance by September 25, 2021 or a fine of$150 per
day per violation be imposed for Signage Erected without Permits and
Excessive Window Signage violations.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Teixeira moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before September 25, 2021. 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. If fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such
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lien is filed, the City is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such
lien. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.6 Case 97-21 - Find respondent(s) Publix Super Markets Inc. at 130 Island Way in violation
of Code for Business Tax Receipt Required; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Daniel Knight said compliance had been met and requested a
declaration of violation.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Brown moved to find the Respondent was in violation of
the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this
case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to
enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If
the Respondent repeats 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.
4.7 Case 98-21 - Find respondent(s) Valli Subramanian at 820 S Ft Harrison Ave. in violation
of Code for Signage without Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Daniel Knight presented property photos of the violation. The
property owner had advised him she could not attend today's hearing.
The property owner and tenants had told him the violation could be
corrected in 60 days, the business was in the process of obtaining permits.
Inspector Knight recommended compliance by October 25, 2021 or a
fine of$150 per day be imposed for the Awning Signage Erected without
Permits violation.
Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and
has committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Brown moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before October 25, 2021. If the Respondent
does not comply within the time specified, the Board may order a fine
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of $150 per day for each day the violation continues to exist. If fines
and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed, the City is
authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
4.8 Case 99-21 - Find respondent(s) Huang Family Properties Inc at 2456 Gulf to Bay Blvd.
in violation of Code for Signage without Permits; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Daniel Knight said compliance had been met and requested a
declaration of violation.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent was in violation of
the City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this
case, the violation was corrected prior to today's hearing, and to
enter an order that no fine be imposed against the Respondent. If
the Respondent repeats 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.
4.9 Case 100-21 - Find respondent(s) Biltmore Land Trust, First Florida Mgmt Services
LLLP Tre at 401 S Belcher Rd. in violation of Code for Signage without Permits; and
issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
Ms. Pruitt, representing the respondent, admitted to the violation. She
said Trustee Bobbie Allen was present. She said permit applications had
been submitted.
Inspector Daniel Knight provided property photos of the violation. He said
when cited, none of the signs in the shopping center was permitted, one
sign remained out of compliance. A permit application was submitted for
the Daily News Cafe which had an unpermitted sign painted on the wall
under other unpermitted signage. The applicant needed to pay for the permit
and schedule an inspection. He recommended compliance by September
25, 2021 or a fine of$150 per day be imposed for the Signage Erected
without Permits violation.
Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and
has committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
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Member Brown moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before September 25, 2021. 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. If fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed,
the City is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.10Case 101-21 - Find respondent(s) Cypress Plaza Clearwater LLC at 23492 US Highway
19 in violation of Code for Attached Signs; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
Respondent Anne Othen admitted to the violation and reviewed the
history of the painted sign. She said the City had advised her she did not
qualify for the comprehensive sign plan but recently said she did. She said
she was in the process of obtaining a permit for a larger sign.
Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and
has committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Inspector Daniel Knight recommended compliance by September 25,
2021 or a fine of$150 per day be imposed for the Attached Signage
Erected in a Non-Residential Zoning District violation. He presented
property photos of the violation for too much signage. He said his
recommendation had changed. The Respondent no longer wanted the
signage approved by a recently issued sign permit, she was applying
for a different sign permit under the comprehensive sign plan. The word
"LOVE" was considered a mural and could remain. Painted signage
would not be approved.
Ms. Othen said the City did not allow 2 signs, which would be more
attractive as the building was wide with an alcove in the middle. She said
each of 5 businesses previously operating in the space had a separate sign.
Empathy was expressed for businesses navigating City sign requirements.
Planning & Development Assistant Director Lauren Matzke reviewed the
Comprehensive Sign Plan.
Ms. Othen requested additional time to obtain a permit and erect the sign.
Inspector Knight said he had worked 18 months trying to get the business
to comply.
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Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Teixeira moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before October 25, 2021. 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. If fines
and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed, the City is
authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
4.11 Continue to September 22, 2021 - Case 102-21 - Find respondent(s) Thomas & Dorothy
Jessup at 1770 Drew St. in violation of Code for Sign Maintenance; and issue an order
with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
Case 102-21 was continued to September 22, 2021.
4.12Case 103-21 - Find respondent(s) 15 Hollingsworth Street Realty Trust at 1831 N
Highland Ave. in violation of Code for Signage without Permits; and issue an order with
the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Knight)
Ahmed Karpoura said the property owner was out of town. He said the
contractor was working to solve the issue.
Inspector Daniel Knight said the property manager had told him the
owner was out of state due to a medical emergency and had agreed to
Inspector Knight's recommended compliance deadline.
Member Rainey moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and
has committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Inspector Knight presented property photos of the violation. The M & T
Beauty Supply store had not applied for a permit for its existing unpermitted
sign. He recommended compliance by September 25, 2021 or a fine of$150
per day be imposed for the Signage without Permits violation.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Teixeira moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before September 25, 2021. 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. If fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed,
the City is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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Mr. Karpoura said the property owner needed more time to comply. It was
recommended that the property owner start working with the City
immediately to meet compliance.
4.13Case 105-21 - Find respondent(s) Mohamed Faour at 843 Lantana Ave. in violation of
Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Espinosa)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Nilda Espinosa provided a PowerPoint presentation. A Stop
Work Order re conversion of the garage to living space was issued in
November 2016. A property photo through a fence showed part of a
sliding glass door on the "garage"in the rear of the property. A Zillow
screenshot advertised that the property had a separate guest house and
included property photos of its kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, the
property remained for sale. A contractor for the property owner had applied
for and then voided a permit to convert the garage door. She recommended
compliance by September 30, 2021 or a fine of$150 per day be imposed for
the Stop Work Order— Unpermitted Conversion of a garage to living space
violation.
Assistant Building Official Dana Root said no permits were issued to
convert the garage to a living space. Based on its zoning, the property was
too small for 2 separate dwelling units. The building needed to be
converted back to a garage with permits required to demo the living
space and install a garage door.
Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and
has committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Teixeira moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before September 30, 2021. 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. If fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed,
the City is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.14Case 106-21 - Find respondent(s) Steven N. Grasso at 1545 Scranton Ave. in violation of
Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Espinosa)
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Property owner Steven Grasso admitted to the violation. He said he had
submitted a demo permit application that morning.
Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and
has committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Inspector Nilda Espinosa provided a PowerPoint presentation. A Stop
Work Order was issued for building a porch and enclosing a storage area
without permits. She presented an April 2014 Google photo of the
property as a comparison to an August 24, 2021 property photo which
showed reconfiguration of the front of the house, the new front porch and
newly enclosed storage area. The property owner's permit application for the
changes was denied as it lacked signed and sealed engineering drawings.
She recommended compliance by September 30, 2021 or a fine of$150 per
day be imposed for the Stop Work Order- building unpermitted porch and
enclosing storage area violation. She said this case did not address the
property's fence.
Mr. Root said the City would accept a 90-day compliance deadline.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Brown moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before November 30, 2021. 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. If fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed,
the City is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.15Case 107-21 - Find respondent(s) FYR SFR Borrowers LLC at 1310 S Washington Ave.
in violation of Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine
if compliance is not met. (Swinton)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Sam Swinton presented a February 2021 Google photo of the
property as a comparison to recent property photos showing a recently
built unpermitted front porch and a recently installed unpermitted front
window. He recommended compliance by September 25, 2021 or a fine
of$150 per day be imposed for the Work without Permits violation. He
did not know if the house was occupied.
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Member Teixeira moved to find the Respondent(s) in violation of the
City of Clearwater Code as referred to in the affidavit in this case and
has committed a repeat violation. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Brown moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before September 25, 2021. 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. If fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed,
the City is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5. Unfinished Business
5.1 Accept the Affidavits of Compliance as listed.
5.1.1 Case 64-18 Affidavit of Compliance
Ron A White
221 N Saturn Ave.
Exterior Surfaces - Phillips
5.1.2 Case 213-19 Affidavit of Compliance
Thomas & Kathie Parks
1101 N Garden Ave.
Lot Clearing - Dixon
5.1.3 Case 22-21 Affidavit of Compliance
Sixteen Red LLC
610 S Betty Ln.
Exterior Surfaces - Kasman
5.1.4 Case 23-21 Affidavit of Compliance
Sixteen Red LLC
616 S Betty Ln.
Exterior Surfaces - Kasman
5.1.5 Case 54-21 Affidavit of Compliance
Edward S Adly
1261 Cleveland St.
Prohibited Signage - Knight
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5.1.6 Case 56-21 Affidavit of Compliance
Kimnect Holdings LLC
536 Phoenix Ave
Abandoned Building/Fences/Door & Window Openings/Exterior Surfaces - Kasman
Member Teixeira moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance for
Cases 64-18, 213-19, 22-21, 23-21, 54-21 and 56-21. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5.2 Continued from November 18, 2020 & July 28, 2021- Case 19-20 -Accept the
Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Jeffrey Rothschild at 600 Edenville Ave.
for Parking Lot Surfaces. (Odegaard)
Property owner Jeffrey Rothschild said he was seriously ill, lived on a
small, fixed income, and needed more time to comply. He said he was
waiting for the City to get back to him re his permit application. He said
the contractor would charge him $3,000 for repairs. He said meeting
compliance should not be a problem once the City returned the permit
and work begins.
Code Inspector Ryan Odegaard said the Notice of Violation was issued
almost 2 years ago. Since then the property owner provided a variety
of excuses for delays in correcting the violation. The property owner
started to demo the driveway without permit, large chunks of driveway
were missing. The day before the July hearing, the property owner called
him, stating he was ill and requesting another continuance. The permit
application, submitted on Monday, was in the review process. In response
to a question, he said work would not be completed in a month, the permit
had not been approved, the contractor had not provided a schedule, and
the property owner had not paid the contractor.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Rainey moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance
and issue an order that states If fines and fees remain unpaid 3
months after such lien is filed, the City is authorized to foreclose,
collect or settle such lien. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
5.3 WITHDRAWN Continued from May 26, June 23, & July 28, 2021 - Case 22-21 - Accept
the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Sixteen Red LLC at 610 S Betty Ln.
for Exterior Surfaces. (Kasman)
Case 22-21 was withdrawn.
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5.4 WITHDRAWN - Continued from May 26, June 23, & July 28, 2021 - Case 23-21 - Accept
the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Sixteen Red LLC at 616 S Betty Ln.
for Exterior Surfaces. (Kasman)
Case 23-21 was withdrawn.
5.5 Continued from July 28, 2021 - Case 35-21 -Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance
for respondent(s) Totten, Marilyn Trust at 1279 Druid Rd. for Vehicle Repair, Residential
Grass Parking, Inoperative Vehicles, and Canvas Structure. (Touray)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
See below for motion to accept.
5.6 Case 21-21 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Frederick S
Bachmann at 1425 Gulf to Bay Blvd. for Roof Maintenance. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
See below for motion to accept.
5.7 Case 46-21 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Ilhan M.
Bilgutay at 503 N Garden Ave. for Exterior Surfaces. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
See below for motion to accept.
5.8 WITHDRAWN - Case 56-21 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for
respondent(s) Kimnect Holdings LLC at 536 Phoenix Ave. for Fences, Exterior Surfaces,
Door & Window Openings, & Abandoned Building. (Kasman)
Case 56-21 was withdrawn.
5.9 Case 76-21 - Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) The Estate
and Unknown Heirs of Carole E. Martin at 209 S Jupiter Ave. for Abandoned Building.
(Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
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Member Teixeira moved to accept the Affidavits of Non-Compliance for
Cases 21-21, 35-21, 46-21 and 76-21 and issue orders that state If fines
and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such liens are filed, the City is
authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such liens. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6. Other Board Action: None.
7. Nuisance Abatement Lien Filings
7.1 Case 121-21 (PNU2021-00931) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for
respondent(s) Ayad Elayyan at 1383 Gulf to Bay Blvd. for Lot Clearing; and issue an
order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if
compliance is not met. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
See below for motion to accept.
7.2 Case 122-21 (PNU2021-00932) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for
respondent(s) Sealty LLC at 1401 Gulf to Bay Blvd. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order
with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance
is not met. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
See below for motion to accept.
7.3 Case 123-21 (PNU2021-00936) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for
respondent(s) Bradely Bachand at 908 Nicholson St. for Lot Clearing; and issue an order
with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if compliance
is not met. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
See below for motion to accept.
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7.4 Case 124-21 (PNU2021-00986) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for
respondent(s) Brigitte Blanchet at 208 N Missouri Ave. for Lot Clearing; and issue an
order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if
compliance is not met. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
See below for motion to accept.
7.5 Case 125-21 (PNU2021-00979) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for
respondent(s) North Myrtle Avenue Land Trust at 407/409 N Myrtle Ave. for Lot Clearing;
and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the
violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
See below for motion to accept.
7.6 Case 126-21 (PNU2021-00980) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for
respondent(s) North Myrtle Avenue Land Trust at 820 Hart St. for Lot Clearing; and issue
an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if
compliance is not met. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
See below for motion to accept.
7.7 Case 127-21 (PNU2021-00957) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for
respondent(s) Shirley Allbritton at 1661 Dartmouth St. for Inoperative Vehicle; and issue
an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the violation if
compliance is not met. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Teixeira moved to enter an order finding the Respondents for
Cases 121-21 (PNU2021 00931), 122-21 (PNU2021 00932), 123-21
(PNU2021 00936), 124-21 (PNU2021 00986), 125-21 (PNU2021 00979),
126-21 (PNU2021 00980), and 127-21 (PNU2021 00957) in violation of
the City of Clearwater Code and requiring the Respondents to correct
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the violations within five days of the Board's written order. If
Respondents do not comply within the time specified, the City may
take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the properties, to
abate and maintain the nuisances, and charge the Respondents with
the reasonable costs which will become a lien on the properties. If
costs, fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed,
the City is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such liens. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.8 Case 128-21 (PNU2021-00974) - Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for
respondent(s) Gilbert G Jannelli at 2634 Woodring Dr. for Public Nuisance Condition
(Pool); and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate
the violation if compliance is not met. (Brown)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Shelby Brown provided a PowerPoint presentation and property
photos of the nuisance condition for the attractive nuisance easily accessible
by children, the hazardous swimming pool was unsecured. The bottom of
the swimming pool was not visible through opaque, unfiltered black water.
Property owner Gilbert Jannelli purchased the property after fire had
damaged the house, which was partially razed. The house and swimming
pool were unsecured and had been accessible from the front yard for at
least a year. The swimming pool was a breeding ground for mosquitos; each
time it rained the pool filled with several feet of stagnant water.
Inspector Brown said she spoke to Gilbert Jannelli on July 27, 2021 and
recommended he hire a pool contractor to cover the swimming pool. She
presented August 2021 property photos of the swimming pool
haphazardly covered with boards with gaps large enough for people to fall
through. A cover must adhere to Florida Abandoned Pool Covering
Requirements.
In response to a question, Inspector Brown said this case did not address
the unsafe structure violation. If Gilbert Jannelli did not cover the pool
according to State requirements, the City would hire someone to fix it and
lien the property for those costs. She requested a compliance deadline of
August 31, 2021.
Attorney Smith submitted composite exhibits.
Member Brown moved to enter an order finding the Respondent in
violation of the City of Clearwater Code and requiring the Respondent
to correct the violations within six days of the Board's written order. If
the Respondent does not comply within the time specified, the City
may take all reasonable actions, including entry onto the property, to
abate and maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the
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reasonable costs which will become a lien on the property. If costs,
fines and fees remain unpaid 3 months after such lien is filed, the City
is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
Chair, Murjcipal Code Eorcement Board
Secret ry o the Boa
City of Clearwater
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