06/26/2024 Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes June 26, 2024
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
1:30 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
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Roll Call
Present5 — Chair Greg Brown, Board Member Robert Kenne, Board Member David
Farrar, Board Member KerryAnn Rainey, Board Member C. Daniel Engel,
and Board Member Duane Schultz
Also Present—Andy Salzman —Attorney for the Board, Jerrod Simpson —Assistant City
Attorney, and 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.
2. Approval of Minutes
Member Schultz moved to continue the approval of the May 22, 2024
meeting minutes to the June meeting. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda
Bill Jonson commended the Board on the action taken on the lien
reduction for 801 Barber Dr. He said 2171 Beecher Rd. is still an eye
sore.
Vicki Hass requested to know who reported her property to code
enforcement.
4. New Business Items
4.1 Continued from May 22, 2024 - Case 32-22 - Status Update regarding respondent(s)
Coachman Creek Condo Assn. at 2625 SR 590 Bldg 5 in violation of Code for Unsafe
Building. (Cantrell)
Property representative Attorney Nick Pizanias was present.
Inspector Nardin said the violations have been corrected and the permit
has been closed.
Mr. Pizanias thanked staff and the Board for their patience through this
process.
4.2 Continued from April 24 and May 22, 2024, Continue to July 24, 2024 - Case 52-24 -
Find respondent(s) Riti Investments LLC at 1915 Drew St. in violation of Code for Sign
Maintenance; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is
not met. (Burghardt)
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Case 52-24 was automatically continued to July 24, 2024.
4.3 Continued from April 24, 2024 - Case 53-24 - Find respondent(s) Residence at
Renaissance Square Condo at 1216 S Missouri Ave. in violation of Code for Unsafe
Building; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not
met. (Nardin)
Property representative Clint Morrell was present.
Inspector Nardin provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said Unit 202
has interior deterioration around the windows.
In response to questions, Mr. Nardin said there is a unit above this unit
and water intrusion is causing deterioration around the window. It is
unclear where the water intrusion is coming from. He said the homeowner
requested Mr. Nardin come in and take pictures.
Mr. Morrell said they received notice of the violation in October 2023 and
obtained contractor estimates from four firms. A contractor was hired and
recommended the association engage water testing companies. Eight
testing companies were contacted. A proposal for water testing was
accepted in the last couple of weeks. The association was told that if
extensive work needs to be done, it could take six months to complete. In
response to questions, Mr. Morrell said the testing company will be able
to determine the source of the water intrusion.
Member Farrar moved to find the Respondent 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.
Member Farrar moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violations on or before November 1, 2024. If the Respondent
does not comply by that date, the City may take all reasonable actions,
including entering the property, to bring the property into compliance and
charge the Respondent with all costs, which will become a lien on the
property. The Board may order a fine of$150.00 per day for each day the
violation continues to exist. 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.
4.4 WITHDRAWN - Continued from May 22, 2024 - Case 61-24 - Find respondent(s) Greek
Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity Inc at 2540 Gulf to Bay Blvd. in violation of Code for
Signage; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not
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met. (Burghardt)
Case 61-24 was withdrawn.
4.5 Case 69-24 - Find respondent(s) DHDD LLC at 131 Devon in violation of Code for
Docks and Seawalls and Public Nuisance Condition (Dock); 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 Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said there is
exterior surface damage caused by a deteriorated deck at the back of the
property that has been ripped up. The wood on the boat dock is ripped up
or damaged and pieces fall into the water and get caught in the neighbors
boat dock. There is a pipe attached to a piece of wood that is detached
from the dock.
A comment was made that the dock does not look like it would withstand
high winds and the issue may be more serious than just a repair.
Member Farrar moved to find the respondent 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.
Member Farrar moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before July 26, 2024. If the Respondent does
not comply within the time specified the Board may order a fine of
$150.00 per day per violation continues to exist. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City
Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect, or settle such lien
using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.6 Case 70-24 - Find respondent(s) Royal Pines LLC at 801 N Ft. Harrison Ave. in violation
of Code for Exterior Surfaces, Abandoned Building, and Lot Clearing; 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 Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the lot
clearing violation is being withdrawn. He said a new roof was recently
installed but the property remains a dump site. The utilities have been
turned off since July 2020. He was told that the cost to restore electric to
the building was too expensive and the sewer line has been cut and
capped. A demolition permit has been applied for and the status is
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pending.
Member Farrar moved to find the respondent 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.
Member Farrar moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before July 26, 2024. If the Respondent does
not comply within the time specified the Board may order a fine of
$150.00 per day per violation continues to exist. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City
Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect, or settle such lien
using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.7 Case 71-24 - Find respondent(s) Brothers Wei LLC Tre at 1770 N. Ft. Harrison Ave. in
violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Kasman)
Property representative Tim Fiorello was present and admitted to the
violation.
Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said a shed
structure at the rear of the property is covered in vines and plants and the
rear of the main structure is covered in mold, mildew, and rust. There is rotted
wood coming out from the roof. Some work has been done to comply but
exterior surface issues remain. All awnings and exterior surfaces need to be
repaired and cleaned.
Mr. Fiorello said the property was purchased in the current condition. He
said work is being done, including upgrading the electrical and plumbing
infrastructure. He said the back of the property has been cleaned and
parts of the shed has been demolished.
Member Farrar moved to find the respondent 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.
Member Farrar moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before July 26, 2024. If the Respondent does
not comply within the time specified the Board may order a fine of
$150.00 per day per violation continues to exist. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City
Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect, or settle such lien
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using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.8 Case 72-24 - Find respondent(s) Arden Gaik at 1603 Sunset Dr. in violation of Code for
Fences and Walls, Exterior Surfaces, and Roof Maintenance; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Kasman)
Peter Gaik, son of the property owner, was present and admitted to the
violation.
Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the fence
at the rear of the property is damaged and roof of the garage is partially
collapsed. He said the structure needs to be cleaned and the plants and
vines growing on the exterior surfaces needs to be removed. There are
minor damages all over the structure with chipped and peeling paint on
the fascia and soffit.
Member Farrar moved to find the respondent 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.
Mr. Gaik said his mother owns the house and is ill. He is trying to get
legal authority to work on the house which could take time.
Member Farrar moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before August 28, 2024. If the Respondent
does not comply within the time specified the Board may order a fine of
$150.00 per day per violation continues to exist. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City
Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect, or settle such lien
using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.9 Continue to July 24, 2024 - Case 73-24 - Find respondent(s) Shannon Seymour at 1609
Sunset Dr. in violation of Code for Exterior Surfaces; and issue an order with the
compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Kasman)
Case 73-24 was automatically continued to July 24, 2024.
4.10Case 74-24 - Find respondent(s) Jamee Marino and Michael Marino at 1930 Ripon Dr. in
violation of Code for Exterior Storage; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Jehnzen)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Jehnzen provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said gas
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cans, oil change containers, and five gallon buckets are stored in the
front yard. He spoke to a person at the property who said the containers
are not stored in the garage or rear property because of a small child who
lives there that would be able to access them. He said two other
complaints were previously received in 2022 for the same issues.
In response to a question, Mr. Jehnzen said it is believed boat repairs
were taking place on the property but that action has ceased.
Member Farrar moved to find the respondent 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.
Member Farrar moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before July 10, 2024. If the Respondent does
not comply within the time specified the Board may order a fine of
$150.00 per day per violation continues to exist. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City
Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect, or settle such lien
using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
4.11 Case 75-24 - Find respondent(s) Gomez Pro Investments LLC at 1505 Laura St. in
violation of Code for Short Term Rental; and issue an order with the compliance deadline
and fine if compliance is not met. (Green)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Code Compliance Supervisor Sarah Green said the property came into
compliance prior to the meeting.
Member Farrar 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 declare that the city has the right to take such
remedial action as is necessary to abate and maintain the nuisance
including but not limited to the right to enter the property and have such
work done on behalf of the Respondent at the Respondent's cost,
including administrative costs, which shall become a lien against the land
on which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property
owned by the Respondent even if the violation has been corrected. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously
4.12WITHDRAWN - Case 76-24 - Find respondent(s) Tory Lussier at 1476 Admiral Woodson
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Ln. in violation of Code for Short Term Rental and Residential Rental Business Tax
Receipt; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if compliance is not
met. (Green)
Case 76-24 was withdrawn.
4.13WITHDRAWN - Case 77-24 - Find respondent(s) Piotr Krahel and Agata Krahel at 1369
S Evergreen Ave. in violation of Code for Short ; and issue an order with the compliance
deadline and fine if compliance is not met. (Green)
Case 77-24 was withdrawn.
4.14Case 89-24 - Find respondent(s) Frederic Picard at 1032 N Missouri Ave. in violation of
Code for Permits; and issue an order with the compliance deadline and fine if
compliance is not met. (Espinosa)
Property owner Frederic Picard was present and admitted to the violation.
Member Farrar moved to find the respondent 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 Espinosa provided a PowerPoint presentation. She said repair
work commenced before permits were issued. Mr. Picard sent letter
received on May 9, 2024 saying had been out of country and has found
an architect and is committed to resolving the violations. She said the
Pinellas County Licensing Board contacted her about the condition of the
property. The front door was opened and there is no floor beyond the
door. Windows on the side of the house have been removed and siding
was placed over the entire exterior wall. The property owner has been
caught twice doing work without permits.
In response to a question, Ms. Espinosa said Pinellas County goes after
unlicensed contractors and contact the city.
Mr. Picard said he purchased the property in 2019 and was unaware of
the permit requirements in the United States. He said he has hired an
architect and tried to apply for the permits but was told he needed
additional information. He said once he obtains the required permits, he
should be able to complete the work in three to six months.
Inspector Espinosa said only contractors are allowed to apply online for
permits. She said compliance can be met by applying for and obtaining
the required permits.
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Member Farrar moved to enter an order requiring the Respondent to
correct the violation on or before July 31, 2024. If the Respondent does
not comply within the time specified the Board may order a fine of
$150.00 per day per violation continues to exist. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City
Attorney's office is authorized to foreclose, collect, or settle such lien
using any legal or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5. Old Business Items
5.1 Case 19-17 - Consider request by petitioner(s) 619 Woodlawn St Land Trust at 619
Woodlawn St. to reduce the fine re Inoperative Vehicle, Grass Parking, Roof
Maintenance, and Exterior Storage; and if approved, issue an order that specifies a fine
that includes administration costs and establishes a date payable or the lien will revert to
its original amount.
Code Compliance Manager Rebecca Mulder said the outstanding code
issues have been resolved and the property is in compliance.
Attorney for the Board Andy Salzman said the administrative and
investigative costs total$1,547.20. The lien amount is $68,400.00.
Property representative Pauline Armas-Roux said the previous
management company knew about the violations but didn't do anything
to correct the issues and didn't tell anyone about them. A new
management company has since taken over the property.
Member Farrar moved to enter an order reducing the amount of the lien
for Case 19-17 to administrative costs $1,547.20, payable within 30 days or
the lien will revert to its original amount. The motion was duly seconded
and carried unanimously.
One individual questioned the legality of the notices if they were being
sent to the management company instead of the property owner.
It was said that the new management company remedied all violations
once they were aware of the issues.
6. Other Board Action
6.1 Accept the Affidavits of Compliance as listed.
5.1.1 Case 33-22 Affidavit of Compliance
Coachman Creek Condo Assoc.
2625 SR 590
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Unsafe Building - Nardin
5.1.2 Case 67-22 Affidavit of Compliance
Nathan Evans
917 Eldridge St.
Hauling Trailer, Exterior Surfaces, Lot Clearing, Inoperative Vehicle- Dixon
5.1.3 Case 28-23 Affidavit of Compliance
Lowell Kelly
1445 Cleveland St.
Exterior Storage - Stephens
5.1.4 Case 83-23 Affidavit of Compliance
Lowell Kelly
1445 Cleveland St,
Exterior Surfaces - Stephens
5.1.5 Case 140-23 Affidavit of Compliance
Gilbert Jannelli
540 Jones St.
Roof Maintenance, Door and Window, Exterior Surfaces - Kasman
5.1.6 Case 21-24 Affidavit of Compliance
Kimberly Home Inc
1180 Grove St.
Exterior Surfaces - Stephens
5.1.7 Case 36-24 Affidavit of Compliance
Montebello LLC
604 N Ft. Harrison Ave.
Fences and Walls, Roof Maintenance, Exterior Surfaces - Kasman
5.1.8 Case 78-24 Affidavit of Compliance
Alpine Oaks Apartments Inc
2007 Alpine Rd.
Lot Clearing - Dixon
5.1.9 Case 81-24 Affidavit of Compliance
P&B Florida Land Trust 2000
1090 Apache Trail
Lot Clearing - Dixon
Member Rainey moved to accept the Affidavits of Compliance as listed.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.2 Case 128-23 -Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Veracity LLC
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at 1234 Eldridge St. for Exterior Surfaces and Abandoned Building. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said a property
representative came to the hearing and was in touch for about a month.
Repairs were being made. Then work stopped and he has not heard from
anyone. Some painting has been done but the fascia and soffits still are
covered in tar paper. A small garage at the rear of the property has had
some work done but is not finished, the back of the house is full of mildew
and the roof needs repairs.
Member Farrar moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance and
issue an order that states after 3 months from the recordation date of
such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is
authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such line using any legal or
equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.3 Continue to July 24, 2024 - Case 12-24 -Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for
respondent(s) Robert Williams and Jacquelyn Plaska at 1606 N Osceola Ave. for Roof
Maintenance and Exterior Surfaces. (Kasman)
Case 12-24 was automatically continued.
6.4 Case 13-24 -Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) DHDD LLC at
131 Devon Dr. for Exterior Surfaces. (Kasman)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. Rotten wood on
the exterior still exists and an electrical box is hanging out of the wall.
Trim is missing from doors and windows.
Member Farrar moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance and
issue an order that states after 3 months from the recordation date of
such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is
authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such line using any legal or
equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.5 Case 16-24 -Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Nina Boykin at
910 Engman St. for Abandoned Building. (Dixon)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
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Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. The house has
been abandoned for years. Utilities have been shut off since July 2020.
Member Farrar moved to accept the Affidavit of Non-Compliance and
issue an order that states after 3 months from the recordation date of
such lien, if the fines and fees remain unpaid, the City Attorney's office is
authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such line using any legal or
equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.6 Case 18-24 -Accept the Affidavit(s) of Non-Compliance for respondent(s) Gilbert Jannelli
at 1871 Douglas Ave. for Exterior Surfaces and Abandoned Building. (Dixon)
Property owner representative Joel Truhaft was present. He represents
the new owner.
Assistant City Attorney Jerrod Simpson said the new owner and previous
owner were notified of today's hearing. The previous owner has an
obligation to disclose code violations to a seller and the new owner
should be aware of the violations.
Member Farrar moved to continue Case 18-24 to July 24, 2024. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7. Nuisance Abatement Lien Filings
7.1 Case 82-24 (PNU2024-00540) -Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Rad Diversified Reit Inc at 1108 Spencer 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. (Jehnzen)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Jehnzen provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the
overgrowth on the property needs to be addressed. He said he spoke with
a property manager but then they stopped communication. He said a
sidewalk is buried under the overgrowth and there is a fence that is not
visible because of the vegetation. The sidewalk is impassable.
Member Farrar 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 five 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
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maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable
costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal
or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
7.2 Case 83-24 (PNU2024-00532)-Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Robin Farley at 1506 S Hillcrest 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. (Jehnzen)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Jehnzen provided a PowerPoint presentation. The lawn is
severely overgrown.
Member Farrar 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 five 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 reasonable
costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal
or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
7.3 Case 84-24 (PNU2024-00373) -Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Christine Dorcelus at 214 S Highland 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. (Stephens)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Stephens showed pictures of the violation. The grass is splotchy
and the property has trash and debris. Some work has been done to
clean up the property, but debris still is scattered around.
Member Farrar 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 five 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
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maintain the nuisance, and charge the Respondent with the reasonable
costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal
or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
7.4 Case 90-24 (PNU2024-00381) -Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Chandradat Ramnarain at 1479 Franklin 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. (Stephens)
No one was present to represent the Respondent.
Inspector Stephens provided a PowerPoint presentation. A truck parked
in the driveway had an expired tag that did not belong to that vehicle, then
the tag was removed and it is currently sitting there without a tag.
Member Farrar 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 five 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 reasonable
costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal
or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
7.5 Case 91-24 (PNU2024-00620) -Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Jingbai Wang and Xing Tong at 200 Windward Island 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.
Inspector Kasman provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said short
term rental tenants pile trash up from the property and demolition debris
from the dock are also piled up against the house. Neighbors have
complained about the trash piles.
Member Farrar 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 five days of the Board's written order. If the
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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 reasonable
costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal
or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously
7.6 WITHDRAWN - Case 92-24 (PNU2024-00618) -Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien
for respondent(s) Michelle Singleton at 1619 N Washington Ave. for Inoperative Vehicle;
and issue an order with the compliance deadline and authorize the City to mitigate the
violation if compliance is not met. (Dixon)
Case 92-24 was withdrawn.
7.7 Case 93-24 (PNU2024-00569) -Accept the Nuisance Abatement Lien for respondent(s)
Robert Cox at 1204 Claire Dr. 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.
Inspector Dixon provided a PowerPoint presentation. He said the home is
vacant with a collapsed roof. The lawn is not being maintained. There are
piles of tires and trash in the rear of the property.
Member Farrar 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 five 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 reasonable
costs which will become a lien on the property. After 3 months from the
recordation date of such lien, the costs remain unpaid, the City Attorney's
office is authorized to foreclose, collect or settle such lien using any legal
or equitable remedies available under the law. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
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8. Adjourn
Attest:
Meeting Minutes June 26, 2024
The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
hair, Munal Code Enforcement Board
Secretary to the Boar
City of Clearwater
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