02-15-2011 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were James Purvis, Chairman, Ken Forte, Dave Holt, Alfred Mannella,
and Ed Carver. Also attending were Curt Henschel, City Planner, Suzanne O'Shea, Code Enforcement
Officer, Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, Valerie Fuchs, Code Enforcement Board Attorney and Rae
Chidlow, Administrative Assistant.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Ken Forte moved to nominate Jim Purvis for Chairman, seconded by Alfred Mannella The vote was
unanimous to approve Jim Purvis as Chairman.
Ken Forte moved to nominate Dave Holt for Vice - Chairman, seconded by Alfred Mannella. The vote
was unanimous to approve Dave Holt as Vice -Chair
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of January 18, 2011 were approved.
Code Enforcement Chairman Jim Purvis read the Opening Remarks.
Code Enforcement Officer Suzanne O'Shea, along with any of the public who may testify, was sworn
in.
Chairman Jim Purvis gave the floor to Code Enforcement Staff and City Attorney.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris stated that Case No. 11 -706 has complied and will not be heard.
CASE NO. 11 -703
AMA Orlando Investments One LLC
Bella Lago Subdivision
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Bella Lago Subdivision, Clermont, FL 34711
REPEAT VIOLATION: IPMC Sections 302.4 Weeds and 301.3 Vacant Structures and Land
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case.
The Respondent was present.
Code Enforcement Officer Suzanne O'Shea read the violation summary as follows: You are hereby
notified that you are in violation of the referenced sections of the International Property Maintenance
Code, City of Clermont Code of Ordinances, due to the following: High grass and weeds in excess of 18
inches (Section 302.4 Weeds) (Section 301.3 Vacant Structures & Land). Action required to correct
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CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
CASE NO. 09-503
Celebration of Praise
Church of God
3700 S. Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 3700 S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 86, Section 141; Failure to Adhere to Obligations of CUP
REQUEST: Forgiveness of Fine
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case. He stated that staff is in agreement with reducing the
fine from $45,800 to $1,000 within 60 days.
Chris Dutruch, 1585 Kennesaw Dr., stated that he became the Pastor in December 2007 and within four
months received the letter that this road had to be constructed. He stated that they had to get variances
to encroach on other property beside them, in order to get the clearance for the road to get completed.
He stated the road is now complete, open and is a big help for traffic getting in and out of the church.
Alfred Mannella made a motion to reduce the fine to $1000 to be paid within 60 days; seconded by Ed
Carver The vote was unanimous in favor of reducing the fine to $1000.
CASE NO. 09-596
Leslie Anne Jarrard
1400 West Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1400 West Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 122, Section 122 -344; No Permit for Accessory Structure
REQUEST: Forgiveness of Fine
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case. He stated that staff is in agreement with reducing the
fine from approximately $4,000.
Leslie Jarrard, 1400 West Ave., stated that after a year she went back before Council with her vanance
request. She stated that her variance request was approved and she has obtained her permit. She stated
that she had to leave town last week, so she does still need to request her inspection for final approval,
which she will do.
Alfred Mannella made a motion to reduce the fine to $50 to be paid within 30 days; seconded by Dave
Holt The vote was unanimous in favor of reducing the fine to $50.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
There will be no Code Enforcement meeting for March 2011.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Jame ' urvis, Chairman
Attest:
ae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk
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