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11-15-2011 Regular Meeting CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NOVEMBER 15, 2011 The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were James Purvis, Chairman, Chandra Myers, Ken Forte, Alfred Mannella, Les Booker, Dave Holt, and Ed Carver. Also attending were Jim Hitt, Planning Director, Curt Henschel, City Planner, Suzanne O'Shea, Code Enforcement Officer, Allen LaClair, Water Conservation Coordinator /Code Enforcement Officer, Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, Valerie Fuchs, Code Enforcement Board Attorney and Rae ' Chidlow, Administrative Assistant. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of September 20, 2011 were approved as amended. Code Enforcement Chairman Jim Purvis read the Opening Remarks. Code Enforcement Officers Suzanne O'Shea and Allen LaClair, along with any of the public who may testify, were sworn in. Chairman Jim Purvis gave the floor to Code Enforcement Staff and City Attorney. City Attorney Dan Mantzaris stated that Case Nos. 11 -779, 11 -784, 11 -785, 11 -786 and 11 -788 have complied and will not be heard. CASE NO. 11 -778 Dave Szatmari & Jackie Ford 1286 Carolyn Drive Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1286 Carolyn Drive, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: Chapter 34, Section 34 -95 (1)(2) Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. Code Enforcement Officer Allen LaClair, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation summary as follows: You are hereby notified that you are in violation of the referenced section of the City of Clermont Code of Ordinances due to the excessive accumulation of weeds, grass, debris & rubbish on the property. Compliance of this violation will be when all high weeds and grass have been trimmed and mowed uniformly and evenly below 18" in depth. All construction debris and rubbish must also be removed. Les Booker made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a fine of $100 per day if not complied by December 20, 2011; seconded by Alfred Mannella. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date. 1 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NOVEMBER 15, 2011 CASE NO. 11 -780 Heerawan & Kalowtie Singh 979 Cornell Avenue Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 979 Cornell Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: Chapter 14, Section 14 -9 (303.1)(303.2); IPMC - Swimming Pools & Enclosures City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. Code Enforcement Officer Suzanne O'Shea, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and 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: A panel of the pool screen is missing, posing a safety hazard. The pool is green and unsanitary, becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes. (Section 303.1 Swimming Pools, 303.2 Enclosures). Action required to correct violations: Replace the missing pool screen with some type of protective barrier so no one can gain entry into the pool area. Chemically treat the pool, so the pool is clean and eliminates all mosquitoes. Chairman Purvis stated that he would like the City to take in consideration the neighbors who have to look at the house while it's in foreclosure if the City is the entity that secures the pool. Board member Forte stated that for about $150 the City could probably rescreen the missing section. Alfred Mannella made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a fine of $250 per day if not complied by December 20, 2011 and to declare this property a threat to life, health, and safety of the public and to take the nei -hbors into consideration when making a decision on how they correct the violation; seconded by Les Booker. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date CASE NO. 11 -781 Craig & Melissa Post 278 East Avenue Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 278 East Ave., Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: Chapter 14, Section 14 -9 (302.4)(302.5)(302.1)(301.2); IPMC - Weeds, Rodent Harborage, Sanitation and Responsibility City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. 2 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NOVEMBER 15, 2011 Code Enforcement Officer Suzanne O'Shea, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation summary as follows: You are hereby notified that you are in violation of the referenced section of the City of Clermont Code of Ordinances due to the following: Excessive height of the hedges along Oak St and East Ave., which causes visibility issues for vehicles turning north or south onto East Ave. The excessive amount of vegetation, garbage, wood, etc., has become a harborage for vermin. Grass and weeds in excess of 18 inches. (Section 302.4, Weeds) (Section 302.5, Rodent Harborage)(Section 302.1, Sanitation)(301.2, Responsibility). Compliance of this violation will be when the premises meet the following conditions and are completed in its entirety: The hedges on East Ave and Oak St. are trimmed in height and width, so to improve visibility for vehicles turning onto East Ave. The property is uniformly trimmed and mowed below 18 inches in height. All miscellaneous debris and excess vegetation is removed and properly disposed of. This includes all abovementioned items, thick underbrush and overgrown bushes on the property. Ken Forte made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a fine of $250 per day if not complied by December 20, 2011; seconded by Chandra Myers. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date. CASE NO. 11 -782 Jo -el, LLC Vacant lots located between 7 & 8th St. on Minneola Avenue Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Vacant lots located between 7 & 8 St. on Minneola Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: Chapter 34, Section 34 -95 (1)(2) Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. Code Enforcement Officer Suzanne O'Shea, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation summary as follows: You are hereby notified that you are in violation of the referenced section of the City of Clermont Code of Ordinances due to the following conditions that exist on the property: Excessive overgrowth of tall grass and weeds, thick brush and undergrowth, and branches and logs. Compliance of this violation will be when the following conditions are met: The entire property is cleaned of all weeds, grass, and excessive vegetation, with all refuse and vegetative debris removed from the property. Les Booker made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a fine of $250 per day if not complied by December 20, 2011; seconded by Alfred Mannella. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date. 3 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NOVEMBER 15, 2011 CASE NO. 11 -783 Enc & Nicole Schwalbach 1130 Minnehaha Avenue Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION1130 Minnehaha Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: Chapter 14, Section 14 -9 (302.4)(304.13); IPMC - Weeds, Windows City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. Code Enforcement Officer Suzanne O'Shea, stated that she was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and 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. This includes trimming the grass /weeds in the front yard that has grown up through the hedges. (Section 302.4 Weeds). Broken window in the front of the house. (Section 304.13 Windows). Action required to correct violations: The premises, front and back, must uniformly trimmed and mowed below 18 inches in height, with all clippings removed from the property. Replace broken window in front of house. Alfred Mannella made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a fine of $100 per day if not complied by December 20, 2011; seconded by Chandra Myers. The vote was unanimous in favor of nding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date. CASE NO. 11 -787 Verena Rinehart 258 2 Street Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION 258 2 Street, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: Chapter 14, Section 14 -9 ( 302.1)( 304.2)( 302.4)(304.6)(304.13.2)(702.4); IPMC - Sanitation, Protective Treatment, Fences, Weeds, Exterior Treatment, Openable Windows and Emergency Escape. City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. Code Enforcement Officer Suzanne O'Shea, stated that she was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and 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: There is a large amount of miscellaneous debns around the property. Including but not limited to, propane tank, wood, concrete blocks, plastic inflatables, kid's toys, etc (Section 302.1 Sanitation). The fence is in disrepair, with numerous panels lying on the ground, and slats missing. (Section 304.2 Protective Treatment - Fences). Grass and weeds in excess 4 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NOVEMBER 15, 2011 of 18 inches (Section 302.4 Weeds). Roof, exterior siding, and the soffits on the house are in disrepair. (Section 304.2- Protective Treatment, Section 304.6- Exterior Treatment). Exterior windows of the residence are boarded shut. (Section 304.13.2, Openable Windows, Section 702.4 Emergency escape openings). Compliance of this violation will be when the following conditions are met: Remove miscellaneous debris around the property. Repair fence panels and slats that are missing. Mow grass and weeds so they are not in excess of 18 inches. Repair roof, exterior siding, and the soffits. Replace boards with functional windows. Les Booker made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a fine of $100 per day if not complied by December 20, 2011 for the exterior violations and a fine of $100 per day if not complied by May 15, 2012 for the interior violations; seconded by Ken Forte. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date. CASE NO. 11 -749 Nationstar Mortgage representing: Gabriele R. Bourguignon 370 Crystal Lake Dr. Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 370 Crystal Lake Dr., Clermont, FL 34711 REQUEST: Request for Fine Reduction City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. David Holt made a motion to reduce the fine from $8, 750.00 to $500.00; seconded by Ken Forte. The vote was unanimous in favor of reduction of the fine There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. i ire Dave Holt, Vice - Chairman Attest: c Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk 5