05-15-2012 CITY OF CLERMONT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MAY 15, 2012
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday, May 15,
2012 at 7:05 p.m. Members attending were Chairman Dave Holt, along with Board members
Ken Forte, Larry Seidler, Chandra Myers, and Thomas Gorgone. Also attending were Jim Hitt,
Planning and Zoning Director, Suzanne O'Shea, Code Enforcement Officer, Allen LaClair,
Water Conservation Coordinator/Code Enforcement Officer, Yvette Brown, 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 April 17, 2012 were approved as
written.
Code Enforcement Chairman Dave Holt 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 Dave Holt gave the floor to Code Enforcement Staff and City Attorney.
City Attorney Yvette Brown stated that Case No. 12-802 has come into compliance and will not
be heard.
CASE NO. 12-825
Irving J. Matthews
375 E. Highway 50
Clermont, Fl 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 375 E. Highway 50, Clermont, FL 34711
REPEAT VIOLATION: Chapter 102, Sections 102-3 (b)(3)(g), Abandoned Sign, No Tenant
Exists on Site; 102-24 (a)(b)(5)(8); Nonconforming Signs.
City Attorney Yvette Brown 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 free-standing, non-conforming `Leeza
Morgan' sign that remains on your property. The business has ceased to exist at this location for
more than 30 days. Compliance of this violation will be when you have permanently removed
the unlawful and abandoned free-standing sign from the property.
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Board member Ken Forte questioned why the fine isn't going back to February.
Ms. O'Shea stated that she could in fact go back to February 24, 2012 date but she chose to start
the fine from the date of the notification.
Board member Tom Gorgone asked if Ms. O'Shea has had any contact with the owner of the
business.
Ms. O'Shea stated that she has been in contact with the sister of the owner of the property who
was the business owner of Leeza Morgan. She stated that she was told that she was going to
apply for another variance and intended to open the business, but she has had no further
conversation with her since.
Board member Tom Gorgone asked what the last date of correspondence with the business
owner.
Ms. O'Shea stated that she spoke with the owner of the business once approximately a month
ago.
Tom Gorgone made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a
me o $250 .er da rom Aril 23 2012 until com.lied• seconded b Ken Forte. The vote was
unanimous infavor offinding the Respondent in violation'with the fine and date.
CASE NO. 12-831
Christian B. Crawford
1305 Ryan St.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1305 Ryan St., Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: IPMC 2012, Sections 702.1, 302.1, and 305.1; Exterior & Intenor Property
Maintenance
City Attorney Yvette Brown introduced the case.
The Respondent was 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 unsanitary nature of the premises, both
exterior and interior. Storage of items, both exterior and interior, interferes with safe passage
throughout the house. Compliance of this violation will be when all trash, rubbish and junk items
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are removed from the driveway, the interior of the house, the garage, rear porch and the
backyard. Also an emergency path of egress must be maintained throughout the house.
Christian Crawford, 1305 Ryan St., who was sworn in, stated that the items were out in the
garage to have a garage sale. She stated she plugged in a crock pot to see if worked and it caught
her house on fire and burnt down the garage. She stated that she had to move everything out of
the garage to replace the ceiling. She stated that the insurance check did not get here until April
13th and the funds were not available for use until the 17th of April. She stated that this is why all
the items are in her driveway and they are not normally there. She stated that she is sure she
could have it cleaned up within 30 days.
Board member Ken Forte asked if the fire happened in February.
Ms. Crawford stated that she did not have the money to replace the ceiling.
Board member Tom Gorgone asked the Respondent if June 19, 2012 a reasonable amount of
time.
Ken Forte made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a fine of
$50 per day from June 27, 2012 until complied; seconded by Chandra Myers. The vote was
unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date.
CASE NO. 12-833
Derek &Ann-Marie Kearns
1704 Turnstone Way
Clermont, Fl 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1704 Turnstone Way, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 118, Sections 118-35, Minimum Tree Requirements; 118-71,
Maintenance & Pruning;
City Attorney Yvette Brown 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 severe pruning of a required tree.
Pruning is not in accordance with "Standard Practice for Trees, Shrubs and Other Woody Plant
Maintenance ANSI 300" of the National Arborist Association. In addition, there are currently
only two canopy trees on the property instead of the required three. Compliance of this violation
will be when a permit to remove the damaged tree is granted, the tree removed, and two new
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trees installed. Trees must be from the preferred canopy tree list and must be 10-12 feet tall and
the trunk must be three inches in diameter upon planting.
Tom Gorgone made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a
fine of$50 per day from June 27, 2012 until complied; seconded by Chandra Myers. The vote
was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Dave Holt, Chairman
Attest:
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Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk
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