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05-15-2012 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES 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. 1 9 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MAY 15, 2012 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 2 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MAY 15, 2012 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 3 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MAY 15, 2012 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. Dave:A-- Dave Holt, Chairman Attest: ZSXSL ,C)— k Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk 4