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CITY OF CLERMONT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Wednesday,
November 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were Chairman Dave Holt, along with
Board members Alfred Mannella, Ken Forte, Larry Seidler, Bill Rini, Chandra Myers, and
Thomas Gorgone. Also attending were 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 October 16, 2012 were approved.
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 Dan Mantzaris stated that Case No. 12-896 and 12-901 have come into
compliance and will not be heard. He stated that Case No. 12-903 is under new ownership and
the City will have to recite the new owners if the property is not brought into compliance in a
reasonable amount of time.
CASE NO. 12-895
Wayne Thomas
214 2nd Street
Clermont, Fl 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 214 2nd St., Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 14, Section 604.3, 504.3, 304.1.1, 304.2, 304.6, 302.1, 302.3, 302.4,
302.3, 704.2, 603.1, 304.14, 304.13.2, 304.15, and 403.5; Property Maintenance
City Attorney Dan Mantzans introduced the case.
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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: In the bottom storage area located in the rear of the building, there are
numerous violations with regard to the plumbing and electrical, in addition to possible structural
violations. (Section 604.3 Electrical System Hazards, 504.3 Plumbing system Hazards, 304.1.1
(1) Unsafe Conditions) Exterior surfaces are not intact, peeling paint around windows,holes in
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building, and areas that are not fully weather resistant. (Section 304.2 Protective Treatment,
Section 304.6 Exterior Walls) Miscellaneous debris around the outside the property. Items
include, but are not limited to: cans, buckets, various kids' toys, etc. (Section 302.1 Sanitation)
There are no address numbers on the buildings. (Section 302.3 Premises Identification) Weeds in
excess of 18 inches (Section 302.4 Weeds) Driveway has potholes. (Section 302.3 Sidewalks)
Smoke alarms were not functional in the rear, bottom floor apartment. (Section 704.2 Smoke
Alarms) Stove not functional in the rear, bottom floor apartment. (Section 603.1 Mechanical
Appliances) Insect screens are not tight fitting, have holes, and are missing. (Section 304.14
Insect Screens). Windows in the rear, bottom floor apartment, do not have necessary hardware
and do not easily open or stay in a fixed position (Section 304.13.2 Openable Window) The front
door in the rear, bottom floor apartment, is not air tight. Insects and weather conditions are able
to enter into the residence. (Section 304.15 Doors) The dryer exhaust in the rear, bottom floor
apartment, is not routed properly. It cannot be routed into the space underneath the building.
(Section 403.5 Clothes Dryer Exhaust). Compliance of this violation will be when the following
conditions are met in entirety: Regarding the bottom floor, rear storage area, it is required that a
Certified Contractor assess unpermitted work and unsafe conditions that currently exist. They
will be required to submit a scope of work to the zoning department, and obtain all required
permits, and after the fact permits, to bring violations into compliance. All exterior surfaces that
are not intact, all peeling paint around windows, and holes in building, are repaired and sealed to
be weather tight and air tight. Miscellaneous debris located around the outside the property must
be removed and stored in an appropriate location. Address numbers must be placed on all
buildings, as required by code. Mow all high weeds in excess of 18 inches. Repair all potholes in
the driveway. All smoke alarms are to be functional Stove is to be functional. Repair or replace
all insect screens that are not tight fitting, have holes, and are missing in windows. Replace all
window hardware that is missing, or in disrepair. The front door is not air tight. Insects and
weather conditions are able to enter into the residence. Properly reroute the dryer exhaust, and
obtain all required permits if necessary.
Wayne Thomas, 1106 Doris St., Altamonte Springs, stated that the Building Official Mark
Grenier came out to inspect the property. He stated that Mark told him what he needs to do to
bring the property up to code. He stated that the only major problem Mark found was the roof.
He stated that he knows there are issues with the property.
Chairman Dave Holt asked Mr. Thomas if he agrees that he has 14 violations on the property.
Mr. Thomas states that he agrees they are all violations.
Chairman Dave Holt asked if he had a plan to correct the violations.
Mr. Thomas stated that he has been working with the bank to secure funds and he plans to have
the whole building repaired by end of February. He stated that once the renovations are complete
he plans to rent to only over 65 of age to have better tenants.
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Chairman Dave Holt stated that once the 14 violations are corrected then it is up to the
Respondent as to who they rent to.
Board member Tom Gorgone asked if the garage area had garage doors on it to secure that area.
Mr. Thomas stated that there were not any garage doors but if he needed to secure the garage he
would do that.
Board member Bill Rini asked if the roof has been repaired.
Mr. Thomas stated that he has to come up with some engineering to repair the roof.
Board member Larry Seidler asked if the Respondent needed to secure funds in order to bring the
property into compliance.
Mr. Thomas stated that he has been working with the bank.
City Attorney Dan Mantzans asked if the property was in foreclosure.
Mr. Thomas stated that his brother sent money to the bank to bnng the property out of
foreclosure process.
Mary Ellen Tucker, 241 Orange Ave., she stated that they have lived at this location for 35 years
and until 2003 has never had any problems with this property that is next door to their home.
She stated that since 2003 they have seen a decline in the visual appearance of both structures on
this property. She stated that she has had to pick up trash that has either been purposely thrown
on their property or due to minimal upkeep the trash has found its way onto their property. She
stated that they have had to call the police concerning various issues with the tenants regarding
disturbances of the peace during the day and night. She stated that the structure that is closest to
2nd St. encroaches upon their property. She stated that this structure is unsafe and threatens her
property. She stated that while this property is in foreclosure they do not give permission for any
tenants or anyone to utilize the driveway that is on her property.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris stated that the City strongly objects to any extension of time to
allow the Respondent more time to come into compliance due to the amount of notice he's had
on this issue.
Tom Gorgone made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a
fine of$250 per day and to declare this property a serious threat to the public health, safety and
welfare. The fine will begin December 18, 2012 until complied; seconded by Chandra Myers.
The vote was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date.
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CASE NO. 12-907
John C. Adkins
2465 Prairie Dunes
Clermont, Fl 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 2465 Prairie Dunes, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 14, Section 303.1 and 303.2; Unsanitary Pool
City Attorney Dan Mantzans 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: 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 303.2 Pool Enclosures) (Section 303.1 Swimming Pools). Compliance
of this violation will be when the missing pool screen is replaced with some type of protective
barrier so no one can gain entry into the pool area. Chemically treat the pool or drain and cover
the pool, so that pool is clean and eliminates all mosquitoes.
Alfred Mannella made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City code with a
fine of$250 per day and to declare this property a serious threat to the public health, safety and
Welfare. The fine will begin December 18, 2012 until complied; seconded by Bill Rini. The vote
was unanimous in favor of finding the Respondent in violation with the fine and date.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris asked the Board members if they would be willing to move the
meeting time to 6:00 pm rather than 7:00 pm. He stated that if the Board members could email
City staff about their feedback.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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Dave Holt, Chairman
Attest:
Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk
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