07-15-2014 Regular Code Enf Mtg CITY OF CLERMONT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
JULY 15, 2014
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday, July 15,
2014 at 6:00 p.m. Members attending were Chairman Dave Holt, along with Board members
Ken Forte, Larry Seidler, Bill Rini, Alfred Mannella and Harvey Rosenberg. Also attending were
Barbara Hollerand, Development Services Director, Evie Wallace, Code Enforcement
Supervisor, Lori Crain, Code Enforcement Officer, Valerie Fuchs, Code Enforcement Attorney,
Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, and Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of April 15, 2014 were approved as
written.
Chairman Dave Holt read the Opening Remarks.
Code Enforcement Supervisor Evie Wallace, along with any of the public who may testify, was
sworn in.
Chairman Dave Holt gave the floor to Code Enforcement Staff and City Attorney.
CASE NO. 14-989
Rena Mildred Clark
1337 Ryan St.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1337 Ryan St., Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 34, Section 34-61 (1, 2, 11), Enumeration of prohibited items; Chapter
122, Section 122-343, Fences and walls.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case.
The Respondent was present.
Code Enforcement Supervisor Evie Wallace, 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: Listed residence has
overgrown weeds/grass in backyard. (Section 34-61 (1) Weeds) Listed residence has an
accumulation of trash, debris, garbage, bottles, cans and other miscellaneous items in backyard
that is causing an attractive nuisance. (Section 34-61 (2) Refuse & Section 34-61 (11) Storage of
junk in residential areas). Listed residence has a dilapidated fence that needs repairs and is not
maintained to be in accordance with our code of ordinance. (Section 122-343 Fences and walls).
Compliance of this violation will be when the following conditions are met: The backyard needs
to be mowed and cleared from all obstruction and maintained here after. All debris, garbage,
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cans and junk miscellaneous items need to be removed where they will not harbor rats or other
vermin. Replace and/or fix fence.
Rena Clark, 1337 Ryan St., stated that the grass has been mowed. She stated that she has started
removing the debris but there are yellow jackets in the area so she has to wait to remove the rest.
She stated that she has moved the fencing. She stated that she plans to remove the aluminum
cans tomorrow.
Harvey Rosenberg made a motion to find the Respondent in violation with a fine of$100 per day
for every day in violation past August 31, 2014; seconded by Al Mannella. The vote was
unanimous in favor of finding violation and the amount of the fine.
CASE NO. 14-988
Lyndon Alleyne
611 Scott St.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 611 Scott St., Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 94, Section 94-199, Required soil conservation measures; Chapter 14,
Section 14-9 (302.2), Grading and drainage.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case.
The Respondent was present.
Code Enforcement Supervisor Evie Wallace, 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: No safety measures placed for
the active residential construction at listed location or methods to prevent erosion and the
depositing of soils off of the site. (Section 94-199 Required Soil Conservation Measures) The
property is not maintained to prevent erosion of soil so accumulation won't interfere with traffic
as the residence is by a main road. (Section 302, Grading and drainage). Compliance of this
violation will be when the following conditions are met: When proper prevention measures for
erosion control are taken by installing a silt fence around property required by our building code.
When property shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent
accumulation of stagnant water, dirt, etc from depositing on both streets where property is
located on.
Board member Bill Rini asked if Ms. Wallace made sure the silt fence was installed properly.
Ms. Wallace stated that when it was put up the first time, she was aware that it was not installed
properly, however it has been corrected.
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Lyndon Alleyne, 611 Scott St., stated that the fence was up but the contractors coming in to work
on the property were taking it down and not putting it back up properly.
Ken Forte made a motion to find the Respondent in violation with no fine to be assessed at this
time; seconded by Bill Rini The vote was unanimous in favor of finding of violation with no fine.
CASE NO. 14-987
Valerie Silva &Raymond Reyes Jr.
1686 Grandiflora Ave.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1686 Grandiflora Ave., Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Chapter 38, Section 38-4 Parking, storage of recreational vehicles; Chapter 54,
Section 54-1, Placing articles or obstructions on streets or sidewalks.
City Attorney Dan Mantzaris introduced the case.
The Respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Supervisor Evie Wallace, 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: Listed residence has a boat and
trailer that was observed on city street and on residence's driveway (Section 38-4 Parking and
storage of recreational vehicle). Residence has a basketball hoop located on the ground of the
right-of-way(Section 54-1 Placing articles or obstructions on streets and sidewalks). Compliance
of this violation will be when the following conditions are met: When the boat and boat trailer
are moved and stored in a closed building as a garage or boat storage or parked in the rear
setback of the residence. Remove the basketball hoop which is obstructing the right-of-way
located in front of your residence. All rights-of-way have utilities underneath that can be
damaged if any obstruction is located there.
Al Mannella made a motion to find the Respondent in violation with a fine of$150 per day for
every day in violation past August 14, 2014; seconded by Ken Forte. The vote was unanimous in
favor offinding violation and the amount of thefine.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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Attest: Dave Holt, Chairman
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Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk
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