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Minutes - 07.18.2022 - Code Enforcement BoardCITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD July 18, 2022 Chairman James Johnson called the regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board to order on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Members attending were Chairman James Johnson along with Board members Matthew Norton, Beth Walters, Justin Allender, Bill Rini, Paul Duhon, and Dieter Grube. Also attending were Evie Wallace, Code Enforcement Manager, Andrew Snodgrass, and Joshua Cortez, Code Enforcement Officers, Curt Henschel, Development Services Director, Sam Reda, Code Enforcement Attorney, Dan Mantzaris, City Attorney, Patrick Brandt, City Attorney, and Ellen Redmond, Planning Coordinator. Board member Duhon made a motion to approve the minutes for the May 16, 2022 Code Enforcement workshop; seconded by Board member Grube. The vote was unanimous to approve the minutes. Chairman Johnson read the Opening Remarks. Code Enforcement Manager Wallace and Code Enforcement Officers Snodgrass and Cortez, along with any of the public who may testify, were sworn in. City Attorney Dan Mantzaris stated that the Board will hear Items 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, and 12 first since there are Respondents present, then the remaining cases will be heard. He stated that Items 11 and 13 have come into compliance and will not be heard. CASE NO. C2021-000031 & C2021-000029 Richard Klaas 588 & 590 W. Juniata St. Clermont, FL 34711 CASE NO. C2021-000032 Camba Properties, Inc. 586 W. Juniata Street Clermont, FL 34711 CASE NO. C2021-000033 Barbara Giacobe 584 W. Juniata St. Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 584 W. Juniata, Clermont, FL 34711 VIOLATION: Chapter 122, Sections 122-344; Chapter 34, Section 34-61 to 61-64; IPMC Sections 109.1, 108.5, 108.1.3, & 108.1.1 City Attorney Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondents were present and was sworn in. CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD July 18, 2022 Steven Rowell, Project Manager for Preston Services, stated that the roof that was approved by City of Clermont has to be removed. He stated that 2 Meet needs to be removed so the two units can interlock with each other. He stated that they have an active permit for 586 W. Juniata St. Richard Klaas stated that he had his roof installed knowing that he would have to remove part of it so they can interlock the roof between his unit and his neighbor's roof. Mr. Rowell stated that Preston Services had permitted for both fire walls for 588 and 584 W. Juniata St. Mr. Mantzaris stated that the City's request is to give the property owners 90 days to get the required permits. He stated that if all the permits are not pulled within 90 days they are asking for $250 per day past the 90 days. CASE NO. C2021-000031, C2021-000029, C2021-000032 & C2201-000033 Board member Duhon made a motion to assess a, the of $250 per day if permits are not pulled within 90 days: seconded by Board member Grube. The vote was unanimous in favor of the continuance. CASE NO. C2203-000066 Richard A. & Andrew J. Posada 2714 Eagle Lake Dr. Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 2714 Eagle Lake Dr. VIOLATION: Chapter 122, Sections 122-344 Building permit required City Attorney Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent were present and was sworn in. Code Enforcement Officer Snodgrass, 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, dates, and staff recommendation for the record. Richard Posada, 2714 Eagle Lake Dr., stated that when he did the patio and platform for the shed, he was told that if the shed was a certain size they didn't need a permit. He stated that he found out that he did need a permit so he tried to get engineering plans from the contractor to pull the permit. He stated that he has been unable to obtain the engineering plans for the shed from the contractor. Barbara Posada, 2714 Eagle Lake Dr., stated that they are looking for an engineer to help us. She stated that they want to comply but they don't know what else to do at this point. P CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD July 18, 2022 Board member Grube made a motion to find the Respondent was in violation with a fine o $150 per day for every day a ter August 18, 2022: seconded by Board member Walters. The vote was 6- 1 in,favor o�finding violation. CASE NO. C2203-000081 Deana McCabe 720 Anderson Street Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 720 Anderson Street VIOLATION: Chapter 38, Section 38-4 Parking, storage of recreational vehicles; Chapter 62, Section 62-33 Truck and trailer parking prohibited in residential areas City Attorney Brandt introduced the case. The Respondent were present and was sworn in. Code Enforcement Officer Cortez, 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, dates, and staff recommendation for the record. Deana McCabe, 720 Anderson Street, stated that the boat is her brothers. She stated that he was going to move it but the brother's truck is broke down right now. She stated that when she received the violation notice, she was not sure that she was in violation. Board member Duhon made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine of $150.00 or every day in violation after August 18, 2022: seconded by Board member Norton. The vote was unanimous in favor offinding violation and amount otfine. CASE NO. C2204-000042 Joe Gardner 111 Linden Street Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 111 Linden Street VIOLATION: Chapter 38, Sections 38-4 Parking, storage of recreational vehicles City Attorney Brandt introduced the case. The Respondent were present and was sworn in. Code Enforcement Officer Cortez, 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, dates, and staff recommendation for the record. Joe Gardner, 111 Linden Street, stated that the vehicle has sunk into the ground and is stuck which is why it hasn't been removed. He stated that he will have it moved within 30 days. 3 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD July 18, 2022 Board member Grube made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine o $150.00 or every day in violation after August 18, 2022: seconded by Board member Duhon. The vote was unanimous in favor of ending violation and amount otfine. CASE NO. C2205-000057 Martha Richard 431 W. Minnehaha Ave. Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 431 W. Minnehaha Ave. VIOLATION: Chapter 38, Section 38-4 Parking, storage of recreational vehicles; Chapter 62, Section 62-33 Truck and trailer parking prohibited in residential areas City Attorney Brandt introduced the case. The Respondent were present and was sworn in. Code Enforcement Officer Cortez, 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, dates, and staff recommendation for the record. Martha Richard, 431 W. Minnehaha Ave., stated that she thought putting the boat on the driveway would make it compliant. She stated that she will have the boat moved behind the home within 30 days. Board member Norton made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine o $150.00 or every day in violation after August 18. 2022: seconded by Board member Walters. The vote was unanimous in favor o� anding violation and amount of fine. CASE NO. C2201-000010 Ahmad H N Alyahya Alternate Key 1529549-Roane Road Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Alternate Key 1529549-Roane Road REQUEST: Motion to Lien City Attorney Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. Code Enforcement Officer Snodgrass stated that has not had any contact with property owner even though they have numerous addresses for the Respondent. Board member Allender made a motion to lien the property: seconded by Board member Walters. The vote was unanimous in favor otplacing a lien the property. 4 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD July 18, 2022 CASE NO. C2202-000137 Burger King Corporation #2170 780 SR 50 Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 780 SR 50 VIOLATION: Chapter 94, Sections 94-227, drainage City Attorney Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. IPMC Section 302.2 Grading and 507.1 Storm Code Enforcement Officer Cortez, 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, dates, and staff recommendation for the record. Board member Norton made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine o $250.00 or every day in violation after August 18. 2022: seconded by Board member Walters. The vote was unanimous in favor otfinding the violation and amount of ine. CASE NO. C2204-000011 Progress Residential Borrower 15, LLC 1496 Sunset Village Blvd. Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1496 Sunset Village Blvd. VIOLATION: Chapter 122, Sections 122-344 Building permit required City Attorney Mantzaris introduced the case. The Respondent was not present. Code Enforcement Officer Cortez, 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, dates, and staff recommendation for the record. Board member Allender made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine of $150 00 or every day in violation after August 18. 2022: seconded by Board member Grube. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding violation and amount o f ane. CASE NO. C2204-000046 Capitao Duda Real Estate LLC 4300 S. Hwy. 27, Unit #207 Clermont, FL 34711 5 CITY OF CLERMONT MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD July 18, 2022 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 4300 S. Hwy. 27, Unit #207 VIOLATION: Chapter 58 Business Tax receipt required The Respondent was not present. Code Enforcement Officer Cortez, 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, dates, and staff recommendation for the record. Board member Allender made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine o $50.00 or every day in violation after August 18. 2022: seconded by Board member Norton . The vote was unanimous in favor of ending violation and amount o„Lfine. CASE NO. C2206-0008 Angela and Mohammed Ali Persaud 710 Rob Roy Dr. Clermont, FL 34711 LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 710 Rob Roy Dr. VIOLATION: Chapter 38, Section 38-4 Parking, storage of recreational vehicles; Chapter 62, Section 62-33 Truck and trailer parking prohibited in residential areas The Respondent was not present. Code Enforcement Officer Cortez, 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, dates, and staff recommendation for the record. Board member Grube made a motion to find the Respondent was violation and if mpeated can come back as a repeat violation, with no fines assessed at this time: seconded by Board member Duhon. The vote was unanimous in favor offlnding violation. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Attest: Q=aj'�� Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk /N--- -0-0 - James Johnson, C airman 6