Minutes - 05.15.2023 - Code Enforcement BoardCITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
May 15, 2023
Chairman James Johnson called the regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board to order on
Monday, May 15, 2023, at 6:06 p.m. Members attending were Chairman James Johnson along
with Board members Sonny Fornoles, Jack Martin, Justin Allender, Chandra Myers, Paul Duhon
and Bryan Bain. Also attending were Evie Wallace, Code Enforcement Manager, Andrew
Snodgrass, Jordon Rebando, and Joshua Cortez, Code Enforcement Officers, Curt Henschel,
Development Services Director, Patrick Brackins, Code Enforcement Attorney, Patrick Brandt,
City Attorney, and Rae Chidlow, Planning Coordinator.
Code Enforcement Board Attorney Patrick Brackins swore in Code Enforcement Board member
Jack Martin.
Board member Allender made a motion to approve the minutes for the March 20. 2023 Code
Enforcement meetin_e: seconded b_v Board member Duhon. 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.
ITEM 2 - CASE NO. C2204-000001
Troy White
1948 Knollcrest Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1948 Knollcrest Drive
REQUEST: Reduction of fines
Code Enforcement Manager Evie Wallace introduced the case.
The Respondent was present.
Board member Bain made a motion to reduce the fine from $2500 to $250 to be paid within 30
days: seconded by Board member Fornoles. The vote was unanimous in favor ofthe fine reduction.
ITEM 1 - CASE NO. C2207-0009
Frederick L. Christensen
591 E. Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 591 E. Highway 50
REQUEST: Motion to lien
Code Enforcement Andrew Snodgrass stated that there is a fine of $500 for the two days the
property was out of compliance.
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The Respondent was not present.
Board member Allender made a motion to lien the Droverty: seconded by Board member Mvers.
The vote was unanimous in favor of the lien.
ITEM 3 - CASE NO. C2302-0047
708 Mace Avenue Owners Corp.
Rusty Truck
1800 S. Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1800 S. Highway 27
VIOLATION: Section 122-322 Site Plan Review; Section 122-223 Permitted Uses; Section 122-
224 Conditional Uses; Section 102-7 Exempt Signs; Section 34-95 Prohibited Storage of Certain
Items; Section 102-8 (11) Prohibited Signs: Banner Signs; Section 118-35 Maintenance and
Pruning
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$250 Der
day for every day not in compliance after June 14. 2023: seconded b_v Board member Bain. The
vote was unanimous in favor offindinQ violation and amount offine.
ITEM 4 - CASE NO. C2304-0046
David Stevens
204 Bloxam Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 204 Bloxam Avenue
VIOLATION: Section 34-95 Prohibited Storage of Certain Items
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. He stated that the property is in compliance.
Board member Duhon made a motion to find the Respondent in violation. with no fine at this time
and if found out of compliance to _find them in reveat violation: seconded by Board member
Allender. The vote was unanimous in favor of finding_ in violation no _fine. however if found in
reveat violation the fine will be $500 Der day.
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ITEM 5 - CASE NO. C2301-0006
David Stevens
204 Bloxam Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 204 Bloxam Avenue
VIOLATION: Section 54-1 Placing Articles or Obstructions on Streets or Sidewalks; Section
122-183 Permitted Uses: R-3; Section 38-4 Parking, Storage of RV Used for Sleeping; Section
122-344 (H) Unsightly Occupancies.
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 Bain made a motion to find the Respondent in violation. with no fine at this time
and iffound out ofcompliance to find them in repeat violation: seconded by Board member Duhon.
The vote was unanimous in favor o_ffinding_ in violation no fine. however iffound in repeat violation
the fine will be $500 per day.
City Attorney Patrick Brandt stated that Items 6 and 7 are in compliance and will not be heard.
Board member Duhon nominated James Johnson for Chair: seconded by Board member Martin.
The vote was unanimous in favor of the Chair.
Board member Bain nominated Justin Allender for Vice -Chair: seconded by Board member
Johnson. The vote was unanimous in favor of the Vice -Chair.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
ustin Allen er, Vice -Chairman
Attest:
Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk