08-14-2004 Regular Meeting• CITY OF CLERMONT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
August 17, 2004
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday,
July 20, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were Joe Janusiak, Paul Lienard, Peter
Geigel and Stephen Berlinsky. Sharon Martin was absent. Also attending were Betty
McMinamen, Code Enforcement Officer, Yvette Brown, City Attorney and Jane C.
McAllister, Code Enforcement Clerk.
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of July 20, 2004 were
approved as written.
Chairman Paul Lienard stated that the Board needed to elect a Vice Chairman.
Mr. Lienard nominated Stephen Berlinsky for Vice Chairman. Peter Geigel seconded
the motion. The vote was unanimous for Stephen Berlinsky to be Vice Chairman.
Chairman Paul Lienard gave the floor to Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen.
NEW BUSINESS
• CASE NO. 04-148
South Lake Community Foundation, Inc.
912 West Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION :912 West Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 106, Section
106-4(a)(b).
Site Development Review and Permit Required.
Code Enforcement officer Betty McMinamen stated that the violations still exist and
asked that the Board find the Respondent in violation. She added that the South Lake
Community Foundation has asked for 60 days in order to get their plans through the
Planning & Zoning Department and through the Engineering Department.
Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City
Code; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous for finding the Respondent
in violation.
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Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to allow fhe Respondent until October 19, 2004 to
comply or be fined at the rate of $1 00 per day' seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote
was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the fine.
CASE N0.04-149
George F. Karst Jr. and Randall Lee Karst
1158 Fifth Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATIONS: 1158 Fifth Street, Clermont, FL. 34711
VIOLATION: CASE NO. 04-149: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C,
Chapter 102, Section 102-6,8, &15. Sign Permits Required and Prohibited Signs.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated that the violations still exist and
• asked that the Board find the Respondent in violation.
Cliff Rowe, 1158 Fifth Street, Clermont, FL 34711, was sworn in. Mr. Rowe leases the
building in question and has his business there. Mr. Rowe stated that he forgot to get a
sign permit after his first contact with Code Enforcement. He stated further that he has
been in touch with a sign company and asked for 60 days in order to secure his signs
and the permits for them.
Peter Geigel made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code;
seconded by Stephen Berlinsky The vote was unanimous for finding the Respondent in
violation.
Peter Geige/ made a motion to allow the Respondent until October 19. 2004 to comply
or be fined at fhe rate of $5.00 per day until compliance is met.
Ste hen Berlinsk make a motion to increase the fine amount to 25.00 er da .
Seconded by Joe Janusiak. T_he vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit at the
increased rate of $25.00 per dad
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CASE NO. 04-150
Wayne A. Thomas
378 W. Magnolia Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATIONS: 378 W. Magnolia Street, Clermont, FL.
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 122, Section
122-344(a).
Building Permit Required.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen read the violation and stated that work
was stopped on the above named property by Lake County because the owner did not
have a City of Clermont zoning clearance or the proper permits from Lake County
Building Department. There are two separate apartments and the dwelling must be only
a single family.
• Ms. McMinamen stated that the violations still exist and asked that the Board find the
Respondent in violation of City Code.
The respondents were not present nor were any representatives.
Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City
Code seconded by Joe Janusiak The vote was unanimous for finding the Respondents
in violation.
Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to allow the Respondents until October 19, 2004 to
coma/y or be fined at the rate of $10 00 per daY until compliance is met; seconded by
Pefer Geige/ The vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the Erne.
CASE N0.04-151
Amy Jo Gomes and Renee D. Phares
477 Carroll Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 477 Carroll Street, Clermont, FL 34711
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VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 299-C, Chapter 122, Section
122-181 thru 184.
Office Requires Conditional Use Permit in R-3 zoning.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated that there is a computer business at
the above mentioned site and that they do no have a CUP as required in R-3 for
professional offices. The reason they can not simply get a CUP is because the Future
Land Use is residential and does not include professional office. Ms. McMinamen asked
the Board to find the Respondents in violation, but to give them a low fine and a long
time period so they can find another location.
Renee D. Phares, 17355 Court Street, Winter Garden, FL was sworn in and said that
they went through Blackburn Realty and were told this location would be suitable for an
office. She said they will need time to find another location.
• Stephen Berlinskv made a motion to find the Respondents in violation of the cited City
Code; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous for finding the Respondents
in violation.
Stephen Berlinskv made a motion to allow the Respondents until December 21 2004 to
comply or be fined at the rate of $33.00 per dam
Paul Lienard made a motion to amend the fine to $10 00 per day~ Seconded by Joe
Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of the time period and in favor of the
amended fine of $10.00 per day.
OTHER BUSINESS
CASE NO. 04-101
Manzella Builders & Remodeling Inc.
931 Scott Street
Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No.249-C, Chapter 14, Section 14-
76(12).
• Unsafe Building Due to Lack of Maintenance.
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Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen said that last month Mr. Manzella asked
for and was granted additional time. She stated that since the lien has not been filed,
the Board has the ability to forgive the fine if they so choose. Mr. Manzella has asked
that board forgive this fine.
Stephen Berlinsky moved to forgive the fine; seconded by Peter Geigel. The vote was
unanimous in favor of forgiving the fine.
CASE NO. 04-119
CASE NO. 04-120
William Monath & Joe Pozo
c/o Seabreeze Constuction
953 Tenth Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATIONS: 953 Tenth Street, Clermont, FL 34711
• VIOLATION :CASE NO. 04-119: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C,
Chapter 122, Section 122-349(a)(d).
Home Occupation As Accessory to Residence.
VIOLATION :CASE NO. 04-120: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 299-C,
Chapter 122, Section 122-181-184.
Office Requires Conditional Use Permit in R-3.
In the matter of Case No. 04-119 Stephen Berlinsky made a motion to extend the lien
start date to October 19. 2004 with a fine of $14.28 per day if not in compliance;
seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the
fine.
In the matter of Case No.. 04-120 Stephen Ber/insky made a motion to extend the lien
start date to October 19. 2004 with a fine of $14.28 per day if not in compliance;
seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was unanimous in favor of the time limit and the
fine.
CASE NO. 04-143 AND CASE NO. 04-144
Herbert Jackson Sr., 611 Scott Street, Clermont, FL 34711, There was no one in
• attendance and the case was not heard.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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J C. McAllister Code Enforcement Clerk
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