08-16-2005 Regular MeetingCITY OF CLERMONT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
August 16, 2005
The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on Tuesday,
August 16, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Members attending were, Jim Purvis, A.D. VanDeMark,
Terry Felder, James Davern, Bill Banzhaf, Joe Janusiak and Stephen Berlinsky. Also
attending were Betty McMinamen, Code Enforcement Officer, Yvette Brown, City
Attorney, Jim Hitt, Planning Director, and Joy Thys, Code Enforcement Clerk.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The minutes from the Code Enforcement Board meeting of July 19, 2005 were
approved as written.
Chairman Stephen Berlinsky gave the floor to Code Enforcement Officer Betty
McMinamen.
NEW BUSINESS
. CASE NO. 05-213
Rose Piscopo
1375 Lake Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1375 Lake Avenue. Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 283-C, Chapter 58, Section 58-
116. Vehicle Upholstery & Detailing Without License.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated this case is complied and will not
be heard.
CASE NO. 05-214
Rose Piscopo
1375 Lake Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1375 Lake Avenue. Clermont, FL 34711
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VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 122, Section
122-349 (c) (d). Home Occupation As Accessory to Residence.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated this case is complied and will not
be heard.
CASE NO. 05-215
Gale T. Bell
690 Anderson St.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 690 Anderson Street. Clermont, FL 34711
• VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 118, Section
118-39 (a) (b).Traffic Visibility Triangle at Intersection.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen showed several pictures showing
vegetation along Respondents property that was obstructing visibility and/or creating a
traffic hazard. Ms. McMinamen asked the board to find the Respondent in violation.
Gale Bell, 690 Anderson Street, Clermont, FL 34711, was sworn in and asked for an
additional time of 60 days in order to bring her property into compliance.
Jim Purvis made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City Code;
seconded by A. D. VanDeMark. The vote was unanimous for findin_g the Respondent in
violation.
James Davern made a motion to allow the Respondent until September 20, 2005 to
comply, or be fined at a rate of $2.00 per day; seconded by A. D. VanDeMark. The vote
was unanimous in favor of the time period and the amount of the fine.
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CASE NO. 05-216
Gale T. Bell
690 Anderson St.
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 690 Anderson Street. Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen showed several pictures of the outside
accumulation on Respondents property that includes, but not limited to, concrete blocks,
boards, pipes, large sections of lattice trim, etc., with extremely high grass and weeds.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen asked the board to find the Respondent in
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Gale Bell, 690 Anderson Street, Clermont, FL 34711, was sworn in and asked for an
additional time of 60 days in order to bring her property into compliance.
James Davern made a motion to find the Respondent in violation of the cited City
Code; seconded by A. D. VanDeMark. The vote was unanimous for finding the
Respondent in violation.
Terry Felder made a motion to allow the Respondent until October 18, 2005 to comply,
or be fined at a rate of $2.00 per day; seconded by A. D. VanDeMark. The vote was
unanimous in favor of the time period and the amount of the fine.
CASE NO. 05-219
Two Brothers and A Cousin, LLC.
811 E. Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 811 E. Highway 50. Clermont, FL 34711
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VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 122, Section
122-223 (c).Uses to be Enclosed; Outside Storage.
The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
OLD BUSINESS
CASE NO. 05-173
Alan J. and Katherine R. Pool
801 West Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 801 West Montrose Street. Clermont, FL 34711
. VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 281-C, Chapter 122, Section
122-244 (a) (11). Restaurant Requires Conditional Use Permit in Central Business
District.
The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
CASE NO. 05-174
Alex Butchkosky
On The Corner Seafood
801 W. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 801 W. Montrose Street. Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: Ordinance No. 281-C, Chapter 86, Section 148. Failure to Fulfill
Obligations of Conditional Use Permit Agreed to on October 29, 2003.
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Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated the Respondent was still in violation
of not fulfilling the obligations of the Conditional Use Permit that was signed by the
Respondent in October, 2003, reminding the Code Enforcement Board they found the
respondent in violation at the CEB hearing on February 15, 2005 with a motion to fine
$10.00 per day if not complied by August 16, 2005.
Sharon Martin, of 955 West Minnehaha, Clermont, FL was sworn in as a consultant to
Alex Butchkosky. Ms. Martin stated that the obligations of the CUP have been hard to
fulfill because of the engineering process taking so long for the swale. The fence is now
in compliance and the permit for the dumpster had been applied for at the Lake County
Building Department earlier in the week. Ms. Martin showed a letter from the City of
Clermont dated April 22, 2005, giving her permission to proceed with the construction of
the swale and retention area, which she understood gave her permission to proceed
without a Building Permit.
• Jim Hitt, Planning Director for the City of Clermont, was sworn in that stated that he had
spoken to Ms. Martin and explained to her that even though dumpsters are approved
during normal site review, a Building Permit would still have to be obtained.
Alex Butchkosky, 801 West Montrose Street, Clermont, FL 34711, was sworn in and
stated that when he signed the signed the CUP, it was his understanding that Mr. Pool,
the owner of the property, would pay for all expenses in order to comply with the CUP.
Terry Felder made a motion to allow the Respondent until October 18, 2005 to comply
with the CUP; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was 6-1 with A. D. VanDeMark
opposed.
CASE NO. 05-201
Louvenia Benjamin
579 E. Broome Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 579 E. Broome Street. Clermont, FL 34711
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VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen stated this case is complied and will not
be heard.
CASE NO. 05-202
Louvenia Benjamin
579 E. Broome Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 579 E. Broome Street. Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 36-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
95. Unlawful Storage in Residential Areas.
• The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
CASE NO. 05-204
Elin Satory
Lot 7 & E '/2 Lot 9, Osceola Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Lot 7 & E '/Z Lot 9, Osceola Street. Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
CASE NO. 05-205
Evelio DeHoyos & Elin Satory
765 Osceola Street
Clermont, FL 34711
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LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 765 Osceola Street. Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
CASE NO. 05-206
Evelio DeHoyos & Elin Satory
5 Lots, Minneola Avenue at 7t" Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 5 Lots, Minneola Avenue at 7t" Street. Clermont, FL
34711
. VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
CASE NO. 05-207
Evelio DeHoyos & Elin Satory
3 Lots, Osceola Street at 7t" Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 3 Lots, Osceola Street. Avenue at 7t" Street. Clermont,
FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
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CASE NO. 05-208
Evelio DeHoyos & Elin Satory
553 Carrot Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 553 Carroll Street. Clermont, FL 34711
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances No. 232-C, Chapter 34, Section 34-
61. Unlawful Maintenance of Nuisances.
The Respondent was not present and no action was taken.
OTHER BUSINESS
CASE NO. 04-154
Daisy Clark
561 Minneola Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen asked for foreclosure on the Lien for this
case. The amount of the lien is $276.00. On June 21 of 2005, the daughter of Daisy
Clark, Lucille Deramus, appeared before the board and asked for forgiveness on this
lien and the Board took no action. The lien has accrued on 561 Minneola Avenue, but
when a lien is filed on one property, the lien automatically attaches to all the properties
in the same ownership. Code Enforcement Officer Betty McMinamen requested the lien
be attached to the most problematic property currently owned by this family which is
388 Chestnut Street.
Lucille Deramus, 549 E. Broome Street, daughter of the deceased Daisy Clark, was
sworn in and stated that she had no money and needed more time to pay the lien.
James Davern made a motion for foreclosure; seconded by Joe Janusiak. The vote was
6-7 with Jim Purvis opposed.
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Jim Purvis asked the Respondent to stay in the room the motion was then made to
adiourn. Yvette Brown, City Attorney reminded the board of the Sunshine Law Jim
Purvis then stated that he did not want to embarrass the Respondent but that he
intends to Aay the lien on her behalf.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Attest:
Code Enf~i'c'ement Clerk
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phe erlinsky, Chairman