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CODE ENFORCEMENT
MAY 17, 2988
The regular scheduled meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was
called to order by Chairman Edward Whitehead at 7:30 p.m., on May
17, 1988. Members attending were William McKinney, Joseph
Wiebush, Emma Higgins, Martin Wright and Nick Jones. Edward Ivey
was excused. Also attending were Leonard Baird City Attorney,
James McAllister. Planning Director, Jim McFatter Code Enforcement
Officer and Jane Warren Planning and Zoning Technician.
The Invocation was offered by Rev. William McKinney and followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES of the meeting held April 19, 1988 were approved as
presented.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Whitehead introduced Case No. 88-09
CITY OF CLERMONT
A Municipal Corporation
Plaintiff,
vs.
Bob Wade
1101 East Highway 50
Clermont Fla. 32711
Defendant (s).
Non-compliance of Conditional Use Permit (Resolution No. 574 and
the Order issued by the Code Enforcement Board, April 19, 1988.
LOCATION: Property located north of Quincy's Restaurant and east
of Grand Highway.
Mr.McAllister advised the Board that Mr. Wade informed the City
on Friday May 13, 1988, that his engineer and City Engineer John
Springstead had met, and the two parties were in agreement that
the site was in compliance.
At this time the case was removed from the agenda.
In response to Mr. Wade's information, conformation was requested
from Springstead & Associates. Mr. Springstead informed Mr.
McAllister that Mr. Wade's engineer was not willing to sign off
on the project according to plans accepted by the City. Mr.
Springstead stated that the engineer wished to inspect the site,
make the necessary changes and then arrange for an inspection
with Springstead & Associates.
At this time the case was again placed on the Agenda, but Police
Department was not able to subpoena Mr. Wade.
Mr. Baird suggested because of the magnitude of the case and Mr.
Wade's absence that a special meeting be held to consider this
case.
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After a brief discussion a mo1~~~-ade by Rev. McKinney to
schedule a special meeting to consider Case No. 88-09 on Monday
May 23, 1988 at 7: 30 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Higgins and approved
by unanimous vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. McAllister advised the Board that the following cases had
been cleared prior to the meeting.
CITY OF CLERMONT
Plaintiff, CASE NO. 88-20
vs.
Lee Barry Ward
1159 W. Montrose Street
Clermont Fla. 32711
Defendant (s).
CITY OF CLERMONT
Plaintiff, CASE NO. 88-21
vs.
John Ream
5411 Cedar Pine Court
Orlando Fla. 32819
Defendant ( s) .
CITY OF CLERMONT
Plaintiff, CASE NO. 8$-23
VS.
Richard Klaas
505 7th. Street
Clermont Fla. 32711
Defendant (s).
Mr. Whitehead Introduced Item No. 2
Case No. 88-24
CITY OF CLERMONT
A Municipal Corporation
Plaintiff,
vs.
Freddie Lee Collins
495 Desoto Street
Clermont Fla. 32711
Defendant ( s) .
Chapter 11A, Section 16- PROHIBITION OF STORAGE WITHIN
RESIDENTIAL AREAS
No person shall keep, store or allow to remain on any property
within any residential section of the city, any dismantled,
partially dismantled, non operative, or discarded machinery,
appliances, vehicles, boats or parts thereof, scrap metal of
junk.
LOCATION: 495_DeSoto_Street
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Mr. McAllister recommended immediate removal of the vehicle.
At this time Mr. Collins was sworn in.
Mr. Collins stated it was his vehicle and but was uncertain of
what need to be done to clear the violation.
Mr. Baird explained that inoperable vehicles cannot be stored in
a residential district. Mr. Baird further explained that the
vehicle had to be removed or repaired and if repaired auto tags
would be required.
Mr.Collins stated he could be in compliance in thirty (30) days.
Mr. Baird suggested ten (10) days.
Mr. Collins stated the vehicle only needed an alternator and
tires to be brought in compliance.
Mr. Jones stated he understood Mr. Collins need for an extended
period of time in order to correct the violation, but expressed
concern regarding laws not being complied with throughout the
community.
Mr. Collins stated he would have the violation cleared in twelve
(12) days.
A motion was made by Nick Jones to granted Mr. Collins twelve
(12) days to resolve the violation, seconded by Mr. Wright
and approved by unanimous vote.
Mr. Whitehead introduced Item No. 3.
CASE NO. 88-18
CITY OF CLERMONT
A Municipal Corporation
Plaintiff,
vs.
Elisha Pace
733 E. Minneola Avenue
Clermont Fla. 32711
Defendant (s).
NOTICE OF HEARING
Chapter 11A Section 16 PROHIBITION OF STORAGE WITHIN RESIDENTIAL
AREAS
No person shall keep, store or allow to remain on any property
within any residential section of the city, any dismantled,
partially dismantled, non operative, or discarded machinery,
appliances, vehicles, boats or parts thereof, scrap metal of
junk.
LOCATION: 733 E. Minneola Avenue
Mr. McAllister stated that the defendent was not present, and
informed the Board that the defendent had received a Violation
Notice by certified mail as well as being served a subpoena by
the Police Department.
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Mr. McAllister stated that no attempt has been made to clear the
violation and suggested that the defendent's lack of response
indicated a lack of concern to rectify the violation.
Mr, McAllister also informed the Board of an auto repair
business being illegally operated from the location, which is
zoned R-3 Residential/Professional Offices, and does not permit
such a use.
Rev. McRinney stated is was the responsibility of the Board to
strongly enforce the Code of Ordinances as well as to issue any
Orders that would denote the seriousness of the violation
and discourage any repetition of such violation.
Mr. Baird advised the Board that the defendant would have to be
given an opportunity to rectify the violation, but could issue an
Order allowing for a specific time frame to come into compliance
as well as assessing a fine if such deadline is not met.
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Mrs. Higgins that
Mr. Pace by given until May 27, 1988 to correct the violation.
If the violation is not corrected by the set date a fine of
$100.00 will be imposed for each day the violation continues past
the date set for compliance, seconded by Rev McRinney and
approved by unanimous vote.
Mr. Whitehead introduced Item No. 4
Case No. 88-19
CITY OF CLERMONT
vs.
Wilmer Pace
580 Highland Avenue
Clermont Fla. 32711
PROHIBITION OF STORAGE WITHIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
No person shall keep, store or allow to remain on any property
within any residential section of the city, any dismantled,
partially dismantled, non operative, or discarded machinery,
appliances, vehicles, boats or parts thereof, scrap metal of
junk.
LOCATION: 580 Highland Avenue
Again Mr. McAllister reiterated the defendent was notified
by a violation notice as well as a subpoena and again there seems
to be a lack of concern by the property owner.
Rev. McRinney again emphasized the need to enforce the code and
to discourage continued violations.
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Mr. Wright that Mr.
Pace be given until May 27, 1988 to correct the violation. If
the violation is not corrected by the set date of fine of $100.00
will be imposed for each day the violation continues past the
date set for compliance, seconded by Mrs. Higgins and approved by
unanimous vote.
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Mr. Whitehead introduced Item No. 5.
Case No. 88-25
CITY OF CLERMONT
Plaintiff,
vs.
Richard Brunson
752 E. Broome
Clermont Fla. 32711
Chapter 11A, Section 16-PROHIBITION OF STORAGE WITHIN RESIDENTIAL
AREAS
No person shall keep, store or allow to remain on any property
within any residential section of the city, any dismantled,
partially dismantled, non operative, or discarded machinery,
appliances, vehicles, boats or parts thereof, scrap metal of
junk.
LOCATION: 752 E. Broome Street
Mr. McAllister advised the Board that the Police Department was
not able to serve the defendent with the subpoena, and suggested
that the case be tabled at this time
After a brief discussion a motion was made by Mrs. Higgins to
table this case, seconded by Mr. Wright and approved by unanimous
vote.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Edwa Whitehead, Chairman
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ATTEST:
J ne Warren,
lanning & Zoning Technician
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