09-20-1983 Regular Meeting• CITY OF CLERMONT •
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
September 20, 1983
This regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called
to order by Chairman pro tem Kathleen Parsell at 7:35 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers on Tuesday, September 20, 1983.
ROLL CALL. Present: Glenn Curtis (arrived a few minutes late),
Emma Higgins, Bill McGuire, Kathleen Parsell and Mary Wright.
Absent: William McKinney. Resigned: Marcus McGowan. Also
present Marilyn George, Planning and Zoning Technician.
CASE NO. 83-022, CITY OF CLERMONT ys SUE AND RAY MECANICK.
It was explained that the Mecanicks have been occupying a build-
ing, for business purposes, in a residential zone for six weeks
or more without proper permits. A Conditional Use Permit is
required for offices in residential zones, and a Certificate of
Occupancy must be issued each time a commercial property changes
occupancy.
Mrs. Mecanick stated that they are only storing equipment in
the building until negotiations with the seller are complete
for their purchase of the building. She added that there were
no signs posted or other types of advertising being done.
Mrs. Parsell explained that the City had notified the Mecanicks
that the permits are required and that there had been no re-
sponse to letters informing them of the fact. Mr. McGuire
mentioned the possibility that the Conditional Use Permit may
not be granted and that the use of the building for any purpose
was premature.
After further discussion r2rs. Wright moved to table the case,
but the motion died for lack of a second.
D7rs. r4ecanick then stated that she felt that they were .doing
nothing illegal because she thought that a Conditional Use
Permit issued to a previous owner of the building was still in
effect. She further explained that their office is in their
home and that only painting materials-are,. stored there.
A motion was made by Mrs. Parsell and seconded by Mr. Curtis
THAT A FINE OF $50.00 BE IMPOSED, TO.~$E.COLLECTED IF ANY BUS-
INESS OPERATION TAKES PLACE AT THIS AIxI~RESS BEFORE COMPLIANCE
WITH CITY CODES. After •a brief discussion a roll call vote
was as .follows: Mr. Curtis and P4rs. Higgins, aye; Mrs. Wright
and Mr. McGuire, nay. Following the vote Mrs. Parsell stated
that the issue was tabled.
CASE NO. 83-023, .CITY OF CLERMONT vs FLORENCE POOL, dba INLAND
GROVES. It was 'explained that the Inland Groves Property north
of Lakeshore Drive contains a large amount of trash along its
western boundary.; Requests to have it removed have not resulted
in action.
Mrs. Parsell asked if members of the Board had visited the site.
She stated that, after visiting the site.,~she feels the debris
is minumum and that the complainants must have been trepassing
in order to be able to see the trash. It was her feeling that
the case should be dismissed without any further discussion.
The other members: of the Board agreed.
CASE NO. 83-024, CITY OF CLERMONT vs SHARON BAKER. A complaint
had been received that_Ms. Baker's dog had injured the dog of a
neighbor, and that her dog runs at large from time to time.
Ms. Baker stated that she loves her dog very much and for that
reason keeps-him chained so•~hat no one will steal him. She
further stated that there is another dog in the neighborhood that
looks like her dog, and that she believes the injury to the
complainant's dog was inflicted by the unknown dog. Efforts by
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Ms. Baker to apologize to the complainant were rebuffed.
There was some discussion during which Mr. Curtis said that he
thought Ms. Baker had acted in good faith by offering to pay
the veterinary bill, and that her statement that the dog was
chained regularly further enforced his inclination to dismiss
the case.
A motion was made by Mr. McGuire, seconded by Mr. Curtis and
unanimously approved TO DISMISS THE CASE DUE TO LACK OF EVIDENCE
AND FAILURE OF THE COMPLAINANT TO APPEAR.
CASE NO. 83-025, CITY OF CLERMONT vs ROBIN BON JORN. Mrs.
it ey eau a ma e a eposi ion o e e ec at on two sep-
arate occasions Robin Bon Jorn's dog had injured her small dog
severely enough to necessitate treatment by a veterinarian.
Mr. Bon Jorn appeared with his dog Petey and stated that he
was unaware of the charges and that he does not know Mrs. Reau.
He added that his dogs aren't always leashed, and that many other
dogs in his neighborhood run at large.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Curtis, sec-
onded by Mrs. Wright and carried unanimously THAT THE CASE BE
DISMISSED FOR LACK OF EVIDENCE.
Mr. McGuire requested that in the future the complainants be
asked to appear at hearings.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Kathleen Parsell, Chairman pro tem
A EST:
Marilyn G eo ge, P & Z T nician