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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 • CITY OF CLERMONT • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MINUTES September 20, 1983 Page two 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