02-15-1994 Regular Meeting• CITY OF CLERMONT •
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 1994
The regular scheduled meeting of the Code Enforcement Board was called to order on
February 15, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. Members attending were Edward Whitehead, Martin
Wright, Donald Bums, Steve D'Amico, Jon Fortier and George Wood. Member James
Welborn, Jr. was absent. Also attending were Leonard Baird, City Attorney, Richard
Bowman, Code Enforcement Officer and Mimi Shaw, Code Enforcement Clerk.
MINUTES of the meeting held August 17, 1993 were approved as presented.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING:
Nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Edward Whitehead asked for nominations for Chairman, none were forthcoming. Mr.
Baird stated a Chairman was required, thereafter, Mr. Whitehead nominated himself.
Mr. Whitehead asked for further nominations for the seat of Chairman, n®ne where
forthcoming, Mr. Whitehead was unanimously elected Chairman.
Mr. Whitehead nominated George Wood for Vice-Chairman. There being no other
nominations the nominations were closed. Mr. Wood was unanimously elected Vice-
Chairman.
CASE NO. 94-01
Alvin Knight
936 Tenth Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION: 936 Tenth Street
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, Section 19.
At this time Chairman Whitehead asked that all those present who wished to speak in
regard to this case be sworn in.
Persons sworn in were Code Enforcement Officer Richard Bowman and Mr. Alvin
Knight of 936 Tenth Street, Clermont.
Mr. Bowman exhibited to the Board pictures of the defendants property, and quoted
Chapter 11, Section 19 of the Code of Ordinances. Mr. Bowman explained that the
defendant has numerous boxes and other debris stored at this site. The defendant does
remove the debris periodically, however the situation continually reoccurs.
Mr. Bowman stated that Staff recommends the defendant be given 10 days to remove all
debris and materials. If this violation has not been cleared by February 26, 1994, the
defendant be fined $50.00 per day the violation continues to exist.
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Mr. Knight, the defendant, stated that at one time he had a site to haul these materials
to, however, he no longer has the use of this site.
Attorney Baird noted that the defendant had received a violation notice on December
11, 1993 advising him that the City would no longer pick up these materials. Attorney
Baird asked the defendant if he took any action at that time to remove these materials.
Mr. Knight stated that he did remove some of the debris at that time.
Attorney Baird informed the defendant that his options at this time were to either sell
these materials or it must be taken to the dump.
Mr. Knight asked if he could store some of the things he might be able to sell at a later
date behind the house where they could not be seen. __
Further discussion followed regarding the disposal of the debris.
Mr. Knight asked the Board to give him until the end of March to remove the materials.
Mr. Wood asked the defendant if he could have the debris cleared in one month, which
would be mid March.
Mr. Knight stated that he would try but could not guarantee that everything would be
gone.
Mr. Fortier stated that he felt the defendant should only be given one month, until mid
March to have the site cleaned up.
After further discussion, a motion was made by George Wood to give the defendant until
March 31, 1994 to remove all debris and materials and if the violation continues to exist
after this date, a fine of $50.00 per day be imposed, seconded by Steve D'Amico and
approved by a vote of 5 to 1, with Jon Fortier voting nay.
CASE NO. 94-02
Charles E. Duhart
2006 Alexander Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
LOCATION: 715 Drew Avenue
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Section 3
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At this time Chairman Whitehead asked that all those present who wished to speak in
regard to this case be sworn in. As of 7:50 p.m. no one was present to represent Mr.
Duhart.
Mr. Bowman distnbuted pictures which showed asemi-tractor parked in a residential
zone. Staff recommended the defendant be given until midnight February 16, 1994 to
remove semi-tractor. If said vehicle is not removed a 72 hour notice will be posted upon
said vehicle. If the semi-tractor is not removed within 72 hours the vehicle will be towed
at the owners expense and an immediate fine of $500.00 will be imposed. If the violation
is repeated the vehicle will be towed immediately and a fine of $500.00 imposed for each
violation thereafter.
A motion was made by Jon Fortier that the defendant be given until midnight February
16, 1994 to remove semi-tractor. If said vehicle is not removed a 72 hour notice will be
posted upon said vehicle. If the semi-tractor is not removed within 72 hours the vehicle
will be towed at the owners expense and an immediate fine of $500.00 will be imposed. If
the violation is repeated the vehicle will be towed immediately and a fine of $500.00
unposed for each violation thereafter, as recommended by Staff, seconded by George
Wood and approved by a unanimous vote.
CASE NO. 94-03
Ralph Butler
731 Sunnydell Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION: 731 Sunnydell Drive
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Section 4
Mr. Bowman informed the Board that this violation has been cleared.
A motion was made by George Wood to dismiss this case, seconded by Jon Fortier and
approved by a unanimous vote.
CASE NO. 94-04
Erich Fischer
154 E. Highland Avenue
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION: 154 E. Highland Avenue
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2A, Section 12
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Member George Wood wished to abstain from this case due to a conflict of interest.
At this time Chairman Whitehead asked that all those present who wished to speak in
regard to this case be sworn in. As of 7:55 p.m. no one was present to represent Mr.
Fisher.
Mr. Bowman displayed a photo of the illegal sign. Mr. Bowman stated that Staff
recommends the defendant be given three (3) days to remove the sign. If this violation
continues to exist after February 18, 1994 the defendant be fined $50.00 per day the
violation continues to exist.
A motion was made by Jon Fortier that the defendant be given three (3) days to remove
the sign. If this violation continues to exist after February 18, 1994 the defendant be
fined $50.00 per day the violation continues to exist, as recommended by=Staff, seconded
by Donald Burris, and approved by a vote of S to 1 with Mr. Wood abstaining from the
vote.
CASE NO. 94-05
Bart Fraser
979 W. Montrose Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION: 979 W. Montrose Street
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Section 3
At this time Chairman Whitehead asked that all those present who wished to speak in
regard to this case be sworn in. As of 7:58 p.m. no one was present to represent Mr.
Fraser.
Mr. Bowman noted that this was another case of asemi-tractor parked in a residential
zone. Mr. Bowman stated that Staff recommends a fine of $50.00 be imposed for
damage done to sidewalk and that the defendant be given until 5:00 p.m. February 16,
1994 to remove semi-tractor. If said vehicle is not removed a 72 hour notice will be
posted upon said vehicle. If the semi-tractor is not removed within 72 hours the vehicle
will be towed at the owners expense and an immediate fine of $500.00 will be imposed. If
the, violation is repeated the vehicle will be towed immediately and a fine of $500.00
imposed for each violation thereafter.
Attorney Baird asked if the damage to the sidewalk was done by the tractor, and if so is
this a known fact.
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Mr. Bowman stated that he did not personally see the tractor do the damage to the
sidewalk.
Attorney Baird stated that the portion of the recommendation which refers to repairing
the sidewalk should be deleted from the recommendation. Attorney Baird stated that
the City should send Mr. Fraser a letter in reference to the monetary damage done to
the sidewalk alleging that he caused this damage and ask that he reimburse the City for
the repair of the sidewalk.
Chairman Whitehead asked if the tractor is presently parked at this address.
Mr. Bowman explained that the semi-tractor is no longer at this address but .,has now
been moved to another residential area within the City.
Mr. Wood asked if, due to the fact that the tractor has been moved to another
residential area, if the process would not have to begin again at the new location.
Mr. Baird stated the defendant has only moved the violation from one site to another, he
is still in violation, regardless of the location. Alien can be placed on both sites.
A motion was made by Jon Fortier that the defendant be given until 5:00 p.m. February
16, 1994 to remove the semi-tractor. If said vehicle is not removed a 72 hour notice will
be posted upon said vehicle. If the semi-tractor is not removed within 72 hours the
vehicle will be towed at the owners expense and an immediate one of $500.00 will be
imposed. If the violation is repeated the vehicle will be towed immediately and a fine of
$500.00 imposed for each violation thereafter. Seconded by George Wood and approved
by a unanimous vote.
CASE NO. 94-06
Kenneth Hanoman
677 W. Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION: 163 Pitt Street
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, Section 10
At this time Mr. Whitehead asked all those present who wished to speak in regard to this
case to be sworn in. Mr. Ken Hanonian, defendant was sworn in.
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Mr. Bowman informed the Board that the defendant has illegally converted the single
family residence located at lb3 Pitt Street into a tri-plea. This violation has been
cleared, however, staff recommends if this violation reoccurs that the defendant be fined
$500.00 immediately and $500.00 per day the violation continues to exist.
Mr. Hanoman stated that he was not aware that he had done anything wrong, as the
home was like this when he purchased it, but he had no problem correcting the violation.
A motion was made by Jon Fortier that if this violation reoccurs that the defendant be
fined $500.00 immediately and $500.00 per day the violation continues to exist, seconded
by Steve D'Amico, and approved by a unanimous vote.
CASE NO. 94-07
Norman Ogg
1875 Settle Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION: 1875 Settle Street
VIOLATION: City of Clermont Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11A, Section 16
Mr. Bowman informed the Board that this violation has been cleared.
A motion was made by Jon Fortier to dismiss this case, seconded by Steve D'Amico and
approved by a unanimous vote.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Edward ehead, Chairman
ATTEST:
Mimi haw, Planning Technician