MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 9:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO DEPARTMENTAL WITNESSES
C.
IDENTIFICATION OF CASES IN COMPLIANCE OR RESCHEDULED
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITATIONS
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - VIOLATION CASES
A.
| 18-2335 | 914 S 15th Street | Gonzalez, Efrain S. | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | September 14, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: EFRAIN S GONZALEZ LETICIA NOYOLA 914 S 15TH STREET FT PIERCE FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Mr. Carbonell presented the facts of the case. He stated that the owner, Mr. Gonzalez was present before the meeting but had to leave. The owner was working on getting the permit. Staff recommended that the violation be found to exist and provide 60 days to obtain the permit or a fine may begin to accrue.
B.
| 18-2405 | 508 Palm Avenue | Martin County Properties LLC | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | September 25, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: MARTIN COUNTY PROPERTIES LLC 265 BERMUDA BEACH DR FT PIERCE, FL 34949 |
OTHER: CARIANN D MARTIN, REG. AGENT 515 E PARK AVENUE TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 |
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames, IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures, IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance, IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
This item was pulled from the Agenda. Owner supplied address where mail is received. An extension was granted before they would be scheduled before the Special Magistrate if no further action toward compliance is taken.
C.
| 18-2622 | 602 N 22nd Street | CJBR N 22ND ST LLC | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | October 19, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: CJBR N 22ND ST LLC 4977 N STATE ROAD 7 LAUDERHILL FL 33319 |
OTHER: ANDRE BARRETT, REG. AGENT 4977 N STATE ROAD 7 LAUDERHILL FL 33319 |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Owner not present. Special Magistrate finds that a violation exists and provides 60 days to obtain a permit or fines may begin to accrue.
D.
| 18-2655 | 2504 Avenue P | Luxama, Odette | Will Carbonell |
| Case Initiated: | October 22, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: ODETTE LUXAMA 5136 NW NEWARK LN PORT ST LUCIE FL 34983 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
This Case was complied.
E.
| 17-2777 | 2210 N 17th Street | Sands, Desean D. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | June 18, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Desean D. Denaro Sands 2210 N 17th Street Ft Pierce, FL 34946 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Owner not present. Special Magistrate finds that a violation exists and provides 60 days to address the violations or fines may begin to accrue.
F.
| 17-2318 | 6780 Samba Street | Kontrath, Ty | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | November 29,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Ty & Shari Kontrath 6780 Samba Street Fort Pierce, FL 34945 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
Item was pulled from the Hearing. The repair permit was issued.
G.
| 18-1273 | 705 Cedar Pl (503 N 7th St) | Longshoremen of SLC Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 19, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Longshoremen's St Lucie Co Inc. 503 N 7th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Owner had complaint against the contractor that will be heard at the April 9, 2019 Board of Examiner's of Contactors Meeting. Rescheduling this case to April 16, 2019 Special Magistrate.
H.
| 18-1274 | 710 Avenue D | Longshoremen of SLC Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 19, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Longshoremen of SLC Inc. 503 N 7th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 - Permit Required
Owner had complaint against the contractor that will be heard at the April 9, 2019 Board of Examiner's of Contactors Meeting. Rescheduling this case to April 16, 2019 Special Magistrate.
I.
| 18-1933 | 2311 Delaware Avenue | Campos, Samuel C. | Paul Julin |
| Case Initiated: | July 17, 2018 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Samuel C. & Maria G Campos 15840 W Telegraph Rd Santa Paula, CA 93060 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Owner not present. Special Magistrate finds that a violation exists and provides 60 days to address the violations or fines may begin to accrue.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASSEY HEARINGS (FINE REDUCTIONS)
A.
| 16-1217 | 2512 Avenue E | Tremayne, Martin | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 10, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Tremayne Martin 2512 Avenue E Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building, IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure, IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment, IPMC 108.1.3 Structure unfit for Human Occupancy, IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage, IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames, IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces, IPMC 305.4 Walking Surfaces, IPMC 309.1 Infestation, IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures, IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance, IPMC 602.2 Residential Heat Supply, IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment, IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment, IPMC 605.4 Wiring, IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
Mr. Coss presents the facts of the case. The current owner, Mr. Martin responded to the Massey letter asking for additional time. As of March 4, 2019 the fines amounted to $3,540.00 ($40.00 recording fees). Staff is agreeable to stopping the fines for 60 days to allow Mr. Martin to obtain a permit. If the permits are not obtained, Staff recommends restarting the fines. The Special Magistrate adopted Staff's recommendation.
B.
| 17-896 | 1904 S 30th Street | Viramontes, Luis S. M. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 28, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: LUIS S M VIRAMONTES NANCY MEDINA 1904 S 30TH STREET FT PIERCE FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Owner was present. Fines stopped on date of permit renewal. Special Magistrate granted 60 days to comply with permit conditions.
7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - LIEN REDUCTION REQUESTS
A.
| 15-1088 | 2801 Oleander Avenue | Charlestin, LeMaire | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 10, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Lemaire & Rosemarie Charlestin 2801 Oleander Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Owner was present. Based on testimony and agreement by staff the Special Magistrate recommends that lien be reduced to $750 (includes $250 for City Commission administrative fee).
8.
OTHER CASES
A.
| 17-2272 | 4935 Oleander Ave | Midway Road Plaza LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | November 29, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Midway Road Plaza LLC 630 SW Palmetto Cove Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces, IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage, IPMC 304.6 Exterior Walls, IPMC 304.1 Exterior Structure,
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
Mr. Coss explains that an extension of time was requested by the owner through his contractor, who was present that morning. Staff stipulated a 60 day extension. The Special Magistrate granted the 60 day extension.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
10.
OLD BUSINESS
Respectfully submitted:
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