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 WEDNESDAY, DATE
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CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
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ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO DEPARTMENTAL WITNESSES
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IDENTIFICATION OF CASES IN COMPLIANCE OR RESCHEDULED
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITATIONS
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| 19-2493 CT |
1815 S 28th Street |
Brizuela, Elizabeth - JJBM |
Paul Julin |
| Case Initiated: | September 12, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Elizabeth Brizuella - JJBM 2802 Placid Ave Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Due |
| 335 | 5-53(a)(6) Unlicensed Contractor | $500.00/1 | $500.00 |
Inspector Paul Julin starts to present the citation case. The cited violation is unlicensed contractor. An interpreter is required for a 3rd party that will be testifying. Ms. Brizuela, the interpreter, Katherine Calderon, and the 3rd party, Mr. Reyes are sworn in. Mr. Coss continues the presentation of the citation case. A complaint was received by Mr. Reyes. He indicated that he hired Ms. Brizuela's company to install new windows and doors. The building inspection did not pass so Mr. Reyes contacted the contractor 3 times, and they said they would come back out but did not. Mr. Coss summarizes Ms. Brizuela's statement from the October Hearing, that she allowed a friend to use her discount at Home Depot to purchase the windows. Ms. Brizuela states that Antonio Dominguez is the person who purchased the windows and installed them. Mr. Reyes states that he only dealt with Jose Brizuela, who was referred to him and took a $2500.00 deposit. He said that both men installed the windows. Mr. Reyes had to finish the installation since the other men never returned.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - VIOLATION CASES
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| 19-798 | 1305 Avenue E | 10425-27 SW 177TH ST LLC | Shaun Coss/GC |
| Case Initiated: | March 27, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: 10425-27 SW 177TH ST LLC 218 Pond Way 2nd Floor Staten Island NY 10303 |
REG. AGENT: VANESSA APPOLON |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required (R & D), IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
Mr. Coss presents case for the City. He describes that a plumbing permit was obtained by a plumbing contractor who did not do the original work and found that the work done was not to code and additional work would have to be done to meet current code. The owner, Ms. Appolon was present and stated that there was a dispute with the plumbing contractor over fees to do the work. She wants time to hire another plumber to get the work done. The Special Magistrate does a Review & Determination for the permit required item. The Special Magistrate provides 60 days to get a permit or correct the violation or a fee may accrue.
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| 19-1476 | 2801 & 2803 Citrus Ave | Hatfield, James | Shaun Coss/GC |
| Case Initiated: | June 12, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: James Hatfield PO Box 1506 Ft Pierce, FL 34954 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment, IPMC 304.6 Exterior Walls, IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage, IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces, IPMC 309.1 Infestation
Mr. Coss speaks on behalf of the City, and suggests continuing this case to the next hearing due to the fact that the case was initiated by an inspector/investigator that is no longer with the City. Natalie Leoni is present for the owner, James Hatfield. She also would like a continuance to try to determine what needs to be done with the property. The Special Magistrate continues this case to the next Hearing.
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| 19-1671 | 702 (700) S 25th Street | Garcia, Herlindo & Maria | Paul Julin |
| Case Initiated: | June 26, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Herlindo & Maria Garcia 114 S Broadway Street Fellsmere, FL 32948 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required (R &D), IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment
Paul Julin is questioned by the City Attorney regarding this case. No one is present for the owner. A permit has been obtained for the AC & refrigeration and that item is under Review and Determination. The other item regarding requiring a permit for the hood, the Special Magistrate provides 60 days to get the permit or a fine may accrue.
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| 19-1764 | 1008 Bell Ave | 1008 Bell Ave LLC | Shaun Coss/GC |
| Case Initiated: | July 10, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: 1008 Bell Ave LLC 1008 Bell Ave Ft Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Mr. Coss presents for the City. A permit is required for Change of Use of the property. A meeting with Building Department staff, the property owner, and St Lucie County Fire District occurred previously where the parties agreed to provide owner with 90 days to obtain the necessary permit, to include a Fire Watch. The Special Magistrate provides 90 days to get the permit, and a Fire Watch be maintained, or a fine may accrue.
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| 19-1881 | 113 Wisteria Avenue | Garcia, Hugo & Silva | Paul Julin |
| Case Initiated: | July 22, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Hugo & Silva Garcia 113 Wisteria Ave Ft Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
This case was pulled from the Agenda since it was complied before the Hearing.
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| 19-2074 | 3207 Avenue D | We Brothers Enterprise Inc. | Kevin Grant |
| Case Initiated: | August 5, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: We Brothers Enterprise Inc. 8480 Man O War Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Inspector Kevin Grant presents for the City. The violation is for construction done without a permit. Rolin Dorsanvil appears as a contractor to represents the owner, and asks for a 60 day extension. The Special Magistrate provides 60 days to get a permit or fines may accrue.
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| 19-2085 | 211 Avenue A | Hatfield, James | Paul Julin |
| Case Initiated: | August 5, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: James Hatfield PO Box 1506 Ft Pierce, FL 34954 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 304.1 Exterior Structure, IPMC 304.9 Overhang extensions
Inspector Julin presents the case for the City. There is one violation that needs addressing. Natalie Leoni is present for the owner, James Hatfield. The Special Magistrate continues this case to the next Hearing.
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| 19-2386 | 1604 N 18th Street | Randolph, Tommie & Curtis (Sr.) | Paul Julin |
| Case Initiated: | August 22, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Tommie Randolph Curtis Randolph, Sr. 1712 Avenue O Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage, IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces, IPMC 304.13.1 Glazing, IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles, Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Attorney Randolph is the owner and is present and asks for 60 days to address the violations. Staff, represented by Mr. Coss, agrees to the 60 day stipulation. The Special Magistrate provides 60 days to obtain a permit or fines may accrue.
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| 19-2527 | 610 N 14th Street | Torres, Ignacio | Shaun Coss/GC |
| Case Initiated: | September 24, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Ignacio Torres 514 N 17th Street Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required, IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames, IPMC 304.13.1 Glazing, IPMC 304.14 Insect Screens, IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage Maintenance, IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment, IPMC 605.3 Luminaries, IPMC 704.6.1 Smoke Alarms
Mr. Coss presents for the City. He lists the 6 violations that need to be addressed, and the chain of ownership. Mr. Torres, the current owner was present. He states that he has done some things but due to financial issues he did not finish. He expects to have the money to pay a contractor to complete the work and asks for 60 days to do so. The Special Magistrate provides 60 days to get a permit or fines may accrue.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASSEY HEARINGS (FINE REDUCTIONS)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - LIEN REDUCTION REQUESTS
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| 17-2315 | 1222 Avenue G | McNair Empire LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | November 29, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: McNair Empire LLC 5259 NW South Lovett Cir Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
REG. AGENT: Jamie M. McNair, Sr. |
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces, IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage
Case was rescheduled for December Special Magistrate.
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OTHER CASES
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NEW BUSINESS
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OLD BUSINESS
Respectfully submitted:
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