9:05 AM
Margaret Arraiz - Code Compliance Manager
Isaac Saucedo - Code Enforcement Officer
Heather Debevec - Code Enforcement Officer
Guy Montgomery - Fort Pierce Police Officer #4919
| 19-0930 VR Re-scheduled |
2005 Mimosa Avenue | Kublitsky, Igor | Chad Dawson |
| Case Initiated:| April 11, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Igor Kublitsky 3333 Routt St Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 |
Section 9-25 - Proof of Business activity; burden of proof on applicant
Section 9-27(B) - Doing Business without a Tax
| 19-0855 CE Pulled |
701 S US Highway 1 | Automania Car Sales | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| April 3, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Borja Motors LLC 701 S US Highway 1 Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
REGISTERED AGENT TO OWNER: Aida Borja 765 2nd St SW Vero Beach, FL 32962 |
| VIOLATOR: Automania Car Sales 701 S US Highway 1 Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 EMAIL: pborja4200@aol.com |
Section 9-27 (B) - Doing Business without a Tax
| 19-961 PK Appeal | South Causeway |
Richards, Nancy #2767 |
#4919 G. Montgomery |
| Case Initiated: | April 13, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Nancy L Richards |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 2767 PK Appeal | 10-23 (O) Parking Regulation Parked in No Parking |
1 @ $50.00 |
$50.00 |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
$60.00 |
Nancy & Linwood Richards was sworn in. She said they were not parked in front of sign and was halfway on the pavement. She provided photos, stating he was driving in from the west and the sign is facing east. It was not in his field of vision when he pulled in. He said they were traveling north and south and the sign is facing east and west.
Officer Montgomery said there are other signs; but when people see other cars parked in the undesignated areas, they assume they can park there too. No matter what her pictures are showing, he still drove over the curb and parked in a "no parking" area.
Code Compliance Manager Peggy Arraiz said there are signs out there for people to park in designated areas only, not in the areas undesignated.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators are ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 as indicated plus the administrative charges of $10.00. This was an appeal; therefore, the $18.00 late fee is waived making a total amount due of $60.00 payable within 15 days of the hearing date. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-967 PK Appeal | IBO Cobbs Landing |
Walgrave, David #6278 |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | April 13, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: David Walgrave |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 6278 PK Appeal | 10-23 (S) Parking Regulation Parked on ROW |
1 @ $50.00 |
$50.00 |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
$60.00 |
David Walgrave was sworn in. He stated there were no signs saying no parking on grass and the City needs to put more signs out. He said the North Beach area of Fort Pierce uses signs with arrows pointing where they can park. The arrow points for a few spaces then another sign with arrows are found. This seems to resolve a lot of the parking issues in that area.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said there are signs that read park here, not do not park.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators are ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 as indicated plus the administrative charges of $10.00. This was an appeal; therefore, the $18.00 late fee is waived making a total amount due of $60.00 payable within 15 days of the hearing date. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-836 PK Appeal | 100 N US 1 |
Sheets, Robert #9878 |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 30, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Robert Sheets |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 9878 PK Appeal | 10-23 Parking Regulation Parked on Handicap Stripes |
1 @ $50.00 |
$50.00 |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
$60.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation $50.00 plus $10.00 administrative fees. This is an appeal; therefore, the $18.00 late fee is waived. A total of $60.00 is due within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-909 PK Appeal | Ave B / 2nd / IRD |
King, Michael #6256 |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | April 6, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Michael King |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| #6256 |
10-23 Parking Regulation Parking in ROW |
1 @ $50.00 |
$50.00 |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
$60.00 |
Michael & Krystal King were sworn in. They said they park in the grassy areas all of the time. The City needs more signs and yellow lines showing where they can't park.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said she doesn't know of anything that allows for driving over the curb to get to the grassy areas. As far as the yellow lines that means no parking on street.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators are ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 as indicated plus the administrative charges of $10.00. This was an appeal; therefore, the $18.00 late fee is waived making a total amount due of $60.00 payable within 15 days of the hearing date. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-1043 PK Appeal | IRD / Ave B / IBO Cobbs |
Osip, Evelina #9054 |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | April 20, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Evelina Osip |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| #9054 |
10-23 Parking Regulation Parked in ROW |
1 @ $50.00 |
$50.00 |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
$60.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation $50.00 plus $10.00 administrative fees. This is an appeal; therefore, the $18.00 late fee is waived. A total of $60.00 is due within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-1056 PK Appeal | IR / Ave A / IBO Sailfish |
Huff, Lesley #9068 |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | April 20, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Lesley Huff |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| #9068 |
10-23 Parking Regulation Parked on ROW |
1 @ $50.00 |
$50.00 |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
$60.00 |
Lesley Huff was sworn in. She agreed with others that she didn't know she couldn't park there and saw no signs saying no parking. She was driving around, saw a car pulling out, and she pulled in. She saw no sign saying she couldn't park there.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said this was a marked parking lot with lines and spaces. She drove over the curb and parked in the grassy area.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators are ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 as indicated plus the administrative charges of $10.00. This was an appeal; therefore, the $18.00 late fee is waived making a total amount due of $60.00 payable within 15 days of the hearing date. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-835 PK Appeal | Ave B 100 Blk | Bellis, Joyce #9751 |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 29, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Joyce Bellis |
PARKING VIOLATION: |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 9751 | 10-23 (T) Parking Regulation Facing wrong way |
1 @ $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 | $60.00 |
Joyce Bellis was sworn in. She said there is a major signage problem. She lives in Port St. Lucie and when she visited the Farmers Market it was raining hard and a truck was on her tail. She tried to get away from it by pulling into a one-way street. She presented photos showing cars parked over the curb. She didn't know at the time that it was a one way street and the signs were facing the opposite direction.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators are ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 as indicated plus the administrative charges of $10.00. This was an appeal; therefore, the $18.00 late fee is waived making a total amount due of $60.00 payable within 15 days of the hearing date. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-840 PK Appeal | IRD East Side by Cobbs | Reagle, Christopher #9885 |
H. Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 30, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Christopher Reagle |
PARKING VIOLATION: Cit # 9885 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| # 9885 | 10-23 (S) Parking Regulation Parked on ROW |
1 @ $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 | $60.00 |
Christopher Reagle was sworn in. He stated there are no signs and the curbs are not painted yellow. He's been parking there for over 13 years. His Staff leaves at night and there is a concern for their safety. He said there has been some effort made by the City to make the area safer but he normally drives them to the parking garage. He said this is their "go to" spot for parking and he's never got a ticket until now.
The Special Magistrate and Code Compliance Manager Arraiz both said he could go to the parking meetings and voice his concerns; possibly get a solution to the problem.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators are ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 as indicated plus the administrative charges of $10.00. This was an appeal; therefore, the $18.00 late fee is waived making a total amount due of $60.00 payable within 15 days of the hearing date. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 19-0483 CE | 1016 Tortugas Ave | Mendez Ramirez, Armando N Castillejos, Manuela Romero |
Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | February 21, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Armando N Mendez Ramirez Manuela Romero Castillejos 1016 Tortugas Ave Fort Pierce, Fl 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) – Outside Storage
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (4) – Parking on Other Than Pavement
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It is hereby ordered that the Violator be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet. The Violator shall have 30 days within which to appeal this decision to the Circuit Court.
| 19-0234 CE | 1710 N 18th Street | Morgan, Patricia | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:|Janaury 30, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Patricia Morgan 1710 N 18th St Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
IPMC 302.7 - Accessory Structures
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) - Outside Storage
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that the Violator(s) having been provided notice and failing to appear is responsible for the violation(s). Further, this Court enters a Default Summary Judgement based on the unrefuted facts as presented in the City’s Affidavit. It is hereby ordered that the Violator be given the number of days recommended by the Code Enforcement Officer on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet. The Violator shall have 30 days within which to appeal this decision to the Circuit Court.
| 19-0938 CE | 2501 Avenue F | Said, William Said, Amy |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:|April 17, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: William & Amy Said 5925 NW Batchelor Ter Pt. St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) - Non - Operable Vehicles
William Said was sworn in. He said he wasn't using the vehicles so he didn't know he had to have them registered, however, he would get them all done.
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that William & Amy Said has committed or is responsible for the violation(s). She ordered that the violator(s) have 14 days in which to comply with the city code of ordinances. In the event the violation(s) are not cured or complied within the time given, a fine of $50.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation(s) continue(s) past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal the decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 19-0392 CE | 207 N 18th Street | Euthenia Five Stars | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| February 13, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Euthenia Five Stars PO Box 13504 Ft. Pierce, FL 34979 |
REGISTERED AGENT TO OWNER: William Pettit 1007 Avenue C Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
| TENANT: Sainside Paulinyce 207 N 18th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
IPMC 304.13 - Window, skylight and door frames
IPMC 304.2 - Protective Treatment
William Pettit was sworn in. He said he didn't feel like the door needed a permit and if there is a need for one he would remove the door.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said he would need a permit whether he repaired, replaced, or removed the door.
The Special Magistrate found that violation IPMC 304.2 did exist but has been cured as of the date of this hearing. The violators shall be warned that if these violations re-occur, pursuant to FL Statute 162.09, the Code Officer may notify the Special Magistrate and request that a fine be entered.
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Euthenia Five Stars has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 30 days in which to apply for the permit and comply with all conditions of the permit. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time given, a fine of $100.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation(s) continue(s) past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal the decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 19-0804 CE | 207 N 18th Street | Euthenia Five Stars | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated:| March 27, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Euthenia Five Stars PO Box 13504 Ft. Peirce, FL 34979 |
REGISTERED AGENT TO OWNER: William Pettit 1007 Avenue C Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
| TENANT: Sainside Paulinyce 207 N 18th St. Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
LAST REGISTERED OWNER OF VEHICLE: Kellie Johnson |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) - Non - Operative Vehicles
William Pettit was sworn in. He said there was a bus on the property and it was supposed to be moved within 10 days. The tenant moved it today.
Ms. Arraiz recommended continuing the case until the next hearing date to allow the officer to go out and confirm the vehicle is gone.
Special Magistrate continued this case until the June 5, 2019.
| 19-0407 Massey |
317 N 18th Street | Flores, Raymond | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | February 13, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Massey |
| OWNER: Raymond Flores Guadalupe S. Leal (EST) 317 N 18th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) - Outside Storage
Raymond Flores was sworn in via telephone. He was agreeable to this reduction.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $380.00 to $30.00 payable in 30 days. If not paid within this time the fines would revert to the original amount and a lien would be recorded at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court’s Office
| 19-0109 Massey |
1218 S 11th Street |
Arenas, Raul N |
Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | January 15, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Massey |
| OWNER: Raul N. Arenas 1218 S 11th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
REPRESENTATIVE/LEGAL: Alexzander Gonano, Esquire Law Office of Gonano & Harrell 1600 South Federal Highway, Suite 200 Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 9-25 - Proof of Business Activity; Burden of Proof on Applicant.
Section(s): 9-27 (B) - Doing Business without a Tax
Alexzander Gonano, Mr. Arenas legal representative, agreed to this reduction.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $2,970.00 to $1,600.00 payable in 30 days. If not paid within this time the fines would revert to the original amount and a lien would be recorded at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court’s Office
Prior to the start of meeting Special Magistrate Ross explained to the chamber attendants that the hearings were being televised and if they were there just on principal, she did not find that as being excusable.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said she was speaking to Attorney Mosley about putting a power point together with information on parking in the downtown and surrounding areas of Fort Pierce. Then having it televised on the local station.
She also said this was the last day for Mrs. Mosley sitting in as our Attorney as she was leaving.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk