9:00 AM
Margaret Arraiz - Code Compliance Manager
Heather Debevec - Code Enforcement Officer
Chad Dawson - Code Enforcement Officer
Isaac Saucedo - Code Enforcement Officer
Paul Bertram - Parks & Grounds Manager
| 20-1096 CE | 111 N 14th St | Houston, David E | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | May 05, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | CONTINUED BY STAFF |
| OWNER: David E Houston Wanda Houston 1814 N 47th St Fort Pierce, Fl 34947 |
Section 22-67 (E)(5) – Outside Storage-Commercial
Sec. 9-16 (A) – Imposed.
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
Section 9-27 (C) - Enforcement
| 20-1291 CE | 425 N 14th Street | Ermith Lazare | Chad Dawson |
| Case Initiated: | June 9, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Ermith Lazare 3406 Menendez Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
TENANT: Justin L Maheuron 425 N 14th Street Apt 2 Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
| TENANT: Karry A Louis Jeune 425 N 14th Street Apt 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
Sec. 16-46. - Maintenance of nuisance on property prohibited / Sec. 16-48 – Nuisance as a Condition
Section 22-67 (B)(5) – Fence Maintenance – Permit Required
| 20-0362 CE | 416 N 21st St | Wynn, Gary A (EST) | Maximillion Lewis |
| Case Initiated: | February 25, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | CONTINUED BY STAFF |
| OWNER: Gary A Wynn (EST) 416 N 21st ST Ft. Pierce, Fl 34950 |
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment
| 20-1988 BTR | 3269 Oleander Ave B9 | Offer Up Auto Sale & Repair | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | September 16, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | PULLED BY STAFF |
| BUSINESS OWNER: Offer Up Auto Sales & Repair 3269 Oleander Ave B9 Fort Pierce, FL 34989 |
OWNER: Oleander Business Park LLC 2754 Pinehurst Drive Weston, Fl 33332 |
| REGISTERED AGENT: Marc Smngr Pechter 2754 Pinehurst Drive Weston, Fl 33332 |
Section 9-16 (A) – Imposed
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
Section 9-27 (C) - Enforcement
| 20-1058 CE | 1400 Binney Drive | Phillips, Corliss TELEPHONE HEARING |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | May 1, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | CONTINUED BY STAFF |
| First hearing | October 1, 2020 | SM continued this case until November 4, 2020. | |
| Second hearing | November 4, 2020 | Owner is working on correcting. SM continued case until December 2, 2020. | |
| OWNER: Corliss Phillips 1903 Plover Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
TENANT: Patricia McGeorge 1400 Binney Drive Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
| TENANT: Tenant 1402 Binney Drive Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
IPMC 304.2 - Protective Treatment
| 20-2331 CT | Jaycee Park | Tucker, Veronica | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | October 10, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Appeal |
| OWNER: Veronica Tucker |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 9117PK | 34-35(L) Parking Regulation Restricted Parking |
$50.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
Veronica Tucker was sworn in. She said she was supposed to be at a function and she was responsible for the food. She said it was getting ready to rain and she didn't see the sign. When she came to leave she thought the plastic bag on her car window was an advertisement. She took it down and threw it in her car. She didn't know about it until another person attending the function called and asked her about it.
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that Veronica Tucker is ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 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.
| 20-2027 CT | Jaycee Park | Martinez, Waleska | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | September 5, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Waleska Martinez |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 9110PK | 34-35(O) Parking Prohibited | $50.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
Waleska Martinez was sworn in. She provided photos showing no signs saying parking prohibited. They were entered as Respondents composite 1. She said she parked by the sail club parking area. There were other cars there also, but when she got back to her car she was the only one there.
Officer Debevec said the road she drove down was an access road used for maintenance. It's a grassy area, not a parking area.
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that Veronica Tucker is ordered to pay the amount on the citation $50.00 within 60 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.
| 20-2414 CE | 1928 Eucalytpus Avenue | Smith, Marvin | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | October 30, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Marvin Smith 1928 Eucalyptus Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
Sectio 123-64 (a), 123-1 - Tree Removal
Marvin Smith was sworn in. He said the banyan trees were damaging his house and fence. It was like a jungle. He didn't know he needed a permit until he received a letter from the City.
Paul Bertram, Parks & Grounds Manager, said he received a call from a neighbor. When they got there he had already cut the trees down. Because the trees were already cut down and removed, they had to use the standard measurements of size to determine the proposed fines.
The Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Marvin Smith has committed or is responsible for removing the trees without a permit. She ordered that the fines be reduced to $750.00 payable to the City of Fort Pierce Tree Fund within 30 days. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal the decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 20-1293 | 427 N 14th Street | Foundation LLC | Chad Dawson |
| Case Initiated: | June 9, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Foundation LLC 2676 SW 129th Ter Miramar, FL 33027 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Marlex Property Management, LLC 2676 SW 129 Terrance Miramar, FL 33027 |
| TENANT: Tanard S Johnson 429 N 14th Street Apt A Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
TENANT: Amanda M Oyarzabal 427 N 14th Street Front Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
| TENANT: Christy D Harris 427 N 14th Street Apt B Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
Sec. 16-46. - Maintenance of nuisance on property prohibited / Sec. 16-48 – Nuisance as a Condition
Section 22-67 (B)(5) – Fence Maintenance – Permit Required
Christopher and Meredith Patterson were sworn in. Mr. Patterson said the alley way is to a dead end street. They blocked this area because of the illegal activity going on back there. He had to take care of his tenants' safety. He does not want to remove the fence. He has contacted the police but nothing has been done. He has submitted an application for the permit but the City has to have the survey, which is backlogged due to Covid.
Officer Dawson said it was a complaint from the next street over. He emailed Mr. Patterson in July saying we would work with him but received no response. The fence was put up without a permit. He needs to remove the fence until the abandonment process has been completed. They can then apply for another permit to put up a fence.
Special Magistrate Ross found that the violations listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Foundation LLC has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered the fence be removed within 48 hours and he has 20 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 violations continue 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.
| 20-1897 CE | 1015 Mayflower Rd | Dorleans, Marianne | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | August 25, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Marianne Dorleans 1015 Mayflower Rd Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section 24-19, 24-20, 24-21(1)(5) – Nuisance as an object / Outside storage
Section 24-19, 24-20, 24-21(11) – Nuisance as an object / Outside storage-indoor furniture
Novenson Maxine, property owner's son, was sworn in. He said he's working on it, but he's the only one doing the work. His mother is in the hospital and he just needs more time.
The Special Magistrate continued this case until January 6, 2021.
| 20-0459 CE | 130 Alma Court | Orange Ave Land Co LLC TELEPHONE HEARING |
Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | February 18, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Orange Ave Land Co LLC 250 S Central Blvd Ste 205 Jupiter, FL 33458 |
TENANT: Victor Lopez 130 Alma Ct B Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
| TENANT: William Snyder 130 Alma Ct A Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Louis Pfeffer 250 S Central Blvd Ste 205 Jupiter, FL 33458 |
IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment
Code Enforcement Officer Debevec presented the case and explained the nature of the violation. Through questioning by Assistant City Attorney Earley, Officer Debevec confirmed that she initiated Case #20-0459 on February 18, 2020 and that the photos she took were time stamped and fairly and accurately depicted the violation. After confirming the respondent received the photos, Assistant City Attorney Earley requested the photos be admitted as City's composite 1. Special Magistrate admitted them as City's composite 1.
Louis Pfeffer said he received the notice on 11/20/2020. He's not ready to present his case. He requested the officer call him and advise him what needs to be done. There's ongoing problems with the trash cans and outside storage. The Covid 19 pandemic does not allow him to make any evictions.
Special Magistrate Ross reminded him that the case in front of her is for painting the banister and pressure washing the sidewalk and porch area.
The Special Magistrate found that the violations listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Orange Avenue Land Co LLC has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 20 days in which to comply with the City's Code of Ordinances. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time given, a fine of $50.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violations continue 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.
| 15-0532 LR | 1211 N 19th Street | Dampier, Arndrea S | Margaret Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | April 8, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| CURRENT OWNER: Arndrea S Dampier 1211 N 19th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
PREVIOUS OWNER: Annie J McGriff (Est) 1211 N 19th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-369 Vacant Buildings
Arndrea S Dampier and Anthony Martinez were sworn in. They agreed to the $3,000 and that they could pay within 30 days.
Special Magistrate Ross, after hearing testimony from staff and the property owner reducted the fines from $155,140.00 to $3,000.00 payable in 30 days. Failure to pay the reduced amount within the 30 days, results in the lien reverting to its original amount.
| 20-1971 PK | 3000 Block of Oleander Avenue | Adamz Trucking | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | August 28, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| First hearing | November 4, 2020 | Respondents failed to appear. Due to Covid 19 the case continued until December 2, 2020. | |
| OWNER: Adamz Trucking |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 10693PK | 34-35(S) Parking on Right of Way | $50.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that Adamz Trucking 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 by the City. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation $50.00 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.
| 20-1849 PK | South Causeway Park | Seuberling, Nicholas James | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | August 9, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| First hearing | November 4, 2020 | Respondents failed to appear. Due to Covid 19 the case continued until December 2, 2020. | |
| OWNER: Nicholas James Seuberling |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 10458PK | 34-35(O) Prohibited Parking | $50.00 | N/A | N/A | $50.00 |
The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and that Nicholas James Seuberling 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 by the City. It was ordered that they pay the amount on the citation $50.00 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.
10:19 AM
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk