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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| 21-1672 | 351 Granada Street | Greene, Ellen | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | July 15, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: ELLEN GREENE 351 GRANADA STREET FT PIERCE, FL 34949 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit required
Case complied prior to hearing.
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| 21-1677 | 2916 S 10th Street | Calderon, Alejandro & Raul | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | July 15, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: ALEJANDRO & RAUL CALDERON 1001 HERON AVENUE FT PIERCE, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit required
Case complied prior to hearing.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - VIOLATION CASES
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| 20-2425 * | 600 Edwards Road | WBC Collections LP | Ed Smith |
| Case Initiated: | October 22, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: WBC Collections LP 9215 Solon Rd Ste D1 Houston TX 77064 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Shaun C presents the case - this case was continued from a previous hearing. A representative of the tenant is present. The tenant is in the process of purchasing the property. Mr. Coss states that he has been advised that their intent is to obtain an interior demo permit to remove the violation. They then plan to submit a permit application in 2022 for a comprehensive renovation of the property. The City recommends continuing the case to allow for the sale of the property. The Special Magistrate grants a continuance to the March 2022 hearing.
B.
| 21-678 | 1393 Bayshore Drive | Aque, Nancy | Kristie Kirstein |
| Case Initiated: | March 25, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: NANCY AQUE 600 N FAIRBANKS CT, 2201 CHICAGO, IL 60611 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Section 109-26 Permit Required in Flood Zone
Krisitie Kirstein presents the case for the City. Walter Aque, the owner's husband, is present. He states that they hired an architect in October of 2020 and plans are almost complete to submit for a permit. They expect to submit for a permit some time early 2022. Photos were submitted into evidence (Comp. Exh. 1). Special Magistrate continues the case to the February 2022 hearing.
C.
| 21-857 | 1508 Avenue F | Owens, Faye | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | April 21, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Faye L Owens 1702 North 16th Court Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Logan Winn presents the case for the City. The owner is not present. The Special Magistrate orders that a violation exists and that the owner is responsible. The owner is provided 60 days to get a permit or fines may accrue.
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| 21-1165 | 1229 Orange Avenue | Vega's Home Construction Inc | Ed Smith |
| Case Initiated: | May 26, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Vega's Home Construction Inc 712 NW Grenada St Port St Lucie, FL 34983 |
REG. AGENT: Rodolfo Vega 904 Osceola Dr Ft Pierce, FL 34982 |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
This case will be continued to the January 2022 hearing.
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| 21-1416 | 3501 Fontaneda Avenue | Lee, Kin Ball | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | June 22, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: KIN BALL LEE 3501 FONTANEDA AVE FT PIERCE, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Logan Winn presents the case for the City. The owner is present. Photos are entered into evidence as City's Comp. Exh. 1. The owner states that he hired a company (Lindy's) who replaced his AC with a used unit, Mr. Coss clarifies that an owner can only obtain the permit if he can provide the needed documentation usually provided by an AC contractor. The Special Magistrate continues the case to the January 2022 hearing.
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| 21-1538 | 520 S 10th Street | Dieusener, Joseph | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | July 2, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: JOSEPH DIEUSENER 520 S 10TH STREET FT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit required
Logan Winn presents the case for the City. Photos are entered into evidence as City's Comp. Exh 1. The owner responds that the roof permit that was obtained. The contractor saw extra work that had to be done on the soffit, fascia, and the support post required a separate permit. The permit requires that an engineer signs off on the support post. Mr. Coss explains that fascia can be included in a roof permit, but the soffit and post would have to be on a separate permit. The case was continued to the February 2022 hearing.
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| 21-1568 | 2001 S 30th Street | National Debt Relief Svcs Inc | Frank Remling |
| Case Initiated: | July 7, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF SERVICES INC 12856 SW 31ST COURT PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027 |
REG. AGENT: BELINDA VILLOCH |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit required
Frank Remling presents the case for the City. Anthony Martinez, the president of the owning corporation is present. Photos are entered into evidence as City's Comp. Exh. 1. The respondent asks for a 60 day continuance. Mr. Coss agrees with the 60 days but asks that it be in the form of an Order. The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and the owner is ordered and provided 60 days to obtain the permit or fines may accrue.
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| 21-1576 | 1232 Easter Avenue (Detached) | Titherington, James Joseph | Kevin Grant |
| Case Initiated: | July 9, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: JAMES JOSEPH TITHERINGTON 1232 EASTER AVENUE FT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit required
Kevin Grant presents the case for the City. The owner is present. Photos are entered into evidence as City's Comp Exh 1. Mr. Titherington responds that he got a permit for the main house and hopes to complete it before getting the permit for the detached structure. Mr. Grant explains that the permit expiration extends each time you get an approved inspection. The owner states that he will apply for the 2nd permit. The case was continued to the February 2022 hearing.
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| 21-1657 | 3315 Delaware Avenue | Signature Renovation LLC | Edward Smith |
| Case Initiated: | July 13, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: SIGNATURE RENOVATION LLC 9450 NW 24TH STREET SUNRISE, FL 33322 |
REG. AGENT: FELICIA RAMCHARITAR 11587 W ATLANTIC BLVD, APT 6 CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071 |
Violation of Section(s): FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required, IPMC 304.13.2 (2021) Openable Windows, IPMC 304.14 (2021) Insect Screens, IPMC 305.3 (2021) Interior Surfaces, IPMC 504.1 (2021) Plumbing Fixtures, IPMC 605.2 (2021) Electrical Receptacles
This case will be continued to the January 2022 hearing.
J.
| 21-1658 | 509 N 21st Street | McCormick (EST), Nettie | Frank Remling |
| Case Initiated: | July 13, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: NETTIE MCCORMICK (EST) 510 N 22ND STREET FT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.4.1.2 (2017) Expired Permit, FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Frank Remling presents the case for the City. This is a call in case - the owner's daughter, Patricia McCormick is present by phone. She states that repairs were made to the home and received no help from her family. She could not move forward because of being unable to restore power to the home due to restrictions of FPUA. The Special Magistrate continues the case to the February 2022 hearing.
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| 21-1675 | 2401 Oleander Avenue | Chen, Min & Ji Li Yan | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | July 15, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: MIN CHEN & JI LI YAN 1288 SW MOONLITE CV PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit required
Logan Winn presents case for the City. The owners are present. Photos were entered into evidence as City's Exh 1. The owner states that the permit is still under review, she states that it was submitted in September or October. Mr. Coss clarifies that it was initially rejected for lacking pertinent information. Revisions were submitted this month and rejected for lacking information on the ladder and electrical connection. Staff confirmed that the ladder has been removed and there is no imminent safety concern. The Special Magistrate finds that a violation exists and that the owner is responsible and provides 60 days to get a permit or a fine may accrue.
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| 21-1683 | 1200 Colonnades Dr., 101 | Morales, Eusebio & Gricel | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | July 16, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: EUSEBIO & GRICEL MORALES 932 BRADLEY CT WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit required
Logan Winn presents the case for the City. The owner is present. Photos were entered into evidence as City's Comp. Exh. 1. The owner states that they did enclose the room. He has since hired an engineer to do the plans necessary to apply for a permit. The Special Magistrate continues this case to the February 2022 hearing.
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| 21-2781 | 336 Hernando Street | Titone, Mark | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | October 13, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: MARK TITONE 606 DAHLIA LANE VERO BEACH, FL 32963 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Violation of Section(s): IPMC 304.6 (2021) Exterior Walls, IPMC 304.7 (2021) Roofs and Drainage, IPMC 304.10 (2021) Stairways, Decks, Porches & Balconies, IPMC 304.12 (2018) Handrails & Guards, IPMC 304.13 (2021) Windows, Doors & Frames, IPMC 304.15 (2021) Exterior Doors, IPMC 305.3 (2021) Interior Surfaces, IPMC 305.4 (2021) Walking Surfaces, IPMC 504.1 (2021) Plumbing Fixtures, IPMC 605.1 (2021) Electrical Equipment
Logan Winn presents the case for the City. The owner is not present. Photos are entered into evidence as City's Comp. Exh. 1. The Special Magistrate finds that a violation exists and that the owner is responsible. The owner is provided 60 days to obtain a permit or fines may accrue.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASSEY HEARINGS (FINE REDUCTIONS)
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| 19-2535 | 704 S 7th Street | Ryan, George Holmes, Kelly Ryan |
Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 25, 2019 | Type of Presentation: | Fine Reduction |
| OWNER: George Ryan Kelly Ryan Holmes 612 NW Sunset Dr Stuart FL 34994 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Shaun Coss presents the case for the City, which is a Massey Hearing for a fine reduction. The owners are present. The total amount of the fines is $1,840.00. The owners have requested a complete rescinding of the fines. They were under the impression that the inspector signed off on the permit. They renewed the permits and got the final inspections. They contend that they did everything necessary and should not be fined. The City points out that there is nothing in our computer system that shows that a final inspection was requested before the permit expired. All properly requested inspections create an open inspection in our computer system. Mr. Coss asks for a recess to review the documentation of the owners. After the recess the City proposes reducing the fines to $413.30, which is agreeable to the owner. The Special Magistrate orders that the fines be reduced to that amount to be paid within 10 days to pay.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - LIEN REDUCTION REQUESTS
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OTHER CASES
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NEW BUSINESS
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OLD BUSINESS
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