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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| 21-1657 | 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 was continued.
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| 21-1897 | 2831 Reynolds Drive | Satya Group LLC | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | August 2, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Satya Group LLC 2861 Reynolds Dr Ft Pierce FL 34945 |
REG. AGENT: Sachit Patel 2831 Reynolds Dr Ft Pierce FL 34945 |
IPMC 303.1 (2021) Swimming Pools
This case complied prior to the hearing.
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| 21-1911 | 907 Antigua Avenue | Young, Kelly Ann | Frank Remling |
| Case Initiated: | August 5, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Kelly Ann Young 2619 S Brocksmith RD Fort Pierce, FL 34945 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
This case is continued to the March hearing.
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| 21-2019 | 1905 Georgia Ave Unit 7 | Edris & Marie Caneus | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | August 25, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Edris & Marie Caneus 5832 NW Begonia Ave Port St Lucie, FL 34986 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 304.7 (2021) Roofs and Drainage, IPMC 305.3 (2021) Interior Surfaces, IPMC 704.6.1.1 (2021) Smoke Detectors, IPMC 504.1 (2021) Plumbing Fixtures, IPMC 304.1 (2018) Exterior Structure
TThis case has been continued.
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| 21-1964 |
112 N 12th Street |
Blandino, Frank & Concetta Blandino, Frank Michael |
Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | August 16, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Frank Blandino Frank Michael Blandino Concetta Blandino 900 Egret Avenue Ft Pierce FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required, IPMC 304.6 (2021) Exterior Walls, IPMC 304.7 (2021) Roofs and Drainage, IPMC 305.2 (2021) Structural Members, IPMC 305.3 (2021) Interior Surfaces, IPMC 506.1 (2021) Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance
This case has been continued.
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| 21-3450 | 511 N 22nd Street | Howard, Alexander Leroy | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | December 1, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Alexander Leroy Howard 520 NE Solida Cir Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 309.1 (2021) Infestation, IPMC 305.3 (2021) Interior Surfaces, IPMC 504.1 (2021) Plumbing Fixtures, IPMC 603.1 (2021) Mechanical Equipment and Appliances, FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
This case has been continued.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - CITATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - VIOLATION CASES
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| 21-1139 | 1117 Paseo Avenue | Rayes, Humberto & Ochoa, Hilda | Frank Remling |
| Case Initiated: | May 20, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Humberto Cordero Rayes Hilda Guerrero Ochoa 1117 Paseo Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
A translating service is used for this recalled case and services are obtained by phone. The owner is present. Frank Remling presents the case for the City. He explains that the owners were to obtain a survey showing the location of the fence that the owner is building. The neighbor who made the complaint is present. The owner describes the dispute between him and the neighbor that led to him calling the police. The City Attorney questions the owner, asking if he obtained the survey. The owner says that he spoke to a company but told them to wait because of the trouble between him and the neighbor and he wanted to see what direction would be given him from this hearing. Photos are entered into evidence as City's Comp. Exh. 1. The neighbor, James Bryan is present and has a survey from over a year ago. Mr. Bryan said that the damage that he did, did not prevent the owner from getting a survey. Mr. Bryan provides a copy of the survey that he had done. The survey is entered into evidence as Respondent's Exh. 1. He says that his property line falls inside the fenced area. He shows photos of the fence from his phone. The owners of 1117 Paseo decline to look at the pictures. The Special Magistrate asks if the fence is permanent. The owner states that he only built 2 inches in one spot and 8 inches in another area. The Special Magistrate asks why he hasn't gotten a survey. He said that the neighbor said he was going to tear it down and so he didn't get the survey. The Special Magistrate asks if he admits that the fence is on the neighbor's property. No he responds. He is asked how long it would take him to get a survey. He responds that the neighbor interferes and so he doesn't get the survey. The neighbor states that he will not interfere with a survey and doesn't stay there. The City asks the Special Magistrate to rule since the owners have already been provided time to get a survey and has not done so. The Special Magistrate finds that a violation does exist and the owners are responsible, and are provided 30 days to work toward getting the permit or fines may accrue. Mr. Coss clarifies that there is a permit and asks that the order be to get a survey as a revision to the permit within the 30 days. The Special Magistrate so orders.
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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
Shaun Coss presents the case for the City. 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, and provides 60 days to get a permit or fines may accrue.
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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 this recalled case for the City. Photos are entered into evidence as City's Exh. 1 - as they were previously. The Special Magistrate finds that a violation exists and that the owner is responsible, and provides 60 days to get a permit or fines may accrue.
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| 21-1682 | 1200 Colonnades Dr 205 | Smith, Robert | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | July 16, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Robert Smith (LF EST) 1200 Colonnades Dr Unit 205 Ft Pierce FL 34949 |
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 the enclosure was done before he purchased it, but that the process was started to obtain the permit. The Special Magistrate continues this case to the February agenda.
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| 21-1826 | 502 Wendell Road | Wallace, Sean & Sirena | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | July 28, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Sean & Sirena Wallace 502 Wendell Road Ft Pierce FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required, IPMC 304.4 (2021) Structural Members, IPMC 304.1 (2021) Exterior Structure, IPMC 304.13.1 (2021) Glazing, IPMC 305.3 (2021) Interior Surfaces
Logan Winn presents this recalled case for the City. 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, and provides 60 days to get a permit or fines may accrue.
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| 21-1903 | 2706 Sunrise Blvd. | OCD Kids Inc. | Frank Remling |
| Case Initiated: | August 3, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: OCD Kids Inc. 2706 Sunrise Blvd Ft Pierce FL 34982 |
REG. AGENT: Oveda Taylor 6761 NW Elaine St Port St Lucie FL 34983 |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Frank Remling presents the case for the City. Photos are entered into evidence as City Comp Exh 1. The registered agent is present. She contends that the millings have been removed. She contends that the photos are from road and not from the perspective of the parking lot itself. The City shows pictures from Google Earth in 2019 & 2021 where it appears that millings were installed, removed and then reinstalled. The owner states that the millings were removed but some left and smoothed out to cover potholes. The Special Magistrate continues the case to the February hearing.
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| 21-1931 | 711 S Indian River Drive | Murray, Dylan and Kristin | Logan Winn |
| Case Initiated: | August 10, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Dylan and Kristin Murray 711 S Indian River Dr Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Logan Winn presents the case for the City. The case was continued from a previous hearing. The owner is present. Photos are entered into evidence as City's Exh. 1. The owner states that he is waiting for plans to be finished. The Special Magistrate continues the case to the February hearing.
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| 21-1941 | 411 N 2nd Street | House that Cider Built LLC | Anthony Jetmore |
| Case Initiated: | August 12, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: House That Cider Built LLC 527 Indigo Ave Wellington FL 33414 |
REG. AGENT: Jonathan Nolli |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Anthony Jetmore presents the case for the City. 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, and provides 60 days to get a permit or fines may accrue.
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| 21-1956 | 3362 S US Hwy 1 | Sparks & Sparks LLC | Ed Smith |
| Case Initiated: | August 13, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Sparks & Sparks LLC 6001 NW Telford Ave Port St. Lucie FL 34983 |
REG. AGENT: Andrew J. Sparks |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
This case was continued.
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| 21-2075 | 2211 Avenue E | Covington Sr, John Daniel Leon | Ed Smith |
| Case Initiated: | September 3, 2021 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: John Daniel Leon Covington Sr 5809 Balsam DR Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
FBC 105.1 (2017) Permit Required
Shaun Coss reads the case into the record for the City. Photos are entered into evidence as City's Comp. Exh. 1. Mr. Coss describes what is seen in the photos. Mr. Conquistador Ray is present and speaks on behalf of the owner, his cousin. They explain that the property has changed hands. Mr. Coss offers to look at St Lucie Public Records to see if the property has changed hands. Mr. Coss finds the quit claim deed and suggests that this case be dismissed. The case will be started over with the new owner. The Special Magistrate states that it be dismissed and restarted.
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - MASSEY HEARINGS (FINE REDUCTIONS)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - LIEN REDUCTION REQUESTS
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| 17-2927 |
1305 Florida Ave |
Di Cio, Gabriel Gustavo Alonso, Pedro |
Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | November 21, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| OWNER: Gabriel Gustavo Di Cio Pedro Alonso 1305 Florida Ave Ft Pierce FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 5-1.105.1 Permit Required, IPMC 108.1.4 Unlawful Structure, IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance, IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment, IPMC 704.2.1 Smoke Alarms
Shaun Coss presents this lien reduction case for the City. The owner, Mr. Pedro Alonso is present. The owner asks that the lien be reduced to $3,000.00. This coincides with the Special Magistrate's Rules of Procedure, Rule 17. This provides that if City staff agrees to this reduction and it is approved by the Special Magistrate, then it will not have to go before the City Commission. Staff does agree with this reduction. Mr. Alonso explains that the original owner bought the house but was living out of the country. He was originally partnered with someone who did not make him aware of the violation. He then partnered with Mr. Alonso, who is a contractor, brought the property into compliance. The Special Magistrate agrees to the reduction, to be paid within 5 months.
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| 20-1983 | 808 1/2 N 17th Street | Patil, Darshan | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 1, 2020 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| OWNER: Darshan Patil 871 NE 207th LN Apt 201 N Miami Beach, FL 33179 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 304.13 (2018) Windows, Doors & Frames, IPMC 304.13.2 (2018) Openable Windows, IPMC 603.1 (2018) Mechanical Equipment, IPMC 605.2 (2018) Electrical Receptacles, IPMC 605.3 (2018) Luminaires, IPMC 404.7 (2018) Food Preparation, IPMC 305.3 (2018) Interior Surfaces, IPMC 304.4 (2018) Structural Members, IPMC 702.4 (2018) Emergency Escape Openings
Shaun Coss presents the case for the City. This is a request for a lien reduction, and the owner is present. The City is willing to reduce the lien amount to $822.62. The Special Magistrate approves the lien to be reduced to $822.62. The owner asks to be given 5 months to pay. She explains that this case will have to go before the City Commission for final approval of the reduction.
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OTHER CASES
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NEW BUSINESS
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OLD BUSINESS
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