Meeting called to order 9:05 am.
Code Compliance Manager Margaret Arraiz, Code Officer Andy Avery, Building Department Investigator Shaun Coss, and Parks & Grounds Manager Paul Bertram.
| 15-1896 | 2904 Okeechobee Road | St Lucie Habitat for Humanity | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 22, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity 702 S 6th Street FORT PIERCE, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity 2904 Okeechobee Road Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Section(s): 5-1.105.4.1.2 Expired Permit
| 15-1658 | 1998 N US Highway 1 | Monica Investment Group Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 1, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Monica Investment Group Inc. 402 High Point Drive, Suite 101 Cocoa, FL 32926 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 16-0241 | 1206 Avenue D | Joseph, Marie M | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | January 25, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Marie M. Joseph 301 N 19th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
IPMC 304.1 Exterior Surfaces
| 15-1627 | 1206 Avenue D | Joseph, Marie M | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 28, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Marie M. Joseph 301 N 19th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Marie Joseph was sworn in and confirmed that she would take the fence down.
Special Magistrate Ross found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Marie M. Joseph has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) have 60 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 frame given, a fine of $100.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation continue(s) past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 15-1668 | 214 N 25th Street | Hip Hop Properties LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 1, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Hip Hop Properties LLC 216 N 25th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: Raziyah Caribbean 214 N 25th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Richard Williams was sworn in as representative of the Raziyah Caribbean Club. He said the sign was there before he purchased the property. All he wanted to do was slide something into the sign that would show the name change and didn't know that would require a permit.
BDI Coss said he could not change the sign or move it; that he would have to obtain the services of a contractor to pull a permit.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Raziyah Caribbean has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 60 days in which to apply for the permit and comply with the conditions of the permit. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time period given, a fine of $100.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation continues past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 15-1704 | 2010 Avenue D | Shreiteh, Nael | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 8, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Nael Shreiteh 153 NW Dorchester Street Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
The Special Magistrate finds a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was further ordered that they 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.
| 15-1835 | 608 S 10th Street | Milien, Seloncoeur | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 19, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Seloncoeur Milien 608 S 10th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
INTERESTED PARTY: Erna Milien 12064 Siherley Street Naples, FL 34113 |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors and Frames
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 305.4 Walking Surfaces
IPMC 305.2 Structural Members
IPMC 502.1 Required Facilities
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
Special Magistrate ordered that a violation does exist and that Seloncoeur Milien has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 90 days in which to apply for the permit and comply with the conditions of the permit. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time period given, a fine of $100.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation continues past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 15-1914 | 2710 Avenue I | Brown, Jero & Crystal | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 23, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Jero & Crystal Brown 2710 Avenue I Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
Special Magistrate ordered that a violation does exist and that Jero & Crystal Brown has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 60 days in which to apply for the permit and comply with the conditions of the permit. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time period given, a fine of $100.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation continues past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 15-2149 | 700 Boston Avenue | Ambridge, Kathlein H | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | January 25, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Kathlein H Amberidge 801 S Federal Highway #717 Pompano Beach, FL 33062 |
OCCUPIED BY: Lina Addor 700 Boston Avenue (A) Ft.Pierce, FL 34950 Sara L Dailey 700 Boston Avenue (B) Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 Tenant 700 Boston Avenue (C) Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-368 (1)(3)(4) Property Maintenance
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section(s): 16-25 (C) Responsibility for Containers
Section(s): 5-73 House Numbers
Section(s): 5-368 (6) Fence Maintenance
Section(s): 11-11 Storage of Commodities
Special Magistrate Ross found that the violation sections 5-368 (1) (3) (4) do exist and that Kathlein H. Amberidge? has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) have 30 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 period given, a fine of $100.00 per day will be assessed for each day the violation(s) continue past the date set for compliance. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 16-0520 | 221 Indian Hills Drive | Lee, Sang Yong | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | February 24, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - STIPULATION |
| OWNER: Sang Yong Lee 221 Indian Hills Drive Ft Pierce, FL 34949 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
| 16-0523 | 1889 N U.S. Highway 1 | Taylor Creek LLC | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | February 24, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Taylor Creek LLC 8000 SW 67th Avenue Miami, Florida 33143 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) Outside Storage
The Special Magistrate finds a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was further ordered that they 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.
| 16-0625 | 424 E Weatherbee Road | Bui, Nghia H | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | March 15, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Nghia H Bui ?424 E Weatherbee Road Ft Pierce, Fl 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 22-192 (A), 22-177 Tree Removal
Code Compliance Manager Peggy Arraiz said that the total number of trees counted was 67. The Parks & Grounds Manager, Paul Bertram was also there. She said the tree service told Mr. Bui that they did not need a permit and Staff has issued citations to them to appear in front of the county judge. Our recommendation is a standard procedure; however, Staff is willing to reduce the fines to $4,200.00 giving them 12 months to pay and meet with Paul to establish a landscape plan to replant the trees.
Mr. Thu Bui, the owner and Mr. Nghia Bui (aka Lee), his son were sworn in. Nghia Bui was also sworn in to be the Vietnamese translator. He confirmed everything that Ms. Arraiz had said and that they had trusted the tree company to tell them right. They agreed to the payment plan and meeting with Mr. Bertram.
Special Magistrate Ross found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Nghia H. Bui has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) pay $4,200.00 ($350.00 for 12 months paid to the City Tree Fund) and meet with Paul Bertram to establish a landscape plan to re-plant trees to benefit the land. In the event the violation(s) are not cured or complied within the time period given the case will return to the Special Magistrate for further consideration.
Adjourned 9:35 am.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Secretary to the Special Magistrate