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Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manger
Shaun Coss, Building Department Investigator (BDI)
| 16-0480 | 707 El Rancho Drive | Tovar, Rita & Martin | Janey Vanderhorst |
| Case Initiated: | February 19, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Rita Tovar Martin Tovar 707 El Rancho Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
| 16-0482 | 712 El Rancho Drive | Miranda, Rafael | Janey Vanderhorst |
| Case Initiated: | February 19, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Rafael Miranda 712 El Rancho Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
| 16-0484 | 714 El Rancho Dr | Norbella Investments LLC | Janey Vanderhorst |
| Case Initiated: | February 19, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Norbella Investments LLC 1806 N Pembroke Pines Suite 316 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 |
OCCUPIED BY: Tenants 714 El Rancho Dr Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
| 16-0481 | 711 El Rancho Drive | Estrada, Maria A | Janey Vanderhorst |
| Case Initiated: | February 19, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Maria A Estrada 711 El Rancho Drive Ft Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) Outside Storage-Indoor Furniture
| 15-2001 | 3626 S US Highway 1 | U-Haul Co of Florida 10 LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | November 9, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: U-HAUL CO OF FLORIDA 10 LLC 2727 N CENTRAL AVE #500N PHOENIX, AZ 85004 |
OCCUPIED BY: U-HAUL 3626 S US HWY 1 FORT PIERCE, FL 34982 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.4.1.2- Expired Permit
Section(s): 5-1.105.1- Permit Required
| 15-2188 | 435 N 23rd Street | Greit LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 21, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - RESCHEDULED |
| OWNER: GREIT LLC 10700 SW SOUTHGATE CT PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34987 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1- Permit Required
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1- Unsafe Building
IPMC 304.13- Windows, Doors and Frames
IPMC 304.15- Exterior Doors
IPMC 305.3- Interior Surfaces
IPMC 309.1- Infestation
IPMC 504.1- Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 506.2- Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance
IPMC 602.2- Residential Heat Supply
IPMC 603.1- Mechanical Equipment
IPMC 605.1- Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2- Electrical Receptacles
| 15-1900 | 1004 Texas Court | Saeed, Ghazanfar | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 22, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: GHAZANFAR SAEED & MUHAMMAD AFZAL 5201 PALEO PINES CIR. FT PIERCE, FL 34951 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1- Unsafe Building
Section(s): 5-1.105.1- Permit Required
IPMC 108.1.1- Unsafe Structure
IPMC 304.1- Exterior Structure
IPMC 304.7- Roofs and Drainage
IPMC 304.13- Windows, Doors and Frames
IPMC 304.13.2- Openable Windows
IPMC 304.14- Insect Screens
IPMC 305.3- Interior Surfaces
IPMC 504.1- Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 603.1- Mechanical Equipment
IPMC 605.1- Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2- Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 605.4- Wiring
IPMC 704.2- Smoke Alarms
Ghazanfar Saeed was sworn in and stated that the building came as is but agreed they were in violation and would obtain the permit and make all corrections to bring the property into compliance.
| 15-1925 | 1008 Bell Avenue | Rowan Construction LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 26, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: ROWAN CONSTRUCTION LLC 10455 S 85TH ST. VERO BEACH, FL 32967 |
OCCUPIED BY: REARDEN STEEL MANUFACTURING LLC 1008 BELL AVE. FORT PIERCE, FL 34982 |
| OCCUPIED BY: POWERLIFT HYDRAULIC DOORS OF FLORIDA 1008 BELL AVE. FORT PIERCE, FL 34982 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1- Permit Required
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Rowan Construction LLC has committed or is responsible for the violations. He ordered that the violator has 60 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 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 his decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 16-0185 | 221 Fisherman's Wharf | River Marina, Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | January 21, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: RIVER MARINA, INC. PO BOX 466 PALM CITY, FL 34991 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-318.101- Floodplain Development Permit Required
McAlpin Daniel, the property owner, was sworn in. He said he had been told that a permit had been obtained, but it had not. He has now applied for one and is waiting for it to be approved.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that River Marina, Inc. has committed or is responsible for the violations. He 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 period given, a fine of $250.00 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 his decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 16-0186 | 219 Fisherman's Wharf | River Marina, Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | January 21, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: RIVER MARINA, INC. PO BOX 466 PALM CITY, FL 34991 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-318.101- Floodplain Development Permit Required
McAlpin Daniel, the property owner, was sworn in. He said he had been told that a permit had been obtained, but it had not. He has now applied for one and is waiting for it to be approved.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that River Marina, Inc. has committed or is responsible for the violations. He 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 period given, a fine of $250.00 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 his decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 15-0694 | 3010 Carver Street | Jones, Yvonne | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 11, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: YVONNE JONES 3010 CARVER ST. FORT PIERCE, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1- Permit Required
Yvonne Jones was sworn in. She stated she didn't have anything to do with the trailer; that it was done by FEMA. She did agree to get it back to a movable position.
Special Magistrate ordered that this case be continued for 90 days or until August 3 hearing date.
| 09-2795 | 114 Maple Avenue | Guerrier, Yves | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | November 10, 2009 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| PREVIOUS OWNER: Yves Guerrier 114 Maple Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
CURRENT OWNER: Bank of America 7887 Safeguard Cir Valley View, OH 44125 |
Section(s): 22-187 (13) Landscape Maintenance
Section(s): 5-368 (4) Property Maintenance
Section(s): 16-25 (C) Responsibility for Containers
Section(s): 5-369 Vacant Buildings
Special Magistrate Blandino reviewed the 7 criteria required by Rule 17 and will recommend the City Commission reduce the lien to $8,500.00 payable in 60 days. If not paid within that time the lien would revert back to its original amount.
| 11-1341 | 701 Delaware Avenue | Delaware's Petroleum Services | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | August 25, 2011 | Type of Presentation: | Revised Req for Reduction |
| PREVIOUS OWNER: Hein Van Ngueyen Delaware's Petroleum/Services 641 NW Selvitz Road Port St. Lucie, FL 34983-1052 |
CURRENT OWNER: Ryan Andrew, Trustee c/o Steve Tarr 4521 PGA Blvd, #201 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 |
Section(s): 5-368 (1) (4) (6) Property Maintenance.
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) Outside Storage.
Section(s): 15-3 (C) (1) Sign Removal.
There was no one present to represent this reduction request.
Special Magistrate Blandino recommended amending the amount of $3,695.56 to funds received from the Clerk of Court and on receipt of payment recommend the City Commission reduce the lien to this amount.
| 15-0679 | 3625 S US Highway 1 | Motel FP LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 30, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Extension of Time |
| OWNER: Motel FP LLC 3625 S US Highway 1 Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
The Respondent’s request for an extension of time within which to comply with the requirements of the Special Magistrate’s Order Determining Violation dated October 8, 2015 be and the same is hereby granted to the extent specified in this Order.
- In the event the violations specified in said Order Determining Violation dated October 8, 2015 are not remedied within 60 days of May 4, 2016 there shall be imposed a fine at a daily, cumulative rate of $100.00.
- All other provisions of said Order Determining Violation dated October 8, 2015? shall remain in full force and effect.
Amendment to Rule 17 - Lien Reduction Requests.
| 16-0498 | 2025 S Ocean Drive | Hollander, Ted L | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | February 23, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Motion to Dismiss |
| OWNER: Ted L. Hollander 6502 NW 63rd Way Parkland, FL 33067 |
OCCUPIED BY: Ted L. Hollander 2025 S. Ocean Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34949 |
| 3rd ADDRESS: 6502 NW 63rd Way Coral Springs, FL 33067 |
Sec. 22-22 (C) Allowed uses
Section: 9-27 (B) Doing Business without a Tax
Special Magistrate ordered that the case issued against Mr. Ted L. Hollander?, based upon the additional evidence presented at the hearing held on April 6, 2016 and the confirmation of the information provided, be dismissed without prejudice should additional infractions occur or additional evidence be presented at a later date.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Secretary to the Special Magistrate