9:13 AM
Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager
Terry Denmark, Code Enforcement Officer
Shaun Coss, Building Department Investigator
| 16-0878 | 1401 N 22nd Street | Boston, Homer | Mike Morabito |
| Case Initiated: | April 20, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - PULLED |
| OWNER: Homer Boston 1712 Avenue O Ft Pierce, Fl. 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-73 House Numbers
Section(s): 5-368 (1) (4) Property Maintenance
Section(s): 22-187 (13) (a) (b) Landscape Maintenance
Section(s): 16-25 (C) Responsibility for Containers
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) Outside Storage-Indoor Furniture
| 16-1005 |
1007 Avenue F |
Bembry, Linda D Smith, Anthony L |
Terry Denmark |
| Case Initiated: | April 19, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Linda D Bembry Anthony L Smith 1007 Avenue F Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.104.5 Unsafe Building (covered windows)
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
| 16-1240 | 1001 S Us Hwy 1 | SC AND MS Smoke Shop LLc | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | May 13, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: SC And MS Smoke Shop LLC 914 Sw Gatlin Blvd Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section: 15-5 Signs Prohibited
| 16-1330 | 518 Means Court | Elbethel Community Development | Terry Denmark |
| Case Initiated: | May 24, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Elbethel Community Development 2221 N 53rd St Ft Pierce, FL 34946 |
OCCUPIED BY: Tenant 518 1/2 Means Ct Ft Pierce, FL 34950 Tenant 518 Means Ct Apt A Ft Pierce, FL 34950 Tenant 518 Means Ct Apt B Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) Outside Storage-Indoor Furniture
| 16-1359 | 1201 N 16th Street | Harris Property Solutions LLC | Terry Denmark |
| Case Initiated: | May 25, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Harris Property Solutions LLC 3812 SW Crary St Port St Lucie, FL 34953 |
OCCUPIED BY: Tenant 1201 N 16th St Apt B Ft Pierce, FL 34950 Itadieu Deravil 1201 N 16th St Apt A Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section(s): 22-187 (13) Landscape Maintenance
| 16-1360 | 1202 N 16th Street | Mereus, Marc E | Terry Denmark |
| Case Initiated: | May 25, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Marc E Mereus 512 N 18th St Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: Claurene Andre 1202 N 16th St Apt B Ft Pierce, FL 34950 Alicindor Pierre 1202 N 16th St Apt A Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 22-187 (13) Landscape Maintenance
| 16-1528 | 222 S Ocean Drive | Mosley (TR), Daniel S | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | June 27, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: Daniel S Mosley (TR) C/O Universal Land Title LLC 17511 Preserve Walk Ln Tampa, Fl 33627 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) Nuisance as a Condition
Section(s): 22-187 (13) Landscape Maintenance
| 16-0580 | 5203 Okeechobee Rd. | Public Storage Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 8, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Public Storage Inc. Dept Pt FL 20216 PO Box 25025 Glendale, CA 91221 |
OCCUPIED BY: Tercie's House of Beauty 5203 Okeechobee Rd. Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
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.
| 16-0689 | 1610 N 25th St. #14 | 26 Investment LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 23, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Repeat Violator |
| OWNER: 26 Investment LLC 20 Maple Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
Section(s): 8.5-47(2) Defects Constituting a Dwelling Unfit.
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 as amended on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
| 16-0690 | 1610 N 25th St. #12 | 26 Investment LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 23, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Repeat Violator |
| OWNER: 26 Investment LLC 20 Maple Ave #30 B Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 304.15 Exterior Doors
IPMC 304.18 Building Security
IPMC 305.2 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance
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 as amended on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
| 16-0691 | 1610 N 25th St. #6 | 26 Investment LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 23, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Repeat |
| OWNER: 26 Investment LLC 20 Maple Ave #30B Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
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 as amended on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
| 16-0758 | 505 Wisteria Ave. | Gill, Alvaro | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 28, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Alvaro Gill 2631 95th St. East Elmhurst, NY 11369 |
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.
| 16-1332 | 312 N 12th Street | Estima, Beracah | Terry Denmark |
| Case Initiated: | May 24, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Beracah Estima 312 N 12th Street Ft Pirerce, FL 34950 OTHER PARTY: Greenspoon Marder, P.A. 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 |
OCCUPIED BY: Jean Mellon 312 North 12th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950 OCCUPIED BY: Durand Estima 312 North 12th Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section(s): 22-187 (13) Landscape Maintenance
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) Non-Operable Vehicles
Section(s): 5-73 House Numbers
Durand Estima, the property owner's son, was sworn in for testimony. He said his mother has been in the hospital and he was doing the best he can under the circumstances. He agreed he could get the violations corrected within the 15 days.
Jessica T. Sebag, the attorney representing the bank came forward to explain about the house being in foreclosure; however, they can't take ownership because it's still being lived in. The bank doesn't want to be held liable for any fines or liens. Ms. Arraiz explained that any violations, fines, or liens run with the property and therefore whoever owns the property is responsible for those violations, fines, and or liens and at this time, the Bank is not the owner.
Assistant City Attorney Mosley stated that if the bank contacts Staff when the foreclosure takes place, the City will work with them.
The Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet does exist and that Beracah Estima has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) have 15 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 $50.00 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.
| 16-0523 | 1889 N US Highway 1 | Taylor Creek LLC | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | February 24, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Dr. Barry N. Burak Taylor Creek LLC 8000 SW 67th Avenue Miami, FL 33143 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) Outside Storage.
Ricardo Somarriba, property manager, was sworn in for testimony. He presented time dated photos of the box when it was full and again when it was empty and removed. He also showed a survey that was given to them at the time of purchase showing the area the box was located was not on their property. Ms. Arraiz said they need to go to the property appraiser and get with them as this is where we get our information.
After this Mr. Somarriba agreed to the $500.00 reduction and that 10 days to pay that amount would be good.
The Special Magistrate after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts ordered the fines be reduced to $500.00 payable within 10 days. If not paid within this time frame the fines would revert back to the original amount and a lien would be recorded at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court’s Office.
| 15-2136 | 1703 Frances Court | Lacknauth, David | Terry Denmark |
| Case Initiated: | December 9, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: David Lacknauth 140 S Dixie Highway, Unit 621 Hollywood, FL 33020 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 22-22 (C) Allowed Uses
Section(s): 9-27 (B) Doing Business without a Tax
David Lacknauth was sworn in. He stated that he had built the house for a vacation home and a rental during the time he wasn't there. He said he had communicated with Officer Denmark and the website has been disabled since June. The property is up for sale and he is taking a loss. He was asking that the Special Magistrate reduce the fines to $1,500.00.
Special Magistrate asked several other questions of Mr. Lacknauth regarding the facts and stated that as a repeat violator, she didn't feel comfortable reducing the fines; however, she would give him more time to pay. Staff recommended allowing payment to be made at closing or within six months, whichever came first.
The Special Magistrate after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts denied the reduction but did extend the time to pay the $5,000.00 to 6 months or at closing whichever came first. If not paid within this time frame a lien would be recorded at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court’s Office.
| 15-1704 | 2010 Avenue D | Shreiteh, Nael | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 8, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Nael Shreiteh 153 NW Dorchester Street Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Nael Shreiteh was sworn in. He said he had been working on getting the property in shape but went overseas for a couple of months. He had pulled the permit and hired someone to work on it; however, he didn't do it. He is in agreement to the $500.00 reduction.
The Special Magistrate after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts ordered the fines be reduced to $500.00 payable within 10 days. If not paid within this time frame the fines would revert back to the original amount and a lien would be recorded at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court’s Office.
Meeting adjourned 10:00 AM.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk