9:03 am.
Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager
Mike Morabito, Code Enforcement Officer
Isaac Saucedo, Code Enforcement Officer
Shaun Coss, Building Department Investigator
| 16-0757 | 230 Hialeah Ave | Caradenas, Sara & Norberto | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 28, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Sara & Norberto Caradenas 230 Hialeah Ave Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 16-1336 | 1815 Melaleuca Dr | Celentano, Frank | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | May 25, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Frank Celentano 1815 Melaleuca Dr. Fort Pierce, Fl 34949 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section: 5-368 Property Maintenance
| 16-1420 |
3315 Delaware Avenue |
Ramchand, Fazela Subedar Ramchand, Parshram |
Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | June 8, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Fazela Subedar & Parshram Ramchand 3315 Delaware Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section: 22-187 (13)(b) Landscape Maintenance
| 16-1636 | 3901 Orange Avenue | Stamm Plaza LLC | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | July 12, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Stamm Plaza LLC 3901 Orange Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: Mr. Johnny's Car Wash 3901 Orange Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34947 |
Section: 9-27 (B) Doing Business without a Tax
| 16-1737 | 1124 Colonial Road | Lima, Doclus | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | July 20, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Doclus Lima 1124 Colonial Road Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) Non-Operable Vehicles
| 16-1407 | 302 S 33rd Street | Moreno, Pedro | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | June 8, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Pedro Moreno 3205 Boston Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: Juan Moreno 302 S 33rd Street (Rear) Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section: 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) Outside Storage-Indoor Furniture
Section: 11-11 Storage of Commodities
| 15-2201 | 307 N 11th St. | Masterson, Michael | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 16, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Michael B G Masterson 4120 Douglas Blvd 306-221 Granite Bay, CA 95746 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Building
IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.3 Luminaires
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
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.
| 16-0603 | 119 N 11th St | Jean-Pierre, Mireille | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 7, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Mireille Jean-Pierre & Oriol Netvil 5255 NW South Lovett Cir. Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage
IPMC 304.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches & Balconies
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 305.4 Walking Surfaces
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.2 Smoke Alarms
Oriol Netvel was sworn in for testimony. He agreed to the violations and asked for more time. Staff was agreeable to 90 days.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Mireille Jean-Pierre & Oriol Netvil has committed or is responsible for the violations. He 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 his decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 16-0681 | 1150 Bell Ave | Taylor Investment Group, Inc. | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 21, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Taylor Investment Group, Inc. 302 Melton Dr. Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
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.
| 16-1594 |
1901 S 26th Street |
PDK Inc C/O Paul M Katchmere |
Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | July 12, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: PDK Inc C/O Paul M Katchmere 398 E Dania Beach Blvd #465 Dania, FL 33004 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) Non-Operable Vehicles
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.
| 16-0973 | 624 1/2 Texas Ct. | Fernandez, Shirley | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 18, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: Shirley D Fernandez 622 1/2 Texas Ct. Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 304.1 Exterior Structure
IPMC 304.5 Foundation Walls
IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 304.15 Exterior Doors
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 305.2 Structural Members
IPMC 503.1 Toilet Room Privacy
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 704.2 Smoke Alarms
Shirley Fernandez was sworn in for testimony. She stated this was a rental property and all of the violations have been corrected except the roof and the smoke alarms. A part of the building is occupied.
BDI Coss said he has had no contact with Ms. Fernandez nor the renters since the beginning of case. He said since the property is occupied he has great concern with the east side of building. He also stated that even if the work has been done, the City needs to make sure it was done correctly and she would have to have a licensed contractor sign off on the work. Staff would be agreeable to giving her an additional 30 days.
The Special Magistrate ordered an additional 30 days to bring the property into compliance and if not complied by the next meeting date he would address the violations at that time.
| 15-1645 | 2005 Avenue P | Simonson, Robert & F. Sandra | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 1, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: Franca & Robert Simonson 1273 NW 11th Street Boynton Beach, FL 33426 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building.
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required.
Section(s): 5-368 (1) Property Maintenance.
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure.
IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage.
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces.
IPMC 309.1 Infestation.
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures.
IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance.
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment.
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles.
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems.
Section(s): 5-368 (1) Property Maintenance.
Special Magistrate denied waiving or stopping the fines from accruing; however, did continue the case for 60 days to allow them time to sell the property.
| 15-1657 | 1402 Reynolds Court | Simonson, Robert & F. Sandra | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 01, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: Franca Simonson 1273 NW 11th Street Boynton Beach, FL 33426 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building.
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required.
IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage.
IPMC 304.13 Window and Door Frames.
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces.
IPMC 309.1 Infestation.
Special Magistrate denied waiving or stopping the fines from accruing; however, did continue the case for 60 days to allow them time to sell the property.
| 15-0858 | 1021 Avenue M | Reno, Jan | Mike Moribito |
| Case Initiated: | June 10, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey - CONTINUED |
| PREVIOUS OWNER: Jan Reno P. O. Box 1460 Bastrop, TX 78602 |
CURRENT OWNER: The Estate of Jan Reno C/O James Greenfield 1709 Garfield St. Bastrop, TX 78602 |
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
Section(s): 5-369 Vacant Buildings
| 15-1112 | 3794 Oleander Avenue | Faith Baptist Church of FP | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 15, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Additional Request for Extension of Time - CONT. |
| OWNER: Faith Baptist Church of FP 3607 Oleander Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: Faith Baptist Church of FP 3794 Oleander Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required.
Thomas Berg was sworn in. He said he was a member of the church. He said they were having a problem getting an architect who was willing to do the work. However, as of yesterday, they have talked with one who is willing to do the work but now they are trying to raise the funds to hire him.
Special Magistrate ordered an extension until the next hearing date of October 5. He would not start the fines back; however, this is the final extension. If not in compliance by this time the fines will be reinstated and a lien recorded.
| 15-0679 | 3625 S US Highway 1 | Motel FP LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | April 30, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Second Request for 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 is hereby granted and ordered extended an additional 30 days.
| 14-1543 | 1709 N 16th Street | Sturrup, Alfredia | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | July 21, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Extension of Time - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: Alfredia Sturrup P. O. Box 884 Loxahatchee, FL 33470 |
EXECUTOR: Johnny Brown 2003 Avenue Q Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-368 (1) (3) (4) Property Maintenance
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 November 5, 2015 shall be granted and extended an additional 30 days. The case will be brought back on October 5 for further determination.
| 15-1909 | 418 N 13th Street | Dominguez, Maria & Risco, Antonio | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 23, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Request for Extension of Time |
| OWNER: Maria Dominguez & Antonio Risco 611 Maple Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Isaac Saucedo was sworn in as interpreter. Maria Dominguez and Antonio Risco were sworn in for testimony. They said they had an architect/engineer and they entered into a payment plan. Officer Coss said Staff was agreeable to extending the time until the December 7 hearing date and if they have obtained the permit prior to that date they will not have to appear.
↵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 April 6, 2016 is hereby granted and ordered to be extended until the December 7, 2016 hearing date. If the permit is issued prior to December 7, report to the officer and you will not have to appear.
Code Compliance Manager Peggy Arraiz said the amendment to Chapter 2 has had its first reading and is scheduled to go back for the second reading on the 19th. If passed, the Special Magistrate will be hearing the citations for first and second violations for animal control, parking cases, etc.
Meeting adjourned 10:16 am.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk