9:05 AM
Code Compliance Manager - Margaret Arraiz
Code Enforcement Officer - Mike Morabito
Code Enforcement Officer - Andy Avery
Building Department Investigator - Shaun Coss
| 16-1220 |
3204 Hibiscus Avenue |
Wheeler II, Walter L Wheeler, Ruth H |
Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | May 11, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Walter L Wheeler II Ruth H Wheeler 3204 Hibiscus Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-368 (1)(4) Property Maintenance
Section(s): 16-25 (C) Responsibility for Containers
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
| 16-1343 | 4898 Okeechobee Rd. | GE Capital Franchise Finance | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 25, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: GE Capital Franchise Finance PO Box 961026 Fort Worth, TX 76161 |
OCCUPIED BY: Applebee's 4898 Okeechobee Rd. Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
Section(s)5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 16-2022 | 206 Hialeah Ave | Ronald, Gilbert | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | August 18, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Ronald Gilbert Lynrose Gilbert 344 NW Heather St Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section(s): 2015 NEC Temporary Lighting
| 16-1308 | 1007 N 21st St Unit A | Hadley III, Eddie | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 23, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular- RESCHEDULED |
| OWNER: Eddie C Hadley III & Diane Hadley 15838 Golden Club St. Clermont, FL 34711 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 304.5 Foundation Walls
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
IPMC 704.2 Smoke Alarms
| 16-1310 | 2108 Barcelona Ave | Howard, John | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 23, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - RESCHEDULED |
| OWNER: John Howard 2108 Barcelona Ave Ft Pierce, FL 34946 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 16-0174 | 131 N 15th Street | Teneyck, Jane A | Mike Morabito |
| Case Initiated: | January 20, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey - RESCHEDULED |
| OWNER: Jane Ann Ten Eyck Bazan 5380 NW Dell Court St. Lucie West, FL 34986 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-369 Vacant Buildings
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) (7)(15) Nuisance as a Condition
| 16-0175 | 131 N 15th Street | Teneyck, Jane A | Mike Morabito |
| Case Initiated: | January 20, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey - RE-SCHEDULED |
| OWNER: Jane Ann Ten Eyck Bazan 5380 NW Dell Court St. Lucie West, FL 34986 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (7) (9) (10) (18) Nuisance as a Condition
| 16-0756 | 602 Wisteria Ave | Riggins, Calandra | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 28, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Calandra Riggins 602 A Wisteria Ave Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Calandra Riggins was sworn in. She said she didn't know they would need a permit, but agreed she could make the corrections within the time given.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Calandra Riggins 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.
| 16-1402 | 1121 Lincoln Ct. | Bernard, C A & Mildred | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | June 3, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: C A & Mildred Bernard 1121 Lincoln Ct. Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Bishop Luella Taylor and Cornelias A Bernard were sworn in. Bishop Taylor said things have been that way forever and they want to pull their own permit rather than hire a contractor. Mr. Coss said that would be up to the building official but he was willing to extend the time from 60 days to 90 days.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that CA & Mildred Bernard 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.
| 16-2109 | 1335 Orange Avenue | TS Turner Inc | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | August 30, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: TS Turner Inc 1335 Orange Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
NOTICE ALSO TO: Tonya G Turner 713 Cedar Place Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-73 House Numbers
Section(s): 5-368 (1)(4) Property Maintenance
The Special Magistrate found the violations do exist and the violators who 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.
| 16-2285 |
805 Texas Ct |
Ewen II, Dennie P Ewen, Vanessa |
Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | September 30, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Repeat Violator |
| OWNER: Dennie P Ewen II VanessaEwen 805 Texas Ct Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) – Outside Storage
Denny and Vanessa Ewen were sworn in. Mrs. Ewen said the violations were 95% completed. She has been in the hospital for the last couple of months and her husband has also been sick. He said they scrap for extra money and people just bring it to them and leave it in the yard.
Mosquito control agent Betty Jo Stark was sworn in. She said people complain about the outside storage because it holds rain water and breeds mosquitos which in this area are known to produce the Zikka Virus.
Officer Avery said they are repeat violators and Staff would like them to have everything cleaned up by Friday's garbage pick up. If not, start fines on Saturday at $100.00 per day until complied.
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet does exist and that Dennie P Ewen II & Vanessa Ewen has committed or are responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) have until Friday, October 21 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(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.
| 16-0342 | 604 N 25th Street | Charles, Edmond & Marie J | Mike Morabito |
| Case Initiated: | February 6, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Edmond Charles, Marie J. Charles & Pierre M Charles 1115 NE 177th Terrace N Miami, FL 33162 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-369 Vacant Buildings
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) (7) (15) Nuisance as a Condition.
Marie Charles, Edmund Charles, and Pierre Charles were sworn in. Edmund Charles said he hired someone to do the work. His brother did not stop by enough to make sure the work was getting done.
Ms. Arraiz said Staff was agreeable to reducing the fines to $100.00 payable in 6 months. Said if not paid in this time period a lien would be recorded on the property.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $1,900.00 to $100.00 payable in 6 months. If not paid within this time period 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.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said the legal department was preparing a training session on how to handle the citations that will be issued for animal control, parking, etc.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk