9:10 AM
Margaret Arraiz - Code Compliance Manager
Janey Vanderhorst - Code Enforcement Officer
Andy Avery - Code Enforcement Officer
Shaun Coss - Building Department Investigator
| 16-1755 | 606 S 7th St. | Cius, Walner | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 21, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Walner & Marie Cius 970 SE Bayfront Ave Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 16-2210 |
2202 Okeechobee Road |
Willems (TR), Donald J Willems (TR), Joan C Willems (TR), Martin D |
Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | September 30, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Donald J Willems (TR) Joan C Willems (TR) Martin D Willems (TR) 701 Hartman Road Ft Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: Cleveland Richardson 2202 Okeechobee Road Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section 5-368 (6) – Fence Maintenance
| 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 NO SHOW-CONT. |
| OWNER: Maria Dominguez & Antonio Risco 611 Maple Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 151041 | 2228 Okeechobee Road | Mondragon, Juan | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 7, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing - NO SHOW - CONT. |
| OWNER: Juan Mondragon 1801 Havana Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: El Resortes LLC 2228 Okeechobee Road Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 16-1021 | 505 Wisteria Ave | Gill, Alvaro A | Janey Vanderhorst |
| Case Initiated: | April 21, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Alvaro A Gill 2631 95th St East Flushing, NY 11369 |
OCCUPIED BY: Tenant 505 Wisteria Ave Flushing, NY 11369 |
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
Section(s): 5-368 (6) Fence 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 on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
| 16-1768 | 1217 Wyoming Ave | Olin, Christopher C | Janey Vanderhorst |
| Case Initiated: | July 21, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Christopher C Olin 1217 Wyoming Ave Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 2008 NEC Temporary Lighting
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) Outside Storage
Section(s): 22-187 (13) Landscape 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 on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
| 16-2112 | 2806 S 10th St | Mackey, Carol R | Janey Vanderhorst |
| Case Initiated: | August 31, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Carol R Mackey 2806 S 10th St Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section: 5-368 Property 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 on the case summary sheet to come into compliance or they would be fined the amount also shown on the summary sheet.
| 16-1785 | 2312 Georgia Ave | Velaquez, Lino | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 22, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Lino Velaquez 2312 Georgia Ave Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
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.
| 16-2087 | 2016 Golfview Ct. | Newbern, Pat | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | August 25, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Pat C Newbern, Angela N Ewers & Lee C Ewers 3722 ST Benedicts Rd. Ft 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.
| 16-1802 | 720 Texas Court | Oyibo, Peter | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 26, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - Cont. from 11/2/16 |
| OWNER: Peter Oyibo 4470 34th Dr. Vero Beach, FL 32960 |
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 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
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 304.13.1 Glazing
IPMC 305.2 Structural Members
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 305.4 Walking Surfaces
IPMC 305.6 Interior Doors
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
IPMC 503.1 Toilet Room Privacy
IPMC 602.2 Residential Heat Supply
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.2.1 Smoke Alarms
Keyonta Wynn, Mr. Oyibo's fiance was sworn in for testimony. She said the building would remain vacant until the violations could be corrected. She agreed that they could be corrected within the 90 days.
Code Compliance Manager informed her that once she has obtained the permit she will have an additional 6 months to comply.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Peter Oyibo 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.
| 11-1587 | 207 S 30th Street | Chavalo, Ana | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | October 12, 2011 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Ana Chavalo 207 S 30th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 22-187 (13) Landscape Maintenance
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be waived from $40,840.00 to $.00.
| 16-0324 | 505 S 8th Street | White, Gary & Lisa | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | February 4, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Gary & Lisa White 1250 Shinn Road Ft. Pierce, FL 349456 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required.
Gary White was sworn in. He testified that they would either tear it down or rebuild the structure but they were waiting for the building department's authorization.
Staff was agreeable to stopping the fines and revisit the Massey at another date.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be stopped from accruing for 60 days to allow property owner to correct the violations. If not corrected within this time period the fines will begin again and a lien will be filed with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court.
| 15-1581 | 709 S 9th Street | Laps Enterprises USA LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 15, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Laps Enterprises USA LLC 638 SE Capon Terrace Port St. Lucie, Fl 34983 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required.
Natasha Suazo, Adrian Perez aka Adrian Suazo's daughter was sworn in for testimony. She said her father's health has been an issue and he failed to call for an inspection.
Staff was agreeable to reducing the fines to $250.00 for administrative fees.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $830.00 to $200.00 payable in 60 days. 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.
| 08-2793 | 325 S 13th Street | Dantilus, Jean M. | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | August 26, 2008 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| PREVIOUS OWNER: Dean Bryan 2730 Devonwood Avenue Miramar, FL 33025 |
CURRENT OWNER: Jean M. Dantilus 325 South 13th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 5-368 (3) (4) Property Maintenance
Section(s): 22-67 (B) (4), 5-368 (6) Fence Maintenance
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
Section(s): 22-187 (13) (B) - Landscape Maintenance
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10) (15) Nuisance as a Condition
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) Nuisance as an Object
Jean Dantilus was sworn in. He was requesting the Special Magistrate to waive all fines as he was not aware of the lien until he went to get a loan to fix the property. He has invested over $45,000 and it has taken more than a year to work with the city to get a permit. He said the permit is now expired and he has to renew it in order to finish the work.
The Special Magistrate asked if he got title insurance and he said he bought the property from an auction. The Special Magistrate reminded Mr. Dantilus it is his responsibility to do his due diligence.
Special Magistrate reviewed the 7 criteria required by Rule 17 and will recommend the City Commission reduce the lien from $282,050.00 to $1500.00 payable in 60 days or at closing whichever comes first. If not paid within that time the lien would revert back to its original amount.
| 14-0754 | 207 S 30th Street | Chavalo, Ana | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | April 9, 2014 | Type of Presentation: | Lien Reduction |
| OWNER: Ana Chavalo 207 S 30th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-368 (1) (4) Property Maintenance
Section(s): 5-369 Vacant Building
Special Magistrate reviewed the 7 criteria required by Rule 17 and agreed to reduce the lien from $190,300.00 to $3000.00 payable in 6 months as provided for in Rule 17 (d). If not paid within that time the lien would revert back to its original amount.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz reminded the Special Magistrate that the City was preparing the citation training for the 2nd week of January.
Adjourned:
10:00 AM.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk