9:10 A.M.
Janey Vanderhorst - Code Enforcement Officer
Andy Avery - Code Enforcement Officer
Heather Debevec - Code Enforcement Officer
Vince Alesi - Code Enforcement Officer
| 16-2104 | 1210 Nobles Terr, Unit A | New World Fiduciary Inc | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | August 29, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Repeat - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: New World Fiduciary Inc 717 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 305 Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Jeffrey Lusky, Esq. Registered Agent for New World Fiduciary, Inc. 770 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 306 Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 304.15 Exterior Doors
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System
IPMC 602.2 Residential Heat Supply
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
| 16-0716 | 1212 Nobles Terr, Unit A | New World Fiduciary Inc | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 25, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Repeat - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: New World Fiduciary Inc 717 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 305 Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Jeffrey Lusky, Esq. Registered Agent for New World Fiduciary, Inc. 770 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 306 Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 304.13.2 Openable Windows
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.2 Smoke Alarms
| 16-1555 | 1214 Nobles Terr, Units A & B | New World Fiduciary Inc | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | June 30, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Repeat - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: New World Fiduciary Inc 717 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 305 Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Jeffrey Lusky, Esq. Registered Agent for New World Fiduciary, Inc. 770 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 306 Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment (R & D)
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance
IPMC 704.2.1 Smoke Alarms
| 16-1577 | 1214 Nobles Terr, Unit A | New World Fiduciary Inc | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 8, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Repeat - PULLED |
| OWNER: New World Fiduciary Inc 717 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 305 Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Jeffrey Lusky, Esq. Registered Agent for New World Fiduciary, Inc. 770 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 306 Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 17-436 | 1206 Avenue D | Joseph, Maria M | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | February 28, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Marie M Joseph 301 N 19TH St. Fort Pierce, Fl 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) – Outside Storage
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) – Outside Storage-Indoor Furniture
Section 11-30 – Refrigerator/Ice Box Safety
| 17-0232 | 1401 N 24th St | Crews, Tracy | Officer Patriani, Sean |
| Case Initiated: | February 5, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking Citation - PAID |
| OWNER: Tracy Crews PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23: Parking Regulations
| 17-0488 | 139 N 2nd St | Pence, Michele | Officer Saintillien, Evans |
| Case Initiated: | March 1, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking - RESCHEDULED |
| OWNER: Michele Pence PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23: Parking Regulations
| 17-0508 | 130 Blk N Depot Dr | Baldwin, Yulanda | Heather Debevec Vince Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | March 7, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking - PAID |
| OWNER: Yulanda Baldwin PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23: Parking Regulation
| 17-0484 | 1 S Jetty Park | Mellott, Randy | Officer Anton, Nicholas |
| Case Initiated: | February 25, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking - PAID |
| OWNER: Randy Mellot PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23 Parking Regulation
| 17-0230 | Orange Ave & 2nd St | Smith, Vanessa | Officer Trinidad, Oscar |
| Case Initiated: | February 3, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking - PAID |
| OWNER: Vanessa Smith PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23 Parking Regulation
| 17-0163 | 2701 Avenue L | Spatcher, Lashaundra | Officer Costa, Moyses |
| Case Initiated: | December 23, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Parking - PAID |
| OWNER: Lashaundra Spatcher PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23 - Parking Regulation
| 17-0169 | 1 S Jetty Park | Krohne, Rebecca | Officer Louis, Elizabeth |
| Case Initiated: | January 21, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking - PAID |
| OWNER: Rebecca Krohne PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23 - Parking Regulation
| 17-898 | 1450 Bell Avenue | Railside LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | January 30, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - PULLED |
| OWNER: Railside LLC Norman Zlinkoff 44-47 Realty LLC 4510 SW Thistle Terr Palm City, FL 34990 |
REGISTERED AGENT: John Katsock, Jr. Registered Agent for Railside LLC 4521 SW Bimini Circle N Palm City, FL 34990 |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
5-1.105.1 Permit Required
5-1.105.4.1.2 Expired Permit
22-79 Compliance with Conditions of Approval
| 16-2827 | 1409 Delaware Ave | Lin, Xiang | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 19, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Xiang Lin % Chef Lin Asia Buffet 1850 S. US Hwy 1 Vero Beach, FL 32960 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Section(s): 5-1.105.4.1.2 Expired Permit
Mary Lin, daughter, was sworn in. She said she had talked to the tenant and told them what needed to be done. She said 60 days should be enough time.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Xiang Lin % Chef Lin Asia Buffet has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 60 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 $200.00 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/her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 16-2819 | 607 N 19th St. | Hartman, Ariel | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 15, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Ariel Hartman & Mordehay Charuvi 400 NE 12th Ave Apt 504 Hallandale, FL 33009 |
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 304.12 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 304.13.2 Openable Windows
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 305.4 Walking Surfaces
IPMC 505.1 Water System
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
Special Magistrate Ross 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.
| 16-1371 | 512 N 17th St. | Kaja Holdings 2 LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | June 4, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Kaja Holdings 2 LLC 16 Berryhill Rd, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29210 |
REG AGENT: National Registered Agents, Inc. C/O Kaja Holdings 2, LLC 1200 South Pine Island Rd. Plantation, FL 33324 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 304.1 Exterior Structure
IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 304.13.1 Glazing
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 505.1 Water System
IPMC 505.3 Water Supply
IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance
IPMC 602.2 Residential Heat Supply
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
Ignacious Torres was sworn in. He confirmed the understanding of 6 months and the $100.00 per day fine if not completed.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Kaja Holdings 2 LLC has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 6 months 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/her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 17-0638 | 1114 Raymond Avenue | Bitetto, Vitangelo R | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | March 30, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Vitangelo R Bitetto 1842 SE Floresta Drive Port St Lucie, FL 34983 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-368 (1)(3)(4) - Property Maintenance
Section(s): 5-368 (6) – Fence Maintenance
Section(s): 2015 NEC – Temporary Lighting
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 (7) – Nuisance as a Condition
Special Magistrate Ross 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.
| 17- 0014 | 5831 Tedder Road | Gonzalez, Andres F | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | January 9, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Andres F Gonzalez 5831 Tedder Road Ft Pierce, FL 34947 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section 22-60 (I)(2)(A) – Commercial Vehicle
Code Officer Janey Vanderhorst was sworn in as translator for Andres Fernandez Gonzalez who was also sworn in. He stated he had moved the trucks off site and had receipts to prove it. He and his nephew would go to the house to eat, shower, and rest a little before going back out on the road. He said he bought the house in September 2015, moved into the house in December. He didn't know he couldn't have the trucks on the property. He said the neighbors have been on him for as long as he has lived there and he feels they are doing this because he's Hispanic.
Mr. Warren Alford was sworn in. Special Magistrate Ross stated that she knew Mr. Alford personally. Mr. Alford said the operation has been going on continuously for a year or more. He said they come in early and leave late with repairs being done. The trucks are not there like they used to be but they are still operating a business. It is very noisy on weekends.
Lyn Bessenbacher was sworn in. He said he had taken photos of the back yard and it shows 3 trucks and a wench. He said they're not parking overnight now but still running the trucking business and doing repairs. It is very noisy on weekends.
Special Magistrate Ross found that a violation does exist and that Andres F. Gonzalez has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 2 days in which to remove the commercial trucks from the residential property; they must be parked some place off site. In the event the violations are not cured or complied within the time period given, a fine of $150.00 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. She asked Ms. Vanderhorst to make sure Mr. Gonzalez understood her ruling.
| 16-2288 | 1611 S 29th Street | Overton, Robert R | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | September 30, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Robert R Overton 1611 S 29th Street Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Deana Thompson 246 Birdcage Estates Chadbourne, NC 28431 Jefferson Summerlin 1611 S 29th Street Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s) 5-73 – House Numbers
Section(s) 5-368 (1)(3)(4)(7) - Property 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) 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) – Non-Operable Vehicles
The Special Magistrate found that Section(s) 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10) (D) did exist but has been cured as of the date of this hearing. The violators shall be warned that if these violations re-occur, pursuant to FL Statute 162.09, the Code Officer may notify the Special Magistrate and request that a fine be entered.
Special Magistrate Ross found that a violation does exist for remaining sections and that Robert R. Overton has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator has 30 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 $50.00 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.
| 16-2189 | 1112 S 7th Street | JPMorgan Chase Bank N A | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | September 30, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 2777 Lake Vista Dr Lewisville, TX 75067 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 5-73 – House Numbers
Section(s) 5-368 (1)(3)(4)(7) - Property Maintenance
Christina Spina, attorney for JP Morgan Chase Bank said her firm had just been retained the day before hearing. She hasn't had a chance to check out everything. She said the bank is in the process of getting bids but the condition of the property is making it difficult to retain someone to do the work. They are also looking into demolition of the property. They would appreciate more time to complete the job.
Code Compliance Manager Margaret Arraiz said the City would be agreeable to continuing the case until the July meeting. This would give them 60 additional days.
Ms. Spina was agreeable to this.
After hearing the presentation from Attorney Spina she continued the case until July 19th meeting. If the property has been complied no further action will be necessary.
| 17-0578 | 701 N 9th St | Faucher, Jeffrey | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 16, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Jeffrey Faucher PO Box 536 Ft. Pierce, FL 34954 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-369 Vacant Building
Section(s): 22-187 Landscape Maintenance
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
Section(s):16-46; 16-47; 16-48 Outside Storage of Indoor Furniture
Special Magistrate ordered that a violation does exist and that the violator(s) who are not present has committed or is responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator be given 60 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.
| 17-0165 | 724 Orange Ave | Minus, Camilla | Officer Griffith, Steve |
| Case Initiated: | December 27, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Parking Citation |
| OWNER: Camilla Minus PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23 Parking Regulation
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 pay the amount on the citation plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fees.
| 17-0233 | 1407 N 24th St | Jacobs, Kerrian | Officer Patriani, Sean |
| Case Initiated: | February 5, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Parking Citation |
| OWNER: Kerrian Jacobs PARKING CITATION |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s) 10-23: Parking Regulation
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 pay the amount on the citation plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fees.
| 16-0566 | 702 Dundas Court | Bridges, Andrew | Peggy Arraiz |
| Case Initiated: | February 27, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| PREVIOUS OWNER: Sarah Johnson 1111 Avenue G Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
CURRENT OWNER: Andrew Bridges 702 Dundas Court Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10) (D) Non-Operable Vehicle
Andrew Bridges was sworn in. He was not in agreement to the $500.00 stating he was not working and he was living with his girlfriend who was not working either. He asked for a further reduction.
Special Magistrate asked Ms. Arraiz if she would accept $295.00 and she agreed to this settlement.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $5,295.00 to $295.00 payable in 12 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 gave the Special Magistrate the information about the first reading on eliminating the Code Enforcement Board and the second reading would be at the next City Commission meeting. With this there would be more cases scheduled for the two Special Magistrate meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer