9:05 AM
Margaret Arraiz - Code Compliance Manager
Andy Avery - Code Enforcement Officer
Heather Debevec - Code Enforcement Officer
Shaun Coss - Building Department Investigator
Evan Saintilien - FPPD
| 17-0653 | 911 Avenue J | Marcellino, Vincent | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 29, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: Vincent Marcellino 5625 NW Wawan Ct Pt. St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) - Outside Storage - Indoor Furniture
Section(s): 5-368 (6) - Fence Maintenance
Section(s): 5-368 (4) - Property Maintenance
Section(s): 16-25 (C) - Responsibility for Containers
| 17-0650 | 917 Avenue J | Marcellino, Vincent | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 29, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: Vincent Marcellino 5625 NW Wawan Ct Pt. St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-368 - Property Maintenance
Section(s): 5-368(6) - Fence Maintenance
| 16-1443 | 2510 S Ocean Dr. | Aljen Inc | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | June 9, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONTINUED |
| OWNER: Aljen Inc 1424 SE McArthur Blvd. Stuart, FL 34996 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
5-1.105.4.1.2 Expired Permit
Special Magistrate granted a 90 day extension on this case.
| 17-0441 | 300 S Us Hwy 1 | Studio 17 LLC | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated:: | February 28,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Kraaz & Kraaz Finance Inc 201 S 2nd St Ste 206 Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: Studio 17 LLC 300 S Us Hwy 1 Fort Pierce, FL 34950 REGISTERED AGENT: Hans E Kraaz 124-A North 2nd St Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
It is prohibited for any person to engage in or manage any trade, business, occupation or profession without first paying a business tax.
In the event you are found in violation of Section 9-27(B) for doing business without a business tax, all utility services to the business premises will be suspended while the violation continues.
| 17-0537 | 3499 S US Hwy 1 B | Sundance Family Farms | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated:: | February 28,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Florida State of Dept of Agriculture 407 S Calhoun St Tallahassee, FL 32399 |
OCCUPIED BY: Sundance Family Farms 3499 S US Hwy 1 B Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
| REGISTERED AGENT: Peter Castagna 1460 S Ocean Blvd Apt 302 Pompano Beach, FL 33062 |
Section 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
It is prohibited for any person to engage in or manage any trade, business, occupation or profession without first paying a business tax.
In the event you are found in violation of Section 9-27(b) for doing business without a business tax, all utility services to the business premises will be suspended while the violation continues.
| 16-2742 | 2106 San Diego Ave | Jefferson, Gregory | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 1, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Gregory Jefferson 2106 San Diego Ave Fort Pierce, FL 34946 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
| 17-0654 | 905 Avenue J | R and D Management Investments | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 29, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: R and D Management Investments PO Box 9366 Pt. St. Lucie, FL 34952 |
OTHER NAMES: Raymond Reiprech 875 SW Macedo Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 |
Section(s): 5-368 - Property Maintenance
Section(s): 5-368(6) - Fence Maintenance
Raymond Reiprech was sworn in. He said everything was sent to the wrong address and he had changed the address with the property appraiser months ago. He said he wanted to sell the property after it is complied and if he can't sell it he will take down the fence and posts.
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that R & D Management Investments have committed or are responsible for the violations. She ordered that the violator(s) have 30 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 $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 his/her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 17-0759 | 2307 Avenue Q | Bryant, Charles E | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | April 13, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Charles E Bryant 2300 Avenue P Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: Maisha S Robinson 2307 Avenue Q Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10)(D) – Non-Operable Vehicles
Section(s): 22-60 (F)(2)(B) – Commercial Vehicle
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.
| 17-0656 | 411 N 9th St | Fuentes, Manuel | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 30, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Manuel Fuentes 5687 E 4th Ave Hialeah, FL 33013 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-368(6)- Fence Maintenance
Section(s): 5-368 - Property Maintenance
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.
| 17-0675 | 417 N 9th Street | BH-18 Properties LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 31, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: BH-18 Properties LLC 2500 E Hallendale Beach Blvd Ste PH1 Hallandale, FL 33009 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-368(6)- Fence Maintenance
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.
| 17-0018 | 119 S 13th St. | Wynn, Keyonta | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | January 6, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Keyonta Wynn 119 S 13th St. Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
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. He 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.
| 17-0366 | 100 Bethany Ct | Bethany Court- Pierce Assoc Ltd | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | February 21, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - Continued |
| OWNER: Bethany Court- Pierce Assoc Ltd 3 East Stow Rd Ste 100 Marlton, NJ 08053 REGISTERED AGENT: NRAI Services, Inc 1200 S Pine Island Rd Plantation, FL 33324 |
PROPERTY MANAGER: Bessie Hampton 2419 E 31st Ave Tampa, FL 33610 |
Section(s) 16-46 – Nuisance as a Condition
Section(s) 16-48 – Nuisance as a Condition
Kathy Galan, site manager, was sworn in. She said they have been working on getting the violations corrected but they were not done yet. She felt 15 days should be enough time.
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Bethany Court-Pierce Associates Ltd have committed or are responsible for the violations. He 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, the City is to take the necessary steps to remedy the violation(s) and the cost be assessed as a special assessment lien against the property.
| 08-2629 | 1222 Avenue B | Delva, Marking | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 31, 2008 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Marking Delva 1222 Avenue B Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 302.3 Sidewalks & Driveways
IPMC 304.1 Exterior Structure
IPMC 304.5 Foundation Walls
IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 305.2 Structural Members
IPMC 305.5 Handrails & Guards
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.4 Wiring
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. He 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.
| 15-1680 | 2507 (2517) S US Hwy 1 | EHDEN NV | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 12, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: EHDEN NV C/O Fraga Properties 75 Valencia Ave Suite 1150 Coral Gables, FL 33134 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
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. He 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.
| 17-0043 | 6653 Samba St. | Gil, Luz | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | January 11, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Luz Alma B Gil 6653 Samba St. Ft. Pierce, FL 34945 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Luz Alma B Gil has committed or is responsible for the violations. He 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 $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.
| 16-2776 | 3601 Crossroads Pkwy | Fort Pierce Business Center LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 8, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Fort Pierce Business Center LLC Attn: Alan Webber 10 Wall St. Norwalk, CT 06850 |
OCCUPIED BY: Core Contents Restoration 3601 Crossroads Pkwy Unit D Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
| REG. AGENT: Incorporating Services LTD Reg. Agent for Fort Pierce Business Center LLC 1540 Glenway Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32301 |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
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. He 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.
| 17-0059 | 1114 Raymond Ave | Bitetto, Vitangelo | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | January 12, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Vitangelo Bitetto 1842 SE Floresta Dr Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
IPMC 304.1 Exterior Structure
IPMC 304.13.1 Glazing
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
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. He 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.
| 17-0068 | 302 N 19th St. | Plain, Jimmy | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | January 17, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular: CONTINUED FOR NEXT HEARING DATE |
| OWNER: Jimmy Plain & Mary Briggs 302 N 19th St. Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 108.1.4 Unlawful Structure
IPMC 304.1 Exterior Structure
IPMC 304.7 Roofs & Drainage
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 304.13.1 Glazing
IPMC 305.2 Structural Members
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 605.4 Wiring
IPMC 704.2.1 Smoke Alarms
Ella Williams, Gloria Briggs, and Mary Briggs were sworn in. Ella was the spokesperson and she said they allowed a homeless person by the name of Stephanie to live there for about a week; she stayed more like a month. She was constantly complaining and they have taken care of most of the complaints.
Mr. Coss said this was a two unit home and at the time of inspection both units were being rented out. Ms. Williams said it was not a rooming house. Mr. Coss asked for a continuation so he could have time to check the home out again.
They agreed to the violations.
The Special Magistrate continued the case until the next hearing date.
| 17-0069 | 208 N 19th St. | Hicks, Cecil | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | January 13, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Cecil & Cassandra Hicks 5810 Spanish River Dr. Fort Pierce, FL 34951 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Cecil Hicks was sworn in. He said his wife handles the property business and he didn't know what her intentions were. He said they would not be living there so it would most likely become investment property.
The Special Magistrate found that a violation does exist and that Cecil & Cassandra Hicks have committed or is responsible for the violations. He ordered that the violators have 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/her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County.
| 17-0488 | 139 N 2nd Street | Pence, Michele | Officer Saintillien, Evans |
| Case Initiated: | March 1, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| OWNER: Michele Pence PARKING CITATION |
Citation #26163 |
Section(s): 10-23 Parking Regulations
Michelle Pence was sworn in. She said she was from Port St. Lucie and she didn't know she was parking in the wrong place. She provided photos and said it was an overcast day; she did not see the no parking sign. SM Blandino asked about the fines being charged and said it was clear that she parked in a no parking zone but he would waive the administrative fee and late fee.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators are ordered to pay the amount on the citation $30.00 and he waived the $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fees
| 16-1594 | 1901 S 26th Street | Leite, Robert | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | July 12, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| 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
Mr. Leite was sworn in and he confirmed they would pay $600.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $11,780.00 to $600.00 payable in 30 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.
Code Enforcement Manager Margaret Arraiz stated the department would soon be handling the alarm permits and introduced Cindy Ricker as the alarm co-ordinator.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk