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Code Compliance Manager - Margaret Arraiz
Code Enforcement Officer - Andy Avery
Code Enforcement Officer - Isaac Saucedo
Code Enforcement Officer - Vince Alesi
Code Enforcement Officer - Heather Debevec
Building Department Investigator - Shaun Coss
Police Officer #8278 - Woodruff
Police Officer #8303 - Rahn
| 17-1678 | 820 Orange Avenue | Hatfield, James | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | August 1, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: James Hatfield P O BOX 4447 Ft. Pierce, FL 34948 |
OCCUPIED BY: Anyelo Gonzalez Salcedo 820 Orange Ave Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (10) (D) - Non- Operable Vehicles
| 17-1370 | 1005 Avenue M | Torkaman, Gholamreza | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | June 23, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Gholmreza Torkaman 470 SE 12th PL Vero Beach, FL 32962 |
TENANT: Danielle Parrish 1005 Avenue M Apt A Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
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
| 17-1673 |
206 Hialeah Ave |
Gilbert, Ronald Gilbert, Lynrose |
Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | July 28, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| VIOLATOR: Ronald Gilbert Lynrose Gilbert 344 NW Heather St. Port Saint Lucie, Fl 34983 |
TENANT 206 Hialeah Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1)(5) – Outside Storage
| 17-1670 | 119 Indian Hills Dr. | Patterson, Steven R | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | July 28, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONT. |
| VIOLATOR: Steven R Patterson 370 E Midway Road Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 |
TENANT: 119 Indian Hills Drive Ft. Pierce. FL 34982 |
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
| 17-1463 | 603 N 8th Street | Gilbert, Roland & Lynrose | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | July 29, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: Ronald & Lynrose Gilbert 603 N 8th Street Ft. Pierce, Fl 34950 |
Occupied By: Daisy Chincilla 603 N 8th Street Ft. Pierce, Fl 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46,16-47,16-48 (11) - Outside Storage of Indoor Furniture
| 16-0682 | 1031 S Indian River Dr. | Koch(TR), Edward & Gayle | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | March 21, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - CONT. |
| OWNER: Edward L Koch (TR) & Gayle A Koch (TR) 1031 S Indian River Dr. Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-318.101 Floodplain Development Permit Required
| 17-1312 | 419 North 6th Street | 419 N 20th Street LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | July 29, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| OWNER: 419 N 20th St LLC 386 NE Greenbriar Ave Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 |
TENANT: Lyonel Edmond 419 N 6th St Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (1) (5) - Outside Storage
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (11) - Outside Storage of Indoor Furniture
| 17-1555 PK | TBD | Torres, Feliciano & Neshine | #4919 Montgomery |
| Case Initiated: | 07/07/2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - Cont. 11/1/17 |
| VIOLATOR: Feliciano & Neshine Torres |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation: 560 PK |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 560 PK | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
| 17-1790 PK | Orange Ave Parking Lot | Collins, Edwards Ryan | Vincent Alesi |
| Case Initiated: | August 16,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Ryan Edward Collins |
Parking Violation: Citation #0169 PK |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 0169 PK | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
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 fee or a total of $78.00 within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 17-1615 PK | TBD | Green, Katrina & Williams, Lloyd | #8303 Rahn |
| Case Initiated: | 07/15/2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Katrina Green & Lloyd Williams |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation: 21538 PK |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 21538 PK | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $30.00 | $30.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $58.00 |
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 fee or a total of $78.00 within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 17-1828 PK | 1 TBD | Eveline Louis | #8278 Woodruff |
| Case Initiated: | 08/04/2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Louis, Eveline |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation: 547 PK |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 547 PK | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
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 fee or a total of $78.00 within 30 days. Failure to pay the total amount within 30 days will result in the case being turned over to the St. Lucie County Court and an additional fee may be charged.
| 17-1827 | 1401 North US Highway 1 | Reach Thrift Store | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | August 22, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Kraaz & Kraaz Finance LLC 201 S 2nd St Ste 206 Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: Reach Thrift & Cafe 1401 N US Highway 1 Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
| OTHER NAMES: Hans Kraaz 124-A N 2nd Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
OTHER NAMES: Soterios Bouchlas 1821 Gulfstream Avenue A Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
Section(s): 16-25 (f) - Responsibility for Containers
The Special Magistrate found that the violation 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.
| 17-1046 | 1218 S 11th Street | Arenas, Raul N | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | August 25, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Raul N Arenas 1218 S 11th St Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 22-22 (a – e) – Basic Zoning Districts – Conditional Uses
Section(s) 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
Andrew Drucker was sworn in for testimony. He said when he was talking to Mr. Avery he asked if there were any other problems. He said he was told it would take 90 to 180 days to get the conditional use permit approved. He was told he would have to pull all ads and stop advertising until the conditional use was approved.
Mr. Avery said he spoke with Brandon Creagon in the planning department and he said they had applied for the permit but no payment was received.
After hearing the case Special Magistrate continued it until November 1 hearing.
| 17-1372 | 1201 North 10th Street | Merryman, Patrick | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | July 29, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Patrick Merryman 690 Woodbine Way Apt 615 Riviera Beach, FL 33418 |
Tenant: Kenneth Hawes 1201 N 10th St Apt A Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
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 5-368 (6) - Fence Maintenance
IPMC 304.14 - Insect Screens
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.
| 17-1045 | 1011 Boston Avenue | Deese, Kevin J & Heather L | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | August 25, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: Kevin J & Heather L Deese 1011 Boston Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 22-22(s): (a – e) – Basic Zoning Districts – Conditional Uses
Section(s): 9-27 (B) – Doing Business without a Tax
Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet does exist and that KEVIN J & HEATHER L DEESE have conducted short term rentals. The rentals that have already commenced are considered irreversible and irrevocable in nature, and a fine equal to one week’s rental is to be assessed payable within 30 days. She also ordered the immediate cease and desist order from the City be imposed and all future rentals be terminated. She further ordered that after the 30 day period, if not complied, all utilities to the premises were to be suspended while the violation continues. The violator has 30 days in which to appeal her decision in the Circuit Court of St. Lucie.
| 17-1838 | 1106 S Ocean Drive | Kareem, Ayesha | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | August 24, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| VIOLATOR: Ayesha Kareem 5141 Hawkhurst Ave Southwest Ranches, Fl 3331 |
Sections(s) 22-22 (C) - Allowed Uses
Section(s) 9-27 (B) - Doing Business without a Tax
The Special Magistrate found that the violation 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.
| 17-1526 | 2021 Golfview Ct | Cumerma, Cesar & Roberto | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | July 12, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| VIOLATOR: Cesar Cumerma Roberto Cumerma 3746 Whiteway Dairy Rd Fort Pierce, Fl 34947 |
TENANT 2021 Golfview Court Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s) - 5-368 (1) (4) - Property Maintenance
Section(s) - . 22-187 (13) (a)(b) - General landscaping requirements.
On Section(s) 22-187 (13) (a) (b) the Special Magistrate found that the violation 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.
On Section(s) 5-368 (1) (4) the Special Magistrate found that the violation(s) listed on the summary sheet do exist and that Cesar Cumerma has committed or is/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 $150.00 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.
| 16-2208 | 907 Citrus Avenue | Mulgrew, Shane | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | September 16, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Stop Fines / Massey |
| VIOLATOR: Shane Mulgrew 214 Southern Avenue Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section: 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors & Frames
IPMC 304.13.1 Glazing
IPMC 305.3 Interior Surfaces
IPMC 305.4 Walking Surfaces
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
IPMC 403.2 Bathrooms and Toilet Rooms Ventilation
IPMC 504.1 Plumbing Fixtures
IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance
IPMC 602.2 Residential Heat Supply
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.2.1 Smoke Alarms
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 obtain a permit and comply to all conditions of the permit. . 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.
| 15-1199 | 1803 S 27th Street | Villanova, Raymond Kalidonis, George |
Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 27, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: George Kalidonis Raymond R Villanova 5061 N A1A Apt. 302 Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
IPMC 309.1 Infestations
IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems
Raymond Villanova was sworn in for testimony. He said the tenant would not allow the final inspection and therefore he was the cause of the problem. However, he was told the responsibility lies with the owner. He agreed to the $750.00 reduction recommended by the Special Magistrate.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $50,330.00 to $750.00 payable in 30 days. If not paid within the 30 day 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.
| 16-1756 | 2525 S 25th Street | St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 21, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Inc. 2525 S 25th Street Ft. Pierce, FL 34981 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be waived.
| 15-1112 | 3794 Oleander Avenue | Faith Baptist Church of FP | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | July 15, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Contest Fines - Massey |
| 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
Pastor Hodge was sworn in for testimony. He stated a team from Texas has agreed to look at the project, but it would be later in the season and he was there to help the Churches that get into trouble. He said they began to eliminate property in order to pay for the violations. He said they reduced their debt from $4,000,000 to $200,000. He said the hurricane created the delay. There were delays every where you looked and there were few people who could invest in helping to make repairs and buy necessary supplies. They use the building two (2) times a week for Church and he doesn't feel it's fair to fine them for seven (7) days a week.
Special Magistrate Ross explained that they have had 4 extensions at 60 days each to bring the property into compliance. All that was needed was a permit and then come into compliance of the permit. She said although it may only have services twice a week; it is still a Church for seven (7) days a week.
She denied the request to stop the fines from accruing and said it doesn't seem to be any closer to compliance now than it was two (2) years ago.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines continue to accrue and record the lien.
| 15-0737 | 5205-5211 Okeechobee Road | Public Storage Inc | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | May 13, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Public Storage Inc. Dept. Pt Fl 20216 P. O. Box 25025 Glendale, CA 91221 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Andrew Capranos, District Manager was sworn in. He said the plumber applied for the permit but gave the wrong address. He has sustained a substantial amount of costs due to this error.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $42,830.00 to $750.00 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.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk