Margaret Arraiz, Code Compliance Manager
Andy Avery, Code Enforcement Officer
Heather Debevec, Code Enforcement Officer
Janey Vanderhorst, Code Enforcement Officer
Shaun Coss, Building Department Investigator
Cindy Ricker, Alarm Asst
#4919 Montgomery, FPPD Officer
#8391 Saintilien, FPPD Officer
| 17-1569 | 1550 South Ocean Drive | Beach Villas Hutchinson Island Condominium Association Inc | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | July 15, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - COMPLIED |
| VIOLATOR: Beach Villas Hutchinson Island Condominium Associantion Inc 1550 S Ocean Dr Apt 1 Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
Registered Agent: Delta Management Group Inc 1713 Rio Vista Dr Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 00612CE | 5-375(B) Sea Turtle Lighting | $100.00 | $100.00 | $10.00 | $110.00 |
| 17-1572 | 355 South Ocean Drive | Avalon Beach Club | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: CE | July 15, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - CONT. |
| VIOLATOR: Avalon Beach Club 430 NW Lake Whitney Place Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Pinnacle Association Management 430 NW Lake Whitney Place Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 00607 CE | 5-375(B) Sea Turtle Lighting | $100.00 | $100.00 | $10.00 | $110.00 |
| 17-1570 | 101 Mariner Bay Boulevard | Mariner Bay Association Inc | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | July 15, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - PULLED |
| VIOLATOR: Mariner Bay Association Inc 101 Mariner Bay Blvd Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
Registered Agent: Elliot Merrill Comm Mgmt 835 20th Pl Vero Beach, FL 32960 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 00611CE | 5-375(B) Sea Turtle Lighting | $100 | $100 | $10 | $110 |
| 17-1915 | 708 Delaware Avenue | Saint Louis, Eveline | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | September 2, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation - PULLED |
| VIOLATOR: Eveline Saint Louis 1330 Avenue R Riviera Beach, FL 33404 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 00777CE | 9-80 Vending without Permit | $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $60.00 |
| 17-1670 | 119 Indian Hills Dr. | Patterson, Steven R | Isaac Saucedo |
| Case Initiated: | July 28, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular - COMPLIED |
| 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
| 17-1984 PK | 1 TBD | Bryan, Jaye | #8391 Saintilien |
| Case Initiated: | September 9, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Jaye Bryan |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation: 26167 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 26167 | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $250.00 | $250.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $278.00 |
Jaye Bryan was sworn in. She said she would take the responsibility of parking there. She thought there would be extinuating circumstances as the downtown area was closed due to the hurricane. She has learned her lesson.
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and JAYE BRYAN is responsible for the violation. She reduced the fine from $250.00 to $50.00 plus $10.00 administrative fees and $18.00 late fee for 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.
| 17-1921 PK | 1 TBD | Bozeman, David & Jessica | #4919 Montgomery |
| Case Initiated: | 9/3/2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: David & Jessica Bozeman |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation: 566 PK |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 566 PK | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was 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.
| 17-1555 PK | TBD | Torres, Feliciano & Neshine | #4919 Montgomery |
| Case Initiated: | 07/07/2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| 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 |
Feliciano Torres was sworn in. He said Jaycee Park had no spots available to park his lawn trailer. He said the signs said for boat trailers only. The other signs said no parking on grass so what was he supposed to do.
Code Compliance Manager Arraiz said when the parking lot is full at Jaycee Park people should check the other free parking lots in the City. She also said they could park in the overflow parking area in the future.
After hearing the testimony of the violator, Special Magistrate Ross dismissed the case.
| 17-1991 PK | 1 TBD | Allen, Nikita | #8540 Trinidad |
| Case Initiated: | 9/11/2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Nikita Allen |
PARKING VIOLATION: Citation: 578 PK |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 578 PK | 10-23 Parking Regulation | 1 @ $50.00 | $50.00 | $10.00 | $18.00 | $78.00 |
The Special Magistrate found a violation does exist and the violators that are not present are deemed to have admitted guilt. It was 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.
| 17-1571 | 801 South Ocean Drive | Sea Pointe Towers of Ft. Pierce | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | July 15, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Citation |
| VIOLATOR: Sea Pointe Towers of Ft. Pierce 801 S Ocean Dr Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
Registered Agent: Richard Phillips 801 S Ocean Dr #101 Ft. Pierce, FL 34949 |
| Citation # | Code Section | Fine / Counts | Total Fine | Admin Fee | Late Fee | Total Due |
| 00609CE | 5-375(B) Sea Turtle Lighting | $100 | $100 | $10 | $110 |
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.
| 17-1846 | 807 Avenue G | Oakshire Holdings LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | August 25, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| VIOLATOR: Oakshire Holdings LLC 110 SE 6th St Ste 1700 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
REGISTERED AGENT: Moishe Rubinstein 6100 Hollywood Blvd 305 Hollywood, FL 33024 |
Section(s): 22-187(13) - Landscape Maintenance
IPMC 304.1 - Exterior Structure - General
IPMC 304.2 - Protective Treatment
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.
| 17-0593 | 701 South Ocean Drive | Sun Development Tech LLC | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | March 29, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| VIOLATOR: Sun Development Tech LLC 3669 Park Ln Miami, FL 33133 |
Section(s): 16-46, 16-47, 16-48 (8) - Nuisance - Stagnant Water
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.
| 17-1824 | 421 North 10th Street | Dellepere (TR), Patricia | Heather Debevec |
| Case Initiated: | August 22, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| VIOLATOR: Patricia Dellepere (TR) 1841 Banks Rd Margate, FL 33063 |
Section(s): 22-187(13) - Landscape Maintenance
IPMC 302.7 - Accessory Structure
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.
| 17-1223 | 1601 Georgia Avenue | De Florio, David | Andy Avery |
| Case Initiated: | June 8, 2017 | Type of Presentation: | Regular |
| OWNER: David De Florio 1775 Trowbridge Road Ft Pierce, FL 34945 |
OCCUPIED BY: James R Spells 1603 Georgia Avenue Ft Pierce, FL 34950 |
Section(s): 11-30 – Refrigerator/Ice Box Safety
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 – Nuisance as a Condition
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 - Cont from 10/18/17 Meeting |
| 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
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.
| 15-2219 | 104 Roselyn Avenue | Johnston, Barbara L | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 29, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Barbara L. Johnston 3190 SW Armucher Street Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Paul Michael Johnston was sworn in. He said the original contractor failed to do the work. He had to hire another contractor and start all over again. He said after the inspection there were a few minor changes that needed to be done to bring the property into compliance but he needed a little more time. He hoped to have everything done by Christmas.
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.
| 15-2188 | 435 N 23rd Street | Greit LLC | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 21, 2015 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Greit LLC 10700 SW Southgate Court Port St. Lucie, Fl 34987 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Devon Gibbs was sworn in. He said he was the new owner and he did the work. Due to this he was requesting a reduction to $1500.00. Staff is agreeable to this.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $38,530.00 to $1500.00 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.
| 16-2381 | 2106 Avenue G | Charuvi, Mordehay | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | October 12, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Massey Hearing |
| OWNER: Mordehay Charuvi 400 NE 12th Ave Apt 504 Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 |
OCCUPIED BY: |
Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
IPMC 304.13 Windows, Doors, & Frames
IPMC 304.18 Building Security
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 506.2 Sanitary Drainage System Maintenance
Mordehay Charuvi was sworn in via telephone conference. After hearing Staff's recommendation for reduction he asked for even lower. He said no one is living there at this time.
Mr. Coss said the property is not being maintained. The grass is overgrown. He said Staff is still recommending the reduction to administrative costs.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines be reduced from $14,730.00 to $1290.86 payable at closing (expected closing date November 6, 2017). If not paid 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
| 16-2819 | 607 N 19th Street | Hartman, Ariel & Charuvi, Mordehay | Shaun Coss |
| Case Initiated: | December 15, 2016 | Type of Presentation: | Stop Fines - Massey |
| OWNER: Ariel Hartman & Mordehay Charuvi 400 NE 12th Avenue 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 304.13 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
This was a continuation of the telephone conference with Mr. Charuvi. He said he talked to the contractor (Ben) and was told many of the violations had been taken care. However, he was also told that he, Ben, needed help from other contrators as he was not licensed to do some of the work. He said his tenants were not very cooperative. They did not let him know when there were problems nor would they let his managing team inside to check the building out. He learned about the problems when he received a letter from the city.
Mr. Coss said he inspected just a few days ago and found none of the violations had been corrected.
Mr. Charuvi said he understood and would get everything taken care of within the time period given.
The Special Magistrate, after reviewing the 3 criteria required by Rule 16 and after considering the facts, ordered the fines continue accruing at $100.00 per day until property is in compliance. If not complied by November 7, 2017 a lien will be recorded at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court’s office. After the property is in compliance Mr. Charuvi can come back before her for a reduction request.
| 17-2350 | 110 S Ocean Dr | Fort Pierce Inlet Beach Resort, LLC | Cynthia Ricker |
| Case Initiated: | September 6,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal - CONT. |
| APPELLATE: Fort Pierce Inlet Beach Resort Angela Robinson 110 S. Ocean Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34949 |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | # of prior alarms | Total Due |
| 08/9/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 0 | 0 |
| 08/12/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 1 | $100.00 |
| 08/21/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 2 | $200.00 |
Harold Smith was sworn in. He said they got a new fire and alarm system two years ago and the salt air has had a lot of affect on the system. The alarm in the kitchen has gone off several times. They have called TLS (Total Life Safety) to come out and adjust them. Also they registered with the county and didn't know they had to register with the city also.
Ms. Ricker said this was not the fire alarm going off but the panic alarm. This had Mr. Smith confused and he asked for a continuance to give him a chance to check into this as he was under the impression it was the fire alarm that he was being cited for.
Special Magistrate Ross continued this case until the November 15th hearing.
| 17-1865 | 210 Savannah Road | Heathcote Botancial Gardens | Cynthia Ricker |
| Case Initiated: | August 16,2017 | Type of Presentation: | Alarm Appeal |
| APPELLATE: Diane Kimes, Executive Director of Gardens 210 Savannah Road Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
| Date of Alarm | Code Section | Bldg. Type | # of prior alarms | Total Due |
| 07/2/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 0 | 0 |
| 07/19/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 1 | $100.00 |
| 07/23/2017 | 14-24 – Excessive false alarm signals | Commercial | 2 | $200.00 |
Diane Kimes was sworn in. She said they had not been properly notified about the registration. They were'nt notified until after they saw the public notice to the neighborhood. Ms. Ricker said there had been a news release on the web site, in the newspaper, and two public hearings. Ms. Kimes said they were used to registering with the county, not the city. She said they were a small non-profit that relied on volunteers and contributions to help keep it running. She said the alarms that went off were motion detectors. The gardens is located in an area of the city that has highly sensitive beams. They have contacted their alarm company ADT and given them updated contact information. She is the first person to be called and only to send someone out if a second alarm goes off.
Ms. Ricker recommended dropping the level to #1 and the fines to $100.00.
Special Magistrate Ross ordered eliminate alarm number 3 and reset the level to 1 with the fine being $100.00. This order will be sent to Cry Wolf for collection. Also, ADT should be notified that they should not send anyone out until they have been notified by Heathcote Botanical Gardens.
Respectfully submitted:
Colleen Greer
Code Enforcement Clerk