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05-06-1982 Regular Meeting• • Miami cShorescillage F L OR ID A CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MAY 6, 1982 A meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board was held on April 6, 1982, at 7:30 P.M., at the Village Hall with the following Board members present: Donald L. Bednar, Chairman Julie S. Williamson Eugene F. Fabian Franklin E. Grau W. Al Davis Martha Sue Fox Also in attendance: Frank LuBien, Code Enforcement Director Leslie R.Forney, Jr., Village Manager W.W. Willaford, Code Enforcement Officer 1) MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of April 1, 1982 were approved as written by a motion made by Mrs. Fox, seconded by Mr. Fabian and carried unanimously. 2) REPORTS FROM APRIL MEETING: A - CASE NO. 81-183-003 ROBERT J. IOZIA, 440 N.E. 91 STREET (ATTILA & NANCY BESE) UNLAWFUL ROOF The new owners of 440 N.E. 91 Street, Attila and Nancy Bese were introduced to the Board. The Chairman restated the facts of this case to Mr. Bese advising that this roof is in violation of Village Zoning Ordinance No. 403-78, as to construction. Mr. LuBien advised that this case will be 1 year old on May 12, 1982 and standard procedure is to turn the case over to the Village Attorney for foreclosure. Following discussion, and consideration of Mr. Bese's request • • aiami chores9illage F L OR ID q 2 - May 6, 1982 for an extension of time to take steps to correct the problem and present progress report to the Building Director, Mr. Davis moved that the Board hold in abeyance forwarding information to the Village Attorney for foreclosure until after the July 1, 1982 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Williamson and passed with the following vote: Mr. Fabian No Mr. Grau Yes Mr. Bednar Yes Mr. Davis Yes Mrs. Fox Yes Mrs.Williamson Yes B - 2nd ORDER CASE 81-375-011 RAFAEL GARCIA, 1441 N.E. 101 STREET HEDGE VIOLATION Mr. LuBien advised the Board that he visited the site and all hedges have been cut, both of Mr. Garcia's and Mrs. Fuller's property and there is now compliance. The Code Enforcement Director revealed that he conferred with the Village Attorney, who advised that any action taken in this case has no effect on any future case; every case stands on its own merits. Where base of plants straddle property line, both owners share the responsibility. The Board moved that a Compliance Order be issued to Mr. Garcia. 3. HEARING CASE NO. 82-645-023 ARTHUR D. SOARES, 8841 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD DISPLAYING UNLAWFUL SIGNS AND MERCHANDISE OUTSIDE OF BUILDING Mr. LuBien reviewed events of this case and advised that Mr. Soares is still in non-compliance of Zoning Ordinance No. 270, Section 502. Signs and merchandise are still on display on the property. Mr. Soares was presented and after discussion with the Board stated he would remove the miscellaneous merchandise and un- lawful signs. • • Miami crhores9'Ilage F L OR 10 A - 3 - May 6, 1982 Nr. Davis made a motion that Mr. Soares is in violation and if he does not comply within seven days from May 6th, a fine of $10.00 a day be levied against him. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fabian and passed unanimously. 4. HEARING CASE NO. 82-662-024 H.M. & H. ASSOCIATES, INC., 8909 BISCAYNE BLVD. DISPLAYING UNLAWFUL SIGN Mr. LuBien advised that the free-standing sign was initially removed but displayed again in four or five days. Mr. Hazen, of H.M. & H. Associates, confirmed that the price sign is still on display. After discussion, Mr. Hazen informed the Board that he would comply on a permanent basis. Mr. Davis moved that a fine of $25.00 per day be levied, starting Wednesday, May 12th, against 8909 Biscayne Boulevard. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grau and passed unanimously. 5. HEARING CASE NO. 82-695-025 BISCAYNE EXXON, 9020 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD DISPLAYING UNLAWFUL SIGN This violation to Zoning Ordinance No. 270, section 504 (f) has been on record since January 28, 1982. Unlawful sign was removed and later displayed. Violation continues at present. Mr. Davis moved that a fine of $25.00 per day be levied, starting Wednesday, May 12th, against 9020 Biscayne Boulevard. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Fox and passed 5/1, with Mr. Fabian dissenting. A recess was called by the Chairman at 8:50. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. 6. HEARING CASE NO. 82-665-026 SIKANDAR KARIM -BROADWAY RESTAURANT 9099 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD DISPLAYING UNLAWFUL SIGNS The unlawful canvas signs, displayed without permit or authorization were removed and replaced by other unlawful canvas signs; there is still an ongoing violation in this case. Mr. Karim confirmed that the signs are still on display and re- quested that the Board permit the display for two weeks for promotion of his new pizza business. • Miami jhores9411age F L OR ID A - 4 - May 6, 1982 Mr. Karim was advised by the Board to remove the illegal cloth signs and to obtain permits for any new signs he is contemplating. Following discussion, Mr. Fabian made a motion that the cloth signs be removed by noon on May 7th or a $25.00 fine be levied against 9099 Biscayne Boulevard for non-compliance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Fox, and passed 5/1, with Mrs. Williamson dissenting. 7. HEARING CASE NO. 82-682-027 GILBERTO DOMINGUEZ, 141 N.W. 99 STREET CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT PERMITS; USING APPLIANCES AND SINK OUTSIDE OF BUILDING The Code Enforcement Director visited the property on the morning of May 6th and all items have been corrected in this case. Mr. Dominguez appeared before the Board with a translator and the Board explained to him the necessity of checking with the Village prior to future construction on the property. The Board moved that the Code Enforcement Director proceed with the next step. 8. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION CASE NO. 82-731-028 H. CLEMENT ALLEN, 1365 N.E. 105 STREET, APT. 3 STORING EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF BOATS Mr. LuBien noted that on March 11, 1982 inspection revealed three boats parked on premises. Notices were sent but no action was taken. Final notice was sent on March 23rd. At present, two boats still remain and violation of Ordinance 312, section 502 still exists. Mr. Davis moved that Code Enforcement Director proceed with this case, seconded by Mr. Grau, and passed unanimously. 9. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION CASE NO. 82-803-029 ALLEN S. CENOWER, 45 N.E. 103 STREET KEEPING CHICKENS On October 5, 1981 inspection revealed a chicken coop with chickens, in the side yard. Notices were sent and the chickens were removed, however, on April 21, 1982 inspection revealed chickens in the coop again. Notice was sent and chickens and later the coop were removed. • • liami jhores9illage F L OR ID A - 5 - May 6, 1982 Following discussion, Mr. Grau made a motion that we find Mr. Cenower in compliance, and that any further violations be attended to in the normal manner. The motion was seconded by Mr. Davis and passed 5/1, with Mr. Fabian dissenting. The meeting adjourned at 9:45. p® /,/"V C'LLI� /)i Secretary Approved: airman