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10-06-1983 Regular Meeting• €iami Jhores9' liage F L OR ID q CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1983 A meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board was held on October 6, 1983, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall with the following Board members present; Julie A,S, Williamson Kenneth Cutchens Franklin E, Grau Santos F, Rivero Arthur H, Taylor Absent: Donald L, Bednar Barry K, Asmus Also Present; L,R, Forney, Village Manager Frank LuBien, Code Enforcement Director Jack Wilson, Code Enforcement Officer In the absence of Donald L, Bednar, Chairman, Julie A,S, Williamson assumed the Chair. 1) MINUTES; Mr, Cutchens requested spelling correction in his memorandum attached to minutes of September, 1983, i.e„ second paragraph, line 2, 2nd word should read 'authorize', The minutes were then approved, with correction to attachment, by motion made by Mr. Cutchens, seconded by Mr. Rivero and carried. 2) HEARING, CASE NO. 83-1537058 BRIDGET NILONE, 10562 N,E, 4 AVENUE SCALING PAINT ON SOFFIT & FASCIA This case was tabled at our last meeting so Mrs. Milone could appear before the Board, Mr, LuBien advised the violation still exists,as partial compliance was accomplished, however, the side section remains unchanged. Mrs, Milone was advised it was necessary that she appear at the Hearing. Mrs. Williamson recommended we proceed with the Agenda to allow extra time for Mrs, Milone to appear, 3) HEARING, CASE NO, 83-1611-060 RALPH E. SPEAR, 9405 N, MIAMI AVENUE IMPROPER BOAT STORAGE Mr, LuBien advised that the boat has been removed and no further complaints have been received. Several inspections were made and revealed Mr, Spear is now in compliance. • • 1iami Azores9illage F L OR ID A - 2 - OCTOBER 6, 1983 Contents of a letter dated October 3$ 1983 were read to the Board. As a X44, Beach FirePant qa' d :ty at t .e date of this Heerfng,Mr. Spear was prevented from attending, Mr. Grau moved that we find Mr. Ralph Spear in compliance, as the violation has been satisfied, seconded by Mr. Rivero, and carried unanimously, 4) HEARING, CASE NO. 83-1662-061 BENI DI MASCALO, 1228 N,E, 98 STREET SCALING & MILDEW PAINT - UNSIGHTLY YARD Review of the violations existing up to today's inspection reveal an overgrown yard and parkway and mildew and scaling paint on house and trim. Mr, Beni Di Mascolo was not present. However, Mr. Jack Sweet represented Mr. Di Mascolo before the Board, Mr. Sweet advised that they are replacing the presentgardener with a professional landscaper, the house would be steam cleaned and painted and there would be a full-scale overhaul of the house and property, The Board inquired if this would be completed in 30 days and Mr. Sweet acknowledged a 30 day completion period. Mr. Grau moved that we table this until our next meeting, Motion died for lack of a second.. Mr. Rivera then moved that if violation was not corrected in .30 days, a fine of $10.00 a day be assessed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Grau and carried unanimously, 5) HEARING, CASE NO. 83-1668-062 DAN BARRIE, 10025 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD DAMAGED ROOF Mr. LuBien read from an undated letter received from Mr. Dan Barrie that the damaged roof was repaired as of Thursday, September 29, 1983. He was unable to attend the Hearing. Inspection today 10/6/83, revealed loose and missing tiles on rear patio roof were repaired. Mr. Rivero moved the we file an Affidavit of Compliance, seconded by Mr. Grau, and carried unanimously. • iami Jhores91llage F L OR ID q - 3 - ;-.-;,OCTOBER-6, 1983 6) HEARING, CASE NO. 83-1444-063 FELIX ATTT.FZ-FIGUEROA, 262 N.E. 103 STREET VARIOUS VIOLATIONS Mr. LuBien reviewed the facts behind this case. Construction activity was observed (without a building permit) in April, 1983, A garage enclosure, porch enclosure and unlawful utility shed in setback were noted, ..Notices were sent, and received; several conferences were held between our Building Director and Mr. Figueroa and some positive action was taken, however, violations remain, The problems are the premises is being utilized for dual family occupancy, facilities were established for an adjunct kitchen, no site plan, prepared by a registered architect was submitted to the building department for approval, although our notice requested same. Mr. LuBien notified the violator to submit a plan to the Planning & Zoning Board and indicate all construction undertaken as well as indicate area to be used for off-street parking. • Construction was continued following receipt of Violation Notices. Following lengthy discussion by the Board and Mrs, Evelyn Atilez, daughter of Felix Atilez-Figueroa, Mr, Cutchens moved that Mr. LuBien reinspect the property, send out a special statement of the violations and the violator is to return at our next meeting, and if in the meantime, there has been no intent toward corrections a fine of $10.00 a day be assessed. Motion failed for lack of a second. The Chairman, Mrs, Williamson stipulated it is a Finding -of -Fact that no permit has been issued for construction, awning roof is in violation of our Code, and if there is no correction within 30 days a fine of $10.00 per day be levied. Mr, rau_so moved, and motion as stated was seconded by Mr, Rivero, and carded unanimously. Mr, LuBien advised he will make a report on this case, and if said report is satisfactory, the Board at that time may pass a motion to suspend the fine for 30 days, Ma,Atilez was explained what was necessary for corrective action in this matter, Mr, Bob Kroboth, 257 N.E, 103 Street, attended the meeting and commented on the conditions at the Atilez-Figueroa residence. • 7 Liami chores 9 llage F L OR ID A • - 4 - 0etober 6, 1983 2) HEARING, CASE NO. 83-1537-058 BRIDGET MILONE, 10562 N,E. 4 AVENUE At this point, as Mrs. Milone had not appeared, the Board proceeded with this case, Following review of the. facts, Mr, Cutchens moved it is a Finding -of -Fact that fascia and soffit have excessive mildew and scaling -paint -;-this is a violation of Section 12-43 of Miami Shores Village Code and if Mrs,Milone does -not comply a fine of $10.00 a day be levied in 30 days, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. Mr. Forney advised Mr. LuBien that before proceeding further, he should introduce our new member, Mr, Arthur H. Taylor, as well as our new Code Enforcement Officer, Mr, Jack Wilson, to the Board, The proper introductions were conducted by Mr, LuBien. Before proceeding with the Affidavits, the Board recommended to the Building Director we proceed with report on Mrs. Kathleen Hagerty, who was present. A. CASE NO, 83-1164-040, VARIOUS VIOLATIONS__ KATHLEEN HAGERTY, 551 N,E, 105 STREET Mrs. Hagerty advised she was in touch with Mrs, Stofik and was told the Task Force would set up an appointment to take care of the roof and other problem's existing at this residence. Mrs. Hagerty noted she left messages several times for Mrs, Stofik, but has not heard anything frozz Marty Stofik or the Task Force, Mrs, Hagerty purchased a saw and cut up the Florida Holly for disposal. Mr. LuBien noted that more progress has been made in the past 30 days on this property. Inspection today (10/6/83) revealed that quite a portion of the yard has been cleaned up and some work was done on the roof and on the soffit. Following discussion, the Board recommended review of this case in another 30 days, • Miami cJhores9ilage F L 0 R 1 0 A • - 5 - October 6, 1983 7) AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 83-410-064 EDWARD A. SWING, 1323 N.E. 104 STREET VARIOUS VIOLATIONS Numerous violations have been observed on and off since 7/1/81. Storing, repairing and selling marine motors, storing inoperative cars and boats, unsightly yard with overgrown vegetation and miscellaneous junk. There have been repeated verbal warnings, and violator would comply for a time and then resume violations. At present, all of the listed violations exist. After viewing photographs, Mr. Grau moved that we proceed with the next step, seconded by Mr. Cutchens and carried unanimously, 8) AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 83-1738-065 RAUL J. BARRETO, 72 N.E. 104 STREET OVERGROWN HEDGE Upon receipt of a complaint, inspection was made on 8/12/83. The rear hedge was observed to be in excess of height limitations allowed and well beyond the property line into the alley right- of-way. Notices were sent on 8/12/83 and 9/1/83. Some work was done, however, this is still not in compliance, as noted from photographs submitted by Mr. LuBien. Mr. Cutchens moved that we proceed with the next step, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. 9) AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 83-1709-066 JUNE BECKLEY, 1331 N.E. 103 STREET OVERGROWN HEDGE Upon complaint, inspection was made on August 2, 1983. Front hedge was observed to be well in excess of height limitation of 3i feet, posing a traffic hazard. Notices were sent on 8/2/83 and 8/18/83. There has been no response or action. Mr. LuBien advised the Board that prior to formation of our Board, this resident was taken before the Court for the same violation. The hedge was cut down to compliance the day before the hearing in County Court. Following examination of photographs showing hedge about 71 tall, Mr. Rivero moved that we proceed with the next step, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously, • Miami choresOXllage F L OR ID A • - 6 - October 6, 1983 10) REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: B, CASE NQ. 83-628-051 - IMPROPER BOAT STORAGE RONALD J, MORROCCO, 53 N.E, 107 STREET Per instructions from the Board, Mr, LuBien stopped by and reviewed the property on occasion and waited for some response from the next door neighbor, but nothing was heard, Mr. LuBien has not noticed any violations for the past two months, nor has any complaint been received. There was a $30,00 fine which would be waived provided there were no further violations within the 60 day period. Mr. LuBien will file a Certificate of Compliance, C. CASE NO. 83-1496-053, SCALING PAINT ANN C. GRABAN & M,C. ANDERSON, 1 N,E. 108 STREET Inspection today revealed that the building has been repainted so this is in compliance. Following completion of the regular Agenda, Mr, Grau discussed the feasibility of establishing Hearing fees, Following discussion by the Board, Mr. Grau recommended that Mr. Forney request Council to do something to establish Hearing fees in this Municipality. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m, A1447Viaig° Secretary • Appro Julie .' ,S, Will son Chai -n Pro tem