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06-06-1985 Regular Meeting• • • Miami cfhores -illage FLORIDA CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING June 6, 1985 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board was held on June 6, 1985. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m., at the Village Hall, by acting Chairman, Santos Rivero. The following members were present: Franklin E. Grau Santos Rivero, Acting Chairman Richard Groden Arthur H. Taylor Donald L. Bednar Absent: Barry K. Asmus, Chairman Julie A. S. Williamson Also present: Frank LuBien, Director of Code Enforcement Jack Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector Mr. Rivero introduced Richard Groden, a Mimai Shores Village contractor and resident, as the new member of the Board. 1. MINUTES Mr. Taylor moved, the minutes of the May 2, 1985 meeting be approved as written, seconded by Mr. Bednar, and carried unanimously. Mr. LuBien presented, for a brief discussion, a mandate from the Circuit Court, indicating the Administrative fee assessed in the Dentico case was upheld. Mr. Bednar recommended the Board continue with the original directive from the Village Attorney regarding assessment of Administrative fee and/or fine unless another official opinion is issued. 2. HEARING - CASE NO. 85-2728-124 SHOREVIEW ASSOCIATES, 9999 N. E. 2nd AVE. UNSIGHTLY AND OVERGROWN PARKING LOT Mr. LuBien outlined the facts behind the violation to Sec 11-1. He stated that upon inspection today, he found the parking lot has been completely cleaned -up and compliance has been met. Mr. Bednar moved that, since there is now compliance, Form 4-A be issued, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried with the following roll call vote: Mr. Groden Yes Mr. Taylor Yes Mr. Bednar Yes Mr. Rivero Yes • • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD -3- June 6, 1985 Mr. Bednar moved for Finding of Fact & Conclusion of Law, that there is a violation of the Schedule of Regulations and that if not corrected within thirty days, a fine of $10.00 per day be assessed, seconded by Mr. Taylor. Following brief discussion, the motion carried with a unanimous roll call vote. The ruling of the Board was then explained to Mr. Fleurantin by Mr. Rivero. 5. HEARING - CASE NO. 85-2889-127 BETTE BARON - GUY CLARK, 21 N. W. 104th ST. STORING INOPERATIVE VEHICLE 6. Mr. LuBien informed Members of a telephone call from Bette Baron, Atty, representing the owner of the property. She stated that she is unable to attend this meeting because of a previous commitment. Guy Glark is in the military and away at this time. Mr. LuBien further advised the Board that the property is in compliance. Mr. Bednar made a motion to issue Form 4-A, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION - CASE NO. 85-2909-128 ARTHUR W. HAMM, 9139 N. E. 10th AVE. INOPERATIVE VEHICLE - REPAIR WORK Mr. LuBien reported that all violations have been corrected in this case. Inoperative vehicle removed and repair work completed. Mr. Bednar moved to dismiss the case, seconded by Mr. Grau, and passed with a unanimous roll call vote. 7. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION - CASE NO. 85-2871-129 ARTHUR J. HABERSIN, 51 N. E. 99th ST. UNSIGHTLY AND UNSANITARY TRASH PILE Mr. LuBien outlined the facts behind the violation as Members reviewed photographs. Mr. LuBien further stated, conditions remain the same. Mr. Grau moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by Mr. Bednar, and carried unanimously by a roll call vote. Report: Mr. LuBien reported on the case of M. Cook, and the noisy A/C unit. The situation remains unchanged, and Notice of Lien has been filed, with a copy being sent to M. Cook. He further advised Members that the former attorney has dropped the case, Barbara North Burton came in to inquire of the problem and copies of the Notice of Lien have been mailed to her also. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD -2- June 6, 1985 3. HEARING - CASE NO. 85-2761-125 4111 JAY STEIN - DART MAINTENANCE - JERRY LANCE PARKING LOT EAST OF 9699 N. E. 2nd AVE. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING AND ACTIVITIES Mr. LuBien read the facts behind the violation and presented a letter from Dr. Stein, requesting a continuance. Mr. Rivero indicated that should the July meeting be canceled, the case would then be held over to August. Mr. Lance did attend the meeting and requested to be heard. After being sworn in, Mr. Lance stated, he is a resident of Miami Shores and has been doing business in the Village fifteen years, and park- ing his trucks, overnight, in .the: same place for fifteen years. He further stated he has a verbal contract with Dr. Stein to park on the lot as he had done even before Dr. Stein purchased the building. He feels the Village is being unjust and unfair. Mr. Grau arrived at this point. Mr. Bednar advised Mr. Lance, the duty of this Board is to determine if, in fact, there is or is not a violation of an ordinance. Mr. LuBien noted the discussion is out of order, since it is the property of Dr. Stein, and he is having difficulty enforcing this ordinance and has requested a continuance. The facts of the violation is that work is being conducted in an X zone, (residential and parking). Mr. Bednar moved to grant the request for continuance, seconded by Mr. Taylor and carried with a 4-1 vote. Mr. Grau abstained because of his late arrival. 4. HEARING -CASE NO. 85-2807-126 HEPPOLITE,FLEURANTIN, 9525-N. W. 2nd AVE. PARKING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE The facts behind the violation, as outlined by Mr. LuBien parking a commercial vehicle (taxicab) in residential zone. Members reviewed photographs of the violation. Mr. Fleurantin was sworn in. He stated the taxicab is his lively - hood and only means of transportation. He borrowed his father's car for a time and even parked the taxi in the rear.of his house but still was cited. Further, he stated he returns home from work 3 or 4 A.M., and it is unsafe to walk from several blocks away. Mrs. Fleurantin was sworn in, and concurred with her husband. Mr. Groden advised Mr. Fleurantin, the photographs were taken during the day, and that he should make arrangements to park elsewhere. • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD -4- June 6, 1985 410 8. There was brief discussion concerning the fact that the July meeting falls on July 4th. Mr. Taylor moved to cancel the July meeting, seconded by. Mr. Bednar, and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.. • • J x'44 retail' P App rove d Santos Rivero, Acting Chai