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08-07-1986 Regular MeetingMiami ehores`�ilIage F L O R I o . CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING August 7, 1986 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board was held on August 7, 1986. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. at the Miami Shores Village Hall, by Chairman Asmus, with the following members present: Barry K. Asmus, Chairman Franklin E. Grau Santos Rivero William Schroeder Angela Daley Julie A. S. Williamson Absent: Arthur H. Taylor Also present: Frank LuBien, Code Enforcement Director Jack Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector 1. MINUTES - June 5, 1986 Mrs. Williamson made a motion to approve, as written, the minutes of the meeting of June 5, 1986, seconded by Mr. Schroeder, and -passed unanimously. Due to vacation schedules, there was no meeting held in July. 2. HEARING, CASE NO. 86-3759-166 CARLOS RONDON, 67 N. W. 109th ST. ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES Photographs of this violation were passed to Members. Mr. LuBien stated the facts behind the violation as, commercial and private vehicles being parked on and near the premises with no attempt to provide proper off street parking facilities. Miscellaneous loose parts also on premises. There has been no response to notices sent. Today inspection revealed some effort was made to clean up the back yard and also taxi lettering, however the vehicles remain in place. Mr. Martin Rondon, son of Carlos, Mr. LuBien and Mr. Wilson were sworn in. Martin Rondon stated that he does not live at the property, he is represent- ing his father who owns the house, has a business in New York and commutes. Further he stated, in reply to questions that, there are three vehicles on the property and because they are yellow they are not taxis, they have no taxi lettering. To satisfy the complaint, one car will be removed tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 8th), one will be removed over the weekend, and the third will remain on the property for his father's use when he is in Miami. • • • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD -2- Aug. 7, 1986 Much discussion occured, and Mr. Asmus explained that according to the Schedule of. Regulations he must provide paved off street parking space for the vehicles. Mr. LuBien noted this has been a cat and mouse game of moving cars around since the first notice was sent in July 1984. Mr. Wilson stated he had several conversations with Martin Rondon and explained exactly what had to be done to solve the problem. Mrs. Williamson moved for Finding of Fact that a violation exists, Conclusion of Law that the three cars stored on the property are a viola- tion of the. Schedule of. Regulations and an Administrative fee of $110.00 be assessed, and if the violation is not corrected in 30 days a fine of $10.00 per day be imposed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rivero, who also offeredan amedndent that, the Administrative fee of $110.00 be waived, and that if the violation is not corrected in thirty days the assessed fine be set at $30.00 per day. Followingprecise explanation to Mr. Rondon of the action of the Board and his responsibility, Mrs. Williamson accepted the amendment, which was seconded by Mrs. Daley. The question was called, and the motion carried with the following roll call vote: Mr. Schroeder Yes Mrs. Williamson Yes Mr. Asmus No Mrs. Daley Yes Mr. Grau No Mr. Rivero Yes Mr. Asmus again explained the Board's action to Martin Rondon and the importance of his responsibility to get this message across to his father. 3. FALSE ALARM APPEAL, ROBERT BENSON, 802 N. E. 100th ST. Mr. LuBien noted to the Board that they received in their packets a copy of the letter. to Ms. Priddy, requesting appeal and her response. Members also received a copy of procedure for handling appeal. He instructed the Board, they have a responsibility to listen to evidence and determine if there is reason to believe that in fact this was a false alarm. Findings will be reflected in the minutes and dispensed to the Village Manager for his action. Mr. Benson in his testimony stated that he was out of town at the time, no one being on the premises created opportune circumstance for burgarly. He further noted, in response to questioning, that there was a bent window. He does not have Central Service, and the only other time he had a false alarm was about one year ago. The system has been checked:out by the Alarm Co. and found to be OK. Following further discussion, Mrs. Williamson moved to find that the Board has not been presented with proable cause that this is not a false alarm, and the appeal will be approved. Motion seconded by Mr. Schroeder. The roll call vote was a 3-3 split: Mr. Schroeder Yes Mrs. Williamson Yes Mr. Asmus No Mrs. Daley Yes Mr. Grau No Mr. Rivero No. • • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD -3- 8/7/86 4. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 86-3300-166 JANE E. GALPIN, 479 N. E. 93rd ST. UNLAWFUL CARPORT Members reviewed. photographs, as Mr. LuBien recited the facts behind the violation of the Schedule of Regulations, as unlawful cloth carport. Following receipt of notices, the owner consulted with Mr. LuBien as to options. A variance request to the Planning & Zoning Board was denied, whereupon owner stipulated the structure would be removed in April, but there has been no action. Mr. Rivero moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by Mr. Grau, and passed unanimously. 5. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 86-3814-167 RAMON VICHOT, 165 N. E 109th ST. INCOMPLETE PAINTING, UNSIGHTLY YARD Photographs were reviewed by Members as Mr. LuBien read the._facts behind the violations to Sec. 10-1 and 12-133. Final notice for incomplete painting, unsightly yard with loose miscellaneous supplies and equipment, was returned unclaimed. The owner advised Mr. Wilson that the work would be completed shortly, after minimal clean up, action stopped. Mrs Williamson moved to proceed to the next step, following brief discussion. Motion seconded by Mrs. Daley, and carried.by 5-1 vote, with Mr. Grau dissenting. 6. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 86-3823-168 TYRONE LIVINGSTON, 1275 N. E. 94th ST. INCOMPLETE CBS WALL Members were given photographs to review as Mr. LuBien recited fact behind the violation to Schedule of Regulations, as an incomplete newly constructed block wall. Mr. LuBien noted this issue was brought to the attention of Code. Enforcement by a member of another Board. A permit was issued but the wall remains incomplete. Mr. Rivero moved to go to the next step, seconded by Mr. Schroeder. Regarding questions raised by Mr. Grau, Mr.. LuBien responded the code states that work shoulcprogress inanorderly manner, and citing Sec 523, should be in harmony, thi�sll permit. has been held for a prolonged period of time. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, with Mr. Grau dissenting. 7,: AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 86-3833-169 JOSEPH COOK, 149 N. W. 93rd ST. INOPERATIVE VEHICLE -UNSIGHTLY AREA Photographs of the violation to 10-1 and 13-1 were reviewed by Members as Mr. LuBien read the facts that an inoperable vehicle with overgrown vegeta- tion under and around it, remains in place despite notices sent. Mrs. Williamson moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by Mr. Rivero, and carried unanimously. • • • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD -4- 8/7/86 8. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 86-3904-170 ANTHONY LACKNER, 290 N. E. 101st ST. UNSIGHTLY YARD, OVERGROWN VEGETATION Members reviewed photographs as Mr. LuBien recited the facts behind the violations which have continued intermittently since 6/2/82. Uncontrolled and unsightly vegetation and hedges extending beyond the property line and in excess of height limitation are a violation of Sec 518(a), 10-1:and 10-10 of the Miami Shores Village Coce. A motion to proceed to the next step was made by Mrs. Williamson, seconded by Mr. Schroeder, and passed unanimously. 9. REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING A. CASE NO. 86-3614-165 CARTAGENA, NORBERTO, JR., 285 N. E. 103rd ST. UNFINISHED ROOF REPAIRS Mr. LuBien reported that the roof repairs have been completed, however the Administrative fee of $110.O0. imposed by the Board, has not been paid. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. steel/ ecraary • • • liami cfhores9illage F L OR ID A AUGUST 7, 1986 THERE WAS NO CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING HELD IN THE MONTH OF JULY 1986, DUE TO VACATION SCHEDULES.