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10-02-1986 Regular Meeting• • • iami CchoresXllage FLORIDA CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING October 2, 1986 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement Board was held on October 2, 1986. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. at the Miami Shores Village Hall, by Vice Chairman, Santos Rivero, with the following members present: Santos Rivero William Schroeder Sandy Sottilare Julie A. S. Williamson Absent: Franklin E. Grau Arthur H. Taylor & Thomas L. James Also present: Frank LuBien, Code Enforcement Director Jack Wilson, Code Enforcement Inspector The first order of business was to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Mrs. Williamson nominated Santos Rivero as Chairman, seconded. by Mr. Schroeder, and passed unanimously. Arthur H. Taylor was nominated for Vice Chairman by William Schroeder, seconded by Mrs. Williamson, and passed by unanimous vote. 1. MINUTES - September 3, 1986 Mrs. Williamson moved to approve, as written,. -the minutes of the meeting of September 3, 1986, seconded by Mr. Schroeder, and carried unanimously. 2. HEARING, CASE NO. 86-3944-171 MICHAEL GALE, 165 N. E. 99th ST. OVERGROWN & UNSIGHTLY YARD & HEDGES Mr. LuBien read the facts behind the violation as unsightly and overgrown yard with hedges in excess of height limitations. Further, Mr. LuBien stated that the violations have been corrected about 2 or 3 weeks ago. Mr. Michael Gale was sworn in. Mr. LuBien & Mr. Wilson, also were sworn in. Mr. Gale testified, he does not live on the property and was out of town when the notices came. He has been in touch with the. Village and gave a current address where he might be reached. Mr. Gale apologized for the condition of the property, he had had conversation with the tenant and assured the Board the violation will not reoccur. He requested that the Administrative fee of $110.00 be waived since the violations are corrected. Mrs. Williamson moved to file Form 4-A, seconded by Mr. Schroeder, and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Rivero explained to Mr. Gale that the fee is waived, and the hope that this does not happen again. • • • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING -2- 10/2/86 3. HEARING, CASE NO. 86-3954-172 LEE BUCK & MARCUS EBERT, 9404 N. MIAMI AVE. UNLAWFUL STRUCTURES Facts behind the violations, as described by Mr. LuBien, a. trellis -like structure (wooden posts with horizontal members and what appears to be a pipe framed structure with screenings) and an orchid house, some being unlawful, and all of which were installed without permits. Mr. Tony Ramos was sworn in. He stated that he is the tenant who built the structures as well as attorney for Mr. Buck. Growing plants & orchids is his hobby, and after moving into the house he was in a rush to put up the structures to save the plants. He noted he has received notices and copies of the Ordinances, but fails to see what he is in violation of. Mr-. Ramos was somewhat angry, stating he resented the notices and the treat- ment he has been subject to. Further, that he has. not been precisely instructed as to the violations or how to correct same. He confessed no permits were taken out. Mr. LuBien read a letter from Mr. Ramos addressed.to Mr.. Wilson, and our reply, in which Mr. LuBien states "we will be happy to meet with you at the site and point out the specific violations". Much discussion.followed, concerning Sec 516 of the Zoning Ordinances, the unlawful structures, and the procedure for obtaining approval for the orchid house from the Planning & Zoning Board. Mr. Sottilare apologized that things have gotten off to a poor start between Mr. Ramos and Miami Shores Village Beautiful. He emphasized to Mr. Ramos that he should contact Mr. LuBien and work directly with him in resolving the problems and correcting the violations. He.would then see why it is the Village Beautiful, and experience the sincere friendliness of all its residents. Mrs. Williamson, following assurance from Mr. Ramos that he, will comply with the Ordinances, moved to find that the current structures are within the set backs and do. not meet all of the structure requirements within the code, and are therefore in violation of the code, further that Mr. Ramos be given sixty days to comply after which a fine of $10.00 per day will be assessed. Mr..Schroeder seconded the motion, and offered an amendment that the Administrative fee of $110.00 be waived for the 60 day period, but levied if the violation is not corrected. Mrs. Williamson accepted the amendment, and the motion carried with the following vote: Mr. Schroeder Yes Mrs. Williamson Yes Mr. Sottilare Yes Mr. Rivero No Mr. Rivero requested that a progress report be made at the Board's next meeting. • • • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD -3- 10/2/86 4. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 86-4011-173 JOSEPH CARLO, 9136 N. MIAMI AVE. NUMEROUS VIOLATIONS Members reviewed photographs as Mr..LuBien.recited the facts behind the violation. He noted that the. yard is overgrown and unsightly with loose trash, a welding shop in the garage, storing junk vehicles and equipment in the yard and insufficient parking spaces. Notices were sent, some action was -taken, but the shop, one junk car and the boat remain. Mr. LuBien stated that he has visited the property and had several conver- sations with Mr. Carlo, but they have not produced positive results. Mrs. Williamson moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by Mr. Schroeder. Following brief discussion the motion carried by unanimous vote. 5. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 864054-174 ROBERT BIRDWELL, 9333 N. MIAMI AVE. OVERSIZE MOTOR HOME Facts behind the violation as cited by Mr. LuBien, an oversize motor home parked in front of the residence. The motor home has been moved to and from the premises on numerous occasions, but left there about two weeks this past time. Members reviewed photographs of the violation. Mr. Schroeder moved to proceed to the next step, seconded by Mrs. Williamson, and carried unanimously. 6. AFFIDAVIT OF VIOLATION, CASE NO. 86-4025-175 LAWRENCE LANCASTER (Tenant) - JEFFREY BRAUN (Owner) 600 N. E. 97th ST. OPERATING A BUSINESS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE Mr. LuBien noted that inspection was made in response to complaints that cars and trucks were observed coming and going and parked at the property. Subsequent phone calls confirmed the operation of Lancaster Paving in a residential zone. Notices were sent and acknowledged from Mr. Lancaster, and Mr. Braun stated that the business would cease or the lease will be broken. Further Mr. LuBien stated that Friday being payday is a busy time traffic wise. Also he had conversation today. from someone at the Church stating that the operations have moved to the Church parking lot and couldn't something be done. Mr. Sottilare made a motion to go to the next step, seconded by Mr. Schroeder and passed unanimously. 7. REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. CASE NO. 86-3300-166 JANE E. GALPIN, 479 N. E. 93rd ST. UNLAWFUL CARPORT The carport was removed within the 15 days allocated. She has not paid the Administrative fee, • • • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD -4- 10/2/86 B. CASE NO. 86-3814-167 RAMON VICHOT, 165 N, E. 109th ST. INCOMPLETE PAINTING, UNSIGHTLY YARD The outside of the house has been painted, removing 95% of the violation. Mr. LuBien had conversation with Mr. Vichot and was assured the yard would be cleaned up. C. CASE NO. 86,3823-168 TYRONE LIVINGSTON, 1275 N. E. 94th ST. INCOMPLETE C.B.S. WALL The wall has not been finished with stucco. It has been painted a bright yellow which does not blend with the surrounding structures. Further inspection will be made and if Mr. Livingstone is found to be not in compliance an:. Affidavit of Non -Compliance will be issued along with the order, and a cover letter certifying these as official documents to be recorded with the Clerk of Circuit Court. D. CASE NO. 86-3904-170 ANTHONY LACKNER, 290 N. E. 101st ST. UNSIGHTLY YARD, OVERGROWN VEGETATION The yard has been cleaned up somewhat. An overabundance of weeds remain especially in parkway. Mr.. Lackner has another day to come into compliance. Thomas L. James sent regrets that he was unable to attend this, his first meeting, because of his father's sudden.death. He looks forward to serving. Mr. Rivero thanked Members for electing him as Chairman. He promised to do always his best, a good job to keep the Village Beautiful. and on the go. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. '''''''14.41) j'f-L4d'l etre 1y Approve antos Rivero, Chairman BOARD/COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD S] 79es-__ CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION NUMBER OF MEETINGS PERCENTAGE OF NAME NUMBER OF MEETINGS ATTENDED HIS ATTENDANCE Arthur H. Taylor 10 7 70% Franklin E. Grau 10 7 70% Santos E. Rivero 10 - 9 90% Julie A.S. Williamson 10 6 60% William Schroeder 10 7 70% Thomas L. James - - - Sandy Sottilari - - -