06-03-1993 Regular MeetingCODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 1993
• A regular meeting of the Mlami Shores Village Code Enforcement
Board was held on Thursday, June 3, 1993 at the Miami Shores
Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Vice -Chair-
man Thomas J. Caldwell at 7:30 P.M. with the following members
present:
Margaret Burch
Danlel B. Owens
John L. Patnik Jr.
Prospero G. Herrera III
John L. Stokesberry
Thomas J. Caldwell
Absent: Barry K. Asmus
Also Present: Frank LuBien, Director of Code Enforcement
Richard Trumble, Code Enforcement Inspector
Jorge Garcia, Code Enforcement Inspector
Jean Placide, Code Enforcement Inspector
1. Minutes May 6, 1993
Ms. Burch moved to approve the Minutes of May 6, 1993 as written.
Mr. Stokesberry seconded the motion and It passed unanimously.
• Mr. LuBien, Mr. Trumble, Mr. Placide and Mr. Garcia were sworn
In.
2. Case *2971 Request for Relief
Owner: Nancy C. Appleton, Trustee
65 NE 107 Street
Mr. Charles Smith represented Ms. Appleton and stated that the
house was set for closing on July 10, 1993 and the house Is now
In compliance.
Ms. Burch moved to waive all outstanding fines. Mr. Stokesberry
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Case 2990 Request for Relief
Owner: Angeline Jean Baptiste
10516 NW 2 Avenue
No action taken on the above case.
Case 2857 Request for Relief
Owner: Jorge Cortes
1025 NE 91 Terrace
Mr. Cortes explalned that the Insurance claim was Just settled
and he now has a contract with a contractor to start work. His
plans have to be stamped and submitted to Building and Zoning for
a permit and the work could be completed In 60 days.
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After a discussion, Ms. Burch moved to table the Item for 60 days
In order for Mr. Cortes to comply. Mr. Patnik seconded the
motion and It passed unanimously.
3. Case *3123 Hearing
Unsightly fascia, soffit, house exterior
9701 NE 4 Avenue Owner: Mitchell Wendling
Mr. Trumble explained that the entire house needs painting and
the he spoke to the painter and the painter said he could not
start work for approximately 60 days.
Ms. Burch asked Mr. Wendling why didn't he get a different
painter since this particular one kept putting off the starting
of the Job.
Mr. WendlIng was sworn In. Mr. Wendling stated that he wants
this particular painter to do the work because he likes the work
that he does and that the painter told him (Mr. Wendling), that
he would be able to start work in 2 weeks.
Ms. Wendling was sworn in. Ms. Wendling stated that she too,
wants this painter to do the work because of the quality of work
that he does Is excellent. Ms. Wendling went on to state that she
did not want to pay a fine If the painter says he'll start and
then won't show up.
The Board suggested to Ms. Wendling that she tell the painter
that If he does not show up this time that she Is being fined on
a dally basis after 30 days from today.
Ms. Burch moved for a Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law that a
violation exists to Section 12-133 of the Miami Shores Village Code,
and ordered If not corrected In 30 days, a fine of $25 per day will
become effective. Mr. Stokesberry seconded the motion and It passed
unanimously.
Hearing Case 3157
Unsightly Fascia, Soffit, House Exterior
70 NW 98 Street Tenant: Bessie F. Green
Mr. Placide stated that the owner of the home died and that the
house was In foreclosure.
Mr. Herrera moved to table the case until the next meeting.
Ms. Burch seconded the motion and It passed unanimously.
Hearing Case 3196
Unsightly Fascia, Soffit, House Exterior
28 NW 104 Street Owner: Barbara Chinn
Mr. Placide stated that the owner, Ms. Chinn pulled a permit on June
• 2, 1993 to do the necessary work.
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After a discussion, Ms. Burch moved for a Finding of Fact and Con-
clusion of law that a violation exists to Section 12.133 of the
Miami Shores Village Code, and ordered If not corrected in 30 days,
a $25 a day fine be effective. Mr. Patnik seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Hearing Case 3210
Unsightly Fascia, Soffit, House Exterior
9434 North Miami Avenue Owner: Dennis Waite
Mr. Garcia told the Board that the owner has not compiled with the
order.
Mr. Stokesberry made a motion for a Finding of Fact and Conclusion
of Law a violation exists to Section 12-133 of the Miami Shores
Village Code, ordered if not corrected in 30 days, a fine of $25 per
day will become effective. Ms. Burch seconded the motion and it
passed
unanimously.
Hearing Case 3220
Unsightly Fascia, Soffit, House Exterior
890 NE 98 Street Owner: Karen and Wiley Huff
Mr. Trumbie stated that Hurricane Andrew caused a tree to fall in
• the neighbors yard. Mr. Huff stated to Mr. Trumble, that the
neighbor had a backhoe to straighten the tree. He claimed the
backhoe caused the wall to fall Into the neighbors yard.
Ms. Huff was sworn In and stated that the debris had been removed
from the neighbors yard and placed in the alley for pickup.
Mr. LuBien stated that the debris was in fact In the alley right of
way and that the remnants of the wall were In the street right of
way.
After a short discussion, Mr. Owens made a motion for a Finding of
Fact and Conclusion of Law that a violation exists to Section 12-133
of the Miami Shores Village Code, and ordered If not corrected
within 60 days, that a fine of $25 per day will become effective.
Ms. Burch seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Hearing Case 3221
General Unsightliness
262 NE 98 St Owner: Malcolm M. Campbell
Mr. Garcia stated that the property has not come Into compliance.
Mr. Owens made a motion for a Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law
that a violation exists to Section 10-1 of the Miami Shores Village
Code, ordered if not corrected In 30 days, a fine of $25 per day
• will become effective. Mr. Stokesberry seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
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• Hearing Case 3227
Unauthorized Construction/Alterations
243 NE 103 Street Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Smith
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Mr. Garcia stated that the owners have come Into compliance with the
property.
Mr. Stokesberry moved to dismiss the case. Ms. Burch seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Hearing Case 3229
Failure to Obtain an Occupational License
82 NE 102 Street Owner Steven Evans
Mr. Piaclde stated that the owner has not come Into compliance.
Ms. Burch moved for a Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law that a
violation exists to Section 14-17 of the Miami Shores Village Code,
and ordered If not corrected In 30 days, a fine of $25 per day will
become effective. Mr. Patnik seconded the motion and It passed
unanimously.
Hearing Case 3236
General Unsightliness
9125 N Bayshore Drive
Owner; Federico Slxto
Mr. Trumble stated that the owner has not come Into compliance and
that this was a repeat violation of which, In the past, Mr. Sixto
would come Into compliance Just before the date of the hearing.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Stokesberry moved for a Finding of
Fact and Conclusion of Law that a violation exists to Section 10-1
of the Miami Shores Village Code, and ordered If not corrected In 30
days, a fine of $25 per day become effective. Ms. Burch seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously.
Hearing Case 3255
General Unsightliness
559 NE 87 Street Owner: Dallas Glass
Mr. Garcia stated that the owner has not come Into compliance.
Ms. Burch moved for a Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law that a
violation exists to Section 10-1 of the Miami Shores Village Code, and
ordered If not corrected In 30 days, a fine of $25 per day become
effective. Mr. Stokesberry seconded the motion and It passed
unanimously.
Hearing Case 3253
Improper Storage of Rubbish, Garbage, etc.
8945 Biscayne Blvd. Owner: John Miiitana
• Mr. Garcia stated that the owner has not provided proper containers
for the disposal of garbage and rubbish and Is not In compliance.
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Ms. Burch moved for a Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law that a
violation exists to Section 10-1 of the Miami Shores Village Code, and
ordered If not corrected in 30 days, a fine of $25 per day become
effective. Mr. Patnik seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Hearing Case 3265
General Unsightliness
54 NW 104 Street Owner: David Campbell
Mr. Placide stated that the property owner has not compiled.
Mr. Owens moved for a Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law that a
violation exists to Section 10-1 of the Miami Shores Village Code,
and ordered If not corrected in 30 days, a fine of $25 per day become
effective. Mr. Stokesberry seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Hearing Case 3266
Improper Treatment of Refuse
9760 North Miami Ave Owner: Mary Anna Singer
Ms. Singer was sworn ;In. Ms. Singer stated that the trash was picked
up and properly disposed of that day and the property was In
compliance.
After a discussion, Ms. Burch moved to dismiss the case. Mr. Patnik
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Hearing Case 3270
Commercial Vehicle In Residential Zone
9426 NW 2 Place Owner: Joseph Pierresaint
The Code Enforcement Officer stated that the owner was In compliance.
Mr. Stokesberry moved to dismiss the case. Ms. Burch seconded the
motion and It passed unanimously.
A motion for adjournment was made at 8:27 P,..M.
Veronica A. Galli „Secretary
homas J. Caldwell
Vice -Chairman