12-05-1996 Regular Meeting•
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING
Village of Miami Shores, Florida
December 5, 1996
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Code Enforcement
Board was held on Thursday, December 5, 1996, at Miami Shores Village
Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M by Chairman Asmus.
Present:
Also Present:
Barry Asmus, Chairman
Prospero G. Herrera, II, Vice Chairman
Rod Buenconsejo, Member
Margaret Burch, Member
Eugene Colson, Member
Thomas Leonard, Member
John Patnik, Member
William Nelson, Code Compliance Director
Richard Trumble, Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Amos Pierre, Code Enforcement Officer
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Burch moved to approve the Minutes of November 7, 1996. Vice
Chairman Herrera seconded the motion, and the motion passed
unanimously.
AGENDA
II. HEARING
CASE NO. 5141
Landscaping Design and Maintenance Standards
420 NE 91 Street
Owner: Marius J. Pagos
Schedule of Regulations. Landscaping design and maintenance standards.
Property owners are responsible for proper maintenance of landscaping on their property and parkway areas All
open space shall be planted with grass, sod or Iiv/ng ground over. Chattahoochle stone or similar materials shall not be
substituted for grass, sod orliving ground cover. Resodding lawn and swale area is required.
Officer Trumble reported the violation was for the lawn having
deteriorated to weeds. Ms. Betty Lash, Realtor, Century 21 Realty, 9301
NE 6 Avenue, was present to represent Mr. Pagos. She advised the home
was rented and the tenants was responsible for upkeep of the property
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and were not doing so. The tenants had received an eviction notice and
were in the process of moving out. Ms. Lash stated as soon as the tenants
had vacated, the property would be brought into compliance.
Ms. Burch moved for a finding of fact and conclusion of law that a
violation exists to the Schedule of Regulations of the Miami Shores Village
Code. The offending party shall correct the violation within 30 days and
shall immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer when the property
is brought into compliance. If the violation is not brought into compliance
within 30 days, the Code Enforcement Officer is to report back to the
Board and the Board may then assess a fine against the violator of up to
$250 per day or $5,000 per violation which shall constitute a lien against
the property of the violator. Costs in the amount of $17.00 are hereby
assessed for tonight's proceedings to recoup the Village's expense in
prosecuting the violation to date.
Ms. Burch was asked to amend her motion to state costs of $45.17.
Ms. Burch amended her motion.
Officer Trumble stated the "$5,000 per violation" was incorrect and
should be "$500 per violation." After discussion, the Board determined to
eliminate this phrase from the motion as the Village Attorney was not
present to verify whether the $5,000 typed on the sample motion was
correct or incorrect.
Ms. Burch was asked to amend her motion to omit the phase
"$5,000 per violation." Ms. Burch amended her motion. Vice Chairman
Herrera seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously.
CASE NO. 5143
Failure to Maintain parkway
420 NE 91 Street
Owner: Marius J. Pagos
Section 20-17. Failure to maintain parkway.
Failure to maintain parkway by allowing paving and/or landscaping to deteriorate, or by allowing unsafe conditions,
or failure to maintain parkwayswale area by a//owing landscaping to deteriorate shah be unlawful. Repave with acceptable
material, refurbish and maintain landscaping (remove trash, weeds and titter), or remove unsafe condition, as may apply.
Officer Trumble reported the violation was for a deteriorated
driveway approach and gravel with weeds. Ms. Lash said the property
would be brought into compliance as soon as possible after the tenants
had vacated. Chairman Asmus explained a permit must be pulled and
the driveway area must be paved and not patched with added gravel.
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Mr. Buenconsejo moved for a finding of fact and conclusion of law
that a violation exists to Section 20-17 of the Miami Shores Village Code.
The offending party shall correct the violation within 30 days and shall
immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer when the property is
brought into compliance. If the violation is not brought into compliance
within 30 days, the Code Enforcement Officer is to report back to the
Board and the Board may then assess a fine against the violator of up to
$200 per day which shall constitute a lien against the property of the
violator. Costs in the amount of $45.18 are hereby assessed for tonight's
proceedings to recoup the Village's expense in prosecuting the violation to
date.
Mr. Buenconsejo was asked to amend his motion to reflect a fine of
up to $250 a day. Mr. Buenconsejo amended his motion. Mr. Colson
seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously.
CASE NO. 5162
Unlawful loose materials
425 NW 111 Street
Owner. Jacques Salomon
Schedule of Regulations - 270. Unlawful loose materials.
Using loose materials such as grave/ or mulch for parking area or driveway is prohibited. Remove loose materials,
gravel or mulch. Obtain penult from Building and Zoning to instal/ approved materials such as concrete, asphalt and/or
masonry products (I.e. - interlocking pavers or brick).
Officer Pierre reported the violation was for unauthorized loose
gravel for driveway and parking area. He said the Salomon's had been
adding gravel to the driveway and swale area instead of pulling a permit to
properly pave the area. Ms. Marie Salomon, 425 NW 111 Street, was
present to testify. She stated she had purchased the home in 1982 and
had added gravel from time to time until cited with this violation at which
time she stopped adding the gravel. Officer Pierre testified this was not
true. Chairman Asmus read the section of the Code dealing with off-street
parking space materials because Ms. Salomon did not believe she was in
violation as the purchase date of the home preceded the Code restriction,
and her driveway had been gravel at that time. Mr. Nelson advised
Planning and Zoning had revisited the issue of allowing gravel for
driveways as many Miami Shores' residents had gravel driveways, and it
was determined that gravel would not be allowed.
Ms. Burch moved for a finding of fact and conclusion of law
that a violation exists to the Schedule of Regulations -270 the Miami
• Shores Village Code. The offending party shall correct the violation within
30 days and shall immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer when
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the property is brought into compliance. If the violation is not brought
into compliance within 30 days, the Code Enforcement Offficer is to report
back to the Board and the Board may then assess a fine against the
violator of up to $250 per day which shall constitute a lien against the
property of the violator. Costs in the amount of $62.88 are hereby
assessed for tonight's proceedings to recoup the Village's expense in
prosecuting the violation to date. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded the
motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
CASE NO. 5180
Maintaining a nuisance
135 NE 98 Street
Owner. Guillermina Saehlbrandt
Section 10-5. Maintaining source of noxious odors or gas. disturbing noise. or other nuisance.
It shell be unlawful to maintain any source or cause of =dolls odor or gas or of any loud, disturbing noise or other
nuisance, or to cause the same to exist.
Officer Pierre reported the violation was for causing a loud
disturbing noise by operating a mechanical sanding machine to refinish
cabinets. In addition, a police report had been documented on December
3, 1996, concerning a complaint from next door neighbors. Officer Pierre
stated this was an ongoing case and he had been called to the home more
than one time for the same complaint. Chairman Asmus read the police
report and signed affidavit from the complainant, Mr. Ronald Pelham,
which extensively detailed the noise nuisance he and his family were
suffering and his suspicions that the tenant was operating a commercial
woodworking business at his home, into the record. (A copy of these
documents is attached to these Minutes.)
The complainant, Ronald Pelham, 125 NE 98 Street, Miami Shores,
FL; the tenant, Greg Drenaber, 135 NE 98 Street, Miami Shores, FL; and
the property owner, Guillermina Saehlbrandt, were present to give
testimony.
Mr. Pelham stated he had not heard any woodworking noises for the
past month and he thought perhaps the tenants had not been advised of
Miami Shores Code prior to moving in. In any event, he asked the Board
to instruct Mr. Drenaber in the Code restrictions concerning noise
nuisances and commercial business operations on residential property.
Mr. Saehlbrandt asked to put a signed petition from Miami Shores
residents stating they were not affected by any loud noises coming from
the property into the record. Chairman Asmus replied this evidence was
unacceptable and only live witnesses subject to cross-examination would
be allowed. Mr. Saehlbrandt said people throughout the Village did work
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in their garages which included the use of woodworking equipment and
machines. He also stated his tenant did not operate a commercial
business from the residence. Mr. Drenaber stated he did not operate a
woodworking business from his home but did, however, make and/or
refmish furniture as a hobby and for personal use. He explained he was
a subcontractor, left for work at 8:00 A.M. every morning, and therefore
could not be causing disturbing noises during the day as Mr. Pelham
alleged. Mr. Drenaber did say that other workers would meet him in the
alley behind his house and put tools into their trucks before work also.
After hearing extensive testimony and rebuttal, the Board
determined Mr. Drenaber was in violation of causing a noise nuisance.
Chairman Asmus advised Mr. Drenaber he could, however, soundproof
his garage and continue with woodworking as a hobby.
Mr. Leonard moved for a finding of fact and conclusion of law
that a violation exists to the Section 10-5 the Miami Shores Village Code.
The offending party shall correct the violation immediately and shall notify
the Code Enforcement Officer when the property is brought into
compliance. If the violation is not brought into compliance immediately,
the Code Enforcement Officer is to report back to the Board and the Board
may then assess a fine against the violator of up to $250 per day which
shall constitute a lien against the property of the violator. Costs in the
amount of $31.08 are hereby assessed for tonight's proceedings to recoup
the Village's expense in prosecuting the violation to date.
Chairman Asmus asked Mr. Leonard if he would consider amending
his motion to add "if any future similar violations happen, a fine of $250
per violation shall be assessed? Mr. Leonard amended his motion.
Vice Chairman Herrera seconded the motion. A roll call vote was
taken and the motion passed 6-1. Mr. Colson opposed the motion.
CASE NO. 5178
Business from residence
135 NE 98 Street
Owner. Guiilermina Saehlbrandt
Schedule of Regulations. Business from residence.
Conducting or operating a business from a residence is prohibited. Cease and desist conducting or operating
business from residence Remove directory listing or otter advertising.
Officer Pierre reported tenant appeared to be running a business
from his residence in the way of storing, handling and/or refinishing
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cabinets. Also tenant's business cards reflected his office location at his
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Mr. Colson. moved for a finding of fact and conclusion of law that a
violation exists to the Schedule of Regulations of the Miami Shores Village
Code. The offending party shall correct the violation within 7 days and
shall immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer when the property
is brought into compliance. If the violation is not brought into compliance
within 7 days, the Code Enforcement Officer is to report back to the Board
and the Board may then assess a fine against the violator of up to $250
per day which shall constitute a lien against the property of the violator.
Costs in the amount of $31.07 are hereby assessed for tonight's
proceedings to recoup the Village's expense in prosecuting the violation to
date. Mr. Leonard seconded the motion. Mr. Nelson asked for a notarized
statement from Mr. Drenaber within 7 days stating he had ceased all
business operations from his residence. A roll call vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously.
CASE NO. 5074
Lack of off street parking
145 NW 95 Street
Owner: Michael and Dawn Elvis
Officer Pierre reported the tenants had been successfully evicted and
the property would be brought into compliance. Mr. Nelson recommended
dismissal. Chairman Asmus asked that Code Enforcement keep abreast
of the compliance issue until corrected.
Ms. Burch moved for dismissal. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded
the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
CASE NO 5092
Unsightly fascia, soffit, house exterior
1009 NE 94 Street
Owner: Yngwie Malmsteem
Staff recommended dismissal.
Ms. Burch moved for dismissal. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded
the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
CASE NO. 5133
Unsightly fascia, soffit, house exterior
323 NE 91 Street
Owner: Gregory L. Staninski
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Section 12-133. Depredation of surrounding property.
The exterior of every structure shalt be so maintained 14461 reasonable attractiveness so as no M the case of
excessive scaling or paint or excessive mildew, to cause a substantial depreciation In property values In (he immediate
neighborhood The exterior surfaces shall be kept free from materials objects and conditions which will have an adverse
effect on adjacent premises
Officer Trumble reported the violation was for peeling paint on the
house exterior. Mr. Nelson advised the high administrative cost was due
to the number of calls and complaints his office was receiving about the
property. He recommended the Board increase the daily fine fee to send a
clear message to the property owner who had been before this Board on a
number of other violations.
Ms. Burch moved for a finding of fact and conclusion of law that a
violation exists to the Section 12-133 of the Miami Shores Village Code.
The offending party shall correct the violation within 10 days and shall
immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer when the property is
brought into compliance. If the violation is not brought into compliance
within 10 days, the Code Enforcement Officer is to report back to the
Board and the Board may then assess a fine against the violator of up to
$250 per day which shall constitute a lien against the property of the
violator. Costs in the amount of $137.29 are hereby assessed for tonight's
proceedings to recoup the Village's expense in prosecuting the violation to
date. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded the motion, and the motion passed
unanimously.
CASE NO. 5135
Weathertight and watertight structures
800 NE 91 Terrace
Owner: Emile St. Fleur,
Tenant: Pierre Raymond
Staff recommended dismissal.
Ms. Burch moved for dismissal. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded
the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
CASE NO. 5139
Landscaping design and maintenance standards
354 NE 91 Street
Owner: Pauline Mindes
Staff recommended dismissal.
Ms. Burch moved for dismissal. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded
• the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
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CASE NO. 5140
Landscaping design and maintenance standards
360 NE 91 Street
Owner. Edy Glodowski
Schedule of Regulations Landscaping design and maintenance standards_
Property owners are responsible for proper maintenance of landscaping on their property and parkway areas. All
open space shall be planted with grass, sod or //wring ground over. Chaltahoorh/e stone or similar materials shall not be
substituted for grass, sod or living ground cower. Resodd/ng lawn and swede area Is required.
Officer Trumble advised the lawn area had deteriorated to weeds.
No one representing the property was present to give testimony.
Mr. Colson moved for a finding of fact and conclusion of law that a
violation exists to the Schedule of Regulations of the Miami Shores Village
Code. The offending party shall correct the violation within 30 days and
shall immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer when the property
is brought into compliance. If the violation is not brought into compliance
within 30 days, the Code Enforcement Officer is to report back to the
Board and the Board may then assess a fine against the violator of up to
$250 per day which shall constitute a lien against the property of the
violator. Costs in the amount of $90.35 are hereby assessed for tonight's
proceedings to recoup the Village's expense in prosecuting the violation to
date. Mr. Buenconsejo seconded the motion, and the motion passed
unanimously
CASE NO. 5145
Failure to maintain parkway
428 NE 91 Street
Owner: Luis Carazo
Section 20-17. Failure to maintain parkway.
Failure to maintain parkway byallow/ng paving and/or landscaping to deteriorate, or by al/owving unsafe aond/tions,
or failure to maintain parkway swa/e area by a/low/ng landscaping to deteriorate shall be unlawful. Repave with acceptable
material, refurbish and maintain landscaping (remove bash, weeds and litter), or remove unsafe condition, as mayapply.
Officer Trumble reported the violation was for a deteriorated
driveway approach. Mr. Carazo had asked for additional time which was
granted, but the violation was still not in compliance.
Ms. Burch moved for a finding of fact and conclusion of law that a
violation exists to the Section 20-17 of the Miami Shores Village Code.
The offending party shall correct the violation within 20 days and shall
immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer when the property is
brought into compliance. If the violation is not brought into compliance
within 20 days, the Code Enforcement Officer is to report back to the
Board and the Board may then assess a fine against the violator of up to
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$250 per day which shall constitute a lien against the property of the
violator. Costs in the amount of $71.16 are hereby assessed for tonight's
proceedings to recoup the Village's expense in prosecuting the violation to
date. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded the motion, and the motion
passed unanimously.
CASE NO. 5152
Unauthorized construction/alterations
857 NE 98 Street
Owner: Franklin E. Grau
Staff recommended dismissal.
Ms. Burch moved for dismissal. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded
the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
CASE NO. 5163
Unlawful loose materials
225 NW 92 Street
Owner: Reynald Emile and Eliphete Fede
Schedule of Regulations - 270. Unlawful loose materials.
Using loose materials such as gravel or mulch for parking area or driveway Is prohibited. Remove loose materials,
gravel or mulch. Obtain permit from Building and Zoning to instal/ approved materials sus* as concrete, asphalt and/or
masonry products (ie.-Inter/ock/ngpavers or brick)
Officer Pierre reported the violation was for unlawful use of loose
gravel on driveway approach. No one representing the property was
present to give testimony.
Vice Chairman Herrera moved for a finding of fact and conclusion
of law that a violation exists to the Schedule of Regulations -270 of the
Miami Shores Village Code. The offending party shall correct the violation
within 30 days and shall immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer
when the property is brought into compliance. If the violation is not
brought into compliance within 30 days, the Code Enforcement Officer is
to report back to the Board and the Board may then assess a fine against
the violator of up to $250 per day which shall constitute a lien against the
property of the violator. Costs in the amount of $62.88 are hereby
assessed for tonight's proceedings to recoup the Village's expense in
prosecuting the violation to date. Mr. Buenconsejo seconded the motion,
and the motion passed unanimously.
CASE NO. 5164
Unsightly fascia, soffit, house exterior
225 NW 92 Street
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Owner. Reynald Emile and Eliphete Fede
Staff recommended dismissal.
Ms. Burch moved for dismissal. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded
the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
CASE NO. 5169
Unauthorized construction/alterations
955 NE 98 Street
Owner. James and Reagan Hanson
Staff recommended dismissal.
Ms. Burch moved for dismissal. Vice Chairman Herrera seconded
the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
III. NEW BUSINESS
No New Business items were discussed.
IV. GOOD AND WELFARE
• No Good and Welfare items were discussed.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Burch moved to adjourn. The motion was properly seconded,
and Chairman Asmus adjourned the meeting at 8:46 P.M.
Carol Ann Ragone, Recorduig Secretary
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Police Case: #7609/96
Code Enforcement Case: Numbers 5178 & 5180
Complainant: Ronald Pelham
125 N.E. 98 Street
Miami Shores, FL
Alleged Violator: Greg Drenaber
Tenant - 135 N.E. 98 Street
Miami Shores, FL
On 12/03/96 Community Affairs Specialist, William Nelson and Code
Enforcement Officer, Amos Pierre interviewed Officer Jessup of
Miami Shores Police Department Re: Disturbing noise from 135 N.E.
98 Street.
Officer Jessup stated the following:
He responded to 135 N.E. 98 Street about a complaint
of loud disturbing noise and observed tools and woods.
Tenant, Greg Drenaber told Officer Jessup that he was building
cabinets for his personal use.
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Our Miami Shores Community has developed a certain quality of life that is recognized
throughout Dade County. The beautiful, well maintained homes, lush landscaping, variety in
architecture, extensive recreational facilities, fine law enforcement organization and an active
village government, all serve to ensure the perpetuation of this lifestyle. Our celebrated reputation
is rooted in the willingness of our citizens to adopt proven, democratic procedures. Among these
procedures is a body of regulations that invoke a required minimum standard of care for your
home. Additionally. there are also certain "golden rule" civil codes that provide for the peaceful
enjoyment of that American fixture called– the family home. The Code F,nforcement Division of
Village government, is charged with seeing to the actual compliance with Village Codes.
For the past ten years, I have sought to live peacefully with the variety of "renters" that
periodically move in and out of the house just east of ours. During those years we have suffered
through loud vulgar music played at late-night parties; drive-by shootings of the occupants
property, junk cars marooned in the front yard, the loss of use of what little strip of yard we have
due to mounds of dog droppings fouling the air. Even during the cool winter months, when we
can finally tum off the air conditioner and let in some fresh air, we are forced to keep our
windows closed because of the stench of dog feces. Renters have no incentive to invest in the
pride of Miami Shores. They are renters. It is up to the owners to notify the renters of our Village
Codes and our willingness to enforce them.
I must first explain that, this rented house is separated from our home by less than six yards. Our
bedrooms are along the eastem wall that faces the rental. My bedroom, in the northeast corner, is
closest to the garage of this rented house.
It is from this site– the garage and driveway–that the current renters have engaged in, wood
sawing, sanding, wood finishing, cabinet refinishing and manufacturing, using machines
such as air -powered staplers, nailers and power saws and air compressors. The driveway
work production times have varied. Sometimes beginning as early as 8:OOam, hired hands arrive,
park in the alley and begin to glue on veneer sidings, cut frames, rout edges, tack in strips of
molding, and on and on. Continuing intermittently throughout the day until dark, 7 or 8pm. Since
my wife and I have full-time jobs and the kids are in school, the house is mostly empty during
working hours. Frequently we have left for work in the morning to the loud noisy whir of a power
saw, and sander, the thuds of air staplers, and the constant din of an air compressor. At the end of
the work day, we come home only to be greeted by the same disturbing noises.
We have talked to the tenants themselves several times. I felt sorry for him when he told me, how
he lost a contract to build and install cabinets in an apartment complex due to my insistence that
he observe the rules and stop using the driveway and garage as a commercial woodworking shop.
We talked about his business and what it involves. I even suggested he find someplace in un-
incorporated Dade where pretty much, anything goes— but not here in the Shores. We have called
Miami Shores law enforcement to come out several times, after continuous problems. We have
talked to the house owner many times about the disruptions. Yet, the problems continue.
We are being denied the quiet enjoyment of our most private chamber–the bedroom.
These violations and disruptions have now escalated into a crisis. As evidenced by the last
encounter. Both my wife and I are now in Graduate School. The renters must cease the noisy
disruption caused by what appears to be commercial woodworking for off-site installation,
being conducted in the garage and driveway of this house. The weak excuse given to me and
authorities has been that, all this work was being done for use of personal items in the house. If
that is the case, the kitchen cabinets would had to have been installed and torn out, and re -installed
countless times. And tables should fill the house.
Enough is enough. Obey the rules and regulations of the code. We have been very patient and
tolerant with the last group of tenants. However they have shown no understanding of the purpose
of codes in the Village of Miami Shores. The codes help keep property values up and seek to
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secure a certain quality of life here in the Shores. It is up to all Miami Shores citizens to help
maintain the good of the whole for us all. The owner of the house is fully aware of this concept.
Please, enforce compliance with the Village Codes so that we can re -capture some semblance of
sanity, and peacefull enjoyment in our home, and not have to suffer through the hammering,
sawing, stapling, routing. It's very disrupting. Would you want this going on, just outside your
bedroom window, at the house next to yours?—for the past year or two?? It must stop.
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Code Violations by tenants cause repeated annoyances,
problems.
Summary of problems:
Wood sawing, sanding, and wood finishing
Cabinet refinishing and manufacturing
Some of the equipment used in production of the above wood products:
air -powered staplers, nailers, and power saws
This rental house and my home are separated by no more than six yards. ►I " ots are very
lose. o f ot4Aboine-
bedroomylare along the eastern wall that faces the rental.
Our bedroom is in the northeast comer- the closest room to the garage and driveway of
the rental. It is from this site— the garage and driveway —that the current renters have
engaged in the noisy, disruptive, activities listed above.
Sometimes starting as early as 8AM— we have been jolted from our sleep (day off work).
Saturday mornings and on through the day, have been regularly disrupted.
During an illness, my wife could not get rest in our bedroom due to the noise.
The sawing, sanding, stapling, nailing and pounding stops and starts at various times.
We have talked to the tenants; the house owner; Miami Shores Police; and Miami Shores
Code Enforcement. We have talked on and off for about a year or more.
I videotaped one of our encounters as I told them of their violation of Miami Shores
Codes.
We certify that the above is true. I have personally witnessed these occurrences, and am
willing to verbally attest to the same before any authoritative body.
The most recent incident involved my taking photos of cabinet-making in progress. The
scene became ugly and Miami Shores Police were called in. Officer Jessup and three
patrol cars arrived in the back alley. They observed another episode of cabinet
construction. Again the tenants claimed to be making them for use in the house. Jessup
called the Code Enforcement people who could not be reached— it was after 6:30pm,
Thursday, Oct. 3, 1996. After speaking with the officers and my neighbor just across the
alley from my home, I subsequently left for open -house at my daughter's school.
On Saturday evening Oct. 5, 1996 at about 5:15pm during a break in rain, the hammering
and sawing began again.
Ronald Pelham and Sandra Pelham
• 125 NE 98th Street
Miami Shores, FL