CEB Minutes 08/22/2013 CODE
ENFORCEMENT
BOARD
Minutes
August 22 , 2013
August 22, 2013
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEETING OF THE
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Naples, Florida
August 22, 2013
LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that the Collier County Code
Enforcement Board, in and for the County of Collier, having
conducted business herein, met on this date at 9:00 a.m. in REGULAR
SESSION in Building "F" of the Government Complex, East Naples,
Florida, with the following members present:
CHAIRMAN: Robert Kaufman
Larry Mieszcak
James Lavinski
Gerald Lefebvre
Lionel L'Esperance
Chris Hudson
Tony Marino (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT:
Jean Rawson, Attorney for the Board
Jeff Wright, Code Enforcement Director
Colleen Crawley, Enforcement Specialist
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
AGENDA
Date: August 22,2013
Location: 3299 Tamiami Trail East,Naples,FL 34104
NOTICE: THE RESPONDENT MAY BE LIMITED TO TWENTY (20) MINUTES FOR CASE
PRESENTATION UNLESS ADDITIONAL TIME IS GRANTED BY THE BOARD. PERSONS WISHING
TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM WILL RECEIVE UP TO FIVE (5) MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS
ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN.
ALL PARTIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC HEARING ARE ASKED TO OBSERVE ROBERTS
RULES OF ORDER AND SPEAK ONE AT A TIME SO THAT THE COURT REPORTER CAN RECORD
ALL STATEMENTS BEING MADE.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD WILL NEED A RECORD OF
THE PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A
VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. NEITHER COLLIER
COUNTY NOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING
THIS RECORD.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ROLL CALL
Robert Kaufman, Chair Lionel L' Esperance
Gerald Lefebvre,Vice Chair Tony Marino
James Lavinski Larry Mieszcak
Chris Hudson,Alternate
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 25,2013 Hearing
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/MOTIONS
A. MOTIONS
Motion for Continuance
Motion for Extension of Time
B. STIPULATIONS
C. HEARINGS
1. CASE NO: CESD20120007532
OWNER: MICHAEL&RAYMARA SCHMIDT
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOE MUCHA
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)PERMIT#2005093570 FOR A POOL SCREEN ENCLOSURE AND
PERMIT#2005094404 FOR A POOL AND SPA,BOTH PERMITS EXPIRED,CERTIFICATE
OF COMPLETION WAS NOT ISSUED.
FOLIO NO: 38167800005
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 5770 COPPER LEAF LANE NAPLES,FL 34116
2. CASE NO: CESD20120015319
OWNER: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RENTALS,LLC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR CRISTINA PEREZ
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED,SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)PERMIT NUMBER 20120203549 FOR INTERIOR REMODELING
UNIT B EXPIRED WITHOUT COLLIER COUNTY PERMIT.ALSO INTERIOR
REMODELING OF UNIT A BEING CONDUCTED WITHOUT FIRST APPLYING FOR
COLLIER COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT
FOLIO NO: 48783840002
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 8085 BAYSHORE DR.NAPLES, FL 34112
3. CASE NO: CESD20130008411
OWNER: CHARLES H FREEMAN
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JAMES DAVIS
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, 04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)DETACHED GARAGE WITH PARTIAL COMPLETION HAS
CANCELLED PERMIT
FOLIO NO: 37641240001
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 2860 8TH ST.NW NAPLES, FL 34120
4. CASE NO: CESD20120017874
OWNER: DELIA T. KETROW
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR WELDON WALKER
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, 04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)UNPERMITTED IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING A DECK AND
BOTTOM PILINGS ENCLOSED INTO LIVING SPACE WITH ELECTRIC
FOLIO NO: 1211080009
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 2 PLANTATION DR.EVERGLADES CITY,FL 34139
5. CASE NO: CESD20130000096
OWNER: CARLOS PEREZ
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOE MUCHA
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)ENCLOSING A CARPORT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING PROPER
COLLIER COUNTY PERMITS
FOLIO NO: 36123400001
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 1919 49TH TERRACE SW NAPLES,FL 34116
6. CASE NO: CESD20120018551
OWNER: KIRKWOOD HOLDINGS,LLC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR CRISTINA PEREZ
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)BATHROOM WITH TOILET, SINK AND ELECTRIC INSTALLED
WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A COLLIER COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT
FOLIO NO: 61580920005
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 2190 KIRKWOOD AVE UNIT 2 NAPLES,FL 34112
7. CASE NO: CESD20130005435
OWNER: PNC BANK NA
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JAMES DAVIS
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, 04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i)GARAGE CONVERSION DOES NOT HAVE A PERMIT
FOLIO NO: 37751040007
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 1861 8TH ST.NE NAPLES,FL 34120
8. CASE NO: CELU20130000249
OWNER: KEVIN THOMAS
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR VICKI GIGUERE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
1.04.01(A)AND 2.02.03 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ON PROPERTY WITH UTILITY
HOOK-UPS
FOLIO NO: 00402160001
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 1805 HERITAGE TRAIL NAPLES,FL 34112
9. CASE NO: CESD20130003648
OWNER: JOSE EMILIO MORALES
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR SHERRY PATTERSON
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)AND I0.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i)UNPERMITTED ELECTRIC,PLUMBING,
AND ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT MAIN STRUCTURE.UNPERMITTED SHED
WITH UNPERMITTED ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING
FOLIO NO: 40183520001
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 3745 RANDALL BLVD.NAPLES, FL 34120
10. CASE NO: CELU20120002563
OWNER: JAMES L SUTTLES
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR WELDON WALKER
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
2.02.03 2 MOBILE HOMES HOOKED UP BEHIND BUILDINGS NO PERMITS ON
RECORD. PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL
FOLIO NO: 63865200008
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 1009 ALACHUA STREET IMMOKALEE,FL 34142
11. CASE NO: CEPM20130010862
OWNER: BRANDON S. &JOYCE BOWEN
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JEFF LETOURNEAU
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES,CHAPTER 22,ARTICLE
VI, SECTIONS 22-231(1)&22-231(2)APPROVED WATER SOURCE HAS BEEN
DISCONNECTED TO THIS PROPERTY
FOLIO NO: 26087920006
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 274 SMALLWOOD DR. CHOKOLOSKEE,FL 34158
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Motion for Imposition of Fines/Liens
1. CASE NO: CESD20120009629
OWNER: JON P MAHONEY&ROBIN K WELLMAN
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JAMES DAVIS
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, 04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)AND COLLIER COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES,
CHAPTER 22,ARTICLE VI, SECTION 22-231(1)NO PERMITS OBTAINED FOR SEPTIC
DRAINAGE SYSTEM BUILT AND CONNECTED TO A DAMAGED SEPTIC SYSTEM
THAT IS NOT APPROVED BY COLLIER COUNTY OR THE COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
FOLIO NO: 37448000004
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 1467 16TH ST.NE NAPLES,FL 34120
2. CASE NO: CESD20120010751
OWNER: ANDRES GUTIERREZ III &ELIZABETH M. PINEDA
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR WELDON WALKER
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY
AND CONVERTED INTO LIVING SPACE AND ROOF OVER PORCH ATTACHED
TO THE BACK OF THE MAIN PROPERTY WITHOUT FIRST ACQUIRING COLLIER
COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS
FOLIO NO: 51240120003
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 605 GLADIOLA ST. IMMOKALEE, FL 34142
3. CASE NO: CESD20130000332
OWNER: JASON T. BRICK
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR HEINZ BOX
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)UNPERMITTED ALTERATIONS MADE TO THE GARAGE
FOLIO NO: 77412120006
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 1336 TRAIL TERRACE NAPLES,FL 34103
4. CASE NO: CESD20120015628
OWNER: FABRICIO FERNANDEZ&ALLISON J. FERNANDEZ
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR JOE GIANNONE
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)UNPERMITTED SHED/CABANA-TYPE STRUCTURE IN THE
BACKYARD AT THIS LOCATION
FOLIO NO: 36457240005
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 5472 32ND AVE SW NAPLES,FL 34116
5. CASE NO: CESD20120003571
OWNER: PROPERTIES OF S&0,INC.
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR ED MORAD
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)A SMALL CONCRETE PAD POURED AND A BRAND NEW WATER
HEATER INSTALLED AND PLACED ON PAD WITH NEW PVC PIPING LEADING
FROM IT AND INTO THE OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL BOX. A NEW HAND SINK
INSTALLED WITH NEW PVC PLUMBING PIPING.A SCREEN ENCLOSURE WITH
A METAL ROOF BUILT TO ENCLOSE SINK AND ICE MACHINE. A FENCE BUILT
AROUND THE OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ENCLOSURE. ALL IMPROVEMENTS
DONE WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE REQUIRED
PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS REQUIRED
BY THE COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.
FOLIO NO: 25580760007
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 106 S. 3'D ST. IMMOKALEE,FL 34142
6. CASE NO: CESD20120000069
OWNER: HENRY ROUZIER&JESSICA E. LOPEZ
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR MARIA RODRIGUEZ
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, 04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)A MOBILE HOME INSTALLED WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE
AUTHORIZATION OF THE REQUIRED PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATE
OF OCCUPANY AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.
FOLIO NO: 54680007
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 4807 MYERS RD. IMMOKALEE,FL 34142
7. CASE NO: CESD20120018399
OWNER: JAMES RAMOS
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR HEINZ BOX
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, 04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a)SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING CONVERTED TO A MULTI-FAMILY
DWELLING WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING COLLIER COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS
FOLIO NO: 4797440003
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 3620 14TH ST.N.NAPLES, FL 34103
8. CASE NO: 2007090878
OWNER: JON R& DENISE T C BRIMMER
OFFICER: INVESTIGATOR CHRIS AMBACH
VIOLATIONS: COLLIER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,04-41 AS AMENDED, SECTION
10.02.06(B)(1)(a), 10.02.06(B)(1)(e)AND 10.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i)AND FLORIDA BUILDING
CODE,2004 EDITION, SECTION 105.1 DETACHED GARAGE BUILT IN REAR YARD
WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING COLLIER COUNTY PERMITS
FOLIO NO: 37110760009
VIOLATION
ADDRESS: 561 7TH ST.NW NAPLES, FL 34120
B. Motion for Reduction of Fines/Lien
C. Motion to Rescind Previously Issued Order
D. Motion to Amend Previously Issued Order
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Request to Forward Cases to County Attorney's Office as Referenced in Submitted Executive
Summary.
9. REPORTS
10. COMMENTS
11. NEXT MEETING DATE- September 26,2013
12. ADJOURN
August 22, 2013
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning. I'd like to call the
Code Enforcement meeting to order.
Notice: That the respondent may be limited to 20 minutes for
case presentation unless additional time is granted by the board.
Persons wishing to speak on any agenda item will receive up to
five minutes, unless the time is adjusted by the chairman.
All parties participating in the public hearing are asked to
observe Roberts Rules of Order and speak one at a time so that the
court reporter can record all statements being made.
Any person who decides to appeal a decision of this board will
need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto and therefore may
need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. Neither Collier County nor the Code
Enforcement Board shall be responsible for providing this record.
And now I'd like to ask everybody to stand for the Pledge of
Allegiance led by our veteran, James.
(Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Thank you. And why don't we get a
roll call.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Robert Kaufman?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Present.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Gerald Lefebvre?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Here.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. James Lavinski?
MR. LAVINSKI: Present.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Chris Hudson?
MR. HUDSON: Present.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Larry Mieszcak?
MR. MIESZCAK: Here.
MS. CRAWLEY: Mr. Lionel L'Esperance?
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Present.
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MS. CRAWLEY: And Mr. Tony Marino has an excused
absence.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And Chris, you'll be a full
voting member today.
And do we have any changes to the agenda?
MS. CRAWLEY: We do. Under five, public hearings/motions.
A, motions: Motion for continuance is number 10 from hearings,
Case CELU20120002563, James L. Suttles.
Motion for extension of time: We have one addition, which is
from imposition of fines number two. Case CESD20120010751,
Andres Gutierrez, III and Elizabeth M. Pineda.
B, stipulations: We have one addition, which is number two
from hearings, Case CESD20120015319, Southwest Florida Rentals,
LLC.
Under C, hearings: Number one, Case CESD20120007532,
Michael and Raymara Schmidt, has been withdrawn.
Number six, Case CESD20120018551, Kirkwood Holdings,
LLC, has been withdrawn.
Number eight, Case CELU2013000249, Kevin Thomas, has been
withdrawn.
Number nine, Case CESD20130003648, Jose Emilio Morales,
has been withdrawn.
Number 11, Case CEPM20130010862, Brandon S. and Joyce
Bowen, has been withdrawn.
We have an emergency case, which is number three, case -- I'm
sorry, which is number 12, Case CEPM20130011083, Juan Hernandez
and Adriana Garcia.
Under six, old business; A, motions for imposition of fines/liens:
Number four, Case CESD20120015628, Febricio Fernandez and
Allison J. Fernandez, has been withdrawn.
Number seven, Case CESD20120018399, James Ramos, has
been withdrawn.
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Those are all the changes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Thank you.
Can I get a motion from the board to approve the agenda with the
changes that have been made?
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to approve the agenda as read.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Okay, and approval of the minutes. Anybody have any comments
on the minutes from the last meeting?
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll make a motion to approve the minutes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And we have a second.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Okay, that brings us to motion for continuance.
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MS. CRAWLEY: Case CELU20120002563, James L. Suttles.
MR. LEFEBVRE: That's a letter that's been submitted. And
based on the letter, I make a motion to --
(Investigator Walker was duly sworn.)
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: Good morning. For the record,
Weldon Walker, Jr., Code Enforcement Investigator, Immokalee.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, Weldon, do you have any
comments on the request that we have?
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: None whatsoever. I talked to Mr.
Suttles. He has -- he actually isn't in town, he's out of town, and he
has previously arranged the commitments and requested that he would
be allowed to again move his hearing up because he could not change
his appointments.
And I really don't have any problem with that. He was pretty
straightforward and sincere and made sure I got that information, so --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So probably -- he said two weeks,
but if we moved it to the next meeting, that probably will --
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: That would suffice.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That would suffice.
Okay. Gerald, you said you might have a motion here?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Well, I guess one other question. Are these
mobile homes occupied?
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: No, not at all. Actually there --
one is already demoed. There's one remaining. That one remaining
has no electric and no one's actually doing anything with that.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Has he mentioned if his intentions were to
demo them?
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: His intentions was to demo that
structure. Originally he was going to try to get it permitted, but due to
the nature and the extent of which steps he would have to go through
to get that done, he says he's not financially in a position to do that. It
would be more feasible for him to probably demolish it.
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MR. LEFEBVRE: So if we continue this case I guess until next
month, it might just go away.
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: Technically, yes.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I make a motion that we hear this case next
month.
MR. MIESZCAK: September 26th?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Yes.
MR. MIESZCAK: Okay.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: I'll second the motion for continuance.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
Any comments on the motion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you, well done.
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: Thank you, gentlemen.
MS. CRAWLEY: Motion for extension of time, Case
CESD20120010751, Andres Gutierrez, III and Elizabeth M. Pineda.
(Investigator Walker was duly sworn.)
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: For the record, Weldon Walker,
Jr., Code Enforcement Investigator in Immokalee.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: All righty. I noticed on the
imposition of fines here that they are not in compliance and they have
not paid the operational costs, just as a matter of record.
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: Yes.
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And what I would like to comment on with regards to that, that
was actually a bank owned property that they had actually finally
taken possession of The contractor notified me as of two and a half
weeks ago, indicating that he had already got with the bank, made a
bid and was in the process of securing the permit to make the violation
go away.
So in all intents and purposes, he requested the additional time
because it would take him roughly about a week and a half to two
weeks to take that structure that is there off. And the one -- the back of
the house, which is a roof-over off as well.
He's pretty straightforward and sincere about what he's trying to
accomplish for them. And at this rate I felt like it was pretty
reasonable in what he was trying to get accomplished at that point.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So you have no problem in handling
this the same way we just handled the last one, by putting it to the next
meeting? He asked for three weeks.
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: Exactly. That would be exactly
fine, that's not a problem.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, Gerald, since you're familiar
on the motion you just made, you want to make it again?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Yes. Make a motion that we hear this case
next month.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: And I will second the motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and we have a
second. Any discussion on the motion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Hearing none, all those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously. Thank you.
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: Thank you, gentlemen.
MS. CRAWLEY: Under B, stipulations, we have two additions.
The second is number five from hearings, Case CESD20130000096,
Carlos Perez, and the third is number four from hearings, Case
CESD20120017874, Delia T. Ketrow.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, we need a motion to amend
the agenda.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Make a motion to amend the agenda.
MR. MIESZCAK: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Agenda is modified to include those
two additional stipulations.
MS. CRAWLEY: First stipulation is Case CESD20120015319,
Southwest Florida Rentals, LLC.
(Supervisor Perez was duly sworn.)
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Good morning. For the record, Cristina
Perez, Collier County Code Enforcement.
This is in reference to Case No. CESD20120015319.
It was agreed between the parties to pay the operational cost in
the amount of$80.29 incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30
days of this hearing and abate all violations by obtaining all required
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Collier County building permits or demolition permit, inspections and
certificate of completion and occupancy within 180 days of this
hearing or a fine of$250 per day will be imposed until the violation is
abated.
Three: The respondent must notify code enforcement within 24
hours of abatement of the violation and request the investigator
perform a site inspection to confirm compliance.
And four: That if the respondent fails to abate the violation, the
county may abate the violation using any method to bring the
violation into compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier
County Sheriffs Office to enforce the provisions of this agreement.
And all costs of abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. My questions revolve around
safety and health. Was there electrical or plumbing work done on this
particular property that might possibly create a safety and health
issue?
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: There was some renovation work,
which is what the permit is for. But the units have been vacant for
quite some time. And I did express to the property owner that the time
frame would be allocated as long as they remained vacant so they can
get the inspections and the permit.
The permit has been issued. He had some issues with the
contractor not calling in the inspections as the work was being
performed and they had requested extensions on the permits, you
know, prior to expiration date. So the permit had been going on for
quite some time without any inspections.
And when I spoke to the property owner, he was unaware that
those inspections were not being called in. So he's aware now. I gave
him the time frames when the permit was going to expire, what
inspections are left and he agreed to pursue it with the contractor to
make sure everything gets done.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: This isn't a case that we'd have to
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have the circuit breaker for the electric turned off for the whole unit?
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: No, it was more interior alterations that
were done for -- there was some plumbing work and then the -- you
know, structural-wise there was some work done in there. But the
electrical, there is no issue with that.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, any comments from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Anybody want to make a motion?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Make a motion to accept the stipulated
agreement.
MR. HUDSON: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second to
accept the recommendation -- or the stipulation as written. All those
in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Thank you, board members.
MS. CRAWLEY: CESD20130000096, Carlos Perez.
(Investigator Mucha was duly sworn.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning, Joe.
INVESTIGATOR MUCHA: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: For the record?
INVESTIGATOR MUCHA: For the record, Joe Mucha, Collier
County Code Enforcement.
I met with Mr. Carlos Perez this morning. He agrees he's in
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violation of Collier County Land Development Code 04-41, as
amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a), described as enclosing a carport
without first obtaining proper Collier County permits.
He agrees to pay operational costs in the amount of$80.57 within
30 days and obtain -- to obtain all required Collier County building
permits or demolition permits, inspections and certificate of
completion/occupancy within 180 days of this hearing or a fine of
$250 per day will be imposed until the violation is abated.
The respondent must notify the code enforcement investigator
when the violation has been abated in order to conduct a final
inspection to confirm abatement. If the respondent fails to abate the
violation, the county may abate the violation using any method to
bring the violation into compliance and may use the assistance of the
Collier County Sheriffs Office to enforce the provisions of this order,
and all costs of abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
And just to let you guys know, there is a permit that's in ready to
issue status. It's been approved by the county. The thing is right now,
it's $3,300 for the guy to pick up the permit and he doesn't have that.
So he's asking for a little time. That's why the 180 days -- we agreed
on the 180 days.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, any comments from the
board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any motions from the board.
MR. HUDSON: Motion to approve the stipulation.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second to
approve the stipulation as written. Any comments?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
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MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Case CESD20120017874, Delia T. Ketrow.
(Delia Ketrow, Keith Davis and Investigator Walker were duly
sworn.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Could the respondents identify
themselves on the mic for the record?
MR. KETIS: My name is Delia Ketrow and I will have my --
Davis is going to be talking for me.
MR. DAVIS: My name is Keith Davis and I'll be speaking on
behalf of Delia Ketrow.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: For the record, Weldon Walker,
Jr., Collier County Code Investigator in Immokalee.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Do you want to go through the
stipulation first?
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: Yes.
Therefore, the agreed parties -- excuse me, therefore, it is agreed
between the parties that the respondents shall pay operational costs in
the amount of$80.29 incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30
days of this hearing; abate all violations by obtaining all required
Collier County building demolition permits, inspections and
certificates of completion within 120 days of this hearing or a fine of
$200 a day will be imposed if the violation is not abated.
Respondents must notify code enforcement within 24 hours of
abatement of the violation and request the investigator to perform a
site inspection to confirm completion. That the respondent -- that if
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the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county may abate the
violation using any methods to bring the violation into compliance and
may use the assistance of Collier County Sheriffs to enforce the
provisions of this agreement, and all costs of abatement shall be
assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. I have a question. This is
basically a stilt house that was finished on the bottom?
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: That's correct. Actually, it's a
stilts house. There was actually -- it was identified as a deck that was
off the back, but really they were actually using it to kind of cover the
bottom of the back. And they also enclosed underneath a portion of it.
Not the entire trail run stilts, but a portion of it.
What they had to do was remove the deck, if you will, for a lack
of better terms, and remove the bottom enclosed part.
To date they've actually removed the back of the deck and all
remains is that they finish with the enclosure. They actually had the
permit, but they had some financial constraints which permitted them
from not being able to get it done, and the actual permit expired. But
we're working with them because they have intentions on actually
getting it done.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. You've heard the stipulation
that you agreed to. No problems? Do you think the 120 days, four
months, is sufficient time to get everything done that you need to get
done?
MR. DAVIS: Yes, sir. My main concern is that she understands
that -- I have a before and after picture here, if you'd like to take a
look -- that she understands that this bottom portion either gets
permitted or has to be removed so we can be in compliance with all
this.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Yeah, I don't think the picture will
be necessary at this time, as long as -- the agreement you've seen --
INVESTIGATOR WALKER: Yes, we've seen the pictures and
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we make sure we convey that to her. She'll be okay.
MR. DAVIS: Thank you very much.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Do we have a motion from the
board?
MR. HUDSON: Motion to approve the stipulation.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion to approve the
stipulation.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second by Mr. Lavinski.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thanks, Weldon. Thank you very much.
MR. DAVIS: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Under C, hearings, number three, Case
CESD20130008411, Charles H. Freeman.
(Investigator Davis was duly sworn.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: For the record?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: For the record, James Davis, Collier
County Code Enforcement.
This is in reference to case number CESD20130008411, dealing
with the violation of an unfinished detached garage with a canceled
permit located at 2860 Eighth Street Northwest, Naples, Florida,
34120. Folio No. 37641240001.
Service was given on June 12th, 2013.
I'd now like to present case evidence in the following exhibit:
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One photo dated June 11th, 2013, taken by myself.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion to accept the --
MR. LAVINSKI: Motion to accept.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion to accept. And --
MR. HUDSON: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Does he have anymore?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Is that the only exhibit you have?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Yes, sir.
I visited the property regarding complaint of an unmaintained
pool and noticed that there was an unfinished garage on the structure
-- on the property. The property is vacant, and research shows that the
permit had been canceled for the garage. But as you can see, the
building still exists. Partially completed. And as of today, the
violation still remains.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Thank you.
Was that C or is that a Horseshoe that --
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: That's a C.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That is a C. So is this -- is that the
identification on this unit?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: As far as?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Or it's just part of the PID.
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INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Yeah, they just put that on there.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Have you been in contact
with the owner?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: No, sir, we got no response from
them. It's in foreclosure.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Is it occupied?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: It's not occupied.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Any comments from the
board?
MR. HUDSON: Motion to find a violation.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion to find the
property in violation and a second. All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Okay, it is a violation.
Do you have a recommendation for us?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Yes, sir. That the Code Enforcement
Board orders the respondent to pay all operational costs in the amount
of$81 .43 incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30 days and
abate all violations by: One, obtaining all required Collier County
building or demolition permits, inspections and certificates of
completion/occupancy within blank days of this hearing, or a fine of
blank dollars a day will be imposed for each day that any violations
continue.
Number two: The respondent must notify the code enforcement
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investigator when the violation has been abated in order to conduct a
final inspection to confirm abatement.
If the respondent fails to abate the violation, the county may
abate the violation using any method to bring the violation into
compliance and may use the assistance of the Collier County Sheriffs
Office to enforce the provisions of this order, and all costs of
abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Very good.
Has this been turned over to the foreclosure team?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Yes, sir, it has.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And has the bank responded?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Not as of today. The bank is
Citibank, but we've had no response from the bank.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So this is our -- so they're sitting on
this right now. They can't do anything because it's not their property.
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: That's right. They have no
certificate of title.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. So this is our opportunity to
motivate the bank to take care of business.
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Would anybody like to take a stab at
modifying the suggestion from the county?
MR. LEFEBVRE: I'll fill in the blanks. Ninety days and a $200
a day fine.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. So $81.43 is the cost, 90
days and $200 a day thereafter.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Right.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any comments on that?
MR. MIESZCAK: Do you think 90 days is too long?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Well, give a little bit of time for the bank to
be noticed and then try to --
MR. MIESZCAK: I know we always try to shore it up so the
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bank gets on the stick.
MR. LEFEBVRE: What's the time frame we're using?
MR. MIESZCAK: You know, like 60 days or something less.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I'll agree to 60 days if you want to second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, who's the second on this?
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll amend the motion to 60 days.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, we have a motion --
MR. LAVINSKI: I'll second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: -- and a second.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I had a motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Yeah, it's Gerald's motion and your
second, right?
MR. MIESZCAK: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. James, you lose.
Any comment on the motion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Hearing none, all those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thanks a lot.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number seven, Case CESD20130005435,
PNC Bank, NA.
(Investigator Davis was duly sworn.)
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: For the record, James Davis, Collier
County Code Enforcement.
This is in reference to Case No. CESD20130005435 dealing with
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a violation of an unpermitted garage conversion located at 1861
Eighth Street Northeast, Naples, Florida, 34120. Folio No.
37751040007.
Service was given on April 17th, 2013.
I'd now like to present case evidence in the following Exhibit:
Four photos dated April 16th, 2013, taken by myself.
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to accept the photos.
MR. LAVINSKI: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second. All
those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Looks like a garage.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Is this house vacant?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: It is vacant. It is now owned by the
bank. It was a foreclosure at the time.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And the bank has -- could you go
back to the previous picture?
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Vacant and no tenants, correct?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: That's correct.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That's a picture of the interior of the
garage?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Right, taken from probably the next
picture, which is the door to the garage.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Probably hard to get a car through in
there through that door.
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INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: And then there's one more picture
showing a pipe leading into the garage where they ran their electric.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So they have electric and plumbing?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Yes, sir, they do. Well, let me take
that back. I know electric. I can't verify plumbing because I haven't
been inside.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. LEFEBVRE: When was your site visit again?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Service was given April 17th.
This was a case where there was two issues. Originally there
were hazardous materials stored on the rear of the property and we
were working with the bank and the bank actually abated that once it
got certificate of title. So this is the second violation that was noted at
the same time.
So we continued to work with the bank up to a point where they
abated the hazardous materials removal. And now all we have left is
for the bank to respond to the permitting of the conversion of the
garage.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: This was in the foreclosure team
until the bank took possession?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Correct, sir. The foreclosure team
worked closely with the bank and they were able to get the hazardous
materials removed.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: What's their intention? Do you know
what their intention is?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: They haven't responded for the
unpermitted garage.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, but they are aware that --
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: They are aware that there is a
violation.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Do you have a -- well, is this
a violation? Do we have a motion from the board?
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MR. HUDSON: Motion to find a violation exists.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second that
a violation exists.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
So a violation exists. And do you have a recommendation for
us?
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: Yes, sir. That the Code Enforcement
Board orders the respondent to pay all operational costs in the amount
of$81.15 incurred in the prosecution of this case within 30 days and
abate all violations by obtaining all required Collier County building
permits or demolition permits, inspections and certificates of
completion/occupancy within blank days of this hearing or a fine of
blank dollars a day will be imposed until the violation is abated.
Number two: The respondent must notify a code enforcement
investigator when the violation has been abated in order to conduct the
final inspection to a confirm abatement. If the respondent fails to abate
the violation, the county may abate the violation using any method to
bring the violation into compliance, and may use the assistance of the
Collier County Sheriffs Office to enforce the provisions of this order.
And all costs of abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, my major concern on a case
like this is that the property is not sold to some individual who now
inherits this without knowing it. Not everybody does the code
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inspection that we request.
But anybody from the board like to take a shot at this one?
MR. LEFEBVRE: Well, this is very similar to the last one
except for that the bank has title to the property. So I think I'll go with
the same terms as last time: Pay the operational costs within 30 days;
60 days to correct the problem, or a $200 fine.
MR. MIESZCAK: What was the fine?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: $200.
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll second the motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
Any discussion on that?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, it probably would take more
than 60 days to abate everything. But I think if the bank receives this
notification they will be in touch and hopefully we can get this
resolved. And if we need to change the time frame going forward,
that's also a possibility.
INVESTIGATOR DAVIS: The bank has worked with us very
closely, so I think this order will help get the ball rolling on this.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: A motivation tool.
Okay, all those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number 12, Case CEPM20130011083, Juan
Hernandez and Adriana Garcia.
(Investigator Ambach was duly sworn.)
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: This was the emergency case.
MR. MIESZCAK: Right.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Good morning.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: For the record, Investigator Chris
Ambach, Collier County Code Enforcement.
This is in reference to Case No. CEPM20130011083, dealing
with violation of a vacant unsecured home with a large hole in the
wall located at 1521 Golden Gate Boulevard, Naples, Florida, 34120.
Folio No. 37060160005.
Service was given on August 8th, 2013.
I would now like to present case evidence in the following
exhibits: Two photographs taken on August 7th, one photograph
taken on August 19th, and one photograph taken on August 21st, all
photographs taken by myself.
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to accept the photographs.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: On August 7th, 2013, I observed
a vacant home missing both the front rear doors and a large hole
present on the side wall of the home where an AC unit had been
removed.
I contacted the Sheriffs Department in the area which checked
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for possible squatter activity. After an unfound -- the property and
courthouse were posted with a legal notice and order to correct due to
health and safety and no response from the property owner, this case
was immediately prepared for an emergency hearing.
As of August 21st, 2013, the violation remains.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So this appears, well, that the home
was -- you have no idea where the owner is?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: I do know where the owner is. I
have an extensive history with the owner, going all the way back to
2007. He lives in the Tampa area. Last conversation I had with him
was a year ago on a separate case, and that conversation did not go
well; he hung up the phone on me and he's refused to return any phone
calls.
The issue I'm having right now is the property is being used as a
dumping ground. The weeds are about five, six feet tall around the
house.
I have separate cases going for those that we're going -- the
county is going to abate that violation. So I'm working that in tandem
with this case.
The issue here is there's a -- what you're looking at, the door
there goes into an unpermitted garage. CEB case accruing fines from
2007.
That's open. The door is there, but it's broken off the hinge.
If you could just go through the pictures really quick there,
Colleen.
I'll show you the other door, if we could get to the other door.
Now, that's the front doorway into the house. It's been torn off and it's
missing. And it's kind of difficult in that picture to see, but if you look
all the way through to the sliders in the back, someone's thrown a
cinderblock through that and the glass is shattered all over the floor.
So we have a thruway from front to back in the house and then we
have the large hole in the side of the garage where the AC unit's been
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taken out.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Is there any evidence that kids have
been hanging out there, or --
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Not kids, per se. However, again,
I notice when I went out yesterday, someone's backed a truck up into
the driveway and dumped all their garbage all over the -- you know,
high profile area right on Golden Gate Boulevard. Getting complaints
on this on a daily basis, trying to stave off all the folks and explain
that I'm doing the best I can to get it cleaned up. But it's a mess and it
has been for several years.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, do we have a motion from the
board that a violation exists?
MR. HUDSON: Motion that a violation exists.
MR. MIESZCAK: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion and a second that
a violation exists.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Do you have a suggestion for us?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: I do, sir.
That the Code Enforcement Board orders the respondent to pay
all operational costs in the amount of-- and I'm sorry, I don't have that
amount with me.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: 81.72.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: 81.72, thank you.
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MR. MIESZCAK: It's on there.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Incurred in the prosecution of this
case within 30 days and abate all violations by: Obtain all required
Collier County building permits or demolition permit, inspections and
certificate of completion/occupancy to restore the structure to a
permitted condition, consistent with the Collier County Property
Maintenance Code, within blank days of the boarding certificate
issuance or a fine of blank dollars per day will be imposed for each
day the violation remains.
Number two: Or obtain a Collier County boarding certificate and
board the structure to required specifications within blank days of this
hearing or a fine of blank dollars per day will be imposed for each day
the violation remains.
Number three: The respondent must notify the code enforcement
investigator when the violation has been abated in order to conduct a
final inspection to confirm abatement. If the respondent fails to abate
the violation, the county may abate the violation using any method to
bring the violation into compliance and may use the assistance of the
Collier County Sheriffs Office to enforce the provisions of this order,
and all costs of abatement shall be assessed to the property owner.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, just for my edification, the --
we're going to board the -- your suggestion is to board the facility so
nobody has access to get into it, number one. And then we go from
there.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Correct.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Now, the boarding would take place
immediately?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Yeah, I would hope so.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. We need to have separate
dates on that?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Yes.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Let me ask you about the boarding. Is it just
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the openings or would it be boarding up existing windows too?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Just the openings.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Just the openings.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Yeah, whatever --
MR. LEFEBVRE: Let me ask you another -- let's say a window
into the living room gets busted. Would you have to come in front of
us again?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: That's a good question.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I would say
MR. MIESZCAK: Any opening.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any opening.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Yeah, I think probably we're
safer if we put in that, any opening.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. So you would be able to
modify this. Any opening today or in the future.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: I like that.
MR. MIESZCAK: One other question. What about like a dump
truck like you said was backing up and dumping things in there. Is
there a fence or something they could put up? I've seen it where it's
makeshift, but --
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Yeah.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I would assume that the Sheriff is
keeping an eye on anybody dumping anything there?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: I'm working with the cops
division right now, and it's on their radar on the watch list. The
problem with that, we have two accesses to that property. We have a
driveway that comes off of Golden Gate Boulevard and we have one
that comes off of 15th; it's a half moon shape circular drive. Then we
also have, they can go right over the swale and --
MR. MIESZCAK: Wow.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I think with mowing the lawn and everything,
like you said, I think that would make it look --
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INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Exactly.
MR. LEFEBVRE: -- more presentable and less of an eyesore
and people taking advantage of dumping stuff.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Correct.
MR. LEFEBVRE: If those items are cleaned up --
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Yes, that's my big rush right now
is to take care of the weeds and litter and say hold on, we have
somebody here that's looking at the property, so they'll back off.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Is it in foreclosure?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: It is. Lis pendens filed August,
12th of 2012.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And the foreclosure team has this?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Foreclosure team does not have
this. It happened so quick I just -- I set it up for emergency hearing.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, you're going to send it over to
them?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: It will go to them, correct.
MR. LEFEBVRE: And the bank will then be notified so maybe
they can be more proactive --
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Correct.
MR. LEFEBVRE: -- in trying to --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: The bank's not going to do anything
until they have possession of the --
MR. LEFEBVRE: Well, they can clean up the -- keep the grass
maintained and clean up the --just like the previous case where they
went back and took care of the hazardous materials, they can take care
of the exterior --
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Right.
MR. LEFEBVRE: -- and maybe it will become less of an
eyesore and less on people's radar at that point that want to dump
stuff.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I'd suggest to the board that we keep
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the amount of time that we're going to provide to a minimum and the
fine be high so that that will also act as a motivation to either the
gentleman in Tampa or the bank that has the property to know that this
fine will be accruing.
MR. LEFEBVRE: The maximum fine is 500 the first time?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We can go 1,000 but that might be --
MR. LEFEBVRE: We can do 1,000 a day or $500 a day?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We can do 1,000, according to our
rules.
Am I correct on that, Jeff?
MS. RAWSON: I thought it had to be a recurring.
MR. WRIGHT: Yeah, I think it's --
MS. RAWSON: Repeat or recurring for 1,000, I think.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Whatever.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: So 500 would be the maximum.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: You said you had other issues on
this property in the past?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: I do. There are at least four or
five recorded liens. Not for the same violation, unfortunately.
MR. WRIGHT: Under Section 2-2030 of the Code of Laws,
penalties before Enforcement Board, it says under subsection A:
Upon finding of violation the enforcement board or special magistrate
may order the violator to pay a fine which shall not exceed $1,000 per
day per violation for each day the first violation continues past the
date set for compliance.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I know I read that.
MR. WRIGHT: 1,000 bucks.
MS. RAWSON: Wow. Isn't it nice that we have Mr. Wright
with us?
MR. WRIGHT: And then it goes up --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And Mr. Kaufman.
MR. WRIGHT: Five.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: 5,000 on repeats?
MR. WRIGHT: Yes, sir.
MR. MIESZCAK: I like that.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Anybody want to take a stab at the
resolution on this case?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: For discussion purposes, I would
like to see for boarding it 14 days at the most, or even a shorter period
of time.
MR. MIESZCAK: How about seven?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, seven days for boarding.
And just for discussion with us, and then somebody will take a
motion.
And the fine, I bow to the board, $500 a day on the boarding?
MR. MIESZCAK: Yeah, I'll do it.
I recommend -- I make a motion that we do seven days, within
seven days, and $500 fine per day.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: That's on the boarding. Now, the
total violation we'll treat separately.
MR. MIESZCAK: Do you want to vote on that motion?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Why don't you make it all part of the
same motion.
MR. LEFEBVRE: It's two parts.
MR. MIESZCAK: The second part you want --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: The second part is to ameliorate all
of the violation that's there. Permit --
MR. MIESZCAK: That's -- well, I would like the board input. I
mean, you think 60 days or 90 days is reasonable, or --
MR. HUDSON: I would give them 30.
MR. MIESZCAK: Obviously we're not wanting to be that
reasonable.
MR. HUDSON: Mr. Chairman, I would say 30. I mean, the code
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enforcement officers that come before us, you know, they do a good
job.
MR. MIESZCAK: Oh, we don't doubt that.
MR. HUDSON: And I'm saying in response to that, I think we
only give them 30 days. If he's got to come back from Tampa, he's
got to come back from Tampa.
MR. MIESZCAK: I like the input, thank you.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay.
MR. MIESZCAK: So then also motion 30 days to abate all fines
-- all violations.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Thirty days and a fine of again
$500?
MR. MIESZCAK: $500.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. So that's part A and part B.
First part is seven days boarded or $500 fine. And for the rest of the
violation, 30 days with $500 a day, and the operational cost of$81.72
paid within 30 days. Is that clear?
MR. MIESZCAK: Very clear.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second the motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a second to the motion.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MR. LEFEBVRE: If it isn't boarded up by the owner, how long
do you think it will take for the county?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Oh, boy.
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MR. LEFEBVRE: Or can you do that in conjunction? Can you
get somebody out there to give an estimate and then on the eighth day
have it boarded up by the county?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Yeah, as quick as I possibly can.
Yeah, I'd have to get one of the county contractors out and they'd have
to put in and submit a bid and --
MR. LEFEBVRE: Being that it is such a high profile spot, I just
don't want to see someone in there that doesn't belong in there. And
especially a kid in there --
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Exactly.
MR. LEFEBVRE: -- you know, a couple kids running around
there. It's just not a good situation. I see furniture in there, I see a lot
of things that to the eye will invite somebody in to either look or trash
it or whatever.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: The one good thing about it is the
front door is very difficult to see from the street because the weeds are
so --
MR. LEFEBVRE: I saw that.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: -- are so high. So I think by the
time we work the weed case and the boarding case, it should just
about be the same time where we're going to get both of those taken
care of.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Very good, thank you.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: All right, thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number six, old business. A, motion for
imposition of fines/liens. Number one, Case CESD20120009629, John
P. Mahoney and Robin K. Wellman.
(Investigator Bosa was duly sworn.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning.
INVESTIGATOR BOSA: Good morning, gentlemen.
For the record, Ralph Bosa, Collier County Code Enforcement.
This has to do in reference to violations of Collier County Land
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Development Code 04-41, as amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
And Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Chapter 22,
Article 6, Section 22.2.3.1(1).
Location: 1467 16th Street Northeast, Naples, Florida, 34120.
Folio number of 37448000004.
Description of the violation: Is no permits obtained for septic
drainage system built and connected to a damaged septic system that
is not approved by Collier County or the Collier County Public Health
Department.
Past orders: On April 25th, 2013 the Code Enforcement Board
issued a finding of fact, conclusion of law and order. The respondent
was found in violation of the referenced ordinances and ordered to
correct the violation. See the attached Order of the Board, OR 4917,
Page 3003, for more information.
The property is in compliance with the Code Enforcement Board
orders as of August 8th, 2013.
Fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
item number one and two, fines at the rate of$200 per day for the
period between July 25th, 2013 to August 8th, 2013, 15 days, for the
total of$3,000.
Order Item number five, operational costs of$80.57 have been
paid.
Total amount to date: $3,000.
The county recommends full abatement of fines as the violation
is abated and operational costs have been paid.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Make a motion to abate.
MR. MIESZCAK: I'll second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Motion and a second to abate the
fine.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
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MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number three, Case CESD20130000332,
Jason T. Brick.
(Susan Brick and Supervisor Snow were duly sworn.)
SUPERVISOR SNOW: Before we begin, I'd like -- Mrs. Brick
has some comments she would like to make to the board, please.
MS. BRICK: I'm here -- I'm Jason's mother, actually. But he
hired an engineering company to deal with this permit and he has been
calling them and he found out that the engineer that was working on
this project was a woman who left on maternity leave and left the
papers on the desk, and so the engineering company said they would
pick up the slack and take care of it. So it was out of his hands from
the last time that, you know, this was brought up.
And he's requesting 120 days to take care of it. But feels like he
could get it done sooner, once the engineering company goes ahead
and puts the paper through to the county.
SUPERVISOR SNOW: If I can offer some clarity. If you'll
recall, this had to do with a garage conversion, and it was basically a
-- I'll call it a playroom, but it was a guys playroom for the home. It's
not living space. You directed him to turn off the breaker and they've
done that.
I think what happened is is that an engineer was hired and the
gentleman assumed the engineer was going to do -- he was either
going to do permit by affidavit or go ahead and get done what he
needed to get done with it. He assumed the engineer was following
through in doing everything they could, and that didn't happen.
They hired a new engineer. We didn't find that out until
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yesterday. Once he got the notice of hearing I guess he investigated
and found out the engineer hadn't done anything and here we are
today.
I have discussed operational cost with them and she has agreed to
pay that today. They didn't know. I think they assumed the engineer
was going to take care of that also, but that didn't happen either.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, that was my next question,
Kitchell.
So you're going to pay the operational cost of$80.29 before you
leave?
MS. BRICK: Yes.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. Because ordinarily if the
operational costs are not paid, it's been the policy that that's enough to
impose the fine.
MS. BRICK: Right. No, I --
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So how much time do you think it
will take to resolve this? I know it's not you, it's the engineering
company that's going to be doing the work.
MS. BRICK: Don't know, you know. So I just thought I'd
request as long as we could get 'til we find out what's going on, so I
said 120 days.
SUPERVISOR SNOW: The original request was for 90. I
recommended 120 days to her to ask the board. I don't know how far
the other engineering firm has gone or what's going to be transpiring.
They may have to start from scratch again and do this. The
investigator did not indicate a health and safety issue existed with this.
It's not being utilized for living space, so we would be comfortable
with any extension the board would like to give.
MR. LEFEBVRE: When was the other engineering firm hired?
MS. BRICK: I don't know that information.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: You have no problem, Kitchell, with
the two-way conversation between the respondent and code
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enforcement?
SUPERVISOR SNOW: No, we really haven't had a whole lot of
conversation. It was mainly between the engineering firm, and that
lapsed I guess when maternity leave. We wondered why and we only
make so many phone calls. We don't get any time (sic) back.
Any extension the board or anything the board would like to do
we're comfortable with. I just -- I think that they deserve an
opportunity to see if they can come into compliance.
MR. LEFEBVRE: I'm going to make a motion for 120-day
extension now. I'm going to make that motion. And I'm going to be
very clear about it, is that as an owner of a property, it's the
responsibility of the owner to make sure things are taken care of. And
I will not be inclined to give another 120 days. Because it is up to the
owner to make sure that things are being done correctly and done in an
efficient manner. So as long as the operational costs are paid today
before you leave, you'll have 120 days. But just make sure that your
husband and yourself, make sure that you follow up and it's taken care
of.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So you're making a motion for 120
days?
MR. HUDSON: Second.
MR. LEFEBVRE: From today.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: From today. And we have a second
from Chris.
Any discussion on the motion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Okay, hopefully we won't see you back.
MS. BRICK: No, I don't imagine so. Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number five, Case CESD20120003571,
properties of S & 0, Inc.
(Mr. Naser Abueqab and Supervisor Perez were duly sworn.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: State your name for the.
MR. ABUEQAB: Naser Abueqab.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Say that again?
MR. ABUEQAB: Naser Abueqab.
MR. LEFEBVRE: You need a spelling?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I'm glad I didn't try to pronounce it
myself.
Okay, we have in front of us a motion really to impose the fine.
And what say you about this case?
MR. ABUEQAB: We are in the process of pulling permits for
this job. They were requesting a site plan -- a whole site plan for an
enclosure, 497 square feet. The county is requesting a site plan,
survey. We already have an engineering firm that went out there and
inspected the job. They approved it. They say it's built to the code.
And we are in the process of getting a permit, the proper permit, to get
it taken care of.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. The operational cost of
$80.86, Cristine, were they will paid?
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: No, they have not been paid.
MR. ABUEQAB: I'll pay it today. I didn't know there was an
operational cost. I will pay it today before I leave.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. And you have a -- you said
you're applying for the permit or you have the permit?
MR. ABUEQAB: Yes, sir. Yes, the permit's already -- I already
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started the process. I already got an engineering firm that they went
out there and inspected the job, made sure it's built to code and they
gave us a report.
But the county is requesting a site plan for the whole property
just, you know, for that little enclosure that we did.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And do you have any idea how long
this is going to take to complete?
MR. ABUEQAB: It shouldn't take more than 45 days. I think by
the time they do the site work and -- I was hoping less, but I spoke to
the surveyor today. They have it scheduled for surveying on Tuesday,
this coming Tuesday, by the time they get it back to the engineer so
they can do the site work.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Cristine?
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Well, my only comment on the site plan
and the time frame that he's requesting is that a site plan does take -- it
could take up to 30 days for a review process once he submits that
paperwork to the county. So that, you know, takes up most of his --
you know, if he's only requesting the 45-day extension.
It is something on the exterior of the building, so it's not
something that's open to the public as they enter or anything of that
nature. It's work that was done outside. There's a sink and an ice
machine, and it's screened in. So it's not something that's, you know,
accessible to the public where it would put them in that danger. So I
just think 45 days is too short.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Sixty or 90 would be more
appropriate?
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: If you guys are willing to give him an
extension, I think, yeah, maybe more of a 90-day would seem more
reasonable.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any discussion from the board or
motions?
MR. LEFEBVRE: I make a motion to extend this from (sic) 90
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days from today with the operational cost of$80.86 being paid today
before you leave.
MR. ABUEQAB: Yes, sir.
MR. LEFEBVRE: And again, I probably won't be inclined to
push this off again to give you another extension.
MR. ABUEQAB: Thank you.
MR. HUDSON: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion, we have a
second.
Any discussion on the motion?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thanks, Cristine.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Thank you.
MR. ABUEQAB: Thank you.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number six, Case CESD20120000069, Henry
Rouzier and Jessica E. Lopez.
(Supervisor Perez was duly sworn.)
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: For the record, Cristina Perez, Collier
County Code Enforcement Supervisor.
This is in reference to CEB Case No. CESD20120000069.
Violations: Collier County Land Development Code 04-41, as
amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a).
Location: 4807 Myers Road, Immokalee, Florida, 34142. Folio
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No. 54680007.
Description: A mobile home installed without first obtaining the
authorization of the required permits, inspection and certificate of
occupancy, as required by the code.
Past orders: On May 24, 2012, the Code Enforcement Board
issued a findings of fact and conclusion of law and order. The
respondent was found in violation of the referenced ordinances and
ordered to correct the violation. See the attached Order of the Board
OR 4806, Page 3387 for more information.
An extension of time was granted on January 24, 2013. See the
attached Order of the Board OR 4883, Page 3350, for more
information.
The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of August 22nd, 2013.
The fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
item number one and two, fines at the rate of$250 per day for the
period between July 24th, 2013 through August 22nd, 2013, 30 days,
for a total of$7,500. Fines continue to accrue.
Order Item number five, operational cost of$80.29 have been
paid.
Total amount to date is $7,500.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, so this was a case where --
and I look at the original case, we granted 180 days and it's still not in
compliance. This is a mobile home that was installed, if you will,
without a permit.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Correct.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And the mobile home is still there.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Correct.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: The operational costs have been
paid.
Have you had any contact with the owner?
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: There has been contact made with the
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owner through the investigator. And unfortunately, in briefing, the
mobile home was installed by her late husband. She wasn't aware that
there wasn't a permit obtained for the mobile home.
When the case came to light and we came to hearing, there was a
mobile home installer that went to try to identify what the wind zone
load the mobile home was, because that's part of the permitting
process. And unfortunately there was some remodeling like cabinets
and stuff like that was redone in the mobile home and that there's no
way of identifying what year it was, what wind load it is. We can't
even find a manufacturer or model number to try to call them to
identify what type of mobile home this is. And without having that
information, she can't go through a permitting process. So we'd have
to try to get together with the building department and see if there's
any other type of solution.
She wasn't able to be here today. But without that kind of
information she's kind of, you know, throwing her hands up that she
doesn't know what to do. You know, what to do next.
And then financially she's a -- you know, obviously a single
mother now and a widow. She's in that bind. But without having that
information or not even knowing what manufacturer built this thing, I
also have no idea how to go about this. Maybe talking to the building
chief inspector and see if they have any -- or the building officials if
they have any ideas.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Yeah, my concern here is it's
occupied.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Right.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: It hasn't been inspected. And I'll
take the words that my partner over here uses all the time, how do we
know it's safe, et cetera.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Right.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: That's a problem for us.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Correct.
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CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I'd like to get some more input from
the board on --
MR. LEFEBVRE: Well, my input is that in May, 2012 we gave
six months, which took them out 'til November. They came back to us
in January, so literally two months after their time had expired and
asked for another six months.
I'm inclined not to extend it again. It just -- it's gone on too long.
She has to make a decision what to do. And it sounds like the
decision has been made for her. If she can't get it permitted she needs
to go ahead and demolish it. She's probably getting rent and
everything for the place and she's drawn it out for over a year now.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: She lives there. It's an owner occupied
mobile home. That's the unfortunate part, yeah, that she lives there.
MR. LAVINSKI: Motion to impose.
MR. LEFEBVRE: It's a very difficult one, but I would have to
second Mr. Lavinski's motion.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, we have a motion and a
second. Discussion on the motion, I have one comment.
I agree with you, Cristina, I think that we should do anything that
we can to help her to resolve the situation. If you can talk to people in
the building department. We'll impose it, probably, and then she can
go before the board of commissioners once they figure out what can
be done, if anything.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Yeah, we'll keep trying to work with
her. We'll make contact, let her know if your decision is to impose the
fines, if that's been done, but that she still has the option to come into
compliance and then, you know, seek the direction of the Board of
County Commissioners to try to waive those finds.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Were you able to look in GIS to see when
this mobile home was --
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: It happened just recently. It was within
the last few years that the mobile home was switched over. And I
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believe there was a complaint from a neighbor that came in and that's
how we ended up with the mobile home.
MR. LEFEBVRE: And she can't find any documentation on the
manufacturer?
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Nothing. I mean, to her, she just had no
idea that a permit was not pulled.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And they had a mobile home
installer out there who couldn't figure it out either.
SUPERVISOR PEREZ: Right.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Maybe they need to get another
mobile home installation company to take a look at it as well.
In any case, we have a motion and a second to impose the fine.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
MR. HUDSON: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
MS. CRAWLEY: Number eight, Case 2007090878, John R. and
Denise T. C. Brimmer.
MR. HUDSON: Mr. Chairman, I have to recuse myself from
this.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay. From this case or from the
meeting?
MR. HUDSON: From the case.
(Investigator Ambach was duly sworn.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Good morning, Chris.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Good morning. For the record,
Chris Ambach, Collier County Code Enforcement.
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This is in reference to CEB Case No. 2007090878.
Violations: Collier County Land Development Code 04-41, as
amended, Section 10.02.06(B)(1)(a), 10.02.06(B)(1)(e), and
10.02.06(B)(1)(e)(i), and the Florida Building Code 2004 edition,
Section 105.1 .
Location: 561 Seventh Street Northwest, Naples Florida, 34120.
Folio No. 37110760009.
Description: Detached garage built in the rear yard without first
obtaining Collier County permits.
Past orders: On July 28th, 2011 the Code Enforcement Board
issued a finding of fact, conclusion of law and order. Respondent was
found in violation of the referenced ordinances and ordered to correct
the violation. See the attached Order of the Board OR 4708, Page
1563, for more information.
An extension of time was granted on January 19th, 2012. See the
attached Order of the Board OR 4760, Page 656, for more
information.
An extension of time was granted on April 26th, 2012. See the
attached order of the board, OR 4795, Page 86, for more information.
An extension of time was granted on January 24th, 2013. See the
attached Order of the Board OR 4883, Page 3356, for more
information.
The property is not in compliance with the Code Enforcement
Board orders as of August 22nd, 2013.
The fines and costs to date are described as the following: Order
item number one and two, fines at a rate of$150 per day for the period
between July 24th, 2013 and August 22nd, 2013, 30 days, for the total
amount of$4,500. Fines continue to accrue.
Order Item number five, operational costs of$80.86 have been
paid.
Total amount to date, $4,500.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Has this been -- is this in
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foreclosure?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: No, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Have you had contact with the
respondents on this?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: No, sir.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: No.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: I have not.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: I remember this case. I remember
the last time this case came before us we gave them six months and
nothing has been done since then?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: That's correct.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Anybody like to make a motion?
MR. MIESZCAK: Can I ask a question?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Sure.
MR. MIESZCAK: When was the garage built?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Oh, boy.
MR. MIESZCAK: See, the reason I ask that, isn't this the couple
that bought the property --
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: It is.
MR. MIESZCAK: -- unbeknownst that the garage did not have a
permit?
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: That's correct.
MR. MIESZCAK: So it went with the land and they got stuck
with it. And we were trying to help them. How do you help
somebody in this case?
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Well, that's -- this is one of the cases
where people need to do an inspection by code enforcement to see
what's permitted and what's not permitted. They came before us in
January, we gave them six months to resolve the issue. That's the best
that we can do. And they haven't done anything.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Yeah, there's three extensions.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Three extensions on this. I think
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that --
MR. LEFEBVRE: Plus it was a stipulated agreement from the
start, so --
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Now, I will say, she did -- they
turned the electric off and I confirmed that. But that was last year.
And I've not talked to her since.
MR. MIESZCAK: It's just one of those unfortunate things we
have to deal with, so I understand.
MR. LAVINSKI: Motion to impose.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: And a second to impose the fine.
All those in favor?
MR. LAVINSKI: Aye.
MR. LEFEBVRE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Aye.
MR. L'ESPERANCE: Aye.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Opposed?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Carries unanimously.
Thanks, Chris.
INVESTIGATOR AMBACH: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Okay, that ends our hearings, our
impositions and brings us to reports.
Jeff?
MR. WRIGHT: Good morning, Mr. Chairman, board members.
I just have a few -- a quick report on statistics from the
department. This report is through August 18th.
Total abatement costs paid by lenders during the period of
November, 2008 through August 18th is $3.28 million. During that
same period of time 2,881 violations were abated by those lenders.
During the period of July, 2009 through August 18th of 2013, the
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Board of County Commissioners has waived over $13 million worth
of code enforcement fines.
Now for the current fiscal year, that's since October 1st of 2012,
lenders have paid $303,000 in abatement costs. They have abated 256
violations.
During that same period of time 5,176 code cases were opened,
3,943 educational patrols were done, 18,098 cases with property
inspections performed, and the community meet and greets were 74
when you combine the meet and greet, cleanup and sweep events --
excuse me, 84 -- during the fiscal year.
This fiscal year the Board of County Commissioners has waived
over $4.5 million in Code Enforcement Board fines. The department
has received 347 bankruptcy documents. And we have received 7,202
requests for lien searches. And finally, of that 7,202 lien searches, 373
resulted in open code cases being revealed to that person who
requested the lien search.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Excellent.
MR. WRIGHT: That's all we have.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: So we're keeping the county clean.
MR. WRIGHT: Yes, one step at a time.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Any comments from the board?
(No response.)
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: Next meeting date is September
26th.
Having no additional business --
MR. MIESZCAK: Motion to adjourn.
CHAIRMAN KAUFMAN: We have a motion to adjourn. We
are now adjourned.
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There being no further business for the good of the County, the
meeting was adjourned by order of the Chair at 10:11 a.m.
CODE ENFOR,9EMENT BOARD
ROB - ' T A F AN, Ifie Chairman
Transcript prepared on behalf of Gregory Court Reporting, Inc. by
Cherie' R. Nottingham, CSR.
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