CEB Minutes 03/28/1991
1991
Code
Enforcement
Board
Minutes
March 28, 1991
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
DATE:
March 28, 1991
TIME:
9:00 A.M.
PLACE:
3rd Floor Boardroom, Building "F", Collier County
Government Center, Naples, Florida
CEB STAFF PRESENT
ANDREWS X CLARK X
CONSTANTINE X MANALICH X
VARlE X SMITH X
LAZARUS X WILSON X
PEDONE X DOUGLAS X
STRAIN X * BOYCE X
WILLIAMS X MORAD X
*ARRIVED LATE - reflected in votes
MINUTES BY: Debby Farris, Annette Guevin and Ellie Hoffman,
Deputy Clerks
CALLED TO ORDER AT:
9:00 A.M.
ADJOURNED: 2:30 P.M.
PRESIDING: Monte Lazarus, Chairman
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA: One item
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
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Date: March 28, 1991 at 9:00 o'clock A.M.
NOTE: 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 . ROLL CALL
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2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jan. 24, 1991 and Feb. 28, 1991
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Board of County Commissioners vs Aspen Lake Dev.
CEB #91-006
B. Board of County Commissioners vs Felix Torres and.
Mirta Torres, CEB #91-007
C. Board of County Commissioners vs Alan & Susan Law,
CEB #91-008
D. Board of County Commissioners vs Frances Dixon,
CEB #91-009
E. Board of County Commissioners vs Robert JOlelyn N.
DeLe stang and Bonnie Jean DeLe stang CEB #91-010
F. Board of County Commissioners vs Flores Trailer Park
Inc., Arturo Flores, President CEB #91-011
G. Board of County Commissioners vs First Assembly of God
of Naples, Inc. CEB #91-012
5. OLD BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. REPORTS
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8. NEXT MEETING DATE April 25, 1991
9. ADJOURN
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
MARCH 28, 1991
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ADDENDA:
Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the CEB
COMMENTS:
Ms. Wilson reported that her office had been
informed that the absent member, Mr. Strain, is
interested in making himself available to the
Board.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Andrews to nominate Monte Lazarus as
Chairman. Seconded by Mr. Williams.
Upon roll call, the Motion carried as follows:
Andrews
Constantine
Varie
Lazarus
Pedone
Williams
aye
aye
aye
abstained
aye
aye
MOTION:
Made by Chairman Lazarus to nominate Mark Strain
as Vice-Chairman. Seconded by Mr. Andrews.
Carried 6/0.
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ITEM:
Approval of Minutes of February 28, 1991.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Andrews to approve the Minutes of
February 28, 1991, as submitted. Seconded by Mr.
Pedone. Carried 6/0.
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CASE NO:
91-012
RESPONDENT:
First Assembly of God of Naples Fla. Inc.
J. David Mallory President
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 2132 Shadowlawn, Florida more par-
ticularly described as N. 150' of Lot 36
Naples Grove & Trust Company Little Farms
#2 Subdivision
COMMENTS:
Mr. Smith reported that this matter is to be con-
tinued to a future date (which has not been
established at this time).
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RESPONDENT:
MARCH 28, 1991
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91-006
Aspen Lake Associates, a limited partnership, a
Michigan Limited Partnership, Lake Science & Lake
Group, d/b/a Lake San Marino
Richard Negley, Registered Agent for Aspen Lake
Associates
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1000 Wiggins Pass Road, Naples, Florida
more particularly described as Lake San
Marino
VIOLATION:
COMMENTS:
Sections 1, 2, 11(A) of Ordinance No. 85-33, the
Collier County Litter Ordinance
Mr. Constantine commented he would participate in
this matter only to the extent of answering
questions which might arise, but that he will
abstain from voting as he may be absent during
part of the discussion and possibly the actual
vote on this issue. (Mr. Constantine did leave
the meeting at approximately 9:45 A.M. and later
returned during discussion of this matter)
Code Compliance Coordinator Smith reported that
the Board and the recorder have been provided a
copy of Composite Exhibit "A", Code Enforcement
Board Case #91-006, and requested admitting same
into evidence. Mr. Smith stated that the
Respondents were present along with counsel.
Attorney Paul Ezatoff stated he represents all
the Respondents except John Newberry. He
objected to the introduction of Exhibit "AI' into
evidence.
Compliance Services Supervisor Clark commented
that the documents speak for themselves, that
counsel had ample opportunity to review same, and
that Chapter 162 of Florida Statutes allows a
considerable degree of latitude and even allows
hearsay evidence as long as it is not the sole
basis for the evidence to be presented. He
stated that the documents, being part of this
case, are a matter of public record and, there-
fore, the Sunshine Law allows access to all of
them.
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In response to Mr. Smith's question of whether
the packet was accepted, Chairman Lazarus
answered in the affirmative.
After being sworn in by Code Compliance Coordinator
Smith, Dr. Frank Van Essen, Director of the Collier
Mosquito Control District, attested to having
visited the subject site personally approximately
1-1/2 years ago, and that members of his organiza-
tion have subsequently visited the site and found
larvae identified as Culex nigripalpus, a potential
St. Louis Encephalitis vector. He stated that this
particular type of larvae tends to prefer areas
that have higher organic content such as found in
and around the percolation pond.
Attorney Ezatoff voiced objections to portions of
Dr. Van Essen's testimony.
After being sworn in by Mr. Smith, Alex Palmer, 111
Royal Cove Drive, Naples, Florida, attested to the
fact that his property is located just south of the
pond (his home being within 50 ft. of the berm
itself). He stated that the pond is leaching
through the berm and that he has physically seen
wastewater flow from the pond and swale coming up
to and flowing beneath his dwelling. He said that,
even during months without rain, 20-30 ft. of that
portion of his property adjoining the area of the
pond stays "completely soggy". He explained that
this is an ongoing situation and that Collier
County Pollution Control has been working with them
on it for about six years. He indicated that the
problem of leaching onto his property has altered
his lifestyle to the degree that his children are
limited to the front area of his property for pur-
poses of play.
After being sworn in by Mr. Smith, Ruby Walters,
112 Royal Cove Drive, Naples, attested to the fact
that her property adjoins the percolation pond, and
that her dwelling is located approximately 30 ft.
away from same. She admitted having witnessed
liquid waste coming out of the percolation pond
(through the berm) into her yard. She said that at
times the odor is so strong that they have to go
inside, close the house, and turn the fan on in
order to breathe. She admitted knowledge of the
existence of the pond at the time they purchased
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their property but denied any knowledge of liquid
waste leaching through the berm and onto her pro-
perty itself. She objected to the situation
created by the pond leaching through the berm and
to its effect on her lifestyle. She indicated she
can no longer work outside in her flowers due to
the odor and the mosquitoes.
After being sworn in by Mr. Smith, Earl Walters,
112 Royal Cove Drive, Naples, attested to seeing
tree roots growing out of the pond with water
trickling out approximately 18"-2' above the level
of water in the ditch. He stated that he and Mr.
Palmers witnessed this situation as recently as
yesterday.
After being sworn in by Mr. Smith, Richard A.
Pitman, 113 Royal Cove Drive, Naples, attested to
the fact that the water leaches from the pond into
his backyard, and that this has been an ongoing
situation since 1980. He stated that waste
material comes onto his property and, thus, has
decreased its value.
After being sworn in by Mr. Smith, Lisa Douglass,
Pollution Control Specialist, attested to per-
forming on-site inspections of Lake San Marino over
the past 1~-2 years. She reported a number of
complaints with follow-up investigations revealing
leaching occurring. She stated that in the past
year there has been visual proof of leaching
through the berm. She professed to standing on
the berm of the pond and actually hearing the water
and seeing it run through the berm. She
acknowledged the existence of photographs docu-
menting the deterioration and sloughing off of the
pond berm. She said that weakness of the berm had
been observed prior to the break on February 22nd,
said break permitting a couple hundred thousand
gallons of effluent onto adjacent property. She
stated that yesterday the pond was visually
leaching in several areas. Ms. Douglass indicated
she did a sample analysis of the liquid both inside
and outside the pond, and the written report of
said samples is entered into evidence at this time
as Petitioner's Exhibit "B".
Attorney Ezatoff objected, due to the lack of foun-
dation, to the assumption that the waste material
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outside the percolation pond is the same as inside
and, therefore, that the pond is the source of the
waste.
Ms. Douglass admitted doing a monthly inspection of
the area and indicated that findings are contained
in her reports enclosed as a part of Composite
Exhibit "A". She acknowledged the existence of the
document signed by Mr. Negley and identified as
page 83 of Composite Exhibit "A".
After being sworn in by Mr. Clark, Bill Smith
attested to performing inspections of the site in
question on numerous occasions and having pho-
tographs depicting the condition of same on various
visits. He stated that the most recent inspection
made by him was on March 13, 1991, at which time
the pond was still leaching. He reported a video
taken by him during the inspection of January 17,
1991.
*** Recessed 10:25 A.M. - Reconvened 10:35 A.M. ***
Attorney Ezatoff acknowledged the photos taken by
Mr. Smith and had no objections to the video taken
on 1/17/91 being shown.
Mr. Smith proceeded to show the video of 1/17/91
and make comments regarding its contents (the video
was not visible to the Clerk to the Board).
The photographs representing the area of 1000
Wiggins Pass Road and abutting property are entered
into the record as Petitioner's Composite Exhibit
"c" and the video taken by Mr. Smith is entered as
Petitioner's Composite Exhibit "D".
After being sworn in by Mr. Clark, Heyward Boyce,
Compliance Services Manager and Registered Engineer
Certificate No. 24023, attested to design
experience with earth structures and and their
construction. He stated that Mr. Clark had asked
him to testify 15 minutes previously. Mr. Boyce
defined a berm and explained the purpose of same as
well as what constitutes a failure of a berm in the
performance of its function. In reference to the
photos admitted into evidence and examined by him,
Mr. Boyce commented that, in his opinion, he sees
an earthern berm which has suffered failure and is
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passing a great deal of water through the berm from
what is confined by that berm.
After being sworn in by Mr. Smith, Ed Morad, Code
Compliance Investigator, attested to a visit to the
site of San Marino on 2/16/89 due to a complaint
having been filed. He commented regarding page 83
of the Composite Exhibit "A".
Mr. Clark pointed out that the situation testified
to by Mr. Morad was the same violation, the same
charge, and the same location which is the basis of
todayls testimony.
After being sworn in by Mr. Clark, Mr. Charles
Richard Negley, Regional Manager for Aspen
Enterprises, Ltd., attested to the purchase of Lake
San Marino in the summer of 1983 and to the
existence of the percolation pond and sewage treat-
ment plant at that time. He commented on the
problems encountered with the pond and plant as
well as Aspen's attempts to correct same over the
years. He stated that it was now a viable option
to connect Lake San Marino RV Park to the Collier
County sewer system.
At this time, Respondent's attorney introduced
Respondent's Exhibit "A" into evidence (Alleged to
be a letter from Mr. Negley to Mr. Fred Bloetscher;
however, a copy of said letter was not provided to
the Clerk to the Board).
Mr. Negley stated Aspen was committed to hooking up
to the Countyls sewer system. He verified the
transportation of 73 tranport tanker loads of
reclaimed water from the subject site as of this
morning at an initial cost of $125.00 per load but
subsequently reduced to a current cost of $115.00
per load. He responded to questions directed to
him by Attorney Ezatoff regarding Petitioner's
Composite Exhibit "C". He denied that he or anyone
associated with Aspen intentionally dumping liquid
waste from the perc pond or anywhere else on that
property.
Mr. Smith questioned Mr. Negley regarding impact
fees and related fees for Lake San Marino to hook
up to Collier County's sewer system.
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Mr. Clark questioned Mr. Negley regarding page 83
of Composite Exhibit "A".
*** Deputy Clerk Guevin replaced Deputy Clerk Farris at this
time ***
In answer to Mr. Clark, Mr. Negley agreed that the
higher the occupancy of the park, the more liquid
waste must be processed. He said as the seasonal
residents leave, by the end of April the daily flow
into the plant will be reduced to 6,000-8,000
gallons. He also agreed that an option to the
problem would have been to pump more of the liquid
waste out of the pond by tanker trucks on a con-
tinuing basis than has been done.
Mr. Lazarus mentioned the violations are alleged to
have been committed by some limited partnerships.
He questioned if any corporations are involved?
Mr. Negley responded the entities of the park are
Aspen Lake Associates, a Limited Partnership of
which the general partners are Aspen Enterprises in
Grand Rapids, Michigan. He said he is the
registered agent within the State of Florida, as
well as the General Manager.
In response to Attorney Ezatoff, Mr. Negley said in
1989, 600 yards of dirt was brought in to raise and
widen the berm, in addition to putting in the
liner. He stated by trucking the waste off site,
he is not admitting the water that appears in the
ditch is wastewater from the pond. He said he is
simply trying to resolve a problem so as not to be
injurious to the neighbors.
Upon being sworn in by Mr. Smith, Mr. James Paul
Elliott (phonetic) summarized his expertise in the
area of civil and sanitary engineering. He stated
he was hired by the Respondent for the purpose of
trying to resolve an effluent disposal problem and
look for alternatives to satisfy DER concerns.
Mr. Elliott identified an aerial photograph
depicting the vicinity of Lake San Marino, Royal
Cove and Caribbean Village. He stated in his opi-
nion the water in the retention pond, which is the
stormwater holding pond, is an accurate reflection
of the nature of groundwater in the vicinity of
Lake San Marino. He testified the counteracting
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force of the groundwater impacts the force to drive
percolation down through the retention pond, there-
fore, the elevation in the pond is higher.
Mr. Elliott identified what Attorney Ezatoff
referred to as Respondentls Exhibit B, as an
enlargement of the above mentioned aerial pho-
tograph, focusing on the percolation pond and the
adjacent homes along the property line.
Attorney Ezatoff asked if the existing drainage
pattern is consistent with present requirements of
Southwest Florida Water Management District, to
which Mr. Elliott replied in the negative, adding
that the park is very old. He stated ponds are no
longer allowed to be built in the same manner.
Attorney Ezatoff questioned if Aspen has taken any
steps to hook up to the County's sewer system? Mr.
Elliott replied that preliminary plans and cost
estimates have been prepared. He said final plans
will be ready to submit within the next two weeks.
He noted total costs, including review fees, engi-
neering and surveying are estimated at $126,000.
He added once the permits are obtained, the project
can be completed in three to four weeks if the
pumping equipment is pre-ordered.
Mr. Andrews asked Mr. Elliott if a temporary solu-
tion can be found while waiting to be connected to
the Countyls System? Mr. Elliott indicated with a
continuing decline in the occupancy rate and if it
does not rain, the sump pumps will maintain a level
in the ditch to flow away from the property. He
said if the elevation reaches a certain level,
trucking the water off the site can also help
remedy the situation.
In answer to Attorney Ezatoff, Mr. Elliott indi-
cated that on March 27th, the subject site looked
entirely different than was depicted on the
videotape. He said from his observation, the water
is being pumped over the berm and contained on Lake
San Marino.
Mr. Clark questioned if Mr. Elliott performed any
tests for liquid waste, to which he replied in the
negative.
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Mr. Clark asked if anything more could have been
done by Aspen to prevent the situation from
occurring? Mr. Elliott responded that he is not
sure what else technically could have been done to
enhance the berm. He added there is only so much
that can be done within the bounds of what is
allowed by DER and regulatory agencies.
Mr. Elliott agreed when questioned by Mr. Clark,
that a concrete berm would be less pervious than an
earthen berm.
Mr. Ezatoff requested that Respondent's Exhibits A
and B be admitted into the record and that the
aerial photographs identified by Mr. Elliott be
admitted as Respondent's Exhibit C.
It was the consensus to accept Respondent's
Exhibits A, Band C into the record as evidence.
Mr. Clark commented that the evidence and testimony
has clearly shown a continuing violation that the
management of Lake San Marino has been aware of for
a considerable period of time. He said there are
remedies that could have been used to keep the
violation from occurring. He stated the violation
charged is that liquid wastes were placed within
100 feet of improved property by the management of
Lake San Marino. He indicated a reasonable conclu-
sion is that liquid waste has been leached onto the
neighboring properties from the effluent pond. He
noted that the same violation was acknowledged one
year earlier, and the management of Lake San Marino
has failed to take corrective measures.
Attorney Ezatoff noted that Aspen Enterprises
inherited a problem for which they have spent
$100,000 attempting to correct. He said they have
made every effort their engineers recommended to
try to make the pond work the way it is supposed
to. He stated Aspen has continued to exercise good
faith efforts to take care of the complaints of
neighbors. He noted as soon as the option became
available, Aspen has taken action to hook Lake San
Marino into the County's sewer system. He
disagreed that the County has met its burden of
proof, stating there has been no showing of any
deliberate act of dumping or causing to be dumped,
liquid waste on public land. He also argued that
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the allegation of violation of Section llA of the
ordinance requires a 30 day notice to the violator
to allow him to correct the violation, and his
client has not been given that notice.
In answer to Mr. Lazarus, Attorney Ezatoff indi-
cated that providing there is no major change in
the County's estimate of the cost of connecting to
the Collier County sewer system, Aspen is absolu-
tely committed to hooking up as soon as the per-
mitting has been accomplished.
Mr. Clark disagreed with Attorney Ezatoff's argu-
ments and asked that the Respondent be given five
days to correct the problem and that the Board
impose a fine of $250 for every day thereafter that
the violation continues to exist.
Mr. Lazarus stated his concerns with the allegation
of violation of Section llA. He also said if there
is a penalty imposed, the Board must be certain the
correct Respondent is identified.
Attorney Ezatoff stipulated that Aspen Enterprises
Limited as the general partnership will be respon-
sible for any fine that may be assessed.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Andrews that the Findinas-of-Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board in Case
No. CEB #91-006 are that this cause came on for
public hearina before the Board on March 28, 1991,
and the Board havina heard testimony under oath,
received evidence, and heard arguments respective
to all appropriate matters and counsel for
Respondent, Paul Ezatoff, Esquire, havina stipu-
lated on the record that Aspen Enterprises Limited
is the General Partner who would be responsible for
the payment of any fine that is assessed aCl&inst
Respondents, which are the owners of record of the
property which is the subject of this action, and
Aspen Enterprises Limited therefore beina a proper
Respondent in this case, thereupOn issues its Fin-
dinas of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of the
Board as follows: That Aspen Enterprises Limited
is the owner of record of the subject property.
That the Code Enforcement Board has juriSdiction of
the person of the Respondent and that Paul Ezatoff,
Esquire, and Richard Nealey, Reaistered Aaent for
Aspen Lake Associates were present at the public
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MOTION:
MARCH 28, 1991
hearina. All notices reQUired by Collier County
Ordinance No. 88-89 have been properly issued.
That the real property leaally described as 1000
Wiaains Pass Road, Naples, Florida, also known as
Lake San Marino and more particularly described as
the North ~ of the North ~ of the Southwest ~, less
the Northwest ~ of the Northwest ~ of the Southwest
~, of Section 15, Township 48 South, Ranae 25 East,
Collier County, Florida, is in violation of
Section(s) Two of Ordinance No. 85-33, in the
fOllOWing particulars: Causina liquid waste to be
placed upon private places which are the propertY
of others in Collier County without consent of
owner of said place and property. Seconded by Mr.
Williaas. Carried 5/0 (Messrs. Constantine and
Strain abstained, having been absent froa the
...ting during a major portion of the discussion).
Made by Mr. Andrews that the Conclusions of Law are
that Aspen Enterprises Limited is in violation of
Section(s) Two of Collier County Ordinance 85-33,
Collier County Litter Ordinance. Based upon the
foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law,
and pursuant to the author i tv granted in Chapter
162, Florida Statutes, and Collier County Ordinance
No. 88-89, it is hereby ordered that the ReSpOndent
correct the violation of Section(s) Two, Collier
County Ordinance No. 85-33 in the followina manner:
Cease and refrain from causing liquid waste to be
placed upon private places which are the property
of others in Collier County without consent of
owner of said place and property as outlined in
paragraph 4.A. of the above Findinas of Fact. That
said correction(s) be completed on or before the
2nd day of April, 1991, and if Respondent does not
comply with this Order on or before that date then
and in that event Respondent is hereby ordered to
pay a fine of $250.00 per day for each and every
day any violation described herein continues past
said date. Failure to comply with the Order within
the specified time will result in the recordation
of a lien pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida
Statutes, which may be foreclosed, and Respondent's
prOPerty sold to enforce the lien. Done 8Dd
Ordered this 28th day of March, 1992 at Collier
County, Florida. Seconded by Mr. Willi_.
Carried 5/0 (Messrs. Constantine and Strain
abstained) .
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Mr. Lazarus advised the Respondents of their right
to appeal the original decision of the Board.
***
*** Recess: 1:00 P.M. Reconvened: 2:00 P.M. at which time
Deputy Clerk Hoffman replaced Deputy Clerk Guevin ***
***
*** Mr. Williams not present after the recess ***
CASE &0. CEB #91-007, Board of County Commissioners va Pelix
Torres and Mirta Torres
RBSPORDBBT: Felix Torres and Mirta Torres
LOCATION OP VIOLATION: 5230 Johns Street
Naples, Florida
VIOLATIO&:
Sections 8.51 A&B of Collier County Ordinance No.
82-29
COMMEars:
Compliance Services Enforcement Coordinator Smith
stated that the recorder and the Board have been
provided with Composite Exhibit "A", and requested
that this be admitted into evidence relative to
Code Enforcement Board 91-007, Felix and Mirta
Torres, Respondents and present. The consensus
was to admit Composite Exhibit "A" into evidence.
Mr. Smith reported that Mr. and Mrs. Torres'
daughter, who speaks English, will interpret for
them. He noted that the Respondents are willing to
stipulate to the violation of Collier County Zoning
Ordinance 82-29, Sections 8.51 A&B.
After being sworn in by Mr. Smith, Mr. Felix Torres
stated that he and his family recently moved to
Naples from Illinois. He remarked that everything
he owned was in a U-Haul van which was parked in
front of his residence on Johns Street. He
explained that a red tag was placed on the vehicle
and he moved same to a friendls business. He indi-
cated that Inspector Mazzone inquired as to why he
moved the vehicle and mentioned that since it
weighed less than 10,000 pounds it was permissible
to keep the vehicle at his residence.
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Mr. Torres related that he parked the U-Haul back
at his residence after having conversations with
Mr. Mazzone.
Mr. Smith explained that it is unlawful to park a
commercial vehicle or commercial equipment on any
lot in a residential zoned district unless it is
parked in a garage, carport, or fully enclosed
structure and cannot be seen from the street
serving the lot.
Mr. Clark advised that it appears that there has
been miscommunication between Mr. Torres and
Inspector Mazzone. He questioned whether the
vehicle could be removed and stored at the friendls
place of business, to which Mr. and Mrs. Torres
replied affirmatively.
Mr. Smith disclosed that staff is recommending that
Mr. Torres be given 15 days to move the vehicle but
if the violation is not corrected within that time
frame, that a fine of $50 per day be imposed.
MOTIOB:
Made by Mr. Andrews that the Findinas-of-Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board in Case
No. CEB #91-007 are that this cause came on for
public hearina before the Board on March 28, 1991,
and the Board havina heard testimony under oath,
received evidence, and heard arguments respective
to all appropriate matters, thereupon issues its
Findinas of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of
the Board as follows: That Felix and Mirta Torres
are the owners of record of the subject property.
That the Code Enforcement Board has jurisdiction
of the person of the Respondents and that the
ReSpOndents were present at the public hearina.
All notices required by Collier County Ordinance
No. 88-89 have been properly issued. That the
real property legally described as 5230 Johns
Street, Naples, Florida, is in violation of Section
8.51 A&B of Ordinance 82-29 of the Collier County
Zonina Ordinance in the following particulars:
Unlawful parkina and storing of a c~rcial
vehicle in a residential area. Seconded by Mr.
Varie. Carried 6/0.
MOTIOII:
Made by Mr. Andrews that Conclusions of Law are
that Felix and Mirta Torres are in violation of
Section 8.51 A&B of Collier County Ordinance 82-29.
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Order of the Board: Based upon the foreaoina
Findinas-of-Fact and Conclusions of Law, and pur-
suant to the authority granted in Chapter 162,
Florida Statutes, and Collier County Ordinance No.
88-89, it is hereby Ordered that the Respondents
correct the violation of Section 8.51 A&B of
Collier County Ordinance 82-29 in the followinq
aanner: Place the commercial vehicle in a fully
enclosed garage or carport, not visible from the
street, or in the rear of the main structure that
is enclosed within a vegetative screenina or con-
cealed from the neiahbors and that said corrections
be ccmpleted on or before the 12th day of April,
1991. If ReSpOndent does not comply with this
Order, on or before that date, he is Ordered to pay
a fine of $50 per day for each and every day any
violation described herein continues past said
date. Failure to coaply with the Order within the
specified ti.. will result in the recordation of
a lien pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes,
which aay be forec losed, and ReSpOndents I property
sold to enforce the lien. Done and Ordered this
28th day of March, 1991, at Collier County,
Florida. Seconded by Mr. Constantine. Carried
6/0.
***
CASE NO:
CEB #91-008, Board of County Commissioners vs
Alan & Susan Law
RESPOlIDENT :
Alan & Susan Law
LOCATION
OF VIOLATION: 825 Willow Court, Marco Beach Unit 4, Block 119,
Lot 19.
Naples, Florida 33964
VIOLATIOB:
Section 7.11 C3(b) and 10.7 of Ordinance No. 82-2,
the Collier County Zoning Ordinance
COlIMmu"s:
Mr. Smith stated that the Board and the recorder
have been provided with a copy of Composite Exhibit
"A", Code Enforcement Board Case #91-008, and
requested admitting same into evidence. He noted
that the Respondents, Alan and Susan Law are not
present.
It was the consensus to accept Composite Exhibit
"A" into the record as evidence.
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MOTION:
MOTION:
MARCH 28, 1991
Mr. Smith advised that he spoke with the
Respondents Counsel, Mr. Ron Webster and he replied
that he saw no avenue of defense and therefore, his
clients would not be present at today's hearing.
Mr. Smith reported that he explained to Attorney
Webster that he would recommend to the Board that a
fair time is 30 days and a fine of $250 per day
would be imposed after that time. He indicated
that Mr. Webster cited that he had no problem with
that recommendation.
Mr. Smith stated that Alan and Susan Law are
charged with being in violation of Collier County
Ordinance 82-2, Section 7.11 C3(b) and 10.7. He
noted that Alan and Susan Law are the owners of the
record of the parcel at 825 Willow Court, Marco
Beach Unit 4, Block 119, Lot 19.
Made by Mr. Constantine that the Findinas-of-Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board in Case
110. CEB #91-008 are that Alan and SUe L_ are the
owners of record of the subject property. That the
Code Enforce.ent Board has jurisdiction of the per-
son of the Respondents and that they were not pre-
sent at the public hearina. All no'tices reQUired
by Collier County Ordinance 88-89 have been pro-
perly issued. That the real property as legally
described as Marco Beach Unit 4, Block 119, Lot 19
A/K/A 825 Willow Ct., is in violation of Sections
7.11 C3(b) and 10.7 of Ordinance 82-2 in the
followina particulars: IlIlProved property without
the issuance of a buildina permit and structure
encroaches into the side yard setbacks. Seconded
by Mr. Strain. Carried 6/0.
Made by Mr. Constantine that Conclusions of Law are
that Alan and Susan Law are in violation of
Sections 7.11 C3(b) and 10.7 of Collier County
Ordinance 82-2. Order of the Board: Based upon
the foreaoina Findinas-of-Fact and Conclusions of
Law, and pursuant to the authority granted in
Chap'ter 162, Florida Statutes, and Collier County
Ordinance No. 88-89, it is hereby Ordered that the
Jlespondents correct the violation of the previous
sections in the followina manner: Obtain proper
peraits or rtDlOVe the structure, and relieve the
encroac~ts in the proper manner; tha't said
corrections be c~le'ted on or before April 27,
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MARCH 28, 1991
1991 and if Respondents do not comply with this
Order, they will be Ordered to pay a fine of $250
per day for each and every day any violation
described herein continues past said date. Failure
to comply with the Order within the specified time
will result in the recordation of a lien pursuant
to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, which may be
foreclosed, and Respondents. property sold to
enforce the lien. Done and Ordered this 28th day
of March, 1991, at Collier County, Florida.
Seconded by Mr. Andrews. Carried 6/0.
***
CUE .0:
CEB #91-009, Board of County Co..issioners vs
Frances Dixon
ItESPOIIDDT :
Frances Dixon
LOCATIO.
OP VYOLATIOR: 206 6th Street West, Little Hickory Shores Unit 2,
Block E, Lot 32
VIOLATIOJI:
Sections 7.11 b4 and 10.2 of Ordinance No. 82-2,
the Collier County Zoning Ordinance and Section 11
of Ordinance 87-80, the Collier County Flood
Ordinance.
COJ8IIDI'l'S :
Mr. Smith stated that the Board and the recorder
have been provided with a copy of Composite Exhibit
"A", Code Enforcement Board Case #91-009, and
requested admitting same into evidence. It was the
consensus to accept Composite Exhibit "A" into the
record as evidence.
Mr. Smith advised that the Respondent, Frances
Dixon is not present. He disclosed that he has had
conversations with Ms. Dixon and advised that he
would recommend to the Board that 45 days be given
to bring the violations into compliance, and if
this time frame is not met, that a fine of $250
would be imposed. He affirmed that Ms. Dixon con-
curred with his recommendation.
Mr. Smith declared that as documented in Composite
Exhibit "A", Ms. Dixon is charged with being in
violation of Collier County Zoning Ordinance 82-2,
Sections 7.11 b4 and 10.2 and Collier County Flood
Ordinance 87-80, Section 11. He expressed that
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MARCH 28, 1991
Frances Dixon is the owner of record of the parcel
located at 206 6th Street West, Little Hickory
Shores, Unit 2, Block 3 Lot 32.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Strain that the Findinas-of-Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board in Case
No. CEB #91-009 are that this cause came on for
public hearina before the Board on March 28, 1991,
and the Board havina heard test imony under oath,
received evidence, and heard arawaents respective
to all appropriate matters, thereupon issues its
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of
the Board as follows: that Frances Dixon is the
owner of record of the subject property. That the
Code Enforceaent Board has jurisdiction of the
person of the ReSpOndent and that Frances Dixon was
not present at the public hearing. All notices
required by Collier County Ordinance No. 88-89
have been proverly issued. That the real property
legally described as 206 6th Street West, I'lorida_
aore particularly described as Little Hickory
Shores Unit 2, Block E Lot 32 is in violation of
Sections 7.11 b4 and 10.2 of Collier County
Ordinance 82-2 and Section 11 of Ordinance 87-80 of
the Collier County Flood Ordinance in the followina
particulars: Obtain parmi ts and rmaoVw encroach-
-.nts (ver if ied by tape). Seconded by Mr.
Constantine. Carried 6/0.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Strain that Conclusions of Law are that
Frances Dixon is in violation of Sections 7.11 b4
and 10.2 of Ordinance 82-2, the Collier County
Zonina Ordinance and Section 11 of Ordinance 87-80,
of the Collier County Flood Ordinance. Order of
the Board: Based upon the foreaoina
Findinas-of-Fact and Conclusions of Law and pur-
suant to the authority granted in Chapter 162,
Plorida Statutes, and Collier County Ordinance No.
88-89, it is hereby Ordered that the Respondent
correct the violations of the previous sections in
the followina lUUUler: Re.ove encroaclments and
pull the permit as required, as outlined in the
Findinas-of-Fact, and that said corrections be
cOllDleted on or before May 1, 1991. If Respondent
does not cOllDly with this Order, she is Ordered to
pay a fine of $250 per day for each and every day
any violation described herein continues past said
date. Failure to cOllDlv with the Order within the
specified tiae will result in the recordation of a
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CASE NO:
RESPONDBlfT :
MARCH 28, 1991
lien pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes,
which may be foreclosed, and Respondent's property
sold to enforce the lien. Done and Ordered this
28th day of March, 1991, at Collier County,
Florida. Seconded by Mr. Andrews. Carried 6/0.
***
CEB #91-010, Board of County Commissioners vs
Robert 30lelyn N. DeLestang and Bonnie 3ean
DeLestang
Robert Jolelyn N. DeLestang and Bonnie Jean
DeLestang
LOCATION
OF VIOLATION: 1281 Bellaire Court, Florida more particularly _
described as Lot 61 Gulf Harbor
VIOLATION:
COMMElITS :
Sections 11 of Ordinance No. 87-80, the Collier
County Flood Ordinance and 7.12c7 and 102 of
Ordinance No. 82-2, the Collier County Zoning
Ordinance
Mr. Smith advised that the recorder and the Board
have been provided with a copy of Composite Exhibit
"A" and requested admitting same into evidence
relative to Code Enforcement Board Case #91-010,
Robert Jolelyn N. DeLestang and Bonnie Jean
DeLestang, Respondents, noting that Mr. DeLestang
is present. It was the consensus to accept
Composite Exhibit "A" into the record as evidence.
Mr. Smith asked Mr. DeLestang if he is willing to
stipulate to the violations of Section 11 of
Ordinance 87-80 and 7.12c7 and 102 of Ordinance
82-2.
Mr. Robert DeLestang stated that he is willing to
stipulate the violations as mentioned by Mr. Smith.
He acknowledged that he is the owner of record of
the property located at 1281 Bellaire Court.
Mr. Smith recommended 60 days for compliance, and
at the end of that time, if Mr. DeLestang does not
comply, a fine in the amount of $250 per day will
be imposed for each and every day thereafter. Mr.
DeLestang concurred with Mr. Smith's recommen-
dation.
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MOTION:
MOTIOB:
CASE BO:
MARCH 28, 1991
Mr. Clark suggested that a fine of $150 be imposed
rather than $250 in order to be consistent with
possible appeals.
Made by Mr. Constantine that the Findinas-of-Fact,
that Robert Jolelvn N. DeLestana and Bonnie Jean
DeLestana are the owners of record of the subject
property. That the Code Enforcement Board has
jurisdiction of the person of the Respondent and
that Mr. DeLestana was present at the public
hearina. All notices required by Collier County
Ordinance No. 88-89 have been properly issued.
That the real property legally described as Lot 61
Gulf Harbor is in violation of Sections 11 of
Ordinance 87-80 and 7.12c7 and 10.2 of Ordinance
82-2 in the followina particulars: Enclose struc-
ture without permits and below flood plain.
Seconded by Mr. Andrews. Carried 6/0.
Made by Mr. Constantine that Conclusions of Law are
that Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeLestana are in violation
of Sections 11 of Ordinance 87-80 and 7.12c7 and
10.2 of Ordinance 82-2. Order of the Board: Based
upon the foregoina Findinas-of-Fact and Conclusions
of Law, and pursuant to the authority granted in
Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, and Collier County
Ordinance 88-89, it is hereby Ordered that the
Respondents correct the violations ~tioned in the
Conclusions of Law in the appropriate manner by
obtaining proper permits to allow the structure to
remain as is, or remove same. Said corrections are
to be completed on or before the 1st day of June,
1991, and if Respondents do not comply with this
Order, they are to pay a fine of $150 per day for
each and every day any violation described herein
continues past said date. Failure to comply with
the Order within the specified time will result in
the recordation of a lien pursuant to Chapter 162,
Florida Statutes, which may be foreclosed, and
Respondent's property sold to enforce the lien.
Done and Ordered this 28th day of March, 1991.
Seconded by Mr. Strain. Carried 6/0.
Mr. Lazarus suggested that Mr. DeLestang notify
Compliances Services when his violation ceases.
***
CEB #91-011, Board of County Commissioners VB
Flores Trailer Park
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VIOLATION:
COMMENTS:
MO'!'IOII:
MARCH 28, 1991
Sections 5, 6 and 7 of Ordinance No. 88-45, the
Collier County Litter Ordinance and 8.8A of
Ordinance No. 82-2, the Collier County Zoning
Ordinance.
Mr. Smith affirmed that the recorder and the Board
have been presented with a copy of Composite
Exhibit "A" and requested that the Board accept
same into the record as evidence. He reminded the
Board that Mr. Flores was present at the public
hearing earlier in the day and he agreed to stipu-
late to the subject violations and requested 30
days for compliance.
Mr. Smith recommended that Mr. Flores be granted 30
days to bring his property into compliance and at
the end of this time if his property does not con-
form with Ordinance 82-2 and Ordinance 88-45, that
a fine of $150 per day be imposed.
It was the consensus to accept Composite Exhibit
"A" into the record as evidence.
Made by Mr. Strain that the Findinas-of-Fact,
Conclusions of Law and Order of the Board in Case
No. CEB #91-011 are that this cause came on for
public hearina before the Board on March 28, 1991L
and the Board havina heard testimony under oath,
received evidence, and heard arawaen"ts respective
to all appropriate matters, thereupon issues its
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of
"the Board as follows: that Arturo Flores is the
owner of record of the subject property. That the
Code Enforcement Board has jurisdiction of the
person of the Respondent and that Arturo Flores was
not present at the public hearina. All notices
required by Collier County Ordinance No. 88-89
have been properly issued. That the real property
legally described as from the Southwest corner of
the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 36, Township 46 South, Range 28 East, run
North 89. 27' 30" East along the South Line of said
partial section 309.2 feet to the West line of a 60
foot road; thence North O. 43' W. 331.7 feet to the
center line of a 60 foot roadway; then South 89.
12' W. alona the center line of the last mentioned
roadway for 309.5 feet; then South O. 41' East
330.58 feet to the point of beainnina. Reservina
an easement for roadway purposes over and across
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MO'l'IOR:
I'l'EM :
COIIIJIIth TS :
MARCH 28, 1991
the North 30 feet thereof. Subject to easements,
restrictions and reservations of record, as well as
to taxes for the current year, and any portion of
the special asseSSJDeDt lien imPOsed by the
Iaaokalee Water and Sewer District coa1na due in
the year 1990 and subsequent years, pursuant to the
statement of violation and request for hearina in
Composite Exhibit nAn, is in violation of Sections
5, 6 and 7 of Ordinance 88-.5 and 8.8A of Ordinance
82-2 in the followina particulars: illegal parking
and storina of vehicles and illegal accumulation of
litter, trash and debris. Seconded by Mr. Andrews.
Carried 6/0.
Made by Mr. Strain that Conclusions of Law are that
Arturo Flores is in violation of Sections 5, 6 and
7 of Ordinance 88-89 and 8.8A of Ordinance 82-2.
Based upon the foreaoina Findinas-of-Fact and
Conclusions of Law and pursuant to the authority
granted in Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, and
Collier County Ordinance No. 88-89, it is hereby
Ordered that the Respondent correct the violation
of the previous sections in the following ~er:
Re.ov~ illegal vehicles, litter, trash and debris
as outlined in the Findinas-of-Fact and that said
corrections are to be completed on or before the
28th day of April, 1991; if Respondent does not
ccmply with this Order on or before that date, then
and in that event Respondent is hereby ordered to
pay a fine of $150 per day for each and every day__
any violation described herein contiDaes past this
date. Failure to comply with the Order within the.
specified ti_ will result in the recordation of a
lien pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes,
which -V be foreclosed, and Respondent's property
sold to enforce the lien. Done and Ordered this
28th day of March, 1991, at Collier County,
Florida. Seconded by Mr. Constantine. Carried
6/0.
***
Old Business
Mr. Clark called attention to a hand out, Circuit
Court ruling by Judge Blackwell. He advised that
this ruling confirms the opinions of Assistant
County Attorneys Manalich and Wilson with regard to
a previous case, in that an agreement of deed does
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MARCH 28, 1991
not convey property and the owner of record does
have liability before this Board.
Assistant County Attorney Manalich affirmed that
the court did embrace and approve of the Boardls
decision in this matter. He indicated that he has
just been informed that this case is being appealed
by the Ayalals to the Second District Court of
Appeals. He noted that Assistant County Attorney
Yovanovich deserves a great deal of credit for his
preparation of this case.
Mr. Lazarus expressed the Board's gratitude for
the legal opinion and the work that has been done
with respect to this case.
***
ITEM:
Workshop
The Board held a workshop at the conclusion of the
meeting.
***
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by
Order of the Chair.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
Monte Lazarus, Chairman
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