CEB Minutes 03/22/1990
1990
Code
Enforcement
Board
March 22, 1990
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
DATE:
March 22, 1990
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TIME:
9:00 A.M.
PLACE:
3rd Floor Boardroom, Building "F", Collier County
Government Center, Naples, Florida
CEB
STAFF PRESENT
ANDREWS
CONSTANTINE
LAMOUREUX
LAZARUS
PEDONE
STRAIN
WILLIAMS
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CLARK
MAN'ALICH
SMITH
X
X
X
MINUTES BY: Carol McClenathen and Ellie Hoffman, Deputy Clerks
CALLED TO ORDER AT:
9:00 A.M.
ADJOURNED: 10:50 A.M.
PRESIDING: Timothy Constantine
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA: None
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
AGE N D A
DATE: March 22, 1990, at 9:00 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
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 22, 1990
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Board of County Commissioners vs. Emanuel DePeppo. Jr.
and Joann DePeppo; Case No. CEB 90-013
B. Board of County Commissioners vs. Frank H. Atkinson.
Jr.: Case No. CEB 90-014
C. Board of County Commissioners vs. Mateo Ayala and Nora
Ayala: Case No. CEB 90-015
D. Board of County Commissioners vs. Silas Bacon: Case
No. CEB 90-016
E. Board of County Commissioners vs. Jack L. Smith and Ruth
Smith; Case No. CEB 90-017
F. Board of County Commissioners vs. Patricia Dancer: Case
No. CEB 90-018
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. REPORTS
8. NEXT MEETING DATE
Scheduled for April 26, 1990, at 9:00 A.M.
9. ADJOURN
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
MARCH 22, 1990
ITEM:
MOTION:
Minutes of February 22, 1990
Consensus of approval with the following changes:
1. Page 8, Item: Terrace Nursery, all spellings of
Terrace Nursery should be changed to Tari's.
2. Page 1, Motion: ..."Conclusions of Law is"
should read, "Conclusions of Law are:"
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CASE NO:
CEB 90-013
RESPONDENT:
Mr. Emanuel DePeppo Jr., and Joann DePeppo
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 5312 Texas Ave., Lot 6, Block 10, Naples
Manor Lakes,
Naples, Florida.
VIOLATION:
(Section 1.1164 of Ordinance 82-2, Collier County
Zoning Ordinance)
COMMENTS:
Mr. Bill Smith, Compliance Services Enforcement
Coordinator, stated that the recorder and the Board
have been given Composite Exhibit "A" and he
requested this be admitted into evidence.
Consensus was to admit Composite Exhibit "A" into
evidence for Case No. 90-013, with Mr. Emanuel
DePeppo, Jr. and Joann DePeppo respondents.
Mr. Smith said the respondents were properly
notified as required, and are not present, adding
that Mr. and Mrs. DePeppo are charged with being in
violation of Collier County Ordinance 82-2, Section
1.11b4 and are the owners of record of 5312 Texas
Ave., Naples Manor Lakes, Naples, Florida.
Mr. Smith continued by saying that Mr. and Mrs.
DePeppo have used a residentially zoned property to
store automotive parts, dismantled automobiles, and
trash. He noted that the respondents have complied
and staff is recommending a $150.00 per day fine
should the violation reoccur.
Mr. Clark indicated that because compliance did not
occur until the eleventh hour and because these are
often repeat violations, Mr. Clark, the Code
Enforcement Supervisor, concurred with Mr. Smith in
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MOTION:
MOTION:
MARCH 22, 1990
requesting the $150.00/day fine be imposed if a
repeat violation occurs.
Made by Mr. Strain that Case No. 90-013 came before
the CEB on March 22, 1990 and the Board having
heard testimony issued Findings of Fact that
Emanuel DePeppo, Jr. and Joann DePeppo are the
owners of subject property, and the Code
Enforcement Board has jurisdiction of respondents,
and that the respondents are not present at the
public hearing, although due notice has been
issued. All notices required by Collier County
Ordinance 88-89 have been properly issued and that
property located at 5312 Texas Avenue was in viola-
tion of Section of 1.11b., Collier County Zoning
Ordinance 82-2 as amended, in the following
particulars: Illegal land use by unauthorized
accumulation of trash and debris. Seconded by Mr.
Lamoureux.
Upon call for the question, the motion carried una-
nimously.
Made by Mr. Strain that the Conclusion of Law is
that Emanuel DePeppo. Jr. and Joann DePeppo were in
violation of 1.11b., Collier County Zoning
Ordinance 82-2 as amended and the order is based
upon the foregoing Findings-of-Fact and pursuant
to the authority granted in Chapter 162, Florida
Statutes, in Collier County Ordinance No. 88-89 as
amended; it is hereby ordered that the respondents
have corrected the violation of Section 1.11b.
Collier County Ordinance 82-2 as amended, by
clearing the unauthorized and illegal accumulation
of trash and debris; that said correction has been
completed on or before the 22nd of March, 1990;
that if the illegal use occurs again, respondent
is hereby ordered to pay a fine of $150.00/day for
each and every day any violation described herein
continues past this date; failure to comply will
result in a lien pursuant to Chapter 162 which may
be foreclosed and respondents property sold to
satisfy the lien. Seconded by Mr. Lamoureux.
Upon call for the question, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CASE NO.
RESPONDENT :
MARCH 22, 1990
90-01.
Mr. Frank H. Atkinson, Jr.
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1880 Washburn Ave., Naples, Florida.
VIOLATION:
COMMENTS:
CASE NO:
RESPONDENT :
Section 1.9b4 of Collier County Zoning Ordinance
82-2.
Mr. Bill Smith, Compliances Services Enforcement
Coordinator, stated that Frank H. Atkinson is in
compliance and requested that CEB 90-016 be
dismissed.
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90-016
Mr. Silas Bacon
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: East of 303 Carver, Immokalee, Florida.
VIOLATION:
COMMENTS:
CASE NO:
RESPONDENT :
Sections 8.51 and 1.12b4 of Ordinance 82-2, Collier
County Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Bill Smith, Compliances Services Enforcement
Coordinator, stated that Silas Bacon is in
compliance and requested that CEB 90-016 be
dismissed.
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90-015
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 111 South 4th St., Immokalee, Florida.
Mr. Mateo Ayala and Nora Ayala
VIOLATION:
COMMENTS:
Section 1.23b. of Ordinance 82-2, Collier County
Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Smith, Compliance Services Coordinator, stated
that the recorder and the Board have been given
Composite Exhibit "A" and he requested this be
admitted into evidence for Case No. 90-015.
Consensus was to admit Composite Exhibit "A" into
evidence for Case No. 90-015
Mr. Williams withdrew (Conflict of Voting Form not
filed with the Clerk of the Board Office) due to
potential conflict of interest.
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He said Mr. Mateo Ayala and Mrs. Nora Ayala are
charged with being in violation of Collier County
Ordinance 82-2, Sect 1.23b4. Mr. and Mrs. Ayala
are the owners of record for the parcel on 111
South 4th Street, Immokalee, Fl., known as all of
Lot 14 and 13 less the South 68 feet, Lot 4, Carson
Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 40 of
the Public Records of Collier County, Fl., Mr.
Smith continued. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Ayala
have a mobile home stored on the rear of the pro-
perty which is Zoned C-4, and prohibits a mobile
home to be stored or occupied. He also said that
the respondents have been properly notified as
required by ordinance.
Mr. Smith noted that the Property Appraiser's Card
indicates that everything on the property was
removed in 1913 and that all that remains on the
property is a primary structure. In addition, Mr.
Smith continued, the Card indicates Mr. Ayala
purchased the property in 1985.
At this time Mr. and Mrs. Ayala arrived and upon
approaching the podium, indicated that the aerial
photos were not correct, and this was so noted by
the CEB for the record.
Mr. Smith continued, saying that Mr. Dick Clark,
Mr. Robert Nonnenmacher, a member of the Immokalee
Fire Department and he visited the property on
December 21, 1989, and noted that there were two
mobile homes and one mobile home chassis on the
site.
On December 28, Mr. Nonnenmacher, established that
Mr. Ayala is the owner of the property, prepared a
notice of violation, and a stipulation for the
mobile home chassis and litter, in Violation of
Ordinance 88-45, Section 5, 6, and 1, and also
illegal land use under Section 1.23b4, Mr. Smith
said.
Mr. Smith then noted that Investigator Nonnenmacher
and Mr. Ayala met on January 10, 1990, and Mr.
Ayala indicated that the litter and the mobile home
chassis would be removed, however, he indicated
that the two mobile homes have been on the location
since the 1960's and they are non-conforming.
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Investigator Nonnenmacher went to the Property
Appraiser's office January 11, and researched the
Property Appraisers Card, which indicates there is
no mobile home on site, Mr. Smith stated.
Upon being sworn in, Investigator Nonnenmacher
stated he has been to the property and there
is an OCCUpiRd mobile home existing.
He continued by saying that the two occupants
of the mobile home pay rent to Mr. Ayala, and
further indicated that all trash, litter, and
debris has been removed from the property.
Mr. Clark then asked Mr. Nonnenmacher to identify
the copy of the Property Appraiser's Card showing
the subject property. Mr. Nonnenmacher indicated
that the card shows the total structures on the
site prior to 1973 as four, and that during that
year two had been removed. Upon question, Mr.
Nonnenmacher responded that the mobile home that
exits on the property at this time is not the same
one that was there previously, and the only struc-
ture that legally exists is the main structure.
Mr. Clark asked Mr. Nonnenmacher whether the site
has permanent sewer connections, and he responded
by saying that the pipe goes into the ground and
from there he does not know where it goes. Mr.
Nonnenmacher further stated that the water supply
goes under the mobile home and towards the main
house, which indicates that it is a temporary
supply line from the main house, and the electric
supply is also furnished, without meter, from the
main structure.
Upon further questioning by Mr. Clark, Mr.
Nonnenmacher responded affirmatively when asked if
the mobile home No. 4 that was on the property when
it was first visited has since been removed.
Mr. Lazarus asked Mr. Nonnenmacher why there is a
discrepancy in the address on the card and the
address of the subject property, to which Mr.
Nonnenmacher indicated that on the back side of the
Property Appraiser's Card, the new address is 111
South 4th Street, and the legal description is one
and the same.
Mr. Nonnenmacher identified the photographs as ones
he had taken on March 20, 1990, as the conduit with
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the electric line running to the rear of the mobile
home, the water lines to the rear of the conduit,
and the broken sewer line, and that he has marked
the photos with the case number, the date and the
description and initialed them on the back.
Mr. Smith requested that the photographs be
admitted into evidence as page 25 of Composite
Exh i bit " A" .
Mr. Ayala, upon looking at the photographs, indi-
cated that he concurres with photos one and two,
but does not agree with photo number three.
Mr. Nonnenmacher, responding to Mr. Clark's
questions, indicated that there is a lot of mobile
home movements in the Immokalee area, that new
mobile homes are being moved in any time including
weekends, that the zoning is C-4 for the subject
property, and that a mobile home is a violation of
that zoning.
Upon being sworn in, Mr. Mateo Ayala, was
notified that Mr. Williams has removed himself from
the voting.
Mr. Ayala stated that the mobile home in question
has been there since 1969, and he brought a former
resident of the trailer with him to testify that it
is the same trailer, and that the trailer should
still be under the grandfather issue.
Mr. Ayala inquired why Mr. Nonnenmacher or his
representatives are not in their office to hear
response when he visits the office, and
noted that he is unable to phone because he is
usually in the fields, and he objects to the
report indicating that he has not responded.
In response to Mr. Clark's questions, Mr. Ayala
stated that he purchased the property in 1985,
but did not recall the man's name, that the gentle-
men here to testify lived on the property prior to
Mr. Ayala's purchasing it, that he is not aware
that it had been zoned C-4 in 1982, and that he has
not ever lived in the mobile home in question as of
this date.
Mr. Ayala stated that he has lived in Immokalee all
his life and that he had taken four mobile homes
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off the property and that he has not appeared this
date in order to keep the mobile home on the pro-
perty, but because of the principle involved.
Upon being sworn in, Mrs. Nora Ayala, stated that
she agrees with Mr. Ayala's principle.
Mr. Ayala indicated that since he purchased the
property in 1985 he has not paid any property tax
because he has received no bill.
Mr. Clark indicated that tax records are very scru-
pulous and that the property is not listed on the
tax record even though the property has been
visited, because there were no mobile homes on
site. He further stated that the grandfather
issue, non-conforming use, was lost when the last
trailer was removed several years ago.
Contradicting Mr. Clark, Mr. Ayala stated the
mobile home has been on the site and that the
gentlemen who accompanied him this date put the
existing mobile home on the property and lived in
it himself for approximately two months.
Mr. Ayala indicated that he understands that the
County is simply trying to make Immokalee look
good and that he could remove the trailer at any
time, however, he still feels that his rights are
being violated, and for this reason he is loosing a
days pay.
Upon being sworn in, Mr. Jose Montejo, 315 6th
Street South, Immokalee, Fl., testified that the
mobile home in question was placed on the site in
approximately 1968, since that time, the trailer
has not been removed, and that he had lived
in the trailer for one month, while having a new
trailer installed on his own property.
Mr. Clark asked Mr. Montejo if he has seen that
same mobile home every day since 1960. Mr. Montejo
indicated that although the mobile home is not
visible from his place of residence, he has passed
it nearly every day and the trailer could not have
been moved without his noticing it.
Mr. Constantine noted that the electric has been
run from the house, and at one time five
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trailers were on the lot but they have been removed
periodically and not replaced.
Mr. Lamoreux asked Mr. Ayala if he was aware that
the aerial photographs do not show any trailers on
the property. Mr. Ayala indicated that he
understands but the trailers have been on the
property and the fact has been testified to,
regardless of what the photos show.
Mr. Strain inquired if there is a way to check the
date of manufacture of the trailer, to which Mr.
Clark responded that that is not in question, and
there were no identifying marks to authenticate the
year of manufacture.
Mr. Strain requested clarification, stating that it
is his understanding that according to the Tax
Assessor's roles structures No. one and No. four
were taxed and legal and that No. four turned
out to be trash. He asked if the subject mobile
home is moved to site No. four, hooked up properly
with water, sewer and electric, would it be legal?
Responding, Mr. Clark said that this is not
feasible, because non-conforming use states that
once the item is removed, it cannot be replaced.
Mr. Strain asked whether it could have been
rebuilt, to which Mr. Clark responded that if
destruction is over 50%, it cannot
be rebuilt.
Mr. Constantine indicated that he feels the
supplying of the aerial photos is important and
that the Board should have been supplied with same,
due to the testimony of the witness. Mr. Smith
indicated that Mr. Ayala has received copies of all
materials presented.
Mr. Clark indicated that the Tax Assessor will
not remove a property from the tax roles unless it
is actually gone.
Upon closure of the presentation of evidence, Mr.
Clark then made a recommendation noting that
the evidence presented, including official
tax records, indicates there has been no property
tax paid, but official records show that the mobile
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home was not there for a period of time. He said
the placement of the mobile home on the site after
the non-conformance was terminated, whether by Mr.
Ayala or any other prior owner, is not relevant but
the mobile home must be removed by Ordinance.
Continuing with the recommendation, Mr. Clark
stated that since Mr. Ayala has no serious finan-
cial problems with the removal of the mobile home,
it is the recommendation that the
Zoning Ord~: 2.
removed within 30 days; failure to comply will
result in a $200.00 per day fine, and repeat
violations will be treated in a similar manner.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Andrews that Case No., 90-015 came
before the CEB on March 22, 1990, and the board
having heard testimony under oath, received evi-
dence and heard arguments respective to all mat-
ters, issued this Finding of Fact; that Mateo and
Nora Ayala are the owners of record of subject pro-
perty; that the CEB has jurisdiction of the respon-
dents; that Mateo and Nora Ayala were both
present at the hearing; that all notices as
required by Collier County Zoning Ordinance No.
88-89 have been properly issued, and that the pro-
perty located at 111 South .th St., Immokalee,
Fl., described as Block., Lot 1. and part of Lot
13, Carson SUb-division, as recorded in the Public
Records of Collier County, Fl., is in violation
of Section 1.23b., Collier County Zoning Ordinance
No. 82-2, as amended in the following: Illegal
land use in a prohibited district, C-4. Seconded
by Mr. Lamoureux.
During the discussion that followed, Mr.
Constantine indicated that he is not comfortable
with Staff's side, stating that there are
conflicting statements from the respondent's wit-
ness, adding that he feels uncomfortable without
the photographs and the County has not covered all
the possibilities regarding this issue.
Mr. Lamoureux requested that Mr. Smith explain,
again, for the benefit of the Board, why there is
a discrepancy in the addresses on the tax records.
Mr. Smith responded saying that the Post Office, at
one time set up addresses for some areas, and that
those are not necessarily the addresses of record;
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therefore, the Legal description has been used,
indicating that the exhibit on Page 11 refers to
the new address.
Mr. Constantine reminded the board that if the
mobile home has been there since 1968 without
interruption, it is not illegal.
Upon call for the question, the motion was denied,
1/5, Mr. Lazarus, Mr. Constantine, Mr. Lamoureux,
Mr. Pedone, Mr. Strain, opposed. (Mr. Williams
abstained. )
Without Finding of Fact, Mr. Constantine indicated
there can be no Conclusion of Law and called for
any other Findings of Fact. There being none, the
case was dismissed.
CASE NO: 90-011
RESPONDENTS: Jack L. and Ruth Smith
VIOLATION:
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 4083 New Moon Ct., Naples, Florida.
COMMEBTS:
Sections 5, 6, & 1, of Ordinance 88-45, Collier
County Litter Ordinance
Mr. Smith presented Composite Exhibit "A" and said
that the Board and the recorder have copies of this
exhibit. He asked that it be admitted into evi-
dence for this case.
Mr. Constantine requested that Mrs. Smith approach
the podium, and asked if she has any corrections to
the evidence?
Mrs. Smith indicated she would like a definition of
the word "tenant" as used on Page 5, paragraphs 3
and 4 and on Page 6, paragraph 1.
Defining this word, Mr. Thurston, investigator of
the complaint, indicated that the occupant does not
hold deed to the property, and is, therefore,
referred to as tenant.
Mrs. Smith then requested that the Board be aware
that the phone call referred to on the last
paragraph of this page was in fact made by herself,
requesting a meeting between herself, the tenant,
and Mr. Thurston.
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The respondent, Mr. Smith noted, has stipulated
that the violation did exist and has also stipu-
lated that the violation has been corrected, and
Staff agrees.
Upon being sworn in, Mrs. Ruth Smith, owner of the
property, testified that there was unauthorized and
illegal accumulations of debris and the pro-
perty was in violation of Ordinance 88-45, Sections
5,6, & 7, but that she and Mr. Jack L. Smith were
not aware that they were the party responsible for
the violations. She noted that when they became
aware of their responsibility, they made every
effort to see that Mr. Dee complied, because in
their opinion, he is the true owner of the
property.
Mr. Smith indicated that there is an "Agreement for
Deed," however, Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the true
owners of record for the property. He said the
property is now in compliance, and staff recommends
that, should there be further violations, a
$100/day fine be imposed for every day from this
date.
Mrs. Smith stated for the record that neither she
nor her husband were aware of any problems, what-
soever, or of any obligations on their part con-
cerning the property. Upon notification of this
responsibility, Mrs. Smith continued, they worked
very hard, conducting their own investigations and
finding that they are indeed the responsible party.
She added that they have since acquired the ser-
vices of an attorney, drawn up a new sales
agreement with Mr. Dee's name on the deed, and will
no longer be responsible upon recording of the
documents. Mrs. Smith requested a 30 day grace
period before the violations would be sited,
allowing time for the recording of the documents.
Mr. Smith requested that the Board make a finding
with the evidence as presented and not grant the 30
day grace period so that the findings of the board
will carryover to the new owner.
Should for some reason the paperwork not go
through, Mr. Clark added, the Smith's will still
be the legal owners and subject to the findings.
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Mrs. Smith indicated that no change will take
place except that the responsible party will be
Mr. Dee from the time of recording forward,
and further stated that she feels it is unfair to
levy a fine on her husband and herself since they
are making every effort to comply.
Mr. Clark indicated that Staff will be very
conscientious and try to work with the owner and
be as tolerant as possible; however, the neighbors
have a right to expect action to be taken if the
violation reoccurs.
Mrs. Smith entered into evidence a copy of the
Sales Agreement between her husband, herself and
Mr. and Mrs. Dee, with no objection from staff.
During the ensuing discussion, Mr. Lamoureux noted
that it is unfortunate that the Smiths have to be
responsible but until the Sale Agreement is
recorded, they must retain that responsibility.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Lazarus that the Findinas of Fact in
Case No. 90-011 are that this case came before the
CEB on March 22, 1990, and the Board heard testi-
mony under oath, received evidence and heard
arguments respective to all matters, thereupOn
issued its Findinas-of-Fact; that Jack L. and Ruth
Smith are the owners of record of subject property;
that the CEB has jurisdiction over the respondents;
and that Ruth Smith was present at the Public
Rearina; all notices required by Collier County
Ordinance No. 88-89 have been properly issued; the
property located at 4083 New Moon Court, Naples,
Fl., was in violation of Sections 5,6, and 1 of
Collier County 88-45, as amended in the followina
particulars: unauthorized accumulation of litter.
Seconded by Mr. Lamoureux .
Upon Call for the question, the motion carried una-
nimously.
MOTION:
Made by Mr. Lazarus that the Conclusions of Law are
that Jack L. and Ruth Smith were in violation of
Sections 5,6 & 1 of Collier County Ordinance No.
88-45 as amended, based on the foregoina
Findings-of-Fact; the respondent has complied and
corrected the said violations by removing the
accumulation of litter, and in the event of
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recurrence are hereby ordered to pay $100/day for
each an every day any violation described herein
continues; failure to comply with the order within
a specified time will result in the recording of a
lien on the property which may be foreclosed and
the subject property may be sold to enforce the
lien. Seconded by Mr. Lamouraux.
Upon call for the question, the motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Constantine then reminded Mrs. Smith that she
could obtain a copy of the proceedings, should she
wish to appeal the findings of the CEB.
**. Deputy Clerk Hoffman replaced Deputy Clerk McClenathen
at this time ***
CASE NO. 90-018
RESPORDENT :
Patricia Dancer
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 321 21st St. N.W., Naples, Florida more
particularly described as Tract 39,
Golden Gate Estates, Unit 1 according to
the plat thereof recorded in plat book 4,
pages 95 and 96 of the public record of
Collier County, Florida.
VIOLATION:
Section 5 of Ordinance No. 89-06, the Collier
County Housing Code Ordinance
COIIlIEU... S :
Compliance Services Enforcement Coordinator Smith
informed that the recorder and the Board have been
provided with Composite Exhibit "A", and requested
that this be admitted into evidence. The consensus
was to admit Composite Exhibit "A" into evidence
for Case No. 90-018.
After being sworn in by Mr. Smith, Mrs. Patricia
Dancer acknowledged that she is the owner of the
subject property.
In answer to Mr. Smith, Mrs. Dancer stated that
there were numerous violations of the ordinance,
and she is attempting to correct them.
Mr. Smith informed that Staff is recommending that
the remaining violations be corrected within 15
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MOTION:
MOTION:
MARCH 22, 1990
days from this date, and that any violation that
exists for any day thereafter, that a fine be
imposed in the amount of $100/per day for each and
every remaining violation. Mrs. Dancer concurred
with the recommendations of Staff.
Mr. Lazarus questioned whether the property in
question is occupied by Mrs. Dancer or someone
else? Mrs. Dancer replied that the property is
occupied by someone other than herself.
Mr. Lazarus noted that several of the alleged
violations concern failure to exhaust a fireplace
properly and electrical violations. He asked
whether any of these violations are potentially
hazardous? Mr. Smith replied that the remaining
violations are not hazardous at this time.
Being there was no further discussion relative to
the charges, Mr. Constantine advised that the evi-
dence in Case 90-018 is closed.
Made by Mr. Lamoureux that Patricia Dancer is the
owner of record of the subject property; that the
Code Enforcement Board has jurisdiction of the per-
son and that Patricia Dancer was present at the
public hearing; all notices required by Collier
County Ordinance No. 88-89 have been properly
issued; that the property located at 321 21st.
Street N.W. is in violation of Section 5 of Collier
County Ordinance 89-06, as amended, in the
following par-ticulars: Numerous electrical and
plumbing violations to the structure. Seconded by
Mr. Lazarus. Carried unanimously.
Made by Mr. Lamoureux that Patricia Dancer is in
violation of Section 5 of Collier County Ordinance
No. 89-06, as amended, based upon the foregoing
Findings 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, as amended, it is hereby Ordered: That the
ReSpOndent correct the violations of Section 5,
Collier County Ordinance No. 89-06, as amended, by
fiXing all electrical, plumbing and other viola-
tions cited in this case; that said corrections be
completed on or before the 6th of April, 1990, and
if Respondent does not comply with this Order on or
before that date, then and in that event ReSpOndent
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MOTION:
MOTIO.:
MARCH 22, 1990
days from this date, and that any violation that
exists for any day thereafter, that a fine be
imposed in the amount of $100/per day for each and
every remaining violation. Mrs. Dancer concurred
with the recommendations of Staff.
Mr. Lazarus questioned whether the property in
question is occupied by Mrs. Dancer or someone
else? Mrs. Dancer replied that the property is
occupied by someone other than herself.
Mr. Lazarus noted that several of the alleged
violations concern failure to exhaust a fireplace
properly and electrical violations. He asked
whether any of these violations are potentially
hazardous? Mr. Smith replied that the remaining
violations are not hazardous at this time.
Being there was no further discussion relative to
the charges, Mr. Constantine advised that the evi-
dence in Case 90-018 is closed.
Made by Mr. Lamoureux that Patricia Dancer is the
owner of record of the subject property; that the
Code Enforcement Board has jurisdiction of the per-
son and that Patricia Dancer was present at the
public hearing; all notices required by Collier
County Ordinance No. 88-89 have been properly
issued; that the property located at 321 21st. Street N.W.
is in violation of Section 5 of Collier County
Ordinance 89-06, as amended, in the following par-
ticulars: Numerous electrical and plumbina viola-
t ions to the structure. Seconded by Mr. Lazarus.
Carried unanimously.
Made by Mr. Lamoureux that Patricia Dancer is in
violation of Section 5 of Collier County Ordinance
No. 89-06, as aaended, based upon the foregoing
J'indinas of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and pur-
suant to the authority granted in Chapter 162,
J'lorida Statutes, and Collier County Ordinance No.
88-89, as aaended, it is hereby Ordered: 'l"hat the
Respondent correct the violations of Section 5,
Collier County Ordinance No. 89-06, as aaended, by
fixing all electrical. plumbing and other viola-
tions cited in this case; that said corrections be
completed on or before the 6th of April, 1990, and
if Respondent does not comply with this Order on or
before that date, then and in that event Respondent
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C~.I.s:
AMElmED
MOTION:
COMMElfl S :
MOTION:
ITEM:
COI....TS :
ITEM :
COMMEft"rS :
MARCH 22, 1990
is hereby ordered to pay a fine of $200 per day for
each and every day any violation described herein
continues past said date; failure to comply with
this Order within the specified time will result in
the recordation of a lien pursuant to Chapter 162,
Plorida Statutes, which aay be foreclosed, and
Respondent's property sold to enforce the lien.
Seconded by Mr. Lazarus.
Mr. Andrews requested that Mr. Lamoureux also
include any repeated violations in his motion.
Mr. Lamoureux amended his motion to include any
repeated violations. Mr. Lazarus accepted the
aJae1ldaent .
Mr. Strain indicated that Staff had recommended
a fine of $100/per day, and questioned whether Mr.
Lamoureux would consider amending his motion as
same? Mr. Lamoureux replied that he would like to
keep the fine at $200/per day if the violation per-
sists.
Upon call for the question, the motion carried 6/1
(Mr. Strain opposed).
***
Old Business
Tari's Nursery
Mr. Strain asked the status of Tari's Nursery?
Mr. Clark informed that Tari's has filed suit
against the Board and the County. He indicated
that he is not certain of the steps of litigation,
the insurance carriers, etc. He noted that the
case will not be brought back up until that issue
is resolved.
***
Walta J's
Mr. Lazarus questioned whether Staff has an update
on Walta J's?
Mr. Clark advised that the business was removed
from Collier County several weeks ago, and there is
no reason to believe that they will be back.
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ITEM:
COIBIElnS:
I'l"EM:
COI8IEIft S :
MARCH 22, 1990
Assistant County Attorney Mafialich stated that a
draft of an ordinance is nearing completion with
regard to bottle clubs. He informed that the ordi-
nance requires that bottle clubs comply with the
same hours of operation as duly licensed liquor
establishments.
Mr. Constantine asked whether the fines that had
been imposed against that establishment had ever
been paid? Mr. Clark reported that the fines have
not been paid, and Staff is looking into the
available options.
***
St. Matthew's Rouse
Mr. Lamoureux requested an update on St. Matthew's
House.
Mr. Clark stated that there appears to be a much
better management team in place that recognizes the
rights of the neighborhood. He advised that there
have been no complaints during the past several
months. He affirmed that the Housing Code viola-
tions have been resolved, and he has no knowledge
of any violations at this time.
***
Discussion re Ayala Case
A discussion took place relative to the Ayala Case,
and whether the Board could have requested a con-
tinuance or rehearing.
Attorney Mafialich noted that there were other
violations that were not cited that could come
before the Board. He advised that the only other
thing that could have been done with regard to
today's case, would be to have considered other
Findings of Fact, but noted that the issue seemed
to be rather narrow.
Mr. Clark indicated that once the Board reached the
decision that no violation existed, it was pretty
well limited.
***
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF COLLIER COUNTY
Iv1ARCH '22, 1990
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ITEM:
Next meeting date is April 26, 1990, at 9:00 A.M.
***
There being no further business to come before the Board, the
meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair.
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF
COLLIER CQJJNTY
2 .
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e, Chairman
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