Code Enforcement Board
Regular MeetingCoral Gables, FL · October 21, 2020
Minutes
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
8:30 AM
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Code Enforcement Board
Chairperson Andres Murai, Jr
Vice Chairperson George Kakouris
Board Member Ignacio Borbolla
Board Member Alexander L. Bucelo
Board Member Jeffrey Flanagan
Board Member J.M. Guarch, Jr.
Board Member Christopher Zoller
Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020
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Board Members and City staff participating through video conferencing. This virtual
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CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Andres Murai, Jr.
ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Board Member Murai Jr,Board Member Zoller,Board Member
Flanagan,Board Member Kakouris,Board Member Borbolla and Board
Member Guarch Jr.
Excused: 1 - Board Member Bucelo
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Code Enforcement Board Minutes of September 23, 2020.
PUBLIC HEARING
NEW CASES
675 Solano Prado
Violation Description - Installation of 2 boatlifts without approval and
permit.
Remedy - Must obtain approval and permit.
Owner - Mauricio Gugelmin & W Stella Gugelmin
Code Enforcement Officer Quintana
Attachments: 675 solano prado ownership
violation pictures
warning postings
nov postings
summons postings
usps for summons
email to gc and owner of property
warning signed
nov signed
summons signed
warning affidavit
nov affidavit
summons affidavit
permit history
Drop off letter for plans from city on 10 14 2020
email from GC shwoing plans were submitted dropped off to the City on 10 14 2020
A motion was made by Jeffrey Flanagan, seconded by Ignacio Borbolla, that this
matter be Continued prior to hearing. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 6- Murai Jr,Zoller,Flanagan,Kakouris,Borbolla and Guarch Jr.
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Excused: 1- Board Member Bucelo
1540 Algardi Avenue
Violation Description -
1. Section 34-55 of the City Code and Sections 219 and 20 of Chapter
105, Minimum Housing Code, of the City Code, to wit: failure to maintain
the Property, including but not limited to, by allowing the following:
overgrown vegetation and fallen leaves and bags of garbage.
2.Sections 34-105 and 106 of the City Code, to wit: maintaining a
dilapidated and abandoned vehicle on private property that is not under a
form fitting car cover with clips or in a garage.
3. Sections 34-203 of the City Code, to wit: failure to maintain abandoned
property.
4. Section 62-151 of the City Code, to wit: Failure to maintain the sidewalk
in a clean condition.
5. Sections 250, 251, 255, 275 and 278 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing
Code, of the City Code, to wit: as to the single-family home: dirty pool
deck, roof, patio, lion statutes and front and rear walls.
6. Sections 226 and 255 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing Code, of the
City Code, to wit: failure to maintain accessory structures by allowing the
following: dirty driveway and perimeter wall/fence.
Remedy -
1. Remove the overgrown and dead vegetation and bags from the
property.
2. Cover, as required, repair or remove dilapidated vehicles.
3. Register the property on the correct registry for abandoned properties
that are in default of a mortgage and correct all code violations as set forth
herein.
4. Clean sidewalk.
5. Clean pool deck, roof, patio, lion statutes and front and rear walls of
Structure and apply for, obtain and pass final inspection on color pallet
approval to paint the Structure and building permits for the repairs, as
required.
6. Clean driveway and perimeter fence.
Owner - Est of Alicia Maria Menendez
Code Enforcement Field Supervisor Sheppard
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Attachments: Notice_of_Violation
NOV amended
NOV pictures (1)
NOV pictures (2)
NOV pictures (3)
NOV pictures (4)
NOV pictures (5)
NOV pictures (6)
NOV pictures (7)
NOV Postings (1)
NOV Postings (2)
NOV Postings (3)
NOV Postings (4)
Ownership
Summons posting 10 8 20
Summons to Appear 10 8 20
Violation pictures 10 8 20 (1)
Violation pictures 10 8 20 (2)
Warning pictures (1)
Warning pictures (2)
Warning pictures (3)
Warning pictures (4)
Warning pictures (5)
Warning pictures (6)
Warning pictures (7)
Warning pictures (8)
Warning pictures (9)
Warning pictures (10)
Warning pictures (11)
Warning pictures (12)
Warning pictures (13)
Warning pictures (14)
Warning pictures (15)
Warning posting
Violation pictures (2)
Violation pictures taken 10 8 20
Violation Pictures
Summons affidavit 10 8 20
This Code Enforcement Board Violation was Complied prior to hearing
535 Caligula Avenue
Violation Description -
1. Sections 34-203 City Code - Failure to maintain the Property that is in
default of the mortgage.
2. Sections 226 and 255 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing Code, of the
City Code - Failure to maintain an accessory structure by allowing the
following: fence/wall is in disrepair, section of wall is missing.
3. Section 3-108 Zoning Code - Please note that, while this does not
currently constitute a violation, the temporary wire fence, that the neighbor
put to cover the gap in the fence/wall where the fence/wall is in disrepair
and a section of the fence/wall is missing, must not be removed or it will
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constitute a failure to provide a protective wall or fence 4 feet in height.
Remedy -
1. Correct all code violations on the Property as set forth herein.
2. Apply for, obtain, and pass final inspection on all permits to repair or
demolish the fence/wall.
3. Maintain in place a protective wall or fence 4 feet in height at all times or
repair perimeter wall.
Owner - Sean Coutts and/or Interested parties
Code Enforcement Field Supervisor A. Garcia
Attachments: Violation Photos 092520
Property Info
1. cease and desist and demand letters - new servicer - 5-18-20
2. cease and desist and demand letters - new property manager - 5-18-20
Cease and Desist Posting (1)
Cease and Desist Posting (2)
Cease and Desist Posting (3)
Email 032620 - ALP List of new responsible parties
Email 043020 - ALP Revised list of Violations
Email 050820 - Cyprexx Svcs
Email 051820 - Cease and Desist Letters
Email 092920 - Zoning Re-Inspection required
list of interested parties - 3-26-20
list of violations - 535 Caligula Ave - 4-8-20
NOV 043020 (1)
NOV 043020 (2)
NOV 043020 (3)
NOV 043020 (4)
NOVs - signed
Summons - signed
Nov Posting 043020 (1)
Nov Posting 043020 (2)
Summons Posting 100920 (1)
Summons Posting 100920 (2)
Summons 101420 Amended (1)
Summons 101420 Amended (2)
USPS 1957
USPS 1964
USPS 1971
USPS 1988
USPS 5360
USPS 5377
USPS 5384
USPS 5438
Working on Agreed Order. Continued to November 18, 2020 Code
Enforcement Board Hearing.
A motion was made by Christopher Zoller, seconded by J.M. Guarch, Jr., that this
matter be Continued. The motion passed by the following vote.
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Yeas: 6- Murai Jr,Zoller,Flanagan,Kakouris,Borbolla and Guarch Jr.
Excused: 1- Board Member Bucelo
6915 Sunrise Drive
Violation Description -
1) Sections 34-202 and 34-203 of the City Code - Failure to properly
register and maintain abandoned real property.
2) Sections 219, 227, 249, 250, 255, 277, and 278 of Chapter 105,
Minimum Housing Code, of the City Code - As to the single-family home:
dirty roof, balcony edge, walls, and house trims (e.g. window sills and
arches and decorative lintels above sliding glass doors); decorative rocks
on front walls missing, exterior stairs need re-stucco; balcony rails are
missing; windows and sliding glass doors at rear of house are damaged
and boarded up; damaged eaves and paint peeling on walls.
3) Sections 226 and 255 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing Code, of the
City Code - Failure to maintain accessory structures by allowing the
following: driveway in need of resealing.
4) Section 105-26 of the City Code and Section 105.1 of the Florida
Building Code and Sections 3-207 and 3-208 and of the City Zoning Code
- Boarding up of windows.
Remedy -
1) Register the property on the correct registry for vacant abandoned real
property and correct all code violations as set forth herein.
2) Clean or paint roof, balcony edge, walls, and house trims (e.g. window
sills and arches and decorative lintels above sliding glass doors); pass
final inspection on permit BL-20-03-7220 to remove rock wall and repair
stucco and apply for, obtain, and pass final inspection on color pallet
approval to paint the Structure and building permit ZN-20-03-6494 any
other permit for the repairs, as required (to wit: replacement of balcony
railings and repair of windows and sliding glass doors and eaves).
3) Pass final inspection on permit to reseal driveway.
4) Apply for, obtain and pass final inspection on any required after-the-fact
permits to legalize or demolish unpermitted work or remove plywood
panels.
Owner - Simon T Steckel
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Code Enforcement Officer Roman
Attachments: NOV
OWNERSHIP
AFFIDAVIT CE VIO AFFIDAVIT
AFFIDAVIT NOV REVISED
AFFIDAVIT SUMMONS TO APPEAR AMENDED
AFFIDAVIT SUMMONS TO APPEAR
ALEX PALENZUELA 9-4-2020 10-7-2020 NOV CE290660
CE VIO
EMAIL COMPLAINT 2-20-2020
CODE SECTION (MIN)
NOV REVISED
PERMITS AB20036702 ISSUED 3-9-2020
PERMITS BL20037220 ISSUED 3-30-2020
PERMITS ZN20036494 ISSUED 3-9-2020
UPSP TRACKING NOV
UPSP TRACKING SUMMONS TO APPEAR
CE VIO POSTED 1.16.2020
NOV POSTED 2.26.2020
SUMMONS TO APPEAR 10.8.2020 CEB OCT 21 2020 POSTED
Violation pictures 10.20.20 day before hearing
Violation Photos 1.16.20
Violation Photos 2.25.20
Violation Photos 4.7.20
Violation Photos 9.2.20
Agreed Order. Found guilty, comply 21 days from Board's Hearing. $150
daily fine to commence if no compliance. Administrative Fee of $108.75
assessed.
A motion was made by J.M. Guarch, Jr., seconded by Christopher Zoller, that this
matter be found Guilty. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 6- Zoller,Flanagan,Kakouris,Borbolla,Murai Jr and Guarch Jr.
Excused: 1- Board Member Bucelo
CASES RETURNING FOR STATUS REPORT
1109 Almeria Avenue
CEB - 10-21-2020 - Returning for Monthly status report
CEB 2-19-2020 - Returning for monthly status report
CEB 1-15-2020 - Returning for monthly status report
11-20-2019 - Found guilty, Permit must be obtained by 3/20/2019. Project
must be completed 11 months after permit has been obtained. $200 daily fine to
commence if no compliance. Administrative Fee of $108.75 assessed by
the Board. Monthly updates to be provided to Board by property owner.
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Violation Description - Permit is expired - BL-17-05-1219 (Residential
Addition)
Remedy - Must reactivate permit, final all inspections and final permit out.
Owner - Sandra L. Morales Lourido
Code Enforcement Officer's Schwartz/Delgado
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Attachments: CE VIOLATION WARNING AFFIDAVIT
CE VIOLATION WARNING NOTICE
CE VIOLATION WARNING POSTING
EXP CODE
EXPIRED PERMIT PRINT OUT
NOTICE OF VIOLATION AFFIDAVIT
NOTICE OF VIOLATION SIGNED
NOV POSTING
OWNERSHIP
SUMMONS TO APPEAR AFFIDAVIT
SUMMONS TO APPEAR POSTING (1)
SUMMONS TO APPEAR POSTING (2)
USPS NOTICE OF VIOLATION
USPS FOR SUMMONS
VIOLATION PHOTOS 10-15-19
PERMIT 10-15-19
SUMMONS TO APPEAR (NOV. CEB)
SUMMONS POSTING (1)
SUMMONS POSTING (2)
SUMMONS AFFIDAVIT
USPS - SUMMONS
PERMIT ACTIVITY 11-19-19
PERMIT PRINT OUT 11-19-19
VIOLATION PHOTOS 11-19-19
SUMMONS POSTING 1-15-20 (1)
SUMMONS POSTING 1-15-20 (2)
USPS SUMMONS 1-15-20
AFFIDAVIT FOR SUMMONS 1-15-20
PHOTOS - 1-14-20
EDEN PRINT OUT 1-14-20
EDEN PRINT OUT AS OF 1-14-20
SUMMONS FOR 2-19-20 (1)
SUMMONS FOR 2-19-20 (2)
USPS-SUMMONS 2-19-20
AFFIDAVIT - SUMMONS 2-19-20
PHOTOS 2-18-20
REVISION - 2-18-20
EDEN PRINTOUT 2-18-20
1109 almeria - pics for status update 2-18-20 (10)
1109 almeria - pics for status update 2-18-20 (11)
1109 almeria - pics for status update 2-18-20 (12)
1109 almeria - pics for status update 2-18-20 (13)
1109 almeria - pics for status update 2-18-20 (14)
1109 almeria - pics for status update 2-18-20 (15)
1109 almeria - pics for status update 2-18-20 (16)
1109 almeria - pics for status update 2-18-20 (17)
SUMMONS POSTING 3-4-20
SUMMONS FOR 3-18-20 HRG
SJMMONS AFFIDAVIT-3-18-20
BLDG PERMIT
REVISION
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
PHOTOS 10-13-20
PHOTOS 10-20-20
1109 ALMERIA 10-20-2121 for status updade (1)
1109 ALMERIA 10-20-2121 for status updade (2)
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1109 ALMERIA 10-20-2121 for status updade (3)
1109 ALMERIA 10-20-2121 for status updade (4)
1109 ALMERIA 10-20-2121 for status updade (5)
No additional status reports required
CONTINUED CASES FROM PRIOR HEARING(S)
55 S. Prospect Drive
CEB - 11/28/2018
Returning on Request for hearing on Notice of Intent to Lien
Violation Description - MIN violation cc 105-5, i.e. Roof and front fascia of
roof throughout property are dirty. Exterior walls of property throughout
property are dirty. Paint is peeling off exterior walls. Stone planters in front
yard of property are dirty. Window on second floor of property is broken.
Swale area in the middle of driveway does not have grass.
Remedy - Must clean roof and front fascia of property. Must clean exterior
walls throughout property. Must clean stone planters in front yard of
property. Must repaint all areas of the walls were paint is peeling off. Must
repair broken window on second floor of property. Must plant either sod or
other approve surface onto swale area of property.
Owner - Lleida Real Estate LLC
Code Enforcement Field Supervisor A. Garcia
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Attachments: Violation Photos
55 S Prospect- Photos of Postings
NOV 09/24/18
Summons 11/05/18
Ownership
SunBiz
NOV - USPS 1146
NOV Affidavit
CE VIO 08/20/18
CE VIO USPS 0842
Summons Affidavit
55 S Prospect Dr- Inspection 2 Days prior to CEB Hearing (6)
55 S Prospect Dr- Inspection 2 Days prior to CEB Hearing (7)
55 S Prospect Dr- Inspection 2 Days prior to CEB Hearing (8)
55 S Prospect Dr- Inspection 2 Days prior to CEB Hearing (1)
55 S Prospect Dr- Inspection 2 Days prior to CEB Hearing (2)
55 S Prospect Dr- Inspection 2 Days prior to CEB Hearing (3)
55 S Prospect Dr- Inspection 2 Days prior to CEB Hearing (4)
55 S Prospect Dr- Inspection 2 Days prior to CEB Hearing (5)
City Code- 105 Article 5- Minimum Housing
Summons - USPS 6733
Property Photos 102020
Summons 100920 (1)
Summons 100920 (2)
Summons 101420 Amended (1)
Summons 101420 Amended (2)
Current Order Stands - made motion to mitigate $6,500 including Case
#CE293193 and Case #282144 within 90 days of Board's Hearing.
This Code Enforcement Board Violation was moved by Jeffrey Flanagan and
second by J.M. Guarch, Jr..
Yeas: 6- Murai Jr,Zoller,Flanagan,Kakouris,Borbolla and Guarch Jr.
Excused: 1- Board Member Bucelo
134 Florida Avenue
Violation Description - MIN CC 105 Article 5 & EXP CC 105-23
Violations, i.e., Paint is peeling off exterior walls throughout property,
walls and windows throughout property in disrepair, front screen door
is rusted, walkway and front steps of property are dirty, vegetation
growing in windows. Permits BL-12-10-0852, EL-12-10-1003,
EL-15-04-4658, ME-15-04-4564, PL-12-10-0879, PL-15-04-4686,
PS-12-08-2007 are all expired.
Remedy - Must fix paint in all areas where it is peeling off walls and
windows, make repairs to walls and windows, fix rusted screen door,
clean front walkway and steps, and clear all vegetation growing in
windows. Must seek any additional permits and inspections for repair
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work. Must close permits BL-12-10-0852, EL-12-10-1003,
EL-15-04-4658, ME-15-04-4564, PL-12-10-0879, PL-15-04-4686, and
PS-12-08-2007.
Owner - Beverly Gibson
Code Enforcement Field Supervisor Sheppard
Attachments: Affidavit of Posting -Summons to Appear
Signed Summons to Appear with Certified Mail label
SUM posting #1
SUM posting #2
Violation Photos
NOV Posting #1
NOV Posting #2
Affidavit of Posting - Signed NOV with Certified Mail Label
USPS - NOV - Certified Mail
134 Florida- EDEN Permit History
134 Florida- MIN NOV Posting (1)
134 Florida- MIN NOV Posting (2)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (1)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (2)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (3)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (4)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (5)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (6)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (7)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (8)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (9)
134 Florida- MIN Violations (10)
Color_Palette_Approval_Card_with_contact_number
Email_from_Deputy_City_Attorney_Cristina_Suarez_requesting_the_case_be_continued
Notice_of_Violation-signed
NOV posting (2)
NOV posting
NOV
Ownership
Summons affidavit 11 5 18
Summons porting 11 5 18
Summons Posting (1)
Summons Posting (2)
Summons posting 11 5 18 (2)
Summons signed_to_Appear_11 5 18
Violation pictures (1)
Violation pictures (2)
Violation pictures (3)
Violation pictures 2
Violation pictures 10 8 20
Violation pictures
Summons affidavit 10 8 20
This Code Enforcement Board Violation was Complied prior to hearing
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Excused: 1- Board Member Bucelo
528 Giralda Avenue
CEB 8-21-2019 - Notice of Intent to Lien against owner on agreed
CEB Order
Violation Description - Property roof is not watertight.Walls are peeling
and discolored. Garage door in disrepair. Walkway, driveway, coral rock
wall, sidewalk and approach are dirty.
Remedy - Must remove white cover and repair roof. Must clean and/ or
paint walls. Must repair or replace garage door. Must clean and/or paint
walkway, driveway and approach.Must clean rock wall.
Owner - Elisa Gorayeb
Code Enforcement Officer Bermudez
Attachments: NOV - 528 Giralda Ave - 6-19-19 signed
Nov Posting (2)
Nov Posting (1)
Violation Photos
Compliance Pics 8619 (1)
Summons
Summons Posting (2)
Summons Posting (1)
Summons Posting affidavit
NOV Posting Affidavit
NOV tracking
Property Owner
Violation Photos - 101420
Current Agreed Order stands read into the record on Hearing of August 21,
2019 by City Attorney - no action needed
6913 Talavera Street
CEB - 9-23-2020 - Returning to get full report from the Zoning
Department.
CEB - 2-19-2020 - Continued to discuss carport and garage with
Historic Department.
Document presented into Public Record by Barbara Garcia.
Violation Description - Car port is enclosed illegally. 5-1409 (B)
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Garage is enclosed illegally.
Wood fence installed in the rear. 5-2401 (Removed)
White trellis on front elevation installed without approval and permits.
(Removed)
Maintaining a storage shed made of metal or some other unapproved
material and/or installed without a permit. 3 sheds in side yard. (Removed)
Remedy - One parking space consisting of a roofed structure, which
utilizes the same material as the principle structure and that is a garage,
carport, or porte-cochere is required.
If a garage is provided for off-street, the garage must be maintained in an
operable condition.
Wood fence requires removal. (Removed)
White trellis on the front elevation must be approved and permitted or
removed.
Any storage shed made of unapproved material or which has been
installed without approval permits must be removed.
Owner - Barbara Garcia
Code Enforcement Officer's Quintana/Roman
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Attachments: Ownership
Violation pictures
CE warning notice posting pictures
CE warning notice affid
CE violation warning
Notice of Violation
Notice of violation posting pictures
NOV Affidavit
SUM Posting 2.7 (1)
SUM Posting 2.7 (2)
SUM Posting 2.7 (3)
SUM Posting 2.7 (4)
SUM Posting 2.7 (5)
SUMMONS
USPS NOV
SUMMONS Affidavit
USPS Summons
Shed Complied Picture
Trellis Complied Picture
City Code (WWP) Ch105.1 Work Without a Permit
CE SUMMONS 3.3.2020 POSTED (1)
CE SUMMONS 3.3.2020 POSTED (2)
CE SUMMONS 3.3.2020 POSTED (3)
CE SUMMONS 3.3.2020 POSTED (4)
Permit BL20026606 FENCE
Owner produced packet to board
SUMMONS Affidavitz 3.18.2020
USPS SUMMONS 3.18.2020
Summons_CE285183 6913 talavera 9 11 2020
Summons_posting 9 11 2020
Summons_posting 9 11 2020 second
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING SUMMONS
USPS TRACKING SUMMONS
6913 Talavera email from Detective
6913 Talavera pictures day before hearing (1)
6913 Talavera pictures day before hearing (2)
6913 Talavera pictures day before hearing (3)
AMENDED SUMMONS TO APPEAR 10_14_2020 CE285183 6913 TALAVERA ST CEB 1021_2
EMAIL FROM HOMEOWNER 10-20-2020
INQUIRY EMAIL 10.15.2020 Wm. H. Arthur IV AIA, NCARB, Principal
PERMIT FOLLOW UP 10-14-2020 ACTIONS
summons postings pictures october
EMAIL MIRIAM RAMOS 10.20.2020 GRANTED POSTPONED CEB 10.21.2020
Motion to continue to November 18, 2020 Hearing.
A motion was made by George Kakouris, seconded by Ignacio Borbolla, that this
matter be Continued. The motion passed by the following vote.
Yeas: 6- Murai Jr,Zoller,Flanagan,Kakouris,Borbolla and Guarch Jr.
Excused: 1- Board Member Bucelo
DISCUSSION ITEMS
2019-2020 Annual Report
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Board agreed on report results for 2019-2020.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by Chairperson, Andres Murai, Jr.
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Agenda
City of Coral Gables
405 Biltmore Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
www.coralgables.com
Agenda
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
8:30 AM
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Virtual Meeting Via Zoom
Code Enforcement Board
Chairperson Andres Murai, Jr
Vice Chairperson George Kakouris
Board Member Ignacio Borbolla
Board Member Alexander L. Bucelo
Board Member Jeffrey Flanagan
Board Member J.M. Guarch, Jr.
Board Member Christopher Zoller
Code Enforcement Board Agenda October 21, 2020
The Code Enforcement Board Meeting will be held as a VIRTUAL MEETING with
Board Members and City staff participating through video conferencing. This virtual
meeting will be held on the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the
meeting via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/5892626316. In addition, a dedicated phone line
will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom
may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 589
262 6316.
Any person wishing to provide testimony must be sworn in and appear by video
conference. An individual who wishes to testify but does not have video conference
capabilities, may provide testimony by using a dedicated station for video
conferencing located in the City Hall courtyard. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PERSONS
MUST WEAR A FACIAL COVERING/MASK EXCEPT WHEN PROVIDING TESTIMONY
AND ALL PERSONS MUST MAINTAIN 6 FEET BETWEEN EACH OTHER.
To speak on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of
the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone
you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9.
Please note that Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order Number 20-256, Executive
Order, 20-69, Executive Order 20-112, and Executive Order 20-150 suspended the
requirements of Section 112.286, Florida Statutes, the Florida Sunshine Law, that a
quorum to be present in person, and that a local government body meet at a specific
public place. The Executive Order also allows local government bodies to utilize
communications media technology, such as telephonic and video conferencing for
local government body meetings.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
SWEARING IN OF INTERESTED PARTIES
SIGN-IN SHEET: Those who wish to address the Board during the public hearing portion
must legibly record their name and address on the sign -in sheet with the item(s) they
wish to address at the recording secretary's table. The primary purpose of the sign -in
sheet is to record the attendance at the meeting and to assist in the accurate recording
of the minutes.
PROCEDURE: The following format shall be used; however, the Chairperson in special
circumstances may impose variations.
• Identification of item by Chairperson
• Disclosure statement by Board members
• Presentation by Staff
• Applicant or Agent presentation
• Public comment-support/opposition
• Public comment closes - Board discussion
• Motion, discussion and second of motion
• Board's final comments
• Vote
NEW CASES
CE293285-043 675 Solano Prado
020
Violation Description - Installation of 2 boatlifts without approval and permit.
Remedy - Must obtain approval and permit.
Owner - Mauricio Gugelmin & W Stella Gugelmin
Code Enforcement Officer Quintana
CE284335-021 1540 Algardi Avenue
919
Violation Description -
1. Section 34-55 of the City Code and Sections 219 and 20 of Chapter 105, Minimum
Housing Code, of the City Code, to wit: failure to maintain the Property, including but not
limited to, by allowing the following: overgrown vegetation and fallen leaves and bags of
garbage.
2.Sections 34-105 and 106 of the City Code, to wit: maintaining a dilapidated and
abandoned vehicle on private property that is not under a form fitting car cover with clips
or in a garage.
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3. Sections 34-203 of the City Code, to wit: failure to maintain abandoned property.
4. Section 62-151 of the City Code, to wit: Failure to maintain the sidewalk in a clean
condition.
5. Sections 250, 251, 255, 275 and 278 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing Code, of the
City Code, to wit: as to the single-family home: dirty pool deck, roof, patio, lion statutes
and front and rear walls.
6. Sections 226 and 255 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing Code, of the City Code, to
wit: failure to maintain accessory structures by allowing the following: dirty driveway and
perimeter wall/fence.
Remedy -
1. Remove the overgrown and dead vegetation and bags from the property.
2. Cover, as required, repair or remove dilapidated vehicles.
3. Register the property on the correct registry for abandoned properties that are in
default of a mortgage and correct all code violations as set forth herein.
4. Clean sidewalk.
5. Clean pool deck, roof, patio, lion statutes and front and rear walls of Structure and
apply for, obtain and pass final inspection on color pallet approval to paint the Structure
and building permits for the repairs, as required.
6. Clean driveway and perimeter fence.
Owner - Est of Alicia Maria Menendez
Code Enforcement Field Supervisor Sheppard
CE293304-043 535 Caligula Avenue
020
Violation Description -
1. Sections 34-203 City Code - Failure to maintain the Property that is in default of the
mortgage.
2. Sections 226 and 255 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing Code, of the City Code -
Failure to maintain an accessory structure by allowing the following: fence/wall is in
disrepair, section of wall is missing.
3. Section 3-108 Zoning Code - Please note that, while this does not currently constitute
a violation, the temporary wire fence, that the neighbor put to cover the gap in the
fence/wall where the fence/wall is in disrepair and a section of the fence/wall is missing,
must not be removed or it will constitute a failure to provide a protective wall or fence 4
feet in height.
Remedy -
1. Correct all code violations on the Property as set forth herein.
2. Apply for, obtain, and pass final inspection on all permits to repair or demolish the
fence/wall.
3. Maintain in place a protective wall or fence 4 feet in height at all times or repair
perimeter wall.
Owner - Sean Coutts and/or Interested parties
Code Enforcement Field Supervisor A. Garcia
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CE290660-011 6915 Sunrise Drive
620
Violation Description -
1) Sections 34-202 and 34-203 of the City Code - Failure to properly register and maintain
abandoned real property.
2) Sections 219, 227, 249, 250, 255, 277, and 278 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing
Code, of the City Code - As to the single-family home: dirty roof, balcony edge, walls,
and house trims (e.g. window sills and arches and decorative lintels above sliding glass
doors); decorative rocks on front walls missing, exterior stairs need re -stucco; balcony
rails are missing; windows and sliding glass doors at rear of house are damaged and
boarded up; damaged eaves and paint peeling on walls.
3) Sections 226 and 255 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing Code, of the City Code -
Failure to maintain accessory structures by allowing the following: driveway in need of
resealing.
4) Section 105-26 of the City Code and Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code and
Sections 3-207 and 3-208 and of the City Zoning Code - Boarding up of windows.
Remedy -
1) Register the property on the correct registry for vacant abandoned real property and
correct all code violations as set forth herein.
2) Clean or paint roof, balcony edge, walls, and house trims (e.g. window sills and arches
and decorative lintels above sliding glass doors ); pass final inspection on permit
BL-20-03-7220 to remove rock wall and repair stucco and apply for, obtain, and pass final
inspection on color pallet approval to paint the Structure and building permit
ZN-20-03-6494 any other permit for the repairs, as required (to wit: replacement of
balcony railings and repair of windows and sliding glass doors and eaves).
3) Pass final inspection on permit to reseal driveway.
4) Apply for, obtain and pass final inspection on any required after -the-fact permits to
legalize or demolish unpermitted work or remove plywood panels.
Owner - Simon T Steckel
Code Enforcement Officer Roman
CASES RETURNING FOR STATUS REPORT
CE286332-051 1109 Almeria Avenue
619
CEB - 10-21-2020 - Returning for Monthly status report
CEB 2-19-2020 - Returning for monthly status report
CEB 1-15-2020 - Returning for monthly status report
11-20-2019 - Found guilty, Permit must be obtained by 3/20/2019. Project must be
completed 11 months after permit has been obtained. $200 daily fine to commence if no
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compliance. Administrative Fee of $108.75 assessed by
the Board. Monthly updates to be provided to Board by property owner.
Violation Description - Permit is expired - BL-17-05-1219 (Residential Addition)
Remedy - Must reactivate permit, final all inspections and final permit out.
Owner - Sandra L. Morales Lourido
Code Enforcement Officer's Schwartz/Delgado
CONTINUED CASES FROM PRIOR HEARING(S)
CE279879-082 55 S. Prospect Drive
018
CEB - 11/28/2018
Returning on Request for hearing on Notice of Intent to Lien
Violation Description - MIN violation cc 105-5, i.e. Roof and front fascia of roof throughout
property are dirty. Exterior walls of property throughout property are dirty. Paint is peeling
off exterior walls. Stone planters in front yard of property are dirty. Window on second
floor of property is broken. Swale area in the middle of driveway does not have grass.
Remedy - Must clean roof and front fascia of property. Must clean exterior walls
throughout property. Must clean stone planters in front yard of property. Must repaint all
areas of the walls were paint is peeling off. Must repair broken window on second floor of
property. Must plant either sod or other approve surface onto swale area of property.
Owner - Lleida Real Estate LLC
Code Enforcement Field Supervisor A. Garcia
CE280403-091 134 Florida Avenue
218
Violation Description - MIN CC 105 Article 5 & EXP CC 105-23 Violations, i.e., Paint is
peeling off exterior walls throughout property, walls and windows throughout property in
disrepair, front screen door is rusted, walkway and front steps of property are dirty,
vegetation growing in windows. Permits BL-12-10-0852, EL-12-10-1003, EL-15-04-4658,
ME-15-04-4564, PL-12-10-0879, PL-15-04-4686, PS-12-08-2007 are all expired.
Remedy - Must fix paint in all areas where it is peeling off walls and windows, make
repairs to walls and windows, fix rusted screen door, clean front walkway and steps, and
clear all vegetation growing in windows. Must seek any additional permits and
inspections for repair work. Must close permits BL-12-10-0852, EL-12-10-1003,
EL-15-04-4658, ME-15-04-4564, PL-12-10-0879, PL-15-04-4686, and PS-12-08-2007.
Owner - Beverly Gibson
Code Enforcement Field Supervisor Sheppard
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CE286541-052 528 Giralda Avenue
419
CEB 8-21-2019 - Notice of Intent to Lien against owner on agreed CEB Order
Violation Description - Property roof is not watertight .Walls are peeling and discolored.
Garage door in disrepair. Walkway, driveway, coral rock wall, sidewalk and approach are
dirty.
Remedy - Must remove white cover and repair roof. Must clean and/ or paint walls. Must
repair or replace garage door. Must clean and/or paint walkway, driveway and
approach.Must clean rock wall.
Owner - Elisa Gorayeb
Code Enforcement Officer Bermudez
CE285183-032 6913 Talavera Street
119
CEB - 9-23-2020 - Returning to get full report from the Zoning Department.
CEB - 2-19-2020 - Continued to discuss carport and garage with Historic Department.
Document presented into Public Record by Barbara Garcia.
Violation Description - Car port is enclosed illegally. 5-1409 (B)
Garage is enclosed illegally.
Wood fence installed in the rear. 5-2401 (Removed)
White trellis on front elevation installed without approval and permits. (Removed)
Maintaining a storage shed made of metal or some other unapproved material and /or
installed without a permit. 3 sheds in side yard. (Removed)
Remedy - One parking space consisting of a roofed structure, which utilizes the same
material as the principle structure and that is a garage, carport, or porte -cochere is
required.
If a garage is provided for off-street, the garage must be maintained in an operable
condition.
Wood fence requires removal. (Removed)
White trellis on the front elevation must be approved and permitted or removed.
Any storage shed made of unapproved material or which has been installed without
approval permits must be removed.
Owner - Barbara Garcia
Code Enforcement Officer's Quintana/Roman
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
2019-2020 Annual Report
ADJOURNMENT
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