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Coral Gables, FL · October 21, 2020

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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 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. City of Coral Gables Page 1 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 3 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 4 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 6 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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. City of Coral Gables Page 7 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 8 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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) City of Coral Gables Page 9 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 10 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 11 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 12 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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) City of Coral Gables Page 13 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 14 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 15 Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes October 21, 2020 Board agreed on report results for 2019-2020. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned by Chairperson, Andres Murai, Jr. City of Coral Gables Page 16

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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. City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 10/13/2020 4:56 PM Code Enforcement Board Agenda October 21, 2020 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. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 10/13/2020 4:56 PM Code Enforcement Board Agenda October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 10/13/2020 4:56 PM Code Enforcement Board Agenda October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 10/13/2020 4:56 PM Code Enforcement Board Agenda October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 10/13/2020 4:56 PM Code Enforcement Board Agenda October 21, 2020 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 City of Coral Gables Page 7 Printed on 10/13/2020 4:56 PM Code Enforcement Board Agenda October 21, 2020 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2019-2020 Annual Report ADJOURNMENT City of Coral Gables Page 8 Printed on 10/13/2020 4:56 PM

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