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CEB_02-24-87_MinFebruary 24 r 1987 The Code Enforcement Board of the City of Longwood, Florida met at 7:30 P. M, on February 24 ► 19870 Present: Maureen Sikora, Chairwoman Charles Heffner, Vice Chairman Pat Corbin Betty MacDowell Ann Colby ► City Attorney Rhonda Ledford, Secretary 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Sikora. The Secretary called the roll and all members were present except Mr. Delaney,. Mr. Jacobs, and Don Faulkner. chairwoman Sikora informed the Board that notification was given by Mr. Delaney that he would not be able to attend the meeting. 2. Approval of Minutes - 1/27/87 Mr. Heffner requested that Case #86 -57 should read Case X86 -55 and the dates should read 12/4/87 to 12/4/86. Motion by Mrs. Corbin, seconded by Mr. Heffner to approve the minutes of 1/27/87 as amended. Motion carried by a voice vote. poll 3. Reports. A. Compliances: Mr, Butt, Code Inspector, stated that the following case was in compliance with the City Code before the Hearing was convened: 1. CEB 87-3 SHEFFIELD, CLYDE a EVELYM 1209 Hamilton Ave., Longwood Date of compliance 2/2/87. 4. Public Hearings. A. Initial Hearings: 1. CEB 87 -4 , HALLMARK BUILDERS P.D. Box 696, 521 E. S.R. 434, Longwood Violation of Zoning ordinance 4 95 , Sec. 507.4A/623.1C Mr. Butt, Code Inspector ■ and Mr. Monte Plank ■ representing Hallmark Builders, were sworn in. Mr, Butt presented the case. He stated that there are three mobile home construction trailers on site, one approximately size of 12 x 50 and the other two - approximately 12 x 60, total square footage is approx . 2,040 sq . Av o kk ft. He also stated that one of the trailers on the southwest most part of the property is about 2 -3 ft. off the property line, very close to the fence and abutting property line. He said the trailers are in violation of Section 507.4A because they exceed 168 Sq. Ft,* Mr. Butt said that Section 623.10 states that trailers may only be temporarily parked during the term of active on site construction. He stated that there has not been any construction on the site for some time now and the three trailers still remain there. He said the Police Department cited Mr. Nutt, Hallmark Builders, on the two violations in May 1986. Mr. Butt said Mr. Nutt, Hallmark Builders, sent a letter November 21, 1986 agreeing to move the trailers within 60 days. Mr. Butt said he telephoned Mr. Nutt on January 26, 1987 and February 3 ■ 1957 and Mr, Nutt explained that there were problems obtaining a permit with Volusia county and in moving the trailers to Volusia County, Mr. Butt said he reinspected the site on 2/9/87 and the trailers were still there. Mr. Butt presented pictures to the Board. Mr . Plank, representing Hallmark Builders gave testimony. He stated that he has been trying to obtain the permits necessary to relocate the trailers to Volusia County. He said that Mr. Nutt is having to go through an Arbor Permit and many permits are required. He said that it is a long process. He said that Mr. Nutt knows that the trailers have been there for a long time, 4 intends to move them, is also going through a Chapter 11, and hoped that the Board would work with him. Mr. Plank said that Mr. Nutt would like to be able to keep at least one of the trailers on the site. Chairwoman Sikora asked how long the process would take before the trailers are actually moved. Mr. Plank responded approximately 60 days because of the Tree Arbor ordinance that requires a Public Hearing. He said the hearing has not been scheduled yet. Chairwoman Sikora asked how long Mr. Nutt has been in Chapter 11. Mr. Plank responded he thought it was longer than a year. Discussion regarding the request to retain one of the trailers. Mrs. Colby said the discretion is left up to the Building Official. Mayor Ed Myers was sworn in and gave testimony. He said he has been trying to have the trailers moved for over a year now and no effort was made by Mr. Nutt. He said the tires have been flat for years. Mike Hattaway, of 162 E. Hwy. 434, Longwood was sworn in and gave testimony. He said he is part owner of the adjacent property and has been trying for many years to have the mobile homes removed. He complimented the code Inspector and Mayor for their actions. 04% He said he would rather see offices built in place of the mobile homes. He added that since it has been months since Mr. Nutt agreed to move the mobile homes, it is obvious that he will Avk Ank O` continue it longer. He requested that the Board ask that the mobile homes be moved immediately and suggested that a f ine be assessed. Mr. Plank asked the Board to give Mr. Nutt a 60 day time period to remove the trailers and then a per diem fine. Mr. J - R. Hattaway , of Coral Way, winter Springs, was sworn in and gave testimony. Mr. Hattaway stated that he complained about the trailers over two years ago and that Mr, Nutt had refused to move the trailers and shows no respect for the City or residents. He requested the Board make Mr. Nutt take immediate action to have them removed. Motion made by Mrs. MacDowell to f ind Hallmark Builders in violation of Zoning Ordinance, grant them 30 days to bring property into compliance, if no compliance after 30 days to impose a fine of $250.00 per day. Seconded by Mrs. Corbin. Mr. Hef fner requested the motion be amended to read 15 days instead of 30 days. Discussion regarding the amended motion, amount of fine, and violations. Betty MacDowell amended motion violation of both sections, gr three trailers, if no compliance then impose a fine of $250.00 Amended motion was seconded by unanimous roll call vote. The unanimous roll call vote. to find ant them of ter 15 per day Mr. Co r: motion Hallmark Builders in 15 days to remove all days (March 12 1987) for both violations. bin and carried by a was also carried by a 5. Unfinished Business: A, Compliance before Second Hearing: Mr. Butt explained that Case #86-62, Continental G1 ass , came into compliance on February 9, 19870 B. Continued Cases: Chairwoman Sikora stated the Mr, Butt remained under oath. Mr. Butt explained that Mr, LaMonthe had applied for the Occupational License in the proper zoning, all required fees were paid, and the fire inspection is forthcoming. Mr. Butt said no action is necessary because he has complied. 6. old Business: Mr, Heffner questioned Case #86-57, Dudley, which should have been a continued case. Mr. Butt stated that the case has come Aoft into compliance. Mrs. Colby added that it had been corrected the morning after the last Code Enforcement Meeting. g g- 16. New Business - (other than public hearings) :