DRAFT MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Hall, 516 8th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL 34221
Special Magistrate: Regina Kardash, Esq.
June 25, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Special Magistrate Regina Kardash called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. followed by a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. All people wishing to speak during the Hearing were duly sworn.
1. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA
No changes were made to the agenda.
2. APPROVE MINUTES
Special Magistrate Kardash approved the May 28, 2019 minutes as written.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Compliance Cases
Special Magistrate Kardash determined the following cases had come into compliance.
B. Case No. 19-04- Phillips- 301 15th Street West
C. Case No. 19-06- Nguyen- 1212 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place
4. OLD BUSINESS
B. Case No. 19-04
Marie Phillips
PO Box 51081
Sarasota, FL 34232
Violation Location: 301 15th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221
Codes Violated: Chapter 7, Section 7.181 (3-a,b) - Unsafe fence; Section 7.238 (a, 1-3) – Windows; Chapter 16, Section 16.26 (2) – Accumulation of Garbage; Section 16.26 (3) – Overgrown Property; Chapter 17, Section 17-28 – Palmetto Property Maintenance Code; Section 17-28, Section 304.1 – Exterior Structure; Section 17-28, Section 304.2 – Protective Treatment; Section 17-28, Section 304.13.1 Glazing
SETTLEMENT: The Respondent has brought the property into compliance and no further action is needed.
C. Case No. 19-06 (TAB 03)
Anh Nguyen
12637 Totorica Circle
Riverton, UT 84096
Violation Location: 1212 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place, Palmetto, FL 34221
Codes Violated: Chapter 16, Section 16.26(2)– Accumulation of Garbage; Section 16.26(3)- Overgrown Property; Chapter 17, Section 17-28.304.1- Exterior Structure; Chapter 18, Section 18-1- definitions- Abandoned motor vehicle or vessel; Section 18-3- Abandoned personal property, motor vehicles and vessel declared nuisances; disposal; Section 18-6- Immunity of city personnel; Section 18-7- Storage of abandoned motor vehicle; Section 18-8- Evidence; Section 18-9- Enforcement and responsibility for disposition
SETTLEMENT: The Respondent has brought the property into compliance and no further action is needed.
D. Case No. 19-07
Mario Alvarado
Francisco Sanchez
Juana Sanchez
Amalia Sanchez
1218 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place
Palmetto, FL 34221
Violation Location: 1218 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place, Palmetto, FL 34221
Codes Violated: Chapter 7, Section 7-244- Requirements for Temporary Coverings; Chapter 16, Section 16.26(3)- Overgrown Property; Chapter 17, Section 17-28, Chapter 3, Section 304.13.2- Openable Windows; Section 308.2.2- Refrigerators; Chapter 18, Section 18-1- Definitions- Abandoned motor vehicles or vessel; Section 18-3- Abandoned personal property, motor vehicles and vessels declared nuisances; disposal; Section 18-6- Immunity of city personnel; Section 18-7- Storage of abandoned motor vehicles or vehicles on privately owned property; Section 18-8- Evidence; Section 18-9- Enforcement and responsibility for disposition for abandoned motor vehicles or vessels
Two visitors entered the Commission Chambers at 6:05, as the Magistrate called Case19-07, but they stated they were not Respondents for any of the cases on this agenda.
Code Enforcement Officer Kathy Riley reviewed details and photos of the case, specifically concerning window violations. Evidence was presented for the Magistrate’s consideration and made a part of these minutes. An Administrative Order was provided after the May 28, 2019 Hearing to continue the case to June 25, 2019, allowing more time for the Respondent and the City to provide evidence. Photos revealed the board was still on the window and the property was still in violation. All other violations on the original Notice of Violation dated April 2, 2019 have been brought into compliance. Magistrate Regina Kardash sited Section 7-244 of the City Code of Ordinances noting the “or 60 days total, whichever is longer” portion of the ordinance.
STIPULATION: Property is in violation of Chapter 7, Section 7-244 and the Respondent is given 30 days to correct the violation. The case will be heard again at the July 30, 2019 Code Enforcement Hearing.
5. NEW BUSINESS
Magistrate Regina Kardash adjourned the Hearing at 6:13 p.m.
Minutes approved:
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Regina A. Kardash, Special Magistrate
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