Minutes 11-15-17 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY STANDARDS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
CODE COMPLIANCE/LIEN REDUCTION HEARINGS
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD.
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017, AT 9 A.M.
PRESENT:
Carol Dutra Ellis, Community Standards Special Magistrate
Mark Woods, Community Standards Director
Vestiguerne Pierre, Community Standards Supervisor
Norma Loth, Community Standards Assistant
I. CALL TO ORDER
Carol Ellis, Community Standards Special Magistrate, called the Hearings to order at
9:00 a.m., and explained the magistrate's role and the hearing procedures. Pursuant to
Florida Statute, all orders are appealable to the Circuit Court in Florida and not the City
Commission. Also, that a fine will be imposed if the violation(s) are not corrected by the
deadline.
II. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES AND INTRODUCTION
Ms. Loth administered an oath to all those intending to testify.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Item Case No. Status
2 17-796 Complied
3 17-800 Removed
4 17-1025 Complied
7 17-1322 Complied
10 17-1442 Removed
11 17-1596 Complied
12 17-1603 Complied
13 17-1620 Removed
15 17-1460 Removed
16 17-1163 Complied
18 17-1448 Removed
26 17-1190 Complied
53 16-56 Tabled for six months
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III. NEW BUSINESS
Case Hearings
Case No. 17-915 Southern Engineering & Construction
Property Address: 204 NW 6t" Ave
Type of Property: Single-family, non-homesteaded
Violation(s): CO CH15 SECT 15-120 INCL
CO CH15 SECT 15-120E
10-2 BBC of Ordinances
Remove blue tarp and repair roof. De-weed and repair
fences, sod yard. Trim Florida holly. Remove outside
storage.
Officer Scott presented the case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection
date was May 26, 2017. Not a repeat violator. Initial courtesy notice issued June 30,
2017. Thirty days were given to comply. Green card dated October 24, 2017. City
recommended 30 days from printed order for compliance, or$75 a day. Has spoken with
Mr. Nicholas several times, has attempted to but not spoken with the tenant. Tenant
informed of responsibility for all exterior as outlined in the lease. Owner having difficulty
coordinating with tenant, but is willing to help. Date of last inspection was October 13,
2017, and Officer Scott has pictures for Ms. Ellis. Tarp has been removed, roof has been
repaired, paint on exterior has been removed, all other violations still exist. Permit for
fence repair is needed unless removed altogether.
Nicholas Arsali, owner and managing director of LLC, clarified that no repair is
needed of the fence, it just needs to be cleaned up and gate put back on the track, so
permit should not be needed. Would like 60 days to comply. Officer Scott will confirm
with Building Department whether the fence needs any permits, and is okay with 60 days
compliance as it is tenant's responsibility.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis ordered 45 days compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $75 a day.
Case No. 17-1038 Boynton Beach Mall, tenant Aeropostal
Property Address: 801 N Congress Ave
Type of Property: Commercial
Violation(s): CH 9 NFPA 101 9.7.1.1
CH 9 NFPA 13 9.2.7
John Moore, Assistant Fire Marshal, presented the case, which is up on routine
inspection. Notice of violation June 16, 2017. All violations pertain to Aeropostal store.
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Emergency lights need service, provide missing concealed sprinkler plate in restroom.
Original hearing date August 16, 2017. Respondent did appear, Ed Boylen, General
Manager, Boynton Beach Mall. Compliance date September 30, 2017. Fine proposed
was $200 per day plus administrative fees. Date complied October 10, 2017. Ten days
of non-compliance at $200 per day, plus administrative fees of $730.15. Mr. Boylan
ultimately made the repairs on behalf of the Mall, and Mr. Moore recommends the fees
be waived.
Edward Boylen, Manager, presented authorization to appear on behalf of owner. Has
nothing to add to Mr. Moore's presentation of difficult tenant.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis waived all outstanding fees in this case; case closed.
Case No. 17-670 S, H, J Lindsay & J Middleton
Property Address: 1200 NW 1St St
Type of Property: Single-family, homesteaded
Violation(s): CO CH13 SECT 13-16
CO CH13 SECT 13-7 INCL
CO CH15 SECT 15-120D INCL
CO CH15 SECT 15-120E INCL
Apply for and pass inspection to obtain a certificate of use
and occupancy. Install sod in yard and swale. Paint
house.
Officer Cain presented the case, which was a routine inspection. Initial inspection date
April 24, 2017. Not a repeat violator. Initial written notice was April 24, 2017. Thirty days
were given to comply. Green card signed October 19, 2017. Date property last inspected
November 15, 2017. There is no health and safety hazard. City recommended 30 days
from printed order for compliance, or $50 a day. Officer Cain gave pictures to Ms. Ellis.
Herb Lindsay, co-owner, lives on property with family, and understands nature of
violations. States there is a sprinkler system for the grass, but has been inoperable past
few months. Has asked Officer Cain, who said grass could be put down on top of existing
lawn and swale. Office Cain confirmed that the entire house needs to be painted. Mr.
Lindsay claimed current unemployment, and painting now would be a hardship, also
noting that the sprinkler system is fed by a well which continues to change the color of
the house.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis ordered 45 days compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
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Case No. 17-1263 Vesline, Goulie & Evinc Pierre
Property Address: 1521 N Seacrest Blvd
Type of Property: Single-family, homesteaded
Violation(s): CO CH15 SECT 15-120D
CO CH10 SECT 10-2
Remove outdoor storage. Sod property and remove trash
and debris. Repair fence.
Officer Cruz presented the case. The initial inspection date was July 20, 2017. A signed,
Certified No Receipt is on file, dated October 6, 2017. Property last inspected November
14, 2017. City recommended 30 days from printed order for compliance, or $50 a day.
Ms. Ellis ascertained that no application for the permit has yet been made. Fence has
been removed. Overgrowth has been removed and outdoor storage complied. Only
outstanding item is the sod.
Vesline Pierre, co-owner, understands the nature of the remaining violation and what
needs to be done. Ms. Pierre requested additional time to comply.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis ordered 45 days compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-1080 Lansky Heritage Holdings, LLC
Property Address: 189 SE 27th Place
Type of Property: Multi-family
Violation(s): CO CH15 SECT 15-120D INCL
CO CH13 SECT 13-16
CO CH13 SECT 13-7 INCL
De-weed and re-rock driveway. Mow yard. Apply for and
pass inspection for a business tax receipt and certificate
of use license.
Officer Scott presented the case, which was a routine inspection. The initial inspection
date was June 19, 2017. Not a repeat violator. Initial courtesy notice issued July 25,
2017. Thirty days were given to comply. Green card dated October 30, 2017. BTR has
been applied for as of November 13, 2017; however, property has not yet been inspected.
No health and safety hazard. No hurricane hazard. City recommended 30 days from
printed order for compliance, or $75 a day. Officer Scott had pictures for Ms. Ellis.
Guy de Havilande, owner, understands nature of remaining work to be done.
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Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis ordered 30 days compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $75 a day.
Case No. 17-372 Design Man LLC
Property Address: 430 NW 6t" Ave
Type of Property: Single-family
Violation(s): LDR CH3 ART5 SECT 3-E
Removed shipping containers from property.
Officer Hart presented the case, which was a city referral. Initial inspection date March
8, 2017. Not a repeat violator. Initial notice posted via door-hanger March 8, 2017. Thirty
days were given to comply. Date notice posted on property and at City Hall was
November 3, 2017. Officer Hart spoke to resident who stated the shipping containers
would not be moved, had plans to put more containers on the property. Per code, they
are allowed there for 45 days then must be removed. Date property last inspected
November 14, 2017. City recommended 15 days from printed order for compliance, or
$100 a day. Officer Cain gave pictures to Ms. Ellis.
Louis Kallianta and Ramona Young, representing Jason Robinson, owner,
presented authorization of agent form to appear on behalf of owner, who is currently out
of the country. The representatives understand the nature of the violation, however, state
the issue is that the owner is in the process of building with the containers. Mr. Robinson
is a designer and his goal is to build with them, not use them as storage. Ms. Young
stated no permits have been pulled as architect is still working on the plans. Ms. Ellis
looked at design concept of a two-story residential home, and reviewed the Code
regulation under Article 5 which sets the time limit of 45 days for mobile or temporary
storage container units. Ms. Young claimed the notice was too short for Mr. Robinson to
return for the hearing, but had spoken with Officer Hart; Officer Hart stated the owner
knew well before the property was posted when the hearing would be. Discussion ensued
as to the type of storage containers, current trends in building with containers, and that
the containers are to be the actual building materials. Ms. Ellis stressed that the owner
has gone past the 45 days and still has not filed for any permits, so must require that the
structures/containers be removed within 15 days as they are an eyesore to the
community. Proper channels with the Planning & Zoning Department will have to be
pursued if a waiver to the Code is desired.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis ordered 20 days compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $100 a day.
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Case No. 17-893 Love & McClea Predelus
Property Address: 2910 SE 2nd St
Type of Property: Single-family, homesteaded
Violation(s): 105.1 of Florida Building Code, 2014 Edition of Boynton
Beach Amendments
CO CH13 SECT 13-7 INCL
CO CH13 SECT 13-16
Renew/reapply and revise expired permits for work that
was done as interior remodel per Red Tag posted by
Building Department. Permit required for shed. Obtain
Business Tax Receipt for the rental property/homeowner,
and also for the activity Summer's Rain LLC being
conducted in the residence. Apply for and pass inspection
and obtain a certificate of use and occupancy for the
homeowner and the activity being conducted in the
residence.
Officer Hart presented the case, which was a city referral. Initial inspection date May 31,
2017. Not a repeat violator. Initial notice of violation was June 12, 2017, via curtesy
notice. Fifteen days were given to comply. Date notice posted on property and at City
Hall was November 3, 2017. A BTR has not been applied for 2018 for either the business
or the owner, nor has a permit been applied for either the shed or the previous work.
Property is currently occupied. Date property last inspected November 14, 2017. City
recommended 30 days from printed order for compliance, or $200 a day. This property
is currently being used as an assisted living facility, which is the basis for concern over
unpermitted work. Officer Hart states the nature of the work is converting a duplex into a
single unit, and has yet to inspect the interior of the property.
Dr. Love Predelus, administrator and owner of Summer's Rain LLC Assisted Living,
gave an overview of the assisted living facility, and the work being required is an electrical
panel in order to get the permit. Work was completed, City canceled two scheduled
inspection dates, then recently the violations began arriving. A general contractor has
been hired to complete the work, who has requested 90 days to complete all the
requirements. Currently four elderly people are living there, two on each side of the
duplex; once work is completed for a single unit, ten people will be allowed. Residents
were not present when the initial work was completed, and the electrical panel is on the
outside, away from residents. There are two live-in attendants. Ms. Ellis's primary
concern is that the BTRs are outstanding and business has been conducted over six
months. Permit must be applied for, inspection made, and approved within 60 days.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis ordered 60 days compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $200 a day.
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Case No. 17-1809 James Cary & Norma F, et al., Title Holders
Property Address: 2604 Aspen Way
Type of Property: Single-family, homesteaded
Violation(s): CO CH15 SECT 15-123
CO CH15 SECT 15-123
Unlawful for any person who is required to register as a
sexual predator or sexual offender under the laws of the
State to establish permanent residence! AA Single Family
or temporary residence within 2,500 feet of any school,
designated bus stop, day care center, park, playground, or
any other place where children regularly congregate.
Offender: Wayne Lawrence Telfer [phonetic]
Officer Hart presented the case, which was a city referral. Initial inspection date
September 1, 2017. Initial written notice of violation was September 1, 2017. Thirty days
were given to comply. Date notice posted on property and at City Hall was October 31,
2017. Per the FDLE website, Mr. Telfer still resides on the property. Date property last
inspected November 14, 2017. City recommended 30 days from printed order for
compliance, or $50 a day. Ms. Ellis ascertained from provided map that the
vicinity/proximity is within five public bus stops.
James Cary, owner, stated that Wayne Lawrence Telfer has been an employee since
July 2017, working as a driver and personal caregiver to Mr. Cary while recovering from
knee surgery. Norma Cary, 90 years old, has an aide who comes daily. Mr. Telfer is in
his 60s, and was present at the hearing. Mr. Cary said he had been unaware that the
City has different rules from the County's. Mr. Cary also contends that the map being
used is inaccurate, that the bus stop in question is 3,100 feet, and the other bus stops are
physically inaccessible "as the crow flies." After some discussion, Ms. Ellis requests the
City Attorney's office, as well as Mr. Cary, give an opinion within 10 days so that a timely
determination can be made. Mr. Telfer commented that he must register semi-annually
with the Sheriff's Office, who approved this address as acceptable place for Mr. Telfer to
reside.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis tabled her decision for 10 days to allow communications
from the City Attorney's Office as well as Mr. Cary (via Officer Hart).
Case No. 17-1611 Catherine E Grieser
Property Address: 1 Via Lago
Type of Property: Multi-family, condominium
Violation(s): Repair on the sea wall, and obtain proper permits.
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Officer Guim presented the case, which was a citizen's complaint. Initial inspection date
August 11, 2017. Not a repeat violator. Initial notice sent October 23, 2017, via certified
mail. Sea wall is in disrepair. No building applications or any repair has been made. This
is a safety hazard. Date property last inspected November 14, 2017. City recommended
30 days from printed order for compliance, or $50 a day. Officer Guim has post-storm
photos for Ms. Ellis to review. Also, a legal agreement shows that the owner of the
condominium in question is responsible for the seawall. The COA has stated that the
seawall in disrepair is affecting the other units; the COA is present.
Ms. Ellis read the following into the record, a letter written by Robert Dobkin, President of
the Via Lago Condominium Association, dated November 15, 2017: Dear Mrs. Guim,
During the course of investigations by the Via Lago Condominium Association into
engineering approaches to better protect the shoreline, Via Lago has spoken with several
engineers regarding this potential project. During these discussions, several of which
were conducted on site, Via Lago asked the engineers to comment on why they felt the
seawall adjacent to Via Lago property owned by Catherine Grieser had failed. Each
engineer briefly inspected the Grieser seawall in the failed area and each stated that
failure was likely due to three reasons. (1) The seawall was not built with cable tie-backs
to properly secure the sheeting, which is the water barrier. (2) The concrete cap of the
seawall was not thick enough, only four inches. The engineers felt that it should have
been at least twelve inches thick, and that the concrete overhang lip that kept the sheeting
in place was not long enough, only one inch. The engineers felt that it should have been
several inches long. (3) The seawall was not tall enough, allowing water to go over the
top of the wall during peak tide events. The result of these deficiencies and construction
method in the view of the engineers was that when the initial failure of the seawall
occurred several years ago and resulted in a hole three-feet wide in the sheeting, backfill
behind the wall began to be removed by tidal affects. Once the backfill was gone, water
moving in and out from behind the sheeting began to put stress on the concrete cap,
causing a crack along the length of the cap above the sheeting. Continued in-and-out
movement of water behind the sheeting ultimately caused the concrete cap to fail. When
it failed, there was nothing holding the sheeting anymore, resulting in failure of the seawall
which no longer blocks water. As Via Lago has previously shared with you, by the terms
of the warrantee deed in which Via Lago conveyed land to Catherine Grieser, Via Lago
has the right to approve any alterations and modifications to the property, which includes
the failed seawall. Via Lago herein requests that the City of Boynton Beach require
Catherine Grieser to repair the failed seawall in the manner with proper engineering and
proper construction methods, including cable tie-backs, and proper concrete cap design
so that a similar failure will not occur again. We further request that the City of Boynton
Beach puts this letter into the record on this matter. Sincerely yours, Robert Dobkin,
President of the Via Lago Condo Association.
Thomas Waldron, son of Catherine Grieser, who was also present, gave a history of
the matter beginning August 11, 2017, with Officer Guim. Hurricane Irma exacerbated
the pre-existing damage to the seawall, which had been in the process of being repaired.
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The agreement with the COA is going to be litigated as there is an unpermitted,
undocumented, illegal seawall north of Ms. Grieser's permitted, proper seawall. Mr.
Walden said they are aware of the situation and have spoken with Mr. Woods on the
phone, as well submitted an email stating the insurance firm had inspected the seawall
for the claim the night before the hearing, and will move forward and get the seawall fixed.
A report will be received within two weeks, and an extension was requested. Proof of the
communication was given to Ms. Ellis to review. Mr. Waldron also gave pre-storm
photographs to Ms. Ellis to compare to post-storm photos on file.
Ms. Ellis stated for the record that receipt had been made of pictures of the seawall prior
to Hurricane Irma, as well as an email sent to Mr. Woods in October: Thank you for your
phone call today to discuss the Notice of Violation letters for the seawall repair that were
sent to my mother, Catherine Grieser, at 3 Via Lago, Boynton Beach. As I mentioned in
our conversation, we have contracted with Larry Robbins of Rock& Seawall Inc. to repair
the damaged seawall and are prepared to move forward as soon as possible. Please
accept this letter as a request to extend the time for compliance. I would like to avoid the
assessment of fines from the City of Boynton Beach. We are currently waiting on our
insurance companies to send out an adjuster to inspect the damage. I was informed
today that All Seasons Adjusting is five to seven days away from being able to visit the
site due to an overwhelming workload of new claims from Hurricane Irma. I would imagine
that once the adjuster inspects the damage, we will be able to begin the restoration and
repair of the damaged seawall very shortly after. Thank you again for your
professionalism and understanding of our situation.
Ms. Ellis also had another email dated November 2nd stating: "I am with Donan
Engineering. We've been hired by Occidental Fire & Casualty to inspect a property for
Cathering Grieser," and that the appointment was scheduled for Tuesday, November 4th
Officer Guim stated the City could agree to table the matter to allow more time for the
insurance to come through. Mr. Waldron stated they are prepared to move ahead.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis ordered case tabled for 60 days, with the possibility that
the matter may be resolved beforehand. For the record, Case No. 17-1612 is the same
property and matter in question, and is included in this decision.
Fine Certification Hearings
Case No. 17-490 Vadim & Anna Sharyshev
Property Address: 198 SE 27th Ct
Type of Property: Single-family
Violation(s): CO CH13 SECT 13-7 INCL
CO CH13 SECT 13-16
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Obtain a business tax receipt. Apply for and pass
inspection to obtain a certificate of use and occupancy.
Officer Guillaume presented the case. Notice of violation was March 28, 2017.
Magistrate hearing was August 16, 2017, no one appeared. Compliance date given was
September 29, 2017, or $100 a day. Violation still exists. Ms. Ellis ascertained that the
BTR was applied for and failed inspection on June 6, 2017, converting duplex into a triplex
without a permit. Trash in swale area has been removed.
Andrew Sminkel, representing owner (who lives and works in Russia); presented
authorization to appear on behalf of owner. Ms. Ellis stated that typically the authorization
must be notarized, which the letter in hand was not. At this time, Mr. Sminkel could not
speak on owner's behalf. Ms. Ellis advised that when the work is done, an application for
lien reduction can be made, but that a properly notarized authorization form be obtained
beforehand.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis certified the fine.
Case No. 17-786 Rosmene Vincent
Property Address: 109 SE 29th Ave
Type of Property: Single-family
Violation(s): CO CH10 SECT 10-6
Clean pool and maintain in a sanitary condition.
Officer Guillaume presented the case. Notice of violation was May 12, 2017. Magistrate
hearing was August 16, 2017, no one appeared. Compliance date given was September
97 2017, or $150 a day. Property last inspected January 3, 2017. Number of days for
non-compliance 55 days, administrative fees of $730.15. Ms. Ellis ascertained that the
fine was certified on October 18, 2017.
Salomon Glaude, representing owner, presented authorization to appear on behalf of
owner, and stated that the owner lives in Massachusetts. Because the owner had moved,
the notice was not received in time; however, the owner moved quickly to comply with the
violation once receiving knowledge of notice.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis dismissed the fine, requiring only the administrative fees of
$730.15 be paid.
Case No. 17-1313 Jonathan M Dwork
Property Address: 154 Orange Drive
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Type of Property: Single-family, homesteaded
Violation(s): CO CH15 SECT 15-120D INCL
CO CH10 SECT 10-52
Remove inoperable, unregistered vehicle from property,
vehicle located at 154 Orange Drive, gray Dodge Caravan
with expired tag LYC953, VIN #1 B4GP44G8XB848177,
front tire is flat.
Officer Hart presented the case. Notice of violation was July 14, 2017. Magistrate hearing
was September 20, 2017, no one appeared. Compliance date given was October 16,
2017, or$50 a day plus administrative fees. Property last inspected November 14, 2017,
violation still exists. Number of days for non-compliance 30, fine continues to accrue at
$50 a day, plus administrative fees of$730.15.
Jonah Wilson, representing owners, stated that Mr. Dwork is disabled and unable to
take care of the situation; also noted that there are ongoing fines under a separate case
for this property. Officer Hart presented pictures of the vehicle in question. Mr. Wilson
had issues with service of the notice. Officer Hart asserted that it was posted at the
property and at City Hall, and the affidavit is in the file, which Mr. Wilson inspected and
continued to contest as the service was not proper.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis certified the fine, the car must be removed, and any further
issues regarding service of notice or other technicalities may be addressed with the City
Attorney's Office.
Lien Reduction Hearings
Case No. 15-785 Andrea Mendler Yekutiel
Property Address: 111 SE 29th Ave
Type of Property: R!AA Single Family
Violation(s): For code sections as stated
Officer Pierre presented the case. Notice of violation was April 7, 2015. Magistrate
hearing was October 21, 2015, Jason Lloyd appeared. Compliance date given was
November 20, 2015, or $100 a day. Date complied October 31, 2017. Number of days
for non-compliance 710 days of non-compliance at $100 a day, for total fine of $71,000,
with administrative fees of$730.15.
Related case:
Case No. 15-958 Andrea Yekutiel
Property Address: 644 Riviera Dr
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Jeffrey Lynne, attorney for owner, gave lengthy history of the citing of illegal group
homes in 2015, and how his client was caught in a sweep of irreputable flop houses, etc.,
which were operating on the same street. The owners leased these properties in question
to a reputable, state-licensed entity called Good Works. New ordinances have been
written since the time of these violations, when the only recourse was to obtain a BTR.
The original violation included too many (more than six) people on site under the definition
of a group home, so the BTR application could not be met. Mr. Lynne continued to give
background on the Fair Housing Act, and how ordinances for recovery centers came to
be changed in Boynton Beach, for which Good Works was one of the first to be FARR
certified. Since that time there have been law suits, loss of tenants, and attempts at new
BTRs, including reasonable accommodations. In summary, Mr. Lynne asked as a vast
exception to the rule that all fines be waived because the owners have already paid
$5,000 to release liens on other properties that were attached because of these cases.
There are currently no tenants.
Officer Pierre stated that the two cases should not be confused with each other. The
property on 111 SE 29th never had an inspection, never had an application for a BTR,
which is just the opposite for 644 Riviera. Mr. Lynne said when the first application was
denied, it seemed useless to apply for the second property. Mr. Lynne asked Ms. Ellis to
adopt the same testimony for both cases. Ms. Ellis stated that she appreciated the
background and certainly got an education on the topic of recovery homes.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis reduced the fine to $1,000 plus $730.15 in administrative
costs for each case.
Case No. 15-1812 Joanne B & Scot P Gimmy
Property Address: 131 W Ocean Ave
Type of Property: Single family, homesteaded
Violation(s): For code sections as stated
Officer Pierre presented the case. Magistrate hearing was November 18, 2015, no one
appeared. Compliance date given was December 18, 2015, or $100 a day. Date
complied October 31, 2017. Number of days for non-compliance 1,777 days of non-
compliance at $100 a day, for total fine of$177,700 with administrative fees of$730.15.
Bruce Gimmy and Joanne Gimmy, owners, stated son Scot's name was removed from
the title in December 2015 because he was not taking care of property which Mr. Gimmy
planned on selling. Mr. Gimmy gave a lengthy account of his son's substance abuse and
failed treatments, and subsequent purchase of the property upon son's promise to fix up
the house. Lien on property was not discovered until an attempt to sell in June 2017. Mr.
Gimmy has spent $16,000 to bring property into compliance. Sale price is $125,000, of
which $80,000 is still owed on mortgage. Mr. Gimmy asked that the lien be waived, as
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obviously, if they had known about it at the beginning, it would have been taken care of
immediately. Ms. Ellis said that she had seen the pictures before and after, and agrees
that the property looks much improved.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis reduced the lien to $1,000 plus $730.15 in administrative
costs.
Case No. 13-990 Countrywide Home Loans
Property Address: 179 SE 27th Place
Type of Property: Single-family
Violation(s): For code sections as stated
Officer Pierre presented the case. Notice of violation date May 8, 2013. Magistrate
hearing was June 19, 2013, no one appeared. Compliance date given was June 29,
2013, or $350 a day. Date complied May 12, 2014. Number of days for non-compliance
316 days of non-compliance at $350 a day, for total fine of $110,600 with administrative
fees of$730.15.
Joel Kefferstan [phonetic], owner, stated the property was purchased for $187,000 at
foreclosure from bank. The property has been completely remodeled and is for sale for
$314,000. Mr. Kefferstan had pictures on his phone that he shared with Ms. Ellis, along
with file pictures of before status. Property was vacant for four years.
Decision
Based on testimony, given substantial amount of work done on the property, Ms. Ellis
reduced the lien to $1,000 plus $730.15 in administrative costs.
Case No. 16-238 Third Temple LLC
Property Address: 511 SW 1St Court
Type of Property: Single-family, non-homesteaded
Violation(s): For code sections as stated
Officer Pierre presented the case. Notice of violation date February 1, 2016. Magistrate
hearing was April 20, 2016, no one appeared. Compliance date given was May 5, 2016,
or $100 a day. Date complied October 20, 2017. Number of days for non-compliance
532 days of non-compliance at $100 a day, for total fine of $53,200 with administrative
fees of$730.15.
Danny Schwab, property manager, stated he took over the property in May and only
found out about the lien less than two months ago, at which time the BTR was purchased
for 2016, 2017, and 2018. The previous property manager was fired by the owner ignored
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all letters, owner nor subsequent management was unaware of many other things since
then. May have had a BTR in 2015, but property was vacant at the time Mr. Schwab took
over, and he unknowingly rented it out without a BTR. Mr. Schwab noted all the other
units owned by LLC are currently being brought into compliance.
Decision
Based on testimony, Ms. Ellis reduced the lien to $1,000 plus $730.15 in administrative
costs.
Fine Certifications
Case No. 17-1130 Marie M Barthelemy Estate
Property Address: 122 SE 6t" Ave
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Weixler presented the case. City recommended a 30-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 30-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-1305 Jerry Lizzie & Greg Xiggoros
Property Address: 146 SW 9t" Ave
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Weixler presented the case. City recommended a 30-day compliance after the
printed order, or $75 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 30-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $75 a day.
Case No. 17-1343 Boynton Partners LLC
Property Address: 414 SW 1St Court
Type of Property: R3 Multi Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
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Officer Weixler presented the case. City recommended a 15-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 15-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-1420 Norma Korane
Property Address: 503 SW 16th St
Type of Property: R1AA Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Weixler presented the case. City recommended a 30-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 30-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-1627 Iglad Naurelus
Property Address: 238 SW 5th Ave
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Weixler asked that the case be removed.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered the case removed.
Case No. 17-1449 Top Renta LLC
Property Address: 1633 N Seacrest Blvd.
Type of Property: R1 Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Cruz presented the case. City recommended a 30-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 30-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
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Case No. 17-1505 American Real Est Strategies
Property Address: 1616 NE 2nd St
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Cruz presented the case. City recommended a 30-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 30-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-1506 Jonas Romelus
Property Address: 1619 NE 2nd St
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Cruz presented the case. City recommended a 30-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 30-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-1621 Frederick L Hunter
Property Address: 1505 NE 4t" St
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Cruz presented the case. City recommended a 30-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 30-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-1808 Marlie Honorat
Property Address: 2022 NE 3rd St
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
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Officer Cruz presented the case. City recommended a 10-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 10-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-1640 1701 S Congress Ave LLC
Property Address: 1701 S Congress Ave
Type of Property: C3 Community Commercial
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Scott presented the case. City recommended a 30-day compliance after the
printed order, or $150 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 30-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $150 a day.
Case No. 17-128 Eric Foster and E & M Anker
Property Address: 417 SW 1St Ave
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 10-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 10-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-422 Boynton Partners LLC
Property Address: 532 SW 1St St
Type of Property: R3 Multi Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. This is a health and safety hazard. City recommended
a 10-day compliance after the printed order, or $100 day.
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Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 10-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $100 a day.
Case No. 17-463 Boynton Partners LLC
Property Address: 416 SW 1St St
Type of Property: R3 Multi Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 15-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 15-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-464 Boynton Partners LLC
Property Address: 414 SW 1St St
Type of Property: R3 Multi Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 15-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 15-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-465 Boynton Partners LLC
Property Address: 412 SW 1St St
Type of Property: R3 Multi Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 15-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 15-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
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Case No. 17-466 Boynton Partners LLC
Property Address: 410 SW 1St St
Type of Property: R3 Multi Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 15-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 15-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-467 Boynton Partners LLC
Property Address: 408 SW 1St St
Type of Property: R3 Multi Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 15-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 15-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-471 Boynton Partners LLC
Property Address: 204 SW 3rd Ave
Type of Property: R3 Multi Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 15-day compliance after the
printed order, or $200 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 15-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $200 a day.
Case No. 17-596 Boynton Partners LLC
Property Address: 401 SW 1St Ct
Type of Property: R3 Multi Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
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Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 10-day compliance after the
printed order, or $100 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 10-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $100 a day.
Case No. 17-740 Carmen A Quezada
Property Address: 111 SW 6th Ave
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 10-day compliance after the
printed order, or $100 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 10-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $100 a day.
Case No. 17-1270 Leyba Dominguez Eddy Erique
Property Address: 131 NE 15th Ave
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 10-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 10-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Case No. 17-1444 Lorraine V Griffin
Property Address: 151 NE 18th Ave
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): For Code Sections as stated
Officer Hart presented the case. City recommended a 10-day compliance after the
printed order, or $50 day.
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Decision
As no one appeared, Ms. Ellis ordered 10-day compliance as stated on the Board Order,
or $50 a day.
Fine Certification Hearings
Case No. 17-1114 Go Ka Hock D & Jeanne
Property Address: 301 W Boynton Beach Blvd
Type of Property: C2 Neighborhood Commercial
Violation(s): CO CH15 SECT 15-120D INCL
Remove rotten wood posts from front of property.
Officer Cain presented the case. Hearing date August 16, 2017, no one appeared.
Compliance date within 30 days or sign Board Order. Fine proposed by Magistrate was
$100 a day plus administrative fees. Violation still exists. Property last inspected
November 14, 2017. Number of days of non-compliance 46 days at $100 a day, plus
administrative fees of$634.12.
Decision
Ms. Ellis certified the fine at amount set by City.
Case No. 17-1571 Crossings of Boynton Bch Condo
Property Address: 20 Crossings Circle, Unit A
Type of Property: R2 Duplex
Violation(s): CO CH13 SECT 13-16
CO CH13 SECT 13-7 INCL
105.1 of Florida Building Code, 2014 Edition of Boynton
Beach Amendments
Certificate of Use and Occupancy and Business Tax
Receipt required for rental. Building permit required for
new entry doors.
Officer Hart presented the case. Notice of violation date October 5, 2016. Hearing date
July 19, 2017, no one appeared. Compliance date July 31, 2017. Fine proposed by
Magistrate was $25 a day plus administrative fees. Property last inspected November
14, 2017, and complied on October 26, 2017. Number of days of non-compliance 108
days at $25 a day, plus three inspections and affidavit filing costs for total of$538.09.
Decision
Ms. Ellis certified the fine at amount set by City.
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Case No. 16-1571 Crossings of Boynton Bch Condo
Property Address: 20 Crossings Circle, Unit A
Type of Property: R2 Duplex
Violation(s): CO CH13 SECT 13-16
CO CH13 SECT 13-7 INCL
105.1 of Florida Building Code, 2014 Edition of Boynton
Beach Amendments
Certificate of Use and Occupancy and Business Tax
Receipt required for rental. Building permit required for
new entry doors.
Officer Hart presented the case. Notice of violation date October 5, 2016. Hearing date
July 19, 2017, no one appeared. Compliance date July 31, 2017. Fine proposed by
Magistrate was $25 a day plus administrative fees. Property last inspected November
14, 2017, and complied on October 26, 2017. Number of days of non-compliance 108
days at $25 a day, plus three inspections and affidavit filing costs for total of$538.09.
Decision
Ms. Ellis certified the fine at amount set by City.
Case No. 17-147 Marc & Ritha Fervil
Property Address: 128 SE 27th Place
Type of Property: R1AA Single Family
Violation(s): CO CH13 SECT 13-7 INCL
CO CH13 SECT 13-16 INCL
CO CH10 SECT 10-52
CO CH15 SECT 15-120D INCL
Apply for and pass inspection for a business tax receipt
and certificate of use. Remove all inoperable vehicles,
outside storage, trash and debris from property. Repair
roof, building permit required.
Officer Hart presented the case. Notice of violation date January 25, 2017. Hearing date
July 19, 2017, no one appeared. Compliance date August 31, 2017. Fine proposed by
Magistrate was $150 a day plus administrative fees. Property last inspected November
14, 2017, and violations still exist. Number of days of non-compliance are 77 days at $25
a day, plus six inspections and affidavit filing costs for total of$826.18.
Decision
Ms. Ellis certified the fine at amount set by City.
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Case No. 17-1056 Sean W Dalton
Property Address: 124 SW 11th Ave
Type of Property: R1 Single Family
Violation(s): CO CH2 ART3 SECT 4
CO CH15 SECT 15-120D INCL
LDR CH4 ART6 SECT 313
Remove, mow, trim all overgrowth. Remove all trash and
debris. Adhere to garbage and trash collection. No person
shall construct, reconstruct, repair, alter or grade in or
upon any right of way without obtaining a permit from the
building department.
Officer Hart presented the case. Notice of violation date June 9, 2017. Hearing date
August 16, 2017, no one appeared. Compliance date September 29, 2017. Fine
proposed by Magistrate was $150 a day plus administrative fees. Property last inspected
November 14, 2017, and violations still exist. Number of days of non-compliance are 48
days at $150 a day, plus three inspections at $96.03 per inspection, and affidavit filing
costs of$250 for total of$538.09.
Decision
Ms. Ellis certified the fine at amount set by City.
Case No. 17-752 Anacel LLC
Property Address: 1601 NW 3rd St
Type of Property: R1 Single Family
Violation(s): CO CH13 SECT 13-6
CO CH13 SECT 13-7
Apply for and pass inspection for a business tax receipt
and certificate of use and occupancy for rental property.
Officer Guillaume presented the case. Notice of violation date May 5, 2017. Hearing
date August 16, 2017, no one appeared. Compliance date September 29, 2017. Fine
proposed by Magistrate was $100 a day plus administrative fees. Property last inspected
October 9, 2017, and violations have complied. Number of days of non-compliance are
10 days at $100 a day, City recommends no fine.
Decision
Ms. Ellis adopted the City's recommendation of no fine.
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Case No. 17-258 Peter Powell
Property Address: 2087 NW 2nd St
Type of Property: R1 Single Family
Violation(s): CO CH15 SECT 15-120D 1 INCL
CO CH15 SECT 15-120B 2 INCL
Sod all visible areas from City street, including swale.
Officer Hart presented the case. Notice of violation date April 10, 2017. Hearing date
July 19, 2017, no one appeared. Compliance date October 2, 2017. Fine proposed by
Magistrate was $50 a day plus administrative fees. Property last inspected November
14, 2017, and violations still exist. Number of days of non-compliance are 44 days and
fine continues to accrue at $50 a day plus administrative fees in the amount of$730.15.
Decision
Ms. Ellis certified the fine at amount set by City.
Case No. 17-813 Charles Dumaine & Louis Dumins
Property Address: 124 SW 10th Ave
Type of Property: R1A Single Family
Violation(s): CO CH15 SECT 15-120D INCL
CO CH10 SECT 10-52
Remove all unregistered and inoperable vehicles from the
property.
Officer Hart presented the case. Notice of violation date June 26, 2017. City would like
to recommend no fine.
Decision
Ms. Ellis adopted the City's recommendation of no fine.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Ellis concluded the hearing at 12:58 p.m.
[M. Moore, Prototype Inc.]
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