City of Coral Gables

Meeting Name: Code Enforcement Board Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/15/2023 8:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Commission Chambers
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23-5262 1  MinutesCode Enforcement Board Meeting of January 18, 2023.   Action details Not available
NOVI-22-11-1519 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation306 Fluvia Avenue Violation Description - 1. Sections 34-202 and 34-203 of the City Code; to wit: Failure to maintain (as set forth herein) and update the registration information for a vacant Property. 2. Sections 220, 228, 248, 250, 255, and 278, and 280 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing Code, of the City Code; to wit: Failure to maintain structures by allowing: the roof, walls, soffits, fascia, front patio and steps, driveway, and garage doors are dirty and discolored. There are cracks and spalling concrete and rusted rebar on and in the rear walls and cracks in northern side yard wall. The railings on the rear balcony and stairs are rusted and have peeling paint. The mailbox post has peeling paint. There is trash and debris (e.g., a board propped against a wall in the rear yard, cans stacked on the rear patio, and loose bricks on the roof). There is stagnant water in the swimming pool. 3. Section 3-308(F) of the City Zoning Code, to wit: the gate to the northern side yard is open and is not locked or fastened. Remedy - 1. Register the property as vacant on found Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-10-1441 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation34 Sunrise Avenue REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF FINES 3/15/23 GUILTY/60 DAYS TO COMPLY/$150.00 A DAY FINE/$108.75 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE Violation Description - Work without a Permit - Sec. 105-26. - Adoption of building, plumbing, electrical and related technical codes. The state building code together with all local amendments thereto is hereby adopted by reference. Penalties for violation of the state building code shall be as established in section 1-7. Florida Building Code 105- [A]105.1. Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact-resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. (Code 1958, § 8-1; Code 1991, § 6-26; Code 2006, § 105-23; Ord. No. 1052, § 1, 12-17-1957) Code Enforfound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-08-1280 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation20 N. Prospect Drive Violation Description - Work without a Permit - Sec. 105-26. - Adoption of building, plumbing, electrical and related technical codes. The state building code together with all local amendments thereto is hereby adopted by reference. Penalties for violation of the state building code shall be as established in section 1-7. Florida Building Code 105- [A]105.1. Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact-resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. (Code 1958, § 8-1; Code 1991, § 6-26; Code 2006, § 105-23; Ord. No. 1052, § 1, 12-17-1957) Code Enforcement Officer Comments: WORK PERFORMED ON PROPERTY WITHOUT APPROVAL OR PERMITS. (Windows, travertine drivContinued prior to hearing  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-09-1342 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation30 Leucadendra Avenue 2/15/23 Guilty/30 days to comply/$200.00 a day fine/$108.75 Administrative Fee Violation Description - 1. Sections 34-202 and 34-203 of the City Code; to wit: Failure to maintain (as set forth herein) and update the registration information for a vacant Property. 2. Sections 220, 228, 248, 250, 255, and 278, and 280 of Chapter 105, Minimum Housing Code, of the City Code; to wit: Failure to maintain structures by allowing: the roof, walls, soffits, fascia, front patio and steps, driveway, and garage doors are dirty and discolored. There are cracks and spalling concrete and rusted rebar on and in the rear walls and cracks in northern side yard wall. The railings on the rear balcony and stairs are rusted and have peeling paint. The mailbox post has peeling paint. There is trash and debris (e.g., a board propped against a wall in the rear yard, cans stacked on the rear patio, and loose bricks on the roof). There is stagnant water in the swimming pool. 3. Section 3-308(F) of the City Zoning Code, to wit: the gate to the northern side yard is open and is not locked found Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-04-0079 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation1135 San Pedro Avenue Maintenance Requirements Sec 34-203(b) Work without a Permit - Sec. 34-203. - Maintenance requirements. (b)The property shall be maintained free of graffiti or similar markings by removal or painting over with an exterior grade paint that matches the color of the exterior structure. (Code 2006, § 34-166; Ord. No. 2011-07, § 2(34-66), 6-7-2011; Ord. No. 2018-20, § 2, 6-12-2018) Sec. 105-26. - Adoption of building, plumbing, electrical and related technical codes. The state building code together with all local amendments thereto is hereby adopted by reference. Penalties for violation of the state building code shall be as established in section 1-7. Florida Building Code 105- [A]105.1. Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact-resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this codefound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-04-0211 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation1135 San Pedro Avenue Violation Description - Work without a Permit Exterior Alterations without Permit - Sec. 105-26. - Adoption of building, plumbing, electrical and related technical codes. The state building code together with all local amendments thereto is hereby adopted by reference. Penalties for violation of the state building code shall be as established in section 1-7. Florida Building Code 105- [A]105.1. Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact-resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. (Code 1958, § 8-1; Code 1991, § 6-26; Code 2006, § 105-23; Ord. No. 1052, § 1, 12-17-1957) Section 14-202.8. Zoning permit. No person shall commence or cause to be cfound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-10-1489 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation353 Aragon Avenue Violation Description - Condition of commercial property(a)(1) - Sec. 105-29. - (a)The exterior of all commercial property shall be maintained so as to prevent deterioration or blight from inadequate maintenance. (1)All exterior building surfaces shall be free of chipping, pitting, cracking, discoloration, peeling or fading. Code Enforcement Officer Comments: Water penetration through the concrete slab onto the parking garage from the pool. Railings on 4th floor not secured. Remedy - Building must be free of any chipping, pitting, cracking, discoloration, peeling or fading. Obtain approval and permits for all necessary repairs. Owner - SCG Atlas Gables Grand Plaza LLC C T CORPORATION SYSTEM Code Enforcement Officer Quintanafound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-06-0724 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation636 Navarre Avenue Violation Description - Chapter 62, ARTICLE III. - Division 1, EXCAVATIONS Code Enforcement Officer Comments: Gravel on the city swale without a permit. Remedy - Must obtain an after the fact public works permit. Owner - Jeremy S. Barnett Code Enforcement Officer Garciafound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-11-1504 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation752 Majorca Avenue Violation Description - PERMIT - Required for Excavations - Sec. 62-83. - Required. (a) Violations of this section shall be punishable as provided in section 1-7. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to do work on or cut into, dig up, or excavate for the purpose of laying sewers, water mains, underground wires, or gas pipes, or for setting poles, or any other purpose whatsoever, any of the streets, parks, parkways, sidewalks, alleys, or easements in the city without first securing from the director of public works a permit to do such work, and make such excavations. (Code 1958, § 28-26; Code 1991, § 22-106; Code 2006, § 62-58; Ord. No. 2581, § 1, 9-10-1985) Code Enforcement Officer Comments: Gravel installation the right of way without a permit. Remedy - Obtain all City permits. Please contact building@coralgables.com or 305-460-5245 for any additional questions. Owner - Janet Schoenfeld Code Enforcement Officer Garciafound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-11-1561 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation1307 El Rado Street Violation Description - Excavations - Sec. 62-58. - Penalties. Any person performing work on or making excavations in the streets, parks, parkways, sidewalks, alleys or easements in the city in violation of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of an offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in section 1-7 for each offense. (Code 1958, § 28-35; Code 1991, § 22-115; Code 2006, § 62-67; Ord. No. 2581, § 1, 9-10-1985) Code Enforcement Officer Comments: Gravel install on city swale without a permit. Remedy - Must obtain an after the fact permit. Owner - Guillermo Pesant & w/Bibiana Code Enforcement Officer GarciaComplied prior to hearing  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-06-0737 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation10 Edgewater Drive Violation Description - Expired Building Permit - Sec. 105-26. - Adoption of building, plumbing, electrical and related technical codes. The state building code together with all local amendments thereto is hereby adopted by reference. Penalties for violation of the state building code shall be as established in section 1-7. Florida Building Code 105.4.1.1- If work has commenced and the permit is revoked, becomes null and void, or expires because of lack of progress or abandonment, a new permit covering the proposed construction shall be obtained before proceeding with the work (Code 1958, § 8-1; Code 1991, § 6-26; Code 2006, § 105-23; Ord. No. 1052, § 1, 12-17-1957) Code Enforcement Officer Comments: EXPIRED PERMIT: BL-15-04-4361 (REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING PAVERS FOR THE FIRE LANE & SIDEWALK AT THE GABLES CLUB CONDOMINIUM). Remedy - Please renew/re-activate the permit(s) in order to call for final pending inspection(s). Inspections must be approved, in order for the permit(s) and violation to close. If you require further assistance, please contGranted extension of time  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-03-0096 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation1250 S. Dixie Hwy. Violation Description - Expired Building Permit - Sec. 105-26. - Adoption of building, plumbing, electrical and related technical codes. The state building code together with all local amendments thereto is hereby adopted by reference. Penalties for violation of the state building code shall be as established in section 1-7. Florida Building Code 105.4.1.1- If work has commenced and the permit is revoked, becomes null and void, or expires because of lack of progress or abandonment, a new permit covering the proposed construction shall be obtained before proceeding with the work (Code 1958, § 8-1; Code 1991, § 6-26; Code 2006, § 105-23; Ord. No. 1052, § 1, 12-17-1957) Code Enforcement Officer Comments: EXPIRED PERMIT(s): ME-15-02-0741 "EXACT CHANGE OUT OF A/C UNIT". Remedy - Please renew/re-activate the permit(s) in order to call for final pending inspection(s). Inspections must be approved, in order for the permit(s) and violation to close. If you require further assistance, please contact: Antonio Silio at 305-460-5206/asilio@coralgables.com OorJorgfound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-03-0043 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation14621 Bonito Drive Violation Description - Expired Building Permit - Sec. 105-26. - Adoption of building, plumbing, electrical and related technical codes. The state building code together with all local amendments thereto is hereby adopted by reference. Penalties for violation of the state building code shall be as established in section 1-7. Florida Building Code 105.4.1.1- If work has commenced and the permit is revoked, becomes null and void, or expires because of lack of progress or abandonment, a new permit covering the proposed construction shall be obtained before proceeding with the work (Code 1958, § 8-1; Code 1991, § 6-26; Code 2006, § 105-23; Ord. No. 1052, § 1, 12-17-1957) Code Enforcement Officer Comments: Expired Permit(s) BL08110313 Remedy - Please renew/re-activate the permit(s) in order to call for final pending inspection(s). Inspections must be approved, in order for the permit(s) and violation to close. If you require further assistance, please contact: Jorge Pino/Mobile Permit Coordinator at 305-460-5272/jpino@coralgables.com or Antonio Silio at 3found Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-02-0032 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation800 Ortega Avenue Violation Description - Expired Building Permit - Sec. 105-26 - Adoption of building, plumbing, electrical and related technical codes. The state building code together with all local amendments thereto is hereby adopted by reference. Penalties for violation of the state building code shall be as established in section 1 - 7. Florida Building Code 105.4.1.1 - If work has commenced and the permit is revoked, becomes null and void, or expires because of lack of progress or abandonment, a new permit covering the proposed construction shall be obtained before proceeding with the work. Expired permit BL-08-01-0997 Remedy - Please renew/re-activate the permit(s) in order to call for final pending inspection(s). Inspections must be approved, in order for the permit(s) and violation to close. If you require further assistance, please contact Jorge Pino/Mobile Permit Coordinator - jpino@coralgables.com (305) 460-5272 or Development Services at building@coralgables.com (305) 460-5245. Owner - Ana Lourdes LAM Code Enforcement Officer Selvafound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-08-1194 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation51 Veraugua Avenue 2/15/23 Guilty/15 days to obtain demo permit and 30 days to demo/$200.00 a day fine/$108.75 Administrative Fee Violation Description - Floors, walls, ceilings and roofs - Sec. 105-278. - Floors, walls, ceilings and roofs. Floors, walls, ceilings and roofs of every structure used for human habitation shall be structurally sound, and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. They shall be free from cracks, breaks, loose plaster and similar conditions so serious as to endanger the safety of occupants or to seriously mar the attractiveness of the premises. (Code 1958, § 16A-36; Code 1991, § 12-178; Code 2006, § 105-289; Ord. No. 1142, § 4.5, 7-14-1959; Ord. No. 2013-07, § 2, 5-28-2013) Code Enforcement Officer Comments: Roof in disrepair, clear tarp placed on roof. Remedy - Clear tarp must be removed / roof must be watertight - obtain permit if more than a square is required if tarp is to remain while in application process. Owner - CARLOS R. FERNANDEZ BLANCO AND OLGA PALMER C/O FERNANDO S. ARAN, ESQ ARAN CORREA & GUARCH, P.A. Cofound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-05-0448 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation434 Loretto Avenue Violation Description - Exterior Alterations without Permit- Section 14-202.8. Zoning permit. No person shall commence or cause to be commenced any miscellaneous work, which does not otherwise require a building permit, which affects the aesthetics, appearance, or architectural design of any structure, site or site improvements until an application for a zoning permit therefore has been previously filed with the Development Services Department. No such miscellaneous work which affects the aesthetics, appearance, or architectural design of any structure, site or site improvements shall commence until a permit has been issued by the City in every case where the cost of such proposed work exceeds five hundred ($500) dollars in labor and materials. All work done under and pursuant to any zoning permit shall conform to the approved plans and/or specifications. Installed white metal picket fence at rear of property without a permit. Installed artificial turf on west side of driveway without a permit. Remedy - Must obtain all approvals and permits for workGranted extension of time  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-07-0939 2  Code Enforcement Board Violation600 Jeronimo Drive Violation Description - Floors, walls, ceilings and roofs - Sec. 105-278. - Floors, walls, ceilings and roofs. Floors, walls, ceilings and roofs of every structure used for human habitation shall be structurally sound, and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. They shall be free from cracks, breaks, loose plaster and similar conditions so serious as to endanger the safety of occupants or to seriously mar the attractiveness of the premises. (Code 1958, § 16A-36; Code 1991, § 12-178; Code 2006, § 105-289; Ord. No. 1142, § 4.5, 7-14-1959; Ord. No. 2013-07, § 2, 5-28-2013) Code Enforcement Officer Comments: Driveway is in disrepair, has missing asphalt and cracks throughout. Remedy - Must repair and or replace damaged driveway and approach Must obtain all permits and approvals to complete work. Owner - Levi Meyer Code Enforcement Officer Vilatofound Guilty  Action details Not available
NOVI-22-12-1591 1  Code Enforcement Board Violation690 Bird Rd. Violation Description - Permits generally (c) - Tree Abuse - Sec. 82-29. - Permits generally. (c)Tree abuse. Tree abuse is prohibited and shall constitute a violation of this section. Any act of tree abuse that renders a tree nonviable or effectively destroyed shall constitute "effective removal" and shall compel the owner to fully comply with the terms of this article as if the tree was removed prior to issuance of a permit. (Ord. No. 2017-45, § 2(Att. A), 12-5-2017) Code Enforcement Officer Comments: Cutting two city black olive trees on the right of way without a permit. Improper tree pruning. Tree abuse. Remedy - Comply with Section 82-29. Must obtain after the fact permit for tree pruning. Must contact Public Works Greenspace department for further requirements. Owner - Juan Gaitan Code Enforcement Officer VilatoContinued  Action details Not available