HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 08_11/09/2006VILLAGE OF TE(~UESTA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
250 Tequesta Drive Suite 305
Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-6220
Fax: (561) 575-6224
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
MINUTES
August 31, 2006
PRESENT: Special Master Lara Donlon; Code Enforcement Officer Joe Petrick, and
Recording Secretary Betty Laur
The hearing was called to order at 10:01 A.M.
Code Enforcement Special Master Donlon approved the minutes of the January 26,
2006 Special Master Hearing as submitted.
Fine Imposition Hearing:
Case No. 2005-18299 FL1
479 Seabrook Road
Tequesta, FL 33469
Legal: 25-40-42, N 130 FT OF W 635
FT OF NE'/Z OF SE'/4 (LESS N 117 FT
OF E 25 FT OF W 555 FT ~ ELY 46.04
PC N : 60-42-40-25-00-000-5320
Repeat Violation of Village of
Tequesta Code Chapter 30 Article II
Sec 30-33
The Respondent, FL1, was not present at the hearing; however, there was a
finding of proper notice. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer testified to
and produced photographs of the violation. The Officer testified that the
infestation of bees relating to section 306.1 constituted an immediate threat to
the public health, safety, and welfare. He further testified that the beehive was
larger than two feet. Regarding the violation of Section 30-33, the Code
Special Master Hearing
August 31, 2006
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Enforcement Officer testified that the Village contractor performed the work to
bring the property into compliance on August 9, 2006 and submitted an invoice
in the amount of $315.00. The attorney for the Respondent had advised at a
previous hearing that the Village was authorized to correct violations of
Section 30-33 and send the invoice to his office.
Conclusion of law was the Respondent, FL1, is in violation of Section 306.1
and repeat violation of Chapter 30, Article II, Section 30-33 of the Code of
Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta. The violation of Section 306.1
constitutes an immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
Special Master Donlon ordered that Respondent, FL1, shall immediately
continue to comply with Chapter 30, Article II, Section 30-33, of the Code of
Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta. Respondent shall be assessed a fine
of $315.00 to reimburse the Village for the cost of the contractor to be paid by
September 15, 2006.
It was further ordered by Special Master Donlon that the violation of Section
306.1 is an immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare and the
Village shall remove, or shall cause to be removed, the threat of the beehive
and bee infestation, and bill the property owner for the costs of said removal.
Respondent shall be assessed $705.00 for administrative costs to be paid by
the 15th day of September, 2006.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm
Beach County, Florida, and once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the
property of the original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any
other real or personal property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter
162, Florida Statutes, for the original amount.
Case No. 2006-00200 Veronica Mancuso
67 Yacht Club Place
Tequesta, FL 33469
PCN: 60-42-40-26-01-000-5090
Violation of Village of Tequesta Code
Electrical Permit: Chapter 14 Article
Vi Sec 14154 Page(s) CD: 6-144
Design Criteria, Visibility triangle:
Chapter 78 Article V Sec. 78-227 (2)(a)
Page(s) CD: 78:68-CD 78-69
Special Master Hearing
August 31, 2006
Page 3
Lot Frontage (right-of-way): Chapter
78, Article V, Section 78-143 Page(s)
CD: 78:38 - 78:44
As requested by the Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer, this case was continued until
the Village resets it.
Status Hearings -None
Fine Reduction Hearings -None
Foreclosure Authorization -None
There being no further cases, the meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m..
ATTEST:
Code Enforcement Officer
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Laur
Recording Secretary
Special Master Date Approved