HomeMy Public PortalAboutCase 23-41CITY OF CRESTVIEW FLORIDA
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
City of Crestview, Florida,
Petitioner,
vs.
Carlyle Stevens
743 State Hwy 35
Laurel Hill, FL
32567
Respondents.
198 Wilson Street North
Crestview, FL 32536
Inst. #3613569 Bk: 3667 Pg: 2614
Page 1 of 4 Recorded: 3/24/2023 11:50 AM
RECORDING ARTICLE V: $16.00 RECORDING $19.50
DEPUTY CLERK denies
JD PEACOCK II CLERK OF COURTS,
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE# 23-41
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
This case was presented for public hearing before the Special Magistrate on March 21,
2023. After due notice to the respondent, having heard testimony under oath, received
evidence and considered stipulations, the Special Magistrate finds as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The respondent, Carlyle Stevens, whose last known mailing address is 743 State Hwy 35,
Laurel Hill, FL 32567, is the owner of the property located at, 455 Blakely Ave, Crestview,
FL 32536, AKA PIN# 20-3N-23-2390-0011-0120, and more particularly described as:
SULLIVANS ADD E1/2 OF LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 11
2. The conditions on the property consist of an unpermitted accessory structure. The
violation(s) were first observed on October 24, 2022. A Notice of Violation was mailed by
certified mail December 12, 2022, and was not received by respondent. The Notice stated
that the condition(s), constituted a violation of Florida Building Code Chapter Sec.105.1.
- and requested correction of the violation by December 28, 2022. Re inspection of the
property on January 3, 2023, confirmed that violation(s) continue to exist on the
property.
3. Proper notice of the cited violations and the notice of hearing was served on the
Respondents, and the Respondents were provided with the opportunity to be heard and
submit testimony and evidence at the properly noticed hearing.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
4. The respondent failed to bring the property into a full state of compliance prior to the
Notice of Violation deadline and is in violation of Florida Building Code Chapter
Sec.105.1. - Maintain a public nuisance prohibited, of the City of Crestview's Code of
Ordinances.
5. The Respondents were provided a reasonably sufficient time to voluntarily correct the
Violations, which they failed to do within the time prescribed.
6. The city has proved the alleged Violations of the cited Ordinances and/or State Statute by
competent, substantive evidence. Therefore, the City is entitled to recover the costs
incurred in prosecuting this case before the Magistrate, which I find to be reasonable and
appropriate under the circumstances.
7. If the Respondents fail to bring the Property into compliance as ordered within the time
prescribed, I find that a fine shall be imposed per day for each day of non-compliance and
that the fine is reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances, taking into account
the gravity of the Violations, any actions taken by the Respondents to correct the
Violations, and any previous violations committed by the Respondents.
ORDER: Based on the foregoing, it is hereby ORDERED and ADJUDGED
that:
8. On or before , the Respondents shall pay to the City of Crestview the costs incurred in
prosecuting this case before the Special Magistrate in the amount of $250.
9. On or before May 22, 2023, the Respondent is to correct the violation(s) by conducting
the following action(s):
a. Apply for permits to bring primary structure into compliance and apply for or obtain
appropriate permits for accessory structure.
b. Bring primary structure into compliance and apply for or obtain accessory structure
permit.
c. Remove accessory structure from property.
10. If the violation(s) are not corrected by May 22, 2023, a fine in the amount of $250 per
day will be imposed pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 162. It is the Respondents'
responsibility to notify the City when the Violations have been corrected so that the
Property can be inspected to confirm compliance.
11. The fines and costs imposed herein shall accrue interest at the rate of 6.77% per annum
until paid.
12. If Respondent fails to comply by the date stated above, the City Council may cause the
property to be cleaned up and the nuisance abated. The cost for such cleanup and
abatement shall be billed and mailed via certified mail to the last known address of
Respondent. If such bill is not paid within thirty (30) days from the mailing date, the costs
incurred by the City shall be added to any unpaid costs, fines, or fees hereunder and shall
be a lien on the property as authorized by law.
CERTIFIED A TRUE
AND
Done and Ordered on the 21st day of March 2023. CORRECT COPY
Samuel B. Digitally signed by BY:`
Samuel B. Taylor
Taylor Date: 2023.03.22 DATE: 3- a_ 2 O a 3
13:39:58 -05'00'
Special Magistrate
City of Crestview, Florida
RIGHT TO APPEAL — You have the right, at your own expense, to appeal this Order
entered by the Special Magistrate by filing a writ of certiorari for appeal to the Circuit
Court. Any appeal must be filed with the Circuit Court within 30 days of this order.
NOTICE OF LIEN AND INTENT TO RECORD — A certified copy of this Order may be
recorded in the official records of Okaloosa County, and thereafter, shall become a lien
against any real and personal property owned by Respondent(s), until satisfied, and at
which the City may seek to foreclose on said recorded lien after 90 days from the date of
filing, pursuant to City of Crestview Code of Ordinances and Florida Statutes Section
162.09. Name and address of lien holder: City of Crestview, 198 North Wilson Street,
Crestview, Florida 32536.