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Home My Public Portal About23-234 998 W Walnut PH NoticeCITY OF CRESTVIEW CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 201 Stillwell Blvd Crestview, FL 32539 (850) 683-0896 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: 09/13/2023 Uninks Investments LLC 550 Mary Ester Cutoff Suite 18 P.O. Box 358 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 RE: CASE# 23-234 Dear Property Owner: You are hereby formally notified that on October 17, 2023, at 5:30 P.M., there will be a Public Hearing at City Hall, located at 198 Wilson Street North, Crestview, Florida 32536 in the Council Chambers. This meeting is being held concerning violations that continue to exist on a parcel of property belonging to you located at 998 Walnut Avenue West, Crestview, FL 32539 more particularly described as: PIN# 17-3N-23-2490-0120-0060 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CRESTVIEW LOT 6 BLK 120 The Special Magistrate has the power to levy fines up to $250 per day for a first violation, and up to $500 per day for a repeat violation. If the Special Magistrate finds the violation to be irreparable or irreversible in nature, a fine, not to exceed $5,000 per violation, may be imposed. If a violation, or the condition causing the violation, presents a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, or if the violation is irreparable or irreversible in nature, the Special Magistrate will notify the local governing body, which may make all reasonable repairs required to bring the property into compliance, and charge the violator with the reasonable cost of the repairs along with the fine imposed. If the City prevails in prosecuting a case before the Special Magistrate, it shall be entitled to recover all costs incurred in prosecuting the case before the Special Magistrate, and such costs may be included in the lien authorized under FS 162.09(3). Encl: Notice of Violation A certified copy of an Order imposing a fine, or a fine plus repair costs, will be recorded in the Okaloosa County Public Records, and thereafter shall constitute a lien against the land on which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by the violator. You have the right to obtain an attorney, at your own expense, to represent you before the Special Magistrate. If you desire a verbatim transcript of the proceedings for appeal purposes, you should arrange for a court reporter to attend the hearing. The Crestview Special Magistrate was created pursuant to Florida Statue 162. The purpose of the Special Magistrate is to facilitate the enforcement of local and state laws. Sincerely, Deborah Lawson Code Compliance Officer City of Crestview 850.306.3702/850.612.9714 Form 53A Appendix 8 Revised 2021 VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 ISE NUMBER 23-00000234 tOPERTY ADDRESS 998 W WALNUT AVE VIOLATION: Ch 38 Sec 65 (w) LDC 7.01 QUANTITY: 1 ;SCRIPTION: FENCES & WALLS DATE: 5/11/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 38.65 - Standards for Improved Property. (w)Fences and walls: Fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and structurally sound condition, in good repair with a material designed for this purpose. Fences shall be free from loose or rotting materials. Metal fencing shall be free from rust or deterioration. Fences shall comply with the standards for fencing as provided in the Land Development Code. LDC Chapter 7.01.03 (b) 1. Fences and walls must be constructed of wood, masonry, stone, wrought iron, chain link, vinyl, welded wire, or composite materials. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : The violation(s) may be abated by removal and/or repair of all unapproved, unpermitted or deteriorating fences. Permits may be required for repair or replacement of fencing. For further assistance, please contact the City of Crestview Building Department at (850)689-1618. VIOLATION: Ch. 38 Sec 65 (s), Sec 66 QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Accessory Structures DATE: 5/11/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 38.65 - Standards for Improved Property. (s) Accessory structures: Garages, storage buildings and all other accessory structures shall be maintained and kept in good repair and sound structural condition. Chapter 38 Section 66. Accessory Structures Garages, storage buildings and all other accessory structures shall be 1. Used for the purposes allowed by the Land Development Code. 2. Maintained in good repair and sound structural condition. Structures attached or unattached, to the principal structure, which are found in disrepair, shall be repaired or demolished within the timeframe set within the Notice of Violation. Maintenance of accessory structures shall comply with the following: VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 2 ISE NUMBER 23-00000234 tOPERTY ADDRESS 998 W WALNUT AVE ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : ( 1) The exterior of the building and premises to include but not limited to parking areas and landscaped areas shall be maintained in a sound, clean and neat condition. (2) Signs shall be maintained in good condition. Where the sign structure remains, the sign faces are to be replaced with blank panels (permit required). The design and color are subject to the standards of the Land Development Code. (3) All advertising structures, awnings and accompanying supporting members shall be maintained in good repair and shall not constitute a nuisance or safety hazard. Advertising structures or awnings not properly maintained in accordance with this subsection shall be removed. Awnings or marquees made of cloth, plastic or a similar material shall not show evidence of tearing, ripping or holes. Upon removal of an advertising structure, such as a sign, all supporting members shall be removed. Awnings must be repaired or replaced to original condition. Where supporting members have been left from sign removal prior to adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, such supporting members shall be removed within three months of the effective date of such ordinance. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize any encroachments on streets, sidewalks, or other parts of the public right-of-way. (4) Where parking areas are to be barricaded to prohibit vehicular travel, it shall be accomplished by installation of parking bumpers pinned to the pavement. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : The violation(s) may be abated by: 1. Using the accessory structure in a manner allowed by the Land Development Code. 2. Obtain a building permit and repair the accessory structure, or, obtain a demolition permit and demolish the accessory structure. Remove all demolition debris from the property. (1) Maintain the exterior of the building and premises in a sound, clean and neat condition. (2) Repair or replace sign. Replace sign face with blank panel, in accordance with standards set in Land Development Code. For information regarding permits, contact the City of Crestview Building Department at (850) 689-1618. VIOLATION: Ch. 38 Sec. 65 (e), (j) QUANTITY: 1 ;SCRIPTION: Exterior Wall/ Ext. Surface DATE: 5/11/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : CONTINUED VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 3 LSE NUMBER 23-00000234 tOPERTY ADDRESS 998 W WALNUT AVE ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Chapter 38 Section 65 (e) Exterior walls. Exterior walls of buildings shall be: (1) Maintained free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and (2) Maintained, weatherproofed and surfaces properly coated as needed to prevent deterioration. Exterior finishes must be of material designed for such purposes and installed in accordance with the manufacture's specifications. For repairs, like materials must be used. Decorative features such as cornices, belt courses, corbels, trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage. (3) Any graffiti shall be removed or repainted to match existing surfaces. (j) Exterior surface treatment. All exterior surfaces, including by way of example and not limitation, doors and window frames, cornices, porches, decks, trim, balconies, fences, and docks, shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior surfaces shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective treatment applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Peeling paint is prohibited and surfaces shall be repainted. All metal surfaces shall be coated to inhibit rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : (e) The violation(s) may be abated by obtaining required permits and repair or replacement of holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials. Maintenance, proper coating and weather proofing as needed to prevent deterioration. For repairs, like material must be used. Repaint of graffiti shall match existing surfaces. (j) The violation(s) may be abated by obtaining required permits and repair or replacement of exterior surfaces, to include protection from the element and decay by paint or other protective treatment. Repair of peeling pant, and coating of metal surfaces to inhibit rust and corrosion. Coating and stabilization of all surfaces with rust or corrosion. VIOLATION: Ch. 38 Sec. 65 (h), (i) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Exterior Door/Door Frame/Store DATE: 5/11/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 38.65 - Standards for Improved Property. (h) Exterior doors: Every exterior door and hatchway or VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 4 ISE NUMBER 23-00000234 ;OPERTY ADDRESS 998 W WALNUT AVE ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : garage door shall be kept in sound working condition and good repair. (i) Exterior doorframes and storefronts: Exterior doorframes and storefronts shall be maintained in good condition. All moldings shall be securely attached to the structure and maintained in good condition without splitting or deterioration. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : The violation(s) may be abated by repair or replacement of exterior door, door frame, storefront, or molding. Building permits may be required. Please contact the City of Crestview Building Department at (850)689-1618. VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Sect. 18 (11) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Overgrown Vegetation DATE: 7/31/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Nuisance Conditions - 38 - 18 (k) tGrass, weeds, and uncultivated vegetation: All grasses or weeds, and uncultivated vegetation, shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height on improved property, including the area between the edge of the pavement in the street and the lot line. Bushes, trees, and other landscape ornamentals shall be maintained in a manner that will not create any unsafe or unhealthy conditions. Landscape features shall be maintained to ensure that the growth of such feature does not damage any structure. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : You may abate the violation by removing the overgrown or uncultivated vegetation from the property.