HomeMy Public PortalAbout1254 Rayburn St PH NoticeCITY OF CRESTVIEW
CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION
201 Stillwell Blvd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 683-0896
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
10/20/2023
KEITH E GONZALES
160 ELDREDGE RD
FORT WALTON BEACH FL 32547
RE: CASE# 23-769
Dear Property Owner:
You are hereby formally notified that on November 21, 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 1254 RAYBURN ST., Crestview, FL 32539 more particularly described as:
PIN# 08-3N-23-0743-0015-0110 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EDNEY 3RD ADD LOTS 11
& 12 BLK 15 AND ADJACENT E 10 FT OF VACATED ALLEY AS OR BOOK 2960 PG
1975
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,
Vado-u-41011/4A/N
Maddie Tatom
Code Compliance Officer
City of Crestview
850-683-0896
Form 53A
Appendix 8
Revised 2021
VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1
LSE NUMBER 23-00000769
tOPERTY ADDRESS 1254 RAYBURN ST
VIOLATION: Ch. 38 Sec. 65 (h), (i) QUANTITY: 1
:SCRIPTION: Exterior Door/Door Frame/Store DATE: 7/07/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
38.65 - Standards for Improved Property.
(h) Exterior doors: Every exterior door and hatchway or
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: Ch. 38 Sec. 65 (e), (j) QUANTITY: 1
:SCRIPTION: Exterior Wall/ Ext. Surface DATE: 7/07/23
LOCATION:
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
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LSE NUMBER 23-00000769
tOPERTY ADDRESS 1254 RAYBURN ST
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
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 (w) LDC 7.01 QUANTITY: 1
:SCRIPTION: FENCES & WALLS DATE: 7/07/23
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: Chapter 38 Sect. 18 (11) QUANTITY: 1
:SCRIPTION: Overgrown Vegetation DATE: 7/07/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
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LSE NUMBER 23-00000769
:OPERTY ADDRESS 1254 RAYBURN ST
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.
VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 48 QUANTITY: 1
3SCRIPTION: PROPERTY EXTERIOR DATE: 7/07/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
38-48 - Property exteriors.
(a) Property exteriors shall be free of trash, litter,
debris, packing boxes, lumber, construction material, solid
waste, horticulture debris, salvage materials, appliances,
machinery, equipment, and any furniture, excluding furniture
specifically designed for outdoor use. Failure to maintain
the premises in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition is a
violation. The owner and operator shall keep that part of
the exterior property subject to its control or occupancy in
a clean and sanitary condition.
(b) No owner, operator, or tenant shall maintain premises,
private or open to the public, upon which litter is
permitted, caused, allowed or existing in any manner as to
be a sanitary nuisance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
You may abate the violation by conducting the following
action.
1. Remove the trash, litter, debris, packing boxes, lumber,
construction material, solid waste, horticulture debris,
salvage materials, appliances, machinery, equipment, and any
furniture, specifically not designed for outdoor use.
VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Section 65 (d) QUANTITY: 1
:SCRIPTION: Skirting DATE: 7/07/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
VIOLATION DETAIL
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ZOPERTY ADDRESS 1254 RAYBURN ST
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
38.65 - Standards for Improved Property.
(d) Skirting shall be maintained free from broken or missing
sections, pieces, or cross members. Skirting shall be
securely attached and sized from the ground to the lower
outside perimeter of the structure. Skirting material must
comply with the standards provided in the Land Development
Code.
Land Development Code Section 6.01.02 (I)
(I) For dwellings elevated 48 inches or less, the area
beneath the home shall be enclosed by brick, concrete, wood,
rock, vinyl or other materials specifically manufactured for
this purpose and shall enclose the space between the floor
joists and the ground level, except for the required minimum
ventilation and access. Such access shall remain closed when
not being used for that purpose.
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
The violation(s) may be abated by repair or replacement of
broken or missing sections, pieces or cross members, attach
and size from the ground to the lower outside perimeter of
the structure, using materials compliant with standards
provided in Land Development Code. Permitting may be
required. Please contact the City of Crestview Building
Department at (850)689-1618.
VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Section 18 (2) QUANTITY: 1
:SCRIPTION: Trash/Debris DATE: 7/07/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
Nuisance Conditions - 38 - 18 (2)
Accumulation or open storage of trash, debris, garbage,
tires, vehicle parts.
bottles, paper, cans, rags, dead plants, or trees, dead or
decayed animal matter, fruit, vegetables, offal, tools,
equipment, lawn and garden products, buckets, containers,
appliances, household furniture, bricks, concrete, scrap
lumber or any other refuse of any nature.
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
You may abate the violation by removing the trash, debris,
garbage, tires, vehicle parts, bottles, paper, cans, rags,
dead plants, or trees,
dead or decayed animal matter, fruit, vegetables, offal,
tools, equipment, lawn and garden products, buckets,
containers, appliances, household furniture, bricks,
concrete, scrap lumber or any other refuse of any nature,
VIOLATION DETAIL
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:OPERTY ADDRESS 1254 RAYBURN ST
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
from the property.
VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 70 QUANTITY: 1
:SCRIPTION: UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS DATE: 7/07/23
LOCATION:
ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION :
38.70 - Unsightly conditions.
The following conditions are hereby deemed to be unsightly
conditions and are prohibited. The following conditions are
prohibited on any premises in the City:
(1) Structures that are:
(a) Partially destroyed; or
(b) Left in a state of disrepair; or
(c) Left in a state of partial construction beyond the
valid timeframe of the permit.
(2) Abandoned or broken equipment; broken or discarded
furniture and household appliances in visible yard areas.
(3) Building exteriors in a condition of deterioration or
disrepair such that the condition causes measurable
diminution of surrounding property values.
(4) Garbage and trash containers stored in a manner visible
from the street.
(5) Exterior finishes that are not maintained to prevent the
buildup of dirt, grime, algae and other such substances.
(6)Temporary covers made of tarps or other similar materials
visible from the public right -a -way to include free standing
structures, piles of debris or other items, or attached to
permanent buildings, fences, or other structures.
(7) Tarps or other like materials used to cover a vehicle,
boat, or RV which are not fitted and designed for this
purpose or are in disrepair.
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
You may abate the violation(s) by conducting the following
action(s) .
1.For Building Exterior:
a. Repair the building exterior.
For Demolition of Structure:
a. Demolish the structure and remove all debris from the
property. For commercial property an asbestos survey maybe
required.
b. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit for a building
where commercial activity is a permitted use, a performance
bond or equivalent security shall be filed with the City, or
a letter of credit may be submitted to the City Manager for
approval.
For building permit information please call 850-689-1619 ext
254 or 261.
2.Remove all abandoned or broken equipment, discarded
furniture, and household appliances.
3.Store garbage and trash containers in an area not visible
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tOPERTY ADDRESS 1254 RAYBURN ST
CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED :
from the street.
4.Repair or replace the exterior finishes that are not
maintained to prevent build up of dirt, grime, algae, or
other such substances.
5.Remove any temporary covers made of tarps or other similar
materials that are visible from the public right-of-way to
include free standing structures, piles of debris or other
items, or attached to permanent buildings, fences, or other
structures.
6.Remove tarps or other like materials used to cover a
vehicle, boat or RV which are not fitted and designed
specifically for this purpose or are in disrepair.