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HomeMy Public PortalAbout686 E COBB AVE PH NOTICECITY OF CRESTVIEW CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 201 Stillwell Blvd Crestview, FL 32539 (850) 683-0896 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 11/17/2023 HASTINGS LILLIAN W & RICE JOHN 686E COBB AVE CRESTVIEW FL 32539 RE: CASE# 23-977 Dear Property Owner: You are hereby formally notified that on December 19th, 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 686 E COBB AVE., Crestview, FL 32539 more particularly described as: PIN# 17-3N-23-2490-0151-0040 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: CRESTVIEW LOTS 4 & 5 BLK 151 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). 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. Encl: Notice of Violation 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, -MAW(' IMZIC Tzx,L\ Maddie Tatom Code Compliance Officer City of Crestview 850-683-0896 Form 53A Appendix 8 Revised 2021 VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 LSE NUMBER 23-00000977 IOPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE VIOLATION: Ch. 38 Sec 65 (s), Sec 66 QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Accessory Structures DATE: 9/08/23 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: ( 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. VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 2 SE NUMBER 23-00000977 :OPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : (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 (h), (i) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Exterior Door/Door Frame/Store DATE: 9/08/23 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: 9/08/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Chapter 38 Section 65 VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 3 ►SE NUMBER 23-00000977 tOPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : (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 Sect. 18 (9), (10) QUANTITY: 1 ;SCRIPTION: Inoperable Vehicle/Parts DATE: 9/08/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Nuisance Conditions - 38 - 18. (9) Any worn-out, scrapped, partially dismantled, non -operative, unusable, or discarded materials or objects, VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 4 ►SE NUMBER 23-00000977 tOPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : such as motor vehicles or parts thereof, building materials, machinery, boats, or part thereof, trailers, or other such items. (10) The storage of any vehicle or boat, or parts thereof, without a valid current license plate or other registration certificate, showing said vehicle or part thereof to be titled in the name of the owner or occupier of the property upon which said vehicle or part thereof is located. Failure to have such license or other registration certificate specifically attached to the vehicle or part thereof shall be prima facie evidence that said property is worn-out, scrapped, non -operative, unusable, or discarded, as provided in this chapter. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : You may abate the violation(s) by the following action(s). 1. Remove the worn-out, scrapped, partially dismantled, non -operative, unusable, or discarded materials or objects, such as motor vehicles or parts thereof, building materials, machinery, boats, or part thereof, trailers or any similar material from the property. 2. Affix a valid tag to the inoperable vehicle, or boat, or remove it from the property. VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Sect. 18 (11) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Overgrown Vegetation DATE: 9/08/23 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. VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Section 65 (q) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Overhang Extensions DATE: 9/08/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : CONTINUED VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 5 LSE NUMBER 23-00000977 tOPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : (q) Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions including, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes, and exhaust ducts shall be maintained in good repair and properly anchored to remain in sound condition. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements, decay, or rust. For properties located in the downtown overlay district, any commercial awning in disrepair must be repaired to original condition. Awnings in this district may not be removed but must be repaired. In the event the original material cannot be located, the property owner must obtain a permit and replace with a similar product. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : The violation(s) may be abated by repair or replacement )f the overhang, canopy, marquee, sign, metal awning, fires escape, standpipe, or exhaust duct. Building permits may be required. Please contact the City of Crestview Building Department at (850)689-1618. For information regarding the Downtown Overlay District, please contact the Community Redevelopment Agency at (850)612-6074. VIOLATION: Ch. 38 Section 65 (1) QUANTITY: 1 ;SCRIPTION: Porches and Balconies DATE: 9/08/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Chapter 38 Section 65 (I) Porches and balconies. All exterior porches, balconies, stairs, and fire escapes shall include banisters or railings properly designed and maintained to minimize the hazard of falling and installed to withstand the loads for which they were designed. All exterior porches, landings, balconies, stairs, and fire escapes shall be kept structurally sound, in good repair, free from defects and maintained for the purpose for which they were designed. Paint and other finishes shall be in good condition. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : The violation(s) may be abated by obtaining required permit and repair or replacement of exterior porches, balconies, stairs, fire escapes, and banisters or railings to include structural integrity, paint/finishes, and maintained for the purpose for which they were designed. VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 48 QUANTITY: 1 ;SCRIPTION: PROPERTY EXTERIOR DATE: 9/08/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : VIOLATION DETAIL iSE NUMBER 23-00000977 tOPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE 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 (n) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Roofs DATE: 9/08/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 38.65 - Standards for Improved Property. (n) Roofs. Roofs shall be maintained in a structurally sound and safe manner, free of holes, missing roof material and without leaks. Roofs shall be repaired using like materials to existing materials. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : The violation(s) may be abated by obtaining the required building permit, replace or repair roof. In instances of repair, like materials to existing materials shall be used. For permit assistance, please contact the City of Crestview Building Department at (850)689-1618. VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Section 65 (d) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Skirting DATE: 9/08/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 38.65 - Standards for Improved Property. (d) Skirting shall be maintained free from broken or missing PAGE 6 VIOLATION DETAIL ISE NUMBER 23-00000977 tOPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 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: 9/08/23 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, from the property. VIOLATION: CH 38 SEC 70 QUANTITY: 1 ;SCRIPTION: UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS DATE: 9/08/23 LOCATION: PAGE 7 CR1nTNANr1. fl1 SCRTPTTC)N ! CONTTNTJFT) VIOLATION DETAIL kSE NUMBER 23-00000977 tOPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE 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 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 PAGE 8 VIOLATION DETAIL ISE NUMBER 23-00000977 :OPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : 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. VIOLATION: Ch. 38 Sec. 65 (f), (r) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Windows/Screens DATE: 9/08/23 LOCATION: ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Chapter 38 Section 65 (f) Windows. (1) Every window shall be maintained in sound working condition and good repair to be substantially weather -tight and rodent -proof. (2) Openings originally designed as windows shall be maintained as windows unless approved by the building official for enclosure. Prior to the enclosure of the any window, a building permit must be obtained providing for the final product to be used in this action. The permit shall ensure that the enclosure of a window is by a material that is designed for the purpose of exterior finish and is consistent with the remainder of the structure. (3) In the event of an emergency, when the boarding of an opening must be used, it shall be of trim fit, sealed to prevent water intrusion, and painted or stained to conform to the other exterior portions of the building. The boarding shall not remain for a period of more than 90 days from the date of the Notice of Violation. When an act of God, such as a hurricane or tornado, the city manager may extend the time as needed. Insect screens. All windows and other outside openings required for ventilation of food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged, or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per 25 mm. Every swinging door shall have a self -closing device in good working condition. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : (f)The violation(s) may be abated by repair or replacement of windows. Building permits may be required. For assistance with permitting, please contact the City of Crestview Building Department at (850)689-1618. (r) The violation(s) may be abated by repair or replacement of ill-fitting screens, or repair of swinging doors. VIOLATION: Chapter 38 Sec. 65 (m) QUANTITY: 1 :SCRIPTION: Stairs DATE: 9/08/23 LOCATION: PAGE 9 ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : CONTINUED VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 10 ISE NUMBER 23-00000977 tOPERTY ADDRESS 686 E COBB AVE ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : Chapter 38 Section 65 (m) Stairs. All stairs shall be maintained safe and free from tripping hazards. Treads shall be sound, without broken or chipped edges. Wooden stairs shall be free from decay or substantial wear that could cause a tripping hazard or have an unsightly appearance. Handrails and guardrails shall be maintained to withstand the loads they were designed for or as prescribed by the Florida Building Code. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : The violation(s) may be abated by obtaining the required permits and repair or replacement of treads, removal of any decay, substantial wear, trip hazards, or unsightly appearance. For permit ass'stance, please contact the City of Crestview Building Department at (850)689-1618.