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1993.02.17_CEB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH • CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES Wednesday, February 17, 1993 10.00 A.M Chairman Victor P. Hadeed called the Regular Meeting to order in Com- mission Chambers at 10:00 A.M. Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. Present were the Chairman, Vice Chairman Ellen B. Gerber, and Members Merton Rubin, Horace Leng, Arthur Hamerman, David Augenstein and Joseph A. Sarubbi. Town Attorney Carol Sullivan and Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer Lee Leffingwell were also in attendance, along with members of the general public. The Minutes of the January 20 Workshop and Regular Meetings were unani- mously approved upon MOTION by MR. HAMERMAN/MRS. GERBER. Chairman Hadeed noted Mr. Hamerman had signed a Vvter Conflict form and would not vote in any action taken during this meeting regarding Royal Cove Joint Venture. Mr. Hamerman disclosed his conflict was that he rented dock space in the North Marina, which is owned by Royal Cove Joint Venture. OLD BUSINESS Citation 2338-92. Ken Sharp/Highland Beach Dr. Assoc. re 1119 and 1123 Highland Beach Dr. Chap. 13, Sec. 1 and 3; Chap. 25, Sec. 1; Chap. 17, Sec. 3. Ms. Leffingwell advised Mr. Sharp had come into partial compliance and appeared cooperative in wanting to clear all violations; she recom- mended that the Board grant him some extra time. The following MOTION was made by MRS. GERBER/MR. HAMERMAN and met with unanimous favorable vote: THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD EXTENDS THE TIME FOR MR. SHARPI HIGHLAND BEACH DRIVE ASSOC.,INC. TO COMPLY WITH CODE VIOLA- TIONS AS SET FORTH IN CITATION 2338-92 UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING DATE ON MARCH 17, 1993, BARRING INCLEMENT WEATHER. Citation 2339-92. Richard Mendelson re 1124 Highland Beach Dr., Block 2, Lot 8, Bel Lido. Chap. 17-2 and 6-30(b) [Nuisances & Buildings & Structured. Mr. Mendelson's architect, Skip Jackman, was sworn in and told the members that he and his firm were alone responsible for the delays in Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting - Minutes February 17, 1993 Page 2 of 3 starting the project and that Mr. Mendelson had contacted them numerous times only to be put off for various reasons, including work generated by Hurricane Andrew. He said engineering plans were expected to be received this week and the project would proceed. Because of the explanations given, he asked the Board's indulgence in granting Mr. Mendelson an extension of time to come into compliance. MOTION by MRS. GERBER/MR.SARUBBI was made as follows and met with unanimous favorable vote: THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD GRANTS AN EXTENSION FOR RICHARD MENDELSON RE 1124 HIGHLAND BEACH DR. BLOCK 2, LOT 8, BEL LIDO TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH CODE VIOLATIONS AS SET FOR IN CITATION 2339-92 UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING DATE ON MARCH 17, 1993. IF MR. MENDELSON IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE AT THAT TIME, A FINE WILL BE DE- TERMINED AND IMPOSED. Citation 2340-92. Royal Cove Joint Venture, Harvey McClintock, Managing Partner, c/o Southern Const. & Maint, re All Vacant Lots on Royal Cove Dr ., except Lot 15. Chap. 13, Sec. 1 thru 3a,4,5,6 Land Clearance]. Frank Stack of Parkland, FL was sworn in and said he had a 25~ limited partner interest in Royal Cove Joint Venture. He identified Richard Knowlton of Fort Lauderdale as the General Partner and said he would provide Ms. Leffingwell with Mr. Knowlton's address. Mr. Stack gave a rather lengthy presentation to the members, which included the following: .First Development Corporation of Esplanada had bought two lots and pushed to take over the entire project, but had defaulted. ,If those renting dock space in the North Marina would pay what they owe, Mr. Stack would be happy to use that money to come into compliance by clearing the property of con- struction debris and cutting back weeds and high grass. .There had been monies previously missing from the account used for dock rentals in the North Marina and internal theft was suspected. ,Richard Simmons holds a second mortgage on the property, as well as some tax certificates. .Taxes on the property have not been paid for the last three years. 'Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting - Minutes February 17, 1993 Page 3 of 4 Following discussion, it was the CONSENSUS of the members that Richard Knowlton should be issued a Citation regarding this matter and in- structed Ms. Leffingwell to initiate same, after she receives address. NEW BUSINESS Citation 2340-6092 Royal Cove Joint Venture, Tony Magri, Managing Partner and President of First Development Corp, of Esplanada re Lot 2A N, Dev. Lots 5 & 16 (1005 & 1016 Royal Cove Dr.}. Chap. 13, Sec, 3A,4,5,6 [Lane Clearance.], It was noted that Boca Bank was in the process of foreclosing on these two lots and the bank's representative, Christine Beams, had sent Ms. Leffingwell copies of the deeds. The possibility of Boca Bank having to clear these lots when foreclosure was accomplished was discussed, during which Mr. Stack, still under oath, said that First Development Corp. of Esplanada was planning to file bankruptcy, which could possi- stall the foreclosure proceedings. Concluding discussion, MRS. GERBER/MR. RUBIN made the following M07ION, which met with all favorable vote; Mr. Hamerman abstained: THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD POSTPONES ANY ACTION RE CITATION 2340-B-92 UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING ON MARCH 17, 1993, AT WHICH TIME THERE SHOULD BE ADDITIONAL INFOR- • MATION AS TO THE STATUS OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS. Citation 2340-C-92 Stephen Williams, 4148 S. Ocean Blvd., lkll-8 re Lot 15, Royal Cove Dr ., Chap. 13, Sec. 1 thru 3A,4,5,6 [Land Clearance], Mr. Williams was sworn in and told the Board that he had originally contracted to build a single family home on Lot 15 with First Develop- ment Corp, of Esplanada, but the contract had expired and he was now working with a new builder and architect and planned to build his home on the lot as soon as possible, He said he hoped to file for a permit within a month and appear before the Planning and Community Appearance Boards as quickly as possible. He also said he would be happy to share with Ms, Leffingwell whatever information he had on the RTC's involve- ment with Royal Cove Joint Venture. MOTION by MRS. GERBER/MR. SARUBBI was as follows, meeting with all favorable votes; Mr, Hamerman again abstained: RE CITATION 2340-C-92, THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD GIVES MR. STEPHEN WILLIAMS TWO (2) MONTHS TO COMPLY. IF FOR ANY REASON THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY BOARDS DO NOT MEET DURING THIS TIME, THE CEB WILL GRANT A FURTHER EXTENSION TO BE DETERMINED AT A FUTURE DATE. ' Cody Enforcement Board Regular Meeting - Minutes February 17, 1993 Page 4 of 4 • Citation 2342-93. Michael Walsh, President, Ocean Properties re Holiday Inn Lots 114 & 115 West. Chap. 6, Sec. 130 [Maintenance of Seawall]. Gail Bryant, Development Coordinator for Ocean Properties, was sworn in and told the members that a contract was in place for repair of the seawall and the parking lot. Ms. Bryant said work was scheduled to start on May 15 and be completed by July 1. She noted the starting date was postponed until May because of concern with construction vehicles competing with heavy traffic during the winter season. Concluding discussion, the following MOTIONS were made and met with unanimous favorable vote: Mr. Au enstein/Mr. Sarubbi: THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FINDS THAT LOTS 11 ND 15 WES ARE IN VIOLATION OF CODE AS CITED, Mr. AugensteinlMr. Leng: THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD DELAYS ACTION ON CITATION 2342-93 RE LOTS 114 AND 115 WEST PENDING NOTIFICATION TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL THAT WORK IS IN PROGRESS AS DESCRIBED BY MS. BRYANT. A brief discussion took place regarding the members inspecting properties cited. Ms. Sullivan will check on the legality of such action and report back at the next meeting. There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, • the meeting was adjourned upon MOTION by MRS. GERBER/MR. SARUBBI at 10:55 A.M, dmt APPROVE : 4~,C~ ,~-~~ti,_ VI TOR P. 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