2023.10.10_CEB_Agenda_RegularAGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 AT 1:00 PM
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
3618 S. OCEAN BOULEVARD
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL 33487
Telephone: (561) 278-4548
Website: www.highlandbeach.us
Library Community Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
6. PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 08, 2023
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. CASE NO. CC2023-02-014
Fine Reduction Request
Margaret Oumano
2565 S. Ocean Blvd. Unit 303N
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-28-47-001-3030
Legal Description: TOWNHOUSES OF HIGHLAND BEACH COND BLDG
NORTH UNIT 303-N
Code Sections: 30-122 (B) Expiration of building permit, IPMC 304.3 Premises
identification- Address numbers
Violations: Expired Permit and Missing address numbers.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
A. CASE NO. CC2023-08-023
James Paris & Karin Mueller Paris
1106 Bel Air Dr. B
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-03-000-0072
Legal Description: HIGHLAND BEACH ISLES E 61.59 FT OF LT 7
Code Sections:12-4(D)(3) Temporary Construction Fence Locked and Secure
Violations: Unsecured construction fence. 10th violation since April 2022.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 12, 2023 9:30 AM Planning Board Regular Meeting
October 17, 2023 1:30 PM Town Commission Meeting
November 07, 2023 1:30 PM Town Commission Meeting
November 09, 2023 9:30 AM Planning Board Regular Meeting
November 14, 2023 1:00 PM Code Enforcement Regular Meeting
11. ADJOURNMENT
Any person that decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment & Appeals with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record including testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is based. (State Law requires the above Notice. Any person desiring a verbatim transcript shall
have the responsibility, at his/her own cost, to arrange for the transcript.) The Town neither provides nor prepares such
record. There may be one or more Town Commissioners attending the meeting.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons who need accommodation in order to attend or
participate in this meeting should contact Town Hall at (561) 278-4548 within a reasonable time prior to this meeting in
order to request such assistance.
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File Attachments for Item:
A. August 08, 2023
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
Library Community Room
3618 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
Date: August 08, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Schlam called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Member Michael Cherbini (virtual)
Board Member Bryan Perilman
Board Member Robert Lasorsa
Board Member David Axelrod
Vice Chairperson Jane Perlow
Chairperson Myles Schlam
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Deputy Town Clerk Jaclyn DeHart
ABSENT
Board Member James Murray
Additional Staff Present
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Code Enforcement Board led the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of
America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion: Axelrod/Perlow - Moved to approve the agenda as presented
which passed 6 to 0.
5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Deputy Town Clerk Jaclyn DeHart swore in those giving testimony.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
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There were no public comments.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 11, 2023
Motion: Axelrod/Perilman - Moved to approve the minutes of July 11, 2023
which passed 6 to 0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. CASE NO. CC2023-02-014
Fine Reduction Request
Margaret Oumano
2565 S. Ocean Blvd. Unit 303N
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-46-28-47-001-3030
Legal Description: TOWNHOUSES OF HIGHLAND BEACH COND BLDG
NORTH UNIT 303-N
Code Sections: 30-122 (B) Expiration of building permit, IPMC 304.3 Premises
identification- Address numbers
Violations: Expired Permit and Missing address numbers.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.A. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the fine reduction hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer
Osowsky to give testimony.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky mentioned that the respondent who
requested the fine reduction was not present.
Motion: Schlam/Perlow – Moved to table the item which passed 6 to 0.
B. CASE NO. CC2023-04-041
Joseph Fusco
2921 S. Ocean Blvd. Unit G1
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN:24-43-46-33-35-000-0010
Legal Description: HIGHLAND TOWERS INC APTS G-1 & G-1A
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Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: New tile installed without permit.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.B. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hea ring none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violation has been
corrected. Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and re commends
assessing prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable set by the date
for compliance.
Harvey Warth, Contractor, provided comments on the violation in regard to the
permit.
The public hearing was closed followed by a motion.
Motion: Perlow/Perilman - Moved that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation but
is now in compliance and that a do not repeat order be issue and
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable within
30 days. Based upon a roll call, Vice Chairperson Perlow (Yes),
Member Perilman (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Axelrod
(Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The
motion passed on a 6 to 0 vote.
C. CASE NO. CC2023-05-025
Monterey House Condominium, Inc.
3114 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: APP23-0943=Emergency Pool Panel Change.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.C. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
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Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violation has been
corrected. Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and recommends
assessing prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable set by the date
for compliance.
Paula Marra, attorney for Monterey House Condominium, provided comments
about the violation in agreement with the $250 prosecution costs.
The public hearing was closed followed by a motion.
Motion: Axelrod/Perlow - Moved that the Respondents be found in violation
of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation but is now in
compliance and that a do not repeat order be issue and assess
prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable within 30 days.
Based upon a roll call, Member Axelrod (Yes), Vice Chairperson
Perlow (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), Member Perilman (Yes),
Member Lasorsa (Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion
passed on a 6 to 0 vote.
D. CASE NO. CC2023-06-009
Monterey House Condominium, Inc.
3114 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Tile installation on balconies without permit.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.D. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky mentioned that the violation has been
corrected. Therefore, the Town recommends that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and recommends
assessing prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable set by the date
for compliance.
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Paula Marra, the attorney for Monterey House Condominium, provided
comments about the violation and requested that the prosecution costs be
waived.
The public hearing was closed followed by a motion.
Motion: Perilman/Perlow - Moved that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation but
is now in compliance and that a do not repeat order be issue and
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable within
30 days. Based upon a roll call, Member Perilman (Yes), Vice
Chairperson Perlow (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), Member
Lasorsa (No), Member Axelrod (No), and Chairperson Schlam
(Yes). The motion passed on a 4 to 2 vote.
E. CASE NO. CC2023-07-006
Highland Towers Inc.
2921 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
Code Sections: 12-4 Temporary construction fences.
Violations: Dumpster not screened to code.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.E. and asked the Board members if
they had any ex parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky stated that the property has been brought into
compliance and the case is closed.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Schlam read the announcements as follows.
August 30, 2023 11:00 AM Natural Resources Preservation
Advisory Board Meeting
September 05, 2023 1:30 PM Town Commission Meeting
September 12, 2023 1:00 PM Code Enforcement Board Meeting
September 14, 2023 9:30 AM Planning Board Regular Meeting
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11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:30 P.M.
APPROVED October 10 2023, Code Enforcement Regular Meeting
_________________________________
Myles B. Schlam, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Transcribed by: Jaclyn DeHart
October 10, 2023
____________________________________ _____________________________
Jaclyn DeHart Date
Deputy Town Clerk
Disclaimer: Effective May 19, 2020, per Resolution No. 20 -008, all meeting minutes are
transcribed as a brief summary reflecting the event of this meeting. Verbatim audio/video
recordings are permanent records and are available on the Town’s Media Archives &
Minutes webpage: https://highlandbeach-fl.municodemeetings.com
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File Attachments for Item:
A. CASE NO. CC2023-02-014Fine Reduction Request
Margaret Oumano2565 S. Ocean Blvd. Unit 303NHighland Beach FL, 33487PCN: 24-
43-46-28-47-001-3030Legal Description: TOWNHOUSES OF HIGHLAND BEACH
COND BLDG NORTH UNIT 303-N
Code Sections: 30-122 (B) Expiration of building permit, IPMC 304.3 Premises
identification- Address numbers
Violations: Expired Permit and Missing address numbers.
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Adam Osowsky
From:Teena P <tpom.mobile@gmail.com>
Sent:Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:17 AM
To:Adam Osowsky
Subject:Fwd: 2565 S Ocean 303N Fine Reduction Hearing Request
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Teena P <tpom.mobile@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Aug 11, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Subject: 2565 S Ocean 303N Fine Reduction Hearing Request
To: <aosowsky@highlandbeach.us>
Cc: Mike O <packagingtransport@gmail.com>
Adam Osowsky
Code Compliance Officer
I hereby request a Fine Reduction Hearing for 2565 S Ocean Blvd. 303N, Highland Beach Fl as per my conversation with
Jeff Remas.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter,
Teena Pomerantz
TTEE Margaret Oumano Trust
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File Attachments for Item:
A. CASE NO. CC2023-08-023
James Paris & Karin Mueller Paris1106 Bel Air Dr. BHighland Beach FL, 33487PCN:
24-43-47-04-03-000-0072Legal Description: HIGHLAND BEACH ISLES E 61.59 FT OF
LT 7
Code Sections:12-4(D)(3) Temporary Construction Fence Locked and Secure
Violations: Unsecured construction fence. 10th violation since April 2022.
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Property Detail
Location Address 1106 BEL AIR DR B
Municipality HIGHLAND BEACH
Parcel Control Number 24-43-47-04-03-000-0072
Subdivision HIGHLAND BEACH ISLES IN
Official Records Book 32071 Page 44
Sale Date DEC-2020
Legal Description HIGHLAND BEACH ISLES E 61.59 FT OF LT 7
Owner Information
Owners
MUELLER PARIS KARIN
PARIS JAMES &
Mailing address
1106 BEL AIR DR APT B
BOCA RATON FL 33487 4287
Sales Information
Sales Date Price OR Book/Page Sale Type Owner
DEC-2020 $1,425,000 32071 / 00044 WARRANTY DEED PARIS JAMES &
MAR-2015 $415,000 27403 / 01495 WARRANTY DEED BROCATO JOSEPH &
FEB-2015 $0 27354 / 01547 CERT OF TITLE U S BANK NATL ASSN TR
AUG-2014 $368,100 27002 / 00601 CERT OF TITLE US BANK NATL ASSN TR
APR-2007 $798,000 21601 / 00257 WARRANTY DEED CAMPISI FRANK J
OCT-2005 $10 19613 / 01004 WARRANTY DEED BONOMO STEPHEN J &H
DEC-2000 $277,000 12227 / 00205 WARRANTY DEED BONOMO STEPHEN J
SEP-1987 $165,000 05436 / 00699 WARRANTY DEED
AUG-1986 $155,000 05045 / 01849 WARRANTY DEED
JAN-1979 $118,000 03068 / 00447 WARRANTY DEED
Exemption Information
Applicant/Owner Year Detail
PARIS JAMES &2023 ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD
PARIS JAMES &2023 HOMESTEAD
Property Information
Number of Units 1
*Total Square Feet 3960
Acres 0.1555
Use Code 0100 - SINGLE FAMILY
Zoning RML - MULTI-FAMILY LOW-DENSITY ( 24-HIGHLAND BEACH )
Appraisals
Tax Year 2023 P 2022 2021
Improvement Value $383,068 $323,329 $503,397
Land Value $992,003 $844,250 $690,000
Total Market Value $1,375,071 $1,167,579 $1,193,397
P = Preliminary All values are as of January 1st each year
Assessed and Taxable Values
Tax Year 2023 P 2022 2021
Assessed Value $1,375,071 $1,167,579 $1,193,397
Exemption Amount $50,000 $0 $0
Taxable Value $1,325,071 $1,167,579 $1,193,397
Taxes
Tax Year 2023 P 2022 2021
Ad Valorem $21,370 $19,136 $20,229
Non Ad Valorem $104 $100 $96
Total tax $21,474 $19,236 $20,325
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS PALM BEACH COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER www.pbcgov.org/PAPA
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Failure to comply by the above date will result, without any further notice, in you being summoned to appear before the
town Code Enforcement board, which can result in a fine against the violator & property in the amount of $250.00 per
day for each day the violation exists. Your anticipated cooperation is greatly appreciated and simple compliance will
resolve this matter easier than the formal process.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Code Compliance Officer for a reinspection at 561-278-4540 option
4.
12-4(D)(3) Temporary Construction Fence Locked and Secure
Gates shall be secured and locked with a lock substantial enough to ensure closure and security when workers
are not on the job site.
Violation: Unsecured construction fence. 10th violation since April 2022.
Correction: Must secure gate/fence when no workers on site within 24 hours of the date of this notice and
maintain/comply with town ordinance.
1106 BEL AIR DR B
HIGHLAND BEACH FL, 33487
Complaint Description:
Location :
PARIS JAMES & MUELLER PARIS KARIN,
RE: Code Compliance Case No. CC2023-08-023
PARIS JAMES & MUELLER PARIS KARIN
1106 BEL AIR DR APT B
Highland Beach, FL 33487
August 24, 2023
Regards,
Adam Osowsky
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER
aosowsky@highlandbeach.us
5613516169
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Town of Highland Beach
3616 South Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach, Fl 33487
Phone: 561-278-4540
Fax: 561-278-2606
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Evidence Sheet
Case Number: CC2023-08-023
Property Address: 1106 Bel Air Dr B
Officer: Adam Osowsky
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Evidence Sheet
Case Number: CC2023-08-023
Property Address: 1106 Bel Air Dr B
Officer: Adam Osowsky
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Evidence Sheet
Case Number: CC2023-08-023
Property Address: 1106 Bel Air Dr B
Officer: Adam Osowsky
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Evidence Sheet
Case Number: CC2023-08-023
Property Address: 1106 Bel Air Dr B
Officer: Adam Osowsky
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