2023.11.14_CEB_Minutes_RegularaTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
Library Community Room Date: November 14, 2023
3618 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:00 PM
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
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 Robert Lasorsa
Board Member James Murray
Vice Chairperson Jane Perlow
Chairperson Myles Schlam
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Deputy Town Clerk Jaclyn DeHart
ABSENT
Board Member Bryan Perilman
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: Murray/Perlow - Moved to approve the agenda as presented
which passed 5 to 0.
5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Deputy Town Clerk Jaclyn DeHart swore in those giving testimony.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 10, 2023
Motion: Murray/Perlow - Moved to approve the minutes of October 10, 2023
which passed 5 to 0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. CASE NO. CC2023-10-011
Monterey House Condominium, Inc.
3114 S. Ocean Blvd.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Installed Driveway Pavers without a Permit
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 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. He mentioned that
this is a repeat violation of code section 20-122 (A) Building Permits Required.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky Town is asking for repeat violation only for
the three days $500 a day for three of the days and to assess prosecution costs
in the amount of $250 to be paid within 30 days.
Gabriel Darocha, from the construction company, provided comments on the
permitting process.
Paula Marra, Rosenbaum PLLC Attorneys at Law, who is the attorney for
Monterey House Condominium, provided comments on the repeat violation.
Motion: Lasorsa/Murray — Moved that the respondent be found in repeat
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation
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and be ordered to pay a fine of $500.00 and assess prosecution
costs in the amount of $250 payable within 30 days. Based upon
a roll call, Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Member
Cherbini (No), Vice Chairperson Perlow (No), and Chairperson
Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 3-2 vote.
B. CASE NO. CC2023-09-006
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: 12-1.5 Construction Site Parking; Storage of Materials
Violations: Improperly parked construction vehicles.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.6. 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 recommended that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
recommended assessing prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable
within 30 days.
Christopher Beale, construction manager, provided comments about parking.
The public hearing was closed and followed by a motion.
Motion: Perlow/Lasorsa - 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
Lasorsa (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), and
Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 5 to 0 vote.
C. CASE NO. CC2023-10-010
James Paris & Karin Mueller Paris
1106 Bel Air Dr. B
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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: 13-2 Unlawful accumulations -Declared nuisance.
Overgrowth
Violations: Overgrowth. 7th Violation Since August 2022
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.
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 recommended that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
recommended assessing prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable
within 30 days.
Christopher Beale, construction manager, was present but provided no
comments.
The public hearing was closed and followed by a motion
Motion: Perlow/Murray - 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
Murray (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), and
Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 5 to 0 vote.
D. CASE NO. CC2023-09-020
James Paris & Karin Mueller Paris
1106 Bed 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: 12-2(A) Construction site cleanliness; construction site
safety, 12-2(B) Construction Site Cleanliness/Construction Site Safety, 12-
2(E) Construction site cleanliness; construction site safety, IPMC 302.1
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Sanitation, IPMC 304.1 Exterior Structure- General, and IPMC 308.1 PMC -
Rubbish and Garbage.
Violations: Dirtidebris from job site in public roadway.
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 recommended that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
recommended assessing prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable
within 30 days.
Christopher Beale, construction manager, was present but provided no
comments.
The public hearing was closed and followed by a motion.
Motion: Perlow/Murray - 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
Murray (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), and
Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 5 to 0 vote.
E. CASE NO. CC2023-09-021
AJR GRAND HIGHLAND BEACH LLC
1106 Grand Ct.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-09-00-002-0090
Legal Description: 9-47-43, LT 6 & SELY 35.68 FT OF LT 7 UNREC GRAND
CAY ESTS IN N 1/2 OF GOVLT 2 AS IN OR10274P1371
Code Sections: 12-4 Temporary construction fences.
Violations: Porta Potty 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,
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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 stated that the property has been
brought into compliance since the Notice of Hearing and the case is closed.
F. CASE NO. CC2023-09-007
Michael Duggan
4229 Tranquility Dr.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN: 24-43-47-04-02-005-0170
Legal Description: BEL LIDO LT 17 BLK 5
Code Sections: 12-1.5 Construction Site Parking; Storage of Materials, 16-
4 - Unlawful parking, generally, 28-10 LANDSCAPE Failure to Maintain
Landscaping
Violations: 1) Unmaintained landscaping 2) Prohibited parking on
unapproved surfaces
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.F. 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 recommended that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
recommended assessing prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable
within 30 days.
The public hearing was closed and followed by a motion
Motion: Perlow/Murray - 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
Murray (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), and
Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 5 to 0 vote.
G. CASE NO. CC2023-09-025
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Date: November 14, 2023
Gloria Stuart & Robert Spahr
4225Tranquility Dr.
Highland Beach FL, 33487
PCN:24-43-47-04-02-005-0160
Legal Description: BEL LIDO LT 16 BLK 5
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Installing a new A/C without a required permit.
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Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.G. 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 recommended that the Respondents be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and
recommended assessing prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable
within 30 days.
Robert Spahr, the property owner, was present and provided comments on the
permit.
The public hearing was closed and followed by a motion.
Motion: Perlow/Murray - 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
Murray (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Cherbini (Yes), and
Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 5 to 0 vote.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Schlam read the announcements as follows.
November 21, 2023 1:30 PM
December 05, 2023 1:30 PM
Town Commission Meeting
Town Commission Meeting
December 12, 2023 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Regular Meeting
Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: November 14, 2023
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:59 P.M.
APPROVED December 12, 2023, Code Enforcement
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Myles B.46hlam, Chairperson
Transcribed by: Jaclyn DeHart
December 12, 2023
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