Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes 04/17/08

Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes 04/17/08 Mr. Fried complimented the Staff on the packets of photographs being put together for the Board, that it makes their analysis and discussion more effective and more efficient. VIII. Fine Consideration: A. Case # 08-2432, Beachfront Vista Property, Nightingale Beach Club Association Violation of Chapter 134, Section 134-1472 (3) of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, no additional walls, fences, hedges or other structures or growth shall be erected or be grown eastwardly of Ocean Boulevard to a height greater than four (4) feet above the surface of the Ocean Boulevard. Lead Code Enforcement Officer Walton said this case had been postponed from a previous meeting as a permit had been applied for per the Board’s order. He said he had received an e-mail yesterday from John Wettstein, who is with the State of Florida. Mr. Wettstein’s e-mail said a permit must be issued or denied by the State by June 13, 2008. The case is still under review so Mr. Walton requested a postponement until June 19, 2008. Mr. Hoffman requested that date be June 18", as the Code Enforcement Board hearing is June 19, 2008. Mr. Randolph said it is possible the permit could be issued by the May meeting. Mr. Walton revised his request to postpone to the May 15, 2008 meeting and said if there had been no decision at that time, he would ask for another postponement. MOTION BY MR. KOEPPEL TO POSTPONE THE CASE UNTIL THE MAY 15, 2008 MEETING SECONDED BY MR. FRIED MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY B. Case # 08-2470, 2252 W. Ibis Isle Road, Walter Jackson Violation of Chapter 42, Section 42-86, of the Town of Palm Beach Code of Ordinances, properties are required to be maintained in good condition and unsightly, unsafe or unsanitary conditions are not permitted and Chapter 42, Section 42-87, all exterior walls to be maintained in good repair and roofs to be maintained so as not to leak. Lead Code Enforcement Officer Walton said the Board had issued an order at the last hearing that the violator was found in non-compliance, ordered to pay administrative costs of $150.00 and given until April 14, 2008 to comply. Mr. Jackson has tried to come into compliance and there have been major improvements in the property. There are a few outstanding items and Mr. Walton said Mr. Jackson’s contractor is asking for a 7 day extension to come into compliance. Dennis Perkins, the contractor was present and told the Board he would be able to have the prepery in compliance by April 24, 2008. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_016611