Clearwater board orders compliance for nuisance abatement at Carucci Development's property

The Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board convened on April 23, 2025, to address several nuisance abatement cases, focusing on property maintenance violations. The primary discussion centered on case number 29-25, involving Carucci Development LLC at 1 Ravena Street, where the board accepted a nuisance abatement lien due to significant overgrowth and debris on the property.

Sarah Green, the code compliance supervisor, presented evidence of the violations, including photographs showing the property’s deteriorating condition. The board noted that despite prior notifications, the property had not been maintained, with grass and weeds growing over several feet tall and encroaching onto the sidewalk. The board set a compliance deadline of five days from the order's issuance for the property owner to address the violations, which included mowing the lawn and clearing debris.

The board also discussed the lack of communication from the property developer regarding the compliance issues. After deliberation, the board unanimously voted to enforce the lien, allowing the city to take necessary actions to mitigate the violations if compliance was not achieved.

In addition to the primary case, the board reviewed case number 30-25, concerning William Black at 2390 Willow Tree Trail, which involved similar issues of lot clearing and an inoperative vehicle. The board authorized a compliance deadline and the city’s ability to intervene if necessary.

The meeting underscored the board's commitment to maintaining community standards and ensuring property owners adhere to local codes. The next steps involve monitoring compliance and potentially taking further action if the violations persist.