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Inspector Stephen Burghardt told the board both face panels of the pole sign were damaged during last year’s hurricanes and that the exposed interior created a code violation. The property owner (represented at the hearing) said the site is under active construction and that the business reopening and full signage would require permitting and an eight‑week permitting and installation cycle, but that a temporary face sleeve or tarp could be installed much sooner.

Staff clarified that installing a temporary sleeve or covering to close the sign cabinet does not require a sign permit, while a permanent replacement panel or a new sign may require permits. The owner said contractors were working on site and expected exterior work to progress; the board set an Aug. 27 compliance date and authorized the usual $150 per‑day fine if the cabinet remained open.

The board approved the order by voice vote and asked staff to confirm whether temporary coverings had been installed at the follow‑up date.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Clearwater - Municipal Code Enforcement Board - 6/25/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board ordered the owner of the damaged pole sign at 1185 Quartz Street to repair or cover the exposed sign cabinet by Aug. 27; staff said temporary covering does not require a permit and suggested several short-term options while a permanent sign permit proceeds.","taxTitle","Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida","taxId",4656,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186882,"Board accepts affidavit of noncompliance; Clearwater tells RV owner to remove vehicle from grass or seek zoning solution",964,4310000,5274000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073781-ac6333f79b00443ba32d2ef2b561493c&start=4310&end=5274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073781-ac6333f79b00443ba32d2ef2b561493c/thumbnail_4310000.jpg","/articles/6186882/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Board-accepts-affidavit-of-noncompliance-Clearwater-tells-RV-owner-to-remove-vehicle-from-grass-or-seek-zoning-solution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186882-246096361bfd54bb2cabdb2aeb81cc18/orig.mp4?Expires=1770967158&Signature=Ucs9sTl1St1FOA7CI9lxR~yNtkbbXYgt9iRdIkzjlfRnUPu3f3n1dToN3lu8-x2tpvZzsEnyjHurU4ukyGGIy68EXbKPbHUJPhXZP~IFs9SohI58sExqnw-Q8ROwOd4SFnTI6tMvxzeACVHNK1-F2CzwTlfK8FogOZhJg6Qki-V217vwkQVf6D2oNaU7eONtbdifEbU4gteVh5SJ0HDUk18F1ja7IDB0tIa8iOvug7v8JwYPEg8JPopHzspkhcK2fPER2RPfQp5-Ag4-fcA-7r9QjCHJu84yERAcQ6LtlMl~r88jJL-tp~zfep536KRsDdglJ0i17U8Mv-8bbeKBrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board accepted an affidavit of noncompliance and ordered enforcement for an RV parked on grass at 1384 Seabree Street, concluding the RV did not meet the city’s standards for parking on unpaved surfaces.

Inspector Dave Jensen described a lengthy history of complaints at the property, told the board the city had repeatedly informed the owner that parking on turf without proper permitting violates City Code section 3-1403, and said the property showed several related code issues. Jensen said the owner had placed concrete pads under the RV without permits and used railroad ties and landscaping to block access, but that staff considered the work noncompliant.

Owner Thomas Wazkowski (recorded as the property respondent) said he brought the RV onto the property for a short period and had attempted to address compliance; he said he had provided photos and correspondence to staff and believed the RV was behind the primary structure. Board and staff clarified that the ordinance specifies required paving and drainage standards and that placement close to a property line typically would not meet permitting requirements.

After hearing staff testimony and the owner’s remarks, the board voted to accept the affidavit of noncompliance and to issue an order that fines and fees will become a lien if unpaid; staff advised the owner to work with the Planning and Zoning Department to explore permitted alternatives or to relocate the vehicle.

Inspector Jensen noted several other outstanding cases and liens on the property, and staff warned that continued noncompliance could prompt additional fines or abatement work.","The board accepted an affidavit of noncompliance for an RV parked on grass at 1384 Seabree Street, authorizing the city to impose fines and liens; staff advised the owner to consult planning and zoning for permitted options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186884,"Board gives owners until July 11 to secure an unsecured pool at 1109 Charles Street",513,335000,848000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073781-ac6333f79b00443ba32d2ef2b561493c&start=335&end=848","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073781-ac6333f79b00443ba32d2ef2b561493c/thumbnail_335000.jpg","/articles/6186884/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Board-gives-owners-until-July-11-to-secure-an-unsecured-pool-at-1109-Charles-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186884-dd775ef812198130ec3a6ca9d11386b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770967158&Signature=TfHuxq-93T1wkYh5ElwH0o3FSkIVCFPZlSvoAsuOawcf8qHKincIEkzI9NUtwcdQHUx4I5TjAIJXeOpSMq773kNUfPqnWQQNHH01PkdP~83XHYZIgrxtEjHnha~wO94nvMP07KReASaRJnqRc4ujzodYmNW92koOTCKnNWg9rxI4vAAgU02COEpVsNSofqoRlqM4X8S69DUCEZbz3tylgzIsN4p-o3m-D2M1s7GjivLDoQRz~oCrSFTuoUn2pwJWfawn1Bq-BMJOAWbCkNFOZldDWPUfDUWcNt3d~pSV15qHu1Q9CpJT-pzkCtdYib5VidtrRIg2V41GCAP52W09zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board ordered the owners of 1109 Charles Street to install an effective barrier around a newly constructed, unguarded pool by July 11 or face a $250 per‑day fine for each continuing violation.

Inspector Dickson (reported to the board as the City of Clearwater Code Compliance inspector) told the board the pool presented an unsafe condition because it lacked a protective barrier and had public access. The inspector said notices were mailed and posted in February and that property representatives informed staff they were working to install a barrier.

Board members pressed for a faster timeline than the inspector’s initial recommendation because the pool presented a child‑safety risk. One board member suggested ten days; after discussion about mailing and administrative timelines staff recommended allowing enough time for the order to be signed and mailed. The board ultimately set July 11 as the compliance date and approved the staff recommendation to impose a $250 daily fine if the pool remained unsecured.

Inspector Dickson said the city retains authority to proceed to nuisance abatement or other remedies if the owners do not comply. The board approved the order by voice vote.","Code board found owners of 1109 Charles Street in violation over an unsecured pool and set a shortened compliance date of July 11 for installation of an effective barrier; fines of $250 per day were authorized if the pool remained unsecured.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186885,"Owner given until Aug. 27 to repair roof and exterior at 201 South Pegasus Avenue",542,1008000,1550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073781-ac6333f79b00443ba32d2ef2b561493c&start=1008&end=1550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073781-ac6333f79b00443ba32d2ef2b561493c/thumbnail_1008000.jpg","/articles/6186885/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Owner-given-until-Aug-27-to-repair-roof-and-exterior-at-201-South-Pegasus-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186885-4745370ad3a5c26d63920ef377b77de4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770967158&Signature=hGLD4kXxA6zkfWtEPO-UGuS9qZdMmgJgOm-avcQRe17uWOTQgXLdQGb5GWhciREYaDk9~Cwn7F4ZxwlAMfzsmdi~5mJv04mJx71uDBxxk9BXP0y3dARX2c5uO42FmOykYqH7CLBy8R7olQidEf7-ybGVhIwK01GSry71xUTxzvwM~dzvsq7VgLyOzSwuuT-H~6AP23tGXe7f2ojofnnMDWs-VdI-1Dq4aVwc6o~ZwlGPwFj4f9Ju7opAcfrcohur4Gxtrkc7iTsOxbc3Lw1Et94bxi2jtXXQWCiEpZURJ-uN3zJd6agRAYr6yMMhAKA0Y2yPWXr4ULniudt8UvdLYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board set an Aug. 27 compliance deadline for repairs and cleaning at 201 South Pegasus Avenue and authorized a $150 per‑day fine for each continuing violation if the owner does not comply.

Inspector John Stevens told the board the case involved two violations under the city's maintenance code: failure to clean exterior surfaces that showed mildew and algae, and roof maintenance that included tarps, debris and loose materials. Stevens said the code violations date to notices sent in August of the previous year, and that no building permits for roof repair had been filed as of the hearing.

Property owner Jeremiah King, who told the board he inherited the house and has been arranging repairs while an elderly tenant remains in place, said he has a painter scheduled to pressure‑wash and paint the house and has been negotiating with roofers; he told the board one roofer said work could start four to five weeks after signing. King asked for additional time and said he would keep Inspector Stevens updated.

After discussion, and with board members expressing interest in a progress update, the board extended the compliance date to Aug. 27 and approved the staff recommendation authorizing the $150 daily fine for each continuing violation. The board noted the owner should keep the inspector informed of permit applications and contractor schedules.

The board recorded a motion to enter the order and approved it by voice vote.","After months of partial work and missed permits, the board granted owner more time and set an Aug. 27 compliance deadline for exterior cleaning and roof repairs; fines of $150 per day were authorized if the work is not completed.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186886,"Code board orders cleanup or abatement of fire-damaged house at 2390 Willow Tree Trail",705,1614000,2319000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073781-ac6333f79b00443ba32d2ef2b561493c&start=1614&end=2319","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073781-ac6333f79b00443ba32d2ef2b561493c/thumbnail_1614000.jpg","/articles/6186886/Clearwater/Pinellas-County/Florida/Code-board-orders-cleanup-or-abatement-of-fire-damaged-house-at-2390-Willow-Tree-Trail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186886-0d79f1919d1089c4422fe43c8a1ccbb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770967158&Signature=EDa4Ti8NFa27i9jHF64msIr9hvSCgh6srqDIGMj-paJyVSycYgTwSPnta5hKnZphAoRRO6tagR-sLPCstQujpG1l3xteOARLKHPn7X4XVDu0ZltIahKYaL-CCwfBs62rIQuK6AkgLgzuTwRQNd~SEiTS~n1cqWxjFN4Xtq6fl~SHIu0fIvxERiDBZ-b7R~qxQLGRXMR8KJf-hOSwU1832pR4PzDF5PrKAJOy6Q64MT4mh9y8X5XX26OcmAKrntcXEwRbP5MBeeEV41hepZEGTFyQU~Byl5viuI4YBZP62Wtai10Tanpob93EIW7mlHggjlU~RU-dYdWB2mItaEeCrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board ordered the owner of a fire‑damaged house at 2390 Willow Tree Trail to bring the property into compliance by Aug. 25 or face a $150 per‑day fine and possible city abatement.

City Code Compliance Inspector John Stevens told the board the vacant building has an open roof, unboarded openings and a green, unsecured pool that created a public‑safety and nuisance concern. Stevens said the owner had obtained fence work but no permits or permits-related activity to repair or rebuild the house.

Patrick Raftery, vice president of the Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition, told the board neighbors had complained for about 18 months and that the property “is just uninhabitable” and a blight on the neighborhood. Barbara Fidler, a Woodgate 1 & 2 HOA board member, said the site is a health hazard and urged demolition if the structure cannot be safely repaired.

Inspector Stevens recommended compliance by Aug. 25, with an enforcement fine of $150 per day for each continuing violation; the board approved an order matching that recommendation. The order directs the owner to remove debris, maintain the pool so it no longer breeds mosquitoes, obtain an engineering analysis to determine whether the structure can be safely rebuilt and, depending on that analysis, either obtain permits to repair or obtain a demolition permit.

The board also acknowledged that the property had previously been the subject of code work this year and that the city will pursue nuisance‑abatement remedies if the owner does not meet the deadline. The board voted to return the matter to the agenda if further enforcement action becomes necessary.

Members and staff said they will accept updates from the owner or contractor via the inspector but emphasized the Aug. 25 deadline in the order.","The Municipal Code Enforcement Board found the owner of 2390 Willow Tree Trail in violation of property-maintenance rules and ordered the property brought into compliance by Aug. 25 or face daily fines and a possible city abatement.","actionData","errors"]

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