Building officials postpone action on 112 East Marlin Street; owner's submissions incomplete

Building officials told the Substandard Structure Review Board that they cannot take action on the property at 112 East Marlin Street because required documents remain missing or incomplete.

Filiberto Alba, the board’s building official, said the property owner submitted some structural plans and an elevation certificate but the department had not yet completed its review. Alba said some submitted plans were dated 2022 and must be updated; the department also expects a structural engineer’s report, a detailed project timeline and two surety bonds—a $25,000 bond related to demolition and a $250,000 bond for construction—before the board can proceed.

Alba said the elevation certificate will be reviewed by Public Works to confirm the project meets minimum FEMA elevation requirements. Board members and staff said the department also needs a structural engineer’s report documenting onsite inspection, piling conditions and remediation steps rather than only plan drawings.

A representative for the property acknowledged confusion over which bonds were already submitted and said a $25,000 bond connected to prior demolition work had been provided earlier; board members and staff said they still require both bonds in the forms and amounts specified in the board’s April 16 orders.

Board members asked for a detailed schedule that sequences piling, foundation, framing and other stages, with two weeks of review time needed after submission. Alba also noted the city’s current code language (page S7.1 in the submitted packet) no longer allows plywood hurricane shutters; impact windows or an approved shutter system will be required.

Because several required items remain outstanding, the chair recommended no action on the item at the meeting. Alba said if the owner submits the missing documents and bonds and the building department completes its review, the board can reconsider the item at a future meeting.