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Long-vacant 'Barbie' property shows cleanup progress but remodel permit still unsettled, staff says
Summary
Staff presented photos showing exterior debris removal and interior gutting at the long-vacant 'Barbie' property; demolition work is underway under a demo permit, plumbing and electrical sub-permits have been filed, but the main remodel permit has not been finalized, staff said.
Chair Paul opened the Town of Lake Clarke Shores Code Enforcement Board meeting and asked staff for updates on ongoing cases, including the long-vacant property repeatedly referred to in the meeting as the 'Barbie property.'
Staff member Eric told the board he had brought photos to show incremental progress at the property. “I have actually brought you some photos tonight,” he said, and described cleared debris in the driveway, repairs to the front fascia and extensive interior gutting.
Eric said contractors have an active demolition permit and that crews have removed multiple dump-truck loads of material. He reported that a plumbing sub-permit was submitted March 3 and an electrical sub-permit was submitted March 23, but the primary remodel permit remains in the same status and “no fees have been paid yet” for the remodel.
On utilities, Eric told the board that Florida Power & Light (FPL) is installing a new meter and beginning work to re-energize the line; he said the neighbor reported the new meter will be located on the neighbor’s property rather than the vacant lot. Board members noted neighbors on both sides have expressed relief that work has finally started and that one adjacent resident expects to replace a damaged fence once progress continues.
Board members and staff discussed health and safety precautions observed on-site: workers were described as wearing respirators and protective suits during interior work. Eric said the building official would assess any mold or asbestos concerns and that staff had seen protective measures in place.
When asked whether violations were fully addressed, Eric said some exterior work (for example, the fascia) was incomplete and full compliance had not yet been achieved. Board members requested staff continue outreach to the property’s representatives to encourage attendance at future meetings, per a prior agreement that they would appear at each meeting until the matter was resolved.
The board took no formal action on this item that evening; it will continue to monitor permitting, cleanup and compliance and expect staff to report back at future meetings.
