PZ 05/11/2011 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Planning & Zoning Commissionl Local Planning Agency May 11, 2011 Page 9 May 11, 2011 from Mr. Raasch excluding references to S6360 and HB697. Mr. Van Meter seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. Twelfth Item of business: LPA 11.08: Demolition Process. Amending the Unified Land Development Regulations to add new section to Article IV, building Code, Section 7, related to "Cessation of Wor~/Expiration of building permit." Ms. Sandra Smith, Chief Planner, reviewed the information provided in her memorandum dated May 11, 2011, to the City of Casselberry Planning and Zoning Commission (a copy is on file in the Community Development Department). Ms. Smith stated that the City adopted the Florida Building Code (FBC) and it provides language for the validity of a building permit. Ms. Smith said FBC Section 105.4.1., Permit intent, states that a building permit is valid for six months, or for a period of six months after the last inspection and Section 105.4.1.2 states that a new permit is required within 180 days from the date the initial permit expires or the building official is authorized to require that any work which has been commenced or completed be removed from the building site. Ms. Smith explained that this type of declaration requires a condemnation and demolition process. She said the FBC provides that type of process however it is under "unsafe" structure. Ms. Smith stated it is not appropriate to use that particular process because these buildings may not be deemed as an "unsafe" structure, Ms. Smith stated that the City Attorney has advised staff to provide an alternate method for condemnation and demolition outside the FBC process for unsafe structure demolition. Ms, Smith stated that the City Attorney and the City's Building Official have reviewed the draft ordinance and some revisions have been made to the ordinance that was provided in the agenda packet. Ms. Smith reviewed the revised ordinance (a copy is attached and made a part of the minutes). Ms. Smith stated that a special assessment has not been adopted at this time; therefore, she is eliminating the reference in the ordinance for "special assessment" in Section 1-4.7(B)3(a)5. After a brief discussion, Mr. Parkhurst asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Casselberry expressed a concern regarding receiving the proper authorization to demolish buildings. Mr. Casselberry thought that the fees for demolition permits for properties owned by the Florida