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CE -17-001529 530 Hibiscus Rd ® Construction without a permit, City Code Section 1-4.3 ® Designated parking, ULDR Section 3-10.9(b)(1) Mark Campbell, Code Compliance Supervisor advised that case number CE -17-001529 located at 530 Hibiscus in zoning district R-8, was for the violation of construction without a permit, City Code Section 1-4.3 and Designated parking, ULDR Section 3-10.9(b)(1). Notification date was October 28, 2017, correction date requested was November 15, 2017 found non-compliant. Hearing Notice date was January 23, 2018, correction date requested was February 7 found non-compliant. The property was found to be non-compliant on February 8, 2018. The City requests a correction date of February 22, 2018. If no compliance by February 22, 2018 then a fine of $50.00 per day per violation, should then be imposed for each day of non-compliance thereafter. Tim Alcure, Senior Code Compliance Officer advised that he had made contact with the owner by phone. The property was purchased in 1996; prior to purchasing the home, the area was already converted. Mr. Alcure described photos. The property owner has made additional changes to the windows, as well as adding a door to the side. The owner admitted that his changes were made without permits and permits have not been located for the original conversion, prior to 1996. The owner was introduces to the Chief Planner (Emily Hanna), Ms. Hanna will work with the owner. The City will work with the owner as best they can. David Zeroll, 530 Hibiscus Rd. Mr. Zeroll advised that he purchased the home in 1996; the original owners disclosed that the enclosure was done without a permit, that was in the paperwork when the house was purchased. The original owner, realtor and Mr. Zeroll all called the City for the issue of not having a permit. The City stated since it was an existing condition and had been there a while; there was not an issue with that. Mr. Zeroll stated that several years later, he approached the City again and explained the situation; he was told there was nothing the City could do and advised him to just not bring it up. Other houses in the area are in the same situation, so there should not be any problems. Mr. Zeroll continued. Mr. Zeroll advised that recently it was deteriorating and the windows were not working right, so that portion was covered up, made repairs and it looked worse than before. After the recent hurricane the tarp was taken off and the shrubbery that was growing, that is what triggered everything. The windows and door were replaced without a permit due to the resistance from the City in the past. Mr. Zeroll stated that one of the problems is that there needs to be a carport or garage to leave the space enclosed and there is not enough space on the property. The Special Magistrate stated there are actually two violations, the other for designated parking. Mr. Zeroll stated it was his understanding that the pickup truck was parked beside the house. Mr. Zeroll thought that was taken care of. 31 Page