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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/2005 CEAC CODE ENFORCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 10,2005 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL MINUTES Agenda Item II. Election of Chair and Vice Chair 1. Bill Longo elected Chair. Motion to accept: Barbara Caldwell, 2nd Cheryl Mohrbacher. 2. Cheryl Mohrbacher elected Vice Chair. Motion to accept: Chris Italia, 2nd John Fowler. Agenda Item III. Citizen Input: 1. Ben Pyatt (6524 Terrace)- Doesn't agree with trash container ordinance. He thinks that the enforcement should be handled by the HOA, not the City. Bill explains that the City handles the contract with IESI not the HOA's. 2. Dale McIntire (5661 Perrin)- Thinks he is the only person on his block that is being written up. He stated that he was issued a notice for his boat parked on the grass, but eight years ago he was told that he could park his boat in the front yard as long as the tires were on l8X18 pavestones. Iris responds that the ordinance states that a boat may be parked in a designated front entry driveway. 3. Lloyd Martin (5513 Overland)- Would like council to change the trash container ordinance. He said that placing the trash container next to his house would void the warranty on his foundation. Bill responds that we will send a building inspector by to check to see if the placement of a trash container will affect the foundation. Linda said that we should have an option for people when it comes to the placement of trash containers. 4. Duane Saunders (6112 Jenkins)- Would like to discuss home inspections. Bill responded by saying at this meeting we will not be discussing inspections, but just the residential registration. Duane also said that he would like to see signs that have been abandoned by closed businesses removed. 5. Ron Krenicik (5001 Stanley) - Has lived in his home for 20 years. Was told by building inspections to remove his trailer and storage building from his driveway. He would like to know if the storage building is in violation or not. Harry responds by telling Mr. Krenicik to leave the storage building there since it is non-conforming. 1 Agenda Item IV. Acceptance or Correction of Minutes from December 9th meeting John Fowler made motion to approve minutes; Rita Webster seconds motion. Agenda Item V. New Business 1. Iris Browder presented a detailed report showing the first quarter totals for code enforcement activity for the 2005 fiscal year. Motion to accept: Eugene Brown, 2nd Barbara Caldwell. 2. Harry Persaud informed the committee that Code Enforcement would begin issuing notices and possibly citations to the property owners who allow businesses to display their signs even though the business has been closed. Harry explained that the signs are considered off-premises signs and are prohibited by City Code. Owners will be given thirty days to comply or they will receive a citation. 3. Harry Persaud informed the committee of the number of non-conforming accessory buildings in the City. Harry explained to the committee where an accessory building can be placed on the property. Currently the City only requires a building permit for structures over 120 sq. ft.. Bill Longo would like the City to pass an ordinance to regulate any structure that goes up in the City. Linda Bayliss doesn't think that the structures are a huge problem. Eugene Brown and Cheryl Mohrbacher would like to table the item. Motion to accept: John Fowler, 2nd Eugene Brown. 4. Harry Persaud presented a draft ordinance for rental registration. Harry stated that Carrollton is following us by doing a one-year rental registration and will conduct inspections after one year. Committee would like to give residents six months to complete registration and would like to change the time limit for new owners to register from ten days to thirty days. Chris said that he would like something in the ordinance that would require property owners to notify the City if there is a change in the management company they use. John Fowler would like to have an option for owners to register on line. Eugene would like the fine changed from $2000 to $500. Harry said that he would clean up the ordinance and take it to council for approval. Motion to accept with corrections: John Fowler, 2nd Bill Longo. 5. Iris Browder did not give a report on the trash container ordinance since it was discussed during citizen input. 6. Harry Persaud explained to the committee that he has been directed by the City Manager to increase fees. Harry gave examples of what other cities charge. Bill doesn't care what other cities charge, he is worried about the 2 Colony and with the high tax rate we shouldn't increase the fees. Eugene stated that he would like to see an increase in fees because everything else is going up and the code enforcement staff needs raises, they are under paid. Chris would like staff to increase fees based on the number of violations. He said a graduated scale would work. Motion was made by Barbara Caldwell to table the item, 2nd Cheryl. Agenda Item VI. Unfinished Business. There will be no February 24th CEAC meeting, but will resume regular meeting schedule in March. Motion to accept: Chris Italia, 2nd Rita Webster. 3