Ponce Inlet public meetings in 2022

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on September 26, 2022, to address old and new code enforcement cases. The board will consider violations such as work without permits, rental permit issues, property maintenance, and overdue backflow test certifications. One case is a repeat violation. The board will also discuss a Florida Supreme Court case and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Case #2022-349: 4707 South Atlantic Ave – building without permits
• Case #2022-431: 4670 Links Village Dr #B-202 – rental permit violation
• Case #2022-433: 5 Marsh Ct – property maintenance issues
• Case #2022-565: 4787 South Atlantic Ave (Southern Shores Townhomes) – overdue backflow test certification
• Case #2022-554/571: 53 South Turn Circle – work without permits (repeat violation)

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board heard several cases of unpermitted work and vegetation violations. The board imposed fines and administrative fees on properties found in non-compliance, including a $25 per day fine for a repeat violator who performed unpermitted pool enclosure work. Two cases were withdrawn by staff.

• Found 4707 S. Atlantic Ave. in non-compliance, imposed $50/day fine retroactive to Sept. 6 (5-0)
• Found 4670 Links Village Dr. #B-202 in compliance as of Sept. 12, imposed $100/day fine for 5 days (5-0)
• Found 5 Marsh Ct. in non-compliance, imposed $20/day fine continuing until compliance (5-0)
• Found 30 Caribbean Way in non-compliance, granted 14 days to comply, assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Found 4715 Montrose Ave. in compliance, assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Found 53 S. Turn Circle (pool enclosure) in compliance, imposed $25/day fine for 20 days, $250 fee (3-2)
• Found 53 S. Turn Circle (water heater) in compliance, imposed $100/day fine for 10 days, $250 fee (4-1)
• Approved Aug. 22, 2022 minutes as presented (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board is holding a hearing to address three code enforcement cases involving building without permits, property maintenance, and a rental permit violation. The board will also discuss a legal case and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Case #2022-349: 4707 South Atlantic Avenue, building without permits
• Case #2022-433: 5 Marsh Court, property maintenance issues
• Case #2022-431: 4670 Links Village Drive #B-202, rental permit violation
• Attorney discussion of Thomas vs. Okeechobee County, FL

The Code Enforcement Board found three properties in non-compliance: a fence installed without a permit at 4707 South Atlantic Avenue, overgrown vegetation at 5 Marsh Court, and an unpermitted rental at 4670 Links Village Drive, #B-202. Each property was granted 14 days to comply and assessed a $250 administrative fee, with cases to return September 26, 2022 if unresolved. All motions passed 5-0.

• Approved non-compliance order for 4707 South Atlantic Avenue (fence without permit), 14 days to comply, $250 fee, return Sept. 26 if unresolved — passed 5-0
• Approved non-compliance order for 5 Marsh Court (excess vegetation), 14 days to comply, $250 fee, return Sept. 26 if unresolved — passed 5-0
• Approved non-compliance order for 4670 Links Village Drive, #B-202 (unpermitted rental), 14 days to comply, $250 fee, return Sept. 26 if unresolved — passed 5-0
• Approved June 27, 2022 meeting minutes as presented — passed 5-0

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board is holding a quasi-judicial hearing to address two old business cases: property maintenance issues at 4745 Dixie Drive and work without a permit at 41 Jana Drive. The board will also discuss an attorney update on a court appeal involving the County of Volusia. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Case #2022-306: Property maintenance violations at 4745 Dixie Drive, owner Aswinder Suri
• Case #2021-506: Work without permit at 41 Jana Drive, owners Nicole & Darren Carr and Synody Bunnell
• Attorney discussion: Robert & Carrie Sanchez vs. County of Volusia, Fifth District Court of Appeals Case #5D21-209
• Approval of minutes from May 23, 2022 meeting

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board found two properties in non-compliance and imposed fines. For 4745 Dixie Drive, a $50 per day fine was imposed retroactive to June 6, 2022, plus a $250 administrative fee. For 41 Jana Drive, the board granted 14 days to submit a permit application, with a $100 per day fine retroactive to June 7, 2022, if not submitted, plus the $250 fee. Both motions passed 5-0.

• Found 4745 Dixie Drive in non-compliance; imposed $50/day fine retroactive to June 6, 2022, and reiterated $250 administrative fee (5-0)
• Found 41 Jana Drive in non-compliance; granted 14 days to submit permit application, with $100/day fine retroactive to June 7, 2022, if not submitted, and reiterated $250 fee (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Code Enforcement Board will review several cases involving unpermitted work, unpermitted rentals, and property maintenance issues. The meeting also includes an attorney discussion regarding a Florida Supreme Court case.

• Case #2021-506: Unpermitted work at 41 Jana Drive
• Case #2022-177: Unpermitted work at 4565 South Atlantic Avenue, #5101
• Case #2022-090: Rental of dwelling without permits at 4453 South Atlantic Avenue, #205
• Case #2022-174: Alleged rental without permit at 4535 South Atlantic Avenue #2604
• Case #2022-206: Alleged rental without permit at 4555 South Atlantic Avenue, #4207

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board heard six cases, all decided unanimously (5-0). It found properties at 41 Jana Drive and 4745 Dixie Drive in non-compliance, granting deadlines to fix violations and imposing fines if not met. It found four other properties now in compliance, ordering $250 administrative fees in each case. No cases were denied or tabled.

• Found 41 Jana Drive in non-compliance; 15 days to secure permits, $100/day fine if not by June 7, plus $250 fee (5-0)
• Found 4565 S Atlantic Ave #5101 in compliance; $250 fee due in 7 days (5-0)
• Found 4453 S Atlantic Ave in compliance; $250 fee due in 10 days (5-0)
• Found 4535 S Atlantic Ave in compliance; assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Found 4555 S Atlantic Ave #4207 in compliance; assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Found 4745 Dixie Drive in non-compliance; 14 days to repair fence and maintain pool, $250 fee (5-0)

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on April 25, 2022, to address nine code enforcement cases. These include one old business case for work without permits and eight new cases involving unpermitted work or rental without valid permits. The board will also take an oath for a new alternate member, approve minutes, and discuss a legal case.

• Case #2021-506: 41 Jana Drive, work without permits (old business)
• Case #2022-159: 4857 South Peninsula Drive, work without permits
• Case #2022-177: 4565 South Atlantic Ave #5101, work without permits
• Case #2022-090: 4453 South Atlantic Ave #205, rental without valid permit
• 7 cases of advertisement of rental without valid permit at South Atlantic Ave addresses

The Code Enforcement Board heard four cases and took action on three, all passing 5-0. It found properties at 4857 South Peninsula Drive, 4565 South Atlantic Avenue #5101, and 4453 South Atlantic Avenue #205 in non-compliance, assessed $250 administrative fees, and dismissed or set compliance deadlines. Several other cases were continued, withdrawn, or tabled at staff's request.

• Continued case 2021-506 (41 Jana Drive) to May 23, 2022, reaffirming non-compliance and $250 fee (5-0)
• Found 4857 South Peninsula Drive in non-compliance, now in compliance, assessed $250 fee, dismissed case (5-0)
• Found 4565 South Atlantic Ave #5101 in non-compliance, granted 14 days for permits, assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Found 4453 South Atlantic Ave #205 in non-compliance, granted 14 days for rental permit, assessed $250 fee (5-0)
• Continued case 2022-206 (4555 S Atlantic Ave #4207) at staff's request
• Withdrew cases 2022-207 (4555 S Atlantic Ave #4209) and 2022-211 (4565 S Atlantic Ave #5209)
• Tabled cases 2022-174 (4535 S Atlantic Ave #2604) and 2022-213 (4535 S Atlantic Ave #2101)

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board is holding a quasi-judicial hearing to consider two pending code violation cases: one for operating a business without a valid Business Tax Receipt at 4702 South Atlantic Avenue, and one for nuisance lighting and lighting trespass at 55 Inlet Harbor Road. The board will also receive annual training on Sunshine Law, public records, quasi-judicial procedures, and ethics, and will approve minutes from the January 24, 2022 meeting.

• Case #2021-620: 4702 South Atlantic Avenue — operation of business without valid Business Tax Receipt (owner: Kevin O'Donnell)
• Case #2021-593: 55 Inlet Harbor Road — nuisance lighting and lighting trespass (owner: Ponce Center c/o SA 2008 LLC)
• Boardmember annual training: Sunshine Law, Public Records, Quasi-Judicial Procedures, Ethics
• Approval of minutes from January 24, 2022
• Next hearing date: March 28, 2022

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board found Waverly Tower (55 Inlet Harbor Road) in continued non-compliance for nuisance lighting and imposed a $100 per day fine retroactive to February 11, 2022, plus a $250 administrative fee. The board also dismissed a case against 4702 South Atlantic Avenue after the owner obtained a business tax receipt, but reiterated the $250 fee. The board approved the agenda and prior minutes, and conducted annual training.

• Imposed $100/day fine on Waverly Tower for lighting violations, retroactive to Feb 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Reiterated $250 administrative fee for Waverly Tower case
• Dismissed case 2021-620 at 4702 South Atlantic Ave after owner obtained business tax receipt, but reiterated $250 fee (6-0)
• Approved January 24, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will review all changes compiled in proposed Ordinance 2022-XX. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the January 20, 2022, meeting.

• Review of proposed Ordinance 2022-XX regarding charter changes
• Approval of January 20, 2022, meeting minutes

Code Enforcement Board

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board will hold a hearing on January 24, 2022, to consider four alleged code violations: work without a permit, an expired rental permit, operating a business without a valid business tax receipt, and nuisance lighting. The board will also elect officers, approve minutes, and receive training on Sunshine Law and ethics. No old business is listed.

• Case #2021-506: 41 Jana Drive – work without permit (owners: Darren & Nicole Carr & Synody Bunnell)
• Case #2021-531: 4525 S Atlantic Ave #1701 – expired rental permit (owners: Donna & Jerome Heim)
• Case #2021-620: 4702 S Atlantic Ave – operation of business without valid Business Tax Receipt (owner: Kevin O’Donnell)
• Case #2021-593: 55 Inlet Harbor Road – nuisance lighting and lighting trespass (owner: Ponce Center c/o SA 2008 LLC)
• Boardmember annual training on Sunshine Law, Public Records, Quasi-Judicial Procedures, and Ethics

The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Board heard five cases and found four properties in violation of town codes, imposing $250 administrative fees on each. One case was dismissed after the owner came into compliance. The board also elected officers and approved prior minutes.

• Found 41 Jana Drive in non-compliance for work without permits, imposed $250 fee, set for March 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Found 4525 South Atlantic Ave #1701 in non-compliance but now compliant, imposed $250 fee, dismissed case (5-0)
• Found 4702 South Atlantic Ave in non-compliance for operating without business tax receipt, imposed $250 fee, set for Feb 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Found 55 Inlet Harbor Road in non-compliance for lighting issues, granted 14 days to comply, imposed $250 fee, set for Feb 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Elected Joe Villanella as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Peter Finch as Vice-Chairman (5-0)
• Approved December 20, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Charter Review Committee

The Ponce Inlet Charter Review Committee, composed of the Town Council and advisory board chairs, will meet to review sections 7.01 through 10.07 of the Town Charter. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods. This is a working session to discuss potential charter changes, with citizen input encouraged.

• Review of Town Charter Sections 7.01 through 10.07
• Approval of December 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comment periods before and after board discussion

The Charter Review Committee reviewed and accepted suggested changes to Charter sections 7.01 through 10.07, including updates to zoning terminology and height limit references, and a typographical correction. It also accepted Section 6.05 on the Treasurer/Finance Director without changes. The committee agreed to prepare an ordinance for final review in February, with Town Council readings in March and April, and rescheduled its February meeting to 1:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved amended December 16, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted changes to Section 7.01 (zoning) by consensus (5-0)
• Accepted changes to Section 7.02 (height limit) by consensus (5-0)
• Accepted Section 8.01 (franchises) by consensus (5-0)
• Accepted Section 9.01 (intoxicating beverages) with typo fix by consensus (5-0)
• Accepted Sections 10.01-10.07 (transition schedule) by consensus (5-0)
• Accepted Section 6.05 (Treasurer/Finance Director) with no changes (5-0)