GADSDEN COUNTY
CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
HEARING AGENDA & NOTES
May 26, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Stewart Parsons, Judge Magistrate
Beryl Wood, Deputy Clerk
Anthony Powell, Code Enforcement Officer
Roosevelt Morris, Deputy Building Official
Debbie Joyner, Building Inspection
Meeting Called to Order
Approval of the April 28, 2016 Minutes
Old Business
New Business
Case 10-2016
Ronald Higdon
449 Tharpe Circle, Quincy
4 35 1N 4W 1241 00000 0170
Violation: Mr. Higdon is living in a storage shed on this property which is a violation of the Gadsden County Land Development Code. Mr. Higdon was noticed by certified mail on April 5th. In addition to the storage shed violation, there is trash/junk that needs to be removed. I have talked with Mr. Higdon, but to date no progress has been made to clean the property or to comply with the storage shed violation.
Mr. Powell said he needs direction from the courts.
Mr. Higdon said he has been in assisted living, he built shed to protect his belongings.
Mr. Powell said he needs to make sure it has proper setbacks.
Judge Parsons said they will continue case to last Thursday in next month, so he can get everything together concerning mobile home and debris around the home.
Case 11-2016
Daryl A and Kathryn Morris, Jr.
232 Tharpe Circle, Quincy
4 35 1N 4W 0000 00133 2000
Violation: Daryl and Kathryn Morris has an RV (travel trailer) located on this lot which is a violation of the Gadsden County Land Development Code. Property owners were noticed by certified mail on April 5th. I have talked with Mr. Morris, but to date, he has not complied.
Mr. Powell commented it’s a gooseneck on the property, violation of the LDC.
Mr. Morris said he is the owner of the property and had previous issues in 2009 from Mr. Oliver concerning same issues.
Allara Mills – Gutcher, implement the Comp Plan, Future Land Use Element. RV defined in FL 320, temporary use, a 6 month capacity. A primary use wouldn’t be a RV. They discussed the files from 09 and check on the grandfathered in, check earlier Codes.
Judge Parsons said he would like to continue case until next month. He would like County Attorney present or written statement.
Case 12-2016
Janice Taylor Tyus
84 Tharpe Circle, Quincy
4 35 1N 4W 1241 00000 0250
Violation: Ms. Tyus has an RV (travel trailer) located on this property which is a violation of the Gadsden County Land Development Code. Ms. Tyus was noticed by certified mail on April 5th. I have talked with Ms. Tyus on numerous occasions, but to date she has not complied.
Mr. Powell commented has two RV’s hooked together.
Ms. Tyus said she needs clarification. She said the property is used as a weekend retreat. It’s a trailer
Mr. Powell said if it’s an RV, it’s in violation.
Mr. Roosevelt said a parked model is a mobile home. We don’t permit RV camps. It’s the HUD approval.
Judge Parsons temporarily passed case.
Case 13-2016
Matthew Austin
66 Tharpe Circle, Quincy
4 35 1N 4W 1241 00000 0260
Violation: Mr. Austin has an RV (travel trailer) located on this property which is a violation of the Gadsden County Land Development Code. Mr. Austin was noticed on April 5th. I have talked with Mr. Austin, but to date he has not complied. Also, there is trash and junk to be removed from property.
Mr. Powell said he was properly notified and it is violation.
Judge Parsons said the County needs to be looked into. He said there needs to be some clarification. He asked for ordinances, land use amendments and etc.
Officer Hosey said the properties looked great compared to what it used to look like. He said as a homeowner he welcomes them.
June 30, 2016 @ 9:00am
**Recreation vehicles shall not be permitted as a residential unit in any land use category or use other than in a bona fide Recreational Vehicle park and shall require a special exception use permit. The length of stay in a permitted RV Park shall not exceed six (6) months. (Ord. #2006-020, 8-29-06) (Ord. #1996-005, 7-2-96)
Case 14-07
Homer Hostetter
Rising Sons & Company, Inc.
5414 Sycamore Road, Quincy
3 12 2N 6W 0000 00330 0100
Violation: This is an old case from 2007 in which Homer Hostetter was cited for operating a vehicle towing and repair business at a location zoned for rural residential land use.
Judge Parsons said they are using the property, so he will allow them to start with the Planning Department. He said he would continue case for 30 days to comply with Planning and what they are doing to comply with permitting. They are required to attend the next meeting.
Mr. Collins said he personally was ok, but he is in violation of the Code. He said the lady next to the business complained that’s why they are here. He is recommending they keep working as long as they are trying to comply.
Judge Parsons said he would give the benefit of the doubt. He said the process needs to begin and asked the Planning Department to be present at the next meeting. He can operate in the meantime.
Mr. Hostetter asked about the classification and Judge Parsons repeated what would need to happen at this point.
Mrs. Hostetter said her it is industrial not commercial they need to apply for, so it’s a change in the application.
Adjournment @ 9:38 am