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725 Atlantic Blvd 2008 Handicap parking complaint CC TO: O City Commission RECEIVED lb_y M:La;er City Attorney Robert W. Hammesfahr 00 Press 1611 Linkside Drive West AO 1 G 7808 o Fug Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 0 (904) 246-3578 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Date: August 17, 2008 Code Enforcement Board Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Re: Violation of Florida Building Code Section 11-4 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Code Enforcement Board, This letter is a follow up to my previous letter dated May 9, 2008. To date, no changes have been made to the parking situation and I have not been contacted by anyone with regards as to when it will be done. I am sending this letter to your board for action. I am also sending it with the previous letter to Mayor Meserve, Chief Thompson and the City Council. The reason for the expanded distribution is due to inaction on your part. Chief Thompson is included because this is not a matter of esthetics but of public safety as well. I still want two things to occur. 1. Correction of the parking situation within a reasonable time (90 days or less). 2. Contact from a responsible person within Atlantic Beach city government that the above is going to occur and when it will occur. "`1 Regards / ,..4- d ,_ i 9„, . .,_ Obert W. Hamme fa r Copy w/enclosure: Mayor John Meserve Chief David Thompson _city Commission' c rT City Clerk, City of Atlantic Beach Robert VV. Hammesfahr 1611 Linkside Drive West Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 246-3578 May 9, 2008 Code Enforcement Board Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Re: Violation of Florida Building Code Section 11-4 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Code Enforcement Board, My wife and I were very excited when the old Pic-N-Save was renovated into the new shops and restaurant. When the new shops opened up we were very impressed with the fact that the parking access for handicapped patrons was in compliance with Florida Building Code Section 11-4. Recently, much of our enthusiasm has changed due to what we feel is unlawful alteration of several of the handicap'parking spaces that are located at the north end of the parking lot, adjacent to the businesses. It appears that several of the businesses have painted over the handicap markings and erected signage that indicates the spaces are now short term parking for pick up. I have taken the time to research the Florida Building Code as it pertains to handicap parking. Section 11-4, "Accessible elements and spaces, scope and technical requirements" is the pertinent section of the code that sets out parking space requirements. This section also requires compliance with the code. My wife is a paraplegic, confined to a wheelchair. We are fortunate enough to have a handicapped equipped van that she is able to drive independently. Because the parking lot now not properly marked she is essentially denied access to a public place. This is in violation of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). I want two things to happen. 1. Correction of the parking situation within a reasonable time (90 days or less). 2. Contact from a responsible person within Atlantic Beach city government that the above is going to occur and when it will occur. 1 There has been a failure at some point in the process of ongoing monitoring the renovated property. My interest is not in the monitoring process but in the correction of the oversight. We have a strong personal interest in seeing this corrected and I will follow it through until it is corrected. If anyone has questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (904) 246-3578. Sincerely, Robert W. Hammesfahr Copy: City Clerk, City of Atlantic Beach, FL 2 C.A.R.E. System - Issue Add/Edit Feedback Page 1 of 1 Add/Edit Issue Feedback: Add New Back to C.A.R.E. @ Edit (2008-172671) in Form Add New Issue By Cloning Issue/Inquiry Home View (2008-172671) The following record has been added: Information to give the CALLER Issue Number: 2008-172671 Entered On: 8/25/2008 15:47:00 Est. 1st Action On: 8/26/2008 Est. Completion On: 2/9/2009 Address: 725 ATLANTIC BV Description: Disabled - private businesses not accessible Comments: This shopping center, North Gate has eliminated several disabled parking spaces even though there are still open businesses at this location. Source: General Citizenry Entered By: brestel Caller Information Interested Party Name: Mr. Mike Griffin Address: City/State I Zip: Jacksonville, FL Home Phone: None Extension: Cell Phone Number: None Pager Number: None Extension: Box Number: Fax Number: None Work Number: 247-5813 Extension: E-Mail: Contact Information Division: Mil., Vetr. & Disb. Srvcs Contact Name: Armogon , Mala Phone: 630-3624 Fax: 630-3422 E-Mail: marmogan@coj.net Additional Contact Information Division Chief: Mil., Vetr. & Disb. Srvcs Name: McCarthy,Daniel Phone: 630-1212 Fax: 630-3422 E-Mail: danilem@coj.net I Add New Issue/Inquiry ) Back to C.A.R.E. Home ( Edit(2008-172671) in Form View E-mail the C.A.R.E. support staff, with any comments, questions, or suggestions. This Page Created On: 8/25/2008 3:51:23 PM. Copyright 2003 City of Jacksonville, Florida 1 http://care.coj.net/PostAddIssue.asp 8/25/2008 16,4 I Robert W. Hammesfahr 1611 Linkside Drive West Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 246-3578 August 17, 2008 Code Enforcement Board Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Re: Violation of Florida Building Code Section 11-4 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Code Enforcement Board, This letter is a follow up to my previous letter dated May 9, 2008. To date, no changes have been made to the parking situation and I have not been contacted by anyone with regards as to when it will be done. I am sending this letter to your board for action. I am also sending it with the previous letter to Mayor Meserve, Chief Thompson and the City Council. The reason for the expanded distribution is due to inaction on your part. Chief Thompson is included because this is not a matter of esthetics but of public safety as well. I still want two things to occur. 1. Correction of the parking situation within a reasonable time (90 days or less). 2. Contact from a responsible person within Atlantic Beach city government that the above is going to occur and when it will occur. Regards, / ` it 1 i ` � • L - . Robert W. Hammesfahr Copy w/enclosure: Mayor John Meserve • Chief David Thompson City Commission City Clerk, City of Atlantic Beach • Robert W. Hammesfahr 1611 Linkside Drive West Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 246-3578 May 9, 2008 Code Enforcement Board Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Re: Violation of Florida Building Code Section 11-4 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Code Enforcement Board, My wife and I were very excited when the old Pic-N-Save was renovated into the new shops and restaurant. When the new shops opened up we were very impressed with the fact that the parking access for handicapped patrons was in compliance with Florida Building Code Section 11-4. Recently, much of our enthusiasm has changed due to what we feel is unlawful alteration of several of the handicap parking spaces that are located at the north end of the parking lot, adjacent to the businesses. It appears that several of the businesses have painted over the handicap markings and erected signage that indicates the spaces are now short term parking for pick up. I have taken the time to research the Florida Building Code as it pertains to handicap parking. Section 11-4, "Accessible elements and spaces, scope and technical requirements" is the pertinent section of the code that sets out parking space requirements. This section also requires compliance with the code. My wife is a paraplegic, confined to a wheelchair. We are fortunate enough to have a handicapped equipped van that she is able to drive independently. Because the parking lot now not properly marked she is essentially denied access to a public place. This is in violation of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). I want two things to happen. 1. Correction of the parking situation within a reasonable time (90 days or less). 2. Contact from a responsible person within Atlantic Beach city government that the above is going to occur and when it will occur. 1 There has been a failure at some point in the process of ongoing monitoring the renovated property. My interest is not in the monitoring process but in the correction of the oversight. We have a strong personal interest in seeing this corrected and I will follow it through until it is corrected. If anyone has questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (904) 246-3578. Sincerely, Robert W. Hammesfahr Copy: City Clerk, City of Atlantic Beach, FL 2 C30 - i9-10 Robert W. Hammesfahr 1611 Linkside Drive West Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 246-3578 August 17, 2008 Code Enforcement Board Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Re: Violation of Florida Building Code Section 11-4 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Code Enforcement Board, This letter is a follow up to my previous letter dated May 9, 2008. To date, no changes have been made to the parking situation and I have not been contacted by anyone with regards as to when it will be done. I am sending this letter to your board for action. I am also sending it with the previous letter to Mayor Meserve, Chief Thompson and the City Council. The reason for the expanded distribution is due to inaction on your part. Chief Thompson is included because this is not a matter of esthetics but of public safety as well. I still want two things to occur. 1 . Correction of the parking situation within a reasonable time (90 days or less). 2. Contact from a responsible person within Atlantic Beach city government that the above is going to occur and when it will occur. Regards, • kobert W. Hammesfahr Copy w/enclosure: !\.1 y^r Inhn Macania Chief David Thompson City Commission City Clerk, City of Atlantic Beach COPY . Robert W. Hammesfahr 1611 Linkside Drive West Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 246-3578 May 9, 2008 Code Enforcement Board Commission Chamber 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Re: Violation of Florida Building Code Section 11-4 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Code Enforcement Board, My wife and I were very excited when the old Pic-N-Save was renovated into the new shops and restaurant. When the new shops opened up we were very impressed with the fact that the parking access for handicapped patrons was in compliance with Florida Building Code Section 11-4. Recently, much of our enthusiasm has changed due to what we feel is unlawful alteration of several of the handicap parking spaces that are located at the north end of the parking lot, adjacent to the businesses. It appears that several of the businesses have painted over the handicap markings and erected signage that indicates the spaces are now short term parking for pick up. I have taken the time to research the Florida Building Code as it pertains to handicap parking. Section 11-4, "Accessible elements and spaces, scope and technical requirements" is the pertinent section of the code that sets out parking space requirements. This section also requires compliance with the code. My wife is a paraplegic, confined to a wheelchair. We are fortunate enough to have a handicapped equipped van that she is able to drive independently. Because the parking lot now not properly marked she is essentially denied access to a public place. This is in violation of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). I want two things to happen. 1. Correction of the parking situation within a reasonable time (90 days or less). 2. Contact from a responsible person within Atlantic Beach city government that the above is going to occur and when it will occur. 1 August 19, 2008 Mr. Robert W. Hammesfahr 1611 Linkside Dr West Atlantic Beach,FL 32233 Subject: Handicap Parking Complaint Dear Mr. Hammesfahr, This is in response to your complaint pertaining to the removal of handicap parking spaces in the parking lot of North Plaza, at 725 Atlantic Blvd. Your original complaint was forwarded to another department to be researched; unfortunately I'm not sure why you were not contacted regarding the results. The investigation revealed that the original site plan for North Plaza only had 4 handicap parking spaces;there was no evidence that more were required at the time it was constructed. The Florida Building Code 11-4 you referred to in your letter only applies to new construction,the plaza was approved and completed prior to this code being adopted , and would only require 5 handicap spaces if being built today. An examination of the parking lot at the time of the investigation revealed 5 handicap spaces were available for use. As there is no evidence a violation exists,the management company cannot be required to replace the handicap spaces previously removed. However,your complaint has been forwarded to the property manager. I will continue to monitor this situation,but until such time as there is a violation, I am unable to initiate any enforcement action. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, I can be contacted at(904)247-5855. ALEXANDER J. SHERRER Code Enforcement Officer C: John Meserve, Mayor City Commissioners David Thompson,Public Safety Director COPY447" m w w ,< _ .. r - s i '') s n PrP te PI1 °', * .Z '1;4;` ':� e w ti !_r j r i.,,4,, loll t: :,i o r 04111.1 t it 7 . . --- . 444:r6Tyt„.: iipli Pi nr r a t r S '� ° fix . i w. r �" * ,+I4 *_ . ti tid a w , r. F I v t — 4 S r ,.., 7...ie.„._ -,,, r n t II • 11 r 'r em, 4e1 Total Parking in Lot Required Minimum Number of Accessible S.aces 1 to 25 1 26 to 50 2 51 to 75 3 76 to 100 101 to 150 5 151 to 200 6 201 to 300 7 301 to 400 8 401 to 500 9 501 to 1000 2%of total 1001 and over 20 plus 1 for each 100 over 1000 • �L. /1/427 / /3/ fac�//7 freces Disabled Services Parking Enforcement • ir Officer R.R. Thigpen, Sr. 60 tecohds in a handicapped space with no permit is one minute too long! Tel:630-4940 • I Cell:626-9968k• Fax:630-3476