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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
800 SEMINOLE ROAD
1.-401119 ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233
PHONE (904) 247-5800
February 11,2011
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Matthew J. Smith
705 Sailfish Drive
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
RE: Notice of Violation—City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances,Outdoor Display and storage
International PropertyMaintenance Code and Motor Vehicles
705 Sailfish Drive,Lot 11,Block 6,Royal Palms Unit 1
RE#171229-00000
CASE NO. 74810
Dear Mr. Smith:
Please be advised,Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement has found the property referenced above to be in
violation of Chapter 24, City of Atlantic Beach,Code of Ordinances, Section 24-173 Neighborhood
preservation and property maintenance standards and Chapter 6, International Property Maintenance Code
Section 302.8—Motor Vehicles to wit:
VIOLATIONS
Section 24-173. Neighborhood preservation and property maintenance standards.
(b) Appropriate maintenance and upkeep. All areas of a lot and structures that are visible from a street
or a neighboring property shall be maintained in an acceptable manner, which shall be defined by the
following characteristics:
1. Lots are maintained free of litter,trash, debris, discarded belongings, automotive parts,
old tires,construction materials,and broken and abandoned items.
5. Household items of any type that are customarily intended to be used and maintained within the
interior of a residence are not stored or discarded in any location on a lot that is visible from a
street. Similarly, within the rear or side yards of a lot, such items are not stored in a manner or
amount such that an unsightly nuisance to neighboring properties or an environment that attracts
rodents, insects, or other animals and pests is created. (discarded belongings stored all over
back yard including propane tanks, milk crates,coolers,construction materials,and pile of
lumber)
Section 302.8—Motor Vehicles"No inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked or kept or
stored on any premises,and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of disrepair,major disassembly or in
the process or being stripped or dismantled". (Mustang under rotted/torn car cover appears to be
inoperable and unlicensed)
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This letter requests that the noted violations be corrected by removal of all discarded belongings
stored in rear yard including propane tanks,milk crates,coolers,construction materials and pile of
lumber and removal of inoperable vehicle in side yard within thirty(30)days from receipt of this
notice.
A re-inspection will be done on or before March 16,2011. To avoid having this case be referred to the
Code Enforcement Board,all listed violations on this notice must be in compliance on or before the date
established by Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement. The Board may impose fines up to two hundred fifty
($250.00)per day for continuing violations.
It is our goal to enforce the codes and ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach and protect the health,
safety and welfare of the City, and accordingly,your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement at 904 247-5855 if you have any questions or need
additional information.
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PHONE (904) 247-5800
June 14,2011
Matthew J. Smith
705 Sailfish Drive
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
RE: Notice of Violation—City of Atlantic Beach Code of Ordinances,Outdoor Display and storage
International PropertyMaintenance Code and Motor Vehicles
705 Sailfish Drive,Lot 11,Block 6,Royal Palms Unit 1
RE#171229-00008
CASE NO. '1L-1S.I U
Dear Mr. Smith:
Please be advised,Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement has found the property referenced above to be in
violation of Chapter 24,City of Atlantic Beach, Code of Ordinances, Section 24-173 Neighborhood
preservation and property maintenance standards and Chapter 6, International Property Maintenance Code
Section 302.8—Motor Vehicles to wit:
VIOLATIONS
Section 24-173. Neighborhood preservation and property maintenance standards.
(b) Appropriate maintenance and upkeep. All areas of a lot and structures that are visible from a street
or a neighboring property shall be maintained in an acceptable manner, which shall be defined by the
following characteristics:
1. Lots are maintained free of litter,trash,debris,discarded belongings, automotive parts,
old tires,construction materials,and broken and abandoned items.
5. Household items of any type that are customarily intended to be used and maintained within the
interior of a residence are not stored or discarded in any location on a lot that is visible from a
street. Similarly,within the rear or side yards of a lot, such items are not stored in a manner or
amount such that an unsightly nuisance to neighboring properties or an environment that attracts
rodents, insects,or other animals and pests is created. (garbage bags next to trailer,open
storage in rear yard)
Section 302.8—Motor Vehicles"No inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked or kept or
stored on any premises,and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of disrepair, major dish embl r in
the process or being stripped or dismantled". (Dodge Durango,inoperable)
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This letter requests that the noted violations be corrected by removal of all the garbage bags next
to trailer and open storage in rear yard and remove inoperable Dodge Durango within ten (10) days
from receipt of this notice.
A re-inspection will be done on or before June 27,2011. To avoid having this case be referred to the
Code Enforcement Board,all listed violations on this notice must be in compliance on or before the date
established by Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement. The Board may impose fines up to two hundred fifty
($250.00)per day for continuing violations.
It is our goal to enforce the codes and ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach and protect the health,
safety and welfare of the City,and accordingly,your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Please contact Atlantic Beach Code Enforcement at 904 247-5855 if you have any questions or need
additional information.
Sincerely,
Kathy Stiles
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SMITH MATTHEW 3 Primary Site Address Official Record Book/Page Tile#
705 SAILFISH DR 705 SAILFISH DR 14216-01020 9417
ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233-4214 Atlantic Beach FL 32233
705 SAILFISH DR
Property Detail Value Summary
1 RE# 171229-0000 2010 Certified 2011 In Progress
Tax District I USD3 Value Method CAMA CAMA
Property Use 0100 SINGLE FAMILY Total Building Value $52,032.00 $51,632.00
#of Buildings 1 Extra Feature Value $0.00 $0.00
Legal 30-60 38-2S-29E Lard Value(Market) $70,000.00 $70,000.00
ROYAL PALMS UNIT 1 Land Value(Agric.) $0.00 $0.00
Subdivision I 03120 ROYAL PALMS UNIT 01 lust(Market)Value $122,032.00 $121,632.00
The sale of this property may result in higher property taxes.For more information go Assessed Value $122,032.00 $121,632.00
to Save_Our Homes and our Property Tax Estimator.Property values,exemptions and Capp f/P bility Amt $0.00/$0.00 $0.00/$0.00
other information listed as'In Progress'are subject to change.These numbers are
part of the 2011 working tax roll and will not be certified until October.Learn how the Exemptions $0.00 See below
Property Appraiser's Office values property. Taxable Value $122,032.00 See below
Taxable Values and Exemptions—In Progress
If there are no exemptions applicable to a taxing authority,the Taxable Value is the same as the Assessed Value listed above in the Value Summary box.
County/Municipal Taxable Value SJRWMD/FIND Taxable Value School Taxable Value
No applicable exemptions No applicable exemptions No applicable exemptions
Sales History
Book/Page Sale Date Sale Price Deed Instrument Type Code Qualified/Unqualified Vacant/Improved
14216701020 9/28/2007 $100.00 QC-Quit Claim Unqualified Improved
09148-02391 11/20/1998 $5,500.00 QC-Quit Gaim Unqualified Improved
06941-00581 8/2/1990 $100.00 1 QC-Quit Claim Unqualified Improved
W6555-00441 7/30/1988 $47,000.00 WD-Warranty Deed Unqualified Improved
05859-01443 8/17/1984 $32,000.00 WD Warranty Deed Unqualified Improved
05724-01566 11/15/1983 $33,000.00 WD-Warranty Deed Unqualified Improved
1 05514-02254 4/5/1982 f$100.00 WD-Warranty Deed Unqualified Improved
Extra Features
No data found for this section
Land&Legal
Land _ _ Legal
LN Code Use Description _'Zoning Front Depth Category Land Units Land Value 1 LN Legal Description
1 0100 RES LD 3-7 UNITS PER AC ARS-1 101.00 124.00 Common 1.00 $70,000.00 , 1 30-60 38-2S-29E
2 ROYAL PALMS UNIT 1
13 1LOT 11BLK6
Buildings
Building 1
Building 1 Site Address Element Code Detail
705 SAILFISH DR Exterior Wall 17 17 C.B.Stucco
Atlantic Beach FL 32233
Roofing Structure 3 3 Gable or Hip (—
Building Type 0101-SFR 1 STORY SOH Roofing Cover 3 3 Asph/Comp Shingle
Year Built 1960 Interior Wall 5 5 Drywall ens
Int Flooring 5 5 Asphalt tile I:I
Type Gross Area Hefted Ales Int Flooring 14 14 Carpet L,L
Base Area_ '975 975 Heating Fuel 4 4 Electric
Unfin Open Porch 18 0 Heating Type 4 4 Forced-Ducted
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Addition _ 210 210 Air Conditioning 3 3 Central
Unfin Open Porch 15 0
Total 1218 1185 Element Code
Stories 1.000
Bedrooms 2.000 i
Baths 1.000 I
Rooms/Units 1.000
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Property Appraiser-Property Details Page 2 of 2
2010 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes(Truth in Mile Notice)
Taxing District Assessed Value Exemptions Taxable Value Last Year ' Proposed Rolled-back
Gen Govt Beaches $122,032.00 $0.00 $122,032.00 $702.45 $833.31 $703.32
Public Schools:By State Law $122,032.00 $0.00 $122,032.00 $655.52 $652.38 $671.25
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By Local Board $122,032.00 $0.00 $122,032.00 $322.08 $304.84 $329.82
FL Inland Navigation Dist. $122,032.00 $0.00 $122,032.00 $4.45 $4.21 i $4.59
Atlantic Beach $122,032.00 $0.00 ,$122,032.00 $406.83 $401.46 ' $401.46
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Water Mgmt Dist.SJRWMD $122,032.00 $0.00 $122,032.00 $53.61 $50.74 $57.36
School Board Voted $122,032.00 $0.00 $122,032.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Urban Service Dist3 $122,032.00 $0.00 $122,032.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
General Gov Voted $122,032.00 $0.00 $122,032.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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Totals $2,144.94 $2,246.94 $2,167.80
lust Value Assessed Value Exemptions Taxable Value
Last Year $128,937.00 $128,937.00 $0.00 $128,937.00
Current Year $122,032.00 $122,032.00 $0.00 $122,032.00
Property Record Card(PRC)
The Property Appraiser's Office(PAO)provides historical property record cards(PRCs)online for 1995-2005.The PAO no longer maintains a certified PRC file due
to changes in appraisal software;therefore,there are no PRCs available online from 2006 forward.You may print this page which provides the current property
record.(Sections not needed can be minimized.)To print the past-year cards below,set your browser's Page Set Up for printing to Landscape.
2005 12404 12003 I 2002 12001 12000 11999 1 1998 I 1997 11996 11995
More Information
Parcel Tax Record I GIS Map I Map this property on Google Maps 1 City Fees Record
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Sec. 24-173. - Neighborhood preservation and property maintenance standards.
(a)
Purpose and intent. The City of Atlantic Beach is composed predominantly of older residential
subdivisions and neighborhood scale commercial businesses serving these neighborhoods. It is in
the public interest of the city to foster diverse and stable neighborhoods and to implement
strategies in support of related objectives and policies as expressed within the city's adopted
comprehensive plan. The purpose and intent of these regulations is to provide minimum standards
for the acceptable conditions of properties and structures within the city and to assist in the
implementation of the International Property Maintenance Code,which is adopted as article VIII
within chapter 6 of this Municipal Code of Ordinances.
(b)
Appropriate maintenance and upkeep. All areas of a lot and structures that are visible from a street
or a neighboring property shall be maintained in an acceptable manner,which shall be defined by
the following characteristics:
(1)
Lots are maintained free of litter,trash, debris,discarded belongings,automotive parts
and old tires, construction materials, and broken and abandoned items.
(2)
Dead shrubbery or landscaping is removed from lots,and where a resident is unable to
maintain a lawn or landscaping, dirt or sand areas are contained in some manner so as to
prevent dirt or sand from blowing or washing on to adjacent properties,the street or the
city's stormwater system.
(3)
Broken or missing glass in windows or doors is replaced with glass,and where windows
or doors are visible from the street,these are not covered with wood,fiberglass, metal,
cardboard, newspaper or other similar materials, except for a temporary time period as
needed to make proper repairs or to protect windows from wind-borne debris during a
storm.
(4)
Trim work, eaves, soffits, gutters, shutters, and decorative features are not broken and are
securely attached as intended.
(5)
Household items of any type that are customarily intended to be used and maintained
within the interior of a residence are not stored or discarded in any location on a lot that is
visible from a street. Similarly,within the rear or side yards of a lot, such items are not
stored in a manner or amount such that an unsightly nuisance to neighboring properties or
an environment that attracts rodents, insects, or other animals and pests is created
Code Enforcement Officer Statement
Case # 74810 Location: 705 Sailfish Drive
Legal Desc: 30-60 38-2S-29E Royal Palms Unit 1 Real Estate #: 171229-0000
Defendant: Matthew J. Smith
Violation: Chapter 24, Section 173 (b) 1 & 5 Neighborhood preservation & property
maintenance standards
Ownership of the property as determined by: Duval County Property Appraisers website
1. This inspection was prompted by:
Complaint Routine Survey X Other
2. Proper Notice was achieved in accordance with F.S. 162 by:
Certified Mail X Hand Delivery Posting of Property
3. I have X have not spoken with someone in control of the property
4. Description of violation: (Photos)
These photos show from beginning up to yesterday. As you can see, Mr. Smith has made a lot
of progress but still has some items to remove.
In order to correct the violation the milk crates, propane tanks, storage bins, luggage carrier for
car, lumber must all be removed from back yard or placed in a proper storage building.
Staff recommends the Board find the property owner in violation and order that compliance be
obtained on or before October 14, 2011 or a fine of$100.00 be imposed for the first day and
$100.00 for every day thereafter the violation continues to exist. In addition, any fine shall also
include the administrative costs to the City incurred in prosecuting this case The property
owner is responsible for contacting the City Code Enforcement Officer and obtaining an
inspection of compliance.
Case # 74810
705 Sailfish Drive
October 11, 2010 I gave a notice to Mr. Matthew Smith @ 705 Sailfish Drive for storage of discarded
belongings in the back yard.
I spoke with Mr. Smith who is suffering with lung cancer. He stated that this would be difficult for him
to do & it would take him longer than the time given. I gave him 30 days&said we would look at the
progress
On November 11th I looked at the property and saw very little had been done. Realizing he was so sick I
gave him more time. However, it seemed that little to nothing was being done.
February 11, 2011 I mailed a certified letter, listing the violations. City Ord. Sec. 24-173—Neighborhood
preservation & property maintenance standards. Discarded belongings stored all over back yard,
including: propane tanks (several), milk crates (too numerous to count),coolers, construction
materials&a pile of lumber.
Also a violation listed under the International Property Maintenance Code—302.8—Inoperable,
unlicensed vehicle—Old Mustang under an old rotted car cover.
He was given until March 16, 2011. On 3/17/11 I took some more pictures. Some things had been
removed including the Mustang.
Again, I wasn't ignoring this situation; I just know how sick this man is.
June 14th, I sent Mr. Smith another letter. This time to cut grass, clean up trash bags in front yard & all
open storage in rear yard. The deadline was June 27. On July 151,the grass in the front yard was cut &
trash was gone. However,the storage in the back yard remained.
At this time I realized that bringing this case before the CEB was my only choice.
August 29, a notice of hearing for the Code Enforcement Board was sent certified mail to Mr. Smith.
Again citing City Ord. Sec. 24-173.
The letter asked him to remove all discarded belongings from the back yard including: All debris stored
between fence &storage building,five gallon buckets, blue fuel containers,two brush piles, plastic
crates, propane tanks,chicken wire, Christmas decorations &gas cans.
These pictures were taken yesterday afternoon. As you can see he has removed the majority of the
items I requested. I spoke with Mr. Smith this morning & we discussed the items that sill remain an
issue: The milk crates,the propane tanks,the storage bins, &some other miscellaneous items. Also
he needs to keep the grass cut in the back yard as well as the front yard.
When we spoke he asked if it was imperative that he attend the meeting tonight. (His speech was very
labored and long pauses in between sentences). I told him he did not have to attend the meeting. I
assured him, it is not my intention to railroad him. I realize how sick he is but the property does need to
be brought into compliance. I told him if he didn't attend the meeting that I would call him tomorrow
and let him know the findings and he would also receive a letter in a few days.
I told him that we do have a volunteer program that could possibly help him; he doesn't want that at
this time. I believe his son has been doing the work for him.
He said if we could give him another 30 days he thinks he can bring it into compliance.
It is my recommendation that we give Mr. Smith 30 days from tomorrow, which will be October 14,
2011 to bring his property into compliance. If at this time he has not met compliance a fine of$100.00 a
day will begin until compliance is met.