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SEBIA611AN
HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
1225 MAIN STREET• SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE: (772) 589-5537 • FAX (772) 589-2566
9/3/07
Ms. Sylvia B. Peltier
5791 Linsay Rd.
Micco, Fl. 32976-2603
Ms. Peltier,
An inspection of your property at 1690 Indian River Dr. in Sebastian, Florida on 9/3/07 revealed the
structure on this property has partially collapsed due to age and disrepair and was posted with a notice
that it is unsafe to enter or occupy. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with proper notice that
this entire structure is being declared unsafe as defined under section 202 of the Standard Unsafe
Building Abatement Code and Section 26-34 of the City Code of Ordinances.
The following observations were made in making the determination to declare this building unsafe:
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1. The structure has partially collapsed to the extent that the structural integrity of the buildings has
been compromised.
2. The exterior appendage of the building is not securely attached and is not capable of
withstanding wind loads as required by the Florida Building Code.
3. The building or portions thereof as a result of decay, deterioration and dilapidation is likely to
fully or partially collapse to a further extent.
4. The building is in such condition that it constitutes a hazard to health and safety by reason of
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation and abandonment.
5. Means of egress from this building is in disrepair, dilapidated, and in a non-working condition
that constitutes an unsafe condition in case of fire or other emergency.
Based on the above observations it has been determined that this building on this property is to be
repaired or demolished. You are hereby given 10 days from the date this notice is received to obtain the
proper permits and demolish the partially collapsed roof structure in the front of the building. You are
also hereby given 60 days from the date this notice is received to vacate the property, obtain the
permit(s) for the repairs or demolition of the remaining portion of this building and have all work
completed within the 60 days. An extension may be granted for repairs at the discretion of the Building
Director, provided the permit is obtained and work has commenced within the 60 days. All repairs shall
comply with the Florida Existing Building Code requirements. If the repairs have not commenced or if
the demolition of the entire structure is not completed within 60 days a hearing will be held before the
City of Sebastian Construction Board to determine if the City will cause the building to be repaired or
demolished. All costs incurred will be charged against the property owner of record.
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SEBASTIAN
HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
1225 MAIN STREET• SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE: (772) 589-5537 • FAX (772) 589-2566
If the demolition of the partially collapsed roof structure is not completed within 10 days from the date
this notice is received, the City will have cause to remove said structure under an emergency order and
all costs will be charged against the property owner of record.
The quasi-judicial hearing will be on November 13, 2007 at the City of Sebastian Council Chambers at
7pm. The failure of a party to appear or present evidence shall constitute a waiver of said party's right to
a hearing.
You or anyone with a legal right to said property may appeal this determination to the City of Sebastian
Construction Board. Such an appeal shall be in writing to the Building Director and shall be filed within
30 days from the date of this notice. Failure to appeal in the time specified will constitute a waiver of all
rights to an administrative hearing, except the automatic hearing required prior to repairs or demolition
as noted above.
Sincerely,
Wayne Eseltine, CBO
Building Director
cc: Al Minner, City Manager; Rich Stringer, City Attorney
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Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary
CITY OF
SEBASTIAN
HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
1225 MAIN STREET• SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958
TELEPHONE: (772) 589-5537 • FAX (772) 589-2566
Date:
To: Sylivia B. Peltier or representative at:
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5791 Linsay Rd.
Micco, Fl. 32976-2603
From: Wayne Eseltine, CBO
Building Director
Subject: UNSAFE STRUCTURE NOTICE
This notice was hand delivered to owner or owner's representative at the above address and date.
Signature of recipient:
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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