Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Considering A Request For An Appeal Of The Revocation Of Beach & Town's (1010 S. Federal Highway) Certificate Of Use Pursuant To Section 115.02 Of The City Of Hollywood Code Of Ordinances.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Denial of the Appeal.
Explanation:
The Request
Staff is recommending the denial of the appeal of the Certificate of Use revocation.
Background
On May 12, 2023, the City received a complaint alleging that Unit 131 of the Beach and Town Motel, located at 1010 South Federal Highway, was being converted into three bedrooms without the required permits. On that same date, Code Compliance inspected the property and issued a code violation for work without permits (V23-07408). The violation identified unpermitted interior demolition in Unit 119 and apartment renovations including the installation of new interior partition walls, kitchen renovations, underground plumbing, and electrical work, all of which require permits under the applicable City Ordinance 151.130 (A)(1) and the Florida Building Code.
On May 12, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a Building Structural Inspector issued a Stop Work Order, noting that permits were required for additional work in Unit 119 including: interior/exterior alterations, interior wall and kitchen demolition, kitchen and bathroom remodel, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, concrete slab cutting, exterior plumbing rerouting for possible new sanitary lines, and installation of concrete (CMU infill) and A/C units which require permits under the applicable City Ordinance 151.130 (A)(1) and the Florida Building Code.
On June 4, 2024, the original case was closed as complied with after permits were issued on 5/28/2024. As part of the permitting process, the property owner was required to obtain a Certificate of Use ("CU"). The owner applied for a CU on September 18, 2023 howeve...
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