Code Enforcement Division Blossom Park Condominium Update October 14, 2014
Blossom Park Condominiums Purpose Background Major Issues Code Enforcement Building Safety Division Fire Marshal s Office Law Enforcement Summary
Blossom Park Condominiums Purpose Background Major Issues Code Enforcement Building Safety Division Fire Marshal s Office Law Enforcement Summary
Purpose Condominium project with significant issues Make BCC aware of scope and magnitude of concerns and potential range of actions No action requested today
Blossom Park Condominiums Purpose Background Major Issues Code Enforcement Building Safety Division Fire Marshal s Office Law Enforcement Summary
Background Sand Lake Rd. Florida Mall Blossom Park Condo s W. Landstreet Rd.
Background Massey Cadillac G F E D Waffle House B C Shell A Entrance Landstreet Road
Background Originally Days Inn Motel Buildings constructed in 1973 Concrete block main buildings Wood structure walkways Hotel converted to condominiums in 2003 6 buildings 3 stories 345 units
Background Occupancy About 175 occupied units (50%) Approximately 250 residents Owner Make-up Owner Location Number of Units Percent Blossom Park 69 20% Rest of Orange County 82 24% Rest of Florida 56 16% Other 49 States 48 14% Puerto Rico 73 21% Foreign 17 5% 119 units (35%) owned by people who own multiple units
Background Single water and electric meters for entire complex Electric Duke Energy Water - OUC Waste-water - OCU Several times water shutoff imminent, bill paid
Background Receiver appointed in 2010 Similar responsibilities in court order for Tymber Skan Has not complied with notices from Building Safety or Code Enforcement Serious code violations such as failing exterior walkways not being addressed
Background Zoned I-1/I-5 Condo plat recorded by State Reflected as condo-hotel by OCPA Permits previously issued as hotel use Has not maintained license with DBPR as hotel since April 2006 Future Land Use Zoning
Background Review of Condo Declarations No homestead allowed No timeshare No prohibition on children Zoning (hotel use) would allow short-term stays only, less than 179 days Based on lease agreements and license status, it does not appear to be managed as a hotel property
Blossom Park Condominiums Purpose Background Major Issues Code Enforcement Building Safety Division Fire Marshal s Office Law Enforcement Summary
Major Issues - Code Enf. Code violations / Property Maintenance Stairs, landings and walkways Electrical and lighting Deteriorating stair systems (Bldg. A, B, C, D) Structural flooring and landing issues (Bldg. E, F G) A G B C F D E
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Conditions Stairs, Landings & Walkways
Major Issues - Code Enf. Exterior Structural Violations Non-functioning elevators Hallway lighting Gutters/downspouts Failing walkways due to water damage Unsafe stairways, handrails, guardrails Graffiti Interior violations (14 units inspected) No smoke alarms Ceilings have water damage Broken windows
Major Issues - Code Enf. Process cases to November 3, 2014 Special Magistrate Compliance period Reinspections Possible fines/liens Conditions may require units on multiple floors to be vacated
Major Issues - Building Safety September 2013 complaint of unsafe conditions Issued notice of violation for Building C and G: A structural engineering evaluation of the egress paths Temporary shoring plans for Building G Permits for all remedial repairs November 2013 received engineering evaluation A G B C F D E
Major Issues - Building Safety June 2014 complaint from OFM regarding unsafe conditions for Buildings E and F Issued notice of violation: A structural engineering report Certification of the electrical circuits in the corridor No response received to date. A G B C F D E
Major Issues - Building Safety County contracting for evaluation confirming unsafe condition determination by Code Enforcement All stairs, landings, and walkways Estimated to be completed in 6-8 weeks
Fire Rescue Incidents Fire Rescue Incident History 160 140 120 100 123 Projected Incidents 31 Projected Actual 80 60 40 144 124 92 20 0 2012 2013 2014
Major Issues - Fire Rescue Fire and Life Safety Systems Structural integrity of emergency egress Stairwells Walkways Maintenance of exiting fire protection features Hydrants Standpipes Fire alarm Automatic Sprinkler System
Crime Major Issues - Law Enforcement Homicide (3) Aggravated Battery and Assault Burglary Stolen vehicles Sale or delivery (cocaine, heroin, cannabis) Unlawful possession Over 250 arrests YTD Mandatory patrols
Major Issues - Law Enforcement Calls for Service History, 0.5 mile radius Actual 1800 1600 Calls for 9 months 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 977 731 1,194 200 0 2012 2013 2014
Major Issues - Law Enforcement Crime NAB heard case on October 9, 2014 Required compliance agreement No Trespass and No Loitering signs Install / maintain security cameras Criminal background checks on employees and tenants in Association controlled units Evaluate security gate Repair and maintain perimeter fence Off-duty deputies for security Other administrative requirements
Blossom Park Condominiums Purpose Background Major Issues Code Enforcement Building Safety Division Fire Marshal s Office Law Enforcement Summary
Summary Hotel-condo conversion in 2003 345 units, half occupied Major issues Code Enforcement Building Safety Division Fire Marshal s Office Law Enforcement
Summary Hearings scheduled NAB held on October 9, 2014 Special Magistrate scheduled for November 3, 2014 Contracting for Engineering Assessment Compliance schedule and actions subject to findings of hearings and assessment Strong concerns from Building Official and Fire Marshal