Status:
PENDING

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
US-441 about 1/2 mile north of NW 53rd Ave. On the east side there appears to be a blank, yellow sign and used car lot.

Description:
The used car lot with no visible identification has a very bright light on at night. It is facing the highway and causes loss of visibility for north bound drivers. If it is a violation, please have it redirected or shielded.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Sep 3, 2010 at 10:42 am
See Action Order #20045340

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
18314 NW 57th PL, Alachua, Fl 32615

Description:
This family continues to junk pile old vehicles around their property. They have recently began some digging, not sure if they are burying stuff or what they are doing. They don't regularly cut their grass making the property look uncared for. I believe you have investigated them before but it appears your investigations have not help resolve this on going issue. It's possible this family are hoarders because when they have their garage door open there appears to be little room to get into the house. The condition of the property should be a concern for the safety of their small child when outside.

Status:
DENIED
Sep 3, 2010 at 12:15 pm
This complaint has been referred to Heather Martin, Sr. Environmental Specialist with Alachua County Environmental Protection Department. She can be reached at 352-264-6800.

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
3306 county road 219a Melrose

Description:
Has dug a pond with no permit papers posted at drive. Put all the dirt in raising the existing driveway which will cause flooding for other neighbors.

Status:
DENIED
Sep 3, 2010 at 10:51 am
No violations exist if structure is empty. If structure is occupied, a complaint needs to be submitted by current tenant.

Complainant:
Virgilio Vinas
2247 NW 100Th Street
Gainesville FL 32606

Phone Number:
804-592-0270.

Location:
2247 NW 100Th Street- Ellis Park subdivision- Gainesville, FL 32606

Description:
Subject: Sturctural damage house Ellis Park - 2247 NW 100Th Street, Gainesville, FL 32606

I was renting house property at 2247 NW 100Th Street - subdivision Ellis Park, Gainesville, FL 32606 from December 2008 to July 30, 2010. The house present structural damages and in continuing deterioration became very dangerous and unsafe for living, I decided to vacate the property and move out. The denounce on interior structural damages (ceiling, walls, and floor cracks); I made several calling attention to the house's management company Ed Baur Management, Inc in special to Virginia Owens (Tel 352-375-7104), the property is in Foreclosure and short sale by the bank. Chris Curry (352-332-6611) realtor made a property damage's assesment and repair cost.
All before explanation constitute a Code Violation and unsafe property.

Virgilio Vinas
virgiliovinas@yahoo.com
Tel 804-592-0270 Submitted By: Virgilio Vinas

Status:
ACCEPTED
Sep 1, 2010 at 11:31 am
See Action Order #20045333

Complainant:
David F. Petrano
11502 SE U.S. HWY 301
Hawthorne FL 32640

Phone Number:
727 808-0446.

Location:
11502 SE U.S. Hwy 301, Hawthorne, FL. In particular, dead trees growing from CSX tracks that have large dead branches that hang over and occasionally fall over the easement I travel to/from my home.

Description:
I am complaining about large dead-trees on CSX property that have large dead-limbs that hang-over the easement I travel daily to/from my home. On August 12, 2010, I was injured when a large limb suddenly fell from one of these dead trees onto/in-front of my easement path during a hard rainfall, while I was driving to my home.

It has become so bad, dead limbs fall sometimes when I cut the grass over the easement, whereby just the vibration of the 30 hp mower causes branches to fall like lead. CSX seems to omply that I should accept the fact every day of my life turns into an adventure whenever I drive the easement, or cut the grass. I respectfully disagree.

This is textbook nuisance, and I wish that you would immediately arrange to inspect.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Sep 1, 2010 at 8:35 am
See Action Order #20045330

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
Sparrow Condos
607 SW 75th St
gainesville, Fl

Description:
Replacing siding and other construction work that should be done by a licenced contractor. Also the buildings where built in 1972 their could be a possible question of lead paint on buildings that would need to be removed properly for the safty of the residents that live their.

Status:
DENIED
Sep 1, 2010 at 8:35 am
Duplicate complaint - see Action Order #20045330

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
building 709 building 713 building 605 building 603

Description:
They're replacing multiple sheets of wood siding and other jobs that should be done by a licenced contractor.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 30, 2010 at 3:49 pm
See Action Order #20045324

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
Pinky's Place
BROWN SERVERA EDWARDS (Owner)
21803 NW 58TH TER
ALACHUA FL 32615-9204

Description:
Mrs. Brown, the owner of Pinky's Place has a problem with providing the night club customers a place to park, so she has hire a crew to come and cut tree down in the vacant lot next to the club, the vacant lot is owned by Mrs. Shirley Wright and the Vacant lot address is 21601 NW 58th Terr Lacrosse Florida. Mrs. Brown does not own this property and does not have a permit to cut down tress in this vacant lot. If Mrs. Brown is going to use this lot for parking space she needs to separate her business parking lot by putting a fence/wall up to separate her business and the residence (homes). According to the Property Appraiser Office the property use is for Crops (Farming) see parcel # 05495-000-000.

Mrs. Servera Brown owes taxes on her club property/residence in the amount $4105.62 this amount needs to be paid by 8/31/2010 please see http://alachuataxcollector.governmax.com/collectmax/collect30.asp.

The club is still having a problem with parking this pass weekend the police was out telling the people they could not park in the right away near homeowners, and now they are using this lot that is own by Mrs. Wright. Please have her to put a fence up to separate her business from homeowners.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Sep 1, 2010 at 8:42 am
See Action Order #20045331

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
6013 NW 41st lane Gainesville (Summer Creek)

Description:
This person had their boat parked in the street for 8 days was told to move it by codes last week so they have now moved it into their front yard straddling their yard and their neighbors yard which is against county code 404.82.5 No boat shall be parked within two feet of their property line. Please advise this neighbor of the correct way to store their boat as they obviously need help.

Status:
DENIED
Aug 26, 2010 at 4:24 pm
This property is in the jurisdiction of the City of Gainesville. I have forwarded the complaint to them. They can be reached at 334-5030.

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
Ann Heckard. 3436 NW 67th Avenue, Gainesville, Fl 32653. Sutter's Landing Subdivison.

Description:
My neighbor has a cluster of bushy magnolia trees and various large bushes on the corner of her lot that blocks our ability to see oncoming cars when pulling onto the street. I have almost gotten hit 3 times now. She was told to remove the trees and plants approximately 4-6 weeks ago. Instead of removing the plants she has let them grow even larger. Please have her remove these before one of us gets injured.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 26, 2010 at 3:40 pm
See Action Order #20045315

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
4720 NW 37th Place, Autumn Woods Subdivision, Gainesville FL 32609

Description:
Trash, Weeds, Overgrown Vegitation, Rodents,

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 26, 2010 at 3:42 pm
See Action Order #20045316

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
3802 NW 47th Terrace, Gainesville FL 32606

Description:
A large building has been constructed in the back yard of the residence identified above. This structure may have been built without permit and does not appear to meet proper building codes.

Status:
DENIED
Sep 3, 2010 at 8:41 am
This complaint has been answered as requested per email address. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 374-5243.

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
16526 NW 94th Avenue

Tax Parcel 04007-014-000

Description:
This is addressed to Benny Beckham, Please look into how these people were able to get a permit from your office when this is in a family homestead. I would like a reply from Mr. Beckham on how this was done. E mail address is: antgranie@yahoo.com.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 26, 2010 at 8:22 am
See Action Order #20045312

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
8520 SW 7th Place
Gainesville, FL 32607

Description:
They have put a sofa on their front porch, along with a kitchen table and chairs. There are also pieces of wood and other things. This looks terrible. This is a subdivision, Buckingham South. We do not clutter our property this way. These pieces of furniture could have been stored in the garage, or on the back screened-in porch. This is unacceptable!

Status:
DENIED
Aug 26, 2010 at 3:45 pm
A notice of violation is being issued for this violation. For an update on this complaint, please contact Rick Wolf, Assistant Director of Growth Management. He can be reached at 352-374-5248.

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
6013 nw 41st ln gainesville fl 32606
PER.
Action Order #20045302

Description:
In regards to the boat parked in the street we were told by codes that a boat is considered a recreational vehicle as such are not allowed to be parked in the road. This has been an ongoing complaint in the neighborhood as there are many boats in this neighborhood if everyone parked them in the street it would be a much bigger problem then cars. According to your response the customer stated the boat would be moved as of 8/24 and it is now 8/25 5PM and the boat is still where it has been for almost a week.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 25, 2010 at 4:52 pm
See Action Order #20045311

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
10903 NW 34 place, Gainesville (Countryside subdivision)

Description:
Plant/landscaping business being operated from this residence, as evidenced by large commercial track loaded with plants parked there daily.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 25, 2010 at 4:41 pm
See Action Order #20045310

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
10903 NW 34 place, Gainesville (Countryside subdivision)

Description:
Untagged minivan with plastic sheeting covering broken window has been parked at this address for months.

Status:
DENIED
Aug 25, 2010 at 9:53 am
This property is located within the city limits of Gainesville. Please contact their office at 352-334-5030.

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
In Suburban Heights, around 4940 16th place.

Description:
A sign outside the house invites people to the house for interfaith worship at a particular time. I don't think 16th place can stand the traffic and parking that a more than token response would generate. I know other people in the neighborhood have hosted regular religious services, but the numbers involved were small and didn't really affect anyone.

What is the position of the city on this sort of use of residential property?

Thank you, as always, for you prompt response.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 24, 2010 at 10:39 am
See Action Order #20045305

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
21803 NW 58th Terrrance Alachua Fl 32615
Club known as PINKY'S PLACE IN THE AREA OF LACROSS, FLORIDA
CLUB IS ON THE CORNER OF NW 218TH AVE AND NW 58TH TERRANCE IN LACROSS FLORIDA

Description:
SEE RELATED ACTION ORDER/COMPLAINT #421 & 454

Please read Article In the Gainesville Sun dated Aug 23: http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100823/ARTICLES/100829833/1002/news01?Title=Dunnellon-man-accused-of-firing-shot-outside-LaCrosse-bar

This club is not a safe place for anyone. The people are still parking in the right away and this past weekend (Saturday) the police was out there telling people they could not park in the right away. This club is near homeowners. There are too many people going in and out of the small club and there is no parking for the people who come to the club.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 24, 2010 at 8:19 am
See Action Order #20045302

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
6013 NW 41st Lane Gainesville Fl 32606 Summer Creek Subd.

Description:
This person has had a large boat parked in the street since Friday 8/20. They have already recieved at least 3 cites from the codes department one being only a month ago. They are obviously not concerned with violating the codes set forth by this County. Mabey a fine this time will keep them from blocking our street.

Status:
DENIED
Aug 23, 2010 at 9:22 am
This property is located in the jurisdiction of the City of Gainesville. I have forwarded the complaint to them. They can be reached at 334-5030.

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
University Commons
2601 SW Archer
Gainesville, Fl 32608

Description:
Health and safety hazards. The outside of the buildings are covered with mold and dirt. The stairways that go up to the 2nd and 3rd floors are broken, cracked and pieces of stairs are missing. Questionable safety risk, the possibility of not being able to withstand weight on steps and someone falling through. Will supply photos if necessary.

Status:
DENIED
Aug 19, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Can't enter as a complaint without an address. No, gray water is to be connected to an approved facility. Contact the office for more information @ (352)374-5244.

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
I was just wondering if it is okay for the maintenance department where I live (in a mobile home) to say it is okay for the bath water to run out on the ground and not through PVC pipes?

Description:
Water running from bathtub to ground.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 17, 2010 at 9:24 am
See Action Order #20045294

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
13519 NE 178TH TER
WALDO, FL 32694-4549

Description:
there is a black ford pickup truck without a tag that the person who lives here has been driving in the comunity in a reckless fashion.he parks it in such a way as the tag area is not visible from the road but the public acees road for utlities is an area where a personcan walk by without treaspassing on his property.

Status:
DENIED
Aug 17, 2010 at 11:24 am
This property is in the jurisdiction of the City of Gainesville. We will forward the complaint to them. They can be reached at 334-5030.

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
1630 W University Ave., Chain Reaction Bicycles.

Description:
There is no handicapped bathroom access and the business just changed hands. There is no direct water hookup it is run through a neighboring business. The wiring is sub-par at best. The floors are rotten and the building should be condemned, they are sagging and are unsafe. There is an access ramp located inside the shop that is not up to code, it does not have the proper rise to run ratio.

Status:
ACCEPTED
Aug 16, 2010 at 9:09 am
See Action Order #20045289

Complainant:
ANONYMOUS

Location:
corner of SW Archer Road and SW 107th St

Description:
A sign stating something about "JUNK CARS" has been placed on the telephone pole at this intersection. This sign has been placed and removed a number of times in recent months (due to my reporting it on this website), but whoever is putting it there just keeps placing it higher on the pole to make it harder to remove. I have also seen these signs posted elsewhere in the area, and reported by at least one other person on this website. Perhaps it is time to start issuing fines to the company or individual to stop posting these annoying signs? The phone number is right on the sign. Thank you.