![]() The owner of this home in Holmes Beach will have to get the structural issues at the property fixed or face a special magistrate hearing. Thomas said his goal is compliance and to help make the property safe for the owner to live there, not to take her to a hearing. However, if Stewart doesn’t have the structural issues addressed promptly, Thomas said she could face a hearing with the city’s special magistrate to force the issue. He said she’s willing to work with the city’s building department to correct the issues on the property. Stewart was given a copy of the notice of violation on July 1 by Thomas. The property owner was advised of the international property maintenance code violations at the home and that the structure was deemed unsafe for human occupancy, meaning that anyone staying at the property is doing so at their own peril. Thomas said the balcony itself seemed to be a wooden structure on the back of the house that had been coated in stucco, collapsing due to structural issues. Police officers and Fire Marshal Rodney Kwiatkowski gained him entrance to the home where they were joined by Building Official Neal Schwartz to inspect the damage to the home.Ī section of a second-floor balcony overlooking the backyard pool area had collapsed, raining debris down on the pool area including large sections of a concrete railing, which damaged the pool pavers below, along with wood and stucco pieces. Holmes Beach Code Compliance Officer James Thomas posts a notice in front of a home with structural issues on Sixth Avenue. Fearing for the safety of the structure’s occupants, Thomas called the Holmes Beach Police Department and West Manatee Fire Rescue for reinforcements. to investigate but was denied admittance by the homeowner, Virginia Stewart. ![]() Thomas said he went to the home at 4106 Sixth Ave. While completing a vacation rental inspection at a property on June 28, Code Compliance Officer James Thomas said he stepped out of the back of the house and noticed something strange – the second-floor balcony of a neighboring home had collapsed. – HOLMES BEACH – A balcony fell off a resident’s home last week, causing no injuries but plenty of concern among city leaders about the quality of construction of similar buildings. Submitted | Holmes Beach Code Compliance In addition, the Town of Holmes Beach has a 10pm noise ordinance which requires that noisy pool pumps be turned off.įor rentals canceled within 4 weeks of start date, Full Refund For rentals canceled within 3 weeks of start date, 50% Refund For rentals canceled within 2 weeks of start date, No Refund.A photo taken by code compliance officers shows where a balcony broke off of a second story, damaging the home and the pool area. As such, it can take some time during the day to reach the desired temp of between 82-84 degrees. Pumps can become damaged and burn out if the air temp is 20 degrees cooler than the pool temp. Pool Heating- In the cooler winter months, the pool pump heater will turn off at 10pm and turn back on at 8:00am. You are vacationing in a residential area. Please respect the Town of Holmes Beach 10pm noise ordinance. Owner will provide Guest with a Rental Agreement, outlining the terms of the use of Calypso at Holmes Beach.
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