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Plant City Continues To Crack Down On Code Violations

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By GEORGE WILKENS | The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 12, 2009

PLANT CITY code enforcement action against two abandoned gasoline stations is proceeding, City Manager David Sollenberger said Monday.

Daily fines of $100 continue to accrue on violations at the former Petro Mart, 625 S. Collins St. The Tampa-based company did not reply to a July certified letter declaring the property in violation for failure to repair a storm-damaged overhang and maintain a structurally sound building in good repair.

Also, the owner of the former USA Grocers station and convenience store, 1602 E. Baker St., has ignored a notice of violation, with fines slated to be recommended by the code enforcement board.

At the Sept, 9 code enforcement meeting, investigators reported the station, abandoned after the 2004 hurricane season, has windows covered with weathered, peeling plywood. Also, the gas pumps lack protective coverings.

In another code enforcement matter, the ordered clean-up of property at 1404 E. Neil St., is progressing. Facing several infractions related to felony littering and operating an unlicensed junkyard in a residential area, property owner Bobby Fogle is working toward compliance, Sollenberger reported.

Based upon a recent inspection, clean-up is about 90 percent complete. A Feb. 25 court order gives Fogle until April 8 to comply. "We're very hopeful we can get this problem resolved," Sollenberger told commissioners.

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