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Glenn Legwen, 5900 5th St. SW, owner of the property, expressed concern over the <br />possible demolition of his buildings. He informed the Board that he was trying to get the buildings <br />into shape so he could reopen the nursery but he felt the County was harassing him. Mr. Legwen <br />wanted the Board to know that he never received the paperwork that the County had sent him, <br />therefore he could not respond nor appeal. He said when he finally was notified; he spoke with an <br />engineering company that informed him that a permit for agricultural property was not required. <br />He did not feel that he received an accurate answer when he spoke with Mr. Akins. He informed <br />the Board that he never received a demolition order stating which buildings would be demolished. <br />He found it unorthodox that even with the "no trespassing" signs, people were entering his <br />property without his knowledge. Mr. Legwen thought the decision to demolish or retain the <br />buildings should be his. He wanted the Board to give him consideration because of the efforts he <br />had made. <br />There was a lengthy question and answer period so the Board could learn more <br />about what had transpired, which buildings were repaired or still needed building permits and <br />which ones were scheduled for demolition. <br />Mr. Akins highlighted portions of the correspondence that Mr. Legwen's engineer <br />had provided. The Engineer disclosed that the 12 x 50 foot building must meet the structural <br />requirements of the 2006 Amendments of the 2004 Florida building code; the same held true for <br />the shade cloth -covered wood frame structure for growing plants, as long as the public would not <br />be permitted entry. The engineer also stated that because of the agriculture zoning, structures <br />which are used primarily for agriculture, do not require a building permit. Mr. Akins announced <br />that the information was not correct, and felt the only exemptions from building permits and <br />building codes would be "farm buildings on farm property". <br />Discussion ensued regarding repairs, improvements and how much money would be <br />required to repair the buildings and bring them up to the required codes. <br />February 20, 2007 32 <br />