Len Weeks to face Code Enforcement Board

Real Estate developer and general contractor Len Weeks goes before the city Code Enforcement Board Wednesday to answer for a series of violations that led to the emergency demolition of the historic 200-year-old Pedro Fornell House located at 62 Spanish Street in downtown St Augustine.

A hearing before the Code Enforcement, Adjustments and Appeals Board to take action on this matter will meet on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. in the Alcazar Room at City Hall located at 75 King Street in St Augustine.

Violations being heard include:

• Demolition of a colonial structure without Historic Architectural Review Board and City Commission approval. A fine up to $5,000.00 may be imposed by the Code Enforcement, Adjustments and Appeals Board.
• Removal of a coquina wall in a historic district without Historic Architectural Review Board review and without demolition permit. A fine of up to $5,000.00 may be imposed by the Code Enforcement, Adjustments and Appeals Board.
• Failure to obtain an archaeological permit in an archaeological zone. A fine of up to $100.00 may be imposed by the Code Enforcement, Adjustments and Appeals Board.