On January 30, 2008 the Venetia Condominium Board met for a variety of reasons (full video coming soon) and in order to provide individuals with the insight provided by Board candidates, watch this portion of our meeting.
Part 4 of 4 of the 1-30-2008 meeting.
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(I found the part where candidates speak…thanks.)
CONCERNS:
Board candidate Gabriel brings up valid points. His comments are to be respected and his intentions seem sincere about running for the Board of Directors and devoting time.
But I noticed a problem…
Gabriel stated at the 30JAN 08 meeting as noted in Video 4, that he works out of his unit and is, because of his wine business, allowed to “always be in this building…I’ve always hung around here”.
Is his unit a commercial unit or residential unit? Does he live and sleep in the same unit or is he a resident at another location? What is the unit number from which he runs his business?
The CONDO DOCS state clearly it is ILLEGAL to have a business from residential units. Does he rent space on the Mezzanine for his full-time business office or from another commercial space location in the building, or strictly from his residential unit?
For example, I happen to know Sharon Dodge has a residential unit to live in but rents on the Mezzanine floor for her business. This is legal.
I understand a home office is permitted in a residential unit, however, a full-time business situation from a residential unit is absolutely not permitted and cannot be justified as a “home office”.
Anyone running for the Board of Directors should meet the rules of the condo docs and should be disqualified if it is known they do not. As a Board member, what other exception/s would/could be allowed to others? Is Gabriel intending to rent commercial space to qualify (or does he already rent commercial space)? If he rents commercial space, he is legal.
What is being done about the other known full-time businesses operating from residential units? There are several. They own residential units, come here in the morning to work, and leave at the end of the day to their homes, some have a sofa or bed to sleep on, some sleep here each night…these are NOT “home offices”.
These illegal businesses bring additional foot traffic, elevator use and delays for residents, extra water and trash use, more wear and tear to the building, more vehicle traffic and use of Valet spaces which are at a premium, and raises security issues for legitimate residents who consider this their home.
Please advise.
Thank you.
Comment by P. Mayor — February 3, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
Dear Pattie.
Your quote below defines exactly who I am.
I felt that if I am running for the board and will hold a fiduciary relationship to the unit-owners in accordance with the articles of Incorporation and By-Laws I should disclose that I have a home office.
According to the section General Information Concerning The Condominium in our By-Laws# 11 Summary Of Use Restrictions To Be Imposed Upon Units Concerning The Use Of The Condominium Property. (al) If permitted by applicable law, a Residential Unit may also be utilized as a home office as the term “home office” is defined under applicable zoning laws. Such use shall not affect the Owner’s maintenance fee or undivided interest.
I have a warehouse and office at 4410 SW 73 Ave where we conduct ANY and ALL trades of physical products. By law I must have a warehouse to have a JDBW license. We are in the 21st century and a home office is utilized by many Americans in this time and age. Please do not confuse my activities with Sharon she has a stock photography company which I assume utilizes models and photographers. I am in a very regulated industry and will welcome any other questions you might have.
Since we are on the topic of renting the association’s commercial space, according to the section Prospectus For Venetia, A Condominium # XVIII The Association. # 18.13 The association may acquire, convey, lease or mortgage Association real property upon the approval of fifty (50%) percent of the total voting interests in the Association. I do not recall on voting for the space that was leased by Sharon. Pattie if you want to ask me a question I left my number on that video it is 305-588-0124. By the way I have been living here since 2001 I wake up and go to sleep in this building and the unit is 403 I welcome you to visit me at any time you wish. Also if you would like to visit our warehouse and office at 4410 SW 73 Ave I will also extend my personal invitation.
Pattie if you are concerned about the by laws you should also inquire about Article Four. Voting.
Section 12. (b) If the vacancy is for the director who has been elected by the residential Members, a such election of the Residential Members shall be called to replace the Member as soon as practical provided however that if the next annual meeting of the Association is scheduled within(3) months of the vacancy occurring, then no special election shall be held and the seat shall remain vacant until the next annual meeting.
I don’t recall any elections being held for all current board members? Do you?
Also are you aware that solicitation of any kind is not allowed in this building according to our By Laws? If I can recall you personally campaigned for your current boss commissioner Marc Sarnoff and did allot of solicitation in our building. According to our By Laws solicitation of any kind is not permitted in this building. If you are concerned about By Laws you should begin by questioning the action’s of our current board and yours as well. For the record your illegal solicitation was effective, I voted for Marc Sarnoff.
Regards,
Gabriel Mendoza
Unit 403
305-588-0124
Comment by Gabriel Mendoza — February 5, 2008 @ 10:50 pm