STATE OF FLORIDA

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

ANTONIO ARVESU, )

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Petitioner, )

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vs. ) CASE NO. 82-1599

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DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL )

REGULATION, BOARD OF )

ARCHITECTURE, )

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Respondent. )

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RECOMMENDED ORDER

Pursuant to notice, an administrative hearing was held before the Division of Administrative Hearings, by its duly designated Hearing Officer, James E. Bradwell, on February 15, 1983, in Miami, Florida. The Respondent was represented by counsel, and no appearance was made by or on behalf of the Petitioner. 1/

ISSUE

Whether Petitioner's application for registration to practice architecture in Florida should be approved.

FINDINGS OF FACT

Based upon the documentary evidence received and the entire record compiled herein, the following relevant facts are found.

1. By letter dated April 7, 1982, authored by Herbert Coons, Jr., Executive Director for the Board of Architecture, Petitioner's application for registration to practice architecture in Florida was denied "due to the fact that [his] application does not show evidence that [he] had the professional degree which is required pursuant to Florida Statutes 481.213(3)(a)." Petitioner was further advised that he had failed to show that he satisfied the requirements of Florida Statutes 481.213(3)(b) or that he had engaged in the

   practice of architecture in another state for the ten (10) years, in conformance with Florida Statutes 481.213(3)(c). Therein, Petitioner was further advised that he could appeal the Respondent's denial of his application to practice architecture.

   
   

2. Petitioner appealed that denial, and the matter was referred to the Division of Administrative Hearings for a formal hearing pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes. Pursuant thereto, the matter was noticed for hearing by copy of a Notice of Hearing dated December 14, 1982, scheduling the matter for hearing on February 18, 1983, in Miami, Florida. As stated, the Petitioner, or a representative on his behalf, did not appear to prove his entitlement for approval of his application for registration to practice architecture in the State of Florida. Based thereon, it is hereby RECOMMENDED:

That the Department of Professional Regulation, Board of Architecture, enter a Final Order denying Petitioner's application for registration to practice architecture in the State of Florida.

RECOMMENDED this 17th day of March, 1983, in Tallahassee, Florida.

JAMES E. BRADWELL

Hearing Officer

Division of Administrative Hearings 2009 Apalachee Parkway

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

(904) 488-9675

Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 17th day of March, 1983.

ENDNOTE

1/ Pursuant to a Notice of Hearing dated December 14, 1982, the Petitioner was advised that the above-referenced hearing would be held at the stated time and place. Despite such notification Petitioner did not appear at the hearing.

COPIES FURNISHED:

M. Catherine Lannon Assistant Attorney General Department of Legal Affairs The Capitol

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Mr. Herbert Coons, Jr. Executive Director Board of Architecture

130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Mr. Antonio Arvesu

341 Bird Road

Miami, Florida 33146

Mr. Fred Roche, Secretary

Department of Professional Regulation

130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Docket for Case No: 82-001599

Orders for Case No: 82-001599