CHE-07-23-2026-MINSPRESENT:
LONGWOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
July 23, 2026
9:00AM
Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate
Benjamin Schafer, City Attorney
ALSO PRESENT: Shelly Brana, Code Enforcement Officer
Juan Lopez, Building Official
John Trad, Respondent
Robert Largent, Respondent
Michael Largent, Respondent
Juan Estrella Brito, Respondent
1. CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Goodblatt called the meeting to order at 9 :00 a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes from the June 25, 2026 hearing.
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved the Minutes from the June 25 , 2026 meeting.
3. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE'S EXPLANATION OF PROCEEDINGS
Special Magistrate Goodblatt explained the hearing process for the attendees .
4. ROLL CALL OF SCHEDULED CASES
Special Magistrate Goodblatt did a roll call of the scheduled cases to determine which Respondents
were present .
5. SWEARING IN OF ALL WITNESSES
Special Magistrate Goodblatt swore in all witnesses.
6 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CE26-00143: ESTRELLA BRITO JUAN B & CUEVAS ESTRELLA
ELISURY J, 890 GEORGIA AVE.
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Violation: LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 No Permit
CEO Brana presented a cost recovery document and photos to the Special Magistrate. The Respondents
were present.
Initial notification was delivered on May 22, 2026, by Certified Mail. Notice of this hearing was duly
served on Juan Estrella Brito and Elisury Cuevas Estrella, 890 Georgia Ave . Longwood, Respondent
Property Owners, via Certified Mail on June 26, 2026. The Respondent(s) were cited with the violation
of:
• LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 NO PERMIT .
CEO Brana testified that an accessory structure was built in the backyard of the cited property without
first obtaining the necessary permit. The development activity was an accessory dwelling structure, a
tiny home . The City provided the Respondent with a permit application and advised him of the setback
requirements.
The Building Official testified that he would review the application for a Special Exception.
Respondent and Property Owner, Juan Estrella Brito, testified in Spanish, with Building Official Juan
Lopez, interpreting. Mr. Brito stated that he had spoken with an architect about applying for a Special
Exception and a building permit and requested 90 days to come into compliance.
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate made inquiry of the CEO and the Respondents .
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate determined that development activity occurred at the cited
property without first obtaining a permit. The development activity consisted of constructing an
accessory dwelling unit. A Special Exception and a permit must be applied for and granted, in order for
the dwelling unit to meet setback requirements .
The Respondents violated LDC ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 NO PERMIT.
Compliance requires the following be done:
1. Obtain a permit and a special exception for the setback requirements from the City of
Longwood Building Division and comply with its terms or remove the structure.
The Respondents shall pay administrative costs of $67 .68 within 30 days after service of the Final
Orders. If the Respondents do not comply within 90 days from the date of service of this Order, a fine
of $50 per day shall accrue for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for
compliance.
B. CE26-00158: STRONGMAN, JOHN E, 219 SHERIDAN AVE.
Violation: LDC, ARTICLE V SECTION 5.3.1 SWIMMING POOL
CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-63 MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS
LDC, ARTICLE V SECTION 5.3.1 (A) FENCE-SWIMMING POOL
CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-141 HIGH GRASS & WEEDS
LDC, ARTICLE V SECTION 5.3.3(A) FENCE UNSAFE OR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY
CC, CHAPTER 18, SECTION 18-5 VIOLATION OF FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
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Case postponed .
C. CE26-00128: TRAD REALTY LLC, 323 N RONALD REAGAN BLVD.
Violation: LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 NO PERMIT
LDC, ARTICLE V SECTION 5.3.3 FENCES MUST BE INSTALLED PER LONGWOOD CITY CODE AND FBC
CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-221 OUTDOOR STORAGE
CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-54 STORAGE OF INOPERABLE VEHICLE
CEO Brana presented a cost recovery document and photos to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent
was present.
Initial notification was delivered on May 12, 2026, by Certified Mail. Notice of the Hearing was duly
served on Trad Realty, LLC, PO Box 2342, Sanford FL, Respondent and Property Owner, via Certified mail
on July 7, 2026. The Respondent was cited with the following violations :
• LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 NO PERMIT
• CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86 -54 STORAGE OF INOPERABLE VEHICLE
• LDC ARTICLE V 5.3 .3 FENCE INSTALLATION PER LONGWOOD CITY CODE AND FBC
CEO Brana testified that a blue inoperable vehicle had been parked at the cited property without being
properly garaged or stored . A portion of the fence was not permitted and is also not up to code . A tiki
pergola was built without a permit. The Respondent did correct the other cited violations. The
inoperable vehicle was removed from the property after the issuance of the Notice of Hearing for this
violation , however, these violations continued past the date set for compliance .
Respondent and Property Owner, John Trad, testified that the permit for the fence has been applied for
and that he needed 30 days for the pergola to be removed.
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate made inquiry of the CEO and the Respondent.
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate determined:
1. An inoperable vehicle was present at the cited property past the date set for compliance, but
was removed prior to the date of this Hearing.
2. A tiki pergola wa s constructed without a permit.
3. A portion of the fence at the back of the property is unpermitted and not up to code, and a
permit has been applied for the fence.
The Respondent has violated LDC, ARTICLE V 5.3.3 FENCE INSTALLATION PER LONGWOOD CITY CODE
and LDC, ARTICLE X SETION 10.1.0 NO PERMIT.
Compliance requires the following be done:
1. Obtain a permit for the unpermitted portion of the fence and comply with all of the
requirements of the permit or remove it. Remove the tiki pergola or obtain a permit for it.
The Respondent shall pay an administrative cost of $74.15 within 30 days of service of the Final Orders.
If the Respondent does not comply within 30 days from the date of service of this Order, a fine of $25
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per day, per violation, shall accrue for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for
compliance.
D. CE26-00172: JAINS ATM LLC, 764 E CHURCH AVE.
Violation: CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-83 BOAT/TRAILER/RV PARKING
CEO Brana presented a cost recovery document and photos to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent
was not present.
Initial notification was received on June 17, 2026. Notice of the Hearing was duly served on Jains ATM
LLC, 2307 Greenleaf Dr. Orlando, FL, Respondent Property owner, via Certified Mail on July 3, 2026.
Respondent was cited with the following violation:
• CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-83 BOAT/TRAILER/RV PARKING .
CEO Brana testified that three RVs were stored at the cited property and that none were stored behind
the front line of the house .
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate made inquiry of the CEO.
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate determined:
1. Three RVs are being stored at the cited property and none of them were behind the front line of
the house. Service was properly made. Longwood City Code permits no more than two RVs may
be parked on any parcel in the City of Longwood .
The Respondent has violated CC , CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-83 BOAT/TRAILER/RV PARKING.
Compliance requires the following be done:
1. Remove one RVs , as only two RVs may be stored/parked on a parcel. Store the remaining RVs in
a side or rear yard behind the front line of the house in accordance with the Code.
The Respondent(s) shall pay an administrative cost of $61.61 within 30 days of service of the Final
Orders. If the Respondent does not comply within 10 days from the date of service of this Order, a fine
of .er dJ~t/or each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance.
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E. CE26-00092: LARGENT, ROBERT M, 100 SLADE DR.
Violation: CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-221 OUTDOOR STORAGE
CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-31 NUISANCE
CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121 TRASH & DEBRIS
CC, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10.1.0 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS REQUIRED
CEO Brana presented a cost recovery document and photos to the Special Magistrate . The Respondent
was present.
Initial notification was delivered on March 16, 2026 by Certified Mail. Notice of the Hearing was duly
served on Robert M. Largent, 100 Slade Dr ., Longwood FL, Respondent and Property Owner, via
Certified Mail on July 3, 2026. The Respondent was cited with the following violations:
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• LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 NO PERMIT
• CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-221 OUTDOOR STORAGE
• CC , CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38 -121 TRASH AND DEBRIS
• CC , CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38 -31 NUISANCE
CEO Brana testified that an unpermitted structure was located in the backyard and that outdoor storage
including furniture, suitcases, and other indoor items were present in the front of the property. Trash
and debris were located throughout the property, creating an unsightly condition that could diminish
property values . The Prope rty Owner was afforded extra time because of medical circumstances, but
the property remained out of compliance as of the hearing date .
Respondent and Property Owner, Robert Largent testified that age, health, and family medical
circumstances had delayed compliance and that his son was assisting him . Michael Largent testified that
he initially believed the property was in compliance and had photos of the property. He stated that he
was unaware a permit was required for the shed, later acknowledged that the property was not fully in
compliance, and stated that the debris had been cleared and that he believ ed the backyard structure no
longer required a permit because it was mobile .
The Code Enforcement Spe cial Magistrate made inquiry of the CEO , the Respondent, and the
Respondent's son.
The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate determined :
1. The trash and debris in the front yard and throughout the property constituted a nuisance . The
condit ion is unsafe and could diminish the property value of adjacent properties .
2. Outdoor storage is present in front of the residential property.
3. The shed at the back of the property, if mobile, does not require a permit.
The Respondent has violated LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 NO PERMIT, CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-
221 OUTDOOR STORAGE , CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121 TRASH AND DEBRIS , and CC, CHAPTER 38
SECTION 38-31 NUISANCE.
Compliance requires the following be done:
.J!.. Obtain a permit for the shed , remove it, or make it fully mobile.
2. Remove all outdoor storage, trash , and debris from the property.
The Respondent are to pay an administrative cost of $80.42 within 30 days of service of the Final
Orders . If the Respondent does not comply within 30 days from the date of service of this Order,
Respondent shall pay a fine of $25 per day, per violation, for each day the violation continues to exist
beyond the date set for compliance .
7. REPORTS-CASE UPDATES
None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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None.
10. NEW BUSINESS
None.
11. ADJOURN
Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 9 :49am .
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