CHE-09-24-2026-MINS LONGWOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
September 24, 2026
9:00 AM
Staff Present: Respondents Present:
Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate Kevin Griffin, Respondent
Katherine Ruiz, City Attorney Michael Taylor, Respondent
Shelly Brana, Code Enforcement Officer Amit Vora, Respondent
Andrea Elukovich, Witness
Dan Ardinger, Witness
1. CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Goodblatt called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes from the September 16, 2026, and September 24, 2026, hearings will be presented for
approval at the October 22, 2026, hearing.
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 called 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. CE26-00154: PEREZ, MARIA, 1022 REAMS ST.
Violation: CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121 TRASH AND DEBRIS
CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-54 STORAGE OF INOPERABLE VEHICLE
The case was postponed to the October 22, 2026 hearing.
B. CE26-00184:THOMAS J GRIFFIN REV TRUST, 159 SHERIDAN AVE.
Violation: CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121 TRASH AND DEBRIS
CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-141 HIGH GRASS/WEEDS
CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-83 BOAT/TRAILER/RV PARKING
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Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Brana presented the cost-recovery document and photographs to
the Special Magistrate. The respondent was present.
Initial notification was posted on August 20, 2026. Notice of the hearing was duly served on
Thomas J Griffin Rev Trust, at 4155 Quail Wood Dr., Saint Cloud FL, by First-Class Mail on
September 1, 2026. The respondent was cited with the following violation/violations:
1. CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121 Trash and Debris
2. CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-141 High Grass/Weeds
3. CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-83 Boat/Trailer/RV Parking
CEO Brana testified that a boat remained parked in front of the cited property beyond the
established compliance date. She further testified that trash and debris had accumulated in front
of the property and that grass and weeds exceeding ten (10) inches in height in the backyard were
visible from the front of the property. A boat previously parked in the right-of-way had been
removed, and that violation was not scheduled for consideration at the hearing.
Andrea Elukovich, the respondent's neighbor, testified that she and her husband live across the
street from the cited property and agreed with the City's evidence. She expressed concern that
the boat could not be parked in the backyard and submitted photographs in support of her
testimony. She asked staff to address concerns regarding the fence and pool and was advised that
those conditions had not been cited. She further testified that the RV on the property had not
moved in years,trash had accumulated in front of the property, and a neighbor had installed
bushes to prevent trash from spilling onto their lawn. She stated that the tall grass could harbor
mosquitoes and rats and expressed concern that the boats would return after being moved. She
also stated that the condition of the property detracted from the neighborhood's appearance and
made nearby properties more difficult to sell.
Dan Ardinger,the respondent's neighbor, testified that he was president of the Civic Association
and these violations were reported multiple times in writing to the City between 2012-2016.
Kevin Griffin,the respondent and property owner, testified that he resides at the cited property
and that the boats had been removed following the Notice of Violation. He stated that the
backyard would be mowed and tilled and that he was unaware of any trash on the property other
than what was contained in the trash cans.
The Special Magistrate questioned CEO Brana and the respondent, Kevin Griffin.
The Special Magistrate determined that the following pertinent facts exist with respect to the
cited property:
1. A public nuisance exists at the cited property due to tall grass and weeds over ten (10) inches in
height in the rear yard of the cited property.
2. Trash and debris have accumulated in the front of the property.
3. A boat is parked in the front driveway of the property. This property is located within one
hundred (100) feet of improved property in the City of Longwood.
Service was properly completed.
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The respondent violated CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121; CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-141; and
CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-83.
Compliance required the following:
1. Store the boat behind the front line of the house/fence or remove it from the property.
2. Mow and maintain the grass and weeds regularly.
3. Dispose of all trash and debris.
4. Notify CEO Brana when it is in compliance. At that time, the CEO shall inspect the property
and notify the Special Magistrate.
The respondent shall pay administrative costs of$99.11 within 30 days after service of the Final
Order. If the respondent does not comply within 5 days after service of the Final Order, a fine of
$50 per day, per violation, shall accrue for each day the violations continue beyond the
compliance date.
C. CE26-00171: TAYLOR, MICHAEL& PATRICIA, 998 2ND PL.
Violation: CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-221 OUTDOOR STORAGE
CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-63 MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS
CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121 TRASH AND DEBRIS
CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-31 NUISANCE
CC, CHAPTER 78 SECTION 78-1 PRIVATE USE OF ROW
CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-54 STORAGE OF INOPERABLE VEHICLE
Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Brana presented the cost-recovery document and photographs to
the Special Magistrate. The respondent was present.
Initial notification was posted at the cited property and at the City of Longwood and sent by First-
Class Mail to respondents on June 25, 2026. Notice of the hearing was duly served on Michael &
Patricia Taylor, respondents' property owners, at 998 2nd PI. Longwood, FL 32750, by Certified Mail
on August 7, 2026. The respondent was cited with the following violations:
1. CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-221 Outdoor Storage
2. CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-63 Minimum Property Standards
3. CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121 Trash and Debris
4. CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-31 Nuisance
5. CC, CHAPTER 78 SECTION 78-1 Private Use of the Right of Way (ROW)
6. CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-54 Storage of Inoperable vehicles
CEO Brana testified that numerous inoperable vehicles with expired tags were parked in the front
of the cited property and some in the right of way. There was at least one vehicle with its tires
embedded in the ground. There is trash and debris in the front and side yards of the
property. The property fails to meet minimum property standards, and there is a hole in the
roof. The condition of the property is such that it may harbor rodents and/or vermin. It is unsafe
in its present condition. The property owner's brother told the City he tried to assist with
removing the trash, but the respondents refused his offer of help. The original roof permit to
replace the roof has expired.
Michael Taylor, the Respondent Property Owner, testified that he is guilty. All the vehicles have
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been removed as of 1:30 pm on September 23, 2026. He is working on removing the storage
items. His wife was in a minor accident which required four (4) hours of physical therapy each
morning, and it was too hot to work in the yard in the afternoon. He refused his wife's brother
help because he had already arranged for the trailer and/or dumpster. The hole on the roof will
be repaired on Monday, September 28, 2026. He has a permit for a new roof from several years
ago and has until the end of the year to complete coming into compliance.
The Special Magistrate questioned CEO Brana and the respondent.
The Special Magistrate determined that the following pertinent facts exist with respect to the
cited property:
1. As of the date set for compliance, there is a nuisance present at the cited property due to
the extreme accumulation of trash and debris throughout the property. Its condition
endangers adjacent landowners and is offensive to the senses.
2. There is an excess of trash and debris, the property is likely to harbor rodents and vermin.
3. There were several inoperable vehicles parked in the front of the cited property, some of
which are in the right-of-way.
4. There is a hole in the roof which fails to meet minimum property standards.
5. There is indoor furniture improperly stored outside and in the front and side yards of the
cited property.
6. The roof permit to replace the roof was expired.
Service was properly completed.
The respondent violated CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-221; CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-63; CC,
CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121; CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-31; CC, CHAPTER 78 SECTION 78-1;
AND CC, CHAPTER 86 SECTION 86-54.
Compliance required the following:
1. All vehicles must be made operable or removed.
2. No vehicles may be parked in the right-of-way.
3. All trash and debris must be removed from the property.
4. Indoor furniture may not be stored outdoors.
5. The hole in the roof must be repaired, or the roof must be replaced with a permit.
6. The Respondents shall notify CEO Brana when they are in compliance. At that time, the
CEO shall inspect the property and notify the Special Magistrate.
The respondent shall pay administrative costs of$92.32 within 30 days after service of the Final
Order. If the respondent does not comply within 30 days after service of the Final Order, a fine of
$50 per day, per violation shall accrue for each day the violations continue beyond the compliance
date.
D. CE26-00115 & CE26-00116: SEBAALI, SAMIR J 465 & 475 S RONALD REAGAN BLVD.
Violation: CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-63 MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS
CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-121 TRASH AND DEBRIS
CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-141 HIGH GRASS/WEEDS
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CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-31 NUISANCE
LDC, ARTICLE V, SECTION 5.3.3(A) FENCE UNSAFE OR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY
The case was postponed.
7. REPORTS-CASE UPDATES. None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None.
9. OLD BUSINESS
Respondent, Amit Vora, from Case No. CE26-00172, 764 E. Church Ave., requested of the Special
Magistrate eliminate the administrative cost assessed of$61.61. The City agreed to waive the
Administrative Cost. However, the Special magistrate noted that there was no Notice to the Public of
this request.
The Special Magistrate Ordered that:
1. This request will be properly noticed for the next Code Enforcement hearing, presently scheduled
for October 22, 2026, at 9:00am. Respondent is not required to attend that hearing, but may do so,
if he so chooses.
2. If no one objects to the waiver of the Administrative Cost at the October 22, 2026, hearing, the
Special Magistrate will enter an Order Waiving the Administrative Cost.
3. If there is an objection interposed at the scheduled Code Enforcement hearing on this matter, the
entire matter will then be heard; except if the respondent is not present, the matter will be
continued to the next Code Enforcement hearing.
10. NEW BUSINESS. None.
11. ADJOURN
Special a i trate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m.
Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate Shelly C. Bran Compliance Officer
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