CEB_08-28-90_MinThe Code Enforcement Board of the C i t y of Longwood, F l o r i d a met
on August 29, 1990 at 7:30 P.M.
Present: Sondra Lomax, Acting Chairwoman
George Holleman
Gloria Latoski
Jim Duncan
Frederick Pearl
Dick Davidson, CEB Attorney
Dawn Jackson, Recording Secretary
Cathy Price, Code Inspector
Frank Kruppenbacher, City Attorney
Absent: Pat Corbin, excused
11 The meeting was called to order at 7 :31 P.M. on August 28,
1990.
2. The secretary called the roll and advised that Ms. Corbin
called and stated that she possibly would not be back in
town in time for the meeting. The Board members elected Ms .
Lomax to serve as Chairwoman in Ms. Corbin's absence.
3. Approval of minutes: Motion by Mr. Holleman, seconded by
Mr. Duncan to approve the minutes of the July 24, 1990
hearing as written. Motion carried by an unanimous roll
calf. vote.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CEB- --10$8 - Richard D. Gar l Et Al
F.R.E., Inc.
Vito Stromondo, Registered Agent
Dean Stromondo, Owner
100 Highline Drive
Longwood, Florida 32754
Violation of Zoning Ordinance #495,
Section 608.2, 608.3A (2) and (3),
620.2C and City Code, Chapter 10, 10 -1,
Chapter 12, 12--2 [ 1) , and Chapter 2e,
22 -28
B. CEB -1090 -- David Demetree, Trustee
F.R.E, , Inc.
Vito Stromondo, Registered Agent
Dean Stromondo, Owner
200 Highline Drive
Longwood, F l o r i d a 32570
Violation of Zoning Ordinance #495,
Section 620.20
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Page Two (2)
The City Attorney, Frank Kruppenbacher, introduced himself
and advised the Board that the property owner of both these
properties is Mr. Demetree and that rIr. . Demetree and the
City have come to an agreement. Both these properties are
in violation due to the rental tenant and Mr. Demetree has
started eviction proceedings. Mr. Demetree has given the
tenants fifteen ( 15 ) days to come into compliance according
to the Longwood Ctiy Code and that in the event they do not
come into compliance Mr. Demetree will assign to the City
rights to seek eviction with him as to assure it takes place
quickly.
Mr. David Demetree introduced himself and stated that he has
taken the necessary legal actions to evict this tenant. He
did ask that the City back him up and he would follow up on
his end of the agreement.
Mr. Kruppenbacher asked the Board to consider continuing
these cases at the next Cade Enforcement hearing. If there
should be any problems with the tenants, the cases can be
brought before the Board at that t i m e .
Dr. Pearl made a motion that cases CEB -1088 and CEB- -1090
be continued to the next Code Enforcement hearing. Mr.
Holleman seconded the motion. Motion passed by a unanimous
r o l l call vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1 ) Respondent being the property owner is aware of the
violations.
2) Respondent has started eviction proceedings.
3) Respondent and the City have come to an agreement in
continuing the case until the next Code Enforcement
hearing.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Respondent was granted the continuance until the next Code
Enforcement hearing.
C. CEB -1104 - Eugene & Linda Clifford
Douglas Ku i per and
Ranb i t Bhandar d/ b/ a
Sun State Steel Corp.
736 Industry Road
Longwood, Florida 32750
Violation of Zoning Ordinance #495,
Section 508, 508.1, 50B.2A, 5o8.4A and
508.4D (3) City Code Chapter 12, 12 -1
(1) (5) (6) and 12-2 (11)
CEB /August 1990
Page Three (3)
Ms. Cathy Price, the Code Enforcement Officer was sworn in
and presented the case. This case was brought to her
attention by several homeowners from the Langdale and the
Skylark subdivisions. Ms. Price presented City Exhibit "A"
which was a map showing the location of this business in
conjunction with the location of these neighborhoods. Around
the middle of July Ms. Price and the City Fire Marshal, Sus
Carbonell, went to this site regarding the spray painting
and the loud noise, At that t i m e they were advised that
they could not continue any of the outdoor use. There were
no other complaints until about a week ago when she received
the petition from the Skylark homeowners in that immediate
area= This petition was present as City Exhibit "B ". This
case was brought before the Board as an evergency case due
to the number of people being affected by the spray painting
and the noise, Mr. Ku iper , the owner of Sun Stae Steel was
not present but he did advise Ms. Price that they were
l o o k i n g for a place to relocate. He had hopes of being out
within four to six weeks. Mr. Clifford, the property owner
has written a letter to Sun State Steel regarding the spray
painting.
Mr. Rudie Carmichael was sworn in and explained that he is
the president of the Skylark Homeowners Association. About
a week ago a resident from 726 Eagle Avenue presented Mr.
Carmichael with a petition stating the concerns of the
res i dents d i r e c t l y affected by th i s business, There are
nine signatures on the petition.
Ms. Price presented pictures of the property as City Exhibit
"C She stated that Mr. Kuiper came by City Hall to hand
deliver a letter, which was presented as City Exhibit "D".
The letter stated that Mr. Ku i per was aware that some of his
employees have been violating City Codes and that he had put
them on notice. He further stated that he is seeking a more
suitable facility elsewhere and, until such time of
relocation, he will personally monitor activities to insure
harmony.
The secretary swore in Mr. Russ Clifford of 942 Bear Circle,
Maitland, who is the property owner. He stated that he had
already informed t h i s business that his p l ace was not large
enough for their business. He was aware of the spray
painting but was not aware that it was against any City
Code. It was established that Mr. Clifford works in the same
building as Sun State Steel. Due to the s i z e of the
materials that they work with, the work has to be done
outdoors. Mr. Clifford also stated that the fence in
question was there at the t i m e he bought the property and
the City was responsible for putting the fence up.
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Page Four ( 4 )
Mr. Holleman made a motion to close the hearing. Seconded
by Ms. Latvski. Motion passed by a unanimous roll call
vote.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1 ) The fence issue was withdrawn by the C i t y .
2) The Respondents are in violation by City Codes.
S ) The property owner has addressed the v i o l a t i o n w i t h the
tenant however the violations continue to exist.
4) The tenant is planning to relocate,
Mr. Holleman made a motion the the Beard f i n d the Respondent
in violation of Zoning Ordinance #495, Sections 508, 508, 1,
508,2A, 508.4A and C i t y Code, Chapter 12, 12--2 ( 1 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 )
and 12--2 (11). The motion passed by a unanimous roll call
vote.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Respondents are quilty of violating Zoning Ordinance #495,
Section 508, 508.1, 508.2A, 508.4A and City Code Chapter 12,
12 -1 (1) (5) (6) and 12 -2 (I1).
It is the order of the Board, that based on the foregoing,
Respondents shall come into compliance by the next Code
Enforcement hearing dated September 25, 1990 or have started
eviction procedures or the tenants have relocated elsewhere.
If within the time specified the Respondents do not comply
or start eviction procedures and the tenants remain at the
location, Respondents shall pay a f ine of $150.00 per day
for each day that the violations continue to exist beyond
the date set for compliance.
5. OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Price advised the Board that Case CEB -1083 , Samuel Soh,
had come into compliance. The bands exitting the location
did extensive damage to the building but the case is in full
compliance.
Ms. Latoski made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded
by Mr. Holleman. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Jackson
Recording Secretary
Pat Corbin, Chairwomen