CEB_10-22-91_MinThe Code Enforcement Board of the City of Longwood, Florida met
on Oc tober 22, 199 1 , a t 7:30 P. N .
Present: Dr. Frederick Pearl , Chairman
Pat Corbin, Vice Chairwoman
Warren B u l l
Ernest To 1 o s
Bob Lomax
Dick Davidson, CEB Attorney
Cathy Price, CEB
Dawn Jackson, Secretary
Absent: Gloria Lat❑ski
Chris EIylett - arrived at 7:55 /left at 8:10
1. The meeting was called to order at 7 :32 P.Ma
2, The Secretary called the roll, all members were present
except for Ms. Latosk i and Mr. Mylet t ,
3. The new Board member, Chris My l e t t was not present to be
introduced. However, due to his appointment, the Board now
had three (3) members from District 1. Mr. Lomax made a
motion, seconded by Ms. Corbin that the City Commission make
a ruling rin Article 111, Section 2 - 118.1 (f) of the Casty
Code. Further advise the City Commission that the Code
Enforcement Board is in v i o l a t i o n with three ( 3 ) members
from District 1 on this Board. The Board requested that the
Commission appoint someone from another district to fill the
last position vacant which is an "At Large" position, which
currently Mr. Chi My 1 et t has been appointed to fill,
4. Dr. Pearl asked for nominations for Chairperson. Motion by
Mr. Lomax, seconded by Mr. B u l l to nominate Ms. Corbin as
Chairperson. Motion passed with Mr. Bull, Dr. Pearl, Mr.
Lomax and Mr. To 1 os voting aye and Ms. Corbin v o t i n g nay.
Dr. Pearl asked for nominations for Vice- Chairperson.
Motion by Ms. Corbin, seconded by Mr. B u l l to nominate Mr.
Lomax as Vice - Chairperson. Motion passed by a unanimous
roll call vote.
Di Pearl stepped dawn, and Ms. Corbin took the Chairperson
seat.
5. Motion by 11r. To l os, seconded by Dr . Pear 1 to approve the
minutes of April 23 1991 as submitted. Motion passed by a
unal i nious r o l l c a l l vote.
CEB /10 /18 /91
Page Two (2 )
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The Chairman opened the P u b l i c Hearing and directed the
Secretary to swear in the Code Enforcement Officer.
A) CEB -1 170 Craig Ebaugh , Trustee
Post Office Box 1071
Winter Park, Florida 22790
Violation of City Cade,
Chapter 12, 12 -2 ( 1 )
Cis. Price advised that this case had came into compliance.
B) CEB- --1171 John R. Fields
Fields Motor Cars of Florida
717 Rockefeller Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Violation of Zoning Ordinance
495, Section hoe . 3A (22) and
City Code Chapter 22, 22--17
Ms. Price advised that this case had come into compliance.
C) CED -1172 William and Deloris Paugh
1505 Cardinal Street
Longwood, Florida 32750
Violation of Zoning Ordinance
495, Sect 619.6B (1 )
Ms. Price advised that this case had come into compliance.
Mr. Paugh was present for the meeting and asked to speak.
He a l s o presented the Board with a letter, plus the Board
was given a letter that he m a i l e d to the Code Enforcement
Officer, He was unhappy with the inconsistency of Code
Enforcement. He stated. "Codes should be enforced for
everybody, not just some people ". Ms. Corbin explained to
Mr. Paugh that his feelings were understood, however there
is only one Code Enforcement Officer. Dr. Pearl also
expressed his understanding, he suggested that Mr. Paugh
come to the City Commission meetings. He further advised
t1F. Paugh to contact his District Commissioner.
CEBI10 /18/91
Page Three (3)
D) CEB -1176 Jose and Margaret Gonzalez
1 184 Dodd Road
Winter Park, Florida 32792
Violation of Zoning Ordinance
495, Section 618.6E (1)
Ms M. Price advised that this case had come into compliance.
At this point in tirrre, Mr. Chris Mylett arrived. Mr. Davidson
explained to Mr. Mylett, the Board's concerns regarding the Board
now having three (3) members fr ❑m District 1. After much
discussion, Mr. Mylett agreed to leave the meeting and await the
r u l i ng from the City Commission.
E) CEB -1177 Neil R. & Cheryl J. Sayre
1505 Meadowlark Street
Longwood, Florida 32750
Violation of Zoning Ord i nanc e
495, Section 681.68 ( 1 )
[Is. Price presented the case. She a l s o presented a
picture of the boat and trailer that is parked in the
respondent's driveway. This picture was labeled as
City Exhibit #10
IIr . Neil Sayre was sworn i n by the Secretary. Mr.
Sayre a l s o presented several pictures and a copy of the
plot plan of his home, these were labeled as Sayre
Exhibit #1. He further stated that he lives in a "L"
shaped house. He was under the impression that the
front building line of his home was the front of the
garage, which is the building line closest to the
property line. And that since his boat was parked
behind what he thought was the front building l i n e that
he was not in violation. Ms. Price explained that when
the ordinance was rewritten they addressed this very
issue. Ms. Price stated that Mr. Sayre would either
have to park the boat behind the b u i l d i n g l i n e on
either side of the house, however not in the front of
the property. After reviewing the pictures, Dr. Pearl
asked if Pli . Sayre could park the boat in the gar age .
Mr. Sayre stated that the boat will no t f it in the
garage. Furthermore he can not get the boat in the
side or back yard due to two wing walls on the front of
his home and the property of his neighbors. After
CEB /10/18/91
Page Four (4)
reviewing the plot plan, Ms. Corbin advised Mr. Sayre
that on the other side of his property (opposite side
of the driveway), he has a total of sixteen (16) feet,
minus the four (4) foot wing wall. Leaving him with
twelve (12) feet which he could use to put the boat on
the side of the house.
Dr. Pearl made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lomax that
respondent, Neil R. and Cheryl J. Sayre are guilty of
violating Zoning Ordinance 495, Section 618.6E C178
Motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
After discussion, upon motion made and duly seconded,
i t was
RESOLVED, that the f o l l o w i n g Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law are determined by the Board:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. The respondent was properly served by direct hand.
2. The respondent was present at the hearing and
presented his case.
3. The respondent was in violation of Cite Code at
the time of the hearing. Demonstrated by
pictures.
Motion by Mr. Lomax,
respondent must be in
2c?, 1991 and if sucl
fine of $10.00 per
compliance. Motion
votef
seconded by
compliance o
complaince
day would
passed by a
Dr. Pearl that the
n or before November
is not achieved, a
be assessed until
unanimous roll call
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
Respondents are guilty of violating Zoning Ordinance
495. Section 681.6B ( 1 ) .
Pursuant to the above Conclusions of Law and its power
under Florida statute, Section 168 and local law, the
Board issues an order directing the respondents to
fully comply and come into compliance with the above
section of law on or before November 29, 1991 ; and i f
such compliance is not achieved to the satisfaction of
the City of Longwood, a fine of $10.00 per day is
hereby assessed until compliance. The Board further
directed that the clerk prepare such order and the
order be d u l y issued with the signature of the Chairman
or his designee.
CEB /10 /1S /91
Page Five (5)
7. OLD BUSINESS:
A CEB -10 +8 Mohammed & Ahmed i 2ama d /b /a
Minit -Weld Shop, Inc.
162 E. Palmetto Avenue
Longwood, Florida 32750
Lien Ordered; Feb. 27, 1990
Recorded: April 11, 1990
Fo i - ec 1 o su r e ; August 27 , 1994
Ms. Price advised the Board the Dr. Zaman had contacted
the City Administrator, requesting that the foreclosure
be dropped or at least the fine decreased.
Mr. Davidson stated that the Board can over turn or
change any penalty fine until which time foreclosure
begins. He further stated that once there is a
foreclosure, the case is out of the Board's hands.
Motion by Dr. Pear I , seconded by Mr. To 1 as to refer
t i s case to the Ci ty Attorney and /or the City
Coma - ri i ss i on in reference to Section 2 -143 (A) to e i ther
make a settlement or continue with the foreclosure.
Motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote.
8. NEW BUSINESS&
Dr - . Pearl stated that the felt that the City Attorney needs
to be present to represent the City, as well as the Code
Enforcement Officer. Motion by Dr. Pearl, seconded by Mr.
Tolos that the Board humbly request that the City Attorney
be present for the Code Enforcement Board meetings. Motion
passed by a unanimous r o l l c a l l vote.
Ms. Corbin expressed her desire to have all Board members
sworn in at the time of their appointment. Mr. Davidson
stated that he f e l t the new members should be sworn in
before their first meeting. Motion by Ms. Corbin, seconded
by Di Pearl that any new Board members be sworn in prior to
their first Code Enforcement Board meeting. Motion pa =-sed
by a unanimous r o l l c a l l vote.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Pearl made a {nation to adjourn the meeting,, seconded by
Mr. Bull.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn B. Jackson,
Board Secretary Pat Corbin, Chairwoman