Special Magistrate_08-28-14_MinCODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
August 28, 2014 7:00 P.M.
Present: Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate
Gayle Owens, City Attorney
Also Present: Bonnie Howington, Code Enforcement Officer
Brittany Kidd, Code Enforcement Officer
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Special Magistrate Amy Goodblatt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE July 31, 2014 HEARING:
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the July 31, 2014 meeting.
3. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE GOODBLATT'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. CEH 14-07-952 CC, Chapter 38, Section 38-141 High Grass & Weeds
Citron, Wilfredo & Tera -- Property Owner
Bank of America
540 E. Warren Ave.
Longwood, FL 32750
Case continued.
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B. CEH 14-07-954 CC, Chapter 38, Section 38-141 High Grass & Weeds
Ortiz, Joan — Property Owner
994 Lormann Circle
Longwood, FL 32750
Case continued.
C. CEH 14-08-958 CC, Chapter 38, Section 38-141 High Grass & Weeds
CC, Chapter 86, Section 86-83 Boat, Trailer & RV Parking
Geddes, Shawn & Terresa
103 Shomate Drive
Longwood, FL 32750
Case was withdrawn as complied.
D. CEH 14-08-959 CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63 MinimumProperty Standards
LDC, Art. X, Sec. 10.1.0/FBC, Sec. 105.1 Construction Permit
JFK Capital Group LLC
Lot on Seminole Ave.
Parcel: 32-20-30-513-OH00-0070
Longwood, FL 32750
Case was withdrawn as complied.
E. CEH 14-08-960 CC, Chapter 38, Section 38-121 Trash & Debris
Van Horn, Letha -- P/O
Chase Bank USA
690 W. Church Ave.
Longwood, FI- 32750
Case continued.
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F. CEH 14-08-961 CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass & Weeds
MVK DEV INC
Vacant Lot on Talmo St.
Parcel: 33-20-30-513-0 B00-0120
Longwood, FL 32750
Case was withdrawn as complied.
G. CEH 14-08-962 CC, Chap. 38, Section 38-141 High Grass& Weeds
Li, Juan
564 & 570 N. Wayman Street
Longwood, FL 32750
Case was withdrawn as complied.
H. CEH 14-08-1363 LDC Art. X, Sec. 10.1.0/FBC, Sec. 105.1 Const. Permit
Kinney, Kristopher, Property Owner
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
516 Matilda PI.
Longwood, FL 32750
Case was withdrawn.
CEH 14-08-964 LDC Art. X, Sec. 10.1.0/FBC, Sec. 105.1 Const. Permit
Panora, Klever
205 Slade Dr.
Longwood, FL 32750
Case was withdrawn as complied.
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J. CEH 14-08-965 CC, Chapter 86, Sec. 86-54 Storage of Inoperable Vehicles
Doobay, Haimnarine — P/O
Mercado Jr., Pedro Luis —Tenant
123 S. Lakeview Drive
Longwood, FL 32750
Case was withdrawn as complied.
K. CEH 12-06-841R CC, Chapter 38, Sec. 38-141 High Grass & Weeds — Repeat
Orange Crown Transit Partners, LLC, Property Owner
Orange Crown Holdings, LLC, Ryan vonWeller, Reg. Agents
247 Orange Ave. (Tax ID#32-20-30-300-0060) &
Vacant Lot 7 (Tax ID#32-20-30-300-0070-0000)
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Howington introduced herself and presented evidence to the Special
Magistrate. There were no respondents present.
CEO Howington stated that this is a 2" repeat violation of CC, Chap. 38, Sec. 38-
141 High Grass and Weeds. The Respondents were brought before the Special
Magistrate on 9/26/13 as repeat violators at which time they were found guilty
and ordered to maintain full compliance with all ordinances and regulations of
the City of Longwood.
CEO Howington stated that a repeat Notice of Violation was issued on 7/28/14
after finding the grass was again in excess of 10". The notice was mailed certified
to the Respondents, Orange Crown Transit Partners, LLC as well as to the
registered agents, Orange Crown Holdings, LLC and Ryan vonWeller. No
compliance date was required due to the fact that this was a repeat violation and
this was properly stated on the notice.
CEO Howington stated re -inspections were done on 8/7/14 and 8/13/14 and the
grass had not been mowed. Pictures were presented as evidence. The Notice of
Hearing was mailed certified to the Respondents on 8/13/14. On 8/14/14 a copy
of the Notice of Hearing was mailed to both respondents by first class mail,
posted at city hall, and copies posted on both the house at 247 Orange Ave. as
well as on the vacant lot.
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CEO Howington stated that on 8/20/14 she did an inspection and found that the
grass had been mowed with the exception of the area within the enclosed chain
link fenced area. Upon re -inspection on the day of the meeting the grass within
the chain link fenced area still had not been mowed.
CEO Howington stated that on 8/26/14 several a -mails were received from Ryan
vonWeller and these a -mails were read into evidence.
The Special Magistrate asked questions of CEO Howington.
The Special Magistrate made her findings that service was properly made in this
case. A public nuisance existed at the cited property since July 28, 2014 due to
an excessive growth of grass & weeds on a lot which is located within 100' of
improved property within the City of Longwood. The property is so unsightly that
it negatively impacts adjacent property owners land values. The property may
become infested with rodents. This is a repeat violation for the 2nd time. It is the
finding of the Special Magistrate that the Respondents are to pay an
administrative cost of $263.50 within 30 days of service of the order. It is further
ordered that the Respondents shall pay a fine of $3,100.00 which represents 31
days @ $100.00 per day and will continue to accrue at the rate of $100.00 per
day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond this date set for
compliance. The $3,100.00 portion of the fine is due within 10 days of receipt of
this order.
►. REPORTS -CASE UPDATES
None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
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City Commission Chambers
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Longwood, FL 32750
10. NEW BUSINESS
CEH 13-08-902, 400 Savage Court. The property owner, Laura Wideman,
requested a continuance on this matter so she could subpoena any witnesses that
she would need.'
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm.
Arny Goodbla� , Special Magistrate Goodblatt
Brittany Kidd, Code fort ent Officer
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Bonnie Howington, Code Enf �r ment Officer
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