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SM_02-27-2020_MinCODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 February 27, 2020 Present: Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate Chris Conley, City Attorney Also Present: Brittany Kidd Gelm, Code Compliance Officer 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Special Magistrate Amy Goodblatt called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE January 23, 2020 HEARING: 9:00 A.M. Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the January 23, 2020 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 2O-02-1533 LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit Vargas, Guillermo 881 Longdale Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent/Property Owner was not present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit. This property is in violation because there are two sheds in the back yard that are unpermitted and the carport was enclosed without a permit. The property owner did apply for a permit in 2016 to enclose the carport; however, he never had any inspections done and the permit expired. A Notice of Violation was issued on 12/4/19. The NOV was delivered on 12/23/19. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/2/2020. The NOH was delivered on 1/9/2020. CEH 02-27-2020 Page 1 of 4 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer. The Special Magistrate made her findings in that service was properly made. The Respondent constructed two sheds and enclosed the garage without securing the necessary permits. In order to come into compliance, permits for the enclosure of the garage and construction of the two sheds must be obtained. All required inspections must be called in and passed. Should the property not come into compliance within 10 days from date of service of the Order by applying for the permits, and by passing all required inspections within 10 days thereafter, Respondent shall pay a fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. Respondent shall pay an administrative cost of $229.25 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. B. CEH 2O-02-1535 LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit Mosley, Michael 906 Lormann Circle Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent/Property Owner was not present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit. This property is in violation because Permit 2018-01379 for closing in a screen room expired without passing the required inspections. A Notice of Violation was issued on 12/2/19. The NOV was delivered on 12/5/19. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/3/2020. The NOH was delivered on 1/6/2020. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer. The Special Magistrate made herfindings in thatservice was properly made. The Respondent failed to comply with the terms of his construction permit before it expired due to not having passed the required inspections. In order to come into compliance, Respondent shall contact the Longwood Building Department to schedule the required inspections and perform all required work and pass the final inspection. Should the property not come into compliance within 10 days from date of service of the Order by contacting the City and by completing and satisfactorily passing the final inspection, Respondent shall pay a fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. Respondent shall pay an administrative cost of $228.75 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. CEH 02-27-2020 Page 2 of 4 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 C. CEH 2O-02-1539 CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-221 Outdoor Storage Delos, Reyes Donade 706 Sky Lark Circle Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent/Property Owner, Reyes Donade Delos was present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-221 Outdoor Storage. This property is in violation because there are misc. items being stored in the front yard and driveway of this property. This property has had seven cases for this violation. A Notice of Violation was issued on 11/21/19. The NOV was delivered on 11/25/19. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/9/2020. The NOH was delivered on 1/11/2020. The Respondent provided testimony that his brother is a roofer and collects things. Respondent made inquiry of the Code Officer. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and Respondent. The Special Magistrate made her findings in that service was properly made. The Respondent violated CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-221 Outdoor Storage by storing multiple items in the driveway and in front of the property in a residential area past the date set for compliance. In order to come into compliance, Respondent must remove all items stored in front of this property as well as remove the items stored in the driveway. Should the property not come into compliance within 10 days from date of service of the Order by contacting the City and by completing and satisfactorily passing the final inspection, Respondent shall pay a fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. Respondent shall pay an administrative cost of $234.50 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. D. CEH 2O-02-1543 CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-121 Trash & Debris Longwood Office Park LLC 587 E SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent/Property Owner, Russell Spivey of Major Investments, was present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-121 Trash & Debris. This property is in violation because there was mattresses and trash left next to the dumpster. A Notice of Violation was issued on 12/26/19. The NOV was First Class Mailed to the property owner on 1/9/2020. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/22/2020. The NOH was First Class Mailed to the property owner on 2/17/2020. The Notice of Hearing was posted at the property and Longwood City Hall on 2/17/2020. CEH 02-27-2020 Page 3 of 4 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 The Respondent provided testimony that unknown people keep dumping mattresses and trash outside the dumpster. The trash should be removed on February 28, 2020. Respondent asked to be served at 2000 N Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804 at Major Investments. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and Respondent. The Special Magistrate made her findings in that service was properly made. A nuisance was created at the cited property as several mattresses were dumped at the property along with trash. Its appearance distracts from adjacent property owner's land values due to its unsightliness. In order to come into compliance, the mattresses and trash must either be placed in the dumpster or removed from the property. Should the property not come into compliance within 5 days from date of service of the Order by contacting the City and by completing and satisfactorily passing the final inspection, Respondent shall pay a fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. Respondent shall pay an administrative cost of $234.50 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. E. CEH 2O-02-1544 CC, Chapter 86 Section 86-54 Storage of Inoperable Vehicle Prince, Scott & Kathleen 474 Tullis Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 Case withdrawn a complied. 7. REPORTS -CASE UPDATES None. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. OLD BUSINESS None. 10. NEW BUSINESS None. 11. ADJOURNMENT Special Magistrate Goodb att adjourned the meeting at 10:37 a.m. Ar Ukkl I QAJkMA Amy Goodblatt, pecial Magistrate Goodblatt Brittany Kidd Gel , Lobe Compliance Officer CEH 02-27-2020 Page 4 of 4