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SM_06-25-2020_Min CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 June 25,2020 9:00 A.M. Present: Amy Goodblatt,Special Magistrate J.Giffin Chumley,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 February 27,2020 HEARING: Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the February 27,2020 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 20-03-1547 LDC,Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit Lucador, Dorilus&Sylivie 744 Meadowlark Court 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 2019-00326 for A/C replacement expired without passing the final inspection. The Respondent/Property Owner failed the final inspection which was inspected after the case was noticed for Hearing.The Building Official,Phil Kersey,made efforts by phone and in person to resolve this issue. A Notice of Violation was issued on 1/2/2020.The NOV was delivered on 1/4/2020. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 4/30/2020.The NOH was delivered on 5/2/2020. CEH 06-25-2020 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. Respondents failed to comply with the terms of Permit 2019-00326 by failing to schedule and pass a final inspection after notices and other opportunities were offered to them. The final inspection was conducted after the Notice of Hearing was issued and the property failed the inspection. In order to come into compliance,Respondents must call for a final inspection and pass said inspection successfully. Should the property not come into compliance within 5 days from date of service of the Order by calling for a final inspection and passing it within 15 days thereafter, Respondent shall pay a fine of$100.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. Respondent shall pay an administrative cost of$246.00 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. B. CEH 20-03-1553 CC,Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards Prince,Scott&Kathleen Vacant Lot,Tullis Ave, Parcel:05-21-30-510-0300-0270 Longwood, FL 32750 Case withdrawn as complied. C. CEH 20-03-1555 LDC,Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit Longwood TOD LLC 531 John Mica Way Longwood, FL 32750 Case withdrawn as complied. D. CEH 20-03-1556 LDC,Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit Sadri, Faramarz 1213 Eagle Trail Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent/Property Owner, Faramarz Sadri was 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 were interior alterations and an addition added without permits. A Notice of Violation was issued on 2/12/2020. The NOV was First Class Mailed to the property owner on 2/24/2020. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 4/30/2020.The NOH was delivered on 5/2/2020. The City of Longwood Building Official gave testimony that an addition and interior alterations were performed at this property without permits. CEH 06-25-2020 Page 2 of 4 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 The Respondent Property Owner gave testimony that the addition in question was originally a deck with a roof that his handyman was replacing rotted wood on,but the handyman stopped working. Respondent/Property Owner hired an architect but the architect is no longer responding. He then found another architect that has done preliminary work and is requesting a 60 day extension to have the plans drawn up and submitted to the City. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and the Respondent. The Special Magistrate made her findings in that service was properly made. Exterior alterations were made to the city property without the required construction permit. In order to come into compliance, Respondents must apply for and obtain the necessary permits for the addition. Thereafter call for and pass all inspection required by the permit. Should the property not come into compliance within 10 days from date of service of the Order by applying for the permit and calling for and completing an onsite inspection and by submitting plans within 60 days,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$246.00 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. E. CEH 20-06-1557 CC,Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards Richards, Michael 1184 Autumn Brook 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 CC,Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards. This property is in violation because there are weeds and vines growing on the roof of this property. A Notice of Violation was issued on 3/23/2020 and posted at the property.The property is listed as homestead. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 4/30/2020.The NOH was delivered on 5/2/2020. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer. The Special Magistrate made her findings in that service was properly made. Grass, vines and weeds are growing on the roof of the cited property. As a result,wood may rot and fungus may grow.This condition is not sanitary. In order to come into compliance,the grass,weeds and vines must be removed from the roof. Should the property not come into compliance within 10 days from date of service of the Order, 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$240.25 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders CEH 06-25-2020 Page 3 of 4 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 F. CEH 20-06-1558 LDC,Article III Section 3.5.5 Arbor Permit Required McDonald's Restaurants of FLA Hollis Enterprises of Orl. Inc.—P/0 McDonald's-Tenant 900 W SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 Case withdrawn a complied. 7. REPORTS-CASE UPDATES None. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 20-01-1527 in reference to 572 Ridgeline Run. B. The City of Longwood continued CEH 20-01-1526 in reference to 110 Mingo Trail. 10. NEW BUSINESS None. 11. ADJOURNMENT Special Magistrate Goodbl tt adjourned the meeting at 9:41 a.m. IPIL . , \ IJ Amy Goodbla ,Special Magistrate Goodblatt Brittany Kidd Gelm 0 ode Compliance Officer CEH 06-25-2020 Page 4 of 4 • • . • •r. T . , .