SM_07-23-2020_Min CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
July 23,2020 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 June 25,2020 HEARING:
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the June 25,2020 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 20-07-1562 CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards
Hodges, Mary
526 E Jessup Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery to the Special Magistrate. The
Respondent/Property Owner, Mary Hodges,was present.
CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum
Property Standards because the roof on the back side of the house has collapsed.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 11/6/2019.The NOV was delivered on 11/12/2019.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 5/8/2020.The NOH was delivered on 5/11/2020.
Building Official Phil Kersey provided testimony about the violation. Mr. Kersey testified that he
has been working with the property owner who requested an extension through March of 2020.
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City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
The Respondent Property Owner, Mary Hodges, testified that she lost her job and her husband
receives very little social security. Her sister was going to assist her in making the repairs but her
husband passed away so she was unable to.The property is under contract for a short sale with
Mr.Cooper and she is awaiting approval from the mortgage company.The property is vacant and
fenced in.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and Respondent.
The Special Magistrate made her findings in that service was properly made.This property fails to
meet Minimum Property Standards in that the collapsed roof has left the property in an unsafe
and unsanitary condition.In order to come into compliance, Respondents must obtain a permit to
repair the roof and back side of the property. Make all necessary repairs and pass all required
inspections. Respondent must permit the City on to the property to confirm it is secured on or
before July 31, 2020. If either the City is not permitted to enter the property or if the property is
not secured, Respondent shall have 5 days from the date of the service of this Order to apply for a
permit and complete the repairs and pass all inspections within 30 days thereafter or Respondent
shall pay a fine of$100.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date
set for compliance.If the property is secured,Respondent shall attend the next Special Magistrate
Hearing to provide a status of the sale of the property.Respondent shall pay an administrative cost
of$50.00 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders.
B. CEH 20-07-1563 CC,Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards
Griffin,James&Jo
160 E Marvin Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
Case withdrawn as complied.
C. CEH 20-03-1555 LDC,Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit
Belair, Larry&Chris
594 W Church Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
Case withdrawn as complied.
D. CEH 17-08-1192R CC,Chapter 86 Section 86-54 Storage of Inoperable Vehicle
Balsavage,Amy
795 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 CC, Chapter 86 Section 86-54 Storage of
Inoperable Vehicle as a Repeat Violator because there is a tan car in the driveway with a flat tire
and expired tag.This property was found guilty in August 2017 for this same violation.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
A Notice of Violation was issued on 3/31/2020.The NOV was delivered on 4/2/2020.
The Respondent Property Owner told the City the vehicle belonged to her late father and she
would repair the tire but did not, nor did she update the tag.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 5/8/2020.The NOH was delivered on 5/11/2020.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and the Respondent.
The Special Magistrate made her findings in that service was properly made. The Respondent
violated CC,Chapter 86 Section 86-54 by storing an inoperable vehicle in the driveway of the cited
property, not garaged or screened.The vehicle is inoperable due to the expired tag and flat tire.
The Respondent was previously found guilty of this dame Code Section on September 6,2017.The
violation starts retroactive to April 2, 2020. In order to come into compliance,the vehicle must be
stored inside a garage,on the side or rear yard behind a six foot tall fence, or the vehicle must be
made operable by inflating the tire and affixing a valid tag or the vehicle must be removed from
the property. Respondent shall pay an administrative cost of$263.26 within 30 days of receipt of
Final Orders. Respondent shall pay a fine of$25.00 per day beginning April 2,2020 and continuing
at that rate until the property is in compliance. In order to be in compliance and stop the fine,the
Respondent must notify the City of the compliance and the City must confirm compliance.
E. CEH 20-07-1566 CC,Chapter 86 Section 86-83 Boat,Trailer& RV Parking
US Bank Trust—Trustee
WRI Property Mgmt LLC
1415 Meadowlark Street
Longwood, FL 32750
Case withdrawn as complied.
F. CEH 20-07-1573 CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass&Weeds
Webb, Irma
458 Reider 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 CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass &
Weeds because there is high grass throughout the entire property.Several complaints have been
received about grass at this property.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 6/9/2020.The NOV was delivered on 6/13/2020.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 6/24/2020.The NOH was delivered on 6/26/2020.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
The Special Magistrate made her findings in that service was properly made. The Respondent
violated CC,Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass&Weeds.A nuisance was created at the subject
property due to the existence of untended growth of tall grass on a lot located within 100 feet of
improved property within the City Limits.The condition of the property is such that it may become
inhabited by rodents or wild animals. Mosquitos may be attracted to the property for breeding
purposes. Its condition is so unsightly,it may impair the land values of adjacent property owners.
In order to come into compliance,the entire property must be mowed and maintained on a regular
basis, including the area around the vehicle in the front yard. Respondent shall pay an
administrative cost of$240.25 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. If Respondent does not
comply within 5 days from the date of service of the Order, Respondent shall pay a daily fine of
$50.00 until compliance is met.
7. REPORTS-CASE UPDATES
None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
10. NEW BUSINESS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 9:46 a.m.
l Magistrate Goodblatt Brittany Kidd Gelm ode Compliance Officer
Amy Goodblatt,Special
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