SM_01-28-2021_Min CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
January 28,2021 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 December 10,2020 HEARING:
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the December 10,2020 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 21-01-1619 CC,Chapter 86 Section 86-83 Boat,Trailer&RV Parking
Hernandez, Edel&Carlotta
849 Orange Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented photos and a Cost Recovery document 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 86-83 Boat,
Trailer&RV Parking.This property is in violation because there is a trailer being stored in
the front yard.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
A Notice of Violation was issued on 11/11/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner.The NOV was posted at the property that same date.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 12/1/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner.The NOH was delivered to the property owner on 12/3/2020.The NOH was posted
at the property on 12/10/2020.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings,finding that service was properly made.This is
the fifth time the property owners were cited for this violation.The property owner was
found in violation of CC, Chapter 86 Section 86-83 Boat, Trailer & RV Parking.
Respondents have five days to come into compliance by properly storing the trailer in the
side or rear yard behind the front line of the house or by removing the trailer from the
property.Should the property not come into compliance,a fine in the amount of$100.00
per day will be imposed until compliance is met. Respondents must also pay an
Administrative Fine of$265.26 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders.
B. CEH 21-01-1626 CC,Chapter 38 Section 38-121 Trash&Debris
Miller,Stephen
381 E Jessup Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document and photos 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 38-121 Trash
& Debris because there are misc. buckets and cans that have been at the curb for weeks.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 12/1/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner.The NOV was delivered on 12/3/2020.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 12/14/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner.The NOH was delivered on 12/16/2020.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made. A
public nuisance exists at the cited property due to the accumulation of buckets and cans
within 100 feet of improved property in the City of Longwood. As a result of the
accumulation, the property may endanger the public health and safety and attract
rodents or vermin to the property. Respondents have 7 days from receipt of Final Orders
to come into compliance by removing all of the buckets and cans from the property.
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City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
Should the property not come into compliance, a fine in the amount of$35.00 per day
will be imposed until compliance is met. Respondents must also pay an Administrative
Fine of$247.61 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders.
C. CEH 21-01-1628 CC,Chapter 86 Section 86-83 Boat,Trailer& RV Parking
Hall, Mel
122 Bearss Circle
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document and photos 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 86-83 Boat,
Trailer& RV Parking because there is a trailer being stored in the driveway.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 12/4/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner.The NOV was delivered on 12/14/2020.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 12/15/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner.The NOH was delivered on 12/16/2020.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made. A
trailer was stored in the driveway at the front of this zoned residential property past the
date set for compliance. Respondents have 10 days from receipt of Final Orders to come
into compliance by properly storing the trailer in the side or rear yard behind the front
line of the house or by removing the trailer from the property. Should the property not
come into compliance, a fine in the amount of $50.00 per day will be imposed until
compliance is met. Respondents must also pay an Administrative Fine of$247.61 within
30 days of receipt of Final Orders.
D. CEH 21-01-1631 LDC,Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit
Moran,Charles
1449 N Ronald Reagan Blvd
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document and photos to the
Special Magistrate. The Respondent/Property Owner was not present. Building Official,
Phil Kersey,was also present.
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City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0
Construction Permit because there are interior alterations, and window/door
replacements without permits.A Stop Work Order was issued by the Building Official.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 12/16/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner.The NOV was delivered on 12/28/2020.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/4/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner.The NOH was delivered on 1/11/2021.
Building Official Phil Kersey testified that he noticed construction work taking place from
outside the property. The owners advised him they were preforming framing, electrical
and dry wall work. A Stop Work Order was issued. An unlicensed contractor tried to pull
the permit for the property. No permits were pulled for any of the work.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made. The
Respondent was found in violation of LDC,Article X Section 10.1.0 by replacing windows
and doors and making interior alterations without permits. Respondents have 10 days
from receipt of Final Orders to come into compliance by applying for a construction
permit and 30 days after issuance to complete all work and pass all inspections
successfully. Should the property not come into compliance, a fine in the amount of
$75.00 per day will be imposed until compliance is met. Respondents must also pay an
Administrative Fine of$265.59 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders.
E. CEH 20-01-1633 CC, Chapter 82 Section 82-32 Business Tax Receipt
Quinde, Luis—Property Owner
LQ Home Improvements Service Inc.-Business
11 Tappan Zee Lane
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery worksheet to the Special
Magistrate.The Respondent/Property Owner was not present.
CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC,Chapter 82 Section 82-32 Business
Tax Receipt because LQ Home Improvements Service Inc. is operating from this location
without a City Business Tax Receipt.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 12/16/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner.The NOV was delivered on 12/18/2020.
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City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/5/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner.The NOH was delivered on 1/7/2021.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made.
Respondent operates a business at the cited property without the required Business Tax
Receipt. Respondents have 5 days from receipt of Final Orders to come into compliance
by applying for and obtaining a Longwood Business Tax Receipt and picking it up 5 days
thereafter.Should the property not come into compliance,a fine in the amount of$15.00
per day will be imposed until compliance is met. Respondents must also pay an
Administrative Fine of$200.00 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders.
7. REPORTS-CASE UPDATES
None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 20-02-1543R in reference to
587 E SR 434.
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
10. NEW BUSINESS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 9:30 a.m.
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Amy Goodb att,Special Magistrate Brittany Kidd Gel Co e Compliance Officer
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