SM_02-28-2021_Min CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
February 25,2021 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 January 28,2021 HEARING:
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the January 28, 2021 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 21-02-1635 CC,Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Prop.Standards
LQ Home Improvements Service, Inc.
526 E Jessup Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
Case withdrawn as complied.
B. CEH 21-01-1636 LDC,Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit
Tom Morris RE Holding, LLC—P/O
Auction Auto Mall-Tenant
151 N HWY 17-92
Longwood, FL 32750
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren 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 LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0
Construction Permit because site work and asphalt paving were completed with a permit.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 1/6/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner.The NOV was delivered on 1/8/2021.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/15/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner and business. The NOH was delivered on 1/19/2021 to the property owner and
business.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made. Site
work,in the form of asphalt paving,was undertaken without the necessary permit.A Stop
Work Order was issued.Respondents are to pay jointly and severally Administrative Costs
of $271.34 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. Respondents have 10 days from
receipt of Final Orders to come into compliance by obtaining a permit and completing and
passing all required inspections within 30 days thereafter.Should the property not come
into compliance, a fine in the amount of $75.00 per day will be imposed jointly and
severally until compliance is met.
C. CEH 21-02-1637 CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass&Weeds
CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-121 Trash &Debris
Ace Bldrs. Inc.
Winding Oak Retention, Parcel: 32-20-30-519-OG00-0000
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 38-141 High
Grass&Weeds and CC,Chapter 38 Section 38-121 Trash&Debris because there is a fallen
tree on the property and high grass throughout the property.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 12/19/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner.The NOV was delivered on 1/4/2021.
Code Compliance received communication from the former Officer/Director who advised
they are not part of the business.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
The City requested to enter the property to remedy the violations.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/19/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner and former Officer/Director.The NOH was delivered on 1/21/2021 to both parties.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made.
Nuisances existed at the cited property located within 100 feet of improved properties
within the City of Longwood due to a fallen tree and untended tall grass and weeds.The
condition of the property is such that it may attract rodents or vermin and could furnish
a breeding ground for mosquitos. Its unsightliness may impact adjacent property owner's
land values. Respondents have 30 days from receipt of Final Orders to come into
compliance by mowing and maintaining the property regularly. The fallen tree must be
removed from the property.Should the property not come into compliance,the City may
enter the property to remedy the violations and assess the costs to the property owner.
Respondents must also pay an Administrative Fine of$241.40 within 30 days of receipt of
Final Orders.
D. CEH 21-02-1642 LDC,Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit
Longwood Commerce Park, LLC—P/O
Native Screen Print-Tenant
1225 Bennett Drive#138
Longwood, FL 32750
Case withdrawn as complied.
E. CEH 20-02-1493R CC,Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass&Weeds
Primemed Longwood LLC
390 W SR 434
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 38 Section 38-141 High
Grass&Weeds as a Repeat Violator because the property has high grass and was found
guilty for this violation by the Special Magistrate on October 17, 2019.
A Notice of Violation and Notice of Hearing were issued on 2/8/2021 and mailed via
certified mail to the property owner.The NOV and NOH were delivered on 2/10/2021.
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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, finding that service was properly made. This
property was found in violation of this same code section by Order dated October 17,
2019.Tall grass and weeds were present at the cited property beginning at least February
10, 2021. The property is located within 100 feet of improved property in the City of
Longwood. The property is a nuisance, as it may attract rodents and may furnish a
breeding ground for mosquitoes.The appearance of the property is so unsightly, it may
impact the property values of adjacent properties.Respondent shall pay a fine of$100.00
per day retroactive to February 10, 2021 until Respondent comes into compliance.
Respondent must also pay an Administrative Fine of$235.65 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 21-12-1611 in reference to
380 Harbour Isle Way.
B. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 20-03-1556 in reference to
1213 Eagle Trail.
C. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 20-12-1606 in reference to
986 N Wayman Street.
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
10. NEW BUSINESS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Special Magistrate Go tt adjourned the meeting at 9:23 a.m.
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