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SM_08-26-2021_MinCODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 August 26, 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 July 22, 2021, 2021 HEARING: Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the July 22, 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 21-08-1675 CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards Mander, Scott & Teresa — P/O 987 N Wayman Street Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document to the Special Magistrate. Respondents Scott & Teresa Mander, as well as Attorney Jesse Diaz were present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards because there has been a tarp on the roof of the property indicating there is roof damage. CEH 8-26-2021 Page 1 of 6 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 A Notice of Violation was issued on 12/9/2020 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The Respondent's Attorney had sent a letter to Code Enforcement advising this property was under litigation with their insurance company. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 7/7/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The NOH was delivered 7/9/2021. The Respondent's Attorney provided testimony that the outstanding roof claim had been settled and they are waiting on the insurance funds to arrive. The Respondent's cannot afford to have the repairs made until they received the insurance money. The insurance company has 20 days from the week of August 26, 2021 to tender the funds. An application for roof repairs will be submitted within 30 days thereafter. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and the Respondent's Attorney. The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made. The Respondents violated CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards in that the property is unsafe and unsanitary due to roof damage which is covered by a tarp. The Administrative Fine has been waived. Respondents are to have a licensed roofing company pull the permit, make the repairs and pass all required inspections successfully. If the Respondents do not comply by September 30, 2021, by applying for and picking up the permit, and completing all necessary repairs and passing all required inspections within 60 days thereafter, Respondents shall pay a fine of $100.00 for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. B. CEH 21-08-1677 CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards H&V Commercial LLC 820 E SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document to the Special Magistrate. Respondents were not present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum Property Standards because there is a concrete wall on the property that is cracking which is causing a structural failure. CEH 8-26-2021 Page 2 of 6 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 A Notice of Violation was issued on 3/26/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The NOV was delivered on 3/29/2021. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 7/7/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The NOH was delivered on 7/12/2021. Phil Kersey, Building Official for the City of Longwood testified that in March 2021 he did a visual inspection and a portion of the wall system is showing structural fatigue. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer. The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made. The wall system at the cited property fails to meet Minimum Property Standards due to the area on the North side of the wall showing evidence of separation, structural failure and part of the wall falling down. These defects are unsafe, and as a result, the wall system is not operational. Respondent must pay an Administrative Fine of $253.36 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. If Respondent does not comply within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders by having a state licensed engineer evaluate the wall system and submit for a permit and then complete the repairs and pass all required inspections within 30 days thereafter (longer if required due to the scope of the work as determined by the City), Respondent shall pay a fine of $75.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. C. CEH 21-08-1678 CC, Chapter 74 Section 74-38 Storm Water Maintenance Sun Lo Shan & Po Ling — P/O 7-11 Convenient Store - Business 496 E SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document to the Special Magistrate. Respondents were not present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 74 Section 74-38 Storm Water Maintenance because the storm water pond is overgrown. The trees have been removed without being replaced and the fence is falling down. There are algae in the pond as well as a foul odor. A Notice of Violation was issued on 4/15/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner and business. The NOV was delivered to the business on 4/17/2021. The NOV was mailed via First Class Mail on 6/10/2021 to the property owner. CEH 8-26-2021 Page 3 of 6 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 A Notice of Hearing was issued on 7/7/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner and business. The NOH was delivered on 7/9/2021 to the business and 7/15/2021 to the property owner. Warren Wahl testified on behalf of the City verifying the testimony of the Code Enforcement Officer. He has daily complaints about this property. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer. The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made. The owner of this parcel failed to take corrective actions, after notice, to bring the storm water pond into compliance with its original plans. The fence is falling down. Trees have been removed and the pond is overgrown. The bushes on the back side of the pond are overgrown. The property is overgrown and there is an odor emanating from the pond. Respondent must pay an Administrative Fine of $265.36 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. If Respondent does not comply within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders, Respondent shall pay a fine of $100.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. D. CEH 21-08-1679 LDC, Article VI Section 6.7.6 Sign Maintenance GSL Longwood LLC — P/O CVS - Business 130 E SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 Case withdrawn as complied. E. CEH 21-08-1680 CC, Chapter 74 Section 74-38 Storm Water Maintenance Discount Auto Parts Inc — P/O Discount Auto Parts - Business 490 E SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document to the Special Magistrate. Respondents were not present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 74 Section 74-38 Storm Water Maintenance because the storm water pond is overgrown. The fence is falling down and two trees along the back wall are compromising it. There are overgrown trees along the back side of the property. CEH 8-26-2021 Page 4 of 6 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 A Notice of Violation was issued on 4/15/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner and business. The NOV was delivered to the business on 4/17/2021 and 4/20/2021 to the property owner. The landscaper advised the pond would be cleaned in June but it was not. On 7/29/2021 the City met onsite with a contractor to discuss bringing the property into compliance and advised they would get back with the City, but did not. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 7/9/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner and business. The NOH was delivered on 7/14/2021 to the business and 7/16/2021 to the property owner. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer. The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made. The property no longer meets the design standards of its pond as it is overgrown, the chain link fence is falling down and two trees are compromising its wall. The trees along the back side of the property are overgrown. Respondent must pay an Administrative Fine of $264.86 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. If Respondent does not comply within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders by cleaning out the skimmer and flume, obtain a permit and repair the fence. Call for all required inspections. Obtain Arbor Permit to remove two trees compromising the wall and remove them. Maintain and trim all trees and remove any debris and dirt that spilled into the parking lot, Respondent shall pay a fine of $100.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. F. CEH 21-08-1682 CC, Chapter 86 Section 86-54 Storage of Inoperable Vehicles CC, Chapter 86 Section 86-83 Boat, Trailer & RV Parking Martin, Trevor & Christine 147 Sheridan Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document to the Special Magistrate. Respondents were not present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 86 Section 86-54 Storage of Inoperable Vehicles and CC, Chapter 86 Section 86-83 Boat, Trailer & RV Parking because there is a trailer and boat being stored in the front yard as well as a vehicle without a tag. A Notice of Violation was issued on 6/2/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The NOV was delivered on 6/5/2021. CEH 8-26-2021 Page 5 of 6 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 A Notice of Hearing was issued on 7/9/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The NOH was delivered on 7/14/2021. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer. The Special Magistrate made her findings, finding that service was properly made. An inoperable vehicle was stored in the side yard of the cited property past the date set for compliance without being properly garaged or screened. A trailer was parked in the front yard of the property zoned residential past the date set for compliance. Respondent must pay an Administrative Fine of $247.38 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. If Respondent does not comply within 10 days of receipt of Final Orders by making the vehicle operable by obtaining and affixing a valid tag to it; or store the vehicle in a garage or side or rear yard, screened by a six-foot solid fence, hedge or wall, and store the trailer and boat inside a garage or side or rear yard behind the front line of the house, Respondent shall pay a fine of $35.00 per day per violation for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. 7. REPORTS -CASE UPDATES None. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Property Owner Amy Balsavage, requested her fine on the Order to Impose for CEH 17-08-1192R in reference to 795 Meadowlark Court be reduced. Special Magistrate reduced the fine to $1,500.00 if paid in full by September 30, 2021. If the $1,500.00 is not paid in full on or before September 30, 2021, the Fine and Administrative Cost, reverts to $9,888.26 as previously imposed. 10. NEW BUSINESS None. 11. ADJOURNMENT Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 10:01 a.m. PZ A 144 fl. olyww Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate Brittany Kidd Gela, Co a Compliance Officer CEH 8-26-2021 Page 6 of 6