SM_11-17-2021_Min CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
November 17, 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 October 28, 2021 HEARING:
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the October 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 21-10-1709 LDC, Art. X Sec. 10.1.0 Construction Permit
Wolk, Gina—Property Owner
New Industry Studios-Tenant
937 Longdale Ave
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document to the Special
Magistrate. Respondent Property Owner, Gina Walk, was present. Respondent Tenant,
Casieve Thompson and his contractor, Ed Linares, were also present.
CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of LDC, Art. X Sec. 10.1.0 Construction
Permit because interior alterations were completed without permits.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
A Notice of Violation was issued on 6/14/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner and tenant.The NOV was delivered to the property owner and tenant on
6/21/2021.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 10/13/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner and tenant.The NOH was delivered to the property owner and tenant on
10/18/2021.
Phil Kersey, the City of Longwood Building Official, provided testimony that the
Respondents were given 90 days to come into compliance but did not.
The Respondent Property Owner provided testimony that she does not have plans for the
building. The Respondent Tenant provided testimony that all of the work that was done
was previously permitted but he does not have proof of such as the City does not have
records of permits being issued or applied for.
The Respondent Tenant's Contractor, Ed, provided testimony that he has been hired to
rectify the violation and the architect he uses needs 2.5 months to complete the work.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and Respondents.
The Special Magistrate made her findings,that interior alterations were made to the cited
property without construction permits. The Respondents have violated LDC, Article X
Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit. In order to come into compliance, Respondents must
hire a licensed contractor to submit signed and sealed plans for the interior alterations.
Once the permit is issued, all inspections must be called in and passed successfully.
Respondents are to jointly and severally pay Administrative Costs of $150.00 within 30
days of receipt of Final Orders. If Respondents do not comply by March 1, 2022, by
providing signed and sealed plans to the City and by calling for and passing all required
inspections 30 days thereafter, Respondents shall pay a fine of$100.00 per day for each
day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance.
B. CEH 21-11-1711 LDC, Art. X Sec. 10.1.0 Construction Permit
Dounia Dev. Inc.
956 & 958 W SR 434
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented 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 LDC, Art. X Sec. 10.1.0 Construction
Permit because interior alterations and demolition were completed without permits.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
A Stop Work Order was issued by Building Official Phil Kersey on 10/19/2021.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 10/19/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner. The NOV was delivered to the property owner on 10/21/2021.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 10/26/2021 and mailed via certified mail to the
property owner. The NOH was delivered to the property manager, Chantelle on
11/3/2021.
Phil Kersey, the City of Longwood Building Official, provided testimony that he observed
the entire interior of the unit was demolished.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, that interior alterations and demolition were
made to the cited property without construction permits.Service was properly made.The
Respondents have violated LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit. In order to
come into compliance, Respondents must obtain permits for interior alterations and
demolition. All required inspections must be completed successfully. Respondent is to
pay Administrative Costs of $287.50 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. If
Respondent does not comply within 10 days of receipt of Final Orders by securing
demolition and interior alteration permits and by completing and passing all inspections
required by permits 60 days thereafter, Respondents shall pay a fine of$100.00 per day
for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance.
7. REPORTS-CASE UPDATES
None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 21-08-1682 in reference
to 147 Sheridan Avenue.
B. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 21-08-1680 in reference
to 490 E SR 434.
C. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 20-12-1615 in reference
to 327 S Ronald Reagan Blvd.
D. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 21-07-1674 in reference
to 136 Glendale Drive.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
10. NEW BUSINESS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 9:57 a.m.
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Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate Brittany Kidd Gel , Code Compliance Officer
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