CEH_08-25-2022_Min CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
August 25, 2022 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 28, 2022 HEARING:
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the July 28, 2022 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 22-08-1801 CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-61 Loud & Unnecessary Noise
Longwood Lakes LTD c/o Longwood Lakes—P/O
Shotski's Bar-Tenant
664 S US HWY 1792
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document to the Special
Magistrate. Respondent Property Manager Dottie Drake of Quest Management and
Respondent Shotski's Managers Shenika Mitchell and William (Vince) Harper were
present.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-61 Loud &
Unnecessary Noise due to loud music and bass coming from the business disturbing the
residential neighbors.This was the 4th case for this same violation at this property.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 7/29/22 by Corporal Little of the Longwood Police
Department and given to the business. The NOV was mailed via certified mail to the
property owner on 8/1/22. On 8/8/22 the NOV was mailed via First Class Mail to the
property owner.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 8/8/22 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner.The NOH was mailed via First Class to the property owner and business as well as
posted at Longwood City Hall and the business.This was all done on the same day due to
CEO Gelm being out of the office beginning 8/9/2022 and needing to be sure that the
property owner and business were served properly.
The Respondents, Property Owners and Tenants provided the following testimony:
William(Vince) Harper,the business manager,testified that the police frequently visit the
bar due to noise.The business uses a decibel meter which has never registered excessive
levels. He played a video showing the decibel levels while the music was playing. The
music cannot be heard outside the bar.
Shenika Mitchell, the night time business manager, testified that she uses the decibel
meter for sound checks. She never has received a complaint but the police come to the
business on Fridays. The DJ works at Full Sail and calibrates the decibel meter and
understands the music level must be low. The cameras at the property shows people
driving by playing loud music.
Patricia Denault testified as a neighbor to the business. The individual that complains
about the music level also complained about her playing loud music. She has lived in the
neighborhood for years and has never heard the music. She spoke with Longwood Police
Officers on one occasion who advised her that if this were the volume of the music then
there would not be a violation.
Dottie Drake, property manager for the property owner, testified that this business has
been a great tenant since 2012. Other than the music complaints, she has no issues with
the business.The business has signed a new lease in which it states that the business must
comply with City Ordinances.
Ryan Ludlow, who is the manager of the Wendy's near the business, testified he works
until 2:00am and has never heard loud music from this business.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer, the Respondents and
their witnesses.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
The Special Magistrate made her findings, that loud music was continuously heard by
residents and by the police outside of the cited property.This is the 4th time this violation
was observed by Longwood PD. No additional violations have occurred since July 30,
2022. Service was properly made. The Respondent has violated CC, Chapter 38 Section
38-61 Loud & Unnecessary Noise.The music must be kept at a low level that is not heard
outside of the business. No Administrative Fine was imposed. If additional violations
occur,$100.00 per incident will be assessed against the Respondents jointly and severally.
7. REPORTS-CASE UPDATES
None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 22-05-1755 in reference to 280
E Church Avenue. Respondent was not present.
B. The Order to Impose for CEH 22-05-1761 in reference to 103 Shomate Drive was
continued to the September Special Magistrate Hearing at the request of the property
owner,Shawn Geddes.
C. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 22-06-1770 in reference to 225
E Warren Avenue. Respondent was not present.
10. NEW BUSINESS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 9:44 a.m.
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