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CEH_09-22-2022_MinCODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 September 22, 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 August 25, 2022 HEARING: Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the August 25, 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 22-09-1802 LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit Park N Shop Inc & 434 Ronald Reagan LLC — P/O WaWa - Business 162 E SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 Case withdrawn as complied. CEH 9-22-2022 Page 1 of 6 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 B. CEH 22-09-1804 CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass & Weeds THR Florida LP 401 Valencia Court Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document and photos to the Special Magistrate. Respondent was not present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass & Weeds because the entire property is overgrown and is not being mowed and maintained on a regular basis. The City is requesting that the Special Magistrate order entry onto the property to mow after a period of time to come into compliance and to assess costs for same against the Respondent, as the property appears to be vacant and neighbors are complaining bout rodents and snakes at the cited property. A Notice of Violation was issued on 8/2/22 and posted at the property, as well as mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The NOV was delivered to the property owner on 8/9/22. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 8/23/22 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The NOH was delivered to the property owner 8/26/22. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer. The Special Magistrate made her findings, that tall grass and weeds existed at the cited property, located within 100 feet of improved property in the City of Longwood. The condition of the property is such that it may impact adjacent landowner's property values and it may furnish a breeding ground for mosquitos. Conditions are favorable to harbor rodents. Service was properly made. Respondent has violated CC, Chapter 38 Section 38- 141 High Grass & Weeds. Respondent must pay an Administrative Fine of $268.25 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. In order to come into compliance, Respondent must mow the entire property within 20 days of receipt of Final Orders. If compliance is not met, the City may enter the property to remedy the violation and assess all costs to the property owner. C. CEH 22-09-1806 LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit Dounia Dev. Inc. 954 W SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document to the Special Magistrate. Respondent was not present. CEH 9-22-2022 Page 2 of 6 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING 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 of new lighting and ceiling grid system that was installed without permits. A Stop Work Order was issued by the Building Official on 7/27/22. A Notice of Violation was issued on 7/27/22 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The NOV was delivered on 7/29/22. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 8/31/22 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. The NOH was delivered to the property owner 8/26/22. The City Building Official, Phil Kersey, testified that the property was cited 18 months ago for interior alterations. The original contractor asked to be removed from the permit due to additional work being done by an unlicensed contractor. The City explained what needed to be done to the Respondent, but they have not heard back. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and' Building Official. The Special Magistrate made her findings, that development activity in the form of installing a new lighting and ceiling grid system was undertaken without first securing required permits. A Stop Work Order afforded the Respondent until 9/,12/22 to come into compliance, but it did not. Service was properly made. In order to come into compliance, Respondent must hire a licensed contractor to secure the permits for the new lighting and ceiling grid system within 15 days of receipt of Final Orders and pass all required inspections in a timely manner. If compliance is not met, Respondent shall pay a daily fine of $200.00 until compliance is met. Respondent is to pay Administrative Costs of $293.14 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. D. CEH 22-09-1808 CC, Chapter 86 Section 86-54 Storage of Inop. Vehicle King, Warren 664 Pasadena Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 Case withdrawn as complied. E. CEH 22-09-1812 LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit AFD Real Estate Inv. LLC 336-398 N US HWY 17-92 Longwood, FL 32750 CEH 9-22-2022 Page 3 of 6 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. Respondent was not present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit because of the parking lot being resealed without a permit. A Stop Work Order was issued on 8/29/22. A Notice of Violation was issued on 8/29/22 and given to the property owner who was on site at the property. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 9/2/22 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. On 9/8/221 checked for NOH service and found that the NOH had been processed through USPS on 9/6/22 but there were no further updates. On 9/8/22 the NOH was mailed via First Class Mail to the property owner with an Affidavit completed. On 9/12/22 the NOH service and found that the NOH had been processed through USPS on 9/6/22 but there were still no updates. The NOH was posted at the property, as well as at Longwood City Hall, with an Affidavit completed. The City Building Official, Phil Kersey, testified that a permit is required per the Land Development Code. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and Building Official. The Special Magistrate made her findings, that the Respondent has violated LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 Construction Permit. Service was properly made. In order to come into compliance, Respondent must obtain a permit to reseal and restripe the parking lot within 15 days of receipt of Final Orders and pass all required inspections in a timely manner. If compliance is not met, Respondent shall pay a daily fine of $100.00 until compliance is met. Respondent is to pay Administrative Costs of $287.98 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. CEH 22-09-1813 CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-121 Trash & Debris Ragoonanan, Mark & Lynette 569 E Magnolia Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 Case withdrawn as complied. CEH 9-22-2022 Page 4 of 6 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING. City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 G. CEH 22-09-1814 CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass & Weeds Kiwi 2 LLC East St. Parcel: 04-21-30-504-0000-0030 Longwood, FL 32750 CEO Gelm introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document and photos to the Special Magistrate. Respondent was not present. CEO Gelm stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass & Weeds because the entire property is overgrown and not being mowed and maintained on a regular basis. A Notice of Violation was issued on 8/8/22 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. On 8/22/22 the delivery status of the NOV on the USPS website advised it was awaiting the delivery scan as of 8/13/22. The NOV was mailed via First Class Mail to the property owner on 8/22/22, with an Affidavit. A Notice of Hearing was issued on 9/6/22 and mailed via certified mail to the property owner. On 9/8/22 the delivery status of the NOH on the USPS website advised it was awaiting the delivery scan as of 9/10/22. The NOH was mailed via First Class Mail to the property owner on 9/8/22, with an Affidavit. On 9/12/22, the NOH was posted at the property and Longwood City Hall, with an Affidavit. Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer. The Special Magistrate made her findings, that a nuisance existed at the cited property due to tall grass and weeds, which is located within 100 feet of improved property in the City of Longwood. The condition of the property is such that it may impact adjacent landowner's property values and it may furnish a breeding ground for mosquitos. Conditions are favorable to harbor rodents. Service was properly made. Respondent has violated CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass & Weeds. Respondent must pay an Administrative Fine of $268.78 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders. In order to come into compliance, Respondent must mow the entire property within 20 days of receipt of Final Orders. If compliance is not met, Respondent shall pay a fine of $100.00 per day until compliance is met. 7. REPORTS -CASE UPDATES None. CEH 9-22-2022 Page 5 of 6 CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING EQ City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, FL 32750 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Special Magistrate signed the Order to Impose for CEH 22-05-1761 in reference to 103 Shomate Drive. The Respondent was not present. 9. OLD BUSINESS None. 10. NEW BUSINESS None. 11. ADJOURNMENT Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 9:32 a.m. Amy Good b , Special Magistrate Brittany Gelm, Code mpliance Officer CEH 9-22-2022 Page 6 of 6