CEH_06-22-2023_MINSCODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
June 22, 2023
9:00 A.M.
Present": Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate
J. Giffin Chumley, City Attorney
Also Present: Shelly Brana, Code Enforcement Officer
Phil Kersey, Building Official
Brittany Gelm, Senior Administrative Assistant
Michelle Longo, City Clerk
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 27, 2022 HEARING:
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the October 27, 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. CE22-00805 LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10,.1.0 No Permit
FAIRWINDS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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800 E SR 434
LONGWOOD FL 32750
Case withdrawn as complied.
B. CE23-00060 CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-31 Nuisance
FIFTH THIRD BANK
940 W SR 434
LONGWOOD FL 32750
Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Brana introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery
document and photos to the Special Magistrate. Respondent was not present.
CEO Brana stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-31
Nuisance due to pot holes in the parking lot and drive isle.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 5/3/23 and mailed to the property owner via certified
mailing. Confirmation was received of the Notice of Violation being delivered on 5/6/23.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 6/7/23 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner. Confirmation was received of the Notice of Hearing being delivered on 6/12/23.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, a nuisance exists at the cited property due to
the number of pot holes and cracks on the pavement of the property. These conditions
endanger the public safety. The condition evidences a lack of maintenance. The violation
continued past the date set for compliance. Service was property made. In order to come
into compliance, the Respondent must fill in the pot holes, repair the parking lot. If
Respondents do not comply within 30 days from the date of service of this Order,
Respondents shall pay a fine of $100.00 per day for each day the violation continues to
exist beyond the date set for compliance. Respondent is to pay Administrative Costs of
$276.75 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders.
C. CE23-00008 CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-63
Minimum Property Standards
PROGRESS RESIDENTIAL BORROWER 5 LLC
377 BALOGH PL
LONGWOOD FL 32750
CEO Brana introduced herself and presented a Cost Recovery document and photos to
the Special Magistrate. Respondent Property Owner was not present.
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CEO Brana stated that this property is in violation of CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63
Minimum Property Standards due to the fence being dirty and in disrepair.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 4/17/23 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner. The Notice of Violation was delivered 4/22/23. On 5/16/23 communication was
had with Olivia at the property management agency in reference to remedies.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 6/6/23 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner. The Notice of Hearing was delivered to the property owner 6/13/23.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, that the property fails to meet minimum
property standards in that the fence is covered with mold and fungus. It is in a state of
disrepair. Service was properly made. In order to come into compliance, either the fence
is removed or a permit must be sought to erect a new fence, which must pass all required
inspections. If Respondents do not comply within 10 days from the date of service of this
Order, Respondents shall pay a fine of $50.00 per day for each day the violation continues
to exist beyond the date set for compliance. Respondent is to pay Administrative Costs of
$277.52 within 30 days of receipt of Final Orders.
D. CE23-00013 LDC, ARTICLE V SECTION 5.3.1 (A)
Fencing -Swimming Pool
LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 No Permit
HPA BORROWER 2018-1 MC LLC
328 HEATHER AVE
LONGWOOD FL 32750
CEO Brana introduced herself.and presented a Cost Recovery document and photos to
the Special Magistrate. Respondent Property Owner was not present.
CEO Brana stated that this property is in violation of LDC, ARTICLE V SECTION 5.3.1 (A)
Fence -Swimming pool and LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 No permit because the
swimming pool is not properly secured as required by the Florida Building Code, due to
inoperable gates, and portions of the fence was installed without a permit with the wrong
side out.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 4/14/23 was sent via certified mail and posted at the
property. Confirmation was received that the Notice of Violation was delivered on
4/20/23.
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A Notice of Hearing was issued on 6/6/23 and mailed via certified mail to the property
owner. The Notice of Hearing was delivered to the property owner 6/13/23.
Special Magistrate made inquiry of the Code Compliance Officer and Respondent.
The Special Magistrate made her findings, that the swimming pool at the cited property
is not fenced in compliance with the Florida Building Code. The fence is improperly
installed and it does not secure the pool as it is in a state of disrepair. Service was properly
made. In order to come into compliance, the Respondent must obtain a permit for the
fence, make all required repairs or replace it and pass all inspections. If Respondents do
not comply within 10 days from the date of service of this Order, Respondents shall pay
a fine of $75.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set
for compliance. Respondent is to pay Administrative Costs of $276.76 within 30 days of
receipt of Final Orders.
7. REPORTS -CASE UPDATES
None.
8.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
10.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 9:24 a.m.
Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate Shelly C. Bran , C e Compliance Officer
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