CEH-10-26-2023-MINS CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
October 26, 2023
9:00 A.M.
Present: Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate
J. Giffin Chumley, City Attorney
Also Present: Phil Kersey, CBO, Building Official
Barry McCullen, Respondent
Edgar Diaz, Nouvo Construction, Respondent
Anas Zaben, Red Sea Restaurant and Lounge, Respondent
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 27, 2023 HEARING:
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the July 27, 2023 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. CE22-00509 LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0
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No Permit
MCCULLEN, BARRY
261 E CHURCH AVE
LONGWOOD FL 32750
Phil Kersey, CBO, City of Longwood Building Official and Code Enforcement
Supervisor, introduced himself and presented a cost recovery document to the
Special Magistrate. The Respondent was present.
Mr. Kersey stated that the property was in violation of LDC, Article X Section
10.1.0, due to work being completed without a building permit.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 5/23/22 and 7/28/23 and mailed to the
property owner via certified mailing.
Confirmation was received of the Notice of Violation being delivered on 8/8/23.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 10/3/23 and mailed to the property owner via
certified mail. Confirmation was received of the Notice of Hearing being
delivered on 10/6/23.
Special Magistrate made inquiries of Mr. Kersey.
Respondent Barry McCullen gave testimony, and Special Magistrate Goodblatt
asked questions of him.
The Special Magistrate found that the Respondent has violated LDC,Article X
Section 10.1.0 for work without a permit.
Service was properly made. The Respondent is to obtain the proper permits and
pass all necessary inspections. A Response to Comments must be completed in a
timely manner. The Respondent is to pay administrative costs of$355.40 within
30 days of service of the Final Orders. If the Respondent does not comply within
45 days from the date of service of the Final Orders by responding to comments,
obtaining a valid permit, and passing all required inspections,the Respondent
shall pay a fine of$50.00 per day for each day the violation continues to exist
beyond the date set for compliance.
B. CE23-00079 LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0
No Permit
NOUVO CONSTRUCTION & INV GROUP LLC
724 E CHURN AVE
LONGWOOD FL 32750
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Mr. Kersey introduced himself and presented a cost recovery document to the
Special Magistrate. The Respondent was present.
Mr. Kersey stated that this property was in violation of LDC, Article X Section
10.1.0, for work without a permit.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 5/22/23, 6/22/23 and posted on the
property and City of Longwood City Hall on 7/3/23.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 9/15/23.
Confirmation was received of the Notice of Hearing being delivered on 9/19/23.
Special Magistrate made inquiries of Mr. Kersey.
Respondent Edgar Diaz of Nouvo Construction gave testimony, and Special
Magistrate Goodblatt asked him questions.
The Special Magistrate found that the Respondent has violated LDC, Article X
Section 10.1.0 for work without a permit. The Respondent was to obtain all
required permits complete and pass all necessary inspections. The Respondent
and their general contractor must meet with Mr. Kersey within 7-10 days of
receipt of the Final Orders. The Respondent is to pay administrative costs of
$313.15 within 30 days of service of the Final Orders. If the Respondent does
not comply within 30 days from the date of service of the Final Orders by
obtaining the required permits, scheduling a meeting with the Building Official in
the timeline dictated, and passing all necessary inspections within the time
permitted by the Florida Building Code;they shall pay a fine of$50.00 per day
for each day the violation exists.
C. CE23-00085 LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0
No Permit
MUKESH &SUDHA INV LLC
274 W SR 434
LONGWOOD FL 32750
Mr. Kersey introduced himself and presented a cost recovery document to the
Special Magistrate. The Respondent was present.
Mr. Kersey stated that this property was in violation of LDC, Article X Section
10.1.0, for work without a permit.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 5/26/23 and 8/10/23 and sent to the
property owner and the business owner via certified mailing. Confirmation was
received of the Notice of Violation being delivered on 8/10/23.
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A Notice of Hearing was issued on 9/11/23.
Confirmation was received of the Notice of Hearing being delivered on 9/15/23.
Special Magistrate made inquiries of the Building Official.
Respondent tenant gave testimony, and Special Magistrate Goodblatt asked
questions of him.
The Special Magistrate made her findings that the Respondent has violated LDC,
Article X Section 10.1.0 for work without a permit. The Respondent is to obtain a
permit for the sign and pass all inspections required. The Respondent is to pay
an administrative fine of$200 within 30 days of service of Final Orders. If the
Respondent does not comply within 30 days from the date of service of the Final
Orders by obtaining a permit, they shall pay a fine of$25 per day for each day
the violation exists.
D. CE23-00143 CC, CHAP. 38, SECTION 38-141
High grass &weeds
BEBOUT, VICKIE
386 HARBOUR ISLE WAY
LONGWOOD FL 32750
Case withdrawn as complied.
E. CE23-00014 LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0
No Permit
DOUNIA DEVELOPMENT INC
986 W SR 434
LONGWOOD FL 32750
Case withdrawn as complied.
7. REPORTS-CASE UPDATES
None.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
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10. NEW BUSINESS
Special Magistrate Goodblatt requested to know from the City of Longwood as
soon as possible what the date for the December Magistrate hearing would take
place. Mr. Kersey advised her that there would be an answer by the end of the
following week.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 10:09 a.m.
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