CEH-01-25-2024-MINS CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
January 25, 2024
9:00 A.M.
Present: Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate
J. Giffin Chumley, City Attorney
Also Present: Phil Kersey, CBO, Building Official
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 DECEMBER 15, 2023 HEARING:
Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the December 15, 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. CE23-00203 CC, CHAPTER 90 SECTION 90-31
Water/Sewer Connection Required
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SCOTT, RODNEY
1414 Meadowlark St.
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 not present.
Mr. Kersey stated that the property was in violation of CC, Chapter 90 Section 90-
31, Water/Sewer Connections. The property was not connected to the City
Utilities as required. Compliance was not met after the date set by the City to re-
connect to its utilities.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 9/6/23 and mailed to the property owner via
certified mailing. The Notice of Violation was received by and marked return to
sender. The Notice of Violation was posted on the property, at City of Longwood
City Hall and mailed first class to the property owner on 10/5/23.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/3/24 and mailed to the property owner via
certified mail. Confirmation was received of the Notice of Hearing being delivered
on 1/5/24.
Special Magistrate made inquiries of Mr. Kersey.
The Special Magistrate found that the Property Owner failed to connect with City
Public Utilities after notice was given. The Respondent has violated Water/Sewer
Connections CC, Chapter 90 Section 90-31.
Service was properly made. The Respondent was to re-connect to all city utilities,
in a legal manner including but not limited to water and sewer systems. The
Respondent was to pay administrative costs of$313.98 within 30 days of service
of the Final Orders. If the Respondent does not comply within 15 days from the
date of service of the Final Orders, 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. CE23-00243 CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-2
Hours of Operation
140 NORTH LLC
RDP 19 LLC
189 S Ronald Reagan Blvd.
Longwood FL 32750
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Phil Kersey, CBO, City of Longwood Building Official and Code Enforcement
Supervisor, introduced himself and presented a cost recovery document and date
and time stamped photos to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent was not
present.
Mr. Kersey stated that the property was in violation of CC, Chapter 18, Section 18-
2 Hours of Operation. Mr. Kersey gave the following testimony:Construction work
took place after City approved hours (after 6:00 pm) at the cited property on
multiple occasions. Six (6) complaints were made to the City by email. After
Notice was given, the work continued. This issue has been ongoing. Acceptable
work hours were discussed with Respondent's representative at all pre-
construction meetings. Respondent was reminded of legal work hours on several
occasions. Two (2)Stop Work Orders and Two (2)$100 fines were issued and paid.
A Notice of Violation was issued on 10/13/23 and a second Notice of Violation was
issued on 10/27/23 and mailed to the property owner via certified mailing.
Confirmation was received of the Notice of Violation being delivered on 10/17/23
for the first and 10/27/23 for the second.
A Notice of Hearing was issued on 1/3/24 and mailed to the property owner via
certified mail. Confirmation was received of the Notice of Hearing being delivered
on 1/5/24.
Special Magistrate made inquiries of Mr. Kersey.
The Special Magistrate found that the Respondent has violated CC, Chapter 18,
Section 18-2 Hours of Operation.
Service was properly made. The Respondent was to adhere to the City code in
that all construction work may only be done between the hours of 7:00 am until
6:00 pm, Monday through Friday and between 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on
Saturdays. No such work may be undertaken on Sundays or City holidays. The
Respondent was to pay administrative costs of$471.98 within 30 days of service
of the Final Orders. If another violation occurs it will be considered a repeat
violation and a fine of$500 per each incident will automatically be applied.
C. CE23-00095 LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0
No Permit
PARK PLAZA TWO LLC
PARK PLAZA ONE LLC
165 N US Hwy 17-92
Longwood FL 32750
Case withdrawn.
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D. CE24-00001/CE22-00816 LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0
No Permit
LAURO, LEOPOLDO
GREGORIO, DEBORA
1111 Sonoma Ct.
Longwood FL 32750
Case withdrawn.
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 9:28 a.m.
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