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CEH-08-28-2025-MINS LONGWOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING Longwood City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, Florida MINUTES August 28, 2025 9:00 AM Present: Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate Brandon Pownall, City Attorney Also Present: Shelly Brana, Code Enforcement Officer Laura Dinan, Respondent 1. CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Amy Goodblatt called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 hearing. Special Magistrate Goodblatt approved Minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. 3. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE'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 HEARING A. CE25-00099: GK II ORLANDO LLC, 830 S RONALD REAGAN #172. Violation: LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 No Permit Shelly Brana, CEO, City of Longwood Code Enforcement Officer, introduced herself and presented a cost recovery document and photos to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent(s) were present. 8/28/2025/ 1 Code Officer Brana stated that the property was in violation of LDC, Article X Section 10.1.0 No Permit. A cut through doorway was created between units#172 and #182 without first obtaining a permit. A Notice of Violation was issued on April 25, 2025 and mailed to the property owner via certified mailing. Proof of delivery of the Notice of Violation was received on May 1, 2025. On May 14, 2025, the tenant called the city, indicating that there originally was a permit but a decision was made to cancel it. An extension of this hearing was requested. A new permit application was submitted on August 21, 2025. A Notice of Hearing was issued on August 1, 2025, and mailed to the property owner via certified mail. Proof of delivery was received of the Notice of Hearing on August 8, 2025. The respondent, Laura Dinan, Property Manager, stated that her client purchased the property in February 2025. Although she was not directly involved in conversations with management and the prior owner, she believes the tenant was asked to hold off on obtaining a permit until after closing. She called the tenant when she became aware of the violation in August 2025. The tenant is proceeding to obtain a permit and to comply with the process. The Special Magistrate made inquiries of the Code Enforcement Officer and the Respondent. The Special Magistrate found that development activity was undertaken at the cited property without first obtaining the necessary permit. The development activity consisted of creating a cut through doorway between units #172 and #182. Service was properly made. The Respondent is to obtain a permit for the doorway and comply with all requirements of the permit. The Respondent is to pay administrative costs of$79.02 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, 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. CE25-00155: SRP SUB LLC C/O RYAN LLC, 918 RANGELINE RD. Violation: CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-63 Minimum Property Standards LDC, ARTICLE V, SECTION 5.3.3(A) Fence unsafe or installed improperly LDC ART. V 5.3.3 Fences must be installed per Longwood City Code, and FBC Withdrawn /Complied C. CE25-00167: BONILLA, MARIA 233 E CHURCH AVE. VIOLATION: LDC, ARTICLE X SECTION 10.1.0 No Permit Withdrawn / Complied D. CE25-00136: SCHMITT, ERIC 410 GEORGIA AVE VIOLATION: CC SECTION 38-141 HIGH GRASS AND WEEDS Withdrawn / Complied 8/28/2025/2 E. CE25-00172: KOCH, CHARLES E; JANE E 880 PASADENA AVE. VIOLATION: CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-141 High Grass and Weeds LDC, ARTICLE X, SECTION 10.1.0 No Permit - City requested to remove this violation LDC ART. V 5.3.3 Fences must be installed per Longwood City Code CC, CHAPER 38 SECTION 38-31 Nuisance CC, SECTION 18-184 Addressing, Administration and assignment of numbers - City requested to remove this violation Shelly Brana, CEO, City of Longwood Code Enforcement Officer, introduced herself and presented a cost recovery document and photos to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent(s) were not present. Code Officer Brana stated that the property was in violation of CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass and Weeds, LDC Art. V 5.3.3 Fences must be installed per Longwood City Code, and CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-31 Nuisance. A Notice of Violation was issued on July 24, 2025, and mailed to the property owner via certified mailing. Certified mail was returned stating the forwarding Order expired. A Notice of Violation was duly served by posting the property and by posting at the City on July 24, 2025. A Notice of Hearing was issued on July 31, 2025 and mailed to the property owner via certified mail. Notice of Hearing was duly served by posting the property and by posting at the City on July 24, 2025. Code Officer Brana stated a chain link fence was erected at the front of the property, which is over six feet tall. The entire parcel is overgrown with weeds and grass over 10 inches in height. Rats and vermin are present at the cited property. The conditions are causing the neighbors to be upset. Two of the violations the Respondents originally cited with were withdrawn - No Permit and County Addresses. Special Magistrate made inquiries of the Code Enforcement Officer. The Special Magistrate determined the following pertinent facts exist with respect to the cited property: A nuisance exists at the cited residential property, located within 100 feet of improved property within the City of Longwood due to the accumulation of the weeds and grass taller than 10 inches in height. As a result, the property is infested with rodents and vermin which affect neighboring properties. The property's condition is offensive to adjacent property values and is unsafe. In addition, a chain link fence was erected at the cited property which is at least six feet tall, which exceeds the 42-inch height limit. Service was properly made. The fence must be removed or brought into compliance with the height requirements of the city (42 inches). The lawn must be weeded, mowed and maintained regularly. The rodents must be removed from the property. The Respondent is to pay administrative costs of$60.21 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, the Respondent shall pay a fine of$50.00 per day per violation for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance. 8/28/2025/ 3 F. CE25-00186: PETIT, WENDY 105 S HAMLIN CT. Violation: CC, CHAPTER 18 SECTION 18-63 Minimum Property Standards CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-141 High Grass and Weeds CC, CHAPTER 38 SECTION 38-31 Nuisance CC, CHAPTER 18, SECTION 18-5 Violation of FBC LDC, ARTICLE V 5.3.3 Fences must be installed per Longwood City Code and FBC LDC, ARTICLE V, SECTION 5.3.3(A) Fence unsafe or installed improperly Shelly Brana, CEO, City of Longwood Code Enforcement Officer, introduced herself and presented a cost recovery document and photos to the Special Magistrate. The Respondent(s) were not present. Code Officer Brana stated that the property was in violation of CC, Chapter 18 Section 18-63 Minimum property standards, CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-141 High Grass and Weeds, CC, Chapter 18, Section 18-5 Violation of FBC, LDC Art. V 5.3.3 Fences must be installed per Longwood City Code, LDC, Article V Section 5.3.3(A) Fence unsafe or installed improperly, and CC, Chapter 38 Section 38-31 Nuisance. A Notice of Violation was issued on July 25, 2025, and mailed to the property owner via certified mailing. Proof of delivery of the Notice of Violation was received on July 28, 2025. A Notice of Hearing was issued on August 1 2025, and mailed to the property owner via certified mail. Proof of delivery of the Notice of Hearing was received on August 6, 2025. Code Officer Brana stated the fence at the cited property is dilapidated and falling down in places. It is unsafe. The entire parcel is overgrown with weeds and grass over 10 inches in height. The front window and back patio door are not secured. Cats, rodents and vermin freely enter the property. The outside of the property is visibly littered with trash. Neighbors have complained. The property was cited in 2023 and 2024 for high grass and weeds. Special Magistrate made inquiries of the Code Enforcement Officer. The Special Magistrate determined the following pertinent facts exist with respect to the cited property: A nuisance exists at the cited residential property, located within 100 feet of improved property within the City of Longwood due to the accumulation of the weeds and grass taller than 10 inches in height. Cats, rodents and vermin are present at the cited property due to the condition of the property. As a result, the neighbors' properties are affected by the animals going in and out of the property into neighbors' yards. The property fails to meet minimum property standards in that its sliding patio door and window(s) are not secured and trash has visibly accumulated inside and outside. The fence at the cited property is dilapidated and falling down in places. Service was properly made. The fence must be removed, repaired, or replaced. The lawn must be weeded, mowed and maintained regularly. The rodents, cats, vermin, and trash must be removed 41' from the property. The property must be secured such that all windows and doors are closes to prevent entry by rodents, cats, or vermin. The windows and patio door must be repaired so they 8/28/2025/4 are secured and sealed. The Respondent is to pay administrative costs of$60.21 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 per violation for each day the violation continues to exist beyond the date set for compliance 7. REPORTS-CASE UPDATES. None. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. None. 9. OLD BUSINESS. None. 10. NEW BUSINESS. None. 11. ADJOURN Special Magistrate Goodblatt adjourned the meeting at 9:45 a.m. C &an/a Amy Goodblatt, Special Magistrate Shelly C. Bran , ode Compliance Officer 8/28/2025/5