TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. - 10:04 A.M. TOWN: HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TOUVRT UEL Meeting Audio Available Upon Request in the Office of the Town Clerk CALLTO ORDER November 4th, 2024 ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Amity Barnard, Special Magistrate, at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, Sammie Brown, Town Clerk Assistant, called the roll. Staff Present: Jacek Tomasik, Town Building Official Tanya Early, Esq, Town Attorney, Torcivia, Donlon, Godeau, & Rubin, P.A. Sammie Brown, FRA-RP, MEDP, Town Clerk Assistant John Suarez Code Enforcement Officer Special Magistrate: Amity R. Barnard, Esq. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:04 A.M. PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ORDERS Prepared By: Amity Barnard, Esq. Davis & Associates, P.A. 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 205 West Palm Beach, FL33407 Returned to: Town ofLoxahatchee Groves 155FRd Loxahatchee Groves, FL33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561).793-2418 TOWN OFLOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 24020007 Petitioner, V. GALTLIFELLG, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE AND SETTING FINE ASSESSMENT HEARING RE: Violation of Sections 05-040(A-B), 175-110, 175-170 and 175-240 of the Town ULDC of the Code of Ordinances oft the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION STREET ADDRESS: 3571 CI Road Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 4141.43.1701232.0010 LOXAHATCHEE GROVES EI20FNI2OFTRZHKB The Code Entorcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 4th day of November, 2024 regarding the above-referenced case and based ont the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact and Order. Page 1 of2 FINDINGS OFFACT 1. 2. 3. 4. Respondent, GALTLIFELLG, is the owner oft the above-described property. Respondent was not present at the hearing; however, there was a finding of proper notice. By the "Order Granting Continuance and Setting Fine Assessment Hearing" dated August 21, 2024, the Special Magistrate ordered the Respondent to comply with the above-referenced At the hearing on November 4, 2024, John Suarez, the Town's Code Enforcement Officer and Jack Tomasik, the Town's Building Official, testified under oath and presented documentary and photographic evidence of the violation continuing to occur on the property. The Town's documentary and photographic evidence were entered into the record as Composite Exhibit #1 At the hearing on November 4, 2024, the Town requested to continue this matter. sections on or before October 13, 2024. without objection. 5. ORDER Itis the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter be continued. Respondent is hereby ordered to comply with Sections 05-040(A-B), 175-110, 175-170 and 175-240 of the Town ULDC ofthe Code of the Ordinances oft the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves no later than January 10, 2025. This matter isset for Fine Assessment Hearing on January 15, 2025 at 9:00 am at the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470. At such hearing, a fine in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) may be assessed for each day that the violations continue to exist past January 10, 2024, the compliance deadline set by this Order. Administrative costs forj prosecuting the November 4, 2024 hearing arel hereby reserved. Upon complying in any code enforcement matter, it is always the responsibility of the Respondent to contact the Code Enforcement Department at (561) 793-2418 to request a re- inspection of the property. DONE. AND ORDERED THIS 4K day ofNovember, 2024. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE BY: AMITBARMARD, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ESQ. Page 2 of2 Prepared By: Amity Barnard, Esq. Davis & Associates, P.A. 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 205 West Palm Beach, FL33407 Returned to: Town ofLoxahatchee Groves 155FRd Loxahatchee Groves, FL3 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793-2418 TOWNOFLOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 23090002 Petitioner, V. BRIGHTVIEWI LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE AND SETTING FINE ASSESSMENTI HEARING RE: Violation of Section 87-030 of the Town ULDC and Section 18-24 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION STREET ADDRESS: 13710 Okeechobee Boulevard Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 4141-43-7.01-510.0030 LOXAHAICHEE GROVES W 487.68 FT OFT TR 10BLKE E The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 4th day of November, 2024 regarding the above-referenced case and based on the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact and Order. Page 10 of2 FINDINGS OF FACT 1. 2. 3. 4. Respondent, BRIGHTVIEW: LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC, is the owner of the above- Respondent was not present at the hearing; however, there was ai finding ofproper notice. By the "Order Granting Continuance and Setting Fine Assessment Hearing" dated August 21, 2024, the Special Magistrate ordered the Respondent to comply with the above-referenced At the hearing on November 4, 2024, John Suarez, the Town's Code Enforcement Officer, testified under oath and presented documentary and photographic evidence of the violation continuing to occur on the property. The Town's documentary and photographic evidence were entered into the record as Composite Exhibit #1 without objection. At the hearing on November 4, 2024, the Town requested to continue this matter. described property. sections on or before October 1,2 2024. 5. ORDER Itist the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter be continued. Respondent is hereby ordered to comply with Section 87-030 of the Town ULDC and Section 18-24 of the Code of the Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves no later than February 14, 2025. This matter is set for Fine Assessment Hearing on February 19, 2025 at 9:00 am at the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall, 1551 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470. At such hearing, a fine in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) may be assessed for each day that the violations continue to exist past February 14, 2025, the compliance deadline set by this Order. Administrative costs for prosecuting thel November 4, 2024 hearing are. hereby reserved. Upon complying in any code enforcement matter, it is always the responsibility of the Respondent to contact the Code Enforcement Department at (561) 793-2418 to request a re- inspection ofthe property. DONE. AND ORDERED THIS yhh day of November, 2024. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE BY: R AMITY BARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of2 Prepared By: Amity Barnard, Esq. Davis & Associates, P.A. 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 205 West Palm Beach, FL33407 Returned to: Town ofLoxahatchee Groves 155FRd Loxahatchee Groves, FL33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793-2418 TOWN OFLOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASEI NO. 24050005 Petitioner, V. BRIGHTVIEWLANDSCAPE SERVICES INC, Respondent. ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE. AND SETTING FINE ASSESSMENT HEARING RE: Violation of Sections 05-040(A-B), 175-110, 175-170 and 175-240 of the Town ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION STREET ADDRESS: 13710 Okeechobee Boulevard Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 414143-7201-510.030 LOXAHATCHEE GROVES W 487.68 FT OFTR 10BLKE The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 4th day of November, 2024 regarding the above-referenced case and based ont the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings ofl Fact and Order. Page 1d of2 FINDINGS OF FACT 1. 2. 3. 4. Respondent, BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC, is the owner of the above- Respondent was not present at the hearing; however, there was a finding of! proper notice. By the "Order Granting Continuance and Setting Fine Assessment Hearing" dated August 21, 2024, the Special Magistrate ordered the Respondent to comply with the above-referenced At the hearing on November 4, 2024, John Suarez, the Town's Code Enforcement Officer, testified under oath and presented documentary and photographic evidence of the violation continuing to occur on the property. The Town's documentary and photographic evidence were entered into the record as Composite Exhibit #1 without objection. At thel hearing on November 4, 2024, the Town requested to continue this matter. described property. sections on or before October 1, 2024. 5. ORDER Itis the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter be continued. Respondent is hereby ordered to comply with Sections 05-040(A-B), 175-110, 175-170 and 175-240 of the Town ULDC oft the Code of the Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves no later than February 14, 2025. This matter is set for Fine Assessment Hearing on February 19, 2025 at 9:00 am at the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470. At such hearing, ai fine in the amount of up to Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) may be assessed for each day that the violations continue to exist past February 14, 2025, the compliance deadline set by this Order. Administrative costs for prosecuting thel November 4, 2024 hearing are hereby reserved. Upon complying in any code enforcement matter, it is always the responsibility of the Respondent to contact the Code Enforcement Department at (561) 793-2418 to request a re- inspection of the property. DONE. AND ORDERED THIS 4H, day ofl November, 2024. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE BY: CR AMITY-BARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of2 Prepared By: Amity Barnard, Esq. Davis & Associates, P.A. 7011 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 205 West Palm Beach, FL33407 Returned to: Town ofLoxahatchee Groves 155FRd Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OFLOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793-2418 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 24020011 Petitioner, V. ARIAGNA GI BENTANCOURT & DANIEL SOSA, Respondents. ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE AND SETTING FINE ASSESSMENT HEARING RE: Violation of Sections 05-040(a-b), 175-110, 175-170 and 175-240 of the Town ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION STREET ADDRESS: 15449 Los Angeles Drive Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 414143-17201-207.0220 LOXAHATCHEE GROVES E 1001 FT OF W3 300FTOFN143.01 FTOFS311.331 FTC OFTR7BLKB The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 4" day ofl November, 2024 regarding the above-referenced case and' based ont the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact and Order. Page 1 of2 FINDINGS OF FACT 1. 2. 3. 4. Respondents, ARIAGNA G BENTANCOURT & DANIEL SOSA, are the owners ofthe above- Respondents were represented at the hearing by DANIEL SOSA and Brian Sosa, Nephew and By the "Order Granting Continuance and Setting Fine Assessment Hearing" dated July 17, 2024, the Special Magistrate ordered the Respondent to comply with the above-referenced sections on At the hearing on November 4, 2024, John Suarez, the Town's Code Enforcement Officer, testified under oath and presented documentary and photographic evidence of the violation continuing to occur on the property. The Town's documentary and photographic evidence were entered into the record as Composite Exhibit #1 without objection. At thel hearing on November 4, 2024, the Town requested to continue this matter. described property. Translator; there was also a finding of proper notice. or before September 13,2024. 5. ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter be continued. Respondents are hereby ordered to comply with Sections 05-040(a-b), 175-110, 175-170 and 175-240 of the Town ULDC of the Code oft the Ordinances of the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves no later than January 10, 2025. This matter is set for Fine Assessment Hearing on January 15, 2025 at 9:00 am at the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470. At such hearing, a fine in the amount of up to Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) may be assessed for each day that the violations continue to exist past January 10, 2025, the compliance deadline set by this Order. Administrative costs for prosecuting thel November 4, 2024 hearing arel hereby reserved. Upon complying in any code enforcement matter, it is always the responsibility of the Respondents to contact the Code Enforcement Department at (561) 793-2418 to request a re- inspection of the property. DONE AND ORDERED THIS 48 day of November, 2024. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE: ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE BY: AMITY-BARNARD, LL SPECIALMAGISTRATE ESQ. Page 2 of2 Prepared By: Amity Barnard, Esq. Davis & Associates, P.A. 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 205 West Palm Beach, FL33407 Returned to: Town ofLoxahatchee Groves 155FRd Loxahatchee Groves, FL33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OFI LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793-2418 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 23060006 Petitioner, V. MARIA EI FONTE & ROBERTO PEREZ, Respondents. ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE AND SETTING FINE ASSESSMENT HEARING RE: Violation of Sections 05-040(a-b), 175-110, 175-170 and 175-240 of the Town ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town ofL Loxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION STREET ADDRESS: 3384 CI Road Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 414143-701-3240020 LOXAHATCHEE GROVES W 1/2OF S 1/2 (LESS S 201 FT) OF TR24BLKC The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 4th day of November, 2024 regarding the above-referenced case and based ont the evidence presented. at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact and Order. Page 1of2