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Home My WebLink About2025 01 28 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING JAN VARY 28, 2025 CALL TO ORDER Board Member Stephen Gildea called to Order the Tuesday, January28, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers (City Hall,1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708.) Roll Call: Board Member Art Gallo, present Board Member Stephen Gildea, present Board Member Maurice Kaprow, present Board Member Miguel Martin, present Board Member Karen Owens, present Board Member Debi Panke, present Board Member Harold Thomson, absent Board Attorney Amelia Ulmer, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Also Present: Deputy Chief Kevin Presley, Winter Springs Police Department (WSPD) Mr. Chris Elbon, Code Compliance Inspector, WSPD Mr. Carlos DeFoe, Code Compliance Inspector, WSPD A moment of silence was held followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. BOARD MEMBER MARTIN MOVED TO ADOPT THE AGENDA. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. City Clerk Christian Gowan swore in those who would be providing testimony. REGULAR AGENDA -PART I 700) Election for Chairperson of the Code Enforcement Board for Calendar Year 2025 BOARD MEMBER MARTIN NOMINATED BOARD MEMBER STEPHEN GILDEA TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON. BOARD MEMBER PANKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THERE WERE NO OTHER NOMINATIONS MADE, VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW(AYE); MARTIN (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. STEPHEN GILDEA WAS SELECTED AS CHAIRPERSON FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025. 701) Election for Vice -Chairperson of the Code Enforcement Board for Calendar Year 2025 BOARD MEMBER GALLO NOMINATED BOARD MEMBER MIGUEL MARTIN TO SERVE AS VICE -CHAIRPERSON. BOARD MEMBER OWENS SECONDED THE MOTION. NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 28, 2025 PAGE 2OF5 VOTE: GALLO (AYE); GILDEA (AYE); KAPROW(AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. MIGUEL MARTIN WAS SELECTED AS VICE -CHAIR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 100. Not Used CONSENT AGENDA 200) Approval of the Minutes from the Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE MINUTES." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. DISCUSSION, VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); MARTIN (AYE), GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONTINUED CASES 300. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: REPEAT CASES 400. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: NEW CASES 500) Case 1*2024CE002087 Address: 613 N Pinto Ct Respondent(s): Lockwood Darin A Living Trust and/or Lockwood Rebecca L Living Trust Violation(s): WSCO Section 20=434 - Authorized Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas WSCO Section 20-439(a) - Parking Areas on Residential Lots; Design Requirements Note: The Respondent and Complainant were present. Inspector Elbon introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the "Presentation." The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without objection. Officer Elbon recommended a compliance date of February 12, 2025 and a fine of up to $250 per day per violation if this was not met. Mr. Michael Woods, Cobb Cole, 231 N. Woodland Blvd, Deland representing the respondent testified that there was an open permit on the site, his client wanted to comply with the city, and asked that the respondent be given two weeks to submit a construction site management plan which would allow for certain vehicles to stay on site and include screening requirement. Mr. Darin Lockwood, 613 N Pinto Court, Winter Springs testified that he wanted to come into compliance, noted issues with permitting, and noted the status of the project he was doing. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING -JANUARY 28, 202S PAGE 3OF5 Discussion followed on current permits and the need to clarify with staff and the ability to move vehicles off the property. Mr. Rich Murphy, 7884 Copperfield Court, Orlando was present representing the complainant and testified that vehicles remained after the construction of an accessory structure on the building, noted disruptions in the neighborhood and concerns about adverse impact on property values. Further discussion on permit status, the proposed construction site management plan, and the need to deal with the violations before the board. "1 MOVE TO FIND THAT BASED ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS, THE TESTIMONY FROM THE OFFICERS, FROM THE RESPONDENTS AND FROM THE COMPLAINANT, SHOW THATTHERE, WERE ACTUAL VIOLATIONS OF WINTER SPRINGS CODE SECTION 20m434, AUTHORIZED COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND WINTER SPRINGS CODE SECTION 20-439(A), PARKING AREAS ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS, DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, THE EVIDENCE SHOWS CONCLUSIVELY THAT THOSE ARE STILL THERE AND THAT THE RESPONDENT IS IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE AND BE GIVEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 5, 2025 TO COMPLY, AND IF THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THAT DAY, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLAR ($250.00) PER DAY PER VIOLATION SHALL BE IMPOSED UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY THE CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PANKE. DISCUSSION VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6=0. 501) Case #2024CE001875 Address: 964 Papaya Ln Respondent(s): Kevin R Burch Violation(s): IPMC Section 302.4 - Weeds Note: The Respondent was not present. Inspector Elbon introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the "Presentation." The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without objection. Officer Elbon recommended a compliance date of February 12, 2025, and a fine of up to $250 per day per violation if this was not met. "I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CHRIS ELBON SHOW THAT THERE ARE ACTUAL FINDINGS THAT THE RESPONDENT IS IN VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, (IPMC) SECTION 302.4 WEEDS. 1 FURTHER MOVE THAT TO ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 12, 2025 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION, IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BYTHIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) BE IMPOSED PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PANKE. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD R EG U LAR MEETING - JAN UARY 28, 2025 PAGE 4OF5 VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 502) Case #2024CE002866 Address: 535 Saddlewood Ln Respondent(s): Kevin J West Violation(s): IPMC Section 308.1 - Accumulation of Rubbish or Garbage Note: The Respondent was present Inspector Elbon introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the "Presentation." The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without objection. Officer Elbon recommended a compliance date of 30-60 days, and a fine of up to $250 per day per violation if this was not met. Mr. Kevin West, 535 Saddlewood Lane, Winter Springs, testified admitting to the violation, noting efforts to come into compliance, planned communication with code compliance, and asked for time to address the issue. "I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CHRIS ELBON SHOW THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ISSUE PRESENT WITH THE PROPERTY AS IT RELATES TO INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC) 308.1 ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH OR GARBAGE AND ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL MARCH 15, 2025 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($25,00) BE IMPOSED PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR MARTIN. DISCUSSION, 503) Case #2024CE001363 Address:1112 Arbor Glen Cir Respondent(s): Victoria E Castro, and/or Jose A Castro, and/or Jessica L Dawson Violation(s): IPMC Section 302.3 - Sidewalks and Driveways Note: The Respondent was not present. Inspector Elbon introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the "Presentation." The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without objection. Officer Elbon recommended a compliance date of February 27, 2025, and a fine of up to $250 per day per violation if this was not met. "I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CHRIS ELBON SHOW THAT THERE ARE ACTUAL FINDINGS THAT THE RESPONDENT IS IN VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, (IPMC) SECTION 302.3 SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS, 1 FURTHER MOVE THAT TO ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENT BE GIVEN 15 DAYS (FEBRUARY 12, 2025) TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE, A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) BE IMPOSED PER DAY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT." MOTION BY VICE CHAIR MARTIN. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. DISCUSSION, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REG U LAR MEETING - JAN UARY 28, 2025 PAGE 5OF5 VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); MARTIN (AYE), GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NON-COMPLIANCE CASES 600) Case #2024CE001113 Address: 432 S Hawthorn Cir Respondent(s): Brittany A Greenstone Violation(s): IPMC Section 302.7 - Accessory Structures Note: The Respondent was not present Inspector Elbon gave background on the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the "Presentation." The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence without objection. Inspector Elbon recommended the Board find the respondent not in compliance with the Order issued by the Code Enforcement Board on September 24, 2024, and therefore impose a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day beginning on October 10, 2024, for the violation of IPMC 302.7 Accessory Structures and continuing until the violation was corrected. "1 MAKE A MOTION THAT BASED ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SHOW THE VIOLATION CONTINUES AND THE RESPONDENT REMAINS IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 302.7, IPMC AND THAT THE PENALTY SET FORTH IN THE BOARD'S PREVIOUS ORDER DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 SHALL BE IMPOSED CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KAPROW, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR MARTIN, DISCUSSION, VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); OWENS (AYE); PANKE (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); MARTIN (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 6=0, REGULAR AGENDA -PART 11 702. Not Used Prior to adjournment, Vice Chair Martin asked about the inclusion of a report with monthly statistics related to Code Compliance. Deputy Chief Presley noted this information was readily available and that it could be included on future agendas. ADJOURNMENT Chair Gildea adjourned the meeting at 7:45 PM RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the February25, 2025 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting.