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Home My WebLink About2026 08 25 Code Enforcement Board Regular AgendaCODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026 - 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1 CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Approval Of The Agenda Swearing in of Code Enforcement Officers and Other Individuals Giving Testimony REGULAR AGENDA - PART I 700. Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Code Enforcement Board for the remainder of Calendar Year 2026. INFORMATIONAL 100. Code Compliance Monthly Report - July 2026 Code Compliance Monthly Report - July 2026.pdf CONSENT AGENDA 200. Approval of the Minutes: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting 2026 07 28 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf PUBLIC HEARINGS : CONTINUED CASES PUBLIC HEARINGS : REPEAT CASES PUBLIC HEARINGS : NEW CASES 500. Case#: 2026CE000535 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Owner: RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL; RODRIGUEZ, MARIA Violations: WS City Ord. 20-434 (a)(6) Authorized Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas WS City Ord. 13-2 (b) Prohibitions Presentation Additional files 501. Case#: 2026CE000568 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Owner: Ronald Lesage; Corey A Folan Violations: FBC 105.1- Required Presentation Additional Files 502. Case#: 2026CE000927 2 Address: 1219 Swan St Owners: GE Investments LLC Violations: WS City Ord. 13-2(b) Prohibitions WS City Ord. 13-2(c) Prohibitions WS City Ord. 13-2(d) Prohibitions WS City Ord. 9-374 Posting or Numbers Presentation Additional Files PUBLIC HEARINGS : NON-COMPLIANCE CASES REGUALR AGENDA - PART II ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend and this Agenda is subject to change. Please be advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions. Persons with disabili3es needing assistance to par3cipate in any of these proceedings should contact the C ity of W inter S prings at (407) 327-1800 "at least 48 hours prior to mee3ng, a wri8en request by a physically handicapped person to a8end the mee3ng, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes. “I f a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any ma8er considered at such mee3ng or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verba3m record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based” - per Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes. 3 REGULAR AGENDA - PART I ITEM 700 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA | AUGUST 25, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Code Enforcement Board for the remainder of Calendar Year 2026. SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Code Enforcement Board discuss and elect a Vice-Chairperson for the remainder of Calendar Year 2026. 4 INFORMATIONAL ITEM 100 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA | AUGUST 25, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Code Compliance Monthly Report - July 2026 SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Informational 5 Junk and Debris - 29 Irrigation Violations - 1 Parking Violations - 21 No House Numbers - 1 Obstructing Sidewalk - 13 Abandon Vehicles - 5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Code Cases Initiated - 102 Open Cases - 70 Code Board Cases - 4 C O D E C O M P L I A N C E M O N T H L Y R E P O R T J U L Y 2 0 2 6 29 Signs Removed from Right-of-Way I F Y O U S E E A N I S S U E W I T H I N Y O U R A R E A T H A T Y O U F E E L C O D E C O M P L I A N C E S H O U L D I N V E S T I G A T E , C O M P L E T E O U R C O D E C O M P L A I N T E F O R M , B Y U S I N G T H E Q R C O D E B E L O W . 6 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 200 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA | AUGUST 25, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Minutes: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the Board approve the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting minutes as presented. 7 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2026 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Stephen Gildea called to Order the Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 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: Chairperson Stephen Gildea, present Vice Chairperson Miguel Martin, absent excused Board Member Art Gallo, present Board Member Maurice Kaprow, absent excused Board Member Joanne Krebs, present Board Member Jonathan Obear, present Board Attorney Amelia Ulmer, present Interim City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present Also Present: Deputy Chief Kevin Presley, Winter Springs Police Department (WSPD) Mr. Carlos DeFoe, Code Compliance Inspector, WSPD Ms. Laurie Reville, Code Compliance Inspector, WSPD A moment of silence was held followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were made to the agenda, and the agenda was adopted as presented. Interim City Clerk Tarrant swore in those who would be providing testimony. Interim City Clerk requested the two absent members be excused as requested. The Board gave consensus in excusing the absent members. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 100. Code Compliance Monthly Report – June 2026 Chairperson gave praise for the monthly compliance report but asked for a small clarification on the number of initiated cases within the report, stating it seems like a lower number then past months. Deputy Chief Presley relayed the lower number had to do with a staff transition and training a new Compliance officer. CONSENT AGENDA 200. Approval of the Minutes: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Chairperson Gildea noted a clerical error and asked for a motion with the minor fix. 8 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 28, 2026 PAGE 2 OF 6 MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH THE ONE CORRECTION. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY MOTION BOARD MEMBER KREBS. PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS VERBAL CONSENT. NO OBJECTION WAS GIVEN OR VOICED. Committee Member Gallo asked about the status of a previously requested list or report regarding permits. Staff relayed they would look further into and would get back with the Board. PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONTINUED CASES 300. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: REPEAT CASES 400. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: NEW CASES 500. Case #2026CE000938 Address: 648 Cheoy Lee Cir Respondent(s): Bonnie J. Vandergriff Violation: WS City Ord. 13-2(b) – Prohibitions WS City Ord. 13-2(e) – Prohibitions Note: The Respondent was not present. Code Compliance Inspector Laurie Reville 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. Inspector Reville recommended a fine of up to $250.00 per day for WS City Ord. 13-2(b) due to the violation remaining and to give the respondent a compliance date of August 27, 2026, for the remaining violation to come into compliance. Inspector Reville stated that the pool violation had been corrected and the respondent was already working to remove the junk and storage items for the other violation. Inspector Reville read a statement from the respondent the relayed she was having some financial difficulties with getting the remainder of the items removed from the back patio area, so she was requesting three months (90 days) from the board to provide ample time to get the remainder of the items removed. Brief discussion ensued which relieved the respondent is an older handicapped women with limited mobility. Additional reinspection photos were also presented showing that the pool had been fully cleaned correcting Winter Springs City Ordinance (WS City Ord.) 13-2[e] and the partial removal of the additional items. Discussion followed on communication with the respondent, appropriate timelines for compliance, and appropriate fines. “I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE INSPECTOR LAURIE REVILLE CLEARLY SHOWS THERE IS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ISSUES PRESENT ON THE 9 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 28, 2026 PAGE 3 OF 6 PROPERTY AND THAT THE RESPONDENT IS IN VIOLATION OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13- 2(B), PROHIBITIONS - AND THAT THE RESPONDENTS BE GIVEN UNTIL OCTOBER 27, 2026 TO ESTABLISH COMPLIANCE. IN THE EVENT THE VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED, A FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) SHALL BE IMPOSED PER DAY FOR WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13-2(B), PROHIBITIONS." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER OBEAR. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KREBS (AYE); OBEAR (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Chairperson Gildea spoke to an event he witnessed involving individuals who help others with correcting issues may have resulted in a violation notice. Deputy Chief Presley confirmed the event was called “Neighbor to Neighbor”. Additionally, Deputy Chief clarified and corrected a typo for the Board on the “June 2026 Compliance report”, the “Code Cases Initiated” should have stated 119 like what the graph states. 501. Case #2026CE000718 Address: 122 North Alderwood Street Respondent(s): Angela M. Dufault; Gerard P. Dufault Violation: WS City Ord. 13-2 – Prohibitions IPMC 302.4 – Weeds Note: The Respondent was present. Code Compliance Inspector Laurie Reville introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the “Presentation” of the initial complaint date and several reinspection dates. Inspector Reville recommended a compliance date of August 27, 2026 and a fine of up to $250.00 per day per violation if this was not met. Additional photos from the day before were shared showing items and materials on the front porch and weeds from the back yard concluding the property is still in violation. The Board asked for clarification on the staff recommendation if it was for both violations. Staff responded that the recommendation was for both violations. Mr. Gerard Dufault, Respondent testified and first addressed a few of the Boards questions regarding a pool and the car within the driveway. Mr. Dufault testified that some of the photos were taken during the time the home was being renovated and that he does travel for work, but he has cleaned up the front yard and removed the outdoor storage. The Board asked the respondent if Code Compliance had been notified so they could conduct a reinspect for compliance and expressed importance to stay in compliance. Mr. Dufault responded in kind and with staff being notified a reinspect for compliance will be conducted. “I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR LAURIE REVILLE CLEARLY SHOWS THERE IS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ISSUES PRESENT ON THE PROPERTY, THAT THE RESPONDENT IS IN VIOLATION OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13-2(B), PROHIBITIONS AND IPMC (2024) 302.4, WEEDS AND ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENTS BE GIVEN UNTIL AUGUST 27, 2026 TO ESTABLISH COMPLIANCE. IN THE EVENT THE 10 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 28, 2026 PAGE 4 OF 6 VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED, A FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) SHALL BE IMPOSED PER DAY PER VIOLATION UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER OBEAR. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KREBS (AYE); OBEAR (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 502. Case #2026CE000937 Address: 701 E SR 434 Respondent(s): Phelopateer LLC Violation: WS City Ord. 13-2(b) – Prohibitions Note: The Respondent was present. Code Compliance Inspector Carlos DeFoe 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 as well as additional photos presented by Inspector DeFoe without objection. Inspector DeFoe recommended a compliance date of August 27, 2026 and a fine of up to $250.00 per day per violation if this was not met. Inspector DeFoe relayed there was some clean-up on the property but that the main issue was being able to maintain the cleanliness. Brief discussion ensued between the Board and the Compliance Officer regarding communication with the respondent and the viewed issues with the dumpster area. Mr. Kamil Gowni, Respondent testified to some issues the plaza is experiencing with residents from the surrounding area throwing their garbage within the plaza dumpster area, but Mr. Gowni relayed he is complying as best he can, has workers clean up frequently and is pursuing a lockable dumpster. The Board asked the respondent if Waste Pro had been notified of the missing lid for the dumpster and the respondent stated he had left them know already. Discussion ensued on surveillance and further solutions the respondent can look into to help keep the property clean. “I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE INSPECTOR CARLOS DEFOE CLEARLY SHOWS THERE IS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ISSUES PRESENT WITH THE PROPERTY AND THAT THE RESPONDENT IS IN VIOLATION OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13 - 2(B), PROHIBITIONS AND ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENTS BE GIVEN UNTIL AUGUST 27, 2026 TO ESTABLISH COMPLIANCE. IN THE EVENT THE VIOLATION IS NOT CORRECTED, A FINE OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) SHALL BE IMPOSED UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KREBS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KREBS (AYE); OBEAR (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 11 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 28, 2026 PAGE 5 OF 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS: NON-COMPLIANCE CASES 600. Case #2026CE000227 Address: 1033 Northern Way Respondent(s): Robin A Neilen and Sharyon L Neilen Violation: WS City Ord. 13-2(b) – Prohibitions WS City Ord 20-434 – Authorized Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas Note: The Respondent was present. Code Compliance Inspector Carlos DeFoe introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the “Presentation.” Inspector DeFoe recommended the Board impose the previously approved Board Order imposing a fine of $200.00 per day. Additional reinspection photos were presented from July 27, 2026 and the day of the hearing by Inspector DeFoe. Discussion followed on communications with the respondent and clarification were asked on the allotted number of commercial vehicles allowed on a property and the pictured permit box posted at the property. Staff responded in kind. Robin Neilen, Respondent testified and expressed his want to comply. Mr. Neilen provided additional records related to employee credentials for the board’s reference.1Mr. Neilen testified he had video showing that the property had no violations on January 22, 2026, which is the date the initial violation was observed relayed in testimony and evidence from Code Compliance. Mr. Neilen further testified to the status of the permits on his property and his conversation with Code Compliance relating to said permits. Discussion followed on the permits mentioned and their status. Board Attorney Ulmer reviewed and relayed information from the documents provided but could not speak to the validity due to them only being a screen grab and would refer to what the city had within their Civic Plus system. Further discussion ensued on how long the commercial vehicles had been present and additional items shown in the photos presented. Mr. Neilen stated the U.S. Constitution safeguards against unreasonable searches and allows items to be kept backyard as long as the items are his and are not in the front yard and visible. Board Attorney Ulmer further clarified and defined section 20-434 of the city code for the Board, spoke to the referenced U.S. Constitution cited by Mr. Neilen, and confirmed there are no conflicts between the 4th amendment search and seizures and the city code regarding commercial vehicles. “I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR CARLOS DEFOE SHOWS THERE IS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ISSUES PRESENT AND THAT THE RESPONDENT REMAINS IN VIOLATION OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13-2(B), PROHIBITIONS AND WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 20-434 AUTHORIZED COMMERCAIL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND I MOVE TO THE ORDER THAT THE PENALTY SETFORTH IN THE BOARDS PERVIOUS ORDER DATED APRIL 28, 2026 SHALL BE IMPOSED CONSISTENT WITH THAT ORDER.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER OBEAR. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KREBS (AYE); OBEAR (AYE); GILDEA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 1 Attached to the end of these minutes. 12 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JULY 28, 2026 PAGE 6 OF 6 REGULAR AGENDA 700. Not Used ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Gildea adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ___________________________________ TRISTIN TARRANT INTERIM CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the Tuesday, ______, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting. 13 2026 07 28 Code Enforcement - Evidence submitted by respondent to Board - received at meeting 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 PUBLIC HEARINGS : NEW CASES ITEM 500 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA | AUGUST 25, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Case#: 2026CE000535 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Owner: RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL; RODRIGUEZ, MARIA Violations: WS City Ord. 20-434 (a)(6) Authorized Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas WS City Ord. 13-2 (b) Prohibitions SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Code Enforcement Board find the property in violation of the remaining violation of WS City Ord. 20-434 and WS City Ordinance 13-2(b) to be corrected, and the property brought into compliance on or before September 24, 2026 (30 days) and consider an imposition of a daily fine of up to $250.00 per violation per day in the event the requirements of the Order have not been met by the date set for compliance by the Code Enforcement Board. 37 City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Division Code Enforcement Board August 25, 2026 Respondent(s): RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL; RODRIGUEZ, MARIA Address: 530 S MOSS RD Violation(s): WS City Ord. 20-434 (a)(6) Authorized Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas WS City Ord. 13-2(b)- Prohibitions Case No. 2026CE000535 38 WS City Ord. 20-434 Authorized Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas Case No. 2026CE000535 (a) One (1) commercial vehicle per dwelling unit may be parked in residentially zoned districts of the city provided: (1) Said vehicle is not a semi-trailer truck tractor or semi-trailer truck trailer; (2) Said vehicle is not a stake body or flat bed truck; (3) Said vehicle is not construction-related equipment such as a backhoe, front-end loader, utility tractor, etc; (4) Said vehicle is not a vehicle of any type used to transport hazardous materials as defined by law; (5) Said vehicle is not a utility trailer of more than twelve (12) feet in length, inclusive of tool boxes and other storage areas, however exclusive of the tongue hitch; (6) Said vehicle is not a single or dual rear wheeled vehicle in excess of ten thousand eight hundred (10,800) pounds gross vehicle weight, or twenty-two (22) feet in length, or in excess of eight (8) ft. in height. 39 WS City Ord. 13-2(b)- Prohibitions Case No. 2026CE000535 It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit junk, scrap metal, scrap lumber, wastepaper products, discarded building materials, or any unused abandoned vehicle, or abandoned parts, machinery or machinery parts, garbage, trash or other waste materials to be in or upon any yard, garden, lawn, outbuildings or premises owned, rented, leased or otherwise occupied by him/her in the city unless in connection with a business enterprise lawfully situated and licensed for the same. 40 March 17, 2026- While investigating an inoperable commercial vehicle on the right of way of S Moss Rd., the vehicle registration was verified to the referenced property. I arrived at the residence to contact the owner, but the property was gated. From my position I observed another commercial vehicle in the property rear yard. (Exhibit 1-2) May 5, 2026- A follow up inspection was performed and observed additional commercial vehicles on the property with an accumulation of outdoor storage and debris. A courtesy notice was sent by USPS regular first-class mailing. (Exhibit 3-4) May 11, 2026- A Courtesy Notice was posted at the referenced property. Violations remain on the property. (Exhibit 5) Case Summary Case No. 2026CE000535 41 Exhibit 1 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 42 Exhibit 2 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 43 Exhibit 3 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: May 5, 2026 44 Exhibit 4 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: May 5, 2026 45 Exhibit 5 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: May 11, 2026 46 June 9, 2026- A follow up inspection was performed and verified the violations remained on the property. A Notice of Violation was sent by USPS Certified Mailing with Return Receipt requested, posted at the property, and City Hall. (Exhibits 6-7) June 30, 2026- A follow up inspection was performed and verified the violations remain on the property. (Exhibits 8) July 24, 2026- A Notice of Hearing was sent by USPS Certified Mailing with Return Receipt Requested, posted at the property and City Hall. Violations remain on the property. (Exhibit 9-13) Case Summary Case No. 2026CE000535 47 Exhibit 6 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 48 Exhibit 7- Notice of violation posting Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 49 Exhibit 8 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: June 30, 2026 50 Exhibit 9 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 51 Exhibit 10 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 52 Exhibit 11 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 53 Exhibit 12 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 54 Exhibit 13 Address: 530 S Moss Rd Case No. 2026CE000535 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 55 Staff recommends the Code Enforcement Board find the property in violation of WS City Ord. 20-434 and WS City Ordinance 13-2(b) to be corrected, and the property brought into compliance on or before September 24, 2026 (30 days) and consider an imposition of a daily fine of up to $250.00 per violation per day in the event the requirements of the Order have not been met by the date set for compliance by the Code Enforcement Board. Case No. 2026CE000535 Staff Recommendation 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 PUBLIC HEARINGS : NEW CASES ITEM 501 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA | AUGUST 25, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Case#: 2026CE000568 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Owner: Ronald Lesage; Corey A Folan Violations: FBC 105.1- Required SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Code Enforcement Board find the property in violation of FBC 105.1 to be corrected and the property brought into compliance on or before September 24, 2026 (30 days) and consider an imposition of a daily fine of up to $250.00 per violation per day in the event the requirements of the Order have not been met by the date set for compliance by the Code Enforcement Board. 69 City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Division Code Enforcement Board August 25, 2026 Respondent(s): Ronald Lesage; Corey A Folan Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Violation(s): FBC 105.1- Required Case No. 2026CE000568 70 Florida Building Code (FBC)- 105.1 Required. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact-resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. Ref. WS City Ord. 6-81.- Florida Building Code adopted Case No. 2026CE000568 71 March 17, 2026- While conducting an area patrol, I observed a structure being constructed on the side of the property building consisting of wood materials. A permit search was performed and verified no pending or issued permits for alterations/additions. Building department was notified and requested information if the structure is permit required. (Exhibits 1-2) March 31, 2026- Building Department confirmed a permit is required for referenced structure. A follow up inspection was performed and observed the structure remains with additional materials installed. A Notice of Violation was mailed to the registered property owner by USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested (Exhibit 3) Case Summary Case No. 2026CE000568 72 Exhibit 1 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000568 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 73 Exhibit 2 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000568 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 74 Exhibit 3 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000568 Date Taken: March 31, 2026 75 April 1, 2026 – A Stop Work Order was posted to the property. A Notice of Violation was posted at the property and City Hall. (Exhibits 4-5) April 6, 2026- USPS Tracking Indicated delivery of the notice of violation with Return Receipt signed. April 30, 2026- The property owner requested an extension to complete the permitting process with the Building Department. Extension granted to June 1, 2026. Case Summary Case No. 2026CE000568 76 Exhibit 4 Stop Work Order Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000568 Date Taken: April 1, 2026 77 Exhibit 5 Notice of Violation posting Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000568 Date Taken: April 1, 2026 78 July 16, 2026 –The Building Department advised communication has ceased with the property owner for unknown reasons. A follow up inspection of the property was conducted by the Building Department and advised the structure remains. July 24, 2026- A Notice of Hearing was sent by USPS Certified Mailing with Return Receipt Requested, posted at the property, and at City Hall. (Exhibit 6-7) July 28, 2026- Communication with the property owner resumed and a meeting was held with the Building Department, Code Compliance and the owner at the residence. The Building Department gave a week notice to submit all appropriate documents for review. Case Summary Case No. 2026CE000568 79 Exhibit 6 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000568 Date Taken: April 1, 2026 80 Exhibit 7 Notice of Hearing posting Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000568 Date Taken: April 1, 2026 81 July 29, 2026 – USPS Tracking indicated notice was delivered and Return Receipt Signed. August 7, 2026- The Building Department notified the property owner after their review of the provided documents, and it was determined it does not meet Florida Building Code. The property owner was given instructions to remove the structure as soon as possible. Case Summary Case No. 2026CE000568 82 Staff recommends the Code Enforcement Board find the property in violation of FBC 105.1 to be corrected and the property brought into compliance on or before September 24, 2026 (30 days) and consider an imposition of a daily fine of up to $250.00 per violation per day in the event the requirements of the Order have not been met by the date set for compliance by the Code Enforcement Board. Case No. 2026CE000568 Staff Recommendation 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 PUBLIC HEARINGS : NEW CASES ITEM 502 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA | AUGUST 25, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Case#: 2026CE000927 Address: 1219 Swan St Owners: GE Investments LLC Violations: WS City Ord. 13-2(b) Prohibitions WS City Ord. 13-2(c) Prohibitions WS City Ord. 13-2(d) Prohibitions WS City Ord. 9-374 Posting or Numbers SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Code Enforcement Board find the property in violation of the remaining violations WS City Ordinance 13-2(b), 13-2(c), 13-2(d) and WS City Ordinance 9-374 to be corrected, and the property brought into compliance on or before September 24, 2026 (30 days) and consider an imposition of a daily fine of up to $250.00 per violation per day in the event the requirements of the Order have not been met by the date set for compliance by the Code Enforcement Board. 93 City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Division Code Enforcement Board August 25, 2026 Respondent(s): GE Investments LLC Address: 1219 Swan St Violation(s): WS City Ord. 13-2(b)-Prohibitions WS City Ord. 13-2(c)- Prohibitions WS City Ord. 13-2(d)- Prohibitions WS City Ord. 9-374- Posting of Numbers Case No. 2026CE000927 94 WS City Ord. 13-2(b)- Prohibitions (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit junk, scrap metal, scrap lumber, wastepaper products, discarded building materials, or any unused abandoned vehicle, or abandoned parts, machinery or machinery parts, garbage, trash or other waste materials to be in or upon any yard, garden, lawn, outbuildings or premises owned, rented, leased or otherwise occupied by him/her in the city unless in connection with a business enterprise lawfully situated and licensed for the same. Case No. 2026CE000927 95 WS City Ord. 13-2(c)- Prohibitions The existence of excessive accumulation or untended growth of weeds, undergrowth or other dead, or living plant life; or stagnant water, rubbish, garbage, refuse, debris, trash, including but not limited to household furnishings, and all other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter upon any lot, tract or parcel of land within this city be it uncovered or under open shelter, to the extent and in the manner that such lot, tract or parcel of land is or may reasonably become infested or inhabited by rodents, vermin or wild animals, or may furnish a breeding place for mosquitoes, or threatens or endangers the public health, safety, or welfare, or may reasonably cause disease, or adversely affects and impairs the economic welfare of adjacent property, or any other objectionable, unsightly substance or material tending by its existence and/or accumulation to endanger or adversely affect of health, safety, lives, and/or welfare of the citizens of the city, is hereby prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance and unlawful. Case No. 2026CE000927 96 WS City Ord. 13-2(d)- Prohibitions It shall be unlawful to allow any dead, damaged or diseased tree to remain upon private or public property within the city, when the same constitutes a hazard to the health, welfare, safety, and property of the citizens of and visitors to the city. It shall be further unlawful for property owners to not keep tree limbs and shrubs overhanging public rights- of-way trimmed or pruned so to not interfere with any streetlight or obstruct the view of any street intersection thereby creating a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Case No. 2026CE000927 97 WS City Ord. 9-374 Posting of Numbers Each building in the corporate limits of the city shall have its assigned building number properly displayed in accordance with the conformity to the requirements of this article, whether or not mail is delivered to such building or property. It shall be the duty of the owners and occupants of each building to post the assigned building number on the property in conformity with this article as follows: (1)The building address number shall be affixed to the building front or facade as defined in section 9-370 or to a separate structure such as both sides of a mailbox, post, wall, fence or other visible and commonly used area in such a manner so as to be clearly visible and legible and without obstruction from the public or private way on which the building fronts.(2) Any numbers which are not clearly visible and legible from the public or private way shall not be used.(3) The numerals shall be of a contrasting color with the immediate background of the building or structure on which such numerals are affixed and shall be not less than three (3) inches in height and one-half inch in width.(4) Numerals shall be made of a durable weather-resistant material permanently affixed to the front of the building or structure. Case No. 2026CE000927 98 June 3, 2026- Code Compliance Division received a citizen complaint regarding multiple code violations at the referenced property. June 9, 2026- A follow up inspection was performed and observed building materials, overgrowth, yard debris, damaged/dead tree(s), and waste within the front area of the property. The screening used as a site barrier is in disarray and address numbers on the property building and both sides of the mailbox not legible or missing. (Exhibits 1-12) June 10, 2026- A Notice of Violation was mailed to the registered property owner by USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested, posted at the property where the alleged violation exists, and posted at City Hall. (Exhibit 13) Case Summary Case No. 2026CE000927 99 Exhibit 1 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 100 Exhibit 2 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 101 Exhibit 3 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 102 Exhibit 4 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 103 Exhibit 5 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 104 Exhibit 6 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 105 Exhibit 7 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 106 Exhibit 8 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 107 Exhibit 9 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 108 Exhibit 10 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 109 Exhibit 11 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 110 Exhibit 12 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 111 Exhibit 13 Notice of Violation Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: June 9, 2026 112 June 29, 2026 – Property ownership was updated on Seminole County appraiser as of June 15, 2026. July 10, 2026- A follow up inspection was performed and verified the violations remain on the property. July 14, 2026- A notice of violation was mailed to the registered property owner by USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested. July 17, 2026- A Notice of Violation was posted at the property and posted at City Hall. (Exhibits 14-21) Case Summary Case No. 2026CE000927 113 Exhibit 14 Notice of Violation Posting Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 17, 2026 114 Exhibit 15 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 17, 2026 115 Exhibit 16 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 17, 2026 116 Exhibit 17 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 17, 2026 117 Exhibit 18 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 17, 2026 118 Exhibit 19 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 17, 2026 119 Exhibit 20 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 17, 2026 120 Exhibit 21 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 17, 2026 121 July 24, 2026 – A follow up inspection was performed and observed that the property remain in violation. A Notice of Code Board Hearing was sent by USPS Certified Mailing with Return Receipt Requested, posted at the referenced property and at City Hall (Exhibits 22-29). Case Summary Case No. 2026CE000927 122 Exhibit 22 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 123 Exhibit 23 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 124 Exhibit 24 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 125 Exhibit 25 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 126 Exhibit 27 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 127 Exhibit 28 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 128 Exhibit 29 Address: 1219 Swan St Case No. 2026CE000927 Date Taken: July 24, 2026 129 Staff recommends the Code Enforcement Board find the property in violation of WS City Ordinance 13-2(b), 13-2(c), 13-2(d) and WS City Ordinance 9-374 to be corrected, and the property brought into compliance on or before September 24, 2026 (30 days) and consider an imposition of a daily fine of up to $250.00 per violation per day in the event the requirements of the Order have not been met by the date set for compliance by the Code Enforcement Board. Case No. 2026CE000927 Staff Recommendation 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145