Town of Lantana

CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING

DATE:JUNE 15TH, 2017

TIME:7:00 P.M.

PLACE:TOWN OF LANTANA COUNCIL CHAMBERS

500 GREYNOLDS CIRCLE, LANTANA, FLORIDA33462

A.VIOLATION HEARING:

CASE# CE17-0801 / DOBERT, PAUL
RE: 610 W. OCEAN AVE.
40-43-45-03-10-013-0031
LANTANA PLAT OF LANTANA W 25 FT OF LT 3 & LT 4 BLK 13
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Minimum housing standards – prohibited off street parking
Sec.6-30
CASE# CE17-0640 / VARALLO MARIA, D.
RE: 516 S. 14TH STREET
40-43-45-04-06-020-0090
LANTANA HEIGHTS PLAT 3 LT 9 BLK 20
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Minimum housing standards – prohibited off street parking
Sec. 6-30
CASE# CE17-0849 / BRIAN R. SCHLAPPICH INC
RE: 1199 HYPOLUXO ROAD
40-43-45-04-11-003-0010
BUSINESS SEC OF LANTANA HGTS TRACT C
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Zoning- building permits required.
Sec. 23-41
CASE# CE17-0851 / ADALWIN LLC
RE: 738 S. 11TH STREET
40-43-45-04-09-030-0070
LANTANA HEIGHTS PLAT 6 LT 7 BLK 30
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Zoning- overall parking regulations.
Offenses : Obstruction of public easements prohibited.
Sec. 13-5, 23-131
CASE# CE17-0865 / KERSTANN, KINA R. TRUST
RE: 1414 W. PINE STREET
40-43-45-04-06-014-0060
LANTANA HEIGHTS PLAT 3 LT 6 BLK 14
NATURE OF VIOLATION:Zoning – building permits required.
Sec. 23-41
CASE# CE17-0846 / LENAHAN, CHRISTOPHER
RE: 714 S. ARNOLD AVE
40-43-45-06-16-024-0132
GREYNOLDS HIGHLANDS REPL N ½ OF LT 13 & N ½ OF W 22 FT OF LT 14 BLK 24
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Offenses – obstruction of public easements prohibited. – vehicles blocking sidewalk.
Swale regulations- swale in disrepair.
Minimum housing standards – driveway approach in dis-repair
Sec. 13-5,17-34,6-30
CASE# CE17-0800 / DROUIN, BRETT
RE: 711 RIDGE ROAD
40-43-44-33-15-000-0500
JENKINS HEIGHTS LOT 50 LYG E OF I95 R/W
NATURE OF VIOLATION:Zoning- overall parking regulations.
Zoning-permits required - illegal structure
Swale regulations- reverse parking in swale.
Offenses- obstruction of public easements prohibited.
Minimum housing standards- Prohibited off street parking.
Sec. 23-131, 17-34, 6-30, 23-41, 13-5
CASE# CE17-0750 / AUSTIN LLC
RE: 1334 ALHO STREET
40-43-44-33-22-000-0031
ALHO HEIGHTS E ½ OF LT 3
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Zoning- overall parking regulations.
Offenses:obstruction of public easements prohibited.
Sec. 13-5, 23-131
CASE# CE17-0804 / NEAL, MICHAEL & PHYLLIS
RE: 620 W. OCEAN AVE.
40-43-45-03-10-013-0500
AMENDED PLAT OF LANTANA LTS 5 THRU 7 BLK 13
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Zoning-permits required - illegal structures.
Minimum housing standards- Prohibited off street parking.
Sec. 23-41, 6-30
CASE# CE17-0637 / MAKOWSKI, STAN
RE: 499 ATLANTA AVE
40-43-45-03-15-012-0200
UNIT 1 GREYNOLDS HIGHLANDS LTS 20 THRU 22 & W 10 FT OF 20 FT ABND ALLEY LYG E OF & ADJ TO BLK 12
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Landscaping/swale not maintained.
Sec. 6-30, 6-33, 10.5-23, 12-33, 17-34
CASE# CE17-0714 / SOUTHERNERN ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION LLC
RE: 1034 RIDGE RD
40-43-44-33-15-000-0271
JENKINS HEIGHTS W 199 FT OF LOT 27
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Prohibited off street parking
Sec. 6-30
CASE#CE17-0727 / JACQUES, HAYDEN & LUCES, MAYLING
RE: 203 N 4TH ST
40-43-45-03-10-008-0241
AMENDED PLAT OF LANTANA E 50 FT OF LT 24 BLK 8
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Inoperable vehicle.
Sec. 12-52
CASE# CE17-0741 / PALMEIRAS 1914 TRUST, LEE ARBRAHAM TR
RE: 512 N 4TH ST
40-43-44-34-08-001-0142
LANTANA PLAZA S 52 FT OF N 107.5 FT OF LT 14 & S 52 FT ON N 107.5 FT OF LT 15 BLK A
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Store & accumulation- Collection and placement, Junk appliance, Outdoor storage, Garbage/recycle cans in public view and Trash/debris.
Sec.6-30, 9-23, 9-24, 12-52
CASE# CE17-0775 / JEANTRAL, MICHEL & REJILUS, GLADIS M
RE: 1327 SOUTHWINDS DR
40-43-44-33-16-000-0160
DOLAN SUB LT 16
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Nuisances-obstruction of public easements prohibited.
Sec. 13-5, 19-4
CASE# CE17-0779 / SPIRA, BRENDA
RE: 1386 S ATLANTIC DR
40-43-45-03-00-006-0011
3-45-43, N 112 FT OF TH PT OF GOV LT 6 ADJ TO S LI OF LT 139 POINT MANALAPAN PL 7 BET S ATLANTIC DRIVES E &W
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Utilities- Municipal water and wastewater service.
Sec. 21-2 , 21-5
CASE# CE17-0802 / 522 LANTANA ROAD LLC
RE: 522 W LANTANA RD
40-43-45-03-10-005-0111
AMENDED PLAT OF LANTANA W 1 FT OF LT 11 (N 15 FT RD R/W)& LT 12 (LESS N 15 FT & EXTERNAL CURVE AREA FOR RD R/W)
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Garbage- dumpster requirements.
Sec. 9-14
CASE# CE17-0809 / R E H ENTERPRISES LLC
RE: 112 MAYFIELD RD
40-43-45-03-09-000-0310
LAKESIDE POINT ADD LT 31
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Traffic and parking regulations-reverse parking
Obstruction of public easements prohibited -obstruction of traffic, obstruction of public easements.
Sec. 13-5, 17-34, 19-4
CASE#CE17-0810 / RHB VENTURES LLC
RE: 570 S DIXIE HWY
40-43-45-03-09-000-0240
LAKESIDE POINT ADD LOTS 24 & 25 %15FT ABANDONED ALLEY E OF & ADJ THERETO
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Traffic and parking regulations -reverse parking.
Sec. 17-34, 19-4
CASE#CE17-0828 / RESNICK, STANLEY & MARLENE
RE: 1205 HYPOLUXO RD
40-43-45-04-11-002-0040
BUSINESS SEC OF LANTANA HGTS E 150 FT OF S 270 FT TR B AS IN OR6124P1459
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Licenses- business tax receipt required. Inspections required.
Sec. 11-16, 11-20, 11-26.1

B. REPEAT VIOLATION HEARING

CASE# CE17-0896 / AATC REALTY
RE: 1102 S. DIXIE HWY
40-43-45-03-15-002-0230
UNIT 1 GREYNOLDS HIGHLANDS LTS 23 TO 27 INC / LESS W 14 FT/BLK2
NATURE OF VIOLATION:Offenses: Obstruction of public easements prohibited.
Sec. 13-5
Repeat Violation Observed:06/01/2017
Affidavit of Compliance:
Conclusions of Law: The above facts constitute a repeat violation of code of ordinances of the Town of Lantana. The case law presented by counsel for the Respondent to utilize a public street or alleyway in a manner as presented by the evidence.
Order finding repeat violation and imposing fine (CE15-0814) dated 09/18/2015
In consideration of the factors enumerated in Sections 162.09 (2) (b), Florida Statutes, and in particular in consideration of the gravity of the violations in obstructing a public street and alleyway, the lack of actions taken by respondent to correct the violations and the previous violations committed by respondent, it is the order of the special magistrate that a fine of $2100.00 is hereby assessed for the repeat violations. The fine is levied in a daily amount of $300.00 per day for the violations of Section 13-5 that existed on the property on the 7 dates referenced above
CASE# CE17-0762 / CAPELLA JOSEPH A. TRUST
RE: 803 S. 9TH STREET
40-43-45-04-09-033-0120
LANTANA HEIGHTS PLAT 6 LT 12 BLK 33
NATURE OF VIOLATION:Minimum housing standards- blighting influence on neighboring properties.
Swale regulations – landscaping maintenance.
Landscaping- maintenance required.
Nuisances – weeds and undergrowth.
Sec. 6-30, 12-33, 10.5-23
Repeat Violation Observed:05/08/2017
Affidavit of Compliance:
Order Finding Violation (CE16-1398), dated 11/17/2017
It is the Order of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that respondent shall comply with sections 6-30,6-33,10.5-23and12-33 of the code of ordinances of the town of Lantana by the 09th day of January, 2017.
CASE# CE17-0876 / MCE LLC
RE: 1280 W. LANTANA ROAD
40-43-45-04-05-009-0020
LANTANA HEIGHTS PL 2 LTS 2 & 3 (LESS i95 R/W & LOT 4 BLK 9
NATURE OF VIOLATION:Utilities- Municipal water and wastewater service required.
Sec. 21-2, 21-5
Repeat Violation Observed: 05/25/2017
Affidavit of Compliance:
Order finding repeat violation and imposing fine(CE17-0670), dated 05/22/2017
It is the Order of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that a fine of $100.00 is hereby assessed for this repeat violations which have existed on the property from 04/21/2017 through 4/24/2017 a period of 4 days.
CASE# CE17-0814 / DEMOSTHENES, DOROTHY & JOSEPH
RE: 1042 S. 14TH COURT
40-43-45-04-10-041-0050
LANTANA HEIGHTS PLAT 7 LT 5 BLK 41
NATURE OF VIOLATION:Nuisances : Inoperable/unregistered vehicles
Sec. 12-52
Repeat Violation Observed:05/16/2017
Affidavit of Compliance:
Order Finding Repeat Violation and Imposing Fine(CE17-0529), dated 04/24/2017
It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that a Fine of $925.00 is hereby assessed at a daily amount of $25.00 per day for the violations which have existed on the property from 01/11/2017 through 02/16/2017, a period of (37) days, and such amount will continue to accrue at $25.00 per day until compliance is achieved.
CASE# CE17-0864 / KERSTANN, KINA R. TRUST
RE: 1414 W. PINE STREET
40-43-45-04-06-014-0060
LANTANA HEIGHTS PLAT 3 LT 6 BLK 14
NATURE OF VIOLATION:Zoning- overall parking regulations
Swale regulations- Commercial vehicle parked in swale
Sec. 17-34, 23-131
Repeat Violation Observed:05/24/2017
Affidavit of Compliance:
Order Finding Violation (CE14-1215), dated 01/06/2015
It is the Order of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that respondent shall continue to comply with sections 23-131 and 17-34 of the code of ordinances of the town of Lantana.
CASE# CE17-0733 / MILDORT, WILGUET & VALCOURT, ENIDE
RE: 1321 DATE PALM DR
40-43-44-33-16-000-0350
DOLAN SUB LT 35
NATURE OF VIOLATION:Nuisances- inoperable vehicle.
Sec. 12-52
Repeat Violation Observed: 05/03/2017
Affidavit of Compliance: 05/05/2017
Order Finding Repeat Violation and imposing fine (CE17-0004), dated 02/21/2017, It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that a fine of $500.00 is hereby assessed for this repeat violation which have existed on the property from 01/03/2017 through 02/14/2017, a period of (43) days.
CASE #CE17-0746 / MCCABE, ALFRED & LISA TRUSTEE
RE: 406 N 7TH ST
40-43-44-34-09-003-0270
MANTYHARJU LOT 27 TR 3
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Minimum housing standards -prohibited off street parking.
Sec. 6-30
Repeat Violation Observed: 05/04/2017
Affidavit of Compliance: 05/16/2017
Order Finding Repeat Violation and Imposing Fine (CE17-0336), dated 04/24/2017,It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that a Fine of $300 is hereby assessed for the violations which have existed on the property from March 3, 2017 to March 8, 2017, a period of 6 days.
CASE# CE17-0777 / LEHTONEN, KENNETH A
RE: 159 EUCLID BLVD
40-43-45-03-09-000-0440
LAKESIDE POINT ADD LT 44
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Licenses - short term rentals prohibited.
Sec. 11-26.1
Repeat Violation Observed: 05/10/2017
Affidavit of Compliance:
Order Assessing Fine (CE16-1576), dated 02/21/2017
It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that a Fine of $450 is hereby assessed for the violations which have existed on the property from January 21, 2017 to January 29, 2017, a period of 9 days.
CASE# CE17-0778 / LEHTONEN, CARISA & KENNETH
RE: 151 EUCLID BLVD
40-43-45-03-09-000-0450
LAKESIDE POINT ADD LT 45
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Licenses-short term rentals prohibited.
Sec. 11-26.1
Repeat Violation Observed: 05/10/2017
Affidavit of Compliance:
Order Finding Repeat Violation and Imposing Fine (CE17-0125), dated 02/21/2017, It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that a fine of $450.00 is hereby assessed for this repeat violation, at a daily amount of $75.00 per day for the violations which have existed on the property from 01/24/2017 through 01/29/2017, a period of (6) days.
CASE# CE17-0793 / JULCEUS, ROSANA
RE: 1340 ALHO DR
40-43-454-33-22-000-0021
ALHO HEIGHTS E ½ OF LT 2
NATURE OF VIOLATION:Minimum housing standards - prohibited off street parking.
Sec. 6-30
Repeat Violation Observed:05/12/2017
Affidavit of Compliance: 05/25/2017
Order Finding Repeat Violation and Imposing Fine (CE17-0275), dated 03/17/2017, It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that a fine of $325.00 is hereby assessed for this repeat violation, at a daily amount of $25.00 per day for the violations which have existed on the property from 02/23/2017 through 03/06/2017, a period of (13) days.
CASE# CE17-0855 / 510 WHITNEY LLC
RE: 510 WHITNEY AVE A5
40-43-45-34-25-0001-0050
SHARP BLDG COND UNIT 5 BLDG A
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Nuisance- inoperable vehicle.
Sec. 12-52
Repeat Violation Observed: 05/22/2017
Affidavit of Compliance: 05/23/2017
Order Finding Repeat Violation and Imposing Fine (CE17-0527), dated 04/24/2017, It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that a Fine of $175 is hereby assessed for this repeat violation, at a daily amount of $25 per day for the violations which have existed on the property from March 31, 2017 through April 6, 2017, a period of 7 days.
CASE# CE17-0858 / 522 LANTANA ROAD LLC
RE: 522 W LANTANA RD
40-43-45-03-10-005-0111
AMENDED PLAT OF LANTANA W 1 FT OF LT 11 (N 15 FT RD R/W)& LT 12 (LESS N 15 FT & EXTERNAL CURVE AREA FOR RD R/W)
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Offenses- obstruction of public easements.
Sec. 13-5, 19-4
Repeat Violation Observed: 05/22/2017
Affidavit of Compliance: 05/24/2017
Order Finding Repeat Violation and Imposing Fine (CE17-0548), dated 04/24/2017, It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that a Fine of $450 is hereby assessed for this repeat violation, at a daily amount of $50 per day for the violations which have existed on the property from April 4, 2017 through April 12, 2017, a period of 9 days.
CASE#CE17-0888 / SKOOG, ELSIE M TR
RE: 505 W OCEAN AVE
40-43-45-03-10-011-0171
AMENDED PLAT OF LANTANA E ½ OF LT 17 & LT 18 BLK 11
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Garbage: Storage & Accumulation- Collection & Placement.
Sec. 9-23, 9-24
Repeat Violation Observed:05/30/2017
Affidavit of Compliance:
Order Finding Violation (CE15-0348), dated 04/16/2015, It is the Order of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that Respondent shall continue to comply with Sections 9-23 & 9-24 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Lantana.

C. FINE ASSESSMENT HEARING

CASE# CE17-0650 / GOSS, BETTY & ROBERT
RE: 902 S. 9TH STREET
40-43-45-04-09-034-0060
LANTANA HEIGHTS PLAT 6 LT 6 BLK 34
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Nuisances- inoperable
/junked/unregistered vehicles
Sec. 12-52
It is the order of the Special Magistrate that Respondent shall comply with Sections 12-52 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Lantana on or before 06/02/2017. If respondents do not comply within time specified, a fine of $25.00 per day shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist.
CASE# CE17-0645 / CAMBELL, CELESTE & STEPHEN
RE: 820 S. 9TH STREET
40-43-45-04-09-034-0040
LANTANA HEIGHTS PLAT 6 LT 4 BLK 34
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Landscaping- maintenance and requirements
Swale regulations – weeds and undergrowth
Minimum housing standards- blighting influence on neighboring properties.
Sec. 6-30,10.5-23,17-34,12-31,12-32,12-33
It is the order of the Special Magistrate that Respondent shall comply with Sections 6-30, 10.5-23,17-34,12-31,12-32 and12-33of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Lantana on or before 06/14/2017. If respondents do not comply within time specified, a fine of $25.00 per day shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist.
CASE# CE17-0531 / GOOD WAY OIL 902 CORP
RE: 810 S DIXIE HWY
40-43-45-03-15-005-0180
GREYNOLDS HIGHLANDS UNIT 1 LTS 18 THRU 26 BLK 5
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Garbage - container/dumpster requirements. Storage and accumulation of garbage, trash and other waste.
Sec. 9-14, 9-24
Order Finding Violation(CE17-0531), dated 05/22/2017, ordered respondents to comply with Section 9-14 & 9-24 on or before 06/1/2017.
If respondents do not comply within time specified a fine of $75.00 per day shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist.
If no compliance a Fine Assessment Hearing will be held on 06/15/2017.
CASE# CE17-0516 / MARDIROSIAN DON EST
RE: 419 MINNESOTA ST
40-43-45-03-10-005-0190
AMENDED PLAT OF LANTANA LTS 19 & 20 BLK 5
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Landscaping/swale in disrepair.
Sec. 6-30, 10.5-23, 17-34
Order Finding Violation(CE17-0516), dated 05/22/2017, ordered respondents to comply with Section 6-30, 10.5-23 &17-34 on or before 06/14/2017.
If respondents do not comply within time specified a fine of $25.00 per day shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist.
If no compliance a Fine Assessment Hearing will be held on 06/15/2017.
CASE# CE17-0579 / GODZISZEWSKI, EDWARD & OROURKE, MEGHAN
RE: 337 W OCEAN AVE A
40-43-45-03-11-010-0120
LANTANA RESUB OF BLKS 4,9 & 10LOT 12, BLK 10
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Swale regulations -swale not maintained.
Sec. 12-33, 17-34
Order Finding Violation(CE17-0579), dated 05/22/2017, ordered respondents to comply with Section 12-33 & 17-34 on or before 06/14/2017.
If respondents do not comply within time specified a fine of $25.00 per day shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist.
If no compliance a Fine Assessment Hearing will be held on 06/15/2017.continues to exist.
CASE# CE17-0146 / DEACON, JAMES B
RE: 507 MINNESOTA ST
40-43-45-03-10-005-0170
AMENDED PLAT OF LANTANA LT 17 BLK 5
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Landscaping- landscaping not maintained. Garbage/recycle can placement
Sec. 6-30, 6-33, 9-23, 10.5-23, 12-31, 12-32, 12-33
Order Finding Violation(CE17-0146), dated 05/22/2017, ordered respondents to comply with Section 6-30, 6-33, 9-23, 10.5-23, 12-31, 12-32, 12-33 on or before 06/14/2017.
If respondents do not comply within time specified a fine of $25.00 per day shall be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist.
If no compliance a Fine Assessment Hearing will be held on 06/15/2017.

D. FINE REDUCTION HEARING

CASE# CE16-0035
CE14-0646 / HOLM, AZAH B.
RE: 1314 W. DREW STREET
40-43-45-04-00-000-5140
4-45-43, E 85 FT OF WLY 182 FT OF N 135 OF NW ¼ OF SE ¼ (LESS N 35 FT RD R/W) A/K/A PARCEL C
NATURE OF VIOLATION: Nuisances- inoperable/junked vehicle.
Minimum housing standards- prohibited off-street parking.
Sec. 12-52, 6-30
CASE # CE16-0035for a total lien amount of $100.00. The property was out of compliance for a total of (1) day with a daily fine amount of $100.00 per day.
CASE # CE16-0646for a total lien amount of $1,650. The property was out of compliance for a total of (33) days with a daily fine amount of $50 per day.
Total fine/lien amount for both cases is $1,750.

THE NEXT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING WILL BE HELD ON

JULY 20TH, 2017

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