HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-2019 Special Magistrate Minutes CITY OF OCOEE
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
October 17,2019
I.CALL TO ORDER
Special Magistrate Andrew Hand called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order at 2:00 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 150 North Lakeshore Drive,Ocoee, Florida.
II.SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
Code Enforcement Clerk Mieras administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers and to all intending to speak on
a case.
III.NEW CASES
CASE NO 2019-00794
OFFICER RODRIGUEZ 9693 W COLONIAL DR FESTIVAL PROPERTIES INC
Violation Cited:§6-14.C.D.(3)(d)i.
Summary:Retention ponds will be adequately landscaped and irrigated and be designed to enhance public
improvement projects.
Observation:Unmaintained pond.
Officer Rodriguez presented the case and gave its history. Officer Rodriguez further explained that as of October 17,
2019,the property is still in non-compliance of Section 6-14.C.D.(3)(d)i.The City asked for an Order of Compliance within
30 days,or thereafter to be fined$75.00 per day until the property comes into compliance.
Respondent Jerusha Jones explained she is in process of obtaining quotes to get the fountain fixed and asked for a 45-
day compliance period.
Conclusion:
Special Magistrate Andrew Hand found that the City did not provide evidence of improper pond landscape or irrigation
to prove a violation as cited,6-14.C.D.(3)(d)i. Special Magistrate Andrew Hand ordered Case 2019-00794 dismissed.The
City is allowed to present this issue in a new case with an appropriate ordinance cited.
IV.OLD CASES
None.
VI.OTHER BUSINESS
None.
VII.ADJOURMENT
Meeting adjourned at 2:18 p.m.
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Prepared by:Justin Mieras eviewed by:Andrew J. Hand
Code Enforcement Clerk Code Enforcement Hearing Special Magistrate