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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-2026 MinutesCITY OF OCOEE Code Enforcement Board August 20, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Chair Bandur called the Code Enforcement Board regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 1 N Bluford Ave, Ocoee, Florida. INVOCATION: Vice -Chair Lewis initiated the moment of silence. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Member Whittle led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S, flag. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Code Enforcement Clerk Decruiz performed roll call and declared a quorum (4) present. PRESENT: Members: Chair Bandur, Vice -Chair Lewis, and Members Elhajj and Whittle. Also present: Board Attorney Sara J Burton, Community Development Administrator McFarlane, Sergeant Rodriguez, Code Enforcement Clerk Decruiz, and Code Enforcement Officers Cady and Loeffler. ABSENT: Members: Brown and Wilson. SWEARING OF OFFICERS / WITNESSES: Code Enforcement Clerk Decruiz administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers and to anyone intending to speak regarding a case. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AND WILL BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS DISCUSSION IS DESIRED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, IN WHICH CASE THE CHAIRMAN WILL INSTRUCTTHE BOARD CLERK TO REMOVE THE ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 16, 2026, Code Enforcement Board Meeting B. DISMISSAL OR IN COMPLIANCE: Code Enforcement Sergeant Rodriguez presented the dismissals and compliances. 1. CASE NO 2026-01222: 2060 KEY LIME ST — OFFICER LOEFFLER Property in Compliance 2. CASE NO 2026-01412: 1216 SAND PINE AVE — OFFICER LOEFFER Property in Compliance 3. CASE NO 2026-01850: 813 SLEEPY HARBOUR CT— OFFICER TOBE Property in Compliance 4. CASE NO 2026-02008: 1101 MARLENE DR— OFFICER PINTO Property in Compliance 5. CASE NO: 2026-02011: 2711 ESTEP CT— OFFICER CADY Property In Compliance 1IPage 6. CASE NO 2026-02015: 2549 DOVETAIL DR— OFFICER CADY Property in Compliance 7. CASE NO 2026-02038: 2671 MANGOSTINE LN — OFFICER CADY Property in Compliance 8. CASE NO 2026-02069: 1004 OAKWOOD LN —OFFICER TOBE Property in Compliance 9. CASE NO 2026-02148: 900 KIMBALL DR— OFFICER LOEFFLER Property in Compliance 10. CASE NO 2026-02164: 3500 BIG EAGLE DR — OFFICER CADY Property in Compliance 11. CASE NO 2026-02164: 1866 CASSINGHAM CIR — OFFICER TOBE Case Dismissed 12. CASE NO 2026-02337: 112 SPRING LAKE CIR— OFFICER CADY Property in Compliance 13. CASE NO 2026-02378: 2045 EL MARRA DR — OFFICER CADY Property in Compliance 14. CASE NO 2026-02422: 2201 ESSEX DR — OFFICER CADY Property in Compliance 15. CASE NO 2026-02426: 1161 MONTHEATH CIR — OFFICER CADY Property in Compliance C. ORDER OF CONTINUANCE: 1. CASE NO 2026-01121: 1669 CAMBRIDGE VILLAGE CT— OFFICER LOEFFLER Continued to September 17, 2026 2. CASE NO 2026-01610: 1506 MONA AVE —OFFICER LOEFFLER Continued to September 17, 2026 3. CASE NO 2026-01944: 976 DAVENWOOD CT— OFFICER LOEFFLER Continued to September 17, 2026 Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Whittle, moved that the consent agenda be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS OR PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 2 1 P a g e HEARINGS ON STATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS PURSUANT TO NOTICES OF HEARINGS 1. CASE NO 2026-00854: 106 LYLE ST — OFFICER CADY Violation(s) Cited: §108-35. & §115-3. A. (3). Summary: §108-35. — When nuisance conditions or hazards degenerate or cumulatively impact on structures, dwellings or other buildings regulated by the Minimum Standards Codes, to the extent that repair, removal, securing or demolition is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare §115-3. A. (3). — No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. Observation: §108-35. — No Running Water or Electric. §115-3. A. (3). —Trash and Debris, POD or Storage Container in the Yard. Officer Cady presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance with §115-3. A. (3) but is in compliance with §108-35. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by September 19, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Respondent Scott Anderson thanked the City Staff for all their help, especially for bringing this violation to light. He confirmed his son did buy the property as a way to bring the property into compliance. He advised that he has had 33 tons of junk removed from the property and he was able to do so because the property has changed owners and the previous owner struggled with removing the junk. He further advised that he is in contact with the previous owner, and she is receiving updates on the property's progress. He stated that he believed 30 days should be sufficient to bring the property into full compliance. Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Whittle moved that in Case #2026-00854 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of May 6, 2026 and be given until September 19 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CASE NO 2026-01109: 304 BAY ST — OFFICER LOEFFLER Violation(s) Cited: §51-13. Summary: §51-13. - It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit. Observation: §51-13. - Installed an Enclosed Patio/Car Port Without the Required Permit. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by September 4, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Whittle, seconded by Vice -Chair Lewis moved that in Case #2026-01109 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of April 9, 2026, and be given until September 4 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 3 1 P a g e 3. CASE NO 2026-01443: 484 KINDLING CT— OFFICER LOEFFLER Violation(s) Cited: §115-3. A. (3). & §108-23. Q. Summary: §115-3. A. (3). - No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. §108-23. Q. - Accessory structures. Garages, storage buildings, and all other accessory structures shall be maintained and kept in good repair and sound structural condition. Observation: §115-3. A. (3). - Debris In Front of the Garage and Old Ladders Laying in Front Yard. §108-23. Q.- A Wooded Fence That Was Structurally Unsound and Not Repairable. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by September 4, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Whittle, seconded by Vice -Chair Lewis, moved that in Case #2026-01443 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of May 22, 2026, and be given until September 4 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 4. CASE NO 2026-01974: 1614 MONA AVE —OFFICER LOEFFLER Violation(s) Cited: §165-3. A. Summary: §165-3. A. - No person shall keep any abandoned or junk vehicle on any public property or any private property. Observation: §165-3. A. - A Non -Operational Vehicle with an Expired Tag, Dismantled and Front End Resting on the Pavement. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by September 4, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Whittle, seconded by Vice -Chair Lewis moved that in Case #2026-01974 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of June 9, 2026, and be given until September 4 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 5. CASE NO 2026-01984: 88 BUCK KEY CT — OFFICER LOEFFLER Violation(s) Cited: §115-3. A. (3). & §51-126. A. Summary: §115-3. A. (3). - No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. §51-126. A. - It shall be a violation of this article for any person to do any building construction, repair work, alteration or remodeling of any building or to demolish any building within the scope of this article without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Building Department. 4 1 P a g e Observation: §115-3. A. (3). - Construction Debris on The Easement on the Other Side of the Street. §51-126. A. - Interior Alternation Permits Rejected, With New Windows Observed. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by September 4, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Code Enforcement Clerk Decruiz administered the oath to the Respondent. Respondent Rodrigo Chavez explained he is working on the plans with the engineer and contractors to correct the violations. He additionally advised that he has been in contact with the Building Department and is in the process of receiving his permit. When asked about the trash he advised that not all the trash is his, but it is from the surrounding properties. He further advised that only the trash in the front of the property is his and he will clean it. Member Whittle, seconded by Vice -Chair Lewis moved that in Case #2026-01984 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of June 9 2026 and be given until September 19 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 6. CASE NO 2026-02148: 1610 MONA AVE —OFFICER LOEFFLER Violation(s) Cited: §115-3. B., §143-27. A., & §108-24-D. Summary: §115-3. B. - No person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property owned, of weeds, grass, undergrowth, or other dead or living plant life. §143-27. A. - At non -pickup times, garbage carts shall be placed in side yards or rear yards and screened from view to the extent practicable. Except as provided herein, garbage carts shall at no time be placed in the front yard of the premises. §108-24-D. - It shall be unlawful to use a residential property for the storage of any abandoned motor vehicle, ice box, refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish, or similar items. It shall be the duty of every such owner and occupant to keep the premises of residential properties clean and to remove all such abandoned items. Observation: §115-3. B. - Overgrown Grass and Weeds. §143-27. A. - Waste Cans in a Prohibited Area. §108-24-D. - Junk, Debris, Building Material Littering the Property. Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by September 4, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Whittle, seconded by Vice -Chair Lewis, moved that in Case #2026-02148 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of June 24 2026 and be given until September 4 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 7. CASE NO 2026-01702: 99 JAKE CT— OFFICER CADY Violation(s) Cited: §115-3. A. (1)(3). 5 1 P a g e Summary: §115-3. A. (1)(3). - No person shall allow the existence or accumulation of any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare and no person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. Observation: §115-3. A. (1)(3). —Junk And Debris in Front of the House. Officer Cady presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance by September 4, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Whittle, moved that in Case #2026-01702, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of June 15, 2026, and be given until September 4, 2026, to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 8. CASE NO 2026-01779: 2438 STRICKER DR — OFFICER CADY Violation(s) Cited: §115-3. A. (1)(2)(3)., §6-4. H. (6)(b)., §108-23. Q., & §168-6. (1). Summary: §115-3. A. (1)(2)(3). - No person shall allow the existence or accumulation of any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare and no person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. §6-4. H. (6)(b). - Trailers of all types shall not be parked or stored for more than 48 hours in a residential district unless it is located behind the front yard building line and screened with a six-foot high opaque fence with a gate. §108-23. Q. - Garages, storage buildings and all other accessory structures shall be maintained and kept in good repair and sound structural condition. §168-6. B. (1). - No owner, private property, shall consent to the parking or storing of vehicles on non -improved surfaces of the property. Observation: §115-3. A. (1)(2)(3). - Had Junk and Debris in the Front and Side of the House. §6-4. H. (6)(b). - Unattached Trailers Parked in the Front Yard. §108-23. Q. - Disrepair and Dilapidated Fence on the Side of the Property. §168-6. B. (1). - A Vehicle Parked in the Front Yard with an Expired Tag. Officer Cady presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance with §115-3. A. (1)(2)(3)., §6-4. H. (6)(b), and §108-23. Q., but is in compliance with §168-6. B. (1). The City asked for an Order of Compliance by September 04, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Whittle, moved that in Case #2026-01779, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of May 27, 2026, and be given until September 4, 2026, to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. 9. CASE NO 2026-01957: 112 SPRING LAKE CIR — OFFICER CADY Violation(s) Cited: §115-3. (1). 0 ' 1 Summary: §115-3. (1). - Any tree, whether damaged, diseased, decayed or otherwise unsafe, or any limb or other portion thereof. Observation: §115-3. (1). — A Tree with Dead or Decaying Branches. Officer Cady presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance and Imposing by September 19, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Whittle, seconded by Vice -Chair Lewis moved that in Case #2026-01957 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of July 8, 2026, and be given until September 19 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried 3-1 with Member Elhaii opposing 10. CASE NO 2026-02379: 250 E SILVER STAR — OFFICER CADY Violation(s) Cited: §115-3. A. (1)., §115-3. A. (1)(2)(3). & §115-3. B. Summary: §115-3. A. (1). - No person shall allow the existence or accumulation of any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. §115-3. A. (1)(2)(3). - No person shall allow the existence or accumulation of any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare and no person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. §115-3. B. - No person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property owned, of weeds, grass, undergrowth, or other dead or living plant life. Observation: §115-3. A. (1). — A Dead or Dying Tree in Front of the House. §115-3. A. (1)(2)(3). - Junk And Debris on the Side of the House. §115-3. B. - Tall Grass and Weeds. Officer Cady presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order of Compliance and Imposing by September 4, 2026, or thereafter to be fined $250.00 per day, per violation, until found in compliance. Member Whittle, seconded by Vice -Chair Lewis moved that in Case #2026-02379 the respondent be found in violation as cited as of July 11, 2026, and be given until September 4 2026 to come into compliance or be fined $250.00 per day per violation, until found in compliance. Motion carried unanimously. CASE RESOLUTION 1. CASE NO 2025-04149: 296 E GENEVA ST — OFFICER LOEFFLER Violation(s) Cited: §5-1. E.(1)(a). Summary: §5-1. E.(1)(a). - No land shall hereafter be used or occupied unless in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located. 7 1 P a g e Observation: §5-1. E.(1)(a). — RV, Trailer W/ Boat and Food Truck Parked on Vacant Land. Officer Loeffler explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Whittle, moved that in Case #2025-04149 the Board impose fines as previously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CASE NO 2026-01810: 480 MEADOW SWEET CT— OFFICER LOEFFLER Violation(s) Cited: §108-35., §54-3. A., §108-24. D., & §115-3. B. Summary: §108-35. — When nuisance conditions or hazards degenerate or cumulatively impact on structures, dwellings or other buildings regulated by the Minimum Standards Codes, to the extent that repair, removal, securing or demolition is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare §54-3. A. — All buildings shall have the assigned building number properly displayed, whether or not mail is delivered to the building. §108-24. D. — It shall be unlawful to use a residential property for the storage of any abandoned motor vehicle, ice box, refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish, or similar items. It shall be the duty of every such owner and occupant to keep the premises of residential properties clean and to remove all such abandoned items. §115-3. B. — No person shall allow or permit excessive growth, ten inches or more on property owned, of weeds, grass, undergrowth, or other dead or living plant life. Observation: §108-35. — Public Nuisance; Overgrown Grass Encroaching on the Property. §54-3. A. — No Viable Address Numbers. §108-24. D. —Junk, Trash, And Debris Littering the Property. §115-3. B. — Overgrown Grass and Weeds. Officer Loeffler explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Whittle moved that in Case #2026-01810 the Board impose fines as previously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimously. 3. CASE NO 2026-00872: 2 S BLUFORD AVE — OFFICER CADY Violation(s) Cited: §51-13. Summary: §51-13. — It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit.00.00 should be from the previous meetings minutes. Observation: §51-13. — Work Without Permit. Officer Cady explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. 8 1 P a g e Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Whittle moved that in Case #2026-00872 the Board impose fines as previously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimously, 4. CASE NO 2026-01954: 2525 DOVETAIL DR —OFFICER CADY Violation(s) Cited: §115-3. A. (3). Summary: §115-3. A. (3). - No person shall allow or allow to remain any Junk or Debris classified as a nuisance or menace to public health, safety and welfare. Observation: §115-3. A. (3). —Junk and Debris in Front of the House. Officer Cady explained that as of August 20, 2026, the property is still in non-compliance. The City asked for an Order Imposing Fine. Vice -Chair Lewis, seconded by Member Whittle moved that in Case #2026-01954 the Board impose fines as previously set by this Board. Motion carried unanimously. BOARD COMMENTS Member Elhajj stated he is happy to be here. Member Whittle thanked the officers for their hard work and their patience, and thanked the Board for making the community better. Vice -Chair Lewis commented on the meeting notifications. He kindly reminded the board to respond promptly for quorum purposes so other members can adjust their schedules accordingly. He additionally asked Attorney Burton about Board discretion; specifically, seeking clarification on how the Board can rule when the officer and respondent ask for different due dates. Discussion ensued. Lastly, he thanked the officers for their hard work. Sergeant Rodriguez reminded the board about their upcoming board training on September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. He also addressed the Board's recent communication issue. Sergeant Rodriguez stated that hearing dates are established in advance and that Board members should make a reasonable effort to attend, except in the event of an emergency. He emphasized that, although Board service is voluntary, it carries responsibilities, including responding to Clerk Decruiz in a timely manner. He encouraged members to be aware of scheduled meeting dates and make reasonable accommodations to their schedules, including travel plans, to ensure a quorum can be met without requiring Staff to contact members multiple times. Finally, Sergeant Rodriguez lastly reiterated that the City chose to maintain the Board, and it is now up to the members to make that decision successful. Officer Cady apologized for not having the updated photos regarding case no 2026-00854. Community Development Administrator McFarlane thanked the board for volunteering. Chair Bandur reminded the Board about the upcoming training and agreed with Sergeant Rodriguez's comments, stating that the Board will act accordingly moving forward. Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. ATTEST: Maiya Decru iz,�dde-ETYro—rc�fnent Clerk 6-1110 e Bandur, it