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SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
MINUTES
April 28, 2011
PRESENT: Special Master Kevin Wagner; Code Enforcement Officer Joe
Petrick, and Village Attorney Jennifer Gardner Ashton.
The hearing was called to order at 10:00 A.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Special Magistrate Kevin Wagner.
The following cases were heard by the Special Master:
Status Hearings - None
Fine Assessment Hearings
1. Case Number: 2011 -00043
Helena Wang
383 Norfolk Ave
Tequesta, FL 33469
P C N : 60- 42- 40- 25 -06- 018 -0080
Legal Description: JUPITER IN THE PINES SEC B LT 8
BILK 18
Chapter 30 Article X Section 30 -361
Prohibited Noise Generally
Chapter 30 Article II Section 30 -33
Prohibited Conditions
Chapter 78 Article X Section 78 -693
Paving of Parking Spaces; Obstructions in Parking Area
Chapter 78 Article IX Section 78 -399
Irrigation
International Property Maintenance Code 301.2
General Requirements
This case was withdrawn.
Repeat Violation Hearings - None
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Violation Hearings
2. Case Number: 2011 -00064
Hamdi Elfarghali
148 Intracoastal Circle
Tequesta, FL 33469
P C N : 60- 43- 40- 30 -39- 000 -0130
Legal Description: KEY WEST VILLAGE LOT 13
Chapter 78 Article IX Section 78 -585
Child Restraint Barrier Required
Findings of fact were that the Respondent was not present at the hearing;
however, there was a finding of proper notice.
Special Magistrate Wagner ordered that this matter be tabled until May 26, 2011.
Notice was given to Respondent to appear at the Violation Hearing which will be
held the 26 day of May, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Village Hall, Council Chambers,
345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469 unless the Code Enforcement
Officer certifies that Respondent has timely brought his property into compliance.
3. Case Number: 2011 -00025
Susan Anderson
3 Pine Tree Circle
Tequesta, FL 33469
PCN: 60- 42- 40- 25 -09- 000 -0410
Legal Description: RIDGEWOOD HOMES LOT 41
Chapter 78 Article IX Section 78 -643
R -1 Violation
Findings of fact were that the Respondent was not present at the hearing;
however, there was a finding of proper notice. Code Enforcement Officer Joe
Petrick provided testimony and evidence of the violations, as contained in the
Village's evidentiary case file which was accepted into evidence. As of the
hearing on April 28, 2011, based on testimony presented by the Code
Enforcement Officer, the property was not in compliance with Section 76 -643 of
the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Conclusions of law were that the above - stated facts constitute a violation of
Section 76 -643 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
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Special Magistrate Wagner ordered that Respondent comply with Section 76 -643
of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta on or before May 25, 2011.
If Respondent fails to achieve compliance on or before May 25, 2011, a daily fine
of $50.00 per day may be imposed for each day the violation continues to exist.
It further was the Order of the Special Magistrate that Respondent shall be
assessed $269.55 in administrative costs incurred by the Village prior to April 28,
2011.
Notice was given to Respondent to appear at the Fine Assessment Hearing
which will be held the 26 day of May, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Village Hall, Council
Chambers, 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469 unless the Code
Enforcement Officer certifies that Respondent has timely brought his property
into compliance
4. Case Number: 2010 -00103
JMZ Properties Inc.
John Zuccarelli
1 Main Street #101 (Connor Moran Wellness Center)
Tequesta, FI 33469
PCN: 60- 43- 40- 30 -47- 004 -0000
Legal Description: TEQUESTA VILLAGE CENTER PAR
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Chapter 14 Article VI Sections 14 -152 and 14 -157
Building Permits and Double Fee for Job Started Without
Permits
Findings of fact were that the Respondent was represented at the hearing by
Greg Gordovitch. There was a finding of proper notice. Code Enforcement
Officer Joe Petrick provided testimony and evidence of the violations, as
contained in the Village's evidentiary case file which was accepted into evidence.
As of the hearing on April 28, 2011, based on testimony presented by the Code
Enforcement Officer, the property was not in compliance with Sections 14 -152
and 14 -157 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Conclusions of law were that the above- stated facts constitute a violation of with
Sections 14 -152 and 14 -157 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta.
Special Magistrate Wagner ordered that Respondent comply with Sections 14-
152 and 14 -157 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta on or
before June 29, 2011. Specifically, Respondent shall apply for and obtain a
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building permit for the work done, shall provide the Building Official for the Village
of Tequesta with sealed plans from a licensed architect or engineer for the work
done, and shall meet all other requirements of the Building Official for the Village
of Tequesta. If Respondent fails to achieve compliance on or before June 29,
2011, a daily fine of $250.00 per day may be imposed for each day the violation
continues to exist.
It further was the Order of the Special Magistrate that Respondent shall be
assessed $467.31 in administrative costs incurred by the Village prior to April 28,
2011.
Notice was given to Respondent to appear at the Status Conference /Fine
Assessment Hearing which will be held the 30th day of June, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
at Village Hall, Council Chambers, 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469
unless the Code Enforcement Officer certifies that Respondent has timely
brought his property into compliance
Foreclosure Authorizations - None
Fine Reduction Hearings - None
Approval of Minutes
Special Master Wagner approved the minutes of the February 24, 2011 hearing
as submitted.
Adjournment
There being no further cases, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Laur
Recording Secretary
April 28, 2011
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ATTEST:
Cob forcement Officer
APPROVED,,-,"", - -�
Special Master Date Approved