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SPECIAL MASTER CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
MINUTES
May 22, 2008
PRESENT: Special Master Lara Donlon; Code Enforcement Officer Joe Petrick.
The hearing was called to order at 10:00 A.M.
Code Enforcement Special Master Donlon approved the minutes of the April 24, 2008
Special Master Hearing as submitted.
The following cases were heard by the Special Master:
Fine Assessment Hearings
Case No. 2008-00070 Candida Martinez
395 Riverside Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
PCN: 60.42-40-25-06-016-0090
Design criteria (Safety Triangle)
Chapter 78 Article VII Section 78-257
The Respondent, Candida Martinez, was not present at the hearing, however, there
was a finding of proper notice. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer testified to the
ongoing violation. The Code Officer also testified that the property was brought into
compliance on May 2, 2008 through the Village using Rood Landscape, Inc.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent, Candida Martinez, was, but is no longer in
violation of Chapter 78 Article VII Section 78-257 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Lara Donlon ordered that Respondent, Candida Martinez, shall continue
to comply with Chapter 78 Article VII Section 78-257 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Hearing
May 22, 2008
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A fine of $95.00 is hereby assessed for the Village hiring Rood Landscape, Inc., to
comply with the violation that existed. This amount is to be paid immediately.
Respondent shall immediately pay the administrative costs of $288.75 that were
assessed at the violation hearing.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property of the
original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any other real or personal
property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter162, Florida Statutes, for the
original amount.
Violation Hearings
Case No. 2008-00064 Christopher T. Hill
Michael Prinz
194 Golf View Drive
Tequesta FL 33469
PCN: 602-40-26-01-000-3080
R1A (Parking) Violation
The Respondent, Christopher T. Hill, who is the owner of the property, was not present
at the hearing; however, there was a finding of proper notice. Michael Prinz, who is the
owner of the vehicle, was present at the hearing and there was a finding of proper
notice. Mr. Prinz testified at the hearing. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer
testified to and produced photographs of the violation. The Code Officer also testified
that the property was in compliance on May 7, 2008.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent, Christopher T. Hill, was, but is no longer in
violation of Chapter 78 Article IX Section 78-644,of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Lara Donlon ordered that Respondent, Christopher T. Hill, shall continue
to comply with Chapter 78 Article IX Section 78-644,of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
Respondent shall be assessed $183.37 for administrative costs to be paid by the 2nd
day of June, 2008.
Special Master Hearing
May 22, 2008
Page 3
Future violations of the aforementioned code sections may be considered a repeat
violation for which a fine of up to $500.00 per day may be imposed beginning on the
date the violation begins.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property of the
original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any other real or personal
property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter162, Florida Statutes, for the
original amount.
Case No. 2008-00049 Terry Schroeder
7 Ridgewood Circle
Tequesta FL 33469
PC N : 60-42-40-25-09-000-0300
Building Permits
Chapter 14 Article VI Section 14-152
The Respondent Terry Schroeder was not present at the hearing; however, there was a
finding of proper notice. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer testified to and
produced photographs of the violation.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent, Terry Schroeder, is in violation of Chapter 14
Article VI Section 14-152,of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Lara Donlon ordered that Respondent, Teny Schroeder, shall comply
with Chapter 14 Article VI Section 14-152,of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta by the 5th day of June, 2008. If Respondent does not comply within the time
specified, Respondent shall be assessed a fine of up to $250.00 per day until the
property is in full compliance.
A Fine Assessment Hearing will be held before the Special Magistrate on the 26th day of
June, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the Village of Tequesta, Code Compliance Division, 345
Tequesta Drive, Tequesta Florida.
Respondent shall be assessed $197.66 for administrative costs to be paid by the 5th
day of June, 2008.
Future violations of the aforementioned code sections may be considered a repeat
violation for which a fine of up to $500.00 per day may be imposed beginning on the
date the violation begins.
Special Master Hearing
May 22, 2008
Page 4
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property of the
original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any other real or personal
property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter162, Florida Statutes, for the
original amount.
Case No. 2008-00091 Giuseppe Loduca
91 River Drive
Tequesta FL 33469
PCN: 60-42-40-26-01-000-0270
R1A (Parking} Violation
Chapter 78 Article IX Section 78-644
The Respondent, Giuseppe Loduca, was not present at the hearing, however, there
was a finding of proper notice. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer testified to and
produced photographs of the violation. He also tested that this property was brought
into compliance on May 12, 2008.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent Giuseppe Loduca was, but is no longer in
violation of Chapter 78 Article IX Section 78-644 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Lara Donlon ordered that Respondent Giuseppe Loduca shall continue
to comply with Chapter 78 Article IX Section 78-644 of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta
Respondent shall be assessed $209.87 for administrative costs to be paid by the 2nd
day of June, 2008.
Future violations of the aforementioned code sections may be considered a repeat
violation for which a fine of up to $500.00 per day may be imposed beginning on the
date the violation begins.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property of the
original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any other real or personal
property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter162, Florida Statutes, for the
original amount.
Case No. 2008-00078 Roger Farber
207 Fairway East
Special Master Hearing
May 22, 2008
Page 5
Tequesta FL 33469
PCN: 60-42-40-26-01-000-2310
Repeat Violation
Prohibited Property Conditions
Chapter 30 Article II Section 30-33
The Respondent, Roger Farber, was present at the hearing; and there was a finding of
proper notice. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer testified to the repeat violation.
The Respondent was in repeat violation from May 8, 2008 to May 21, 2008.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent, Roger Farber, was, but is no longer in repeat
violation of Chapter 30, Article I1, Section 30-33, of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Lara Donlon ordered that Respondent shall continue to comply with
Chapter 30 Article II Section 30-33 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta.
Respondent shall be assessed $212.37 for administrative costs to be paid by the 2"d
day of June, 2008.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property of the
original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any other real or personal
property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, for the
original amount.
Case No. 2008-00074 Estate of Daniel Robillard
Patrick Cicalese Esq.
140 Country Club Drive
Tequesta FL 33469
PCN : 60-42-40-25-12-005-0010
Nuisance, Abandoned, Wrecked
Vehicles
Chapter 30 Article IX Section 30-331
The Respondent, Estate of Daniel Robillard, was not present at the hearing, however,
there was a finding of proper notice. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer tested
to and produced photographs of the violation. He also testified that this property was
brought into compliance on May 6, 2008.
Special Master Hearing
May 22, 2008
Page 6
Conclusion of law was that Respondent, Estate of Daniel Robillard, was, but is no
longer in violation of Chapter 30 Article IX Section 30-331 of the Code of Ordinances of
the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Lara Donlon ordered that Respondent, Estate of Daniel Robillard, shall
continue to comply with Chapter 30 Article IX Section 30-331 of the Code of Ordinances
of the Village of Tequesta.
Respondent shall be assessed $247.09 for administrative costs to be paid by the 2nd
day of June, 2008.
Future violations of the aforementioned code sections may be considered a repeat
violation for which a fine of up to $500.00 per day may be imposed beginning on the
date the violation begins.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property of the
original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any other real or personal
property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter162, Florida Statutes, for the
original amount.
Case No. 2008-00081 Classic Furnishings
Vera Tegge
Tequesta Investors
Frank Banko
NAI, Merlin, Hunter, Codman, Inc.
Christina Yates
223 US Hwy 1 (Village Square]
Tequesta FL 33469
PCN: 60-43-40-30-05-000-0901
Nuisance, Abandoned, Wrecked
(Vehicles]
Prohibited Property Conditions
Chapter 30 Article IX Section 30-331
The Respondent, Tequesta Investors, was not present at the hearing; however, there
was a finding of proper notice. The tenant Classic Furnishings testified at the hearing
through James Cater. NAI, Merin, Hunter, Codman, Inc., and Christian Yates were
present at the hearing. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer tested to and
produced photographs of the violation.
Special Master Hearing
May 22, 2008
Page 7
Conclusion of law was that Respondent, Tequesta Investors, is in violation of Chapter
30, Article IX, Section 30-331 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Special Master Lara Donlon ordered that Respondent, Tequesta Investors, shall comply
with Chapter 30 Article IX Section 30-331 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta by the 2"d day of June, 2008.
If Respondent does not comply within the time specified, Respondents shall be
assessed a fine of up to $250.00 per day until the property is in full compliance.
A Fine Assessment Hearing will be held before the Special Master on the 26~' day of
June, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Village of Tequesta, Code Compliance Division, 345
Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida.
Respondent shall be assessed $579.04 for administrative costs to be paid by the 2"d
day of June, 2008.
Future violations of the aforementioned code sections may be considered a repeat
violation for which a fine of up to $500.00 per day may be imposed beginning on the
date the violation begins.
A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida, and once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property of the
original amount upon which the violation existed and upon any other real or personal
property owned by the Respondent, pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, for the
original amount.
Case No. 2008-00080 JMZ Properties
John Zuccarelli
1 Main Street
Tequesta FL 33469
PC N : 60-43-40-30-47-004-0000
Nuisance, Abandoned, Wrecked
Vehicles
Chapter 30 Article IX Section 30-331
This case was withdrawn by the Village of Tequesta.
Case No. 2008-00074 Catholic Charities
Norma Antedominico
Hattie Siegel
Special Master Hearing
May 22,2008
Page 8
498 Dover Road
Tequesta FL 33469
Repeat Violation
Emergency Hearing
Declaration of Nuisance (infestation)
Chapter 30 Article 11 Section 30-32
The Respondent, Hattie Siegel, was not present at the hearing, however, there was a
finding of proper notice. The Tequesta Code Enforcement Officer testified to the repeat
violation. Respondent brought the property into compliance on May 21, 2008.
Conclusion of law was that Respondent, Hattie Siegel, was, but is no longer in violation
of Chapter 30 Article II Section 30-32 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of
Tequesta.
Special Master Lara Donlon ordered that Respondent, Hattie Siegel, shall continue to
comply with Chapter 30 Article II Section 30-32 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village
of Tequesta.
Status Hearing(s) -None
Fine Reduction Hearing(s) -None
Foreclosure Authorization(s) -None
Adjournment
There being no further cases, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Betty Laur
Recording Secretary
Special Master Hearing
May 22, 2008
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ATTEST:
Co ~ Enforcement Officer
Master
Date Approved