DRAFT MINUTES

CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING

 

City Hall, 516 8^th Avenue West, Palmetto, FL  34221

 

Special Magistrate:  Daniel P. Lewis, Esq.

January 28, 2025

2:00 p.m.

 

 

   CALL TO ORDER

OPENING COMMENTSDnaiel P Lewis, shared opening comments  15 days will provide a written order.

MOMENT OF SILENCE FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

SWEARING IN OF ALL PERSONS TESTIFYING OR SPEAKING BEFORE THE MAGISTRATE

 

 

1. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA                                                                                

 

 

   2. APPROVE MINUTES                                                                                                         (TAB 01)

Minutes:  Code Enforcement Hearing November 26, 2024

 

 

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

   A. Case No. 25-01                                                                                                                  (TAB 02)

Wyatt Plum

1301  6^th Street West

Palmetto, FL  34221

 

Violation Location:      1301  6^th Street West, Palmetto, FL  34221

Codes Violated:          Chapter 7, Section 7-182 permit required

  

Kenneth compliant

     STIPULATION:

 

   B. Case No. 25-02                                                                                                                  (TAB 03)

M Squared 1615 5^th LLC

1509  8^th Street West

Palmetto, FL  34221

 

Violation Location:      1615  5^th Street West, Palmetto, FL  34221

Codes Violated:          Chapter 19, Section 19-222 a portable storage container shall not remain at the property in any zoning district in excess of (60) consecutive days, and must not be placed more than twice during each calendar year

  Code Enforcement Officer Ken Sexton shared photos and details of the case, which have been submitted to the Magistrate for his consideration and made a part of these minutes.  Aug 13, original email was sent to the property owner and registered agent.  November 26, NOV given until December 20, 2024 to comply.  14 Feb compliance date.  Oct

  Matt Gutrie, site has an approved permit for construction.  Electric supplies, windows, construction materials.   Mr. Guthrie has been involved in constructing and improving multiple properties in Palmetto, including landscaping.  Storage unit is on the property with the intent of building on the property.  Respondent felt that a construction site is allowed to have onsite storage and an office.

  Magistrate Lewis asked for a copy of the active permit. Mr. Guthrie says he bought the property, demolished the old home, divided the lots and plans to build.

 

        STIPULATION:  Magistrate Lewis found the respondent in violation given until February 14^th by removing the POD or obtaining a permit.  If the violation is not corrected by Feb 1.  Case heard at 02.25 Hearing.

 

 

 

                                                                                   

 

   C. Case No. 25-03                                                                                                                  (TAB 04)

Paul Strickland

1808  5^th Street West

Palmetto, FL  34221

 

Violation Location:      1808  5^th Street West, Palmetto, FL  34221

Codes Violated:          Chapter 17, Section 17-28(1) permit required

 

   Code Enforcement officer cam 01.21- compliance dismissal

     STIPULATION:

 

 

   D. Case No. 25-04                                                                                                                  (TAB 05)

Christina Zagola

1201  8^th Avenue West #F-46

Palmetto, FL  34221

 

Violation Location:      1201  8^th Avenue West Lot #F-46, Palmetto, FL  34221

Codes Violated:          Chapter 17, Section 17-28 Property Management Code, Chapter 3 General requirements, 302.5 Rodent harborage

  Code Enforcment Officer Ken Sexton shared photos and details of the case for the Magistrate’s consideration and the

Exterminate by an approved process not dangerous to human health.  Pestt emination and prevent reinfestation.

Notice of Violation 12.12.24 mailed and posted. 01.16.25 Notice of Hearing.    No contact with the Respondent.  Recommended action is to exterminate by 02.14.25. Fine of $25/day   City of Palmetto allowed to bring the property into compliance.

  Denny Worman, neighbor residing at G-26.  Neighbor continues this dangerous behavior, neighbors.  Magistrate is not allowed to hear public comment in a quasi-judicial hearing.  The Respondent is not present but still has rights.

 

STIPULATION:    Respondent in violation of chapter 17   g02.14.25 to correct the violation. Not in compliance, the City of Palmetto may make reasonable repairs  Risk to public safety.    Hears 02.25.25

 

 

   4. OLD BUSINESS

 

none

   5. NEW BUSINESS

The next Code Enforcement Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

 

 

6. ADJOURNMENT  

 

  Magistrate Lewis adjourned the hearing at 2:32 p.m.Hearing is adjourned 2:32 p.m.

 

 

If any person desires to appeal any decision of the Code Enforcement Hearing, or of any other Board of the City, that person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (Fla. Stat. §286.0105).

 

The City of Palmetto does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status or handicapped status in employment or in the provision of services.  Handicapped individuals may receive special accommodation in services with a forty-eight hour notice (Fla. Stat. §286.26). 

 

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the City Clerk at 941-723-4570, fax 941-723-4576 or e-mail jfreeman@palmettofl.org or pjohnston@palmettofl.org.

 

 

POSTED: January 10, 2025