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MAGISTRATE PRESENT:
Daniel P. Lewis, Esq.
STAFF AND OTHERS PRESENT:
Cassi Bailey, Assistant City Clerk
Jeff Bowman, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Robert Lamensa, Code Enforcement Officer
Annie Jones, Executive Assistant
1. Special Magistrate Daniel Lewis called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m., followed by a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Lewis explained that the hearing was a quasi-judicial proceeding in which he would be making the legal decisions and findings of fact based on the relevant evidence and evidence presented during the hearing in accordance with the City Code of Ordinances. All people wishing to speak were duly sworn.
2. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Items 3b and 3c on the agenda were heard first.
3. NEW BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CASE NO. (ECE24-1200) BAY STREET HOMES, LLC
1711 12TH ST W
PALMETTO, FL 34221
VIOLATION LOCATION:
1711 12TH ST W
PALMETTO, FL 34221
CODES VIOLATED: CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 7-182 FENCE INSTALLED WITHOUT A BUILDING
PERMIT
a) CASE NO. (ECE25-0553) RENDON
CAROL E. RENDON
VIOLATION ADDRESS:
815 10TH AVE W
PALMETTO, FL 34221
VIOLATION: ARTICLE IV. CITY CODE 4.2 ZONING VIOLATION- PROPERTY IS ZONED GC AND DOES NOT
ALLOW OUTDOOR STORAGE. PROPERTY IS VACANT AND HAS 2 SAIL BOATS, 1 ON A TRAILER AND 1 ON
THE GROUND, WOOD, METAL, MULTIPLE PLANTING POTS, PALLETS, TIRES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS
MATERIALS STORED ON THE PROPERTY.
Mr. Miguel Rendon son of the owner of the property, was present on behalf of Mother Carol Rendon.
Robert Lamensa presented.
RULING: BASED ON THE SWORN TESTIMONY AND THE EVIDENCE PROVIDED, THE MAGISTRATE FINDS THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF CITY CODE 4.2, PROPERTY IS ZONED GC AND DOES NOT ALLOW OUTDOOR STORAGE. PROPERTY IS VACANT AND HAS 2 SAIL BOATS, 1 ON A TRAILER AND 1 ON THE GROUND, WOOD, METAL, MULTIPLE PLANTING POTS, PALLETS, TIRES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS STORED ON THE PROPERTY. THE CASE WILL BE HEARD AT THE AUGUST 25TH SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING STARTING AT 2:00 PM.
b) CASE NO. (ECE25-0556) RENDON
CAROL E. RENDON
VIOLATION LOCATION:
815 10TH AVE W
PALMETTO, FL 34221
CODES VIOLATED: ARTICLE XI. CITY CODE SEC. 7-243 (a)
PROPERTY IS OVERGROWN WITH WEEDS, BRUSH AND OVERGROWN PALMS ON ALL PERIMETER AND
INTERIOR AREAS. PREOPERTY ALSO HAS 3-4 LARGE PILES OF DEAD VEGETATION DEBRIS.
Robert Lamesa presented.
RULING: BASED ON THE SWORN TESTIMONY AND THE EVIDENCE PROVIDED, THE MAGISTRATE FINDS THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF ARTICLE XI City CODE ORDINANCE SEC 7-243(a), PROPERTY IS OVERGROWN WITH WEEDS, BRUSH AND OVERGROWN PALMS ON ALL PERIMETERS AND INTERIOR AREAS. PROPERTY ALSO HAS 3-4 LARGE PILES OF DEAD VEGETATION DEBRIS. THE CASE WILL BE HEARD AT THE AUGUST 25TH SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING STARTING at 2:00 PM.
4. OLD BUSINESS- PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) CASE NO. (ECE24-0886) PALMETTO COMMERCIAL BUILDING LLC
PALMETTO COMMERCIAL BUILDING LLC
VIOLATION LOCATION:
1560 12TH STREET EAST
PALMETTO, FL 34221
CODES VIOLATED: CITY ORDINANCE 3-62(B) 2 SIGNS PAINTED ON BUILDING WITHOUT PERMITS-
RULING: BASED ON THE SWORN TESTIMONY AND THE EVIDENCE PROVIDED, THE MAGISTRATE FINDS THE RESPONDANT IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-62(B) OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. A FINE IS HEREBY IMPOSED IN THE AMOUNT OF $25 A DAY WITH A CAP AT $10,000 BEGINNING ON 6/26/25, TERMINATING EITHER THE DAY FOUND IN COMPLIANCE BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE OR REACHES A CAP OF $10,000. IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE, MR. LEWIS HAS CONSIDERED THE GRAVITY OF THE VIOLATION, ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE VIOLATOR TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION AND ANY PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY THE VIOLATOR. A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDER SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS, MANATEE COUNTY. THERE SHALL BE A CONSTITUTED LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND UPON ANY OTHER REAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OWENED BY THE REPSPONDENT. MR. LEWIS HAS ISSUED A DAILY RUNNING FINE WITH A CAP OF $10,000.00 AND HAS THE AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER REDUCTIONS. THIS CASE WILL BE HEARD AT THE AUGUST 25TH SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING STARTING AT 2:00 PM.
The owner of Palmetto Commercial was not present. An affidavit for non-compliance will be issued. Respondents applied for a permit and were denied by the City Planning Dept.
b) CASE NO. (ECE25-0618) LAMMLEIN
DONNA LAMMLEIN
VIOLATION LOCATION:
401 9TH STREET WEST
PALMETTO, FL 34221
CODES VIOLATED: CITY ORD. 7-242. SHED IN DISREPAIR, MISSING ROOF, ROTTED WOOD INCLUDING ADDITIONS TO SHED.
Ms. Donna Lammlein was present and as of 6.26.25 she was still not in compliance.
RULING: BASED ON THE SWORN TESTIMONY AND THE EVIDENCE PROVIDED THE MAGISTRATE FINDS THE RESPONDANT IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 7, 242 OF CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, A FINE IS HEREBY IMPOSED IN THE AMOUNT OF $25 A DAY PER DAY BEGINNG ON JUNE 26TH, 2025, TERMINATING EITHER THE DAY FOUND IN COMPLIANCE BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE OR REACHES A CAP OF $10,000. IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE, MR. LEWIS HAS CONSIDERED THE GRAVITY OF THE VIOLATION AND ANY PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY THE VIOLATOR. A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDER SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD IN MANATEE COUNTY. THERE SHALL BE A CONSTITUTED LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY AND UPON ANY OTHER REAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE RESPPONDENT. MR. LEWIS HAS ISSUED A DAILY RUNNING FINE WITH A CAP OF $10,000.00 AND HAS THE AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER REDUCTIONS. THIS CASE WILL BE HEARD AT THE AUGUST 25TH SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING STARTING AT 2:00 PM.
C) CASE NO. (ECE25-0619) LAMMLEIN
DONNA LAMMLEIN
VIOLATION LOCATION:
401 9TH STREET WEST
PALMETTO, FL 34221
CODES VIOLATED: CITY COE ORDINANCE SECTION 7-243 PROPERTY IS OVERGROWN WITH WEEDS, LITTERED WITH DEBRIS, FENCING, TARPS, PILES OF VEGETATION, PALLETS, BLACK GARBAGE BAGS.
RULING: BASED ON THE SWORN TESTIMONY AND THE EVIDENCE PROVIDED THE MAGISTRATE FINDS THE RESPONDANT IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 7- 243 OF CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, A FINE IS HEREBY IMPOSED IN THE AMOUNT OF $25 A DAY WITH A CAP AT $10,000 BEGINNING ON JUNE 26, 2025, TERMINATING AT EITHER THE DAY FOUND IN COMPLIANCE BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE OR REACHES A CAP OF $10,000. IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF THE FINE, MR. LEWIS HAS CONSIDERED THE GRAVITY OF THE VIOLATION, ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE VIOLATOR TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION AND ANY PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY THE VIOLATOR. A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDER SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS, MANATEE COUNTY. THERE SHALL BE A CONSTITUTED LIEN AGAINST THE PROPETY AND UPON ANY OTHER REAL ESTATE OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE RESPONDENT. MR. LEWIS HAS ISSUED A DAILY RUNNING FINE WITH A CAP OF $10,000.00 AND HAS THE AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER REDUCTIONS. THIS CASE WILL BE HEARD AT THE AUGUST 25TH SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING STARTING AT 2:00 PM.
5. SETTLEMENTS
6. UPDATES
The next Code Enforcement Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
7. Magistrate Lewis adjourned the hearing at 3:54pm
Approved: July 29th, 2025
Daniel P. Lewis
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Daniel P. Lewis, Magistrate