Code Enforcement Special Magistrate (2025-05-15)

CITY OF OCOEE Code Enforcement Special Magistrate May 15,2025

CALL TO ORDER

Special Magistrate James A. Fowler called the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing to order at 11:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 1 North Bluford Ave, Ocoee, Florida.

Code Enforcement Clerk Maiya Decruiz administered the oath to the Code Enforcement Officers and to anyone intending to speak regarding a case presented today.

DISMISSAL OR COMPLIANCE

CASE NO 2024-04261

\| OFFICER DIAZ \| 11241 W COLONIAL DR \| SHAH NIKESH

SNS VENTURES LLC \| \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \| Case Dismissed \| \| \|

CASE NO 2024-04688

\| OFFICER LOEFFLER \| 894 MARLENE DR \| TREANOR ELLEN V

TREANOR DAVID W \| \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \| Case in Compliance \| \| \|

CASE NO 2025-00194

| OFFICER DIAZ | 89 SAND DOLLAR KEY DR | BALTAZAR RODRIQUEZ DIAMENTINA LABORICO NANCY | | --- | --- | --- | | Case in Compliance | | |

\| OFFICER LOEFFLER \| 1911 LADY AVE \| PARRIS MELISSA

BARATH LASZIO \| \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \| Case in Compliance \| \| \|

CASE NO 2025-00043

| OFFICER LOEFFLER | 1897 LESLIE ANN LN | LANDRON DEBBIE MILLER | | --- | --- | --- | | Case Dismissed | | |

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| Continued to August | | --- |

NEW CASES

CASE NO 2024-04261

\| OFFICER LOEFFLER \| 1898 LADY AVE \| REYES MYRNA R

LICONA WILMAN RENAN \| \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \| Violation Cited:§51-13.,§119-2. Summary: §51-13. It shall be a violation to do work related to construction without first obtaining a permit. §119-2. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any business, occupation or profession within the City without a license issued hereunder or upon a license issued upon false statements made by any person or on behalf of such person.In any prosecution under this section,the fact that such person is conducting such business shall be prima facia evidence of a violation hereof. \| \| \|

Observation:

§51-13. - Built A Shed in Backyard Without the Required Permits.

$ \\S 119-2. $ - Operating a Home-Based Business "Mr. Pinatas" Without an Occupational License or Business Tax Receipt and Changes the Character of the Neighborhood.

Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of May 15,2025,the property is still in non-compliance.The City asked for an Order of Compliance within 30 days,or thereafter to be fined $25.00 per day,per violation,until the property comes into compliance.

Respondent Myrna Reyes spoke and stated that she applied for the permit for the shed and she applied for the permit this week and on May 14th she applied for her LBT license.

Conclusion:

Special Magistrate James A. Fowler ordered that in Case #2025-04261, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of November 19, 2024, and be given until June 14, 2025, to come into compliance or be fined $25.00 per day until found in compliance.

\| OFFICER LOEFFLER \| 349 N CUMBERLAND AVE \| REM: JOHN T ZOLEL ZOSEL THOMAS G LIFE

ESTATE \| \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \-\-\- \| \| Violation Cited:§108-35. Summary: §108-35.一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 \| \| \|

$ \\mathrm{S 1 0 8-3 5}. $ - 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

$ \\§ 108-35. $ - An Unsafe Structure with Junk and Debris Littering the Interior and Exterior of the Property.

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Officer Loeffler presented the case and gave its history. He further explained that as of May 15,2025 the property is still in non-compliance.The City asked for an Order of Compliance within 30 days, or thereafter to be fined $100.00 per day, per violation, until the property comes into compliance.

Respondent Thomas Zosel spoke and confirmed that he does live at the property. He claimed he is retiring at the end of May, and he is asking for more time to clean the property and to move. He stated that the property had been cleaned a little and the car was removed. He initially asked for an extension of 5 to 6 months so he could retire, move and demolish the property, however after further discussion he agreed to an extension of two months to move out of the property.

Conclusion:

Special Magistrate James A. Fowler ordered that in Case #2024-04354, the respondent be found in violation as cited as of November 21, 2024, and be given until July 14, 2025, to come into compliance or be fined $100.00 per day until found in compliance.

CASE NO 2024-04441