Code Enforcement Board Hearing (2025-10-01)

I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Special Magistrate Jack Krieger. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the September 3, 2025, meeting were approved with an amendment to add case number CODE-2506-115245 to the abated, removed or withdrawn Violation Hearings. III. SWEARING IN OF STAFF STAFF PRESENT: Assistant County Attorney………………………………………Jean Stasio Building Official ……………………………………………….William Durden Code Enforcement Supervisor ………………………………....Paula Guy Code Enforcement Officers ……………………………………Josue Guevara ………………………………………………………………….Huascar Moreira ……………………………………………………………….....Brian Alves ………………………………………………………………….Mirlande Moise Public Works.……………………………………......................James O'Connor Environmental Resources………………………………………Holly Roberson ………………………………………………………………….Lynn Swartzel Board Recorder/Secretary………………………………………Ruth Thompson IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS : No members of the public provided comments. V. CONSENT AGENDA: None VI. NEW BUSINESS: Adoption of the St. Lucie County Rules of the Special Magistrate Hearings – were approved for adoption by the Special Magistrate. VII. FINE HEARINGS : Case No. 2501-114405 was heard first on the agenda. Case# 2501-114405 – 207 E. Arbor Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

Property Owner : Ella Schwartz, 207 E. Arbor Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 Investigating Officer Paula Guy presented evidence there is a failed driveway culvert pipe that needs to be repaired or replaced. Owner needs to obtain permit for repair or replacement. The Special Magistrate imposed a fine of $250 per day starting September 6, 2025, with a maximum fine of $5,000. No one was present to represent the property owner. Case# 2406-113113 – 6900 Heritage Dr., Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 Property Owner: BMAX Tuning, 6900 Heritage Dr., Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 Investigating Officer Paula Guy presented evidence that the owner has not obtained a Zoning Compliance permit for the automotive BMAX Tuning business on the property. The Special Magistrate imposed a fine of $250 per day starting September 6, 2025, with a maximum fine of $50,000. No one was present to represent the property owner. Case# 2406-113112 -- 6900 Heritage Dr., Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 Property Owner: SLBT Land Holdings, LLC, 6900 Heritage Dr., Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 Investigating Officer Paula Guy presented evidence that the owner has not obtained a Zoning Compliance permit for the automotive BMAX Tuning business on the property. The Special Magistrate imposed a fine of $250 per day starting September 6, 2025, with a maximum fine of $50,000. No one was present to represent the property owner. Case# 2504-114836 – 1000 Charlotta St., Fort Pierce, FL 34982-4120 Property Owner: Robert Cook, 1000 Charlotta Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34982-4120 Investigating Officer Brian Alves presented evidence that the property is still in violation as unserviceable vehicles, boat trailer and outside storage of items and materials such as an air compressor, plastic tubs, furniture, cones and other miscellaneous items still exist on the property. A permit has not been obtained for the roof. The Special Magistrate imposed a fine of $250 per day starting September 6, 2025, with a maximum fine of $10,000. No one was present to represent the property owner. VIII. VIOLATION HEARINGS: The following cases were abated, removed, or withdrawn from the agenda: Case No. Location of Violation Contractor/Owner/Violator/Name 2507-115505 5709 Eastwood Dr, Fort Pierce WJHFL, LLC & WJH, LLC

2507-115412 Vacant lot next to 1309 Easy St, Fort Pierce Antonio & Maria Rodriques 2508-115615 4810 Sunset Blvd, Fort Pierce Amanda J. Tietgens Case# 2503-114660 – 100 Balsa Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34946 Property Owner: William Braun, 873 SW Abingdon Ave, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 William and Dianna Braun were sworn in by the recorder/secretary. Investing Officer Huascar Moreira presented evidence that the property is still in violation as a business tax receipt license and a Zoning Compliance Permit for the vehicle storage business on the property have not been obtained. The fence and shed established on the property require permits. The Special Magistrate determined the violation occurred and ordered compliance by November 7, 2025, or a fine of up to $250 per day may be imposed. A $200 prosecution was imposed. Case# 2507-115444 – 3008 N 25th St., Fort Pierce, FL 34946 Property Owner: Eric Snow Cheromcka, 3008 N 25th St., Fort Pierce, FL 34946 Eric Snow Cheromcka was sworn in by the recorder/secretary. Investigating Officer Huascar Moreira presented evidence that the property is still in violation as there are still unserviceable vehicles, commercial vehicles, which is not permitted in a residential district, trailers, boats and outside storage of items and materials such as tires, surfboards, steel storage rack appliance, plastic containers and other miscellaneous items on the property. Also, the overgrowth of grass and weeds still exists. Property owner provided four additional photos for the Special Magistrate. Photos were uploaded to the case file by the secretary. The Special Magistrate determined the violation occurred and ordered compliance by December 1, 2025, or a fine of up to $250 per day may be imposed. A $100 prosecution was imposed. Case# 2502-114600 – 3606 Avenue O, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 Property Owner : Robert L. Cash (EST), 3606 Avenue O, Fort Pierce, FL 34947-1858 Attorney Sekou M. Gary appeared to represent the estate of Robert L. Cash. Investigating Officer Paula Guy presented evidence that the property is still in violation as there still exists an unsafe primary residence that requires demolition and necessary permits for removal, debris on the county right of way, overgrowth of grass and weeds, outside storage of

items and materials such as junk, lawnmowers, wood scraps, household junk, trash debris and other miscellaneous items, and damaged wood fencing that requires removal. The Special Magistrate determined the violation occurred and ordered compliance by November 17, 2025, or a fine of up to $250 per day may be imposed. A $200 prosecution was imposed DEFAULT CASES: Case No. Location of Violation Property Owner/Contractor/Violator 2507-115401 3601 Avenue S, Fort Pierce Affordable Housing of Florida, LLC 2504-114833 4000 Avenue L, Fort Pierce Marie J. Baptiste & Frantz Duval 2508-115506 Vacant lot across from 3601 Ave S, Juan Carlos Vasquez Canto Fort Pierce 2507-115479 110 Banyan Dr, Port Saint Lucie Jaime Rolando Aguilar & Sandy V. Dorantes The Halls were sounded and the Special Magistrate read and verified all cases that didn’t appear to protest the violations at the October 1, 2025 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing. The Special Magistrate adopts the staff recommendation for compliance date of November 7, 2025, as stated on the agenda. VIII. REHEARING OR RECONSIDERATION: None. IX. REPEAT VIOLATION HEARING: None X. REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: None XI. FINE REDUCTION HEARING: None XII. OTHER BUSINESS: None XIII. STAFF BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 AM.