Code Enforcement Board Hearing (2024-10-02)

Code Enforcement Board Minutes – Draft September 4, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Building and Code Regulation Division Commission Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER The Code Enforcement Board meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Mr. Ralph Fogg. II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG All those present rose to pledge allegiance to the flag. III. ROLL CALL PRESENT Chairman………………………………………………………...………Mr. Ralph Fogg Vice Chair……………………………………………………………….Mrs. Margaret Monahan Board Members..………………………………………………………...Mr. Richard Pancoast …………………………………………………………………………...Mr. Ken Waters …………………………………………………………………………... Mr. Wes Taylor ……………………………………………………………………………Mr. Randy Murdock Board Attorney…………………………………………………….…….Mr. Jack Krieger ABSENT: Board member, Mr. Peter Spatara was excused. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 7, 2024 Mr. Pancoast made a motion to accept the minutes of August 7, 2024. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. V. SWEARING IN OF STAFF MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT Assistant County Attorney…………………………………………….....Katherine Barbieri Building Official…………………………………………………………Michael Jerrighan Code Enforcement Supervisor…………………………………………...Danielle Williams Code Enforcement Officer ………………………………………………Mirlande Moise ……………………………………………………………………………Michael Winkler ……………………………………………………………………………Josue Guevara ……………………………………………………………………………Huascar Moreira ……………………………………………………………………………Paula Guy ……………………………………………………………………………Vernard Whitley

2 Board Recorder………...…………………………………………………Roxann Johnson Michael Jerrahian, Danielle Williams, Mirlande Moise, Huascar Moreira, Michael Winkler, Paula Guy, Josue Guevara, Vernard Whitley and Thondra Lanese were sworn in by the Board’s Secretary. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None VII. CONSENT AGENDA Satisfaction of Fine and Release of Lien __________________ Satisfaction of Fine and Release of Lien – FYR SFR Borrower LLC Mr. Pancoast made a motion to approve and accept staff’s recommendation as presented. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. VIII. VIOLATION HEARING: The following cases were abated, removed, or withdrawn from the agenda: Case No. Location of Violation Contractor/Owner/Violator/Name 2405-113046 8004 Santana Ave., Ft. Pierce Michael J. Zerga 2407-113354 8008 Lakeside Way, Ft. Pierce Joseph and Katelyn Crews 2407-113323 5712 Palm Dr., Ft. Pierce Joshua A. Bowen 2406-113090 5920 Whipoorwill Ln., Port St Lucie Matthew W. and Jessica L. Brewster 2404-112807 7211 Elyse Cir., Port St Lucie Kathryn and Matthew Crinnian 2404-112862 2413 N 41 st St., Ft. Pierce James H. Robinson 2406-113087 4200 N Highway A1A 816, Ft Pierce Joao Panattoni and Monica Daloco Panattoni 2406-113177 901 NE Prima Vista Blvd., Port St Lucie Cameron Frueh 2406-113222 7211 Elyse Cir, Port St Lucie Dennis Respol 2406-113148 7725 Gullotti Pl., Port St Lucie Alexander F. Guzman, Concetta Guzman & Concetta Braccia 2312-112193 1703 Behrens Rd., Ft Pierce Annie Simmonds (LF EST), Thaddeus Simmons and Le’Von Simmons 2308-111384 2011 Edwin Ave., Ft Pierce Robin Colon Case No. 2310-111905 was heard first on the agenda: Case No. 2310-111905, Location of violation, 2413 N 51 st St., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Anne H. Clark. Roderick Waller, Contractor, 130 S Indian River Dr. Ste 202, Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is resubmitting one (1) photo dated October 10, 2023, one (1) photo dated March 21, 2024. However, there was a malfunction with her camera. The photo was taken on March 22, 2024, one (1) photo dated April 1, 2024, and she is submitting one (1) photo dated September 3, 2024. Officer Moise stated during her first inspection of the property located at 2413 North 51st Street, she found the property in violation for Section 11.05.01, building and signed permits, to please obtain a permit for the carport. Officer Moise stated a Notice of Violation was issued on October 13, 2023, with a correction date of October 27, 2023. After getting no compliance, a Notice to Appear was issued and posted on the property on March 22, 2024, for the April 3, 2024 Code Board Meeting. At the April 3, 2024 Code Board Meeting, the owner was present and the board made a decision to continue the case to the September 4, 2024 Code Board Meeting.

3 Officer Moise stated Permit number BLDR2405-006193 was filed on May 8, 2024, and is currently in review. She has had contact with the owner and the owner's contractor is here to ask for more time. As of September 3, 2024, the property remains in violation. Chairman Fogg stated are you in violation, sir? Mr. Waller stated yes. Chairman Fogg stated okay. All right. So, what are we doing? Talk to us. Mr. Waller stated as she mentioned, we have a permit, and we're waiting for it to finish its review right now. According to, I forgot, the young lady, the carport is one foot too close to the road. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Waller regarding the violations and when they will be corrected. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2405-113044 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on September 4, 2024. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2405-113044, Location of violation, 360 Bay St., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Susie Webster. Susie Webster, 460 Natalie Dr., Port St Lucie, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting two (2) photos dated May 22nd 2024 and two (2) photos dated September 3rd 2024. Officer Guevara stated 306 Bay Street was found in violation of Section 13.09.00, wooden fence in disrepair. Officer Guevara a Notice of Violation letter was issued on May 22nd, 2024. After receiving no compliance, a notice to appear letter was issued on June 12, 2024 for the Code Board Hearing of August 7, 2024. At the August 7th, 2024, code enforcement hearing, the case was continued to today's hearing. Officer Guevara stated fence permit # FENC-2407-001230 was applied for on July 3rd, 2024, and was issued on August 16th, 2024. As of today's date, the property remains in violation. He has been in contact with Ms. Wester, and she's stating that she's getting people out there this week, or this month, to finally get the fence repaired, and she's here to ask for more time. Chairman Fogg stated okay. Okay, very good. Thank you, Josh. Appreciate it. And I see that the other two issues here have been evaded already. Officer Guevara stated yes, she took care of everything else. Chairman Fogg stated that's good. Yes, ma'am. Ms. Webster stated Well, the fence is not going to be repaired. I'm getting a brand new fence. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Ms. Webster regarding the violations and when it will be corrected. Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. 2405-113044 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on January 8, 2025. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. CODE-2405-112696, Location of violation, 7606 Hibiscus Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owners, Jason F. & Tiffany L. Hessler. Stewart Agisler, representative for the property owner, 7606 Hibiscus Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary.

4 Officer Moreira addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting one (1) photo dated May 1, 2024, one (1) photo dated August 20, 2024 and one (1) photo dated September 3, 2024. Officer Moreira stated during his inspection, he found the property located at 7606 Hibiscus Rd. to be in violation of Section 11.05.01: building and sign permits - please obtain a permit for the replacing of the siding. Officer Moreira stated he issued a Notice of Violation letter on May 2, 2024, and gave a compliance date of May 16, 2024. After getting no compliance, a certified Notice to Appear for the September 4, 2024, Code Board Meeting, was issued on June 25, 2024, and delivered June 29, 2024. Officer Moreira stated he has remained in contact with the owner. Permit #BLDR-2408-007075 was submitted August 30, 2024, and it’s currently in review. As of September 3, 2024, the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Mr. Agisler regarding the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 2405-112926 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on March 5, 2025. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. Code-2405-113047, Location of violation, 5920 Whipoorwill Ln., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owners, Matthew W. and Jessica L. Brewster. Matthew W. and Jessica L. Brewster, 5920 Whipoorwill Ln., Port St Lucie, FL, were sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting five (5) photos dated March 23, 2024, and five (5) photos dated September 3, 2024. Officer Guevara stated 5920 Whippoorwill Lane was found in violation of Section 1105.01, Unpermitted Structure, and 3.0103, running a business, Brewster's Bins and Transport in an Ag 2.5 Zoned property. A Notice of Violation letter was issued on May 23, 2024, and a Notice to Appear letter was issued on August 9, 2024, for the Code Board hearing of today's date, September 4, 2024. Officer Guevara stated as of today's date, the property remains in violation. He has been in contact with Mr. and Mrs. Brewster, and they're here to speak to the Board, state their side of the story. Chairman Fogg stated Okay. Thank you very much. Chairman Fogg stated are you in violation or are you not? Mr. Brewster stated yes. Chairman Fogg stated okay. All right. Where do we go from here? There was discussion among the Board, Staff, Mr. and Mrs. Brewster regarding the violations and when they will be corrected. Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to Case No. CODE-2405-113047 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by December 4, 2024, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

5 Case No. 2407-113277, Location of violation, 2708 Walker Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, George and Family Inc. Rebecca Bekoff, 2708 Walker Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Moise addressed the Board and stated for the record she is submitting one (1) photo dated July 8th, 2024, one (1) photo dated August 1st, 2024, one (1) photo dated August 5th, 2024, one (1) photo dated August 21st, 2024, and one (1) photo dated September 3rd, 2024. Officer Moise stated during my first inspection, she found a property located at 2708 Walker Drive in violation for Section 38-26 for unserviceable vehicle. A Notice of Violation was issued on July 8th, 2024, with a correction date of July 22nd, 2024. After getting no compliance, the Notice to Appear was issued and posted on the property on August 23rd, 2024 for the September 4th, 2024 code board meeting. Officer Moise stated she has had no contact with the owner. As of September 3rd, 2024, the property remains in violation. And, Mr. Chairman and the board, the second section has abated. Chairman Fogg stated alright, ma'am, are you in violation or are you not? Ms. Bekoff stated I guess I am. I didn't know they were violations. I'm sorry. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Ms. Bekoff regarding the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. 2407-113277 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on December 4, 2024. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. Code-2311-112092, Location of violation, 15315 Skyking Dr., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Elmer Muniz. Elmer Muniz, 5315 Skyking Dr., Port St Lucie, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Guy addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is submitting four (4) photos taken by herself, three (3) were taken on November 16th, 2023, and one taken on August 26th, 2024. Officer Guy stated 15315 Skyking Dr. was found in violation of Section 11.05.01. A building permit is required for the detached metal garage slash hangers and the concrete slab. Permit BLDR 2305-003425 for the building was applied for in May of 2023 and remains under review, awaiting resubmittals. The second concrete slab permit was applied for in May of 2023 as well and is still under review and awaiting resubmittals. Officer Guy stated the notice of violation was issued on November 16th, 2023, with a correction date by November 30th, 2023. The notice to appear was issued on June 25th, 2024, with a delivery date of certified mail on June 27th, 2024. There has been constant communication from the property owner, and the owner is present today to speak to the Board and as of today's date, September 4th, 2024, the property does remain in violation. Chairman Fogg stated are you in violation, sir? Mr. Muniz stated yes, sir. There was discussion among the Board, Staff, and Mr. Muniz regarding the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. 2407-113277 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on February 5, 2025. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. Code-2403-112591, Location of violation, 2503 Isola Bella Dr. Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Devin J. Ganesh. Devin J. Ganesh, 2503 Isola Bella Dr. Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary.

6 Officer Guy addressed the Board and stated for the record, she is submitting nine (9) photos, one (1) photo is a property appraiser photo before picture of the detached structure, three (3) taken on February 6th, 2024 and one (1) taken on May 20th, 2024, one (1) taken August 16th, 2024 and three (3) taken August 30th, 2024. Officer Guy stated 2503 Isola Bella Drive was found in violation of Section 11.05.01, a permit is required for the alterations to the detached garage. A permit located BLDR2406-006522 has been applied for on June 10th, 2024, to remedy the corrections and is under review. Officer Guy stated the Notice of Violation was issued on March 6th, 2024, with a correction date by March 20th, 2024. The notice to appear was issued on May 20th, 2024, with a delivery date confirmation of certified mail on May 23rd, 2024. Officer Guy stated there has been communication from the property owner, and again the owner is present today to speak to the Board. As of today's date, September 4th, 2024, the property still remains in violation. Chairman Fogg stated okay, sir. Are you in violation or are you not? Mr. Ganesh stated yes. Mr. Fogg stated okay. What's the plan? Mr. Ganesh stated I work with an engineer right now. The problem was no right certificate, and that was taking a long time to get an engineer to do that. No one I speak to, not aware of the no right certificate. I tried several engineers until I found the one which is Art Dillon, and he's the one who's helping me with the drawing. Mr. Ganesh stated we've been setting plans back and forth, and I guess it's not working. Final now where we get to right now, the drawing of the garage, which we submitted that yesterday. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Ganesh regarding the violation and when it will be corrected. Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. CODE-2403-112591 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in this case, the testimony, and the recommendations of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violation in fact did occur and the alleged violator committed the violation. An Order of Enforcement is warranted. If the Order of Enforcement is not complied with by February 5, 2025, a fine of up to $250.00 per day may be imposed. The cost of $200.00 has been imposed as the cost for prosecuting this case. Please take notice that on the 1st Wednesday of the month after the date given for compliance, at 9:00 am or soon thereafter, as may be heard, a Fine Hearing will be held if the violation is not abated by the given compliance date. Mr. Taylor seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The Hall was sounded and Mrs. Monahan read the name and number of the case of those not present into the record: Default Cases: Case No. Location of Violation Property Owner/Contractor/Violator______ 2405-113008 7903 Hibiscus Rd., Ft. Pierce Sanche Pierre 2406-113235 1101 Trowbridge Rd., Ft. Pierce Adianna Romanes 2407-113327 365 S Naranja Ave., Port St Lucie Wilmary Lopez Perez 2406-113138 306 W Arbor Ave., Ft. Pierce Jay S. Saddington Jr. 2407-113248 6009 Papaya Dr. Ft Pierce Dawn Goyette and Dagmar Dewees 2404-112879 2406 N 43 rd St., Ft Pierce Shawn L. Morgan 2407-113365 6103 Fort Pierce Blvd., Ft Pierce Juan Moran 2406-113143 4902 River Pl., Ft Pierce Vince Cloe 2406-113200 901 NE Prima Vista Blvd., Port St Luce Mark E. Weber 2407-113364 6103 Fort Pierce Blvd., Ft Pierce Dee Anna Leonhardt and David Shorey

7 2407-113271 10110 Muller Rd., Ft Pierce David and Stephanie Whiteside 2308-111393 4527 S US Highway 1, Ft Pierce 4527 Fort Pierce LLC Mr. Taylor made a motion in reference to the cases read into the record that the Code Enforcement Board enters an Order of Finding against the violator finding the violator in default and if the violator does not appear to contest the violations against him/her that the Board adopt the recommendation of staff as set forth on the agenda. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. IX. FINE HEARING: Case No. 2404-112760, Location of violation, 7506 Roberts Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, BAF 3 LLC. The property owners were not present. Officer Moreira addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting two photos dated April 1st 2024 two photos dated June 21st 2024 one photo data made of night of 2019 retreat from Google website on June 25th 2024 showing the French doors and the front door before the work was done one photo dated July the 27th 2024 retreat from the property appraiser archive showing before and after one for dated July 2nd 2024 one photo dated September the 3rd 2024. Officer Moreira stated this case was brought to the July 3rd 2024 code board meeting for section 11 point zero five point zero one building sign permits please obtain a permit for the French door and front door. Officer Moreira stated at the July 3rd 2024 Code Board Meeting the owner was not present the case was found in default and given compliance date of August 9 2024 I remain in contact with Mrs. Kathy Ruiz property manager there's no permanent file this time that's up September 3rd 2024 the property remains in violation. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2404-112760 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting August 10, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $50,000.00. No additional prosecution has been imposed. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2404-112821, Location of violation, 5307 Bowling Green Dr., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Evelyn Conrad (EST). The property owner was not present. Officer Moreira addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting what photo dated May 6 2024 to force dated June to 21st 2024 one photo dated July the 2nd 2024 one photo date August 23rd 2024 two photos dated August 30 2024 and two photos dated September the 3rd 2024. Officer Moreira stated this case was brought to the July 3 rd , 2024 Code Board Meeting for section 38-97 prohibited acts overgrowth in the rear swale. At the July 3rd 2024 Code Board Meeting the owner was not present the case was found in default given compliance date of August 9 2024. Officer Moreira stated the owner recently made contact on August the 28th 2024 Mr. Conrad was informed of the violation on the rear swell as of September the 3rd 2024 the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Gonzalez-Rodriguez regarding the case. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2404-112821 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator

8 to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting August 10, 2024 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2405-113012, Location of violation,1003 W 2 nd St., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Patricia A. Farmer. Patrcica A. Farmer, 351 Mocking Bird Ave., Fort Pierce, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is submitting nine (9) photos dated May 13 2024 and four (4)photos dated September 3rd 2024. Officer Guevara stated 1003 West 2nd Street was found in violation of 13.0 801 windows in disrepair 13.0 900 rotted wood 13.0 900 mold and mildew 3.0 1.03 living in a mobile home 3.0 103 commercial vehicles and residents in residential zone 38-26 unserviceable vehicles 38-26 outside storage and 38-97 overgrowth. Officer Guevara stated a Notice of Violation letter was issued on May 13th, 2024. After receiving no compliance, a Notice to Appear letter was issued on May 28th 2024 for the code board hearing of July 3rd 2024 at the July 3rd 2024 code enforcement hearing the property was found in violation by default and given until August 9th 2024 to comply or a $250 fine would be imposed. Officer Guevara stated as of September 3 rd , 2024 the property remains in violation. He stated he finally had contact with miss Farmer yesterday and she stated she would show up today to explain her situation to the board and request more time. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mrs. Farmer regarding the case. Mr. Murdock made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2405-113012 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting February 5, 2025 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Companion Cases: Case No. 2208-108682, Location of violation, Next to 14195 Range Line Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property Owner, Marburger Ranch LLC. Anthony Bordinger, 10263 SW Village Pkwy, Port St Lucie, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Case No. 2208-108687, Location of violation, Next to 14195 Range Line Rd., Fort Pierce, FL, Tenant/Violator, Mike’s Organic Top Soil. Anthony Bordinger, 10263 SW Village Pkwy, Port St Lucie, FL, was sworn in by the Recording Secretary. Officer Guevara addressed the Board and stated for the record, he will be reading summaries for both cases. He is resubmitting ten (10) photos dated August 24 2022, ten (10) dated October 3rd 2022 and six (6) photos dated September 3rd 2024. He stated he is also submitting section 7.10. 12 figure 729 of the layout of land clearing and yard waste storage pile on July 6 2022. He stated the property was purchased by the owner and began operating the processing facility on August 18 2022 a pre application meeting was held between business owner and the planning department to let them know that the parcel lacked the required road frontage to request the rezoning and conditional use permit to operate a vegetative debris recycling operation. Officer Guevara stated the business owner was also advised that if they were able to work around the frontage issue they would need to rezone to utilities and obtain a conditional use permit on August 25th 2022. A notice of violation

9 letter was issued to both property owner and business owner for being in violation of section 11. 05.00, Zoning Compliance for collecting storing and processing materials on the property section 3.0 1.0 3 (C), collecting storing and processing the materials in AG-5 zoning, section 38-26 outside storage, section 7.10.12, Zoning compliance for collecting storing and processing materials on the property. Officer Guevara stated a compliance date of September 8th 2022 was given a notice to appear letter was issued on September 14th 2022 for the Code Board Hearing of October 5 th , 2022. At the October 5th 2022 Code Enforcement Hearing the property was found in violation and given until March 1st 2023 to comply or a $250 daily fine would be imposed. Officer Guevara stated at the March 3rd 2023 Fine Hearing the Board continued the case till the August 2nd 2023 fine hearing at the August 2nd 2023 fine hearing the cases continue till the October 4th 2023 fine hearing. At the October 4th 2023 fine hearing the cases continue until the August 7th 2024 fine hearing and at the August 7th 2024 fine hearing the case was continued until today's hearing. Planning staff has been in contact with the property owner and the property remains in violation. There was discussion among the Board, Staff and Mr. Bordinger regarding the cases. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2208-108682 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 5, 2025 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Murdock seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2208-108687 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff that the violation still exists, after considering the gravity of the violation, the actions if any taken by the violator to correct the violation and any previous violations, we make the following determination: A fine of $250.00 per day shall be imposed for each day the violation exists starting March 5, 2025 with a maximum fine not to exceed $5,000.00. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Case No. 2402-112466, Location of violation, 3024 W Dixie Blvd., Fort Pierce, FL, Property, PG USA Holding LLC. The property owner was not present. Officer Winkler addressed the Board and stated for the record, he is resubmitting three (3) photos dated January 26 2024 taken by Building Inspector, Mike Lunsford three (3) photos dated February 14th 2024 also taken by Building Inspector Mike Lunsford and three (3) photos taken by himself. Officer Winkler stated on February 14 2024 Building Inspector Mike Lunsford was inspecting a roof job on the house the listed address when he noticed that a flat area of the roof in a shed had been re shingled. Upon checking he was unable to find permits for either. The company that he was doing the roof inspection for stated they did not do the work on either items in question. Officer Winkler stated a Notice of Violation was issued February 14 2024 with a correction date of February 28 2024 for a violation of section 11.05.01, please obtain a permit for the flat roof work and please obtain a permit for the roof replacement on the shed. Officer Winkler stated after getting no compliance, a Notice to Appear was issued and sent us certified mail on February 29 2024 for the April 3rd 2024 Code Board Hearing it was that good delivery for you United States Postal Service on March 4 th , 2024.

10 Officer Winkler stated he has had continuous contact with Mr. Sergio about the issues going on and how they're going to go about it and handle it. As of June 4 th 2024 there have been two permits applied for the roof and one for demolition. The demolition one has been issued, but the roof one is still pending. Officer Winkler stated no one was present to represent the property and the Board gave a default compliance of May 3rd, 2024, or $250 daily fine would be imposed. At the June 5th 2024 here at fine hearing PGA holdings representative Sergio was present the case continued to September 4th 2024 fine hearing. Officer Winkler stated there has been a permit issued for the roof in another permit for the shed to destroy it demo it both were issued one on April 11 2024 and the other in May 22nd 2024 the delay was due to they needed several things to do the shed so they found it easier to demo the shed and they got that permit so if we could staff recommends no fines to be imposed they have worked with us and been in touch with me pretty regularly through the process. Mrs. Monahan made a motion in reference to Case No. Code 2402-112466 that the Code Enforcement Board makes the following determination: After hearing the facts in the case, the testimony, and the report of staff with regard to the existence of a violation that we determine the violations have been abated and no fine is imposed. No additional prosecution cost has been imposed. Mr. Waters seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Companion Cases: 9, 10 & 11 Case No. 105577, Location of violation, TBD, Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Pacific Creek LLC. The property owner was not present. Case No. 105578, Location of violation, 0 Dennison Dr., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Pacific Creek LLC. The property owner was not present. Case No. 105579, Location of violation, 350 Dennison Dr., Port St Lucie, FL, Property Owner, Pacific Creek LLC. The property owner was not present. Officer Williams addressed the Board and stated staff is requesting the case to be continued to the September 4th, 2024, Code Board Meeting. They're all working with staff and they're almost in compliance. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 105577 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on March 5, 2025. Mr. Pancoast seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 105578 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on March 5, 2025. Mr. Pancoast seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Waters made a motion in reference to Case No. 105579 that the Code Enforcement Board continues this case to the Code Enforcement Board hearing on March 5, 2025. Mr. Pancoast seconded and the motion carried unanimously. X. REPEAT VIOLATION HEARING: None. XI. REHEARING OR RECONSIDERATION: None. XII. FINE REDUCTION HEARING: None.

11 XIII. OTHER BUSINESS: None. XIV. STAFF BUSINESS: None. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.