Code Enforcement Board

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - 5:30 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1

CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance Approval Of The Agenda Swearing in of Code Enforcement Officers and Other Individuals Giving Testimony INFORMATIONAL 100. Code Compliance Monthly Report - March 2026 Code Compliance Monthly Report - March 2026.pdf CONSENT AGENDA 200. Approval of the Minutes: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting 2026 03 24 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf PUBLIC HEARINGS : CONTINUED CASES PUBLIC HEARINGS : REPEAT CASES 400. Case# 2026CE000542 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Owner(s): Ronald G Lesage and/or Corey A Folan Violation(s): IPMC Section 308.1 – Accumulation of Rubbish or Debris Presentation Additional case information PUBLIC HEARINGS : NEW CASES 500. Case# 2026CE000227 Respondent(s): NEILEN, SHARYON L; NEILEN, ROBIN A Address: 1033 NORTHERN WAY Violation(s): WS City Ord. 13-2(b)-Prohibitions WS City Ord. 20-434- Authorized commercial vehicles in residential areas IPMC 2024 Sec. 304.7- Roofs and Drainage Presentation Additional case information PUBLIC HEARINGS : NON-COMPLIANCE CASES 600. Case# 2025CE000642 Respondent(s): Victoria E Castro, Jose A Castro, and/or Jessica L Dawson Address: 1112 Arbor Glen Cir. 2

Violation(s):IPMC Section 304.8 – Decorative Features Presentation - Compliance Hearing.pdf Additional Case Information - Compliance Hearing.pdf REGULAR AGENDA 700. Board Training ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend and this Agenda is subject to change. Please be advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions. Persons with disabiliBes needing assistance to parBcipate in any of these proceedings should contact the City of Winter Springs at (407) 327-1800 "at least 48 hours prior to meeBng, a wriDen request by a physically handicapped person to aDend the meeBng, directed to the chairperson or director of such board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes. “If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the board, agency, or commission with respect to any maDer considered at such meeBng or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbaBm record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based” - per Section 286.0105 Florida Statutes. 3

INFORMATIONAL ITEM 100 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA | APRIL 28, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Code Compliance Monthly Report - March 2026 SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Informational 4

Junk and Debris - 15 Irrigation Violations - 2 Parking Violations - 38 No House Numbers - 3 Obstructing Sidewalk - 30 Abandon Vehicles - 15 0 10 20 30 400 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Code Cases Initiated - 127 Open Cases - 45 Code Board Cases - 1C O D E C O M P L I A N C E M O N T H L Y R E P O R T MARCH 202622Signs Removed from Right-of-Way I F Y O U S E E A N I S S U E W I T H I N Y O U R A R E A T H A T Y O U F E E L C O D E C O M P L I A N C E S H O U L D I N V E S T I G A T E , C O M P L E T E O U R C O D E C O M P L A I N T E F O R M , B Y U S I N G T H E Q R C O D E B E L O W .5

CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 200 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA | APRIL 28, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Minutes: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board review and approve the Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. 6

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 24, 2026 CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Miguel Marting called to Order the Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708.) Roll Call: Chair Stephen Gildea, absent - excused Vice Chair Miguel Martin, present Board Member Art Gallo, present Board Member Maurice Kaprow, present Board Member Joanne Krebs, present Board Member Jonathan Obear, absent Board Attorney Amelia Ulmer, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Also Present: Deputy Chief Kevin Presley, Winter Springs Police Department (WSPD) Mr. Carlos DeFoe, Code Compliance Inspector, WSPD A moment of silence was held followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chair Martin asked that a New Business Item be discussed under the Regular Agenda. There was no objection and the agenda was adopted. City Clerk Christian Gowan swore in those who would be providing testimony. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 100.) Code Compliance Monthly Report – February 2026 Board members thanked Deputy Chief Presley and asked for a status update on a similar permit report. City Clerk Christian Gowan noted that he continued to work with staff and would have an update at the next meeting. CONSENT AGENDA 200. Approval of the Minutes: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting Brief discussion followed on two typographical errors. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH THE NOTED CHANGES. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 7

CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 24, 2026 PAGE 2 OF 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONTINUED CASES 300. Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: REPEAT CASES 400) Not Used PUBLIC HEARINGS: NEW CASES 500) Case #2026CE000065 Address: 535 Saddlewood Lane Respondent(s): Kevin J West Violation: WS City Ord. 12-53 WS City Ord. 13-2(b) WS City Ord. 13-2(c) Note: The Respondent was present. Code Compliance Inspector Carlos DeFoe introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the “Presentation.” The Board accepted the packet as published into evidence as well as additional photos presented by Inspector DeFoe without objection. Inspector DeFoe recommended a compliance date of April 8, 2026 and a fine of up to $250 per day if this was not met. Kevin West, Respondent testified that he was in violation, noted his efforts to come into compliance, and asked for thirty (30) days to remedy the violations. Discussion followed on the appropriate amount of time, previous violations at this address and a previous Board Order1 that had been issued. “I MOVE TO FIND THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS AND TESTIMONY OF CODE INSPECTOR CARLOS DEFOE CLEARLY SHOWS THERE IS SUFFICIENT SUPPORT TO SUBSTANTIATE THE ISSUES PRESENT WITH THE PROPERTY AS IT RELATES TO A VIOLATION OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 12-53, ABANDONED AUTOMOBILES; WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13-2(B), PROHIBITIONS; AND WINTER SPRINGS CITY ORDINANCE 13-2(C), PROHIBITIONS AND ORDER THAT THE RESPONDENTS BE GIVEN UNTIL APRIL 30, 2026 TO ESTABLISH COMPLIANCE. IN THE EVENT THE VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED, A FINE OF FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) PER VIOLATION PER DAY SHALL BE IMPOSED UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS REPORTED TO AND VERIFIED BY CITY CODE ENFORCEMENT.” MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KREBS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: GALLO (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); KREBS (AYE); MARTIN (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 1 The referenced Board Order is attached to the end of these minutes. 8

CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 24, 2026 PAGE 3 OF 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: NON-COMPLIANCE CASES 600. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 700. New Business Board Member Gallo asked that the Board be provided training following the addition of new members. Board Attorney Amelia Ulmer noted that she would be prepared to present at the April Code Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ___________________________________ CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA, CMC CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting. 9

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PUBLIC HEARINGS : REPEAT CASES ITEM 400 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AGENDA | APRIL 28, 2026 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Case# 2026CE000542 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Owner(s): Ronald G Lesage and/or Corey A Folan Violation(s): IPMC Section 308.1 – Accumulation of Rubbish or Debris SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that, based on the photographic evidence and testimony presented, the Code Enforcement Board find that the Respondent(s) committed a repeat violation of Section 308.1 – Accumulation of Rubbish or Garbage, of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, beginning on March 3, 2026, and that the violation has continued. Staff further recommends that the Board consider the imposition of a fine of up to $500.00 per day until the property is brought into compliance. 13

Case No. 2026CE000542 City of Winter Springs Code Compliance Division Code Enforcement Board April 28, 2026 Respondent(s): Ronald G Lesage and/or Corey A Folan Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Violation(s): IPMC Section 308.1 – Accumulation of Rubbish or Debris 14

Exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. Case No. 2026CE000542 IPMC Section 308.1 – Accumulation of Rubbish or Debris 15

March 3, 2026 – While conducting an area patrol of N Cortez Ave, I observed an accumulation of rubbish and garbage on the property of 31 N Cortez Ave. At the time of observation individuals were observed moving materials in different areas of the property. A follow up will be conducted to verify if violation remain. (Exhibits 1-4). Case No. 2026CE000542 Case Summary 16

Exhibit 1 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 3, 2026 17

Exhibit 2 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 3, 2026 18

Exhibit 3 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 3, 2026 19

Exhibit 4 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 3, 2026 20

March 17, 2026 – A follow up inspection was performed and verified accumulations of rubbish or garbage remained on the property. (Exhibits 5-10) March 18, 2026- A repeat notice of violation and notice of hearing was mailed by USPS Certified Mail with return receipt requested. March 26, 2026- USPS tracking indicated delivery of notices and return receipt received. Case No. 2026CE000542 Case Summary 21

Exhibit 5 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 22

Exhibit 6 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 23

Exhibit 7 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 24

Exhibit 8 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 25

Exhibit 9 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 26

Exhibit 10 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: March 17, 2026 27

April 8, 2026 – A follow up inspection was performed and verified some corrections were made but violation remained on the property. (Exhibits 11-13). Case No. 2026CE000542 Case Summary 28

Exhibit 11 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: April 8, 2026 29

Exhibit 12 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: April 8, 2026 30

Exhibit 13 Address: 31 N Cortez Ave Case No. 2026CE000542 Date Taken: April 8, 2026 31

Staff recommends that, based on the photographic evidence and testimony presented, the Code Enforcement Board find that the Respondent(s) committed a repeat violation of Section 308.1 – Accumulation of Rubbish or Garbage, of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, beginning on March 3, 2026, and that the violation has continued. Staff further recommends that the Board consider the imposition of a fine of up to $500.00 per day until the property is brought into compliance. Case No. 2026CE000542 Staff Recommendation 32

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