Special Magistrate Meeting

# CITY OF BRADENTON

SPECIAL MAGISTRATE March 4, 2025

The City of Bradenton Special Magistrate met in regular session on March 4, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida.

## PRELIMINARIES

1. Meeting called to order by Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney at 9:00 A.M. 2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney. 3. Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, approved the minutes from February 4, 2025, as presented by staff.

## WITNESSES SWORN IN:

Robin Singer, Volker Reiss, Michael Maginness, Douglas Jones, Craig Lyman, Frank Pontrelli, Nicholas Vena, Donald McLucas, Beth Ann, Nicholas Hernandez, Luverne Cooper, Doug Guerette, Brian Zoller, Jordan McConnell, Eric Perez, Eric Valdez, Christopher Saffor, Tamara Tonnia, Fernando Rodriguez, Yohandoy Gonzalez, Diane Kinghorn, Raymond Bigger.

## UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

24-113 Sreit Preserve on 51st LLC Address: 4880 51st Street West

The property owner was not present.

Mr. Volker Reiss requested a continuance until April 1, 2025.

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, closed the public hearing for this case.

## Actions

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, ordered the case continued until April 1, 2025.

24-118 Donald L. McLucas Jr. Jan L. McLucas Address: 1403 13th Street West

The property owner was present and spoke about the violations.

Mr. Volker Reiss requested a continuance until April 1, 2025.

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, closed the public hearing for this case.

Special Magistrate Minutes March 4, 2025

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## Actions

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, ordered the case continued until April 1, 2025.

25-012 Saving the Sunshine State Inc. Address: 1207 18th Street West

The property owner, Nicholas Hernandez, was present and spoke at length about the violations.

Craig Lyman, Code Enforcement Officer whose credentials are on file, entered fourteen photographs into evidence. He explained the violations and displayed the photographs.

Doug Guerette answered questions from Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Reiss.

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, closed the public hearing for this case, after witnesses were called and testified.

## Actions

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, found the property owner in violation of Sections 304.7, and 304.2, from ordinance no. 3096, and Section 1 (A)(2)(3) from ordinance no. 2936, of the City Code of Ordinances.

## EXTENSION OF TIME REQUESTS: None

## REDUCTION OF FINE REQUESTS:

23-103 Euro Windows LLC Address: 3607 22nd Avenue West

The business owner, Fernando Rodriguez, and interpreter, Yohandoy Gonzalez with Euro Windows LLC, was present.

Mr. Volker Reiss stated the total fine is $26,625 and the city is fine with the minimum reduction.

The property owner asked for the minimum reduction of $2,500 and needs 90 days to pay.

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, closed the public hearing for this case.

## Actions

Special Magistrate, Maggie Mooney, orders the reduced fine of $2,500 to be paid on or before June 2, 2025. If the reduced fine is not paid within that time frame the fine will revert to the original amount.

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## 24-033 Cedrick Cooper

# SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA # March 4,2025

AGENDA # SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA March 4, 2025

# 9:00 AM

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (February 4, 2025)

III. SWEARING IN

IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

24-113 Sreit Preserve on 51st LLC Address: 4880 51st Street West /P.I. # 5181610009/Ward 2 Violation: Sections 308.1 (accumulation of rubbish and garbage) and 302.1 (sanitation), from ordinance 3096 of the City Code of Ordinances.

24-118 Donald L. McLucas Jr Jan L. McLucas Address: 1403 13th Street West /P.I. # 4429700000/Ward 3/14th Street CRA Violation: Sent property owner an “Important Notice Regarding Your Right to A Hearing”, “Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order” and an “Affidavit of Non-Compliance” for the property located at 1403 13th Street West /P.I. # 4429700000/Ward 3/14th Street CRA

25-012 Saving the Sunshine State Inc Address: 1207 18th Street West/P.I. # 4406500001/Ward 3 Violation: Section 304.7 (roofs and drainage), and Section 304.2 (protective treatment), from ordinance 3096. Section 1 (A)(2)(3) (building front, side and rear walls abutting streets or public areas) and Section 1 (B)(1) (windows-broken), from ordinance 2936 of the City Code of Ordinances.

V. EXTENSION OF TIME REQUESTS: NONE

VI. REDUCTION OF FINE REQUESTS:

23-103 Euro Windows LLC Address: 3607 22nd Avenue West/P.I. # 4062710852/Ward 2

The property owner requests a reduction of the fine for property located at 3607 22nd Avenue West.

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## 24-033 Cedrick Cooper Address: 105 24th Street East/P.I. # 1215600006/Ward 4

The property owner requests a reduction of the fine for property located at 105 24th Street East.

## VII. SECOND HEARINGS:

## 24-097 Church of Love Address: 1613 10th Ave West / P.I. # 4387000005/Ward 3/14th Street CRA Sent property owner an “Important Notice Regarding Your Right to A Hearing”, “Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order” and an “Affidavit of Non-Compliance” for the property located at 1613 10th Ave West /P.I. # 4387000005/Ward 3

## 24-130 Samima Islam Margaret Islam Address: 1405 14th Street East/P.I. # 4573900000/Ward 5/Central CRA

Sent property owner an “Important Notice Regarding Your Right to A Hearing”, “Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order” and an “Affidavit of Non-Compliance” for the property located at 1405 14th Street East/P.I. # 4573900000/Ward 5/Central CRA

## 24-160 F. Diaz Corporation Inc Address: 609 23rd Ave. West/P.I. # 4519700109/Ward 3

Sent property owner an “Important Notice Regarding Your Right to A Hearing”, “Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order” and an “Affidavit of Non-Compliance” for the property located at 609 23rd Ave. West/P.I. # 4519700109/Ward 3

## VIII. HEARINGS:

## 25-021 Deleon Rodriguez Carlos Alfonso Address: 606 5th Ave. Dr. W. / P.I. #3172300000/Ward 5/Bradenton CRA Violation: Section 18-31(work without a permit), from ordinance 2818. Chapter 2.0, Section 2.2.1 (work without a permit), and Chapter 5.0, Section 5.1.1 from ordinance 2926 of the City Code of Ordinances.

## 25-022 John Gurhy Paul Mulvey Address: 1008/1010 16th Ave. West/P.I. #44253000003/Ward 3/14th Street CRA Violation: Section 18-31(work without a permit), from ordinance 2818 of the City Code of Ordinances.

## 25-023 Beth Ann Address: 1605 29th St. W / P.I. #, 4171400007/Ward 2 Violation: Section 304.2 (protective treatment), from ordinance 3096 of the City Code of Ordinances. Section 1 (A)(2)(3) (building front, side and rear walls abutting streets or public areas) from ordinance 2936 of the City Code of Ordinances.

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25-024 Ariel Garcia-Vazquez Daimy Cabrera Address: 2719 Oxford Dr. W./P.I. #4994300004/Ward 3 Violation: Chapter 3.0, Section 3.2, Schedule 3.2.1.2 (standard land use atlas), and Chapter 5.0, Section 5.1.1 (accessory use) from ordinance 2926 of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-025 Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC Address: 1815 3rd Ave. E./P.I. #1234400008/Ward 4 Violation: Section 605.1 (electrical), and Section 304.2 (protective treatment) from ordinance 3096. Section 1 (A)(2)(3) (building front, side and rear walls abutting streets or public areas) from ordinance 2936 of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-026 Estate of Gussie M. Saffor Address: 220 11th Ave. E./P.I. #4627300009/Ward 5/Central CRA Violation: Section 308.1 (accumulation of rubbish or garbage), Section 304.14 (insect screen), and Section 304.6 (exterior walls) from ordinance 3096. Section 1 (A)(2)(3) (building front, side and rear walls abutting streets or public areas), and Section 1 (G)(1) (landscaping) of ordinance 2936. Chapter 5.0, Section 5.1.1 (storing of household items) of ordinance 2926 of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-027 David Cofer Address: 2612 9th Ave. W./P.I. #3529600003/Ward 2 Violation: Section 302.7 (accessory structures), Section 303.1 (swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs), Section 302.4 (weeds), Section 605.1 (electrical equipment), 304.7 (roof and drainage), and Section 304.2 (protective treatment) from ordinance 3096. Section 1 (A)(2)(3) (building front, side and rear walls abutting streets or public areas), Section 1 (B)(1), (windows broken) and Section 1 (B)(3) windows boarded) of ordinance 2936 from the City Code of Ordinances.

25-029 Diane Kinghorn Address: 2123 6th Ave. W./P.I. #3425300005/Ward 3 Violation: Section 304.7 (roofs and drainage), Section 304.14 (insect screen), Section 304.6 (exterior walls), and Section 304.2 (protective treatment) from ordinance 3096. Section 1 (A)(2)(3) (building front, side and rear walls abutting streets or public areas) from ordinance 2936 of the City Code of Ordinances.

25-031 121 Zoller Rental LLC Address: 121 27th St. W./P.I. #3450600006 /Ward 2 Violation: Section 22-52 (short-term rental), from ordinance 4011 of the City Code of Ordinances.

## STAFF COMMENTS

## IX. ADJOURNMENT

Next scheduled meeting April 1, 2025.

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Pursuant To Florida Statute 286.0105, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, Council, Agency of Commission at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the Code Enforcement Division at 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida 34205, telephone (941) 932-9400, no later than three (3) business days prior to the proceedings.