Minutes - 09-19-2022 - Code EnforcementCITY OF CLERMONT
MINUTES
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
September 19, 2022
Chairman James Johnson called the regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board to order on
Monday, September 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Members attending were Chairman James Johnson
along with Board members Matthew Norton, Beth Walters, Justin Allender, Paul Duhon, and
Dieter Grube. Bill Rini was absent. Also attending were Evie Wallace, Code Enforcement
Manager, Andrew Snodgrass, Jordon Rebando, and Joshua Cortez, Code Enforcement Officers,
Curt Henschel, Development Services Director, Sam Reda, Code Enforcement Attorney, Patrick
Brandt, City Attorney, and Rae Chidlow, Planning Coordinator.
Board member Allender made a motion to approve the minutes for the July 18, 2022 Code
Enforcement workshop; seconded by Board member Norton. The vote was unanimous to approve
the minutes.
Chairman Johnson read the Opening Remarks.
Code Enforcement Manager Wallace and Code Enforcement Officers Snodgrass and Cortez, along
with any of the public who may testify, were sworn in.
Development Services Director Curt Henschel stated that the next scheduled meeting would be the
week of Thanksgiving. He stated that unless there is a life safety issue there would not be a meeting
in November.
CASE NO. C2106-000029
South Lake Presbyterian Church
171 Chestnut Street
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 171 Chestnut Street
REQUEST: Motion to Lien
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
The Respondent was not present.
Board member Grube made a motion to lien the property; seconded by Board member Norton.
The vote was unanimous in favor to lien the property
CASE NO. C2207-0009
Frederick L. Christensen, Trustee
591 E. SR 50-Action Gator Tire
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 591 E. SR 5C
VIOLATION: Chapter 34, Sections 34-61
Section 34-95 Storage of certain items
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
Nuisances, Section 34-62 Creation of nuisance,
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The Respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Officer Snodgrass, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and
accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation, dates,
and staff recommendation for the record.
Board member Allender made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine of $250.00
or every day in violation after October 3, 2022; seconded by Board member Grube. The vote was
unanimous in favor oL ending violation and amount of fine.
CASE NO. C2207-0014
Lake Magnolia Properties LLC
Pagonia Road — Alternate Key 3871969
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Pagonia Road — Alternate Key 3871969
VIOLATION: Chapter 34, Sections 34-61 Nuisances, Section 34-62 Creation of nuisance,
Chapter 122, Section 122-344 Property maintenance, IPMC Section 302.4 Weeds
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
The Respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Officer Snodgrass, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and
accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation, dates,
and staff recommendation for the record.
Board member Grube made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine of $150.00
or every day in violation after October 3, 2022 and to find Respondent in repeat violation if the
same violation occurs within the next five years; seconded by Board member Norton. The vote was
unanimous in favor offinding violation and amount of tne.
CASE NO. C2207-0031
Weston Essmiller
2728 Kingston Ridge Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 2728 Kingston Ridge Drive
VIOLATION: Chapter 122, Section 122-344 Building permit required, IPMC Section 505 Water
systems, Section 111.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy, Section 111.1 Unsafe structures
and equipment.
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
The Respondent was not present.
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September 19, 2022
Code Enforcement Officer Snodgrass, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and
accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation, dates,
and staff recommendation for the record.
Board member Norton made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine of $150.00
for every day in violation after October 1, 2022; seconded by Board member Grube. The vote was
unanimous in favor offending violation and amount of fine.
CASE NO. C2206-0003
Richard Robinson
565 Rob Roy Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 565 Rob Roy Drive
VIOLATION: Chapter 122, Section 122-244 Building permit required, Section 122-124 Lot and
height requirements, Chapter 58, Section 58-116, 58-118, 58-121, 58-122 Business Tax Receipt,
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
The Respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Officer Cortez, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and
accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation, dates,
and staff recommendation for the record.
Board member Allender made a motion to find the Respondent in violation with a, the of $150.00
or every day in violation after October 19, 2022; seconded by Board member Grube. The vote
was unanimous in favor of ending violation and amount of me.
CASE NO. C2207-0020
Capito Duda Real Estate LLC-Once Upon a Creation
4300 S. Highway 27, Suite 207
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 4300 S. Highway 27, Suite 207
VIOLATION: IPMC Section I11.1.3 Structure unfit for occupancy, Section 605.1 Electrical
equipment, Section 702.1 Means of egress, Chapter 122, Section 122-344 Building permit
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
The Respondent was not present.
Code Enforcement Officer Cortez, who was sworn in, exhibited pictures that are a true and
accurate depiction of the condition of the property on the date taken and read the violation, dates,
and staff recommendation for the record.
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' Code Enforcement Board
CLER ONT
Choice afChampiow Meeting Schedule
The Code Enforcement Board is scheduled to meet on the third Monday of each month
at 6:00 P.M., unless otherwise notified by City P&Z staff. Meetings are held in the City
Council chambers, Clermont City Hall, 685 W. Montrose Street.
The meeting packet is delivered to each board member no later than Thursday the
week prior to the meeting and posted on the City website.
Any questions regarding the schedule, packet materials attendance or any other
matters regarding the board or the City in general may be directed to Rae Chidlow,
Planning Coordinator at 352-241-7335.
Code Enforcement Board — meeting Schedule
January 23, 2023
March 20, 2023
May 15, 2023
July 17, 2023
September 18, 2023
November 20, 2023
January 15, 2024
March 18, 2024
May 20, 2024
July 15, 2024
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
September 19, 2022
Board member Norton made a motion to find the Respondent in violation, with a fine of $250.00
or every day in violation after October 19, 2022; seconded by Board member Duhon. The vote
was unanimous in favor of ending the violation and amount of ane.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Attest:
Rae Chidlow, Code Enforcement Clerk
James Jo son, Chai an
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