Minutes - 07.15.2024 - Code Enforcement BoardCITY OF CLERMONT
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
MINUTES
JULY 15, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Chair May called the meeting of the Code Enforcement Board to order on Monday, July 15,
2024, at 6:00 pm.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair May, Vice -Chair Camps, Member Falcone, Member Fornoles,
Member Forth, Member Kilburn, and Member Whitehead
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Code Enforcement Officers Snodgrass and Cortez; Code Enforcement
Manager Wallace, Code Board Attorney Shepard, City Attorney Brandt, Development Services
Director Henschel, and Development Services Coordinator Heard
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
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Motion to annrove the Minutes for the Mat, 20. 2024 Code Enforcement Board Meeting: Moved
by Member Whitehead; Seconded by Vice -Chair Camps. Motion passed 7-0.
OPENING STATEMENT
Chair May made the opening remarks.
SWEARING IN WITNESSES
Code Enforcement Officers Wallace, Cortez, and Snodgrass, city staff, along with any of the public
who may testify were sworn in.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 1 — C2404-0035
Kings Ridge Golf Club of Lake County LLC
1950 Kings Ridge Boulevard
Clermont, FL 34711
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1950 Kings Ridge Boulevard
REQUEST: Reduction of Fine
City Attorney Brandt asked if anyone is present on behalf of Kings Ridge Golf Club. With no one
present, this item was not heard.
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ITEM 2 — CASE NO. C2404-0064
Lou Natem LLC
615 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1203 W. Highway 50
REQUEST: Reduction of Fine
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case and said the City is in agreement for the fine reduction.
The Representative for Respondent was present and sworn in.
Member Kilburn made a motion to reduce the fine in Case No. C2404-0064 from $2, 000 to $125
to be paid on or before August 15. 2024: and further. failure to pav will result in revertine the fine
to its orieinal amount of'$2, 500: seconded by Member Whitehead. Motion passed 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 3 — CASE NO. C2405-0019
Linda Lalchan
1870 Vale Drive
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1870 Vale Drive
REPEAT VIOLATION: Repeat with Fine, IPMC Sections: 305.3 Interior Surfaces,
504.1 Plumbing, 603.1 Mechanical Equipment & Appliances, 704.6.2 Interconnection, 102.2
Maintenance, 304.7 Roofs & Drainage, 111.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy Sections
18-53 and 18-54 Nuisances
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
The Respondent was present and sworn in.
Officer Snodgrass stated this case is a repeat with fine and explained the following violations:
IPMC Sections: 305.3 Interior Surfaces, 504.1 Plumbing, 603.1 Mechanical Equipment &
Appliances, 704.6.2 Interconnection, 102.2 Maintenance, 304.7 Roofs & Drainage, 111.1.3
Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy Sections 18-53 and 18-54 Nuisances. He further stated this
is a tenant initiated case that is currently not in compliance. He detailed the case summary and
gave its history, exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate depiction of the property on the date
taken, and read the violation, dates, and staff recommendation.
Member Falcone asked if anyone has lived in the home since July of last year. Officer Snodgrass
explained tenants were present and living in the home at his May 9, 2024 inspection. The same
tenants were the ones who called in the complaint, and they were evicted two weeks later.
Member Forth made a motion to find the Respondent is in repeat violation in Case No. C2405-
0019, and is ordered to correct the violation on or before Mav 23, 2024. If Respondent does not
comply- with this order, a (ine of'$500 per day for evelT day in violation after Mai, 23. 2024. will
accrue until corrected. And further. the Respondent is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement
Officer to arrange an inspection of the property, to verifi, compliance: Seconded bi, Member
Whitehead. Motion passed 7-0. (This Item was Reopened Later in the Meeting. See Below.)
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ITEM 5 — CASE NO. C2401-0036
Advenir at Clermont LLC
600 River Birch Court
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 600 River Birch Court
VIOLATION: IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment & Appliances, Section 125-522(a) Building
Permit Required
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
The Respondent was present and sworn in.
Officer Cortez explained the following violations: IPMC 603.1 Mechanical Equipment &
Appliances, Section 125-522(a) Building Permit Required. He detailed the case summary stating
the complaint was initiated by the City's in-house chief building inspector, and the property is
currently not in compliance. He gave the history, violations with dates, and exhibited pictures that
are a true and accurate depiction of the property on the dates taken. He further stated staff's
recommendation.
Chair May asked for further clarification on the timeline.
Mr. Juan Alba, Advenir Living LLC, asked for an extension. He stated Advenir Living has recently
purchased this property and needs time to get the units up to code.
Discussion ensued regarding the timeline for issuing permits. City Attorney Brandt explained
different options the Board can take; and further, stated the importance of protecting the public.
Discussion ensued regarding the number of units that are not up to code. City Attorney Brandt
clarified that this is a single parcel with 250 total units with a quarter of the units out of compliance.
Chair May asked for clarification on the total number of buildings and units. Discussion ensued,
and it was clarified that there are 12 buildings total with approximately eight (8) to 12 AC systems
or units which may total approximately 60 systems out of compliance.
City Attorney Brandt recommended the Board consider the City's 60-day recommendation to
revisit this and follow up at the next meeting on September 161h in order to find out what work was
completed within that 60-day timeframe.
Member Forth made a motion to find the Restondent in violation in Case No. C2401-0036, and is
ordered to correct the violations on or before September 13, 2024. IfRespondent does not compLv
with this order, a Trine of $250 Der day for even- dai• in violation after September 13. 2024. will
accrue until corrected. The Respondent is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Oli`icer to
arranev an inspection of the DroDert.v to verity compliance with the order: Seconded bi, Member
Falcone. Motion r,assed 7-0.
Code Board Attorney Shepard suggested the respondent bring back the following information to
the next meeting: Progress to date, the scope of the remaining problems, and the timeline to
complete.
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City Attorney Brandt asked for a point of order due to the late arrival of Linda Lalchan (Item 3),
which was already heard and voted on. He informed the Chair it is their discretion whether or not
the respondent should be heard. Chair May indicated it is fine.
(Agenda Item Reopened)
ITEM 3 — CASE NO. C2405-0019
Linda Lalchan
1870 Vale Drive
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1870 Vale Drive
REPEAT VIOLATION: Repeat with Fine, IPMC Sections: 305.3 Interior Surfaces,
504.1 Plumbing, 603.1 Mechanical Equipment & Appliances, 704.6.2 Interconnection, 102.2
Maintenance, 304.7 Roofs & Drainage, 111.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy Sections
18-53 and 18-54 Nuisances
The Respondent was present and sworn in.
Respondent Linda Lalchan explained why she was late, and indicated she has before and after
pictures of her property before the tenants destroyed her property.
Chair May stated the Board had already made a motion as a repeat violator and asked to hear from
the board members on whether they would like to see more pictures or let the previous motion
stand.
Officer Snodgrass advised the Board this is the third code enforcement case on this property with
the same violations and conditions reported from tenants. Discussion ensued regarding the past
cases.
Chair May asked the respondent if she uses a property management company to assist with the
renting of her home. Respondent Lalchan explained her situation in more detail; and further, she
stated once the home is in compliance, she is placing the house up for sale.
Chair May recommended that the motion stay as is.
City Attorney Brandt announced the City request the fine be recorded with the County
immediately.
Member Falcone moved to order the Cith to record the Findines ol'Fact immediately: Seconded
by Member Forth. Motion passed 7-0.
ITEM 4 — CASE NO. C2405-0017
Jude & Geralde Meus
1383 Laurel Hill Drive
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1383 Laurel Hill Drive
REPEAT VIOLATION: Section 125-522(a) Building Permit Required
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
The Respondent was not present.
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Officer Cortez explained the following violations: Section 125-522(a) Building Permit
Required. He detailed the case summary stating the complaint was self -initiated, and the
property is currently not in compliance. He gave the history, violations with dates, and
exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate depiction of the property on the dates taken.
He further stated staff's recommendation.
Member Camps made a motion to find the Respondent is in violation in Case No. C2405-0017;
and is ordered to correct the violations until the propertt, comes into compliance. If Respondent
does not comply with this order. a fine ot'$500 per dat' for every, day in violation until the nroverty
comes into compliance. will accrue until corrected. The Respondent is ordered to contact the Code
Enforcement Officer to arrange an inspection of the proverb, to verih, compliance with the order;
Seconded by Member Whitehead. Motion passed 7-0.
ITEM 6 — CASE NO. C2405-0003
Edward Emrick III
Cluster Oak Drive
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: Cluster Oak Drive (Vacant Commercial Parcel)
VIOLATION: Section 18-53 and 18-54 Nuisances Section 125-522(i) Property Maintenance,
IPMC 302.4 Weeds
City Attorney Brandt introduced the case.
The Respondent was not present.
Officer Cortez explained the following violations: Section 18-53 and 18-54 Nuisances Section
125-522(i) Property Maintenance, IPMC 302.4 Weeds. He detailed the case summary stating the
complaint was self -initiated, and the property is currently not in compliance. He gave the history,
violations and dates, and exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate depiction of the property
on the dates taken. He stated staff s recommendation.
Vice -Chair Camps made a motion to find the Respondent is in violation in Case No. C2405-0003:
and is ordered to correct the violations on or before August 14. 2024. If Respondent does not
comply with this order. a fine of $150 per dai, for every day in violation after August 14. 2024.
will accrue until corrected. The Respondent is ordered to contact the Code Entorcement Officer
to arrange an inspection ofthe proverb, to verifi compliance with the order; Seconded br Member
Falcone. Motion gassed 7-0.
ITEM 7 — CASE NO. C2404-0069
Libre Real Estate LLC
1000 West Montrose Street
LOCATION OF VIOLATION: 1000 West Montrose Street Vacant Commercial Parcel
VIOLATION: IPMC 302.4 Weeds
The Respondent was not present.
Officer Cortez explained the following violation, IPMC 302.4 Weeds. He detailed the case
summary stating the complaint was self -initiated, and the property is currently not in compliance.
He gave the history, violations and dates, and exhibited pictures that are a true and accurate
depiction of the property on the dates taken. He further stated staffs recommendation.
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Member Falcone made a motion to find the Respondent is in violation in Case No. C2404-0069:
and is ordered to correct the violations on or betore August 14. 2024. If Respondent does not
comply with this order, a fine of $150 her day for every day in violation after August 14. 2024.
will accrue until corrected. The Respondent is ordered to contact the Code Enforcement Office to
arrange an inspection of the vronerly to verih, compliance with the order: Seconded b_v Vice -Chair_
Camps. Motion nassed 7-0.
AJDOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was ad'^,,, ,oa �* ' 11
Attest:
at iy He rd. Recording Clerk