Special Magistrate Hearing

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. Administration Town Manager Francine L. Ramaglia, MPA, ICMA-CM, CPA Town Attorney: Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau, & Rubin, P.A. Town Clerk, Valarie Oakes, CMC Code Enforcement Inspector (or Manager) Mario Matos Special Magistrate Amity R. Barnard, Esq Civility: Being "civil" is not a restraint on the First Amendment right to speak out, but it is more than just being polite. Civility is stating your opinions and beliefs, without degrading someone else in the process. Civility requires a person to respect other people's opinions and beliefs even if he or she strongly disagrees. It is finding a common ground for dialogue with others. It is being patient, graceful, and having a strong character. That is why we say "Character Counts" in Town of Loxahatchee. Civility is practiced at all Town meetings. Special Needs: In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall, within three business days prior to any proceeding, contact the Town Clerk’s Office, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, (561) 793-2418. Quasi-Judicial Hearings: Some of the matters on the agenda may be "quasi-judicial" in nature. Town Council Members are required to disclose all ex-parte communications regarding these items and are subject to voir dire (a preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or council) by any affected party regarding those communications. All witnesses testifying will be "sworn" prior to their testimony. However, the public is permitted to comment, without being sworn. Unsworn comment will be given its appropriate weight by the Town Council. Appeal of Decision: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceeding, and for that purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes any testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Consent Calendar: Those matters included under the Consent Calendar are typically self-explanatory, non controversial, and are not expected to require review or discussion. All items will be enacted by a single motion. If discussion on an item is desired, any Town Council Member, without a motion, may "pull" or remove the item to be considered separately. If any item is quasi-judicial, it may be removed from the Consent Calendar to be heard separately, by a Town Council Member, or by any member of the public desiring it to be heard, without a motion. OPENING MINUTES: Minutes of the (previous Special Magistrate Hearing Date): The Special Magistrate Hearing is to be reviewed and signed by the Special Magistrate upon approval. FINE ASSESSMENT HEARING: 1. CASE #23090002; 13710 OKEECHOBEE BLVD; BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC Code Section: 87-030; 18-24 Description: cut down trees without a permit Legal: LOXAHATCHEE GROVES W 487.68 FT OF TR 10 BLK E PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-510-0030 2. CASE # 24050005; 13710 OKEECHOBEE BLVD; BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC Code Section: 175-110; 175-170; 175-24005-040(A-B) Description: The property brought fill and graded a big portion of the property, changing the topography of the property Legal: LOXAHATCHEE GROVES W 487.68 FT OF TR 10 BLK E PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-510-0030 3. CASE # 24020007; 3571 C RD; GALT LIFE LLC. ; Code Section: 05-040(A-B), 175-110, 175-170 and 175-240 Description: Added fill on the west side of the property, elevating property and filling part of the pond Legal: LOXAHATCHEE GROVES E 1/2 OF N 1/2 OF TR 32 BLK B PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-232-0010 4. CASE# 23010003/ 23010006 16169 SOUTHERN BLVD; LANTANA HOLDINGS, LLC Code Section: 20-017; 87-030 Description:  Legal: 36-43-40, SLY 922FT OF WLY. 926.54 FT OF E 1/4 LYG N OF & ADJ TO SR 80 R/W PCN: 41-40-43-36-00-000-1020 5. CASE # 23050030; 2276 D ROAD; 2276 D RAOD, LLC Code Section: 05-040 (A-B), 175-110,175-170, 175-240 Description: Installing a catch basin with a sump pump and discharging across the neighbor's property into a drainage culvert. Legal: LOXAHATCHEE GROVES S 1/2 OF TR 15 BLK D PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-415-0020 6. CASE # 24060006; 1557 E ROAD; TRAVERS FARM, LLC Code Section: 87-030 (A-F) Description: Tree removal without permits. Legal: LOXAHATCHEE GROVES E 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF TR 45 BLK D PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-445-0030 7. CASE # 24060005; 1557 E ROAD; TRAVERS FARM, LLC Code Section: 20-050(A)(1)  Description: Living in a Residential Vehicle without a permitted residential structure within the agriculture residential zoning district. Legal: LOXAHATCHEE GROVES E 1/2 OF S 1/2 OF TR 45 BLK D PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-445-0030 8. CASE # 23060006; 3384 C ROAD; MARIA E. FONTE & ROBERTO PEREZ Code Section: 05-040 (a-b), 175-110, 175-170 and 175-240 Description: Operating an unpermitted business. Legal: LOXAHATCHEE GROVES W 1/2 OF TR 14 BLK F PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-614-0030 VIOLATION HEARING 9. CASE #24060020; 1300 D ROAD; WAGFLO, LLC Code Section: 30-6. 20-017, 20-010(G)(1) Description: Keeping of fill on property… Legal: LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TRACT 5 BLK D PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-405-0010 10. CASE #24060019; 1300 D ROAD; ESCUE FARMS, LLC Code Section: 30-6, 20-017, 20-010 (G)(1) Description: Keeping fill on property… Legal: LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TRACT 5 BLK D PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-405-0010 FINE MITIGATION HEARING HEALTH SAFETY ABATEMENT HEARING REPEAT VIOLATION HEARING ORDER RESCINDING HEARING ADJOURNMENT: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by this group with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he or she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record should include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeals is to be based. The Town of Loxahatchee Groves does not provide such a record. In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA), this document can be made available in an alternate format (Large Print upon request with three (3) days advanced notice of any meeting, by contacting the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470.