Special Magistrate Hearing

Name: Special Magistrate Hearing — Loxahatchee Groves, FL
Start: 2026-01-05T09:00:00
End: 2026-01-05T11:00:00
Location: Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Special Meeting

Loxahatchee Groves, FL · January 5, 2026

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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2026 — 9:01 AM — 9:50 AM 4: Meeting Audio Available Upan Request in the 0]?”zce 0fthe Town Clerk CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called t0 order by Amity Barnard, Special Magistrate at 9:01 AM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026‘ ROLL CALL Staff Present: o Amity Barnard, Esq. ,Special Magistrate o Jeff Kurtz, Town Attorney 0 Deanna Thomas, Lead Code Compliance Officer o John Suarez, Code Compliance Officer 0 Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk/Board Clerk Special Magistrate: Amity Barnard}, Esq. ADDITIONS, DELETTIONS, AND/OR MODIFICATION TO THE AGENDA There were no deletions or modifications to the agenda. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 01/05/2026 Special Magistrate Hearing Minutes NOTICE OF STATUS/ FINE ASSESMENT HEARING There were no notice ofstatus or fine assessment hearings at this hearing. VIOLATION HEARINGS/ NEW BUSINESS l. JAVIER AND ROSA GARCIA Tenants Listed: IMMACULATE WAYS INC AND SANTANA EQUESTRIAN PRIVATE FINANCIAL [NC Address: 1470 A Rd Case No. CE-25—64 PCN#: 4141431701 1060020 ULDC Codes Sections: ULDC 175—1 10 Permits required ULDC 175—125 Application for a Permit or Approval ULDC 175-170 General Inspections ULDC 175—240 Violations ULDC 175—145 Other permits required ULDC 175-245 Authority ULDC 175-250 Unlawful continuance ULDC 175—3 10 Limitations on placement offill Code of Ordinance Sections: SEC 18—21 Permitted, exempt, and prohibited activities SEC 18-24 Tree mitigation Please see Exhibit Afar corresponding Order. CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT HEARING DATE Monday, February 2, 2026 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM. WF Amity/TR. Ward,%ire\, Special Magistrate \ Wadi/(a, Gahrifella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk Page 3 of2 Prepared By: Amity Barnard, Esq. Davis & Associates, P.A. 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 205 EXH l B IT A West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Returned to: Town of Loxahatchee Groves 155 F Rd Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793-2413 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE NO. CE-25—64 Petitioner, JAVIER & ROSA L GARCIA, Respondents. / ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE AND RESETTING VIOLATION HEARING RE: Violation of Sections 175-1 10, 175-125, 175-170, 175-240, 175-145, 175-245, 175—250, 175- 3 10 of the Town ULDC and Sections 18-21 and 18-24 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOXAHATCHEE GROVES S 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF TR 6 BLK A STREET ADDRESS: 1470 A Road Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 41-41—43-1 7-01-1 06-0020 The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 215‘ day of January, 2026 regarding the above-referenced case and based on the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact and Order. Page 1 of2 FINDINGS OF FACT ,_. Respondents, JAVIER & ROSA L GARCIA, are the owners of the above-described property. 2. Respondents were not present at the hearing; however, there was a finding of proper notice. 3. Preston Fields, Esq., Counsel for Tenants, Immaculate Ways Inc. and Santamaria Equestrian Private Financial Inc., was present at the hearing and stipulated to legally-sufficient service being provided to the Tenants. There was also a finding of proper notice. 4. On January l9, 2026, Counsel for Tenants filed Respondent’s Motion to Continue Code Enforcement Hearing (Motion). At the hearing on January 21, 2026, only the notice documents for the hearing were entered into the record as Composite Exhibit #1 without objection. ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that the Motion is granted and this matter is continued to February 18, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470. Upon complying in any code enforcement matter, it is always the responsibility of the Respondent to contact the Code Enforcement Department at (561) 793-2418 to request a re- inspection of the property. DONE AND ORDERED THIS 2! ‘T day ofJanuary, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEIVIENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AMITY BAENARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 0f2

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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING AGENDA JANUARY 05, 2026 – 9:00 AM Special Magistrate Amity R. Barnard, Esq Administration Town Manager: Francine L. Ramaglia Town Attorney: Jeffrey S. Kurtz, Esq. Director of Community Standards: Caryn Gardner-Young Lead Code Compliance Officer: Deanna Thomas Code Compliance Officer: John Suarez Board Clerk/ Assistant to the Town Clerk: Gabriella Croasdaile 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 American 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. 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. Town of Loxahatchee Groves January 05, 2026 Special Magistrate Hearing Page No. 2 HEARING ITEMS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND/ OR MODIFICATION TO THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 12/01/25 Special Magistrate Hearing Minutes NOTICE OF STATUS/ FINE ASSESMENT HEARING 1. PETER & MELISSA MARTZ  Address: 14817 Snail Trail  PCN:41-41-43-17-01-309-0080  Case# CE-25-28  Code Sections: ULDC 70-015Maintenance of swales and culverts; 70-020 Drainage to be contained on site; 70-025 Culverts required 2. SAFAR IRREVOCABLE TRUST  Address: 15447 San Diego Drive  PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-207-0460  Case # CE-25-42  Code sections: ULDC 05-040 Permits required; expiration of permits and development orders; FBC (Florida Building Code) 105.1 Building permit required VIOLATION HEARINGS / NEW BUSINESS 3. LEONARDO & GISELA PALENZUELA  Address: 2793 C Rd  PCN:41-41-43-17-01-238-0020  Case# CE-25-52  Code Sections: FBC (Florida Building Code) 105.1 Building permit required; Code of Ordinances 22-135(a) Business Tax Receipt; ULDC Prohibited uses CONTINUANCE HEARING FROM SEPTEMBER 17,2025 HEARING 4. JOSE VILARINO& RAMON A VILARINO JR  Address: 2241 A Rd  PCN: 41-40-43-24-00-000-1030  Case # 25040001  Code Sections: Code of Ordinances 30-6 Keeping of fill on property; ULDC 20- 017 Prohibited Uses; ULDC 20-010(g)(1) General provisions Town of Loxahatchee Groves January 05, 2026 Special Magistrate Hearing Page No. 3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FORECLOSURE ON LIENS 5. OVIDIO DUARTE &HAZEL JARQUIN  Address: 3138 A Rd  PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-120-0010  Case# 23080006  Code Sections: Code of Ordinances 22-117 Evidence of operating a business or profession; ULDC 20-017 Prohibited uses  Fines as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the violation(s) through January 5, 2026 have accrued to $198,718.55 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day 6. OVIDIO DUARTE & HAZEL JARQUIN  Address: 3138 A Rd  PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-120-0010  Case # 202006131  Code Sections: ULDC 175-110 Permits required  Fine as follows for foreclose: The lien for the violation(s) through January 5, 2026 have accrued to $176,000.00 and will continue to accrue at $100.00 per day 7. OVIDIO DUARTE & HAZEL JARQUIN  Address: 3138 A Rd  PCN# 41-41-43-17-01-120-0010  Case # 2021-014  Code Sections: Code of Ordinances 22-135 Engaging in business, occupation, etc., without a license; penalty; ULDC 45-010 Duty to maintain property; ULDC 15-015 Setback exceptions; ULDC 05-040 Permits required, expiration of permits & development orders; ULDC 175-360 Permanent placement; ULDC 175-110 Permits required  Fine as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the violation(s) through January 5, 2026 have accrued to $365,484.05 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day 8. ESCUE FARMS LLC  Address 1300 D Rd  PCN# 41-41-43-17-01-405-0010  Case# 23050020  Code Sections: ULDC 05-040(A-B) Permits required; expiration of permits and development orders; ULDC 175-110 Permits required; ULDC 175-170 General; ULDC 175-240 Authority  Fines as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the violation(s) through January 5, 2026 have accrued to $202,218.55 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day Town of Loxahatchee Groves January 05, 2026 Special Magistrate Hearing Page No. 4 9. ESCUE FARMS LLC  Address 1300 D Rd  PCN# 41-41-43-17-01-405-0010  Case# 23040018  Code Sections: Florida Statues 205.053 Delinquency of required Business Tax Receipt  Fines as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the violation has accrued to $1,125.00. This is the total for delinquency and maximum fines. 10. ESCUE FARMS LLC  Address 1300 D Rd  PCN# 41-41-43-17-01-405-0010  Case# 23040012  Code Sections: ULDC 20-050(a)(1) Recreational vehicles; ULDC 20-050(a)(2) Recreational vehicles; ULDC 20-050(a)(5) Recreational vehicles  Fines as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the violation(s) have accrued through January 5, 2026 to $239.469.00 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day 11. ESCUE FARMS LLC  Address 1300 D Rd  PCN# 41-41-43-17-01-405-0010  Case# 2018-0574  Code Sections: ULDC Article 5 Section 040  Fines as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the violation(s) has accrued through January 5, 2026 to $354,150.00 and will continue to accrue at $150.00 per day CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT HEARING DATE Monday, February 2, 2026 - 9:00 AM l ADJOURNMENT If any person desires to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person may need a record of the proceedings; for this purpose, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Published and Posted on December 29 , 2025, at 4:30 PM By: Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk

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