Special Magistrate Hearing

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING AGENDA FEBRUARY 3, 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. Town of Loxahatchee Groves February 3, 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 10/06/2025 Special Magistrate Hearing Minutes NOTICE OF STATUS/ FINE ASSESMENT HEARING VIOLATION HEARINGS / NEW BUSINESS 1. JOSE VILARINO & RAMON A VILARINO JR  Address: 2241 A Road  PCN #: 41404324000001030  Case #: CE-25-56  ULDC Sections: 175-110 Permits required; 175-170 General; 175-125 Application for a permit or approval; 175-240 Violations; 05-040 Permits required; expiration of permits and development orders  Florida Building Code Sections: 105.1 Building permit required  Code of Ordinances Sections: 18-21(a)(1-2) Tree / Vegetation removal; 18-24(a) Tree mitigation 2. F Road Properties LLC  Address: 1462 F Rd  PCN # 41414317016080010  Case # CE-25-61  ULDC Sections: 92-010 Recreational vehicles 3. Triple Kwats LLC  Address: 15317 Collecting Canal Rd  PCN # 41414317012020040  Case # 25010001  ULDC Sections: 175-170 General; 175-110 Permits required; 175-240 Violations; 20-050(a)(1) Recreational vehicles ORDER RESETTING VIOLATION HEARING 4. Thomas N II & Sheila M Wozniak  Address: 14090 North Rd  PCN # 41414317014290020  Case # CE-25-47  ULDC Section: 70-015 Maintenance of swales and culverts  Code of Ordinances: 30-7 Imminent public-health threat; 30-1(4) Purpose and intent Town of Loxahatchee Groves February 3, 2026 Special Magistrate Hearing Page No. 3 CONTINUANCE FORECLOSURE AUTHORIZTION 5. Escue Farms LLC  Property address: 1300 D Rd  Case # 23050020  PCN # 41414317014050010  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 February 2, 2026 have accrued to $208, 718.55 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day 6. Escue Farms LLC  Property address: 1300 D Rd  Case #23040018  PCN # 41414317014050010  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. Affidavit of Compliance issued January 7, 2026. 7. Escue Farms LLC  Property address: 1300 D Rd  Case #23040012  PCN #41414317014050010  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 February 2, 2026 to $243,719.00 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day 8. Escue Farms LLC  Property address: 1300 D Rd  Case #2018-0574  PCN #41414317014050010  Code section: ULDC Article 5 Section 040  Fines as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the violation(s) has accrued through February 2, 2026 to $358,350.00 and will continue to accrue at $150.00 per day 9. Ovidio Duarte & Hazel Jarquin  Property address: 3138 A Rd  Case #23080006  PCN # 41414317011200010  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 February 2, 2026 have accrued to $205468.55 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day Town of Loxahatchee Groves February 3, 2026 Special Magistrate Hearing Page No. 4 10. Ovidio Duarte & Hazel Jarquin  Property address: 3138 A Rd  Case #202006131  PCN # 41414317011200010  Code sections: ULDC 175-110 Permits required  Fines as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the violation(s) through February 2, 2026 have accrued to $178,700.00 and will continue to accrue at $100.00 per day 11. Ovidio Duarte & Hazel Jarquin  Property address: 3138 A Rd  Case #2021-014  PCN #41414317011200010  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  Fines as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the violation(s) through February 2, 2026 have accrued to $372, 234.05 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT HEARING DATE Monday, March 2, 2026 – 9:00 AM 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 January 29, 2026, at 3:30 PM By: Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk