Special Magistrate Hearing

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING MINUTES March 2, 2026 — 9:05 AM — 10:48 AM Meeting Audio Available Upon Request in the Offzce offhe Town Clerk CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Amity Barnard, Special Magistrate at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 2nd, 2026. ROLL CALL Staff Present: o Amity Barnard, Esq. ,Special Magistrate o Jeff Kurtz, Town Attorney o Caryn Gardner-Young, Community Standards Director o 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 02/1 8/26 Special Magistrate Hearing Minutes NEW BUSINESS 1. 2276 D Road LLC Case # CE-26-6 Address: 2276 D Rd PCN # 41414317014150020 Violation sec: ULDC 92-010 Recreational vehicles; Permit, Inspection, and Maintenance Requirements Item No.1 was pulledfrom the agenda pursuant t0 compliance. 2. Josee & Jack Stedding Trust Title Hldrs Case # CE—26—18 Address: 14327 Tangerine Dr PCN #41414332010003120 Violation sec: ULDC 92-010 Recreational vehicles; Permit, Inspection, and Maintenance Requirements Please see Exhibit A for corresponding order. 3. Dorothy F Mock TR Titl Hldr Case # CE-26-20 Address: 13099 Marcella Blvd PCN #41414317016430100 Violation sec: ULDC 92-010 Recreational vehicles; Permit, Inspection, and Maintenance Requirements Item No. 3 was pulledfrom the agenda pursuant to compliance. 4. Triple Kwats LLC Case # CE-26—28 Address: 153 17 Collecting Canal Rd PCN #4 14 143 17012020040 Violation sec: ULDC 92-010 Recreational vehicles; Permit, Inspection, and Maintenance Requirements Item No.4 was pulledfrom the agenda pursuant to compliance. ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE AND RESETTING VIOLATION 5. Tripla Kwats LLC Case # 25010001 Address: 153 17 Collecting Canal Rd PCN #4 14 143 170 12020040 Violation sec: ULDC 175-170 General inspections; ULDC 175—1 10 Permits required; ULDC 175-240 Violations Item No.5 was pulledfrom the agenda pursuant t0 compliance. FINE ASSESMENT HEARING 6. Leonardo & Gisela Palenzuela Case # CE—25-52 O Address: 2793 C Rd O PCN # 41414317012380020 O Violation secs: ORDER FINDING VIOLATION DATED January 5, 2026. Respondents were ordered to comply as follows with the sections listed below: Code of Ordinances 22- 135(a) Engaging in business, occupation, etc, without license; penalty by no later than January 25, 2026; ULDC 20—017 Prohibited uses AND FBC 10531Building permits required by no later than February 5, 2026 Please see Exhibit Bfor corresponding Order ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE FOR FORECLOSRUE AUTHORIZATION FROM THE FEBRUARY 2, 2026 HEARING 7. Escue Farms LLC Case #2018—0574 Address: 1300 D Rd PCN #41414317014050010 Code section: ULDC Article 5 Section 040 Fines as follows for foreclosure: The lien for the Violation(s) has accrued through March 2, 2026 to $358,350.00 and will continue to accrue at $150.00 per day Please see Exhibit Cfor the corresponding order.  8. Escue Farms LLC Case #23040012 Address: 1300 D Rd 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 March 2, 2026 to $243,719.00 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day Please see Exhibit Dfor the corresponding order. HEARING WAS RECESSED AT 10:19 AM AND RECONVENED AT 10:34 AM 9. Escue Farms LLC Case # 23050020 Address: 1300 D Rd 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 March 2, 2026 have accrued to $21 5,71855 and will continue to accrue at $250.00 per day Please see Exhibit Efor the corresponding order. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FORECLOSURE ON LIENS 10. Lantana Holdings LLC Case #’s: 23010003 & 23010006 Address: 16169 Southern Blvd PCN # 41404336000001020 Code secs: ULDC 87-030 Tree removal permits and ULDC 20-017 Prohibited uses, were previously found in violation of the Town’s Unified Land Development Code. An Affidavit of Non—Compliance dated September l6, 2025 was previously recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County, Florida on September 17, 2025 at Book 36007, Pages 1670-167 l. An Order Assessing Fines for the above referenced cases was heard on October 6, 2025 and was recorded in the Official Records of Palm Beach County, Florida on October 10, 2025 at Book 36056, Pages 1560 — 1562. This Order Assessing Fines has been recorded for more than 90 days as per Florida State Statue 162.09(3). The lien amount for the above referenced cases, totals $496,500.00 as of today’s hearing and continues to accrue at a rate of $250.00 per day per case until full compliance is achieved. The Town is requesting authorization to foreclose on the lien. Please see Exhibit Ffor the corresponding order. CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT HEARING DATE Monday, April 6, 2026 — 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adj ourned at 10:48 AM. WA Amity R. Barnard, Esquire, Special Magistrate Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk Paga 6 0f2 Prepared By, Record and Return £0: Amity Bamard, Esq. EXH i B IT A Town of Loxahatchee Groves 155 F Road LoxahatcheC Groves, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793-2418 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE NO. CEn26—18 Petitioner, JOSEE & JACK STEDDING TRUST TITLE HLDRS, Respondents. / ORDER FINDING NO VIOLATEON AND DISMISSING CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE RE: Violation of Section 92—010 of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRXPTION LOXAHATCHEE HOMES LT 312 STREET ADDRESS: 14327 Tangerine Drive Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 41 —4} 43-32-01 ~OOO~3 120 The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 2”d day of March, 2.026 regarding the above—referenced case and based on the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings ofFact, Conclusions of Law and Order. Page l 0f2  FINDINGS OF FACT Respondents, JOSEE & JACK STEDDING TRUST TITLE HLDRS, are the owners of the above—described property. 2. Respondents were not present at the hearing; however, there was a fmding ofproper notice. 3. At the hearing on March 2, 2026, John Suarez, the Town’s code enforcement officer, testified under oath and presented documentaiy and photographic evidence of the alleged violations occurring on the property. The Town’s documentary and photographic evidence was entered into the record as composite Exhibits #l without objection. 4. Based upon the evidence and testimony presented at the hearing on March 2, 2026 by Town Staff, the Special Magistrate finds that there is no Violation of Section 92—010 of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER It is the Order of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that this case be DISMISSED, WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Upon complying in any code enforcement matter, it is always the responsibility of the Respondents to contact the Code Enforcement Department at (561) 793-2418 to request a re- inspection of the property. DONE AND ORDERED THIS 2‘4 day of March, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AMITY‘BARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of2 Prepared By, Racord and Return to: Amity Barnard, ESq. Town of Loxahatchee Groves EXH l B IT B 155 F Rd Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING rl‘OWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORmA (561) 793-2418 TGWN OF LOXAHATCI-IEE GROVE-S, FLORIDA, CASE NO. CE~25~52 Petitioner, LEON: {D0 PALENZUELA & GISELA PALENZUELA, Respondents. / ORDER ASSESSING FINE RE: Violation of Sections 22-1 35(a') and 20-017 ofthe ULDC of the Codo of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and Section 1.05.1 of the Fiorida Building Code. LEGAL DESCRIPT] ON LOXAHATCHEE GROVES S 1/2 OF TR 38 BLK B STREET ADDRESS: 2793 C Road Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 41—41 ~43-17—01~238*0020 The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 2m day of March, 2026 regarding the above-referenced cases and based on the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order. FINDINGS OF FACT ReSpondents, LEONARDO PAI.,ENZUELA & GISELA PALENZUELA, are the owners of the above—described property. 2. Respondents were represented at the hearing by Donald Dufresne, Esq‘, Counsel; there was also a finding of proper notice Page l of3 3. By the “Order Finding Violation” dated January 5, 2026, the Special Magistrate ordered the Respondents to comply with Section 22-135(a) of the Town Code of Ordinances on or before january 25, 2026 and Sections 20-017 of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatohee Groves and Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code on or before February 5, 2026. 4, At the hearing on. March 2, 2026, john Suarez, the Town’s Code Enforcemem Officer and Town Attorney testified under oath and presented documentary and photographic evidence of violations remaining on the property. The Town’s documentaiy and photographic evidence were entered into the record as Composite Exhibit #1without objection. Respondents’ exhibits were entered into the record as Composite Exhibit #R2 without objection. CONCLUSKONS OF LAW The above-stated, facts constitute a continuing violation of Sections 22—1 35(a) and. 20-037 of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances ofthe Town of Loxahatchee Groves and Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code. ORDER Business Tax Receipt It is hereby the Order of the Special Magistrate that a Fine of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00) is hereby assessed beginning January 26, 2026 through March 2, 2026, a period of thirty-six (36) days, and continuing to accrue at Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per day for each day that the violation continues to exist until compliance is achieved. Permits and Prohibited Use It is further the Order of the Special Magistrate that a Fine of Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($6,250.00) is hereby assessed beginning February 6, 2026 through March 2, 2026, a period of twenty-five (25) days, and continuing to accrue at Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per day for each day that the violation continues to exist until compliance is achieved. Respondents are further assessed administrative costs in the amount of $409.60 for prosecuting the March 2, 2026 hearing, payable within thirty (30) days of the date of this order, Administrative costs in the amount of$234.05 for prosecuting the January 5, 2026 hearing are also hereby recifj’z‘rn-ied. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a hearing before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate on the issue ofcompliance only. A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Ftiblie Records of Palm Beach County, Florida, and, once recorded, shall constitute a lien against the property upon which the violation. exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by the Respondents, pursuant to Chapter 162, Florida Statutes. Upon complying in any code enforcement matter, it is always the responsibility of the Respondents to contact the. Code Enforcement Department at (561) 793-2418 to request a re- inspection of the property. Page 2 of3 DONE AND ORDERED THIS 2 s4 day of March, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPE AL MAGISTRATE BY: % AMITY BARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 3 of3 Prepared By, Record and Return to: Amity Barnard, Esq. EXHIBIT C Town of Loxahatchea Groves 155 F Rd I..oxa].1a1‘.che€ Graves, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OF LOXAr-IATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793-2418 TOWN OF LOXAHATC‘HEE GROVES, FLGRIDA, CASE N0. 2018—0574 Petitioner, WAGFLO LLC (ESCUE FARMS LLC), Respondent. / ORDER AUTHORIZING FORECLOSURE RE: Violation of Articlt‘: 5 Scction O40 of ihe Town ULDC, Code of Ordinances of the: Town of Loxahatchee Groves, LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TRACT 5 BLK D STREET ADDRESS: 1300 D Road Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 4i-41—43—17-01-405-0010 The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 2nd day of March, 2026 regarding the above~referenced case and based on the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order. FINDINGS OF FACT The Respondent, WAGFLO LLC (ESCUE FARMS LLC), is the owner of the above-described property. Page l of 2  2. The Respondent was represented at the hearing by Reginald Stambaugh, Esq., Counsel, there was also a finding of proper notice for the hearing. 3. As of the hearing on March 2, 2026, based on testimony and evidence presented by Town staff, the Town has valid liens imposed by the recording of certiiied copies of the following: “Order Assessing Fine” dated August 15, 2019 in the Public Records for Palm Beach County at ORB 34309, Pages 277-279, filed on May l8, 2023. Such lien has been recorded for more than three (3) months and remains unpaid. The property is not homestead property. Thus, the required conditions have been satisfied to authorize foreclosure of such lien by the Special Magistrate pursuant to Sec. l62.09(3), Florida Statutes. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based on the above—stated facts, the required conditions have been satisfied for the Special Magistrate to authorize foreclosure of such liens or suit to recover a money judgment pursuant to Sec. 162.09(3), Florida Statutes. ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that the Town of Loxahatchee Groves is hereby authorized to foreclose on the subject property located at 1300 D Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470, or to sue to recover a money judgment for the amount of the liens plus accrued interest pursuant to Sec.l62.09(3), Florida Statutes. DONE AND ORDERED THIS :2 u al day of March, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Y; %§M AMTTY BARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of 2 Prepared By, Record and Retum to: Amity Barnard, Esq. Town of Loxahatchee Groves EXH i B IT D 155 F Rd Loxahatchee Groves, Fl; 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOVVN OF LOXAHATCHEE G-RGVES, FLORIDA (561) 793—2418 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE N0. 23040012 Petitioner, ESCUE FARMS LLC, Respondent. / ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE FORECLOSURE AUTHORIZATION RE: Violation of Sections 20-050(a)(I ), 20—050(a)(2) and 20-050(a)(5) of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatohee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TRACT 5 BLK D STREET ADDRESS: 1300 D Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 41-41-43~17-01 -405~001O The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 2'“ day of March, 2026 regarding the above-referenced case and based on the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order. FINDINGS OF FACT Respondent, ESCUE FARMS LLC, is the owner ofthe above—described property. Respondent was represented at the hearing by Reginald Stambaugh, Esq, Counsel who stipulated to a finding of proper notice for the hearing. The parties mutually requested to continue the matteix Page l of 2  ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter is continued to April 6, 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“; day of March, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE BY: %M MT‘Y’BAENARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of 2 Prepared By, Record and Remrn to: Amity Barnard, Esq. Town of I..oxahalchee Groves EXH i B IT E 155 F Rd Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OF LOXAEEATCHEE GROVES, FLoRmA (561) 7934418 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE N0. 23050620 Petitioner. ESCUE FARMS LLC, Respondent. / ORDER AUTHORlZiNG FORECLOSURE RE: Violation of Sections 05—O40(A-B), 175—110, 175—170 and {75’240 of the Town ULDC, Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TRACT 5 BLK D STREET ADDRESS: 1300 D Road Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 41 —4 1 —43- l 7m01 405—001 O The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held 011 the 2”“ day of March, 2026 regarding the above-referenced case and based on the evidence presented. at that hearing, enters the following Findings ofFact, Conclusions of Law and Order. FINDINGS OF FACT The Respondent, ESCUE FARMS LLC, is the owner of the above-described property. Page l of 2  2. Respondent was represented at the hearing remotely by Reginald Stambaugh, Esq., Counsel who stipulated to a finding of proper notice for the hearing. 3. As of the hearing on March 2, 2026, based on testimony and evidence presented by Town staff, the Town has valid liens imposed by the recording of certified copies of the following: “Order Assessing Fine” dated November 7, 2023 in the Public Records for Palm Beach County at ORB 34659, Pages 1381-1382, filed on November 8, 2023. Such lien has been recorded for more than three (3) months and remains unpaid. The property is not homestead property. Thus, the required conditions have been satisfied to authorize foreclosure of such lien by the Special Magistrate pursuant to Sec. 162.09(3), Florida Statutes. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based on the above-stated facts, the required conditions have been satisfied for the Special Magistrate to authorize foreclosure of such liens or suit to recover a money judgment pursuant to Sec. l62.09(3), Florida Statutes. ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that the Town of Loxahatchee Groves is hereby authorized to foreclose on the subject property located at 1300 D Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470, or to sue to recover a money judgment for the amount of the liens plus accrued interest pursuant to Sec.162.09(3), Florida Statutes. DONE AND ORDERED THIS Z H4 day of March, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE :azMAMITY BARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of2 Prepared By, Record and Return to: EXH i B IT F Amity Barnard, Esq. Town of Loxahatchee Groves 155 F Rd loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN 6F LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793u2418 TGWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLQRIDA, CASE Nos. 23010003 & 23010006 Petitioner, LANTANA HOLDINGS, LLC, Respondent. / ORDER AUTHOREZING FORECLOSURE RE: Violation of Sections 20~0§7 (Case No. 23010003) and 87—030 (Case No. 23010006) of the Town. ULDC, of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTEON 36-43-40, SLY 922 FT OF WLY 926.54 FT OF E 1/4 LYG N OF & ADJ TO SR 80 R/W STREET ADDRESS: 16 1 69 Southern Boulevard. Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 4 1 —40—4~3~3 6-00-0004 020 The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 2‘“ day of March, 2026 regarding the above-referenced case and based on the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order. FINDIN GS OF FACT The Respondent LANTAN'A HOLDINGS, LLC, is the owner of the above described property. Page 1 of2  2. Respondent was represented at the hearing by Dwayne Dickerson, Esq., Counsel, there was also a finding of proper notice for the hearing. Cody German, Esq., Counsel for tenant and contract purchaser FERP Holdings was also present remotely. 3. As of the hearing on March 2, 2026, based on testimony and evidence presented by Town staff, the Town has valid liens imposed by the recording of certified copies of the following: “Order Assessing Fine” dated October 6, 2025 in the Public Records for Palm Beach County at ORB 36056, Pages 1560-1562, filed on October 10, 2025. Such lien has been recorded for more than three (3) months and remains unpaid. The property is not homestead property. Thus, the required conditions have been satisfied to authorize foreclosure of such lien by the Special Magistrate pursuant to Sec. 162.09(3), Florida Statutes. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based on the above-stated facts, the required conditions have been satisfied for the Special Magistrate to authorize foreclosure of such liens or suit to recover a money judgment pursuant to Sec. l62.09(3), Florida Statutes. ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that the Town of Loxahatchee Groves is hereby authorized to foreclose on the subject property located at 16169 Southern Boulevard, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470, or to sue to recover a money judgment for the amount of the liens plus accrued interest pursuant to Sec. 1 6209(3), Florida Statutes. DONE AND ORDERED THIS Zf‘A day of March, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE :%M AMITY BARN/{Ru ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of 2