Special Magistrate Hearing

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING MINUTES MAY 4, 2026 — 9:01 AM — 11:54 AM Meeting Audio Available Upon Request in the 0j§?ce 0fthe Town Clerk CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called t0 order by Mitty Bamard, Special Magistrate at 9:01 AM on Monday, May 4, 2026. ROLL CALL Staff Present: Deanna Thomas, Lead Code Compliance Officer John Suarez, Code Compliance Officer Jeff Kurtz, Esq., Town Attomey Ramsay Bulkeley, Consultant Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk/Board Clerk Special Magistrate: Amity Barnard, Esq. ADDITIONS, DELETTIONS, AND/OR MODIFICATION TO THE AGENDA Item No.13 was pulled from the agenda by Staff. As residents have complied. 5. Hot Thumper 14701 LLC Case # CE—26—63 Address: 14701 Okeechobee Blvd PCN # 41-41—43—17-01-312—0030 Violation sec: Code of Ordinance 22—135(a) Business Tax Receipt (BTR); ULDC 20—010(G)(3) Equipment screening; ULDC 05—040 (A) Permits required; expiration of permits and development orders; FBC (Florida Building Code) 105.1 Permit required; ULDC 45—010 (B) Duty to maintain property; ULDC 20— 010 (G)(l) Outdoor storage Please see Exhibit Efbr attached order. 6. Phyllis L. Ashton & Robert W. Ashton Jr. Case # CE—26-65 Address: 14625 Okeechobee Blvd PCN # 41-41—43—17-01-3 12-0020 Violation sec: Code of Ordinances 22-135 (a) Business Tax Receipt (BTR); ULDC 40-010 Property maintenance Please see Exhibit Ffor attached order. 7. New Branches LLC Case #CE-26-66 Address: 1677 D Rd PCN # 41—41-43-17-01-345-0040 Violation sec: FBC (Florida Building Code) 105.1 Building permits required; Code of Ordinance 22—135 (a) Business tax receipt (BTR); ULDC 20-017 Prohibited uses; ULDC 05—040 (A) Permits required; expiration of permits and development orders Please see Exhibit Gfor attached order. ORDER RESETTING VIOLATION HEARINGS 8. Gaye Hankla Case # CE-26-52 Address: 14523 Okeechobee Blvd PCN # 41—41—43-17-01—3 12-0040 Violation sec: ULDC 175—125 Application for a permit or approval; ULDC 175- 110 Permits required; ULDC 45—010 (B) Duty to maintain property — inoperable/derelict/unregistered vehicles; ULDC 20-010 (G)(l, 3) Equipment screening; ULDC 30—5 Overgrowth; ULDC 20-017 Prohibited uses; ULDC 45- 010 Property maintenance - Litter, garbage, debris, trash; ULDC 92-010 12. PBP Investm€nts LLC o Case # CE-26—45 o Address: NO address only PCN o PCN#41 41 43 17 01 210 0010 o Violation sec: FBC 105.1 Building permit required; ULDC 20-010(G)(1) Outdoor storage; ULDC 175-360 Park trailers; ULDC 05—040 (A) Permits required; expiration of permits and development orders; ULDC 20-017 Prohibited uses; Code of Ordinances 18—21(a)(1-2) Tree / Vegetation removal Please see Exhibit Lfor attached order. FINE ASSESSMENT HEARING l3. F Road Properties LLC o Case # CE-25-61 o Address: 1462 F Rd o PCN #41 41 43 17 01 608 0010 0 Violation sec: ORDER FINDING VIOLATION DATED February 2, 2026. Respondent was ordered to comply with ULDC section 92—010, recreational vehicles, no later than May 1, 2026. If no compliance by this date, a Fine Assessment hearing will be held. A fine in the amount of Two hundred dollars ($200.00) will be assessed for each day the violation continues to exist past May 1, 2026, the compliance deadline of the Order. Item was pallea’from the agenda as residents wmplied. 14. Jose Vilarino and Ramon A. Vilarino Jr. Case # CE-25-56 Address: 2241 A Rd PCN # 41 40 43 24 00 000 1030 Violation sec: ORDER FINDING VIOLATION DATED February 2, 2026. For Permit Applications, Respondents were ordered to comply with Code of Ordinance sections 18—21 (a)(1—2) Tree / Vegetation removal and 18-24 (a) Tree Mitigation; ULDC Code sections: 175—1 10 Permits required, 175—170 General inspections, 175—240 Violations, 175—125 Application for a permit or approval, 05—040 Permits required; expiration of permits and development orders; and FBC (Florida Building Code) 105.1 Building permits required — by submitting the required permit applications no later than March 2, 2026. For Permit Issuance / Mitigation, Respondents were ordered to comply with Code of Ordinance sections 18—21 (a)(l—2) Tree / Vegetation removal and 18—24 (a) Tree Mitigation; ULDC Code sections: 175-1 10 Permits required, 175—170 General inspections, 175-240 Violations, 175—125 Application for a permit or approval, 05-040 Permits required; expiration of permits and development orders; and FBC (Florida Building Code) 105.1 Building permits required — by having the required permits issued and corresponding mitigation completed no later than April 2, 2026. A fine in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) will be assessed for each CA ONFIRMTION OF THE NEXT HEARING DAE T May, 20, 2026 9:00 AM ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:54 AM. %J/7/Q Amity R. Bgmg, EEq/uire, Special Magistrate Mm Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk  EXHIBIT “A” TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, DIVISION OF CODE COMPLIANCE CASE #z 25030119 RESPONDENT ’S NAME: ENRI CARDENTEY MAILING ADDRESS: 2345 E RD LOXAHATCHEE FL 33470 4649 PREMISES ADDRESS: 2345 E RD PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-441-0020 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 4TB dav of Mav. 2026, by and between the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Code Compliance OfEcer John Suarez, on behalf of the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves Code Compliance Division (the “Town”) and’Respondent, Enri Cardentev who have stipulated and agreed to settle the above-cited case on the following terms and conditions: RECITALS WHEREAS, the parties wish to resolve the above-cited case without the time and expense of conducting an evidentiary hearing before the Special Magistrate; and WHEREAS, Respondent understands and agrees that this Settlement Agreement will only take effect if adopted as an order ofthe Special Magistrate. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter set forth the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. The recitals above are true and correct and are hereby made a part ofthis Settlement Agreement.  10. Respondent shall, oncc thc Property has been brought into compliance, immediately contact the Town of Luxahatchee Groveg Code Complianw Division to arrange for an inspection of the Property and/or records in order to verify that the Property has been brought into compliance with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves code provisions cited above. 11. If the Agreed Order is not timely complied with, a certified copy of the Agreed Order may be recorded in the public records and thereaiier shall constitute a lien against the land on which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by Respondent. 12. NOTICE OF HEARING. This case and Settlement Agreement will be presented for hearing before the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Special Magisnate on Mav 4th, 2026 at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470. You have the right to appear at the hearing; however, if you do not appear, the Settlement Agreement will be presented to the Special Magistrate in your absence. l3. WAIVER OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF HEARING 1N ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 162.12, FLA. STAT. Respondent acknowledges that this Settlement Agreement, which Respondent has thoroughly read and executed, constitutes notice ofthe Hearing to be held on the 26'“ dav of August. 2026. at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, and expressly waives service of the Notice of Fine Assessment Hearing in accordance with Section 162.12, Fla. Stat. In consideration of the Town’s agreement to present this Settlement Agreement to the Special Magistrate, the Respondent consents to the jurisdiction of the Special Magistrate and agrees to have the potential Fine Assessment Hearing on this matter heard on the 26‘“ day of August, 2026, at 9:00 AM. l4. This Settlement Agreement shall not become effective unless and until it is adopted by the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Special Magistrate. 15. The parties agree that if the Special Magistrate rejects or seeks to modify this PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK  NOTICE: THE BURDEN SHALL REST UPON RESYONDENT TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VIOLATION HAS BEEN BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE. Failure to comply with this Order on or before the compliance date may result in a lien being placed against the Property, and upon any other real or personal property owned by Respondent pursuant to Sections 162.08 and 162.09, Florida Statutes, as amended, and Article lO, ULDC, as amended. After three (3) months from the tiling of any such lien which remains unpaid, the special magistrate may authorize the local goveming body attorney to foreclose on the lien or to sue to recover a money judgment for the amount of the lien plus accrued interest. In addition, the Town may undertake other collection actions it deems appropriate and impose such costs upon Respondent. Interest shall be imposed in accordance with Article 10, ULDC. A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the public records of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, and shall thereafter constitute notice to any subsequent purchasers, successors in interest, or assigns if the violation concerns real property. Respondent may appeal an order of the Special Magistrate to the Circuit Court ofthe Palm Beach County. Such appeal shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the Special Magistrate. Such appeal, if filed, shall be considered timely if it is filed within 30 days of the execution of the order being appealed. l hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing order has been furnished to and by U.S Regular/Certified Mail on this, the day of ,20 Date: Signature Name (Printed) Title  ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter is continued to May 20, 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 S l : day of May, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE iaezw AMITY BARNARD ESQ SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of2  ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter is continued to May 20, 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. ’lL DONE AND ORDERED THIS § day of May, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AMITY BARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of 2  ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter is continued to May 20, 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 0f the property. DONE AND ORDERED THIS §‘ +Lday of May, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AMITYLEARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of 2  EXHIBIT “A” TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, DIVISION OF CODE COMPLIANCE CASE #: CE-26-63 RESPONDENT’S NAME: HOT THUMPER 14701 LLC MAILING ADDRESS: 354 WESTWOOD CIR W ROYAL PALM BEACH FL 33411-4426 PREMISES ADDRESS: 14701 OKEECHOBEE BLVD PCN: 41-41-43-17-01-312-0030 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 4th day of May; 2026, by and between the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Code Compliance Officer John Suarez, on behalf of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Code Compliance Division (the “Town”) and Respondent, Hot Thumper 14701 LLC, who have stipulated and agreed to settle the above-cited case on the following terms and conditions: RECITALS WHEREAS, the parties wish to resolve the above-cited case without the time and expense of conducting an evidentiary hearing before the Special Magistrate; and WHEREAS, Respondent understands and agrees that this Settlement Agreement will only take effect if adopted as an order of the Special Magistrate. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter set forth the parties hereto agree as follows: l. The recitals above are true and correct and are hereby made a part ofthis Settlement Agreement.  corrected. 9. The Town has incurred costs in the amount of $409.66 to prosecute this case. Respondent agrees to reimburse the Town for such costs within thirty (30) days of the date of the Special Magistrate’s Adoption of this Settlement Agreement. 10. Respondent shall, once the Property has been brought into compliance, immediately contact the Town of Loxahatchee Groyes Code Compliance Division to arrange for an inspection of the Property and/or records in order to verify that the Property has been brought into compliance with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves code provisions cited above. 11. If the Agreed Order is not timely complied with, a certified copy of the Agreed Order may be recorded in the public records and thereaher shall constitute a lien against the land on which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by Respondent. 12. NOTICE OF HEARING. This case and Settlement Agreement will be presented for hearing before the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Special Magistrate on May 4th, 2026 at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470. You have the right to appear at the hearing; however, if you do not appear, the Settlement Agreement will be presented to the Special Magistrate in your absence. 13. WAIVER OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 162.12, FLA. STAT. Respondent acknowledges that this Settlement Agreement, which Respondent has thoroughly read and executed, constitutes notice ofthe Hearing to be held on the 26‘“ day of August, 2026, at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, and expressly waives service ofthe Notice ofFine Assessment Hearing in accordance with Section 162.12, Fla. Stat. In consideration of the Town’s agreement to present this Settlement Agreement to the Special Magistrate, the Respondent consents to the jurisdiction of the Special Magistrate and agrees to have the potential Fine Assessment Hearing on this matter heard on the  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Settlement Agreement on the date provided herein and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Settlement Agreement. TH: .1 ’Date: 1—A 4’9? . *M ._ Respondent’s Signature r ) 1Z4/a’9' )&O (é (Da‘ Respondent’s Name (Prin ed) Address; g /¢70/ £Qy/¢a&2$/ f The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of l/ physical presence or online notarization on this, 1$ day of SPr-‘I , 20 1L by not t rookcmi Maureen o , who hasproducedN-‘WS Lt'C U\$& as identification or is personally known to me. Jam anovt §& Noury ma: suuomcnea w/ sonc'ec' rnmgh “new notary usr. V NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF FLORIDA My Commission Expires: JUM q*‘\ Izo‘L’? / e Compliance Officer Signature, as Authorize Representative for Code Compliance Division 30h V‘t Sr tat‘C‘Z. Printed name of Code Compliance Officer  SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING EXH i B IT F TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793-2418 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE NO. CE-26-65 Petitioner, PHYLLIS L. ASHTON & ROBERT W. ASHTON JR., Respondents. / ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE AND RESETTING VIOLATION HEARING RE: Violation of Section 40-010 Of the Town ULDC of the Code of Ordinances Of the Town Of Loxahatchee Groves and Section 22—135(a) of the Code Of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOXAHATCHEE GROVES W 253.4 FT OF E 845.28 FT OF TRACT 12 BLK C STREET ADDRESS: 14625 Okeechobee Boulevard Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 41 -41-43—17-01-3 12-0020 The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 4m day of May, 2026 regarding the above-referenced case and based on the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact and Order. FINDINGS OF FACT Respondents, PHYLLIS L. ASHTON & ROBERT W. ASHTON JR., are the owners of the above-described property. 2. Respondents were represented at the hearing by PHYLLIS L. ASHTON; there was also a finding of proper notice. The parties mutually agreed to continue the matter. Page 1 of2  Prepared By, Record and Return to: Amity Bamard, Esq. EXH i B IT G Town of Loxahatchee Groves 155 F Road Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793-2418 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE NO. CE-26-66 Petitioner, NEW BRANCHES LLC, Respondent. / ORDER FINDING VIOLATION RE: Violation of Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code and Sections 20-017 and 05-O40(A) of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOXAHATCHEE GROVES E 726.40 FT OF S 1/2 OF TR 45 BLK C STREET ADDRESS: 1677 D Road Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 41 -4 1 —43-l 7-0 1 -345-OO40 The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 4th day of May, 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, NEW BRANCHES LLC, is the owner of the above-described property. 'Ohrrnund, NH Respondent was represented at the hearing by Frank Consultant; there was also a finding of proper notice. 3. At the hearing on May 4, 2026, John Suarez, the Town’s Enforcement Officers, and Jack Tomasik, the Town’s Building Official, testified under oath and presented documentary and photographic evidence of the violation occurring on the property. The Town’s documentary and Page l of 3 DONE AND ORDERED THIS 3—74“ day of May, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT S CIAL MAGISTRATE BY: MIT%AMARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 3 of 3  EXHIBIT "A" TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, DIVISION OF CODE COMPLIANCE THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this, the (& day of Agr‘ i g 202k by and betwecn the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Code Compliance Officer Deanna Thomas, on behalf ofthe Town of Loxahatchee Groves (the "Town") and Respondent(s), GAYE HANKLA who have stipulated and agreed to settle the above-cited case on the following terms and conditions: BECHALS WHEREAS, the parties wish to resolve the above-cited case without the time and expense of conducting an evidentiary hearing before the Special Magistrate; and WHEREAS, Respondent understands and agrees that this Settlement Agreement will only take effect if adopted as an order of the Special Magistrate. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration ofthe premises and mutual covenants hereinafter set forth the parties hereto agree as follows: l. The recitals above are true and correct and are hereby made a part of this Settlement Agreement.  10. The Town has " med costs in the amount of $409.66 to f ecute this case. Respondent agees to reimburse tho Town for such costs within thirty 0) days (3 (June 3, 2026) ofthe date ofthe Special Magistrate's Adoption ofthis Settlement Agreement. ll. Respondent shall, once the Property has been brought into compliance, immediately contact the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves Code Compliance Division to arrange for an inspection ofthe Property and/or records in order to verify that the Property has been brought into compliance with the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves code provisions cited above. 12. Ifthe Agreed Order is not timely complied with, a certihed copy ofthe Agreed Order may be recorded in the public records and thereafter shall constitute a lien against the land on which the violation exists and upon any other real or personal property owned by Respondent. l3. NOTICE OF HEARING. This case and this Settlement Agreement will be called up for hearing before the Town ofLoxahatchee Groves Special Magistrate on the MAY 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at I 55 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470. You have the right to appear at the hearing; however, if you do not appear at the hearing, this Settlement Agreement will be presented to the Special Magistrate in your absence. l4. WAIVER OF SERVICE OF NOTICE OF HEARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 162.12, FLA. STAT. Respondent acknowledges that this Settlement Agreement, which Respondent has thoroughly read and executed, constitutes a Notice ofFine Assessment Hearing to be held on Tuesdav, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, and expressly waives service ofthe Notice of Fine Assessment Heating in accordance with Section 162.12, Fla. Stat. In consideration of the Town's agreement to present this Fine Assessment Hearing to the Special Magistrate, Respondent consents to the jurisdiction ofthe Special Magistrate.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Settlement Ageement on the date provided herein and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Settlement Agreement. WITNESSETH: /’P / UP ’i’ y r Date: 5o 2e ReSpv'/lem‘ s Sigliat—ur‘e' GAYE HANKLA Respondent’s Name (Printed) Respondent’s Title/Corporation Address: 14523 OKEECHOBEE BLVD LOXAHATCHEE GROVES. FL 33470 Date: Respondent’s Signature Respondent’s Name (Printed) Respondent’s Title/Corporation Address:  NOTICE: THE BURDEN SHALL REST UPON RESPONDENT TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VIOLATION HAS BEEN BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE. Failure to comply with this Order on or before the compliance date may result in a lien being placed against the Property, and upon any other real or personal property owned by Respondent pursuant to Sections l62.08 and 162.09, Florida Statutes, as amended, and Article 10, ULDC, as amended. After three (3) months from the filing ofany such lien which remains unpaid, the special magistrate may authorize the local goveming body attorney to foreclose on the lien or to sue to recover a money judgment for the amount of the lien plus accrued interest. In addition, the Town may undertake other collection actions it deems appropriate and impose such costs upon Respondent. Interest shall be imposed in accordance with Article IO, ULDC. A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the public records of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, and shall thereatter constitute notice to any subsequent purchasers, successors in interest, or assigns if the violation concems real property. Respondent may appeal an order of the Special Magistrate to the Circuit Court of the Palm Beach County. Such appeal shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the Special Magistrate. Such appeal, if filed, shall be considered timely if it is filed within 30 days ofthe execution ofthe order being appealed. I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing order has been furnished to and by U.S. Regular / Certified Mail on this, the day of , 202 Date: Signature Name (Printed) Title  ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter is continued to May 20, 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 Respondents to contact the Code Enforcement Department at (561) 793-2418 to request a re- inspection of the property. DONE AND ORDERED THIS T’fL day or May, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AMITY BARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of 2  violation occurring on the property. The Town’s documontary and photographic evidence were entered into the record as Composite Exhibit #1, without objection. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The above-stated facts constitute a violation of Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code and Section 05-040(A) of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. ORDER Respondent is hereby ordered to comply with Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code and Section 05-040(A) of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves no later than September l, 2026. This matter is set for a Fine Assessment Hearing on September 8, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470. At such hearing, a fine in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) may be assessed for each day that the violation continues to exist past September l, 2026, the compliance deadline set by this Order. Respondent is further assessed administrative costs in the amount of Four Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-Six Cents ($409.66) for prosecuting the May 4, 2026 hearing, payable within thirty (30) days of the date of this order. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a hearing before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate on the issue of compliance only. Should you violate the same Section of the Code again, you may be subject to a fine of up to $500.00 per day for such repeat violation. Additionally, the Code Inspector is not required to give a reasonable time to correct the repeat violation and the case may be presented to the Special Magistrate even if the repeat violation has been corrected prior to the Special Magistrate hearing. 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 5‘4 day of May, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEME SP IAL MAGISTRATE BY: AMI‘H’BAERNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of 2  ORDER It is the Order of the Special Magistrate that this matter is continued to May 20, 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 Respondents to contact the Code Enforcement Department at (561) 793-2418 to request a re- inspection of the property. DONE AND ORDERED THIS gaH‘ day of May, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE AMITY‘BARNARD, ESQ. SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of2  CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The above—stated facts constitute a violation of Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code and Sections 20-OIO(G)(l), 05—040(A) and 20-017 of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. ORDER Respondent is hereby ordered to comply with Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code and Sections 20-OIO(G)(1), 05—040(A) and 20-017 of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves no later than September l, 2026. This matter is set for a Fine Assessment Hearing on September 8, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Town of Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470. At such hearing, a fine in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) may be assessed for each day that the violation continues to exist past September l, 2026, the compliance deadline set by this Order. Respondent is further assessed administrative costs in the amount of Four Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty—Six Cents ($409.66) for prosecuting the May 4, 2026 hearing, payable within thirty (30) days of the date of this order. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a hearing before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate on the issue of compliance only. Should you violate the same Section of the Code again, you may be subject to a fine of up to $500.00 per day for such repeat violation. Additionally, the Code Inspector is not required to give a reasonable time to correct the repeat violation and the case may be presented to the Special Magistrate even if the repeat violation has been corrected prior to the Special Magistrate hearing. 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 S’ib day of May, 2026. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECML MAGISTRATE Ba/Wv/lf Esp. WITYLBARNARD, SPECIAL MAGISTRATE Page 2 of 2  Ordinances and Sections 175—1 10, 175-170, 175-125, 175—240 and 05-040 of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code by submitting the required permit applications no later than March 2, 2026. The Special Magistrate further ordered the Respondents to comply with Sections l8—2l(a)(l-2) and 18-24(a) ofthe Town Code of Ordinances and Sections 175-1 10, 175-170, 175-125, 175-240 and 05-040 of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code by having the required permits issues and corresponding mitigation completed no later than April 2, 2026. 4. At the hearing on May 4, 2026, John Suarez, the Town’s Code Enforcement Officer testified under oath and presented documentary and photographic evidence of violations remaining on the property. The Town’s documentary and photographic evidence were entered into the record without obj ection as Composite Exhibit 1. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The above-stated facts constitute a continuing violation of Sections l8-21(a)(1-2) and 18-24(a) of the Town Code of Ordinances and Sections 175-110, 175-170, 175-125, 175-240 and 05-040 of the ULDC of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and Section 105.1 of the Florida Building Code. ORDER It is hereby the Order of the Special Magistrate that a Fine of Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($15,500.00) is hereby assessed for failure to apply for the required permits beginning March 3, 2026 through May 4, 2026, a period of sixty-two (62) day, 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. It is further the Order of the Special Magistrate that a Fine of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($7,750.00) is hereby assessed for failure to obtain for the required permits and complete the corresponding mitigation beginning April 3, 2026 through May 4, 2026, a period of thirty-one (31) day, 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 $409.66 for prosecuting the May 4, 2026 hearing, payable within thirty (30) days of the date of this order. Administrative costs in the amount of $234.05 for prosecuting the February 2, 2026 hearing are also hereby reaffirmed. Should a dispute arise concerning compliance, either party may request a hearing before the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate on the issue of compliance only. A certified copy of this Order may be recorded in the Public 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  SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING EXH i B IT N TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA (561) 793—2418 TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 22070016 Petitioner, TONYDA GROUP LLC, Respondent. / ORDER GRANTING CONTINUANCE AND RESETTING FINE REDUCTION HEARING RE: Violation of Section 38-59(a-b) of the Code of Ordinances Of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOXAHATCHEE GROVES S 1/2 OF TR 38 BLK A STREET ADDRESS: 2379 B Road Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER: 41-41-43-1 7—01-138-0020 The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard testimony at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing held on the 4th day of May, 2026 regarding the above-referenced case and based on the evidence presented at that hearing, enters the following Findings of Fact and Order. FINDINGS OF FACT Respondent, TONYDA GROUP LLC, is the owner of the above—described property. Np— Respondent was represented at the hearing by Reynaldo Daza and Mariella Gorena, Owners; there was also a finding of proper notice. 3. The parties mutually agreed to continue the matter. Page 1 Of2