Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

CITY OF TAVARES CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING AGENDA 28 JULY 2026 COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 4:00 P.M. Call to Order Approval of Minutes: 19 May 2026 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing Old Business: New Business: CET2602-0014 City of Tavares vs. Wendell K. Howell & Jean C. Howell Trustees of the Howell Family Trust 946 N. Wisconsin Lane Amery, Wisconsin 54001-5346 Location: 806-808 McClain Court Tavares, Florida 32778 Violation: International Property Maintenance Code Section 304 Exterior Structure 304.1.1 Potential Unsafe Conditions 304.10 Stairways, decks, porches and balconies 304.12 Handrails and guards Section 305 Interior Structure 305.3 Interior Surfaces Section 306 Component Serviceability 306.1 General 306.1.1 Potentially Unsafe Conditions Section 604 Electrical Facilities 604.3 Electrical systems hazards Section 605 Electrical Equipment 605.1 Installation Florida Building Code Section 105.1 CET2604-0003 City of Tavares vs. Dreams Vacation Properties LLC. Wanankee Miller (Registered Agent) 303 E. Main Street Tavares, Florida 32778 Location: 303 E. Main Street Tavares, Florida 32778 Violation: NFPA 101-FL Life Safety Code with Florida Amendments Chapter 7 Means of Egress 7.9 Emergency Lighting 7.9.3.1 Required Emergency Systems 2026 NFPA 10 Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers Chapter 7 Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging 7.3.3 Annual Internal Examination of Certain Types of Extinquishers 7.3.3.1 Maintenance Intervals CET2604-0004 City of Tavares vs. Christopher Wickson Crystal Wickson 321 N. New Hampshire Avenue Tavares, Florida 32778 Location: 321 N. New Hampshire Avenue Tavares, Florida 32778 Violation: Florida Building Code Section 105.1 International Property Maintenance Code Section 303 Swimming Pools, Spa and Hot Tubs 303.2 Enclosures CET2604-0021 City of Tavares vs. 321 Ianthe Street LLC. 750 N. Orange Avenue Apartment 4202 Orlando, Florida 32801-7316 Location: 321 W. Ianthe Street, Apartment 6 Tavares, Florida 32778 Violation: International Property Maintenance Code Section 305 Interior Structure 305.3 Interior Surfaces 305.4 Stairs and Walking Surfaces CET2605-0003 City of Tavares vs. Long Farms North Limited Partnership 28729 Squirrel Point Road Tavares, Florida 32778 Location: 457 S. Duncan Drive Tavares, Florida 32778 Violation: NFPA 101-FL Life Safety Code with Florida Amendments Chapter 7 Means of Egress 7.9 Emergency Lighting 7.9.3.1 Required Emergency Systems 2026 NFPA 10 Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers Chapter 7 Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging 7.3.3 Annual Internal Examination of Certain Types of Extinquishers 7.3.3.1 Maintenance Intervals CET2606-0016 City of Tavares (Repeat Violation) vs. Thompson & Votaw LLC. Akber M. Jamal (Registered Agent) 3015 Windchime Circle West Apopka, Florida 32703 Location: 1248 Wells Avenue Tavares, Florida 32778 Violation: City of Tavares, Land Development Regulations Section 12-18 Accumulation, Excessive Growth Prohibited (Repeat Violation) Section 11-7 Installation and Maintenance (Repeat Violation) Administrative Business: Order of Compliance City of Tavares vs. Harlan Root II 1195 Wells Avenue CET2603-0004 Order of Compliance City of Tavares vs. Jason Gronlund 1114 Estate Drive CET2507-0011 Future Business: 25 August 2026 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing (tentative) Adjournment Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if any person desires to appeal any decision with respect to a matter considered at a public meeting or hearing of the Code Enforcement Special Master of the City of Tavares, Lake County, Florida, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record for such purpose is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Pursuant to Section 162.11 Florida Statutes, either the City of Tavares or a Respondent may appeal a final administrative order of the Code Enforcement Special Master to the Circuit Court in Lake County, Florida. Such an appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) days of the execution of the Order to be appealed. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk at least two (2) working days in advance of the meeting date and time at (352) 742-6209.