Code Enforcement Hearing

CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING MINUTES Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM Historic City Hall, Commission Chambers – 225 East Main Street, Suite 105 www.cityofwauchula.gov CALL TO ORDER Special Magistrate Mitchell called the hearing to order at 9:30 am. ADMINISTER OATH Special Magistrate Mitchell administered the oath to those testifying. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL 1. Minutes for 5/22/2025 Code Enforcement Hearing Special Magistrate Mitchell approved the minutes. NEW CASES 2. Case # 25-079-M Property Owner: Robert G & Melody Klobuchar Address: 301 Diana Avenue Bergens presented photographic evidence and stated the case was opened for minimum exterior property maintenance. She stated the roof had a blue tarp on it and the metal needed to be replaced. Bergens also explained that the property owner was working on it but it was not in compliance as of the hearing. Property owner, Robert Klobuchar, was present and stated he was actively working with a handyman to complete the work and hoped to be finished by the end of the following week. Special Magistrate Mitchell found the property to be in violation and gave a compliance deadline of July 25, 2025, otherwise a fine would be imposed of $100 per day. Mitchell also noted that pulling a permit would pull the violation until the work was complete or the permit expires. 3. Case # 25-066-L Property Owner: Danny W Petty Jr Address: 710 S 7th Avenue Bergens presented photographic evidence and testified this case was opened on March 24, 2025 and the yard was still out of compliance. Bergens stated this was a recurring issue at this property. Special Magistrate Mitchell found the property to be in violation and gave a compliance date of July 7, 2025, otherwise a fine would be imposed of $150 per day. 4. Case # 25-093-T  Property Owner: Samantha Lynn & Zachary Sockalosky Address: 801 N 9th Avenue Bergens presented photographic evidence and testified this case was opened on May 6, 2025 due to a large tree that was down. Bergens explained the tree had originally fallen in the roadway and the City had removed that portion. Bergens stated she had been in contact with the property owner who was requesting additional time to complete the work. Special Magistrate Mitchell found the property to be in violation and gave a compliance date of July 25, 2025, otherwise a fine would be imposed of $100 per day. 5. Case # 25-091-L Property Owner: Skylar David Alden & Riana Dale Alden Address: 820 Honolulu Drive Bergens provided photographic evidence and testified the yard was still out of compliance. Special Magistrate Mitchell found the property to be in violation and gave a compliance date of July 7, 2025, otherwise a fine would be imposed of $150 per day. 6. Case # 25-081-NA Property Owner: Robert G & Melody Klobuchar Address: 301 Diana Avenue This case was in compliance prior to the hearing. 7. Case # 25-065-NA Property Owner: Yulie Leon Address: 706 S 7th Avenue This case was in compliance prior to the hearing. 8. Case # 25-067-Z Property Owner: Moises Flores & Samuel Flores Address: 1078 Downing Circle This case was in compliance prior to the hearing. 9. Case # 25-073-NA Property Owner: David Anthony Velazquez Address: 319 Diana Avenue This case was in compliance prior to the hearing. CERTIFICATION OF FINES / LIENS 10. Case # 24-095-L Property Owner: Kathy Stephens Address: 802 Alabama Street Bergens provided photographic evidence of the continued violations.  Special Magistrate Mitchell approved a lien for this property in the amount of $12,100.00. Mitchell also stated this property could come back for an abatement if needed. PUBLIC COMMENT / NON-AGENDA ITEMS No additional public comments were presented. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Special Magistrate Mitchell adjourned the hearing at 9:43 am.