03-07-2018104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate
1:00 PM Council ChambersWednesday, March 7, 2018
We respectfully request that all electronic devices are set for no audible notification.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PURPOSE/PROCESS OPENING STATEMENT
Special Magistrate James Stokes gave a brief overview of the purpose/process opening statement.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Magistrate James Stokes approved the minutes of the February 8, 2018 meeting.
4. SWEARING IN OF WITNESS(ES)
Sworn in were Kevin Patel & Steve Patel of 2340 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, FL; Bruce Crew,
Dianne Kroeger Crew, and Scott Crew of 1303 Victory Palm Dr., Edgewater, FL; Code Officer
Robert Hazelwood and Code Officer Kevin Pogany.
5. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS*
None.
6. COMPLIANCE
a. Cases in compliance before hearing
None.
b. Cases administratively closed
None.
7. REQUEST FOR TABLING/CONTINUANCE
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING
c.Case #18-113449a
Citation #6117 (Hazelwood)
Bruce & Dianne Kroeger Crewe-1303 Victory Palm Dr
Section 11-9 Certificate of Use
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d.Case #18-113449b
Citation #6117 (Hazelwood)
Bruce & Dianne Kroeger Crewe-1303 Victory Palm Dr
Section 11-2 Business Tax Receipt
Code Officer Robert Hazelwood presented the case. Bruce, Dianne Kroeger Crewe and Scott Crewe
were presented. Scott Crewe stated that he is currently employed and not operating a business at
this time. Special Magistrate James Stokes requested evidence to prove the business is closed.
Special Magistrate James Stokes finds in violation of Section 11-2 and 11-9 and he needs to show
proof the business is closed by March 15, 2018 from the State of Florida Division of Corporations
and the phone company an additional fine of $100.00 per day per violation.
g.Case #17-113067
Citation #6120 (Hazelwood)
Shree Siddhivinayak Krupa LLC-2340 S Ridgewood
Section 21-54-02 Installation Standards
Code Officer Robert Hazelwood presented the case. Kevin Patel was present and stated that the
property had some damage from the storm. With no assistance from the insurance company nor
government they are trying to fix the property. Kevin stated that 71 trees needed to be added which
was the highest number of landscape for this property.
Special Magistrate James Stokes provided these options: 1) work with the City to map out a new site
plan and get it approved by the City by June 7th. If the new site plan is approved this will go away.
or 2) four sections of the property will be completed in three month increments. The first stage on
the south end of the property being completed by June 7, 2018. The second stage on the east side of
the property being completed by September 7, 2018. The third stage on the north side of the property
being completed by December 7, 2018 and the fourth stage which is next to stage one and stage two
being completed by March 7, 2019. Additional fine of $50.00 per day per stage the violation exists
and property can be lien presumed to the schedule.
8. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING
a.Case #17-113109
Citation #5682 (Pogany)
Theresa A. McCoy - 2203 Queen Palm Dr.
Sec. 10-98 Property maintenance
Sworn in were John Bouchelle and Paula Farrell of 2203 Queen Palm Dr., Edgewater, FL. Code
Officer Kevin Pogany presented the case. Code Officer Pogany stated the property is in compliance
and the citation is outstanding. John Bouchelle testified and provided letters from neighbors labeled
exhibited A to the Special Magistrate.
Special Magistrate James Stokes finds in violation of Sec.10-98 property maintenance and reduce the
citation fee to $25.00. He also stated if a reoccurrence this will be considered a repeat violation the
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fine increases.
Special Magistrate James Stokes read the following cases and concluded with it appears after
reviewing these cases that no one was present for any of the cases read. Pursuant to Section 10-348
and 10-345 subparagraph C 11 of the Code of Ordinance and the statement that appears on the
respective citation issued that failure to appear at he hearing means the alleged violator has waived
any right to contest the violation and that an order can be made for the maximum applicable
penalties that include but are not limited to administrative costs, fines, daily fines and liens. However,
we have the benefit of the staff recommendations, the Special Magistrate shall entertain motions and
take whatever actions are deemed appropriate.
a.Case #18-113445a
Citation #6116 (Hazelwood)
Jeff D & Shelly A Harvell-2624 Pine Tree Dr
Section 11-9 Certificate of Use
b.Case #18-113445b
Citation #6116 (Hazelwood)
Jeff D & Shelly A Harvell-2624 Pine Tree Dr.
Section 11-2 Business Tax Receipt
e.Case #18-113456a
Citation #6119 (Hazelwood)
Robert J & Cathy Jennifer Leigh Brill-3123 Umbrella Tree Dr
Section 11-9 Certificate of Use
f.Case #18-113456b
Citation #6119 (Hazelwood)
Robert J & Cathy Jennifer Leigh Brill-3123 Umbrella Tree Dr
Section 11-2 Business Tax Receipt
10. ADJOURN
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Pursuant to Chapter 286, F.S., if an individual decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any
matter considered at a meeting or hearing, that individual will need a record of the proceedings and
will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The City does not prepare or
provide such record.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance to participate in any
of these proceedings should contact City Clerk/Paralegal Robin L. Matusick, 104 N. Riverside Drive,
Edgewater, Florida, telephone number 386-424-2400 x 1101, 5 days prior to the meeting date. If you
are hearing or voice impaired, contact the relay operator at 1-800-955-8771
One or more members of City Council or other advisory boards may be present.
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