09-12-2019104 N. Riverside Drive
Edgewater, FL 32132City of Edgewater
Meeting Minutes
Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate
2:00 PM Council ChambersThursday, September 12, 2019
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 introduction and stated the purpose/process opening
statement.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Magistrate James Stokes approved the minutes of the July 11, 2019 meeting.
4. SWEARING IN OF WITNESS(ES)
Sworn in were Alexander Avents for 3219 Pine Tree Dr. Edgewater, FL; Brian and Michelle Lee for
120 Hamilton St. Edgewater, FL; Miranda Featherman for 218 Wildwood Dr. Edgewater, FL;
Beverly Kueven and Gerry Giancola for 2023 Juniper Dr. Edgewater, FL; Kenneth Bunn for 302
Adele St. Edgewater, FL; City of Edgewater Environmental Services employee Cody Sanford; and
City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Robert Hazelwood.
5. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS*
None
6. COMPLIANCE
a. Cases in compliance before hearing
i.Case #19-115040 REPEAT
Citation #6198 (Hazelwood)
Charles Williams Jr TR/Rev TR-Parcel 8402-00-000-462
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement
ii.Case #19-115042 REPEAT
Citation #6199 (Hazelwood)
Charles Williams Jr TR/Rev TR-Parcel #8402-39-00-130
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement
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Special Magistrate James Stokes read the above cases into the record and concluded after reviewing
the cases the properties are now in compliance and the citations have been paid in full. Special
Magistrate James Stokes finds the above properties in violation of stated Sections.
b. Cases administratively closed
None
7. REQUEST FOR TABLING/CONTINUANCE
c.Case #19-115014a REPEAT
Citation #5104 (Pogany)
Trste LLC TR Samuel Frazier Land TR-2231 Travelers Palm Dr
Section 10-121 Trailer Storage
d.Case #19-115014b REPEAT
Citation #5104 (Pogany)
Trste LLC TR Samuel Frazier Land Trust-2231 Travelers Palm Dr
Section 10-80 Outdoor Storage
8. OLD BUSINESS-PUBLIC HEARING
a.Case #19-114986
Citation #6016 (Pogany)
SRP Sub LLC-3219 Pine Tree Dr
Section 10-400(2)-Nuisance Grass
b.Case #19-114987
Citation #6017 (Pogany)
SRP Sub LLC-3219 Pine Tree Dr
Section 10-115 Parking-Residential
City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Robert Hazelwood presented the above cases. The
tenant of the property Alexander Avents was present and testified. Alexander Avents testified that he
has paid his landlord the funds for the citations issued, at this time, the City of Edgewater has not
received payment. Special Magistrate James Stokes finds the property in violation of Sections
10-400(2) Nuisance Grass and Section 10-115 Parking-Residential and orders the Staff
Recommendation. The property is now in compliance.
c.Case #19-115047
Citation #6145 (Hazelwood)
Brian & Michelle Lee-120 Hamilton Rd
Section 10-83 Neglected Premises
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City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Robert Hazelwood presented the case. Brian and
Michelle Lee were present and testified. Special Magistrate James Stokes finds the property in
violation of Section 10-83 Neglected Premises and orders the Staff Recommendation. Special
Magistrate James Stokes has ordered Brian and Michelle Lee to obtain their building permit before
October 15, 2019.
9. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING
e.Case #19-115067
Citation #5726 (Hazelwood)
Dominic Abbatiello & Ronald Edstrom-218 Wildwood Dr
Section 19-4 Unlawful Connections
City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Robert Hazelwood presented case. The tenant of the
property, Miranda Featherman, was present and testified. City of Edgewater Environmental
Services employee Cody Sanford was present and testified. Special Magistrate James Stokes finds
the property in violation of Section 19-4 Unlawful Connections and orders the Staff
Recommendation. The property is now in compliance.
h.Case #19-114672
Citation #5729 (Hazelwood)
Beverly Kueven TRS & Hazel Lucille Giancola TR-2023 Juniper Dr
Section 10-230 Windows, Skylight, Door Frames
City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Robert Hazelwood presented the case. Beverly Kueven
and Gerry Giancola were present and testified. Special Magistrate James Stokes finds the property
in violation of Section 10-230 Windows, Skylight, Door Frames and orders the Staff
Recommendation. Special Magistrate James Stokes has ordered Beverly Kueven and Gerry Giancola
to obtain a building permit before October 15, 2019.
m.Case #19-115031a REPEAT
Citation #6197 (Hazelwood)
Federal Home Loan MTG Corp-2925 Yule Tree Dr
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement
n.Case #19-115031b REPEAT
Citation #6197 (Hazelwood)
Federal Home Loan MTG Corp-2925 Yule Tree Dr
Section 10-80 Outdoor Storage
City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Robert Hazelwood presented the case. Attorney for the
property Nicole Kahl was present. Special Magistrate James Stokes finds the property in violation of
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement and Section 10-80 Outdoor Storage and orders the
Staff Recommendation. The property is now in compliance.
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aa.Case #19-115133
Citation #6019 (Pogany)
Kenneth W Bunn-302 Adele St
Section 19-4 Illegal Connections
City of Edgewater Code Enforcement Officer Robert Hazelwood presented the case. Kenneth Bunn
was present and testified. Special Magistrate James Stokes finds the property in violation of Section
19-11 Illegal Connections and orders the Staff Recommendation. The property is now in compliance.
ab.Case #19-115102
COV #14310 (Hupert)
Allan Remensnyder
Failing to request a hearing in a timely manner
Glenn Reid, attorney for Allan Remensnyder argued for Failing to request a hearing in a timely
manner. Special Magistrate James Stokes approved the request and heard the motion to dismiss the
City Ordinance Violation. Special Magistrate James Stokes granted the motion to dismiss.
Special Magistrate James Stokes read the below cases into the record and concluded after reviewing
the cases that no one was present for the read cases. 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 the hearing means the alleged violator has waived any right
to contest the violation(s) 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. Special Magistrate
James Stokes finds the below properties in violation of said Sections and orders the Staff
Recommendation.
a.Case #19-115061 REPEAT
Citation #6014 (Pogany)
Nona Moore Chapman-1821 Kumquat Dr
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement
b.Case #19-115063 REPEAT
Citation #6015 (Pogany)
Marilyn McAtee-2106 Umbrella Tree Dr
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement
f.Case #19-115088 REPEAT
Citation #5727 (Hazelwood)
William I King-422 Sandpiper Ct
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement
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g.Case #19-115023
Citation #5728 (Hazelwood)
Haba of Florida LLC-415 N Ridgewood Ave
Section 10-98 Property Maintenance-Grass/Weeds
i.Case #19-115059
Citation #5730 (Hazelwood)
Cathleen S Grimes Est-3315 Juniper Dr
Section 10-115 Parking-Residential
j.Case #19-115017 REPEAT
Citation #6143 (Hazelwood)
Thelma M Pavlicek Est-2017 Willow Oak Dr
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement
k.Case #19-115060a REPEAT
Citation #6144 (Hazelwood)
Cathleen S Grimes Est-3315 Juniper Dr
Section 10-80 Outdoor Storage
l.Case #19-115060b REPEAT
Citation #6144 (Hazelwood)
Cathleen S Grimes Est-3315 Juniper Dr
Section 10-107 Disposal-Rubbish and Garbage
o.Case #19-114955
Citation #6200 (Hazelwood)
Angel J Capo-108 E Yelkca Ter
Section 10-83 Neglected Premises
p.Case #19-115057
Citation #5731 (Hazelwood)
Christine A Schnieider-311 Wildwood Dr
Section 10-98 Property Maintenance-Grass/weeds
q.Case #19-115107 REPEAT
Citation #5732 (Hazelwood)
Deborah C Davis-439 Perdita St
Section 10-84 Right of Way Parking
r.Case #19-115109 Re Occuring
Citation #5733 (Hazelwood)
Paul J Carapella-113 Palm Breeze Dr
Section 19-63 Preparation of Trash
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s.Case #19-115070
Citation #5734 (Hazelwood)
Manfredo Brandner-116 Valencia Dr
Section 10-84 Right of Way Parking
t.Case #19-115071
Citation #5735 (Hazelwood)
Escudo Capital LLC-404 W. Ocean Ave
Section 10-98 Property Maintenance-Grass/Weeds
u.Case #19-115150 REPEAT
Citation #5736 (Hazelwood)
Hyder Investment Corp-222 N. Ridgewood Ave
Section 10-402 Alternate Method Of Enforcement
v.Case #19-115153 REPEAT
Citation #5737 (Hazelwood)
Lorraine V Desjardins Est-3027 Umbrella Tree Dr
Section 10-402 Alternate Method Of Enforcement
w.Case #19-115118a
Citation #5738 (Hazelwood)
Escudu Capital LLC-404 W Ocean Ave
Section 10-5 Nuisance Generally
x.Case #19-115118b
Citation #5738 (Hazelwood)
Escudu Capital LLC-404 W Ocean Ave
Section 21-36.10 Swimming Pools
y.Case #19-115157 REPEAT
Citation #5739 (Hazelwood)
Richard Christopher Hendrix-1626 Needle Palm Dr
Section 10-80 Outdoor Storage
z.Case #19-115125 REPEAT
Citation #6018 (Odell)
James Carder TR-200 Falcon Ave
Section 10-402 Alternate Method of Enforcement
10. ADJOURN
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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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