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The Special Magistrate stated it appeared Mr. Terry applied for the reduction request to have the lien reduced to $500. The City was supporting the reduction and asked if Mr. Terry has anything to say in response. Mr. Terry stated that was very fair as they did not create the problem and will be fixing up the property to be a beneficial part of the City. Mr. Terry thought the City was being fair. FINDING OF FACT: The Special Magistrate made a finding in case # 12 -01196 427 Elm Dr based on testimony and evidence. The violation/lien was created by a former owner. The current owner testified that improvements are being made to address any issues which will benefit the property and the City. Mitigating factors were found as to reduce the lien to $500, per the request. This matter will be referred to City Commission as this is a recommendation only, the Commission will make the final decision. Mr. Terry asked if he was to wait to hear from Commission. Brenda Jones, Recording Secretary advised she would let Mr. Terry know when the meeting will be. SUBSEQUENT CASE City Code Section 26 44 Delinquency Penalty for Failure to Obtain Local Business Tax Receipt. ® CE -15 -00543 214 N Griffm Dr Nathan Johnson, Code Compliance Officer advised that the subject violation was presented at the October 8, 2015 CEB for failure to pay the BTR, a compliance date of November 16, 2015 to correct the violation by paying the outstanding BTR. Payment for all outstanding BTR fees was made on November 9, 2015, the case was closed at this time. No fine should be imposed. The Special Magistrate asked if the owner /representative was present. There was no one present. FINDING OF FACT: The Special Magistrate made a finding in case# 15 -00543 214 N Griffin Dr. There had already been a fording of fact on October 8, 2015 that the business owner had failed to pay the Business Tax Receipt. The business owner was given until November 16, 2015 to pay the outstanding Business Tax Receipt. The outstanding fees were all paid on November 9, 2015, therefor there was no other action to be taken. The Special Magistrate issued and order indicating the property was in compliance. NEW CASE /STANDING ORDER ULDR Section 3- 10.9(B)(1), Designated parking • CE -15 -00888 1955 Kewannee Trl Nathan Johnson, Code Compliance Officer advised that the subject violation was found to be corrected for the violation of Designated Parking Area is not adjacent to existing driveway and exceeds 1/3 of front yard. Mr. Johnson recommended Correction to be made by December 24, 2015 or a $25 per day fine be imposed. The Special Magistrate asked if the owner /representative was present. There was no one present. FINDING OF FACT: The Special Magistrate made a finding in case # 15 -00888 1955 Kewaunee Trl, based on testimony and evidence, including photographs. The photographs are dated July 30, 2015 and December 10, 2015 showing a fairly large area of the lawn that has been cleared out to the right of the house, designating a driveway. The area seems to exceed the 1/3 area of the lot, not connected to the driveway. It was found to be a violation City Code Section ULDR Section 3- 10.9(3)(1), it was ordered for the property to come into compliance by 1pm, December 24, 2015 or a $25 per day fine would be imposed for each day of the violation until there is compliance. If there is no compliance the case will come before the Special Magistrate on January 14, 2016 to determine if compliance has been achieved. 21 Page