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Brian Hitchcock, facilities manager for the plaza, stated an escape room went in to the space where a furniture store used to be. Mr. Hitchcock thought the September 12, 2019 hearing was the initial hearing, and not the fine hearing, he then stated he would personally pay the fine. The Special Magistrate stated she would reduce the fine amount, however, there was staff time, and hearing time involved. The reduction would be 50% of the fine amount. Officer Alcuri advised the Special Magistrate that the fine was $50 per day. The Special Magistrate advised that the fine would be $150. NEW CASES CE -19-001191 1586 Hilltop Dr. • No building permit, ULDR Section 1-4.3.a Officer Eastwood, provided testimony and read case information into record. If no compliance by October 12, 2019, then a fine of $100.00 per day should then be imposed for each day of non-compliance thereafter. The City requests a subsequent hearing date of November 14, 2019, to determine compliance. Officer Eastwood advised that a building permit would be needed to make changed inside the mobile home, and a conversation was had with the property owner on June 25, 2019. As of September 12, 2019, a permit has not been obtained. The Special Magistrate asked if anyone was present to speak for this case; there was a representative present. Robert Barrett, 1586 Hilltop Rd., advised that when he received the violation for bushes laying on the ground, skirting (was falling apart) and there was leak. There were just repairs being made, nothing structural. Officer Eastwood advised Mr. Barrett to get a structural engineer to verify the unit was structurally sound, and there were no changed they could proceed and put paneling back up. Drywall had been in the process of being put back up. Discussion ensued. The Special Magistrate made a finding that CE -19-001191, located at 1586 Hilltop Dr., was in violation of City Code Section 1-4.3.a, based on testimony and evidence provided by the Code Enforcement Officer. It was ordered that the respondent shall cure the violation by 1:00 P.M. October 31, 2019. If there is no compliance by October 31, 2019, then a fine of $100.00 per day will be imposed for each day the property remains in non-compliance. A subsequent hearing will be held on November 14, 2019, to determine if compliance has been achieved. CE -19-001281 1523 Canterbu Cir. • Damaged windows, skylights, doors; City code 1-4.1 • Fence in disrepair, City code 3-10.3.b.1 • Overgrowth, weeds, trash and debris, ULDR Section 3-10.3.c.1 Officer Eastwood, provided testimony and read case information into record. If no compliance by October 12, 2019, then a fine of $250.00 per day should then be imposed for each day of non-compliance thereafter. The City requests a subsequent hearing date of November 14, 2019, to determine compliance. The Special Magistrate asked if the garage door was shut and all of the stuff was inside, would it still be in violation? Officer Eastwood stated if you cannot see it, you cannot see it, but there are other issues. Discussion ensued. The Special Magistrate asked if anyone was present to speak for this case; there was someone present to speak to this case. Victor Lurt, 1478 Lady Amy Dr, a resident of Casselberry on and off for thirty-one years. Mr. Lutz understood the legal proceeding, and that it was looked at on July 9, 2019 and August 13, 2019. The property has been in this condition for over a year, and for those not aware there was a terrible fire down the street, which decimated the home. Mr. Lutz stated this property needs immediate attention and why there has not been a fire is an act of God. The property us unsafe, there is leaking garbage, unsafe for children, unsafe for property values, and is owned by one of the richest banks in the country. Action needs to be taken immediately to protect the citizens and neighbors in the area. This a 21 Page