Loxahatchee Groves Grants Final Extension to MK Tropical Fruit Farm
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Meeting Type:
Special Magistrate
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Meeting Date:
03/20/2024
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Recording Published:
03/20/2024
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Duration:
36 Minutes
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State:
Florida
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County:
Palm Beach County
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Towns:
Loxahatchee Groves
- Meeting Overview:
In the latest meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Magistrate, the case involving MK Tropical Fruit Farm was notably the center of attention as the property was granted a final 30-day continuance to address the issue of work without a permit. The town had requested this continuance due to the property owner and the engineer’s failure to respond to comments on the permit. The compliance date was set for May 3rd, with a subsequent fine assessment hearing scheduled for May 6th if necessary. The town was directed to prepare cost recovery sheets for all previous hearings to assess potential fines and administrative costs, and the magistrate found the respondent in violation, requiring all required permits to be issued by the compliance date.
The case of MK Tropical Fruit Farm had been on the docket for some time, with the town showing signs of growing impatience due to the lack of response from the property owner, Mr. Kareem, and the associated engineering firm. The magistrate’s decision to grant a continuance came with a clear message that no further extensions would be entertained. The case was notable not only for the violation itself but also for the impending consequence should the property owner fail to meet the specified compliance date.
In addition to the MK Tropical Fruit Farm case, the meeting covered several other property violation cases, though none matched the urgency or prominence of the former. Among these was the case of JFK Ranch LC, which involved compliance issues relating to access and a permit request. The property owner of JFK Ranch LC was allotted a 60-day extension to resolve these matters.
Another case that was addressed during the meeting was that of the Safar Revocable Trust, which saw a 90-day continuance due to the need for land use approval to resolve the violation. Here, the issue of proper service was highlighted by the magistrate, who sought verification to ensure that due process was followed in notifying the parties involved of the violation hearing.
The case for 1815 ES3 Locks LC was pulled from the agenda, as the property had come into compliance prior to the meeting, thus eliminating the need for further action. Similarly, the case involving DND F Grading Inc did not proceed as the company had already applied for a permit and completed the necessary paperwork, effectively complying with the town’s regulations and avoiding further scrutiny.
The case of Properis Under Ventur, which concerned a vacant property with unresolved violation issues, became a point of discussion as the town and magistrate sought to establish proper service before proceeding. This conversation underscored the importance of following due process and the challenges of enforcing compliance on properties without active management or clear ownership representation.
Laura Danowski
Special Magistrate Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Special Magistrate
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Meeting Date:
03/20/2024
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Recording Published:
03/20/2024
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Duration:
36 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Florida
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County:
Palm Beach County
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Towns:
Loxahatchee Groves
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