One of the most prominent discussions involved the case on Dusty Pine Drive. Officer Loeffler presented the board with details of unpermitted cement paver block sidewalks at the property. The homeowners, Monica and Edward Freeman, were present to defend their actions. They argued that similar installations existed throughout their neighborhood and questioned the zoning manager’s interpretation of the plat. Monica Freeman, identifying herself as a paralegal, emphasized their compliance efforts, including applying for an after-the-fact permit. Despite these attempts, the city’s stance required removal of the side paved area before approving any permits for the front and back areas. The board offered the Freemans a compliance deadline of January 20, 2025, with a daily fine of $25 for continued non-compliance, providing time to resolve their zoning issues.

Another case involved a property on Shady Maple Circle, where Officer Rodriguez reported an unpermitted paved backyard. The property owner had not communicated with the city since the initial hearing. The board set a compliance deadline of November 6, 2024, with a daily fine of $50 for non-compliance.

In a related matter, case number 2024-03025 involved ongoing violations by a resident who had failed to comply with homeowners association (HOA) requirements. Steve Wetzel, a neighbor, testified about persistent issues, including debris left before a hurricane and the resident’s unresponsiveness. Wetzel’s testimony, supported by photographic evidence, highlighted the community’s frustration. The board decided to impose fines starting from October 10, 2024, emphasizing the necessity of compliance.

The meeting also addressed a case involving a trailer park, West Orange Park, where easement and setback issues were debated. The board examined visual evidence of a structure allegedly lacking a permit and discussed the implications of the easement on emergency access. Member Lewis moved for a violation ruling, granting a compliance extension until January 20, 2025, with a $25 daily fine for ongoing violations.

Officer Rodriguez detailed a case involving a converted garage lacking a permit. The board imposed a compliance deadline of November 6, 2024, with a $50 daily fine for continued non-compliance.

While some cases, such as those numbered 2024-02561 and 2024-0279, achieved compliance, others required further action. Officer Toby and Officer Loeffler expressed satisfaction with resolved cases, yet non-compliance persisted in others, necessitating additional fines.

As the meeting concluded, the board considered future scheduling. The next regular meeting was set for November 26, 2024, but due to the Thanksgiving holiday, a unanimous decision was made to cancel it. The following meeting was scheduled for January 28, 2025, with board members exchanging holiday well wishes and acknowledging personnel changes before adjourning.