Magistrate Grants Extensions for Multiple Code Violation Cases in Loxahatchee Groves

During a recent Loxahatchee Groves Magistrate meeting, several property owners were granted extensions to resolve code violations, including cases involving McCormick-Mcoles LLC, Gout Life LLC, and Right View Landscape Services Inc. The magistrate emphasized the importance of compliance deadlines and effective communication to avoid accruing significant daily fines.

In a prominent case concerning McCormick-Mcoles LLC, located on Tangerine Drive, the property was cited for failing to secure permits for a new window and converting an accessory structure. The town’s code inspector confirmed ongoing violations during a re-inspection on November 1, 2024. Although the property owner, Mr. McCormack, was reportedly in the process of applying for the necessary permits, none had been submitted by the meeting date. The town requested a 30-day extension for compliance, warning that failure would result in a $250 daily fine. The case was subsequently removed from the agenda to provide the property owner additional time to obtain the permits without further hearings.

Another case involved Gout Life LLC on C Road. The property had been cited for code violations with an initial notice sent on February 20, 2024. Despite the property owner applying for an FDA permit by August 13, 2024, and an engineering review completed by September 20, 2024, compliance had not yet been achieved. The magistrate granted a 60-day extension, setting a compliance deadline for January 10, 2025. A fine assessment hearing was scheduled for January 15, 2025, should the violations persist. The magistrate underscored the importance of notifying the respondents of the potential consequences of non-compliance if the issues were not resolved by the new deadline.

In the case of Right View Landscape Services Inc, located at 13710 Okobi Boulevard, the property had initially been cited for violations on September 7, 2023. A notice of hearing was sent on October 15, 2024, following a previous hearing on June 19, 2024, which confirmed the violations. The magistrate granted a 90-day extension, maintaining a $250 daily fine for ongoing violations. This extension aimed to provide the property owner with the necessary time to secure compliance, with a new deadline set for January 10, 2025.

The meeting also addressed a vegetation waiver exemption application for land clearing, initially requested on June 24, 2024. A signature from the property owner’s agent was pending as of November 1, 2024. The town sought a 90-day continuance, which the magistrate granted, to allow time for reviewing the exemption letter and establishing tree mitigation.

Further discussions involved a vacant lot on Los Angeles Drive, where violations remained unresolved despite a September 18, 2024, compliance deadline. The town requested a 60-day extension, with the magistrate highlighting the necessity for substantial evidence of efforts toward compliance by January 10, 2025.

The session also included a review of case number 2420011, where the magistrate acknowledged the town’s good service and ongoing efforts by the property owner to secure necessary permits. A new compliance date was set for January 10, 2025, with the $250 daily fine continuing for non-compliance. In another case, identified as 23092, the magistrate granted a continuance until February 14, 2025, due to the respondent’s absence and continued violations.

A discussion about Bright View Landscape Services Inc. revealed continuing violations at 13710 Okobe Boulevard. Despite previous hearings and deadlines, the property owner was still in the process of obtaining required permits. The magistrate granted a 90-day extension, with the compliance date marked for January 10, 2025.

Concluding the session, the magistrate expressed concern over the protracted process of permit issuance for Maria Fonte and Roberto Perez’s property on C Road. A 60-day extension was approved, with a new compliance deadline also set for January 10, 2025.

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