4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Agenda  
Code Compliance Hearing  
Thursday, June 27, 2024  
9:00 AM  
City Commission Chambers  
MEETING PROCEDURE: By placing your name and the case number you are interested in, you may express your  
comments during the course of the meeting. Comments on items not scheduled on the agenda will be heard under  
Public Comment. Comments on all scheduled agenda Items will be heard immediately following the presentation by  
staff or petitioner. Please wait until you are recognized by the Hearing Officer, state your name and address so that  
you comments may be properly recorded, and limit your remarks to a period of three (3) minutes or less. The Hearing  
Officer will act on an agenda item after comments from city staff, the petitioner, and the public have been heard.  
Hearing procedures can be found at  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
3. PUBLIC COMMENT  
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
A.  
Approve Minutes for the May 23, 2024 Code Enforcement Hearing  
Meeting  
Attachments:  
5. REVIEW OF PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH  
6. COMPLIANT CASES  
A.  
(KS) Andrew Lawrence Cardinal & Harley Kate Cardinal; 6395 Tropicaire  
Boulevard  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code  
(Expired permits 22-18352 Inter-ReRoof Shingle to Shingle as well as  
23-1560 Int-complete system change out)  
Attachments:  
B.  
C.  
(KS) SIMONE & SHERNETTE &, SHAWNAH D S BRYAN; 7027 DE  
BRITA RD  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(Expired SFR permit 19-8243.)  
Attachments:  
(DG) JUAN E FORERO; 6354 SCORPIO AVE  
Sec. 1-19, Unified Land Development Code Local, state and Federal  
permits required  
(No permit on file for the fence located on this property)  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Vehicle being parked in City Right-of-way at this residence)  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Vehicle parked in front yard of residence, and not on an improved surface)  
D.  
E.  
(NL) IVAN MUCHAYLOVICH BOYCHENKO, NELLYA IVANIVNA  
BOYCHENKO; 1431 NORA LN  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Camper being parked/stored in the City Right-of-way)  
Attachments:  
(DG) KATHLEEN T VALLEJO; 2806 CHICKASAW AVE  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way.  
(Two (2) vehicles parked in City Right-of-way.)  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Car and boat parked on property, and not on improved surface.  
Additionally there is an RV parked on side easement.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris next to driveway consisting of miscellaneous car  
parts.)  
Attachments:  
F.  
(NL) JOHN F & DAWN D KILBRIDE; 3630 PARADE TER  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris in the driveway and on the side of home,  
consisting of old air handlers and condensing units.)  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way.  
(Trailer parked in City Right-of-way which is prohibited per City Code.)  
Attachments:  
G.  
(NL) AARON BARNES; 3499 DUAR TER  
70-21, NPCC  
(Driving through the City Right-of-way, with no Right-of-Way use permit, or  
culvert installed)  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area  
(Accumulation of debris in the City Right-of-way consisting of a pile of yard  
waste)  
H.  
(DG) BECKY FANNING, SAMANTHA MEGAN BELCASTRO; 2662  
JAYLENE RD  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Truck parked on property and not on an improved surface)  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Boat and trailer parked in City Right of-way at this address)  
Chapter 70-56, North Port City Code Assigned numbers  
(No visible assigned numbers affixed to residence)  
I.  
(NL) LLANQUIHUE INVESTMENT LLC; 1162 OREGON LN  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(SFR Building permit 22-8261 has expired.)  
Attachments:  
J.  
(NL) JONAS & VERNESSA SEDA; 1767 HAZELTON AVE  
70-21, NPCC  
(Driving through the City Right-of-way to access property with no  
Right-of-way use permit)  
K.  
(NL) ROMAN YANYUK, YEVGENIYA FLEYSHGAUER; 2476  
WURTSMITH LN  
Sec. 1-19, Unified Land Development Code Local, state and Federal  
permits required  
(There is no issued fence permit for the fence that has been installed on  
this property. Fence permit has to be paid and picked up, in order to close  
this violation)  
L.  
(NL) HEXAGON DEVELOPERS LLC; 3224 ZORATOA AVE  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(SFR Permit #22-11258 is expired.)  
Attachments:  
M.  
(DG) DALE R THOMPSON JR; 1786 KIRKWOOD ST  
Section 45-5A, Unified Land Development Code - Land Clearing  
(Attend the required Code Enforcement Hearing to states facts concerning  
this violation)  
Attachments:  
N.  
O.  
(DG) SZYMON ZEBROSKI; 1809 BRADDOCK AVE  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Two (2) vehicles being parked in the City Right-of-way which is prohibited  
per City Code)  
(KS) DAVID MATTHEW; 6828 KETONA RD  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Unlicensed Silver Buick parked in the City Right-of-way. Additionally, there  
is a Gray Toyota parked on the sidewalk of this residence impeding thru  
pedestrian traffic)  
P.  
(DG) HASSAN, NELSON, & ANNA M FARRA; 2027 WHEELING AVE  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Brown Ford FL Tag PCU J78 parked in the City Right-of-way)  
Q.  
(DG) FAYE BOGNAR REVOCABLE TRUST; 2034 ROANOKE RD  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area  
(Accumulation of debris in City Right-of-way consisting of plastic buckets,  
wood, and vegetation)  
R.  
(KS) BURTON D & DELOS E SEYMOUR; 8130 FAY AVE  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(No permit on file for the New Roof installed on this property.)  
S.  
T.  
(DG) CSMA BLT LLC; 1538 PURDY ST  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Black Dodge Ram Truck FL tag BN13PJ is parked in the City  
Right-of-way which is prohibited per City Code.)  
(KS) RONALD B TREFREY; 8735 CHESEBRO AVE  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Two (2) cargo trailers stored/parked on the front lawn of the residence,  
and not on an improved surface which is a violation of City Code)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of miscellaneous items in the driveway  
and front yard)  
Attachments:  
U.  
V.  
(KS) HAROLD J LACKLAND; 3511 MATADOR RD  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris on this undeveloped parcel consisting of  
miscellaneous trash items as a result of a homeless camp that  
encompassed this property.)  
Attachments:  
(KS) CSMA FT LLC; 8679 LA BOCA AVE  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(1 Black utility trailer with unknown tag full of debris in the stored on the front  
lawn, right side of the driveway. There is also 1 dark blue Chevy Tahoe with  
an unknown tag parked on the front lawn left side of the driveway, and a  
white Mazda SUV parked in the driveway with what appeared to be a  
greasy substance on the concrete underneath. None of these vehicles are  
parked on an improved surface which is required per City Code.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris on the right front corner property of residence,  
consisting of plastic containers, furniture, metal objects, and other  
miscellaneous items)  
Sec. 1-19, Unified Land Development Code Local, state and Federal  
permits required  
(Fence permit is in pick up status, but has not been issued and paid for  
which needed to be done prior to fence installation)  
Attachments:  
W.  
X.  
(KS) VINH LE FRANCK; 1660 FLORALA ST  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Parking a trailer in City Right-of-way.)  
(KS) DENNIS M DI BONA, RUTH A DI BONA; 6433 MYRTLEWOOD RD  
Sec. 1-19, Unified Land Development Code Local, state and Federal  
permits required  
(No permit on file for the privacy fence being installed to the rear of this  
property)  
Y.  
(DG) RICHARD T LAVANCE, CHRISTINE L HIGBEE; 1047 N SAN  
MATEO DR  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris in City Right-of-way consisting of cut down  
bamboo)  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Trailer with Fla Tag PKX L95, parked in City Right-of-way.)  
Z.  
(DG) RUDY S & GEORGE S DAHBURA; 1386 DELMONTE ST  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Two (2) vehicles in City Right-of-way, a White Hyundai with FL tag 67B  
ELR and a Comcast Chevy Truck FL fleet tag GEH 976)  
AA.  
(NL) ROBERT E MILLER JR; 3720 HORACE AVE  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Box truck parked on property of which has no buffer, nor does the property  
size meet the requirements of 30,000 ft to have this type of vehicle.  
Additionally, there is a trailer parked in front of the house, not on an  
improved surface.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of miscellaneous piping laying in the  
yard)  
Attachments:  
AB.  
AC.  
(KS) 5400 GROUP LLC, C/O SVN COMMERCIAL ASHLEY BLOOM;  
5400 PAN AMERICAN BLVD  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris on this undeveloped lot consisting of  
miscellaneous items that were left over from a homeless encampment.)  
Attachments:  
(DG) LIN ZHI JUN; 1788 HAINSWORTH AVE  
Chapter 70-56, North Port City Code Assigned numbers  
(Assigned numbers affixed to residence missing 1 or more digits. Address  
reading 178_)  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Blue Toyota Van FL Tag GJV V06 parked in the City Right-of-way)  
Attachments:  
AD.  
AE.  
(KS) WILLIAM D & JANICE L WILNER, REVOC LIV TRUST; 3491  
MATADOR RD  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of miscellaneous trash items as a result  
of the homeless camp that encompassed this property)  
Attachments:  
(DG) MARK F WILK; 2990 BLOCTON RD  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Vehicle(s) parked in City Right-of-way which is prohibited per City Code.  
Vehicles consisting of, White van FL./33AIAP, Red chev FL/ VHO9M, Tan  
Dodge FL/QNGIC)  
AF.  
(NL) LARRY SHUMWAY; 4248 BIRNAM TER  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Camper parked in front yard of residence, not on an improved surface)  
Attachments:  
AG.  
AH.  
(DG) B&L NORTH PORT LLC; 4557 ADDLEY AVE  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Red Jeep Parked in City Right-of-Way, with FL tag QWW I26)  
(DG) PAUL, LILIYA & DAVID CHUYASHOV; 2400 MODERN CT  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Vehicles parked in CROW to include an unlicensed Silver Car, an  
unlicensed Red Car, and a Boat on a trailer with Tag FL 6652LU)  
Attachments:  
AI.  
(KS) ZBIGNIEW MICHALSKI; 1601 LOGSDON ST  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(No permit on file for the above ground pool located on this property.)  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Utility trailer with debris on it parked on side of property and not on an  
improved surface)  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area  
(Accumulation of debris in city right-of-way and onto property consisting o a  
sofa, wood cabinets, and other miscellaneous items.)  
AJ.  
AK.  
AL.  
(DG) LATITUD NORTH PORT LLC; 1659 JAKWAY RD  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(White Ford w/FL tag PAK D68, parked in City Right-of-way.)  
(DG) BORIS GEMBOM & DINA DRUBICH; 2964 EDGAR AVE  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Boat and trailer parked in City Right-of-way.)  
(DG) FKH SFR PROPCO H LP; 2685 CALADIUM RD  
Chapter 62-50, North Port City Code Refuse container(s)  
(Solid waste containers improperly stored. Containers must be stored  
behind the front plane of the home.)  
AM.  
AN.  
AO.  
(JP) KELVIN NAM ZHANG; 5470 GAITOR TER  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(53' semi trailer with Maine Tag number 8035176, parked in the City  
Right-of-way)  
(JP) MICHAEL & KATHY KING MANFREDI; 5390 GAGNON TER  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way.  
(Unlicensed Boat Trailer parked in City Right-of-way in front of this  
undeveloped lot)  
(JP) WJHFL LLC; 5639 GANYARD AVE  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area  
(Accumulation of debris in the City right-of-way, in front of this undeveloped  
lot consisting of a Black riding mower, cardboard box, a garden hose, as  
well as a satellite dish)  
Attachments:  
AP.  
AQ.  
(JP) ELPIDIO L BECERRA, MARGARITA BECERRA; 5132 JEMING RD  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area  
(Four (4) tires left in the City Right-of-way. Please contact North Port Solid  
Waste to arrange for a bulk pick up)  
Attachments:  
(JP) RONALD C & JUDITH H YORK; 7325 SWARTBURG RD  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(5th wheel RV FL Tags FL/CG2OCD parked in City Right-of-way)  
Attachments:  
7. CONTINUED CASES  
A.  
B.  
C.  
D.  
(DG) MARTY & TINA WOLF; 1634 RONALD ST  
Section 53-265(A)(2) Unified Land Development Code - Exemption from  
temporary use and special event permits.  
(Illegal shipping container on property since January and is prohibited per  
City Code.)  
Attachments:  
(DG) GEORGE W III GOODSPEED, LYNNSEE MARIE TAYLOR; 7270  
HIAWATHA TER  
Section 53-240(A)(3) Unified Land Development Code, Special Structures  
( Accessory / Lot with Principal Fence/gate on vacant lot with no accessory  
structure which is un-permitted.)  
Attachments:  
(DG) GULF COAST ASSEMBLY OF GOD INC; 2800 PAN AMERICAN  
BLVD  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(No permit on file for commercial remodel/lanai enclosure done on this  
residence.)  
Attachments:  
(NL) LAURA SCHADEWALDT, BARROW FLEETWOOD; 3595 ELDRON  
AVE  
Section 45-5A, Unified Land Development Code - Land Clearing  
(Attend the required Code Enforcement Hearing to states facts concerning  
this violation.)  
Attachments:  
8. 1ST HEARING CASES  
A.  
(DG) ESTERO DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS LP; 3418  
JOHANNESBERG RD  
33-7(D)(1)(C) Unified Land Development Code - Piling and storage of  
debris  
(Accumulation of miscellaneous debris on this construction site, as well as  
dumpster is overflowing)  
Section 33-7C(3), Unified Land Development Code Silt screens are not  
installed properly, site is at risk of potential erosion.  
(No silt fence on this construction face)  
Attachments:  
B.  
C.  
(NL) RANDHIR MARRERO RAMROOP, KAMINI RAMROOP; 4189  
ACLINE AVE  
Sec. 1-19, Unified Land Development Code Local, state and Federal  
permits required  
(No permit on file for fence located on the property)  
Attachments:  
(DG) ARBOBELLA TREE SERVICE LLC; 3063 BRIARCLIFF AVE  
Section 53-240(A)(3) Unified Land Development Code, Special Structures  
(Fence installed on this property with no permit or principal structure,  
additionally there is a storage/shipping container which does not have a  
permit either)  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Vehicles parked on this property with no principal structure)  
Section 53-265(A)(2) Unified Land Development Code  
(Shipping container on this property with no permit)  
Attachments:  
D.  
E.  
(DG) LEYLA SMIRNOVA, NIKOLAY ORESHIN; 3199 RUFUS RD  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way  
(Car hauler / trailer w/ Florida tag QA1 5JQ parked in City Right-of-way)  
Attachments:  
(DG) MT LAND VENTURES LLC; 2829 BREADNUT ST  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Storage of Materials and miscellaneous Debris on this undeveloped lot)  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Multiple Cars and RV's parked on this lot with no principle structure)  
Attachments:  
F.  
(KS) DWELL WELL INC; 8690 BUMFORD AVE  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Camper with unknown registration stored on right side of residence, not  
on an improved surface; White Motor Home FL Tag ID1-22A stored on left  
side of residence, not on an improved surface, as well as a utility trailer FL  
tag 86C-CRJ stored on left side of residence of which is not on an  
improved surface either)  
Attachments:  
9. 2ND HEARING CASES  
A.  
(NL) COREY MITCHELL REEDER, MARISSA ANN REEDER; 3341  
TONKIN DR  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(Right-of-way work being done with no permit on file.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris through the consisting of miscellaneous items  
throughout the property.)  
70-21, NPCC - It shall be unlawful for any person to move or cause to be  
moved, drive or operate in, upon or across or depart from or enter upon  
any City road in any vehicle, contrivance or device in such a manner as to  
cause damage to any City road, right-of-way, drainage or utility structure  
and/or facility. The possession of a vehicle weight permit by such a person  
shall not constitute a defense herein.  
(Driving through City Right-of-way with no Right-of-way use permit.)  
59-2, City Code, Damage to the public right-of-way, abatement by city -  
(a)Property owner responsibility.  
(Damage to the City Right-of-way from driving through it)  
Attachments:  
B.  
(NL) JACQUELINE E THOMAS; 1501 DEXTER RD  
Chapter 34-23, North Port City Code Any person who engages in any  
business, occupation or profession who does not pay the required  
business tax within 150 days after the notice that the tax is due and who  
does not obtain the required local business tax receipt is subject to civil  
actions and penalties, including court costs, reasonable attorney fees,  
additional administrative costs incurred as a result of collection efforts and  
a penalty of up to $250.00 (in addition to cost of business tax).  
(No Active Business Tax Receipt on file for Fine Design Lawn Car Inc.)  
59-1 (b)(1), North Port City Code, Prohibited parking - Right-of-way.  
(Multiple vehicles parked in City Right-of-way of which is prohibited per  
City Code.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of miscellaneous consisting of trash  
and many business related items/supplies on the lot next to property.)  
Attachments:  
C.  
(DG) BURKE GROUP LLC; 1593 HOLLISTER AVE  
Section 53-240(A)(3) Unified Land Development Code, Special Structures  
(Structure built on this property, as well as a fence, with no principal  
structure.)  
59-1 (c)(1), City Code Allowed parking  
(Vehicle parked on this property with no principal structure.)  
Attachments:  
D.  
E.  
(DG) ASHLEY E ERICKSON; 5246 CILLETTE AVE  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(Expired permit 22-7140 for Non Structural Fence, as well as 20-11395 for  
Non Structural Fence.)  
Attachments:  
(NL) FKH SFR PROPCO D LP; 3615 MADAGASCAR AVE  
Sec. 53-240(M)(5)(b) Unified Land Development Code, Special structures.  
Fences. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (6) below, all fences  
must comply with the following regulations. (5) Design requirements. (b)  
Posts and supports. All exposed fence posts and supports must face in the  
direction of the fence owner's property.  
(Fence installed incorrectly after the hurricane. Fence posts are on the  
outside of the fence instead of the inside.)  
Attachments:  
F.  
(NL) CHRISTOPHER & LORI BERIAU; 2443 GREENLEY RD  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of loveseat, cardboard boxes,  
miscellaneous boards, tires, and many other items.)  
Attachments:  
G.  
(KS) VADIM OLIMPIYUK; 2537 MCTAGUE ST  
Section 53-240(A)(3) Unified Land Development Code, Special Structures  
- A. Accessory uses and structures. Permitted accessory uses and  
structures in all zoning districts shall be as follows: (3) Are located on the  
same lot as the permitted or permissible principal use or structure.  
(Shed on this property of which has no principal structure. The lot behind  
with residence is owned by same owner but properties are not combined.)  
Attachments:  
10. PUBLIC COMMENT  
11. ADJOURNMENT  
No stenographic record by  
a
certified court reporter is made of these meetings. Accordingly, anyone seeking to  
verbatim record of the  
appeal any decisions involving the matters herein will be responsible for making  
a
meeting/testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be based. (SEE: F.S. 286.0105) Note: Persons with  
disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the City Clerk's office 48  
hours in advance of the meeting. (SEE F.S. 286.26)  
NONDISCRIMINATION: The City of North Port does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age,  
disability, family or religious status in administration of its programs, activities or services.  
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - The North Port City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is  
available on the west side of City Hall and the building may be accessed from the parking area. Persons with hearing  
difficulties should contact the City Clerk to obtain a hearing device for use during meetings.  
ADVISORY BOARD CURRENT VACANCIES  
Art Advisory Board 4 Regular; 2 Alternate; 1 Youth  
Auditor Selection Committee 3 Regular; 2 Alternate  
Charter Review Advisory Board 1 Regular; 2 Alternate; 1 Youth  
Citizen Tax Oversight Committee 3 Regular  
Community Economic Development Advisory Board None  
Environmental Advisory Board 2 Alternate; 1 Youth  
Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees None  
Historic and Cultural Advisory Board 7 Regular  
Police Officers’ Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees 1 Regular  
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 1 Alternate; 1 Youth  
Planning and Zoning Advisory Board 2 Alternate  
Veterans Park Advisory Committee 3 Regular; 2 Alternates  
Zoning Board of Appeals 3 Regular; 2 Alternates