4970 CITY HALL BLVD  
NORTH PORT, FL 34286  
City of North Port  
Meeting Minutes  
Code Compliance Hearing  
Thursday, May 25, 2023  
9:00 AM  
City Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
Hearing Officer Toale called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.  
Also Present:  
Assistant City Attorney Katlyn Coughlin, Assistant Director/Building Official Derek  
Applegate, Code Enforcement Division Manager Kevin Raducci, Code Enforcement  
Administrative Services Specialist Michele Ross, Code Enforcement Recording Secretary  
William Kiddy, Code Enforcement Inspectors Henley Burton, Jeffrey Guilbault, Jennifer  
Ardinger and Dave Grandt, and Assistant City Clerk Adrian Jimenez.  
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Hearing Officer Toale.  
3. PUBLIC COMMENT  
Division Manager Raducci noted a change in Case No. 22-5716 for continuance and  
stated home owner will provide a public comment.  
Virginia Lewis: spoke to Case No. 23-1569.  
Henry Jakimer: spoke to Case No. 22-5716.  
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
23-0839  
A.  
Approve Minutes for the April 27,2023 Code Enforcement Hearing  
Meeting.  
Hearing Officer Toale approved the Minutes as presented.  
5. REVIEW OF PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATION OF OATH  
Hearing Officer Toale provided an overview of procedures and Ms. Jimenez swore in all  
those wishing to provide testimony.  
6. COMPLIANT CASES  
A. Case No  
(DG) MATTHEW & KRISTINA CORPSTEIN, 5849 ABDELLA LN  
Sec. 1-19, Unified Land Development Code Local, state and Federal  
permits required  
22-4947  
(No permit on file for fence on property)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
B. Case No  
(JAG) ANNETTA L AGARRATT, 2423 MISTLETO LN  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area  
23-104  
(Accumulation of debris in the City Right-of-way consisting of car tires,  
television, and other miscellaneous items.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
C. Case No  
(HLB) PATRICIA A LEGER TRUST, PATRICIA A LEGER; 1118 ENSLEY  
CT  
23-134  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of miscellaneous debris throughout the property)  
Chapter 62-50, North Port City Code Refuse container(s)  
(Solid waste containers improperly stored in front yard, and must be stored  
behind the front plane of the home.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
D. Case No  
(JAG) JOSEPH M PANULA (E LIFE EST) LINDA M PANULA (E LIFE  
EST), 1267 PETRONIA ST  
23-388  
Sec. 1-19, Unified Land Development Code Local, state and Federal  
permits required.  
(No permit on file for the Six (6) foot wooden fence on this property as well  
as the four (4) foot stand alone and six (6) foot wooden fence panels on the  
left side of the property that are in front of the front plane of residence.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
E. Case No  
(JAG) 5074 TROTT CIRCLE LLC, 5074 TROTT CIR  
23-480  
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).  
(Outstanding balance due in the amount of $57.50 for North Port Towing,  
Business Tax Receipt.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
F. Case No  
(JA) US SWEET HOMES LLC, 13841 TAMIAMI TRL  
23-483  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of but not limited to, tents, bins, BBQ  
grills, tarps, plastic, carts with tires and axles, boxes, clothing, garbage, car  
tires, bike tires, appliances, pallets, chairs, bikes, barrels, coolers, and  
other miscellaneous debris)  
Sec. 46-148 City of North Port Code (a) Camping is prohibited  
(Camping prohibited on this undeveloped lot. Any person(s) camping on  
cited property must produce valid documentation as stated by ordinance or  
vacate the property immediately.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
G. Case No  
(JAG) KAREN R WASINGER REVOCABLE TRUST, 6681 MARA CT  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area.  
23-552  
(Accumulation of debris in City Right-of-way consisting of boxes, couches,  
kids toys, plastic bins, clothes, and other miscellaneous debris.)  
Section 42-24(a)(2)(b) North Port City Code, Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area  
(Accumulation of debris in City Right-of-way consisting of boxes, couches,  
kids toys, plastic bins, clothes,  
and other miscellaneous debris. These items are blocking the sidewalk  
preventing thru pedestrian traffic.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris in driveway consisting of refrigerator, tarps, plastic  
bins, buckets, cages, and other miscellaneous debris.)  
Chapter 62-50, North Port City Code Refuse container(s) shall be placed  
at the pick-up location no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the evening prior to or  
later than 7:00 a.m. on the day pick-up is scheduled. Container(s) must be  
properly stored by 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection. Container(s) MAY  
NOT be stored in front of residence.  
(Solid waste containers improperly stored at the street outside the time  
frame permissible by City Code.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
H. Case No  
(DG) JOHN F & DAWN D KILBRIDE, 3630 PARADE TER  
23-585  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris throughout the property consisting of multiple AC  
units as well as other scrap metals, tarps, ladders, car tires, a canoe, and  
other miscellaneous items.)  
Sec. 59-16(f)(4), North Port City Code - Trucks, buses, truck tractors,  
trailers, boats and recreational vehicles are prohibited from parking on the  
berm, shoulder and/or swale right-of-way area.  
(Black trailer parked in City Right-of-way across the street from residence.)  
Sec. 59-16(d), North Port City Code Vehicle Repair, Maintenance,  
Disassembly Ordinary vehicle maintenance  
(Inoperable White Ford Ranger in the driveway, as well as an inoperable  
white trailer with flat tires in the driveway.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
I.  
Case No  
23-596  
(DG) IRADI NUESI, 4849 ABERNANT AVE  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of miscellaneous construction materials  
on the undeveloped lot to the right of property, which is also owned by  
same owner.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
J. Case No  
(JAG) HUGH SPARKS & MURISA KIPPIN, 8396 TRIONFO AVE  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area.  
23-640  
(Accumulation of debris in the city right away consisting of miscellaneous  
household items.)  
Chapter 70-56, North Port City Code Assigned numbers must be at least  
three (3) inches in height, in Arabic numeral form, placed on a contrasting  
background visible from the street.  
(No visible assigned numbers affixed to residence.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
K. Case No  
(JAG) AMADO ESTEVEZ, 8407 LA BOCA AVE  
23-649  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area.  
(Accumulation of debris in the city right away consisting of a recliner and  
other small pieces of debris.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris throughout the yard consisting of a box spring,  
trash, and other miscellaneous debris.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
L. Case No  
(JA) DANIIL SUPRUN, 6827 OVER CT  
23-666  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of pallets, trash, household items, and  
many other miscellaneous items which appear to be from an old camp or  
dump site.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
M. Case No  
(JAG) CSMA FT LLC, 7251 PERENNIAL RD  
23-702  
Sec. 1-19, Unified Land Development Code Local, state and Federal  
permits required.  
(Damaged fence was repaired by installing chicken wire fencing where the  
fence has fallen down, which is not permittable by City Code.)  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(No permit on file for the shed on the left side of the property.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
N. Case No  
(PM)  
H
P
HALLOCK COMPANY C/O DUCHARME, MCMILLEN  
&
23-784  
ASSOC, 12600 S TAMIAMI TRL  
Section 26-20, North Port City Code - Adoption of standards by reference.  
The Florida Fire Prevention  
Code and the Life Safety Code, as adopted and promulgated pursuant to  
F.S. § 633.0215 are adopted by reference.  
(NFPA 1:13.1.9 Whenever impairments, critical deficiencies, or non-critical  
deficiencies are identified in water-based fire protection systems  
maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, they shall be corrected in a time  
frame approved by the AHJ. Date of deficiency: December 8, 2022)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
O. Case No  
(HLB) WILLIAM & CHARLENE GUILLEM, 2099 SNOVER AVE  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area.  
23-797  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of couch, outdoor furniture, chairs,  
mattresses, and other miscellaneous debris.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
P. Case No  
(JAG) BRETT A MARTIN, 7585 MESA ST  
23-816  
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 yard waste,  
trash bags, couches, and other miscellaneous items.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
Q. Case No  
(DG) GERGORY L & BECKI A GOTCHER, 3671 S CRANBERRY BLVD  
Section 45-5A, Unified Land Development Code - Land Clearing  
(Attend the required Code Enforcement Hearing to states facts concerning  
this violation.)  
23-1012  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
R. Case No  
(HLB) VIRGINIA LEWIS, 4729 GLORDANO AVE  
23-1569  
Chapter 42-22A North Port City Code  
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Excessive Growth of  
Grass/Weeds; It shall be unlawful for any owner of a lot to permit the  
excessive growth of grass and nuisance weeds on sodded or seeded  
grass area or within cultivated landscaped areas on a developed lot.  
(Grass and/or weeds on this property are in excess of twelve (12) inches in  
height, and is in violation of City Code.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
.
Case No  
23-1798  
(DG) COREY MITCHELL REEDER MARISSA ANN REEDER, 3341  
TONKIN DR  
Section 45-5A, Unified Land Development Code - Land Clearing  
(Attend the required Code Enforcement Hearing to states facts concerning  
this violation.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
T. Case No  
(HLB) SCOTT, ROBERT, DEBRA MARTIN, 3800 COQUINA AVE  
Section 45-5A, Unified Land Development Code - Land Clearing  
(Attend the required Code Enforcement Hearing to states facts concerning  
this violation.)  
23-2003  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
U. Case No  
(JAG) AMY L & RAYMOND R GRIM, 2779 CHEROKEE ST  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(No permit on file for a garage conversion into livable space)  
22-5915  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
V. Case No  
(JA) ELENA TOBEI; 6229 MORNING AVE  
23-294  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(Expired Permit 21-4464; for Residential Remodel Exp. 10/18/2022)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
W. Case No  
(JA) GHEE HOMES LLC, 5391 BUTTERFLY LN  
23-493  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris on undeveloped lot consisting of building  
materials, with no building permit on file.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
X. Case No  
(JAG) ALEKSEY & NATALIYA GROSHEV, 4213 GROBE ST  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris throughout the rear and side yard consisting of  
wood, tarps, car tires, lattice, and other miscellaneous household items.)  
Sec. 59-16(d), North Port City Code Vehicle Repair, Maintenance,  
Disassembly Ordinary vehicle maintenance  
23-624  
(Vehicle in disrepair being stored on right side of driveway and not covered  
with a non transparent tarp.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
Y. Case No  
(JAG) GEORGE W GOODSPEED III / LYNNSEE MARIE TAYLOR, 7270  
HIAWATHA TER  
22-827  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of miscellaneous items. Please remove  
debris from lot returning it back to its natural state.)  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
7. 1ST HEARING CASES  
A. Case No  
22-514  
(DG) B&L NORTH PORT LLC, 2409 AUTUMNLEAF TER  
Sec. 59-16(c), North Port City Code Parking and storing vehicles on a  
residential lot. (Vehicles parked on vacant lot with no principal structure.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris on vacant lot consisting of loose trash and tent.  
Any camping items or construction materials on property)  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(No permit on file for fence/gate on property.)  
Chapter 70-21, North Port City Code 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 onto vacant lot causing damage.)  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required  
(No permit on file for structures on property. Also, no permit on file for  
right-of-way work and installing wood over right-of-way.)  
Sec. 46-148 City of North Port Code (a) Camping is prohibited  
(Camping prohibited; Any person(s) camping on cited property must  
produce valid documentation as stated by ordinance or vacate the property  
immediately.)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, requested for B&L North Port LLC to provide public  
comment, noted no permit on file, the property was inspected on multiple occasions, he  
had contact with the property owner, submitted photos into evidence, and Section 105.1  
has been brought into compliance.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 22-514 2409  
Autumnleaf Terrace to be in violation of Section 59-16(c), North Port City Code for  
parking a vehicle on a vacant lot with no principal structure and imposed a fine of  
$10 a day with a maximum of $1,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 22-514 2409  
Autumnleaf Terrace to be in violation of Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code for  
accumulation of debris on a vacant lot consisting of loose trash and a tent and  
imposed a fine of $10 a day with a maximum of $1,000 to commence on June 20,  
2023.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 22-514 2409  
Autumnleaf Terrace to be in compliance with Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code  
with no further action required.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 22-514 2409  
Autumnleaf Terrace to be in violation of Chapter 70-21, North Port City Code for  
driving through City right-of-way onto vacant lot causing damage and imposed a  
fine of $10 a day with a maximum of $1,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 22-514 2409  
Autumnleaf Terrace to be in compliance with Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code  
with no further action required.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 22-514 2409  
Autumnleaf Terrace to be in violation of Section 46-148, North Port City Code for  
camping on cited property without valid documentation and imposed a fine of $10  
a day with a maximum of $1,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
B. Case No  
(JA) JLP REALTY LLC, 14260 TAMIAMI TRL  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(No permit on file for building repairs being done to building as a result of  
storm damage.)  
22-5100  
Inspector Ardinger, being duly sworn, requested a continuance.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale continued Case No. 22-5100  
14260 Tamiami Trail to the June 22, 2023 Code Enforcement Hearing.  
C. Case No  
(DG) RPM MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC, 3546 OASIS AVE  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris on property consisting of miscellaneous trash  
items, and a shopping cart. In addition, there is tree debris on rear of  
property.)  
22-5742  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
D. Case No  
(KMR) VLC HOLDINGS INC, 6726 JOEJEFF ST  
22-5716  
Sec. 53-244, Unified Land Development Code, A. Movement, alteration,  
intensification. No nonconforming use of land not involving structures shall  
be moved in whole or in part to adjacent property not containing such use,  
nor shall such use be altered or intensified by adding additional  
nonconforming uses within the confines of the property containing such  
nonconforming use on the adoption date or amendment date of these  
zoning regulations.  
(Added large amounts of fill dirt to fire lanes.)  
Sec. 18-10, Unified Land Development Code (3) The proposed  
stormwater management system shall be designed to treat and attenuate  
the stormwater that originates within the development. The design of the  
stormwater conveyance system shall also divert or bypass off-site run-off  
that flows onto or across the development, from adjacent lands, so as not to  
adversely affect any adjacent lands.  
(Stormwater from the Wood Chipping Facility property is draining onto the  
adjacent rear property.)  
Division Manager Raducci, being duly sworn, noted the property was inspected on  
multiple occasions, road was surveyed, neighboring properties flooded, roadway too high,  
removal of dirt, meeting with Julie Bellia in reference to clearing the road, he had contact  
with the property owner, business activity, and no alterations since 1989.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Office Toale continued Case No. 22-5716  
6726 Joe Jeff Street to the June 22, 2023 Code Enforcement Hearing.  
E. Case No  
(DG) GARY BERGERON, 4474 MULGRAVE AVE  
23-39  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(Expired permit 21-957 for Residential Remodel. Please Contact North  
Port Permitting Department, 941-429-7044 option 3.)  
Inspector Grandt, being duly sworn, requested a continuance.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale continued Case No. 23-39 4474  
Mulgrave Avenue to the June 22, 2023 Code Enforcement Hearing.  
F. Case No  
(DG) THOMAS D & ANGELA LAMBERT, 6770 FLAVIA CT  
23-310  
Section 53-240(A)(3) Unified Land Development Code, Special Structures  
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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.  
(Wooden structure and Fence on property, which are not permittable  
without a principal structure.)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted the property was inspected, he had no contact  
with the property owner, and submitted photos into evidence.  
Property owner Thomas Lambert, being duly sworn, spoke to grounds not being used for  
camping, tool storage, plans to build a house, noted there is no working electric, delays  
financially, architect hired, building plans submitted for the end of month, unaware of  
being able to store equipment at the site, fence built, waiting on permit, and temporary  
building can be moved.  
Inspector Burton noted a principal structure is needed on the lot to store equipment and  
referred owner to storing in a commercial area.  
Recording Secretary Kiddy, being duly sworn, spoke to resident on options for building  
permit and officials for a solution.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-310 6770  
Flavia Court to be in violation of Section 59-16(c), North Port City Code for parking  
RV and other vehicles on a vacant lot with no principal structure and imposed a  
fine of $10 a day with a maximum of $1,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale dismissed Case No. 23-310  
6770 Flavia Court for the violation of Section 46-148 (a), North Port City Code with  
no further action required.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-310 6770  
Flavia Court to be in violation of Section 53-240(A)(3), Unified Land Development  
Code for wooden structure and fence on property without a principal structure and  
imposed a fine of $25 a day with a maximum of $2,000 to commence June 20, 2023.  
Based on the evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-310 6770  
Flavia Court to be in violation of Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code for two car  
canopies on a vacant lot along with other debris consisting of camping materials  
and other miscellaneous item and imposed a fine of $10 a day with a maximum of  
$1,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
G. Case No  
(HLB) LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST U S BANK TRUST N A  
(TTEE) C/O HUDSON HOMES MANAGEMENT LLC, 2651 W PRICE  
BLVD  
23-338  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required  
(Driveway being torn out with no permit on file.)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted the property was inspected, he had no contact  
with the property owner, submitted photos into evidence, and no permit on file.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-338 2651  
West Price Boulevard to be in violation of Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code for  
driveway being torn out without a permit on file and imposed a fine of $10 a day  
with a maximum of $5,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
H. Case No  
(HLB) SRP SUB LLC, 2660 ABBEVILLE RD  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(Hot water heater replaced with no permit on file.)  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area.  
23-405  
(Accumulation of debris in City Right-of-way consisting of water heater and  
boxes.)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted the property was inspected, violation was  
corrected, he had no contact with the property owner, and submitted photos into  
evidence.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-405 2660  
Abbeville Road to be in violation of Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code for a hot  
water heater replacement without a permit on file and imposed a fine of $10 a day  
with a maximum of $5,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-405 2660  
Abbeville Road to be in violation of Section 42-24(a)(5), North Port City Code for  
accumulation of debris in City right-of-way consisting of a water heater and boxes  
and imposed a fine of $10 a day with a maximum of $5,000 to commence on June  
20, 2023.  
Recess was taken from 10:05 a.m. until 10:10 a.m.  
I.  
Case No  
23-449  
(DG) JOHN & AMANDA C SULLIVAN, 6308 STARFISH AVE  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of a dilapidated fence that is mostly torn  
down with several panels missing. Fence must be removed, repaired, or  
replaced. In addition, there is debris consisting of miscellaneous trash  
scattered throughout property in both the back and front, as well as a  
bicycle left in the City Right-of-way area.)  
Inspector Grandt, being duly sworn, requested a continuance.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale continued Case No. 23-449  
6308 Starfish Avenue to the June 22, 2023 Code Enforcement Hearing.  
J. Case No  
(JAG) JOVAN & BISERKA KRSTEC, 8847 ALAM AVE  
23-609  
Chapter 70-56, North Port City Code Assigned numbers must be at least  
three (3) inches in height, in Arabic numeral form, placed on a contrasting  
background visible from the street.  
(House numbers affixed to residence are not visible due to being blocked  
by gutters on right side of the home.)  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area.  
(Accumulation of debris in City Right-of-way consisting of a large pile of  
yard waste, tree trimmings, as well as a second pile of household items.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris throughout the property consisting of multiple lawn  
mowers, old A/C units, plastic bins, buckets, and other miscellaneous  
items.)  
Inspector Guilbault, being duly sworn, noted he had no contact with the property owner,  
and requested a continuance.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale continued Case No. 23-609  
8847 Alam Avenue to the June 22, 2023 Code Enforcement Hearing.  
K. Case No  
(HLB) BAF ASSETS 3 LLC, 2763 DENICKE ST  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area.  
23-685  
(Accumulation of debris in the City Right-of-way consisting of tree debris,  
fencing material, and pallets of sod.)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted the property was inspected on multiple  
occasions, he had no contact with the property owner, and submitted photos into  
evidence.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-685 2763  
Denicke Street to be in violation of Section 42-24(a)(5), North Port City Code for  
accumulation of debris in the City right-of-way consisting of tree debris, fencing  
material, and pallets of sod and imposed a fine of $10 a day with a maximum of  
$1,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
L. Case No  
(JAG) WENDY P FELIX, 8333 DOLOMITE AVE  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(No permit on file for hot water heater change out)  
Section 42-24(a)(5) North Port City Code - Maintenance of stormwater  
drainage area.  
23-767  
(Accumulation of debris in City Right-of-way consisting of a hot water  
heater)  
Inspector Guilbault, being duly sworn, noted the property was inspected, there being no  
permit on file, he had no contact with the property owner, submitted  
a photo into  
evidence, and accumulation of debris has been removed and brought into compliance.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-767 8333  
Dolomite Avenue to be in violation of Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code for a  
hot water heater replacement without a permit on file and imposed a fine of $10 a  
day with a maximum of $5,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-767 8333  
Dolomite Avenue to be in compliance with Section 42-24(a)(5), North Port City Code  
with no further action required.  
M. Case No  
(DG) DAVID A & DEBRA M WALLACE, 4616 BLUERIDGE ST  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(Permit # 18-9182 for COMPLETE MECHANICAL CHANGEOUT expired  
4/30/2019.)  
23-805  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.  
(Re-Roof being done, with permit still in Issued Status. Permit must be  
picked up.)  
Inspector Grandt, being duly sworn, noted the property was inspected, no changes in the  
property, and roof brought into compliance.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-805 4616  
Blueridge Street to be in violation of Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code for  
complete mechanical changeout with an expired permit and imposed a fine of $10  
a day with a maximum of $5,000 to commence on June 20, 2023.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-805 4616  
Blueridge Street to be in compliance with Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code  
with no further action required.  
N. Case No  
(HLB) NIKOLAY & YELENA DOROFEYEV, 4439 LA ROSA AVE  
Section 45-5A, Unified Land Development Code - Land Clearing  
(Attend the required Code Enforcement Hearing to states facts concerning  
this violation.)  
23-1842  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted property was brought into compliance.  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
O. Case No  
(JAG) JENNIFER L JOHNSTON, 5550 GABO RD  
23-1893  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(-REPEAT VIOLATION- Expired permit #12-3184 for residential remodel  
is expired. This is a REPEAT violation concerning the same permit. 1.  
Case Number17-850-Inspector K. Hoffman, initiated 4/20/2017, currently in  
Lien Status, no compliance achieved.)  
Inspector Guilbault, being duly sworn, noted the property was inspected, this being a  
repeat violation, permit has expired, no changes in the property, and he had no contact  
with the property owner.  
Property owner Jennifer Johnston, being duly sworn, spoke to first notification received,  
contact with the City, reason for notice, acquiring the property after a divorce, and final  
inspection completed per the ex-husband.  
Recording Secretary Kiddy, being duly sworn, spoke to permit procedures and options,  
previous fines, and any lien on the property.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale continued Case No. 23-1893  
5550 Gabo Road to the June 22, 2023 Code Enforcement Hearing.  
8. 2ND HEARING CASES  
A. Case No  
(HLB) Luba Prokosa, 6093 Fabian Rd  
22-2556  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code  
(Above ground pool in rear of property, as well as shed, and pergola with  
no permit on file for any of them)  
Section 42-24(a)(2)(b) North Port City Code  
(Three (3) New Palm trees planted in City Right-of-way of which cannot be  
there)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted removal of trees and shed.  
This case was brought into compliance with no further action required.  
B. Case No  
(HLB) COREY MITCHELL REEDER, MARISSA AN REEDER, 3341  
TONKIN DR  
22-4879  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code  
(No Permit on file for work being done on doors in front of home and  
appears they are closing in what used to be two French doors there is no  
permit.)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted no changes in the property, property was  
inspected on multiple occasions, and permit submitted although not issued.  
Property owner Corey Reeder, being duly sworn, spoke to blueprint being drawn up and  
permit is in the process.  
Inspector Burton requested a continuance to the August 24, 2023 Code Enforcement  
Hearing.  
Recording Secretary Kiddy, being duly sworn, noted working towards compliance.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale continued Case No. 22-4879  
3341 Tonkin Drive to the August 24, 2023 Code Enforcement Hearing.  
C. Case No  
(HLB) OSVALDO FLORES, 1903 BUSHNELL AVE  
Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code  
22-4882  
(No permit on file for Gazebo in backyard. In addition there is no permit on  
file for underbrush done on left side of property.)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted no changes in the property and requested the  
Order be signed imposing the fine.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 22-4882 1903  
Bushnell Avenue to be in violation of Chapter 105.1, Florida Building Code for no  
permit on file for a Gazebo in the backyard or underbrush done on left side of  
property and signed the Order imposing the fine.  
D. Case No  
(JA) LEOPOLD O WAGNER (LIFE EST) JANEY S JACOBS, DEBORAH  
WAGNER, 5004 KINGSLEY RD  
23-77  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris consisting of yard waste and tree debris  
throughout the property.)  
Sec. 59-16(d), North Port City Code Vehicle Repair, Maintenance,  
Disassembly  
(Two (2) vehicles in disrepair, also appear to be abandoned, in driveway.)  
Inspector Ardinger, being duly sworn, noted no changes in the property and requested the  
Order be signed imposing the fine.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-77 5004  
Kingsley Road to be in violation of Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code for  
accumulation of debris consisting of yard waste and tree debris throughout the  
property and signed the Order imposing the fine.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-77 5004  
Kingsley Road to be in violation of Section 59-16(d), North Port City Code for two  
vehicles in disrepair, and abandoned in the driveway and signed the Order  
imposing the fine.  
E. Case No  
(HLB) VIKTOR KLYMETS, ANNA GAZENKO; 5694 GILROY AVE  
Chapter 70-21, North Port City Code It shall be unlawful  
(Driving through City Right-of-way to access property, with no Right-of-way  
use permit.)  
23-128  
Sec. 59-16(f)(3), North Port City Code No motor vehicle  
(Damage to Swale Area, from driving through to access property.)  
Chapter 42-23, North Port City Code; Accumulation of Debris  
(Accumulation of debris throughout the rear of property.)  
Sec. 59-16(f)(4), North Port City Code - Trucks, buses, truck tractors,  
trailers, boats and recreational vehicles are prohibited from parking on the  
berm, shoulder and/or swale right-of-way area.  
(Trailer parked in City Right-of-way.)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted no changes in the property and requested  
re-inspection with a continuance.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale continued Case No. 23-128  
5694 Gilroy Avenue to the June 22, 2023 Code Enforcement Hearing.  
F. Case No  
(JAG) JULIE A NOLAN; 2354 MCMINN ST  
23-277  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(Expired Permit 21-4001; for replacement of concrete driveway. Exp.  
10/16/2021)  
Inspector Guilbault, being duly sworn, noted no changes in the property and requested  
the Order be signed imposing the fine.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-277 2354  
McMinn Street to be in violation of Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code for  
replacement of concrete driveway with an expired permit and signed the Order  
imposing the fine.  
G. Case No  
(HLB) JOHN WEBSTER JR: 3763 FIREGLOW CIR  
23-304  
Section 53-240(A)(3) Unified Land Development Code, Special Structures  
(Shed on Vacant lot, as well as Fence on Vacant lot, both of which are not  
permittable on a lot with no principal structure.)  
Sec. 46-148 City of North Port Code (a) Camping is prohibited  
(Camping on Vacant lot. Camping prohibited on this property.)  
Sec. 59-16(c), North Port City Code Parking and storing vehicles on a  
residential lot.  
(Inhabited RV being stored on this vacant lot.)  
Sec. 59-16(f)(3), North Port City Code No motor vehicle  
(Damage to City Right-of-way, with no Right-of-way use permit on file.)  
Inspector Burton, being duly sworn, noted no changes in the property and requested the  
Order be signed imposing the fine.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-304 3763  
Fireglow Circle to be in violation of Section 53-240(A)(3), Unified Land  
Development Code for shed and fence on a vacant lot without a principal structure  
and signed the Order imposing the fine.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-304 3763  
Fireglow Circle to be in violation of Section 46-148(a), North Port City Code for  
camping on a vacant lot and signed the Order imposing the fine.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-304 3763  
Fireglow Circle to be in violation of Section 59-16(c), North Port City Code for  
inhabited RV being stored on a vacant lot and signed the Order imposing the fine.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-304 3763  
Fireglow Circle to be in violation of Section 59-16(f)(3), North Port City Code for  
damage to City right-of-way without a right-of-way use permit on file and signed the  
Order imposing the fine.  
H. Case No  
(JA) DARRYL W & CLARA J HENRY; 5111 RICHMOND TER  
Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code- Permit has expired.  
(Expired Permit 21-8504; for Water Heater. Exp. 01/08/22)  
23-376  
Inspector Ardinger, being duly sworn, noted no changes in the property and requested the  
Order be signed imposing the fine.  
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 23-376 5111  
Richmond Terrace to be in violation of Section 105.4.1.1, Florida Building Code for  
an expired water heater permit and signed the Order imposing the fine.  
9. GENERAL BUSINESS  
There was no General Business.  
10. PUBLIC COMMENT  
Jennifer Pethtel: spoke to Case No. 22-514, renter having no contact with the property  
owner, primary structure, right of way, assistance from Sarasota County, being kicked  
out of lot, living in a truck, and cost of living.  
11. ADJOURNMENT  
Hearing Officer Toale adjourned the meeting at 10:25 a.m.  
By: __________________  
James E. Toale, Hearing Officer  
Minutes were approved on the ___ day of ___________, 2023.