Mr. Cerbone spoke to who cleared the lot and responded to questions regarding lot
zoning and size, and discussion with arborist regarding the number of trees removed.
Ms. Silva submitted photos into evidence and spoke to tree survey, timeline of tree
removal, and adjacent property construction.
Mr. Toale advised on like cases and outcomes, and questioned Mr. Raducci and Mr.
Greenbaum, regarding lien impact on property owner, and building permit processing.
Mr. Greenbaum, being duly sworn, responded to questions regarding certificate of zoning
compliance and building permit application.
Mr. Toale found the lot to be residential, the lot is 10,000 sq ft, and the number of trees
removed is unknown.
Based on evidence presented, Hearing Officer Toale found Case No. 25-00459, to be
in violation of North Port City Code, Chapter 2-511 – Tree Protection Regulations
and imposed a fine of $15,000.
V. CECASE-25 (LC) SERHII & ALLA ALIEKSIEIENKO; 1204 WOOD ROSE ST
105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.
(Permit required for added living space. permit required for plumbing,
electrical and a/c installation in garage conversion.)
Hearing Officer Toale announced the item.
Ms. Gray swore in Denis Rud of Rud Construction LLC translator for Serhill and Alla
Alieksieienko.
Inspector Cerbone, being duly sworn, provided
a presentation including inspections,
violation, contact with the property owner, and submitted photos into evidence.
Mr. Rud, being duly sworn, verified the image with homeowners, first time home buyers,
conversion to flex room, understanding the violation, change of structure, and steps
needed for correction.
Mr. Cerbone spoke to conversion of nonliving space and air condition addition.
Mr. Toale spoke to an after the fact permit, inspections, possible deconstruction for
compliance, and project time frame.
Mr. Rud spoke to after the fact permit process, next steps, drawings, permit submission,
and building guidelines.
Mr. Greenbaum spoke to requirements to bring the property into compliance, filing
process, fees, and consultation options.
Mr. Toale concluded the discussion by summarizing the violation, outlining the process
for permit application, recommending
update, and the next steps.
a continuance of the case, provided a status
Hearing Officer Toale continued Case No. 25-01021 to the September 25, 2025, Code
Enforcement Hearing.
G. CECASE-25 (GO) Laura Lawson; 7435 Blutter RD
105.1, Florida Building Code - Permit required.
(Property built shed without a permit.)