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The order follows testimony from Jerry Mitchell, senior site compliance officer for Martin County, who said the approved master site plan—originally approved in February 2004 when the community was known as Fox Grove—designates the Layton Farms access for emergency use only and shows the approved emergency opening between Lots 49 and 50. Mitchell presented aerial images and photographs, described multiple inspections and incidents between Jan. 24 and early April, and said he observed vehicles repeatedly entering the subdivision through the southern cul‑de‑sac on Layton Farms where access is prohibited.

Why it matters: County staff argued the unapproved access violates the development order and land‑use controls for Meadow Run, potentially creating safety, traffic and drainage concerns that site‑plan review originally aimed to avoid.

Scott Lee, attorney for Meadow Run Property Owners Association, and board member Jeff Cable said the community has ongoing construction and that large construction vehicles have difficulty using the main entrance on Southwest 40 Eighth Avenue (Citrus Boulevard). Lee said the association has submitted a revised major final site plan and “we submitted all the documents, paid upwards of $9,000 in fees” and expects the application to reach the Board of County Commissioners in roughly two to four months. Cable described the subdivision as roughly 91 lots with about 36 homes built and several lots under construction and said very large trucks have damaged the front entry infrastructure.

Paul Schilling, Martin County growth management director, testified there is a clear legal distinction between an emergency access—intended for fire, rescue and law enforcement and normally secured with a Knox box—and a construction access, which is to be reviewed and approved through the county’s site‑construction or site‑prep permitting. He said county records show no construction entrance was requested or approved at the Layton Farms southern point when the development was permitted in 2004.

After hearing arguments and reviewing photographic evidence, the magistrate ordered the association to secure the Layton Farms access by April 17, 2025. Because of the practical difficulties shown in testimony—particularly for very large tractor‑trailers and concrete pump trucks that, officials said, cannot safely navigate the front gate—the magistrate carved a limited, temporary exception allowing oversized/tall construction vehicles to use the Layton Farms opening only until the county commissioners decide the pending site‑plan amendment. The magistrate warned that if county staff witnesses violations of the order the exception will be revoked and the full compliance and fines will apply.

The magistrate also directed the association to reimburse the county $575 for investigation costs. The order and the exception are prospective; the magistrate said enforcement of fines would begin only after the compliance deadline if the association had not secured the gate.

Next steps: The association intends to pursue the site‑plan amendment before the Board of County Commissioners; county staff said major revised final site‑plan reviews can take several months depending on completeness and board scheduling. The magistrate encouraged the parties to prepare a proposed written order to reflect the oral ruling and to circulate it to county counsel and the association for any edits.

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Worley estate (3211 SE Clayton St., Stuart): The magistrate continued the Worley estate case to May 21, 2025, at the request of the respondent and after the respondent produced photos showing partial cleanup. The county’s investigator, Maria Espaia, had documented high grass, trash and inoperable vehicles and said compliance had not been achieved as of April 15; evidence taken that day was not admitted because the parties agreed to a continuance for a full reinspection.

Ida L. Resacher Intervivos Declaration of Trust (155 SW Canner Hwy., Stuart): Investigator Deborah Carrasco presented photographs of unpermitted work to multiple small structures on the property. The magistrate found violations as charged and ordered compliance by June 30, 2025; failing that, a $100‑per‑day fine will accrue. The county was awarded $575 in investigative costs; the respondent said a contractor had applied for permits and asked for time to complete the permitting process.

Royal Palm Stewart Mobile Home Park LLC (perimeter fence and job site): Chris Counselor (code compliance investigator) testified that fence sections around the park were damaged and a job site had not been secured. The park’s manager said a contract had been executed and work to repair the fence would begin immediately; because the contractor was not yet licensed in Martin County, the magistrate extended the compliance date to June 30, 2025 and ordered the county’s $575 costs be paid if a final order is entered and the violation remains.

KOH S Knox LLC (7770 SW Rattlesnake Run, Palm City): County staff documented fence sections installed without an issued permit; the magistrate ordered compliance by May 30, 2025 and awarded $575 in investigative costs to the county.

James B. Ray Sr. Revocable Living Trust (4729 SE Compass Way): A stipulation signed by the trustee and county staff will be entered as an agreed order. The trustee paid $350 in administrative costs; the stipulation requires compliance by Sept. 16, 2025.

Multiple lien‑reduction and fine‑reduction stipulations: The magistrate accepted staff recommendations and will forward agreed reductions to the County Commission for final approval. Staff presented and the magistrate recommended approval of liens reduced to 10% (typical policy floor) for these matters: a proposed short‑sale purchaser offered $31,277.50 to resolve an outstanding lien on 4645 SE Pompano Street (Palmer); Terry Jacobson and Crystal Fenton offered $17,246 for 1781 SW College St.; Dawn Marie Decker offered $775 (including costs) for 3277 SE Birch Ave.; Lisa Chitty and Chris Bishop offered $4,067.50 for 8004 SE Carlton St.; and ABJJ Property Rentals LLC, a new owner, offered $1,297.50 to resolve outstanding fines on 4440 SE Chesapeake Bay Drive (Holly Speakman). County staff said the owners or contract purchasers brought properties into compliance in each case.

Other items: Investigator Maria Espaia reported a separate case (Evelyn R. Comstock) had come into compliance and the magistrate dismissed the matter. The magistrate accepted county exhibits into evidence where there was no objection and recorded the orders and continuances on the docket.

Outcomes at a glance:
- Worley estate (KCNF2025010048): Continued to May 21, 2025 (no evidence admitted today).
- Ida L. Resacher trust (2025010356): Order to comply by June 30, 2025; $100/day fine if not complied; county costs $575.
- Royal Palm Stewart MHC LLC (ENF2024120195‑01): Compliance ordered; contractor licensing issue led to extension to June 30, 2025; county costs $575.
- KOH S Knox LLC (ENF2024120361): Compliance ordered by May 30, 2025; county costs $575.
- James B. Ray Sr. Revocable Living Trust (ENF2024090102): Stipulation accepted; compliance by Sept. 16, 2025; administrative costs $350 paid.
- Lien/fine reduction recommendations: Palmer (payment offer $31,277.50), Jacobson & Fenton ($17,246), Decker ($775), Chitty & Bishop ($4,067.50), Speakman (new owner ABJJ offered $1,297.50). Magistrate will forward agreed reductions to the County Commission.

The magistrate recorded orders and stipulated timeframes; several matters will return to the magistrate or proceed to the county commission for final action.

Sources: Testimony and exhibits admitted at Martin County Code Enforcement Magistrate hearing, April 16, 2025. Case numbers and compliance dates are from the hearing record and stipulations.","Magistrate accepted stipulations, set compliance deadlines and recommended lien reductions or continuances in several Martin County code‑enforcement matters on April 16, 2025; outcomes ranged from continuances to agreed payment plans and recommended reductions for the County Commission.","actionData","errors"]

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