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Inspector Chris Alban said his March 27 inspection, prompted by a neighbor's complaint, found active tree-removal activity and that the crew performing the work did not possess a city arbor permit or a contractor license required for tree removal in Winter Springs. Alban said the removal reportedly knocked down a power line and that Seminole County Fire and the energy provider responded to restore service.

Alban said a reinspection on April 2 found additional removal and that the company told him they were working for a property management company, Trinity Management; a city arborist could not determine the health of the tree and no city permit had been issued. The inspector recommended the board find the violation irreversible and impose a one-time fine not to exceed $5,000.

No respondent appeared at the hearing. After discussion, the board voted to assess the $5,000 fine; the motion passed by roll call.

Votes at a glance: 621 Sailfish Road — removal of tree without arbor permit (Winter Springs City Ordinance Sec. 5-4(a)); board found the act irreversible and imposed a one-time $5,000 fine; outcome: approved (unanimous).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Winter Springs - Code Enforcement Board - May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Code Enforcement Board found a tree was removed without a Winter Springs arbor permit at 621 Sailfish Road and imposed a one-time fine of $5,000 for an irreversible violation.","taxTitle","Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida","taxId",52833,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645822,"Family at Cottontail Court given staggered deadlines for yard cleanup, pool safety and screen-enclosure repairs",2256,4358000,6614000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3541793-c173d7bb32e93a869c435a6e2dd77460&start=4358&end=6614","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3541793-c173d7bb32e93a869c435a6e2dd77460/thumbnail_4358000.jpg","/articles/6645822/Winter-Springs/Seminole-County/Florida/Family-at-Cottontail-Court-given-staggered-deadlines-for-yard-cleanup-pool-safety-and-screen-enclosure-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645822-a66bc59ec8041aa7fdcb6031166000de/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337430&Signature=D3uvSx2Fzl4-rFXqHbVfqcXqrY-MysCV~5DntrDueqavgreSIxQqvd2Xm~kbaL0mx1mrtDqbc1UubrzWjoNdxmb6lrGB-jz9h~2ecHbaL2ULKtZMRHJxdYH0o8NW8RE~8CWZL73ddbPx9ccycBZ4IkK907gJ1qRlOGeMPekXeX3IlQH1Pu6cJQmzQ0dWT53JYiyHYxenEpEHppcKMujy~7bg5hc8ZuYKjl~235LLKDvtygAtabGDQvzzdImCxL-GIhkg6mFyyWFUPleR1kbNFIVBEaNsxNfYvaNen5aOf6skgQeaJBIh89P5OWMB1BZ5AZhM4JpqTzBIaHgxZ-oiTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board addressed multiple enforcement cases tied to 700 Cottontail Court on May 27, ordering the property owner to correct an accumulation of rubbish, secure the pool area, and repair or replace the failing screen enclosure.

Inspector Chris Alban presented separate case files showing a January 27, 2025, complaint alleging exterior accumulation of rubbish and debris (Case 2025CE000297); a pool-enclosure safety complaint that left the pool accessible from the side yard (Case 2025CE000298); and a deteriorated screen enclosure (Case 2025CE000299). Reinspections through May found the violations remained.

Owner Jeffrey Allen Williams testified he had hauled multiple loads of debris in recent days, expected to finish yard cleanup by the board’s requested date, and had placed temporary orange safety fencing around the pool as a precaution. Williams said he had a permit application in process for a perimeter fence and had materials staged to complete work in June; he described limited funds for replacing screens until July but said he could prioritize safety steps.

The board split rulings by violation: for the accumulation of rubbish, it ordered correction by June 11, 2025, and set a fine of $100 per day for continued noncompliance. For the pool-enclosure violation, the board ordered correction by June 11, 2025, and set a $100 per day fine for each day of noncompliance; the inspector explained that an active permit and documented work could toll enforcement. For the accessory-structure (screen enclosure), the board granted more time and ordered correction by Aug. 1, 2025, with a $100 daily fine for continued noncompliance.

Board members discussed options for compliance — rescreening the existing enclosure, replacing the enclosure with a compliant fence having self-closing, self‑latching gates, or other measures that meet pool‑enclosure requirements — and noted that if the property obtains an active permit and shows work in progress, staff may not bring the case back while the permit is active and work proceeds toward final inspection.

All motions passed by roll call. The board told Williams to remain in close contact with Inspector Chris Alban to verify progress and avoid fines if work proceeds under an active permit.

Votes at a glance: 700 Cottontail Court — (1) accumulation of rubbish (Case 2025CE000297): correct by 2025-06-11; fine $100/day. (2) pool enclosure (Case 2025CE000298): correct by 2025-06-11; fine $100/day. (3) accessory structure (screen enclosure, Case 2025CE000299): correct by 2025-08-01; fine $100/day. All outcomes: approved (unanimous).","The Code Enforcement Board ordered cleanup of rubbish at 700 Cottontail Court by June 11, 2025, gave the property owner until June 11 to secure a pool safety enclosure or meet requirements, and extended the accessory-structure (screen enclosure) compliance deadline to Aug. 1, 2025; fines of $100 per day will apply for failures.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645826,"Board finds West Trade Winds home unsafe; owner given until Nov. 30 to repair roof",1796,2290000,4086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3541793-c173d7bb32e93a869c435a6e2dd77460&start=2290&end=4086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3541793-c173d7bb32e93a869c435a6e2dd77460/thumbnail_2290000.jpg","/articles/6645826/Winter-Springs/Seminole-County/Florida/Board-finds-West-Trade-Winds-home-unsafe-owner-given-until-Nov-30-to-repair-roof","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645826-646ebf63a1be98fc8219b1a3b46e1852/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337430&Signature=ZSjijJSpNQglVaVfOf2Y8PiX2q0tzwSC62x7PZ0NgWG5YCVzfnZ5uyGhfq5LqaHivTpr21C2cY9xhLs4hoO8BkoZIFfBIC5GNcR0ddDBO6Lj42LUbw5ghwSskLLkTwKdqQvUzxZ433K3lKSj3qL7sG2TSDfhsO834R~IkMxbYl0QdLpobjngZMc4cXrLpIed1-QyOWc-kESgVcNCb-n6SysTgnZJ~bQXEbFxYtxu8aOrynVsz8-vu~83mWgEkF2XehlJipaJSh97Dfbr7i6ca7~UjZi1LvVIb~8G7yGZgmF3mj9Qitp6ddPAl5aQa6AIoseDERxqMxKLmMqZBfAcmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board on May 27 found the property at 140 West Trade Winds Road in violation of IPMC Section 304.7 for roofs and drainage, declared the structure unsafe and unfit in part based on building-official consultation, and ordered correction by Nov. 30, 2025.

Inspector Chris Alban told the board that his inspection identified tarps and holes through coverings and that the building official agreed that the structure was unsafe and unfit for human occupancy. Alban said inspections and postings occurred in February and that subsequent reinspections through May 22 showed the property remained in violation.

Owner Cheryl Meinholdt told the board she had signed a contract with a roofing company and paid more than $7,000 toward work and permits; she said engaging contractors had been difficult and that several companies refused to proceed or requested engineering work. Meinholdt said contractors planned to start as soon as possible and that the company she engaged planned a full reroof and would check trusses and replace damaged wood as needed.

Board members discussed appropriate compliance timelines and noted that opening the roof to assess truss damage could change scope and schedule. Counsel explained that an active permit would toll the enforcement timeline while work is progressing toward final inspection.

After discussion, the board voted to find the property in violation and gave the owner until Nov. 30, 2025, to correct the violation; the board set a $100 daily fine for each day the property remained in violation beyond that date unless a permit is active and the work progresses to final inspection. The motion passed by roll call.

Board members urged the owner to remain in close communication with the code officer and permitting staff so progress can be verified and the case closed once work passes final inspection.

Votes at a glance: 140 West Trade Winds Road — violation of IPMC 304.7 (roofs and drainage); compliance deadline 2025-11-30; fine $100 per day for continued noncompliance; outcome: approved (unanimous).","Inspectors found 140 West Trade Winds Road unsafe and unfit for human occupancy; the owner was ordered to correct the roof by Nov. 30, 2025, or face $100 per day in fines.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645829,"Owner of Cottonwood Drive accessory structure given until July 31 to obtain permit or face $200 daily fine",1001,1231000,2232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3541793-c173d7bb32e93a869c435a6e2dd77460&start=1231&end=2232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3541793-c173d7bb32e93a869c435a6e2dd77460/thumbnail_1231000.jpg","/articles/6645829/Winter-Springs/Seminole-County/Florida/Owner-of-Cottonwood-Drive-accessory-structure-given-until-July-31-to-obtain-permit-or-face-200-daily-fine","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645829-40cec1e7e415f079bc37d5557251999a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337430&Signature=oZ2lPtDe7b11ac7nGRYKyf-r5ji-pJJ77QGMvwalOx5-hJnrExhGqaUPj-we3SEc4NIVzaTzz6SUs7VZtXWrM4cxKcJS7s4k0hyrFklAU2kdvPdwzeEsZvZ3AqVX2HLbSrqVHDK3VYr411V1V9D0aujI~H5Y2~aWjdnGg-jwlGTaMmA1FSopEplA9J71Gdw4O~HfyUaSk6Yce4Iak8WwGrNHoueNmf4EutyFSjl-hte4BYKil-x~QPCOrFTL~Yvxw78YoTmnusQS702z0UOv1qCARlizKupsjxrZ15JrIrRyw1fHpoTiWnl1AOiHAjtoOzCzp8eciSS8LnOwV4ZB0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board on May 27 found the owner of 206 Cottonwood Drive in violation of Florida Building Code Section 105.1 for constructing an accessory structure without a required permit and ordered the owner to obtain the permit by July 31, 2025.

Inspector Chris Alban presented images and county property-appraiser imagery showing that the screened structure did not appear in October 2023 imagery but was present in November 2024. Alban said a permit application (RESD2025-2948) was submitted on March 4, 2025, but had not been issued as of multiple re‑inspections through May 22.

Homeowner Joseph Areola and witness Isabella Barini, who was sworn in, described permit-review comments that required corrected square footage, setback information and clearer drawings. Areola said he performed the work himself and had been responding to permit-office requests about setbacks and drawings; Barini said the permit review had returned requests for corrected square footage and color information.

Board members said the board's role was to bring the property into compliance, not to punish, and noted the permitting department and applicant must resolve outstanding review comments. The board approved a motion to find the property in violation and give the respondent until July 31, 2025, to remedy the violation; the order specified that a $200 per day fine would be assessed if the structure remained without an issued permit after that date. The vote was unanimous by roll call.

Board members advised the respondent to stay in touch with the code inspector so staff and the applicant can resolve outstanding permitting issues before the compliance date.

Votes at a glance: 206 Cottonwood Drive — violation of Florida Building Code Sec. 105.1 (permits required); compliance deadline 2025-07-31; fine $200 per day after that date; outcome: approved (unanimous).","The City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board ordered the owner of 206 Cottonwood Drive to obtain required permits for an accessory structure by July 31, 2025, and set a $200-a-day fine for failure to comply after that date.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645834,"Code board finds Arbor Glen driveway in violation; fines set at $25 per day",772,237000,1009000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3541793-c173d7bb32e93a869c435a6e2dd77460&start=237&end=1009","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3541793-c173d7bb32e93a869c435a6e2dd77460/thumbnail_237000.jpg","/articles/6645834/Winter-Springs/Seminole-County/Florida/Code-board-finds-Arbor-Glen-driveway-in-violation-fines-set-at-25-per-day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645834-1df8c4b4adf4c73c9d4bc735d1c3c373/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337431&Signature=mYGRcSmdcFJBZQzIsNJ0iWne-bRQdEDSQwDz-WJbLwUrhMppCn5ioP6tANEKymE-BaoUpfDiq~ixvNUTc-UkN46HzoLXPbQUM8yC~2x37hntxLiTfO-41zuxzPcJnRTyNsNdz1aqs1dO4IQ8Hl8eza7qXuetP6flneDACEU40eIBXQ-RYtZjt2bEGuVo92t7sXDIYcrXgLEYjvj39ujWaCDg19xmM-3WU6lgm~AgWUYNolA8i2PdEiKxzaKrh~AiIzEb1dc~16kJV4Yd07PIR1DglzwUXpnKoDHuqbZ1uqpcJPrxPG0XX7yiu0ZLcL1rC5wSVwyyhxib5o-c6-lkrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board on May 27 found the property at 1112 Arbor Glen Circle in violation of IPMC Section 302.3, the board's inspector said, and set a fine of $25 per day, accruing from Feb. 16, 2025, until the driveway defect is repaired.

Inspector Chris Alban told the board that respondents were previously ordered to fix the driveway after a Jan. 28, 2025, hearing and that reinspections on Feb. 18, March 5, April 15 and May 22 found the condition had not been fully corrected. Alban recommended the board impose the previously-ordered penalty for continued noncompliance.

The board heard from resident Jose Castro, who said he had been hospitalized in the period following the original order and that repair work was performed in March but that a crack had not been sealed because the materials needed to settle first. Castro told the board, \"I have Alzheimer's and I haven't been working for a while,\" and said he had the materials in his garage and planned to seal the crack once the work settled.

Board members discussed the lapse in compliance and the proportion of any daily fine to the cost of the repair. After debate, a motion was approved that found the property remained in violation and reduced the previously‑ordered $150 daily penalty to $25 per day starting Feb. 16, 2025. The motion passed unanimously by roll call.

Board attorney Amelia Ulmer clarified that the fine would continue to accrue from Feb. 16 until the inspector confirms full repair, and that unpaid fines could be placed as a lien on the property.

The board gave Castro 30 days to complete and have the repair confirmed by the code inspector. If the inspector verifies compliance, the daily fines will stop; if not, fines will continue to accrue and may be recorded as a lien on the property.

Votes at a glance: 1112 Arbor Glen Circle — violation of IPMC 302.3 (sidewalks and driveways); fine set at $25 per day from 02/16/2025 until compliance; outcome: approved (unanimous).","The City of Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board found 1112 Arbor Glen Circle in violation of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code for sidewalks and driveways and imposed a reduced fine of $25 per day from Feb. 16, 2025, until the violation is corrected.","actionData","errors"]

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