ACA Investors LLC addresses property violation during city council meeting

A significant discussion unfolded during the Venice Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement meeting on September 3, 2025, as ACA Investors LLC addressed a critical violation regarding their property ownership. The representatives revealed they were unaware that the LLC was the official owner of the house, which prompted their appearance before the magistrate.

The representatives explained that they had been in contact with an engineer to rectify the situation. They acknowledged that had they completed their renovations and attempted to sell the house, they would have unknowingly engaged in an illegal sale. This revelation underscored the importance of understanding local laws before undertaking property projects.

During the meeting, Frank Facompre, a family member of the LLC's representatives, presented engineering plans and blueprints, indicating that they were in the process of obtaining necessary permits to address the violations. However, the plans had not yet been submitted to the city, as they awaited the engineer's stamp.

The city’s response highlighted that a notice of violation had been served in accordance with Florida statutes, granting the owners 30 days to comply. A final inspection conducted on September 2 confirmed that the stop work order remained in effect, and the violation had not been resolved.

This meeting emphasizes the critical need for property owners to be informed about legal requirements and compliance to avoid costly mistakes and ensure proper project execution. The next steps for ACA Investors LLC will involve submitting their plans to the city and working towards compliance to lift the stop work order.