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Residents and board members reported seeing large piles of vegetation and clippings placed in roadways, sometimes blocking visibility and presenting safety hazards. A member of the police department (identified in the transcript as the chief) told the board, “If it's a public safety concern, you call the police department. We'll go out right there from there,” and staff described routine follow-up by code officers when violations are reported.

Board members and staff discussed several enforcement and outreach options: stricter enforcement of the existing ordinance; homeowner education and reminders in the town newsletter; contacting landscapers who leave debris in the street; and adjusting allowable placement times so residents do not set out vegetation too early in the week. Chair Paul Hughes said the town should enforce codes or remove them if council does not want enforcement: “I think the council either needs to decide, 1, we're gonna enforce it, or 2, we're not gonna enforce it.”

Code Enforcement Officer Eric Rich Wagon said the most common issue is residents putting vegetation at the curb too early and that staff are discussing ways to approach the problem. Staff noted that enforcement typically targets property owners rather than third-party landscapers, and that successful compliance in other communities relies on homeowner education and clear expectations.

Discussion vs. decision: the board held an extended discussion and did not adopt a new policy or motion; members asked staff to pursue outreach and to return with options for the governing council if stricter enforcement or code changes are recommended.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 25, 2025 Code Enforcement Board Hearing","oneSentenceSummary","Board members and town staff discussed recurring yard-waste and landscape-trimming piles left in streets, with police and code-enforcement officials describing responses and board members urging clearer enforcement, homeowner education, and possible changes to pick-up timing or code removal.","taxTitle","Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",75758,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5972945,"Town reviews state recreation grant options to fund playground and Pine Tree Park improvements",369,1591000,1960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842142-b1be8931910fb85e6c60226c2397d348&start=1591&end=1960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842142-b1be8931910fb85e6c60226c2397d348/thumbnail_1591000.jpg","/articles/5972945/Florida/Town-reviews-state-recreation-grant-options-to-fund-playground-and-Pine-Tree-Park-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972945-322a7160b8a1752bad5d64e09b4eeb3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771061194&Signature=XrZ1bMTIyxYuv5nmZCLh2HxnSmWDHZuFtgn6iyW7IP-PVRLq2IUX4m1Fi-nsYvFK8h3QBi9tvm-ukUE5GoBeId1A9iqHsTcgz9Yvb~7jMMJmpxST-bPwyVZHhSPO3pmAArB6AzfXo3~MvRO-iw7EG5C4l4i8toF91Q4CCjWjzJ2kfj6Q89pP0tNOIag3Zm3Dnblh6Z1FOmZ~0JxsbJWelEsA9NnkWLEkxDIGahDSLJ30v6o-IKKcvWhCccz-QzM9WPUDJmYQylJ5S2AEJvMXo3RTKFNtWJ2i4YBY5aBHn13Ix3LeKMuMeQLOQvmYiixq9GpHCvHmnPAwwuyHJ-2KGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town staff told the Code Enforcement Board on Sept. 25 that the town will apply for two grants through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (F.R.D.A.P.), aiming to replace playground equipment at Community Park and to fund improvements at Pine Tree Park as outlined in a recent master plan.

Town manager Joe (presenting staff) explained the grant structure: requests up to $50,000 are funded at 100 percent; projects between $50,000 and $200,000 receive a 75 percent state match; projects above $200,000 require a 50/50 match. The town plans to apply for two grants to maximize points in the competitive process and to pursue a 75 percent match for what staff estimated as a $100,000–$150,000 project for playground replacement.

Staff noted the town’s previous success with F.R.D.A.P. funding for pickleball courts. The town manager also told the board that grant-awarded facilities must remain open to the public for 20 years unless the town repays the grant to be released from that restriction. Staff said the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is being considered to provide the local match so the projects would not use general taxpayer revenue.

Board members and residents asked planning and design questions, including parking, potential use of a vacant corner lot adjacent to the park, and whether the grants would include features for boats and docks. Staff emphasized the item was informational and not a vote: the discussion will be recorded in the minutes to earn application points that require review by a board other than the governing council.

Discussion vs. decision: this was an informational presentation and recorded as part of the meeting minutes to support the grant application. No formal board vote or authorization was taken at this meeting; staff indicated that any design work and funding approvals would be presented to the governing council and CRA in later phases.","Town staff described plans to apply for two Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (F.R.D.A.P.) grants to replace aging playground equipment at Community Park and to fund components of a Pine Tree Park master plan; the board received the presentation but took no formal vote.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5972950,"Board finds FVJ Properties LLC in violation for dirty driveway; compliance required by Oct. 21 or fines may follow",460,976000,1436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842142-b1be8931910fb85e6c60226c2397d348&start=976&end=1436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842142-b1be8931910fb85e6c60226c2397d348/thumbnail_976000.jpg","/articles/5972950/Florida/Board-finds-FVJ-Properties-LLC-in-violation-for-dirty-driveway-compliance-required-by-Oct-21-or-fines-may-follow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972950-68705159787519a2c4b40f326a6acf8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771061194&Signature=mdIqj2NnRRW~nNCyFSqN37Yf9nt42bxvyDyYf2vGWQNJDxxeKkFsbhu~akFP7GI14GSTNJx-Pmrwvmmb1Q84JmQNy7tSYha32sSB22ssHAzNoU-17jwQjMOhqVTlwGe6x-r~1wqspN453wBHf3PIIeGGGdWfvoh6YUAsfMUzSElcxXnpuRrfi4JZw1G8-HEVhiqzTG84OyMHqdhBjpPcYysYHf~OXsQO20KzaMTv6CZDsRgmMsHzVDZOetlO0FUD9fLX5RvQ2VROGNh~DYPbCdE~tbRt67pWMqMw8YRbwB5Xf0YKXbtpaoycQV9XccGCJtzkoyffyqYpzzqpRC~RbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Lake Clark Shores Code Enforcement Board on Sept. 25 found FVJ Properties LLC in violation for a dirty driveway at 7003 Pine Tree Lane and ordered the respondent to comply with town code by Oct. 21, 2025 or face potential daily fines.

Code Enforcement Officer Eric Rich Wagon said a notice of violation was issued Aug. 15, 2025 under town code section 34-19(9)(b), and a notice of hearing was posted and mailed on Sept. 12. Wagon told the board he has had no contact with the property owners and that the property appears to be a rental; he also reported the property is listed for sale for $1,100,000 and has visible lakeside improvements that staff suspect may have been done on weekends, possibly without permits.

Wagon confirmed notices were mailed to the owner’s address on the Palm Beach County property appraiser as 443 Denison Drive, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 15122. Wagon said he has not received any response from the owner and recommended permitting time to comply; several board members expressed concern that the owner has not engaged with staff.

Vice chair Gerard Sanchez moved that the board find the respondents in violation of Town Code §34-19(9)(b) and order compliance on or before Oct. 21, 2025. Sanchez’s motion set a potential civil fine “not to exceed $50 per day” for failure to comply and scheduled a fine-assessment hearing for Oct. 21, 2025, if necessary. The motion carried.

Board members discussed contacting the property's listing agent or following up if a lien search is requested during a sale; Code Enforcement Officer Wagon said he could reach out to a listing agent if board members provided contact information. The board also noted the practical issue that if a property sells and a buyer does not discover a recorded violation, liability can shift to the new owner until the lien or code action is recorded.

Discussion vs. decision: the board made a formal finding of violation and established a compliance date; staff were directed to attempt further contact and accept assistance from board members to reach the listing agent.","The code enforcement board found FVJ Properties LLC in violation for a dirty driveway at 7003 Pine Tree Lane and ordered compliance by Oct. 21, 2025; the property owner had not contacted town staff and notices were sent to a Pennsylvania mailing address. If not corrected, fines up to $50 per day may be imposed with a hearing set Oct. 21.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5972955,"Downing asks for time to repair driveway; Lake Clark Shores board continues violation hearing to Oct. 21",150,554000,704000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842142-b1be8931910fb85e6c60226c2397d348&start=554&end=704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842142-b1be8931910fb85e6c60226c2397d348/thumbnail_554000.jpg","/articles/5972955/Florida/Downing-asks-for-time-to-repair-driveway-Lake-Clark-Shores-board-continues-violation-hearing-to-Oct-21","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972955-3037ebb1d8e45d705b9660b03190692e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771061194&Signature=LHxfseEfB7iELv~q-rYVq4Gi6Xbkz2yqxQUzDe9AjuWUu0kFaFU0MycuBDFfUyxu8a0knsBhW9ETSRLaanEXcRMv3L5t0~B8zHIjkwcChYr6BCpTCTl4Z4J~toMgZ937XokLSgfBt0zPonNjFjPqvFwd3x2u3FvvGWfeJ8omAbYB2rUdDN7tYZsWdtmfzJQoKOAcRowcutxvjv7rrxcN7zPeadGcniEsBNkRkYfrdYO8BCBwXxqy05kYWpxTK5R-HM5OC6WTfixc~GLIpQHXEn7cx3FV8jfqwWBqMCA~H9-QJqurNNFxP6l4Brja7dRqd7j1F7GPk9rAbO8mQcQpNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Lake Clark Shores Code Enforcement Board on Sept. 25 continued a violation hearing for a driveway in disrepair at 1416 Arabian Road East after the homeowner said she needs time to save money for repairs.

Code Enforcement Officer Eric Rich Wagon told the board a notice of violation was issued July 30, 2025 under town code section 34-19(9)(b) for an aging asphalt driveway showing cracking and surface breakdown. Wagon recommended 90 days to comply; the homeowner asked for time to save and said she had just used limited savings to address a separate overgrown-property violation.

Homeowner Susan E. Downing introduced herself to the board and said she is on Social Security and must save to cover driveway repairs and upcoming insurance and property-tax bills: “I'm on Social Security. Mhmm. So I'm going to need time to save up the I don't know how much it's going to cost, but I need time to save up the money.” Wagon and board members discussed the repair as a sealing treatment using materials sold at home-improvement stores as an interim measure to slow deterioration.

Board members agreed to continue the matter to the board's next meeting on Oct. 21, 2025 and requested that Downing bring written estimates of repair costs to that meeting. The transcript records the motion to continue and that the motion carried; the board did not enter a finding of violation at this hearing but explicitly required the owner to present cost estimates at the next meeting.

Discussion vs. decision: the board's formal action was to continue the violation hearing to Oct. 21, 2025 and request estimates; no fine or compliance finding was entered at this meeting. Code enforcement staff offered to provide the homeowner with pricing contacts and to follow up.

Clarifying details: the original notice of violation was issued July 30, 2025; the code section cited by the officer is 34-19(9)(b). Wagon indicated the sealant product is sold in five-gallon buckets and is a temporary mitigation rather than a permanent repair; staff offered to share vendor pricing with the homeowner.","Susan E. Downing told the code enforcement board she needs time to save money to repair an aging asphalt driveway at 1416 Arabian Road East; the board continued the violation hearing to Oct. 21, 2025 and asked the owner to bring repair cost estimates to the next meeting.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5972960,"Lake Clark Shores board extends compliance deadline for dock removal amid state permitting delay",122,227000,349000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842142-b1be8931910fb85e6c60226c2397d348&start=227&end=349","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842142-b1be8931910fb85e6c60226c2397d348/thumbnail_227000.jpg","/articles/5972960/Florida/Lake-Clark-Shores-board-extends-compliance-deadline-for-dock-removal-amid-state-permitting-delay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5972960-7bab77e881d22c915c0ddd3d681b1396/orig.mp4?Expires=1771061194&Signature=N1pFKyT~0SKqBHBjUis2Y1bHm5r3owwTDGhDXkAqAJZp2kq2M9DFWaHhpmh8Vpx7ptaIo6zn1Q5X4SHI6sVzw1Q6VervzqDWKrqe5eRD4LhIqznDx7t159B6LofEdTxmWjBZDPhe7f8jLRqqUDp0XoQfnsSevH6cToIRWZ3eyNttoq2FWYaIu~gBge3FGSKnfZCU4kavriyOzUsOEFM9pvU7qsC1eFLaGW~XfB~onSfNXi2MWs-DRMhcqrA3JP1qwlFrxlWb8hyTzR7YMm0t8z7sZm0VScuGpgbp1wLOcSe-l3231U6OpvxfdvS15xjQ~WLuq8i3Ibd0qig08WCp5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Lake Clark Shores Code Enforcement Board on Sept. 25 extended the compliance deadline for a dock removal at 7012 Venetian Way to Oct. 15, 2025, after the property owner told the board she had begun removing the structure and was waiting on a state water management permit.

The extension was requested by the property owner and discussed at the hearing after Code Enforcement Officer Eric Rich Wagon presented photos and testimony showing partial removal. The board set a fine-assessment hearing, if needed, for the board's next meeting on Oct. 21, 2025.

Code Enforcement Officer Eric Rich Wagon told board members he had received an “even more updated photo” from the owner showing progress and that “all that's left are just the pilings.” Wagon said the property owner had been communicating with staff and that the owners chose to remove the dock because the South Florida Water Management District process was taking longer than they'd expected.

Property owner Jessica Mendez, who said she lives at 7012 Venetian Way, told the board the family had been trying to secure a South Florida Water Management District permit but had decided to remove the dock while pursuing the permit so they “want to do it the right way.” She described work that began the prior weekend and said weather had slowed progress: “The only reason why it hasn't been, like, fully removed is because we just started this past weekend. And due to the weather, the rain, we still have, like, the pilings, just the bases on it, but that will be removed later this weekend.”

Board member Wesley Cook moved to extend the compliance date to Oct. 15, 2025 and to schedule a fine-assessment hearing, if necessary, on Oct. 21, 2025. The motion carried. The board's action is recorded as an extension of the compliance deadline rather than a finding of full compliance; the town will revisit the matter at the Oct. 21 meeting if removal is incomplete.

Discussion vs. decision: the board's formal decision was to extend the compliance deadline and to schedule a potential fine hearing; the owner's remarks and the code officer's photographs supplied the factual basis for the extension. The transcript records no vote tally by name; the board chair announced the motion carried.

Background and next steps: the property owner told the board she plans to continue the permitting process with the South Florida Water Management District and to re-install a dock only after securing permits. The board expects staff to confirm whether the pilings are removed by the Oct. 15 date and to proceed to the Oct. 21 hearing if the property is not in compliance.","The Town of Lake Clark Shores code enforcement board granted a property owner until Oct. 15, 2025 to finish removing a dock, citing the owner's work in progress and ongoing permitting interactions with the South Florida Water Management District; a fine-assessment hearing is set for Oct. 21 if the property is not in compliance.","actionData","errors"]

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