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Magistrate issues findings on multiple Greenacres code cases; several found in compliance or given time to correct
Summary
Special Magistrate Amity Barnard handled several shorter code-enforcement matters at the Feb. 26 Greenacres hearing, entering findings of violation in some cases and noting compliance in others.
Special Magistrate Amity Barnard handled several shorter code-enforcement matters at the Feb. 26 Greenacres hearing, entering findings of violation in some cases and noting compliance in others.
Carport demolition: The city presented a case against Jamie and Irma Ortega for a deteriorated carport at 05:15 Jackson Avenue. Jerry Bernal told the magistrate the carport had been removed as of Feb. 24. Barnard entered the city's evidentiary file, found a violation of sections 7-4-10(a)(2) and 7-3(c), and recorded that respondents had since complied. She cautioned the owners to ensure any required demolition permit closure with the building department to avoid future cases.
Multiple open-storage and vehicle items: A case for property owner Vint M. Frazen Volpe at 317 Martin Ave alleged two vehicles (one unregistered, one on a trailer) and open storage of building materials. Bernal said as of the prior Monday the violations had been corrected. Barnard found the respondents had complied but did not comply by the date specified in the notice of violation, and she signed a finding of fact.
Rear shutter at Egret Lake Drive: Bernal presented a case for a residence on Egret Lake Drive with a rear shutter remaining closed. No respondent appeared; the city asked for 14 days to cure and a $50-per-day fine for noncompliance. Barnard entered the case file and ordered compliance within 14 days or a $50-per-day fine.
Carport owner guidance and procedural notes: In the Ortega matter the magistrate advised owners to confirm whether a demolition permit had been closed out; failure to do so could generate a future case. In several matters the magistrate accepted evidentiary files and either recorded compliance or set cure periods with fines if not remedied.
Summary of outcomes: Ortega (05:15 Jackson Ave) — compliance noted but original compliance deadline missed; Volpe (317 Martin Ave) — compliance noted but not by original date; Egret Lake Drive — 14 days to cure shutters or $50/day fine; multiple other cases were continued or administratively closed consistent with the city’s filings.
