Special magistrate confirms fines and issues compliance deadlines in Town of Pembroke Park hearings

A special magistrate hearing in the Town of Pembroke Park on Feb. 19, 2025, produced a series of final orders and deadlines after code compliance officers presented evidence that multiple properties remained in violation of local permitting and maintenance rules. Special Magistrate Harry Hippler confirmed fines, entered final orders and—where requested by the town—granted short extensions for some owners to come into compliance.

The hearing, conducted in quasi‑judicial form, focused on code violations including construction without building permits, installation of HVAC units and sheds without permits, business licensing failures and illegal dumping. Assistant Town Attorney Brian Sherman and town code officers presented the violations case‑by‑case. The magistrate repeatedly emphasized that violations continued to accrue until corrected and that property buyers are strictly liable for preexisting code violations.

Why it matters: these rulings formalize penalties and compliance schedules that can become liens on properties and lead to continuing daily fines if owners do not obtain required permits or correct violations. The orders give owners a set time to resolve issues or face automatic per‑day penalties and administrative fees.

What the magistrate ordered and why

• Case 9067 (2301 Southwest 301st Court / owner: Lidovina Flores): The town presented a hearing to confirm a fine totaling $8,900 for multiple outstanding violations. After discussion, the magistrate confirmed the fine but the town elected to allow a 90‑day extension to obtain permits and come into compliance. A $100 administrative fee was discussed to be paid within 30 days; the record also reflects a $100 per‑day continuing penalty if compliance is not achieved after the extension.

• Case 10271 (3140 West Hallandale Beach Blvd / owner: Denise Fondanella): Violations included finished stucco, doors, three mini‑split AC units, a wooden porch/deck, concrete pavers and a Rubbermaid shed installed without permits. The magistrate entered a final order giving 90 days to obtain permits and comply. The record sets a $100 per‑day penalty thereafter and a $100 administrative fee.

• Case 9769 (3140 West Hallandale Beach Blvd, Lot 1018 / owner: Rosa E. Martinez): The magistrate entered a final order giving 90 days to legalize a canopy, a rear addition and outside storage or face a $100 per‑day penalty thereafter.

• Case 9929 (3004 SW 203rd Lane / owner: Rafael Rampassard): Violations included outdoor storage, a shed, a propane tank, and AC work done without permits. The magistrate entered a final order giving 60 days to comply, with a $100 per‑day penalty thereafter and a $100 administrative cost.

• Case 9965 (309 Lone Pine Lane / owner: identified in the hearing as Leonardo Borges): Multiple violations (mini‑splits, camera system, Rubbermaid shed, railing/steps, exterior maintenance, damaged vinyl siding and alleged unauthorized rental use). The magistrate gave 90 days to come into compliance and set a $100 per‑day penalty thereafter and a $100 administrative fee.

• Case 9421 (2350 SW 30th Avenue / owner: Amida Development LLC): A camera system had been installed without a permit. The magistrate found due notice had been provided and ordered 30 days to comply; the order specified a continuing per‑day penalty if noncompliant past that deadline.

• Case 9978 (2099 South Park Road LLC): The town alleged operation without required business tax receipts, certificate of use omissions and excessive outdoor storage. The magistrate found the town’s evidence sufficient and ordered 30 days to comply; the order states continuing per‑day penalties until compliance.

• Case 10390 (Parcel F, LLC): Notice for violations (affidavit of noncompliance noted) resulted in a 30‑day compliance order for the property, with continuing fines accruing after that period.

• Case 10541 (BH20550, LLC / 2550 SW 30th Avenue): The town presented illegal dumping on the premises. The magistrate ordered 30 days to clear the illegal dumping and set continuing penalties if not corrected.

• Multiple confirmation hearings: Several properties with longer open violations had fines confirmed and were ordered to correct violations; confirmed fine amounts announced in the hearing included $6,300 (case 9068), $15,800 (case 9252), $23,700 (case 9226 / Meat Bar Holding), $84,250 (case 9257), $9,500 (case 9294) and $33,100 (case 9484). In each instance the magistrate stated the fines would continue to accrue daily until compliance and administrative costs apply as shown in the record.

Process, appeals and next steps

The magistrate opened each item with an evidentiary summary from the town’s code officer, stated the inspection and notice dates on the record, and then allowed property owners to speak. Several owners said they had contractors or permit applications in progress; where progress was shown the magistrate sometimes allowed 60 or 90 days rather than immediately imposing daily fines. The magistrate repeatedly noted that any party (including the town) may appeal a final order to the circuit court within 30 days; appeals are not de novo and proceed based on the hearing record.

Votes at a glance (case → outcome, deadline, penalty noted in record)

• 9067 (Lidovina Flores) — fine confirmed $8,900; 90‑day extension to comply; $100 admin fee; $100/day after. • 10271 (Denise Fondanella) — final order; 90 days; $100/day after; $100 admin fee. • 9769 (Rosa E. Martinez) — final order; 90 days; $100/day after. • 9929 (Rafael Rampassard) — final order; 60 days; $100/day after; $100 admin fee. • 9965 (Leonardo Borges / listed owner) — final order; 90 days; $100/day after; $100 admin fee. • 9421 (Amida Development LLC) — 30 days to remove camera or obtain permit; continuing daily penalty after. • 9978 (2099 South Park Road LLC) — 30 days to obtain business tax receipt/certificates/clear storage; continuing penalty after. • 10390 (Parcel F, LLC) — 30 days to comply; continuing penalty after. • 10541 (BH20550, LLC) — 30 days to remove illegal dumping; continuing penalty after. • Confirmed‑fine hearings (selected): 9068 — $6,300 confirmed; 9226/Meat Bar Holdings — $23,700 confirmed; 9252 — $15,800 confirmed; 9257 — $84,250 confirmed; 9294 — $9,500 confirmed; 9484 — $33,100 confirmed. All confirmed fines were ordered to continue accruing daily until compliance.

Speakers and attributions in this report are taken from the hearing record. Where a statement in the transcript could not be tied to a named speaker in the record, the article reports the fact without attribution. The magistrate advised owners to contact the building department or code officer for the next procedural steps and reminded parties they may seek mitigation or reduction of fines once compliance is achieved.

Ending: Owners who have permits in process were told to submit progress in writing to the code officer; those who do not comply within the ordered deadlines face continuing per‑day fines and potential further enforcement or lien action as reflected in the magistrate’s oral rulings and signed orders.