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Magistrate updates building-safety inspection cases; Baffy Woods awaiting three reports, Regency fine reduced
Summary
Cooper City magistrate heard status updates on multiple building safety and permit matters: Baffy Woods condominium must submit three remaining balcony reports; Regency Centers' fine for missing inspection reports was reduced to $829 after a 95% reduction; a tiny-house demo permit was approved but not finalized and will be deferred to July 2.
The Special Magistrate's docket on June 4 included several building-safety inspection and permit matters, producing status orders and a reduced fine for one property.
Baffy Woods Condominium. Louis Ledesma, representing the condo contractor, told the magistrate the contractor submitted most repair work and the association opened units for inspection; Community Development Director Carlos Vega said three balcony repair reports (Units 108, 203 and 405) remain outstanding. Vega said the contractor had submitted material to an engineer and the city had not yet received the engineer’s final letters. Magistrate Scott Klein said he would require those reports or may subpoena the engineer to appear at the July docket if the reports are not provided.
Regency Centers (shopping center). Regency’s counsel James Miller and senior property manager Alexandra De'Anthony reported completion of required building-safety work after prior noncompliance. Klein granted a 95% reduction of statutory fines under city ordinance, setting a reduced payment of $829 (including the administrative fee and staff time) payable in 30 days; Klein warned that the full fine would revert if payment is not made on time.
Tiny-house on private property. A respondent who had previously been ordered to obtain permits for a tiny house submitted a building permit and was issued a demolition permit when the tiny house could not remain in its constructed location. The demolition permit was approved on May 19 but the owner had not yet submitted required county notices or paid fees. Klein deferred certification of fines to July 2 to allow the respondent time to finalize the permit pickup and required documentation.
Magistrate Klein said the court will review outstanding submissions at the July docket and noted the city will pursue subpoenas for professionals who do not provide timely paperwork.
What remains pending: three Baffy Woods balcony reports and the tiny-house permit pickup and documentation; Regency's payment is due in 30 days.
