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Ponce Center association says 21 repairs delayed striping; magistrate orders $175 fine continuing until compliance
Summary
Tony Ramirez, representing Ponce Center Condominium, told the magistrate the association identified 21 parking-lot repairs and delayed striping to avoid redoing work; the magistrate granted a $175 fine continuing until the village verifies completion and invited a fine-reduction hearing upon proof of work.
Tony Ramirez, president of the Business Association and authorized representative for Ponce Center Condominium, told the magistrate the association had delayed paint striping after discovering extensive pavement damage from tree roots and identified "a total of 21 repairs" that needed completion before resurfacing. Ramirez said the association applied for a permit for the repairs and that most repair work is complete except for a few items.
Village staff noted the compliance date had passed and asked the magistrate to assess a fine. The magistrate ordered a fine of $175 continuing until the association achieves compliance, and explained Ramirez may return for a fine-reduction hearing with a timeline and evidence of the completed repairs. The magistrate instructed: call Code Enforcement (Andrew/Margaret) once paint is dry so staff can verify compliance and stop the continuing fine.
The magistrate acknowledged the association’s efforts but emphasized the importance of adhering to compliance dates: "As soon as you get it done... call Andrew so he can come out and verify it to stop the fine on a definitive day," the magistrate said. The order will be mailed to the respondents and the owner may submit supporting documents at a subsequent reduction hearing.
This case centers on permit compliance, sequencing of repairs versus striping, and administrative remedies (fine plus opportunity for reduction upon proof of completion).
