Good afternoon. We'll be we're a little delayed, but we'll be we'll be with you shortly. Thank you. In the meanwhile, everybody, did everyone sign in? If you haven't signed in, please come to the right to the right desk and please put your name and case number. When we call out your name in case, please come to
the left microphone podium. Thank you. Reus Johanna Rean Darling All right. Jamea Tawarees.
Good afternoon everyone. Our apologies for the delay. Our special master stuck in traffic. We should begin at about 2:30. Gracias. Once again, our apologies. Please give us about five minutes. He's pardoned.
Good afternoon everyone. I hereby call April 16, 2026 code compliance special master hearing to order. Ro call special master Michael Styles >> here. >> City Attorney Jose Arango >> here.
Manager Heno Murio. Special master, please approve the minutes of the hearing that took place on April 2nd, 2026. >> Approve. >> We kindly request that everyone in attendance place their cell phones on
silence. Valencio. Anyone giving testimony today, please stand to be sworn in by Homestead Police Officer Schne. Please raise your right hand. Everybody in the audience, if you guys are going to do a testimony, I need you
guys to stand and raise your right hand. Okay. Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you're about to give in these proceedings will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? If so, say I do. >> You may be seated. Translator.
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for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. for the record. The following amendments
have been made to the hearing agenda. Item number five, case number CC2600071, TKT from civil citations has been complied. Item number 12, case number CC2600000082, TKT from civil citations has been
complied. Item number five, case number CC2500791. N O from new business has been tabled. Item number six, C CC2600927 NOB from new business has been tabled.
Item number seven, case number CC2500981 NOB from new business has been complied. Item 11, case number CC25 01156 NOB from new business has been tabled.
Item 15, case number CC260028, AOB from new business has been complied. Item 28, case number CC 2600273 N OB from new business has been complied.
Item 29, case number CC260046, NOB from new business has been tabled. Item 35, case number CC2600713, N O from new business has been tabled. Item 41, case number C25080114
from new business has been tabled. Item 42, case number C25080118 from new business has been tabled. Special master, if I may take the cases out of order from the agenda for those who are present today.
>> Approve. Item number three from civil citations code officer Chapelli case number CC 2600 064 TKT Marcela Harvey.
>> Before the offender comes up I just want to make a public announcements. If you have a ticket for littering, if you have a ticket for illegal dumping,
unless you have strong proof, you you will be charged the fine of $1,000 unless you have strong proof. So, my advice to you is to look at your $500
ticket and make a consideration whether you want to jeopardize doubling that or going ahead to pay for it because you have to have strong evidence that this is not you. Take in mind if I'm driving your car and I go through
a toll, you will have to pay for that toll, not me. Understood? So, if you have a fine for $500 for illegal dumping and you have strong evidence that this
is not yours, you may be able to win. But if you don't have evidence that it is not your trash and your name is on it, it's your product, it's your property, you will be fined $1,000 instead of the 500. If you want to go
ahead and take care of that, please see the clerk at this time or Let's Let's see what we can do. Thank you, >> Marcela Harvey. >> A citation was issued to Marcela R. Harvey at 265 Southwest 17 Avenue. The
citation was issued on February 23rd, 2026 and posted on property was summoned to appear on February 23rd, 2026 for a violation of the city code 29-12 tree abuse for the hatrackcking of the tree. The violation occurred at 265 Southwest
17 Avenue. The citation has not been paid. Photographs documenting the violation were submitted as evidence. Do I need to speak? >> Approve the evidence. >> Please state your name and address for the record, please. >> Good afternoon. My name is Marcela
Hardy. I'm the property owner of 265 Southwest 17th Avenue in Homestead. >> All right. How can we help you become compliant? [ __ ] >> Um the tree that was in questioning um it was in the process of getting being
removed because the roots was impeding my foundation. And at the point where the picture was taken, I was in the process of trying to get it cut down. We already took off the top half of it and then somebody was going to come out three weeks later to remove the tree
which they it's already done. Only things left is just the stump and and the um roots that has to be grinded up. I have somebody coming in next week to grind up the roots and the stump tree stump. >> Okay. Um do you understand that you
supposed a permit to remove a tree? >> No, I I'm sorry. I wasn't I didn't have that understanding to prove it. But if we can have it resolved today, I'm willing to pull it today. >> So this is a fine because one you remove
the whole tree without getting a permit. And with the state as well as the city, as well as the county, certain trees are endangered. This is why we have to pull a permit, get permission, so forth and so on. There's a process involved in it. Um, and so in order for you to be able
to um be compliant, you must do the research and be able to see whether the tree is a endangered species or whatever it is or how could you properly handle the removal of the tree. So today, what you're being fined for is the removal of
a tree without pulling the permit for the tree. >> All right. >> That's not what the citation states. citation stated that I'm being fined for tree abuse according to code 26 um 2912H which refers to another code um
what's the code >> the code is 29-12 for tree abuse >> but when you look up that code it reference to another code 29-16 which states that tree that's on the city owned property and that's my
private property. That's why I was fine >> according to the paperwork. >> If you go back and you look at county and city, the ordinance requires for you to be able to remove a tree on your property or any property. You must be able to pull a permit. To do any work on
your property, external or internal, it is your requirement to pull a permit. One, you haven't pulled a permit. Two, you have not gone about the proper way to dispose of the tree whether it's an endangered species tree or not or plant or not. You cannot just go and hat down
the tree. The environmental uh because the environment and the requirement of have having trees >> but that's a tree I planted. So I know it's not an endangered tree because this is a tree that we we planted over 20 years ago. >> Okay. But yet and still, you have to
have a permit because you had I didn't, like I said, I didn't I wasn't aware I needed because it was in the backyard. Like I said, the tree was planted over 20 years ago. This is my parents house and the roots are really I have pictures showing that the roots are touching the foundation. So, I didn't know I needed
to pull the permit if I know, trust me, I live in Jacksonville. I would have pulled the permit in order for me to have to, you know, give up two days of work to come here for this hearing. I understand, I do apologize about that, but um owning property in our city in
the city of Homestead requires for us to be able to understand the ordinances that we voted for as citizens. And that's one of the ordinance. I I can't do anything about it. It's what the people we the people voted for here. And
so we must carry out the requirements of what we the people have voted for. um that goes with anything that we do for our properties. We the people voted for this ordinance. Um and so we have to stand by the ordinance. All right. The
ordinance is for abuse and hacking of a tree. That's what the ticket is for. Um >> and I'm giving you a little more in depth of the reason why the ticket is for that ordinance. Um it is our responsibility even if we plant something >> to be able to remove it once it gets to
a certain standard because it's that's just I mean we we bring things on pond ourselves. So we planted that tree 20 years ago not doing research to know that this tree is going to you know eventually root out whatever it all boils down to educating ourselves to be
able to know what we're doing with our own properties. >> All right. Well, do you understand like um is there any leeway I can get time to pull a permit or rectify the situation? Because this is just this is the first violation ever that was placed on this
property. Like I said, I didn't know we was just trying to we seen the impending danger of it of the roots. I know, you know, the house was the house is over 50 years old. >> So, you know, we just reacted. We didn't
do the research and I appreciate the time that you given me, but I understand the reason why you have to do what you have to do. >> Okay. So, with that being said, I know that if you read down to the third paragraph to tell you to pay this penalty um could resolve into the $1,000
fine. What I am because I'm going to take this as an educated moment. Um, and you don't have any previous uh violations. We will stay with the um we will stay with the the ci the um
civil penalty that which was in initially supposed to be fine for you is a $500. We will not d we will not go to the $1,000 fine which would cover um so today my ruling is going to be to stick with the uh civil penalty fine of a $500
fine and a $80 administration fee. All right. So, I'm uh if there's any other things that I can do, my advice to you is to go straight over to development services, start your process of permitting. Um let you know, show them the process of where you're coming
from and go ahead and get it filed so that this will be >> resolved. Okay. Um I do apologize if you haven't drive so far. Um >> it's okay. I understand. >> But yeah, it is our responsibility as citizens of this this beautiful
beautiful uh city that we're living in. All right. >> Um just give me a few moments. >> No problem. All right. In the ruling of CC 260064 TKT,
um I'm going to find June stick with the uh civil penalty of $500 along with the $80 administration fee. And that's the ruling for today. I guess they got me this little gavvel. So I guess the the gavvel has to be met. Uh
$500 $80 administration fee. Thank you. Oh, thank you. >> You too. >> Next case, item 25 on their new business. Code officer Simmons, case number CC 2600226
NOB. Alexander Gutierrez and Maria I Okendo Da. The property was cited on January 25th, 2026 for code section 6-36, building with no permit. A notice of violation was mailed certified and posted on
January 15th, 2026. A compliance was compliance was not met. Therefore, the property was set for tonight's hearing on April 16, 2026. Currently, the property is in violation. Photographs were taken on January 23rd,
2026. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photos submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. This owner was cited for a side door installed on the property without a permit. Currently, there is a permit on
file. applied for on April 9, 2026. Permit number 26040098. The permit has not yet been issued. >> Can you state your name and address for the record, please? >> Alexander Gutierrez, 1333 Northwest 1 Avenue.
>> Thank you. Can we ask how can we help him to become compliant? >> I need an extension. >> How long would you How long does he need the extension for? So it's asking for about two to three months while the process is ongoing. he
needs at time so that there's no um heating system there and he needs to buy a mini split >> that that is a total different permit far as this installation permit of a door. So he only is going to get uh 10
days Yeah, he says it's an ongoing process right now. the paperwork um in order to get approval. >> Uh he's going to have 10 days to get himself compliant with the installation of this door on the side of this garage
that is being installed. Um uh the other permits have nothing to do with this installation of this exterior door. paperwork is in process here in the office. So he's just waiting.
>> Special master, I think he's speaking about another case that he has for a mini split, but this is in reference to the side door. >> That's that's what I'm trying to make clear is that this this violation that he's standing before me
at this moment isn't the process of him installing other um things inside of the space. It's dealing extremely with the external door permit. Now, other permits are required if he's doing other work
within this space. So, I I don't think he understands that this is a violation for an external door, not the mini split, not plumbing, not
>> uh interior stuff. It's for just this because he has a permit that he pulled already. Am I not right? And we're just waiting for approval. >> Yes. For the um side door. Yes. >> For the side door. So, um I'm
>> he actually he pulled the permit before, but for some reason they canceled it and they open it up again on um J April 9th >> the permitting >> the permitting opened it up or >> he opened he opened the permit up. He
paid um approved he was approved for it but they cancelled that one out and opened him up another one I believe because his paperwork wasn't correctly done. Was that put inside of whatever it is that shows the cancellation and the reopening? No.
>> Um, no, it wasn't. >> All right. Um, inform him that we're going to give him 30 days in order to be able to come compliant, but please make sure he stays in the line of communication with building development development services.
in contact. >> Yeah, I just came from there from the building office. >> All right. Um, he might want to go back over and let them know that he only has 30 days from from over here that he got fin.
So he needs to push the issue with them to let him know that you know he is getting violations due to their due to you know the line of communication. All right. >> Okay. So today he has 30 days to be able to come compliant and it's a $80
administration fee. Um I'm going to go ahead and make the ruling. >> All right. Well, an electrical for the mini split unit. >> Is it only electrical? >> I don't know what he's doing with the space. I he needs to get a contractor to
make sure that he understands or someone to give him advice to understand how to pull these permits >> because it could be electrical, it could be plum. I don't know what he's doing with the space and that's totally between him and whoever he consults with. Um our job here today is to allow
him to understand he needs to become compliant to what it is the requirements of the city. Can I please get an extension for this for about two to three months? >> No. So with this, he needs to pull a
permit as soon as possible along with he's already pulled one permit, but with this these changes, he needs to go ahead and pull these permits. So, I'm only giving him uh because he pulled a permit from for the door, I given him I gave
him an ex a 30-day extension to get the process done. Now, he only has a 5day so he can go ahead and apply for the permit for the electrical. So, he needs to leave from here immediately and go and apply electrical permit for the mini
split. Does he understand that? >> See? All right. Um, I'm gonna go ahead and make the ruling for case number CC2600227 NOV. Uh, five days to be compliant, $80 administration fee. Thank you.
>> Please see the clerk. >> Next. Next. Case item number one under new business. Court officer Flores. Case number CC 2500153 NOB Lillian Ottero.
The property was cited on October 7, 2025 for code section violation 6-36 non-permitted work. This is in reference to frosted door and windows without a permit. A notice uh was mailed certified
and posted on October 7, 2025. Compliance is not met. Therefore, the property was set for today's hearing. Summons to appear was mailed certified mail and posted on February 27th, 2026. Currently, the property is in violation.
I took the photographs on October 7, 2025 and February 27, 2026. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photos submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. Uh, special master, I have
been in contact with the owner. Um, and she said that she was going to look through her paperwork um to see if there was a permit number um on file for
for the non-permitted work. Please state your name and address for the record, please. >> It's Lillian. The property address is 1011 Northwest 10th Street. >> Okay. How can we help you become compliant >> that act? This is going back to 2013. I
had a contractor pull the permits to create an addition to that rental property. Um the >> I'm so sorry. I'm >> No. Yeah. Take your time. Don't be nervous. >> The contractor has since gone out of business, but after speaking with Miss
Flores, I was able to locate one of the people that worked on the project and he remembers pulling under the general permit. And again, I'm not a contractor, but he says because the addition included all the windows, all of that
was done during that addition, including the impact resistant windows and doors. Um, Homestead inspected that prior to giving me a certificate of completion in May of 2014. Everything, all the permits, everything outstanding was closed and I
was never, you know, whatever changes needed to be done were done prior to that certificate of completion. Um, I have since I continued finding it and I found a four-point inspection noting that those windows were in place prior to the certificate of completion
being issued. So, I want to be compliant. I just want to make sure there's not something missing in the documents because I know I've been told that there've been a change in systems. So, I requested all the information in February. Well, they just sent it to me
a week and a half ago um of the documentation that was in place, but I don't see anything specifically referencing the windows. But I spoke to the contractor who was going to be here and unfortunately also had an emergency yesterday. Um but he said it should have
all been under that general permit. >> Okay. >> And the only thing I can show that was the windows were there is this um port inspection that shows the windows, the construction and all the certificates, you know, the the stickers for the impact windows and the doors.
>> I don't know what else. >> So, um I'm going to give you some time to be able to sit with someone that's in development. um so that you can comb through it. Um I do apologize for the frustration and and everything that's
going on. I can understand how >> you know frustrate it could be. Um so I'm going to give you time. How much time are you suggestion suggesting that you would need? >> Um depending if somebody can come up
with this information. >> I mean I can I'm unfortunately I'm leaving tomorrow. My dad is 95 years old and we're going >> on a family vacation and he's been critical. So, we want to just do this. So, I'll be gone for two weeks. >> Okay.
>> Um I'll take care of it. I can do it remotely if there's someone I can speak with or >> um I know someone mentioned an after the fact permit. I don't I would do whatever needs to be done. I just don't want to be penalized when everything should have been again there were multiple um
inspections done from December that this fourpoint inspection was done till the completion somebody should have caught that there was no permit if it wasn't. So you know rationally speaking there somebody had something to prove that was
compliant. All right. So, I'mma be generous. Um, because I see that you do have your documents. You're trying to make sure you know you become compliant. >> Um, I don't want you to I don't want you to >> let this damper your vacation with your
90 plus year old parent. That's a blessing all in itself. >> So, I'm going to do uh 60 days. That gives you two months to be able to come compliant. All right? And make sure you just, you know, follow through with what you need to do. Um, those 60 days will
allow you to be able to go into June the 15th of of this month of this year. All right. Um, I'm going to waiver the $80 administration fee as well. All right. So, you can be able to go ahead and get
that together. Um, have a good time. Spending time with parents are very important, especially when they get up to age of that caliber. All right. Um, so I'm going to make the ruling in this case. All right. Anything else that you can you want?
That's it. >> Yeah. No, that I I want I've never had anything outstanding. I'm a compliance officer in my own job. So, I understand the importance of being um doing things by the book. I have pictures before, during, and after. >> All right. >> I don't know what else. >> Okay.
>> So, if you give me guidance as to who? >> So, you will go over to development services. Okay. uh and get with someone that's in development services um and then allow them to help you get through the process. Stay in touch with your
code enforcer uh so that you know if you have any kind of um if you have any kind of questions you can be able to uh get some kind of you know direction from them. All right. All right. And the case number CC2500163
NOV uh 60 days extension uh $80 administration fee waiver. Thank you. >> Special master. Yes. 1535. Okay. Hold on. And case number CC2500153. Uh 60-day extension. Uh $80
administration fee waved. Thank you. >> Thank you. God bless you. Also, I need to make a correction an amen on an amendment case. Item number six CC2500927
that has not been tabled. It's for here today. Next case item number four under new business code office item number three. Correction, Officer Simmons.
Case number CC2500590. N O Juan Carlos Medina Jr. and Alysia C. Medina. >> Good afternoon. The property was cited on November 4th,
2025 for code section 6-36 nonpermitted work. This is in reference to an expired permit for offense. A notice of violation was mailed, certified, and posted on November 4th, 2025. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the property was
set for tonight's hearing on April 16th, 2026. Currently, the property is in um violation. I took the photographs on November 4th, 2025. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photo submitted as evidence.
>> Accepted. >> This owner was cited for the um expired permit. Currently, she does have an reissued expired permit on file as of December 18, 2025, permit number 25120187, but the permit has not yet been issued.
and she has reached out to me multiple times, explained um what's going on with her situation with trying to get the permit actually um issued to her. >> Okay. Can you state your name and address for the record, please? >> Um Alicia Medina,
please >> All right. How can we help you become compliant? So, we there's we're working with the contractor directly because they were the ones who opened up the permit initially back in 2020. >> We were under the impression everything was done and closed as they told us
until we got that violation. Um, she just finally got back to us and she said that the it was already approved and that we're waiting for reviewer Cecilia Cruz to send out the reviewer >> for the permit. >> All right.
So, you just need time. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, I'm going to give you 30 days. I'm going to give 30 days for the extension. All right. Uh for time.
That's it. >> Yes. >> All right. Um, it's going to be a $80 administration fee today. >> Okay. >> All right. Um, so I'm going go ahead and make the ruling in this case. Case number CC2500590. Uh, 30 days to be able to come
compliant. $80 administration fee. Thank you. Have a great day. >> Next case, item 24 under new business. Court Officer Lynn. Case number CC 2600 2202
N O A Alicia Ayala. >> Can you give me the number again? The chart number. >> Item 24. >> Thank you. Under new business, case number CC 26002202 NOB.
>> Good afternoon. The case for CC-2600220. Property was inspected on January 24th of 2026 at property address 51 Northwest 12th Street. Uh this is a routine inspection that was given to us via management. Um, we observed basically
that a roof and a door was installed at the property without a permit. This property was cited under code violation 6-36 uh for the additions of the roof and also for a door being replaced without a permit. The property was in violation
for other stuff remaining on the property as well. All of those violations that came into compliance. The remaining violation is for an expired permit for the roof additions that were added to the additions to the side of the house that was never finalized and also for doors being
replaced without a permit. Uh, special magistry, please accept all the evidence uh that has been submitted. >> That wasn't me. Um, so the the violation is
I'm looking at all these pictures. There's multiple violations here. >> As far as the incapacitated vehicles on the property, majority of that was already pretty much removed, including trash and litter that was spreaded across the property. Um, the property owner did come into compliance with all
that. The last remaining violation for this particular property was in regards to uh the permits for the addition on the side of the property for the roof um slash like per area that's been pushed out to the front of the property. And then also for the doors being replaced.
Um the two last pictures are proof of more or less what the conditions of the property look like before and after. Um there was a per permit issued for the roof extension at one point back in 2016, but that permit was expired. It was never finalized and no permit was
pulled for the door replacement. >> Okay. is when was this picture here that I'm looking at done? >> I believe this is a picture listed from 2016. >> All right.
>> 2015. My apologies. >> Where's the current picture? >> The current one will be the last one and also the additional pictures that were added. >> Okay. All right. Can you state your name and address for the record, please?
>> Alicia, 51 Northwest Street. >> Okay. How can we help you become compliant? >> Already, I'll clean everything, all those cars and all that. I got pictures of it on the phone. >> Mhm. >> About the door.
That hasn't been uh done yet cuz uh my husband just passed away. I had him in my house doing February 23rd. >> I'm sorry to hear that. >> I'm sorry to hear that.
>> The only thing that's left is the door. >> Okay. So, she needs she's going to need more time in order to finish this process. >> Uh, you said her permits were pulled in 16. So, I'm looking now. There was a permit
that was issued back in not sorry, issued expired from 2014 for the roof edition. It looks like they were in the process of getting that finalized that expired and was never finalized. Um, and then the additions of the doors were finalized as well. There was an open
permit issued back in 22 and nothing was finalized for that. >> Okay. So, um, >> the the >> Go ahead. I'm sorry. >> The only that was left then was the final inspection that they didn't come
and do it. >> Okay. So, I'm going to give time for you to get that done. And due to the situation of your husband being um being transitioned, I'm going to take that into accountability to try to give
you some time to be able to go through um the process of grieving. Um, but make sure you stay on top of this because after this um after I give you this time, you could
start accuring fines. All right. >> Okay. So, right now, what I need is the door only, right? >> You need the door and the roof. >> The door and the roof never been inspected. So, uh, which you just acknowledged that they never came out.
Um, so I'm asking for you to make sure that you stay on top of it so they can give you the final inspection of the door and the roof. >> Okay. Do I have to get another permit? Because I got the permit. The only thing that was left was the last inspection. >> Well, according to right now, the
permits are expired. So, the time that was allotted for you to be able to do the work has come to a complete end. So, you will have to reopen the new permits and then stay within that time frame so it doesn't expire on you again. My
advice to you is when you leave from here to go over to development services and start the process of opening up your new permits so that you can be within compliance and then put pressure on them to come out and finish finalizing what they have not finalized.
>> All right. >> All right. >> Yeah. >> All right. Uh, I'm quite sure your code enforcer uh will be able to help assist you if you have any other questions. But, uh, as I just stated, uh, go over to development services um, and start
the process and allow them to be able to help guide you and direct you so you can get this finalized before it starts to accumulate fines. All right. So, um, I'm going to make the ruling. I'm due to hardship. I'm going to give
you 60 days Um, which means that you need to become compliant no later than June. Is that July? June. June. June the 15th. Uh, June the
15th of 2026. All right. Um, that gives you uh 60 days to come compliant. I'm also going to waver the $80 um administration fee due to hardship. >> Thank you.
And so in the case number CC26-000022 0. I'm going to give a third a 60-day to be able to come compliance due to hardship. I'm going to waiver the $80 administration fee also due to hardship.
Thank you. That's the ruling. Thank you. Next case, item 40 under new business. Code officer Chapelli, case number C2508 0416, Rasel Lopez Tur Yamaris Lopez. What's that number again? The property was cited on August 27,
2025 for the following code of violations. 30-443 the bolt storage in front of the property that's complied. 6-36 nonpermitted work is an enclosed terrace with door on the side of the property. Compliance was not met. Summon
to appear was melled on November 9th, 2026 and January 28th, 2026 and posted on November 10th, 2025 and January 28th, 2026. As of today, the property remains in violation. Photographs were taken and
submitted as evidence. accepted. Can you state your name and address for the record, please? 1673 Southwest 7 Street, Homestead, Florida 33030. >> Thank you. How can we help you become
compliant? Okay. >> So, the boat was removed, >> the split was removed, >> and the door was removed. I have proof here. I'm in the process of demolishing the wood. Can he show his enforcer?
>> Can you ask him if it's the wood? Because what I'm sighting him under is that little terrace, the enclosed terrace in back of the boat. That one. Okay. Um, special master. I'm letting him know that he needs a demo permit to demolish
that. >> Okay. I I I could pick that up a little bit, but I didn't know I had to get a permit to demolish. >> Yes. All right. So, I'm um >> Where do we get that permit?
>> Development services. I'm going to um is how much of time do does he think it will take him to um become compliant with what we're requiring? dedicated development services approximately 30 days.
Time granted. um >> to the code enforcer. Is this um what he needs to be able to be within compliance, >> but is there anything else that he's out of compliance with that needs to be acknowledged? >> It was just for the enclosed structure.
He did remove the bolt even. >> Yes. Okay. >> He did. >> All right. Uh, I'm going go ahead and give him his 30 days to be able to become compliant. He does need to go over to development services immediately right after he sees
the clerk to be able to get his permit to start the demolition. I have a question. >> Yes. Okay. When I bought the house, I bought it with that little roof right there added to it. And um when I bought it, I
had two inspections performed on the house. He he needs to he needs to go to development services and allow them to be able to guide him and direct him in the manner of what his responsibilities
is based upon how he bought the house and what was bought on what he bought is totally his responsibility. But what's permitted for the build has to line up with what he bought, he
purchased. Okay. So, I'm going go ahead and make the ruling. ruling in case number C25080416. It's going to be uh he's going to get 30 days to be able to come compliant. A $80 administration fee for today. Thank you.
>> Development services is within this building so he doesn't leave without going there. Next case under new business item number four code officer Johnson
case number CC 2500768 NOB Yama Tapanes Hoel Rodriguez property resided November 19, 2025 for code section 30-443 section G1 and2 boat stored in front of
the property. A notice of violation was mailed regular on nove November 19, 2025. Service of violation was received December 3rd, 2025. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the property was set for tonight's hearing.
Uh summon to appear was mailed March 27, 2026. Also posted, currently the currently the property is in violation. Uh the photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photo submitted as evidence. >> Accepted.
So, the boat is still in storage in the front of the house. >> Correct. >> And when did she get the violation or when was the violation issued? >> She received it via certified mail December 3rd and property was also posted in
November. >> So, it's two it was posted. Okay, I got it. All right. All right. Can you state your name and address for the record, please? >> 1640 Northeast, >> 9th Street,
>> Homestead, Florida 3303. >> How can we help her become compliant? We need an extension in order to remove a boat, but the truck broke down, so we need some time in order to fix the problem.
>> So, I I hate to be so adamant about this, but this has been She got the warning in December. And now here it is, April. I really didn't know. I didn't
understand what came to me. Now that I got this notification, I had it translated and now I understand. >> Okay. So, I'm what I'm going to do is um I'm only going to give uh a fiveday extension. Five days to be able to
remove this because this is not this is an endanger to the community and storm season is about to approach. And so each day that she's not compliant is going to be a daily fine that this boat sits in the front of this yard after these five days.
And that fine is going to be $75 a day that that boat sits there. >> 75. >> Yes. >> But I will get the extension for five days, right? >> Yes. So within these next five days, the five days as of the 21st of this month,
if that boat's still sitting in that front yard, $75 a day that's going to accumulate. Anything else? I'm gonna make the ruling. >> All right. So, in the ruling of CC2500768, um 5 days extension
of administration fee of $80. After 421st of 2026, it will occur a daily fine of $75 per day. Ruling. Thank you.
Please see the clerk. I next case item 14 under new business code officer Garcia case number CC 26 00095 TKT 100 Northeast 15th Street LLC
Good afternoon. Okay. >> Good afternoon. The citation was issued to 100 Northeast 15th Street LLC with the mailing address of 1788 Southwest 91st Avenue, Miramar, Florida 33025.
The citation was issued March 21st, 2026 for code section violation of 23.566 early boltage placement or early guard waist placement. The location of the violation is the swell of beauty in the 100 north or east 15th street under
folia 10-7907-0340040. I took the photograph on March 21st, 2026 and their inspection photos on March 26, 2026. Um, this department currently served them a courtesy warning to this property
back on December 10, 2025 under under case number CC-25-068- NOV. The reinspection determined that the property was still in violation. Therefore, the work order was made to solid ways back on 03 back on March 26,
2026. Special masterpieces of the photo sets. Accept it. Um, what's that what's that bullet number again? >> 14. Item 14, CC260095
TKT under civil citation. H3. >> All right. All right. Please state your name and address for the record, sir. >> Alex Bass, 100 Northeast 15th Street,
Homestead, Florida 330. >> Okay. Can you go back through those those uh pictures again for me? All right. Approve. Can you give us uh a reason why or how we can be able to
allow you to be able to come compliant, please? >> Uh that trash is not from our property. Those trees we don't have on our property. Um, we've already paid somebody to have it cleaned up in order to come into compliance. Uh, we haven't
been able to get over there as often as we'd like. My grandparents both recently became disabled, so we haven't been able to keep as close of an eye on it as we'd like to. Uh, going forward, we will try to keep closer on it, make sure if anything is there, whether it's ours or
not, that uh it's clear. >> All right. um to code enforcement. Um can you go back and let me see more pictures because I can't really determine whether this was illegal dumped or is what I'm
I'm not a special master. This is this case is not related to illegal dumping. This is related to early ball trash placement. It's two different two separate codes. But when you went by, did it look like the yard had just been freshly cut and they dumped it there or I mean
>> uh No, no, special master. This was just uh B trash or jar waste that was of sir abuting the property. Emperor Records is not the first time this has happened. All right. My advice um to you as the property
owner is to get some kind of surveillance. Um for you not to be fined because every time that there is trash there, regardless of if it's yours or not, you're going to be
charged. Especially if it's put out there before it's supposed to be. Um, that's just my personal advice to you, you know, uh, or to maintain some kind of routine to go by to see what's going
on with your property. Uh, one thing that we have here in Homestead that's becoming a problem is investors purchasing the properties but never coming back to tend to their properties. And so then we have a result in this
that people just coming by dumping and then we have to clean it up because the city had to clean this up, right? So that is something that is really your responsibility to be able to keep the properties
maintained. All right. Um >> Right. And uh normally we do we've just been going through a lot as a family recently with, you know, my both my grandparents are uh handicapped now, you
know, between a fall and uh head injury. So, normally we keep a tighter eye on this kind of stuff. We built that property. My grandfather built that in 1986. We've owned it the entire time. I've lived here my whole life. They've lived here since 1975.
Nobody has more of a vested interest other than maybe you guys in keeping everything looking nice and clean than us. You know, that's our business. >> So, we're just as uh frustrated by it as everybody else. >> Okay. Like I said again, I do appreciate
the passion. Um I do hear uh the concerns about your your grandparents. However, uh someone is inheriting this, right? And I'm um I'm going to be a little more
personal. My grandfather started a hunting lodge over 100 years ago, right? When he became disabled, someone had to step up and say, "Okay, uh granddaddy did this, so we're going to have to keep this up." Right?
um it was the responsibility of you or somebody within the family to step up to the plate to continue to make sure the property is right if you have that much interest in the property. Um I'm sorry to hear uh about your grandparents going
through their their problems or their situation, but it is time for one of the next generations to step up and say, "I'm going to do what granddaddy did." All right? Because you're going to be the one that's inheriting the property. somebody's going to inherit this property, right? So, as I stated,
my advice is to be able to keep a eye on your property because if someone's dumping there and you're not dumping there, I think I explained it whenever uh I first started opening,
if I took your car through the tolls, who's going to pay the bill? you, right? Not me. And I'm just driving your car. Every time I rent a car, every single time I rent a car from Enterprise, I can pay my rental bill, but guess what? In
two or three weeks, guess what's going to be charged on my bill? Florida Tolls. It's the same way with our properties. I say it again. And I appreciate the love and the compassion that is being put into the property. But now comes a
time where everybody has to step up and say, "Daddy can no longer do this. Before we get ourselves in something where we going to be in a mess, let me let someone be responsible for this." All right. >> Right. >> Um >> that's why we haven't been able to go
over there because we've been caring for them. Normally we're there every day pretty much, but the time it takes to care for three disabled people, we haven't been able to get over there as often as we like. And uh the difference in the dates, the dump uh the scheduled
dump date was for Monday, March 23rd. This picture was taken Saturday, March 21st. So over a two-day period. And I appreciate you guys keeping the city nice and clean, but uh you know, we weren't able to get over there on
Saturday and Sunday. >> Okay. I'm going to reduce Stefan. That's what I'm going to do. You know, because the city had to clean it up basically. >> We paid to clean it up. >> Oh, y'all cleaned it up.
Did they clean it up or the city cleaned it up? Special master, when I did the inspection on March 26, I did observe some minor B trash was from what was originally observed. Therefore, a work order was submitted to Solid Waste for
them to do the final cleanup, >> but not that big pile that was there. >> Correct. In my special master, I don't have evidence to show that if it was them who did the cleanup or it was the city who did the cleanup on the scheduled pickup
date, which was March 24th. Okay? Because I'm going to catch 22. So, I'mma have to drop the fine. All right? Because if they cleaned up, but they didn't clean all the way up to your expectations, then something I I can't, you know, I can't. There's no way
I can fight. All right. So, in this case, I'm going to have to drop the fine. >> If I magistrate, >> yes. >> Um, Garcia, did they remove the entire book pile >> on the day of their inspection of March
26? No. So the rem so they only removed one portion. So meaning that might have been solid waste that removed that portion and it was up to the property owner to remove um
>> the excessive Yes. the assessive amount. So, um, there again, I'm I'm in a catch because one, this picture was took on a Saturday, right? The trash is supposed to be picked up on a Monday. >> Tuesday, your honor.
>> Tuesday. >> What was the date that you did the reinspection? >> The 26. pickup was on. Can >> you repeat again, please? >> The pickup date, which date was it?
>> The 24th. >> And on the 26th, you still have um a portion of of the pile sitting there. >> Correct. That means solid waste only pick up the amount allowed which is 10 cubic yard
and they left the other um what was it says. So the violation data care um the city is not opposed for a fine reduction there. Again, it's kind of hard because I mean, I understand
this is this this is uh if anything, can the defendant show proof that he was removed by them? >> But the problem is I got to see proof that the city I know the city picked up, but if you know it's a catch 22. I mean,
I'm in council. I'm I'm stuck. I mean, as a decision maker, it's like, bring me the baby and cut the head off. Okay. Um, >> do you understand where I'm coming from? >> I I know where you're coming from. Uh,
it's circumstantial evidence. U, there's testimonial evidence that's been provided to you. Both parties are under oath. You're the finder of fact. You're the concluder of the law. So, you may have um you may have to make some uh
determinations and uh draw some type of conclusions based on the facts you've been presented. Even though they you could connect the dots is basically what I'm saying. you you take the facts and you establish the facts of
the case and you apply the law and it's your determination that uh the violation is upheld or I mean you could either affirm, modify or deny. Uh so your initial I think initially you were
moving to affirm and modify the find. Uh, and now based on the additional statements you were I'm not I'm not I wasn't clear whether or not you were looking to affirm and
uh abate or wave the uh the the penalty or dismiss the case. I I wasn't clear on that. So I mean in in this in this
case it it's it's it's a hard case. Um so I'm going to I'm going to have to um one use this as a learning experience right now. um especially for the code enforcers because this would have been
the time where you go back out and take more evidence in order for you know the evidence to be placed before the community. Um so yeah, I'm I'm at the place where I'm just going to have to like void out the
void out the ticket because both parties are presenting one saying this, one saying that. And yes, the city does come out on that day, but then uh the offender saying that he picked up some of the trash, but how much of the trash you picked up? I don't know.
So, yes, the city could have picked up the maximum amount of 10 cubic yards, but what was left? I don't have any evidence of what's left. So, I'm going to have to void out the ticket. And let this be a learning factor for
you as the owner because It is your responsibility to keep up your property. One, you know, no matter what a situation is with is occurring, it's your responsibility at the end of
the day, you know, um it is our responsibility as this well the responsibility of the city to, you know, be compliant with just as well as the citizen. So, I'm going to have to void the ticket out at this time.
All right. Um, you count this as a a a moment that somebody looked over you because uh it is your responsibility at the end of the day. >> All right. To become compliant.
>> So, um what I am going to require today is you pay the administration fee. All right. Um however um count this as uh a moment of uh thankfulness. All right >> sir. >> Yes.
>> Sorry. If this if the case is voided then the administrative fee can't be tacked on. >> Oh. So, so it it's either an adjudication and and and affirming the that the
violation existed that you find that the violation existed and then you that opens the door to the the penalties, civil penalties and then the uh administrative uh fees costs or or not or if if the if the violation is avoided
or or uh not affirmed. Yeah. Well, if it's if it's reduced, it's still If you're still affirming the violation, then you could apply civil penalties and and costs. But if it's not affirmed, then there's nothing to
>> There's nothing to do. Okay. So, thank you for that, counsel. So, I'm going to void the ticket. All right. Um, in the case number CC 260095,
ticket void. Have a great day. >> Thank you. Next case item number one under civil citation code officer Palmer case number CC
260027 TKT Eduardo Perez L E Dia Perez L E R Rem Eddie Perez. The citation was issued to Eduardo Perez, Daniel Perez, and Eddie Perez and Ilka Perez. The
violator was cited on February 23rd, 2026. The property in violation is 1225 and 1227 Northeast 11th Street for code section violations 23.5-6 improper garbage disposal. The service was received. Property was
posted and the citation was mail certified with a posting date of February 23rd, 2026. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photos submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. >> Special magistrate. This uh citation was
issued for um dumping on the swell of the property. This is not a repeat, but it is a common occurrence at that uh at that location. >> All right. Can you please state your name and address for the records, please?
>> Sure. My name is Daniel Perez, 24160 Southwest 157th Avenue, Florida 33031. >> All right. Can we get you in compliance and how can we help you?
Well, this is um a rental property and I really wish we could remove this dumper from in front of our This is like in our line between my property line and the neighbor's property line and I don't live there. Um I do not have control of
who or when they dump this um garbage here. Um I do have a tenant that had a confrontation with someone that they saw across the street dumping in there because they're very adamant after I got my I owned this property for 30 years. So
they know the rules and they got into it because they saw somebody dumping there and I and also there's a storm sewer underneath that. I just wish I could put a sign which I kind I talked and I hunted Jennifer went there a few times
asking for help meaning you know I wanted to avoid this from recording and keep happening because I don't have control the whole block go and dumps the garbage there and I wish there was something we could do to stop it.
>> Is there some advice that can be given uh manager? What was your question, Ma? I'm sorry. >> She wants to know how can she get a sign placed there? Um because this is something that's a nuisance and it continues to happen in that area.
>> You could send us an email and we could request um public works to install a sign. However, um we also recommend you putting cameras. >> Okay. >> Not all the times the signs are >> I know. I know. And unfortunately, like I said, one of them they went out
because they saw them like she said, "You're not supposed to dump here." They were like on the other block across the street and they had a big >> At that time, she should have called the law. >> I know, right? You know. >> All right. Um there is a this is a a
fine. Um I will stick with the site penalty fine of $500. Um and not escalated to the required amount at the third paragraph. Um so today I'm going to go ahead and make
the ruling. Ruling is um for case number CC260027 $500 $80 administration fee. Thank you. Have a great day. May I ask? Um, I understand that, but why we are fine for the $500 if we're
not responsible for the dumping there? >> I didn't hear what you say. >> Like, did you say we responsible to pay the fine? >> Yes, it's on your property. >> Well, like I said, it's in the line between my property and the neighbor's property. >> Can we go back to the photos, please?
I have them right here. I see it. But I right now with this, that's not the same bolt. But with this right here, this is more or less on your side of the property that is required of you to maintain. So I have to go with what the
photo is in the front of me. Um that was request required right now. All right. So, what would the cameras do once I install them? What would I mean? >> You'll get a tag number, you'll get the violation, and you'll be able to see who
is doing it. >> And if if it keeps happening, I mean, I'm going to be responsible for a $500 fine, >> then you can bring that up to here and then we can be able to take that into account uh part of the evidence.
Okay? But as of right now, this looks like it's in front of your rental property. Your tenants is probably putting trash there as well as other people putting trash there. So that's the responsibility of the owner of the property.
>> All right. Find it a little bit unfair, but you know, because it's not I mean, and I know it's not them. Like I said, they've been living there for 30 years and I own this property for 30 years and I know how the rule works. And like I said, they went, you know, and he had a
problem sawing somebody dumping that in there. >> All right. I I would advise that you make sure you send notices out to all of your attendants. I know you're saying that you're not that, but the city is going to get you get in contact with the city,
get in contact with those who have the ability to bring a sign out, put a sign there, and then we can just go from there. I'm sorry. >> Next case, item number 20 under new business, Court Officer Chapel.
Case number CC2600124 N O N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Garcia Jamie Elanai Rea A notice of violation was issued for the property on January 13, 2026 for the
Satico violation 29-60 tree removal compliance was not met by the deadline. A summon to appear was mailed on March 2nd, 2026 and properly posted on March 2nd, 2026. As of today, the property remains in violation. Photographs have
been taken and submitted as evidence. It's the removal of a >> a palm tree. >> Okay. Um, please state your name and address for the record, please. >> My name is Jamie Arena. Um, I'm property owner of 438 Northwest. Florida.
>> All right. Can you please tell us what we can do to help you become compliant? >> Okay. So, this was our first violation on this property after being there for over 20 years. I didn't know that removing a tree was uh we needed a
permit for it. Um, we have submitted an application for the uh permit, but I'm still waiting on the process of it being approved and I just an extension to wait until that is approved.
>> Okay. I'll give you an ext 30-day extension which will allow you to be until uh the 16th of June. >> Mhm. >> All right. >> We also have uh replaced the tree since
we were told we had to replace the coconut palm tree. We have placed the fire bush tree off to the side on the opposite side of where that uh coconut palm tree was July.
I'm sorry. All right. Um let me re uh go back over what I correct you. I made a mistake. It is July, right? June. June. I'm sorry.
No, I'm giving a 30. June May. Oh, May. It is May. I'm sorry. May the 5th. May the 16th. May the 16th. >> May 16th. >> Um, all right. I'm going go ahead and make the ruling CC2600. And thank you for replacing the tree.
Um, in case number CC2600124, uh, it's going to be 30 days, which will give her until May the 16th um, to become compliant. It's a $80 administration fee today. Thank you. >> Have a great day. >> Next case. This property owner has three cases to
be here. >> Can we do all three of them at one time? Um, just make sure we go through it step by step. I've seen that already. >> Yes. Item 17 under new business code officer Valencia
case number CC 260075 NO Johanna Homesac LLC. Item 18, case number CC 260085 NOB, property owner Jonah Homesac LLC. And item 19, case number CC260091,
NOB, Jonah Homsac LLC. Okay. For the record, I'm reviewing Jose Orango. Uh, for the magistrate, I'm reviewing the power of attorney that's been presented to me. Zakur, I'm gonna I'm not gonna say this right.
How do you say that? Zak Zakur. Nahhat Nim. Okay. Is the property owner and you are Sean Darling, correct? There we go. Okay. Okay, thank you. Um, have you made an
appearance before on the record on behalf of this property? Okay. No. Okay. He's made an appearance before on the record with respect to this property. I'm assuming he's presented that power of attorney or another one.
Um the only issue is I didn't see that it was signed by two attesting witnesses, but and if he's been accepted by the city as having been the uh representative of the property owner, um I don't see an issue. >> All right. Accepted. >> Special master. Three of those two of
those cases are in compliance. >> So I'm going to read the ones that are in compliance. So we can take those out of the way. >> Okay. >> One of the cases is CC-26-000075 NOV. That's comply. >> Comply.
>> CC-26-000091. That's comply. Case number CC-26-000085- NOV. This property was cited on 180 of 2026 for a building needs to be pressure cleaned or paint. It was
cited under code section 30-403G. They were given until uh 23rd to come into compliance. The property was inspected and posted on nine on 18 of 2026
and also um 122 of 2026. As of today, the property has not been complied. Special master, please accept the photo submitted as a evidence. >> Accept it. I've been talking with the owner of the property
and uh she just need a little bit more time. I'm going to meet up with her tomorrow. Um she's a elderly lady. So tomorrow I have a meeting with her at the business and
um believe um he's here to representing her and uh she just need a little bit more tight to come into compliance to pressure wash. They have to pressure wash the whole entire building. Um and also they I'm pretty sure they will have to paint. So
if they paint a permit is required for that as well. So it's going to take a little bit. >> Okay. I noticed that uh she has a uh a his uh a little bit of historical uh artifact there with a telephone booth. I haven't
seen a telephone booth in >> Yes, I spoke. >> I don't think that this next generation know what a telephone booth is. >> Right. Um that is one of the it's also part of the that they need to cover the graffiti. So, uh but he's I you're gonna
work on that for me, right? Yes. I hope we can keep that there. >> All right, give me your name and address for the record, please. >> Sean Darling, 221 Northeast 32nd Terrace, Homestead, Florida 330323. >> Notice as you're representing for this
client, um, how much of time are we assuming before we can get at least the process of permitting started? >> The pressure washing I know is supposed to occur before the weekend is over. Um, the starting of the permit, we're looking for a certified painter that's
registered through the city. We also have to paint and mark lines in the back of the property for the parking. So, I believe they're going to try and do it all in one shot. And the owner is currently figuring out um special assessment for
the renters for the um cost of that. So, that's her between her and her attorney. They're trying to figure out that or if the majority renter um would be incurring most of the cost.
>> Okay. Um so 30 days would be an ample amount of time. >> Sure. >> All right. >> Yeah. That took me back to the days when I had a pager from Propage. You would go to that phone booth and with a quarter
real quick. All right. At 25 minutes if that. All right. >> Special master, I'm not uh opposed if we can extend that to 60. >> All right. 60 days is granted >> due to development services is still >> behind.
>> 60 days is granted. Please stay in contact with uh the code enforcer so that we can be able to >> um get this complied. All right. It's going to be a $80 administration fee for today. I'm going to go ahead and make the ruling. CC2600085.
Um 60 days to come compliant, $80 administration fee. Thank you. Have a great day. >> Listen, if they going to get rid of that phone booth, let me know. Okay, >> next case. Item number this next um property owner
has also three three cases and it's item 12 code officer Lynn. Case number CC2501246 NO 2020 I centers LLC.
Also item 13, case number CC2501247 NOB 2020 I centers LLC and item 14 all from new business case number CC25 01248
NOB 2020 I centers LLC >> special magistry. I'm going to go ahead and read off um all of the cases in regards to this cuz they're all relating into the same violation. This is for basically a open vacant lot that's registered under three different property addresses and three different
folios. So it was just going to be a brief explanation of the violation and then the photos so you can overview it. Okay. um for cases CC-25-01248 NOV, CC25-1247
NOV, and CC-25 um 01246 NOV. Uh the property was overviewed on 1215 of 2025. I inspected the following addresses, 845, 853, and 869 Northwest
1st Avenue. uh due to a routine inspection for other areas within this um property. Uh the property was cited under code section 30-443 for standard off- streetet parking and facilities. Uh
basically the parking is being used for uh the vacant lot at the time being. Um, it looks like there is a commercial use being used for this as we observe basically people leaving the parking lot area uh to and from a commercial property that's located across the
street from the area. The property wasn't currently zoned properly for the area. It's still listed under a residential vacant lot. Um, and they were in need of either paving or uh striping all of those areas for the basically the parking to continue at the
property address. Uh currently I have not observed any um permits on file and haven't had any communication with the property owner. Uh please accept uh the permits sorry the photos and evidence has been submitted. >> Evidence is approved.
Please state your name and address. And this is for all three parables that you're finding, right? >> Correct. Yeah, it's one open vacant property, but it was registered under three different addresses. So we had to site each each individual address with
the same uh violation. Um so you can make a the same ruling in a sense for all of them. >> Thank you. Um go ahead and state your name and address for the records please. >> Hi Jayen Perez and I am representing um 2020 I centers under compliance officer
for the business that he mentioned. Um yes it's three folios because it's three it's a big law but it's divided into three different folio numbers. We have removed all the vehicles and I have proof of the pictures here as well. We're in the middle of hiring an
attorney so we can do a change of use and we can pull permits so we can pave it and stripe it to make it uh um you know within the the city's u compliance. >> How much time do you think you're going
to need in order to become compliant? Well, it just depends on the process of the city, how long it takes once we hire the attorney to go through the process. >> Um, if I can speak on on the behalf of the case, um, I've had a similar
property that's gone under something similar with a different address. um they've had tremendous delays with the reprocess of going through a reszoning change uh and the change of use for the particular um addresses um which I know
has gone past sometimes even more than 60 days. So the recommendation for now would possibly just be 60 days and uh at your discretion. >> And for the record, I would like to to state that sometimes people break into this um they break the gate and they go
in there, they litter, they drink, and then we have to go and pick up all the stuff that they leave there. As uh I stated previously in the previous case, due to the fact that you're they are the owner of that property, it is their responsibility to take care of that
property um to be able to keep a close monitor over what's going on. Correct. >> Uh I encourage as manager has encouraged other properties to be able to install surveillance systems so they can be able to prosecute those who are violating or
trespassing on their property. >> Correct. We have we have decided to put signage and we're taking the the precautions needed to make sure that doesn't happen. >> Also, I would encourage you to register with the city uh police department just in case they do pass by there and
someone is um trespassing, they have the capability of of arresting um those individual or taking, you know, that into accountability after hours of your business or whatever. I don't know how all that works, but that's just a little bit of advice from me. Um, I will grant
the I'm going to run all this as one one um one violation because it's three par three properties in one. >> Yeah. >> All right. So, um I'm going to give 90
days for each uh each one of these. Um it's going to be a $80 administration fee as well for each of these. All right. Um, I'm gonna go ahead and make the ruling if there's anything else.
>> That's it. >> All right. And case number CC25 01246, 90 days, $80 administration fee. and case number CC2501247, 90 days, $80 administration fee.
And case number 251248, I need to repeat that again. CC25 01248 90 days $80 administration fee. Thank you. Have a great day. >> Thank you so much. Likewise >> dates of expiration is 7:15 to 2026 on
each one of those >> special master we're moving to reduction >> reduction item number one 2 95 Southeast 9inth place. That's the property address
with case number C248 0108. Johanna Reyes and Damian Lopez. >> Can you state your name and address for the reduction? Oh, has already been stated, but can you state your name and address for the reduction? Uh, Johanna
Reyes, 1295 Southeast, 9inth Place, Homestead, Florida, 33035. >> All right. >> Good afternoon. >> How can we help you get this reduced? >> Um, I'm so nervous. I'm so sorry.
>> Don't be nervous. It's okay. >> Something that started as, you know, making our house beautiful, it's become a nightmare. Um, we are in compant. All the permits are closed and everything is settled. To be honest, we try to be in compliance
since the beginning. We actually paid someone to do this for us and they didn't do anything. So, by the time we learned that we had, you know, we haven't been in combined um all the fines went back to the, you
know, back dated. So um we had to do everything ourselves, the plans, everything back and forth. They helped us in the um code department a lot. We had to come back follow up, you know, by trial and error. At the end we
we were able to finalize everything. So we're asking for help, mercy, I don't know, whatever you guys can do because um we can afford this. >> Okay. First of all, I I do want to
say that, you know, I commend you for trying to stay compliant. Um I'm sorry that you're going through so much of stuff. Uh trying to be right, you know. Um
reduction is for non-permitted work on doors without a permit, windows and driveway. Um, what is the amount that they've given you far as what it has ex
escalated to? Is it 81,940? >> It's 81,000. Um, yeah. And we submitted a request to um reduction, but they were only able to reduce it by 25%. So, um it
was brought down to 6149. The original amount is 81,940. >> Okay. All right. Today, I'm going to do my very best to be able to
um work this with the most that I can possibly do. I appreciate it. >> Just give me a few minutes. All right. What I'm going to do is I'm going to
reduce the font. All right. I'm going to reduce it. Um you have to make sure that when you enter into this, you can go ahead and do it immediately as quickly as possible. All right. Um I'm I'm thinking these numbers will allow you to
be able to have a little bit of uh relief. All right. I hate to see a woman cry. Um, what the reduction the the cost uh of the numbers is8 $81,940.
I'm going to see if you will accept this offer of 6 $16,500 to be able to resolve that issue with what is asked. and that's going like way below what the what has escalated into
it. So, um the reduction can be done at $16,500. 16500 >> the only if if that option not is not entered, you have 30 days to get that. If that option is not entered, it goes back to the $85,000
80 $81,940 or you can go before council. >> Is that another hearing? >> That's going before the the council. Yeah, that's that's going before the city council. >> If we have the money, I don't of course
I don't want to pay $16,000, but I don't have $1,000 to pay. Um, even to put it in a credit card, the max I can do is 10,000. I don't have more than that. So, I don't know what to do.
>> And I'm that's with me coming to where I can do what that's my, you know, um, that's coming at a percentage of what I'm allowed to do. I can't go below a certain percentage. Uh, but you can take
this and then go before counsel and council can do more than what I can possibly do. Um, but that's that's my max of what I can do. Um, um, I can probably do a little bit more,
which still probably will be more than what you know you're sitting here saying. Yeah. Um, but what I calculated is what the percentage that I can be allotted to do and that's that's that's my percentage of what I can be able to
do. >> What's what's the you said that you could do a little bit more that it was going to be more than the 10,000 to what's I'm trying to think if I can put it in different I don't know.
If you can if you can come up with this within 30 days, um, $12,500. That's it. That's what you you can come into agreement with $12,500.
>> I don't think that would cause anything better. >> Thank you. I appreciate it. >> We have 30 days to >> 30 days, right? I think it's 30 days. Uh okay. Uh,
give you 60 days. >> Appreciate it. Thank you so much. >> All right. >> Pushing it, man. You're pushing it. You're pushing it. You done had her up here crying. Now you want to try to get me out my $80, too. Hey.
All right. So, um, today an agreement of $12,500 is what the reduction will be >> and the $80 administration fee as well. I can't get a tip, man. Jeez. All right. >> All right. Thank you.
>> All right. Thank you. See the clerk, please. Thank you. Reduction for portfolio of 1295 Southeast 9th. Uh portfolio number is 10-7920- 0110-
02000. 60 days to be able to pay $12,500 and $80 administration fee. Thank you. Now returning to the agenda order for the remaining cases.
Next case item number two under civil citations. Code officer Garcia case number CC 260058 TKT Richard T. Alger John Alger TRS John Alger
reb TR Carla Alger Carla Alger a lot of arguers >> okay special master the citation was issued to HRT augur for the mailing
address of PO box 1253 Homestead Florida 33090 the citation was issued on February 21st, 2026 for co-section violation 23.5-6
C early yardways placement. The location of the violation is the swell of beauty 900 Northwest A Street on RFolio 10-7813-025-0220. I took the rain inspection photograph on February 21st, 2026.
and their inspection photos on February 27, 2026. The photos furer represent was observed. Special master, please accept the photos submitted as evidence. >> Accept it. >> Special master, the besides the ways being removed, uh it's my understanding
that the city also put a no dump inside on that as well as well. >> All right. Is anyone here to represent? No representation. All right. and the ruling of CC2. Can I go back down to the ticket, please?
In the ruling of ticket number CC26-0058, $1,000, $80 administration fee. Thank you. Next case, item 14 under civil citation. I correction item six under civil
citation code officer Palmer. Case number CC 260072 TKT estoy derelis dis. The citation was issued to Esther. >> Bless you.
>> Bless you. >> The citation was issued to >> Bless you. >> The citation was issued to Esther Foy Durillius. The violator was cited on March 2nd, 2026
for code section violation 23.5-6 illegal garbage disposal on a private lot. The property in violation is 501 and 505 Northwest Fifth Avenue. The property was posted and the citation was mail certified with a posting date of
March 2nd, 2026. The photos failing and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photos submitted as evidence. accepted. Anybody here to represent? No representation. $1,000 fine, $80 administration fee. And case number
CC2600072, $1,000, $80 administration fee. Thank you. Next case, item number seven, under civil citations, code officer Palmer, case number CC260073,
TKT Sam Rob, Inc. The citation was issued to Sam Rob Inc. The violator was cited on March 3rd, 2026 for code section violations 29-12. Uh improper landscaping maintenance removing more than one-thirds of a
treere's living canopy. The property in violation is 641 Northwest 9th Avenue. Uh the property was posted and the citation was mailed certified with a posting date of March 3rd, 2026. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master,
please accept the photo submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. Anybody here to represent the property? No representation. Um, and case number CC260073, $1,000, $80 administration fee. And next case item number eight under
civil citations code officer mentor case number CC260074 TKT North Canal Drive Holdings LLC. >> Citation was issued to BML Landscaping and Maintenance. Uh their property
address is 851 Scott Drive, Marco Island, Florida 34145. Citation was issued on March 3rd, 26 for code sections 23.5-6A uh blown landscaping clipping into a
city rightway. And the location of the violation was at 1820 North Canal Drive, Homestead, Florida 33035. Photographs was taken on March the 3rd, 26.
The photos and videos fairly accurately represent what was observed. Special Master, please accept the photos and videos submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. Um, special master, I have had no contact with the violator nor the owner of that property
as of today. Wow. Okay. Uh, anybody here to represent? Nobody's here to represent. Uh, case number C CC2600074. $1,000 $80 administration fee. Thank
you. I don't know if the public was able to see what I just seen. Oh, they was. Okay. Next case, item number nine under civil citation code officer mentor case number CC
2600075 TKT Dominic D. Martinez Rebecca Martinez. >> Uh, this citation was paid. >> Thank you. Next case, item number 10 under civil citation
code officer Garcia. Case number CC260076 TKT MHR group LLC TRS land trust 123. >> Special master that case has been tabled due to ownership change.
>> Okay. Next case, item 13 under civil citations. Code officer Palmer. Case number CC2600 088 TKT G&G Sky Vista Properties Court. >> The citation was issued to G&G Sky Vista
Property Corp. The violator was cited on March 17, 2026 for code section violations 23.5-5 section C. Uh placing prohibited items inside of a city- owned container is going to be uh the construction debris.
The property in violation is 1611 Northeast 8th Street. The property was posted and the citation was mail certified with a posting date of March 17, 2026. The photos fairly and accurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photo
submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. Anybody here to represent? All right. Case number C. Case number CC260080. Uh, case number CC 2600088, $1,000,
$80 administration fee. Thank you. Next ca. Next case under new business item number two code officer Flores. Case number CC2500 449 NOV R Na First Investments LLC.
>> Special master, this case is now in compliance. The permit was closed on yesterday's date 4:15. 4. What date is it? 15, 2026. >> You say it's now in compliance.
>> Correct. Yes. >> Okay. >> Next case, under new business, item number 8, code officer Garcia, case number CC25 01129, Castle Industrial Park LLC.
Special master, there are three cases to be presented today for this uh property. >> Can we run them all together? >> Should be 29, 30, and 31. >> Also,
item number nine, case number CC25 011 3030. Correction, NOB, Castle Industrial Park LLC. And item number 10 under new business
case number CC2501131 N O Castle Industrial Park LLC. >> So we're going to hear all three of them together, but they're going to be separate uh charges. >> So special master for the first one in 1129. This property was sighted on
December 13, 2025 originally for code section 15-114 accessory structure disrepair, but then it was later resided for 30-43F non-residential isore for that same accessory structure repair. This notice
of violation was mailed certified and also posted on December 13, 2025. Uh inspection was made on January 23rd, 2026 and determined that the property was still in violation and was originally prepared for January 29, 2026
hearing. However, we received contact from one of the representative. They requested a 60-day extension of time to comply. Uh but it was only approved for 30 days. The compliance was not met. Therefore, it was set for tonight's hearing. I took the photograph on
December 13, 2025, January 3rd, 2026, and March 5th, 2026. The photos fairly and accurately, sorry, fairly and accurately represent was observed. Special master, please accept the photos submitted as
>> accepted. So they they were given 30 days to become compliant and did not. Am I right or wrong? This is for the tiki hut. Mhm. >> This is in >> when was when did they become what was
the 30 days they were given from when >> from as far as I can based on the records it was following January 27 2026 January >> I mean I was the hearing master on that. >> Sorry.
>> I was the hearing master on that one. Uh, no. It was originally set for the hearing, but before the hearing was um took place, they call us and request an an extension. >> So, this case was never heard. >> Okay. So, the department gave them a
30-day extension, right? >> Sorry, sir. >> Go ahead. I'm sorry. >> Yeah, I was. >> Uh, what was your question, Mr. Master? >> Never mind. I I got it. >> Okay. Um so from the
27th of January they have been that that's when they were given the extension up to 20 the 27th of January. >> Yes. So um so yes on January 27 they requested a
60-day extension but it was only approved for 30 >> 30 days. So that mean February the 27th they should have been in compliance. >> Yes. >> They were not. That's why we're presenting this today.
>> All right. This is where I'm at. So from February 27th until now, we're going to have a daily fine that's going to occur.
The daily fine is going to be $75 a day from from cuz they g they had 30 days they were given 30 days to be compliant. So they did not become compliant under the 30-day extension. >> Special master just to clarify this is the first hearing for this case. Oh,
this. Okay. So, I'm going to give them five days to come compliant, which would be the 4th, 21st, 26. After that, it's going to be $75 a
day to come compliant until they become compliant. That's on the tiki component, the chain length fence. I'm going to give them five days to come compliant on the chain length fence.
That too will be $75 a day until they come compliant. the address display that two will be 5 days to come compliant. They will have to come compliant by the
21st. That two will carry a $75 a day daily fine. All right. So, in the case number C C25 011929, uh $80 administration fee, a 5day
extension to be able to come compliant. after those five days, which would be 42126, $75 per day that they're in violation. Case number CC2501130, $80 administration fee. That will have to come compliant
by the 21st. After the 21st, it'll be $75 a day until it is complied. CC2501131 $80 administration fee. The 21st will be the expiration date. After the 21st, it'll be $75 a day until
it become compliant. Thank you. >> Next case, item 16. >> What is this? Under new business, code officer Flores, case number CC26 00059,
N O Andre Casasola. >> Special master, this case is now in compliance. The permit was closed on yesterday's date. All right. Next case, item 21 under new business. Code officer
Valencia case number CC 2600152 NOV Tyrone Derek Henry Jr. Desi Rodriguez Gabrielle the property was cited on 114 of 2026 for code section 6-36
permit required for gravel rocks or P rocks in front of the property using for parking the vehicles. A notice of violation was posted and also was mailed out on 114 of 2026. There was a reinspection on 223 of 2026
and it was found in violation. The property was posted with the to appear 23 2026. Special master as of today I haven't seen any permit on file neither no one has contact me. Please accept the vot submitted as a evidence.
>> Accepted. Anybody here to represent >> case? Okay. Item 21, their new business and case number CC2600152, $80 administration fee, 7 days come compliant. After the seventh day of
coming compliant, which is the 23rd, $75 a day daily fine. >> Special master, this is the first time to come to the hearing. >> Oh, it is? >> Yes. >> $80 administration fee, 7 days to come compliant. >> Thank you. >> Next case, item 22. under new business.
Court code officer Simmons case number CC2600180 NOV Elen Urosola Orosco Erica Picano Jose Luis Vega Montesuma >> special master this case has been tabled.
All right, >> next case. Item 23 under new business. Code officer Chapelli. Case number CC 2600186 NOV 950 Southwest 4th Street, Inc. A notice of violation was issued for the
property on January 21st, 2026 for the Satico violations 19-1 outdoor storage. Compliance was not met by the deadline. A summon to appear was mailed on February 23rd, 2026 and properly posted on the same date. As of today, the property remains in violation.
Photographs have been taken and submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. >> Special master. Um, partial compliance has been achieved as some of the outdoor storage has been removed. However, the property remains in violation as all outdoor storage has not yet been fully
removed. >> All right. Seven days to come compliant, $80 administration fee. And in case number CE CC2600186, $80 administration fee, 7 days to come compliant.
Next case, item 27 under new business code officer Simmons. Case number CC2600 178 Nov Elen Ersola Orosco Eric Picano Jose Luis Bega Mesuma
special master of this case has been tabled. >> All right. The next cases are with the same property owner. Item 30, case number,
correction code officer Valencia. Case number CC 2600551 NOB. Item 31, case number CC2600 559 NOB. In case number, my apologies. I
also case number 32, case number CC 2600 564 N O Alonso Serrano. Special master, all the all this cases is for the same um violation.
The property was cited on 225 of 2026 for code section 16-17A local business tax receive is required. So what are they doing is that they have uh like a potty shop
in each of the bays. The notice of violation was posted on 225 of 2026. They were given on 327 of 2026 to come into compliance. The property was inspected on 331 of 2026
and with the posting of the notice of the posting of the songs to appear on 32 331 of 2026 for today's hearing as today those business is still operating.
There is no I checked with the uh customer service department and there is no absolutely no uh power in there any of those base so I don't know how they getting the electricity and also I
emailed the business license department and there was the last email that I have from her is that one of the pace that they have there they just went and applied today like they just went with the paperwork
>> but that they haven't had any electricity and some of the bays for over five years. >> So and they still operating in there. >> Wow. Okay.
Um >> so if we can give the minimum time >> Yes. And in each case, each one of these cases, um, my minimum time is going to be 48 hours to be compliant.
So, um, 48 hours, $80 administration fee for each one of these. Yes, sir. Yes, ma'am. 18. All right. And the case number CC
C26000551, 48 hours, $80 administration fee, which will be the 18th. Case number CC2600559 48 hours $80 administration fee. Case number CC2600564
48 hours $80 administration fee. The next property owner also has two property case two cases. Item 33, code officer Valencia, case number CC2600576 Nov Ka LLC.
Also item 34 CC2600583 NOE Cara LLC. The property was signed on 220 25 of 2026 for code section 16-17A require local business tax received.
They were given a notice of violation was posted on 225 of 2026. They were given until 320 327 of 2026 to come into compliance. Every reinspection was done on 331 of
2026 and it was found in violation. As of today, they have not obtained the business license. It's the same scenario as the previous cases. Cara LLC rents this to the previous
um owner that we had before in the previous cases. So the same thing there's no electricity in there. I don't know how they getting the light and also they are um there's nothing the system saying that uh they already start with the
process of applying. >> All right. in one of those bays. Uh they are working the bay 296 is still at it still shows as a previous uh business license but it's not operating on under under
that one. It's a different order now. >> Okay. Case number CC2600576 48 hours $80 administration fee. Case number CC2600583 48 hours 80 $80 administration fee. Thank you.
Next case item 36 under new business code officer chapelli case number CC2600862 N OB Victor Castell Diaz. A notice of violation was issued for the property on March 19, 2026 for the site
code violations 30-433. This is for an RV ex being expanded. Compliance was not met by the deadline as summons to appear was smelled on March 19, 2026 and properly posted as well. As of today, the property remains in violation.
Photographs have been taken and submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. >> Special master. The city is requesting an adjudication and a onetime fine for this property. The owner was previously cited by another court officer on December 17, 2025 in relation to an RV
expansion under case number CC-25-01194 NOV. >> Adjudication is accepted. One time fine will be in accepted as well and also a
all right and case number CC2600862. two. Yeah, caught off guard. CC2600862. Adjudication to be placed upon it. $1,500 fine. 7 days to come compliant.
>> Next case, item 37. on their new business. Court officer Chapelli, case number CE2530092, Francisco Elero Anel Estas Estes. The property was cited on March 13, 2025
for code sections violation 6-36 non-permitted work for the front door. Notice of violation was more regular and certified on March 13, 2025. Compliance was not met. Therefore, the property was set for tonight's hearing. Summons to appear was more regular and certified on
March 13, October 27, 2025, and March 8th, 2026 with posting on March 13, March 24, October 27, 2025, and March 9, 2026. Currently, the property is in violation.
I took the photographs on March 13, 2025. The photos fairly inaccurately represent what was observed. Special master, please accept the photo submitted as evidence. >> Accepted. >> Special master permit number 255080 for the door is in an applied status as
of May 28th, 2025. All right. Case number C E2503092. 30 days to come compliance. $80 administration fee. Thank you. >> Next case, item 39
under new business. Case number C24080005. Henry Sanchez Rodriguez. Code officer Lynn. >> Special magistry. This case has been tabled. Table. >> All right.
meeting adjourn at 5:13 p.m. Oh, I'm so sorry. the the parcels are owned by two different um entities. Um existing future land use designation estate density. Again, your your master plan permits for up to two and a half
dwelling units per acre. Um that's there today. We're not asking to change that. We're not asking to increase that. We are living within the the uh um confines of that. uh which has been in your master plan since at least 2005 or six,
which is the the most uh the last big rewrite that I can see online for your master plan. Um existing zoning classification is agriculture. Um that obviously happens all over both your city and the county. Um the land uses for residential development until the
property is reszoned for a um development, until there's going to be homes on it. um or in other cases when something's going to become a business or shopping center, whatever the case may be, many folks maintain the agricultural um zoning that you know has been on the property for a long long
time. And in fact, these properties were farmed for a long long time. And I know some of you have experienced knowing that some of the farmers and the folks that worked this, but obviously these farmers have not decided to enter into contract and and wish to sell. And so we would seek to change that zoning classification
um from the um existing agriculture to the A2 uh category that your code provides for. Again, no proposed changes to the land use. Um curiously, even though the community to the east that you see there in the darker yellow is low density, which would actually allow
up to six units of the acre, the zoning there is consistent with ours. So even though that underlying land use provides for up to six units of the acre, the zoning is actually A2. the same thing that we are asking for in a different time in the world. That community could have been developed or that area could have been developed with greater
density, but it it was not. Um we're not seeking to match that six. We're staying within the 2 and a half building units per acre. And in fact, we're closer to 2 1.98. Um a lot of what I'm going to tell you this evening refers specifically to the land use change, the first reading of the land use change, which is just
the first vote on on reszoning this property to A2. We have obviously taken the opportunity to sit with you and we've talked a little bit about what you'll see in the concurrent forthcoming applications which is going to be the second reasoning the site plan approval tentative plat. We'll get into those details next month. Um I know we've had
some conversations and some valuable feedback over the last couple of days. We'll we'll you know get to work on some of those answers and and whatever um you see next month will hopefully reflect some of those conversations that we've had. But again today for first reading we're we're we're focusing our analysis and what you have before you is an
analysis to change the land use. Um you also have that tab six is the reasoning. You also have tab seven which is the city approval of a school proportionate share agreement which is >> that's on the next >> correct. No no I sorry correct that is not on the LPA agenda but since I don't
think they're going to want to hear from me entirely I won't get into it when tap 7 comes up. I'm happy to come back up, but it is the same piece of property and I have one presentation, so I wanted to just highlight that for you. Um here, um here is um again, you know, similar
aerial in here. We we kind of do math. I had someone else do it because lawyers don't do math. But I can tell you that um for the property that we're proposing 119 units for, our density is just a tick under two. That community to the south is just a just a notch over two. So again very consistent nearly the same
kind of density if anything very very slightly less density um but again compatible and consistent which is the I think the the framework within which we're discussing this application today um some of the your own staff's um acknowledgement of where we're at and
then what is around us and again um what is around us principally to the south and to the east which are your city zoning categories the two sort of middle lines there that say south and east you'll see that the zoning that we're adjacent to is A2, which is what we're asking for. So, we're asking for the
exact same zoning category that your um own city properties own uh enjoy. Um and then the county has a different uh terminology and so there are EU and other properties, but they're all estate homes and we noted previously um to some
of you and and in the aerial um there is a an additional parcel that is outside the city limits that will be part of this development. It'll also be developed with the state homes. So when I show you some pictures, it'll be the same homes being developed. So again, um this is the approved Aspen Estates um
development and and what you'll see next month of the additional approved applications is is the same request that you'll see from from us that that they got approved and the same AU to A2 that we're seeking first reading approval for today is exactly um they got exactly
what we're requesting uh previously. Um the the compatibility um again that that buzzword um obviously is is fairly um simple to to make here today. We're we're actually matching exactly. So sometimes compatibility can be a little more nuanced. You you are here and
you're trying to argue that what we're proposing is close to but maybe it's not the same. But in this case it actually is the exact same category. And I think your your staff report for that reason um does recommend approval of the proposed resoning um based on consistency with the comprehensive plan. Um, you know, obviously all your
departments have weighed in. Um, we have no no issues with water and sewer availability. We have no issues um addressed any traffic concerns. We've we've gone through that exercise before even being able to get the first reading. Although many of those, of course, are going to be more site plan related. Um, but uh, nevertheless, we we
couldn't even come to first reading until we knew that we had addressed all of SAS's comments. And so, um, just because pretty pictures are better than listening to me, just some of the homes that will, um, be on this, uh, on this site if if this project moves forward,
uh, at first reading today and then next month and, um, you know, some of the architecture and we'll we'll dive into this in more detail next month and and be able to show you um, you know, any of the uh, questions and then maybe drill down a little bit into anything else that you want to see. So, um, pretty
straightforward. you know, the one request this evening to reszone the property. And so I'm I'm happy to answer any questions. Uh reserve any time in case there's any uh questions from the uh from the audience. Uh otherwise, I would urge you to follow staff's recommendation this evening and vote um on first reading to recommend resoning
to A2 and uh happy to answer your questions. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Arza. Are there any questions or comments from the members of the board on this resoning application? All right. So, let me open uh public comments on this item. Is there any
member of the public either online or in the audience who would like to speak to this item? Okay. Seeing none. Oh, >> sure. Come on down and give us your name and address and uh if you keep it under
three minutes, >> you can pull the microphone down so we can hear you. There we go. >> Good afternoon. My name is Jessica Longa. My address is in Homestead, zip code 33030. Um,
sorry, I got a little nervous speaking in public. Um, I object to converting agricultural land to residential because agricultural zoning is not interchangeable. Once farmland is lost,
it is effectively permanent. In the city of Homestead, agricultural land provides flood absorption, food production capacity, and land use balance that dense development cannot replace. Before lonating 64 acres of agricultural land,
the sh the city