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Meeting minutes (code enforcement board)
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Summary
Meeting minutes from the Code Enforcement Board dated July 17, 2008. The document details a fine reduction hearing for Case # 08-2301 regarding property at 167 E. Inlet Drive, owned/managed by The Landfall Group and Ajax Equity LLC. Attorney Frank Lynch represented the entities, arguing for a reduction of the $34,250 accumulated fine for construction delays.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Mr. Ochstein | Board Member |
Made a motion to grant an extension of time and assess a fine.
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| Ms. Greenberg | Board Member |
Seconded the motion made by Mr. Ochstein.
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| Walton | Lead Code Enforcement Officer |
Presented the case regarding Ajax Equity LLC and The Landfall Group violations.
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| Frank Lynch | Attorney |
Attorney representing both The Landfall Group and Ajax Equity LLC.
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| Laszlo Wagner | Principal |
Principal of The Landfall Group; builder in Palm Beach for 26 years.
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| Mr. Koeppel | Board Member |
Previously made a motion to allow additional time for construction.
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| Ms. Duemler | Board Member |
Previously suggested reducing the fine to $125.00 a day.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| Code Enforcement Board |
Body holding the meeting.
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| The Landfall Group |
Subject of Case # 08-2301 regarding code violations.
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| Ajax Equity LLC |
Found in violation of construction time limits; represented by Frank Lynch.
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| Town of Palm Beach |
Location where Laszlo Wagner has built homes.
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Timeline (3 events)
2007-10-01
Ajax Equity LLC found in violation of construction time limits
167 E. Inlet Drive
2008-07-17
Locations (2)
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167 E. Inlet Drive
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Address of the property involved in Case # 08-2301.
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General location.
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Relationships (3)
Frank Lynch advised he was the attorney for both The Landfall Group and Ajax.
Frank Lynch advised he was the attorney for both The Landfall Group and Ajax.
Laszlo Wagner, the principal of The Landfall Group
Key Quotes (3)
"That is a very dangerous thing in a multi-family dwelling and it should be egregious."Source
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"The fine ran for 137 days prior to compliance being achieved and the accumulated fine due is $34, 250.00 and the have $150.00 hearing costs have not been paid."Source
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"Frank Lynch advised he was the attorney for both The Landfall Group and Ajax."Source
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Code Enforcement Board Meeting Minutes 07/17/08
without a permit and they know they need a permit. That is a very dangerous
thing in a multi-family dwelling and it should be egregious.
thing in a multi-family dwelling and it should be egregious.
MOTION BY MR. OCHSTEIN TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME
UNTIL AUGUST 8, 2008 TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND TO
ASSESS A FINE OF $250.00, RETROACTIVE TO JULY 17, 2008 IF
COMPLIANCE WAS NOT ACHIEVED
SECONDED BY MS. GREENBERG
UNTIL AUGUST 8, 2008 TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND TO
ASSESS A FINE OF $250.00, RETROACTIVE TO JULY 17, 2008 IF
COMPLIANCE WAS NOT ACHIEVED
SECONDED BY MS. GREENBERG
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
VIII. Fine Reduction:
A. Case # 08-2301, 167 E. Inlet Drive, The Landfall Group,
Violation of Chapter 18, Section 18-242, Subsection 104.5.1.6, medium projects,
all new or remodel construction projects 4000 sq. ft, to 8,999 sq. ft. under roof be
allowed 22 months
Violation of Chapter 18, Section 18-242, Subsection 104.5.1.6, medium projects,
all new or remodel construction projects 4000 sq. ft, to 8,999 sq. ft. under roof be
allowed 22 months
Lead Code Enforcement Officer Walton said in October, 2007, Ajax Equity LLC
was found in violation of going over the construction time limits. On November
15, 2008 they still were not in compliance and a daily fine of $250.00 started
running. The final inspection was obtained in March, 2008. The fine ran for 137
days prior to compliance being achieved and the accumulated fine due is $34,
250.00 and the have $150.00 hearing costs have not been paid.
was found in violation of going over the construction time limits. On November
15, 2008 they still were not in compliance and a daily fine of $250.00 started
running. The final inspection was obtained in March, 2008. The fine ran for 137
days prior to compliance being achieved and the accumulated fine due is $34,
250.00 and the have $150.00 hearing costs have not been paid.
Frank Lynch advised he was the attorney for both The Landfall Group and
Ajax. He said when they appeared before the Board in October, Laszlo Wagner,
the principal of The Landfall Group, who has built homes throughout the Town of
Palm Beach for 26 years acknowledged that he was unaware of this particular
Code provision. Had he been, they would have applied for an extension of time to
complete the construction. At the hearing, Mr. Koeppel made a motion to allow
them an additional sixty (60) days to complete the construction, find them in non-
compliance and assess the $150 fee. After a significant amount of discussion, that
motion went to a vote and failed 4-3. A second motion was made and Ms.
Duemler thought the $250.00 fee was significant and she believed the fine should
be $125.00 a day. Mr. Lynch gave Mr. Walton a copy of that transcript to put in
the record. As part of their request, they are asking the Board to consider what
Ms. Duemler suggested at the meeting. At the same time, Mr. Lynch said he would
like them to consider that The Landfall Group is a good corporate citizen and
Ajax. He said when they appeared before the Board in October, Laszlo Wagner,
the principal of The Landfall Group, who has built homes throughout the Town of
Palm Beach for 26 years acknowledged that he was unaware of this particular
Code provision. Had he been, they would have applied for an extension of time to
complete the construction. At the hearing, Mr. Koeppel made a motion to allow
them an additional sixty (60) days to complete the construction, find them in non-
compliance and assess the $150 fee. After a significant amount of discussion, that
motion went to a vote and failed 4-3. A second motion was made and Ms.
Duemler thought the $250.00 fee was significant and she believed the fine should
be $125.00 a day. Mr. Lynch gave Mr. Walton a copy of that transcript to put in
the record. As part of their request, they are asking the Board to consider what
Ms. Duemler suggested at the meeting. At the same time, Mr. Lynch said he would
like them to consider that The Landfall Group is a good corporate citizen and
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