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Klein said that if the violation is not corrected by that date, \"there will be, as a repeat violation, a $500 a day fine imposed for non compliance.\" He also ordered a $150 administrative fee payable in 30 days and authorized the city to take actions \"deemed reasonably necessary to remedy the violation including ... have animal control or the Broward Sheriff's Office enter into the property so as to remove the cats that are present.\" Klein described the condition as a public health and safety issue tied to fleas and a persistent odor emanating from the home.

The city's case included sworn testimony and a neighbor's video that showed small insects the city identified as fleas jumping onto a neighbor's socks. Neighbor Charlene Antonacci testified the video was taken \"less than 2 weeks ago\" and that the footage fairly and accurately depicted insects present on her property. The magistrate admitted the video into evidence as City's Exhibit 1 after Antonacci authenticated it.

Broward Sheriff's Office inspectors and a sergeant described a multi-year history of complaints. Inspectors said animal control removed roughly 22 cats in 2021 and that when they entered the residence then, crews wore protective suits because of feces and unsanitary conditions. The city said it has observed ongoing deliveries of cat supplies and empty litter containers on the property, indicating continued animal presence.

Respondent Anne Kiser acknowledged keeping many animals and described long-standing efforts to care for them. \"I was trying to save these cats' lives,\" she told the magistrate, and said she has health and financial constraints after medical treatment and property repairs. Kiser told the magistrate she has been cleaning and has friends who can help, but said she had not counted current animals and estimated \"maybe 25, 30\" cats and three small dogs.

Klein framed the order as limited to curing the code violations: removing the odor and fleas and reducing the number of animals kept inside so the property does not pose a health risk to neighbors. He ordered the city to take reasonable steps after June 6 if the respondent fails to comply and said any costs incurred by the city to abate the nuisance would be assessed against the property.

The magistrate referenced earlier local casework, including a prior Broward Sheriff's Office case number noted in the record. The hearing record shows the city's presentation, neighbor testimony, and Kiser's responses were considered before the magistrate issued the order.

The magistrate closed the matter and moved to the next docket item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cooper City - Special Magistrate Code Enforcement - Jun 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Special Magistrate Scott Klein found that a violation of Cooper City Code §6-34(c)(7) exists at 12105 Park Drive and set a compliance date of June 6, 2025.","taxTitle","Cooper City, Broward County, Florida","taxId",45148,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536916,"Magistrate orders deadlines for commercial fire-code violations at local gas stations and office building",1729,3751000,5480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3657020-be7c916a4575be738787324ccf84d068&start=3751&end=5480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3657020-be7c916a4575be738787324ccf84d068/thumbnail_3751000.jpg","/articles/6536916/Cooper-City/Broward-County/Florida/Magistrate-orders-deadlines-for-commercial-fire-code-violations-at-local-gas-stations-and-office-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536916-952487c75fe35d6cbcd634829f05700d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146897&Signature=gqbkAnfkfw1lC00suRzokviqsTNH9oiy~m~E51iBJgKT1ack-yW0KP3cgkmJ3lveVLtmkw5rqbGLv1nwyUstsRxu3dWr4B5swgTsfNnZfdblkhXzAI3WXZahhwEckovoX7xF4tcD-xU3zaFwNg35Pg0Mg8xd4hMM~qtLXLHPcmx73PQNNPji~XFNP1bOqTq5vXSwl~Hia8NkoyaexGj~0RjOxjUuqfjlpoMzGFCGNge6ykXxcoaXWmuBmUF6HA1oSdDQHJKddKTXJTgslwyw5CI8UwdGsBlcR8Ii01w6RG1aSMdM-7L3CPOMcGg0YW-pnX-ztWbaVabvUpzZBJszjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Special Magistrate's June 4 docket included several commercial fire and life-safety enforcement items. For each, the magistrate found a violation and set compliance deadlines with per-day fines for noncompliance.

Sunshine Gasoline, 11173 Sheridan Street. Owner Mario Gomez admitted the violations. Lieutenant Orlando Hurtado, the fire prevention inspector, told the magistrate Sunshine was inspected multiple times in January through April and that several items remained uncorrected as of the June 4 site visit. Klein found a violation and gave Sunshine Gasoline until June 12 to correct three related items (emergency lights, mounted fire extinguisher, and emergency communications between pump and attendant). Klein allowed until June 30 for the business tax receipt to be issued and said, \"If the first 3 items are not cured by the twelfth, there will be a $250 a day fine until compliance.\" He also ordered a $150 administrative fee payable in 30 days. Community Development Director Carlos Vega checked city records during the hearing and told the magistrate there was no business-tax application on file, and the magistrate warned the owner to ensure the home office completes the application.

Pontus / 10050 Sterling Road (gas station). Fire Inspector Hurtado reported multiple reinspections and said the missing exterior emergency shutoff at the main entrance is a critical item. Klein found a violation and set a June 11 compliance deadline, with a $250-per-day fine for failure to comply; he also ordered a $150 administrative fee for the hearing.

Sterling Office Park, Building 3 (9720 Sterling Road). Fire inspection identified a list of deficiencies including storage under egress stairs, storage in a meter room, elevator recall and emergency communication issues, and fire-alarm repairs. Hurtado reported that while some items had been addressed, several critical items, including an apparent false-future inspection sticker on the elevator's recertification tag, remained open. Klein found the violations and ordered the property to cure items 3 through 7 by June 11; he set a $250-per-day fine for continued noncompliance and a $150 administrative fee payable in 30 days. Klein asked that inaccurate inspection tags be corrected in the order.

The magistrate included standard language authorizing fines and potential closure actions if critical life-safety conditions persisted, but did not order immediate shutdowns in these cases because inspectors characterized the conditions as non-imminent public-safety threats if corrected by the deadlines.

The city will re-inspect and report compliance at the scheduled follow-ups.","The Special Magistrate's June 4 docket included several commercial fire and life-safety enforcement items. For each, the magistrate found a violation and set compliance deadlines with per-day fines for noncompliance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536920,"Magistrate updates building-safety inspection cases; Baffy Woods awaiting three reports, Regency fine reduced",1215,3531000,4746000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3657020-be7c916a4575be738787324ccf84d068&start=3531&end=4746","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3657020-be7c916a4575be738787324ccf84d068/thumbnail_3531000.jpg","/articles/6536920/Cooper-City/Broward-County/Florida/Magistrate-updates-building-safety-inspection-cases-Baffy-Woods-awaiting-three-reports-Regency-fine-reduced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536920-19853933e7ae3e022ab070d1b3b0e28d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146897&Signature=j5YhwrnEO4JI0mEQ1FRTeUNjCiSIGnFT0V2bKelzGpP8Dmq-B0ftEXWY-4Ev88-AAvMv~gOQiMa~fWWCz4j~ZwLJbepFT2rD8bh9j1v9jC2mA0QWxwoGH1242Y1YVhWxhTIU-FNuxRKp-eALlQLXehS8zoW5f2U56hVRhDXJ7zMOcn92Qj4UU6N6gnD9vg78f2PDOkw7-HUeThAja0qBrUvHrgaD2hvFotpoCTSCGZqrCc19AS7AQMcWCC9G3O-lu6MpXGKdw0IM7IGpTQH2pzoiF4nqD4CqfIE0YEh4G-PktCX7pLlZronVy4NvGtgux69ow-hV2~nCYkCiiAcdEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Special Magistrate's docket on June 4 included several building-safety inspection and permit matters, producing status orders and a reduced fine for one property.

Baffy Woods Condominium. Louis Ledesma, representing the condo contractor, told the magistrate the contractor submitted most repair work and the association opened units for inspection; Community Development Director Carlos Vega said three balcony repair reports (Units 108, 203 and 405) remain outstanding. Vega said the contractor had submitted material to an engineer and the city had not yet received the engineer’s final letters. Magistrate Scott Klein said he would require those reports or may subpoena the engineer to appear at the July docket if the reports are not provided.

Regency Centers (shopping center). Regency’s counsel James Miller and senior property manager Alexandra De'Anthony reported completion of required building-safety work after prior noncompliance. Klein granted a 95% reduction of statutory fines under city ordinance, setting a reduced payment of $829 (including the administrative fee and staff time) payable in 30 days; Klein warned that the full fine would revert if payment is not made on time.

Tiny-house on private property. A respondent who had previously been ordered to obtain permits for a tiny house submitted a building permit and was issued a demolition permit when the tiny house could not remain in its constructed location. The demolition permit was approved on May 19 but the owner had not yet submitted required county notices or paid fees. Klein deferred certification of fines to July 2 to allow the respondent time to finalize the permit pickup and required documentation.

Magistrate Klein said the court will review outstanding submissions at the July docket and noted the city will pursue subpoenas for professionals who do not provide timely paperwork.

What remains pending: three Baffy Woods balcony reports and the tiny-house permit pickup and documentation; Regency's payment is due in 30 days.","Cooper City magistrate heard status updates on multiple building safety and permit matters: Baffy Woods condominium must submit three remaining balcony reports; Regency Centers' fine for missing inspection reports was reduced to $829 after a 95% reduction; a tiny-house demo permit was approved but not finalized and will be deferred to July 2.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536912,"Magistrate extends deadline for tenant build-out permits at Cooper Square; operator planning bagel restaurant",233,4178000,4411000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3657020-be7c916a4575be738787324ccf84d068&start=4178&end=4411","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3657020-be7c916a4575be738787324ccf84d068/thumbnail_4178000.jpg","/articles/6536912/Cooper-City/Broward-County/Florida/Magistrate-extends-deadline-for-tenant-build-out-permits-at-Cooper-Square-operator-planning-bagel-restaurant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536912-94bb39b6395456e8663e664a8f631aae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146897&Signature=iZZNb8r~j-RlEjlWCxLMHM3kLG7yzZdtNnj~gFQREj4TOqeEXKzS670zzJX0LkKNMXsMmgIz1ORCnsJ8T3fHhVyl5A1u8O~DArysSe1Upzzl8SWXgTDKksopkwb2lyziA63VtG~LJBPJMALOM-phbe27zjbDRsoQBsc4qLibkJ2aGbu1uJSHKa5l6xmgcEHypaBB3zWJUftrPBtIu~PWtVal26Y1LXv0uXgf0CKWzZHTXN1IZdzzZ-DLauo64j-u7MpNOk3pTs8~sbaVd3kV0UwRMgpI3jMoONXFiKnH2M8GTBAcxbGrPjvojpp-HcULqhp~1Nk1dDaw37VbNO0lsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Special Magistrate Scott Klein amended a prior order for code violations at Cooper Square (9630 Sterling Road, Unit 106) and extended the compliance date to Aug. 5, 2025, to allow the new tenant time to apply for required building permits for a planned bagel restaurant.

Freddie Bolton, representing Cooper Square, said a lease was signed for the space and the new tenant intends to combine two bays to install a bagel restaurant. Carlos Vega, Community Development Director, told the magistrate that no tenant permits had been submitted as of the hearing and that the prior tenant’s unpermitted work must either be remediated or demolished to close the case. Klein said demolition permits could be accepted first to remove noncompliant work and encouraged the parties to meet with city staff to scope required demolition versus permitted build-out work.

Klein said if demolition or permit submittal occurs before the August hearing, the city will remove the matter from the docket; otherwise it will remain for review on Aug. 6. Klein said the extension is intended \"not to penalize you for the acts of your prior tenant\" while giving time for a lawful build-out.

The magistrate asked the city to coordinate with the property representative to explain what demo or permit steps are needed to resolve the violation.","Cooper Square property owner told the magistrate they signed a lease for a new tenant planning a bagel restaurant and were given until Aug. 5 to resolve interior-permit issues stemming from prior unpermitted work. Magistrate amended prior order, extending compliance to August 5, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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