Ed Utyro Testimony 06.29.23 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Attached, please find three relevant Planning Department Documents that fill in this missing background information, all being certified letters sent to Mr. Robert J. Silber: 1. December 5, 2019 Notice of Violation and Order. File No. ZCV 2017- 007E. >"Immediately cease and desist the unpermitted operations and overnight accommodations on the Property." >"Correct all violations at your own expense..." >"Pay a fine in the amount of$5000, pursuant to ...State Law..." >"Pay a civil fine in the amount of$500 for the violations of County Law..." 2. January 30, 2020 Inspection/Corrective Actions. >"The permitted greenhouse was converted into an activity structure and within the structure it contains a wooden floor, raised stage, bed(s), conga drum, speakers and yoga/exercise mats. No agricultural activity was noticed within the structure" >"There are two unpermitted two-story structures with stairs leading to the upper floor. Each structure has eight (8) rooms, and ...one of the rooms...being occupied." >"Immediately cease and desist use of any unpermitted structures..." >"Immediately cease and desist any non-agricultural activities in the greenhouse. Remove all non-agricultural related items and revert to its approved use as a `greenhouse'..." >"Immediately cease and desist use of all tents as accommodations..." >Secure approval for the use of all unpermitted structures, as allowed by this Department or demolish all of the unpermitted structures." 3. January 10, 2023 Daily Fines Letter >To date you have failed to comply with the Notice of Violation (NOV) and Order dated December 5, 2019..." >As of the date of this letter, your fines have accrued to $508,500..." • Since 2019, Mr. Silber's has never paid any of his fines. They now total approximately $593,000. • Since 2019, Mr. Silber has never ceased his unpermitted operations and overnight accommodations, in defiance of the NOV. • Since 2019, he hasn't permitted any of his unpermitted buildings, nor has