That Smell in Tangerine, Florida and Nearby Neighborhoods

This letter copied to us says it all. -----

The air in Tangerine and the surrounding neighborhoods have been free, for the most part, of the stink of Anuvia since mid-June. We can't rest too easy though, because Anuvia has plans to sell a lot of fertilizer in the future.  The latest update on Anuvia from the Orange County Environmental Protection Department indicated that they had been shut down since June 3, 2020. Anuvia has stated in the past they plan to ramp up production in the fall for the Spring 2021 planting season.  According to Total Landscape Care , Anuvia hired a new vice-president to " lead Anuvia’s efforts to build existing retail and distribution alliances while seeking to create new customer partnerships to further advance the sales of SymTRX, Anuvia’s bio-based, sustainable fertilizer." Anuvia is currently working with the Mosaic Plant in Plant City to utilize their space for fertilizer production while continuing to produce fertilizer [there.] This is general knowledge in the indu...

The Shelley Hearing was basically four hearings combined into two. The first three were combined at the request of Jonathan Huels, the Shelley family attorney. The last one was handled by itself. GPITA's function is either a fertilizer storage area or a chipping/composting area for Shelleys and is located further down the road on Jones Avenue. I'm sure that those who weren't able to virtually attend the Code Enforcement for Shelley's Septic Tank are wondering how it went. Long story short, Orange Coun ty Code Enforcement prevailed with the Special Magistrate. Shelley's filed a suit against the County on June 24th, 2020. We have to wait to see if they will file an appeal regarding the Special Magistrate's decision.  You can see the Orange County's PPT for the hearing here.  This was obtained from Orange County Code Enforcement as it's public record. You can see the Shelleys attorney's PPT for the hearing here.  This was obtained fro...

I talked to Rose Kelley at Code Enforcement today and, although they would have liked to have all input for the hearing 24 hours in advance, you can still send a letter for the hearing.  The e-mail address is coderesearch@ocfl.net. Please include your address in your e-mail.  You don't have to speak to write a letter.  The hearing starts at 9 am tomorrow. The agenda is below and the Shelley's are the first four items on the agenda. If you wish to attend virtually or by phone or to speak, this link tells you how to do it.  Note: to see samples of letters submitted for the hearing click here.

This post contains letters from interested citizens regarding the Orange County Code Enforcement Hearing for Shelley's Septic Tanks on July 8, 2020, at 9 am. The meeting is being held virtually due to Covid-19.  Dear Magistrate, I'm going to share my opinion regarding Shelley's Septic Tanks and the associated businesses. The stench of human waste wafts over my yard from time to time, particularly on Sunday evenings and holidays. I have concerns regarding Shelley's Septic Tanks poor business practices. My concerns revolve around four general areas. The impact of known fecal odors on property values due to external obsolescence  a.   External obsolescence is a factor that reduces the value of a property due to something   external to the property itself and cannot be cured by the homeowner.   The impact of the upon the environment a.   According to the Consent Order  dated October 14, 2020, known problems include sediment tracking, poor h...

Hello, As you all know, there is a hearing scheduled on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 9 am regarding code enforcement issues with Shelley’s Septic Tanks.  The hearing will be conducted remotely due to concerns about Covid-19. You can be physically present in the courthouse for the hearing but you'll be viewing the proceedings on a screen in a different room there (Room 105) and be socially distanced from other attendees. Masks are required if you planned to do this.  Alternatively, you can attend the meeting using the internet or your phone. You can sign up to join the hearing this way by going to the link below. The sign-up process is pretty easy. Plan to do this in advance of the meeting. The same signup is used for both the internet and the phone. You will get a verification e-mail of your registration. https://ocfl2.webex.com/ocfl2/onstage/g.php?MTID=efcc22ff850e46f2441d96eb103c30260 .  If you intend to introduce any relevant documentation or physical e...