Probable Cause Panel Meeting

March 27 , 2009

NOTE: To obtain additional information on the cases listed below, the web address is www.MyFloridaLicense.com then click on “For Consumers.”   If you want to obtain a copy of the final order/action from the main web address you can click on Request Public Records and send an e-mail request to the Agency Clerk’s Office.

Unlicensed Cases

Gonzalo Jean-Paul Alcantara

Miami Architect Design, Inc.

Case No. 2008-056960

Probable cause was found that Gonzalo Jean-Paul Alcantara and Miami Architect Design, Inc. of Coconut Grove, Florida, are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and are using the title “interior architect”. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist from using the title architect was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Alcantara sign an affidavit stating he has changed his web site and will refrain from using such a title in the future. If Mr. Alcantara fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Beachside Design Group, Inc.

Dale P. Schmultz

Case No. 2008-012807

Probable cause was found that Beachside Design Group, Inc. and Dale P. Schmultz of Flagler, Florida are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and provided architectural services for a commercial project. Further, Mr. Schmultz is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Collins Interiors, Inc.

Barbara Gardner

Case No. 2007-049577

Probable cause was found that Collins Interiors, Inc. and Barbara Gardner of Longboat Key, Florida, are not licensed to practice commercial design in Florida and are offering commercial design services on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering commercial design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Gardner sign an affidavit stating she changed her web site to delete any and all references to such services. If Ms. Gardner fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Corporation Construction, Inc.

Chad Hitchcock

Case No. 2008-044219

Probable cause was found that Corporation Construction, Inc. and Chad Hitchcock of Kissimmee, Florida are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services for a commercial project. Further, Mr. Hitchcock is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Mary Franks

Mary Franks Interiors

Case No. 2008-062891

Probable cause was found that Mary Franks and Mary Franks Interiors of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, are not licensed to practice commercial design in Florida and are offering commercial design services on her business card. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering interior and commercial design services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Franks sign an affidavit stating she changed her business card to delete any and all references to interior and commercial design. If Ms. Franks fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Kemble Interiors

Mimi M. McMakin

Case No. 2008-021001

Probable cause was found that Kemble Interiors and Mimi M. McMakin of Palm Beach, Florida are not licensed to practice interior design in Florida. Ms. McMakin was previously a licensed interior designer however her license went null and void. Further, Ms. McMakin is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Noble Construction & Development, Inc.

Andre E. Freyre

Case No. 2008-037678

Probable cause was found that Noble Construction & Development, Inc. and Andre E. Freyre of Miami, Florida are not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide architectural services on a commercial project. Further, Mr. Freyre is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed and a Notice and Order to Cease and Desist will be issued.

Santamaria Designs

Pilar Reyes Santamaria

Case No. 2008-044040

Probable cause was found that Santamaria Designs and Pilar Reyes Santamaria of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, are not licensed to practice  architecture in Florida and are offering architectural services on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural services was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Santamaria sign an affidavit stating she changed her advertisement to delete any and all references to interior design and architecture. If Ms. Santamaria fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Stroop Design & Construction, Inc.

Edward C. Stroop

Case No. 2007-037357

Probable cause was found that Stroop Design & Construction, Inc. and Edward C. Stroop of Sarasota, Florida, are not licensed to architecture in Florida and are offering commercial design services on their web site. A Notice to Cease and Desist from offering architectural or commercial design services was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Stroop sign an affidavit stating he changed his web site and will not offer such services in the future. If Mr. Stroop fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

II. Licensed Cases

Angelfish Group, LLC

Dwight M. Hedrich

2008-066625

Probable cause was found that Angelfish Group, LLC of Sarasota, Florida, is a Florida licensed architectural firm and has failed to pay a citation for failing to display its certificate of authorization number. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Faulkner Eyo

DZN International, Inc.

Case No. 2008-015480

Probable cause was found that Faulkner Eyo of Miami, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect and was paid to provide permit drawings, which were rejected by the Building Department. To date, Mr. Eyo has yet to correct the plans. Further, Mr. Eyo is offering architectural services through a corporation without certificate of authorization. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Nicole Hollant

2008-062163

Probable cause was found that Nicole Hollant of New York, NY, is a Florida licensed architect and was chosen for an audit of the continuing education credits claimed when she renewed her license. Ms. Hollant affirmed at renewal that she had completed the required hours but has not provided any evidence of continuing education during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Carlos F. Llanos

2007-043396

Probable cause was found that Carlos F. Llanos of Hollywood, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect and signed and sealed drawings that were prepared by an unlicensed draftsman without ever meeting with the client. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Stephen F. Seitz

2008-034626

Probable cause was found that Stephen F. Seitz of Orlando, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect and failed to properly design and construct an addition to a residence. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

Carmen Valdivia

2008-038511

Probable cause was found that Carmen Valdivia of Miami, Florida, is a Florida licensed architect and was chosen for an audit of the continuing education credits claimed when she renewed her license. Ms. Valdivia affirmed at renewal that she had completed the required hours but has only provided 11.5 hours of continuing education during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.

David K. Weinschreider

2008-037737

Probable cause was found that David K. Weinschreider of Chicago, IL, is a Florida licensed architect and was chosen for an audit of the continuing education credits claimed when he renewed his license. Mr. Weinschreider affirmed at renewal that he had completed the required hours but has only provided 18.5 hours of continuing education during the audit period. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline will be filed.