Probable Cause Panel Meeting

February 5, 2007

I.  Unlicensed Cases

Architectural Drawings LTD Co.
David R. Young
Case No. 2006-051049 

Probable cause was found that Architectural Drawings LTD Co., of Clearwater, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and Mr. Young is doing business as Architectural Drawings LTD Co. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Young sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from using the title architectural and will change his business name deleting any references to architectural or words to that effect.  If Mr. Young fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Brian Begley
Begley Associates, Inc.
Case No. 2006-006667 

Probable Cause was found that Brian Begley of Jacksonville, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and contracted to provide complete a food service plan and service plan and specifications to be submitted to the building department for two restaurants.  Further, Mr. Begley is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Behavior Architects, Inc.
Sharon K. Titus
Case No. 2006-051356 

Probable cause was found that Behavior Architects, Inc., of Deland, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is using the title architects in its business name.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Titus sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering architectural services and will change her business name deleting any references to architect or words to that effect.  If Ms. Titus fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Terrence J. Brisson
St. Lucie Home Design
Case No. 2006-041947 

Probable Cause was found that Terrence Brisson of Fort Pierce, Florida is not licensed  to  to practice architecture and prepared drawings for an apartment building.  Mr. Brisson presented the drawings to the Architectural Review Committee of the City of Pompano Beach.  Further, Mr. Brisson is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Shawn P. Brown
Innovative Architectural-Planning Group, Inc.
Case No. 2006-054873 

Probable Cause was found that Shawn Brown of Gainesville, Florida is not licensed as an architect and contracted to provide architectural services for a commercial project.  Further, Mr. Brown held himself out as an architect and is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization. 

Dan Craft
Case No. 2006-058745 

Probable Cause was found that Dan Craft of Valrico, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide signed and sealed drawings for a residence.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed. 

Sherry P. Davidson
Case No. 2006-056876 

Probable Cause was found that Sherry Davidson of Daytona Beach, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design and made a proposal to provide design services for the common area of a condominium complex. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

David Davis
Waller’s Wall to Wall, Inc.
Case No. 2006-056929 

Probable Cause was found that David Davis of Port Orange, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design but made a proposal to provide design services for a common area in a condominium complex. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Complete Development Construction Group, Inc.
Danett Koithahn
Case No. 2006-038603 

Probable cause was found that Complete Development Construction Group, Inc., of Brandon, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering such services on its web site.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Koithahn sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering architectural services and will change his website deleting any references to such services.  If Mr. Koithahn fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

 Construction Plans Unlimited
Dwight E. Fitzpatrick
Case No. 2006-001330 

Probable cause was found that Construction Plans Unlimited, of Gainesville, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture in Florida and is offering such services on a post card an on its website.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Fitzpatrick sign an affidavit stating the firm will refrain from offering architectural services and will change the advertising deleting any references to such services.  If Mr. Fitzpatrick fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Donald Doran
Case No. 2006-051753 

Probable Cause was found that Donald Doran of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is a certified general contractor but is not licensed to practice architecture.  Mr. Doran used the seal of a licensed architect to submit drawings for permitting without the architect’s permission.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Ray R. Evans
IDesign, Inc.
Case No. 2006-056888 

Probable Cause was found that Ray Evans of Jacksonville, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and is holding himself out as an architect on his business card.. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Evans sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from using the title architect and will change his business card deleting any references to such services.  If Mr. Evans fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Ramon A. Fabregat
R.A. Fabregat & Associates, Inc.
Case No. 2006-048081 

Probable Cause was found that Ramon Fabregat of Miami, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide architectural services for a residential project.  Further, Mr. Fabregat held himself out as an architect to the client and is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Carlos Fernandez
T Matrix Group, Inc.
Case No. 2006-036025 

Probable Cause was found that Carlos Fernandez of Coral Gables, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide architectural services for a residential project.  Mr. Fernandez used his brother’s firm which is licensed in the contract but did so without his brother’s knowledge.  Mr. Fernandez’ brother stated that he had no authority to enter such contracts.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Mercedes Gangi
Gangi Glazing Architecturals, Inc.
Case No. 2006-054436 & 2006-054444 

Probable Cause was found that Mercedes Gangi of Boca Raton, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and is offering such services in a magazine advertisement and on its web page. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Gangi sign an affidavit she will refrain from offering architectural services.  Further, she will change her advertisements deleting any references to such services.  If Ms. Gangi fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Fernando Gomez-Pina
Case No. 2006-015015

Probable Cause was found that Fernando Gomez-Pina of Coral Gables, Florida is a licensed professional engineer but not licensed to practice architecture.  Mr. Gomez-Pina signed and sealed plans for a residential renovation.  The drawings were prepared by an unlicensed draftsman that entered into a contract with the client to perform architectural services.   A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Richard T. High, II
Case No. 2006-055530 

Probable Cause was found that Richard High of West Palm Beach, Florida was formerly a licensed architect but his license went null and void on February 28, 1999.  Mr. High continues to hold himself out as an architect before the City of West Palm Beach Planning Board Meeting.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. High sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from holding himself out as an architect and that he will no longer use that title in the future.  If Mr. High fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Thomas King
Zkada, Inc.
Case No. 2006-024805 

Probable Cause was found that Thomas King of Naples, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and is offering such services on his business card. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. King sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering such services and he will change his business card deleting any references to such services.  If Mr. King fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Thomas Spencer Luce
Luce Custom Remodeling
Case Nos. 2006-018651 & 2006-018655 

Probable Cause was found that Thomas Luce of Melbourne, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and is offering such services in a newspaper advertisement. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Mr. Luce sign an affidavit stating he will refrain from offering such services and he will change advertisement deleting any references to such services.  If Mr. Luce fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Angel Moreno
Case No. 2006-054165 

Probable Cause was found that Angel Moreno of Jacksonville, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture but contracted to provide architectural services and held herself out as an architect.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Earl G. Nelson
Case No. 2006-050282 

Probable Cause was found that Earl Nelson of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida was previously a licensed architect.  Mr. Nelson’s license went delinquent in March 1993 and then went into a null and void status in March 1995.  The complaint was based upon a case in which Mr. Nelson practiced architecture, held himself out as an architect and used his null and void license number.

New Home Design Gallery
3 Arc, Inc. and David Pillsbury
Case No. 2006-051224

Probable Cause was found that New Home Design Gallery of Ocala, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design and is offering such services under the interior design section of the Ocala yellow pages.  Mr. Pillsbury was previously disciplined for practicing architecture without a license.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Nerie Annette Pagan
TDI Architectural Design Services
Case No. 2006-057672 

Probable Cause was found that Nerie Pagan of Boca Raton, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide architectural services for a residential project.  Further, Ms. Pagan is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Audrey Peaty
Audrey Peaty & Associates
Case No. 2006-062190 

Probable Cause was found that Audrey Peaty of Tallahassee, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and is offering architectural illustrations. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Peaty sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering architectural services or words to that effect and  will change the sign.  If Ms. Peaty fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

Armando A. Perez
Building Inspections Consultant Co.
Case No. 2006-055235 

Probable Cause was found that Armando Perez of Miami, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide architectural services for a residential project.  Mr. Perez’ business card offers architectural designs and he is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.

 Tara Regan
Tara Regan Interiors, Inc.
Case No. 2006-059643 

Probable Cause was found that Tara Regan of St. Augustine, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and is offering such services on her business card. A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued along with the requirement that Ms. Regan sign an affidavit stating she will refrain from offering such services and will change her business card.  If Ms. Regan fails to return the affidavit, an Administrative Complaint seeking fines will be filed.

S&B Property Services Corp.
Yurelis Barrios
Jorge Salazar
Case No. 2006-056758

Probable Cause was found that S&B Property Services Corp. of Miami, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide architectural services for a commercial project.  Subjects held themselves out as architects to the client.  Further, such services are being offered through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.

Kimberly J. Scudder
Case No. 2006-044950

Probable Cause was found that Kimberly Scudder of Ocala, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design or architecture and is holding herself out as an interior design consultant on her business card.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

William Streitz
Contract Administrators International, Inc.
Case No. 2006-044961 

Probable Cause was found that William Streitz of Shalimar, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide architectural services for a condominium project.  Further, Mr. Streitz is offering such services through a corporation without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

The Design Studio
Brigetta Dawes
Case No. 2006-054357 

Probable Cause was found that The Design Studio of Jacksonville Beach, Florida is not licensed to practice interior design and is offering such services in an advertisement in the Florida Design Magazine.  The advertisement also offers commercial design services.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

Vernon Thompson
Paradise Design & Construction
Case No. 2006-019813

Probable Cause was found that Vernon Thompson of Orlando, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and contracted to provide architectural services for a residential project.  Mr. Thompson held himself out as an architect and is offering such services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

 Eudaldo R. Verdecia
Eudaldo A. Verdcia Architect, P.A.
Case No. 2006-041918 

Probable Cause was found that Eudaldo Verdecia of Hialeah, Florida is not licensed to practice architecture and contract to provide such services for a residential project.  Mr. Verdecia held himself out as an architect.  Further, Mr. Verdecia is offering such services through a professional association without a certificate of authorization.  A Notice and Order to Cease and Desist was issued and an Administrative Complaint seeking fines was filed.

II.  Licensed Cases

Building Management Systems, Inc.
Case No. 2006-045535

Probable Cause was found that Building Management Systems, Inc. of Melbourne, Florida, a licensed architectural firm in the State of Florida, violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  The firm no longer employs a licensed architect. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Mark A. Hobson
Hobson Studio & Studio 7 Architects, Inc.
Case Nos. 2006-044355 & 2006-052455

Probable Cause was found that Mark A. Hobson of Ft. Myers, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  Mr. Hobson abandoned a residential project and prepared plans that were not sufficiently detailed.  Mr. Hobson is offering architectural services through a business entity without a certificate of authorization and his letterhead does not include his license number.  This matter was reviewed by the board’s expert, Jerry Hicks, who determined the above violations did occur. An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.

Norman Palmer
Case No. 2006-054876

Probable Cause was found that Norman Palmer of Newberry, Florida, a licensed architect in the State of Florida, violated chapter 481, Florida Statutes.  Mr. Palmer signed and sealed drawing prepared by an unlicensed individual without ever meeting with the clients.  The contract was entered into by the unlicensed individual and Mr. Palmer was paid directly by an unlicensed individual.  An Administrative Complaint seeking discipline was filed.