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Rehab Appeals Board - Item II-A - 2461 Earle Avenue HearingTO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD FROM: BILL CR WE, CITY MANAGER DATE: JANUARY 17, 2006 RE: 2461 EARLE AVENUE - HEARING The subject property consists of a single family residence with a tool shed that has been converted to a second unit. The property is zoned R-2 with a lot size of 6750 t square feet. The owner of record is deceased, and there is a dispute between the surviving siblings as to the disposition of the property. The case was initiated in March 2005, and compliance has not been achieved in over ten months. Due to alleged gang activity at the location,.all inspections have been conducted with an escort from the Sheriff's Department. The case chronology is as follows: March 23, 2005 - "Please" letter and "bulky item" trash notice mailed to property owner. April 27, 2005 - Inspection: minor progress - some yard area cleanup. Tool shed conversion remained. occupied. June 8, 2005 - Property declared substandard by Building Official and a Declaration of Substandard Property filed with Los Angeles County Recorder's office. A 15-day certified letter was mailed to the property owner and posted at the property. June 21, 2005 - Building inspector spoke to one of the owner's daughters, Martha Guevara, and granted a 30-day extension. Ms. Guevara resides at the property. June 30, 2005 - Building inspector spoke to probate attorney, Frances Martin. She informed the inspector that a court date bf July 11, 2005 was scheduled to determine ownership of the property. RIE A.B Ad,ENDA JAN 2 4 2006 IT&A Gina. -V:-~A- • • TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS BUILDING~REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: JANUARY 17, 2006 RE: 2461 EARLE AVENUE - HEARING The subject property consists of a single family residence with a tool shed that has been converted to a second unit. The property is zoned R-2 with a lot size of 6750 t square feet. The owner of record is deceased, and there is a dispute between the surviving siblings as to the disposition of the property. The case was initiated in March 2005, and compliance has not been achieved in over ten months. Due to alleged gang activity at the location, all inspections have been conducted with an escort from the Sheriffs Department. The case clu-onology is as follows: March 23, 2005 - "Please" letter and "bulky item" trash notice mailed to property owner. April 27, 2005 - Inspection: minor progress - some yard area cleanup. Tool shed conversion remained. occupied. June 8, 2005 - Property declared substandard by Building Official and a Declaration of Substandard Property filed with Los Angeles County Recorder's office. A 15-day certified letter was mailed to the property owner and posted at the property. June 21, 2005 - Building inspector spoke to one of the owner's daughters, Martha Guevara, and granted a 30-day extension. Ms. Guevara resides at the property. June 30, 2005 - Building inspector spoke to probate attorney, Frances Martin. She informed the inspector that a court date of July 11, 2005 was scheduled to determine ownership of the property. • C • July 12, 2005 - Inspector was informed that the court date had been postponed until August 12, 2005. • August 15, 2005 - Inspector left message for Ms. Martin regarding court status. No response was received. • August 23, 2005 - Inspection: no progress. Tool shed conversion remained occupied. Trash, junk, debris, and inoperable vehicles remained in the yard. • August 25, 2005 - Building inspector spoke with another of the owner's daughters, Yolanda Chavez. Inspector was advised that the next court date was scheduled for September 12, 2005. • September 28, 2005 - Inspection: no progress. • November 9, 2005 - Inspection: no progress. • January 3, 2006 - Inspection: no progress. Conversion still occupied and all other substandard conditions remained. To date, little progress has been achieved in correcting the defects, and no permits have been obtained. A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on January 9, 2006. All interested parties have been notified. CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL'S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board find the property substandard and order all substandard conditions be removed and/or corrected by March 1, 2006. However, if permits are obtained, and sufficient progress is achieved by March 1, 2006, the abatement date may be extended to April 3, 2006. • MAYOR: JAY T. IMPEERiAL MAYOR FRO TEIA: GARY A. TAYLOR COUNCILMEWEERS: INARGAREI CLARK JOHN H. IAUNEZ JOHN TRAM January 9, 2006 9838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOY. 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 Cosme G. Guevara c/o Frances L. Martin, Attorney At Law 21515 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 1150 Torrance, CA 90503 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2461 Earle Avenue Rosemead, CA, 91770 NOTICE OF HEARING The City Building Official has determined by inspection that the following property is substandard, as defined in Section 9905 of the City of Rosemead Building Laws, because of the defects listed on the attached letter. THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall, 5838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California, a HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED before the City of Rosemead Rehabilitation Appeals Board on this matter. All persons who desire to be heard shall appear before the above Board at said time and place to show cause why the substandard conditions should not be ordered abated. ADDRESS: 2461 EARLE AVENUE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE ASSESSOR'S 5283-026-037 1~°~ t~~ 0~>2u• 14S D. DONOVAN Building Official Date Posted: By: 0 January 3, 2006 LIST OF DEFECTS 0 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2461 Earle Avenue Substandard Conditions Property is unsightly due to lack of proper maintenance. 2. Trash, junk, debris.and miscellaneous items are strewn throughout rear yard. 3. House hold appliances and discarded furniture are strewn throughout rear and side yards. 4. Plumbing for exterior laundry facility has been installed without the required approvals and permits. Inoperable vehicles are being stored on property for unreasonable periods of time. 6. Window screens are missing in several locations. Several extension cords are being used as permanent wiring. 8. Water heater is not properly vented and temperature and pressure relief piping must terminate outside within 6" of grade. 9. Water heater lacks the required seismic anchors. 10. Several patio covers have been constructed without the required approvals and permits. 11. Garage door is damaged. 12. House address must be posted and visible from street. 13. Tree house is unsightly and unsafe. 14. Plastic tarp at front gate is unsightly. • Page 2 Toolshed Substandard Conditions 0 Tool shed at rear of garage has been altered/converted to a second living quarters without the required approvals and permits and must be restored to its approved use. Remove all interior partition walls from tool shed. Remove all drain, waste and vent piping, plumbing fixtures and gas piping from the garage. • Remove all exposed, open and unsafe electrical wiring, outlet and light boxes, receptacles, switches, and light fixtures. • Garage door must be operable. Access to interior of all buildings was not gained. Therefore, additional substandard conditions and building code violations may become evident during subsequent site visits. PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for repairs and maybe obtained at the Building Department from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Monday through Thursday, and from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Thursdays. ROSE ARGUELLO Building Inspector (626) 569-2132 • MAYOR'. JAY T. IMPERLAI MAYOR PRO TEM GARY A. TAYLOR COUNCILMEM9ER5: MARGARET CLARK JOHN H. NUNEZ JOHN TRAN June 8, 2005 Cosme G. Guevara & Carmen G. Guevara c/o Frances L. Martin, Attorney At Law 21515 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 1150 Torrance, CA 90503 Dear Ms. Martin: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RE: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2461 Earle Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 A recent inspection at the subject address found the property to be substandard as defined by Chapter 99 of the City of Rosemead Building Code, due to the conditions enumerated in the attached list of defects. Section 9908 of the Rosemead Building Code declares all such substandard buildings a public nuisance and requires the abatement thereof by repair, rehabilitation, or demolition of the substandard conditions. As the owner of record, you are hereby ordered to comply with the requirements of said code, by repair, rehabilitation, or demolition of the substandard conditions listed, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of this notice. Be advised that if v ou are renting this property to others the Ciiv may file a "Notice of Iron-Compliance" with the State Franchise Tax Board. Section 17274 of the Revenue and Taxation Code states: "No deduction shall be allowed for interest taxes depreciation or amortization with respect to substandard (rental) housing." This notice will be posted on the property. If you disagree with the findings, or cannot comply with the order within the time specified, you may request a public hearing. Such request for hearing must made, in writing, within fifteen (15) days after posting of this notice on the subject property. The request for hearing shall be directed to the City of Rosemead Building Official.at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770. For additional information or assistance, you may contact the inspector whose name and phone number appears on the attached list of defects. The required permits may be obtained from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday through Thursday, and from 4:00 PM to - 6:00 PM on Thursdays. Sincerely, ORIGINAL NICNED JAMES D. DONOVAN Building Official C i cy qzsem- -cad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOY. 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) S69-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 CERTIFIED MAIL' Date Posted: By: W -2-1 March 17, 2005 LIST OF DEFECTS 0 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 1461 Earle Avenue Substandard Conditions Property is unsightly due to lack of proper maintenance. 2. Trash, junk, debris and miscellaneous items are strewn throughout rear yard 3. House hold appliances and discarded furniture is strewn throughout rear and side yards. 4. Inoperable vehicles are being stored on property for unreasonable periods of time. 5. Window screens are missing in several locations. 6. Several extension cords are being used as permanent wiring. 7. Plumbing for exterior laundry facility has been installed without the required approvals and permits. 8. Water heater is not properly vented and temperature and pressure relief piping must terminate outside within 6" of grade. 9. Water heater lacks the required seismic anchors. 10. Several patio covers have been constructed without the required approvals and permits. 11. An addition to garage has been constructed without the required approvals and permits. 12. Garage has been converted to living quarters without approvals and permits and must be restored to its approved condition and use: Remove all interior partition walls from garage. Remove all drain, waste and vent piping, plumbing fixtures and gas piping from the garage. Remove all exposed, open and unsafe electrical wiring, outlet and light boxes, receptacles, switches, and light fixtures. Garage door must be operable. Page 2 Access to interior of all buildings was not gained. Therefore, additional substandard conditions and building code violations may become evident during subsequent site visits. PERNIITSAREREQUIRED for repairs and maybe obtained at the Building Department from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Monday through Thursday, and from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Thursdays. . ROSE ARGUELLO Building Inspector (626) 569-2132 FRANCES L. MARTIN ATTORNEY AT LAW CERTIFIED SPECIALIST-FAMILY LAW THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION City of Rosemead City Manager 8838 E. Valley Blvd. P.O.Box 399 Rosemead, Ca 91770 Re: Property 2461 Earle Ave. Rosemead, Ca 91770 Dear Mr. Crowe, 0 April 12, 2005 CALIFORNIA BANK 6 TRUST BLDG, 21515 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, SUITE IISO TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA 00503 (310) 543-0537 FACSIMILE (310) 543-0488 This office represents Ms. Yolanda Chavez, the personal representative of the Estate of Cosme Guevara, the owner of the above named property. We are in the process of evicting the tenant living at the address, Ms. Martha Guevara. One of the problems that we are having with Ms. Guevara is that she is claiming ownership of said property and the Probate Court is having to try this issue. I have forwarded on to her a copy of your communications and will advise you of our progress in the eviction. ,yp-~ ruly yours,_ V Frances L. Martin f1i-na/e 0 L~ Posemcad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 March 23. 2005 Cosme G. Guevara 3634 Dubonnet Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2461 Earle Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Property Owner: As you probably know, the City of Rosemead has had in effect for some time, a Building Rehabilitation and Property Maintenance Program. The purpose ofthis Program is to provide continued health, safety, and welfare for all City residents. I know that you, as a responsible citizen, are interested in the present and future well-being of your community and realize this interest can best be served by making this area an enjoyable place to live and work. With this thought in mind, the Property Rehabilitation Program is designed to assist you in improving your property hype inting out unsafe or unsightly conditions which are detrimental to our conununity as a whole, and your property in particular. You, as an owner, can best accomplish the objectives of the Program by prompt compliance. To familiarize you with these conditions, and to aid you in solving your particular problem, we are enclosing a list of defects. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Rose Arguello at (626) 569- 2132. Thank you for your continued cooperation. Respectfully, BILL CROWE City Manager City of Rosemead E March 17, 2005 LIST OF DEFECTS 9 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2461 Earle Avenue Substandard Conditions 1. Property is unsightly due to lack of proper maintenance: Trash, junk, debris and miscellaneous items are strewn throughout rear yard. House hold appliances and discarded furniture is strewn throughout rear and side yards. 4. Inoperable vehicles are being stored on property for unreasonable periods of time. Window screens are missing in several locations. 6. Several extension cords are being used as permanent wiring. Plumbing for exterior laundry facility has been installed without the required approvals and pen-nits. Water heater is not properly vented and temperature and pressure relief piping must terminate outside within 6" of grade. 9. Water heater lacks the required seismic anchors. 10. Several patio covers have been constructed without the required approvals and permits. 11. An addition to garage has been constructed without the required approvals and permits. 12. Garage has been converted to living quarters without approvals and permits and must be restored to its approved condition and use: • Remove all interior partition walls from garage. • Remove all drain, waste and vent piping, plumbing fixtures and gas piping from the garage. • Remove all exposed, open and unsafe electrical wiring, outlet and light boxes, receptacles, switches, and light fixtures. • Garage door must be operable. Page 2 Access to interior of all buildings was not gained. Therefore, additional substandard conditions and building code violations may become evident during subsequent site visits. PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for repairs and maybe obtained at the Building Department from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Monday through Thursday, and from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Thursdays. ROSE ARGUELLO Building Inspector (626) 569-2132 qq~ ~I \1 I ~ Er1 AL, v~ _ S TT I F,, ~ tR~,