Rehab Appeals Board - Item 2B - 9260 Guess Street HearingTO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS
BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2001
RE: 9260 GUESS STREET - HEARING
The subject property consists of a tenant-occupied single family dwelling. The garage has been
converted to an illegal second unit. The property is zoned R-1. The case was initiated in December,
2000, and no compliance has been achieved in almost a year.
Case chronology as follows:
• December 11, 2000 - Please letter mailed to owner.
• January 15, 2001 - Inspection. No progress.
• January 23, 2001 - Property declared substandard by Building Official and a
Declaration of Substandard Property filed with Los Angeles County Recorder's
office. 30 day certified letter mailed and posted.
• February 26, 2001 - Inspection. No progress.
• March 22, 2001 - Inspection. No progress.
• . April 24, 2001 - Inspection. No progress.
• May 25, 2001 - Inspection. No progress.
June 25, 2001 - Inspection. No progress.
• July 26, 2001 - Inspection. No progress.
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August 23, 2001 - Inspection. No progress.
September 25, 2001 - Inspection. No progress.
October 30, 2001 - Inspection. No progress
A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on November 7, 2001. 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 January 2, 2002. However, if the required permits are
obtained, and sufficient progress is achieved by January 2, 2002, the abatement date maybe
extended to February 4, 2002.
MAYOR:
JAY T. IMPERIAL
MAYOR PRO TEM'.
ROBERT R'. BRUESCH
COUNCILMEMBERB:
MARGARET CLARK
GARY A. TAYLOR
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JOE VASOUEZ
November 7, 2001
Xanb Chi Trac
Phung My, Ta
9260 Guess Street
Rosemead, CA 91770
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8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770
TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100
FAX (626) 307-9218
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY
9260 Guess Street
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, November 27. 2001, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the City Hall, 8838 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:
LEGAL, DESCRIPTION:
ASSESSOR'S tt:
ORIGIN At T NED
STEVEN C. BAILEY
Building Official
Date Posted:
9260 GUESS STREET
TRACT 6257, POR. LOT 56
8594-011-012
By:.
October 30, 2001
LIST OF DEFECTS
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY
9260 Guess Street
Substandard Conditions
1. Appliances are being stored at rear of dwelling.
2. Unit lacks the required smoke detectors.
3. It appears garage has been converted to a living space and is being used for other than the
intended use. (Improper occupancy)
Building Code Violations
It appears patio at rear of dwelling has been constructed without the required permits and
approvals.
2. It appears addition at rear of garage has been constructed without the required permits and
approvals.
3. It appears electrical and plumbing to addition of garage has been installed without the
required permits and approvals.
4. It appears alterations to garage have been made without the required permits and approvals
and has been converted to living space.
5. It appears electrical and plumbing in garage has been installed without the required pen-nits
and approvals.
PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for repairs and maybe obtained at the Building Department between
the hours of 7:00 - 11:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Thursday.
ROSE ARGUELLO
Building Inspector
(626)569-2132
MAYOR:
MARGARETCLARK
MAYOR PRO TEM
JAY T IMPERIAL
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ROBERT W. BFUESCH
GARY A. TAYLOR
JOE VASOUEZ
January 22, 2001
Ranh Chi Trac
Phung My Ta
9260 Guess Street
Rosemead, CA 91770
Dear Property Owners:
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8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399
ROSEME.AD, CALIFORNIA 91770
TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100
FAX (626) 307-9218
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY
9260 Guess Street
Rosemead, CA 91770
A recent inspection of the property at the above address has found it to be substandard as defined by the City of
Rosemead Buildine Code, because of the defects enumerated in the attached list.
Section 9908 of the Code declares all such substandard buildings a public nuisance and requires the abatement
thereof by correction, if practical; or demolition of the substandard conditions.
As the owner of record, you are hereby notified to comply with the requirements of the above code, and to correct
or remove the substandard conditions listed. All such work shall be completed within thirty (30) days after receipt
of this letter. Be advised if you are renting this to others the Citv may file a Notice of Non-Compliance
with the State Franchise Tax Board. Revenue and Taxation Code. Section 17274 states: "No deduction shall be
allowed for interest, taxes. depreciation. or amortization-with respect to substandard (rental) housine."
This notice will be posted on the property. If in your opinion, you disagree or cannot comply with the above
findings or order, you may request a public hearing. The request for hearing must be within thirty (30) days after
posting of this notice on the property,, must be in writing, and directed to the City of Rosemead Building Official,
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770.
For further information, please contact the inspector whose name is shown on the attached list. Required permits
may be obtained between the hours of 7:00 - 11:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.,
Thursday.
Very truly yours,
ORIIGINAI SIGNED
STEVEN C. BAILEY
Building Official
Date Posted: By:
January 15, 2001
LIST OF DEFECTS
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY
9260 Guess Street
Substandard Conditions
1. Appliances are being stored at rear of dwelling.
2. Unit lacks the required smoke detectors.
3. It appears garage has been converted to a living space and is being used for other than the
intended use. (Improper occupancy) .
Building Code Violations
it appears patio at rear of dwelling has been constructed without the required permits and
approvals.
2. It appears addition at rear of garage has been constructed A ithout the required permits and
approvals.
3. It appears electrical and plumbing to addition of garage has been installed without the
required permits and approvals.
4. It appears alterations to garage have been made without the required permits and approvals
and has been converted to living space.
5. It appears electrical and plumbing in garage has been installed without the required permits
and approvals.
PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for repairs and may be obtained at the Building Department
between the hours of 7:00 - 11:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.,
Thursday.
ROSE ARGUELLO
Building Inspector
(626)569-2132
MAYOR:
MARGARETCLARK
MAYOR PRO TEM:
JAY T. IMPERIAL
ODUNCILMEMBERS:
ROBERT W. BRUESCH
GARY A. TAYLOR
JOE VASOUEZ
December 11, 2000
Xanh C. Trac
Phung M.Ta
9260 Guess Street
Rosemead, CA 91770
Dear Property Owners:
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY
9260 Guess Street
Rosemead, CA 91770
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.
1 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 yourproperty by pointing out unsafe or unsightly conditions which are detrimental to our
community 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 the inspector whose name is
listed on the request.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Respectfully,
FRANK G. TRIPEPI
C 11c - f o() mead
8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770
TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100
FAX (626) 307-9218
City Manager
City of Rosemead
November 20, 2000
LIST OF DEFECTS
SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY
9260 Guess Street
Substandard Conditions
1. Appliances are being stored at rear of dwelling.
2. Unit lacks the required smoke detectors.
3. It appears garage has been converted to a living space and is being used for other than the
intended use. (Improper occupancy)
Building Code Violations
1. It appears patio at rear of dwelling has been constructed without the required permits and
approvals.
2. It appears addition at rear of garage has been constructed without the required permits and
approvals.
3. It appears electrical and plumbing to addition of garage has been installed without the
required permits and approvals.
4. It appears alterations to garage have been made without the required permits and approvals
and has been converted to living space.
5. It appears electrical and plumbing in garage has been installed without the required permits
and approvals.
PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for repairs and may be obtained at the Building Department
between the hours of 7:00 - 11:00 a.m., Mondav through Thursday, and between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.,
Thursday.
ROSE ARGUELLO
Building Inspector
(626)569-2132
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