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Rehab Appeals Board - Item 2B - 2727-2729 1/4 Muscatel Ave HearingTO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER DATE: MARCH 19, 2002 RE: 2727 - 2729 1/4 MUSCATEL AVENUE - HEARING The subject property consists of three tenant - occupied single family dwellings located in the R -2 zone. This property was previously under the City's property rehabilitation program in 1997 (different owner). Anew case was initiated in May, 2001, and no compliance has been achieved in over ten months. Case chronology as follows: May 14, 2001 - Please letter mailed to property owner. • June 18, 2001 - Building inspector met with representative from the property management company at the site and explained the list of defects and permit requirements. • July 16, 2001 - "Bulky item" trash notices mailed to property owner and tenants. • July 18, 2001 -Inspection. Conditions at the property had deteriorated since previous inspection. The building inspector contacted the management company and was informed that the property would be cleaned within 24 hours. • July 24, 2001 - Follow -up inspection revealed that only the front yard area had been cleaned. August 15, 2001 - Inspection. No progress. REHAB AGENDA MAR 2 6 2002 ITEM No. • August 27, 2001 - Building inspector again contacted the property management company to emphasize the importance of repairing and maintaining the property. She also reminded them of the permit requirements. • August 28, 2001 - Building inspector met with a handyman at the site. Slow progress and poor workmanship. Trash, junk and debris throughout property. • September 11, 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. • September 27, 2001 - Inspection. No progress. • October 30, 2001 - Inspection. No progress. • December 26, 2001 - Inspection. No progress. Staff received copy of Notice of Trustee's Sale scheduled for January 9, 2002. • February 20, 2002 - Updated title report reflected the Declaration of Substandard Property, a Notice of Default, and another Notice of Trustee's Sale scheduled for February 13, 2002. • February 28, 2002 - Inspection. No progress. Property in very poor condition. Trash, junk and debris remained. • March 4, 2002 - Building inspector contacted the finance company conducting the trustee's sale and ascertained that the scheduled sales had been canceled. A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on March 11, 2002. 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 May 1, 2002. However, if the required permits are obtained, and sufficient progress is achieved by May 1, 2002, the abatement date may be extended to June 3, 2002. MAYOR: JAY T IMPERIAL MAYOR PRO TEM: R05ERT r,. BRUESCH COUNCILMEMBERS: MARGARETCLARK GARY A. TAYLOR JOEVASOUEZ March 11, 2002 Jian C. Liang P. 0. Box 384 San Gabriel, CA 91778 ®somead 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.G. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569 -2100 FAX (626) 307 -9218 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2727,2729,2729 1/4 Muscatel 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. March 26, 2002, 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: 2727, 2729, 2729 1/4 MUSCATEL AVENUE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE ASSESSOR'S n: 5282- 006 -016 -! C 1 1j 4 A , SIGNED STEVEN C. BAILEY Building Official Date Posted: By: February 28, 2002 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2727 -29 1/4 Muscatel Avenue Revised Substandard Conditions 2727 1. Exterior walls are damaged and require repair and paint. 2. Water heater lacks the required seismic anchors, T/P piping to exterior and vent system does not meet minimum standards. 3. Main service panel appears to be overloaded. Inadequate main service for total connected load. 4. Window screens are missing in several locations. 5. Trash, junk and debris are being stored underneath dwelling. 6. Under floor screens are missing in several locations. 7. Bathroom tub lacks proper seal, 8. Unit lacks working smoke detectors. 9. Roof on dwelling is deteriorated and lacks the sound and effective roof covering. 10. Walls in laundry room are damaged and require repair an paint.. 11. Faulty plumbing in laundry room. 2729-1/4 Substandard Conditions 1. Trash, junk and debris are being stored throughout yard. 2. Discarded furniture and other miscellaneous items are being stored throughout yard. 3. Appliances are being stored throughout yard. 4. Faulty electrical in bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. 5. . LeakyMamaged faucets in kitchen and bathroom. 6. Floor covering is damaged in several locations and require replacement. 7. Walls are damaged throughout and require repair and paint. 8. Walls in shower stall are damaged, causing insanitary conditions. 9. Exterior walls are damaged in several locations and require repair and paint. 10. Window frames are damaged in several locations are require repair. 11. Unit lacks working smoke detectors. 12. Faulty electrical wiring at main electrical panel. 13. Unit lacks working heating unit. 14. Exterior doors are damaged and require repair Building Code Violations Plumbing and electrical appears to have been installed without the required permits and approvals. (Laundry area) 2. It appears patio cover in front of dwelling has been constructed without the required permits and approvals. Access to interior ofthe other dwelling was not gained; therefore, other substandard conditions and building code violations may exist. 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 -213 MAYOR. JAY T. IMPERIAL MAYOR PRC TEM: RO©EPTIA BRUEECR COUNCILMEMBER5: MARGARETCLARB GARY A. TA'fLOR JOE VASOUE2 September 10, 2001 Jian C. Liang P. 0. Box 384 San Gabriel, CA 91778 Dear Ms. Liang: 8838 E. VALLEY SOULEVARD • F.O. BOX 395 RGSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 565 -2100 FAX (626) 3079218 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2727, 2729, 2729 1/4 Muscatel Avenue 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 Building 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 property to others the City 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) housing." This notice will be posted on the property. If in your opinion, you disagree or cannot comply with the above findinss 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, NIGINAI, SIGNIII STEVEN C. BAILEY Building Official r & � Q S Date Posted: By: May =, 2001 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2727 -29 1/4 Muscatel Avenue Substandard Conditions 2727 1. Exterior walls are damaged and require repair and paint. 2. Windows are broken in several locations. 3. Floor covering is damaged in kitchen and laundry room. 4. Water heater lacks the required seismic anchors, T/P piping to exterior and vent system does not meet minimum standards. 5. Main service panel appears to be overloaded. Inadequate main service for total connected load. 6. Window screens are missing in several locations. 7. Trash, junk aid debris are being stored underneath dwelling. 8. Under floor screens are missing in several locations. 9. Bathroom tub lacks proper seal. 10. Unit lacks working smoke detectors. 11. Walls in laundry room are damaged and require repair an paint.. 12. Faulty plumbing in laundry room. 0 Page'? 2729-1/4 Substandard Conditions 1. Trash, junk and debris are being stored throughout yard. 2. Discarded furniture and other miscellaneous items are being stored throughout yard. 3. Appliances are being stored throughout yard. 4. Faulty electrical in bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. 5. Leaky /damaged faucets in kitchen and bathroom. 6. Floor covering is damaged in several locations and require replacement. 7. Walls are damaged throughout and require repair and paint. g. Walls in shower stall are damaged, causing insanitary conditions. 9. Exterior walls are damaged in several locations and require repair and paint. 10. Window frames are damaged in several locations are require repair. 11. Unit lacks working smoke detectors. 12. "Faulty electrical wiring at main electrical panel. 13. Unit lacks working heating unit. 14. Exterior doors are damaged and require repair. 15. Garage at rear of property is damaged/deteriorated, unsightly and requires repair. Building Code Violations 1. Plumbing and electrical appears to have been installed without the required permits and approvals. (Laundry area) Page 3 2. It appears patio cover in and approvals. front of dwelling has been constructed without the required permits Access to interior of the other dwelling was not gained; therefore, other substandard conditions and building code violations may exist. PERMITS ARE REQII]RED 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 -213 MAYOR: JAYT. IMPERIAL MAYOR PRO TEY..: ROBERTW. BRUPSCH Co UrICILMEMEERS: MARGARETGLARM. GARY A. TAYLOR JOE VASOUE May 14, 2001 Ran C. Liang' P. 0. Box 384 San Gabriel, CA 91778 Dear Property Owner: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2727 - 2729 1/4 Muscatel Avenue 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 of this 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 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, -�J FRANK G. TRIPEPI 1 5 ,- P� irtwad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 51770 TELEPHONE (626) 569 -2100 FAX (626) 307 -9218 City Manager City of Rosemead May =, 2001 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 2727 -29 1/4 Muscatel Avenue Substandard Conditions 2727 1. Exterior walls are damaged and require repair and paint. 2. Windows are broken in several locations. 3. Floor covering is damaged in kitchen and laundry room. 4. Water heater lacks the required seismic anchors, T/P piping to exterior and vent system does not meet minimum standards. 5. Main service panel appears to be overloaded. Inadequate main service for total connected load. 6. Window screens are missing in several locations. 7. Trash, junk and debris are being stored underneath dwelling. 8. Under floor screens are missing in several locations. 9. Bathroom tub lacks proper seal. 10. Unit lacks working smoke detectors. 11. Walls in laundry room are damaged and require repair an paint.. 12. Faulty plumbing in laundry room. Page 2 2729-1/4 Substandard Conditions 1. Trash, junk and debris are being stored throughout yard. 2. Discarded furniture and other miscellaneous items are being stored throughout yard. 3. Appliances are being stored throughout yard. 4. Faulty electrical in bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. 5. Leaky /damaged faucets in kitchen and bathroom. 6. Floor covering is damaged in several locations and require replacement. 7. Walls are damaged throughout and require repair and paint. g. Walls in shower stall are damaged, causing insanitary conditions. 9. Exterior walls are damaged in several locations and require repair and paint. 10. Window frames are damaged in several locations are require repair. 11. Unit lacks working smoke detectors. 12. Faulty electrical wiring at main electrical panel. 13. Unit lacks working heating unit. 14. Exterior doors are damaged and require repair. 15. Garage at rear of property is damaged/deteriorated, unsightly and requires repair. Building Code Violations 1. Plumbing and electrical appears to have been installed without the required permits and approvals. (Laundry area) Page 3 2. It appears patio cover in front of dwelling has been constructed without the required permits and approvals. Access to interior of the other dwelling was not gained; therefore, other substandard conditions and building code violations may exist. 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 ARGLiELLO Building Inspector (626)569 -213, -- SITE PLANT >N