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Rehab Appeals Board - Item 2B - 8646 Landis View LaneTO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS BUILDING/ABILITATION APPEALS BOARD FROM: BILL CROWFE (CITY MANAGER DATE: MAY 20, 2003 RE: 8646 LANDIS VIEW LANE - HEARING The subject property consists of a vacant single family dwelling with a swimming pool. The property is zoned R-1. The case was initiated in August, 2002, and compliance has not been achieved in over eight months. Case chronology is as follows: • August 14, 2002 - "Please" letter mailed to property owner. • August 15, 2002 - "Notice of Intent" to fence and barricade the property (due to several broken windows and the unsecured pool) mailed to property owner. • August 16, 2002 - Above notice posted at property. • August 19, 2002 - Property owner, Annette Gilbert, at Building Department counter. Building Official granted a 10-day extension to secure the pool and remove the weeds and overgrown vegetation. August 26, 2002 - Inspection: pool enclosure partially complete. September 3, 2002 - Inspection: pool enclosure complete. No other progress. • November 5, 2002 - Inspection: no progress. Building Official left notice for owner to contact Building Department by November 14, 2002. REHAB MAY 2 7 2003 ITEM No. • November 14, 2002 - Inspection: no progress. Owner did not contact Building Department as requested. • November 26, 2002 - Property . declared substandard by Building Official and a Declaration of Substandard Property filed with Los Angeles County Recorder's office. 15-day certified letter mailed and posted. • December 16, 2002 - Inspection: no progress. Inspector noted stagnant water and debris accumulating at bottom of pool. Revised list of defects, to include this condition, compiled and mailed to property owner. • January 8, 2003 Certified letter returned "unclaimed." Resent via first class mail. • January 20, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. • March 24, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. • April 24, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. • May 6, 2003 - Site visit by Building Official. Broken windows repaired and overgrown vegetation removed. • May 7, 2003 - Revised list of defects compiled to reflect above progress. To date, no permit has been obtained and no contact has been made with the property owner. A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on May 12, 2003. 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 and building code violations be removed and/or corrected by July 1, 2003. However, if sufficient progress is achieved by July 1, 2003, the abatement date may be extended to August 1, 2003. d-T 5 MAYOR: ROB ERT W. BRUESGH MAYOR PRO TEM: J0=_ VASOUI OOUNCILMEMB_R5: MARGARET CLARK JAY :.IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR May 12, 2003 ,Annette Gilbert 8646 Landis View Lane Rosemead, CA 91770 icy Q~emead 8638 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 . FAX (626) 307-9218 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8646 Landis View Lane Rosemead; CA 91770 NOTICE OF HEARING The City Building Official has determined by inspection that the following nropem is substandard, as defined in Section 990 of the City of Rosemead Building Laws; because of the defects listed on the attached letter. THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday. Mav 27. 2003. at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall, 8838 E.Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California, a HEARING «rILLBE 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 _J ) JARTES D. DONOVAN Depury Building Official 8646 LANDIS VIENV LANE PARCEL MAP 1015 ; PARCEL 2 5281-032-036 Date Posted: 5 ' a ° 3 By: r' Gvy-C May 7, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8646 Landis View Lane Revised Substandard Conditions 1. Vacant dwelling is unsightly due to lack of proper maintenance. 2. Property is accessible to children and a threat to the public safety and welfare. Balcony rails are deteriorated, hazardous, and unsafe. 4. The premises contains attractive nuisances, i.e., motorcycle, broken equipment, and junk-. 5. Window screens are missing in several locations. 6. Stagnate water and debris in pool, causing insanitan, conditions and mosquito breeding around. Access to interior of structure was not gained. Therefore, additional substandard conditions may become evident during subsequent site visits. PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for repairs and may be 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)y569-21 32 MAYOR: ROBERT W. BRUESCR MAYOR PRO TEM: JJ_ .r50'J.' COUNCILMEMBERS: MARGARETCLAR6 JAY IMPERIAI GARY A. TAYLOR November 26, 2002 Annette Gilbert 8646 Landis View Lane Rosemead. CA 91770 Dear Ms. Gilbert: i~c~ ~ ~a~e~aearc~ 8338.E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEWIIEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770, TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RE: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8646 Landis View Lane 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 you are renting this properiv to others the City may file a "Notice of Non-Compliance" with the State Franchise Tax Board.. Section 17274 of the Revenue and Taxation Code states: "No deduction shall be allowed for interest taxes detireciation 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, A,ou 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 shallbe,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 pemlits-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, APWY .at.t;a SIGNED JAMES D. DONOVAN Deputy Building Official Date Posted: By: November 14, 2002 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8646 Landis View Lane Substandard Conditions 1. Vacant dwelling is unsieht1v due to lack of proper maintenance. 2. Dwelling is accessible to children, a fire hazard, and a,threat to the public safely and welfare. 3. Balcony rails are deteriorated, hazardous, and unsafe. 4. The premises contain overgrown vegetation that constitutes an eminent fire hazard. 5. Trash, junk, discarded furniture and debris is strewn throughout site. 6. Windows are broken in several locations. 7. Window screens are missing in several. locations. Access to interior of structure was not gained. Therefore, additional substandard conditions may become evident during subsequent site visits. PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for repairs and may be 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.: ROBERT W. BRUESCH MAYOR PRO TEM: JOE VASOUEZ COUNCILMEMBERS: MARGARET CLARK JAY 1. IIJPERIAL GARY A TAY' OR 15,_002 Annette Gilbert 8646 Landis View Lane Rosemead, CA 91770 tIC~ Rosc mead 883E E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 PAX (626) 307-9218 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FENCE & BARRICADE 8646 LANDIS VIEW LANE ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA Dear Property Owners: An inspection of the above mentioned property on August 14; 2002 found it to be open and accessible in violation of the City of Rosemead Municipal Code. Section 9905 of the Building Code declares all such buildings a public nuisance and requires the abatement thereof. As the owner of record, you are hereby notified to comply with the requirements of the above code; to securely barricade the building BY 7:00 A.M., AUGUST 20, 2002. Minimum barricade requirements include 1/2 " plywood installed over all openings to the structure to substantially. prevent unlawful entry. A six foot high temporary fence surrounding the property shall also be installed in accordance with the City Municipal Code Section 9121.17(F). (Copy enclosed) In the event that you fail to comply with the deadline stated above it is the City's intention to enter on the property and securely barricade the structure(s) to prevent unlawful entry COMMENCING ON AUGUST 21, 2002, to eliminate the threat to public safety. The cost of the FHA style barricade performed by City contract includes fees of approximately $75.00 per security door; and between 535.00 to $50.00 per opening. The property will also be fenced at the rate of $5.00 per lineal foot, with a pair of gates costing about $98.00. The actual cost of the work plus processing fees of $521.70, as specified in the Building Code; will be charged to the owner of the property. Unpaid costs may become a special assessment against the property, this may require additional recording and filing fees. If you have any questions; contact the Building Department; Monday through Thursday; 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., telephone (626) 669-2130. ynr ly, - - OV D. DO N Deputy Building Official DATE POSTED: 9" le6" G2j POSTED BY: leh' MAYOR: ROBERT W. BRUESOH MAYOR PRO TEM: JOE VASOUEZ COUNCILMEMBERS: MARGARET CLARK JAYT. IMPERIAL' GARY A. TAYLOR August 15. 2002 Mr. Bill Crowe City Manager Cirv of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Mr. Crowe: ~ itC (Seffic" 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 At approximately 10:00 am. this date, I inspected the property at 8646 Landis View Lane and found this property to be open and accessible to the public. The property is a serious health hazard and is a threat to public safety. We are seeking that this hazard be eliminated by boarding up the building and securing the property against unauthorized entry. , If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, WAYNE WALLACE. Lieutenant Temple Station MAYOR: ROBERT W. BRUESCH MAYOR PRO TEM: JOE VASOUEZ COUNCILMEMBERS:- MARGARET CLARK JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR August 15, 2002 Ernest and Annette Gilbert 8646 Landis View Lane Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Property Owners: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY' 8646 Landis View Lane 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. .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 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, ~ i~c~ ase~iead 8638 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOY. 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 BILL CROWE City Manager City of Rosemead August 7, 2002 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8646 Landis View Lane Substandard Conditions 1. Vacant dwelling is unsightly due to lack of proper maintenance. 2. Dwelling is accessible to children, a fire hazard, and a threat to the public safety and welfare. 3. Balcony rails are deteriorated, hazardous, and unsafe. 4. The premises contain overgrown vegetation that constitutes an eminent fire hazard. 5. Trash, junk and debris is strewn throughout site. 6. Windows are broken in several locations. 7. Window screens are missing in several locations. 8. Swimming pool lacks the required fencing: A 5-foot fence with self closing and self latching gate must surround pool or pool must properly be abandoned. Pool must be secured to prevent access immediately. Access to interior of structures was not gained. Therefore, additional substandard conditions violations may become evident during subsequent site visits. PERMITS ARE REQUIRED for repairs and may be 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 l i ) JL rv \ V S i S i -ALL PL_AL G \ e o May 27, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8646 Landis View Lane Revised Substandard Conditions Vacant dwelling is unsightly due to lack of proper maintenance. 2. Property is accessible to children and a threat to the public safety and welfare. 3. Balcony rails are deteriorated, hazardous, and unsafe. 4. The premises contains attractive nuisances, i.e., motorcycle, broken equipment, and junk. 5. Window screens are missing in several locations. 6. Stagnate water and debris in pool, causing insanitary conditions and mosquito breeding ground. Access to interior of structure was not gained. Therefore, additional substandard conditions may become evident during subsequent site visits. PERMITS ARE.REQUIRED for repairs and may be 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 y