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Rehab Appeals Board - Item 2B - 8015 Newmark AveTO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 RE: 8015 NEWMARK AVENUE - HEARING The subject property consists of a tenant-occupied single family dwelling and a shed which had been converted to a second unit. The property is zoned R-2. The case was initiated in February, 2003, and compliance has not been achieved in over seven months. Case chronology is as follows: • February 6, 2003 - "Please" letter mailed to property owner. Los Angeles County record search information included. • February 27, 2003 - Property owner, Nancy Barta, telephoned in response to the "Please" letter. She informed the building inspector that the tenants had apparently converted the shed into living quarters. She indicated that she planned to visit the property prior to March 7, 2003. • March 6, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. • March 24, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. No indication that property owner had been to property. • April 1, 2003 - 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 on the property. • April 22, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. REHAB AGENDA SEP 23 2003 ITEM • May 22, 2003 - Inspection: tenants in shed conversion had vacated and shed restored to original use. • June 23, 2003 - Inspection: interior access gained to both buildings. A revised list of defects was compiled and mailed to the property owner. • July 29, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. A second copy of the revised list of defects was mailed to the property owner and the lender via certified mail. • August 28, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. Rear building remained vacant. To date, no permits have been obtained and all substandard conditions remain. A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on September 10, 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 November 3, 2003. However, if the required permits are obtained and sufficient progress is achieved by November 3, X12003, the abatement date may be extended to December 1, 2003. ' '-MAYOR: JOE VASOUEZ MAYOR PRO TEM: MARGARET CLARK COUNCILMEMRERS'. JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR WILLIAM F. ALARCON September 10, 2003 John and Nancy Barta P. 0. Box 1558 Morro Bay, CA 93443 i cy oscffw" 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8015 Newmark Avenue Rosemead, CA 91770 NOTICE OF HEARING The City Building Official his 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, September 23. 2003, 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: 8015 NEWMARK AVENUE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT 2809, POP. LOTS 3 & 4 ASSESSOR'S 5284-018-022 ORIC71NAT SIGNED JAMES D. DONOVAN Deputy Building Official Date Posted: 3 By: ✓ q /l August 28, 2003 REVISED LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8015 Newmark Avenue Substandard Conditions 1. Motor home at rear of property has been stored for an unreasonable period of time. 2. Driveway is damaged, and does not drain properly. 3. Floor covering at kitchen, bathroom and laundry room are damaged and deteriorated. 4. Walls and ceiling in bathroom are damaged and require repair and paint. 5. Shower stall walls are damaged and require repair. 6. Damaged wall surfaces beneath kitchen sink counter-top require repair. 7. Laundry plumbing lacks standpipe and p-trap: 8. Unit lacks the required working smoke detectors. 9. Heating unit is not operable. 10. Water heater lacks required seismic anchors; temperature and pressure relief piping to exterior and within 6" above grade. 11. Front and rear doors lack weather strip and threshold. 12. Window is broken in bedroom. 13. Window screens are missing in several locations. 14. Interior walls are damaged and require repair and paint. 8015 Newmark Avenue Page 2 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: JCEVAS0UE2 COUNCILMEMSERS: MARGARET CLARK JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR March 31, 2003 John A. & Nancy Diann Barta P. 0. Box 158 Morro Bay. CA 93443 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Barta: CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RE: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8015 Newmark 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 you are renting this property 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 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, 14 r AID JAMES D. DONOVAN Deputy Building Official lf~ P~yfftead 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 Date Posted: BY: March 24, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8015 Newmark Avenue Substandard Conditions House address must be posted and visible from the street. Trash, junk and debris are being stored throughout rear and side yards. Unit at rear ofbuilding has been constructed without the required approvals and permits, and is being used as a separate living unit. 4. Electrical and plumbing at rear of front and rear buildings have been installed without the required permits and inspections. 5. Storage room at rear of property has been constructed without the required permits and approvals. 6. Motor home at rear of property has been stored for an unreasonable period of time and is being used as a separate living unit. 7. Driveway is damaged, and does not drain properly. A permit record search from Los Angeles County is recommended. Enclosed are instructions on where to obtain this information. Access to interior of structures was not gained. Therefore, additional substandard conditions and building code 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 MAYOR: ROBERT W. BRUESCH MAYOR PRO TEM: JOEVASOUEZ COUNOILMEMBERS: MARGARETCLARK JAYT. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR February 5. 2003 John & Nancy Bar-La P. O. Box 1558 Morro Bay, CA 93443 Dear Property Owners: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8015 Newmark 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, BILL CROWE Citv Manager City of Rosemead I 1 i f C itch osesocad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (525) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 February 4, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8015 Newmark Avenue Substandard Conditions House address must be posted and visible from the street. 2. Trash, junk and debris are being stored throughout rear and side yards. 3. Unit at rear ofbuildin- has been constructed without the required approvals and permits, and is being used as a separate living unit. 4. Electrical and plumbing at rear of front and rear buildings have been installed without the required permits and inspections. 5. Storage room at rear of property has been constructed without the required permits and approvals. 6. Motor home at rear of property has been stored for an unreasonable period of time and is being used as a separate living unit. 7. Driveway is damaged, and does not drain properly. A permit record search from Los Angeles County is recommended. Enclosed are instructions on where to obtain this information. Access to interior of structures was not gained. Therefore, additional substandard conditions and building code 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 )1TE PLAN