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Rehab Appeals Board - Item 2A - 9136 Guess St.I TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2003 RE: 9136 GUESS STREET - HEARING The subject property consists of an owner-occupied single- familyresidence located in the R-1 zone. Several inoperable vehicles are being stored on the property. The case was initiated in January 2003, and compliance has not been achieved in over nine months. Case chronology is as follows: • January 15, 2003 - "Please" letter and "bulky item" trash notice mailed to property owner. • February 18, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. Condition of property had further deteriorated. Some trash and debris had been moved to public right-of-way. • March 3, 2003 - Inspection: minor yard-area cleanup. • . April 24, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. • May28, 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 to the property owner and posted at the property. • June 18, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. Numerous vehicles remained in driveway and lawn areas. • June 19, 2003 - Certified letter returned "unclaimed" and was resent via first class mail. CflAti AGENDA O C T 2 8 2003 ITEM No. -IT. 14 • July 29, 2003 - Inspection: some progress. Revised list of defects compiled and mailed to property owner. • August 28, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. Conditions had once again deteriorated. Trash, junk and debris had accumulated. • September 25, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on October 8, 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 be removed and/or corrected by December 1, 2003. However, if sufficient progress is achieved by December 1, 2003, the abatement date may be extended to January 5, 2004. MAYOR: JOE VASOUEZ MAYOR PRO TEM: MA R GARETCLARH COUNCILMEMBERS: JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR WILLIAM F. ALARCON October 7, 2003 Jimmy R. Raymond, 9136 Guess Street Rosemead, CA 91770 o mcad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626)-569-2100 FAX (626) 3079218 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 9136 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 October 28. 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! LEGAL DESCRIPTION ASSESSOR'S JAMES D. DONOVAN Dcputy.Building Official 9136 GUESS STREET TRACT 6288, EAST 1/2OF LOT 55 8594-010-010 Date Posted: /0. - ° ~ BY September 29, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 9136 Guess Street Revised Substandard Conditions 1. Junk and debris are being stored throughout west/side yard. 2. Motor home, and numerous unopenable vehicles are being stored throughout site for unreasonable period of time. Access to interior of dwelling 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: JOE VASQUEZ MAYOR PRO TEM: MARGARET CLARK COUNCILMEMBERS: JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR WILLIAM F. ALARCON May 28, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Jimmy R. Raymond 9136 Guess Street Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Mr. Raymond: . RE: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 9136 Guess Street 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) housin.." 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 mustmade, 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, OD,IGINAt SIGNED JAMES D. DONOVAN Deputy Building Official itch Rosemead 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 Date Posted: 3 t e 3 By: May 28, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 9136 Guess Street Substandard Conditions 1. Furniture, tents, trash appliances and debris are being stored throughout front yard. 2. Trailer, campers and inoperable vehicles are being stored throughout site for unreasonable period of time. 3. Several extension cords are being used throughout front yard as permanent wiring. Access to interior of dwelling 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 COUNClLMEMBERS: MARGARET CLARK JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR January 15, 2003 Jimmy R. Raymond 9136 Guess Street Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Property Owner: SUBST,ANTDARD PROPERTY 9136 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 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, C~4t~ Vo~et ad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX(626)307-9218 BILL CROWE City Manager City of Rosemead January 8, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 9136 Guess Street Substandard Conditions 1. Furniture, tents, trash, junl and debris are being stored throughout front yard. 2. Trailer, campers and inoperable vehicles are being stored throughout site for unreasonable periods of time. 3. Several extension cords are being used throughout front vard as permanent wiring Access to interior of dwelling 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)569-21-)2 I PLAN q(3(- p CAuflz~l ~k -