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Rehab Appeals Board - Item 2B - 8676 Ramona BlvdTO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD FROM: BILL CRONE, CITY MANAGER DATE: MARCH 16, 2004 RE: 8676 RAMONA BOULEVARD - HEARING The subject property consists of an owner-occupied single-family residence with a garage conversion. The property is zoned R-1. The case was initiated in July 2003, and compliance has not been achieved in over seven months. Case chronology is as follows: • July 24, 2003 - "Please" letter mailed to property owner. • August 4, 2003 - Recipient of "Please" letter notified staff that the property had been sold. • August 6, 2003 - "Please" letter mailed to new owner, Daniel An. • September 15, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. • September 25, 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. • October 14, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. • October 23, 2003 - Property owner at Building Department counter. He stated he would call to schedule an inspection the following week. REHAB AGENDA MAR 2 3 2004 ITEM No.: - • November 6, 2003 -Building Official at site to determine possible options to resolve the garage conversion. He determined there is adequate room to provide required parking. He explained the plan submittal process to Mr. An who indicated he would follow through with the necessary procedures. • November 13, 2003 - Inspection: no progress. • November 18, 2003 - Mr. An again at Building Department counter. He was given Los Angeles County record search information and a CDBG program package. He stated he would prepare plans for a proposed two-car garage and legalization of the garage conversion. • December 4, 2003 - Mr. An submitted above-mentioned plans to Planning Department for review. Plans were incomplete and Mr. An was advised to resubmit revised plans, including elevation drawings. A 30-day extension was granted by the Building Official. • January 27, 2004 - Inspection: no progress. No revised plans submitted to Planning Department. Inspector attempted to contact Mr. An, however, the telephone number on record is no longer in service. • February 2, 2004 - Building Official at site. No one answered door. He left business card. • February 18, 2004 - Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board meeting scheduled for February 24 canceled. Notice of Cancellation mailed and posted. Notice included date of new hearing. All interested parties notified. • March 8, 2004 - Inspector at site. No change. 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 3, 2004. However, if the required permits are obtained, and sufficient progress is achieved by May 3, 2004, the abatement date may be extended to June 1, 2004. MAYOR: JOE VASOUEZ MAYOR PRO TEM: MARGARETCLARK COUNCILMEMBERS: JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR WILLIAM F. ALARCON February 17, 2004 Daniel Au Cindy Phan 8676 Ramona Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF HEARING The Hearing to have been held February 24, 2004 regarding the substandard property located at 8676 Ramona Boulevard has been canceled. This hearing has been rescheduled to the March 23, 2004 meeting at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Date of Hearing: Date of New Hearing: Property Address: Owner: FEBRUARY 24, 2004 MARCH 23, 2004 8676 R_NMONA BOULEVARD DANIEL AU & CINDY PHAN MES D. DONOVAN Deputy Building Official Date Posted: ' / By: MAYOR: JOE VASOUEZ MAYOR PRO TEM: MARGARET CLARK -COUNOILMEMBERS: JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR WILLIAM F. ALARCON- February 11, 2004 Daniel Au & Cindy Phan 8676 Ramona Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 . TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 NOTICE OF HEARING The City Building Official has determined by inspection that the following property is substandard, Rosemead Building Laws, because of the defects listed on fined in Section 9905 of the City of as de the attached letter. THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday February 24 2004 at 7:00 p.m., in WILL C the City Hall, ONDUCTED before he City of Rosemead Rehabilitation Appeals Board onPthis mate . BE 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: 8676 Ramona Boulevard LEGAL DESCRIPTION: COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE ASSESSOR'S 5289-007-048 9fgt!/J~ . DONOVAN IES D Deputy Building Official Date Posted: By. February 2, 2004 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Blvd. Substandard Conditions 1. Garage has been converted to a bedroom without the required approvals and permits. • Insufficient light and ventilation. • No emergency egress. • No property line protection, 2. Bedroom addition at rear west-side of dwelling has been constructed without the required approvals and permits. • Insufficient light and ventilation. • No emergency egress. Electrical has been installed without the required approvals and permits. 4. House number must be posted and visible from the street. PERTNUTS 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 VASOUEZ MAYOR PRO TEM: MARGARETCLARK COUNCILMEMBERS: JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR WILLIAM F. ALARCON September 25, 2003 Daniel Au Cindy Phan 8676 Ramona Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Property Owners: CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RE: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Boulevard 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, ORIGINAL SIGNID JAMES D. DONOVAN Deputy Building Official osemead 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX-399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 ' TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 Date Posted: By: September 15, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Blvd. Substandard Conditions 1. Garage has been converted to a living quarter without the required approvals and permits. 2. Addition at rear west/side of dwelling has been constructed without the required approvals and permits. 3. Electrical has been installed without the required approvals and permits. 4. House number must be posted and visible from the street. PERISITTS 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 VASOUEZ MAYOR PRO TEM: MARGARETCLARN COUNCILMEMBERS. JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR WILLIAM F. ALARCON August 6, 2003 Daniel An . 8676 Ramona Boulevard Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Property Owner: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Boulevard 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, 1-6 U- Z 6t4-~ oscmcad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD; CALIFORNIA 91770 ' TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 3079218 BILL CROWS City Manager City of Rosemead July 16, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Blvd. Substandard Conditions 1. Garage has been converted to a living quarter without the required approvals and permits. 2. Addition at rear west/side of dwelling has been constructed without the required approvals and permits. 3. Electrical has been installed without the required approvals and-permits. 4. House number must be posted and visible from the street. 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 VASOU EZ MAYOR PRO TEM: MARGARETCLARK COUNCILMEM9ERS: JAY T. IMPERIAL GARY A. TAYLOR WILLIAM F. ALARCON July 24, 2003 Joone K. Lim 2311 Sandra Glen Drive Rowland Heights, CA 91748 Dear Property Owner: SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Boulevard 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 put-pose 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 bymaking 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. Yon, 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 CRONE City Manager City of Rosemead C ®scmcad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TEL-PHONE (526) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 July 16, 2003 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTA\DARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Blvd. Substandard Conditions 1. Garage has been converted to a living quarter without the required approvals and permits. 2. Addition at rear west/side of dwelling has been constructed without the required approvals and permits. 3. Electrical has been installed without the required approvals and permits. 4. House number must be posted and visible from the street. PERIMITS 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 ~ Aa~'I'-~i o \ ~af6~ell' ' Cc~J,e~Si o v.- March 23, 2004 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 8676 Ramona Blvd. Substandard Conditions 1. Garage has been converted to a bedroom without the required approvals and permits. • Insufficient light and ventilation. • No emergency egress. • No property line protection. 2. Bedroom addition at rear west-side of dwelling has been constructed without the required approvals and permits. insufficient light and ventilation. No emergency egress. 3. Electrical has been installed without the required approvals and permits. 4. House number must be posted and visible from the street.. 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 Ramona 03-23-04 Ramona