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REHAB – Item 3C – 7525 Graves Avenue – Hearing MAYOR dV4rl2 �� (�` V/� � MAYOR PRO TEM. ROPESQ- coo c MeelPePs. 8838E VALLEY BOULEVARD . P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD. CALIFORNIA8,777-08 9t]]0 ®®® TELEPHONE (810) 288-6671 -rry, A I TELECOPIER 8183079218 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGE4(- DATE: OCTOBER 21, 1997 RE: 7525 GRAVES AVENUE - HEARING The subject property consists of a single family residence and two unpermitted units. One illegal unit is tenant-occupied, and the second illegal unit (garage conversion) is vacant. The main house is also vacant. The property is zoned R-2. A "Please Letter" was mailed to the property owner on June 16, 1997, and a "bulky item" trash notice was sent on July 1, 1997. Inspections on July 1, and July 18, 1997 revealed no progress. The Building Official declared the property substandard and filed a Declaration of Substandard Property with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office. A "Fifteen Day" certified letter was mailed and posted on the property on July 30, 1997, requesting abatement of the substandard conditions Inspection on August 4, 1997 revealed only minor yard area cleanup, and inspection on September 9, 1997 showed no further progress. The only communication with the property owner has been through his attorney, Cloris Lam. The building inspector spoke with Ms. Lam by telephone on September 11, 1997. Ms. Lam stated she would assist the owner in complying with the City's requests. She also indicated it was the owner's intention to move to the subject property. A Notice of Hearing was mailed and posted on the property on October 13, 1997. 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, 1997. However, if permits and approvals are obtained, and sufficient progress is achieved by December 1, 1997, the abatement date may be extended to January 5, 1998. REHAB AGENDA OCT 2 81997 ITEM No. 777-' e . October 13, 1997 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 7525 Graves Avenue 1. Plumbing installations appear to have been made without required permits and approvals. 2. Additior&alterations at garage appear to have been constructed without required permits and approvals. Access to interior not gained, therefore other substandard conditions may exist. Permits are required for the above 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 • MAYOR: �� C l� JAY IMPERIAL 111J Cu y- ■ v� dict( MAYOR PRO TEM: C ROBERT W,BRUESCH � I GOVNGAMEMBERS: 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD - P.O. BOX 399 MARGARET CLARK ' ^ • ROSEMEAD.CALIFORNIA 91770 GARY A.TAYLOR 163 TELEPHONE JOE VASOUEZ ( 268-66)1 TELECOPIER 6 81830]9218 October 13, 1997 Chi Man Tony Kwan SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 12305 Deana Street 7525 Graves Avenue El Monte, CA 91732 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, 1997, 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: 7525 GRAVES AVENUE LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5, TRAL 18285 ASSESSOR'S #: 5285-015-004 JAMES M. GUERRA Building Official STEVEN C. BAILEY Deputy Building Official Date Posted: - .,9 . 97 By: P . 0, i" ,_//, September 9, 1997 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 7525 Graves Avenue 1. Trash, miscellaneous materials and debris stored throughout yard areas. 2. Furniture, appliances, auto parts and miscellaneous materials stored throughout property. 3. Overgrown vegetation throughout property. 4. Garages appear to have been converted to living area without required permits and approvals. 5. Plumbing. installations appear to have been made without required permits and approvals. 6. Addition/alterations at garage appear to have been constructed without required permits and approvals. Access to interior not gained, therefore other substandard conditions may exist. Permits are required for the above 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 JAY T ire ROL r..-4 Cif ye os mead MAYOR O TEM: ROBEBIRUESRFI OOU CIL EMBERS: .'- 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD P.O. BOX 399 MARGARET CLARK ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 GARY A.TAYLOR TELEPHONE(818) JOE VAsovEZ -J3- - 288-6671 TELECOPIER 8183079218 July 29, 1997 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Chi Man Tony Kwan SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 12305 Deana Street 7525 Graves Avenue El Monte, CA 91732 Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Mr.Kwan: 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 fifteen (15) days after receipt of this letter. Be advised ifvou 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 findings or order, you may request a public hearing. The request for hearing must be within fifteen (15) 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, JAMES M. GUERRA 1 Building Official C7Li,y1 �`u-1 I. 0-� o-tI � 5 'b - l STEVEN C. BAILEY \ e—C7(�--'-) Supervising Building Inspector — L p 't Date Posted: 7 _ 3 0 . 7 7 By: 0 / July 18, 1997 LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 7525 Graves Avenue 1. Trash, miscellaneous materials and debris stored throughout yard areas. 2. Furniture, appliances, auto parts and miscellaneous materials stored throughout property. 3. Overgrown vegetation throughout property. 4. Garages appear to have been converted to living area without required permits and approvals. 5. Plumbing installations appear to have been made without required permits and approvals. 6. Addition/alterations at garage appear to have been constructed without required permits and approvals. Access to interior not gained, therefore other substandard conditions may exist. Permits are required for the above 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 JAY 7 MAYOR, oT i.� C t-t oscs cad OB PRO TEM: ` ROBERT W BRUEsca covernMEMBEas: 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BO%399 MARGARET CLARK ROSEMEAD,CALIFORNIA 91]]0 GARY A.TAYLOR TELEPHONE(818) 288-6671 JOE vnsc41B2 TELECOPIER 8183079218 Tune 16 , 1997 Chi Man Tony Kwan • SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 12305 Deana Street 7525 Graves Avenue El Monte, CA 91732 Rosemead, CA 91770 Dear Rosemead Property Owner: .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, FRANK G. TRIPEPI City Manager City of Rosemead June 16, 1997 - LIST OF DEFECTS SUBSTANDARD PROPERTY 7525 Graves Avenue 1. Trash, miscellaneous materials and debris stored throughout yard areas. 2. Furniture, appliances, auto parts and miscellaneous materials stored throughout property. �. Overgrown vegetation throughout property. 4. Garages appear to have been convened to living area without required permits and approvals. 5. Plumbing installations appear to have been made without required permits and approvals- 6. Addition/alterations at garage appear to have been constructed without required permits and approvals. Access to interior not gained, therefore other substandard conditions may exist. Permits are required for the above 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 PROPERTY ADDRESS 7S-as {tieI-t Jc. DATE tp 1rC'y IC J J 1 c 7 S ktOSe-- i 1 J � T >S- P 1 J I L