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From: James C. Richardson, Subject: Appeal of Board of Building Comissioners
Acting Building & Safety Director (BBC) for 823 East Norman Rdadtn
Dept: Building & Safety wa "-
Date: December 22, 1987 `,
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Synopsis of Previous Council action:
12/21/87 Mayor and Common Council scheduled a public hearing for January 4,, 198#',
on the appeal to the BBC Resolution to demolish.
Recommended motion:
To approve, modify or reject the appeal of the Board of Building Commissioners
Resolution ordering the demolishing of property located at 823 East Norman Road.
Signature
Contact person: James C. Richardson, Phone: 384-5274
Acting building & Safety irec or
Supporting data attached: Staff report and correspondence _Ward: 'lard 1
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Source:
Finance:
Council Notes:
OrY OF SAN BERNARDI - REQUhST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
At the November 6, 1987, meeting of the Board of Building
Commissioners (BBC) , staff recommended immediate demolition
of the house located at 823 East Norman Road. BBC Resolution
No. 1188 was officially posted and delivered to the property
owner on December 1, 1987. On December 7, 1987, the new
property owner, Fireman's Fund Mortgage Corporation, filed
the attached letter with the City Clerk' s office appealing
the decision of the BBC. The Mayor and Common Council set a
public hearing for January 4 , 1987 at 9: 30 a.m. on this
appeal.
Since the 11/6/87 action of the BBC, the property has
reverted ownership to Fireman' s Fund Mortgage Corporation
(FFMC) . The locate "agent" for FMMC is Mr. Jim Osgood of
Century 21 in San Bernardino who indicates that they would
like to rehabilitate the property. The property is located
in the overflight zone of Norton Air Force Base and the
structure has been vacant for sometime. Such properties are
normally demolished in similar circumstances, although the
property is technically zoned "R 2 . "
The BBC action, by Resolution 1188, is to demolish, however,
the Mayor and Common Council may want to allow the new owner
time to try to rehabilitate the property. If the appeal is
granted, then I would recommend that rehabilitation work be
completed within a specific period of time.
J ES C. RIC ARDSON,
cting Building & Safety Director
Attachment
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75-0264
December 22. 1987
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MonrsAGE conroRKnON RECE!b,c
27555 Farmington Rood
Post Office Box 1800
Farmington Hills, MI 48333 '87 OLE O 1 pl :J9
December 7, 1987 ;) 171 y
City of San Bernadino DEC 1 ; 1987
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Department of Building & Safety BUI DINIC t• Y
300 North D Street CITY -F ,,a f SAFETY
San Bernadino, CA 92418 pDri'",Rfie
Attention: City Clerk
Re: 823 E. Norman Road
San Bernadino, CA.
FFMC #680418-1
Dear Sirs:
We are in receipt of your B. B. C. Resolution 111188 pertaining to the
referenced property.
Be advised that Fireman's Fund Mortgage Corporation acquired this
property through foreclosure sale on 5/14/87. Since that time, we
have tried to sell this home to an investor buyer that could undertake
the rehabilitation of this home. We have been unsuccessful to date
but we are continuing our marketing efforts.
We feel that this home, while undesirable, does add some value to the
property. We also feel that this property is much more marketable
with the home on the property. For this reason, we are asking that
the City rescind it's notice to have the building razed and allow FFMC
additional time to market this property. By doing this, we would hope
that a local investor buyer will soon purchase this property and
rehabilitate it to a more acceptable condition.
I thank you in advance for your time and cooperation in this matter.
Vex-y--truly yours,
Dennis I. Lutz \
Vice President
DIL/da
December 15, 1987
December 22, 1987
Z'? Ql,iJi'7 i)i1 1188
2 i a •pOPT No. 3019
3 REBGi.0"s'1'?'1 0 r,, .`f I?. I30A?^
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4 i;I ".' OF SAN BFRNARDINO A_U^_'i10RIZING HE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC
5 NUISANCE.
6 WHEREAS, pursuant to San Bernardino Municipal Gode , Title
7 15 , Chapter 15 .2PI, the Building Official has posted a building(s )
8 or premises located at 823 E. Norman Road
9 San Bernardino , California, with a "Notice to Abate Nuisance"
10 and has notified the person or persons having an interest in said
11 property that the said building(s ) or premises constitute a
12 public nuisance , and has prepared a declaration of posting and
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13 tRjailina of the notice , a copy of which is on file in these
14 !! proceedings ; and
' 15 WHERIFAS, pursuant to said San Bernardino Municipal Code , the
16 Building Official has served a ""Votice of Hearin, Before the
17 Board of Building Commissioners of the City of San Bernardino" ,
18 relating to abatement of said nuisance , to the person or persons
19 ; having an interest in said property, and has prepared a
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20 ( declaration of mailing of the notice , a copy of which is on file
21 in these proceedings ; and
22 WHEREAS , a hearing was held to receive and consider all
23 .Irelevant evidence , obJections or protests on November 6
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25 WHEREAS , the Board of Building Commissioners heard the
2 6 testimon Y and examined the evidence offered by the parties
27 ';relative to such alleed public nuisance ,
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�04 , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY i'HF BOARD OF BUILDING �
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1 COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS :
2 SECTION 1 . Based upon the evidence submitted , it is found
3 and determined that the building(s ) or premises located at
4 823 E. Norman Road , San Bernardino, California,
5 constitute a public nuisance for the reasons set forth in Exhibit
6 "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as
7 though fully set forth at length as the findings of fact of the
8 Board.
9 SECTION 2. The owner(s ) is hereby directed to commence the
10 abatement of the public nuisance by obtaining the necessary
,I1 demolition and/or building permits within ten (10) days after the
12 date of posting of a copy of this Resolution in a conspicuous
13 place on said building(s ) or premises . The abatement must be
14 completed within 60 days thereafter .
15 SECTION 3. In the event the public nuisance is not abated
16 within the prescribed period of time, the building(s ) or premises
17 shall be razed, demolished, removed, repaired or rehabilita,led by
18 the City of San Bernardino, or by a person or persons authorized
19 by the Building Official , and the expense thereof made a lien on
20 the lot or parcel of land upon which the public nuisance is
21 located .
22 SECTION 4. Any person aggrieved by this order may, within
23 fifteen (15 ) days after December 1 , 1987 , appeal to the
24 Common Council by filing with the City Clerk a written statement
25 of the order appealed from, the specific grounds of appeal and
26 the relief or action sought from the Common Council .
27 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
28 adopted by the Board of Building Commissioners at a
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1 regular meeting thereof, held on the 6th
2 day of November 1987 , by the following vote, to wit
3 AYES : Commissioners Miller, Ponder, Hunt, Heil , Flores ,
4 Rivera, Westwood, Pollock
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NAYS : None
6 ABSENT: None
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9 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this 6th
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REPORT PLO. So
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY
300 North D Street
SAN BERNARDINO, CA. 92418
XHIBIT "A"
An inspection was made of the below mentioned structure( s )
and/or premises, and substandard conditions which shall
include but not be limited to the following, were observed.
The owner/s were sent a certified mailing of these condi-
tions.
The recommendation is for abatement of the structure(s )
and/or pre lees;
All such substandard buildings or premises are hereby de-
clared to be public nuisances and such nuisances shall be
abated by the repair, removal or demolition of such unsafe
buildings by the proper procedure. Permits are required
prior to starting repair or demolition work.
Total costs incurred to date: $ .22t0-C
OWNER mat.. �a DATE PREPARED _R*7
ADDRESS J,,. M RJTYPE BLDG/VIOLATION (at4J�
CITY S� R '� T®� ADDRESS `c ;Ll QX- e • 4 -
PHONE NO. ASSESSOR 'S NO. 5Z
DATE OF INSPECTION
VIOLATIONS
STRUCTURE—BUILDING
Open/vacant buildingCUFCi1. 41/11. 412] Secure all
1. l
buildings to FHA standards to prevent unauthorized
entrance. Secure doors and windows with fitted plywood
painted to match house trim. Openable windows must be
provided with quick release mechanisms where security
screens are installed on bedroom windows (UBC 1204i ).
2. Fire damaged structureCs3 specifically
CSBMC 15. 16. 2403 Secure the necessary permits and repair
within thirtyC303 days to building codes or demolish.
3. Inadequate fire protection or fire—fighting
equipmentCUHC 9. 901, 10. 1001n, UFC 10. 3013 Provide as
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required - by codes proper fire—•stinguishing systems or
equipment. V
4. Inadequate ezitsCUHCS. 801. 10. 1O01m, UBC33. 3303, UFC
art. 121 Additional &zits may be required to be in
compliance -with building codes.
3. Inadequate Foundation—sagging floors in
CUHC10. 1001c, d, j, k, 1, UBC1. 104d3foundation or piers must
be provided.
6. Inadequate walls/vortical supports it
which have been weakened by deterioration or overloading
CUHC/0. 1001c, d, h, J, 1, I must be replaced or strengthened.
7. Inadequate ceiling height in
CUHC3. 303, USC12. 12071 All habitable and service rooms
shall have 7ft. bin. ceilings.
S. Inadequate room dimensions in
CUHC 3. 303. - UB C I2. 12071
9. Inadequate ventilation/light in
CUHC3. 304, UBC12. 12053 All habitable rooms shall have an
aggregate window area of not less than 1/10th the floor
area or 10 sq. ft. whichever is greater and an openable
window area of 1/2 the total area requirement. Bathrooms
must have a minimum of 3 sq. ft. or be provided with
mechanical ventilation.
10. Improper use of unitCUHC10. 1001o3 The use of
as must be discontinued.
i1 Broken doors or windows CUFC11. 411/11. 412 UBC1. 104d3 See
number one for correction.
F 13� Inadequate ratproofingCUHC10. 1001k3 All foundation and
v attic vents or openings must be covered with 1/4 inch
mesh screening.
M Illegal addition/substandard accessorq buildings
CUBC3. 301. UH=3013 Addition of
must conform to codes or be demolished.
i4. Broker/missing exterior siding/stucco on
CUHC10. 1001b, c, d. h, J• UBC17. 17072 must be repaired or
replaced.
II Inadequat doorCUBC33. 3304. UFC12. 12. 1043 Install new
door at or repair ezisting door to insure
it closes properly or .if a Iock is present that it locks
properly.
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Ib_ Chit�ney structure unsoundCUBC1: 104d. 2. 203.
UHCIO. 1001c. d. h. i, 1• k, 1. 3 Remove chimney to roof line,
cap at this point and seal firebox or repair struc_ur
ally to code.
HF L.TP4-SANZTATTON
17. Pool has stagnant water inadequate fence
inadequate gat: CSSMC13. 48, State code Tit1e17CAC
Swimoing pool act 24. 100. H&S Code77743 Drain, repair.
or replace according to codes.
18. Debris/Junk/inadequate garbage storageCHealth and
Sanitation Regulations Title 3 chap. 2 33. 023,33. 024.
SBMCB. 21. 030, S. 21. 040, 8. 21. 050. 8. 21. 090, 8.24. 020,
8. 24. 030 8. 24- 040, 8. 24. 0503 Remove debris/dunk and
provide suitable containers with lids for rubbish and
garbage.
19. Unlicensed/inoperative vehicle Year Makes,_
L;ct CSBMCS. 33. OiOk I ,• Remove Zr store in a
building.
20. Insectswermin-animal droppingsCSBMC6. 04. 120, 6. 08.'080,
UMC10. 1001b, d, k, 13 Adequate measures must be taken to
eliminate this condition in
21_ Unsanitary drainboardCUHCS. 601, 10. 1001c, d, j, 1,
UBC23. 2316k3 Reseal or r*place-drainboard backsplash.
22. Unsanitary floorcovering-flooring in
Is a health hazardCUHC1_ 1044, UHC10. 1001d. j, 11. Recover
or reseal properly.
23. Dwelling lacks hot � -water CUHC3. 503, 10. 1001a, d, k3 Hot
water of not less than 120 degrees F. must be provided
to required plumbing fixtures.
24_ ' Mater beater illegally installed in: bathroom
bedroom�CUMCZ. 202. 3. 504-503, UHC7. 701c, UBC2. 2031
Relocate water beater to a suitable location under
permit.
25. dater beater improperly wont*dCUMC2. 202, 3. 304, 3. 308,
UBC2.203, UHC7. 70ic3 Vents shall extend 12 inches above
the point of exit from the roof. All vent pipes to be
secured.
Roof leaking in the area above �+n� r.v 44.
CUBC1. 104x, • 2. 203. UHC6. 601. 10. 1001b. c. d, h. i, j, k. 13
Repair roof.
ELZCT R ICAI_ '
27. OverfusingCUBCI. 1044, UHC2. 202, 4. 401, 7. 701b, 9. 901,
10. 1001b, d, e, i. j, k. 1, NEC2. 202art. 90. 63 Fused electrical
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branch circuits shall b• provided With non-tamperable
fussy not to ezceed 13 amps 4or lights/20 amps to
receptacles.
28. Missing electricial co..ers/fixtures in q, 901.
CUBC 1. 104Q VHC2. 202n. 7. 701 b.
10. 1001b. d. e, i. �, k. 1. lVEC2. 202ar:. 90. 63 All outlets and
switches must have proper covers and all electricial
fixtures must be properly installed and secured to the
building.
29. Inadequate outlets in
NECsec. 2103 Each habitable room must have 2 convience
outlets or 1 outlet and 1 light fixture. Bathrooms must
have 1 light fixture and GFI plug.
30. Electrical service is inadequate for existing loads
served CNECsec2303 A new service designed to supply a
minimum of 60 ampere 3 wire service for up to 3 Cfive]
two wire branch circuits capacitq. . ..
3i Hazardous/illegal wiring in *11,4,
CUBC 1. 104d o 2. 203, UHC2.202, 4. 401, 7. 701 b, 9. 901,
10. 1001ba do e, i, ja ko 1, NEC2-202art9C. 63 Must be replaced,
properly repaired or removed to eliminate hazards.
MECHANICAL-HE _TTN6
32 Illegal gas h*aterts3 and/or gas appliances in
CLVI= 202, 3. 304&508, UHC7.701 c, UB C2- 203 3 All unve n t e d
or open flame gas appliances must be disconnected and
romoved from promises and the gas pipes capped in a
manner that prevents reconnection of these appliances.
33. Inadequate heatCUMC7. 70143 An approved heating system
shall be installed capable of providing 70 degrees F
three feet above floor in all habitable races.
34. Inadequate/missing gas shutoff__,safetq valve,_,_,__
connection__at ___ CUBCZ_ 104da 2. 203,
UMC1104da 3. 302a&303Cc-23a UPC12. 1213m3 An approved shut
off/valve/ connection shall be installed in an
adjacent/accessible location fdr all gas fired
appliances.
33. Combustibles or* stored too near heating appliances in
CUMC9. 806&2. 7. 703 7043
Remove combustibles. Check manufacturers specifications.
PLC INQ
ifs. Leaking/broken/plugged sewer drains in
CUBC1. 104d. 2. 202. -4. 40i. 3. 303. 10- 100 1b. d. �. k. 1. All
fixtures and appliances must be properly connected to
sewer lines and maintained in a sanitary condition.
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37. Leaking-braked pipes-missing plumbing fixtures in
CUBC1. 1044. 2. 202. 4. 401, 5. 50Z. 10. 1001d, j. k. 1. 3 All
water pipes and fixtures must be free of leaks and
maintained in a serviceable and sanitary condition.
39. Inoperative-missing pressure temperature relief valve
for hot water systemCUBC1. 1044. 2- 203. UHC2_ 202. 4. 401.
10. 1001d. f. 1. UPC10. 1007, 13. 1303-13063Replace valve.
39. Cross connected. plumbing fiztureCsl in
CUPC1. 102*&110, 6. 608. 10. 1003hl Water inlets must be a
minimum of 1 inch above the rim of the vessel serviced.
Inlets in water closet Ctailet3 tanks must be equipped
with approved ANTI-SIPHON devices With 1 inch clearance
above the overflow tube.
39A. Yard sprinklers must be free of cross connections with _
approved vacuum br*akerCs3 installed at least six C63
inches above surrounding grounds and heads serviced.
GENERAL.
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140.J NOT TO BE OCCUPIED CUBCZ 203. 3. 307, S. 301-3033 Dwelling
shall not be occupied until violations noted above have
been corrected and approved by a Building Inspector from
the City o4 San Bernardino Building and Saf*tq
Department.
41. A Certificate of Occupancy will be required to reoccupy
prop ortq CUBC'2. 203, 3. 307. 3. 301-5033.
42- Improper occvpancgCUHC10. 1001a, UBC2. 203. 3_307, 5. 501-
3032 Occupancy is not,. allowed in this building or
portion thereof, qou must vacate the area_
004--IL NuisanceCUHC1_ 104d, UHC4_405.3
This is an attractive hazard which sag prove to be
deterfinenta l to humans_ It must be provided protection&
repaired, clean*d up. or`removed immediately.
Fir* hazard in or on }t c-
CUBCI_ 104d. 2.203. UHCZ 202.N 4 401. S. 801. 9. 901.
10_ 1001c, do j, k. I. UFCZ 201, 3_ 1013 Remove the buildings
device. apparatus, equipment. combustible waste or
vegetation which can cause or augment the spread and
intensity of fire or explosion_
43. Faulty materials of construction in
CUBC1. 1044. 2. 203. UHC10_ 1001c. d, J• k. 1. 1 All materials
of constuction must be allowed or appoved by the Uniform
Building Code, and adequately maintained in good and
saf* condition.
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(-46.J Inadequate maintenance of
���� CUHC1®104d. 2- 203. UHC2 2021 4. 401.
UMC1. 1044. 2. 202.
UP C Z O_ 2. NE= 202, 90. 1. 90. 4, 90. 6, NFC2. 201, 3. 1013
Repair and/or replace building or portion thereof.
47. Smoke detec torCs3 r*quir*dCUBC12. 1210a. UFC APPEND. 1-
AA63 Install smoke detectors as required.
10 Address required on all buildings and/or aptsCUFC10. 208.
SBMC12. 32. 0303. Apply address information on building.
49. Illegal. construction which r*quires permits and
inspectionsCUBC3. 301-3033.
50. SUPPLEI'tENT
This inspection report was giv*n to:
A propertq owner,
9 manager.
C tenant.
D b q hand d e l iv*rq.
E regular wail.
XX F certified wail,9/15/87, 10/19/87
on Parch 13, 19 87
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Inspector S t
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