The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About10-Building and Safety ..at _ _ ..4 ~ - tJL CI...o OF SAN BERNARDIQ) - REQUEQ FOR COUNCIL AC'tQN From: JAMES ROBBINS, SUPERINTENDENT Subject: 1139 W. 19th Street ~: BUILDING AND SAFETY Date: September 8, 1986 Synopsis of Previous Council action: ow This property was first;cited October 19, 1981,for construction violations. Problems have continued. The Board of Building Commissioners first heard this matter on September 6, 1985, at which time abatement was ordered. The matter was appealed to the Mayor and Common Council in November and continued to January, then to March, then referred back to the Board of Building Commissioners with a report to Council in June, 1986. At the June meeting the matter was con- tinued to the first meeting in September, 1986. The problems are excess structure coverage on lot and buildings are not constructed to Building Codes. Recommended motion: If project is not completed by September 27, 1986, the decision of the Board of Building Commissioners would be in effect. ~~~ Signature Contact person: .. James Robbins Phone: 5:174 Supporting data attached: Yes FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Ward: Source: Finance: Council Notes: .. 75..0262 Agenda Item No If) CI'C>' OF SAN BERNARDIQ) - REQUO FOR COUNCIL AC"CbN STAFF REPORT FINDINGS : This dwelling and construction project has not been properly inspected. The owner has called for inspections ,on the bathrooms only. It is unclear as to workmanship of the project as the inspections have not been called for Following is the Staff ieport of June, 1986: STAFF REPORT ~ Report/Project No. 2190 1139 W. 19th Street Assessors No: 144-081-05 Inspection Date: 6-12-86 Mr. Manuel B. Enriquez is progressing with his building construction as follows: 1. The 2-car carport has replaced the bedroom and bath and buttresses encroaching in front setback have been removed, but is not,complete. 2. Bathrooms have been re-tiled and plumbing has been corrected for washer and dryer. Second bathroom is not complete. 3. Concrete block wall has been removed at bathroom and replaced with wood stud stucco wa 11 . 4. Exterior walls and attic have been insulated. 5. Electrical has been partially rewired. 6. Gas wall heater is vented and installed to code. 7. One water has been correctly installed. 8. Little work has been done on the front part of the building. 9. Mr. Enriquez was in the process of buying the lot on the east side to correct the lot size problem, but the owner of said lot just died. Mr. Enriquez is trying to arrange to get with the probate court to complete the purchase. 10. Mr. Enriquez has stopped all work until he can get the results of purchasing the lot next door as this will direct him to leave or remove the 500 sq, ft. he has overbuilt. 11. Mr. Enriquez' permit will run out on September 27, 1986. An inspection was made September 4, 1986. the results being the above items are still at the same point as noted above. It should be noted that connected electrical wiring in the carport is exposed to weather. It should be removed. The second water heater is improperly vented and constitutes a fire hazard. It should be properly vented in accordance with Uniform Building Code and Unifonw Mechanical Code. . 1S00264 - 1 .- .. J ill . -, ClOt OF SAN BERNARDQlO - REQUOT FOR COUNCIL ACOION STAFF REPORT Report/Project No. 2190 1139 W. 19th Street Assessors No: 144-081-05 Discussions with Mrs. Enriquez, .through a daughter, indicated no further success in locating the owners o~acant property on one side, or the heirs of the estate of the vacant property on- the other side. The purchase of one or the other would resolve the lot,coverage issue. The permits and the time to complete the work will expire on September 27, 1986. The fo11ow~up action would be .abatement by demolition because work has not been completed, and because of excessive lot coverage. ALTERNATIVES: 1. If project is not completed by September 27, 1986, the decision of the Board of Building Commissioners would be in effect. 2. Grant additional time for completion of work by owner. 3. Direct owner to have work done by a specific time and if not completed, allow Board of Building Commissioners' decision to come into effect. . - 2 - 75-0284 o o 'I'"~ o o , " , , "};~~~~~~), CITY OP"SA.$r BERNARDINO POST OFFICE BOX 131B.SAN BERNARDINO. CALIFORNIA 92402 , ,c:' < /'7} . . '.-~'~.>~~~:~~~>:.:'<:>' .::,.......",..:.\':'''- '--,iF \r." SHAUNA CLARK CITY CLERK John R. Tindall Attorney At Law P.O. Box 864 San Bernardino, CA 92402 Dear Mr. Tindall: June 17, 1986 At the meeting of the Mayor and Common Council held June 16, 1986, your appeal filed on behalf of Manuel B. Enriquez on the Board of Building Commissioners' decision to order the abatement of a structure at 1139 W. 19th Street, was continued to September 2, 1986 for a review of the progress at that time. The september 2 meeting of the Mayor and Common Council will begin at ~:OO a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 N. "0" Street, San Bernardino. SC:pn cc: City Attorney Building and Safety Planning ~:,\ ", Sincerely, .4?UR~.e- r"SHAUNA CLARK City Clerk 300 NORTH "D" STREET, SAN BERNARDINO. CALIFORNIA 1I241a.o121 PHONE 17141383-5002/383-6102 /f), ~ - From: JACK ROSEBRAUGH, SUPERINTENDENT 'crcV OF SAN BERNARIOIO - REQUOST FOR COUNCIL '6fON /fEC:tl ~~~/APPEAL - 80ARD OF BUILDING COMMISSIONERS IBOIi Ocr . {!R~OF ABATEr~ENT - 1139 W. 19th STREET 2~ ~~OHN~. TINDALL ON BEHALF OF . I :MAItu.!1~ B. ENR I QU EZ Oept: BUILDING AND SAFETY Date: OCTOBER 24, 1985 Synopsis of Previous Council action: On October 21, 1985, Mayor and Common Council set November 4, 1985, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall to hear the appeal filed by John R. Tindall on behalf of Manuel B. Enriquez. Recommen-:led motion: To affirm, modify or deny the decision of the Board of Building Commissioners to abate the nuisance by demolition. ~...~ Signature i Contact person: Jack Rosebrauah. .I"m"" rl"rk Phone: 5?74 - 5373 Supportingllata attached: y"" Ward: 6 ~ , FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Source: Finance: COuncil Notes: 75-0262 Agenda Item No,_ , _ _ A - ~ CIO OF SAN BERNARDQO - REQUOT FOR COUNCIL AeQON STAFF REPORT ,1139 W. 19th Street Assessors No: 144 081 05 Report/Project No. 2190 1-16-79 10-16-81 4-26-82 4-26-82 4-27-82 8-8-83 7-16-85 7-19-85 9-6-35 9-6-85 9-17 -85 9-27-85 10-2-85 10-23-85 10-23-85 75-0264 Permit taken for addition of 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. 6 page correction notice left. Inspector told owner he would have to make major changes and indicating no inspections made or called for. This correction letter was sent by Greg Fraga who was Plan Check Engineer for the Department of Building and Safety and he spoke fluent Spanish. Mr. Fraga had had conversations with the owner on what needed to be done. Letter to owner about zoning, R-l zone. 2 page correction letter to owner and noted no inspections called for. Owner called and spoke to Mr. Fraga about letter. Notice of Pendency of ADministrative Proceedings filed. Correction notice left, no corrections made for 10-16-81. Special inspection made of the building. 3 page correction letter sent and noted no inspections called for. A person who spoke Spanish was there for the inspection. Case went to the Board of Building Commissioners. BBC ordered additions removed and garage converted back. Sent letter, posted property. Owner came in and obtained demolition permit. Letter of appeal received. Between 9-6-85 and 9-27-85 owner had 2 contractors of his choice come in and they said the same thing that the Board of Building Commissioners meeting ordered. The building needs to be demolished to make repairs and major changes. This property is in an R-l zone, which allows a maximum coverage of 35%. This lot is 7,560 square feet, 35% = 2,646 maximum, house is 3,150 square feet, building exceeds maximum area by 504 square feet. The garage was enclosed and no new garage was added. The building was added onto and built too close to property line on the east and north sides. Floors are uneven, walls built wrong, plumbing and electrical and mechanical items are in unsafe condition. The owner has had conversations with both Spanish speaking persons in this department about the problems at this property. The owner still has not made any corrections. The conditions described constitute an imminent danger to life and property.