HomeMy WebLinkAbout671 Howard CODE-000500-2022 Activity ReportCODE CASE ACTIVITY REPORT CODE-000500-2022
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Address:04/05/2023Closed Date:CompliantStatus:671 Howard St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
10/26/2022Opened Date:Nick BuckleyAssigned ToCode EnforcementCase Type:
Activity Date Created By Activity Type CommentsActivity Name
10/26/2022 NB - Received a complaint regarding a
remodel located at 671 Howard St.
CorrespondenceNick Buckley Initial Complaint
NB - Conducted initial inspection today. When
I first arrived on site I knocked on the door of
the first residence from the street. This
residence was addressed 667; when I did not
get an answer I attempted to find the correct
address. While trying to locate 671 I heard
and observed construction in a building
towards the rear of the property. There were
no fences or barriers barring me from
continuing so I continued on in hopes of
locating an owner or responsible party. I
made contact with a contractor who did not
provide his name and he stated that he
needed to contact his partner. Concurrently I
was able to observe construction in the
accessory structure. The scope of work
included but is not limited to electrical,
plumbing, and drywall alterations. When he
hung up with his partner, he stated that I was
not permitted to continue with the inspection in
the area that they were working. At this point
the property owner came out of the first
residence. We had a short conversation and
he stated that they were remodeling the ADU
and that he did not believe they needed a
permit. I asked him if he would allow me to
conduct an inspection, but he declined. He
then stated that he would speak with his
project manager and call me back to set up a
meeting to conduct an inspection with the
project manager there.
InspectionNick Buckley 10/26/22 Initial inspection
NB - Meeting scheduled for 10-27-22 at 1130
10-27-22 NB - COnducted inspection and
meeting with the property owner and
representatives from his construction
company. I was able to inspect the ADU and
associated construction. I observed
significant work relating to framing, electrical,
mechanical, and plumbing systems. There
were also replacing at least one window. I
informed them that they would need to submit
plans for permit to the city.
CorrespondenceNick Buckley Meeting Scheduled
10/28/2022 NB - NOV sent to property owner/subject
address. Compliance due date is 11/28/22.
Notice of ViolationNick Buckley 10-28-22
12/08/2022 NB - Building permit has been submitted and is
under review.
ResearchNick Buckley 12-8-22
12/12/2022 NB - Received additional complaint from
reporting party regarding erosion and
sedimentation issues.
CorrespondenceNick Buckley 12/12/22 - Additional
Complaint
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CODE CASE ACTIVITY REPORT (CODE-000500-2022)
Activity Date Created By Activity Type CommentsActivity Name
NB - Conducted site inspection and spoke
with property owner. No erosiona and
sedimentation controlo measures were in
place. There is currently landscaping and
vegetation removal occurring in the rear of the
property. I informed the PO that erosion and
sedimentation control are required even if
permits are not. He stated that he would have
his landscaper install erosion and
sedimentation control this week. I did not
observe any discharge or sedimentation onto
neighboring properties during my visit.
InspectionNick Buckley 12/12/22
01/18/2023 NB - Received a two phone calls and one
email recently from the property owner who
was upset about the fees associated with his
building permit. He was also inquiring to the
status of the code case for the next door
neighbor. I stated that it was an active
investigation, and I was not able to give him
specific information.
CorrespondenceNick Buckley 1/18/23 - Phone calls
01/20/2023 NB - Permit for the ADU has been issued.ResearchNick Buckley 1/20/23 - Permit Check
03/28/2023 NB - Zach Moody came into the front counter
yesterday and wanted to speak with me
regarding what was going on at the
neighbor's property. I informed him that I had
moved past the NOV and was further in the
administrative enforcement process. He was
angry about the lack of correction of the
violations. I said that I understood but that I
can't physically force someone to correct
violations and that I can only use
administrative tools which can take time. He
then stated that he believe that the city is
punishing him for being a new person in the
city and that he was given unjust fines. I tried
to explain that he was never issued
administrative fines or citations but he did not
let me finish my sentence. He also denied
ever having drainage violations in relation to
erosion and sedimentation control. I attempted
to explain that even when a permit is not
required for landscaping work, property
owners are still required to employ erosions
and sedimentation control, but he stated that
he does not believe that was true. He then
stated that he was going to call Michael
Codron.
CorrespondenceNick Buckley 3/28/23 - Spoke with PO
04/05/2023 NB - BLDG permit finaled, case closed.Building Permit FinaledNick Buckley 4/5/23
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