HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-16 Email_Redacted1
Mezzapesa, John
From:Mezzapesa, John
Sent:Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:36 AM
To:
Cc:Buckley, Nick
Subject:RE: A citation...?
Attachments:657 Howard 2023-07-11 First administrative citation.pdf; 657 Howard 2023-08-02 Second
administrative citation.pdf; 657 Howard 2023-10-23 Third administrative citation.pdf
Hi
Nick let me know that I missed you at the front counter yesterday. I apologize for the delay in getting back to
you, it’s been a hectic couple of weeks for me.
I am aware of the issued citations regarding the remaining violations at your property. It appears that the
remaining violation is regarding the sheds within the required setback on the side of your property. My
recollection of our previous conversation at the counter was that you disagreed with the setback violation and
did not intend to move the sheds. I advised that you would have the opportunity to appeal these violations
upon the issuance of a citation. At the time we spoke you indicated that you understood your right to appeal
and would be waiting for the citation in order to appeal it.
After verifying that the sheds were not relocated by the new compliance date we discussed at the counter, Nick
has inspected the property from the right of way multiple times and as a result of continued violations has
issued three citations on 7/11/23, 8/2/23 & 10/31/23 (attached to this email). Each citation has a 10-day
window for appeal to a hearing officer. The most recent citation was issued on 10/31 so all windows to appeal
previous citations have passed. The fines assessed in all three citations total $1,600 and are required to be
paid as soon as possible.
I just want to make it clear that our determination regarding the setback violation is final and we will continue to
issue citations until compliance is achieved. You’re only avenue of appeal is through the citation appeal
process. Unfortunately, you will need to wait for the next citation to be issued to appeal the violations. I will ask
Nick to let me know when that citation is issued, and I will email you directly with instructions on how to appeal
so we can maximize your opportunity to submit the appeal on time.
Let me know if you have any questions. I would prefer we communicate in writing to document our
conversations.
Regards,
John Mezzapesa
Code Enforcement Supervisor
Community Development
Building and Safety
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3668
E jmezzapesa@slocity.org
T 805.781.7179