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Home My WebLink AboutCODE-000007-2025 1150 Laurel 2025-03-10 Notice and OrderCommunity Development 91 I Palm Street. San Lui$ Obispo. CA 93401 -321 B 305.781 71 /0 slocity org Notice and Order March 10,2025 LAURE,L CREEK LP A CA LTD PTP 505 BATH STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 9310I SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1I50 LA I,ANE SAN LUIS OBIS cA 9i401 APN:004-962-042 Code Case #: CODE-000007-2025 Dear Property Owner, City of San Luis Obispo Chief Building Official has determined the buildings or structures at the above listed address to be dangerous and in need of repair, vacation and/or demolition as noted: The buildine al has determined that the bui located at I 150 Laurel Lane- inc inq all units and suites as desisnated be to be unsafe. unlawful. unfit for human and declared danserous. of 2024 T l1 #17 # #1 90.noted to be of for work relating reauired fire seoaration. among nronosed items (BLDG-205 I BI,DG-236I- 2020 &B 13-2021\. As of the date of this notice- the reouired construction bv these all the lete work of within the Additionallv- exterior wall shear hrncins has been removed as nart of fhe incomnlete The the fa integrity of the affected walls. San Luis Obispo Municipal Code $ 15.02.130, International Property Maintenance Code $ 111.1.1: (Insafe structures. An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life health, property or sqfety of the pubtic or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occltpants in the event offire, or because such structure contains unsafe equipment or is so damaged, decayed, dilapidatect, structurally unsafe or of suchfaulty construction or unstablefoundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible. San Luis Obispo Municipal Code $ 15.02.130, International Property Maintenance Code $ 111.1.3: Structure anJitfor human occup&ncy. A structure is unfitfor human occupancy whenever the code fficial finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the stntcture is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or becattse the location of the structure constitttes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. San Luis Obispo Municipal Code $ 15.02.130, International Property Maintenance Code $ 111.1.4: I 150 Laurel #110,#175, #180, #186 and #190 March 10,2025 Page2 (lnlawful stracture. An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or wes erected, altered or occupied contrary to law. San Luis Obispo Municipal Code $ l5.02.l30,International Property Maintenance Code $ 111.1.5: Dangerous stractare or premises. For the purpose of this code, any stnrclure or premises that has any or all o.f the conditions or defects described asfollows shall be considered to be dangerous: I. Any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction as related to the requirements for existing buildings. 4. Any portion of a building, or any member, appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof that is not of stfficient strength or stability, or is not so anchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting natural or artificial loads of one and one- halfthe original designed value. 8. Any building or structttre has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to strch building or stntcture provided by the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction, or of any law or ordinance to sttch an extent as to present either a substantial risk offire, building collapse or any other threat to life and safety. 10. Any building or structure, because of a lack oJ'sfficient or properfire-resistance-rated construction, fire protection systems, electrical system, fuel connections, mechanical system, plumbing system or other cause, is determined by the code fficial to be a threat to life or health. Corrective Action: The aforementioned building, including all listed units and suites (#110. #175. #180. #186 and #190) declared as dangerous, shall be vacated, secured and maintained against entry within 30 days from the date of this notice and order. Buildings shall be secured against unauthorized entry in a manner approved by the Chief Building Official or consistent with boarding standards described in Appendix A of the International Property Maintenance Code. Boarding the building up for future repair shall not extend beyond one year, unless approved by the building official. will be or besinnine April 9. 2025. of 000 vlo besinnine Mav l. 2025. The aforementioned building, including all listed units and suites declared as unlawful, shall be repaired by completing all proposed work associated with building permits BLDG-2361 -2020 & BLDG-08 13-2021, and each permit associated with tenant improvements for each unit/suite prior to granting occupancy. The above-listed building permits are required to be maintained in an "Issued" status unless an extension is authorized by the Chief Building Official prior to the expiration of these permits. Any person failing to comply with the order to vacate herein served in accordance with Section 111.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. t 1150 Laurel #110,#175, #180, #186 and#190 March 10,2025 Page 3 If the notice and order is not complied with, the code official shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of the cited code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate' Upon failure of the owner, owner's authorized agent or person responsible to comply with the provisions of this notice within the time given, the property, structure or piece of regulated equipment found to be unsafe, unlawful, unfit for occupancy, and/or dangerous will be posted as such and ordered to be secured. Any occupied structure condemned and placarded by the code official shall be vacated as ordered by the code official. Any person who shall occupy a placarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment, and any owner or owner's authorized agent who shall let anyone occupy a placarded premises or operate placarded equipment shall be liable for the penalties provided by code. Upon failure of the owner or owner's authorized agent to vacate and secure the premises as described within the time specified in this order, the code official shall cause the premises to be closed and secured through any available public agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons and the cost thereof shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate and shall be collected by any other legal resource. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code fficial to the Construction Board of Appeals. Compliance with all ordered emergency measures shall be completed as outlined in this notice and within the timelines ordered regardless of appeal status. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the intent of the cited code section(s) have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of the code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the code fficiat within 10 days after service of this notice. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to administrative hearing and determination of the matter. We look forward to working with you to resolve these violations and would like to thank you for your efforts to maintain your property and to help preserve the safety and beauty of our community. If you have questions, please contact JohnMezzapesa at (805) 781-7179 or jmezzapesa@slocity'org. Sincere Michael Loew, Chief Building Official Cc: File Enclosures: Appendix A International Property Maintenance Standards - Boarding Standards