HomeMy WebLinkAboutCODE-000500-2021 2021-09-01 NOV
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
September 1, 2021
LAUREL CREEK LP A CA LTD PTP
505 BATH ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA, 93101
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1150 LAUREL SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 APN: 004-962-034
Code Case #: CODE-000500-2021
Dear Property Owner,
During the course of scheduled building inspection on August 25, 2021 and subsequently confirmed on
August 30, 2021 San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff noted the following
violations of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code or other relevant codes at the above listed address:
1. An unpermitted martial arts studio was observed in use as constructed within the warehouse
space at the subject location. Structural and electrical modifications were observed to have been
completed for the construction of the studio. The construction and use of this new space
constitute an unpermitted change in occupancy and does not provide adequate egress or fire
safety.
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 15.02.010, California Building Code § 105.1:
Permit Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge,
alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the
installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first
make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Corrective Action: Use of the martial arts studio space shall cease immediately. The above
unpermitted alterations cannot be permitted in their current configuration and are required to be
removed. Submission of an application and associated plans to obtain a permit for removal of all
alterations is required. Plans may be required to be prepared by a qualified design and/or
engineering professional. Please contact city Planning and Building Departments to determine
the required steps for submittal.
Planning: (805)781-7170
Building: (805)781-7180 or building@slocity.org
919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA
A COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT.
ALL REQUIRED WORK MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF PERMIT ISSUANCE.
1150 Laurel
September 1, 2021
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We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s) no later than October
1, 2021. These violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to correct the
violation(s) by the specified date will result in the issuance of an Administrative Citation requiring
payment of FINES in accordance with SLOMC Chapter 1.24. For Municipal Code violations that
remain uncorrected after issuance of an Administrative Citation, the City may seek enforcement by other
civil or criminal remedies.
Any person having a title interest in the property may request a Director’s review of this Notice by
completing the enclosed Request for Director’s Review Form and submitting it to the C ommunity
Development Department via email at code@slocity.org or to 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
93406, within five (5) days of the date of this Notice. This Notice shall be deemed final unless you
timely file a Request for Director’s Review.
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 the undersigned Officer at (805) 781-7179 or jmezzapesa@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
____________________________
John Mezzapesa, Code Enforcement Officer II
Cc: File
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review