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Home My WebLink About2009-7-14 Report to City Council Item No. 11 TY OF Alt L . E bLSINORE DREAM EXTREME REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY 14, 2009 SUBJECT: APPEAL OF STRUCTURE ABATEMENT ACTION ON 523 WEST MINTHORN STREET. Background The property at 523 West Minthorn Street has been vacant in excess of twenty years. Over that time span the Code Enforcement Division has had to deal with a variety of violations on this property including graffiti, vandalism, illegal occupancy, and illegal construction activity. The property has some local significance due to its age and the possible relationship to Johnny Weissmuller, former Olympian and television actor. The acreage surrounding the property where the house resides is part of a proposed future housing development. The house sits on top of a hill basically in the middle of the proposed future development, visible from Interstate 15. Discussion The property on which the house sits was leased out several years ago to a perspective buyer by the current owner Mr. Eric Lunde of Spyglass Ranch. The lessee took the liberty of removing interior walls, all the plumbing and electrical systems, and starting construction on a major remodel without City approval or Building Permits. After the illegal work was discovered, the City worked with the potential owner in an effort to submit plans for rehabilitation of the house. The applicant however never officially submitted any plans and abandoned the property, leaving the house in a questionable state of structural integrity. The house has continued to be vandalized and tagged by graffiti, and just recently required a Code Enforcement action to remove a squatter from the property. CC July 14, 2009 Item No. 11 Page 1 of 9 Appeal of Structure Abatement Action July 14, 2009 Page 2 The house was placed into Structure Abatement to determine the future of the structure and take actions necessary to force rehabilitation or demolition of the house. In its current condition the house remains structurally unsound, an attractive nuisance, and will continue to require staff's attention and time to resolve code enforcement issues. On May 27, 2009, the property was inspected by members of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society and the owner Mr. Lunde. Soon afterward the Historical Society issued a letter stating that they feel the house should not be demolished. That letter is attached for your review. Fiscal Impact There will be no fiscal impact to the City. All costs incurred as a result of the Structure Abatement proceedings not reimbursed by the owner will be placed as a lien against the property. Recommendation Deny the appeal and uphold the decision to place the property into Structure Abatement. Reviewed by: Robin Chipman 1 Building & Safety Manager Approved by: Robert A. Brady I� #i City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter of Appeal dated June 5, 2009 2. Letter from Historical Society 3. Pictures of property 4. Location map CC July 14, 2009 Item No. 11 Page 2 of 9 CITY OF i For Official Use Only LAKE LLS I NO R Date Received: " t' 6l4 ` DREAM EXTREME. Received By: () ` ,. YI) City Clerk's Office Date Fee Paid: 130 S. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA (951) 674 -3124, Ext. 269 APPEAL OF STRUCTURE ABATEMENT FORM ► Policy 100 -8: The purpose of this Policy is to provide a standardized procedure for consideration of apPeals, from Structure Abatement decisions. Within 15 days of a Structure Abatement decision, any person may appeal a decision to the City Council by filing this form and submitting a $200 fee. A copy of this policy is attached with further important information. Applicant Information #41/—Z,/, 4.2_4 p Name: 4 t'v Date: /,` Mailing Address: f ed e t re zza Cit ' : -"„ 4g. State: ' Zip Code: 92444 Phone No.: 9y0t. 4.'6%7 2, Fax No.: 9441 1/17 1 dam' tn- c Subject of Appeal Information Subject of Appeal: r` . ` ,;: A Project No.(s): A.-. 0 Alk Project Applicant: 51 '' , �. � ,,6 f 0 1 v : Project Location: 5 to 410 "r Date of Structure Abatement Action: r :: - +►* « e .._,: I, the undersigned, hereby appeal the above action of approval /denial by the Lake Elsinore Structure Abatement, for the following reasons: (Please cite specific action being appealed.) Attach additional pages as needed. Atipir-ee . Altior el? , ""'" e wk. Ad 8 S '" " iP M . +" p .\J 4r ,d id" of MAT' j Cr . t ilt 4 5r W' 4 e 71; ykiftc e d rietA11 104 opp . _ ;_`N EF_. -- -. � . c y � h a r iY r . Signature: . , / � a yy, •,. �." �ni # a .N. � CC July 14, 2009 Item No. 11 T;,1 D- yr,r,= _- __,i Page 3 of 9 DEPOSIT /FEE RECEIPT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT LAKE r'�'jLSI N 1 U 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET � `? DREAM EXTREME LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 951.674.3124 Name P J C q SS Phone ( ) Date / ► "' Address . City /State /Zip Project Account # CRS or L Project/Description GCI 22/eF ,i7/ Z'4/ 0 COST RECOVERY DEPOSITS i - 4 / ' DD 620 - 0000 - 261 -00 -00 AMOUNT AMOUNT Annexation Sign Program Conditional Use Permit Specific Plan Design Review Surface Nining /Reclamation Plan . Minor Design Review Tentative Parcel/Tract Map Developer Agreement Variance Environmental Zone Change Extension of Time Landscape Plan Check Fees General Plan Amendment Landscape Inspection Fees PLANNING FEES /DEPOSITS AMOUNT AMOUNT MR 100 - 0000 - 340 -09 -00 Appeals EF 100- 0000 - 340 -04 -00 Application of Abandonment CD 608 - 0000 - 230 -01 -00 Cash Bond /Deposit /Paper Bond CP 100 - 0000 - 340 -11 -00 Copies /Maps /Publications MR 100 - 0000 - 340 -03 -00 Extension of time -Minor Design Review SP 100- 0000 - 320 -26 -00 Signs General / Temporary / Banner / Balloon SE 100 - 0000 - 320 -24 -00 Temporary Use Permits Short term / Extended MR 100 - 0000 - 340 -06 -00 Other Misc. Fees AD 100 - 0000 - 340 -20 -29 Administrative Fee BUILDING /CODE ENFORCEMENT FEES PU 100 - 0000 - 340 -21 -01 Add! Bldg Plan Check Hours AD 100 - 0000 - 340 -20 -30 Administrative Fee BI 100 -0000- 320 -20 -10 Reinspection Fee B E M P AB 100 - 0000 - 340 -13 -03 Nuisance Abatement AB 100 - 0000 - 340 -13 -02 Structure Abatement 1 0- 000 - 340 -20 -24 Parking Cite Admin AA 100- 000 - 340 -20 -23 Administrative Cite Appeal ,;;TV \ FR 1 - 0000 - 340 -24 -00 Lake Elsinore Fire Review Fee AP 100 -0000- 320 -20 -11 Abandoned Property Registration c; ; -- M ,, Er, r.._„ DF Drawer: 1 r F ° 1 .. E r r' 7228 Total Receipt, A s^ c , , �1 � ... -, , ; CC July 14, 2009 Item No 11 t:`. "E ` k 2815 11203.1!0 Page 4 of 9 "a tenflemed • Trans date: b/05:09 1 13:55:34 A iiii, ..%,.. Lake Elsinore Historical Society 7-7 E. !.ii. I _ Mailing Address: P. O. Box 84, Lake Elsinore CA 92531 -0084 _ ® __ Museum Address: 106 South Main Street, Lake Elsinore CA =eess e = - Telephone: 909/245 -4986 or 909/245 -9230 __ mom see _- June 10, 2009 Mr. Robin Chipman City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore CA 92530 Dear Robin: As you know, members of the Lake Elsinore Historical Society visited the "Johnny Weissmuller" home on May 27 with the owner, Eric Lunde. After examining the house, it is our belief the house should not be torn down. Please let us know if we can help you further. Sincerely, 5,,,,ezit____ a ne_L . ,t_a_. j Ruth Atkins President CC July 14, 2009 Item No. 11 Page 5 of 9 r a ...--, ■ " 1 .. �S ■ �'. ;+• ° t _ '�r . `, ��, +'/ 1, .., ." 1b. , r r x' E cm 5 ._. h — r r J� � J `t l rr , O •.. ,� • M•'J 2�'. 1yn'� T 0 .� [;r . rc � ' ' r r .' ' y ' 4 ". t a , `tam . 'fit „�, _ • 1 . 1 ,, . ' '' '*I'''' ' . :,,' ':'' r - () T 0 t t ri O I` z 1 ii 0) C3 0 1 4 N �$ � - U -,. d n u ' f lit . 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