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Home My WebLink About11-15-2005 NA MINUTES NUISANCE ABATEMENT HEARING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 ****************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER The regular Nuisance Abatement Hearing was called to order by Board Member Loraine Watts, at 5:00 p.m. ROLLCALL PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS: WATTS ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: FAGAN Also present were: Building & Safety/Code Enforcement Manager Chipman, Senior Planner Harris, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon and Office Specialist Staley. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Senior Planner Harris. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. The following Minutes were approved: A. Nuisance Abatement Meeting - October 18, 2005 MOVED BY CHIPMAN, SECONDED BY SENIOR PLANNER HARRIS AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. PAGE 2 - NUISANCE ABATEMENT MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 1001 W. Heald Avenue Board Member Watts asked Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon to glve an overview of the property. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon indicated that the property involves a duplex on the corner of Heald and Lewis Street. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon stated the concerns with this property are related to tenants of the duplex storing there personal items in the driveway, and the rear of the property. She also indicated that their have been complaints concerning inoperable vehicles being stored in the driveway. She stated that Officer Slater who had been working on this case was not available for the meeting. She indicated that Code Enforcement Officer Slater submitted pictures and written documents for this meeting. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon stated that the owner of the property has asked twice for an extension. She stated that Staff recommends that this property be declared a Public Nuisance based on the lack of compliance. Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manager Chipman indicated that he had a chance to visit the property. He observed the inoperable vehicle in the driveway. He asked Senior Officer Gordon if the storage was off the alley. She stated "Yes". She indicated that she has photos of the property in the year 2002, and it appears to be in the same condition as it is today. Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manager Chipman asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this action. There being no comments from the public, Building and Safety Manager/Code Enforcement Manger Chipman recommended to the Board Members to declare this property a Public Nuisance. MOVED BY WATTS, SECONDED BY HARRIS AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO DECLARE THE PROPERTY AT 1001 W. HEALD AVENUE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. 3. 18801 Dexter Avenue Board Member Watts asked Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon to glve an overview of the property. PAGE 3 - NUISANCE ABATEMENT MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15,2005 Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon stated that this property was converted by a new owner from a single family residence to a commercial business. She indicated the business was not licensed or permitted. She stated that the property is currendy vacant. She indicated that there are car parts being stored on the property, in addition to a pile of debris. She stated that Staff has posted notices on the property. Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manager Chipman stated he was able to observe the property, and indicated that the car parts are still on the premises. He stated that he received a notice from Wayne Holland who has an interest in the property to be used as a storage and or/office and requested Senior Planner Harris to comment on this new information. Senior Planner Harris indicated that this property went to the Planning Commission on November 1, 200S, and was approved for Commercial Design Review for the use of a mini storage facility. He indicated that it would be some time before the project would be completed. Chairwoman Watts indicated that in the interim she recommends that the property be declared a Public Nuisance. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon concurred. Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manger Chipman concurred. MOVED BY WATTS, SECONDED BY GORDON AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO DECLARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT THE PROPERTY AT 18801 DEXTER AVENUE. 4. 1403 Lakeshore Drive Board Member Watts asked Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon to gwe an overview of the property. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon indicated that this property is a single-family home that is being used as a rental. She stated that there have been complaints with regards to trailers in the rear alley, inoperable vehicles, jet skies and debris. She stated that because of failure to bring the property up to compliance, Staff recommends this property to be declared a Public Nuisance. Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manager asked Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon if she has had the opportunity to speak with the owner on what it would take to bring the property up to compliance. PAGE 4 - NUISANCE ABATEMENT MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 2005 Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon stated "Yes". She stated that the owner was going to proceed with evIction notices for the tenant. She indicated that this was several months ago, and the tenants should have been removed by now. Chairwoman Watts asked Code Enforcement Officer Gordon when was the last time she was able to reach the owner. She stated sometime in August or September, and nothing has been done since then. Chairwoman Watts recommended that this property be declared a Public Nuisance. Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manager Chipman concurred. MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER WATTS, SECONDED BY CHIPMAN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT DECLARE THE PROPERTY AT 1403 LAKESHORE DRIVE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. 5. 16871 Sannelle Street -Continued from October 18,2005 Nuisance Hearing Board Member Watts indicated that this is a continuation from the October 18, 2005 Public Hearing. She requested Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon to give an overview of this item. Senior Code Enforcement Officer Gordon stated that this case involves a manufactured home that was placed on a vacant lot without the proper building permits. She indicated that the owner of the property has not submitted any plans to the City. She stated that the owners of the property are being represented by an attorney who will be speaking tonight on their behalf. Stewart Wauld, Attorney for the owners at the 16871 Sannelle Street stated that the City was to issue a letter to the applicant advising him to submit plans showing details of what would be needed, however indicated that the owner never received the letter. He did indicate however that the owner has intentions to submit a set of plans shortly. He also indicated that at the last Hearing it was noted that the Notice of Violation did not specify what was the code violation. He stated that the owners received a notice, advising them of tonight's meeting, however did not mention any notice of violation. Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manager Chipman stated that the approved set of plans have been located. He stated that they have been approved by the Planning and the Building & Safety Division. He stated that all that is lacking for approval would be the signing of the Engineering Division and to pay the school fees. He asked Mr. Wauld if a thirty (30) day extension would be enough time. PAGE 5 - NUISANCE ABATEMENT MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 2005 Mr. Wauld stated ''Yes''. Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manager stated that in light of this new information, he recommends to Staff and Board Members that this case be granted a thirty (30) day extension. Chairwoman Watts concurred. Senior Planner Harris concurred. MOVED BY WATTS, SECONDED BY SENIOR PLANNER HARRIS AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO GRANT A THIRTY (30) DAY EXTENSION FOR THE PROPERTY AT 16871 SANNELLE STREET. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Senior Code Enforcement Office Gordon stated that Code Enforcement Officers Slater and Lopez have completed their certification with CALBO. She stated that this include training in Building and Safety codes. CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMENTS None NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CHAIRPERSON WATTS AND SECONDED BY BULIDING AND SAFETY/CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGER CHIPMAN AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO ADJOURN THE NUSIANCE ABATEMENT MEETING AT 5:20 p.m. PAGE 6 - NUISANCE ABATEMENT MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 2005 ~l#tuIb Loraine Watts, Chairwoman Respectfully Submitted, Jlrl<<tL ('. ~~ I Dana C. Porche' Office Specialist III A TrEST: \ ~'k ~~ Robin Chipman, Secretary to die Nuisance Abatement Board