HomeMy WebLinkAboutRedacted NAB 8.19.25APPEAL STATEMENT
regarding the Notice and Demand for Abatement
Address: CA 92530, APN: 378-141-016
Honorable Hearing Officer, Honorable Members of the Appeals Commission,
The purpose of my appeal is as follows:
To preserve my right of ownership to my parcel of land.
2. To obtain cancellation of all fines issued and reimbursement of amounts already paid.
In May 2023, we purchased the parcel at auction for $35,374.05 located at ake Elsinore, CA
92530, APN: 378141016. Prior to purchase, we carefully studied the construction rules and inspected the
area, confirming that nearby parcels had people freely living in RVs, as well as fenced lots without houses.
(Photographs and Google Maps screenshots are available as evidence.)
According to the Zoning Code, the parcel is designated for construction of a single-family home. We were
confident that we could live in an RV during construction, based on California state law.
Immediately after purchase, before receiving title documents and believing I was acting legally, I began site
preparation: mowing grass, leveling the ground, bringing in gravel and sand, and beginning construction of
a fence. Soon I learned that anonymous complaints were filed against me via the SeeClickFix platform,
alleging nighttime work that I never carried out.
After these complaints, a City of Lake Elsinore official visited my parcel and demanded permits for the
fence and stored materials. At City Hall, we were told that a fence permit could not be issued but the fence
could remain if we proceeded with the steps toward building a home. We were given instructions and a price
list, which showed that permits and utility connections alone would cost over $80,000. Despite these
excessive costs, we accepted the requirement and began following the instructions.
However, it soon became clear that the instructions were erroneous: online links did not work, office
addresses were incorrect, and my attempts to submit building applications were rejected due to unclear and
confusing information provided by City staff. (I have correspondence with City staff and screenshots
confirming these rejections.)
The most critical problem was the City's requirement for septic systems, for which my parcel has
insufficient size. Arch Engineering, Inc., after initial review and proposing an alternative, refused to perform
the work, stating that the lot size does not allow installation of even an alternative system. (Written
correspondence with Arch Engineering, Inc. is available.)
Following City direction, I contacted the Department of Environmental Health, which referred me back to
the same company, creating a closed loop with no resolution.
Despite promises not to fine me if I followed instructions, the City began systematically issuing citations. At
first I attempted to pay, but soon realized this was financially impossible. I repeatedly appealed to City staff
to stop unjustified fines and pointed to similar situations with neighbors, but I was told that the City
deliberately fines owners in order to later confiscate their property.
As a result of the City's actions, we lost significant funds, a year of our lives, endured severe stress and
despair, and were forced to move onto our parcel and purchase another piece of land that turned out to be
uninhabitable. (Evidence of this purchase, photos and documents are available.)
After we moved onto our parcel, a City official again came to us, displaying aggression and intimidation,
which pushed us into a rushed and ill-advised purchase of the second parcel.
The situation worsened when unknown individuals fired shots near our home at night, clearly intending to
intimidate us. We reported these incidents to the Sheriff, providing video and photos of cartridge cases. We
have grounds to suspect that a City inspector, who had motive to evict us and displayed similar behavior,
may have been involved. (Correspondence with law enforcement and photo evidence are available.)
We repeatedly asked the City for assistance in resolving the situation, but instead received misinformation,
obstacles, and fines. As a result, our parcel has become effectively unusable for construction and residence.
Therefore, I respectfully request:
1. Allow my family to remain on the parcel until January 31, 2026.
2. Do not impede the sale of the parcel if a buyer is found.
3. Cancel or reduce all fines issued.
4. If possible, reimburse fines already paid.
I am willing to comply with the following conditions:
• Maintain cleanliness, quiet, and fire safety.
• Not undertake any new construction without permits.
• Vacate the parcel no later than January 31, 2026.
I have documents, letters, and photographs that support my statements, and I am prepared to provide them
upon request.
In conclusion, I emphasize: the actions of the City of Lake Elsinore cannot be seen as mere accident or
incompetence. They reflect a consistent policy aimed at misleading landowners in order to confiscate their
property. I rely on fairness and your support in correcting this injustice.
Thank you for your attention, and I respectfully ask you to grant my appeal.
Sincerely,
Andrei Mcrskalchuk
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APPEAL STATEMENT (Short oral Version)
regarding the Notice and Demand for Abatement
Address: ake Elsinore, CA 92530,APN: 378-141-016
Honorable Hearing Officer, honorable members of the Commission,
I purchased a parcel on APN 378-141-016, in May 2023 with the goal of building a home
for my family. We carefully studied the laws and inspected the neighborhood: there were many RVs and
fenced vacant lots, and we reasonably believed that temporary living in an RV during construction was
allowed.
Immediately after purchase, I began improvements: I cleared the land, leveled the ground, brought in gravel,
and began building a fence. I was confident that I was acting legally.
However, the City provided us with instructions that turned out to be incorrect: links and addresses were
invalid, applications were rejected. The key problem was the requirements for sewer and septic systems.
Specialists and engineers confirmed in writing that it is impossible to install either a standard or an
alternative system on my parcel. This makes construction practically impossible.
Despite this, I continued contacting the City and County, asking for clarification and submitting letters.
Instead of assistance, I began receiving systematic fines. We suffered significant financial losses and lost a
year of time.
Today I respectfully request:
Allow my family to remain on the parcel until January 31, 2026.
2. Do not impede the sale of the parcel.
Cancel or reduce the fines, and if possible, reimburse amounts already paid.
I commit to:
— maintaining cleanliness, quiet, and fire safety;
— not undertaking any new construction without permits;
— vacating the parcel no later than January 31, 2026.
I have documents and correspondence supporting my statements, and I am ready to provide them upon
request.
Thank you for your attention, and I respectfully ask you to grant my appeal.
Sincerely,
Andrei Moskalchuk
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