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Case Details

Status:

Closed - Resolved

Type:

TFD referral - illegal dwelling unit in attic

Address:

717 N 7TH AV

Entered Date:

01/13/2015

Applicant:

N/A

Description:

Completed Inspections

Case Status: Closed - Resolved

Case Number: T15DV00213

Case Description: TFD referral - illegal dwelling unit in attic

Total Completed Inspections - 2

End Date	Description	Inspector	Results	Comments
01/14/2015	COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Initial		Passed	{Activity date: 01/14/2015; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - At location w/ Inspector Goodman for previously arranged inspection time with owner; owner is not present.}
10/10/2016	COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Follow Up		Passed	{Activity date: 10/10/2016; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - Scheduled inspection of attic area with Inspector Goodman; met Susan S. on site. Kitchen appliances removed; the intention is to get permit for this area as a finished storage area, but keep the added electrical circuits and fixtures; toilet and sink fixtures were removed, water and sewer piping will need to be removed or permitted as well as drywall; stairway will need to be approved as entrance to attic space or other approved type under permit.} ; {Activity date: 10/04/2016; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - On site with Inspector Goodman at previously arranged inspection date/time with Ms. Soukup for attic. No one answered door after 3 knocks, nor calling name nearby. At site between 1:00-1:15.} ; {Activity date: 08/01/2016; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - Site inspection to confirm rear accessory storage/laundry structure has been separated into two separate buildings. The building is confirmed split into two, separated by about 6"; the east portion is storage under 200 sq ft and does not require permit as long as utilities are disconnected the west portion remains the laundry room, which still requires a permit due to electrical, water, sewer.} ; {Activity date: 06/09/2016; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - Site inspection; verified that attached porch on north side of main structure was removed as reported in court; refuse in this area was also removed.} ; {Activity date: 04/28/2016; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - No compliance; no permits; owner did not set up appointment for site visit to check for physical compliance on side porch, refuse.} ; {Activity date: 12/04/2015; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - Scheduled inspection from 11/30/15; Representative for Mr. Kromko present; were able to access rear single unit to test smoke detectors, which were operating properly.} ; {Activity date: 12/03/2015; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - Rescheduled inspection from 11/30/15; Lawyer present, but representative for Mr. Kromko not present; woman in main house was unaware of anything and claimed to not know representative's name; unable to conduct inspection. Note: representative later advised she missed alarm.} ; {Activity date: 11/30/2015; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - At location to inspect remaining smoke detector at rented unit; no one home; attorney was present. This was a previously determined time in court.} ; {Activity date: 08/07/2015; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - Previously scheduled inspection. Accessed attic living unit and confirmed smoke detector installed and working; space has been cleaned, stove removed; no permit yet on file for remodel. Lugged circuits removed from main electrical panel. Partial (approx. 1/3) removal of refuse from north side yard; porch still present; no permit on file for its construction. Unattached laundry/storage building has no permit on file for its construction. Unable to access single unattached living unit for smoke detector; no permit on file for its construction.} ; {Activity date: 04/10/2015; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - No permits on file.} ; {Activity date: 02/20/2015; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - Followup inspection with owner at location for smoke detectors, vegetation, refuse, egress, extension cords, and water heater venting. Items compliant: 1) egress on the single residential unit has been re-established; 2) accumulation of vegetation has been removed; 3) venting on the two water heaters has been repaired; 4) extension cords removed at time of inspection. Rear carport partially dismantled. Owner did not allow inspection of renovated attic/2nd floor area and we were not able to inspect the single residential unit for operable smoke detectors and were not repaired per owner. Accumulation of refuse remains on property including scattered debris and greenwaste. Violations for RWOP and main panel electrical are still within requested abatement period of 30 days.} ; {Activity date: 01/22/2015; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - Inspection conducted at premises after serving warrant. TPD present. Inspection conducted included the attic space in main front structure (accessible from front porch), surrounding grounds, and accessory structures. The attic space was previously renovated and currently occupied as a dwelling unit with no safe egress with only a temporary ladder that folds down from the porch ceiling and no operable windows in unit (only 3 skylights); space also lacked fire detectors. The attic was condemned as a dwelling. No permit on file approving renovation of space to dwelling unit. Additional violations found at time of inspection: Main electrical panel has evidence of double and triple lugging in some circuits. Attached structure over 200 sq ft on N side of main building built without permits, to adopted code, not within required setbacks, or HPZ review/approval (located in WUHD); the area under and around the structure is filled with refuse, scattered debris, and scattered storage and has multiple extension cords in use to bring electrical access to area. Stucco wall on main structure is dilapidated and crumbling in this area. The laundry/storage building (south) has Electrical and portions are not constructed to adopted code. The single dwelling unit (north) has partial egress obstruction on east side door with dilapidated attached terrace; gas water heater on west side lacks clearance (vegetation) and installed vent pipe; unit appears to have been converted into living unit from another type of structure; no operating fire detectors (no batteries). No records on file for this single unit structure or storage/laundry building. Duplex at rear has a gas water heater behind east unit that needs correction to vent pipe installation (loose) and removal of weeds/grass in rear yard; security light is not securely installed. Rear carport is highly dilapidated and not structurally sound.} ; {Activity date: 01/15/2015; Status: Approved; Inspector: PUMPHREY; Comment: Entered by PUMPHREY - At location w/ Inspector Goodman for previously arranged inspection time with owner; owner will not allow entry into attic, structure, or property.}

Completed Case Activity

Case Number - T15DV00213