pages: CityCouncil/2014-06-17.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2014-06-17 | 13 | Councilmember Chen stated every time there is an issue, the owner is compliant and makes repairs; all that needs to be done is to not leave the house vacant; the owner did not understand he was accruing a vacant lot assessment; there is sticker shock with a $9,750 vacant property monitoring fee. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Councilmember Chen could ask the property owner directly what his understanding of the current situation is and what he wants done. Councilmember Chen asked the owner in Mandarin what his understanding of the situation is and what he would like to do. Ms. Nguyen responded the owner does not understand why he has the fines and he would like to finish his remodeling plan; he has verification and permission from the City to start construction. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the City is waiting for the owner to pay the fines before processing his permit application of his remodeling plan. The Building Official responded in the negative; stated the owner can go through the permit process. Councilmember Tam inquired the status of the owner's permit process and whether he has submitted plans. The Building Official responded a plan submitted last year was not approved because of the project size; the owner has a new plan; in the interim, enforcement has been done; the City is asking the owner to repair, tear down, or maintain the property to existing standards. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether the owner's new plans include tearing down the building, to which Ms. Nguyen responded in the affirmative; stated the owner would like to build a new house on the property. Mayor Gilmore stated the City should give the owner a demolition permit so he can continue to move through the process. Ms. Nguyen stated the owner is worried the City will not give him permission to build a new house after he tears down the existing one. Mayor Gilmore stated that she understands the owner's concerns; his options are to tear down the structure with no guarantee, or keep the structure and the fines will continue to accrue. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 June 17, 2014 | CityCouncil/2014-06-17.pdf |