HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011968 - 1968-043 BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Proposed )
Abatement of the Property of ) RESOLUTION No. 68/43
T. G. and Nancy Anthony, Sr. )
)
WHEREAS, it appears from the records of this Board, that the Contra
Costa County Building Inspector acting as the "Enforcement Agency" pursuant to
the provisions of Sections 17014 at seq., of Title VIII of the California Admin-
istrative Code, having determined that the building located at 1704 - let.,
N. Richmond , and more particularly described as
Lot 161, Block 6, map of Truman Addition, Filed November 18, 1912, {asp
Book 8, page 198, Contra Costa County Records.
in unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and is therefore a publics nuisance,
and said Building Inspector having posted said property with j2&jc# 12 Aute
Nuisanct and having notified the owner (s) of said property that it is unfit for
human habitation or occupancy, in the manner provided by law as appears more
particularly from the declaration of the Building Inspector on file herein; and
WHEREAS, the said building has not been repaired or removed as re-
quired by said Notice to Abate Nuisance; and
WHERE, said Building Inspector thereafter posted said property with
Notic IQ AINU Nuisance,, which Notice specified the time and place of the hear-
ing before this Berard for the owners of said property to show cause why the
building thereon should not be condemned as a public nuisance, and the Build-
ing Inspector having notified the owners of said property of said hearing in the
manner provided by law, as appears more particularly from the declaration of the
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Building Inspector on file herein; and
WHEMS, the natter having come on for bearing by this Board on
Tuesday, January 23, 1968 atlOOO I A.M./M. as prodded in the
Notice hersisabove mentioned; and
WBEBUS, Queer of said property wing appeared and having re-
quested additional time thin which to correct ciencion of the said
ding and to abate the lance thsreof, and the d Baying considered
the ma or and continued the h ing to Tuesday, ,
aA.M. .M.
the owner of said pro 7` having appeared and wing re-
quested additional within which to torr t deficiencies of the d build-
ing and to abate the nos, thereof, and the rd having considered th
]latter and continued the h ng to Tuesday �
O A.M./PQM.
WE&RUS, the Board having considered the evidence presented by said
Building Inspeotor and all other interested parties, the following appears and
this Board now fisds that said building is unfit for kaman habitation or oc-
cupancy by reason of the following deficiencies which are hereby found to
exist:
See Exhibit "A"
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BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that said building in unfit for human habita-
tion or occupancy and is declared to be a public nuisance and the owners there-
of are hereby ordered to abate said nuisance within 30 dare after a copy of
this Resolution along with Notice thereof has boon posted to said property.
BE IT F'URTHIR"t RESOLVED that it is the conclusion of this 'Board that
said building cannot be reconstructed or repaired in a manner so as to comply
with the provisions of Article 8 Chapter 9 of Title VIII of the California
Administrative Code or the Contra Costa County Ordinance Code and therefore
said building suet be rased or removed.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the notice pasted to said property shall
specify that if said nuisance is not abated within the tiA* allowed, said
mdeance will be abated by the Building Inspector of this County, and the ex-
pense thereof made a lien upon the land upon which said bailding (s) are
located.
PASSED AND ADOPTED off, January-23v__ 1968 , by the following votes
AYES$ James P. Kenny, James E. Moriarty, Thomas J. Coll,
Edmund A. Linscheid, Alfred M. Dias
NOM Nona
ABSENT; None
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Exhibit A
Structural
1. The structure does not have a continuous reinforced masonry foundation
under it' s entire perimeter.
2. The existing partial foundation does not extend 611 above grade and does
not provide for adequate drainage.
3. The floor joist clear the earth less than the required lg inches.
1. The floor joist are 2x6 and 21+ inches on centers and exceed the allow-
able maximum span of 7 feet.
5. The girder clear the earth less than the required 12 inches.
6. Underfloor ventilation has not been provided for on the basis of
2 sq. ft. per lineal feet of exterior wall.
7. Openings in the floor and walls for the passage of water, and sewage
piping have not been sealed against the entrance of rodents, insects
and vermin.
8. The Eft. 6 inch ceiling height in the bath and one bedroom is less
than the minimum S ft. requirement.
9; The exterior finish has not been applied or maintained in a sufficient
manner to protect the interior from the elements.
10. The windows have not been installed properly to prevent the entrance
of moisture and protect the interiors of the structure from the
elements.
11. The interior finish of wallpaper has not been applied over an acceptable
base, resulting in cracking, peeling and falling from the ceilings and
walls and is required to be replaced with a finish acceptable to the
building code.
12. The exterior wood surfaces, such as trim, freeze blocks, and siding
have not been applied or applied incorrectly, also have not received
proper maintenance to protect the building from the elements.
Plumbing
1 Water closet base is broken and leaks.
2 Water closet tank top is broken. The float valve is defective and
does not shut off the supply of water as required.
3. The wash basin trap is not properly installed and vented, permitting
sewer gases to enter the structure.
4. The bathtub has not been properly set to allow the wall finish to be
properly applied and protected against moisture.
S. The wall finish around the bathtub has deteriorated and needs replace-
ment.
6. The kitchen sink is not properly trapped or vented.
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Exhibit A Continued
7. The floor covering on the bath has deteriorated and does not protect
the structure from accumulation of moisture.
S. Several areas where the plumbing piping passes through the floor,
adequate flashing has not been provided and allows the entrance of
insects, rodents and vermin.
9. The structure has not been provided with facilities far laundry
purposes.
10. The water heater is located in an inaccessible area for proper mainten-
ance or replacement.
Heating and Ventilation
1. The heat supply to the structure is insufficient, does not provide the
minimum of 700 F. temperature at a point 3 feet above the floor.
2. The space heater now provided, has not vent and shall be removed immed-
iately, and the gas outlet capped until an approved appliance has been
installed.
3. The vent cap on- the flue provided for the heating appliance is not of
the approved design.
�. The combination vent connection for the range and water heater is under-
sized and not allowed to be of black pipe material.
5. The minimum of 1 inch clearance from combustible materials is required,
around the range flue vent.
6. A ceiling vent of ,+8 sq. in. minimum is required over or near the range
and it shall be vented to the outside air.
Electrical
l. , The capacity of the electrical system is inadequate to supply the pro-
posed and intended appliance and lighting demands.
2. There is an inadequate number of electrical plug receptacles in all
occupied rooms.
3. Wires in one kitchen plug outlet terminate in the box without being
connected to the plug or the ends of the wires properly insulated
from ground.
4. Circuit wires to plugs in living room are not provided with adequate
insulation from ground, proper separation and, support from combustible
materials.
5. One light fixture in living room not provided with adequate switch.
6. ', Junction boxes have not been provided at the ceiling outlets in the
bedrooms and bath rooms.
7. Light outlet in bath is not on a switch and is not provided with a
secondary ground.
8. Extension cords not allowed to be run on the surface to supply power
to appliances and electrical outlets
9. ' All the electrical system to be brought into full code compliance.
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