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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04261988 - S.4 Li; TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Supervisor Tom Torlakson ""' 'tea Costa DATE: April 26, 1988 Cougy SUBJECT: DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH CRIMINAL ACTION ON ZONING VIOLATION IN THE VICINITY OF VIRGINIA LANE, OAKELY AREA SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct County Counsel and Community Development staff to proceed immediately with criminal actions on a zoning violation by John W. Ford of County Ordinance § 84-38 (APN# 018-040-026) . Furthermore, direct the Grading Department of Building Inspection to do everything in its power under the existing grading ordinance and permit to require corrective action for the sand and wind damage that was a result of the grading that was done to construct the barn. Such corrective action includes the immediate planting of trees and building a fence to reduce the new effects of the recent grading. Grading inspectors should monitor to ensure watering continue regularly until such time as the larger fields of sand are appropriately landscaped or some other method is found to reduce the problems to the neighbor' s property. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Nearly one year ago, Virginia Lane residents complained to the county that construction equipment and materials were being illegally stored and maintained by the Fords in an area zoned A-2 general agricultural district. I have continually expressed my frustration at the length of time it takes to resolve code enforcement matters. It takes an unacceptable length of time to remedy these problem situations. A few months ago, in a meeting with the Fords, their attorney, and the Zoning Investigator, I was assured by the Fords they were not conducting a contractor business. Since then, the county has found evidence to the contrary. Futhermore, I have toured the area and met with complaining neighbors about the situation. I feel strongly that criminal proceedings begin immediately. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) ACTION OF BOARD ON April 26 , 1988 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. CC: Community Development Dept. ATTESTED April 26 1988 County CounselPhil Batchelor, Clerk0 the Board0 County Administrator Supervisors and County Administrator Building Inspection 0 M382/7-83 BY DEPUTY