Brief chronology – 1207 E 13th Street:

 

4/25/08            Received complaint. Inspected and found fire damaged structure (house).

                        Called the property owner, Chris Miller, who advised he is still working with the insurance company. I requested he update me on the status.

 

6/16/08            Inspected, no change. Issued Notice of Violation.

 

6/30/08            Property owner submitted demolition permit application.

 

7/31/08            Demolition permit issued by City – Building Safety Division.

 

8/07/08            Inspected, no change to property. Called Chris Miller and left message that it was urgent to insure the structure is secure, doors locked, etc.

 

8/11/08            Left phone message for Chris Miller.

 

8/13/08            Spoke to Chris Miller, he said he is working to demo the structure but that it will probably be several weeks at least until it is completed. I requested his insurance information, he refused to give this.

 

8/14/08            Inspected, there is some clean up activity at the property.

 

8/20/08            Inspected, the structure is secure. There is no evidence of additional demo work.

 

8/21/08            Mailed follow up letter to Chris Miller, advising to remove by 9/22/08 to avoid additional action being taken by the City.

 

8/26/08            Inspected, the owner is at the site working.

 

9/10/08            Inspected, there were workers at the site.

 

9/29/08            Inspected, the 2nd story has been removed.

 

10/13/08          Inspected, no visible changes.

 

10/17/08          Brian Jimenez contacted property owner, who advised the structure will be removed, but it will probably be another 30 days before completed.

 

10/22/08          Inspected and took pictures.

 

11/11/08          Inspected, there was someone at the site working.

 

12/02/08          Inspected, there was no visible change to the exterior. Took pictures.

 

1/21/09            Inspected, the dismantling continues at a very slow pace. Took pictures.

 

2/10/09            Inspected, the dismantling continues.  

 

3/4/09              Inspected, the dismantling continues. It appears the structure’s interior is completely gutted and the exterior layer of siding has been removed from the west wall.