HomeMy WebLinkAboutAV 89-07; Redding Wall; Administrative Variance (AV) (2)i
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June 2, 1989
Planning Department City of Carlsbad 2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, CA. 92009
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
When we finally realized our dream of purchasing our retirement home in Carlsbad, we made certain to set aside enough money to beautifully landscape our home in a manner that we, our neighbors, and the City of Carlsbad would be proud of.
We contacted a Licensed landscape architect and con- tractor for the job. Since ours is the only house look- ing directly into the most unsightly pumping station in front of Ellery Reservoir - he designed and began con- struction on a beautiful Mediterranean wal.1 which would stop the eye at a lovely sight, rather than look directly to the pumping station which is fronted by a 6' block wall on top of which is an 8' chain link fence topped with barbed wire.
Halfway through construction of the wall the contractor abandoned the job and left with $13,000.00 we paid him.
We learned that he lied about obtaining permits, the license was not his and to this point neither the Police or State Department of Consummer Affairs have been able to help us. (See Attached)
We are in a desperate situation. We ask for the variance
because of the unique and solitary circumstance of our home being the only one to directly face the pumps and associated chain link and barbed wire and our living room window is the only one facing directly to this view. The home to the West of us looks to the ocean. The home to the East of us looks to the valley.
If we are now forced to have the wall removed our home would suffer severe loss of value and the costs would prevent us from compl-eting the remaining landscaping. We feel the
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variance is necessary to preserve our right to enjoy our property just as our neighbors do.
Sincerely,
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S~ATE OF CALIFORNIA-STATE AND CONSUMER SWICES AGENCY - GEORGE DEUKMUIAN, Gowmor ”
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PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF THIS FORM.
I wish to register a complaint against the contractor named below. I understand that the Contractors State License Board is unable to represent
private citizens in court or to collect money or to levy finer.
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PROJECT INFORMATION . . ,
4. OWNER Of CONSTRUCTION SnEt
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.: It.$is project a: Residewed Commercial wildina Other-
s. Is this project a: AdditioL Repair/Replace,, New Constructiorr .\/
New Purchase-
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I. Was contract: WritteL Oral New Home Purchase Agreement-
I . Were there any change orders? Ye! No
. Is your complaint: Abandonmentk Workmanship,, Other- ,
. Building permit obtained by: Contractor7, You- Do not know4 )
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If yes, were they Written Ora- Both-
Name of building departmentHp e9-p A'A* -Hk &,hN f c
. Who presented contract? (name): Salesperson d.
Do not know-
. Did the contractor have employees? Yed No- If so, how many?a6R 4
. Were employees, subcontractors, or materialmen paid? Ye- No- Do not knowd yo7 KNO UliQ 4 . Were any liens filed on this lob? Ye- NoL y whom?
, What attempts have you made to contact the contractor? Unable to located Personal contact+ Telephone&. Letter ,dv&-D
Have you obtained an estimate from another contractor to complete or correct /ob? Ye- NoL
If yes, provide name, address, phone number of the contractor, and if possible, a copy of the estimate.
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PLEASE SEND COPIES OF All PAPERS RELATED TQ YOUR COMPLAINT
ase attach copies of both sides of contracts, cancelled checks, and other pertinent materials. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS. If copies are not
dable, please explain why:
If the contractor is licensed, he/she will be informed of this C. In addition to this complaint you may also file an action in civil
complaint and will be asked to contab you &thin seven days. court. Please get advice from an attorney or the small claims
4 counselor at your local municipat court on filing such a com- 1 plaint.
The Contractors State license. Board rannot direct a nonlicens- D. The Contractors State License Board cannot represent private
ed contractor to complete or correct (r project. citizens in court nor collect money for you. Please contact an
attorney or the small claims counselor at your local municipal
court for advice on filing such an action.
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information contained in this form k true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I will assist in the investigation or in the prosecu-
of the contractor or other parties, and will if necessary, attend hearings ond testify to facts.