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14166 (SFD)• �� F P.O. BOX 1504 N o . �{ 416 6 Building 78-105 CALLE ESTADO Address 79-725 Iris Court. LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 ne"Roger Snellenberger a Associates_ Address City Zip Tel. 922531A61911777- Same Address State Lic. City & Classif. & 458234 Lic. # 1858 Des nergr eaili$3 Elias -� l3Li�3.�P F:i 9 ABTA 25 ChariesWorth, Dr. Tel 328-7273 City Zip State Cat3alee$a3 Ci y, CA 9223 Lic. # LICENSED, ONTRACTOR'S DECLARATION I hereby affirm than j afi�censed under provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with section 7 00) of Divisions 3 dfith`e Business and P?ofessions Code, and my license is i ;full orc{�anH fecL ,q SIGNATURE 1 DATE OWNER -BUILDER DECLARATION I hereby affirm that I am exempt from the Contractor's License Law for the following reason: (Sec. 7031.5,Business and Professions Code: Any city or county which requires a permit to construct, alter, improve, demolish, or repair any structure, prior to its issuance also requires the applicant for such permit to file a signed statement that he is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Contractor's License Law, Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, or that. he is exempt therefrom, and the basis for the alleged exemption. Any violation of Section 7031.5 by 'any applicant for a permit subjects the applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars (8500). ❑ I, as owner of the property, or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will do the work, and the structure is not'intended or offered for sale. (Sec. 7044, Buisness and Professions Code: The Contractor's License Law does not apply to an owner of property who S builds or improves thereon and who does such work himself or through his own employees, ..provided that such improvements are not intended or offered for sale. If, however, the building or improvement is sold within one year of completion, .the owner -builder will have the burden of proving that he did not build or improve for the purpose of sale.) ❑ 1, as owner of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to con- struct the project. (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractor's License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon, and who contracts for such projects with a contractor(s) licensed pursuant to the Contractor's License Law.) ❑ 1 am exempt under Sec. B. & P.C. for this reason Date Owner WORKERS' COMPENSATION DECLARATION I her@/yaffirm that I have a certificate of consent to self -insure, or a certificate of Worker's Compensation Insurance, or a certified copy thereof. (Sec. 3800, Labor Code.) Pol'IIc�y V�o. Company Cjt1,,Gopy is filed with the city. ❑ Certified copy is hereby furnished. ��////// CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE (This section need not be.completed i1 the permit is for one hundred dollars (8100) valuation or less.) I certify that in the performance of lhg work for which this permit is issued, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the Workers' Compensation Laws of California Date Owner NOTICE TO APPLICANT. If, after making this Certificate of Exemption you should become subject to the Workers' Compensation provisions of the Labor Code, you must forthwith comply with such provisions or this permit shall be deemed revoked. CONSTRUCTION LENDING AGENCY 1 hereby affirm that there is a construction lending agency for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued. (Sec. 3097, Civil Code.) Lender's Name Lender's Address This is a building permit when properly filled out, signed and validated, and is subject to expiration if work thereunder is suspended for 180 days. I certify that I have read this application and state that the above information is correct. I agree to comply with all city and county ordinances and state laws relating to building construction, and hereby authorize representatives -of this city to enter the above-. mentioned property for inspection purposes. Signature of applicant -Date- Mailing ateMailing Address City, State, Zip BUILDING: TYPE CONST. VN OCC: GRP. R3 A.P. Number 604-251-006 Legal Description "`oM 6 Tract 24208 Project Description SPD Plan. 5 Cactus Flower 11 Sq. Ft. No. No. Dw. Size 1402. Stories Units New ❑ Add ❑ Alter ❑ Repair ❑ -Demolition ❑ Estimated Valuation sea i 08!;,..O0 PERMIT AMOUNT Plan Chk. Dep. Plan Chk. Bal 504.54 Const. 90.0() Mech. 62.00 Electrical I 124.77 Plumbing 144.00 S.M.I. Grading 20.00 Driveway Enc. .00 Infrastructure 1# 983.`33 Issued by: Date Perm Validated by: Validation: TOTAL /,-144\4 REMARKS ZONE: BY: y Minimum Setback Distances: Front Setback from Center Line Rear Setback from Rear Prop. Line Side Street Setback from Center Line tSide Setback from Property Line FINAL DATE INSPECTOR / -+✓ `>f� '{ Issued by: Date Perm Validated by: Validation: CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE NO. ELECTRICAL FEES NO. PLUMBING FEES 1ST FL. SO. FT. ® $ UNITS SLAB GRADE t' V r, BONDING YARD SPKLR SYSTEM 2ND FL. SQ. FT. FORMS SEWER OR SEPTIC POR. SQ. FT. ® MOBILEHOME SVC. BAR SINK GAR. SO. FT. ® POWER OUTLET ROOF DRAINS HEATING (FINAL) OTHER APPJEQUIP. DRAINAGE PIPING CAR P. SQ. FT. TEMP. POLE WALL SQ. FT. GROUT DRINKING FOUNTAIN. SO. FT. ® FINAL INSP. URINAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION VALUATION $ WATER SYSTEM WATER PIPING NOTE: Not to be used as property tax valuation _$ FLOOR DRAIN MECHANICAL FEES G FRAMING !' 7 WATER SOFTENER VENT SYSTEM FAN EVAP.COOL HOOD SIGN WASHER(AUTO)(DISH) APPLIANCE DRYER REMARKS: GARBAGE DISPOSAL FURNACE UNIT WALL FLOOR SUSPENDED LAUNDRY TRAY AIR HANDLING UNIT CFM KITCHEN SINK ABSORPTION SYSTEM B.T.U. TEMP USE PERMIT SVC WATER CLOSET' COMPRESSOR HP POLE, TEMIPERM LAVATORY HEATING SYSTEM FORCED GRAVITY AMPERES SERV ENT SHOWER BOILER, B.T.U. SQ. FT. ® c BATH TUB SQ. FT. ® c WATER HEATER MAX. HEATER OUTPUT, B.T.U. SO. FT. RESID ® 11/4 c SEWAGE DISPOSAL MESH INSULATION/SOUND FINISH GRADING SO.FT.GAR ® 3/ac HOUSE SEWER GAS PIPING PERMIT FEE PERMIT FEE PERMIT FEE DBL TOTAL FEES MICRO FEE MECH.FEE PL.CK.FEE CONST. FEE ELECT. FEE SMI FEE PLUMB. FEE STRUCTURE PLUMBING 9- ELECTRICAL HEATING & AIR COND. SOLAR SETBACK GROUND PLUMBING UNDERGROUND A.C. UNIT COLL. AREA SLAB GRADE ROUGH PLUMB. BONDING HEATING (ROUGH) STORAGE TANK FORMS SEWER OR SEPTIC ROUGH WIRING DUCT WORK ROCK STORAGE FOUND. REINF. GAS (ROUG M R LOOP HEATING (FINAL) OTHER APPJEQUIP. REINF. STEEL GAS (FINAL) TEMP. POLE GROUT WATER HEATER SERVICE FINAL INSP. BOND BEAM WATER SYSTEM GRADING cu. yd. $ plus x$ _$ LUMBER GR. FINAL INSP. G FRAMING !' 7 FINAL INSP. ROOFING � �! 1_4 V 4 � ('r+�,r U � I REMARKS: VENTILATION FIRE ZONE ROOFING FIREPLACE SPARK ARRESTOR GAR. FIREWALL THING MESH INSULATION/SOUND FINISH GRADING FINAL INSPECTION / CERT. OCC. FENCE FINAL INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURES/INITIALS GARDEN WALL FINAL 78-495 CALLE TAMPICO — LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 777-7000 FAX (619) 777-7101 October 3, 1995 Mr. Ron Bock 79-725 Iris Court La Quinta Ca. 92253 Dear Mr. Bock: Mayor Pena .has asked me to respond to your letter of September 16th. Let me start by apologizing for any inconvenience or negative fiscal impact that you may have experienced as a result of the situation outlined -in your letter. I hope that the following explanation of events will assist you in determining a course of action to obtain adequate remedies. On 12/2/94 the walls of your house were inspected for the required R-13 insulation. The ceiling was not inspected at this time because it was determined by the developer that the insulation was to be blown -in. This process can not take place until the dwelling has been drywalled. Unlike batt insulation (such as in your walls) the blown in insulation has no markings once installed. The desired R value is obtained by shooting the loose fill insulation out of a hose until the desired uniform depth is achieved in the entire area requiring insulation. Once this process is completed the licensed insulation contractor is required by the state energy code to provide an "Insulation Certificate" to the building owner. The California Energy Code recognizes that the alternative to accepting the Insulation Certificate would be to provide full time inspection during the actual process of placing the loose fill insulation, or causing the inspector to crawl around in the attic in the insulation after it is placed and take random measurements of the depth of .the insulation. As you might,imagine neither of these alternatives is very reasonable. It is obvious that the Insulation Certificate for your house (. a copy of which was provided to the Building Department) was issued in error. There is no evidence to suggest that the document was produced in an attempt to defraud any party involved, however its issuance has resulted in negative impacts. Upon being informed by you that this- situation existed, the developer was immediately contacted by Bruce Pellitier of this department, and informed of the MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 ��(� Mr. Ron Bock Page 2 October 3, 1995 oversight. Jim Snellenberger later informed Bruce that he had contacted the insulation contractor and that the missing insulation would be installed promptly and everything would be taken care of. Bruce also received a message from you on the 8th of September that there was no need to call as that the matter was being taken care of. This message was consistent with the conversation that Bruce had with Jim Snellenberger. Bruce was under the impression that because of the actions that he had initiated to remedy the situation that all parties concerned had been satisfied. As to the liability for your increased electric bills for those months prior to the installation of the insulation, I would suggest contacting the Snellenbergers. In the past I have found them to be very reasonable and more than willing to stand behind their product. If you like I would be happy to contact the Snellenbergers regarding this matter. I hope this information has been helpful to you. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Tom Hartung Director of Building Safety rr 7PT7 6L .... ...... le -C-46-W -'04 ta, . , - - � - / - cx� 00 "r4 Zc.X J , OJV INWIATION CMIF1CATION This is to certify that insulation has been installed in cfl'n=ormance with the dirrrnt energy regulation, California INSULATION CERTIFICATION 2j State of ,r . This is to certify that insulation has' been installed in conformance with the current energy' regulation. California Administrative Code, Title 24 CalifCM'R, in the building located at: State of Batts: Type Manufacturer 0WDWOORNM SITE AD1RiESS Thickness 12" R-38 `� R -Value CEICEI--LINGS Thickness R -Value Batts: Type Manufacturer .04W/03WW Thickness 12 R -Value R-38 Blown: 1 'pe ---- Manufacturer 1'hiclmss— /CIINGT'hiclaiess 3 R -Value R-13 EXIT-3tIDIt WALLS - it.Value R -Value TyPe SAS Manufacturer Thickness358 R -Value R-13 FLU Type--�, Mamfacturer _ Thickness pt -value - General Contractor Licenser 1 License i ' BY - Title Date Vi Pre 'dent bate ' Schmid Insulation Contractors, TAC. L=ane I ZZ1S17 C -Z ��+�98�s__ Title Vice President Date INWIATION CMIF1CATION This is to certify that insulation has been installed in cfl'n=ormance with the dirrrnt energy regulation, California Administrative Code, Title Calffornia, in the building located at: 2j State of SM Ai81RESSpTam-CAMMzham Aim CEILM 19IA A CA Batts: Type Manufacturer 0WDWOORNM Thickness 12" R-38 `� R -Value Blown: Type Mhwfacturer Thickness R -Value caC IOR WALLS Type --pn—OamManufactcurer . /CIINGT'hiclaiess 3 R -Value R-13 1'I5 �'Pe Manufacturer Thickness " R -Value General Contractor RER SNEU1243EFKER License d BY Title Bate Schmid Insulation Contractors, Inc. Licenser 221517 C-2 BY Title Vi Pre 'dent bate —12-11-94 \V CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE NO. ELECTRICAL FEES NO. PLUMBING FEES ISI Ft SO. Fl. �i $ UNITS SLAB GRADE 2ND FL SO. FT. ��l BONDING YARD SPKLR SYSTEM STORAGE TANK MOBILEHOME SVC. BAR SINK POR. SO. FT. « DUCT WORK ROCK STORAGE GAR. SO. FT. n POWER OUTLET ROOF DRAINS CAR P. I SO. FT. Q ' DRAINAGE PIPING WALL SO. FT. Q TEMP. POLE DRINKING FOUNTAIN SQ. FT. Q GROUT, URINAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION VALUATION $ FINAL INSP. WATER PIPING NOTE: Not to be used as property tax valuation WATER SYSTEM FLOOR DRAIN MECHANICAL FEES WATER SOFTENER VENT SYSTEM FAN EVAP.COOL HOOD SIGN WASHER(AUTO)(DISH) APPLIANCE DRYER 410�yy//��I'� GARBAGE DISPOSAL FURNACE UNIT WALL FLOOR SUSPENDED REMARKS: LAUNDRYTRAY AIR HANDLING UNIT CFM KITCHEN SINK ABSORPTION SYSTEM B.T.U. TEMP USE PERMIT SVC WATER CLOSET COMPRESSOR HP POLE, TEMIPERM LAVATORY HEATING SYSTEM FORCED GRAVITY AMPERES SERV ENT SHOWER BOILER B.T.U. SQ. FT. Q c BATH TUB SO. FT. Q c WATER HEATER MAX. HEATER OUTPUT, B.T.U: SQ. FT. RESID Q 11/4 c SEWAGE DISPOSAL SO.FT.GAR Q 3/4c HOUSE SEWER GAS PIPING PERMIT FEE PERMIT FEE PERMIT FEE DBL TOTAL FEES MICRO FEE MECH.FEE PL.CK.FEE CONST. FEEELECT. FEE SMI FEE PLUMB. FEE STRUCTURE PLUMBING I Y ELECTRICAL HEATING & AIR COND. SOLAR SETBACK GROUND PLUMBING UNDERGROUND A.C. UNIT COLL. AREA SLAB GRADE ROUGH PLUMB. BONDING HEATING (ROUGH) STORAGE TANK FORMS SEWER OR SEPTIC ROUGH WIRING DUCT WORK ROCK STORAGE FOUND. REINF. GAS (ROUG �7 MVER LOOP HEATING (FINAL) OTHER APP.IEOUIP. REINF. STEEL GAS (FINAL) TEMP. POLE GROUT, WATER HEATER SERVICE FINAL INSP. BOND BEAM WATER SYSTEM GRADING cu. yd. $ -Plus-X$-=$ LUMBER GR. FINAL INSP. G FRAMING // 3(91 FINAL INSP. ROOFING &/ffz 410�yy//��I'� / [/� / I /� /�� REMARKS: VENTILATION FIRE ZONE ROOFING FIREPLACE SPARK ARRESTOR GAR. FIREWALL t;ATHING MESH INSULATION/SOUND FINISH GRADING ��rr FINAL INSPECTION CERT. OCC. FENCE FINAL INSPECTOR'S SIGNATURESIINITIALS GARDEN WALL FINAL The Honorable John Pena, Mayor September 16, 1995 City of La Quinta . 78-495 Calle Tampico '95 SLP 19 La 2 Quinta, Ca 92253 ,,, )) C!"Iy OF LA QUINTA � GI".' ;.;�IAGEf�'S OFFICE/ Dear Mayor Pena` My wife and.1 moved from Palm Desert to La Quinta in March of this year. Our home is in the Cactus Flower subdivision, a Roger Snellenberger project. We are very de- lighted with La Quinta and we look forward to giving to the community. We are not interested in living here in such a manner that we will always be concerned about what we are getting. Our focus will be on what we can contribute. We think this is the essence of being a good neighbor and we want to be good neighbors. As we look around us, we see there are more than enough opportunities for us, particularly with the youth. At this point, we are not feeling very, good about the City government. We want to feel good about it, so this letter is the first step. When we moved from Palm Desert (where we currently have a patio furniture business) we anticipated lower energy bills. We were told that this was the case for residents east of Washington. Unfortunately, this has not been our experience. I believe the reason for this is that we have had no insulation in our attic. Our home was approved for,occupancy by the City of La Quinta liecause the building department was given a certificate by the insulation company saying that the home was insulated. The home was never inspected. My comprehension of these kind of matters is admittedly inadequate. I cannot understand how this could have happened to us. Our bills have probably been 25- 30% higher than they should have been. I contacted the building department immediately upon finding out that the insulation was missing. This was on the 7th. of this month. I called again on the afternoon of the 8th. and informed someone in the department that there was no need to call me back because, by that time, I had set up an appointment for the insulation company to come out and take care of the unfinished business. Nobody from the City followed up to make sure the insulation was put in, Nobody from the City apologized for the increased bills. Nobody from the City offered to absorb the liability. I did speak with someone from the building department the day after the insulation was put in, but that was only because there were. a couple of guys inspecting the pool being dug .next door and I went over to them and initiated the conversation. The gentleman I spoke with informed me that my home .had NEVER BEEN INSPECTED BY THE CITY to see if it was insulated or not. He said, "We probably should do these inspections." Yeah,-1 agree. It would keep letters like this from being written. My understanding, like I said, is far from adequate. I .have tried to find someway to straighten it out in my mind, but I can't seem to feel good about any of this. 1 have even considered going to my attorney, but 1 thought I would try to get something accomplished outside of the legal arena. Perhaps we could come together and have a meeting of the minds on the liability here. Like.I said, we are not troublemakers. In fact, we hope to expand our business into La Quinta in the future. We will be around a Jong time and we want to feel good about the City government from the beginning. I don't know.if I should even be sending this letter to you, but I expect you will see that it gets passed to the appropriate person(s). Hope tohear from you soon. Since U Ron ck 79-795 Iris Court La Quinta, Ca • .92253 I I Al Insulation, Fireplaces & Weather stripping Mario Rios ME Foreman H M 10 INSULATION CONTRACTORS INCORPORATED *2215`17 Serving Southern California since 1963 Box 785, 19020 N. Indian Avenue, Ste. 14A North Palm Springs, CA 92258-0785 S19) 251-2166 FAX (619) 251-0886 * PAGER (909) 465-8146 '-" ja�; (gz V T of (f ),Vr T? -a... - nu Tit�1 IIf Ea (011thita INItilbilig a11b '3SOUGN 31illi-!51*1311 This Certificate issued pursuant to the requirements of Section 306 of the Uniform Building Code certifying that at the time of issuance this structure was in compliance with the various ordinances of the City regulating building construction or use. For the following: BUILDING ADDRESS. 79-725 Iris Court Use Classification Single Family Dwelling Bldg. permit No. 14166. Group R3 Type Construction VN Fre Zone Use Zone SR Owner of Building Snellenberger & AssociatePAddress City La Quinta, CA 92253 By; Bruce Pelletier Dote: January 26, 1995 Building Offi iol Y09T IN A CONe?ICUOU! PLACt