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Case Notes 18-07907/25/22, 11:36 AM Print Code Enforcement Case https://user.govoutreach.com/laquintaca/ceeditcase.php 1/8 Code Enforcement Case: CE-18-0790 Entered on: 03/22/2018 00:00 Printed on: 07/25/2022 Topic: Building Code Status: Closed Due Date: 04/27/20 Assigned To: Hart Ponder Initiated by: Owner Area #: 6 SOUTH LQ/OTHER Hearing Date: Hearing Time: Permit Permit #: Business name: License #: Property Location Occupant Name: Lic: DOB: Address: 55075 MONROE ST , 92253 Phone: Cell #: APN : 767-580-048 Owner Information Owner Name: MORROW JAMES SCOTT & DANIELLE D Address: 31 VIA CONOCIDO SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 Phone: Cell #: Actions Action By Date Time Hours Note/Observation Complaint Wayne Campbell 03/22/2018 4:18 pm 0.50 During a STVR Inspection, Officer observed un-permitted construction. Observed two bedrooms and a family room constructed in the horse stable. TRAKIT Wayne Campbell 03/22/2018 4:23 pm 0.25 Trakit records revealed a permit for the Horse Stable was applied and approved on 11/27/2007. The project was finaled on 12/4/2008. Other Wayne Campbell 03/22/2018 4:23 pm 0.25 Contacted the Building Department and viewed laser records. It was determined the stable is inhabitable and un-permitted. Phone Call Wayne Campbell 03/22/2018 4:24 pm 0.25 Contacted Mr Morrow and informed him of the violation. Property was recently purchased and he was not aware. Courtesy Notice Wayne Campbell 03/22/2018 4:28 pm 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Property Location) Public Counter Contact Christina Gamez 04/03/2018 0.25 Property manager came in to the hub and brought in the STVRP agreement and initialed that there is only 5 bedrooms vs 7 and ok'd per Supervisor Meredith to do so Inspection Wayne Campbell 04/18/2018 4:47 pm 0.50 Trakit records revealed no plans or permit activity. Courtesy Notice Wayne Campbell 04/18/2018 4:48 pm 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Property Location) Phone Call Wayne Campbell 08/21/2018 3:55 pm 0.25 Contacted Mr Scott Morrow, 949-533-5050, and informed the permit for the Horse Stable remains in violation. Mr Morrow stated plans to permit the three rooms to living quarters was submitted to Planning and currently under review. Inspection Wayne Campbell 10/09/2018 8:42 am 0.50 A follow-up inspection revealed no permit activity. Notice of Violation Wayne Campbell 10/09/2018 8:44 am 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Property Location) TRAKIT Wayne Campbell 10/29/2018 10:00 am 0.00 Telephone conversation with JW, Building Official - He conducted an inspection of the site and observed additional building violation. The owner is in the progress of submitting an application for the horse stable and unpermitted habital interior space. He will contact me to accompany him on next inspection of the site. Complaint Christina Gamez 11/14/2018 0.25 I received a call from Planner, Carlos Flores and he asked about the complaints for case #18-2457. He states that he received an e-mail complaining about grading. I asked him to forward it, see attached. Complaint Kevin Meredith 12/07/2018 1.00 Building has requested assistance in gaining compliance regarding the modular structure, barn and the unpermitted construction to the original dwelling. See attached email. Email Wayne 01/14/2019 7:41 am 0.25 FYI 7/25/22, 11:36 AM Print Code Enforcement Case https://user.govoutreach.com/laquintaca/ceeditcase.php 2/8 Campbell Kevin Meredith | Animal Control/Code Compliance Supervisor 78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 kmeredith@Laquintaca.gov 760-777-7034 www.La-Quinta.org From: Jacob Fuson Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 2:19 PM To: Scott Morrow <scott@morrowmgmt.com> Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov> Subject: RE: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification Scott, After speaking with JW this morning regarding the meter pedestal at your residence, what we can do is move forward with getting the new meter pedestal energized so that the existing pedestal can be removed to make way for the new CMU wall, and thus complete the pool barrier. To complete this inspection we will require that all feeder conductors supplying the trailers be removed and any loads that will be landed in the new pedestal (i.e. gate motor, etc) be completed and ready for inspection. The scope of work of the existing permit (BELC2018-0113) must also be updated to reflect the permanent pedestal installation to serve the gate, landscaping, or whatever is proposed to be served. Your permit was issued for a temporary meter pedestal for temporary service to the office trailers. Thank you, Jake Fuson |Building Inspector City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7081 jfuson@laquintaca.gov From: James Wiatrak Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:53 AM To: Scott Morrow <scott@morrowmgmt.com> Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov> Subject: RE: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification Hi Scott, Let me review this with Jake Fuson so that I’ll have a better understanding how the electrical pedestal ties to the block wall and pool completion. Regards, James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator Design & Development Department City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253 Ph. 760.777.7023 jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov 7/25/22, 11:36 AM Print Code Enforcement Case https://user.govoutreach.com/laquintaca/ceeditcase.php 3/8 PLEASE NOTE: City Hall will be closed from December 24, 2018 through January 1, 2019 in observance of the holidays. Please plan accordingly for any business needs that might need to be addressed during this time frame. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you after the New Year! From: Scott Morrow <scott@morrowmgmt.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:05 AM To: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov> Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov> Subject: RE: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification Hi JW, Thanks for getting back to me. Regarding the trailers – we are working multiple angles to get figure out whether or not the certification was received by the party we purchased the trailers from and the process to get the trailers certified in the event they were not obtained with the original build. The trailers were purchased from Paula Ziegler who will review documents when she gets back to her home in Utah after the holiday. We’ve also contracted a local trailer company to help us walk through the process the get the trailers certified in the event Paula cannot find the information. Based on a conversation we had with them yesterday we understand this process to certify could take some time. We will take the necessary steps to certify/permit prior to any use. However, since this is holding up the completion of the block wall and final on the pool is there anything we can do for to allow the City to release the pedestal so IID can energize and we can complete the relocation? Even if we have to remove breakers or wire from the pedestal to the trailer we will do whatever is needed so we can energize and complete these projects. Permit Architectural Plans – I also want to mention the architect drafting the plans for the existing structures (house and barn) is near completion and I’ve been told will be submitting to the City by the end of the week. Please let me know if there’s anything we can do on the pedestal relocation to complete that work. I look forward to talking with you soon. Scott Scott Morrow Morrow Management 1130 Via Callejon San Clemente, CA 92673 949/218-8400 direct 949/533-5050 cell CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email including any attachments may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly prohibited. From: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 8:57 AM To: Scott Morrow <scott@morrowmgmt.com> Cc: Kevin Meredith <Kmeredith@laquintaca.gov>; AJ Ortega <Aortega@laquintaca.gov>; Jacob Fuson <Jfuson@laquintaca.gov> Subject: RE: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification 7/25/22, 11:36 AM Print Code Enforcement Case https://user.govoutreach.com/laquintaca/ceeditcase.php 4/8 Good morning Scott, Sorry I haven’t responded sooner but I have been off since last Friday. As I understand it, the jobsite trailers were built on site, or nearby, and placed at their current location. In California, commercial modular structures like those you have there are typically factory built and bear the insignia of the CA Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the state agency that regulates the construction and certification of factory built housing and commercial structures. Your modular structures, have no such HCD insignia nor were they built with a City of La Quinta building permit to Title 24 standards. Before we consider moving forward with any electric service, you must first provide the proper, recognized HCD compliant modular buildings or submit plans and obtain permits, inspections and approvals for the structures that are currently constructed. As it stands now, you have unpermitted structures and no use or occupancy will be allowed. This information should have been posted on the trailers in the last week by our Code Enforcement team. Regards, James “JW” Wiatrak, CBO, CASp Building Official ◦ ADA Coordinator Design & Development Department City of La Quinta 78495 Calle Tampico ◦ La Quinta, CA 92253 Ph. 760.777.7023 jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov PLEASE NOTE: City Hall will be closed from December 24, 2018 through January 1, 2019 in observance of the holidays. Please plan accordingly for any business needs that might need to be addressed during this time frame. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you after the New Year! From: Scott Morrow <scott@morrowmgmt.com> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2018 7:44 AM To: James Wiatrak <jwiatrak@laquintaca.gov> Cc: Steve Lazzarini (slazz2018@gmail.com) <slazz2018@gmail.com>; Danielle Morrow <danielle@morrowmgmt.com> Subject: Morrow - 55075 Monroe St - Trailer Certification Hi JW, I met with Steve yesterday and we were discussing the challenges we’re having to get our relocated meter pedestal energized. He mentioned the City is requesting a “state certification” on the trailers. We do not know what that is and hoping you could help provide some direction. A quick internet search makes it think it’s a DMV issued Permanent Trailer Identification certification (https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/? 1dmy&urile=wcm:path:/dmv_content_en/dmv/forms/reg/reg4017) but I’m not sure if this is correct or if there is more to it. We’ve also reached out to Paula and Roy Ziegler who we purchased the trailers from to see if they have this information. If we have to apply through the DMV I’m not sure how long this could take. Is there a possibility that we could energize the relocated meter pedestal and not connect/energize the trailers until the City receives the requested paperwork? We’re just in a time crunch to get the new pedestal energized so we can remove the old pedestal, complete the 7/25/22, 11:36 AM Print Code Enforcement Case https://user.govoutreach.com/laquintaca/ceeditcase.php 5/8 block wall and receive the pool final inspection. I also want to note that the architect is nearly finished with the plans for the home and intends to submit both the home and barn to the City early next week. I’m looking forward to checking that one off our list. I look forward to talking with you soon. Scott Scott Morrow Morrow Management 1130 Via Callejon San Clemente, CA 92673 949/218-8400 direct 949/533-5050 cell CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email including any attachments may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this email is strictly prohibited. NOTICE: This email message and any attachments hereto may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution of such information is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy the original message and all copies of it. Complaint Christina Gamez 01/28/2019 0.25 Kayli spoke with neighbor Yolanda Mills 714-319-8045 called and states that she contacted Police as there is a bright light that was shining into her window. Inspection Wayne Campbell 01/30/2019 9:30 am 0.50 An inspection revealed no progress. updated violations and mailed a NOPN. TRAKIT Wayne Campbell 01/30/2019 9:35 am 0.00 Records revealed unpermitted work remains in violation. Notice of Public Nuisance Wayne Campbell 01/30/2019 10:35 am 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner) Notice of Public Nuisance Wayne Campbell 01/30/2019 10:50 am 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Property Location) Email Kayli Pierce 01/30/2019 11:15 am 0.25 Neighbor, Yolanda Mills, emailed photos of the light. See attached. Mailings Wayne Campbell 01/31/2019 7:45 am 0.25 Mailed the NOPN via regular and certified mail. HUB-Counter Contact Wayne Campbell 01/31/2019 9:57 am 0.25 Ms Danielle Morrow at the Code with complaint on why her other STVR properties can not be licensed. The properties are totally separate from the 55075 property. Officer also informed Ms Morrow of a lighting complaint on the property. Ms Morrow stated she currently resides at the property and there is no light on that will reflect or illuminate the rays that is shown on the photo. Public Counter Contact Wayne Campbell 02/01/2019 8:58 am 0.00 Building Application and Drawings submitted to the Building Department for the unpermitted building. Public Counter Contact Code Compliance 02/01/2019 10:39 am 0.25 KP: Danielle Morrow came in to inform us that the light was not coming from her property, and that she wants the matter cleared up so that it is not counting against her. Please call 949-533-6205. Mailings Christina Gamez 03/01/2019 0.25 Received returned mail, return to sender, no such street, unable to forward Inspection Wayne Campbell 03/07/2019 3:50 pm 0.50 A review of Trakit revealed no additional progress made toward obtaining a Building Permit for the living quarter improvements to the Horse Stable. Final Notice of Violation Wayne Campbell 03/07/2019 3:50 pm 0.25 Incl CC:Yes, Send to (Owner,Property Location) Email Wayne Campbell 04/02/2019 3:00 pm 0.25 Email from the Building Department. Mr Morrow has not perform any new activity toward obtaining a building permit. Phone Call Wayne Campbell 04/04/2019 3:53 pm 0.50 Attempted contact with Mr Morrow. Posted a vmm for a return call. Complaint Christina Gamez 04/08/2019 0.25 Request 37626- Anonymous - Dumped tv Inspection Wayne 04/11/2019 0.50 An inspection revealed the complaint unfounded. 7/25/22, 11:36 AM Print Code Enforcement Case https://user.govoutreach.com/laquintaca/ceeditcase.php 6/8 Campbell Inspection Wayne Campbell 05/15/2019 9:02 am 0.50 A review of the Trakit case revealed no progress toward compliance. Officer has requested input from the Building Department and Planning. No new communication has been received from the property owner. Building violations remains uncorrected. Administrative Citation Wayne Campbell 05/15/2019 9:06 am 0.25 Cite #(LQ160295), Citation Date(05/15/2019), Citation Time(9:00 am), Name( MORROW JAMES SCOTT & DANIELLE D), Penalty Amt(200), Violations (CBC 105.1 - PERMITS REQUIRED: $100,11.72.030 (M) LQMC - UNIFORM CODES: $100), Service By(Mailed) Other Kevin Meredith 06/05/2019 0.50 At the Project Review Meeting it was decided for Code to give Mr. Morrow a call and provide an additional two weeks for compliance or a second round of citations will have to be issued. Phone Call Wayne Campbell 06/06/2019 5:03 pm 0.50 Officer contacted Mr Morrow and explained that he was granted an additional two weeks to comply with the violations. Officer explained that compliance would be int he form of plans submittal, a permit application or an agreement with between the Building Official and himself. Mr Morrow stated he feels like the City is targeting him and he does not understand why such requirements are being placed on him. Inspection Wayne Campbell 07/03/2019 9:10 am 0.50 Case extended for discussion with the Building Official. email is attached. Email Wayne Campbell 08/02/2019 8:21 am 0.25 Per email request, Officer will stand down on further enforcement of building codes related to the main dwelling. Other Kevin Meredith 08/05/2019 0.25 The Building Official has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy for the main dwelling on this property. See Attached. Phone Call Christina Gamez 10/09/2019 0.25 Cheryl Thomas Boss Law Firm represents First American Title and would like a call back 619-234-1776 regarding further information regarding the violations. Phone Call Christina Gamez 10/09/2019 0.25 Cheryl Thomas, Boss Law Firm called 818-360-0434 and would like to discuss the open case for this property she can be reached at 619- 234-1776 Phone Call Christina Gamez 10/17/2019 0.25 Cheryl Thomas, Boss Law Firm 818-360-0434 called and would like to speak with Supervisor Meredith 619-234-1776 Phone Call Christina Gamez 10/18/2019 0.25 I called Cheryl Thomas per Supervisor Meredith's request at 619-234- 1776. I was transferred to her VM and let her know I am available until 5PM today Phone Call Christina Gamez 10/18/2019 0.25 Cheryl Thomas 818-360-0434 called back and states that she needs the information on the building violations. I told her that I could transfer her to building and she states that she needs to know what violations Code is addressing. I asked her if she has spoken with the p.o to request them. She states that she has and they were only able to provide the last final notice. I told her that we could review it together and she stated that it is too non-descriptive. She stated that she needs details of the current issues and I told her that it is a notice since March of 2019. I also told her that she can ask the p/o to call and they can give her the information when provided by the City to them. She states that she represents the title company and buyer and has to conduct their own investigation and may have other questions needed answer than those of the p/o. I asked if she is looking to bring the issues into compliance and she stated that she has no idea what the p/o is going to decide to do because the violations existed before they bought the property. I told her that this would be for the real estate agent. and she stated that it is the City who is enforcing and needs to know what and why. I told her that I cannot provide any information and it would be better for my Supervisor to call her on Monday. Inspection Hart Ponder 03/03/2020 4:43 pm 0.25 A driveby and a review of the case file has shown that more time is needed as the case is still in legal. Status revew in 30 days per KM. Complaint Christina Gamez 03/16/2020 0.25 42025 states:The owners of Morrow Ranch have installed a dirt bike / dune buggy course on their property. It is extremely loud. We are in the middle of a residential neighborhood. This can’t possibly be legal. Can you please stop them? Inspection Hart Ponder 04/13/2020 1:03 pm 0.25 I spoke to Planner Carlos Flores and he stated he will bring this up at a conference call this week with the property owner. Carlos will contact me with the outcome of the meeting. At the property, I could hear no motor vehicle noise at the public right of way. I could see no PM10/dust migration from the property. No contact number to call RP to update. Inspection Hart Ponder 04/15/2020 11:03 am 0.25 Carlos from Planning called and the property in now in compliance with the storage of the buildings. the use permit restriction is that noone can live in the buildings. See email from Carlos. Carlos also brought up the 7/25/22, 11:36 AM Print Code Enforcement Case https://user.govoutreach.com/laquintaca/ceeditcase.php 7/8 alleged dirt track and according to Carlos, the compliant is unfounded. No RP call back number I can see. Will reach out to KM for Admin cite fee resolution direction Phone Call Christina Gamez 07/27/2021 8:56 am 0.25 Miguel Tapia 760-778-2270 called and left a message on 07/26/2021 asking about a revocation for this property. i called him back and left a vm to call me back. He called today 07/27/2021 and states that the p/o is appealing the property value as they state that they purchased the property with no knowledge of no permits. He states that the property is uninhabitable. i spoke with Supervisor Meredith and he asked that the call be referred to Carlos Flores. Carlos will speak with AJ and contact Mr. Tapia. Violations #Violation Type Due Date Status Closed Date 1 CBC 105.1 - PERMITS REQUIRED Open Corrections Required:Cease and Desist any and all work that requires a Building Permit from the City of La Quinta. Immediately contact the Community Development Department and submit the required plans to obtain a Building Permit. PLEASE OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE LIVING QUARTERS ADDITIONS TO THE HORSE STABLE. 2 11.72.030 (M) LQMC - UNIFORM CODES Open Corrections Required:Immediate action must be taken to correct the violation. 3 11.72.030 (A) LQMC - ABANDONED/PARTIAL CONSTRUCTION Open Corrections Required:Obtain all required permits, inspections and approvals from the Building and Safety Department. You must complete all the necessary repairs, constructions or demolitions. Contact the Building & Safety Department for information on obtaining permits at (760) 777-7012. Fees Fee Type Date Charges Payments Details Admin Cite Amt 05/15/2019 200.00 Citation #LQ160295 Payment 07/25/2022 200.00 Paid via Data Ticket 6.7.2019 200.00 200.00 Inspection Notes Date: ________________ Time: ______________ Findings:________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Photographs 3522_001.pdf 18-0790.msg FW Pre-Fabricated Type Buildings at 55-075 Monroe.msg 3.jpg 7/25/22, 11:36 AM Print Code Enforcement Case https://user.govoutreach.com/laquintaca/ceeditcase.php 8/8 2.jpg 1.jpg Morrow Ranch Light.msg FW 55075 Monroe - James Scott Morrow.msg RE 55075 Monroe - James Scott Morrow.msg RE Morrow Ranch.msg RE Morrow Ranch (55075 Monroe St.) update.msg Morrow residence.msg REVOKE OCCUPANCY.pdf RE 55075 Monroe_fi.msg