CITy oF GLENDALe, CALIFORNIA Inspections Suite 100
Tel. (818) 548-4836
Community Development Fax (818) 548-4362
Building & Safety Applications, Permits & Plan Check Suite 101 633E. Broadway Tel. (818) 548-3200
Glendale, CA 91206 Fax (818) 548-3215
www.glendaleca.gov
November 15, 2023
Mr. Akop Adamian
1239 N. Everett Street
Glendale, CA 91207
SUBJECT: REVOCATION OF BUILDING PERMITS BCB2207948, BCB2207949, & BE-SFD- 006965-2023
Mr. Akop Adamian:
This is a REVOCATION LETTER FOR BUILDING PERMITS BCB2207948, BCB2207949, & BE- SFD-006965-2023 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1239 NORTH EVERETT STREET.
On June 15, 2023, the Building and Safety Division issued Permit BCB2207948 for a remodel and addition of 692 square-feet to an existing house and Permit BCB2207949 for a new, 465 square- feet detached, two-car garage. On June 22, 2023, the Building and Safety Division issued Permit BE-SFD-006965-2023 for a temporary power pole.
On October 19, 2023, the Building and Safety Division issued a stop work order for the above referenced address for exceeding the scope of work approved under current building permits.
On November 1, 2023, Building and Safety issued a notice of intent to revoke permits letter for the above-mentioned permits. In the letter, Building and Safety asked you to submit the reasons explaining why the building permits should not be revoked. You provided your response on November 14, 2023 at a meeting with the Community Development Director and Principal Planner.
Following discussion and review of recent events, substantial evidence has not been provided that the demolish of existing walls was accidental. Changes from the original application such as stucco and removal of existing framing, without approval from the City has demonstrated a willingness to execute work without the appropriate approvals. As a result, your submitted information and explanation is not sufficient to keep the permits valid.
Therefore, The City of Glendale Building and Safety Division has revoked Permits BCB2207948, BCB2207949, & BE-SFD-006965-2023. The authority to revoke permits is contained in the California Residential Code Section R105.6 that states:
"Suspension or revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is Issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code."
11/15/2023
The determination of the City of Glendale Building Official to revoke permits is appealable, in writing, to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals. If you have any questions, you may contact the Building Office at (818) 937-8121.
Ara Sargsyan
Biang ley
Attachments: Notice of Intent to Revoke Permits dated 11/01/2023.
City Planning Memo dated 10/31/2023.
Notice to Stop Work Order dated 10/31/2023.
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Jay Platt, Principal Planner
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Gillian van Muyden, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Yvette Neukian, Principal Assistant City Attorney
Antonio Abejo, Principal Inspection Supervisor
CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA Inspections Suite 100
Tel. (818) 548-4836
Community Development Fax (818) 548-4362
Bullding & Safety Applications, Permits & Plan Check Suite 101 633E. Broadway Tel. (818) 548-3200
Glendale, CA 91206 Fax (818) 548-3215
www.glendaleca.gov
November 1, 2023
Mr. Akop Adamian
1239 N. Everett Street
Glendale, CA 91207
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVOKE BUILDING PERMITS
BCB2207948, BCB2207949, & BE-SFD-006965-2023
Mr. Akop Adamian:
This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVOKE BUILDING PERMITS BCB2207948, BCB2207949, & BE-SFD-006965-2023 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1239 NORTH EVERETT STREET.
On April 29, 2022, the Planning Division approved Design Review Exemption Case No.
PD REX EM 2206507 to allow for an addition at the rear of the existing house, demolition of the existing detached garage to construct a new zoning code compliant garage, and facade improvements to the existing residence consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation of historic resources. The Planning Division is requesting that the following building permits that have been issued in conjunction with the design review exemption be revoked, due to work that has gone beyond the scope of planning approval and issued building permits resulting in illegal demolition:
• BCB2207948 - issued on June 15, 2023, for a remodel and addition of 692 square-feet to an existing house.
• BCB2207949 - Issued on June 15, 2023, for a new, 465 square-feet detached, two-car garage.
• BE-SFD-006965-2023 - issued on June 22, 2023 for a temporary power pole.
On October 19, 2023, the Planning Division staff received a complaint from a resident that the existing house had been demolished. The resident also submitted photos of the current conditions that illustrate the demolition of the existing residence. Staff referred the matter to the Building Inspections office for investigation.
On October 19, 2023, the Building and Safety Division issued a stop work (see attachment) order for the above referenced address for exceeding the scope of work approved under current building permits.
Due to the demolition of the existing residence, the property will be subject to Glendale Municipal Code (GMC") Section 15.20.090 which establishes provisions for enforcement and penalties associated with demolition of a potential contributor to a pending historic district.
11/1/2023
Therefore, it is the intent of the Glendale Building and Safety Division to revoke the above- mentioned permits. The authority to revoke permits is contained in the California Residential Code Section R105.6 that states:
"Suspension or revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this Hereby, you are ordered to immediately stop all construction work approved under Building Permits BCB2207948, BCB2207949, & BE-SFD-006965-2023.
You have until November 15, 2023, to contact the City of Glendale Planning Division at (818) 548- 2115 to address this matter and provide reasons why these permits should not be revoked; otherwise, Building Permits BCB2207948, BCB2207949, & BE-SFD-006965-2023 will be revoked Ara Sargsyan
Building Official
City of Glendale
Building & Safety
Attachments: City Planning Memo dated 10/31/2023
Votice of Stop Work Order dated 10/31/2023
Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Jay Platt, Principal Planner
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Gillian van Muyden, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Yvette Neukian, Principal Assistant City Attorney
Antonio Abejo, Principal Inspection Supervisor
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CITY OF GLENDALE
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
DATE October 31, 2023
TO Ara Sargsyan, Building Official
Miroslav Lhotsky, Deputy Building Official
Joseph Rodarte, Permit Services Administrator
FROM A Erik Krause, Deputy Director of Community Development SUBJECT Revocation of Building Permits
1239 North Everett Street (APN: 5647-022-022)
Lot 578, Bellehurst Park Tract, M.B. 69-71-72
The Planning Division is requesting that all active building permits associated with the above referenced address be revoked immediately. The subject property is located in the R1 (Low Density Residential) Zone, FAR District II, and it has been identified as a potential contributor to a pending historic district that is currently in process.
Details of Requested Revocation
Property Owner on Record: Mr. Akop Adamian
Applicant on Record: Mr. Nareg Khodadadi
On April 29, 2022, the Planning Division approved Design Review Exemption Case No.
PDREXEM 2206507 to allow for an addition at the rear of the existing house, demolition of the existing detached garage to construct a new zoning code compliant garage, and façade improvements to the existing residence consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation of historic resources. The Planning Division is requesting that the following building permits that have been issued in conjunction with the design review exemption be revoked, due to work that has gone beyond the scope of planning approval and issued building permits resulting in illegal demolition:
• Building Permit No. BCB 2207948, issued on June 15, 2023 for a remodel and addition of 692 square-feet to an existing house.
• Building Permit No. BCB 2207949, issued on June 15, 2023 for a new, 465 square-feet, detached, two-car garage.
• Building Permit No. BE-SFD-006965-2023, issued on June 22, 2023 for a temporary power pole.
On October 19, 2023, the Planning Division staff received a complaint from a resident that the existing house had been demolished. The resident also submitted photos of the current conditions that illustrate the demolition of the existing residence. Staff referred the matter to the Building Inspections office for investigation.
On Ociober 20, 2023, the Building and Safety Division issued a stop work order for the above referenced address for exceeding the scope of work approved under current building permits.
Due io the demolition of the existing residence, the property will be subjeci to Glendale Niunicipal Code (GMC) Section 15.20.090 which establishes provisions for enforcement and penalties associated with demolition of a potential contributor to a pending historic district.
Cc: Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
Jay Platt, Principal Planner
Vista Ezzati, Senior Planner
Michael Garcia, City Attorney
Gillian van Muyden, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Yvette Neukian, Principal Assistant City Attorney
Antonio Abejo, Principal inspection Supervisor
City of Glendale
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