A couple of excavations maybe 3 feet long, 2 feet wide, and to the bottom of the footings is sufficient for the footings scan, the wall is easier with no other requirements. The footings excavations in the parking lot will require the concrete to be cut for the r-scan technician to perform the test. This r-can test will determine the following criteria: rebar size, rebar lap, rebar horizontal spacing, rebar vertical spacing. I’ve talked to a local firm qualified to do the test and the price is in the $1,200.00 range- not included is concrete cutting for the parking lot/footing and repair.
The City hired Mr. Rose as its Building Inspector because of his knowledge and expertise concerning the Building Code and construction. He has affirmatively stated his position that an R-scan is required to inspect the rebar in both the block wall and the concrete footings for this wall, although some minor excavation work will also be necessary for the footings (but not the wall). Staff agrees that this is a reasonable request and not unreasonably costly. Mr. Rose states that an R-scan can be obtain for approximately $1,200.00, which is very reasonable compared to the costs of the excavations that would otherwise be required for Mr. Rose to ascertain if the building permit can be issued. Mr. Rose does not provide an estimate of the costs of the minor excavations of the footings, but these costs should also not be excessive.
Finally, it should be noted that the City Council is prevented by law from directing Mr. Rose to accept the photographs provided by the applicant to demonstrate that the rebar complies with the Building Code as opposed to Mr. Rose’s request for an R-scan (and minimal excavation work). There may be some ways for the applicant to “appeal” Mr. Rose’s directions, but none of these options would involve the City Council. There is no need to get into detail about this as this report is intended to provide information to the City Council about the progress (or lack thereof) being made by the responsible parties towards compliance. Should it become necessary to provide information to the City Council about the various options available to the responsible parties if they absolutely refuse to comply with Mr. Rose’s directions, staff will provide this information to the Council at the next Council meeting (or as otherwise directed by the Council). For present purposes, it is sufficient for staff to inform the Council that the building permits required for the responsible parties to obtain compliance as directed by the Compliance Order will not be issued by the City’s Building Inspector unless an R-scan is performed (along with some limited excavation work for the concrete footings).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Building permit application, with plans.
2. Ministerial permits application (zoning clearance) and approval.
ATTACHMENT 1
RECEIVED CityofGuadalupe
MAY I �
UILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 5 20 Building & Fire Safety Department Pennit #
Valuation
ofWork $10,000.00
,CITY OF GUADALUPE 918 Obispo Street
BUILDING DEPARTME �uadalupe, CA 93434 I
Phone: 1��) 343-3903 Fax: (805) 343-6905 ....,.:;..,_ __ _ Project Address 866 GUADALUPE ST GUADALUPE CA 93434
Parcel Number 115 - _1=0�1 __ _
Owner's Name JOSE MARTINEZ
Mailing Address 4544 CASTILLO DR GUADALUPE CA 93434
Applicant's Name JOSE CASTILLO
Mailing Address 866 GUADALUPE ST. GUADALUPE CA. 93434
Contractor's Name -------------------
Date: 5/11/2023
Phone: 805-602-8213
Phone: 805-602-8213
lie# ---------
Mai Ii n g Address ______________________________ _
Arch/Eng/Des. Name MATTHEW GOODMAN Lie# ________ _
Description of Work:
INSTALL WALL AND PARKING LOT
BUILDING
Building Size
Garage/Carpot Size
Porch/Deck Size
Patio Cover Size
Fireplace Type
PLUMBING (Enter number of fixtures)
Water Closet ---
Masonary fence
Lav ___ _
X = sq. ft.
X = sq. ft.
X = sq. ft.
X ;;: sq. ft.
Prefab JCBO # No
Sink ____ _ Bath/Shower _____ _
Clothes
Dishwasher __ _ Garbage Dsip ___ _ Washer _____ Dish Washer _____ _ Floor Drain __ _ Laundry Tub ___ _ Water Htr _____ Water System _____ _ Lawn Sprinklers __ _ Fire Sprinkler ___ _ Gas Outlets
____ _ Bldg. Sewer _____ _
Solar System ____ _ Vacuum Breaker/Anti Siphon ____________ _ Commercial/Industrial Interceptor ___________ _ Rainwater Piping (inside bldg.) _____ _ Other (define) WALL FENCE AND PARKING
MECHANICAL
Conditioned Area ______ sq. ft.
Appliances (enter the number each)
Heating Unit ______ Cooling Unit _____ Combination (heating/colling _____ _ Cooling Tower ____ Evap Tower ____ _ Air Handler I Ventilator _____ _ Commercial Hood ___ Refrigerator Unit to 25hp _____ _ Over25hp _____ _ Boiler ___ Incinerator ______ _ Fire Dampers �-----
Other (define) -------------------------------
Rev: 01-2019
ATTACHMENT 2