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Home My WebLink About603 LASSEN LN - Building Permitsi� ' ' 17012 Courtncy Lane Huntington E3each, Ca 92649 November 6, 1977 George J. Hel.tzer Heltzer Enterprises-Brookview 740 N. La Brea Avemie Los Mgeles, Ca 90038 Re: Un.it 195, Tr� 1� �03 Dear Mr. Heltzer: . We had our walk-thru on September 6; it is now November 6. We were harassed by your letters and your sales people into closing escrow before the major items on the l�ist were correcced. We have not moved ip yet in order to allow your workmen [ree.acces; afcer promises by everyUody tllat the remaining items would be Caken•care oE Guicl:lq. Among the major problems remaini.ng: 1) The floor in the master bedroom sti11 sqeaks; the aup't said he may have totear up the floor to fix it. 2) I'loor is 1'," high i.n one corner of tl�e bu:ilding, making the wardrobe doors out of level and the ceiling sagging :in the mi.ddlc; some atCempts have been made to correct the floQr, noth.i.ng for the ceiling. 3) Daring walk-thru we were assured exterior drainage would be corrected. Now, 2 months later, the grass is up, shrubs pl.anted, patio 1%i" lower than sur- rounding landscaped areas, obvi.ously violating cicy drainage rules; nothing has been done. 4) Kitchen r•.^ain,' unusable becacsc of sharp cut edges ^•. tile, sharp metal edge on tile support, pour grout job, uneven paint in cabinets, chipped shelf edges, sagging shelves, base cabinet out of square so t:ile not parallel with cabinet, pulls not plumb. 5) Most doors and window frames have paint and/or plaster and many scratches; sup't promised to clean off and paint out scratches. This delay is holding up drapery and-shutter installations. 6) Carpet installed by mistake still not removed; construction and sales office both had been notified not to install, that I had contracted to have my own carpet installed when the house was ready -- and it still is not! We wzre prcmisc3 a'.:ouse that �ao��ld be ce�dy r.o live in last May; it still is not. I think 60 days aftcr the walk-thru is ample time to finish.' , It is costing me $21.30 per day for an unlivable house; who do I send the bill tb? Sincere�y yo�j rs, � ��.� ^ � L� . . .,2G.`.�t / // // ^ / e � �/�'i l/ cc: Dep't of Building & Safety (Pfr. Hanheart),�Box 1200, Cos[a Mesa, Ca 92626 �3f1 ce: Planning Dep't (Nancy), IIox 1200, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626 c�: W. E. Hewitt, Construction Analyst, Veterans Adm., 11000 IJilshire, LA 90024 ce: William E. Caslin, Vice President, Co].well Company, Tustin, Ca 92680 ce: P. Callaway, Brookview Sales Office, 630 Paularino, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626 � Mr. Hanhart, Director Department o� guilding & Safety Box 1200 Costa Mesa, Ca 92626 Dear Mr. Hanhart, 17012 Courtney Lane Huntington Beach, Ca 92649 November 7, 1977 Re: 603 Lassen Unit 195, Tract 8241 I talked with you on September 16 and September 19 about our concerns witit the construction of the above unit. You were kind enough to arzange for an additional inspection by Mac, of your department. On September 20 I met with Mac and representatives of the builder, Heltzer Enterprises, at the unit. Many promises were made by the Heltzer employees of things that would be done expeditiously to correct at least the appearance of the defects, if not the existence of the defects themselves. In case you have any interest in the builder's lack of responsible action on promises made, I enclose the most recent of our letters to him. Surely the city has some standards that builders must meet. Pleas@ let me have some response from you by mail or by phone: 846-5107. I hope you can offer some assistance. Encl. Sincerely yours, � (Mrs. R. R. Thomas, Jr.) y� 17012 Courtney Lane Huntington lleach, Ca 92649 November 6, 1977 George J. Heltzer �` Heltzer Enterprises-Biookview 740 N. La Brea Avenue Los Mgeles, Ca 90038 xe: Unit 195, Tract 8241 Uear Mr. Heltzer: We had our walk-thru on SeptemUer 6; .it is now November 6. We were harassed by your letters and your sales people into closing escrow before tlte major items on the li.st were correr_ted. We have not moved in yet in order to allow your workmen free access afier prc�i�es b� eve_rybedy that the remaining items would be taken care of quickly. Among the major problems remaini.ng: \ 1) The floor in the master bedroom still sqeaks; the sup't said he may have � totear up the floor to fix it. � 2) Floor is 1'," high in one corner of the building, making the wardrobe doors out of level. and the ceiling sagging in the mi.ddle; some attempts have been made to correct the floor, notl�ing for the cei.ling. � 3) During walk-tliru we were assured exterior drainage would be corrected. Now, 2 months later, the grass is up, shruUs planted, patio 1'-�" lower than sur- rounding landscaped areas, obviously viol.ating city drainage rules; nothing has been done. - 4) KitcEien remains anusable because of sharp cut edges on tile, sharp metal edge on tile support, pour grout job, uneven paint in cabinets, chipped shelf edges, sagging shelves, base cabinet out of square so tile not parallel with cabinet, pulls not plumb. 5) Most doors and window frames have paint and/or plaster and many scratches; sup't promised to clean off and paint out scratches. This delay is holding up drapery and shutter installations. 6) Carpet installed by mistake still not removed; constcuction and sales office both had been notified not to install, that I had contracted to have my own carpet i.nstalled when the house was ready -- and it still is not! We aere promised a house that would be ready to live in last May; it still is not. I think 60 days after the walk-thru is ample time to finish.- It is costing me $21.30 per day for an unlivable house; who do I send the bill tb?� Sincerely yo rs, ! � , � �. �.h r,i��,_ �cs„ Deo'r nf R„i7di.,o F, SaFary (h1 . Nanheartl,��Box 1200, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626 cc: Planning Dep't (Nancy), Box 1200, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626 cc:� W. E. Hewitt, Construction Analyst, Veterans Adm., 11000 Wilshire, LA 90024 cc: William E. Caslin, Vice President, Colcaell Company, Tustin, Ca 92680 cc: P. Callaway, Brookview Sales Office, 630 Paularino, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626 Planning Department Box 1200 Costa Mesa, Ca 92626 17012 Courtney Lane Huntington Beach, Ca 92649 November 7, 1977 Att� Nancy e: 603 Lassen Lane Unit 195, Tract 82 In a telephone conversation with you on Octo er , I told you of my worries about the property above not being properly graded so that landscape watering and rain water would drain away from our patio area and house front. You said you would be interested in having a copy of any written complaint about this probem made to the builder. I enclose a copy of the walk-thru list made on September 6 with the builder's representative, Dave, where the drainage problem is listed on page 3. It was specifically discussed with Dave at that time and he agreed that it would have to be corrected. The list was mailed with a letter on September 6 to the builder, George J. Heltzer, Heltzer Enterprises- Brookview, 740 N. La Brea, Los Angeles, Ca 90038. I also include only the most recent of many additional letters to the builder pointing out this problem among many still wait3ng to be fixed. I have marked the appropriate parts for your convenience. You also mentioned on October 19 that you believed that some money was being withheld from the builder by the VA until all owners are satisfied. Obviously, we are not. Is there anything yourdepartment can do to help remedy this situation? I would appreciate hearing from you by letter or by phone: 846-5107. Sincerely yours, .�� (Mrs. R. R. Thomas, Jr.) KECEdVEID NOV 9 i;,77 ,.,,. , ,_. � %��i � 1�, � , .�0.,�..� � � �..�.�.�, �� 603 Lassen, Costa Mesa (Brookview) WRONG CARPET INSRALLED THROUGHOUT MASTER BEDROOM 6 BATH -"' 1�.� Pain[ on window [rim ' - " 2. Paint on door trim � 3. Scratches on both - 4. Leak on lavoratory . 5. Wardrobe doors need adjustment ixmiaa�as 6. Lav cabinet doors rough ' 7. Touch up pa..nt on walls S trit,� 8. Touch up paint in toilet 9. Loose floor near E wall S W of hall door ' a' R. R. T'• . , ^•,^, ,R.^., t�ci2 cout.rn�r t<r�= HUNTING'OIJ Ftcl.�;}j. Cq 9:G49 t , Owner's walk-thru on 9/6/77 with Dave El WEST BEDROOM � 1. Floor 1�" out of level; ceiling sags; wardrobe doors will not work 2. Door is hinge-bound 3. Clean paint off sliding door trim 4. Touch up paint 5. Patch hole at W electric plate 6. Patch patch on E wall 7. Scratches on sliding door & frames NORTH BEDROOM 1. Door does nut ciose properly 2. Scratches, paint & plaster on window trim 3. Trash on roof outside window 4. Patch patch on E wall 5. Patch patch at light switch 6. Floor loose near wardrobe 7. One window missing 8. No wardrobe doors BATH : Sand 6 paint doo� to cabin�:t 2. Touch up paint 6 patches e_ �d . ; �> .. w OPPER HALL ' • �' 1. Linen closet drawer doesn't work �� 2. Shelves rough 3. Plaster, paint 6�scratches`on window trim � 4. Top of linen closet not straight--clearly visible ftroo bottom of stairs 5. Base of handrail not parallel to top 6. Touch up paint 7. Dent in cleanout ' . UPPER PORCH I. Clean door trim 2. Handrail split 3. Rust on iron rails , r �'�-� / .. < ` K'Y . � ,� . __-�' � '. _ R. R. THOMAS. JR. 1701� COURiNEY IANE kUMINGTON BBACH, U 976I9 603 Lassen, cont. LAUNDRY 1. Tile popped up from water 2. Clean tile 3. Cabinet doors not painted 4. Inside cabinets rough 5. Patch at electric outlet 6. Patch S touch up paint 7. Need white appliances REAR HALL • 1. Touch up paint on door frames a GARAGE 1. Doot operator missing 2. Concrete spilled on floor LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM 1. Bare wire on thermostat 2. Return air grill bent 6 dirty 3. Clean door trim 4. Paint run at air grill 5. Marks on W wall where doora were stored 6. Patch corner near dining room KITCHEN 1. Tile is a poor job--cannot be cleaned with so many rough joints a. many aharp cornera b. tile missing c. botcom edge has globs of grout just hanging d. W side is not fla[ • e. tile grout all over cabinet doors %:. 2. W counter top is not square with rest of counter (sales office was not:iied � before tilz wae in plac� and also after; nothiag has heen doae) � 3. Top cabinet on So. East has sagging ehelves b open joint on face 4. Clean paint from cabinets . " � � 5. Tray divider will not Eit 6. Leaka under sink 7. Right drawer to desk work rough 8. Top shelf of pantry is sagging . 9, Upper cabinet pulls not plumb 10. Paint or stain at back of cabinets not even I1. Pa[ch at electric outlets 12. Patch 6 touch up paint , 13. Need white appliances 14. Complete recessed lights � �_� � � �_ .. J: 603 Lassen, cont. � BATN 6 HALL . 1. Door catch poor worl�anship , 2. Leaks under cabinet 3. Drawer not working 4. Cabinet rough edges 5. Patch & touch up paint 6. Wardrobe doors need adjustment 7. ENTRY 1.. Paiat on door hardware 2. Door hardware loose 3. Aough paint around door STAIRS 1. Paint stairs � 2. 4th from top squeeks SOUTN SI � 1. Drainaae nroblem � ,2. Patch plaster at E side sliding door v 3. Patch sidewalk at entry 4. No fence NOATti SIDE 1. Patch gas pipe 2. Patch around a/c ATRIUM 1. Could not open screen door 2. No overflow protection Protective tape still on most door hardware Scrathces in paint or finish on most sliding windovs 6 doors r � //' f-Pc S R. R. THOMAS. 1�• ��)p GJURTNEY LI�'�`- }1UtiSiNGTON BEACH• �A 92649 � � '� � r. �. \ •t ,y\�a , George J. Helizer Heltzer Enterprises=Brookview 740 No. La Brea Avenue - Los Angeles, Ca 90038 . -` " Dear Mr. Heltzerc , , m • " P. 0. Box 406 Fullerton, Ca 92632 Sanuary 13, 1978 9 Re: Unit 195, Tract 8241 , 603 Lassen Lane, Costa Mesa 'Water was still standing in my patio dnring the recent rains. Some attempt was made by your forces to correct it. Howeyer, this cannot be corrected until [he sidewalk is lowered because the sidewalk is higher than the planting area inside the patio. Please remedy this situation as soon as possible so my patio area can be planted. Sincerely yours, � ' Richard R. Thomas, Jr. - t " ! � 1 i '^ ( ,f ; � ,: l ; ; .� } � .' , i t � �7 cc: City of Coeta Mesa Dept. of Building & Safety (�L.�$anheart; , . Director), Box 1200, Costa Mesa, Ca 92526 � cc: City of Costa MesaPlanning Department (Nancy) " " , cc: W. E. Hewitt, Conatruction Analyat, Veterans Administration, 11000 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angelea, Ca 90024 ' }� lst Notice: 9/6 walk-thru , �, 2nd Notice: 10/5 �� 3rd Notice: 11/6 U 4th Notice: today f� i I C �; - m CMF o569-26 City of Costa Mesa Plan Department Port Office Box 1200 77 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, California 92626 (714) 55&5245 REQUEST FOR OCCUPANCY (Single Family Residential or Condominium Units) Tract No. �// 7"( G— Date b— Oi —�/ Lot No. / ( � Address lp � � /� , _ The developer of the above entitled tract desires to sell the above set forth lot prior to the time that the tract has been completed and its streets accepted by the City of Costa Mesa. The undersigned, by executing this agreement, acknowledges that (he, ', y)�(was arwere� vised that this tract has not been given final inspection nor has it been acc�the City of Costa Mesa as having compliecl with the conditions of approval evhich were imposed by the City at the time the final tract map was approved. The City assumes no liability tor the enforcement of the conditions necessary for approval other than those conditions protected by surety bond. The undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any claim resulting in damage or personal injury to the undersigned by reason of the aforementioned uncompleted condition. gy � Purchaser Tustin, California 92680 �� ! , � u '�' Cixy of Costa Mesa Planr )r,partment Port Office Box 1200 � � 77 Fair Drive ' � �(� �� y Costa h4esa, Caiifornia 92626 -- - � �1�t� �i��.r[! (714) 556-5?45 • . . . - t REQUEST FOR OCCUPANCY � , (Single Family Residential or Condominium Units) • . . _ � , � , � . Tract No. 0 ��`7 � �— �� Date � `' _ � / / � 7 Lot No. / � � Address (C' �j � �-Q_� .A-5�1�� `�� The developer of the above_ entitled tract desires to sell the above set forth lot prior to the time that the tract has been completed and its streets accepted by the City of Costa Mesa. - The undersigned, by executing this agreeme�nt�, ar.knowledges that (he, sh they) as o were) �ed hat this tract has not been given final inspec ion nor has it been accepted hy the City ot Costa Mesa as having complied with the conditions of approval which were imposed by the City at the time the final tract map was approved. � The City assumes no liability tor the enforcement of the conditions necessary for approval other than [hose conditions pratected by surery bond. 7f�e undersigned agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any claim resulting in damage or personal injury to the undersigned by reason of the aforementioned uncompleted condition. R�CE@1l�D CITY OF COSTA MESA pl rn�niP�n n.� r T. flCi" 10 1977 Al� FC7 � �S�9iIDi11i12i1 i2i3i4i5i6 b " CMF 0569-26 �� 1;;;;1 if;4!?:�. �ni;�Ei'tlfiD, SUlTE 210 TE�s�it�. C�,:lFD�na1A 32nB� fS' 4 Ir] 6. Q N � 2 F C k7 F ¢ 0 �.1 Q i } J a m a � � a Z Lcl 2 3 .. 4L�c J COSTA MESA BUILDING-SAFETY DEPARTMENT P.O. 80X 1200 COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92626 ' '� .— F -�j?f`.c� , . .. ."�:i...�'� APPLIC 1TIUN FOR STRUCI'URAL PERMIT For Applicant ro Fill in Completely — Use Ink Only RECEIVED BY DATE RECEIVE DATE ISSUED ADDRESS6d6��sGo�lo96i/ ssE,v — - � -a - E PE OWNER A.P. NO. I'� D � / MAIL BUILDING ' � ADORESS ADDRES TE�. TRACT (p� l0T Y BLOCK CITY ao3 NO. CANSTFUCTION /yp NEW AD� A TER R G LENDER C�U � BRANCH /g�� L OWNER EL��C � AOORESS -1 ARCHITECT TEL. USE �/��r dN�SQALVg � OQU OR ENGINEER FIRE I/ ADDRESS 20NE TY E I GRO APPROVED i26�"J/ CONTRACTOfi Z BV DATE GL ADDFESS TEL. � NO.OF USE OF NEW UN�T CITY NO. PLANS 2 BUILDING STATE ��f �� LICVNO. Yr'1ADSBUILDINGD ACCESSORV BUOILDING LIC.NO. �Q SI2E NO.OF BlDGS. (FROM Gl STREETI OF LOT NOW ON LOT RONT FT. FT. VSE OF EXISTING BLOG. SI / FT Separatz permits are required for L SIDE I vr. electric, plumbing and hea[ing work. REAR FT. FT. USE OF BUIL�ING ANO WORK TO BE PERFORMED DISTANCE BET. BET. MAIN & MAIN BLOGS. ACCE�, qLOG$. (/�� T ��D Q C.U.P. # APPFOVED � 'APPflOVED J '1G�' / 1 b �n� J -^� "_'-' L : -"„ ' _ -;.jT 1.. r� _i. ._�.. I horebv acknowletlge thni I M1eve reetl this appllceiion antl state that ihe above intormatlon is corract antl aB�ee to comply wiih all laws ragvlaNng builtling coniRuction, and 1 shall not amploy any person in violation of the workman's compenmtion laws of the Staie af Califarnla. � I hereby certity i�at I am properly Ilcensatl as a conYractor untler SQ. FT. tho Siata ot California Business and Professiona Code, Oivlsion 3, THE AMOUNT SHOWN UNDEFi VA�UATION IS FOF Chaptar 9, antl that such licenms are in full torce and ettect, or 1 THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A PERMIT EE ONLV: am exempi trom tho provisions at She State of Cellfo�nia 8usiness antl ProtessionzCode, Division 3, Chapiat 9. VALUATION PERMIT FEE S � OQ Sip^amre of A '/ PLAN CHECK E 3� • ZO Pormittae �• ��ft E� �N YAf $/ ��oOD TAX y ! 3� • AuthOriz¢tlAgent TOTALPAID b BG S s � - unncK HEI.TZSR ERTERPRISES -- ____ .. ._.. . un i c 8-20-76 - UJOB ADDRESS 601-611 Lassen Lane BUILDING PERMIT N0. 42505 N o. GAS I�1:� SUBCONTRACTOR ROUGN PLUMBING - / ' � PROP. SWR. LINE � HOUSE CON. � - �� .� , 1 SPRINNLING SYSTEM MISCELLANCOUS ROUGN HEnYING nN0 nIR CON�ITIONiNG TEMP�RARY SERVICE OR POLE . ' UNDERGROUNo U POWER U ' ROUGH wIRING TRENCNES FORMS SiEEL REINf FLOOR SYSiEM FRAME AND FLASHING LFTNING — IN PLASTER. OPOWN CDAT IN IBUIL�ING, f�NAL SPECIAL REUUIREMENTS � �i