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Home My WebLink About00001730FIE COPY City o f . Cannel DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES rpoiaNa Division of Building and Code Enforcement VIA CERTIFIED MAIL April B, 2008 William M. & Kathleen H. Correll % Int & Carl Zerbe & Audrey F. Morris Trustees of Zerbe Morris Family Trust '/z Int 10427 Breckenridge Dr. Carmel, IN 46033 RE: CITY CODE VIOLATION —TRASH AND DEBRIS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Dear Sir and/or Madam: This letter is being provided to inform you that an inquiry was made to the Department of Community Services regarding a possible City Code Violation at 741 Oswego Rd., in the City of Carmel, a property listed under your ownership. An inspection revealed that the concern appears to be valid and that the property is in violation of the Carmel City Code, §6-77(k), which construes the following conditions to be public health nuisances: (k) Any accumulation of junk, rubbish, scrap metal, automotive parts, building materials, machinery, dead trees, or parts thereof, upon any premises in a residential area. The investigation resulted in finding tires, discarded furniture, brush, etc., on the property. Also, an inspection of the dwelling resulted in the determination that a public nuisance exists due to the condition of the structure. A Public Nuisance shall include those definitions as defined by Carmel City Code Chapter 6, Article 5 in addition to the following under Article 8 Property Maintenance Code: (1) Any physical condition, use or occupancy of any premises or its appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance to children, including, but not limited to, abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations and unsafe fences or structures; or, (6) Any premises which is unsanitary, or which is littered with rubbish or garbage, or which has an uncontrolled growth of weeds, or, (7) Any structure or building that is a state of dilapidation, deterioration or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded; open, vacant, or abandoned; damaged by fire to the extent as to not provide shelter, in danger of collapse or failure and dangerous to anyone on or near the premises. ONE CIVICSQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 3171571-2417 FILE COPY In particular, as set forth in Section (C) Exterior Structure of §6-222 General Requirements: (1) General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. (2) Protective Treatment. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking, and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonryjoints as wll as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and contusion. Oxidation stains shall be removed. All trim and exposed wood needs to painted or coated to make it water proof and weather tight to prevent further rot or corrosion. And, (6) Roofs and Drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters, and down spouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof drain discharges shall be discharged as a Legal Connection or a Legal Discharge. Inappropriate or temporary roofing coverings including but not limited to tarps shall be deemed inadequate protection and not uniform and as such shall be prohibited for a period exceeding seven (7) consecutive days. There appears to be severe warping to the decking of the roof, indicating a weakened roofing system that needs repair. Gutters have also been loosened from their fastening system to the structure. This is resulting in deterioration and rot to the gutter board(s) which connect the roofing system to the discharge and drainage system. Please repair all as necessary, as well as the deteriorated soffit(s). (12) Window. Skylight, and Doorframes. Every window, skylight door and frame shall be kept in sound condition and in good repair. And, (13) Glass. All glass and plexi-glass materials shall be fully glazed and maintained free from cracks and holes if it is determined by the Code Enforcement Official that such cracks and holes pose a safety risk. The window on the left (south) of the back door is broken and has a hanging shard of glass that poses an immediate health and safety risk. This window needs to be repaired immediately, and all accompanying windows need to be repaired to good condition.. (16) Doors. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units, rooming units, and guestrooms shall tightly secure the door, however no double dead bolts shall be permitted for the structure's main escape. ONE CIVICSQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 3171571-2417 Various doors on the structure are unsecured, and/or unattached, and obviously not in good condition. Please correct violations so that all doors operate in good condition. Please bring the trashlrubbish issues into compliance by April 25, 2008. Failure to resolve the violation(s) by the specified deadline will result in further enforcement action by the City of Carmel, to include City abatement (to which property owner is billed). Please bring the Exterior Structure/Public Nuisance issues into compliance by June 15, 2008. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at (317) 571-2672. Thank you for your cooperation. Respectfully Darren Mast Code Enforcement Inspector Department of Community Services Cc: File: 0000 1730 Enclosure ONECIVICSQUARE CARMEL,INDIANA46032 317/571-2417 City of Carmel DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Division of Building and Code Enforcement April 8, 2008 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL William M. & Kathleen H. Correll'/ Int & Carl Zerbe &Audrey F. Morris Trustees of Zerbe Morris Family Trust '/ Int 10427 Breckenridge Dr. Carmel, IN 46033 RE: CITY CODE VIOLATION — TRASH AND DEBRIS/PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Dear Sir and/or Madam: This letter is being provided to inform you that an inquiry was made to the Department of Community Services regarding a possible City Code Violation at 741 Oswego Rd., in the City of Carmel, a property listed under your ownership. An inspection revealed that the concern appears to be valid and that the property is in violation of the Carmel City Code, §6-77(k), which construes the following conditions to be public health nuisances: (k) Any accumulation of junk, rubbish, scrap metal, automotive parts, building materials, machinery, dead trees, or parts thereof, upon any premises in a residential area. The investigation resulted in finding tires, discarded furniture, brush, etc., on the property. Also, an inspection of the dwelling resulted in the determination that a public nuisance exists due to the condition of the structure. A Public Nuisance shall include those definitions as defined by Carmel City Code Chapter 6, Article 5 in addition to the following under Article 8 Property Maintenance Code: (1) Any physical condition, use or occupancy of any premises or its appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance to children, including, but not limited to, abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations and unsafe fences or structures; or, (6) Any premises which is unsanitary, or which is littered with rubbish or garbage, or which has an uncontrolled growth of weeds, or, (7) Any structure or building that is a state of dilapidation, deterioration or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded, open, vacant, or abandoned, • damaged by fire to the extent as to not provide shelter, in danger of collapse or failure and dangerous to anyone on or near the premises. ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417 In particular, as set forth in Section (C) Exterior Structure of §6-222 General Requirements: (1) General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. (2) Protective Treatment. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking, and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonryjoints as wll as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed. All trim and exposed wood needs to painted or coated to make it water proof and weather tight to prevent further rot or corrosion. And, (6) Roofs and Drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters, and down spouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof drain discharges shall be discharged as a Legal Connection or a Legal Discharge. Inappropriate or temporary roofing coverings including but not limited to tarps shall be deemed inadequate protection and not uniform and as such shall be prohibited for a period exceeding seven (7) consecutive days. There appears to be severe warping to the decking of the roof, indicating a weakened roofing system that needs repair. Gutters have also been loosened from their fastening system to the structure. This is resulting in deterioration and rot to the gutter board(s) which connect the roofing system to the discharge and drainage system. Please repair all as necessary, as well as the deteriorated soffit(s). (12) Window. Skylight, and Doorframes. Every window, skylight door and frame shall be kept in sound condition and in good repair. And, (13) Glass. All glass and plexi-glass materials shall be fully glazed and maintained free from cracks and holes if it is determined by the Code Enforcement Official that such cracks and holes pose a safety risk. The window on the left (south) of the back door is broken and has a hanging shard of glass that poses an immediate health and safety risk. This window needs to be repaired immediately, and all accompanying windows need to be repaired to good condition.. (16) Doors. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units, rooming units, and guestrooms shall tightly secure the door, however no double dead bolts shall be permitted for the structure's main escape. ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 317/571-2417 Various doors on the structure are unsecured, and/or unattached, and obviously not in good condition. Please correct violations so that all doors operate in good condition. Please bring the trash/rubbish issues into compliance by April 25, 2008. Failure to resolve the violation(s) by the specified deadline will result in further enforcement action by the City of Carmel, to include City abatement (to which property owner is billed). Please bring the Exterior Structure/Public Nuisance issues into compliance by June 15, 2008. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at (317) 571-2672. Thank you for your cooperation. Respectfully �p 'V Darren Mast Code Enforcement Inspector Department of Community Services Cc: File:00001730 Enclosure ONE CIVIC SQUARE CARWL, INDIANA 46032 3171571-2417 Hamilton Co., IN - Online Reports Page I of 1 Parcel Information Report 1. report type 2. property search 3. view reports Reset new search FC general pamel into. spring tax statement tax payments pmDerty card f fall tax statement Disclaimer: The information available through this program is current as of Dec 17th, 2007. PLEASE NOTEII This information is as Dec 17th 2007, and will not be updated until year end maintenance has been con will announce on our Home Page when daily updates resume. This program allows you to view and print certain public records. Each report reflects information as of a specific date; so the informado .different reports may not match. All Information has been derived from public records that are constantly undergoing change and is not warranted for i accuracy. It may not reflect the current information pertaining to the property of interest. Parcel No: 16-10-31-01-02-048.000 Property Address: 741 Oswego Rd CARMEL, IN 46032 Deeded Owner: Correll, William M & Kathleen H 1/2 Int & Carl Zerbe & Audrey F Morris Trustees of Zerbe Morris Family Trust 1/2 int Owner Address: 10427 Breckenridge Dr CARMEL, IN 46033 Legal Description: NEWARK VILLAGE 80.0 X 217.0 A 1015/89 CONTRACT 8922366 12/12/94 FR WRIGHT 9450560 Section/Townshi p/ Range: 31/18/04 Subdivision Name: NEWARK Block: Deeded Arles: 0 Political Township: Clay Lot Number(s): 106 Most Recent Recorded Date: Not Available. (Recorded Date might be due to a variety of changes; such as annexation, right-of-way, split, or deed.) This application is developed and maintained by the Information System Services Department. 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