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2. Public Hearing - Abatement of public nuisance, unsafe buildings, 757 Douglas Avenue (702 -11) Report: Chief Building Official and Community Development Director 4/10/86 Affidavit of Posting of Notice to Abate Nuisance and Affidavit of Mailing are on file. Chief Building Official LaTorra, Building Inspector Garcia and William Phoenix, attorney, were sworn by City Clerk Hildebrand with regard to testimony to be given during the public hearing. Chief Building Official LaTorra presented the subject report and photographs depicting conditions on the property in support of the recommendation for abatement of nuisance. In response to questions, Mr. LaTorra said that the accessory building is an illegal structure; that the patio enclosure does not meet requirements for habitation; that the main building could be rehabilitated with extensive repairs; that the property owner was advised of the conditions described in the report by the San Mateo County Health Department in June 1985 and by the City several times since January 30, 1986; and that there has been no cooperation from the executrix or her attorney in correcting hazardous conditions and violations of the Uniform Housing Code and the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Claire declared the public hearing open at 7:58 p.m. William Phoenix, 3060 Broadway, attorney representing Mrs. Faye Harvey, executrix for the subject property, said he was unaware of any problems with the main building and that Mrs. Harvey has plans for modifying the accessory building, if it is possible to obtain permits to do so. Mr. Phoenix said he had not received the notices referred to by Mr. LaTorra. Attention was called to the signed receipt for certified mailing to Mr. Phoenix of the notice which covered both buildings and to the posting of notice on both the main and the accessory buildings. Mr. Phoenix asked that the matter be continued so that he might obtain more information. In response to question, Mr. Phoenix said that Mrs. Harvey is the executrix of the estate and will be the trustee for the sister of Danny Daniels property owner, now deceased. In response to request of City Attorney Schricker for designation of the person responsible for the property, Mr. Phoenix said his client, Mrs. Harvey, is responsible for the property and that contacts should be made to Mrs. Faye Harvey at her business address at Harvey's Residential Care Home, 1330 Chilco Street, Menlo Park, California 94025. Mr. Phoenix asked that copies of communications be given to him also, as her attorney. Annie Edwards, 781 Douglas, neighbor of the property, reported that the conditions described in the subject report and by Mr. LaTorra did not exist when Mr. Daniels was living there, but that the deterioration has occurred Reg.Mtg. 5/12/86 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 Page No. 258