Cloister Unit # 65Good morning Dan,
Thank you for speaking with me this morning. As we discussed, my
Clients plan to submit a new “after the fact” permit application for the
repair work done to Unit 65. However, we have been unable to locate such
a form on the City’s website. Instead, as discussed, we will be using a
regular permit application. We will write in that it is an “after the
fact” application and will cross out any language to the contrary.
Please confirm this is acceptable.
Also, as we discussed, it has come to my attention that the holes that
were drilled into structural members of Unit 65 were subsequently filled
in by the contractor without obtaining a revised permit and without any
type of engineered scope of work. This repair was done without the
knowledge or consent of the owners’ of Unit 65. In fact, specific
objections to this type of repair were made to Mr. Newkirk immediately
following the destructive testing. I bring this information to your
attention as the City’s building official that oversaw the destructive
testing.
Thank you for your time.
Best regards,
Ryan
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Subject: Cloister Unit # 65
Ryan,
We just spoke on the phone, regarding the permit for the repair of a
bottom plate in Cloister Unit # 65.
When we first talked about this repair, we discussed submitting a
revision to the DEMO20-0018 Permit as the fastest way to permit the
work.
I understood the critical timeframe (and still understand) the
Campbells were under and I approved the revision without using our
standard and more lengthy process.
It has now come to my attention that a second contractor did the work
under the permit held by the first contractor.
That situation cannot be approved and I have no choice but to reverse
my approval and void the previously approved revision (Attached).
As we just discussed, your contractor will apply for a new permit for
the repair work to the bottom plate.
Please know that this work can only be approved as a repair to that
bottom plate.
There may be other structural defects that may require additional
engineering and repair, as determined by future legal and technical
discussions.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dan Arlington
Dan Arlington, CBO
Building Official
City of Atlantic Beach, Florida
darlington@coab.us <mailto:darlington@coab.us>
(904) 247-5813