The owner of a rectangular-shaped, 0.86-acre parcel at 1035 West K St. will ask permission Oct. 28 to divide it into four lots on which houses would be built.
According to Associate Planner Suzanne Thorsen’s report, a house that originally stood at the site has been demolished, and construction of a new home is under way on a 7,500-square-foot section that would be designated Parcel 1 of the four parcels.
The land is zoned single family residential, she wrote, and sits about 180 feet from the Carquinez Strait on the north side of West K Street.
The request has been made by Teri Augustine and NCA Capital, Thorsen wrote.
This isn’t the first time city officials have become involved with work being done on the site, she noted. In December 2013, neighbors concerned about debris and contaminants complained to the city that the house was being demolished.
When city employees learned no permit had been issued for the demolition, they issued a stop order valid until Jan. 2, when the demolition permit was issued after employees determined all requirements had been met.
However, one neighbor, Nancy Roetzer, asked the Regional Water Quality Board to evaluate any water pollution that might be related to the home’s dismantling.
Benicia employees made several inspections in January and found no contamination, though they’ve continued to monitor the site, Thorsen wrote.
She wrote that the applicant wants to divide the 35,600-square-foot site into four parcels, and that the property isn’t within any of the city’s historic districts.
Since none of it is within 150 feet of shoreline, houses can be built up to 30 feet high, she wrote.
“The project is consistent with Benicia’s goals to remain a small-sized city and make efficient use of land in new development areas, because it accommodates infill development in a manner … consistent with the use and configuration of surrounding lots,” she wrote.
However, development of two of the lots would be reviewed by employees to assure that the new houses would comply with Benicia requirements, Thorsen wrote.
Some trees and shrubs would need to be removed before any construction starts, but none is a California native tree designated for protection. The applicant would be required to install sidewalks on the north side of West K Street, improve the adjacent alley and provide drainage and stormwater management, Thorsen wrote.
“Based on staff’s analysis, the subdivision is appropriate for this location, and should therefore be approved,” she wrote.
The zoning administrator hearing will start at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 in the Commission Room of City Hall, 250 East L St.
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“In December 2013, neighbors concerned about debris and contaminants complained to the city that the house was being demolished. ” With a house of that vintage, lead-based paint and asbestos dust would definitely have been an issue. I wonder how they addressed that.
TRUST
Trust has nothing to do with it. Plenty of construction contractors, even when fully permitted, will ignore regulatory requirements. I know this from having been on plenty of job sites.
If we cannot trust our City Inspectors just who do we trust. I do believe the City Inspectors do a very fine job. Now if you do not believe that I suggest you call the City and ask about what you are refering to. They will give you the answer and then you can share it with us.
My comment was contingent on my understanding that the demolition work was initiated, if not completed, prior to the contractor securing the permit. It had nothing to do with the city’s involvement.
Apparently the city got involved and did agree everything was OK. Is that an issue? If so take it up with the city for an answer. It will not happen on this run.
Simple. Hard to enforce after the fact.
The city did say everything was A OK. I have a great deal of confidence in our city inspectors. They tre top notch and do know all the laws. If it was in any danger the project would have been stopped and a complete cleanup would have been done before moving forward. As I said the word is TRUST. If you cannot trust our city workers just who do you trust? By the way who is they? I assume you meant the city and not the construction company. The city was involved and made sure it was OK. Very simple.
What I am talking about are typical requirements for pre-demo ACM and LBP surveys and mitigation. The city is not the agency with ultimate authority over this. Thus, I’d not put trust in the city.
What clean up are you referring to?
Exactly what you are refering to. I assume no permits would have been granted unless proof of what you are talking about had been submitted. So I assume that was resolved without an issue. I do believe contractors know all this stuff. If not the city would be on alert to these folks moving forward without the proper procedures in place. Very simple. It is moving forward and not backward.
“I do believe contractors know all this stuff.” You’d be surprised.
Give me an example. I do repect residents and their being alert to possible issues. They are good watch dogs. But at the same I also know the city will respond and make sure all issues are resolved. We all must have faith in our city departments. They do a very good job/
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/school-637243-asbestos-district.html
http://djcoregon.com/news/2010/05/21/contractors-ignoring-lead-paint-rules/
http://www.lawblogconstruction.com/construction-law/contractor-sentenced-to-prison-for-violation-of-environmental-law/
http://watchdogwire.com/texas/2014/10/22/johnson-ranch-developer-trucking-sewage-out-dumping-silt-on-neighbors-land/
http://interlochenpublicradio.org/post/large-clay-filled-plume-found-east-grand-traverse-bay-raises-environmental-concerns
http://www.record-eagle.com/news/local_news/article_f3a8dded-d067-542e-9515-6ceae3fb6d10.html
Also, so you can educate yourself:
http://www.baaqmd.gov/Divisions/Compliance-and-Enforcement/Asbestos-Programs/Asbestos-FAQ.aspx
I do not need an education on this stuff. Worked around it. Plenty of lead paint and asbestos shingles when I was growing up. Yes there could be issues now and then but it is not an everyday occurence. Why dom’t you investigate this issue in Benicia and quit talking about it. Give us your educated results. That whould help a lot. That will not happen.
“Give us your educated results.” Already have. You chose to ignore.
“That whould help a lot” Help what?
“Why dom’t you investigate this issue in Benicia and quit talking about it” I already know the issue. Stop trying to direct me.
Just a suggestion so you can move on. I am moving on.
Keep on, keeping on.