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Here is the chronology of 1410 Avondale as disclosed by the file at the Codes Enforcement office.
11/30/56
Application for Certificate of Occupancy by Joseph G. Osborne. Certificate of Occupancy to Joseph G. Osborne. Single family.
8/4/77
Certificate of Occupancy to Joseph G. Osborne
9/17/91
Application for Electrical Permit, service change 30A to 100A. Approved 9/20/91
9/20/91
Electrical Permit, alteration of service.
9/26/91
Inspection Report: electrical. OK.
4/29/97
FOIA request for Certificate of Occupancy, Robert Gunst, 1316 Nottoway, 266-5369. Paid $0.75 for 3 sheets copied.
3/14/97(?)
Printout, assessment information:
Shows R Shawn Majette, Administrator of Osborne estate
Identifies Property by Map reference N000-1893/022
Handwritten note: vacant & secure, needs painting, AF #97-008699, certified sent to Thompson & McMullan address
3/14/97(?)
Printout, more property assessment information
Built 1913
Assessed 14,000 for land, 20,000 for house
Remarks: "See 86 REV#200. Needs plaster repair, refinishing of floors throug " [sic]
11/4/97
Notice of Violation: Map Reference No N000-1893/022, Action File No. 97-008699
Inspected 10/29/97.
Requires abatement by 12/4/97.
Issued by David Schanz, 780-6425.
Handwritten note: Fax: Mary Beth 780-1813
Sections violated: 220 PM 304.1, exterior general; 220A PM 304.2, exterior painting; 224 PM 304.6, exterior walls. Handwritten note: rear porch also in disrepair, violation f PM 304.11.
Handwritten note: 784-4073 [sic] John Butcher 1508 Avondale
11/12/97
Certified mail receipts:
11/12/97, Thompson & McMillan [sic]
5/26/98, Joseph G. Est. Osborne
4/20/98
[Butcher 2-page fax to Ellis complaining about the property]
4/22/98
Fax cover sheet to Shawn Majette c/o Mary Beth, 780-1813, 3 pages including cover
4/22/98
Fax confirmation report: 7801813, 16:38, April 22, 1998.
5/4/98
Inspection Worksheet, David W. Schanz 12/4/97
Recites NOV 11/4/97
Recites continued exterior general, paint, wall violations: "vacant and open . . . falling . . . deteriating" [sic]
Recites 4/22/98 conversation with Majette’s Assistant Mary Beth: no money for repairs
Lists violations
Recites 10/29/97 inspection by DWS: "Building vacant and secure. Needs painting. A lot of complaints from neighbors.
5/19/98(?)
Property Maintenance Checklist
Initial inspection 10/29/98 [sic]
NOV sent 11-4-98 [sic] /5-21-98 amended NOV
Faxed amended NOV to Majette 5/21/98
Follow up inspection 5/19/98
Owner not in compliance (Handwritten): more nos, sending Amended NOV
Handwritten note: 4/22/98: spoke w Majettes secretary Mary Beth. I mentioned possibility of summons. She said no money available for repairs. She will see what she can do. I faxed NOV to her.
Handwritten note: concerned neighbor: John Butcher, 1508 Avondale Av., 784-4073 [sic]
Handwritten note: 6/11/98 NOV faxed to RE agent for buyer
5/19/98
Worksheet showing 2 windows openings
5/21/98
Notice of Violation: Map Reference No N000-1893/022, Action File No. 97-008699 (+ 3 page inspection sheet)
"condemnation" of structure, unfit for human occupancy, open/vacant
2 windows open to the elements
Threatens to placard as condemned.
5/21/98
Fax transmittal sheet, Schanz to Majette, 5 pages including cover
6/1/98
[Butcher letter to Ellis (total 3 pages):
"Today I learned from Mr. Schanz of your staff that you have sent a Notice to the owner of the building, but that you will not provide me a copy of the Notice without a formal Freedom of Information Act request."
FOIA request for entire file on 1410 Avondale]
6/9/98
Fax to Butcher: "Mr. Butcher, the estimated cost for copies is $7.75. Please let me know if you wish that I remove your previous correspondence (letters, fax cover sheets) that would be less 1.75 for a total of $6.00. The only thing you would not be getting will be pictures taken by the inspector. The mailing cost is $4.00. Total cost will be either 10.00 or 11.75. Please call me or let me know on the Freedom of Information Act form being faxed with this cover sheet."
6/9/98
Butcher letter: here is my check for $10.00.
6/9/98
Majette letter: insufficient funds in the estate to repair the structure.
6/11/98
Fax confirmation, 7 pages to 359-8721
6/11/98
Receipt: John R. Butcher, $10.00
undated
Copy of PM-107.5: Requires owner of property subject to NOV to comply before selling, or provide bldg. Official with notarized receipt for the notice from buyer
Last updated 02/24/02
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