HomeMy WebLinkAbout919 W Oak St - Violations/Building Code - 03/29/2017Fort Collins
March 29, 2017
Mark Todd
919 W. Oak St.
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Ref: 919 W. Oak St.
Mr. Todd,
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Planning, Development & Transportation Services
Community Development & Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
970.416.2740
970.224.6134- far
fcgov.com
Building Code Violation Notice
It has come to my attention that the referenced address, listed on AirBnB as a short term rental is
advertising the basement which includes a full working kitchen.
The building permit to finish the basement #131700692, which you obtained as the owner builder, clearly
indicated that no cooking appliances were allowed. The building inspector failed the first final inspection
indicating that no cooking was allowed. The cooking appliances were removed in order to pass the second
final inspection, only to be re -installed after the inspection.
This notice is to inform you that you are in violation of adopted City codes and that you are hereby
ordered to remove the microwave and cook stove. As part of the removal the electrical circuits needed to
power these appliances, shall be cut back at the electric panel and at the supply outlets so that no breaker
or outlet can be reinstalled at a later date. .
These appliances shall be removed and a re -inspection performed, verifying that the electric circuits have
been affectively removed. This re -inspection shall be scheduled by you and shall take place within 14
days of the date of this notice. City sales tax office has been notified and any Short Term Rental license
involved with this address will be reviewed.
Be advised that your actions of removing the appliance and re -installing the appliances after the final
inspection constitute a blatant disregard for adopted codes. The steps that you have taken to circumvent
the laws of the City of Fort Collins will have an impact on any legal actions taken by the City to assure
compliance.
I have discussed this case with my lead inspector Sam Hancock, please contact Sam at 416-2348 to
schedule the re -inspection.
Failure to comply with this notice will be grounds for the City to pursue all legal avenues available to
remove the violation, up to and including a summons to appear in municipal court where fines of up to
$2,750 0 per day per violation can be assessed.
Michael W. Gebo
Chief Building Official