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Unsafe Building Department - July 15, 2026
Published: Jul 15, 2026
Permit Process for 7110 West 128th Avenue Under Review; 30-Day Extension Granted
The board reviewed the property at 7110 West 128th Avenue. The applicant, Pad, requested a permit to begin building the house, stating they had permits for foundation, plumbing, and drainage inspections. However, the building department requires a submitted plan for review before a permit can be issued. The applicant expressed a desire to start construction on Monday and find an electrical contractor later. The board discussed the need for continued progress and a clear plan. A motion was made and passed to allow the applicant 30 days to obtain the permit, after which they would not need to attend the next meeting if the permit was secured; otherwise, they would have to return.
VA-Owned Property at 7417 West 134th Court Moved to Active Unsafe; Garage Demolition Noted
The board reviewed property at 7417 West 134th Court. A letter was sent on April 13th, 2026, and the inspection report is in the packet, but there has been no contact with the owner. The property is VA-owned, and the VA is in the process of selling it. A flyer on the door provided contact information for a local property manager. The board voted to move the property to active unsafe status to get the VA's attention and allow them the opportunity to clean up, secure the property, and demo the garage. A letter will be sent to the VA and the property manager.
Property Updates: 12912 Hilltop Awaiting Action; 13025 Tyler Street Removed; New Contact Needed for 13713 Parish Ave
Item 4, 12912 Hilltop, had a letter sent on June 30th, 2026, so no action will be taken until after 60 days. Item 5, 13025 Tyler Street, was removed from the unsafe list as the structure is gone. Item 6, 13713 Parish Avenue (Diamond Peak Homes), requires updated contact information as the previous contact, Mr. Herbers, is no longer with the company.
Potential Unsafe Properties: 14523 KFax Place Progressing; 1340 Pulk Street Deferred for Foundation Plan
The board reviewed two potential unsafe properties. 14523 KFax Place has an exploratory demo permit, and the garage has been removed, but there's no scope of work for repairs. 1340 Pulk Street's owner, Chby Persia, presented drawings showing support structures for the garage and discussed the foundation issues, including a floor lower than the street and walls down by two and a quarter inches. The owner requested an additional month to re-evaluate the project due to the increased scope involving foundation repair. The board deferred the decision for 30 days, requiring communication between the owner and Tony, and a plan to be developed.
14-Day Ultimatum Issued for Unsafe Property at 7204 West 129th Lane
The board discussed the property at 7204 West 129th Lane, which is an active unsafe building. The owner had been given a 30-day deferral and a scope of work but had not submitted a permit application. The board debated issuing a demolition order unless a permit was pulled within 14 days, with the owner to be verbally instructed and followed up in writing. A motion was made and passed to give the owner 14 days to obtain the permit or face a demolition order at the next meeting.
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