HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe_ 22819 Canyon View Rd__ Diamond Bar_ CA (18).msgDoes this have a licensed professional on the job? If so, they need to try to make contact with them as well. If not, then it seems reasonable.
Thanks,
Raymond Tao l Building Official
City of Diamond Bar l Building and Safety Division
21810 Copley Drive l Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178<x-apple-data-detectors://1/0>
909.839.7021<tel:909.839.7021> l 909.396.7486<tel:909.396.7486> (f)
www.DiamondBarCA.gov<http://www.diamondbarca.gov/>
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On Apr 18, 2019, at 11:22 AM, Esmeralda Magallanes <EMagallanes@diamondbarca.gov<mailto:EMagallanes@diamondbarca.gov>> wrote:
Do you think this would suffice to allow for the owner to obtain copies of plans?
Esmeralda Magallanes | Permit Services Coordinator
City of Diamond Bar | Building & Safety Division
21810 Copley Drive | Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 839-7020 | (909) 396-7486 (f)
www.DiamondBarCa.Gov<http://www.DiamondBarCa.Gov> | EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
From: Christopher Lee [mailto:christopher@lacommerciallaw.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 3:43 PM
To: Esmeralda Magallanes <EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov>>
Cc: Richard Meng <meng.richard@gmail.com<mailto:meng.richard@gmail.com>>; vivianleemeng@gmail.com<mailto:vivianleemeng@gmail.com>; Raymond Tao <RTao@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:RTao@DiamondBarCA.Gov>>
Subject: Re: 22819 Canyon View Rd., Diamond Bar, CA
Dear Ms. Magallanes:
Attached please find the signed form from the owner. As to the contractors, I attempted to communicate with the contractors via telephone, but many of the sub-contractors did not return
my call or letter after I left them voicemails and messages.
One contractor's phone was simply disconnected and presumably, he is no longer in business. Two of the sub-contractors I was able to connect with via telephone, either refused or failed
to turn over the signed form despite my requests made. On April 15, 2019, one of the contractors told me via telephone he would not sign anything unless he got paid by the prior general
contractor.
Attached are the letters I sent to the sub-contractors. Please let me know If I can be of your further assistance.
Best regards,
Christopher D. Lee, Esq.
L.A. COMMERCIAL ATTORNEY
134 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801
Telephone: (626)782-7383
Facsimile: (626)782-7342
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On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 11:42 AM Esmeralda Magallanes <EMagallanes@diamondbarca.gov<mailto:EMagallanes@diamondbarca.gov>> wrote:
Good Morning Mr Lee.
Please have the homeowners fill out the owner’s portion of the attached document for authorization to duplicate plans. Additionally, we will need some email or letter indicating the
attempts made to contact the licensed professionals that were involved with the design of the plans. Once this information is received, it will be reviewed and we will get back to
you regarding your request. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Esmeralda Magallanes | Permit Services Coordinator
City of Diamond Bar | Building & Safety Division
21810 Copley Drive | Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 839-7020 | (909) 396-7486 (f)
www.DiamondBarCa.Gov<http://www.DiamondBarCa.Gov> | EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
From: Christopher Lee [mailto:christopher@lacommerciallaw.com<mailto:christopher@lacommerciallaw.com>]
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 11:33 AM
To: Esmeralda Magallanes <EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov>>
Cc: Richard Meng <meng.richard@gmail.com<mailto:meng.richard@gmail.com>>; vivianleemeng@gmail.com<mailto:vivianleemeng@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: 22819 Canyon View Rd., Diamond Bar, CA
Dear Ms. Magallanes:
I represent Richard and Vivian Meng of the real property located at 22819 Canyon View Rd., Diamond Bar, CA. This will serve as our request for copies of all the floor plans or architect
drawing of the said properties submitted to the City of Diamond Bar by the prior contractors.
The reason of our request is that despite our diligent efforts for past few weeks to contact the involved contractors who submitted the plan or drawings, they are either unavailable
or unwilling to provide the requested documents due to some dispute with the general contractor, which is unrelated to the owners of the property.
We are requesting these submitted records as the prior general contractor has abandoned the project with many items inconsistent with the original designs and contract specification.
In order for the new general contractor to work on the property, which will mitigate our damages, we will need these submitted records from the City. We also hired a construction expert
who will evaluate and inspect the property. We will need the submitted records for purpose of his evaluation as well.
Please consider and approve our request so that we may have the submitted records. Thanks.
Best regards,
Christopher D. Lee, Esq.
L.A. COMMERCIAL ATTORNEY
134 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801
Telephone: (626)782-7383
Facsimile: (626)782-7342
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<Procedure for Obtaining Copies of Building Plans.pdf>
<Ltr to Contractor re Signed Form-FortuneC.pdf>
<Ltr to Contractor re Signed Form-JL.pdf>
<Ltr to Contractor re Signed For-Calcivic.pdf>
www.diamondbarca.gov/>
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On Apr 18, 2019, at 11:22 AM, Esmeralda Magallanes <EMagallanes@diamondbarca.gov<mailto:EMagallanes@diamondbarca.gov>> wrote:
Do you think this would suffice to allow for the owner to obtain copies of plans?
Esmeralda Magallanes | Permit Services Coordinator
City of Diamond Bar | Building & Safety Division
21810 Copley Drive | Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 839-7020 | (909) 396-7486 (f)
www.DiamondBarCa.Gov<http://www.DiamondBarCa.Gov> | EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
From: Christopher Lee [mailto:christopher@lacommerciallaw.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 3:43 PM
To: Esmeralda Magallanes <EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov>>
Cc: Richard Meng <meng.richard@gmail.com<mailto:meng.richard@gmail.com>>; vivianleemeng@gmail.com<mailto:vivianleemeng@gmail.com>; Raymond Tao <RTao@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:RTao@DiamondBarCA.Gov>>
Subject: Re: 22819 Canyon View Rd., Diamond Bar, CA
Dear Ms. Magallanes:
Attached please find the signed form from the owner. As to the contractors, I attempted to communicate with the contractors via telephone, but many of the sub-contractors did not return
my call or letter after I left them voicemails and messages.
One contractor's phone was simply disconnected and presumably, he is no longer in business. Two of the sub-contractors I was able to connect with via telephone, either refused or failed
to turn over the signed form despite my requests made. On April 15, 2019, one of the contractors told me via telephone he would not sign anything unless he got paid by the prior general
contractor.
Attached are the letters I sent to the sub-contractors. Please let me know If I can be of your further assistance.
Best regards,
Christopher D. Lee, Esq.
L.A. COMMERCIAL ATTORNEY
134 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801
Telephone: (626)782-7383
Facsimile: (626)782-7342
Confidentiality Notice: The information in this e-mail (including attachments, if any) is considered confidential and is intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. Any review,
use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this e-mail is prohibited except by or on behalf of the intended recipient. If you have received this email in error, please notify me immediately
by reply email, delete this email, and do not disclose its contents to anyone.
Circular 230 Notice: To ensure compliance with IRS requirements, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication is not intended or written to be used,
and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Any legal advice expressed in this message is being delivered to you solely for your use in
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On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 11:42 AM Esmeralda Magallanes <EMagallanes@diamondbarca.gov<mailto:EMagallanes@diamondbarca.gov>> wrote:
Good Morning Mr Lee.
Please have the homeowners fill out the owner’s portion of the attached document for authorization to duplicate plans. Additionally, we will need some email or letter indicating the
attempts made to contact the licensed professionals that were involved with the design of the plans. Once this information is received, it will be reviewed and we will get back to
you regarding your request. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Esmeralda Magallanes | Permit Services Coordinator
City of Diamond Bar | Building & Safety Division
21810 Copley Drive | Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 839-7020 | (909) 396-7486 (f)
www.DiamondBarCa.Gov<http://www.DiamondBarCa.Gov> | EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
From: Christopher Lee [mailto:christopher@lacommerciallaw.com<mailto:christopher@lacommerciallaw.com>]
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 11:33 AM
To: Esmeralda Magallanes <EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov<mailto:EMagallanes@DiamondBarCA.Gov>>
Cc: Richard Meng <meng.richard@gmail.com<mailto:meng.richard@gmail.com>>; vivianleemeng@gmail.com<mailto:vivianleemeng@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: 22819 Canyon View Rd., Diamond Bar, CA
Dear Ms. Magallanes:
I represent Richard and Vivian Meng of the real property located at 22819 Canyon View Rd., Diamond Bar, CA. This will serve as our request for copies of all the floor plans or architect
drawing of the said properties submitted to the City of Diamond Bar by the prior contractors.
The reason of our request is that despite our diligent efforts for past few weeks to contact the involved contractors who submitted the plan or drawings, they are either unavailable
or unwilling to provide the requested documents due to some dispute with the general contractor, which is unrelated to the owners of the property.
We are requesting these submitted records as the prior general contractor has abandoned the project with many items inconsistent with the original designs and contract specification.
In order for the new general contractor to work on the property, which will mitigate our damages, we will need these submitted records from the City. We also hired a construction expert
who will evaluate and inspect the property. We will need the submitted records for purpose of his evaluation as well.
Please consider and approve our request so that we may have the submitted records. Thanks.
Best regards,
Christopher D. Lee, Esq.
L.A. COMMERCIAL ATTORNEY
134 E. Valley Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801
Telephone: (626)782-7383
Facsimile: (626)782-7342
Confidentiality Notice: The information in this e-mail (including attachments, if any) is considered confidential and is intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. Any review,
use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this e-mail is prohibited except by or on behalf of the intended recipient. If you have received this email in error, please notify me immediately
by reply email, delete this email, and do not disclose its contents to anyone.
Circular 230 Notice: To ensure compliance with IRS requirements, we inform you that any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication is not intended or written to be used,
and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Any legal advice expressed in this message is being delivered to you solely for your use in
connection with the matters addressed herein and may not be relied upon by any other person or entity or used for any other purpose without our prior written consent.
<Procedure for Obtaining Copies of Building Plans.pdf>
<Ltr to Contractor re Signed Form-FortuneC.pdf>
<Ltr to Contractor re Signed Form-JL.pdf>
<Ltr to Contractor re Signed For-Calcivic.pdf>