HomeMy WebLinkAboutDBV UPDATE 10-11-21.docxIMPORTANT UPDATE
The Village at Diamond Bar (23601-23665 Golden Springs Drive)
ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER TO VACATE SUSPENDED PENDING FURTHER STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS ON APPEALS
STRUCTURES TO REMAIN RED- AND YELLOW-TAGGED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The City Clerk’s Office received 63 appeals of the City’s September 30, 2021 Notice and Order to Vacate all 150 residences comprising The Village at Diamond Bar (“DBV”) condominium complex.
After hearing from several DBV residents and owners, the City determined that the public’s interests would best be served by delaying the enforcement of the order until after further
structural investigations are conducted, and the appeal hearings are completed.
All 12 DBV buildings continue to be deemed hazardous at this time, and the City’s order to vacate remains in effect. Although enforcement or rescission of the order will not take place
until after the steps outlined in this Update have been completed, the City considers all persons residing within the complex to be at serious risk pending further investigation of
the structural condition of the buildings.
Additional Structural Analysis
The Diamond Bar Community Development Department is proceeding with the selection of a licensed structural engineer to inspect all buildings within the condominium complex. The City
will hire the engineer directly, and work will be performed on the City’s behalf. The inspections will be conducted to assess the structural condition of each building, and to identify
corrective measures, as warranted, to ensure the safety of its occupants.
The work to be performed will include “destructive testing,” meaning that openings will need to be cut into the building exteriors and/or interiors. The City will keep the public informed
as to the scope, phasing and scheduling of the structural investigations.
By investigating the structural condition of the various buildings, the City does not assume any responsibility to repair any of the structures on the Property. The responsibility to
repair the structures remains that of the Diamond Bar Village Homeowners’ Association and/or the individual owners of the various condominium units within the association.
Receive Updates via Computer or Mobile Device
All DBV tenants and owners are encouraged to visit the City of Diamond Bar website and register online to have updates sent to you as soon as they are posted. A direct link to the registration
page is provided below:
www.diamondbarca.gov/villagecondos