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TO: William G. Collins, II Acting County Administrator DEPARTMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE: Robert M. Keating, AICP Director, Community Development Department DATE: December 29, 1988 FROM: Ester L. Rymer, Direct Building Division SUBJECT: Building Permit #28308 Odessa Clark Please be advised that the information herein submitted is related to the appeal requested by Odessa Clark which has been scheduled for the meeting of January 10, 1989. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS: Indian River County has adopted the Southern Building Code Congress International, Standard Building Code, as the applicable Building Code for Indian River County. Section A, 103.6.1 (Copy attached) of the Standard Building Code outlines the Building Official's responsi- bility as it relates to permit intent and validity. According to this code, a permit is invalid if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of six months. The Building Official has the authority to grant one or more exten- sions for periods of ninety days. These extensions can be granted, if necessary, when requested in writing prior to the expiration of a permit. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: On March 3, 1977, a building permit was issued to Arkwell and Odessa Clark, as owner -builders, for the construction of a residence to be located at 4776 34th Avenue. To date, this permit has either been extended or renewed five times. The last inspection made on work completed was on November 26, 1986. The attached list identifies all inspections made to date. The most recent permit extension expired September 30, 1988. No in- spections were requested during this extension period. The owner did not request another extension until December, 1988, after the previ- ous permit extension had already expired. The owner was given the opportunity to present to the Building Official proof of active construction, proof of materials purchased for construction, or proof that sub -contractors were paid for construction relative to the per- mit in question, but the owner was unable to provide adequate documentation that work had progressed. As a result, the Building Official has determined that this permit is invalid and a new permit must be issued. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS: It 'is the opinion of the Building Official that the owner has not demonstrated a good faith effort to complete this project, nor has she provided evidence of justifiable cause for an extension of this permit. The recommendation of the Building Official is that this permit be declared invalid and that the owner be required to obtain a new permit, paying any and all applicable fees. 17 JAS 10X989 X001( /5 fl+GE 549