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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

MEMORANDUM
TO: “Be. Kirk, February 9, 1984
City Administrator

FROM: - John Shardiow
2 oo ACTing Chief Bullding Inspector

SUBJECT: “Fire Damaged Building at 1884 Coquitlam Avenue.

RECOMMENDATION:

: Report of a fire damaged singte family buliding at
1884. Coquitlam Avenue, to be received for information only. ~

BACKGROUND AND COMMENTS:

os The existing building was a 21/2 storey home bullt
over a property !ine separating two 33 foot lots. A fire
caused extensive damage above the Ist fioor and basement area.

The building has been boarded up since December 05,
1983 while the owner has been - negotiating a settlement with his
Insurance company.

Replacement of the non-conforming building Is only

‘permitted tf the existing foundation is in place. lf the owner.
chooses complete demolition, the use of the fots must comply

with current by laws.

After investigation of the compiaints that the

bullding. was a hazard | am concerned with the following Items:

l'e. ‘Hazardous construction and debris above the main floor
to be removed.

26 The first floor toad bearing members are to be
structurally re-enforced to building code requirements.

Contirm the adequacy of existing masonary chimney or
remove same.

The building must be kept safe and secure by the owner
at all times.

The owner was notified of these Items by letter on
February 03, 1984 (letter attached). On February 06, 1984 the
owner and his Imsurance agent contacted me and said they would
co-operate fully with the requirements.

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