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Oct( ~, 10, 2003 <br /> <br />[{i~toric Resources Colnmiss;ion <br />Cffy of Santa A~a <br />Pnblic Hearing angust 7, 2003 <br /> <br />DELIVERED <br /> <br />Dear Chairman & Commissioners, <br /> <br />We received toda, y a letter informing about your decision at the hearing on October 2, 03 to list our house as a <br />historical strac~ure, despite onr iequest of October 2 for deferral and contianauce. <br /> <br />This is a formal appeal of the above decision becanse of the fbllowing reaso~s: <br /> <br />1. Our house is deteriorating steadily because o£ chronic roof leakage which have led to exteusive damages <br /> of the first floor· Despite multiple mpah-s and extensive efforts, the problem continues to progressively <br /> infiltrate the structure. We have presented testimony at the August 7t~: hearing, with pictures <br /> ehronology of repairs over the last 15 years of ownership. <br />2. We h:*ve been visited by Ms. Melanie McCann with a roofing consultant specializing in flat roofs, <br /> however his bid of $25,000 offered only a 5-year warranty. This does not appear satisfactory solution. <br />3. Subseqnent to the August 7~ hearing, 2 members oftbe comnfission offered their assistance, and <br /> pe~sonally examined our problem areas. They promised to identify contractors with the necessary <br /> expertise. We are still waiting for the referral. <br />4. We filed for a new roof in April, well before the proposed classification, yet were denied, reportedly <br /> because of staff· intention· <br /> <br />We are willing to accept a reasonable roofing bid to attempt to preserve the fiat roof integral to present style. <br />tlowever until we feel reassured with a sturdy roof, we need to reserve the right to consider any solution which <br />will save the sfracmm. To force our family to live in anxiety and discomfbrt is the greatest violation of our <br />rights· Moreover if we cannot proceed with the repairs which will save the strncture, the house ultimately will <br />crumble away. With the historical landmark classification, does the city invest in repairing the building? Or is it <br />still the responsibility of the owner? <br /> <br />Your consideration of the above is respectfully requested. Should you niaintain your decision in the absence of <br />satisfactory potential solution to onr current problems, we would have to recourse to any available means to <br />protect our property and personal rights, including a legaI challenge. <br /> <br />SincereIy, <br /> <br />Chan& Quynh Kien <br />Homeowners of 2221 North Heliotrope drive, Santa Ana, CA 92706 <br />(714)641-0850 <br /> <br />55.A. <br /> <br />EXHIBIT 1 <br /> <br />· Page 102 <br /> <br /> <br />