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There are multiple homes on 26th Ave between 40th and 41st that at some point have placed concrete or other materials in the gutters as ramp for their cars. These are modifications to the right of way. The houses include 4058, 4050, 4034, 4051 and 4035 26th Ave N. There is also a house on the north side of 26th Ave N, almost 1/3 to midway between 41st and 43rd that has done the same. If code cannot get compliance because the owners say it was there when they bought the home, then the city public works should abate them to ensure good gutter drainage.
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We were concerned about the ongoing flooding in areas without the abatement? At the end of 26th Avenue N and 41st the drain field in the road has been filled in with blacktop which makes both sides of 41st and 26th Avenue flood. Please note the picture. There are many more pictures but only one is allowed to be loaded.
In addition, there are many areas in the neighborhood that do not have the added abatement that the water is restricted in the drain field. How is that being repaired?
Some of the structures stated in the July14th inspection have been in place some 20 years to allow our cars not to bottom when entering the street.
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the front end of of my car fixed every six months. There is a pipe that allows for the flow of water. It has been in place for over eight years, along with the others in this block and the street has never backed up or flooded except for at the corners where the sewers can't handle the flow of the rain water.
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My office is reviewing this issue to determine if there were any past city approvals for this work. If anyone has documentation from the city authorizing a driveway extension into the gutter, I would very much like to view it. You can reach me directly at Robert.gerdes@stpete.org
Rob Gerdes
Director, Codes Compliance
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I am still conducting research into the history of this issue. I will notify you when I make a decision if code enforcement action is necessary or if another resolution is possible.
Respectfully,
Rob Gerdes
Director
Codes Compliance Assistance
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Rob Gerdes,
Thank you so much. Please let us know as the August 2nd deadline is approaching rapidly and we do not want to incur any fines.
Rob G (注册用户)
If a decision is made that the extensions have to be removed, I will grant time extensions in all the cases so everyone will have time to comply. I am still talking to other departments to put together the history of this issue.
Respectfully,
Rob Gerdes
Concerned Citizen (注册用户)
Good morning,
We were informed today by Casey White that a plan is being devised for the City to possibly remove the extensions, even the diamond plate one that we were hoping to use. If this happens, we will experience damage to our cars, Ford Focus and BMW, as the grades are approximately 8". This is not ample clearance for any car. Who will pay for the damage to the cars?
In addition, who is going to resolve the flooding issue at the corner of 41st St and 26th Avenue N.. As well as, the grade issue in the streets to allow the flow to a storm drain, which do not function appropriately?
Please we need a proper solution for both issues at hand.
Thank you for your time.
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Rob G (注册用户)
I am reviewing this situation to determine an appropriate course of action by the City. I have asked the area investigator, Ms. White, to send all parties with active codes cases related to this issue a 30 day extension while it is under review. I have also notified the Director of Stormwater about concerns related to flooding and drainage in this area.
Once I determine my course of action, I will notify you. If the ramps must be removed, I will try to present you with an alternative solution.
Respectfully,
Rob Gerdes
Director
Codes Compliance Assistance
Concerned Citizen (注册用户)
Just wondering where the decision stands? Is there any alternative as of yet?
Thank you for your time!
Stpete Resident (注册用户)
THE CARS ARE GOING TO BOTTOM OUT!!!
What is the city going to do to fix the problem??
Rob G (注册用户)
Dear Property Owners:
I have conducted a review of the code violation cases for alterations to the right-of-way. More specifically, for the alteration of curbing to create driveway ramps. I was not able to find historic evidence of any formal city approval for these alterations. Furthermore, I have been notified by the city’s Engineering Department that the current alterations cannot be approved and permitted after the fact. As a result, these alterations will have to be removed.
I understand that many of these curb alterations have been in place for a number of years. To ease the burden of removal on property owners, the city’s Stormwater Department has agreed to remove the alterations constructed of concrete and/or asphalt at no cost to the property owner. This should occur within the next 60 days. Unfortunately, the city cannot remove the metal ramp located on 28th Avenue North. In that case, the property owner will be responsible for the removal.
I have been notified by the property owners involved that the curbs were altered in the past to protect their vehicles. I certainly understand this desire to protect property. I would recommend that there are a couple of alternatives to achieve this goal. First, curbs and driveway aprons may be altered with a Permit from the city to decrease the curb slope. Second, temporary rubber curb ramps can be placed in the gutter for ingress and egress of vehicles. These temporary rubber curbs should be removed when not in use.
Lastly, these curb alterations came to the attention of my department based on a citizen complaint. Included in the complaints were concerns about stormwater drainage on 26th Avenue North. I have forwarded this concern to both the Engineering and Stormwater Departments. I am confident this concern is being reviewed by both departments.
Respectfully,
Rob Gerdes
Director, Codes Compliance Assistance
City of St. Petersburg
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Rob G (注册用户)
The property owner would be responsible for purchasing the ramps. As an example of what is available, here is a link to temporary ramps on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Rubber-Curb-Ramp/dp/B011AKCFPQ
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Mr Frey,
This has been our concern all along as there is no flow. The storm drains are blocked on 40th st and no drain at 41st and 26th Ave n. Our elderly neighbor has water standing and nothing is blocking it. The problem is the grade in the street and storm drain. The asphalt is not removed when resurfaced causing the restrictions. Please note the pictures in the string above.
Thank for your assistance.
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