Dear Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Staff,
Once again, city staff has failed to provide oversight of the Olivia on Marsh Creek 81-unit apartment project. Specifically, William Jordan claimed "owner-builder" status on his application to Contra Costa County and it appears he provided false information on this application. See the attached complaint filed with Contra Costa County on 01/25/2024 by a member of Clayton Watch.
As you know, Contra Costa County requires an owner-builder to have resided at the property for 12 months beforehand, along with meeting other prerequisites. Let's cut to the chase - we all know William Jordan falsely claimed to be an "owner-builder" on his application to the county. The lot at 6170 High Street is an empty dirt lot. Unless Mr. Jordan was living in a tent amongst the tumbleweeds, it's impossible he met the residency requirements. Lot 6450 Marsh Creek Road, as listed on his owner-builder application, has been a rental unit for many years. The adjacent lots don't pass the smell test either.
In our opinion, this sleight of hand was done purposely because he doesn't have a licensed and bonded contractor to complete the required work as of today's date.
We raised this issue with written communication to the City Manager, Bret Prebula, along with the City Council on 10/18/23, 10/23/23, and 12/18/23. We also raised the issue at a meeting on 10/18/23 with the City Manager, Bret Prebula, and the City Engineer, Larry Theis and both said they weren’t concerned with how the permits were obtained and therefore took no action to investigate this or notify Contra Costa County of this serious irregularity.
It is unfortunate, that City Staff continues to abrogate their responsibilities to provide oversight of Olivia to the citizens of Clayton.
Please contact us if you have any questions or updates on rectifying this situation. The community demands and deserves better.
Sincerely,
Gary Hood
Clayton Watch
Bill Walcutt
Clayton Watch
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Code Enforcement Online Complaint Form 01-25-2024
Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation & Development
Code Enforcement Division
Phone: (925) 655-2710
Toll Free Phone: (877) 646-8314
Below is the form used to file code enforcement complaints within the County's jurisdiction. Complete the appropriate information and click the SUBMIT button on the bottom of the form.
COMPLAINANT INFORMATION
Fill in all fields with an asterisk. Anonymous complaints cannot be processed. Your contact information will be kept confidential.
Your contact information is required so the code enforcement officer (inspector) may contact you if more information is needed or to let you know if the reported property violation is not within the County's jurisdiction.
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Phone Number with area code:
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ALLEGED VIOLATION / NATURE OF COMPLAINT INFORMATION
Type of Violation (Check one or more boxes)
Building, Grading, Other
Address of Violation
6450 Marsh Creek Road
City
CLAYTON
DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE NATURE OF VIOLATION/COMPLAINT
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January 25, 2024
Dear Contra Costa County Officials:
We write to you today regarding an urgent matter that requires your immediate attention and action.
At issue, is a residential development project named "Olivia on Marsh Creek" in Clayton, CA. This project has sparked considerable controversy and complaints from residents during the initial grading phase because of unprofessional construction standards and practices.
We implore you to review the permits granted to the developer, William Jordan, especially his claimed status as an owner-builder.
After a careful review of the facts, it appears Mr. Jordan does not qualify for an owner-builder exemption and has misrepresented information on his application. We urge you to revoke his permits, issue a stop work order on the project, and impose fines on Mr. Jordan for these infractions.
According to the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB), these agencies clearly define owner-builder requirements, which Mr. Jordan does not meet.
• The property is not his primary residence, nor has he lived there for 12 months prior, which are prerequisites to filing as an owner-builder.
• Additionally, he plans to construct more than two buildings, exceeding the legal limit for owner-builders.
According to the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), anyone who violates the law is subject to disciplinary action by CSLB, including civil penalty assessments of up to $5,000 per violation, an order of correction that requires payment of permit fees, and any assessed penalties imposed by the local building department, and suspension or revocation of the license.
Mr. Jordan seems to have misrepresented his qualifications on the application, which constitutes a serious violation. Your oversight on this matter is greatly needed and appreciated. Please take corrective action immediately and hold Mr. Jordan accountable.
We kindly request you send us, along with the City of Clayton, written verification once you have addressed this disturbing situation. The citizens of Clayton urge you to uphold the law.
The health and well-being of our community are at stake, so we await your swift intervention on this urgent issue.
Sincerely,
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(Plus many other concerned residents.)
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