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Public commenters raise unpermitted demolition and property‑damage concerns; commission approves minutes and adjourns
Summary
Public commenters alleged an unpermitted demolition at 655 Alvarado and described foundation damage at a neighboring property; the commission approved prior meeting minutes for April and May, and adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
During general public comment Jerry Dratler alleged DBI issued a demolition permit for 655 Alvarado after the house had already been removed and said DBI did not issue a notice of violation. "There is no question that there was an unpermitted demolition, and DBI did not issue an NOV for the unpermitted demolition," Dratler said, and he noted two whistleblower complaints he filed with the city services auditor.
Later, during a motion to approve minutes, Mary Ferretti Bridal told the commission her family home adjacent to 655 Alvarado suffered foundation damage and a missing property‑line fence she tied to excavation by Sunshine Construction; she asked DBI for help. Commissioners noted the matter was not calendared for action and said their offices would note the comment.
The commission moved to approve the minutes of a joint special meeting of April (motion recorded as made by Commissioner Conston) and then approved minutes for the regular meeting of May 16, 2018 after public comment; voice votes recorded "Aye." The commission then moved to adjourn; the meeting ended at 12:35 p.m.
