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  1. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Happy New Year All!! The deck saga continues and I am trying to take the advice of those of you on the forum who have advised me to flank Jeff Flake on both sides. Currently, my appeal has been filed with the district court and if the judge comes issues a timeliness verdict then I believe I can...
  2. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    That is true - I just don't want to get too attached to Flake's deck :)
  3. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Since Jeff didn't show up the other night the latest comments are regarding the law suit. They are wanting to know what the plan is and I don't know just yet.
  4. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Great ideas. I'm thinking Flake probably has lawsuit insurance so if I sue him he will just use his insurance to bankrupt me! It does seem that suing him directly is the best bang for the buck. Our HOA does have insurance but they went rogue on Flake's deck. It turns out it's almost impossible...
  5. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Does that mean coming at him from different angles? So far I've registered a couple of zoning violations against his property, I'm waiting to see if he files for an amended permit/certificate of completion... and we have to file suit before Dec 21st. What are your thoughts?
  6. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I just read the second part of your statement and since I have invested a lot of money in this I am interested. How do I suggest that he participated in fraud? I did text him and tell him that his deck violated zoning and he basically said "tough". I've also been looking at setback violations...
  7. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    LOL! I needed that chuckle :)
  8. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I hope you're wrong :(
  9. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Having added up my costs I realize it could get really bad if I don't get creative with how I approach this next phase, so I was wondering if you could all help me come up with (legal :) ) creative ways to get rid of the deck. I realize I still have to go to court but I want it over fast! I...
  10. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I have found a case law report where I can sue my neighbor for a "nuisance per se" to force the removal of the monstrosity next door. The fact that it is illegal and my neighbor pulled the permit bolsters my case. Fingers crossed that justice prevails.
  11. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I wish you could be my judge! For some reason timeliness is a big deal when you're complaining about a new structure but I can file a zoning complaint against my neighbors 3 doors along for their crazy structure and they would have to be made to comply with zoning...and it wouldn't cost me a...
  12. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    That is crazy - I wonder why the neighbors didn't get suspicious when he had the really high stack of hay bales covered with a tarp? Some people are just legitimately weird!!
  13. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Great ideas! I will get on that.
  14. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    !. I agree totally - also, there is the question about if someone arrives home and a new structure has been completed within the 14 day window...can they still appeal? 2. We had submitted a timeline to the BOA and my attorney never got to use it. It was clear that two out of the three on the...
  15. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I'm in for the next round :)
  16. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    So true - it is a sad way to look for justice which I believe they make an oath to do.
  17. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    1. The city attorney did not mention the fact that the permit was illegal. He was desperately trying to stop the board hearing those facts. 2. The city did not tell me until 11 days after that I had anything to appeal - until that point they told me it was a valid permit. 3. The city work on...
  18. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    The city wanted desperately to stop me presenting the zoning violations so they used timliness. It's the same strategy they used with the other group of people suing the city.
  19. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    No - but they record it because it's used in court (the next step).
  20. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    It will beed to be amended and renewed. My thought is that if he has to get a new permit then I can oppose it again.
  21. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    No - they shut us down because of timliness although the attorney on the board agreed that it was timely. In the next round the burden of proof is on them so we get the opportunity to rebut anything they claim...unlike last night.
  22. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    So, after the crazy meeting tonight there was one city official who came up to me and gave me a hug. As he was hugging me he said that I should email him and ask him questions since his email was not being monitored by the jerky assistant attorney now. So, here are the questions I sent as I...
  23. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Please let me know what you find out. It seemed crazy that it had to be unanimous because only 3 of the 5 showed up.
  24. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Well -it didn't go in my favor on timeliness - only three out of the 5 board members showed up and the only one who looked like he was old enough to shave was an attorney and said my appeal was timely but the other two didn't get the "triggering event" principle and said that if it was more than...
  25. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    My attorney agrees with you and it has definitely insured that the press will be at the meeting tonight. They tried to entice me by saying they could put it on the 5 p.m. news instead of the 10 p.m. news but, hey, who watches news at 5 p.m. anyway :) Provo is a small city with a good ole boys...
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