tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post1668027539971298481..comments2024-03-12T02:16:30.251-07:00Comments on Robert's Sister: Robert’s Renovation – UpdateTrish Hughes Kreishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-91507498103059845542011-08-04T07:42:18.912-07:002011-08-04T07:42:18.912-07:00Rita, Judy & Franziska, your support means so ...Rita, Judy & Franziska, your support means so much! I may have found my "golden ticket" with a Reasonable Accommodation code (which, you'd think the clerk & her supervisor would have directed us to!). After hours of searching, found this clause and now need to apply for it. Keep those fingers crossed! :-)Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-30631605673512414912011-08-02T21:39:38.477-07:002011-08-02T21:39:38.477-07:00Wow, who knew?! It sounds crazy and it is...the r...Wow, who knew?! It sounds crazy and it is...the rules they come up with (100 years ago) ought to be changed...it makes NO sense....like you said ALL you are trying to do is GOOD!!!! The insanity drives me crazy. I love your drive and tenacity...you are right....so stick with it and take it all the way to the supreme court!!! Its just sad that it might have to come to that...I mean seriously, WHO cares if your parking in your driveway ANYWAY!!!! Do they know how ridiculous they sound...I always wonder...lol! You GO! Wishing you all the best.....I will sign any petition you need!!!<br /><br />Rita Brennan Freay<br />ritabrennanfreay.comRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241583458425194342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-76177470944461906932011-08-02T15:49:28.463-07:002011-08-02T15:49:28.463-07:00Surely they don't know what kind of person you...Surely they don't know what kind of person you are! Inviting you in to a cause on behalf of your brother is inviting the mother bear in--I can feel your ferocity, and I know it will be put to good use.<br /><br />If ever there were a good cause worth fighting for and a situation deserving an exception to the rule, this is it (apart from whether it's a good rule to begin with). I think with some publicity and public rallying, you stand a great chance of creating the space Robert needs. <br /><br />This kind of situation is especially maddening because you are willing to help Robert, to take him from a facility and care for him--in effect helping the state rather than asking for more!<br /><br />I'll eagerly await updates, although I can imagine this may be an extended story.<br /><br />Power to you!<br /><br />Judy Stone-Goldman<br />The Reflective Writer<br />http://www.thereflectivewriter.com/blog/<br />"Word maven loves--and learns from--ordinary life."Judy Stone-Goldmanhttp://www.thereflectivewriter.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-41397034431798008862011-08-02T15:08:36.524-07:002011-08-02T15:08:36.524-07:00Oh no! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and...Oh no! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and I am hoping a solution can be found soon. I love all the support here on your blog, you all are great people :-)<br /><br />Whatever you need, signing petitions, etc. let me know, I am in!!<br /><br />Franziska San Pedro<br />The Abstract Impressionist ArtressFranziska San Pedrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321842935665484251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-75280938968778734242011-08-02T13:19:19.172-07:002011-08-02T13:19:19.172-07:00Fiona, I knew I loved the UK for a reason! :-) You...Fiona, I knew I loved the UK for a reason! :-) You're so right that this is a hiccup and I really think we can get this done. It's a matter of talking to the right people and giving them the right reasons so they'll approve it.Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-75605638929158293922011-08-02T13:16:57.095-07:002011-08-02T13:16:57.095-07:00Hi, June. When submitting the formal request, I pl...Hi, June. When submitting the formal request, I plan to copy the mayor and may involve the press if I don't get anywhere. An additional room would be a lot more expensive than just converting the garage. Plus, I'm sure that would have it's own permitting challenges. :-)Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-71355555409366851862011-08-02T12:23:06.585-07:002011-08-02T12:23:06.585-07:00Wow, you're trying to do something to help you...Wow, you're trying to do something to help your brother and the city is sticking to some stupid rules. Yet your neighbors can break the rules and not get into any trouble. <br /><br />Would it help to go the papers or local tv station and tell your story? Or maybe going to the mayor or city official of your town and seeing if they would be willing to bend rules to help you?<br /><br />I don't know the cost but can you add an additional room to the first floor?June Sockolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227772055403044113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-40278493771760362462011-08-02T11:30:04.273-07:002011-08-02T11:30:04.273-07:00Good for you Trish. This sounds like a lot of nons...Good for you Trish. This sounds like a lot of nonsense to me. In the UK no-one, I repeat no-one ever uses their garage for parking. Everyone parks on the driveway or out on the road (or half on the pavement). I believe that where there is a will, there is a way. And your resolution is such, that I am convinced you will find a way to turn this all around. This is just another little hiccup in the grand scheme of things and certainly not anything that could hold you back. I love your determination. Bless you for everything you do. x<br /><br />Fiona Stolze<br />Inspired Art and Living<br />http://fionastolze.comFiona Stolzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343231825594699539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-17700742562487799422011-08-02T10:44:27.996-07:002011-08-02T10:44:27.996-07:00Jane, There doesn't seem to be consistency in ...Jane, There doesn't seem to be consistency in these regulations and if someone has to fight, I will do it. I feel awful for the people who can't continue to fight these regulations.Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-79107012622084616362011-08-02T10:42:13.010-07:002011-08-02T10:42:13.010-07:00June, I don't know what to say! A year to get ...June, I don't know what to say! A year to get a ramp approved? That is ridiculous and creates such a hardship. With the number of family caregivers growing, cities need to get on board with allowing a bit of flexibility with these requests.Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-41384015819822769802011-08-02T10:40:25.227-07:002011-08-02T10:40:25.227-07:00Heidi, Thanks for sending the link, I hadn't s...Heidi, Thanks for sending the link, I hadn't seen that article. Are you kidding me?? I'm going to try to go about this the proper way and will hope the desk clerk and her supervisor don't know what they're talking about (as far as the variance approval). If it gets formally denied, I say we show up to a city council meeting and express our concerns. :-)Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-58289023049299595582011-08-02T10:38:06.227-07:002011-08-02T10:38:06.227-07:00Brandy, I appreciate your support! Heidi's a g...Brandy, I appreciate your support! Heidi's a good one to have on my side, for sure. :-) I'll let you know how it turns out.Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-75518298064321605542011-08-02T10:37:16.902-07:002011-08-02T10:37:16.902-07:00Thank you for your support JoAnn. If the formal re...Thank you for your support JoAnn. If the formal request and appeal are denied, I will rally the troops and perhaps need to attend a city council meeting to get this approved.Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-46212889149311707622011-08-02T10:34:29.074-07:002011-08-02T10:34:29.074-07:00Matt, That is an excellent suggestion and I will i...Matt, That is an excellent suggestion and I will include that info in the letter. Our neighborhood isn't patrolled but I have tried to get parking enforcement out when the neighbor parks on the lawn but have been told they don't have enough enforcement officers to respond to calls like that! Argh!Trish Hughes Kreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995070221130924508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-8943617918065033242011-08-02T10:17:12.754-07:002011-08-02T10:17:12.754-07:00I'm sure you can get around this set back!
In...I'm sure you can get around this set back!<br /><br />In my neighborhood, no cars are allowed to be parked on the street overnight at all. They patrol the street every two hours and ticket anyone parked on the street past midnight! Rules Rules Rules<br /><br />Make sure when you write your formal request, that you include the fact that you will be keeping the external appearance of the garage intact (not removing the garage door). I would think that they are a just as concerned with the appearance of garage conversions, that just having two more cars parked on the street.Matt S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-11534881503636033272011-08-02T08:45:55.098-07:002011-08-02T08:45:55.098-07:00Beyond pitiful and pathetic! You go Heidi!! Like t...Beyond pitiful and pathetic! You go Heidi!! Like that line in the movie Murphy's Romance by James Garner's character, "when I'm pushed, I shove!" And California wonders why no one wants to live there? I'm in another state, outside city limits, and can park anywhere I want to on my property LOL Blessed. We can also do quite a bit of 'renovation' without permits, and if we do need them, they aren't all that expensive and there's not all that much red tape, although we do run into it from time to time. But I, like you, have a tendency to shove back when I'm pushed on a lot of things! ;) Praying for ya and for Robert's family! There's power in numbers ~ hopefully the community can inundate City Hall and anybody else who is 'standing in the way' ~ and git r done!JoAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-62266795034283555212011-08-02T08:25:11.775-07:002011-08-02T08:25:11.775-07:00Ugh...red tape and local government...I feel for y...Ugh...red tape and local government...I feel for you! Good luck...looks like you've got Heidi on your side and she knows how to make things happen! I admire your dedication and loving care you provide your brother :-)<br />BrandyBrandy Mychalshttp://brandymychals.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-32087265480733447692011-08-02T07:44:08.758-07:002011-08-02T07:44:08.758-07:00What can I do Trish? Do you have contact info for...What can I do Trish? Do you have contact info for folks on the building commission (or whatever it's called) that we can write or call?<br /><br />This is SO wrong, especially in light of last month's Bee story about the county employee in Carmichael who built without permits. Maybe the solution is to become a city/county employee and then you are allowed to do whatever you want (so corrupt!!) <br /> http://www.sacbee.com/2011/07/14/3768485/neighbors-raise-eyebrows-over.html <br /><br />I'll raise hell with you, Trish! Just tell me where to direct my disgust with the city.<br /><br />Heidi & Atticus<br />http://www.atticusuncensored.com<br />"commentary to give you paws..."Heidi Alberti & Atticus Uncensoredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235433621038051444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-32663249071607885272011-08-02T07:03:10.103-07:002011-08-02T07:03:10.103-07:00Sending you best of luck and a ton of perseverance...Sending you best of luck and a ton of perseverance ! It took us about a year to jump through all the sac city plus condo permit hoops to build a wheelchair ramp for Jer !June Skalisky Gillamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564754133380480329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3821611713908924761.post-55566451463122880672011-08-02T07:01:52.182-07:002011-08-02T07:01:52.182-07:00You go girl!!!!!!! Good for you. You fight for Ro...You go girl!!!!!!! Good for you. You fight for Robert and all of us who have disabled children, spouses, etc. <br /><br />I understand your frustration as I have been down the same road with permits but they allow my neighbor to grow a hedge of bushes on his property and the easement that blocks the view of the street. I was with a friend coming up my street and I almost hit a little girl in the street because you can't see. He also planted trees all along the easement which hang down over the street so low I can reach up and touch them. The garbage truck damaged the water line to the neighbors house because it couldn't get around the cul-de-sac because of the branches. <br /><br />I could go on and on but will spare you. <br /><br />Hugs:o)<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691428786689981385noreply@blogger.com