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Halie Hernandez
From:Gregory Peck <g.peck@verizon.net>
Sent:Friday, October 18, 2013 3:54 PM
To:Keith Marvin
Cc:Rick Odell; Steve Brock
Subject:Re: Screening Wall at Georgian Place
Thanks for the update. Look forward to learning more.
Sent from my iPad
On Oct 18, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Keith Marvin <KMarvin@coppelltx.gov> wrote:
Greg,
I had a chance to go by and look at this wall today. There are a few spots where it looks like some
settlement has taken place around the base of the wall, and a visible separation along the top in one
location. It does look like our contractor did some work in the vicinity, but it is not apparent to me
whether this settlement is related to the work.
The contractor has not had a chance to pull their photographs yet for comparison, but I did want to get
back with you this week. The wall does not appear to be unstable, or present a safety hazard at this
time. Hopefully the contractor will be able to find his photographs over the weekend, and we can get
back with you early next week.
Keith
Keith Marvin, P.E.
City of Coppell
972-304-3681
From: Gregory Peck [mailto:g.peck@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 9:15 PM
To: Keith Marvin
Subject: Re: Screening Wall at Georgian Place
thanks Keith....
Sent from my iPad
On Oct 16, 2013, at 6:36 PM, Keith Marvin <KMarvin@coppelltx.gov> wrote:
Greg,
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. If this is the wall behind 175 Georgian Drive, I
have already spoken with the home owner, and initiated the process of verifying the
damage. City staff, as well as the contractor, took still and video images of all the
private and HOA owned infrastructure adjacent to the project for this very reason. If we
can document to the contractor that this was not pre-existing damage, then they will be
held responsible for making the appropriate repairs.
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As far as timing of the repairs goes, that may present some challenges. If the contractor
is responsible for the damage, and it is unstable, and either presents a safety hazard, or
is at risk of increased damage due to not taking timely action, then they may move
quicker to make the repairs. If the damage is cosmetic in nature, and there is risk that
they may cause additional damage during the remaining project, they may choose to put
the repair off until more of the work is complete.
Give us a little time to investigate the damage and discuss it with the contractor. Once
we determine if the contractor is responsible, then I can write a letter to that effect and
provide it to you and the homeowner to help comfort the prospective buyer.
I'll plan to get back with you by the end of the week. Feel free to call with any
questions, or if you wish to meet on site to look at the damage.
Thanks.
Keith Marvin
972-304-3681
From: Gregory Peck [g.peck@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 2:47 PM
To: Keith Marvin
Cc: Steve Brock
Subject: Screening Wall at Georgian Place
Keith,
I has come to the attention of the HOA that during the recent construction along
Sandy Lake that our screening wall has become compromised. We recognize that
this is not out of the ordinary during these types of construction projects, but,
wanted to inquire as to the plan to repair this type of damage as it occurs.
The house where the damage to the wall is most noticeable is currently under
contract for sale. Is there something that you could provide the HOA and the
homeowner that would give the prospective buyer comfort that the wall will be
repaired properly?
Thanks for the help.
Greg
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