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• • Ted Budden From: Ted Budden Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 2:56 PM To: Cynthia Keirsey Subject: 3631 Wetmore Ave Hello Cindy, Here is a brief summary of my observations made during the inspection conducted this AM.at 3631 Wetmore Ave. 1.The upstairs tenant has concerns about a gap that exists between the baseboard molding and the wooden flooring at the south wall of the living room. The gap is characteristic of typical shrinkage and settlement in buildings of this period and condition. The tenant stated that the gap has been present during her entire tenancy which if I recall correctly has been over ten years. It is my opinion that the gap is not problematic nor is it associated with the retaining wall failure at the south side of the property. 2. It was observed that the entry ramp located at the southwest exterior portion of the building has rotted wood that has compromised the structural integrity of the ramp.The ramp should be repaired or removed, in its current condition is no longer safe for use. 3. Site drainage at the north portion of the building could be improved as some soil settlement was observed in this area. Rooftop drains at this location are contributing to this condition. The drainage from the east parking area discharges most of the pavement runoff directly behind the failing alley retaining wall.This drainage is adding additional loads to the weakened wall structure. In Summary: The main building does not appear to be adversely affected at this time by the retaining wall failure. Repair, removal or replacement of the entry ramp should occur. Site drainage improvements should be made. Regards Ted Budden 1