Update: Summer 2024 Structural Repairs & Maintenance

Dear Wafco Mills Residents,

Here is the latest update on the structural repair progress, maintenance projects, and relevant notices. Please take a moment to review, as some updates may affect daily routines and building access.

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Structural Repair Update: GrandeurUSA has successfully completed remediation on the 626 Walker Ave side of the 104/626 building. Structural repairs and general maintenance work will resume in September 2024.

Current Project Details:

1. Drain Pipe Drainage Issue:

   • Newly installed sidewalk drain pipes may present a trip hazard. Two solutions are under consideration:

     • Option 1: Paint the pipes yellow and add signage for visibility ($200).

     • Option 2: Extend the pipes to the street and repair the sidewalk, which will be a more extensive (and costly) fix.

   • Temporary Solution: Painting is likely to be implemented for safety until more critical structural repairs are completed.

2. Sinkhole in Parking Lot:

   • A sinkhole has formed in the parking lot near the central common area behind Building 624 due to erosion of the sub-grading (gravel and dirt).

   • Proposed Solution: General Contractor Diego recommends removing asphalt and filling the void with cement. We are currently awaiting a quote for this repair.

   • A temporary blockage and patch may be used until other priority repairs are completed.

3. GrandeurUSA / Diego’s Availability:

   • Diego and the GrandeurUSA team will be unavailable for most of August due to a family bereavement, placing the Structural Remediation Project temporarily on hold.

   • Payments to GrandeurUSA will continue during this period, with all work expected to be fully paid by mid-September.

4. Historic District Hearing:

   • The hearing for the garbage can housing paddock will take place at the end of August, with our representative, Joy Watson, attending on behalf of Wafco Mills.

   • We have received approval from six out of eight committee segments.

   • A Town Hall meeting will be scheduled following the Historic District Committee’s decision, likely in early September, for additional resident input.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the safety and appearance of our community. We’ll continue to keep you informed on further developments.

Best regards,
Wafco Mills Condo Management