Forum: General Discussion
02-26-2013, 03:53 PM
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2013, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,967
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Forum: General Discussion
02-12-2013, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,967
Another Great Legal Description
I am performing a boundary survey on a property for construction and stumbled upon a potential issue with the legal description.
The legal description states "THOSE PORTIONS OF LOTS 1, 2, 4 AND 5...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-22-2013, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 52,266
On Line Research
It's getting harder and harder to be confident in the online research. I sometimes find myself doubting that I have ALL of the records. This concerns me. This is why all available maps should be...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-16-2012, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,793
I vote we destroy the Corner Record and force...
I vote we destroy the Corner Record and force Cities to charge reasonable fees for Record of Survey maps. By reasonable, I mean $0. I just submitted a Corner Record with so much crap on it, it's...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-08-2012, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,691
Yeah, I figured that's what you all would say. ...
Yeah, I figured that's what you all would say. Unfortunately, I tried to turn someone in a few years ago and the amount of leg work the board wanted me to do was more than I had bargined for. It's...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-07-2012, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,691
Unlicensed Surveyor Offering Services
Yesterday I received a phone call from a new client asking for a price to survey her property. During our conversation she informed me, angrily, about an unfortunate conversation she had with a...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-11-2012, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 12,885
Are you sure you wern't working under the...
Are you sure you wern't working under the direction of your contract surveyor/friend? If I were your contract surveyor I'd say check it out and give me a call to discuss....... on any and every job...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-11-2012, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,156
Boundaryman,
You can have your Schonstedt...
Boundaryman,
You can have your Schonstedt rebuilt for a fracton of the cost of a new one. It should ring up for about half and come with a new waranty. If you are in San Diego, Jim, at Lewis and...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-29-2012, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 975
Update
After haggling with the City for awhile I believe I finally have them convinced. When I asked them "Will you please provide me with submittal requirements and an application form?", the response...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-25-2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 975
Below is the responce from the City:
The...
Below is the responce from the City:
The interpretation of 66499.35(b) is that if a parcel is not in compliance, a conditional cert will be recorded. However, the City will apply developmental...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-25-2012, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 975
Certificate of Compliance
I have a project in Simi Valley and have a question regarding a possible Certificate of Compliance. The subject parcel has a meets and bounds deed that was recorded prior to 1972. This would...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-18-2012, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,055
Evan,
Thank you for the response and wisdom. ...
Evan,
Thank you for the response and wisdom. Apparently, you did not pick up on the sarcasm of my post. By the way, if I ever do an ALTA without comparing the adjoining deeds or make boundary...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2012, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,055
Incorrect Evan I am selling a professional...
Incorrect Evan I am selling a professional service. The service is to create a finished product, an ALTA Survey.
In this economy it's all about service. This has nothing to do with the...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-10-2012, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,055
I update ALTA Surveys all the time. I do it for...
I update ALTA Surveys all the time. I do it for a substantially reduced fee but do require enough compensation to walk the site, do additional records research to look for new surveys in the area,...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-23-2012, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 7,335
0.01' - 0.03'
Dylan,
Good question about the 0.01' discrepancy. I just ran into this situation the other day. I just can't talk myself into showing a 0.01' sliver.
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Forum: General Discussion
02-07-2012, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,374
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Forum: General Discussion
01-31-2012, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
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Forum: General Discussion
01-30-2012, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Lumocolor Wins!
I purchased a box of these pens, and they are great! Anyone using a Sharpie should give these a try.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-20-2012, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,069
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Forum: General Discussion
01-18-2012, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
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Forum: General Discussion
01-18-2012, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,133
Mylar Pen
Does anyone have a recomendation for a good pen to use when signing mylar? I have tried several but cannot find that perfect balance between line thickness, keeping up with my signature, and being...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-17-2012, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
TIB
Relax man! I know your ability. You could probably pass with a slide rule (like they used way back when, around the time you got your license). By the way, if you buy a TI and I hear about...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-28-2011, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,071
Architectural Site Plans
I see several "site plans" done by Architects showing the apparent property line. It is generally required as part of various building submittals. I know how they are placed, the Assessor's Plat...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-21-2011, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,001
My 2 Cents
So, I actually like the idea of another surveyor taking the time to review my maps. I am the only surveyor with my firm, and like others, although I do my best, sometimes typos are found. Plus a...
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