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89
Total nutrition
Date:  July 27, 2015
Value:   $2,400

Client: Total Nutrition | Permit type: Occupancy | Permit status: Finaled | Current use: Over the counter | Permit id: 12-05868 | Parcel: 24164
2015/07/272400898 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 554390000Faith Mountain Plumbing Servic
Total nutrition
Value:   $2,400

Client: Total Nutrition | Permit type: Occupancy | Permit status: Finaled | Current use: Over the counter | Permit id: 12-05868 | Parcel: 24164
2400958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 554390000
October 11, 2012 5:32:38 pm scarver. Occupancy permit for total nutrition space 516, painting and changing sink;scc; review comments the new tenant use must be inspected. A deputy fire marshal from the asheville fire department will make an inspection. Before you call for that inspection, you must be ready. The items listed below are the most common items the deputy fire marshal will be looking for. Address: every building and/or business suite is required to post approved address numbers that are visible from the street and alley. Address numbers shall be a minimum of six (6) inches in height and contrast with their background. Suite or room numbers shall be a minimum of (4) inches in height and contrast with their background. Tenant identification: space with a secondary exit to the exterior or exit corridor shall be provided with tenant identification by business name and/or address. Six inch letters and numbers shall be posted on the exterior side or exit corridor of t

Permit type: Occupancy | Permit status: Finaled | Permit id: 12-05868 | Parcel: 24164
0958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 554390000
Total nutrition
Date:  July 27, 2015
Value:   $2,400

Client: Total Nutrition | Permit type: Occupancy | Permit status: Finaled | Current use: Over the counter | Permit id: 12-05868 | Parcel: 24164
2015/07/272400958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 554390000
Total nutrition
Date:  October 12, 2012
Value:   $2,400

Permit type: Over the counter | Permit status: Issued | Permit id: 12-05868
2012/10/122400958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 554390000
Gas piping
Date:  December 23, 2003

Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 03-05623
2003/12/23095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Electrical
Date:  October 1, 2002

Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 02-04398
2002/10/01095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Mechanical
Date:  November 13, 2001

Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 01-04929
2001/11/13095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Plumbing
Date:  September 5, 2000

Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 00-04220
2000/09/05095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Comment date: mon apr 07 00:00: edt 2003 - -- permit for face replacement in existing f-s sign (32 sq ft) and wall sign ( sq ft) --; comment date: mon apr 07 00:00: edt 2003 - ----- work outlined in t

Permit type: Stand alone sign | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Sign | Permit id: 03-01415 | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
SCORE
95
Comment date: fri aug 00:00: edt 2002 - installing 2 2 ton heat pumps by jsb via fax, david messer redacted phone number inspector fred mckenzie redacted phone number
Date:  August 30, 2002

Client: Nick Apostolopoulos | Permit type: Com: mechanical | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Commercial | Permit id: 02-03904 | Parcel: 24164
2002/08/30095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Mikes Heating And Cooling
Comment date: thu aug 24 00:00: edt 20 - reroof apartment #3 remove roof to plywood (leave rafters) replcing plywood, sheathing and replacing shingles for like shingles. Pmd; comment date: thu nov 02
Value:   $3,000

Client: Apostolopoulos Reroof | Permit type: Res: remodel | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Residential | Permit id: 00-04045 | Parcel: 24164
300095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Raise existing flat roof 18", slant roof and install new metal roofing for nicholas apostolopoulos

Client: Apostolopoulos, Nicholas | Permit type: Com: reroof | Permit status: Revoked | Current use: Commercial | Permit id: 15-08781 | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Building enforcement

Permit status: In compliance | Current use: Complaint-enforcement | Permit id: 01-00038s | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Complaint

Client: Complaint | Permit type: Building enforcement | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Complaint-enforcement | Permit id: 13-00246 | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Parish bakery use change

Client: Pmd Bp#03-866 | Permit type: Planning level i | Permit status: Approved | Current use: Development | Permit id: 03-11000015pz
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Reroof apartment #3 remove roof to plywood (leave rafters) replcing plywood, sheathing and replacing shingles for like shingles. Pmd; amendment submitted 11/2 to include replacement of kitchen floor, addition of vinyl siding, new wiring, heating, plumbing.; call maro slaughter at redacted phone number to schedule inspection. Plywood must meet areas of each rafter and add shingles based on manufactures instructions. Pmd; i had ron evans look over my review comments and he concurs with them. Fire permit and review n/a per wayne hamilton; building safety comments call maro slaughter at redacted phone number to schedule inspection. All subcontractors shall contact building safety (redacted phone number) to activate electrical, plumbing & mechanical permits. Remodel existing apartment. No change of use. See separate review comments sheet for additional information and requirements.

Permit type: Res: remodel | Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 00-04045 | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Building enforcement

Permit status: In compliance | Permit id: 01-00038s | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Paris bakery commercial remodel. Lcs; p&z#03-11015; recd additional information;cah; 3/27/03 2:53:29 pm, activate electrical permit per call from greg roberts to ssb. Call tim haynes at redacted phone number.; 5/1/03 12:11:27 pm; paris bakery remodel. Issued by ssb.; wnc air pollution approved by mike matthews recd fax;cah; faxed letter to contractor. Pmd; concerns: change of use, proximity to house/business in rear, hvac vent, crumbling sidewalks, site visit 031303- lg; planning level one expedite approved with conditions 1. Exit discharge shall be connected to the handicapped aisle. A clear width of at least 48 is required. Regional water authority comments: the regional water authoritys policy requires that backflow prevention be provided on all commerical/institutional facilities and multi-family dwellings. As a condition of your proposed change of use, you will be required to provide backflow protection in accordance with this policy. Please call the cross-connection control off

Permit type: Permits - historical | Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 03-00866 | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
January 10, 2013 8:02:25 am pamk. Cswo, neighbor, abandon site that doesnt look well. Sanitation went by on 1/9 and issued a warning to the owner for weeds overgrown around property. Pjk; january 24, 2013 1:33:21 pm heatherr. January 24, 2013 10:19:03 am rburton. Bu-contractor conference; dis-approved met with agents for the owner who are in the process of cleaning up the property certain deficiencies exist in the building causing deterioration and are listed below roof leak causing severe mold problem and ceiling collapse water standing on roof due to poor drainage vehicle impact area at the southwest corner of the building siding missing in several places allowing water intrusion old oil tank open to weather there is a public safety issue at the front of the building concerning an attached metal frame owning with fabric cover. The cover has deteriorated and is now flapping in the wind. It could come loose and is very close to merrimon ave. There is some evidence that clean up

Permit type: Building enforcement | Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 13-00246 | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Raise existing flat roof 18", slant roof and install new metal roofing for nicholas apostolopoulos; all fees under roof permit, no additional fees per jay

Permit type: Com: remodel | Permit status: Issued | Permit id: 15-10484 | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Raise existing flat roof 18", slant roof and install new metal roofing for nicholas apostolopoulos. Adc.

Permit type: Com: reroof | Permit status: Revoked | Permit id: 15-08781 | Parcel: 24164
095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Reroof apartment #3 remove roof to plywood (leave rafters) replcing plywood, sheathing and replacing shingles for like shingles. Pmd; comment date: thu nov 02
Date:  November 2, 2000
Value:   $3,000

Client: Apostolopoulos Reroof | Permit type: Res: remodel | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Residential | Permit id: 00-04045 | Parcel: 24164
2000/11/02300095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
-- permit for face replacement in existing f-s sign (32 sq ft) and wall sign ( sq ft) --; comment date: mon apr 07 00:00: edt 2003 - ----- work outlined in t
Date:  April 7, 2003

Permit type: Stand alone sign | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Sign | Permit id: 03-01415 | Parcel: 24164
2003/04/07095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Raise existing flat roof 18", slant roof and install new metal roofing for nicholas apostolopoulos
Date:  August 10, 2015

Client: Apostolopoulos, Nicholas | Permit type: Com: reroof | Permit status: Revoked | Current use: Commercial | Permit id: 15-08781 | Parcel: 24164
2015/08/10095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Building enforcement
Date:  January 19, 2001

Permit status: In compliance | Current use: Complaint-enforcement | Permit id: 01-00038s | Parcel: 24164
2001/01/19095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Complaint
Date:  July 2, 2015

Client: Complaint | Permit type: Building enforcement | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Complaint-enforcement | Permit id: 13-00246 | Parcel: 24164
2015/07/02095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Parish bakery use change
Date:  March 4, 2003

Client: Pmd Bp#03-866 | Permit type: Planning level i | Permit status: Approved | Current use: Development | Permit id: 03-11000015pz
2003/03/04095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Commercial
Date:  December 23, 2003
Value:   $150

Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 03-05623
2003/12/2315095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Historical
Date:  July 8, 2003
Value:   $18,000

Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 03-00866
2003/07/081800095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Commercial
Date:  September 5, 2000
Value:   $600

Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 00-04220
2000/09/0560095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
Residential
Date:  November 2, 2000
Value:   $3,000

Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 00-04045
2000/11/02300095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
SCORE
99
Comment date: wed jan 23 00:00: est 2002 - -- permit for replacement of faces on existing grandfathered f-s sign ( sq ft) and sq ft att. Wall sign. ---; comment date: wed jan 23 00:00: est 2002 - work
Date:  January 23, 2002

Client: Living Quarters | Permit type: Stand alone sign | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Sign | Permit id: 02-00308 | Parcel: 24164
2002/01/23099301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Lettering By Larry Colemon
SCORE
95
Comment date: mon mar 03 00:00: est 2003 - paris bakery commercial remodel. Lcs; comment date: tue mar 04 00:00: est 2003 - p&z#03-11015; comment date: tue mar 11 00:00: est 2003 - recd additional inf
Date:  July 8, 2003
Value:   $18,000

Client: Paris Bakery Remodel | Permit type: Permits - historical | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Historical | Permit id: 03-00866 | Parcel: 24164
2003/07/081800095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Grigg Electric Co. Inc
SCORE
81
Comment date: mon mar 03 00:00: est 2003 - paris bakery commercial remodel. Lcs; comment date: tue mar 04 00:00: est 2003 - p&z#03-11015; comment date: tue mar 11 00:00: est 2003 - recd additional inf
Date:  July 8, 2003
Value:   $18,000

Client: Paris Bakery Remodel | Permit type: Permits - historical | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Historical | Permit id: 03-00866 | Parcel: 24164
2003/07/081800081301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Capraro Construction Services
SCORE
100
Comment date: tue dec 23 00:00: est 2003 - gas piping for oven. Lcs
Date:  December 23, 2003
Value:   $150

Client: Jackie Fountain | Permit type: Com: gas piping | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Commercial | Permit id: 03-05623 | Parcel: 24164
2003/12/23150100301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Ron Ward Plumbing And Heating
SCORE
95
Installing 2 2 ton heat pumps by jsb via fax, david messer redacted phone number inspector fred mckenzie redacted phone number
Date:  August 30, 2002

Client: Nick Apostolopoulos | Permit type: Com: mechanical | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Commercial | Permit id: 02-03904 | Parcel: 24164
2002/08/30095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Mikes Heating And Cooling
SCORE
72
Comment date: tue oct 01 00:00: edt 2002 - installing new panel upstairs and changing meter base wiring new hvac equipment;dwayne;redacted phone number;cah call tim haynes for inspections redacted pho
Date:  October 1, 2002

Client: Nick | Permit type: Com: electrical | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Commercial | Permit id: 02-04398 | Parcel: 24164
2002/10/01072301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801D.E. Lewis Electric
SCORE
99
Comment date: mon mar 03 00:00: est 2003 - paris bakery commercial remodel. Lcs; comment date: tue mar 04 00:00: est 2003 - p&z#03-11015; comment date: tue mar 11 00:00: est 2003 - recd additional inf
Date:  July 8, 2003
Value:   $18,000

Client: Paris Bakery Remodel | Permit type: Permits - historical | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Historical | Permit id: 03-00866 | Parcel: 24164
2003/07/081800099301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Haynes Plumbing Service
SCORE
59
Comment date: tue sep 05 00:00: edt 20 - apartment #3, replacing fixtures and running new drain lines. Call tim jones, redacted phone number.
Date:  September 5, 2000
Value:   $600
Contractor: Murray Plumbing

Client: Apt 3 - Nick Apostolopoul | Permit type: Com: plumbing | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Commercial | Permit id: 00-04220 | Parcel: 24164
2000/09/0560059301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Murray Plumbing
Paris bakery commercial remodel. Lcs; p&z#03-11015; recd additional information;cah; 3 27 03 2:53:29 pm, activate electrical permit per call from greg roberts to ssb. Call tim haynes at redacted phone number.; 5 1 03 12:11:27 pm; paris bakery remodel. Issued by ssb.; wnc air pollution approved by mike matthews recd fax;cah; faxed letter to contractor. Pmd; concerns: change of use, proximity to house business in rear, hvac vent, crumbling sidewalks, site visit 031303- lg; planning level one expedite approved with conditions 1. Exit discharge shall be connected to the handicapped aisle. A clear width of at least 48 is required. Regional water authority comments: the regional water authoritys policy requires that backflow prevention be provided on all commerical institutional facilities and multi-family dwellings. As a condition of your proposed change of use, you will be required to provide backflow protection in accordance with this policy. Please call the cross-connection control off
Date:  July 8, 2003

Permit type: Permits - historical | Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 03-00866 | Parcel: 24164
2003/07/08095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
SCORE
100
Comment date: tue nov 13 00:00: est 2001 - remove warm morning heater & install dir ect vent wall furnace by jsb via fax, vince howell redacted phone number inspector fred mckenzie redacted phone numb
Date:  November 13, 2001

Client: Nick Apostolopous | Permit type: Com: mechanical | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Commercial | Permit id: 01-04929 | Parcel: 24164
2001/11/130100301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Public Service Co Of Nc
Reroof apartment #3 remove roof to plywood (leave rafters) replcing plywood, sheathing and replacing shingles for like shingles. Pmd; amendment submitted 11 2 to include replacement of kitchen floor, addition of vinyl siding, new wiring, heating, plumbing.; call maro slaughter at redacted phone number to schedule inspection. Plywood must meet areas of each rafter and add shingles based on manufactures instructions. Pmd; i had ron evans look over my review comments and he concurs with them. Fire permit and review n a per wayne hamilton; building safety comments call maro slaughter at redacted phone number to schedule inspection. All subcontractors shall contact building safety (redacted phone number) to activate electrical, plumbing & mechanical permits. Remodel existing apartment. No change of use. See separate review comments sheet for additional information and requirements.
Date:  November 2, 2000

Permit type: Res: remodel | Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 00-04045 | Parcel: 24164
2000/11/02095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
January 10, 2013 8:02:25 am pamk. Cswo, neighbor, abandon site that doesnt look well. Sanitation went by on 1 9 and issued a warning to the owner for weeds overgrown around property. Pjk; january 24, 2013 1:33:21 pm heatherr. January 24, 2013 10:19:03 am rburton. Bu-contractor conference; dis-approved met with agents for the owner who are in the process of cleaning up the property certain deficiencies exist in the building causing deterioration and are listed below roof leak causing severe mold problem and ceiling collapse water standing on roof due to poor drainage vehicle impact area at the southwest corner of the building siding missing in several places allowing water intrusion old oil tank open to weather there is a public safety issue at the front of the building concerning an attached metal frame owning with fabric cover. The cover has deteriorated and is now flapping in the wind. It could come loose and is very close to merrimon ave. There is some evidence that clean up
Date:  July 2, 2015

Permit type: Building enforcement | Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 13-00246 | Parcel: 24164
2015/07/02095301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801
SCORE
67
Raise existing flat roof 18", slant roof and install new metal roofing for nicholas apostolopoulos; all fees under roof permit, no additional fees per jay
Date:  August 10, 2015
Contractor: Dean White

Permit type: Com: remodel | Permit status: Issued | Permit id: 15-10484 | Parcel: 24164
2015/08/10067301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Dean White
SCORE
67
Raise existing flat roof 18", slant roof and install new metal roofing for nicholas apostolopoulos. Adc.
Date:  August 10, 2015
Contractor: Dean White

Client: Apostolopoulos, Nicholas | Permit type: Com: reroof | Permit status: Revoked | Current use: Commercial | Permit id: 15-08781 | Parcel: 24164
2015/08/10067301 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, Nc 28801Dean White
Total nutrition
Date:  July 27, 2015
Value:   $2,400

Client: Total Nutrition | Permit type: Occupancy | Permit status: Finaled | Current use: Over the counter | Permit id: 12-05868 | Parcel: 24164
2015/07/272400958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 554390000
SCORE
89
Total nutrition
Date:  July 27, 2015
Value:   $2,400

Client: Total Nutrition | Permit type: Occupancy | Permit status: Finaled | Current use: Over the counter | Permit id: 12-05868 | Parcel: 24164
2015/07/272400898 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 554390000Faith Mountain Plumbing Servic
October 11, 2012 5:32:38 pm scarver. Occupancy permit for total nutrition space 516, painting and changing sink;scc; review comments the new tenant use must be inspected. A deputy fire marshal from the asheville fire department will make an inspection. Before you call for that inspection, you must be ready. The items listed below are the most common items the deputy fire marshal will be looking for. Address: every building and or business suite is required to post approved address numbers that are visible from the street and alley. Address numbers shall be a minimum of six (6) inches in height and contrast with their background. Suite or room numbers shall be a minimum of (4) inches in height and contrast with their background. Tenant identification: space with a secondary exit to the exterior or exit corridor shall be provided with tenant identification by business name and or address. Six inch letters and numbers shall be posted on the exterior side or exit corridor of t
Date:  July 27, 2015

Permit type: Occupancy | Permit status: Finaled | Permit id: 12-05868 | Parcel: 24164
2015/07/270958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 554390000
Total nutrition
Date:  October 12, 2012
Value:   $2,400

Permit type: Over the counter | Permit status: Issued | Permit id: 12-05868
2012/10/122400958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 554390000
Reinvintage unit 536
Date:  September 7, 2011

Client: Reinvintage Unit 536 | Permit type: Permits - historical | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Historical | Permit id: 11-05147 | Parcel: 24164
2011/09/070958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 432180082
September 6, 2011 12:07:52 pm heatherr. Commercial occupancy for reinvintage unit 536 childrens consignment store no work to space just moving in; har; september 7, 2011 12:19:57 pm kneel. Commercial occupancy for reinvintage unit 536 childrens consignment store no work to space.; review comments the new tenant use must be inspected. A deputy fire marshal from the asheville fire department will make an inspection. Before you call for that inspection, you must be ready. The items listed below are the most common items the deputy fire marshal will be looking for. Address: every building and or business suite is required to post approved address numbers that are visible from the street and alley. Address numbers shall be a minimum of six (6) inches in height and contrast with their background. Suite or room numbers shall be a minimum of (4) inches in height and contrast with their background. Tenant identification: space with a secondary exit to the exterior or exit corridor
Date:  September 7, 2011

Permit type: Permits - historical | Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 11-05147 | Parcel: 24164
2011/09/070958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 432180082
Kirks collectibles unit 440
Date:  November 12, 2009

Client: Kirks Collectibles #440 | Permit type: Permits - historical | Permit status: Closed | Current use: Historical | Permit id: 09-05643 | Parcel: 24164
2009/11/120958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 28806
November 5, 2009 11:47:15 am ssalyer. Commercial occupancy for kirks collectibles unit 440;sls; commercial occupancy for kirks collectibles unit 440; review comments the new tenant use must be inspected. A deputy fire marshal from the asheville fire department will make an inspection. Before you call for that inspection, you must be ready. The items listed below are the most common items the deputy fire marshal will be looking for. Address: every building and or business suite is required to post approved address numbers that are visible from the street and alley. Address numbers shall be a minimum of six (6) inches in height and contrast with their background. Suite or room numbers shall be a minimum of (4) inches in height and contrast with their background. Tenant identification: space with a secondary exit to the exterior or exit corridor shall be provided with tenant identification by business name and or address. Six inch letters and numbers shall be posted on the ex
Date:  November 12, 2009

Permit type: Permits - historical | Permit status: Closed | Permit id: 09-05643 | Parcel: 24164
2009/11/120958 Brevard Rd, Asheville, Nc 28806
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