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CITY OF RENTON DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND D ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Brian Kazem Project Number: CODE24-000547 Date of Hearing Staff Contact Project Location TBD Donna Locher 2315 Blaine Ave NE 425-430-7438 Renton, WA 98056 THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITS WERE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD: Exhibit #1: Case Narrative Exhibit #2: August 14, 2024 - All items relating to Warning of Violation Exhibit #3: October 3, 3034 - All items relating to Warning of Violation Second Notice Exhibit #4 January 2, 2025 — All Item relating to email sent to Mr. Kazem Exhibit #5 February 12, 2025 — All items relating to Notice of Violation & Order to Correct Exhibit #6 February 26, 2025 —All items relating to Mr. Kazem's Appeal CITY OF entonPFNja� RENTON CODE COMPLIANCE CODE24-000547 NARRATIVE March 6, 2025 Exhibit #1 Violation Address: 2315 Blaine Ave NE Renton, WA 98056 Violator: Brian Kazem CODE SECTION VIOLATED: Renton Municipal Code Section 4-5-130 Adopts the International Property Maintenance Code International Property Maintenance Code Section 302.9 Defacement of Property: No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. B. AMENDMENTS: The following amendments to the Code are hereby adopted: 1. Section 301.2, Responsibility, of the 2018 Edition of the IPMC, is amended to read as follows: Responsibility: The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner -occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this section. EXHIBIT #2 August 13, 2024: While driving on NE 24th Street, I observed graffiti on a corner fence at 2315 Blaine Ave NE. At 11:13 am I attempted to make in person contact. Left my business card on the front door of the residence as nobody answered the door. August 14, 2024: A Warning of Violation was sent to Mr. Kazem asking that the graffiti be removed from the fence by August 24, 2024.The Warning of Violation was sent US Postal Service Certified #7020 2450 00013898 6236 and regular mail. September 16, 2024: US Postal Service Certified #7020 2450 0001 3898 6236 was returned Unclaimed. EXHIBIT #3 October 1, 2024: Site reinspection noted the graffiti remains on the fence. October 3, 2024: A Warning of Violation Second Notice was sent US Postal Service Certified #9589 0710 5270 21589592 37 and regular mail. The Warning of Violation Second Notice was sent to Mr. Kazem asking that the graffiti be removed from the fence by October 17, 2024. October 7, 2024: Warning of Violation Second Notice US Postal Service Certified #9589 0710 5270 21589592 37 was returned to the city signed by Brian Kazem. EXHIBIT #4 January 2, 2025: A site reinspection on noted the graffiti remains on the fence. An email with photos was sent to Mr. Kazem asking him to remove the graffiti from his fence. No response was received. EXHIBIT #5 February 11, 2025: A site reinspection on noted the graffiti remains on the fence. February 12, 2025: A Notice of Violation and Order to Correct was sent was sent US Postal Service Certified #9589 0710 5270 2158 9573 87 and regular mail. The Notice of Violation and Order to Correct was sent to Mr. Kazem asking that the graffiti be removed from the fence by February 27, 2025. EXHIBIT #6 February 26, 2025: Mr. Kazem and I had a phone conversation about removing the graffiti. He did not agree with me that he had to remove the graffiti. I suggested he appeal the February 12, 2025, Notice of Violation and Order to Correct and emailed him the appeal form. Received the appeal form for the February 12, 2025, Notice of Violation and Order to Correct via email. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. signed on in Renton, Washington Donna Locher Code Compliance Inspector • CITY OF RENTON 4 + DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS Project Name: Code Case Number: Brian Kazem CODE24-000547 Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location TBD Donna Locher Brian Kazern 2315 Blaine Ave NE 425-430-7438 Renton, WA 98056 Exhibit 1 Code Compliance Narrative March 6, 2025 • G`j Y O� �FIJSOa • CITY OF RENTON + DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND '� ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS Project Name: Code Case Number: Brian Kazem CODE24-000547 Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location TBD Donna Locher Brian Kazem 2315 Blaine Ave NE 425-430-7438 Renton, WA 98056 Exhibit 2 August 13, 2024, Photos August 14, 2024, Warning of Violation & Mailings September 16, 2024, Returned Mailing Warning of Violation Issued To: Brian Kazem 2315 Blaine Ave NE Renton, WA 98056-8357 0 Armondo Pavone Mayor 11 Community & Economic Development Gina Estep, Administrator Date: August 14, 2024 Code Case No: CODE24-000547 Owner (Tax -Payer): Brian Kazem Violation Address: 2315 Blaine Ave NE Renton, WA 98056-8357 An inspection of the above premises revealed violation(s) of the City of Renton Municipal Code and Ordinances listed below. Compliance or corrective action must be completed by 8/24/2024. If voluntary compliance is not achieved, a Criminal Citation MAY be issued. The violation(s) listed below are deemed a Class 1 Civil Infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW, and any such person shall be assessed a monetary penalty of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per violation. Each day or portion of a day the violation(s) remain shall constitute a separate offense. VIOLATION 1: Graffiti Violation Note: Investigation Date 08/14/2024 Code Cited: RMC 4-5-130 IMPC Section 302.9 Exterior Property Areas: Defacement of Property Code Text: RMC 4-5-130; IMPC Section 302.9 Defacement of Property. No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair. Corrective Action: While we sympathize that you as a business/property owner are a victim of this vandalism, you have the responsibility to correct the problem by removing or painting over the graffiti as soon as it appears on your property. Many cities have discovered that a quick response in removing graffiti often discourages the vandals from "tagging" the property again. In many instances when the graffiti is removed, retagging reoccurs. Graffiti removal may be ongoing until the vandals give up, because of your efforts. We are requesting that you remove all graffiti from your fence. The City and your neighbors thank you for your cooperation in this matter. 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Compliance or corrective action must be completed by 10/17/2024. If voluntary compliance is not achieved, a Criminal Citation MAY be issued. The violation(s) listed below are deemed a Class 1 Civil Infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW, and any such person shall be assessed a monetary penalty of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per violation. Each day or portion of a day the violation(s) remain shall constitute a separate offense. VIOLATION 1: Graffiti Investigation Date 10/03/2024 Violation Note: A site reinspection on October 1, 2024, noted the graffiti remains on the fence. Code Cited: RMC 4-5-130 IMPC Section 302.9 Exterior Property Areas: Defacement of Property Code Text: RMC 4-5-130; IMPC Section 302.9 Defacement of Property. No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair. Corrective Action: While we sympathize that you as a business/property owner are a victim of this vandalism, you have the responsibility to correct the problem by removing or painting over the graffiti as soon as it appears on your property. Many cities have discovered that a quick response in removing graffiti often discourages the vandals from "tagging" the property again. In many instances when the graffiti is removed, retagging reoccurs. Graffiti removal may be ongoing until the vandals give up, because of your efforts. We are requesting that you remove all graffiti from your fence. The City and your neighbors thank you for your cooperation in this matter. 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Respectfully, DONNA LOCHER, Lead Code Compliance Inspector City of Renton // Development Services // DL 425-430-7438 // dlocherL@r_entonwa.gov Virtual Permit Center // 04-l.lineApplications and 1 upections NOTICEOFPUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This message complies with Washington State's Public Records Act-RCW42.56 CODE COMPLIANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE City of Renton // Community and Economic Development // DL Code Compliance Help Center// Renton Responds office 425-430-7373 NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This message complies with Washington State's Public Records Act - RCW 42.56 4`4 • CITY OF RENTON it + DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND a ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS Project Name: Code Case Number: Brian Kazem CODE24-000547 Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location TBD Donna Locher Brian Kazem 2315 Blaine Ave NE 425-430-7438 Renton, WA 98056 Exhibit 5 February 11, 2025, Photos February 12, 2025, Notice of Violation & Order to Correct February 13, 2025, Notice of Violation & Order to Correct Mailings CITY OF \T GY O, entonf ® 4 4FNTo2 Notice of Violation r.%R and Order to Correct Armondo Pavone Mayor Community & Economic Development Gina Estep, Administrator Issued To: Date: 2/12/2025 Code Case No: CODE24-000547 Brian Kazem Owner (Tax -Payer): Brian Kazem 2315 Blaine Ave NE Violation Address: Renton, WA 98056-8357 2315 Blaine Ave NE Renton, WA 98056-8357 An inspection of the above premises on 08/13/2024, 08/14/2024, 10/01/2024, and 01/07/2025 by a Lead Code Compliance Inspector revealed violation(s) of the City of Renton Municipal Code and Ordinances listed below. Compliance or corrective action must be completed by 2/27/2025. The violation(s) listed below are deemed a Class 1 Civil Infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW, and any such person shall be assessed a monetary penalty of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per violation. Each day or portion of a day the violation(s) remain shall constitute a separate offense. If voluntary compliance is not achieved, a Criminal Citation MAY be issued [RMC1-10-3.E]. The penalty for a criminal Citation, upon a finding of guilt shall have a mandatory minimum sentence of five (5) days in jail without the option of electronic home detention, and the minimum penalty for the first violation shall be five hundred dollars ($500), the second criminal violation shall have a mandatory minimum sentence of fifteen (15) days in jail without the option of electronic home detention, and the minimum penalty for the second violation shall be six hundred twenty five dollars ($625), the third criminal violation for any individual shall have a mandatory minimum sentence of thirty (30) days in jail without the option of electronic home detention, and the minimum penalty for the third violation shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) [RMC 1 -1 0-7.A.2]. Page 1 of 3 VIOLATION 1: Graffiti Reported Date Issued Date Latest Investigation Date 2/12/25 2/12/25 1 /7/25 Violation Note: A site reinspection on February 11, 2025, noted the graffiti remains on the fence. Code Cited: RMC 4-5-130 IMPC Section 302.9 Exterior Property Areas: Defacement of Property Code Text: RMC 4-5-130; IMPC Section 302.9 Defacement of Property. No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair. Corrective Action: While we sympathize that you as a business/property owner are a victim of this vandalism, you have the responsibility to correct the problem by removing or painting over the graffiti as soon as it appears on your property. Many cities have discovered that a quick response in removing graffiti often discourages the vandals from "tagging" the property again. In many instances when the graffiti is removed, retagging reoccurs. Graffiti removal may be ongoing until the vandals give up, because of your efforts. We are requesting that you remove all graffiti from your fence. The City and your neighbors thank you for your cooperation in this matter. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I have issued this Notice of Violation on this date and at the location stated above. I certify that I believe by a preponderance of the evidence that the violator committed the above violation(s). Signed: Donna Locher Date: 02-12-25 Issued By:Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Page 2 of 3 Code Case No: CODE24-000547 Violation Address: 2315 Blaine Ave NE NOTICE OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION Date: 2/12/2025 The City has elected to establish a non -judicial hearing and determination system to enforce Renton Municipal Codes (RMC) civil code violations. Therefore a code violation penalty, consistent with RMC 1-3-2.P is imposed, not including any costs, fees or assessments. You may respond in the following manner: ❑ I deny creating, permitting to exist, maintaining or failing to eliminate the violation(s) and I am requesting a hearing to contest this Notice of Violation. Appeal requests must be received by the Renton City Clerk's office within 15 days of the date of this Notice of Violation. Please send me a hearing date. I promise to appear on that date. The administrator must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that I committed the violation. I understand that under RMC 1-3-2.G that the administrator shall decide whether the opportunity to be heard will be only in writing or in person, or both. The city is not required to call witnesses to testify at the hearing. Pursuant to RMC 1-3-2.K, failure to attend the scheduled hearing makes the Notice of Violation final, and I may be subject to additional costs if I fail to withdraw or resolve my appeal prior to the hearing date. I also understand that the city has not waived any rights or remedies under the law. Appeals should be mailed to: City of Renton Attention: City Clerk 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 I admit that I have created, permitted to exist, maintained or failed to eliminate the violation(s) and do not need or want any kind of hearing. As a result, I have enclosed a check or money order (do not send cash) in the amount of $ . I understand I am required to bring the property into compliance with City of Renton Municipal Code. I also understand that if compliance is not achieved I may be issued additional Notice of Violation with increasing penalties, and or criminally prosecuted. NSF checks will be treated as failure to respond. Payment should be made to: City of Renton Attention: 1st Floor Finance 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Complete information below: (PLEASE PRINT Name: Street or P.O. Box: City: Telephone: Home: _ Email: Signature of Violator: State: Zip: PiR7i3 Date: Page 3 of 3 Postal *- CERTIFIED MAIL@ RECEIPT `, `a Domestic Mail Only m M r` F" For delivery information, visit our website at www.usps.com u7 I.rl - n- a cc) cu Certified Mail Fee = r-1 r-1 Extra Services 8 Fees(check box, add fee as appropriate) N ni ❑ Ratum Recalpl Mardcopy) $ ❑ Ralum Receipt (eloctravc) $ Postmark Cl O ❑ Certified Mail Rastrlctod DaIvary S Here 171.1 ❑Adult Sigwturo Requ!rad $ ^ t� !W ❑Adult S4nalure Restricted Daery S !! � Postage C3 O $ rr % r-q r-i J Total Postage and o o $ Y1r1 S Sent To eta E" i. CO CE) $trestartdApt.No.,or�'6bozNo. •••��"--"----"-"----"" Lr) Ln Er Er . fate. 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DONNA LOCHER, Lead Code Compliance Inspector City of Renton // Development Services // DL 425-430-7438 // dlocher@rentonwa.gov Virtual Permit Center // Online Applications and Inspections NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This message complies with Washington State's Public Records Act — RCW 42.56 -----Original Message ----- From: BRIAN KAZEM <kazembrian@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 9:45 AM To: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Brian Kazem - CODE24-000547 CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Hello Donna, Per our conversation; please see attached contested code violation request. thank you for your time. Thanks, Code Case No: CODE24-000547 Date: 2/12/2025 Violation Address: 2315 Blame Ave NE NOTICE OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION The City has elected to establish a non -judicial hearing and determination system to enforce Renton Municipal Codes (RMC) civil code violations Therefore a code violation penalty consistent with RMC 1-3-2.P is imposed, not including any costs fees or assessments You may respond in the following manner I deny creating permitting to exist maintaining or fading to eliminate the violation(s) and I am requesting a hearing to ontest this Notice of Violation. Appeal requests must be received by the Renton City Clerks office within 15 days of the date of this Notice of Violation. Please send me a hearing date I promise to appear on that date The administrator must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that I committed the violation I understand that under RMC 1-3-2 G that the administrator shall decide whether the opportunity to be heard will be only in writing or in person or both. The city is not required to call witnesses to testify at the hearing Pursuant to RMC 1-3-2.K, failure to attend the scheduled hearing makes the Notice of Violation final and I may be subject to additional costs if I fad to withdraw or resolve my appeal prior to the hearing date I also understand that the city has not waived any rights or remedies under the law Appeals should be mailed to City of Renton Attention: City Clerk 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 I admit that I have created permitted to exist, maintained or faded to eliminate the violation(s) and do not need or want any kind of hearing As a result, I have enclosed a check or money order (do not send cash) in the amount of $ 1 understand I am required to bring the property into compliance with City of Renton Municipal Code I also understand that if compliance is not achieved I may be issued additional Notice of Violation with increasing penalties, and or criminally prosecuted NSF checks will be treated as failure to respond Payment should be made to City of Renton Attention: 1st Floor Finance 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Complete information below ,(PLEASE PRINT Name Bf iGv., L�ZL✓h Street or P.O. 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