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Home My WebLink AboutCity Full fileCITY OF RENTON C DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND '+� ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS Project Name: CODE20-000411 Frank Snyder Date of Hearing Staff Contact Staff Contact Number Project location TBD Donna Locher 425-430-7438 10128 SE 188th Street Renton, WA 98055 The following exhibits were entered into the record: Exhibit 1: Code Compliance Narrative dated August 13, 2021 Exhibit 2: Code Compliance Narrative dated January 31, 2018 Exhibit 3: Finding of Violation dated July 29, 2021, & Photos dated July 26, 2021 Exhibit 4: Appeal dated August 10, 2021 CITY OF L enton �FNiOa Exhibit #1 CODE 19-000584 Frank Snyder Code Compliance Narrative August 13, 2021 RENTON CODE COMPLIANCE CODE19-000548 NARRATIVE August 13, 2021 Address: 10128 SE 188th Street Renton WA 98055 Violator: Frank Snyder 10128 SE 188th Street Renton WA 98055 RMC Violation: 4-4-085 D 2 Disabled/Unlicensed Vehicle & Boat RMC 4-5-130 IPMC Section 304.2 Exterior Structure: Protective Treatment RMC 4-5-130; IPMC Section 302.4 Weeds Background: Mr. Snyder's property has been out of compliance with city codes since 2016. Please see attached narrative dated January 31, 2018. (Exhibit #2) There has been no attempt on Mr. Snyder's part to bring the violations into compliance with city codes. The code compliance office has spent a great amount of time trying to have Mr. Snyder bring his property into compliance. This includes inspections, paperwork, notices sent, speaking with neighbors and attending hearings. July 26, 2021: Mr. Snyder remains in violation of the following city codes: RMC 4-5-130.B.3 The City of Renton Municipal Code has specific regulations governing weeds, the amended IPMC 302.4 regarding weeds states: Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve inches (12") in height on development property or twenty-four inches (24") in height on vacant land. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Mr. Snyder has grass, weeds and berry vines in excess of twelve (12") inches in height. RMC 4-4-085.D.2 General: Disabled or Unlicensed Vehicles and Boats It is unlawful for any person to keep, store or park, or to permit any other person to keep, store or park, any disabled vehicle or boat, or unlicensed vehicle or boat, on any residentially zoned property within the City unless that vehicle or boat is stored and parked outside public view within a fully enclosed building at all times. Vehicles and boats which are kept on site and outside of an enclosed building shall be operational and currently registered. Mr. Snyder's boat has not moved since 2016. This boat is stored outside and in public view. The code states it must be operable and currently licensed. Mr. Snyder has not moved the boat or produced a current license for the boat and it remains in violation of city code. RMC 4-5-130 IPMC Section 304.2 Exterior Structure: Protective Treatment 304.2 Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences, shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay -resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints, as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion, and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement. There are portions of the fence that are failing or missing. July 21, 2021: A Finding of Violation in the amount of $750.00 ($250.00 for each violation) was issued to Mr. Snyder for the above violations. The compliance date or date to appeal was August 13, 2021. The Finding was sent USPS Regular and Certified Mail. The Finding was also sent via email to Mr. Snyder. Photos taken July 26, 2021. (Exhibit #3) August 10, 2021: The city received an appeal to the Finding of Violation dated July 29, 2021. (Exhibit #4) The city is requesting all fines be upheld and Mr. Snyder be directed to pay the fines and bring his property into compliance with city codes. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. signed on (O8 *� I in Renton, Washington Exhibit #2 CODE 19-000584 Frank Snyder Code Compliance Narrative January 31, 2018 RENTON CODE COMPLIANCE CODE16-000264 NARRATIVE January 31, 2018 Address: 10128 SE 188th Street Renton WA 98055 Violator: Frank Snyder 10128 SE 188th Street Renton WA 98055 RMC Violation: 6-1-3 Vehicle Storage 8-1-4 E Bulky Waste 4-5-130 IPMC Adopted 302.4 Weeds April 28, 2016 and May 2, 2016: Code compliance received two requests to check this property for grass two feet in height. (Exhibit #2) April 29, 2016: An inspection of the property confirmed the overgrown vegetation, a camper and boat that have not moved in quite some time as the berry vines are growing over them, and an unlicensed and/or inoperable white Chevrolet truck WA license #B39754K which expired December 2013. See Photos (Exhibit #2) WA State Department of Licensing confirmed the Chevrolet truck license plate expired December 2013. (Exhibit #2) May 2, 2016: The first Warning of Violation was sent to Mr. Snyder. The compliance date to bring the property into compliance with city code was May 17, 2016. (Exhibit #2) 6-1-3 JUNK VEHICLE OR VEHICLE HULKS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY REGULATED: A. It shall be unlawful to store, maintain, keep or retain: a junk, wrecked, dismantled or an apparently inoperable vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any part thereof, on private real property in the City of Renton. B. The storage, maintenance or retention of junk, wrecked, dismantled or an apparently inoperable vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, on private real property in the City is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and subject to abatement in accordance with this Chapter and RMC 1-3-3, as now worded or hereafter amended. 8-1-4 UNLAWFUL STORAGE, DEPOSIT, DISPOSAL, SCAVENGING, AND HAULING OF SOLID WASTE: BULKY WASTE: Large items of solid waste, including but not limited to items such as furniture; large household appliances, including but not limited to refrigerators, freezers, ovens, ranges, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines, or clothes dryers; junk vehicles, vehicle hulks or any parts thereof as defined in RMC 6-1- 2, as now worded or hereafter amended; and any other oversized solid wastes which would typically not fit into or be permitted for collection as garbage in garbage cans. (Ord. 5450, 3-2-09) E. Unlawful Storage of Bulky Waste: It shall be unlawful for any person in the City to store, maintain, keep, retain, dump or accumulate bulky waste on private real property in the City, except for any licensed ancillary disposal provider or licensed business in connection with bulky waste collection or disposal in an area zoned for the collection or disposal of bulky waste. RMC 4-5-130.B.3 The City of Renton Municipal Code has specific regulations governing weeds, the amended IPMC 302.4 regarding weeds states: Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve inches (12") in height on development property or twenty-four inches (24") in height on vacant land. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. May 18, 2016, June 27, 2016, & July 7, 2016: Email and information from Frank Snyder regarding his health. (Exhibit #3) July 18, 2016: A follow up inspection noted that all violations remain on the property. See Photos (Exhibit #4) July 22, 2016: A second letter was sent to Frank Snyder asking that the property be brought into compliance by August 3, 2016: (Exhibit #4) Washington State Department of Licensing confirmed the Chevrolet truck license plate expired December 2013. (Exhibit #4) August 18, 2016 & September 20, 2016: Email updates on Mr. Snyder's health. (Exhibit #5) April 18, 2017: A follow up inspection noted that all violations remain on the property. See Photos (Exhibit #6) April 19, 2017: A Finding of Violation was sent to Frank Snyder. The Finding was sent USPS Certified Mail #7011 0470 0002 8894 0241 and USPS Tracking Mail #9114 9014 9645 0534 4283 40. (Exhibit #6) May 4, 2017: See photos of the property. No change. (Exhibit 7) May 16, 2017: Washington State Department of Licensing confirmed the Chevrolet truck license plate expired December 2013. (Exhibit #7) May 17, 2017: Email received from Mr. Snyder. (Exhibit #8) December 27, 2017: A follow up inspection noted that all violations remain on the property. See Photos (Exhibit #9) January 2, 2018: A Finding of Violation for $300.00 was sent to Frank Snyder for violations of the city codes. (Exhibit #9) January 6, 2018: Received an appeal form from Frank Snyder to the January 2, 2018, Finding of Violation. (Exhibit #10) 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 Exhibit #3 CODE 19-000584 Frank Snyder Photos July 26, 2021 Finding of Violation July 29, 2021 Donna Locher From: Donna Locher Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2021 8:21 AM To: Frank Snyder Subject: Finding of Violation Attachments: 07-29-21 Finding of Violation.pdf Please see the attached Finding of Violation. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector City of Renton 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Finding of Violation ► .') Armondo Pavone Mayor Community & Economic Development C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Issued To: Date: July 29, 2021 Code Case No: CODE19-000584 Frank Snyder Owner (Tax -Payer): Frank Snyder 10128 SE 188th St Violation Address: Renton, WA 98055 10128 SE 188th St Renton, WA 98055-6300 The undersigned City of Renton Code Compliance Inspector hereby certifies and states that a Warning of Violation has been provided to the named violator and the violation was not eliminated. The Violator has created, permitted to exist, maintained or failed to eliminate the following violation(s): VIOLATION 1: Weeds Investigation Date 07/29/2021 Code Text: RMC 4-5-130.B.3 The City of Renton Municipal Code has specific regulations governing weeds, the amended IPMC 302.4 regarding weeds states: Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve inches (12") in height on development property or twenty-four inches (24") in height on vacant land. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Corrective Action: Mow, remove, properly dispose of and maintain all vegetation to twelve (12) inches in height or less at all times. There are berry vines in excess of two feet in the back and side yards. Fees: Description Amount CODE - Violation Fine $250.00 Violation 1 Subtotal: $250.00 VIOLATION 2: Parking: Disabled or Unlicensed Vehicles & Boats Investigation Date 07/29/2021 Code Text: It is unlawful for any person to keep, store or park, or to permit any other person to keep, store or park, any disabled vehicle or boat, or unlicensed vehicle or boat, on any residentially zoned property within the City unless that vehicle or boat is stored and parked outside public view within a fully enclosed building at all times. Vehicles and boats which are kept on site and outside of an enclosed building shall be operational and currently registered. Corrective Action: Remove and properly dispose of the unlicensed and/or inoperable boat from the property or demonstrate the boat is licensed and operable. Bring the boat into compliance with City code or store in a fully enclosed building. The boat must be operable and licensed at all times in order to be parked on the property in view of the street, otherwise it must be stored in a fully enclosed building. Fees: Description Amount CODE - Violation Fine $250.00 Violation 2 Subtotal: $250.00 Page 1 of 3 VIOLATION 3: Accessory Structures Investigation Date 07/29/2021 Code Text: RMC 4-5-130; IPMC Section 302.7 Accessory Structures. All Accessory Structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. Corrective Action: On July 26, 2021, 1 observed that the fence on this property remains in disrepair. Repair the portions of the missing and leaning fence pieces, or remove the entire fence. The fence shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Fees: Description Amount CODE - Violation Fine $250.00 Violation 3 Subtotal: $250.00 AmountTotal 00 Payment of $750.00 must be made within fifteen (15) days of the date of this Finding of Violation. All city codes listed on this Finding of Violation must be brought into compliance within fifteen (15) days of the date of this Finding of Violation. Invoice to follow. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I have issued this Finding 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: Date: Issued By: Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 426 430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Page 2 of 3 City of Renton Community & Economic Developmei 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057-3232 Issued To: Frank Snyder 10128 SE 188th St Renton, WA 98055 -91N IIIMInIIpI�II�YI I9111VN� 7o.o ,,.o 0000 ,:e, ,.o, Community & Econon Date: . Code Owner Violati 10128 -- r City of Renton 1 PRI Community & Economic Development 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057-3232 Community & Econm Issued To: Date: Code Frank Snyder Owne 10128 SE 188th St Viola' Renton, WA 98055 10121 o- fV' NA 1141 584 7 ■ Complete Items 1.2. and 3. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front If space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: pitb"K :At-1YwCX. l m l 2b St' t Wlu �T A. X B. Received by fPdnted Name) C. Date of Delivery D. 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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 Finding of Violation. Appeal requests must be received by the Renton City Clerk's office within 15 days of the date of this Finding 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 1-3-24 failure to attend the scheduled hearing makes the Finding 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 1066 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 Findings 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. 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Appeal requests must be received by the Renton City Clerk's office within 15 days of the date of this Finding 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 Finding 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 Findings of Violation with increasing penalties, and or criminally prosecuted. NSF checks will be treated as failure to respond. ry (1��{(/, REI,B v ED 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 TI6 i1 fi J x"Jilpi/I Street or P.O. Box Sew , " f " City. j-1=1LL= State Zip: Telephone_ Home: (/^ Work 4 /, /�- c om c Email. AUG 10 2021 RENTON POLICE DEPART" Page 3 of 3 Donna Locher From: CityClerk Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 10:50 AM To: Cynthia Moya Cc: Donna Locher Subject: FW: Code Violation Attachments: 2021 _08_10_09_31 _36.pdf This was dropped off at the police counter today. Jason A. Seth, MMC City Clerk/Public Records Officer 425-430-6502 rentonwa.gov/cityclerk All correspondence received at this email address is subject to Washington State's Public Records Act — RCW 42.56. From: Monica Cannon <MCannon@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 20219:33 AM To: CityClerk <CityClerk@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Code Violation Hello, This gentleman was insistent that this get to you. I told him I would inter -office it, but not guarantee when you would receive it. Here's a copy. Thanks, Monica Cannon, Specialist Renton PD 425-430-7500 x8 mcannon@rentonwa.sov Donna Locher From: Cynthia Moya Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 11:36 AM To: Anna Felicio; Donna Locher; Finance AR; Kevin Louder, Robert Shuey Subject: Frank Snyder Code Compliance Appeal Attachments: Snyder Appeal.pdf Here is a new code compliance appeal (Snyder — 19-000584). Please get me the file as soon as you can. Thank you, Cindy Moya, City Clerk Specialist City of Renton - Administrative Services/City Clerk Division cmova@rentonwa.gov 425-430-6513