HomeMy WebLinkAboutCarner Code Appeal CITY OF RENTON
KELLY G GARNER MAR 0 9 2018
MARCH 07, 2018
RECEIVED
11135 SE 164 TH ST CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RENTON WA. 98055
Hi Chip Vincent hoping you can help me I'm having some issues with some (Violations)that Donna
Locher has said exist.
I'm disabled and have been since 2013 so required longer than normal to correct the violations and as
far as the commercial vehicle , pizza trailer is parked on my property when not in use, none of these
vehicles are on the public (Right of Way).The bus is going to replace the current food truck when it's
done, I have a container I purchased in 2015 and I have no problem with getting rid of it as long as I'm
not being singled out as there are many containers within a couple of blocks of me,and I don't have any
of my rights as property owner being manipulated by code enforcement.
I looked up the code that Donna has supplied for all these and some of the codes don't apply or even
exist and others she has reworded or misquoted the code completely and yet others were changed after
she sent the first.
I called her to tell her I would work on these things but it would take time, I can see the need to fix and I
agree with some of the codes. I was in the process of building a shed that was not yet completed I have
recently completed the shed and I'm in the process of emptying the container and selling things I expect
this will take me a couple more months to finish, at that point I will sell the container.
I purchased this Property in 1999 while it was Located in Unincorporated King County, My
understanding is my rights are protected under the Vested Rights doctrine from State of Washington if
this not the case can you please provide me all of the relevant information about my rights I have as a
property owner.
Please contact me with any questions.
Kelly G Carner 206-992-5394 Kelvisss@gmail.com
Thank you for your time.
Finding of Violation
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Denis Law Mayor
Community&Economic Development C.E."Chip"Vincent,Administrator
Issued To: Date:February 22,2018
Code Case No:CODE17-000628
Kelly Carner Owner(Tax-Payer):Kelly Carner,A Fire Inside
A Fire Inside Violation Address:
11135 SE 164th St 11135 SE 164th St
Renton,WA 98058 Renton,WA 98055-5221
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 Note: A site reinspection on February 19,2018, noted the following vehicles:
WA license plate#BGJ0315 currently licensed.
WA license plate#B90515S currently licensed.
WA license plate#BHW665 currently licensed.
WA license plate#C29253G currently licensed.
WA license plate#AHH2032 currently licensed.
WA license plate#B24221C currently licensed.
WA license plate#AVE3117 currently licensed.
WA license plate#A95076N(43799CV)currently licensed.
A truck with a pizza wagon WA#8781-XH behind it.
A commercial transit van.
Code Text: RMC 4-4-080.F.10.d Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use regulates the number of allowed
parking spaces based on land uses,therefore,the code states for detached dwellings in a residential
zone:"a maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on a lot, including those vehicles under repair and
restoration, unless kept within an enclosed building."
Corrective Action: Limit the number of licensed and operable vehicles on your property to four(4).
Fees: Description Amount
CODE-First Violation Fee $100.00
Violation 1 Subtotal: $100.00
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Violation Note: A site reinspection on February 19,2018, noted the cargo/shipping container remains on the property.
Code Text: RMC 4-5-130.6.4;The City of Renton Municipal Code has specific regulations governing outdoor
storage,the amended IPMC 308.9 regarding prohibited materials states:
Prohibited Materials. Shipping containers and other similar storage units do not qualify as accessory
buildings on residentially zoned properties,and are prohibited. Hazardous materials are also prohibited
for outdoor storage on residentially zoned properties.
Corrective Action: Remove all shipping/storage containers from this property.
Fees: Description Amount
CODE-First Violation Fee $100.00
Violation 2 Subtotal: $100.00
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Violation Note: 10-10-12 OVERNIGHT PARKING OF CERTAIN VEHICLES PROHIBITED:
It shall henceforth be unlawful to park within any residential zone(SR-1, SR-2, R-1 through R-4, T and
G)within the City from the hours of nine o'clock(9:00)P.M.to six o'clock(6:00)A.M.the following
types of vehicles:
A. All types trailers designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle except recreation trailers.
B. Buses and trucks used for business purposes in whole or in part excluding pickup or panel trucks
of less than one ton rated capacity. (Ord. 3428,4-28-80;amd. Ord.4271,6-18-90)
10-10-13 PARKING OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES OR VEHICLES OVER TWELVE
THOUSAND POUNDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT REGULATIONS:
A. Parking; Residential Developments: It shall be unlawful to park any commercially licensed or any
vehicle over twelve thousand(12,000)pounds gross vehicle weight on any public right-of-way in which
all of the adjacent structures are occupied as residential dwellings.Adjacent structures shall mean
those structures on the same side of the right-of-way as the area for parking and within the same
block.
Code Text: Commercial Vehicle Parking
Corrective Action: A site inspection on February 19,2018, noted the transit van remains on the property. Remove the
transit van advertising"Welcome Aboard"from the property.
Fees: Description Amount
CODE-First Violation Fee $100.00
Violation 3 Subtotal: $100.00
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Violation Note: A site re-inspection on February 19,2018, noted the outdoor storage on this property exceeds 200
square feet in size.
Code Text: RMC 4-5-130.B.4 The Renton Municipal Code has specific regulations governing outdoor storage,the
amended IPMC code states that:
308.2 Allowed residential outdoor storage: For RC and R1 zoned properties,a maximum of 400 square
feet of area may be used for outdoor storage. For R4 and R8 zoned properties, a maximum of two
hundred(200)square feet of area may be used for outdoor storage.
308.3 Prohibited areas for outdoor storage: Outdoor storage is prohibited on residentially zoned
property in the following areas: Front yards, Side yards, Slopes greater than 15%, Designated open
spaces or restricted areas, critical areas, including wetland, streams and associated buffer areas
308.4 Emergency access: Outdoor storage areas shall not prevent emergency access to the residential
structure or any other building.
308.5 Business related storage: Materials stored outdoors on residentially zoned properties shall not be
owned by or used in any business or industry including a home occupation business.
308.6 Height limitations: Materials stored outdoors on residentially zoned properties shall be neatly
stacked and not exceed a height of six feet(6'). Tarps may not be utilized for screening outdoor
storage.
Corrective Action: This property is located in an R-8 zone. Consolidate the outdoor storage on this property to an area no
larger than 200 square feet and remove all items from the front/side yard OR critical area(wetland,
stream, and/or associated buffer areas).308.8 Membrane structures:
Membrane structures are considered outdoor storage, and subject to the location restrictions in section
308.3. Such structures shall not exceed two hundred(200)square feet in area. Membrane structures
shall be immediately removed or repaired in the event of disrepair or in the event of damage caused by
weather,fire,collision,accident or other forms of damage. Tarps and makeshift covers are prohibited
for this use.
Fees: Description Amount
CODE-First Violation Fee $100.00
Violation 4 Subtotal: $100.00
Total Amount Due: $400.00
Payment of$400.00 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: j49.( Date: CQ-''6
Issued By:Donna Locher
Lead Code Compliance Inspector
425-430-7438
dlocher@rentonwa.gov
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Code Case No:CODE17-000628 Date:February 22,2018
Violation Address: Total Amount Due:$400.00
11135 SE 164th St
Renton,WA 98055-5221
NOTICE OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION
The City has elected to establish a non-judicial hearing and determination system to enforce Renton Municipal Codes(RMC)civil code
violations.Therefore a code violation penalty,consistent with RMC 1-3--2.P is imposed,not including any costs,fees or assessments.
You may respond in the following manner:
121 I deny creating,permitting to exist,maintaining or failing to eliminate the violation(s)and I am requesting a hearing to contest this
Finding of Violation.Appeal requests must be received by the Renton City Clerk's office within 15 days of the date of this Finding of
Violation.Please send me a hearing date.I promise to appear on that date.The administrator must prove by a preponderance of the
evidence that I committed the violation.I understand that under RMC 1-3-2.G that the administrator shall decide whether the
opportunity to be heard will be only in writing or in person,or both.The city is not required to call witnesses to testify at the hearing.
Pursuant to RMC 1-3-2.K,failure to attend the scheduled hearing makes the Finding of Violation final,and I may be subject to
additional costs if I fail to withdraw or resolve my appeal prior to the hearing date.I also understand that the city has not waived any
rights or remedies under the law.
Appeals should be mailed to: City of Renton Attention:
City Clerk
1055S Grady Way
Renton,WA 98057
❑ I admit that I have created,permitted to exist,maintained or failed to eliminate the violation(s)and do not need or want any kind of
hearing.As a result,I have enclosed a check or money order(do not send cash)in the amount of$ .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
1055S Grady Way
Renton,WA 98057
Complete information below:(PLEASE PRINT)
Name:
Street or P.O.Box:
City: State: Zip:
Telephone:Home: Work:
Signature of Violator: nate:
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Grail Kelly Carner <kelvisss@gmail.com>
Kelly Carner
Kelly Carner <kelvisss@gmail.com> Wed, Feb 28, 10:24 AM
To: cburnell@rentonwa.gov <cburnell@rentonwa.gov>
Hi I have question if you are aware of (Vested Rights) and had dealings with this Washington State
Mandate before?
When Vested Rights Apply, What Is Subject to Being Vested?i
If vested rights apply to an application for a building permit or preliminary subdivision/short
subdivision approval, they vest to "zoning or other land use control ordinances." Departing
from appellate court interpretations that "land use control ordinances" are ones that have a
restraining or directing influence on the use of the land regardless of whether adopted pursuant
to State directive or local discretion, the Supreme Court in Snohomish County v. Pollution
Control Hearings Board(2016) concluded that "land use control ordinances" mean only
those ordinances adopted as a matter of local discretion, not those implementing a State
mandate. "[T]he vested rights doctrine grew out of a concern that municipalities were
abusing their discretion with respect to land use and zoning rules.
That concern is not present in the [stormwater] Permit, as the State has
mandated local governments to implement a stormwater management program that may take the form of stormwater
regulations." (See Slip. Op. at 16-17). With this interpretation, it is possible that courts will conclude other state-
mandated regulations (e.g., shoreline, critical areas, etc.) will not be subject to vesting, as well.
The courts have held "zoning or other land use control ordinances" not to include:
• Stormwater regulations required under municipal stormwater permit (NPDES) issued
by Department of Ecology. See Snohomish County v. Pollution Control Hearings
Board (2016).
• Impact fees. See New Castle In vs. v. City of La Center (1999).
• Connection fees. See Lincoln Shiloh Assoc., Ltd. v. Mukilteo Water Dist. (1986).
• Procedural regulation setting expiration date for inactive plat applications. See Graham
Neighborhood Assn v. F.G. Associates (2011).
Other Considerations Regarding Vested Rights
in addition, the courts have held with respect to the vested rights doctrine:
• Vested rights are not waivable; developer cannot selectively benefit from old and new
regulations. See East County Reclamation Co. v. Bjornsen (2005).
• Vested rights survive annexation. See Schneider Homes v. City of Kent (1998).
• Submission of a completed plat/short plat application vests the developer with the right to
both divide the property and to develop it in the manner disclosed in the application in
accordance with the land use and zoning laws in effect on the date of submission of the
application. See Noble Manor v. Pierce County (1997).
• Preapplication procedures that delay the vesting point until well after a developer first
applies for project approval and that reserve almost unfettered ability to change ordinances
in response to a developer's proposals violate the vested rights doctrine. See West Main
Assocs. v. Bellevue (1986).
• Vested rights apply regardless of the existence of an enacted but not yet effective zoning
change. See Allenbach v. City of Tukwila (1984).