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Home My WebLink AboutReport 01CITY OF RENTON PLANNING/ BUILDING/ PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM Date: January 8, 2008 To: City Clerk's Office From: Stacy Tucker Subject: Land Use File Closeout Please complete the following information to facilitate project closeout and indexing by the City Clerk's Office. Project Name: LUA (file) Number: Cross-References: AKA's: Project Manager: Acceptance Date: Applicant: Owner: Contact: PID Number: ERC Decision Date: ERC Appeal Date: Administrative Denial: Appeal Period Ends: Public Hearing Date: Date Appealed to HEX: By Whom: HEX Decision: Date Appealed to Council: By Whom: Council Decision: Mylar Recording Number: Cruz Hobby Kennel License LUA-07-096 SR07-1370; C07-0684 Marilyn Kamcheff Jon Cruz Same Same 2143700710 September 27, 2007 Date: Date: Project Description: Proposal to keep 6 American bullies when code allows a mazimum of 3 pets. Seven 5' x 10' steel kennels. Two 6' x 12' kennels. All kennels will be covered with tarps. Location: 257 Thomas Avenue SW Comments: :~; CIT' OF RENTON Planning/Building/Public Works Department Gregg Zimmerman P.E., Administrator ,~, KathyKeolker,Mayor ~NrtO·:,,------------------------ September 27, 2007 Delivery Confirmation # 0300 6000 0003 6520 3541 Jon Cruz 257 Thomas Ave SW Renton, WA 98057 Dear Mr. Cruz: SUBJECT: Cruz Hobby Kennel License. Application Number LUA07-096 • The City of Renton received your application dated August 20, 2007, to operate a hobby kennel at 2616 NE 61h Pl. On August 30, 2007, a letter was sent to you, Delivery Confirmation# 0300 6000 0003 6520 3336, requesting additional information, i.e., a detailed site plan, to be received by the City of Renton no later than September 14, 2007. The required information has not been received at the City of Renton as of this date. Therefore, your application for a hobby kennel license has been denied and will be discarded. On August 20, 2007, your were send an Order to Correct, violation index number C07- 0684, informing you that your property was in violation of Renton Municipal Code 4.9. · 0900 and 4-4-1100. A copy of the order to correct is enclosed. This correction notice required that you discontinue boarding animals and to reduce the total number of all pets to three. Compliance date was September 20, 2007. Animal Control Officer, Mark Hume, will be contacting you for an on-site inspection to verify that compliance has been achieved. Sincerely, -177 wif f1 ~15- Marilyn Kamcheff Code Compliance Inspector Development Services Division Cc: Mark Hume -------l-05_5_S_o_uth_G_ra_d_y_W_a_y ___ R_e-nt-on-.-W-a-sh-i-ng_to_n-98_0_5_7 ___ ~--~ @ This paper contains 50% recyde<I material, 30% post consumer AHEAD OF THE CURVE • U.S. Postal Service Delivery Confirmation Receipt ~-~· and Delivery Confirmation tees must be paid before malRng. --To: (IDlll-....illf......, ---Lu. A 07-O'i I,,, 'S/e-07-/370 Postmark Here Pl!TIAL CUSTOMER: keep this receipt For fnqulr1es: Access Internet web site at www.usps.com or call 1-800-222-1811 CIIECKONE (POSTAL USE ONLY) 0 Priority Mail 0 Standard Mail (B) PS Form 152,. Maroh 1 a --., August 30, 2007 Jon Cruz 257 Thomas Ave SW Renton, WA 98057 Dear Mr. Cruz: SUBJECT: Cruz Hobby Kennel LUA07-096 U.S. Postal Service Delivery Confinnation Receipt Postage and Delivery Confinnatlon fees must be paid before mailing. Artlcle Sent To: (1D be completed by mallel) --- ~ ori -- Postmark Here ; Form 1 S2, Maret, 1999 POSTAL CUSTOMER: Keep this receipt. For inquiries: Access Internet web site at www.ust,s.com or call 1-B00-222-1811 CHECK ONE (POSTAL USE ONLY) D Priority Mail D Standard Mail (B) {See Reverse) The Development Planning Section of the City of Renton has determined that the subject application is not complete according to the submittal requirements and, therefore, cannot be accepted for review. This application is not acceptable as submitted. Please submit a scale drawn site plan to my attention as soon as possible. No further review of your application will occur until the site plan has been received. You are required to submit a site plan, drawn to scale, of the property where the kennels will be located. This site plan must be returned to the City, marked to my attention, by September 14, 2007. lfthe site plan is not received by that date, your application will be discarded. Please contact me at 425-430-7269 if you have questions. Sincerely, Marilyn Kamcheff Code Compliance Inspector Development Services Division Cc: Animal Control • . . • ORDER TO CORRECT Date· :\ugu.st 20, 2007 Si:rvice Rcquc'-.1 (\(1. SR07-U70 Violation lndc:\ No. C07-068..J Loc,!tion of Violation: 2S7 THOMAS A VE SW Own:r(tax-payer): CRLZ CORAZON C+l!ARRY P lssuL·d To: JO'i CRUZ Address: 257 THOMAS A VE SW RENTOI\ WA 980S7 An i•1:;pection of the above premises rcn:alcd ,·iolatiun(:'1) of the City of Renton Municipal Code and Ordinances listed belo 1s. Comp liancc or corrective actio11 must be comp k't..:ci by 09/20/2007. 1 f voluntary comp l i;mcc i.s not ach icTcd, a Crin 111:li C'lli.llion MAY be issued. The penalty for ,1 Crim1nnl Citation, upon a rindrng ofguilt 111z1y bl.". up 10 nrncty (90) days in _j,i:I ,111d up tll a S 1000.00 monetary 11111.:. COP!: .'ilcCTIU'i CITED: Renton Municipal Code 4-9-090D, 4-4-1 IOD DJ\ TE OF l:\VFSTIGATION: 08/03/2007 DESl'l!IPTIO"i OF VIOLATl01\: Zoning Violation COF l,FCTl\'F ACTIO'J: THE CITY OF RENTON HAS ESTABLISIH:D RlcGULATIONS 01\ THE BOARDING OF .\1\1\l-\LS WHICH STATE "THlo OCCUPATIO"IS LISTED BELOW ARE PROHIBITED Sl'>TE THEY CHA'\C[ THE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF THE STRLCTURE AND SHALL I\OT IJE COI\SIIJERED l'\C:IDENTAL AND SECOI\DARY TO nn: USE OF RESIDENCE FOR DWEI.LJ',(; PLRPOSES": L KENNELS A'iD OTHLR BOARDII\G FOR PETS. 2. AUTOMOBILE AND ASSOCIATED \1ECHANICAL REPAIRS. 3. llLSINESS WIIICII DISPENSE REGU.ATED SLBSTA'.'ICLS. TIIE CODE Fl;RTHER STATES "IIOt:Si':IIOLI) PtTS ARE DEFINED IN RVIC 4-11-080 ARE n:inllTTED l'SE l'i ALL ZO'iES I:\ Tl IE CITY A'JD AS SUCH ARE I\OT RECUL\TED BY THIS SECTIOI\ l'RO\lD[D THEY '.'lll\IllLR THREE (3) OR LESS". IK THIS REC.-\RD DISC:OYfl'illE BOARDl'\G .'-'!ORE TIIAN THREE PET~. \l'ITHII\ THIRTY DAYS REDlJCL THE :\l \!BER OF l)()(;s TO THREE ()I{ LlcSS. Iswul l)y: \fanlyn Ka11l(.:h...:ff c·ndc-Co111plic1ncc !nspcctnr Pbnn i ng,, Bu 1 I ding, Pul1 I 1c \\' orks UL·p~11·1111c1ll fk\i.:lopmL·:1t Sen icL'S Uivision Phone \!o: 425-430-7269 RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Mark Coleman Police Officer Patrol Operations Renton City Hall -1st Floor 1055 South Grady Way Renton, Washington 98057 (425) 430-7500 FAX# (425) 430-7630 www .ci.renton. wa. us • U.S. Postal Service Delivery Confirmation Receipt Postage and Delivery Confirmation fees must be paid before mailing. Ar1lcleSantTo: (ID be com,-by mailer) ,... """""'1--3 0 ~P-rJ'7-I 7 Postmark Here PS Form 152, Maroh 1999 POSTAL CUSTOMER: Keep this receipt For lnqulnes: Access internet web site at www.u~.com or call 1-800-222-1811 CIECK ONE (POSTAL USE ONLY) D Priority Mail D Standard Mail (B) (!lee- • ,, RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CASE REPORT =iate, 08/23/2007 User: GAYE Page: 1 Case Description: Case Nul:l..ber: 2007-00008206 PUBLIC NUISANCE Date/Time Reported: 08/04/07 6:32 Hrs. Date/Time Occu~red: 08/03/07 15:40 Hrs. Date/Time Between 08/03/07 ~5:41 Hrs. Location Occurred : 257 THOMAS AVE SW Dispatch Incident Type: PUBLIC WJI Area: R4 Section: 4124 Grid: Reporting Officer : 3215 COLEMAN,MARK,A, Case Status: OPEN/INFO No. of Offenses: Disposition: Disp. Date: No. of Offenders: 1 No. of Victims: Offense Number: l Crime Code, 0090Z ALL OTHER OFFENSES Statute . : 9.66.010 Attempted/Committed Stat Desc , PUBLIC NUISANCE Domestic Crime NOT DOMEST Hate Crime Statute ORI/Group S Agg Aslt/Homc Crcmst: Counts 001 Larceny/Theft Offnse: NCIC Code , ALL OTHER Scene/Location Type2: Offense Date 08/03/2007 Victim Drug Related : Offense Number: 2 Crime Code, OOOAC ANIMAL CONTROL VIOLATIONS Statute . , R6-6-5 (B) 7 Attempted/Committed Stat Desc , ANIMAL HOWLING/YELPLING OR BARKING Domestic Crime Statute ORI/Group Counts Offense Date NOT DOMEST WA0171300 001 08/03/2007 Offense Number: 3 Hate Crime Agg Aslt/Homc Crcmst: Larceny/Theft Offnse: Victim Drug Related : Crime Code, OD90C DISORDERLY CONDUCT Statute . : R6-18-ll Attempted/Committed Stat Desc ' BREACH OF PEACE Domestic Crime NONOTIFY Hate Crime Statute ORI/Group WA0171300 Agg Aslt/Homc Crcmst: Counts 001 Larceny/Theft Offnse: Offense Date 08/03/2007 Victim Drug Related : COMMITTED COMMITTED COMMITTED 0 Case Description: PUBLIC NUISANCE SUBJECTS, RENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CASE REPORT Date, 08/23/2007 User: GAYB Page: 2 Case Number: 2007-00008206 Suspect Present :nformation CRUZ,JONATHAN,J, SUSP SUBJ 257 THOMAS AVE SW RENTON WA 98055 Phone: 425-204-7834 Race ASIAN/PAC Sex, MALE D.O.B, 11/17/83 Age, Age at Occurrence : Hgt 5'07" Wgt, ,80 Hair: BLACK St, WA Eyes , BROWN Dr Lie#: CRUZ*JJ172QP Statement Type : VERBAL Related Offenses Property: Item Number . Property Code Date Received Year/Desc Quantity Property: Item Number . Property Code Date Received Year/Desc Make Quantity 1 Subject#: Subject Type; DAMAGED Property Type MERCHANDIS 08/04/07 Initial Value 10.00 0000 CEDAR PICKET FENCE 1.000 NR Model/Style, #, Subject Type, 2 Subject DAMAGED 08/04/07 Property Type MERCHANDIS 0000 Initial Value 100.00 WOOD AND METAL BENCH Model 1.000 NR Style Model/Style, , BENCH 23 23 Case# 200700008206 created By: MCOLEMAN -on: 8/10/2007 8:23: 18 AM On 08/03/07, about 1541 hrs, I responded to a report of a dogfight at 257 Thomas Ave SW. Two separate neighbors around this residence called 911 reporting the incident. I met Animal Control Officer Hume at the residence. Upon arrival, I did not hear dogs fighting. However, I heard several dogs barking and whining in the back yard. Resident Jonathan J. Cruz arrived on scene. He is the owner and caretaker of the dogs and allowed us access into the backyard to investigate. In the backyard, I saw a freshly poured concrete pad that stretched about 50 feet down the backyard from the house, and covered most of the width of the lot. On top of the pad were chainlink dog kennels running down both sides of the pad. The south side of the pad had three kennels, and the north side had four. All of the dogs in the kennels were pitbulls, and there were at least 23 of them on the property. Leaning against a wooden fence on the south side of the property were unconnected sections of chain link fence, ready to be fastened together into more kennels. I noted the yard was fenced with standard half-inch cedar fence boards. Of the three south side kennels, from left to right, was a kennel with a single male gray adult pitbull, a kennel containing 15 pitbull puppies, and a kennel consisting of a brown and white adult. On the north side, there were four adult pitbulls occupying four separate kennels, I also saw two adult pitbulls being led on leashes in and out of the backdoor of the house. The north side kennels were covered with a blue tarp and the south side kennels were uncovered. I noted there was quite a bit of fecal matter scattered throughout the cages. I quickly understood why a dogfight had been called in by the neighbors. One of the 15 puppies had been horribly mauled in his cage by the gray adult male living in the adjacent kennel. The mauled puppy had probably stuck his leg through the holes in the chain link fence. The gray adult bit the puppy's exposed leg breaking it in two places, The leg was also violently sliced open in several places exposing the tendons. One of the puppy's ears had been completely bitten off, and the other had been shredded into ribbons. Officer Hume removed this puppy from the kennel and transported it to a veterinarian where it had to be euthanized. He also transported the offending adult pitbull to the Bellevue Human Society for euthanasia. While we were on scene, several of the dogs barked and whined consistent with the noise I heard while I was standing in front of the residence. I ran Cruz and he returned as a convicted felon for Assault in the Third Degree. He has also been criminally cited in Renton for Violation of the Leash Law, Allowing a Vicious Animal to Run at Large, and Causing an Animal Bite. Cruz lives at the residence with his mother, father, and extended family, including several elementary school and middle school aged children. I learned it is common for the family to keep several of the dogs inside the house. It was hard to get a straight answer from any of the family regarding how many dogs were on the property and inside the house. I also watched the children get into the cages with the dogs. The purpose of these kennels, the concrete pad, and the sheer number of dogs can only point to commercial pitbull breeding. Cruz admitted he sells the dogs for profit, primarily out of state. I find this location of commercial pitbull breeding inappropriate primarily because it is occurring in an area that is clearly a residential area. 257 Thomas Ave SW is squarely in the middle of a large residential area stretching from SW Sunset Blvd to the Renton Ave Ext. It is nine blocks from the commercial district of Rainier Ave S. Earlington Park, a quiet residential park with a large lawn, basketball court, and playground equipment, is directly across the street from 257 Thomas Ave SW. The situation comes under the scrutiny of Renton ordinances: Breach of Peace, R-6-18-11: Allowing or causing to be allowed any excessive, annoying, and/or disturbing noise. Animal Howling, Yelping, or Barking, 6-6-5 B-7: To keep or harbor any dog, cat, or other animal or fowl whether licensed or not, which by habitual howling, yelping, barking, or other noise disturbs or annoys any person in the neighborhood, or to keep any domestic bird or animal that emits frequent or long, continued noise so as to disturb the peace. quietness and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants. A violation of this Subsection shall constitute a misdemeanor in accordance with RCW 9A. 20.021 (3), as now or hereafter amended. Furthermore, the situation is a Public Nuisance as defined by RCW 9.66.010: A public nwsance is a crime against the order and economy of the state. Every act unlawfully done and every omission to perform a duty, which act or omission shall annoy, injure, or endanger the safety, health, comfort, or repose of any considerable number of persons. The noise problem and disturbing of the peace is obvious due to the sheer number of dogs kept outdoors while in a residential neighborhood. This property generates numerous noise complaints with neighbors saying, "It happens all the time." The noise and safety concerns constitute a public nuisance because they disrupt the "order" of the community around 257 Thomas Ave SW. The noise and safety concerns annoy and endanger the safety, health, comfort, and general well being of the neighbors and community around the residence. Cruz stated he sells many of the pitbulls he raises, and sells them primarily to out-of-state buyers. This also brings Cruz into violation of Renton Municipal Code 4-9-090.D covering Prohibited Home Occupations. This code bans certain occupations from being performed within a person's residence. These occupations are banned because they change the residential character of the structure, and include kennels and other boarding for pets. In Renton, a resident can have up to three animals. Anything above three, and between four to eight, the resident must obtain a "Hobby Kennel License." Anything above eight animals would be considered commercial. The intent of a Hobby Kennel License is to allow non-commercial pet owners the ability to own up to eight animals. Cruz had at least 23 pitbulls on his property on 08103/07. There were 15 puppies under four months and at least four adults. Having more than three dogs over four months old places Cruz in the position of having to obtain a "Hobby Kennel License" in order to be legal. Cruz has acquired the paperwork and is reportedly in the process of applying for a Hobby Kennel License. Cruz does not fit the parameters for receiving such a license. First of all, the intent of the Hobby Kennel License is to allow the non-commercial ownership of up to eight animals, allowing a special allowance above the City's limit of three animals. It is not intended for commercial kenneling or the commercial sale of animals. Second of all, the code indicates that Cruz does not fit the parameters for a Hobby Kennel License. Renton Municipal Code 4-9-100 covers Hobby Kennel Licenses. Elements of the Code are: The Development Services Division Director approves or denies the proposed application. Neighbors within a 300 foot radius must be notified of the proposed application. The decision criteria for determining if the Hobby Kennel License proposal is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood are: • The location having an adverse effect on adjacent properties. • Past history of animal control complaints. • Facility specifications. * Animal size, type, and characteristics of breed. * Zoning classification of the premises. • Compliance with Renton Municipal Code 4-4-010 Renton Municipal Code 4-4-010 covers Standards and Review Criteria for Keeping Animals. Elements of the Code are: Purpose: Animals need to be monitored to lessen the impacts of noise, odor, and potential nuisance to the site and adjacent properties. The animals must coexist harmoniously with adjacent (properties). Fences: All open-run areas shall be surrounded by a six foot fence located a minimum of 10 feet from all property lines. Shelter: Shelter shall be provided in the rear yard in clean structures located a minimum of 10 feet from side and rear property lines with a Hobby Kennel License. Confinement: All animals shall be maintained in a manner that confines their movement to the premises. Health and Safety: All animals shall be kept in such a manner so as not to create any objectionable noise, odor, or otheiwise cause to annoy or become a public nuisance to the health, safety, or general welfare of any person. Animal Waste: Shall be property disposed of, and not stored within the shelter setback area. Steps must be taken to minimize odor, insects, and disease. Cruz is not in compliance with the purpose and spirit of the Hobby Kennel License. In consideration of the elements of the license, Cruz's location in a dense residential neighborhood has an adverse effect on adjacent properties due to the noise. Neighbors report consistent problems of Cruz's property generating excessive noise due to barking dogs. Cruz also has a past history of animal control complaints consisting of citations for Violation of the Leash Law, Allowing a Vicious Animal to Run at Large, and Causing an Animal Bite. The type of dog being raised and harbored by Cruz under his Hobby Kennel License are pitbulls, who are often bred to fight and have jaw muscles extending to the top of their heads causing a bite strength of 2800 pounds per square inch. In short, there is a high likelihood the number of dogs would create an unsafe and disruptive environment for the occupants of the house and neighbors. As stated above, a condition of the Harbor Kennel License includes compliance with Renton Code 4-4-010, which is the Standards and Review Criteria for Keeping Animals. The Code states the purpose of this ordinance is to lessen the impact of noise, odor, and potential nuisances to the site and adjacent properties. Cruz is clearly in violation of the noise element. In addition, his fences and shelters are not 10 feet from the property lines. Cruz's operation is also not congruent with Renton Ordinances regarding Breach of Peace and Animal Howling, Yelping, and Barking due to the consistent level of noise that is a steady irritant to the surrounding neighbors. To conclude, Cruz is not a viable candidate for a Hobby Kennel License. His operation is too big and commercial for a license whose intent is to allow applicants the "hobby" of raising four to eight dogs. Cruz's facilities are also inadequate, with fences and shelters to close to the property lines and an inability to control the noise of his dogs. Furthermore, his operation can pose an adverse effect on neighboring properties due to noise and the threat of his pitbulls getting out into the street, other yards, or into the adjacent park. I believe Cruz's operation should be swiftly shutdown and his 23 dogs transported to a commercially graded kennel. It is inappropriate, from a quality of life standpoint, for the neighbors around Cruz to have to bear the noise and safety concerns of his commercial operation. I took pictures of the scene and burned those pictures onto a CD attached to this report. I also printed out selected photos as hard copies. Please forward this case to Animal Control Officers McAskill and Hume, Code Enforcement Officers Paul Baker and Marilyn Kamcheff, and Commanders Leibman and McClincy. The above incident occurred in the City of Renton, King County. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington the foregoing is true and correct. • Officer M. Coleman, #03215 08/10/07 Renton Case# 200700008206 created By: MCOLEMAN -on: 8/21/2007 9:48:25 AM On 08/21/07, about 0930 hrs, Renton Code Enforcement Officer Marilyn Kamchefl provided me with a copy of an Order to Correct regarding 257 Thomas Ave SW. Ms. Kamchefl gave resident Jon Cruz until 09/20/07 to reduce his number of dogs to three. A copy of the order is attached. The above incident occurred in the City of Renton, King County. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington the foregoing is true and correct. -Officer M. Coleman, #03215 08/21/07 Renton ORDER TO CORRECT Date: August 20, 2007 Service Request No. SR07-1370 Violation Index No. C07-0684 Location of Violation: 257 THOMAS A VE SW Owner(tax-paycr): CRUZ CORAZON C+HARRY P Issued To: JON CRUZ Address: 257 THOMAS A VE SW RENTON WA 98057 An inspection of the above premises revealed violation(sJ of the City of Renton Municipal Code and Ordinances listed below. Compliance or corrective action must be completed by 09/20/2007. If voluntary compliance is not achieved, a Criminal Citation MAY be issued. The penalty for a Criminal Citation, upon a finding of guilt may be up to ninety (90) days in Jail and up to a$ I 000.00 monetary fine. CODE SECTION CITED: Renton Municipal Code 4-9-090D, 4-4-1 lOD DATE OF INVESTIGATION: 08/03/2007 DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION: Zoning Violation CORRECTIVE ACTION: THE CITY OF RENTON HAS ESTABLISHED REGULATIONS ON THE BOARDING OF ANIMALS WHICH STA TE "THE OCCUPATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE PROHIBITED SINCE THEY CHANGE THE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER OF THE STRUCTURE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED INCIDENTAL AND SECONDARY TO THE USE OF RESIDENCE FOR DWELLING PURPOSES": I. KENNELS AND OTHER BOARDING FOR PETS. 2. AUTOMOBILE AND ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL REPAIRS. 3. BUSINESS WHICH DISPENSE REGULATED SUBSTANCES. THE CODE FLRTHER STATES "HOUSEHOLD PETS ARE DEFINED IN RMC 4-11-080 ARE PERMITTED USE IN ALL ZONES IN THE CITY AND AS SUCH ARE NOT REGULATED BY THIS SECTION PROVIDED THEY NUMBER THREE (3) OR LESS". IN THIS REGARD DISCONTINUE BOARDING MORE THAN THREE PETS. WITHIN THIRTY DAYS REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DOGS TO THREE OR LESS. Issued By: Marilyn Kamcheff Code Compliance Inspector Planning/Building/Public Works Department Development Services Division Phone Ko: 425-430-7269 SR07-1370 I 257 Thomas Ave SW Inspector: Marilyn Kamcheff Initial Investigation: Determination: Reguestor: Joanne Wong Status: OPEN Violator: Jon Cruz Tel: 425-271-0122 257 Thomas Ave SW Renton WA 9805 7 Description: Neighbor running a kennel. (Approx. 2 dozen animals) Dogs "barking non-stop." Smells. Asking for callback re: What can be done on this issue? Requestor is asking to remain anonymous. Activity Summary 08/03/2007: Received by Inspector I Received From Received via 7373 Message Line 08/06/2007: Inspection I Email E-mail to animal control officer, Mark Hume: SR Opened: 08/03/07 SR Closed: Owner: Cruz Corazon C+harry P 257 Thomas Ave SW Renton WA Can you access permits plus? If you can SR0?-1370 is a complaint about a neighbor running a kennel (approx. 2 dozen animals). If you can't, could you please check out 257 Thomas A11e SW for this complaint? The requester wants to remain anonymous, but wants a call back. Please !et me know what you decide on this one. Thanks. m 08/06/2007: Inspection I Diary log Item A drive by inspection noted a large shed on the back of the property with a fence around the yard. There was a previous complaint in 2005 about a pit bull. 08/14/2007: Inspection I Diary Jog Item e-mails to animal control: Thanks for the update. We'll see if he submits tomorrow or not. m >>> Mark Hume 08/14/07 1 :29 PM>>> Marilyn, l spoke with Jon Cruz this morning. He said he will submit his Hobby Kennel application 08-15-07. He had some questions regarding property lines and area for kennel but is clear on it now. Mark >>> Marilyn Kamcheff 08/14/07 10:24 AM>>> What's happening with this guy? How many dogs does he have? The requester is asking why we aren't doing anything and so far we haven't received an application for a kennel license. By weeks end I'll be sending an order to correct (get rid of the dogs) if I haven't heard from you or him. Thanks for you help. m 08/14/2007: Contact With Requestor I Telephone I left a messge that her neighbor was planning on applying for a kennel license and that the neigbhors would be notified by mail and given the opportunity to comment. 08/20/2007: Issued Order to Correct I Mail Ref. attached OTC Information Sent Delivery Confirmation# 0300 6000 0003 6520 3329 08/20/2007: Inspection I Diary log Item Did Jon Cruz submit his application for Hobby Kennel ? >>> Marilyn Kamcheff 08/14/07 1 :44 PM >>> Thanks for the update. We'll see if he submits tomorrow or not. m >>> Mark Hume 08/14/07 1 :29 PM >>> Marilyn, I spoke with Jon Cruz this morning. He said he will submit his Hobby Kennel application 08-15-07. He had some questions regarding property lines and area for k9nnel but is clear on it now. Mark >>> Marilyn Kamcheff 08/14/07 10:24 AM >>> What's happening with this guy? How many dogs does he have? The requester is asking why we aren't doing anything and so far we haven't received an application for a kennel license. By weeks end I'll be sending an order to correct (get rid of the dogs) if I haven't heard from you or him. Thanks for you help. m 08/21/2007: Inspection I Diary log Item Officer Mark Coleman brought a case report to me that he had written because of a call out at this address for a "dog fight." The report is in MS Office. 08/21/2007: Contact With Requestor I Telephone 10:10 Hrs. I left a message for Ms. Wong stating that the police department and code enforcement are working together to have these animals removed from the property. 08/23/2007: Contact With Violator I Telephone 09:26 Hrs. Jon Cruz left message asking for callback. 14:37 Hrs. J returned the call. He stated he had applied for his hobby kennel license on Monday, 8/20, and been turned away because the application was complete. I suggested that his application had been 1) received after I had checked with front counter personnel, or 2) perhaps it had been Tuesday or Wed. He asked what he would need to obtain a license. I advised him that obtaining a license would be very difficult after the puppy mauling incident where 2 of his dogs had to be euthanized. Related OTC's: OTC# C07-0684 Investigated Aug-03-2007 Infraction Type Zoning Description Zoning Violation Issued Aug-20-2007 Status OTC Comply-by Date Sep-20-2007 Service Request: SR0?-1370 Inspector: Marilyn Kamcheff SR Opened: 08/03/2007 Address / Location of Inquiry: Next Contact With Requestor: 257 THOMAS AVE SW REN Description: Neighbor running a kennel. (Approx. 2 dozen animals) Dogs "barking non-stop." Smells. Asking for callback re: What can be done on this issue? Requestor is asking to remain anonymous. Owner Information Name: CRUZ CORAZON C+HARRY P Address: 257 THOMAS AVE SW RENTON WA Phone1: Email: Violator Information Name: JON CRUZ Compny:257 THOMAS AVE SW Address: RENTON WA 98057 Phone1: Email: Requestor Information Name: JOANNE WONG Compny: Address: Phone1: 425-271-0122 Email: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. HOBBY KENNEL LICENSE APPLICATION CII OF RENTON Develop ent Services Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton WA 98057 Phone: (425) 430-7200 www.rentonwa.gov ALL REQUESTED ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ORDER TO PROCESS THIS APPLICATION Property Address: 267 JTtOHAJ /+Vf E?'.AJ Zip Code: qf:££7 Owners Name: JON Cf2[,Q._ Day Time Phone: p;i;--522--~ • Location of Proposed Hobby Kennel on Property Address (include distance from property lines): ____________________________ _ :a34:? ~-LCJ\Jb X s7 WI f)E Description of Facility (include dimensions) Where Animals Will Be Kept: _____ _ (7) 5XJ D YA;zA,J ~M tfl.JKRLG ~ ft? X J 2 ktNJ\f1..£ j?Yffle:$ ::Ji\S P£ ~~ IN f:'i:lBl) ii'z'.1':1? B11JJ.J)//IJ.::,, Description of Fence Surrounding Kennel (type, height etc.): ---------- CCOF?f _ ~ u 111 fu'-:-tf 6. Description of Animals: Number: Type (ex. cat, dog): Size (small, medium, large): Breed: Doer J..APQ1 UH AHtf/l1tN RMu,,y Doz,- I certify that the information on t · application furnished by me is true and correct and that the applicable requirements of the City of Renton will be met. un~rstand that this plication is valid for six months from the application date. If a permit is not issued during this time p riod, re applicatio will become void. Applicant Signature: Date: 6 ~@? Q:web\pw\devserv\forms.doc Rev 7/07 • To Whom It May Concern: My name is Jon Cruz and I reside in the Renton city limits. 1 am writing this letter today to address the guidelines in reference to RMC 4-4-010. Location of proposed hobby kennel on property address (include distance from property lines) Address of hobby kennel is: 257 Thomas Ave SW Renton, WA 98057 This home is zone classified Residential R8 Property totals .23 acre 336'Lx 37'W Kennel is located 175 feet from the front of the property line (driveway) 111 feet from rear of property line (rear of the yard) 5 feet away from neighbor to west of and east of property lines Facility where animals will be kept consist of: 7 5xl0 Magnum Kennels (stainless steel) 2 6xl2 Chain link Kennels (8 guage, commercial grade) All of the kennels are covered with heavy duty poly blended tarps. All of the kennels have barriers to prevent kennel accidents Dogs have automatic feeders and fresh water at all times Note: Have plans of constructing a shed type shelter for whelping pups. Structure will not exceed 120 square feet Structure will be insulated with 2" R-14 foam to help suppress the noise from pups Well be well ventilated and have ac/heat attached My surrounding kennel is enclosed with 6ft high cedar My gates have locks and have been re-enforced to prevent unlawful entry. Locks are to be on at all times. 1 would like to house 6 dogs, which will consist of breedable males or females These dogs are registered as American Bullys Dogs are of Champion bloodlines and we do not breed for anything but Quality and not Quantity. Dogs are of medium size. Kennels are washed on a frequent basis, then pressure washed with an electric pressure washer, on a weekly basis. The waste is put in a garbage can with a lid that remains on the waste can at all times until making a deposit. Once a week the waste is then transported to the Renton transfer Station. When returning, the waste cans are bleached and cleaned to prevent infestation or diseases of any kind. I I I I A, RAZORS EDGE BOK ENVY A.B.K. C. No. 0045-601 F-9417 Breed AMERICAN BULLY Sex FEMALE Color BRINDLE "D.e Sire is RAZORS EDGE KAYAS CALI KUSH SireSA.B.K.C. No. 71,e Dam is RAZORS EDGE ABSOLUT BLACKOUT Dam's A.B.K.C. No. Tattoo Birt/idate 07/07/2004 m'.be !!&tuner l1&n !\tr.orb Jig; CHASE SEAMEND PO BOX 57256 UNITED STATES WEBSTER, TX 77598 The parents' names and Championship designations slwwn are current as of Jhe issuance of this Certificate ti) and signed by the Sea~ ; 4th day of October, 2006 ~ ~ ~-~--~Mc•,~ i :~ A.B.K.C. IS THE REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE-AMERICAN BULLY KENNEL c_LUB, rNC. §/~ ~ . ~__, Printed: 08-29-2007 Payment Made: CITY OF RE!\TON 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 Land Use Actions RECEIPT Permit#: LUA07 -096 Receipt Number: Total Payment: 08/29/2007 10:53 AM 20.00 Payee: JON CRUZ Current Payment Made to the Following Items: Trans Account Code Description 5021 000.345.81.00.0018 Temp Use or Fence Review Payments made for this receipt Trans Method Description Payment Cash Account Balances Trans Account Code Description 3021 303.000.00.345.85 Park Mitigation Fee 5006 000.345.81.00.0002 Annexation Fees 5007 000.345.81.00.0003 Appeals/Waivers 5008 000.345.81.00.0004 Binding Site/Short Plat 5009 000.345.81.00.0006 Conditional Use Fees 5010 000.345.81.00.0007 Environmental Review 5011 000.345.81.00.0008 Prelim/Tentative Plat 5012 000.345.81.00.0009 Final Plat 5013 000.345.81.00.0010 PUD 5014 000.345.81.00.0011 Grading & Filling Fees 5015 000.345.81.00.0012 Lot Line Adjustment 5016 000.345.81.00.0013 Mobile Home Parks 5017 000.345.81.00.0014 Rezone 5018 000.345.81.00.0015 Routine Vegetation Mgmt 5019 000.345.81.00.0016 Shoreline Subst Dev 5020 000.345.81.00.0017 Site Plan Approval 5021 000.345.81.00.0018 Temp Use or Fence Review 5022 000.345.81.00.0019 Variance Fees 5024 000.345.81.00.0024 Conditional Approval Fee 5036 000.345.81.00.0005 Comprehensive Plan Amend 5909 000.341.60.00.0024 Booklets/EIS/Copies 5941 000.341.50.00.0000 Maps (Taxable) 5954 650.237.00.00.0000 Special Deposits 5955 000.05.519.90.42.1 Postage 5998 000.231.70.00.0000 Tax Remaining Balance Due: $0.00 Amount 20.00 Amount 20. 00 Balance Due .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 R0704549