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Code Compliance Appeal Hearing CODE18-000671
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Violator Violation Location
TBD Kevin Louder Marland Franco 2855 Blaine Ave NE
425-430-7277 Renton WA 98056
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RENTON CODE COMPLIANCE CODE18-000671
NARRATIVE April 15, 2019
Address: 2855 Blaine Ave NE
Renton,WA 98056
Violator: Marland Franco
• RMC Violation: RMC 4-6-060 H: Grading, Excavation And Mining Regulations:
Erosion Control
• RMC Violation: RMC 4-3-120.: Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts:
Critical Area Disturbed
October 11, 2018: Code Compliance received a complaint from adjacent neighbor that
the critical slope was disturbed. An inspection was scheduled to grant access into the
back yard to view the violation
October 23, 2018: Code Compliance Inspector Shuey and I performed inspection. We
observed and photographed the disturbed slope without any standard erosion control
devices in place. The Warning of Violation was issued to Marland Franco. I mailed the
Warning Certified and Priority Mail. I also attached a copy to an e-mail to
cimfranco@hotmail.com. See exhibits 3, 4, & 6
October 23, 2018: Marland Franco called. He stated that he received e-mail with the
Warning of Violation attached. He had questions about the violations. I advised that he
contact the Planning Department. I stated that a professional would more than likely be
needed to provide a plan to restore the slope.
October 25, 2018: After speaking with the planning department I sent an e-mail to
Marland Franco requesting a geotech report be submitted to planning. This report
should include a restoration plan. See exhibit 6.
November 7, 2018: Marland Franco,Jeffrey Taylor, and I met at City Hall. Mr. Taylor is
the City planner assigned to this case. We discussed that any activities in a critical area
would require a permit. The back yard of this property includes a regulated slope with a
high erosion hazard. We explained that the slope was disturbed and it is required that it
be restored to the condition it was in before Mr. Franco's activities. Mr. Taylor
confirmed that Planning would require a Geotech report to approve a restoration plan.
See exhibit 5
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January 8, 2019: I called Marland Franco. He stated that he is working with 3
Geotechnical Engineers. He had not picked one yet due to financial constraints. I
requested that he contact me in two weeks for an update.
February 20, 2019: E-mail sent to Marland Franco requesting the Geotech report by
March 1, 2019. See exhibit 6
February 28, 2019: Marland Franco responded to e-mail stating that the Geotech was
scheduled for February 12, but cancelled due to snow. I responded requesting that he
call the geotech again and contact me when the new date is scheduled. See exhibit 6.
March 28, 2019: I did not receive an update. I issued a Finding of Violation for erosion
control and for environmental regulations violation on the property. Finding of
Violation was mailed Certified and Priority. Return Receipt was received. See exhibit 7
April 1, 2019: Marland Franco called. He said that he did not have the money for the
Geotech right now. He is waiting on his tax return. Marland asked about the fees
associated with the Findings and I told him if he did not agree he has the right to appeal.
April 11, 2019: Appeal request from Marland Franco received. See Exhibit 1
The city's position is that more than ample time has been granted to make substantial
gains in bringing the property into compliance, which has not happened.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the
foregoing is true and correct.
signed on ��-1�' I � in Renton, Washington
Kevin Louder
Code Compliance Inspector
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Assigned To: Kevin Louder Violator: Marland Franco Opened Date: 10/23/2018
Address: 2855 Blaine Avene Owner: Marland Franco Closed Date:
Renton,WA 98056-5201
Data Entry Date Created By Activity Type Activity Name Comments
10/23/2018 Kevin Louder Contact Requestor Brad Nicholson 425-445-0658 is adjacent
neighbor on the east side of property. He
came into City Hall on 10-18-18. I scheduled
inspection at his property on 10-23-1 S at
10AM Rob Shuey came along as well.
Neighbor has installed steps into the critical
slope area on the north end of the property.
See pictures in documents. Brad is
concemed that this will create an erosion
hazard for his property.
Kevin Louder Contact Violator I sent WOV1 to Springbrook email of
cjmfranco@hotmail.com
Phone number 206-849-0782
Kevin Louder Contact Volator Marland Franco 206-265-9280 called. He
stated that he received my e-mail with WOV1
attached. He had several questions about the
restoration process. I advised that he would
need to contact planning. I told him that
planning would not provide a plan,but would
approve his plan. I told him more than likely he
would need to have a professional look at the
slope and provide advise.
10/25/2018 Kevin Louder Contact Violator I sent e-mail requesting that a geotech be
contacted to give a report assessing the
slope.
11/07/2018 Kevin Louder Contact Violator Marland Franco met with Jeff and I at City Hall.
He has bids from 3 geotechs and wanted to
confirm what the report needs to contain to
resolve the slope violation. He will e-mail the
report to me when completed. There will need
to be a vegetation management exemption
issued to perform the restoration if planting or
adding material is suggested.
11/14/2018 Kevin Louder Contact Requestor Brad Nicholson called 425-445-0658
He was not happy with a geotech report for
the slope restoration. He stated that nothing
was allowed to be placed back there. So he
stated short of removing the stairs he would
not be happy. I told him that the geotechnical
report should have suggestions for
restoration planning would need to approve
what ever plan was submitted.
01/08/2019 Kevin Louder Contact Violator I called Marland Franco 206-265-9280. He
stated that he has 3 geotech engineers that
he is working with. I asked that he send an
e-mail to update me in two weeks.
He also had several questions about the pellet
stove vent pipe of his neighbors as well as
his garage placement. I e-mailed link to submii
a public records request for the permits for
the property.
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Data Entry Date Created By Activity Type Activity Name Comments
Kevin Louder Contact Requestor Brad Nicholson left message requesting an
update. I left message stating that his
neighbor was working with engineers now. I
estimated 2-3 weeks for the report.
02/20/2019 Kevin Louder Contact Volator e-mail sent to Marland Franco requesting the
Geotech report on March 1
02/28/2019 Kevin Louder Contact�olator Marland sent e-mail stating the Geotech was
scheduled for Feb 12th,snow canceled the
appointment.He is currently in communication
with Geotech to reschedule.
03/28/2019 Kevin Louder Diary Log I last e-mailed on 02-28-19 and have not
received a response. I checked with Jeffrey
Taylor and Mariand has not communicated
with him either.
FOV issued for$200
AR sent to finance.
04/01/2019 Kevin Louder Contact Volator Marland Franco called. He said he did not
have the money for the Geotech right now.
He is waiting for his tax return. He said it will
cost$1000 to have the geotech come to his
property. He asked me if there were other
cheaper options and I referred him back to
planning to make that call. He asked if the
$200 FOV could be waved and I told him that
his recourse was to appeal.
04/15/2019 Kevin Louder Diary Log 04-12-19 Appeal received
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