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NARRATIVE July 24, 2019
Address: 109 S Tillicum St
Renton, WA 98057
Violator: Tillicum Street LLC
RMC Violation: RMC 4-5-060 K 111.1 Certificate of Occupancy
March 13, 2019: While driving by the subject address I noticed a business banner sign for “Fabrics for Less” on the building that I had never seen before. I photographed it and returned
to city hall to research the business. I discovered that the business had relocated from another location within the City of Renton. I also learned that not only had the Fabrics for
Less business license expired, but also the business had failed to notify the city business license division of the change the address. This is important, as the city would have reviewed
compliance of the structure for such a use prior to issuing a business license. Additional research had shown that King County Tax Assessor has the property designated a warehouse,
and I could find no evidence that the structure had ever been approved for use as anything other than a warehouse. I sent an email to the owners of record according to the Washington
State Secretary of State explaining what I had discovered and requesting that they contact me to discuss the matter. Additionally, I contacted the building and fire departments to advise
them of the violation, at which time they decided that there was enough concern to investigate. I also returned to the business, introduced myself, informed the management of the results
of my investigation, and informed them that I would be contacting the property owners. They allowed me to take photographs inside the building.
March 20, 2019: A Warning of Violation, CODE19-000138, was issued to Tillicum Street LLC, the owner of the property, for violating the City of Renton’s Municipal Code Section 4-5-060
K 111.1 . The compliance date was April 2, 2016. Please note that the additional code violation for no electrical permit was subsequently eliminated, as the owner was able to provide
evidence that the unit heaters were pre-existing.
April 10, 2019: After a number of phone conversations with Dennis Standeford, property manager and Scott Howell, property owner, I received an email from Mike Catt of Kidder Mathews,
claiming to represent Tillicum LLC, requesting an extension. I approved the extension.
May 9, 2019: I received an email from Samuel Winninghoff, Attorney for Tillicum LLC requesting another extension. After discussing it with him on the phone, I agreed to it with the
condition that it would be the last extension I would allow without input from the building and fire departments.
June 11, 2019: I received an email from Sam Winninghoff with a copy of the 1986 Certificate of Occupancy and Building Permit Application from an addition to the structure on 1985.
June 12, 2019: After having gone over the information with the Building Official, Craig Burnell, I sent a reply to Sam Winninghoff that clarifies the city’s conclusion based on the information
he had provided in his June 11, 2019 email. Attached to the email were highlighted portions of the Certificate of Occupancy and Permit Application provided to the city, and used as
a basis for the conclusion.
June 12, 2019: I received an email from Samuel Winninghoff in response to city’s conclusion emailed to him earlier that day. He stated that he would look into it further and follow
up with me.
July 2, 2019: After no contact from anyone regarding this code case since June 12, 2019, I issued a Finding of Violation with a $250.00 fee.
July 3, 2019: I received an email from Samuel Winninghoff stating that they had received the Finding of Violation and that while they still disagree with the city’s conclusion, they
would like to meet to work toward a resolution.
July 24, 2019: As of today, there is a meeting set for tomorrow, July 25th between the city and the owner & representatives do discuss the matter.
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
Rob Shuey
Code Compliance Inspector
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