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Finding of Violation OCT 072019 01Y o��\
RECEIVED
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Community& Economic Development C.E. "Chip"Vincent,Administrator
Issued To: Date: October 01, 2019
Code Case No: CODE19-000611
Bob (Robert)Wenzl Owner(Tax-Payer): Bob (Robert)Wenzl, Tuscany Construction
Tuscany Construction LLC LLC
PO Box 6127 Violation Address:
Bellevue, WA 98008 5626 NE 2nd St
Renton, WA 98059-
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):
j_VIOLATION 1: Tree Retention and Land Clearing Regs Violations Investigation Date
10/01/2019
Code Text: RMC 4-4-130J.3: The City may require replacement of all improperly removed ground cover with
species similar to those which were removed or other approved species such that the biological and
habitat values will be replaced. Restoration shall include installation and maintenance of interim and
emergency erosion control measures that shall be required as determined by the City.
RMC 4-4-130J.4: The City may require, for each tree that was improperly cut and/or removed in
violation of, or without, an approved Land Development Permit and associated tree retention and land
clearing plan, replacement planting of a tree of equal size, quality and species or replacement trees at a
rate of one-to-one (1:1)caliper inches.The replacement trees will be of sufficient caliper to adequately
replace the lost tree(s), and at a minimum of two inches (2") in caliper. The City may require a bond to
ensure the survival of replacement trees.
RMC 4-4-130J.5: For any parcel on which trees and/or ground cover are improperly removed and
subject to penalties under this Section, the City shall stop work on any existing permits and halt the
issuance of any or all future permits or approvals until the property is fully restored in compliance with
this Section and all penalties are paid.
RMC 4-4-130H.1.e.iii: "when the Administrator determines that it is infeasible to replace trees on the
site, payment into the City's Urban Forestry Program fund may be approved in an amount of money
approximating the current market value of the replacement trees and the labor to install them. The City
shall determine the value of replacement trees."
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The current fee, as determined by the City, is $215 per caliper inch.
Corrective Action: The Urban Forestry Manager has inspected the site. The report states that two trees were removed
from the right of way without a permit. The penalty is a one hundred dollar($100)fine per tree and a
fee in lieu for an assessed forty inches (40"). Erosion control is required and fees paid before the stop
work order is lifted.
Fees: Description Amount
CODE- First Violation - $200.00
Trees Removed
RMC 4-4-130J.3: The City may require replacement of all improperly removed ground cover with
species similar to those which were removed or other approved species such that the biological and
habitat values will be replaced. Restoration shall include installation and maintenance of interim and
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emergency erosion control measures that shall be required as determined by the City.
RMC 4-4-130J.4:The City may require,for each tree that was improperly cut and/or removed in
violation of, or without, an approved Land Development Permit and associated tree retention and land
clearing plan, replacement planting of a tree of equal size, quality and species or replacement trees at a
rate of one-to-one (1:1)caliper inches.The replacement trees will be of sufficient caliper to adequately
replace the lost tree(s), and at a minimum of two inches (2") in caliper. The City may require a bond to
ensure the survival of replacement trees.
RMC 4-4-130J.5: For any parcel on which trees and/or ground cover are improperly removed and
subject to penalties under this Section, the City shall stop work on any existing permits and halt the
issuance of any or all future permits or approvals until the property is fully restored in compliance with
this Section and all penalties are paid.
RMC 4-4-130H.1.e.iii: "when the Administrator determines that it is infeasible to replace trees on the
site, payment into the City's Urban Forestry Program fund may be approved in an amount of money
approximating the current market value of the replacement trees and the labor to install them.The City
shall determine the value of replacement trees."
The current fee, as determined by the City, is$215 per caliper inch. •
Corrective Action: The Urban Forestry Manager has inspected the site. The report states that two trees were removed
from the right of way without a permit. The penalty is a one hundred dollar($100)fine per tree and a
fee in lieu for an assessed forty inches (40"). Erosion control is required and fees paid before the stop
work order is lifted.
Fees: Description Amount
PLAN -Tree Fee-in-Lieu $8,600.00
Program
Violation 1 Subtotal: $8,800.00
Total Amount Due: $8,800.00
Payment of$8,800.00 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: 1'- — �)
Issued By:Kevin Louder
Code Compliance Inspector
425-430-7277
klouder@rentonwa.gov
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Code Case No: CODE19-000611 CITY OF RENTON Date: October01,2019
Violation Address: Total Amount Due: $8,800.00
5626 NE 2nd St .00T 0 7 2019
Renton,WA 98059-
RECEIVED
NOTICE OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CIJK Ut@h/t1 igtiFICE
The City has elected to establish a non-judicial hearing and determination system to enforce Renton Municipal Codes(RMC)civil code
violations.Therefore a code violation penalty, consistent with RMC 1-3-2.P is imposed, not including any costs,fees or assessments.
You may respond in the following manner:
deny creating, permitting to exist, maintaining or failing to eliminate the violation(s)and I am requesting a hearing to contest this
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inding of Violation.Appeal requests must be received by the Renton City Clerk's office within 15 days of the date of this Finding of
iolation. Please send me a hearing date. I promise to appear on that date.The administrator must prove by a preponderance of the
evidence that I committed the violation. I understand that under RMC 1-3-2.G that the administrator shall decide whether the
opportunity to be heard will be only in writing or in person,or both.The city is not required to call witnesses to testify at the hearing.
Pursuant to RMC 1-3-2.K,failure to attend the scheduled hearing makes the Finding of Violation final, and I may be subject to
additional costs if I fail to withdraw or resolve my appeal prior to the hearing date. I also understand that the city has not waived any
rights or remedies under the law.
Appeals should be mailed to: City of Renton Attention:
City Clerk
1055 S Grady Way
Renton,WA 98057
0 I admit that I have created, permitted to exist, maintained or failed to eliminate the violation(s)and do not need or want any kind of
hearing.As a result, I have enclosed a check or money order(do not send cash)in the amount of$ . 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
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