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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCitys Code File - KousoumRENTON CODE COMPLIANCE SECOND NARRATIVE Street Address: 8031 South 130th Street Seattle, WA 98178 Violator: Sonya Kousoum PO Box 33161 Seattle WA 98133 RMC Violation: 4-5-060 Construction Administrative Code CODE18-000542 April 7, 2021 No Building Permit: The City of Renton Municipal Code requires building permits to be applied for and obtained by any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city. Back up Documents are included in date order below. December 3, 2019: A Finding of Violation was issued for $250.00 There is no application for sewer or building permit. The compliance date or appeal date is December 18, 2019. December 15 & 18. 2020: Email to Mayor from Ms. Kousoum Email to Ms. Kousoum from CED Administrator extending her compliance date to February 1, 2020. February 3, 2020: Building permit was submitted for review and approval. April 24, 2020: Email to and from MS. Kousoum asking for submittal of review comments that were sent to her designer on March 17, 2020. April 27 & 28, 2020: Email from designer and Ms. Kousoum. July 21, 2020 and August 14, 2020: Email to Ms. Kousoum and designer asking status of revision submittal. August 14, 2020: Email from designer: Email from designer that he is out of office and will update on Tuesday. August 26, 2020: A Finding of Violation was issued for $250.00 Revisions to the original building permit have not been submitted. The compliance date or appeal date is September 10, 2020. September 8, 2020: Email to designer asking for update and designer's answer. September 25 & 28, 2020: Email to and from Ms. Kousoum. September 30, 2020: Email to city clerk's office withdrawing appeal. December 2, 2020: Email regarding issuance of Finding of Violation. Copy of issued Finding of Violation. December 5, 13 & 15, 2020: Email response to December 2, 2020, email. March 3, 2021: A Finding of Violation was issued for $250.00. The compliance date or appeal date is March 18, 2020. March 22, 2021: Appeal signed March 17, 2021, received at city hall March 22, 2021. This case was opened July 23, 2018. The city does not received updates from Ms. Kousoum or her designer until an email or monetary fine is sent by the city. Code compliance cannot continue to monitor the permit activity for the Kousoum project. It is up to Ms. Kousoum and her designer to update the city. I am asking that this fine be upheld, and that Ms. Kousoum's designer submit the revisions requested within 15 days of the date of the Hearing Examiner Decision. The revisions have not been submitted and were requested over a year ago (March 17, 2020). I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. CMS signed onin Renton, Washington 2 Finding of Violation Issued To: Sonya Kousoum PO Box 33161 Seattle, WA 981330161 Denis Law Mayor Community & Economic Development C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Date: December 03, 2019 Code Case No: CODE18-000542 Owner (Tax -Payer): Sonya Kousoum Violation Address: 8031 S 130th St Seattle, WA 981784942 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 1: No Building Permit Investigation Date 12/03/2019 Code Text: No Building Permit: The City of Renton Municipal Code requires building permits to be applied for and obtained by any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, after, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city. Corrective Action: Any alterations or improvements to your property when connected to a septic system must obtain approval from the King County Health Department prior to the beginning of construction. To date approval has not been obtained from the health department for the bathroom remodel. A permit to connect to the city sewer system has not been submitted for review and approval. Submit approval for the septic system or a permit application to connect to the city sewer system within 15 days of the date of this notice. A building permit application for the wall constructed for the bathroom remodel has not been submitted for review and approval. The additional permits you have obtained for the bathroom remodel may not receive inspections until a building permit is reviewed, approved and issued. Fees: Description Amount CODE - Violation Fine $250.00 Violation 1 Subtotal: $260.00 Total- $250.00 Payment of $250.00 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: I L__(h_tCT Page 1 of 3 Code Case No: CODE18-000542 Date: December 03, 2019 Violation Address: Total Amount Due: $250.00 8031 S 130th St Seattle, WA 98178-4942 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: 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 1 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 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 Complete information below (PLEASE PRINT Name: Street or P.O. Box: City: Telephone: Home: State: Zip Work Signature of Violator: Date Page 3 of 3 Donna Locher �t From: Chip Vincent Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 10:28 AM To: 'Sonya Kousoum' Cc: Denis Law; Robert Harrison; Craig Burnell; Donna Locher Subject: RE: Finding of Violation Code Case No: CODE18-000542 Sonya, at the request of Mayor Denis Law I have reviewed the Hearing Examiner decision as well as all correspondence related to the Finding of Violation (FOV) at your residence. While I appreciate your statement that you have spent $18,000 to date to bring your improvements into compliance with city codes, the department of Community and Economic Development (CED) has yet to receive your application. I have discussed your situation with our staff and we believe it is reasonable to expect to receive your application by February V, 2020. We will not charge or assess any penalties for the FOV as long as we receive your application by this date. If this date is not reasonable please let me know, otherwise we will proceed accordingly. If you have any follow up questions please feel free to give me a call at the number below or if I am not available you can discuss this further with Donna Locher, who is copied here. I hope you have a great holiday season, Chip C.E. "Chip " Vincent Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way, 6th Floor Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 425-430-6588 Fax: 425-430-7300 cvincent@rentonwa.sov www.rentonwa.eov From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2019 8:43 PM To: Denis Law <DLaw@Rentonwa.eov> Subject: Finding of Violation Code Case No: CODE18-000542 Dear Mayor Denis Law, I'm sorry to bother you but you are my last resort since I am not able to get a clear answer from Donna Locher. Someone from the City Clerk office told me to speak to Craig Burnell. I left him a voicemail last week and have not heard back from him yet. Donna kept issuing me Finding of Violation to get a building permit. I already hired many professionals to help me obtain the building permit and spent over $18,000 so far. The last update I received from my architect was the City of Renton said they will issue the building permit in January or so since they are revamping their permitting process. It's extremely nerve wracking and stressful to keep getting the Violation notices from Donna as I am doing everything I can to comply with the City. As you can review the document in the attachment, Hearing Examiner Phil Olbrechts sustained my appeal on November 4th, 2019. Yet, on December 3rd, 2019 Donna Locher issued the same Finding of Violation with the same Code Case No. I emailed Donna last week about the appeal decision and Donna did not even acknowledge the appeal decision. It's mind boggling to me as a law abiding homeowner and taxpayer in Renton that Donna and City of Renton in charge of issuing building permit are not communicating to each other or on the same page. Donna even said during the appeal hearing that the Preapplication for my ADU dated June 13th, 2019 "doesn't matter." I am doing everything I can to get the building permit by hiring the an architect, engineers and surveyor as the City required me to do but I am still getting Finding of violation. I am not sure what else I can do at this point? Someone from the City Clerk office said I need to do an appeal again. I am not sure if this is a good use of the City of Renton precious resource to do another appeal on the same Code Case No and same Finding of Violation. Could you please advise me on my next step? Thank you in advance. Respectfully, Sonya Donna Locher From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 12:30 PM To: Donna Locher Cc: Lisa Walker Subject: Re: Building Permit Re -submittal B20000454 Dear Donna, I have not received any email from the permit counter in March or this month. Is it possible to get the email resent? Rich the architect will contact you shortly. He said his business was shut down due to the governor order. Is the permit department open? Last question, do I have any fines? I am not aware of any fines from the City of Renton. Your email stated "additional fines." Thank you. Best regards, Sonya From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 8:23 AM To:'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Cc: Lisa Walker <LWalker@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Building Permit Re -submittal B20000454 Good Morning, The permit counter contacted you or your designer via email on March 17, 2020. The email gave notification that review comments were ready to view. According to the Warning and Findings of Violation issued to you, plan review comments must be responded to within 15 days of notification. It's been over thirty (30) days and the city has not received permit revisions for review and approval. Plan review revisions must be submitted by April 30, 2020, to avoid additional fines. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425.430.7438 Advisory: Please be advised the City of Renton is required to comply with the Public Disclosure Act Chapter 42.56 RCW. This act establishes a strong state mandate in favor of disclosure of public records. As such, the information you submit to the City via email, including personal information, may ultimately be subject to disclosure as a public record. Please understand that during these uncertain times with the COVID-19 pandemic and the stay at home order, code enforcement is not actively opening code cases or issuing fines unless the violation is deemed to be a serious health or safety issue. However, upon such time that people can return safely to their daily lives, code enforcement will resume to its normal operating procedures. COVID-19 UPDATE City Hall is currently closed to the public but we are still available to assist you. • Pay Invoice, Apply for Over -the -Counter Permit, Schedule an Inspection: Permitting Portal • Contact Staff: o Building or General Permitting: permittech(cDrentonwa.gov or 425-430-7200 o Planning: planningcustomerserviceCDrentonwa.gov or 425-430-7294 o Public Works Permitting: Pwpermitting@rentonwa.goy or 206-402-8626 o Code Compliance: Renton Responds or 425-430-7373. Donna Locher From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:28 PM To: Donna Locher; 'Rich' Cc: Lisa Walker Subject: Re: Permit # B20000454 Dear Donna, I haven't received any information from Lisa Walker regarding the permit. I haven't received any information about the fine from you. Could you please clarify? Any flexibility on the April 30th deadline you gave since the Governor ordered all non -essential businesses to close and I have not gotten any information from the permit center yet? This is very frustrating since we are in the middle of a pandemic and are under a lot of stress with the current economy. Thank you, Sonya From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 6:50 AM To: 'Rich' <richdesignI@comcast.net> Cc:'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com>; Lisa Walker <LWalker@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Permit # B20000454 Good Morning, City hall is closed to the public and our permit center is working on-line from home. They are able to receive new permit applications and revisions. Inspections are handled in person or virtually via Zoom. Many designers, architects and engineers are working at home and using our on-line services. It sounds like your office is not working at this time. Please forward Ms. Kousoum the comments issued requiring revisions to the building permit. If you are not able to do this, Lisa Walker the permit technician assigned to your case can be of assistance. Jennifer Henning, Planning Director ihenning@rentonwa.gov is our emergency management coordinator. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425.430.7438 Advisory: Please be advised the City of Renton is required to comply with the Public Disclosure Act Chapter 42.56 RCW. This act establishes a strong state mandate in favor of disclosure of public records. As such, the information you submit to the City via email, including personal information, may ultimately be subject to disclosure as a public record. On, e Please understand that during these uncertain times with the COVID-19 pandemic and the stay at home order, code enforcement is not actively opening code cases or issuing fines unless the violation is deemed to be a serious health or safety issue. However, upon such time that people can return safely to their daily lives, code enforcement will resume to its normal operating procedures. COVID-19 UPDATE City Hall is currently closed to the public but we are still available to assist you. Pay Invoice, Apply for Over -the -Counter Permit, Schedule an Inspection: Permitting Portal Contact Staff: o Building or General Permitting: permittech(o)rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7200 o Planning: planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7294 o Public Works Permitting: Pwpermitting@rentonwa.gov or 206-402-8626 o Code Compliance: Renton Responds or 425-430-7373. From: Rich <richdesignl@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 1:29 PM To: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Cc: 'Sonya Kousoum'<skousoum@hotmail.com> Subject: Permit # B20000454 Hello Donna, With regards to the below email that was sent to the home owner. I am a bit confused, we have been under a stay at home order and not allowed to open our office, so no work has been done since that time. Our office & staff is not in our home where we have been ordered to stay. Revisions are handled by our staff drafters in our office. Based on that I assume this below email was sent by mistake. Our staff will resume working in our office as soon as the Governor allows. May 5th I believe. I will also assume that the normal 15 day response time will begin the day we are allowed to re -open. If I am missing something with regards to how the City of Renton is complying with the stay at home order, please inform me so I can call the Governor's office to clear this matter up. Also, Please give me a contact for a City official in charge of Covid Compliance so I can verify how we should continue. Thank You for your understanding. Rich Rich Melchior CPBD Founder/Professional Designer Red D57wakI& 253-951-8049 www.richdesigngroup.com Good Morning, The permit counter contacted you or your designer via email on March 17, 2020. The email gave notification that review comments were ready to view. According to the Warning and Findings of Violation issued to you, plan review comments must be responded to within 15 days of notification. It's been over thirty (30) days and the city has not received permit revisions for review and approval. Plan review revisions must be submitted by April 30, 2020, to avoid additional fines. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425.430.7438 � &'t Donna Locher From: Rich <richdesignl@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 9:19 AM To: Donna Locher; 'Sonya Kousoum' Cc: Lisa Walker Subject: RE: Building Permit Corrections I am out of the office today I will be back Tuesday to answer. Rich From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 8:29 AM To: 'Rich' <richd esign 1 @comcast. net>; 'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Cc: Lisa Walker <LWalker@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Building Permit Corrections Good Morning, What is the status of the revision submittal? Thank you Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425.430.7438 Adv� Please be advised the City of Renton is required to comply with the Public Disclosure Act Chapter 42.56 RCW. This act establishes a strong state mandate in favor of disclosure of public records. As such, the information you submit to the City via email, including personal information, may ultimately be subject to disclosure as a public record. + CED is open Monday thru Thursday. COVID-19 UPDATE City Hall is currently closed to the public but we are still available to assist you. • Pay Invoice, Apply for Over -the -Counter Permit, Schedule an Inspection: Permitting Portal • Contact Staff: o Building or General Permitting: permittechErentonwa.gov or 425-430-7200 o Planning: planningcustomerserviceCa)rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7294 o Public Works Permitting: PwpermittinpPrentonwa.gov or 206-402-8626 o Code Compliance: Renton Responds or 425-430-7373. From: Rich <richdesignl@comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 12:10 PM To: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov>; 'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Donna Locher From: Donna Locher Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 8:29 AM To: 'Rich'; 'Sonya Kousoum' Cc: Lisa Walker Subject: RE: Building Permit Corrections Good Morning, What is the status of the revision submittal? Thank you Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425.430.7438 Advisory Please be advised the City of Renton is required to comply with the Public Disclosure Act Chapter 42.56 RCW. This act establishes a strong state mandate in favor of disclosure of public records. As such, the information you submit to the City via email, including personal information, may ultimately be subject to disclosure as a public record. CED is open Monday thru Thursday. COVID-19 UPDATE City Hall is currently closed to the public but we are still available to assist you. Pay Invoice, Apply for Over -the -Counter Permit, Schedule an Inspection: Permitting Portal Contact Staff: o Building or General Permitting: permittech@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7200 o Planning: planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7294 o Public Works Permitting: pwpermitting@rentonwa.gov or 206-402-8626 o Code Compliance: Renton Responds or 425-430-7373. From: Rich <richdesignl@comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 12:10 PM To: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov>; Cc: Lisa Walker <LWalker@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Building Permit Corrections 'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Donna, Thanks for a response, We, my permit tech & I, have reached out on a few occasions requesting a call back, since we can't visit, to answer questions needed to update plans. And to my knowledge, neither of us have received a call, for the needed info to complete the revisions. Cc: Lisa Walker <LWalker@Rentonwa.Pov> Subject: RE: Building Permit Corrections Donna, Thanks for a response, We, my permit tech & I, have reached out on a few occasions requesting a call back, since we can't visit, to answer questions needed to update plans. And to my knowledge, neither of us have received a call, for the needed info to complete the revisions. Thanks Rich Rich Melchior CPBD Founder/Professional Designer Red D�Fwal 253-951-8049 www.richdesigngroup.com From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.eov> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:38 AM To:'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Cc: 'Rich' <richdesien1@comcast.net>; Lisa Walker<LWalker@Rentonwa.eov> Subject: Building Permit Corrections Good Morning, Thank you for applying for the sewer permit on February 28, 2020. The building department has been waiting on building permit corrections since March 2, 2020. The code case was opened on August 23, 2018, which is almost two years ago. The plan revisions must be submitted for review by August 5, 2020, or fines in the amount of $250.00 will be assessed and continue to be assessed until the revisions are received by the city. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425.430.7438 Our office hours are Monday through Thursday Advisory: Please be advised the City of Renton is required to comply with the Public Disclosure Act Chapter 42.56 RCW. This act establishes a strong state mandate in favor of disclosure of public records. As such, the information you submit to the City via email, including personal information, may ultimately be subject to disclosure as a public record. CED is open Monday thru Thursday. COVID-19 UPDATE City Hall is currently closed to the public but we are still available to assist you. • Pay Invoice, Apply for Over -the -Counter Permit, Schedule an Inspection: Permitting Portal • Contact Staff: o Building or General Permitting: permittechOrentonwa.gov or 425-430-7200 o Planning: planningcustomerservice@rentonwa.gov or 425-430-7294 o Public Works Permitting: Pwpermitting@rentonwa.gov or 206-402-8626 o Code Compliance: Renton Responds or 425-430-7373. Finding of Violation • Armondo Pavone Mayor CZ Community & Economic Development C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Issued To: Date: August 26, 2020 Code Case No: CODE18-000542 Sonya Kousoum Owner (Tax -Payer): Sonya Kousoum PO Box 33161 Violation Address: Seattle, WA 981330161 8031 S 130th St Seattle, WA 98178-4942 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 1: No Building Permit Investigation Date 08/26/2020 Code Text: The City of Renton Municipal Code requires building permits to be applied for and obtained by any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city. Corrective Action: Submit the building permit revisions requested from you on March 17, 2020. Respond to all plan review comments within 15 calendar days of request. Obtain the building permit within 15 calendar days of permit approval. Call for inspection within 15 calendar days of permit issuance. Respond to all correction notices within 15 calendar days of notice and call for re -inspection. Obtain additional permits as needed. Fees: Description Amount CODE -Violation Fine $250.00 Violation 1 Subtotal: $250.00 Total Amount Due: 00 Payment of $250.00 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. 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: Issued By: Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Page 1 of 2 Code Case No: CODE18-000542 Date: August 26, 2020 Violation Address: Total Amount Due: $250.00 8031 S 130th St Seattle, WA 981784942 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 1-3-2.13 is imposed, not including any costs, fees or assessments You may respond in the following manner. 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 1066 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98067 El I admit that I have created, permitted to exist, maintained or failed to eliminate the violations) 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 $ . 1 understand 1 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 1065 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98067 Complete information below. (PLEASE PRINT, Name: Street or P.O. Box: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Home: Work: Signature of Violator: Date Page 2 of 2 Donna Locher From: Rich <richdesignl @comcast.net> Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 12:05 PM To: Donna Lacher; 'Sonya Kousoum' Cc: Lisa Walker Subject: RE: Building Permit Corrections Donna, Giving you an update. Sonya received another penalty fee notice. When I applied for the building permit, I was told, I believe you were there, That the sewer permit would not be connected to the home building permit and would be applied for later. However in the correction notice someone required the sewer portion to be included. So all things on hold until that is completed. Sonya has hired a civil engineer, booked up of course, but she is on the list and we await that engineering report, and civil plan, then that sewer application can applied for by the sewer contractor before we can continue. Upon receipt of the sewer application process has begun, I hope the we can continue. This delay is caused by a change in the City's process. Sonya, nor I, should not be held responsible for the delay. I hope it all get resolved soon because I leave town in 2 weeks. Thanks Rich From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 8:29 AM To: 'Rich' <richdesignl@comcast.net>;'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Cc: Lisa Walker <LWalker@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Building Permit Corrections Good Morning, What is the status of the revision submittal? Thank you Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425.430.7438 Advisory: Please be advised the City of Renton is required to comply with the Public Disclosure Act Chapter 42.56 RCW. This act establishes a strong state mandate in favor of disclosure of public records. As such, the information you submit to the City via email, including personal information, may ultimately be subject to disclosure as a public record. Donna Locher From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 10:57 PM To: Donna Locher; 'Rich' Cc: Lisa Walker Subject: Re: Building Permit Corrections Dear Donna, The engineer Hal Grubb from Barghausen Consulting Engineers said he's working on the project and is waiting for the city to get back to him about the sewer and utilities plan. Since I have to respond to the violation notice by the 10th preferably sooner, how would you like to proceed? Thank you. Best, Sonya From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 1:21 PM To: 'Rich' <richdesignI@comcast.net>;'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Cc: Lisa Walker <LWalker@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Building Permit Corrections Good Afternoon Rich, I did not receive an update as promised below. Today 09-08-20 is the first I've heard from you (three weeks later). Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425.430.7438 Donna Locher From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 9:08 PM To: Cynthia Moya; Donna Locher Subject: Re: Finding of Violation CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Dear Donna and Cynthia, Thank you so much for the email. I was shocked to receive the violation letter considering that we are in the Covid pandemic with the stay at home order. Donna, please clarify what you meant about "waive the fines." Do I still have the violation? Last question, could you please clarify "any time the progress stops?" The architect and engineers are working on the getting the permit but I don't have any control if we have another pandemic or anything like that. Best regards, Sonya From: Cynthia Moya <CMoya@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 10:56 AM To: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov>; 'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Finding of Violation Sonya, Seeing this email — would you like to withdraw your appeal? Thank you, Cindy Moya, City Clerk Specialist City of Renton - Administrative Services/City Clerk Division cmova@rentonwa.eov 425-430-6513 From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 10:48 AM To:'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Cc: Cynthia Moya <CMoya@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Finding of Violation Good Morning, As long as you keep moving forward at a good pace I will waive the fines. (no hearing required) If at any time the progress stops, we will re -assess all fines. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Donna Locher From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 11:32 PM To: Donna Locher; Cynthia Moya Subject: Re: Finding of Violation CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Dear Donna and Cynthia, Thank you so much for all your help. Yes, I would like to withdraw the appeal. I will follow up with the engineer and architect about the project progress. Have a wonderful day! Sonya From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:31 AM To: 'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com>; Cynthia Moya <CMoya@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Finding of Violation Good Morning, The timeframe to receive a permit has gone on longer than even large commercial projects. The project must continue progressing which at this point seems to be on track. Your designer is the one who should be on top of the project and moving it forward. Yes I will waive the fines. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.eov From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 9:08 PM To: Cynthia Moya <CMoya@Rentonwa.gov>; Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: Re: Finding of Violation CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Dear Donna and Cynthia, Thank you so much for the email. I was shocked to receive the violation letter considering that we are in the Covid pandemic with the stay at home order. Donna, please clarify what you meant about "waive the fines." Do I still have the violation? Last question, could you please clarify "any time the progress stops?" The architect and engineers are working on the getting the permit but I don't have any control if we have another pandemic or anything like that. Best regards, Sonya From: Cynthia Moya <CMova@Rentonwa.eov> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 10:56 AM To: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.eov>; 'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Finding of Violation Sonya, Seeing this email — would you like to withdraw your appeal? Thank you, Cindy Moya, City Clerk Specialist City of Renton - Administrative Services/City Clerk Division cmova@rentonwa.eov 425-430-6513 •�T From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 10:48 AM To: 'Sonya Kousoum' <skousoum hotmail.com> Cc: Cynthia Moya <CMova@Rentonwa.eov> Subject: Finding of Violation Good Morning, As long as you keep moving forward at a good pace I will waive the fines. (no hearing required) If at any time the progress stops, we will re -assess all fines. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Donna Locher From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 5, 2020 12:54 AM To: Donna Locher; Rich Subject: Re: Building Permit Categories: Red Category CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Dear Donna, The engineer is finished with the utility plan and has requested that the contractor review the plan. Contractor is very busy at this time since construction has been very busy. He said he would get back to me as soon as possible probably in a week or two. He is looking into the sewer application as well. I appreciate you are pushing the project forward. Unfortunately, with rising Covid cases everywhere, holiday season and very busy construction this is where we are. Please advise on the next step. Thank you. Best wishes, Sonya From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:55 AM To: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com>; Rich <richdesign1@comcast.net> Subject: Building Permit Please see the attached Finding of Violation. To date a building permit has not been submitted for review and approval. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.eov Danna Locher From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 8:32 PM To: Donna Locher Cc: Rich Subject: Fw: Building Permit i CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Dear Donna, I hope you are doing well. The contractor is requesting a meeting with the engineer Hal Grubb at Barghausen Engineering to discuss the utility plan in details. We are waiting on Mr Grubb to respond with the date. This month Rich said he was reaching out to someone at the Renton city perhaps Lisa about any modifications that the City wants to the plans. Since our 15 day deadline is fast approaching, could you please advise on the Finding of Violation? Thank you. Best regards, Sonya From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 5, 2020 12:54 AM To: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov>; Rich <richdesignI@comcast.net> Subject: Re: Building Permit Dear Donna, The engineer is finished with the utility plan and has requested that the contractor review the plan. Contractor is very busy at this time since construction has been very busy. He said he would get back to me as soon as possible probably in a week or two. He is looking into the sewer application as well. I appreciate you are pushing the project forward. Unfortunately, with rising Covid cases everywhere, holiday season and very busy construction this is where we are. Please advise on the next step. Thank you. Best wishes, Sonya From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:55 AM To: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com>; Rich <richdesignl@comcast.net> Subject: Building Permit Please see the attached Finding of Violation. To date a building permit has not been submitted for review and approval. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Finding of Violation ■ ,,4,�.-S) Armondo Pavone Mayor 7 f lop Community liEconomic Development C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Issued To: Date: December 02, 2020 Code Case No: CODE18-000542 Sonya Kousoum Owner (Tax -Payer): Sonya Kousoum PO Box 33161 Violation Address: Seattle, WA 981330161 8031 S 130th St Seattle, WA 98178-4942 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 1: No Building Permit Investigation Date 12/02/2020 Code Text: The City of Renton Municipal Code requires building permits to be applied for and obtained by any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city. Corrective Action: Submit a building permit application for review and approval. Respond to all plan review comments within 15 calendar days of request. Obtain the building permit within 15 calendar days of permit approval. Call for inspection within 15 calendar days of permit issuance. Respond to all correction notices within 15 calendar days of notice and call for re -inspection. Obtain additional permits as needed. The city has not been updated since September 4, 2020. Fees: Description Amount CODE - Violation Fine $250.00 Violation 1 Subtotal:$250.06— I Total Amount 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: U 3C:� Date: ) Issued By: Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Page 1 of 2 Donna Locher From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 9:29 PM To: Donna Locher Cc: Rich; PermitTech; Melissa Kamphaus Subject: Re: Building Permit CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Dear Donna, I want to follow up with you on the Finding. I think Lisa responded to Rich. Thank you! Best, Sonya Get Outlook for iOS From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 7:25:39 AM To: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Cc: Rich <richdesign1@comcast.net>; PermitTech <PermitTech@Rentonwa.gov>; Melissa Kamphaus <MKamphaus@Rentonwa.gov> Subject: RE: Building Permit Good Morning, I appreciate your update. Lisa will keep me updated and then we will deal with the Finding. Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 d locher@ rentonwa.eov From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 8:32 PM To: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.gov> Cc: Rich <richdesign1@comcast. net> Subject: Fw: Building Permit CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click Inks, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Dear Donna, ,hope you are doing well. The contractor is requesting a meeting with the engineer Hal Grubb at Barghausen Engineering to discuss the utility plan in details. We are waiting on Mr Grubb to respond with the date. This month Rich said he was reaching out to someone at the Renton city perhaps Lisa about any modifications that the City wants to the plans. Since our 15 day deadline is fast approaching, could you please advise on the Finding of Violation? Thank you. Best regards, Sonya From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, December 5, 2020 12:54 AM To: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.sov>;Rich <richdesienl@comcast.net> Subject: Re: Building Permit Dear Donna, The engineer is finished with the utility plan and has requested that the contractor review the plan. Contractor is very busy at this time since construction has been very busy. He said he would get back to me as soon as possible probably in a week or two. He is looking into the sewer application as well. I appreciate you are pushing the project forward. Unfortunately, with rising Covid cases everywhere, holiday season and very busy construction this is where we are. Please advise on the next step. Thank you. Best wishes, Sonya From: Donna Locher <DLocher@Rentonwa.sov> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:55 AM To: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com>; Rich <richdesienl@comcast.net> Subject: Building Permit Please see the attached Finding of Violation. To date a building permit has not been submitted for review and approval Respectfully, Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Donna Locher From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 9:33 AM To: Donna Locher Subject: Fwd: Notice of Violation March 3, 2021 CAUTION: This email originated from outside the City of Renton. Do not click links, reply or open attachments unless you know the content is safe. Good morning Donna, I want to follow up on this email. Please advise. Thank you, Sonya From: Sonya Kousoum <skousoum@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 9:51 PM To: Donna Locher Subject: Notice of Violation March 3, 2021 Dear Donna, I recently received the Notice of Violation dated 3-3-21 stating that "The city has not been updated since September 4th, 2020." Your last email to me was on December 16th, 2020 regarding Lisa from the City of Renton responding to our architect Rich. On January 6th, 2021 Rich informed me that there are Structural Engineering changes the City is requiring. The structural engineer has been working on the changes since then. I am told that structural engineer work will be done this week. Also the engineers at Barghausen are working to get approval from the City for the sewer plan at this time. The contractor already reviewed the plan. The engineers said they are almost done. Could you please advise on the Notice of Violation dated March 3, 2021 since I do not want to miss the deadline to respond? May I please update my mailing address to the property address 8031 S 130th St Seattle WA 98178? We installed a new mailbox and it seemed more secure. Thank you, Sonya Finding Issued To: of Violation oR 2 ■ RECEIVE Armondo Pavone Mayor a-fY CLERKS OFFtc., Sonya Kousoum PO Box 33161 Seattle, WA 981330161 - ' µ Community & Economic Development C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Date: March 03, 2021 Code Case No: CODE 18-000542 Owner (Tax -Payer): Sonya Kousoum Violation Address: 8031 S 130th St Seattle, WA 98178-4942 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) LATION 1: No Building Permit Investigation Date VIO o3ro3na21 Code Text: The City of Renton Municipal Code requires building permits to be applied for and obtained by any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, after, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city Corrective Action: Submit a building permit application for review and approval. Respond to all plan review comments within 15 calendar days of request- Obtain the building permit within 15 calendar days of permit approval. Call for inspection within 15 calendar days of permit issuance. Respond to all correction notices within 15 calendar days of notice and call for re -inspection Obtain additional permits as needed. The city has not been updated since September 4. 2020 Fees: Description Amount CODE -Violation Fine $250.00 Violation 1 Subtotal: $260.00 Total Amount Due: Payment of $250.00 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 1 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 _ i\�� Date (�Jr Issued By Donna Locher Lead Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7438 dlocher@rentonwa.gov Page 1 of 2 Code Case No: CODE18-000542 Date: March 03, 2021 Violation Address: Total Amount Due: $250.00 8031 S 130th St Seattle, WA 98178-4942 NOTICE OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION The City has elected to establish a nonjudicial 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: VI 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 1 committed the violation. I understand that under RMC 1-3-2.13 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 1 admit that I have created, permitted to exist, maintained or faded 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 $ . 1 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! Iat Floor Finance 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 Complete information below (PLEASE PRINT, Name Scff\4 n Street or P.O Box S O -61 } 101- S T City Sg rja l.e. State:.J\LI\ zip' 1 Telephone Home. _ ����GI�'tiaq Work: Email. S� o VlC 6 �JVL, Vl c�� MrA 1 I C o ►'�.._ Signature of Violator. Date Page 2 of 2 o o 0 n, -97 a 0 o o ru w -J r..�..... Ln Ir A-) .,w' w o G 1 cn � d