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REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER, EXHIBITS
Project Name: CODE20-000411
Frank Snyder
Date of Hearing Staff Contact Staff Contact Number Project location
TBD Donna Locher 425-430-7438 10128 SE 188th Street
Renton, WA 98055
The following exhibits were entered into the record:
Exhibit 1: Code Compliance Narrative dated August 13, 2021
Exhibit 2: Code Compliance Narrative dated January 31, 2018
Exhibit 3: Finding of Violation dated July 29, 2021, & Photos dated July 26, 2021
Exhibit 4: Appeal dated August 10, 2021
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Exhibit #1
CODE 19-000584
Frank Snyder
Code Compliance Narrative
August 13, 2021
RENTON CODE COMPLIANCE CODE19-000548
NARRATIVE August 13, 2021
Address: 10128 SE 188th Street
Renton WA 98055
Violator: Frank Snyder
10128 SE 188th Street
Renton WA 98055
RMC Violation: 4-4-085 D 2 Disabled/Unlicensed Vehicle & Boat
RMC 4-5-130 IPMC Section 304.2 Exterior Structure: Protective Treatment
RMC 4-5-130; IPMC Section 302.4 Weeds
Background:
Mr. Snyder's property has been out of compliance with city codes since 2016. Please see
attached narrative dated January 31, 2018. (Exhibit #2)
There has been no attempt on Mr. Snyder's part to bring the violations into compliance
with city codes. The code compliance office has spent a great amount of time trying to
have Mr. Snyder bring his property into compliance. This includes inspections,
paperwork, notices sent, speaking with neighbors and attending hearings.
July 26, 2021: Mr. Snyder remains in violation of the following city codes:
RMC 4-5-130.B.3 The City of Renton Municipal Code has specific regulations governing
weeds, the amended IPMC 302.4 regarding weeds states:
Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or
plant growth in excess of twelve inches (12") in height on development property or
twenty-four inches (24") in height on vacant land. All noxious weeds shall be
prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other
than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers
and gardens.
Mr. Snyder has grass, weeds and berry vines in excess of twelve (12") inches in height.
RMC 4-4-085.D.2 General: Disabled or Unlicensed Vehicles and Boats
It is unlawful for any person to keep, store or park, or to permit any other person to
keep, store or park, any disabled vehicle or boat, or unlicensed vehicle or boat, on any
residentially zoned property within the City unless that vehicle or boat is stored and
parked outside public view within a fully enclosed building at all times. Vehicles and
boats which are kept on site and outside of an enclosed building shall be operational
and currently registered.
Mr. Snyder's boat has not moved since 2016. This boat is stored outside and in public
view. The code states it must be operable and currently licensed. Mr. Snyder has not
moved the boat or produced a current license for the boat and it remains in violation of
city code.
RMC 4-5-130 IPMC Section 304.2 Exterior Structure: Protective Treatment
304.2 Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors,
door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences, shall be
maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay -resistant
woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other
protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be
eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints, as well as those
between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights,
shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to
rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion, and all surfaces
with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and
corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed
for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement.
There are portions of the fence that are failing or missing.
July 21, 2021: A Finding of Violation in the amount of $750.00 ($250.00 for each
violation) was issued to Mr. Snyder for the above violations. The compliance date or
date to appeal was August 13, 2021. The Finding was sent USPS Regular and Certified
Mail. The Finding was also sent via email to Mr. Snyder. Photos taken July 26, 2021.
(Exhibit #3)
August 10, 2021: The city received an appeal to the Finding of Violation dated July 29,
2021. (Exhibit #4)
The city is requesting all fines be upheld and Mr. Snyder be directed to pay the fines and
bring his property into compliance with city codes.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the
foregoing is true and correct.
signed on (O8 *� I in Renton, Washington
Exhibit #2
CODE 19-000584
Frank Snyder
Code Compliance Narrative
January 31, 2018
RENTON CODE COMPLIANCE CODE16-000264
NARRATIVE January 31, 2018
Address: 10128 SE 188th Street
Renton WA 98055
Violator: Frank Snyder
10128 SE 188th Street
Renton WA 98055
RMC Violation: 6-1-3 Vehicle Storage
8-1-4 E Bulky Waste
4-5-130
IPMC Adopted 302.4 Weeds
April 28, 2016 and May 2, 2016: Code compliance received two requests to check this
property for grass two feet in height. (Exhibit #2)
April 29, 2016: An inspection of the property confirmed the overgrown vegetation, a
camper and boat that have not moved in quite some time as the berry vines are growing
over them, and an unlicensed and/or inoperable white Chevrolet truck WA license
#B39754K which expired December 2013. See Photos (Exhibit #2)
WA State Department of Licensing confirmed the Chevrolet truck license plate expired
December 2013. (Exhibit #2)
May 2, 2016: The first Warning of Violation was sent to Mr. Snyder. The compliance
date to bring the property into compliance with city code was May 17, 2016. (Exhibit #2)
6-1-3 JUNK VEHICLE OR VEHICLE HULKS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY REGULATED:
A. It shall be unlawful to store, maintain, keep or retain: a junk, wrecked,
dismantled or an apparently inoperable vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any part thereof, on
private real property in the City of Renton.
B. The storage, maintenance or retention of junk, wrecked, dismantled or an
apparently inoperable vehicle, vehicle hulk, or any parts thereof, on private real
property in the City is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and subject to
abatement in accordance with this Chapter and RMC 1-3-3, as now worded or
hereafter amended.
8-1-4 UNLAWFUL STORAGE, DEPOSIT, DISPOSAL, SCAVENGING, AND HAULING OF
SOLID WASTE:
BULKY WASTE: Large items of solid waste, including but not limited to items such as
furniture; large household appliances, including but not limited to refrigerators,
freezers, ovens, ranges, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines, or
clothes dryers; junk vehicles, vehicle hulks or any parts thereof as defined in RMC 6-1-
2, as now worded or hereafter amended; and any other oversized solid wastes which
would typically not fit into or be permitted for collection as garbage in garbage cans.
(Ord. 5450, 3-2-09)
E. Unlawful Storage of Bulky Waste: It shall be unlawful for any person in the City to
store, maintain, keep, retain, dump or accumulate bulky waste on private real
property in the City, except for any licensed ancillary disposal provider or licensed
business in connection with bulky waste collection or disposal in an area zoned for the
collection or disposal of bulky waste.
RMC 4-5-130.B.3 The City of Renton Municipal Code has specific regulations governing
weeds, the amended IPMC 302.4 regarding weeds states:
Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or
plant growth in excess of twelve inches (12") in height on development property or
twenty-four inches (24") in height on vacant land. All noxious weeds shall be
prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other
than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers
and gardens.
May 18, 2016, June 27, 2016, & July 7, 2016: Email and information from Frank Snyder
regarding his health. (Exhibit #3)
July 18, 2016: A follow up inspection noted that all violations remain on the property.
See Photos (Exhibit #4)
July 22, 2016: A second letter was sent to Frank Snyder asking that the property be
brought into compliance by August 3, 2016: (Exhibit #4)
Washington State Department of Licensing confirmed the Chevrolet truck license plate
expired December 2013. (Exhibit #4)
August 18, 2016 & September 20, 2016: Email updates on Mr. Snyder's health. (Exhibit
#5)
April 18, 2017: A follow up inspection noted that all violations remain on the property.
See Photos (Exhibit #6)
April 19, 2017: A Finding of Violation was sent to Frank Snyder. The Finding was sent
USPS Certified Mail #7011 0470 0002 8894 0241 and USPS Tracking Mail #9114 9014
9645 0534 4283 40. (Exhibit #6)
May 4, 2017: See photos of the property. No change. (Exhibit 7)
May 16, 2017: Washington State Department of Licensing confirmed the Chevrolet truck
license plate expired December 2013. (Exhibit #7)
May 17, 2017: Email received from Mr. Snyder. (Exhibit #8)
December 27, 2017: A follow up inspection noted that all violations remain on the
property. See Photos (Exhibit #9)
January 2, 2018: A Finding of Violation for $300.00 was sent to Frank Snyder for
violations of the city codes. (Exhibit #9)
January 6, 2018: Received an appeal form from Frank Snyder to the January 2, 2018,
Finding of Violation. (Exhibit #10)
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
Exhibit #3
CODE 19-000584
Frank Snyder
Photos
July 26, 2021
Finding of Violation
July 29, 2021
Donna Locher
From: Donna Locher
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2021 8:21 AM
To: Frank Snyder
Subject: Finding of Violation
Attachments: 07-29-21 Finding of Violation.pdf
Please see the attached Finding of Violation.
Respectfully,
Donna Locher
Lead Code Compliance Inspector
City of Renton
425-430-7438
dlocher@rentonwa.gov
Finding of Violation
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Armondo Pavone Mayor
Community & Economic Development C.E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator
Issued To: Date: July 29, 2021
Code Case No: CODE19-000584
Frank Snyder Owner (Tax -Payer): Frank Snyder
10128 SE 188th St Violation Address:
Renton, WA 98055 10128 SE 188th St
Renton, WA 98055-6300
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: Weeds
Investigation Date
07/29/2021
Code Text: RMC 4-5-130.B.3 The City of Renton Municipal Code has specific regulations governing weeds, the
amended IPMC 302.4 regarding weeds states:
Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in
excess of twelve inches (12") in height on development property or twenty-four inches (24") in height
on vacant land. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual
plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not include
cultivated flowers and gardens.
Corrective Action: Mow, remove, properly dispose of and maintain all vegetation to twelve (12) inches in height or less at
all times. There are berry vines in excess of two feet in the back and side yards.
Fees: Description Amount
CODE - Violation Fine $250.00
Violation 1 Subtotal: $250.00
VIOLATION 2: Parking: Disabled or Unlicensed Vehicles & Boats Investigation Date
07/29/2021
Code Text: It is unlawful for any person to keep, store or park, or to permit any other person to keep, store or
park, any disabled vehicle or boat, or unlicensed vehicle or boat, on any residentially zoned property
within the City unless that vehicle or boat is stored and parked outside public view within a fully
enclosed building at all times. Vehicles and boats which are kept on site and outside of an enclosed
building shall be operational and currently registered.
Corrective Action: Remove and properly dispose of the unlicensed and/or inoperable boat from the property or
demonstrate the boat is licensed and operable. Bring the boat into compliance with City code or
store in a fully enclosed building. The boat must be operable and licensed at all times in order to be
parked on the property in view of the street, otherwise it must be stored in a fully enclosed building.
Fees: Description Amount
CODE - Violation Fine $250.00
Violation 2 Subtotal: $250.00
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VIOLATION 3: Accessory Structures Investigation Date
07/29/2021
Code Text: RMC 4-5-130; IPMC Section 302.7 Accessory Structures. All Accessory Structures, including
detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair.
Corrective Action: On July 26, 2021, 1 observed that the fence on this property remains in disrepair. Repair the portions
of the missing and leaning fence pieces, or remove the entire fence. The fence shall be protected
from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment.
Fees: Description Amount
CODE - Violation Fine $250.00
Violation 3 Subtotal: $250.00
AmountTotal 00
Payment of $750.00 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:
Issued By: Donna Locher
Lead Code Compliance Inspector
426 430-7438
dlocher@rentonwa.gov
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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:
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 1-3-24 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 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
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Exhibit #4
CODE 19-000584
Frank Snyder
Code Compliance Appeal
August 10, 2021
Received in the City Clerks Office
Code Case No: CODE19-000584 8-10-2021 Date: July 29, 2021
Violation Address: Total Amount Due: $750.00
10128 SE 188th St
Renton. WA 98055-6300
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
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. ry (1��{(/,
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Donna Locher
From: CityClerk
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 10:50 AM
To: Cynthia Moya
Cc: Donna Locher
Subject: FW: Code Violation
Attachments: 2021 _08_10_09_31 _36.pdf
This was dropped off at the police counter today.
Jason A. Seth, MMC
City Clerk/Public Records Officer
425-430-6502
rentonwa.gov/cityclerk
All correspondence received at this email address is subject to Washington State's Public Records Act — RCW 42.56.
From: Monica Cannon <MCannon@Rentonwa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 20219:33 AM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@Rentonwa.gov>
Subject: Code Violation
Hello,
This gentleman was insistent that this get to you. I told him I would inter -office it, but not guarantee when you would
receive it. Here's a copy.
Thanks,
Monica Cannon, Specialist
Renton PD
425-430-7500 x8
mcannon@rentonwa.sov
Donna Locher
From: Cynthia Moya
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 11:36 AM
To: Anna Felicio; Donna Locher; Finance AR; Kevin Louder, Robert Shuey
Subject: Frank Snyder Code Compliance Appeal
Attachments: Snyder Appeal.pdf
Here is a new code compliance appeal (Snyder — 19-000584). Please get me the file as soon as you can.
Thank you,
Cindy Moya, City Clerk Specialist
City of Renton - Administrative Services/City Clerk Division
cmova@rentonwa.gov
425-430-6513