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Home My WebLink About08042011 Code Enforcement Board Agenda Agenda for the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Pasco, Washington Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 7:00 pm A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES D. HEARINGS a. Administration of Oaths b. Hearings Scheduled CEB2010-0506 4906 TRUMAN LN-LOUDERBACK,EARL S&DENNA G,owner Erin Roginski,Code Enforcement Officer Description:Side and rear yards have not been landscaped or treated for dust control. PMC 25.75.050(5) (1)Violation: Portions of your property that are not landscaped or covered with improvements have NOT been treated to prevent blowing dust and erosion. (2)Corrective Action: Install live ground cover,such as grass,on all portions of the property that have not been landscaped or treat those portions with a cover that prevents blowing dust(i.e.pea gravel,bark,decorative rock,etc.). Description:Dust from unlandscaped rear/side yards is blowing onto neighboring properties.PMC 9.56.030, 9.56.040 (1)Violation: Allowing blowing(fugitive)dust to leave the property. (2)Corrective Action: Treat all exposed and/or disturbed soils with an approved dust control treatment(i.e.hydro seed,mulch,landscaping, sprinkler,etc.)to prevent blowing dust from leaving the property. CEB2011-0241 1503 W LEWIS ST-AGUILAR,MELESIO,owner Debbie Scott,Code Enforcement Officer Description:A PERMIT WAS OBTAINED B UT NOT FOR THE SCOPE OF WORK BEING PREFORMED. PMC 16.04.010 (1)Violation: Failure to secure a City of Pasco building permit that incompasses all work being done at this location. (2)Corrective Action: Discontinue all construction activities and submit an application for a building permit from the City of Pasco(please call (509)543-5726 for information on permit requirements). If no permit can be obtained,unpermitted construction must be removed. Description:Advertise a business not licensed.PMC 17.09.050 (1)Violation: CEB Agenda Pagel of 5 Any sign,including support frames,now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted, or a product sold or service rendered. (2)Corrective Action: Remove the advertising copy by painting or coating out within 30 days.All sign frames and supports of abandoned signs must be removed within one year of the date of abandonment or business closure. Description:POLE SIGN IN FRONT OF PROPERTY IS FADED AND NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED AND PROFESSIONALLYRESTORED.PMC 17.11.020(F) (1)Violation: Failing to maintain all signs/sign faces,visible from the street and/or allowing your sign(s)/sign face(s)to be distracting to motorists,unclear,illegible,or incompatible with other permitted signs within that zoning district. (2)Corrective Action: Ensure that your sign(s)/sign face(s)are visible from the street and/or that your sign(s)/sign face(s)are not distracting to motorists,that they are readable and legible and that they are compatible with other permitted signs in your zoning district(for information on compatible signs,please contact a City of Pasco planner at 545-3441). CEB2011-1487 622 W CLARK ST-IGLESIA EVANGELICA CRISTIANA,owner Jake Hickman,Code Enforcement Officer Description: PMC 13.16 020(b) (c) (1)Violation: Installing or maintaining a cross-connection from the public water supply to any other water supply system,operating a private water supply while connected to City water,and/or failing to install and maintain an approved backflow prevention assembly. (2)Corrective Action: Submit documentation showing an approved backflow prevention assembly has been properly installed and meets minimum Washington State Department of Health and City of Pasco requirements. CEB2011-1488 1215 W COURT ST-IGLESIA EVANGELICA CRISTIANA E,owner Jake Hickman,Code Enforcement Officer Description: PMC 13.16 020(b) (c) (1)Violation: Installing or maintaining a cross-connection from the public water supply to any other water supply system,operating a private water supply while connected to City water,and/or failing to install and maintain an approved backflow prevention assembly. (2)Corrective Action: Submit documentation showing an approved backflow prevention assembly has been properly installed and meets minimum Washington State Department of Health and City of Pasco requirements. CEB2011-1571 911 N 15TH AVE-PARRA,JULIAN&ANGE,owner Debbie Scott,Code Enforcement Officer Description:PERMIT#B10-0984 EXPIRED FOR FENCE IN REAR AND DRIVEWAY WITH APPR OA CH IR C R105.5 (1)Violation: Failure to complete your construction project before your building permit expired. (2)Corrective Action: Renew your building permit with the City of Pasco Building Department. For questions regarding permit renewals or other permit questions,please call the Building Department at(509)543-5726. Description:HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS SPILLING OUT OF THIS VAN ONTO THE SIDEWALK AND STREET OBSTR UCTING THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.PMC 9.60.020(3) (1)Violation: CEB Agenda Page 2 of 5 Unlawfully interfering with,obstructing or tending to obstruct or render dangerous for passage any public right-of-way (i.e.stream,public park,parkway,square,street,highway or sidewalk)in the city. (2)Corrective Action: Remove all items/objects/vehicles/etc.which may be obstructing any public right-of-way. Description:FENCE WILL BE INSPECTED ON PERMIT.PMC 9.60.030(11) (1)Violation: Any unsightly building,billboard,fence,excavation,or other structure,or any abandoned or partially destroyed building, fence,excavation or structure,or any building,fence,excavation or structure commenced and left unfinished. (2)Corrective Action: Make necessary repairs to building(s),billboard(s),fence(s)and/or other dilapidated structures,complete structure or excavation or demolish and lawfully remove structure(s)from the property. Description:STORAGE OF JUNK VEHICLE FILLED WITH DEBRIS,FLAT TIRES AND JACK UNDER IT ON CITY RIGHT OF WAY.PMC 9.60.030(12) (1)Violation: All places used or maintained as junkyards,or dumping grounds,or for the wrecking or disassembling of automobiles, trucks,tractors,or machinery of any kind,or for the storing or leaving of worn-out,wrecked or abandoned automobiles, trucks,tractors,or machinery of any kind,or of any of the parts thereof,or for the storing or leaving of any machinery or equipment used by contractors or builders or by other persons. (2)Corrective Action: Discontinue wrecking or disassembling automobiles,trucks,etc.Remove and lawfully dispose of all wrecked or abandoned vehicles,machinery,etc.along with any parts thereof.Discontinue the storage of heavy machinery or equipment(i.e.front end loaders,dump trucks,backhoes,etc.)at this property. Description: (REPEAT)MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS IN THE REAR AND FRONT YARD AREAS.PMC 9.60.030(6) (1)Violation: Any parcel within the City which is filthy,littered or trash-covered due to placing,dropping,disposing,throwing away, or otherwise discarding litter,garbage,refuse,cans,bottles,paper or paper material,metal,organic or inorganic material on areas of the property other than approved garbage containers. (2)Corrective Action: Remove and lawfully dispose of all litter,garbage,junk or vegetative waste on the property. CEB2011-2568 5904 TAFT DR-GARCIA,NATIVIDAD M,owner Martin Barajas,Code Enforcement Officer Description:Semi tractor(black)parked on the street PMC 10.52.030(2) (1)Violation: Parking a vehicle with a maximum gross weight of fourteen thousand(14,000)pounds or more anywhere on or off the street in a residential zone of the City. (2)Corrective Action: Discontinue the parking of ANY vehicles exceeding 14,000 pounds in ANY residential zone within the City. CEB2011-2670 726 S HUGO AVE-ROOT,BRANDON W&NIKKI L,owner Debbie Scott,Code Enforcement Officer Description:DRIED WEEDS IN REAR YARD(FIRE HAZARD)PMC 9.60.030(16) (1)Violation: Weeds,noxious weeds,grass,and other vegetation which constitutes a fire hazard,encroaches on sidewalks or neighboring properties,is damaging public improvements,impairs the vision of traffic signs or signals,and/or has reached a height of twelve inches(12"). CEB Agenda Page 3 of 5 (2)Corrective Action: Eradicate weeds by chemicals,cutting or other acceptable means so that they do not exceed twelve inches(12"),encroach on neighboring properties,constitute a fire hazard,etc. Weeds that are cut or removed by the root must be removed from the property and lawfully disposed of CEB2011-2673 418 S 23RD AVE-CASEY(ETAL),MICHAEL,owner Debbie Scott,Code Enforcement Officer Description: TENT BEING OCCUPIED/USED ON THIS PROPERTYAS TEMPORARY SIR UCTURE IBC 107.1 (1)Violation: Temporary-type structure has been erected without a building permit from the City of Pasco. (2)Corrective Action: Submit an application for a building permit from the City of Pasco(please call(509)543-5726 for information on permit requirements).If no permit can be obtained,the unpermitted structure must be removed. Description:PROPERTY IS NOT ZONED FOR RECREATIONAL OCCUPATION AND BURNING IS ENDAGERING THE COMFORT,REPOSE,HEALTHAND SAFETY OF OTHERS.PMC 9.60.020(1) (1)Violation: Any action or inaction which unreasonably annoying injuring or endangering the comfort,repose,health or safety of others. (2)Corrective Action: Discontinue any act which violates the provisions of this ordinance. Description:DRIED WEEDS CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD PMC 9.60.030(16) (1)Violation: Weeds,noxious weeds,grass,and other vegetation which constitutes a fire hazard,encroaches on sidewalks or neighboring properties,is damaging public improvements,impairs the vision of traffic signs or signals,and/or has reached a height of twelve inches(12"). (2)Corrective Action: Eradicate weeds by chemicals,cutting or other acceptable means so that they do not exceed twelve inches(12"),encroach on neighboring properties,constitute a fire hazard,etc. Weeds that are cut or removed by the root must be removed from the property and lawfully disposed of CEB2011-2675 1603 W LEWIS ST-LINDSTROM FRANK owner Debbie Scott,Code Enforcement Officer Description: (REPEAT) WEEDS PMC 9.60.030(16) (1)Violation: Weeds,noxious weeds,grass,and other vegetation which constitutes a fire hazard,encroaches on sidewalks or neighboring properties,is damaging public improvements,impairs the vision of traffic signs or signals,and/or has reached a height of twelve inches(12"). (2)Corrective Action: Eradicate weeds by chemicals,cutting or other acceptable means so that they do not exceed twelve inches(12"),encroach on neighboring properties,constitute a fire hazard,etc. Weeds that are cut or removed by the root must be removed from the property and lawfully disposed of CEB2011-2681 314 W B ST-RIVERA,JOSEFINA,owner Debbie Scott,Code Enforcement Officer Description: (REPEAT)DANGEROUSE, UNSIGHTLY,DILAPIDATED,ABANDONED BUILDING.PMC 9.60.030(11) (1)Violation:UNSIGHTLY,DILAPIDATED,DANGEROUSE,ABANDONED BUILDING. Any unsightly building, billboard,fence,excavation,or other structure,or any abandoned or partially destroyed building,fence,excavation or structure,or any building,fence,excavation or structure commenced and left unfinished. CEB Agenda Page 4 of 5 (2)Corrective Action:RESTORE,REPAIR OR REMOVE THE UNSIGHTLY,DILAPIDATED,DANGEROUSE, ABANDONED BUILDING AT THIS LOCATION. PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED TO DEMOLISH,RESTORE OR REPAIR. Make necessary repairs to building(s),billboard(s),fence(s)and/or other dilapidated structures,complete structure or excavation or demolish and lawfully remove structure(s)from the property. Description: (REPEAT)--DRIED WEEDS, CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD.PMC 9.60.030(16) (1)Violation: Weeds,noxious weeds,grass,and other vegetation which constitutes a fire hazard,encroaches on sidewalks or neighboring properties,is damaging public improvements,impairs the vision of traffic signs or signals,and/or has reached a height of twelve inches(12"). (2)Corrective Action: Eradicate weeds by chemicals,cutting or other acceptable means so that they do not exceed twelve inches(12"),encroach on neighboring properties,constitute a fire hazard,etc. Weeds that are cut or removed by the root must be removed from the property and lawfully disposed o£ Description: VEHICLE TIRES DUMPED AT THIS LOCATION.PMC 9.60.030(9) (1)Violation: Scrap metal,ashes,bric-a-brac,broken stone or cement,broken crockery,broken glass,broken plaster,automobile bodies and/or parts,and all such trash or abandoned material that are not kept in approved containers. (2)Corrective Action: Remove all vehicle parts,scrap metal,machinery,disassembled vehicles,etc.from the property or store these items in an enclosed container or building. Remove and lawfully dispose of all junk items(e.g.any items or which have served their intended original purpose)and unusable vehicle parts. Description: UNSECURED,DELAPIDATED STRUCTURE.PMC 9.60.040 (1)Violation:BROKEN WINDOWS CAUSING PROPERTY TO BE UNSECURED. Failure to secure an unoccupied or abandoned building. (2)Corrective Action:SECURE THE STRUCTURE BY BORDING UP ALL OPENINGS. Close all openings or damaged windows with 1/2"exterior grade plywood painted a solid black color or another solid color that will match the exterior of the structure. Plywood must be cut so that it evenly covers and secures the opening(s). Description:PROPERTYBEING GRAFFITIED ONA REGULAR BASIS.PMC 9.85.050(1) (2) (1)Violation:GRAFFITI Permitting graffiti to remain unabated on any portion of any property. (2)Corrective Action:CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THIS PROPERTY FREE OF GRAFFITI AT ALL TIMES. Remove or paint over all graffiti until it is no longer visible. Maintain property free from graffiti. c. Amendments d. Dismissals e. Motion E. STAFF REPORT AND OTHER BUSINESS F. ADJOURNMENT CEB Agenda Page 5 of 5