HomeMy WebLinkAbout08022012 Code Enforcement Board AgendaAgenda for the
Code Enforcement Board
of the
City of Pasco, Washington
Thursday, August 2, 2012 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
CEB2012-2730 115 S 10TH AVE - GAYLORD REAL ESTATE LLC, owner
Debbie Scott, Code Enforcement Officer
Description: VEHICLES PARKED/STORED IN REAR ALLEY WAY. PMC 10.52.020
(1) Violation:
Parking a vehicle within an alley in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than eight feet of
the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic , and/or stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle
within an alley in such position as to block the driveway entrance to any abutting property. It is unlawful to park any
vehicle in any alley except for loading and unloading purposes.
(2) Corrective Action:
Discontinue parking in any alley within the City of Pasco except for the purposes of loading and unloading only. Do
not obstruct/block the alley.
Description: ACCUMULATIONS OF DECAYING VEGETABLE MATTER PMC 6.24.010
(1) Violation:
Permitting accumulations of filth, garbage, decaying animals or vegetable matter, etc.
(2) Corrective Action:
Remove and lawfully dispose of all garbage, waste, debris and any decayed/decaying matter. Maintain property free
from all filth, waste and garbage at all times.
Description: OFFENSIVE SMELL IN THE REAR OF THIS BUILDING. PMC 9.60.020 (2)
(1) Violation:
Any action or inaction which unreasonably offends the senses .
(2) Corrective Action:
Discontinue any act which violates the provisions of this ordinance.
Description: Repeat--Trash, litter and miscellaneous debris alley way 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.
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(2) Corrective Action:
Remove and lawfully dispose of all litter, garbage, junk or vegetative waste on the property.
Description: ROTTING MEAT AND VEGETABLE MATTER IN REAR ALLEY OF THIS PROPERTY. PMC
9.60.030 (8)
(1) Violation:
Garbage, butchers' trimmings and offal, parts of fish or any waste vegetable or animal matter in any quantity disposed of
in places other than approved receptacles.
(2) Corrective Action:
Remove and lawfully dispose of any waste on property.
Description: STORAGE OF BROKEN AND UNUSED SHELVING IN ALLEY WAY. 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.
CEB2012-2761 2404 W OCTAVE ST - DAVID & CECILIA D GARZA, owner
Erin Spence, Code Enforcement Officer
Description: Units have at least one window that does not stay in the window track and needs
repair/replacement. IPMC 304.13
(1) Violation:
Windows, skylights, doors and/or frames are not being kept in good repair and/or weather tight.
(2) Corrective Action:
Make any necessary repairs to the above areas so that they are weather tight. Maintain all such areas in good repair at
all times. Window replacement requires a building permit from the City of Pasco .
Description: Multiple windows are cracked in most of the units. IPMC 304.13.1
(1) Violation:
Windows have cracks, holes or are completely broken out.
(2) Corrective Action:
Repair or replace all damaged or destroyed windows.
Description: No bug screens on most windows. IPMC 304.14
(1) Violation:
Required bug screen is missing on window or door of a habitable room, food preparation area, or food service area.
(2) Corrective Action:
Install an approved tightly fitting bug screen of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm) on window or door
required for ventilation of habitable room or food preparation area.
Description: Multiple windows do not have sash locking devices. IPMC 304.18.2
(1) Violation:
Window is missing a required window sash locking device .
(2) Corrective Action:
Install a window sash locking device or new window with a sash locking device for all windows located in whole or in
part within 6 feet above ground level or a walking surface below that provides access to a dwelling or rooming unit.
Installation of new windows requires a City of Pasco building permit.
Description: Attic vent blocked, rotting fascia boards around roof lines , peeling paint throughout . IPMC 304.2
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Description: Attic vent blocked, rotting fascia boards around roof lines , peeling paint throughout . IPMC 304.2
(1) Violation:
Exterior surfaces (i.e. doors, door and window frames, cornices, etc.) are not maintained in good condition.
(2) Corrective Action:
Paint or apply another protective treatment to all exterior wood surfaces that are not decay resistant. Remove all
peeling, flaking and chipped paint and repaint the surface. Ensure all siding and masonry joints are weather resistant and
water tight. Treat all metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion with a rust /corrosion resistant coating, and stabilize all
surfaces with rust or corrosion. Remove all oxidation stains from exterior surfaces.
Description: Broken siding underneath the living room window of unit C, peeling paint throughout the exterior
of the structure, water leaking into dining area of unit D . IPMC 304.6
(1) Violation:
Exterior walls are not free of holes, breaks, and/or loose or rotting materials and have not been maintained weatherproof
with the surface properly coated (where required) to prevent deterioration.
(2) Corrective Action:
Repair exterior walls so that they are free of holes, breaks, and/or loose or rotting materials. Coat all surfaces (as
required) to prevent deterioration.
Description: No flashing around the roof line causing extensive rot/deterioration, roof is sagging over unit C
IPMC 304.7
(1) Violation:
Defects in the roof or flashing admit rain or do not drain properly to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or
interior portions of the structure.
(2) Corrective Action:
Repair the roof or flashing so that it does not admit rain or drain improperly.
Description: All units are in some state of disrepair and lack regular maintenance . IPMC 305.1
(1) Violation:
The interior structure or equipment therein in not in good repair, is structurally unsound, or is in an unsanitary
condition.
(2) Corrective Action:
Clean and sanitize the interior of the structure and/or equipment therein and maintain in a clean and sanitary condition.
Due to the continued substandard conditions of these units, the property will need to be certified as habitable by a
qualified inspector (per PMC 5.78.020) every six (6) months until the end of 2014.
Description: Extensive mold/mildew in unit C (bathroom, bedrooms, living room), mold/mildew around
windows in all units. Also, cracked and loose plaster around windows in all units . (REPEAT) IPMC 305.3
(1) Violation:
Interior surfaces (i.e. windows, doors, floors, ceilings, etc.) are unsanitary or damaged.
(2) Corrective Action:
Clean and sanitize all interior surfaces and/or repair peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint. Cracked or loose
plaster, decayed wood and other defective surface conditions need to be repaired. Surfaces contaminated by
mold/mildew (such as those in unit C) which cannot be repaired must be replaced. A building permit from the City of
Pasco Building Department is required for rehabilitation of unit C and all other applicable repairs.
Description: Cockroach infestation in all units . (REPEAT) IPMC 308.1
(1) Violation:
Rental dwelling unit is infested with rodents or insects.
(2) Corrective Action:
Promptly exterminate rodents or insects by an approved process that will not be injurious to human health. After
extermination, proper precautions need to be taken to prevent reinfestation.
Description: Unit B has a damaged toilet (no flushing handle). IPMC 502.1
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(1) Violation:
Bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and/or kitchen sink does not work or is unsafe.
(2) Corrective Action:
Repair or install bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and/or kitchen sink as required.
Description: Kitchen faucet in unit C drips when off, plumbing from unit C appears to be leaking into unit A
causing water damage in the bathroom and entry way. (REPEAT) IPMC 504.1
(1) Violation:
Plumbing fixtures are not kept in working order or are not free of obstructions, leaks, or defects.
(2) Corrective Action:
Repair or replace plumbing fixture(s) so that it is in good working order and able to perform the functions for which it
was designed.
Description: Water heaters in all units have been improperly installed . Pressure Releif Valves (PRVs) are not
properly drained to the outside of the building or a floor drain and pose a safety hazard to the occupants in the
event of a hot water release. IPMC 603.1
(1) Violation:
Allowing unsafe conditions or improper installation of mechanical appliance, fireplace, solid fuel-burning appliance,
cooking appliance or water heating appliance.
(2) Corrective Action:
Repair or replace appliance so that it is in a safe working condition and capable of performing its intended function.
Description: No smoke alarms in the bedrooms of unit A & D, no smoke alarms at all in unit C. (REPEAT)
IPMC 704.2
(1) Violation:
Failure to provide smoke detector in all required habitable areas.
(2) Corrective Action:
Install smoke detector in all habitable spaces as required: outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of bedrooms, in each bedroom and in each story within the dwelling unit including basement.
CEB2012-2771 616 W A ST - HOLLISTER, SUSAN (ET, owner
Debbie Scott, Code Enforcement Officer
Description: OCCUPATION OF THE FRONT PORCH AND SHOP OF THIS PROPERTY IPMC 404.4.4
(1) Violation: PEOPLE OCCUPYING THE FRONT PORCH AND SHOP OF THIS PROPERTY FOR SLEEPING
PURPOSES.
Allowing occupancy of nonhabitable space (i.e. bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces or
other similar areas) for sleeping purposes.
(2) Corrective Action:
Discontinue allowing the occupancy of nonhabitable space for sleeping purposes.
Description: VEHICLE PARKED ON UNAPPROVED SURFACE. PMC 25.78.030 (4)
(1) Violation:
Vehicles are being parked on an unapproved surface (such as dirt or grass) and/or more than four (4) vehicles at a time
are being parked in the front driveway.
(2) Corrective Action:
Park ALL vehicles on an approved surface such as asphalt , gravel or concrete and/or discontinue parking more than 4
vehicles at a time in the front driveway.
Description: PEOPLE LIVING ON FRONT PORCH AND FRONT YARD OF THIS PROPERTY. PMC 9.60.020
(1)
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(1) Violation: PEOPLE OCCUPYING, SLEEPING AND DEFICATING ON AND IN THE FRONT PORCH AND
YARD OF THIS PROPERTY.
Any action or inaction which unreasonably annoying injuring or endangering the comfort, repose, health or safety of
others.
(2) Corrective Action: DISCONTINUE THE OCCUPATION OF THE FRONT PORCH FOR SLEEPING,
OCCUPATION AND LOITERING OF TRANSIENTS CAUSING NEIGHBORING PROPERTY OWNERS TO BE
ENDANGERED AND UNSAFE IN THE OUTSIDE USE OF THEIR PROPERTY.
Discontinue any act which violates the provisions of this ordinance.
Description: MAJORITY OF THIS PROPERTY IS FILTHY, LITTERED AND TRASH COVERED. 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.
Description: DROPING OR STORAGE OF SCRAP METAL, FURNITURE ETC. IN THE REAR OF THIS
PROPERTY. 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.
c.Amendments
d.Dismissals
e.Motion
E.STAFF REPORT AND OTHER BUSINESS
F.ADJOURNMENT
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