HomeMy WebLinkAbout10032019 Code Enforcement Board Hearing Packet MEMORANDUM DATE: October 01, 2019 Distribution D Gottschalk TO: Code Enforcement Biearingg' M Gutierrez J Rawlinson FROM: Troy Hendren T Granbois Inspection Services D Speer Community & Econment SUBJECT: CEB Determination October 03, 2019 I am writing to confirm that the Code Enforcement Board will meet October 03, 2019 at 7:00 p.m, in Pasco City Council chambers. Please find attached the following: (1) An agenda for October 03, 2019; (2) Minutes of the previous CEB meeting; (3) Code Enforcement Activity Reports for August. If you have any questions, please call (509) 543-5743. TH Attachments: As stated. C: Dave Zabell, City Manager Rick White, Community& Economic Development Director Michael Morales, Community & Economic Development Deputy Director Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director Cross Connect Specialist: Carlos Lopez Debra Sporcich, Tri-Cities Animal Control Code Enforcement Officers: Rosanna Johnson, Nicholas Potvin Ernesto Gomez, Sierra Pearson AGENDA City of Pasco Code Enforcement Board Meeting October 03, 2019 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 CEB2018-0438 320 W SHOSHONE ST - MARIA NORMAN, owner NICHOLAS POTVIN, Code Enforcement Officer Description: Dead landscaping in the planting strip abutting this property. PMC 12.12.047(A) Violation: Failure to maintain planting strips with lawns, trees,shrubs, living ground cover,or a combination thereof or planting strips with dead or dying vegetation and/or exposed soil. Corrective Action: Remove all dead and dying vegetation. Maintain all planting strips with lawns/shrubs/living ground cover/etc. (as indicated above). Trees and shrubs will be permitted only in conformance with Sections 12.12.040 and 12.12.045. Description: More than one inoperable vehicle stored in the rear yard. PMC 25.70.150 (2) (a-d) Violation: Only one(1) inoperable vehicle may be stored outside of a fully enclosed building on the property in any residential zone. The vehicle shall not be stored upon a public right-of-way or in the front or side yard areas of the property. The vehicle must be locked and secured at all times it is unattended and must be stored on an approved hard surface (i.e. gravel,asphalt or concrete)behind a completely enclosed six(6)foot fence, which is fully sight obscuring. All vehicle parts not properly installed upon a vehicle shall be stored inside a fully enclosed building or within the vehicle itself. Corrective Action: Store all inoperable vehicles within an enclosed building (such as a garage or shed). One vehicle may be stored outside an enclosed building in compliance with the provisions above. All other vehicles must be removed from the property or made operable. Store all vehicle parts in an enclosed building, within the vehicle or remove the parts from the property. This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter Cable and streamed at www.pasco-wa.gov/psctvlive, Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired, contact stafffor assistance. Page ]of 3 Description: Fence privacy slats extend the rear fence higher than the permitted 6feet tall. MC 25.75.050 (1) (d) Violation: A fence in excess of six feet(6') in height has been constructed in the side and/or rear yard. Corrective Action: Remove all fencing that exceeds six feet(6)in height in your side and/or rear. Description: Weeds over 12 inches tall in the rear yard and along the alley. PMC 9.60.030(16) 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"). 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. CEB2019-0832 2103 N 18TH DR-ROBERT D IRWIN (ETAL) owner NICHOLAS POTVIN, Code Enforcement Officer Description: Window in the garage facing W Ella street is broken. (REPEAT)IPMC 304.13.1 Violation: Windows have cracks, holes or are completely broken out. Corrective Action: Repair or replace all damaged or destroyed windows. Description: Failing to maintain landscaping(lawn) in a healthy, growing condition. PMC 25.180.110(1) Violation: Failing to maintain landscaping and/or screening free of weeds and trash and not providing, protecting,and permanentlymaintaining all landscaping material,areas and plants in a healthy,growing condition,replacing it when necessary. Corrective Action: Remove and lawfully dispose of all weeds and trash and replace any dead/dying plants and other vegetation. Maintain landscaped areas in compliance with the provisions described above. Description:Accumulation of cardboard boxes under the carport which pose afire hazard. (REPEAT) PMC 9.90.040(10) Violation: Trash, litter, rags,accumulations of empty barrels,boxes, crates,packing cases,mattresses,bedding,excelsior, packing hay, straw, or other packing material; lumber or scrap metal not neatly piled or anything which may be a fire danger. Corrective Action: Remove and lawfully dispose of all trash, litter, and other debris which is not neatly piled and/or which isa fire danger. This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter Cable and streamed at www.pasco-wa.govlpsctvlive. Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired, contact staff f r assistance, Page 2of 3 Description: Weeds (trees of heaven shoots) have grown to a height in excess of 12"in height. Vegetation is encroaching into the alley. (REPEAT) PMC 9.90.040(16) 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"). 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. Description: Trash, litter, and miscellaneous debris under the carport in unapproved containers (torn garbage bags, boxes etc). (REPF,AT)PMC 9.90.040 (6) 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. Corrective Action: Remove and lawfully dispose of all litter,garbage,junk or vegetative waste on the property. Description: Items that have served their intended original purpose (fridge) is being stored under the carport. PMC 9.90.040(9) 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. 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 This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter Cable and streamed at www.pasco-wa.gov/psetvlive, Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired, contact stafffor assistance. Page 3of 3 CITY OF PASCO CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD MEETING MINUTUES OF SEPTMEBER 5,2019 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Daniel Gottschalk called the regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Board to order in the Council Chambers of City of Pasco, 525 North Third Street in Pasco,Washington at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Daniel Gottschalk Thomas Granbois Mary Gutierrez James Rawlinson Dwayne Speer ADOPTION OF MINUTES: • Board Member Mary Gutierrez moved to approve the meeting minutes of September 5, 2019. Board Member Dwayne Speer seconded and the motion carried. DETERMINIATION OF HEARINGS: Board Chair Gottschalk explained the procedure and purpose for the meeting noting City of Pasco was the Petitioner and property owners and their authorized representatives who had appeared to discuss the alleged violations of the Pasco Municipal Code were the Respondents. HEARINGS CEB2018-2060—405 WEST BONNEVILLE STREET-JESUS CORREA,owner Rosanna Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer Inspection Services Manager Troy Hendren asked Code Enforcement Officer Rosanna Johnson to read the case facts into the record. Description: No City of Pasco building permit for the improvements to the storage building,awnings and rear patio(framing an enclosure), and no L&I permit of electrical work per PMC 16.04.010. Violation:Failure to secure a City of Pasco building permit where a permit is required(IBC 105.1 and IRC 105.1). Correction Action: Discontinue all construction activities and submit an application for a building permit for City of Pasco (call 509-543-5721 for information on permit information on permit requirements). If a permit can be obtained, unpermitted construction must be removed. 09052019 CEB Minutes Page 1 of CODE BOARD DECISION: Board Member Speer moved that actions taken by the City were appropriate and timely. Board Member Gutierrez seconded and the motion carried. Board Member Speer also moved to impose a service penalty offorty-five dollars ($45) to reimburse the City for the cost ofpersonal service of the notice and to impose a two-hundred dollar($200)penalty and a repeat penalty of two-hundred($200) held in abeyance for one (1) year. Board member Gutierrez seconded and the motion carried. CEB2019-0686 405 W BONNEVILLE ST—JESUS CORREA,owner Rosanna Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer Inspection Services Manager Troy Hendren asked Code Enforcement Officer Rosanna Johnson to read the case facts into the record. • Description: Enclosed patio cover and added side yard fence and gates without first securing a City of Pasco building permit per PMC 16.05.010. Violation: Failure to secure a City of Pasco building permit where a permit is required(IBC 105.1 and IRC 105.1). Corrective Action: Discontinue all construction activities and submit an application for a building permitfrom City of Pasco. (Call 509-543-5721 for information on permit requirement.) Ifno permit can be obtained, unpermitted construction must be removed. CODE BOARD DECISION: Board Member Speer moved that actions taken by the City were appropriate and timely. Board Member Gutierrez seconded and the motion carried. Board Member Speer also moved to impose a repeat penalty offour-hundred($400)dollars. Board member Gutierrez seconded and the motion carried. CEB2019-0335 1800 1825 & 1905 W LEWIS ST-SOHAL DEVELOPMENT LLC,owner Rosanna Johnson, Code Enforcement Officer Inspection Services Manager Troy Hendren asked Code Enforcement Officer Rosanna Johnson to read the case facts into the record. • Description: Accumulation of mattresses, old furniture and building materials throughout the vacant portion of this building poses a fire hazard.IFC 304.2 Violation: Storing flammable or combustible materials and/or rubbish in a way that produces conditions that create a nuisance or hazard to the public health, safety or welfare. Corrective Action: Remove all combustible and/or flammable materials from the property. • Description: Broken windows throughout rear of building facing W Bonneville St. Windows are at ground level and accessible by guests of the property and the general public. Window in Room#153 has been broken since December 2018. IPMC 304.13.1 Violation: Windows have cracks,holes or are completely broken out. Corrective Action: Repair or replace all damaged or destroyed windows. 09052019 CEB Minutes Page 2 of 6 • Description: Roof is leaking throughout east end of building. Trees along south side of building have grown against and damaged the fascia boards and roof trim. IPMC 304.7 Violation: Failure to maintain roof and flashing in sound condition, free of defects which admit rain, adequate roof drainage, roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair and free from obstruction and/or roof water drainage is creating a public nuisance. Corrective Action: Repair the roof and flashing so that they are in good sound, tight and do not have defects that admit rain, provide adequate roof drainage to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior of the structure, maintain roof drains, gutters and downspouts in good repair free of obstructions, route roofwater so that it does not discharge in a manner which creates a public nuisance. Trim or remove all trees and vegetation which is causing damage to the structure. • Description: Furniture is insanitary and damaged, missing cabinet doors in kitchens and bathrooms, wall installed air conditioners are not sealed or weather tight, wall molding and trim is damaged, damaged ceiling due to water leaks, damaged window handles, and flooring is damaged or missing. IPMC 305.3 Violation: Interior surfaces(i.e.windows,doors, floors, ceilings,etc.) are unsanitary or damaged. 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 which cannot be repaired must be replaced. • Description: Roach infestation throughout the building. (REPEAT)IPMC 309.1 Violation: Failure to exterminate and maintain the structure free from insect and rodent infestation. Corrective Action: Promptly exterminate insect and/or rodent infestation by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health.Maintain structure free of infestation and take properprecautions to prevent re-infestation. The owner is required to submit a written pest control plan prepared by a pest control company, carrying an active City of Pasco business license, and copies of the service ticket. Of units inspected the following showed signs of infestation: 151, 153, 158, 163, 253, 259, 261, 2633 and 278. • Description: Kitchen ventilation fan is inoperable. IPMC 403.4 Violation: No or inoperable local exhaust ventilation system in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Properly install or repair local exhaust ventilation system. Air shall be exhausted to the exterior and not be recirculated to any space. • Description: Light fixtures are missing covers and/or are unsecured. IPMC 605.1 Violation: Failure to maintain electrical equipment, wiring and appliances in a safe and approved manner. Corrective Action: Repair or replace any defective electrical equipment, wiring and/or appliances which are not maintained in a safe and approved manner. 09052019 CEB Minutes Page 3 of 6 • Description: Smoke detector is not mounted and/or missing backup battery and not connected to the building alarm system. IPMC 704.2 Violation: Failure to provide smoke detector in all required habitable areas. 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. • Description: Failure to have all fire extinguishers inspected on an annual basis -extinguishers expired May 2018. (REPEAT)NFPA 10: 7.3.2.1 Violation: Failure to have all fire extinguishers inspected on an annual basis. Corrective Action: Cause an inspection of each fire extinguisher to occur annually. • Description: Unpermitted use of this property as a long term rental dwelling building (30+ days continuous occupation of the premises).PMC 25.100.020 Violation: Operating or allowing an unpermitted use in a C-3 Zoning District. Corrective Action: Discontinue all unpermitted uses of this property. The following have been identified as units occupied on a long term basis (30+days): 152, 156, 162, 169, 173, 176, 250, 252, 254, 258, 262, 264, 273, 274, 280, 289, and 261 • Description: Weeds, tumbleweeds, accumulations of pine needles and leaves throughout landscaping areas on this property. PMC 25.180.110 (1) Violation: Failing to maintain landscaping and/or screening free of weeds and trash and not providing, protecting,and permanently maintaining all landscaping material,areas and plants in a healthy,growing condition,replacing it when necessary. Corrective Action: Remove and lawfully dispose of all weeds and trash and replace any dead/dying plants and other vegetation. Maintain landscaped areas in compliance with the provisions described above. • Description: This property is not licensed to offer long term rental dwelling units. PMC 5.60.010 Violation: A City of Pasco rental license is required for all rental dwelling unit(s). Corrective Action: The property is zoned C-3. A special permit has not been obtained to allow long term rental housing. Vacate all units per the Washington State Landlord Tenant Laws until such time as a special permit, rental license and passing habitability inspection have been obtained or use the propertyfor the current intended, licensed purpose (motel). 09052019 CEB Minutes Page 4 of 6 • Description: Allowing hazardous conditions, as noted in these violations to remain on the property which pose a hazard to the occupants and guests of the property. (REPEAT)PMC 9.90.030(4) Violation: Rendering other persons, in any way, insecure in life or the use of property. Corrective Action: Discontinue all actions which are causing others to be insecure in the use of their property. CODE BOARD DECISION: Board Member Speer moved that actions taken by the City were appropriate and timely. Board Member Gutierrez seconded and the motion carrier. Board Member Speer also moved to impose corrective actions as recommended by City staff. No extensions or Penalty reductions would be granter. Board member Gutierrez seconded and the motion carried. CEB2019-0792 6015 CAMDEN DR—IAN C MELTON,owner Irineo "Ernie" Leos, Code Enforcement Officer Inspection Services Manager Troy Hendren asked Code Enforcement Officer Irineo "Ernie" Leos to read the case facts into the record. • Description: Hedges, shrubs exceed 3.5 feet. PMC 25.180.050 (1)(c) Violation: The height of your fence, wall and/or hedge(s) has exceeded 3.5 feet within the front yard area of your residentially zoned lot. Corrective Action: Remove all fencing, walls and hedges within the front yard area ofyour property. Hedges that can be cut so they do not to exceed 3.5 feet in the front yard may remain in place provided that they are kept trimmed and maintained. • Description: Over grown vegetation that constitutes a fire hazard. Dry weeds and other vegetation. PMC 9.90.040(16) 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"). Corrective Action: Eradicate weeds by chemicals, cutting or other acceptable means so that they do not exceed twelve inches (12'), encroach on neighboringproperties, constitute afire hazard, etc. Weeds that are cut or removed by the root must be removed from the property and lawfully disposed Of 09052019 CEB Minutes Page 5 of 6 CODE BOARD DECISION: Board Member Speer moved that actions taken by the City were appropriate and timely. Board Member Gutierrez seconded and the motion carried Board Member Speer also moved to impose a repeat penalty of four-hundred ($400) dollars and given (90) days to abate or pay a daily penalty of two ($200)per day for ten (10) days. If completed within the 90 days the four Hundred($400) dollars repeat penalty will be held in abeyance for one (1)year. Board member Gutierrez seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Pasco Code Enforcement Board,the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 P.M. Sherrie S.Young, Temporary Admin Assistant IT Community&Economic Development 09052019 CEB Minutes Page 6 of 6 MEMORANDUM October 1, 2019 TO: Rick White, Director Community & Economic Development FROM: Troy Hendren, Inspection Services Mana Community & Economic Development SUBJECT: Code Enforcement Activity Reports Reports for the Month of August, 2019 Please find attached copies of the Code Enforcement Activity Reports for the month of August, 2019: (1) CEB Resolution The resolution shows all the Code Enforcement Board actions and cases that the Board has ruled on at their monthly hearing. 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