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Home My WebLink About2013 - Determination - Le Quang / Minh-Thu Bui - 20130715000008 Return Address: CITY CLERK CITY OF TUKWILA 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila,WA 98188 20130715000008 CITY OF TUKWIL MISC—RER 75.00 PAGE-001 OF 004 07/15/2013 07:28 KING COUNTY, WA Please print or type information WASHINGTON STATE RECORDER'S Cover Sheet (RCW 65.04) Document Title(s)(or transactions contained therein):(all areas applicable to your document must be filled in) l Determination, Findings of Fact, and Order 2. 3. 4. Reference Number(s) of Documents assigned or released: Additional reference#'s on page of document Grantor(s) Exactly as name(s)appear on document l City of Tukwila 2. Additional names on page of document. Grantee(s) Exactly as name(s)appear on document Le, Quang T and Bui, Minh-Thu T 2. Additional names on page of document. Legal description(abbreviated: i.e. lot,block,plat or section,township,range) Plat Block:2 Plat Lot:17,18,19 ADAMS HOME TRS LOT 17 LESS E 29 FT OF N 1/2 TGW W 17.70 FT OF S 60 FT OF LOT 18 TGW W 17.70 FT OF N 10 FT OF LOT 19,AKA PARCEL A OF CITY OF TUKWILA BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT NO L96-0056 RECORDING#9611141476 Additional legal is on page of document. Assessor's Property Tax Parcel/Account Number El Assessor Tax#not yet assigned _ On1000 - 002, 0 The Auditor/Recorder will rely on the information provided on this form. The staff will not read the document to verify the accuracy or completeness of the indexing information provided herein. "I am signing below and paying an additional$50 recording fee(as provided in RCW 36.18.010 and referred to as an emergency nonstandard document),because this document does not meet margin and formatting requirements.Furthermore,I hereby understand that the recording process may cover up or otherwise obscure some part of the text of the original document as a result of this request." Signature of Requesting Party Note to submitter:Do not sign above nor pay additional$50 fee if the document meets margin/formatting requirements �.,H' wq ,o . City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton,Mayor Department of Community Development Jack Pace,Director ,1908'>'.. DETERMINATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND ORDER OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA IMPROVEMENT OFFICER DATE: May 16, 2013 TO: Quang T. Le& Minh-Thu T. Bui 19005 37th Ave S. Sea Tac,WA 98188 RE: 4053 S. 144th St. Tukwila,WA 98168 Parcel#: 0040000210("Subject Property") CASE NO.: RFA12-266 SUMMARY OF HEARING On May 14,2013, at 11:00 a.m.,the Improvement Officer held a hearing regarding this matter to gather information to supplement what was discovered during the Code Enforcement Officer's initial investigation of the Subject Property. The following City of Tukwila staff attended the hearing: Kathryn Stetson, Improvement Officer Mary Hulvey,Code Enforcement Officer Hoa Mai,Administrative Technician Rachel Turpin,Assistant City Attorney Representing the property owner: No representative appeared 6300 Southcenter Boulevard,Suite#100•Tukwila, Washington 98188• Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax:206-431-3665 FINDINGS OF FACT Based on the Code Enforcement Officer's initial investigation of this matter,and the information gathered at the above-described hearing,the Improvement Officer makes the following Finding of Facts: 1. Multiple notices of violation have been served regarding conditions on this property regarding debris accumulation. 2. The house is currently unoccupied. House was occupied by tenants,who have been evicted. 3. Most exterior debris has been removed. 4. Complaint of Unfit Building was issued on April 12, 2013 calling for this hearing. The building is deemed uninhabitable due to lack of water service and lack of electrical service. 5. Water service,which had been shut off due to non-payment, has recently been restored by Water District 125 after the outstanding charges were paid. 6. Electrical service provided by Seattle City Light has been shut off due to non- payment. Service has not been restored as of the date of this hearing. Determination and Order Based on the initial investigation of this matter, and the information gathered at the above-described hearing, the Improvement Officer makes the following Determination and Order: 1. The International Property Maintenance Code(IPMC)2009 edition is the adopted property maintenance code for the City of Tukwila. 2. IPMC 108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy"A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public." 3. The property meets the definition above due to lack of electrical service. 4. International Building Code(IBC)2012 edition is the adopted building code for the City of Tukwila. 5. IBC 3401.2 Existing Structures/Maintenance "...the building official shall have the authority to require a building or structure to be reinspected..." The property owner is hereby ordered to: 1. Obtain an inspection of the entire structure by the City of Tukwila building inspector. This inspection to include electrical systems, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, and structural components as well as any other areas deemed appropriate kas Page 2 of 3 05.202013 W:1Code Enforce.Code En1N2012'.RFA12-266(Le-Rubbish New Rental)RFA12.266 Determination Findings&Ordcr.docx by the Building Official. This inspection requires a City of Tukwila Building Safety Inspection permit and fees. Inspection must be completed by June 24,2013. 2. Restore electrical service to the property not later than July 8, 2013. 3. Make any and all necessary repairs under city-issued permits as required not later than July 8,2013. 4. If property is to continue to be a rental unit,obtain City of Tukwila Residential Rental license prior to advertising unit for rent or allowing tenant to move it. 5. Alternatively,demolish the structure under a City of Tukwila demolition permit not later than July 8, 2013. Appeal You are entitled to appeal this Determination,Findings of Fact,and Order. You must request an appeal within thirty(30)calendar days after receiving this Determination(by June 24,2013). The appeal must be in writing to the Tukwila Office of the City Clerk,6200 Southcenter Boulevard,Tukwila,WA 98188. An appeal fee must be submitted with the written appeal request. An open record appeal hearing will be scheduled before the Tukwila Hearing Examiner within 30 days from the date the appeal is filed.At that hearing you may present evidence and testimony from you and other witnesses,including new information not previously presented to the Improvement Officer,challenging this Determination,Findings of Fact,and Order. Remediation/Penalties If you do not appeal this ruling and fail to comply with the Determination,Findings of Fact,and Order,the Improvement Officer may direct or cause the subject dwelling,building,structure or premises to be repaired,altered,improved,vacated,and closed,removed or demolished pursuant to RCW Chapter 35.80. The cost of any action taken by the Improvement Officer under TMC 8.45.200 shall be assessed against the subject property pursuant to RCW Chapter 35.80. Upon certification by the City of Tukwila Finance Director that the assessment amount is due and owing,the King County Treasurer shall enter the amount of such assessment upon the tax rolls against the subject property pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35.80.030. • Questions regarding the Determination, Findings of Fact,and Order should be directed to the Code Enforcement division at 206/431-3682. • Sincerely, Kathryn A. Stetson City of Tukwila Improvement Officer kas Page 3 of 3 05/20/2013 W:\Code Enforce,Code Ent\20t2\RFA12-266(Le-Rubbish New Rental)\RFAl2-266 Determination Findings&Order.docx