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DETERMINATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND ORDER
OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA IMPROVEMENT OFFICER
DATE: December 17, 2010
TO: Marcia Raboin Richard Torrance
12622 Beacon Ave S. 12622 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98198 Seattle, WA 98198
RE: 1384937 1h Ave S.
Tukwila, WA 98168
Parcel 8864000660
CASE NO.: RFA10 -519
SUMMARY OF HEARING
On December 17, 2010, 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
Bob Benedicto, Building Official
Don Tomaso, Fire Marshal
Representing the property owner:
Property owner did not attend the hearing
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. On November 22, 2010, the Tukwila Fire Department responded to a fire at the
above location. When they entered the building they found the entire structure filled
nearly to the ceiling with personal items and debris. The Fire Department contacted
Code Enforcement Officer Mary Hulvey, who responded to the location.
2. Fire fighters were forced to cut through a bedroom wall from the outside and pull out
the smoldering contents into the front yard in order to extinguish the blaze.
3. The structure was secured with plywood over the cut out openings after the fire was
extinguished. The debris pulled from the house remains piled in the front yard.
4. The Fire Marshal indicated that a portion of the structural support will need to be
replaced and all wallboard, appliances and electrical components will need to be
removed and replaced with new. All items inside the structure have been smoke
and water damaged.
5. The issued Complaint of Unfit Building issued on November 29, 2010 cited the
following:
a. IPMC 108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occuioancv. "Structure is unfit for
human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is in
disrepair or lacks maintenance, in 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
location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure
or to the public."
b. IPMC 108.1.5.7 Danaerous structure or premises. "The building or
structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as
to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or
structure to their danger, becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral
persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for
committee a nuisance or an unlawful act."
6. The structure is unfit for human occupancy due to the extent of the fire damage, the
lack of electrical power, and because is it filled with debris. It currently lacks cooking
facilities, utilities, heat, contains broken windows and doors.
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:
The structure is unfit for human occupancy due to the extent of the fire damage,
the lack of required utilities, and the amount of debris contained inside the
structure.
The property owner is herebv ordered to:
1. Remove all fire damaged debris and all other debris and household goods inside the
structure and outside in the yard and properly dispose of same.
2. Obtain City- issued building repair permit for structural repairs to all fire damaged
components. All required inspections must be completed satisfactorily.
3. Obtain City- issued plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits as needed. All
required inspections must be completed satisfactorily.
4. Utility service may be restored when the repairs are completed. An electrical safety
inspection is required prior to restoring electrical service.
5. Structure must be secured against unlawful entry at all times.
6. All debris removal must be completed not later than January 10, 2011.
7. Repair permit applications must be submitted to the City by January 31, 2011.
8. Structure must be secured against unlawful entry immediately (not later than
12/23/10).
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
January 28, 2011). 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 Improvement Officer at 206/431 -3682.
Sincerely,
Kathryn A. Stetson
City of Tukwila Improvement Officer