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Home My WebLink About2007 - Determination - Singh Ajmer - 20070503000981 I I I Return Address: City of Tukwila DCD 20070503000981 ATTN: Hoa Mai 05/0 CITY 3 O2007 KWIF TUL MISC 35.00 /0 10:58 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100 KING COUNTY, WA Tukwila, WA 98188 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) 1 Determination, Findings of Fact,.1nd Order of the City of Tukwila 3 Improvement Uttleer 4 Reference Number(s) of Documents assigned or released: Additional reference #'s on page of document Grantor(s) (Last name, first name, initials) 1. City of Tukwila 2. Additional names on page of document. Grantee(s) (Last name first, then first name and initials) 1. Singh, Ajmer 2. Additional names on page of document. Le al description (abbreviated: i.e. lot, block, plat or section, township, range) 13702 41st Avenue South Tukwila, WA 98168 Additional legal is on page of document. Assessor's Property Tax Parcel/Account Number Assessor Tax not yet assigned Parcel# 7360600279 The Auditor/Recorder will rely on the information provided on the form. The staff will not read the document to verify the accuracy or completeness of the indexing information provided herein. I am requesting an emergency nonstandard recording for an additional fee as provided in RCW 36.18.010. I understand that the recording processing requirements may cover up or otherwis obscure some part of the text of the original document. Signature of Requesting Party 4 V �J,��JIIA� IL,ysy City of Tukwila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Oak tti 12 Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director 1► 1908 DETERMINATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, AND ORDER OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA IMPROVEMENT OFFICER DATE: July 12, 2006 TO: Ajmer Singh 4220 S. 146' St. Tukwila, WA 98168 RE: Property located at 13702 41 Ave S. Tukwila, WA Parcel #7360600270 "Subject Property') CASE NO.: RFA05 -076 SUMMARY OF HEARING i On July 6, 2006, at 11:10 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 and Building Inspector's initial investigation of the Subject Property. The following City of Tukwila staff attended the hearing: Kathryn Stetson, Improvement Officer Joyce Trantina, Code Enforcement Officer Bob Benedicto, Building Official Representing the property owner: Applicant did not appear SACode Enf Pics%2006UtFA06 -076 Determination Findings Order.doc 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 Phone: 206. 431.3670 Fax: 206 431 -3665 RFA06 -076 Singh Hearing July 6, 2006 Page 2 FINDINGS OF FACT Based on the Building Inspector's initial investigation of this matter, and the information gathered at the above described hearing from the file presented, the Improvement Officer makes the following Finding of Facts. 1. Based on a complaint received by the City, the building inspector investigated the premises on April 12, 2005 and determined that the remodeling work begun at the property required a building permit. A "Stop Work" Notice and Order was posted on the property requiring that a building permit application be submitted no later than April 27, 2005 for the work. 2. Permit application was submitted on June 9, 2006. 'Permit #D05 -121. 3. On September 26, 2005 Code Enforcement was notified by the Permit Center that the building permit had been approved for issuance. 4. On January 27, 2006 the Permit Center sent letter to owner that the permit would expire in 30 days if not issued. 5. On March 1, 2006 permit number D05 -121 was expired without being issued. 6. On March 16, 2006 building inspector investigated and determined that the illegal construction had not been removed. 7. A "Stop Work Notification" letter was mailed to the property owner on March 16, 2006 requiring owner to submit a building permit application OR remove the illegal construction by March 31, 2006. 8. On June 9, 2006 building inspector verified that illegal construction was still present. 9. On June 13, 2006 a Complaint of Unfit Building was filed with the property owner. An Improvement Officer hearing was scheduled for July 6, 2006. 10. The hearing was held as scheduled, but the property owner did not appear. i 11. The property owner has not contacted the City regarding this matter. 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: I The property owner has failed to obtain the required building permit in violation of International Residential Building Code (IRC) R105.1: "Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, dFmolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure... shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit." 2. The structure is in violation of IRC RI 13.1 Unlawful Acts: "It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend any building in violation of any the provisions of this code." 3. IRC R113.3 grants the building official the authority to require the removal or termination. of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure. 4. IRC RI 13.4 grants the building official the authority to apply penalties for such violation. RFA06 -076 Singh Hearing July 6, 2006 Page 3 The property owner is hereby ordered to: 1. Apply for a City of Tukwila Building Permit for the construction no later than July 31, 2006., 2. Complete the work under the permit after the building permit is issued within a reasonable period of time (by October 31, 2006). 3. Alternatively, the owner may choose to demolish the addition and return the structure to its original condition by August 15, 2006. 4. Either option requires a formal building inspection to be completed no later than October 31, 2006. Appeal You are entitled to appeal this Determination, Findings of Fact, and Order. You must request an appeal within thirty calendar days after receiving this Determination (by August 15, 2006). The appeal must be in writing to the Tukwila Office of the City Clerk, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA .98188. 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, Koudwpu a Kathryn A. Stetson City of Tukwila Improvement Officer