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Home My WebLink About2005 - Violation Notice and Order - Copeland Philip / Copeland Rita - 20051014001175 RETURN ADDRESS: City of Tukwila Att: Joyce Trantina 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 -2544 20051014001175 CITY OF TUKWIL N 36.00 PAGE001 OF 005 10/14/2005 12:04 KING COUNTY, WA Document Title: NOTICE AND ORDER Reference Number(s) of Related Documents: RFA02 -092 Property Owner: Philip and Rita Copeland 2435 S 133 St. SeaTac, WA 98168 SUBJECT PREMISES: Premises known as 12208 48 Ave. S... Tukwila, WA 2 -3 -7 ALLENTOWN ADD 2 N'' /2 OF 3 Parcel No: 0179001345 Case No: City of Tukwila Case No. RFA02 -092 Violation: The City of Tukwila inspected the subject premises at the above referenced address and determined that the following items may be in violation of: TMC 8.28.020 International Property Maintenance Code. See attached Notice and Order of Violation. CITY OF TUKWILA J CE TRANTINA, CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ENT'D NOV 1 8 2005 Ci ty ��0�� Jy�N�n�� Tukwila Mullet, Department of Community Developmen Steve Lancaster Director NOTICE AND ORDER DATE: October 7,%00S TO; Philip and Rita Copeland 24358,833 rl St, 8mm][mo,WA 90860 DXDC: Dvmommimmo at: %Z%0040 Ave. S., Tukwila, WA Parcel No. 0l790#l345 CASE NO: RFA 02-09%— Uninhabitable Building, Trash and Debris, Junk Vehicles, Weed Covered Premises Dear Philip and Rita Copeland: The City has been attempting 10 work with you for the past three years regarding multiple code violations o1 the above-captioned property. Ao revealed io the attached photographs, the property ie almost completely covered with abandoned, junk vehicles; trash and debris, and blackberry overgrowth. There in also ot least one illegal container un the premises. Not only is the rmoddiou of the property deplorable the amount of trash and debris provide harborage for rats and other rodents, and are u public health concern. The condition and security of the buDdiug(m)on site are unknown, but have been without utilities since February, 2001. PROCEDURAL POSTURE On April lg,2O02,uPre-citation letter was mailed to you, (Exhibit A) citing multiple nuisance violations. On July lO, 2002 Citations No. 24233 and 24234 were issued tnPhilip [mpe|uud (Exhibits 13, C) On July 16, 2002, u letter requesting umeeting to discuss remedial uodou was sent to Rita Copeland (Exhibit D). No such meeting ever took place. On August 5, 2002 a Notice and Order was issued to Rita Copeland (Exhibit E) On November 14, 2003, u Final Notice sent to Rita Copeland (Exhibit F1 ()u November 30,2OO4 another Notice and Order was issued to Philip Copeland (Exhibit G) The property is an attractive nuisance, a harbor for rats, a safety and health hazard to the public, and is in violation of the following International Property Maintenance codes: (see eoc\nomd photou Exbihdl{) 6300 SwuthceoterBwo/exar4 Suite #100 Tukwila, Washington 98188 phuoo: 206-431-3670 Fax: 206'437'366 Phillip and Rita Copeland Notice and Order October 7, 2005 Page 2 VIOLATIONS: Unsafe /unfit building(s) International Property Maintenance Code 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... lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities... constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public." Closing of Vacant Structures. International Property Maintenance Code 108.2 Closing of vacant structures. "If the structure is vacant and unfit for human habitation and occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the code official is authorized to post a placard of condemnation o the premises..." Numerous abandoned, junk vehicles International Property Maintenance Code I.P.M.C. 302.8 Motor Vehicles. "Except as provided for in other regulations, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises..." Piles of trash, debris, and abandoned materials. International Property Maintenance Code I.P.M.C. 307.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. "All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage." Overgrowth of weeds International Property Maintenance Code I.P.M.C. 302.4 Weeds. "All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 24 inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs..." CORRECTIVE ACTION: Based upon these findings, this property is deemed a public nuisance. In accordance with Tukwila Municipal Code TMC Chapter 8.45, you are required to proceed with the following corrective actions: Secure the house and any other buildings from unlawful entry Remove all trash and debris, and dispose of in an approved, legal manner. Remove all abandoned or inoperative vehicles or store them within a completely enclosed building. Trim, cut and /or remove the aforementioned overgrowth from the property. Call the Department of Community Development Building Department (206) 431 -3675 for a final inspection when the work is complete. Phillip and Rita Copeland Notice and Order October 7, 2005 Page 3 TIME IN WHICH TO COMPLY. Work shall commence on or before thirty (30) days after service of this Notice and Order (by November 13, 2005). APPEAL You may appeal this Notice and Order to the City of Tukwila Hearing Examiner. The appeal should contain the information outlined on Attachment A of this Notice and Order. Your request must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila within ten (10) days after service of this Notice. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of right to administrative hearing and determination of this matter. Sincerely, Robert Benedicto Building Official Encs. Cc: Code Enforcement Tukwila City Attorney Jack Pace, Deputy Director, DCD Fire Marshal Code Enforcement ATTACHMENT A APPEAL Any person serviced with a Notice and Order may appeal from any Notice and Order or any action of the Building Official under the Tukwila Municipal Code by requesting such appeal within 10 days after service of this Notice Order. The request shall be in writing and shall be filled with the City Clerk. The appeal should include the following:. 1) A heading in the words: "Before the hearing examiner of the City of Tukwila" 2) A caption reading: "Appeal of giving the names of all appellants participating in the appeal. 3) A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the land involved in the notice and order. 4) A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant. 5) A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the relief sought and the reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed modified or otherwise set aside. 6) The signatures of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses. 7) The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal. Failure to file an appeal in accordance with the provisions stated herein shall constitute a waiver of the right to an administrative hearing and adjudication of the Notice Order or any portion thereof. Attachment A