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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 - Notice of Violation and Order - Sea-Tac Lighting Corporate - 20220325001173Instrument Number: 20220325001173 Document:N Rec: S207.50 Page -1 of 5 Record Date:3/25/2022 4:51 PM Electronically Recorded King County, WA Return Address: City of Tukwila - City Clerk 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98122 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. Notice of Violation 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 naine(s) appear on document 1. SEA -TAC LIGHTING CORPORATE 2. , Additional names on page of document. Legal description (abbreviated: i.e. lot, block, plat or section, township, range) BROOKVALE GARDEN TRS POR OF LOT 4 LY NLY OF PSH #1 LESS W 190 FT LESS ST Plat Block: Plat Lot: 4 Additional legal is on page of document. Assessor's Property Tax Parcel/Account Number ❑ Assessor Tax # not yet assigned 1157200044 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. "1 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, 1 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 Instrument Number: 20220325001173 Document:N Rec: ��of 5 Record U�ate:3/25/2022 4:51 P��8�inf�K`oKKKDt��A - City f Tukwila Code Enforcement ���8�����U���U���������� n���wo���n �n���nn�n��n���nx��nn— TMC § 8.45.070 July 21, 2020 SEA -TAC LIGHTING CORPORATE ATTN:JOHN 80RREUU zs4sssanoAVE S TUKWILA WA 98188 Violations Violation # 1 Code Refernce: LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS File #: CEI9{075 Violation Location: 15455 53RD AVE S Parcel #: 1I57200044 TMC 18.52.80 Maintnance and Pruning A. Any Iandscaping required by this chapter shall be retainedined and maintained by the property owner for the life of the development in conformance with the intent of the approved landscape plan and this chapter. Maintenance shall also include keeping all planting areas free of weeds and trash and replacing any unhealthy or dead plant materials. C. Pruning of trees and shrubs is only allowed for the health of the plant material, to maintain sight distances or sight lines, or if interfering with overhead utilities. All pruning must be done in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A- 300 specifications, as it riow reads and as hereafter amended. G. Treemay only be prned to lower their height to prevent interference with an overhead utility line with prior approval by the Director. The pruning must be carried out under the direction of an ISA certified arborist. The crown shall be maintained to at least 2/3 the height of the tree prior to pruning. Otherwise, trees shall not be topped. 18.52.100 Request for Landscape Modifications A. The following modifications to the requirements of this chapter may be considered either as a Type 2, Special Permission Director decision, or through design review if the project is subject to that process. C. Revisions to existing Iandscaping may be approved only if the following criteria are me : 1. The modification or revision does not reduce the landscaping to the point that activities on the site become a nuisance to neighbors; and 2. The modification or revision does not diminish the quality of the site landscape as a whole; and a. Proposed vegettion removal, replacement, and any mitigation measures proposed are consistent with the purpose and intent given in this chapter; or CITY IF TUKWILA CODE ENFORCEMENT 0 6300 SOUTHCENTER BLVD, SUITE 100, TUKWILA, WA 98188 (206)431.-3671 Instrument Number: 20220325001173 Document:N Rec: ��of 5 Record U�ate:3/25/2022 4:51 P��8�inf�K`oKKKDt��A - Observed Conditions: b. The granting of an exception or standard reduction will not be detrimental to the public health, safetor welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity. 3. In addition, if trees are removed due to conflicts with utilities, these trees shall be replaced based on the tree replacement table (Table C) in TMC Chapter 18.52.110. TREE REMOVAL IN AN ENVIRONMENTTALY SENSITIVE AREA: STEEP SLOPE TMC z8.4sO7Oa9Sensitive Area Permitted Uses 8. PERMITTED USES SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW. The following uses may be permitted only after administrative review and approval by the Director: 9. Removal of Hazardous Trees. Only hazardous treesas defined in Chapter 18.06.395 may be removed from a sensitive area. In cases where the hazard is not obvious, an assessment by an arborist certified by the International Society of Arborists may be required by the Director. Tree replacement in accordance with TMC Chapter 18.54 is required for any hazardous tree removed from a sensitive area. Dead trees may not be removed, unless they present a hazard to public safetor structures. On April 19, 2019, I observed multiple trees had been removed from the western portion of this property. On July 21, 2020, researching this property in the City's permit tracking system, I did not find any applied for or issued Tree Removal Permit or a Tree Removal and Landscape Modification Permit. Researching Tukwila's iMap, Environment|ly5ensitiveArea'|discnveedthewesuem portion of the property is encumbered with a Class 2 and Class 3 Landslide Hazard. Observed the landscaping around the building and parking lot had been removed. CITY OF TUKWVLA. CODE EN FO CEMENT • 6300 SOUTHCENTER BLVD, SUTIE 100, TUKWILA, WA 98138 (206)431-3671 Instrument Number: 20220325001173 Document:N Rec: 5207.50 Page -4 of 5 Record Date:3/25/2022 4:51 PM King County, WA Corrective Action: Discontinue all landscape modifications including but not limited to tree and shrubbery removal, stump grinding, tree trimming/pruning, and replanting. Apply for and receive a Tree Removal and Landscape Modification Permit. Permit Center temporarily closed to walk-in customers. To help reduce transmission of Coronavirus; to keep our community safe; and to align with the Governor's Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order the City has moved many City functions, including the Permit Center, to a Virtual City Hall. City staff is available during business hours via phone and email. A response to your voicemail or email message will be returned within one business day. Land Use and Sign Permits can be reached at: Shana.Markstrom@TukwilaWA.gov or 206- 431-3670 At this time the city is accepting all new permits and revisions to existing permits. Permits for facilities deemed essential by the Governor's order and permits for emergency repairs will have priority. Please contact the appropriate staff listed above for directions on how to apply but note that the permit center is closed to walk-in customers. Submit a complete Tree Removal and Landscape Modification Permit application and plans by August 31, 2020. *On the site plan, denote all trees to be replanted within the Environmentally Sensitive Area — Steep Slope. Compliance Date: Final the Permit(s) by March 1, 2021. This is a notice that your property is in violation of the Tukwila Municipal Code. You must complete the corrective action noted above by the compliance date indicated. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER SHALL SUBJECT YOU TO A MONETARY PENALTY OF UP TO $250 PER DAY PER VIOLATION FOR EACH DAY THAT THE VIOLATION EXISTS PURSUANT TO TMC 8.45.120(2). Code Enforcement Officer: Jim Toole Telephone: (206) 431-3676 Email: jim.toole@tukwilawa.gov Enclosure(s): Tree Removal & Landscape Mod Permit Application CITY OF K`3IIL..A CODE EN FOR t ENT a VTHCENNTER BLVD, SUFTE 100, TU KWILA, WA 98188 * (206)431.36./1 Instrument Number: 20220325001173 Document:N Rec: 5207.50 Page -5 of 5 Record Date:3/25/2022 4:51 PM King County, WA City of Tukwila Code Enforcement NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND ORDER - Per TMC § 8.45.070 Appeal Instructions A person may, within ten days of being served this notice, file with the Tukwila City Clerk a written notice of appeal along with payment of the $300 appeal fee, containing the following: 1.The Code Enforcement case file number; 2.A brief statement setting forth the names, mailing address(es), and legal interest of each of the persons appealing this notice and order; 3.A brief statement of the specific order or action protested, together with any supporting facts; and 4. A brief statement of the relief sought, and the reasons why it is claimed that the notice and order should be reversed, modified, or otherwise set aside. Any appeal of this Notice of Violation and Order must be filed WITHIN 10 DAYS of being served this notice. There will be no other opportunity to appeal this order, and noncompliance with this order may result in further legal action. CITY OF TUVK"d FILA. CODE ENFOI'CEMENT e 6300 SOUTHCh LATER BLVD LITE 100, TUKW ILA, WA 98:188 * (206)4431_ Ade',