Adopt Resolution #21-160 Approving an Abatement of 16855 Saint Francis Blvd NW

Planning is seeking authorization to abate the items in violation of City Code at 16855 Saint Francis Blvd NW. The Subject Property has a long history of code enforcement violations with repeated violations including off-street parking and public nuisance issues. There have been at least seven (7) cases over the last twelve (12) years. Most recently, the violations include off-street parking of an in ice house.

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Summary:

• There is currently a code enforcement case on the Subject Property for off-street parking violations.
• The Subject Property is tenant-occupied, and the property owner lives off site.
• Photos of property document founded violations dated April 6, 2021 and May 3, 2021.
• A first notice of violation for off-street parking was sent to the property owner and the Subject Property on April 8, 2021 after a drive-by inspection was conducted.
• A second notice of violation for off-street parking was sent to the property owner and the Subject Property on April 26, 2021 to lay out corrective actions. An administrative citation of $75 was included with the letter.
• Follow-up inspections were conducted with one of the tenants about the off-street parking section of City Code and requirements on May 3 and 4, 2021. The RV was placed on appropriate surfacing, but the ice house was still in violation. The current tenants were made aware of this.
• A conversation was had with the property owner on May 11, 2021 about required corrective actions and the administrative citation.
• Payment for the administrative citation was requested via a letter to the property owner on May 14, 2021.
• The current tenants have made efforts to resolve the violations, including two (2) follow up inspections and removal of trailers and the mud truck, but the ice house has not been moved as of May 28, 2021.
• A third notice of violation was sent on May 28, 2021 to provide the current tenants an opportunity to move the last item in violation.
• Staff has received numerous complaints about the Subject Property.
• The administrative citation sent on April 26, 2021 has not been paid.

Please note that the City Council also has the ability to revoke the Rental License if abatement is unsuccessful and violations continue to repeat. 

Staff handles all Code Enforcement cases as part of their regular duties.

Staff recommends motion to adopt Resolution #21-160 approving an abatement of 16855 Saint Francis Blvd NW to remove items in violation of City Code Section 117-355 regarding off-street parking, from the property. The cost of the work will be assessed to the Property Taxes for the Subject Property.

Motion to adopt Resolution #21-160 approving an abatement of 16855 Saint Francis Blvd NW.