Adopt Resolution #19-015 Approving an Extension of Cleanup and Code Enforcement Actions at 17290 Germanium St NW

The purpose of this case is to review a request from Rick Aberle (the "homeowner") at 17290 Germanium St NW (the "Subject Property") for an extension of code enforcement actions and time for cleanup.  Staff became aware of a home occupation on the Subject Property in which the homeowner scraps metal pieces for recycling. Staff has code enforcement cases spanning back to 2015 on the Subject Property for outdoor storage, off-street parking violations, and home occupations.

The homeowner states that the activites onsite are from his retirement activity of helping his son break down and recycle metal pieces and industrial air conditioning units. Historical aerials show that the home occupation has been taking place since at least 2012.

No notification required.

Summary of Actions

1. Staff visited the property on October 8, 2018 and observed approximately 40 industrial air conditioners stored outside, including next to the detached accessory building and into the woods.
2. Staff sent the first notice of violation on October 25, 2018.
3. Staff met with the homeowner on November 15, 2018.
4. Staff sent the second notice of violation with $75 citation on December 18, 2018.

Summary of Violations

1. Off-street parking violation for monster truck parked in grass in rear yard.
2. Unpermitted home occupation violation for scrapping business ran out of detached garage.
3. Outdoor storage violations related to home occupation, including metal pieces, landscape block, and industrial air conditioning units.
4. Outdoor storage and use of commercial dumpster for home occupation [closed - dumpster was removed]
5. Unpermitted expansion of driveway to approximately 60 feet.

Summary of Extension Requests

1. Removal of home occupation and related outdoor storage: Extend until March 9, 2019 to allow homeowner to break down ("recycle") all current inventory. Homeowner can break down 1 - 1.5 units per day.
2. Removal of monster truck parked on grass in rear yard: Extend until May 1, 2019 due to snow
3. Correction of unpermitted driveway expansion: Extend until May 1, 2019 due to snow

Please note that the extension would allow the homeowner to continue the unpermitted home occupation for 60 days to remove current inventory.

Staff handles code enforcement as part of their normal duties.

Staff recommends approval of Resolution #19-015, which will extend the time for cleanup at 17290 Germanium St NW.

Motion to approve Resolution #19-015 approving an extension of cleanup and code enforcement actions at 17290 Germanium St NW.