Adopt Resolution #20-155 Approving Abatement of 14760 Bowers Drive NW (Case of Sandra Dickson)

Planning is seeking authorization to abate the items inside of the gazebo at 14760 Bowers Dr NW. The gazebo is being utilized as a storage unit which is not allowed. A court order has also been issued stating that the gazebo may not be used to store items.

The home also has incomplete siding which will need finishing. Planning is also seeking authorization to hire a siding contractor to complete the work at the expense of the property owner. The City will front the costs of the abatement and assess the costs back to the Property.

No notification is required.

Summary:

• There have been at least 22 code enforcement cases on the Subject Property since 2008 with multiple violations per case
• Complaint was received about the property on May 5, 2020 regarding incomplete siding of the home and junk 
• A first notice of violation for incomplete siding was sent on May 13, 2020
• A second notice of violation for incomplete siding was sent on May 27, 2020
• Inspection conducted on June 11, 2020 with Senior Planner, Deputy City Administrator, and Building Official which showed various public nuisance items that remained on the property, as well as many areas of inadequate siding on the principal structure 
• A third notice of violation and abatement notice for public nuisance items and incomplete siding was sent with an administrative citation of $250 on June 16, 2020 after the inspection.
• An abatement for junk items was scheduled for July 14, 2020 and rescheduled for July 16, 2020 due to inclement weather, and when Staff arrived on July 16, 2020 exterior junk was removed but the gazebo remained full of items and garbage and the exterior of the home was still not in compliance with Code.

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

Staff recommends an abatement of the items inside the gazebo, a full inspection of the gazebo after removal of the items, and hiring a contractor to complete exterior work on the home, including but not limited to siding and windows. The cost of the work will be assessed to the Property Taxes for the Subject Property.

Motion to Adopt Resolution #20-155 Approving Abatement of 14760 Bowers Drive NW (Case of Sandra Dickson).