Adopt Resolution #20-160 Approving Abatement of 8050 147th Ave NW

The purpose of this case is to approve an abatement for 8050 147th Ave NW (the "Subject Property"). The Subject Property has vehicles parked on the grass in front of the building, in the street right-of-way, and has a significant number of vehicles in violation of City Code for being inoperable or damaged parked in the rear yard. There is also junk and other nuisance items in the yard of the property.

No notification is required, but Staff did send the notice to the Property Owner.

Staff has sent three (3) notices of violation dating back to April 2020 to work with the property to gain compliance with City Code. The notices are attached to this case. Staff has spoken to the Property Owner but has not seen improvement on the Subject Property. Staff also spoke to the Property Owner about cleaning up the Subject Property previously but never issued a formal notice of violation. Staff has received numerous complaints about the Subject Property and its appearance.

Staff has attempted to be flexible and understanding of the Property Owner during Covid-19, however after almost three (3) months, Staff believes that an abatement is the best path for the City to gain compliance with City Code standards. The cost of the abatement will be assessed to the property taxes for the Subject Property, and any cars towed from the Subject Property will be at cost of the owner.

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

Staff Recommends City Council Adopt Resolution #20-160 Approving Abatement of 8050 147th Ave NW

Motion to Adopt Resolution #20-160 Approving Abatement of 8050 147th Ave NW