Adopt Resolution #20-252 Approving Abatement for 5344 142nd Cir NW

The purpose of this case is to authorize an abatement for 5344 142nd Cir NW for general nuisance items in the rear yard including a large pile of firewood, tree branches, leaves, and other debris. The property has received numerous complaints, and is in violation of Chapter 30 of the City Code as well as the International Property Maintenance Code.

 

The Property Owner was notified of this meeting. No public notice is required.

City Staff has sent four notices of violation, three citations, and an abatement notice. Per standard Code Enforcement process, Property Owners receive a first notice of violation and two weeks to remedy the issue. Then a second notice of violation is sent with a citation and another two weeks. City Staff has been told by the Property Owner more than once that the pile would be removed, but has not seen progress onsite. Notices are attached with the first being sent in August 2020.

In terms of abatement, this is a generally small abatement and will not take much time from the City's Abatement Contractor. The Property Owner is charged for the abatement plus an administrative cost. Ideally, the Property Owner would clean up the site prior to the abatement date. The Property Owner has approximately one week from the date of this meeting (2 weeks from date letter was sent) to clean up the Property before City Staff will schedule an abatement. Staff is requesting this abatement at this time due to the recent change in weather. If not removed soon, the items will freeze and will be significantly harder, and more expensive, to remove - if it's even possible to remove.

Staff handles Code Enforcement as part of regular duties.

Staff Recommends the City Council Adopt Resolution #20-252 Approving Abatement for 5344 142nd Cir NW

Motion to Adopt Resolution #20-252 Approving Abatement for 5344 142nd Cir NW