Adopt Resolution #21-132 Authorizing Abatement of 6225 Rivlyn Ave and #21-133 for 6237 Rivlyn Ave NW

The purpose of this case is for the City Council to authorize future abatement of two properties along Rivlyn Ave NW consistent with the City's Code Enforcement processes. The two properties, 6225 and 6237 are owned by the same property owners. 6225 Rivlyn Ave NW has code enforcement cases dating back a decade for outdoor storage, nuisance, and off-street parking violations (attached), with a most recent case in 2020 for public nuisances. 

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Actions on 6225 Rivlyn Ave NW:

1. First notice - July 7, 2020
2. Second notice - September 29, 2020
3. Inspection via search warrant - February 8, 2021*
4. Third notice - April 20, 2021
5. Planned re-inspection on May 12, 2021

*A search warrant was required because the homeowner refused to allow the City to take photos of the property. Staff received an administrative search warrant to take photos of the property in order to properly document items onsite and follow up accordingly.

Staff is asking for approval of an abatement after May 12, 2021 if the property is not in compliance at time of re-inspection or shortly after. The property owner has stated they are moving, so staff is understanding that there may be some additional items outside. However, the property owner purchased the next door property, and there are already code enforcement violations on the subject property at 6237 Rivlyn Ave NW. It appears that some of the nuisance items on 6225 Rivlyn Ave may be moving to 6237 Rivlyn Ave NW. Because of that, and to prepare in case the issue moves from one property to another, Staff is requesting authorization to abate 6237 Rivlyn Ave NW after the standard code enforcement process (which includes 4 weeks of time to come into compliance).

Staff is hopeful that the properties will come into compliance without abatement, as the property owners have stated they are willing to work with us and have made progress onsite. However, due to the history on the property, complaints received on the properties, and past unwillingness to allow staff onsite or to take photos onsite, Staff is requesting abatement at this time.

Proposed process for 6225 Rivlyn Ave NW

• Planned re-inspection on May 12, 2021
• Abatement (if needed) scheduled for week of  May 26, 2021
  • 11 months after first notice of this cycle

Proposed process for 6237 Rivlyn Ave NW

• Planned re-inspection on May 15, 2021
• Second notice of violation with $75 citation (if needed) on May 17, 2021
  • Sent first business day after reinspection
  • Allows 2 more weeks to fix issue
• Abatement (if needed) scheduled for week of May 31, 2021
  • Two weeks after notice was sent

Staff handles all code enforcement as part of regular duties.

Staff recommends adopting Resolution #21-132 and #21-133.

Motion to adopt Resolution #21-132 and #21-133 authorizing abatements at 6225 and 6237 Rivlyn Ave NW.