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• 3/ 7 Upon review of City records, Mr. Lee discovered the following additional information pertaining to the retaining wall and residential structure that were constructed on the property: c. The retaining wall was higher than the four feet maximum height as permitted by the approved site plan. d. The extent and layout of the driveway and ecology block retaining wall exceeded what had been approved by the site plan. e. The retaining wall had never received final approval by the City of Everett Building Division. f. The retaining wall had failed in 2007, was repaired but never received final approval by the City. g. A review of City records revealed a letter from JRR Engineering dated September 30, 2009 that confirmed the retaining wall had not been built correctly. h. The fire apparatus access road had not been constructed per the approved site plan. i. An additional garage had been constructed under the deck on the SE corner of the residential structure on the property without approvals by the City. j. The adjacent grounds to the entry porch area were not built to the approved plans. Steps and guards are required and the retaining wall supporting the entry patio had not been inspected or approved. k. The residential structure had not received a certificate of occupancy from the City and building permits have expired without final approvals from the City of Everett Building Division. (Exhibit#7, Letter from Tony Lee dated December 28, 2015) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Fagerstrom) 5. On December 18, 2015, the City issued a violation citation to the Respondent for violations of International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) 106.1 Unlawful Acts as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 108.1.4 Unlawful Structure as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 108.1.5(5) Dangerous Structure or Premises as adopted by EMC 16.005.010 and Everett Municipal Code (EMC) 8.20.020(A)(C) Nuisances. Copies were mailed to the Respondent via first class and certified mail to the Respondents last known address which Officer Fagerstrom obtained from Snohomish County Assessors Record. A copy was posted on the property. Each method of service used is independently sufficient to provide notice. (Pursuant to EMC 1.20.010.C.1) (Exhibit#4, Violation Citation dated December 18, 2015 with mail receipts) (Exhibit#5, Declaration of Service dated December 18, 2015 with photo) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Fagerstrom) 6. On December 18, 2015, a notice of condemnation was sent via first class and certified mail to the Respondent. The notice informed the Respondent of the violations present on the property and cited that the engineered concrete block retaining wall constructed on the property has failed and the residential structure must remain vacant until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the City of Everett