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• Ted de Budden From: Ted de Budden Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2020 11:35 AM To: Eileen Hinkley Cc: Tony Lee; Jeff Heilman; Terri Jorgenson Subject: 5103 Rucker Ave. Good Morning Eileen, We have a property that remains in significant violation of code. We could use your assistance, here is the story. On 10/03/2018 we conducted an inspection of a house located at 5103 Rucker Ave. During the course of this inspection it was determined that work was being conducted beyond the scope of permits that had been issued. The unpermitted work included plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general construction work. Because of the unpermitted work occurring there, I posted a Stop Work Order the same day at the building. (R114.1) The owner at the time did stop work on the project and according to Snohomish County Assessors records sold the property to the current owner on 11/08/2019. I received a fresh complaint from a neighbor yesterday who is concerned that the property is being sold again, and that significant work has been done without record of permits and approvals. The neighbors concerns are valid and accurate. I looked online at the current real estate listings and have verified by the real estate advertising photos and comments that significant work has occurred after the Stop Work was posted. The real estate photos compared with our previous inspection photos show that the entire basement has been finished. A prior attached garage area has been converted to living space, and the upper main portion of the house has been completely renovated, all without required permits and inspection approval. (R105.1 Permits Required and R113.1 Unlawful acts.) The Structure is Unlawful as defined by Code. (IPMC 108.1.4) The Structure should be Condemned as outlined by Code. (IPMC 108.1) Occupancy should be prohibited as per IPMC 108.5 until approval to occupy has been granted by this office. (R110.1) Because of the pending real estate sale I am requesting your immediate assistance in posting this property to inform future owners of the violating status. Thank you in advance for your attention in this matter. Regards _ Ted de Budden Chief Inspector I Permit Services 425.257-7271 1 3200 Cedar Street, 2nd Floor, Everett, WA 98201 EVERETT Hours: Monday —Friday 7:30am-12:OOpm and 1:OOpm-4:OOpm everettwa.gov I Facebook I Twitter Note: EmaiIs and attachments sent to and from the City of Everett are public records and maybe subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act.