Resolution 6794 - Laserfiche WebLink

2 FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Robert A. Schleiffers, Respondent, is the owner of record of property at 2620 Rucker Avenue, Everett, Washington (property). The property is in an R-5 Core Residential zone as established by the City of Everett. (Exhibit#8, Snohomish County Assessors Record dated March 13, 2013) (Exhibit#9, Go Sync Map) 2. On December 11, 2011, the residential structure on the property was damaged by a fire. Because of the fire the structure was boarded and secured at that time and was posted condemned by the City of Everett Code Enforcement (ECE) unit. (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 3. Complaints received that people were seen going inside the fire damaged structure and on November 30, 2012, ECE Officer Spring Wathen conducted an inspection of the property. ECE Officer Wathen observed that the front door and the south side door of the structure were unlocked and could be easily opened. (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 4. On December 4, 2012, ECE Officer Wathen contacted Celeste Schleiffers, wife of the Respondent. Mrs. Schleiffers explained that they were in negotiations with Wells Fargo Bank and an insurance company regarding the property damage and loss. Mrs. Schleiffers agreed to have the structure secured. (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 5. On January 3, 2013, ECE Officer Wathen inspected the property and observed and photographed that the structure had not been secured. She also observed mattresses, tires and miscellaneous trash and debris had been discarded on the property. (Exhibit#2!-2o, Inspection Photos dated January 3, 2013) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 6. On January 8, 2013, ECE Officer Wathen contacted the Respondent stating that the structure on the property remained open to unauthorized entry and was required to be secured. She advised the Respondent that the items discarded on the property had to be removed and that the property must be maintained. (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 7. On January 15, 2013, ECE Officer Wathen reinspected the property and observed and photographed that although the front door had been boarded and secured, the south side door remained unlocked thereby allowing access into the structure. The discarded items remained on the property. (Exhibit#2e-2k, Inspection Photos dated January 15, 2013) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen) 8. On January 30, 2013, ECE Officer Wathen reinspected the property and observed and photographed that the conditions remained the same as seen on January 15, 2013. (Exhibit#2a-2d, Inspection Photos dated January 30, 2013) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Wathen)