1405 GRAND AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

, 2z January 22, 1975 ' Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Everett that it endorses and supporis ihe Scl�ool Disi:rict' s proposals, and furtl:er urges all eligible citizens of Everett to vote in thc special election on February 9, 1975. Roll was called coith all Councilmen votinq yes. Motion Carried DEIdOLITION OI' HOUSE . ' IIob Royce reported on a house at 1905 Grand Avenue, owned by t�7ilbur Ryder. He said during the investigation of a neighborhood complaint, the structure t•�as found to be open to tlie public and apparently abandoned. An interior insoection of the single-fami_ly dwelling revealed that it was also sub- standard witli rotted i-oundation members, leaking roof, no heating systc:n to the second floor, and an altered electrical system. On n'ovember 3, 1972 the owner was notified of thesc discrepancics but ti�ere was no response to the letter. January 9, 1973 a re-inspection of L-he property was made and at that time it ;.as noted there had been an attempt to secure t17e building. April 12, 1973 another complaint was received that children were usin9 the house, but no evidence could be found of this. January 29, 1974 another complaint was received by �ele1hone. While anscaer- ing this complaint, the property was aqain found to be open to the public and some evidence of vandalism. The owner was contacted on February 1 �nd he agreed to secure the building. May 23, 1974 another complaint received. An inspection on May 2II sho�,�ed further deterioration and vandalism. The property �•�as readi.ly accessible to the public. At this time a formal •notice was sent to Idr. Ryder which classified the structure as an unsafe building, A building officials' hearing was held on June 25, 1974. At tliat time F1r. . Ryder agreed to immediately secure the si:ructure to entry. He further agreed to o'atain the necessar}� permits and begin repair of the structure by September 1, 1974. � SeptemUer 30, 1974 an inspeci:ion of the site revealed that neither of these agrnements had been ]cept. Octobcr 3, 1974 another letter was sent to Mr. Ryder asking for an e::p)_via- tion. No response. Telenhone contact was made, but no return of the cclls. D7oved by Councilman Rucker, seconded by Councilman Gipson to authorize demolition of thc house at 1405 Grand. �D7r. Ryder reqnested addii:ional time to bring tlie building back up to code. Dloved by Councilman Gipson, seconded by Councilman Ebert to' table this motion to demolish for 30 days. Roll was called �vith Councilmcn Gipson and Ebert votin9 yes, Conncilmen Aldcroft, Langus, Rucl:er. and Y.inch voting no, and Councilman Michelson abstaining. , Dfot:ion Lo�t