3619 NORTON AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

ro Walter Sellers �� Rc��•�f l�„cl�, �;,� Pd-;-t �•- � �� � ,� � L. � . _ �� �aor., Housing Inspection Division � � �_�� 1� �d I��l I ��T� June 30, 1971 CITY OF CA"LHCiT CVCRCIt V1'A�UNGTON su�,��c, Area Report — �ee aff��l�c�� /°1«(� 112i\Sl):• � C�l`1`1CJ' e c ;+,�z�N ca�.�r�,,,�t- . An Inspection of tl�e area bounded by Norton and Grand, betaeen 36th and 38th Streets was made on June 29, 1971. The West side of Grand Avenue and a poreion of the East side oE Norton is overgrown with Ulackberries .�nd weeds but does not encroacl� upon any City property and apparently does nol- bother any adjacent private property ocaners as we have had no complaints in the past. There is one small area on the West side of Grand between 3Gdi and 37th that has been partially cleared out and apparently is used Uy cliildren for a play area. There was no evidence of any illegal activity at the site with the exception of a few empty Ueer cans. There is also a path that goes from Grand Avenue to the old Jachson school playground. This patliway presents a park-like atmosphere and there is no evidence of trash or anything else that would indicate other than a pathcaay to the play area. The school district maintenance foreman was contacted and he stated tliat lie would co-operate with us if we thought that the overgrowth was a proUlem. We feel that the area is being used by children wl�o are enroute to the playground and tha� no real problem exists. We will, however ask the schocl to trim the brush near the clearing so that the patrol division can view the area from the street. The two l�ouses mentioned in tlic letter are 3617 and 3619 Nor[on. 3G17 is for salc by the V.A. and is vacant. It is an ateraceive house and meets all requirements of the Housing Code. It is well cared for and supervised Uy the V.A. There has been no reports of vandalism or any evidence oE children using this house. The other liouse, 3619 Norton is ocaned by Operation Equality, who were attempling to rehabilitate the structure, bue ran into serious proUlems and apparently abandoned tlie pro,`�ect. The house, in its present condition is suUstandard and dangerous. It is open to thc Public and presenes an attraction to children. The house has been vandalized and the wiring has been partially stripped out. The plumUing system is non-existant and it lias structral defecrs. It is L-he opinion of this division that the house is a eotal loss. The Chief Inspectnr cc�ncurrs wilh this. ror the past several weeks we have Ueen Lrying to find a responiUle party to determine what we can do aUout tl�is house but so-far liave bcen unsuccessful. County records show the the property to be owned Uy tlie Snohomish County Rehab League wlio is represented by Pirs. Kenneth Chapman, 3412 Bell Avenue, Everett. We have made an attempt Lo contact Mrs. ��ri��bu� coere unsuccessful. A forn, letter has been mailed, and we are waiting for a response. We will pursue the mat[er furCher and, if neccessary, Uring ic UeLore the Council co abate tliis dangerous condition. An inquiry L'o tlte Patrol Division showed tliis area is no more trouUlesome tlian any other area within the Ciry. We will sdiedule additional visiCs inco the are� to determine if Chere are any neta developments or underlying problems mtd worlc wiCh the Patrol Division to solvc anyl-liing tltat may come up.