410 45TH ST SW 2016-01-01 MF Import

Mr. Greg Lueth, I am writing to you in regards to z triplex, located at 470 45'" Street in Everett WA, that I purchased from Charlotte Lueth in 2005. I thought it would be best to contact you in regards to this matter. Apparently there was a letter sent to Charlotte in 2001 (enciosed) regarding turning the duplex into a triplex. According to the letter, it appears that the county ended up allowing it to remain a triplex, however, the Fermits required by the city of Everett were never obtained. The issue has come up again and it seems to be going from bad to worse. The new owners of the triplex have been told by the city of Everett that in additional to the permits, they may also need to install a sprinkler system. The new owner is working with a Permit Specialist and the City of Everett directly. From what they tell me, if we can prove that the triplex has been used as a triplex since prior to 1970, the City of Everett may"grandfather' it and no[require the new owner to get the sprinkler system. It was my understanding from the real estate agent that sold us the triplex that there was a tenant in the downstairs unit for over 30 years. If this was the case, then that would potentially put us prior to 1970. What I am looking for is a letter(or email) from you stating how long (as you can best recall) that the structure was used as a triplex. I am hoping that with a letter from you and the information that I can provide (based on what I was told), ihat the city will grandfather the triplex and will not require the sprinkler system (which could be extremely costly). Greg, I did want to let you know up front that the new owner is looking to me to pay for the costs associated with the permits, architectural drawings, etc. as he purchased the triplex from me. This matt=_r dates back to before I owned the triplex, so the amounts that I may be required to pay, I will be asking for reimbursement from the Leuth estate. I am planning on doing some investigating of my own br�ause I want to confirm that all the costs that the new owner is coming up with are required costs. If there are things that he is doing on his own accord and not a requirement of the city, I do not believe that either of us would be liable for those costs. If the city requires a sprinkler system, the new owner will be coming after us for those costs as well so I am looking at hopefully getting a letter from you in regards to how long the structur= has been a triplex as soon as possible to at least put that situation to rest. Can you please call me at 425-423-9911 or email me at kdahlbera(d,volt.com at your earliest convenience. I am looking to get this matter resolved as quickly as possible. Thank you. Sincerely, Kathy Dahiberg __ _ _ '_.=:.4