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4. Code Officer Fagerstrom spoke to a tenant unit 1502-A, who confirmed that he lived in the structure, and, that it had converted into a full living unit with kitchen and bathroom facilities. At that same time Code Officer Fagerstrom observed what appeared to be other construction additions on the property that possibly did not meet proper construction standards or required site set-backs. The findings were reported to Building and to the City of Everett Planning Department. (Exhibit# 1a-1b, Inspection photos dated May 14, 2010; Testimony of Mr. Fagerstrom) 5. On May 24, 2010, a violation citation was issued to the Respondent for a violation of International Residential Code 105.1; Everett Municipal Code 19.7.020.13 and 19.39.020.D (2). A copy was mailed to the Respondent via first class and registered US mail and a copy was posted at the Property. At the time of the posting, Code Officer Fagerstrom spoke to the Respondent, who was at the property. The Respondent invited Code Officer Fagerstrom into the accessory dwelling unit to view an electrical permit that was posted on the power panel. During this visit Code Officer Fagerstrom was able to see that the garage structure was a complete dwelling unit with all plumbing and electrical features of a living unit. He further observed what appeared to be other illegal electrical installations within the structure that were not covered by the posted electrical permit. (Exhibit#3, Violation Citation dated May 24, 2010) (Exhibit# 4, Declaration of Service dated May 24, 2010; Testimony of Mr. Fagerstrom) 6, The Respondent contacted the City staff's and requested an extension to consider his options for compliance with City codes. On June 16, 2010, a meeting was held at the City of Everett's Building Services Department with the presence of the Respondent and the Departments of Building, Code Enforcement and Planning staffs. It was agreed by the City departments that an extension could be granted if the tenant on site vacated the illegal unit. (Testimony of Mr. Fagerstrom and Mr. Ervine) 7. On June 17, 2010, a revised hearing date notice was issued to the Respondent. A requirement to vacate the accessory dwelling structure1502 A Pine Street was part of the notice document. (Exhibit#5, Revised Nearing Date Notice dated June 17, 2010; Testimony of Mr. Fagerstrom) 8. On July 7, 2010, pursuant to a request by the Respondent, another meeting was held at the City of Everett Planning Department offices. Present at that meeting were the Respondent, Code Officer Fagerstrom, Kirk Brooks and Tony Lee of the Building Department and Gerry Ervine and Teresa Firnstahl of the Planning Department. The Respondent requested that he not be required to make all of the changes that he had be instructed to do at previous meetings. He was informed by staff that if the changes were not made the matter would go to hearing. A new hearing date was agreed to contingent on the illegal unit being vacated. (Testimony of Mr. Fagerstrom) 3/,