1913 23RD ST 2019-06-25 - Laserfiche WebLink

(2). Exhibit 12 Exhibit List dated February 16, 2017 Based upon a review of the administrative hearing record, the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law hereby constitute the basis of the decision of the Everett Violations Hearing Examiner. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Shawn B. Brewer, Respondent, is the owner of property at 1913 23rd Street, Everett, Washington (property) that is in an R-2, Single Family Medium Density Residential zone as established by the City of Everett. (Exhibit#10, Snohomish County Assessors Record dated February 9, 2017) (Exhibit#11, Go Sync Maps) 2. On September 29, 2016, approximately 5 months prior to the hearing date of the instant violation, an Order was issued by the Everett Hearing Examiner finding that the Respondent violated ordinances of the City of Everett relating to nuisance ordinances and required permits for construction activity of the City of Everett. The Order required the Respondent to maintain the property free of nuisances and obtain final approvals from the City of Everett Building Division for construction work completed on the exterior of the residential structure on site. The Respondent was present at the hearing. (Exhibit#8, Final Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of the Hearing Examiner Case #CE16-0475 dated September 29, 2016) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Keirsey) 3. On December 21, 2016, Detective Molly Spellman, Snohomish County Regional Drug Task Force, forwarded photographs of the interior of the residential structure on the property to the City of Everett Code Enforcement unit for review. The photographs depicted extensive construction alterations that were being completed throughout the residence. (Exhibit#6a-6v, Task Force Photos from April 15, 2016) (Exhibit#7, Email from Molly Spellman dated December 21, 2016) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Fagerstrom) 4. On January 6, 2017, City of Everett Code Enforcement Officer Kevin Fagerstrom conducted an inspection of the property and observed and photographed evidence of electrical system work being conducted on the residential structure. Upon research of City records, Officer Fagerstrom determined that no permits had been applied for, or, obtained for the construction alterations conducted on the interior of the residential structure on site or additions to the electrical system. (Exhibit#2a-2c, Inspection Photos dated January 6, 2017) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Fagerstrom) 5. On January 6, 2017, the City issued the Respondent a violation citation as a repeat violator for violations of International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) 106.1 Unlawful Acts as adopted by EMC 16.005.010; IPMC 108.1.4 Unlawful Structure as adopted by EMC 16.005.010 and International Residential Code (IRC) RI05.1 Permit Required as adopted by EMC 16.005.010. Copies were mailed to the Respondent via first class and certified mail to the Respondents last known address