1517 BROADWAY 2019-07-12 - Laserfiche WebLink

• Based upon a review of the 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. Kim Henderson(Respondent)is the owner of record of property at 1517 Broadway,Everett, Washington(subject property),which is in a BMU,Broadway Mixed Use zone. According to Snohomish County Assessor's office,a tri-plex is located on the subject property. (Exhibit#9, Snohomish County Assessor's record, dated April 30, 2018) (Exhibit#10, Go Sync Map) 2. In response to a complaint of an illegal conversion from a triplex into five dwelling units, City of Everett Code Enforcement Officer Edward Golden conducted an inspection of the subject property on December 7,2017. While on site,Officer Golden observed and photographed five separate entrances for dwelling units labeled Al,A2,C3,E4,and E5. Unit E4 was a basement dwelling unit. There were mailboxes for each of the five units. A tenant of unit A2 confirmed occupancy of the five units in the residential structure. Upon research of City records, Officer Golden determined that required City permits had not been obtained for the construction alterations completed to convert the structure from a tri-plex to five separate dwelling units. (Exhibit#1 kk-1 ww, Inspection Photos, dated December 7, 2017)(Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Golden) 3. On December 14,2017,Officer Golden discovered an apartment listing for an apartment community consisting of five units in a two story structure located at 1517-1519 Broadway Avenue. At the time of the listing,no units were available. (Exhibit#5, Online Advertisement Apartment Finder, dated December 14, 2017) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Golden) 4. On December 14,2017,a notice to comply was sent via first class mail to the Respondent informing him of conditions within the residential structure on the subject property that were in violation of City ordinances. The notice provided a corrective action date of March 19, 2018 to abate observed violations. (Exhibit#6, Notice to Comply, dated December 14, 2017) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Golden) 5. On January 17,2018,Officer Golden and City of Everett Building Division Chief Inspector Ted de Budden met the Respondent on site to conduct an inspection of the residential structure located on the subject property. While on site the following conditions were observed and photographed: a. There were five separate dwelling units,each with a bathroom,kitchen,bedroom,and - living-areas:..:... b. The basement unit lacked the required 7 foot clear ceiling height. c. There were missing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the dwelling units. 1 d. There was no fire resistive separation between the dwelling units. e. An exterior stairway that serviced the residential structure was in a deteriorated condition. (2) 1