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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2001-011 Clear View Violation at 423 South 50th AvenueRESOLUTION NO. R-2001- 11 A RESOLUTION authorizing enforcement of intersection clear view violation at 423 South 50th Avenue, as described in Yakima Municipal Code 8.80.040. WHEREAS, On November 1, 2000 a citizen complaint was received by the City of Yakima regarding possible violation of clear view ordinances. Subsequent investigation by staff determined a violation did exist and notification was sent to property owner on November 1, 2000. WHEREAS, Continued contact with the subject property owner in writing on December 7, 2000 did not result in the abatement of the violation. Additional site visits by staff clarified the extent and nature of the violation. WHEREAS, Pursuant to YMC 8.80.020, on January 16, 2001 the Yakima City Council reviewed the report by city staff and authorized enforcement of the clear view violation; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1: Pursuant to YMC 8.80.020, David and Valdine Schmitt, owner of the real property located at 423 S 50th Ave (Yakima County Assessor parcel number 181321- 44407) is required to remove the vegetation in violation of the intersection clear view ordinance. Section 2: The subject property owner will receive a Final Notice providing ten working days to abate the violation. Section 3: If the violation is not completely abated within the ten day period of the Final Notice, the City of Yakima will take corrective action to abate the violation, with the actual cost of such removal to be charged to the property owner. Such cost will constitute a lien on the property. ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of January, 2001. ATTEST: �+ �` J erG--e-,Ai cam, r - City Clerk Clearview Violation Summary Property owner : David and Valdine Schmitt Violation address: 423 S 50th Ave Parcel number: 18132144407 Legal Description: Arleta Plat: Lot 9 Brief description: Arborvitae are above 2ft and blocking the clearview to Tieton Drive. The property is located on the NE corner of Tieton Drive and 50th Ave, there is stop control at this intersection. Original Complaint: Homer Crollard on November 1, 2000 (neighbor). This citizen has made subsequent inquiries. Dates of Letters: November 1, 2000 courtesy violation letter; December 7, 2000 preliminary violation notice including city council date. • TIETflN City of Yakima Clearview Violation David and Vaidine Schmitt 423 S 50th Ave Yakima, WA. 98908 City of Yakima, Washington Public Works Traffic Division 2301 Fruitvale Blvd Yakima, WA. 98902 January 10, 2001 November 1, 2000 David & Valdine Schmitt 423 S 50t Ave Yakima, WA 98908 VIOLATION NOTICE Violation Address: 423 50th Ave Parcel # 18132144407 Dear Property Owner: We have confirmed a violation of the City of Yakima clearview ordinance, sections 8.80.040 and 8.80.010 adjacent to your property on the NW / NE / SW / SE co,. •L Tiet es Re ve and 50th Ave. The ordinance requires that you [remove entire grfri portion he existing [hedge] [tall evergreen(s)] [junipers] [roses] [other shrubs] tree limbs] [weeds] within the clearview triangle and over the road as described on the applicable section of the enclosed diagram. Please complete the required trimming by the last Friday of this month. If you do not comply, a provision is included that will allow the city to complete the necessary trimming or vegetation removal and issue a lien on the property to cover the costs of such action. You should be aware that in the event of a collision or other mishap, you could have liability if the vegetation clearview problem contributed to the occurrence. We would appreciate your complying with the ordinance to enhance public safety. Please complete the required work or contact Kris Betker or me at 576-6465 if you have questions or would like to meet on location to discuss the violation. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Bill Quitta Traffic Associate Enclosure DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2301 i ruitvaie Blvd., Yakima, Washington 98902 Phone (509) 575-6005 December 7. 2000 David & V aldine Schmitt 423 S 50th Ave Yakima, WA 98908 VIOLATION NOTICEICE Violation Address: 423 S 50th Ave Parcel # 18132144407 Dear Property Owner: The Traffic Engineering Division has confirmed a sight distance obstruction at your property on the NE NW / SE / SW corner of Tieton Dr and 50th Ave. This corner has vegetation in violation of the atta..aied clearview ordinance, 8.80.040. Please [remove entirely] or [trim to 2 feet] the existing [hedge] [tall evergreen(s)] [junipers] [other shrubs] [roses/perennials] [tree limbs] [3 arborvitae] within the clearview triangle as defined in the enclosed ordinal: _. You are required to remove by January 12, 2001 all vegetative growth within the clearview triangle that is more than 2 feet and less than 7 feet above the level of the street. If the required vegetation removal has not been completed by the above date, this location will be scheduled for city council action at the January 16, 2001 rr -::ting, and a resolution will be adopted to approve a final violation notice and failure -to -comply proceL.- _;s per the code. You should be aware that in the event of a collision or other mishap, you could have liability if the vegetation clearview problem contributed to the occurrence. We would appreciate your compliance with the ordinance .chance pub! safety. Ple ee the enclosed pamphlet that further illustrates the clearview requ -ents. If you nave any qui •.s or need assistance ,,ith the ordinance, please call Kris Betker or it 575-6005. Sincerely, , Bill Quitta Traffic Associate C: re,ident if other than propert} owner Enci` -•.:{e Administration 575-6005 • Equipment Rental 575-6005 • Parks & Recreation 575-6020 • Refuse 575-6005 Street 575-6005 • 'Traffic 575-6005 • Transit 575-6005 Yakima µb.iucm 11111! 1994 r L1 3 60-4A Imo. �1E Confer) CLEARVIEW VIOLATION Tne fd iowino diao e -ms illustrate the rag, iiremenfQ off the attached CI arie d violation notice. Please trim andio, remove the vegetation in violation oft ,e applicable City Code section 8.80.010 or .040. i he ordinance requires shrubs, hedges, tree limbs and weeds to be tir:rned and maintained such that NO vegetation is v ithin the described Cie rview triangle higher than 2 feet and lower than 7 feet above the level of curb. Also, trim all tree limbs or other e - .:'on that is iower than 10 feet above the street level and lower than 7 feet above or grows on or over sidewalks. Yakima Municipal Code, Section 8.80.040 IN THE CIS: Im,A1 i ,ANGLE • E; SHR.. r , HEDGES AND LIMES FRDM GROWING OVER THE SIDEWALK OR CUR3 AND INTO THE STREET • Kap SHRUBS-? OW2 FEE; • TREE UM SABOVE 7 .FEET 4 � 80Fi 17311LS :10 LI31N30 CLEARVIEW TRIANGLE RESIDENCE K CDITER OF STREET CURB OR EDGE Chi® City of Yaki9 a, Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 575-6005 OVER—> Wiltsey, Michelle From: Wiltsey, Michelle Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 9 32 AM To: Roberts, Karen; Place, Mary; Zais, Dick ICc: Moore, Debbie Subject: UPDATE TO ITEM #15-A (Clearview Violation - 22nd Avenue) Joan Davenport / Traffic Engineering 576-6417 Advised the owners of 802 South 22nd Avenue corrected the violation during this past weekend therefore, the City will not have to do any corrective action to this property. Location A 802 South 22nd Avenue C:\Shelley's Folder\blank docl.doc RESOLUTION NO. R -2001- A RE SOTT RESOLUTION authorizing enforcement of intersection clear view violation at 802 South 22°1 Avenue, as described in Yakima Municipal Code 8.80.040. WHEREAS, On August 23, 2000 a citizen complaint was received by the City of Yakima regarding possible violation of clear view ordinances. Subsequent investigation by staff determined a violation did exist and notification was sent to property owner on September 6, 2000. WHEREAS, Continued contact with the subject property owner in writing on December 7, 2000 did not result in the abatement of the violation. Additional site visits by staff clarified the extent and nature of the violation. WHEREAS, Pursuant to YMC 8.80.020, on January 16, 2001 the Yakima City Council reviewed the report by city staff and authorized enforcement of the clear view violation; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1: Pursuant to YMC 8.80.020, James and Vicki Walther, owner of the real property located at 802 S 22nd Ave (Yakima County Assessor parcel number 181326- 12054) is required to remove the vegetation in violation of the intersection clear view ordinance. Section 2: The subject property owner will receive a Final Notice providing ten working days to abate the violation. Section 3: If the violation is not completely abated within the ten day period of the Final Notice, the City of Yakima will take corrective action to abate the violation, with the actual cost of such removal to be charged to the property owner. Such cost will constitute a lien on the property. ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of January, 2001. Mary Place, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Clearview Violation Summary Property owner : James and Vicki Walther Violation address: 802 S 22nd Ave Parcel number: 18132612054 Legal Description: N 105ft ofEl/2 ofN2Ac of SE1/4 SW1/4 NW1/4 NE1/4 EX N15ft and EX E20ft for streets and EXW 10ft. Brief description: Birch tree limbs are below 711 and blocking the clearview to 22nd Ave. The property is located on the SW corner of 22nd Ave and St Helens St, there is no stop control at this intersection. Original Complaint: Jack Teitenberg on August 23, 2000 (neighbor). This citizen has made subsequent inquiries. Dates of Letters: September 6, 2000 courtesy violation letter; December 7, 2000 preliminary violation notice including city council date. • I f • City of Yakima Clearview Violation ames and Vicki Walther 802 S 22nd Ave Yakima, WA. 98902 • w City of Yakima, Washington Public Works Traffic Division 2301 Fruitvale Blvd Yakima, WA. 98902 September 6, 2000 James & Vicki Walther 802 S 22nd Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Violation Address: 802 S 22nd Ave Parcel # 18132612054 Dear Property Owner: We have confirmed a violation of the City of Yakima clearview ordinance, section 8.80.040 adjacent to your property on the NW / NE / SW / SE corner of St Helens and 22nd Ave. The ordinance requires that you [remove entirely] [trim a portion of] the existing [hedge] [tall evergreen(s)] [junipers] [roses/perennials] [other shrubs] [tree limbs] [weeds] within the clearview triangle as described on the applicable section of the enclosed diagram. Please complete the required trimming by the last Friday of this month. If you do not comply, a provision is included that will allow the city to complete the necessary trimming or vegetation removal and issue a lien on the property to cover the costs of such action. You should be aware that in the event of a collision or other mishap, you could have liability if the vegetation clearview problem contributed to the occurrence. We would appreciate your complying with the ordinance to enhance public safety. Please complete the required work or contact Kris Betker or me at 576-6465 if you have questions or would like to meet on location to discuss the violation. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Bill Quitta Traffic Associate C: resident if other than property owner Enclosure DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2.3c 1 F-::itvaic Blvd., Yakima, Washington 98902 Phone (509) 575-6005 December 7, 2000 James & Vicki Walther 802 S 22nd Ave Yakima, WA 98902 VIC;LATION NOTICE Violation Address: 802 S 22nd Ave Parcel # 18132612054 Dear Property Owner: The Traffic Engineering Division has confirmed a sight distance obstruction at your property on the NE / NW / SE / SW corner of 22nd Ave and St Helens. This corner has vegetation in violation of the attached clearview ordinance, 8.80.040. Please [remove entirely] or [trim a portion of] the eisting [hedge] [tall evergreen(s)] [junipers] [other shrubs] [roses/perennials] [tree limbs] [arborvitae] within the clearview triangle as defined in the enclosed ordinance. You are required to remove by January 12, 2001 all vegetative growth within the clearview triangle that is more than 2 feet and less than 7 feet above the level of the s+rQet. If t:,._. required vegetation removal has not been completed by the above date, this location v be scheduled for city council action at the January 16, 2001 meeting, and a resolution will be adopt;..; ,0 approve a final violation notice and failure -to -comply procedures per the code. You should be aware that in the event of a collision or other mishap, you could have liability if the vegetation clearview problem contributed to the occurrence. We would appreciate your compliance with the ordinance to enhance public safety. Please see the enclosed pamphlet that • ger illustrates the clearview requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance with the ordinance, please call Kris Betker or me at 575-6005. Sincerely, r Bill Quitta Traffic Associate C: resident if other than property owner Enclosure donnish -talon 575-6005 • Equipment Rental 575-6005 • Parks & Recreation 575-6020 . Refs;.;, 575-6005 Street 575-6005 • Traffic 575-6005 • Transit 575-6005 Yakima All-knarIciaty 11111' 1999 )4 Ave_ LEARVIEW VIOLATION y�f C The foloowing Cdiagr°em ; 1Fii Ts4�"^te the redu freme..n?s of attached __ — 3v:-:...a.m .a ®. .��o-e wwa.:na asi asa�a sem; the 6�®K�W36au69 vieaMe°w violation notice. Please trim andIor remove the vegetation in violation of theapplic-able City Code section 8.80.010 or .040. The ordinance requires shrubs, hedges, tree limbs and weeds to beimmed and maintained such that NO vegetation is within the described Clear view triangle higher than 2 feet and lower than 7 feet above the level of the an. Also, trim alt tree limbs or c== _ .eye, ora that is io = er than 10 f =,t above the street level and lower than 7 feat above or grows on or over sidewalks. Yakima Mu c pial Code, Section 8.80.040 IN THE CLE .- —W i PIANGL® e KEEP SHRUBS, HHE"3. GES AND LIMBS FROM GROWING OVER THE SIDEWALK OR CURB kND INTO THE STREET c KE FSHRLBSBELOW2FE=T a K TREE LIMBS ABOVE 7, C! E R IPW TRIANGLE RESIDENCE iiii MITER OFSfREET CURB OR EDGE O STRPPT City of Yakima, Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 575-6005 OVER—> BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 15 For Meeting Of January 16,2001 ITEM TITLE: Public Meeting to Consider Intersection Clearview Violations SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Work`) CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Shelley Willson, Streets and Traffic Manager Joan Davenport, Supervising Traffic Engineer SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Pursuant to Yakima Municipal Code (8.80.040) two locations are currently being processed for violating the intersection clearview standards. Following the preliminary notice, these two locations have not been resolved. Council action is now required. The locations are: A: 802 S 22nd Ave. B: 423 S 50th Ave. Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify) X Staffreport and file Funding Source None necessary APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL: .1 0 4- 4e itk STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review files and consider public comment. Adopt resolution, if necessary. BOARD RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: