HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2003-112 Enforcement of clear-view violation at 102 Gilbert DriveRESOLUTION NO. R-2003- 112
A RESOLUTION authorizing enforcement of intersection clear view violation at 102
Gilbert Dr, as described in Yakima Municipal Code 8.80.010 &
Yakima Municipal Code 8.80.040.
WHEREAS, On April 21, 2003 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 the first notification was sent to property
owner on April 23, 2003.
WHEREAS, Continued contact with the subject property owner in writing on July
8th, 14th & 25th 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 August 19, 2003 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, Deloris Boaz, owner of the real property located
at 102 Gilbert Dr (Yakima County Assessor parcel number 181323-42488) 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 19th day of August 2003.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Clearview Violation Summary
Property owner: Deloris Boaz
Violation address: 102 Gilbert Drive
Parcel number: 18132342488
Legal Description: Gilbert Place: Lot 10 Blk 3
Brief description: Tree limbs and overgrown vegetation into the street on Barge St and
at the intersection is causing a sight distance obstruction. The City of Yakima street
sweeper cannot sweep under the trees and at the curb on the N side of Barge St. The
property is located on the NW corner of Barge St and Gilbert Dr. This is a T intersection
and is stop controlled.
Original Complaint: Ken Rose on April 21, 2003 (neighbor). The staff in the codes
department has received subsequent complaints from other neighbors via the phone and
notified our department.
Dates of Letters: Courtesy violation letter sent April 23, 2003. Preliminary violation
notice sent July 8th, 14th & 25th that include city council date.
Dates of Phone contact: June 4, 2003 & July 14, 2003
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Gilbert & Barge
These pictures were taken on April 23rd
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Barge & Gilbert
These pictures were taken on July 8, 2003
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Delores Boaz
102 Gilbert Dr
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 1�
For Meeting Of August 19, 2003
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Resolution Authorizing City of Yakima enforcement of
clear -view violation at 102 Gilbert Drive, pursuant to YMC 8.80.040 and YMC 8.80.010.
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Shelley Willson, Streets and Traffic Manager
Joan Davenport, Supervising Traffic Enginee
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On April 21, 2003, the City of Yakima received a complaint regarding a possible clear -view
violation. Staff' documented the violation and contacted the property owner in writing on April
23`d, July 8th, 14th and 25th. Staff also made contact with the property owner by phone on June 4th
and July 8th. The property owner has not corrected the clear -view violation. As required by
Yakima Municipal Code 8.80.20, the property owner was informed of the necessity to trim this
vegetation as well as the date the, City Council would take an action if the violation were not
corrected. A brief summary is attached of the enforcement process for this violation including
photographs and documentation of correspondence with the property owner regarding this
violation of the clear -view ordinances (YMC 8.80.040 and YMC 8.80.010)
This resolution authorizes (pursuant to YMC 8.80.040 and YMC 8.80.010) the Final Notice and
ten-day period to abate the vegetation, prior to correction by the City of Yakima and a possible
lien on the subject property.
Resolution X Ordinance _Contract _ Other (Specify) vicinity map
Funding Source None necessary
APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution.
BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: City Council accepted report and recommended action on August 19,
2003. Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION R-2003-112