6B, Resolution 2010-048 Ordering Abatement at 2028 Edgewater Ave.

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��. EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: September 13, 2010 TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner SUBJECT: Accelerated Nuisance Abatement Edgewater Avenue (PID : 33.3 0.23.33.0 03 4) Req uested Action Motion to approve Resolution 2010-048 ordering abatement at 2028 Edgewater Avenue for noxious weeds and other growths of vegetation not in compliance with City regulations. Back�round Due to complaints regarding excessive grass and weed growth, staff inspected 2028 Edgewater Avenue on August 4, 2010. After the inspection, it was determined that the property was in violation of Section 602.02 Subd 6 of the City Code: noxious weeds and other growths of vegetation upon public or private property in excess of eight (8) inches. This type of violation allows the City to use the accelerated abatement process in Section 602.07 of the City Code. A certified letter was sent to the property owner informing them of the code violation on August 6, 2010, and requesting that the violation be corrected within 10 days. The property owners did not resolve the violation; therefore, a second and final certified letter was sent on August 27, 2010, requesting compliance by September 7, 2010. The homeowners have completed the removal of a fence that was located on City property; however, the excessive weed and grass growth has not been resolved. Due to tl�e ongoing nature of the violation, staff is requesting the City Council issue an order for abatement of noxious weeds and growth of vegetation in excess of eight inches at 2028 Edgewater Avenue and to continue the abatement order for a two year period. The two year City of A�den Hills City Council Meeting fo� September 13, 2010 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslBuildinglAddress Filell Code EnforcementlEdgewater Avenue North1202812010 Lawn Abatement109-13-10 - CC Memo - 2028 Edgewater Avenue - Nuisance Abatement. doc Page 1 of 2