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i1 NO- DATE: # _ r Item Description: Report on Nuisance Code Violation at 2199 Cohawy. Blvd N. I &QUA a I A a r In September, the staff sought Council action necessary to resolve a public nuisance violation at 2199 Cohansey Blvd N. The property is owned by Mr.: And Mrs. Michael Fume, The staff has been working on this ease since March of 2003. In October Mr. Tume met' with staff and proposed a resolution whereby Mr. Tume would replace the rear portion of the Fence neat spring (weather conditions will soon prevent the digging of postholes). This would necessitate continuing the abatement process and review through July 1", 2004. 2.0 Project History 2.1 The hone at 2199 Cohansey Blvd is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tume who live in the home. 2.2 Code compliance items on the property include: I . The fence along the tear property line} which abuts Sandhurst Drive} is dilapidated and in a state of disrepair. The fence originally fell over and was then propped -up by the property owner. This repair was deemed inadequate as a permanent repair and is a violation of City Code Section 407.0 J . 2. Staff researched the history of the fence (through permit history and aerial photography records) and found that while the Tume a s home and the apartment buildings were both constructed at approximately the same time the fence in question was constructed a number of gears later (no permit found). The (four) fences. in this area appear to have been all constructed at different tunes. This information, along with the fence enclosing the Turne's lot on each side, would conclude that the fence belongs to the Tume's. 2.3 Mr. Tume has twice attempted repairs to the fence and is now communicating with staff. while these repairs have not been successful} they do indicate that Mr. Tume is now cooperating and intends to complete the work. 3.0 SUMMARY of RE oNEWE ATION : 3.1 Community Development Staff' recommends that the Counci 1 approve continuing the abatement process and review through July 1", 2004 in order to review work which roust be completed and in compliance with the city code on that date. 4.0 SUGGESTED COUNCEL ACTION 4.1 By motion, continue the abatement review to July of 2004 for a final report to assure that remaining improvements to the fence are completed. • t 'Wicton'alCammDev\Pemn tsTomplaints%RCA _21 ohanscyB1vd_ 101303.dac INCA -2199 Cohansey Blvd. Page 1