Code Enforcement

LF111500-07

DATE: November 8, 2000

TO: Legal and Finance Committee

FROM: Umit Spencer, Ordinance Officer

RE: 721 Taylor Avenue, Medium Density Residential District.

• On October 6, 1997 at the City Council Meeting, Mr. Johnson's Code Enforcement appeal was denied. (Legal & Finance Committee Items-item 95)

• On November 3, 1997 at the City Council Meeting, motion was passed to approve the Fence Height Variance.

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• Due to new complaints, Code Enforcement Division sent a Notice of Violation on 25 September 2000 concerning the nuisance violations. (copy of letter and photos are attached)(4)
  
• SD Department of Environment & Natural Resources/Waste Management Program Engineering Specialist conducted an inspection and re-inspection of the premises and required Mr. Johnston to correct some issues such as cleaning of couple oil spots. Four 30-gallon metal drums were on the property. Mr. Johnson stated that he takes the used oil to Logan's Transmission as soon as the drums are full. According to the DENR inspector, Mr. Johnson stated that he intends to use 2 of these and give the rest to his neighbor.
  
• DENR Inspector provided him info concerning the used oil recyclers.
  
• Mr. Johnson visited with me on 16 October 2000 and inquired about these violations. He promised that most of the furniture and other nuisances would be removed until the 15^th of November, the appeal date. He stated that he would appeal to keep the bushes in the Sight Triangle and the junk vehicles on the property.

• Enclosed are the related Rapid City Municipal Codes concerning Sight Triangle, Nuisances and Junk Car ordinances which Mr. Johnson's property is in violation of. (5)

Thank you.

Enclosures