Call off the neighbors… I’d like to thank neighbors for their vigilance and follow-through today. The DPD received several complaints as soon as work started on the property this morning.

Although we are still very concerned about the backhoe digging holes all over the property, the DPD did a great job of responding very quickly this morning. They came out and spoke with the property owner, who stated that he is digging holes for the DPD Correction Notice required Geotechnical survey.

So, while we are not happy about the soil disturbance in the ECA, we are back to monitoring and reporting mode, rather than mobilizing and filing DPD complaints mode.

The DPD determination regarding today’s complaint is here: http://web1.seattle.gov/DPD/permitstatus/Project.aspx?id=49560

It says:

Service Request # 49560
Address: 6536 24th Ave SW

Ordinance: VIOLATION OF BUILDING OR OTHER DEVELOPMENT CODE

Case Status: NO VIOLATION

Inspector: MOORE, ROGER

Notes: Per 3/24/14 DPD inspection, Geotechnical engineer is onsite digging test holes for engineering report.

Resolution Date: Mar 24, 2014

DS – we got another call from the neighbors and apparently this has something to do with soil sampling re: the former alleged meth house on site.

Definitely lots of demolition permits already granted and in waiting. These just happen to be the ones filed last week – and 4808 Alaska, which has been on our watch list.

That’s odd … as you can see on the link, the permit application is dated Friday (in the city system, anyway), and it doesn’t say anything like “retroactive.” Looking at the online DPD file, they were working through a variety of “corrections” (involving an Environmentally Critical Area) as recently as last month – at least for the official building permit. – TR