Re_ HCC2021-00041_ 10445 SW 67th tigard 97233 from complainant 7-27-2021 From: Margaret Obrien <obmarg19@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday,July 27, 2021 8:17 PM
To: Ken Ross
Subject: Re: HCC2021-00041: 10445 SW 67th tigard 97233
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HI Ken,
I have read the response from Sheri. Her house has a fireplace in the living room. There was a furnace in
the garage. that furnace was removed. her son and nephew, according to sheri, made their own wood
stove etc... This was not a secret.
regarding the vehicles... two cars have been removed. The old blue truck on the side by the driveway has
been sitting for over 15yrs and was used as the trash receptacle. The other pickup truck closest to the
street has been sitting for nearly two years. tires are slashed (welcome to my neighborhood) however the
owner of said truck has made no attempt to fix or move or drive it. Rather purchase two other vehicles.
it would appear that the subaru is now running as it has been moved.
Regarding the water issue.... what I wrote to you was based on what Sheri and her son told me and my
neighbor about the leak. The black sludge that ran down the street and collected in my neighbors
driveway was NOT clear running water. However, at this time there is no seepage from the drain.
regarding the rodents.... when one does not throw anything away in 20+years, does not have trash
service, that spoke numerous times about the rat problem both inside, under and around the house...to
note that both Tevis and Sheri would comment on watching them on the numerous surveillance cameras
attached to the house.
The "fish pond" has been stagnant at times creating a breeding ground.
regarding the disposal and run off of chemicals...Tevis has been "working" on cars under a canopy in the
driveway with a drain that drains to COT sewer. Again,when one does not have proper disposal of trash
and such, I have no doubt that any care has been taken regarding the environment.
Ken, at this writing I/we the neighbors are grateful for the effort that is taking place at this house. The
mere fact that a full sized dump truck has made numerous dumps and there is still more to be done
certainly justifies my complaints. I do not want a war with these people. Clearly a message has been
received and they are making an effort. which is all we can hope for.
Additionally there is an agreement verbally to finish clearing by the fence that butts up to 6804 and the
owner of 6804 will pay for new fencing. He has been unable to deal with this issue until this time. so, it
is good!
I am going to send you a few pics in a separate email that shows the two trucks that are sitting.
Is Sheri aware that I filed these complaints? I have been concerned about retribution given their history.
Most Sincerely,
Margaret O'Brien
On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 6:33 PM Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-or.gov>wrote:
Hi Margaret,
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We received the following response from the property owner regarding your code compliance request:
Yes, /did have a water line break under my house. It was brought to my attention via the water
company. The water company just told me to fix it but did not mention anything about needing to
get a permit. So yes - I did have water pumped out from under the house but, it was not sewage.
There was not standing water creating a breeding ground for insects and/or rodents. I was under
the impression that clear water run off was acceptable to drain it into the stormwater system.
As far as my sewer line is concerned I was having to snake out tree roots. I had my son dig around
the pipe to remove any roots and confirm that I did NOT have a break in my sewer line. The roots
are creeping in via the pipe connecters. I wasn't aware that checking your pipes required a
permit. I have not dumped any chemicals, solvents, or fluids other than clear water from under
my home, or when we partially drain and clean our fish pond into our garden beds. Am I not
allowed to use my pond water to fertilize my roses?
I bought this house in 1993 with the stove already there-what control over that do I have?
I have gotten permits in the past for any electrical and/or mechanical work when needed.
As far as vehicles, we own them and they all run. Slashed tires is the only thing wrong with them.
Please provide supporting information, details and photos which demonstrate lack of compliance at the
reported property.
If you have any questions, please call me at 503-718-2581.
Thank you for your assistance,
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Ken
From: Margaret Obrien <obmarg19@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 9:24 PM
To: Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: Re: HCC2021-00041: 10445 SW 67th tigard 97233
hi ken,
would i be privy to the specific code violations were noted in the letter to Sheri Wilson
again, i thank you for everything you've done.
sincerly,
Margaret
On Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 8:20 AM Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-or.gov>wrote:
Hi Margaret,
We sent out code compliance notices which should arrive within the next day or two (see attached).
If you have any questions, please call me at 503-718-2581.
Thank you,
Ken
From: Margaret Obrien <obmarg19@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 9:17 PM
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To: Ken Ross <kenro@tigard-or.gov>
Subject: 10445 SW 67th tigard 97233
Ken,
i've not heard from you? please advise on what i might further do to rectify this situation.
thank you,
Margaret O'Brien
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