HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuffehr Creek Lot 18 April 20, 2004
Michael or Robert Dooher
1994 Buffehr Creek Road
Vail CO 81657
CERTIFIED MAIL-RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Re: Abandoned vehicle(keeping junk), illegal rubble storage, illegal storage of
hazardous materials/waste.
Dear Sirs:
One of the many functions of Code Enforcement is to provide for the enforcement of the Town of
Vail Municipal Codes.
It has come to our attention that the above-described property may be in violation of the Town of
Vail Municipal Codes as follows:
Reported Violation(s): You have an abandoned vehicle parked in the driveway, illegal
storage of hazardous materials/waste (paint and thinners). You also have an appliance and other
miscellaneous rubble/junk/equipment stored under a tarp being stored under trees.
Section 5-1-3 (KEEPING JUNK) of the Town Code states, in part, that:
The storing or keeping by any person within the Town of any old articles or
materials which may be classified as junk, adjacent to or in close proximity to any
public building, public park or grounds, business buildings or residences without
first providing fully enclosed buildings for the storage of the same, shall be
deemed a public nuisance. It is specifically provided that trash, garbage and
refuse and trash, garbage and refuse containers, barrels and cans must be
obscured from view and not accessible to scavenging animals. It is further
specifically provided that "junk" as referred to in this Chapter shall be expressly
deemed to include, without limitation, any motor vehicle that is incapable of
operation under its own power. A motor vehicle shall be presumed incapable of
operation if it has remained in one location for a period in excess of thirty (30)
days. (Ord. 16(1968) § 1: Ord. 15(1968) § 1: Ord. 18(1966) § 2(b))
We are asking that you remove the abandoned vehicle and clean up all rubble, rubbish and
appliances within 14 days of receipt of this letter. You must also safely and legally remove all
hazardous materials and hazardous wastes currently stored on the property. Proof of proper
handling and/or disposal must be furnished to me within the same 14 day period. Failure to
comply will result in a summons being issued.
Your prompt attention regarding this matter will be greatly appreciated and will help assure that
Vail continues to be the desirable and pleasant resort community for which we all strive. Please
feel free to call me with any questions, comments or concerns you may have. My office phone
number is 970-477-3417.
Very Truly Yours,
David Rhoades, Code Enforcement Officer
Community Development Department