2020-01-27 Code Enforcement updateCode Enforcement update
January 27, 2020
2:33 p.m.
Present: Commissioner Stamper, Commissioner Fund, Commissioner Jackson, Bill Teitzel, JP Anderson,
John Abplanalp
Guest: Dr. Lindsey Pollock
Recorder: Rieva Lester
Bill Teitzel gave updates on code compliance problems.
• 2267 US Hwy 12, Salkum: Landowner was told he could get a fill and grade permit after the fact
for berm work he did on his property due to an unmaintained stormwater retention pond on
neighboring property. Bill said the problem with a retention pond is a civil matter between the
owner and Salkum Heights.
• Labree Road and Hamilton Road: EPA will be working on Superfund site. Bill said Lewis County
will help spread the word about the project, which is expected to run several years. John
Abplanalp said a public meeting is planned for 5:30 p.m. March 11.
• 138 Shelton Rd., Randle: None of the witnesses called to testify attended the District Court
hearing, so case was dismissed.
• 405 Leudinghaus Rd., Chehalis: Property owner has been told that if the racetrack is used for
commercial purposes, he will face fines/citations.
• 3677 Centralia Alpha Rd., Onalaska: New owners have purchased property and are moving the
mobile home at risk of falling in the river.
• 185 Pine Tree, Toledo: Owner may be cited related to the unpermitted house that was made
out of cargo containers and / or the new home structure being made of straw.
• 137 Kiona Rd., Randle: Concerns related to flooding unfounded.
• 242B US Hwy 12, Chehalis: Owner has been cited for solid waste, junk vehicles and RV
occupancy violations.
• 196 Mountain View, Packwood: Complaints about fence on gravel bar unfounded.
• 250 Logan Hill Road: Contractor may have dumped fill near critical areas.
• 120 Washington, Mineral: RVs are parked on property. Owner tried to remove, but vehicles are
stuck in the mud.
• 3293 King Road, Winlock: Unpermitted septic. Owner has been given notice.
• Blueberry farm on Jackson Highway in Toledo: Owner may return land to former condition.
• 620 Boistfort Rd., Curtis: Severe septic system failures.
• 3030 Lowery, Centralia: Owner has been issued a stop work order.
• Elma Drive: Continuing Group B water violations and drinking water violations.
Meeting ended at 3:23 p.m.