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98-992�R�Gl�qL . �� h� , t � �� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To � Council Fi1e # Green 61622 . Date WHEREAS, Department of Fire and Safety Services, 7 requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, � two-vehicle, wood frame garage located on property herema Property" and commonly known as 667 Charles Avenue. �ii follows, to wit: � vis n of Code Enforcement has h advisability and necessity of od ftame strncture with a detached, refened to as the "Subject property is legally described as All of I.ot 19, and Lot 20 BXCEPT the EastzO feet thereof, Block 1, Syndicate No. 2 Additian / WHEREAS, based upon the records in e Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code E orcement on or before June 15, 1498, the following are the now known interested or responsib parties for the Subject Property: Tracy G. Moos, 256 Prescou Street, St. Pau1, MI�T 55107-30 ; Commercial Federal Mortgage, 4501 Dodge Street 2nd Floor, Omaha, NE 68132, Attn: T ie Post, Loan #3153000930009900983 WHEREAS, Division of C e Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Leg" lative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated July 13, 199 ; and WHEREAS, this o�r informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the S ject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, s order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structu located on the Subyect Properiy by August 12, 1998; and this i, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and [�REAS, trris nuisance conditlon has not been corrected and Division of Code nt requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code, of the tnne, date, place and �se of the public hearings; and �R8' - �i9?- WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Off'icer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to tY�e public peace, health, safery and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alte tive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable cod s and ordinances. TY�e rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fi n(15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul Ciry Co ncil on Wednesday, October 28, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action take y the Lzgislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Sa3nt Paul City Council he y adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 667 Charles enue: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the Subject Property comprises L,egislative Code, Chapier 45. That the costs of demolition az three thousand dollars ($3,000 condition as defined in Saint Paul of this buiiding(s) is estunated to exceed That there now exists and s existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Aba Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct th deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the That I which That causing this nuisance wndition have not been conected. f Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. building has been routinely monitored by the Depamnent of Fire and Safety Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this stion and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. e above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with ail appiicabie codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Heazing. ORIGINAL � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ar-��- 2. If the above conective action is not compieted within this period of time the Fire and Safety, Services, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Sub}ect Property pursuant to rhe provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. _ 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Sa' Paui, all personal properry or fiYtures of any kind which interfere with the demolit3 and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the en of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall be considered to be ab doned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provide y law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resoluuon be mailed to e owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of ffie Saint Paul L,eg' ative Code. lT'� �a.' �� \�� l�\� Navs Requested by Department of: F' e� Enfo �Cement Division By• _ Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by C u By: Approved by Mayor• Date 1 Secretary Form Approved by City Attorney BY � �4 � `��.� � .Lrn Approved �y Mayor for to By: a�-q��- Division of Code Enforcement DATE INRUITED a9nsr9a I GREEN SHEET No slsz2 292-7�18 October 28, 1998 Public Heaxing TOTAL#aFSIGNATURE �.µ,.��,� � NUMfl9tFOR �4IYAiTOlIEY OIYCLFRK eounx� onoEx ❑AUxcu�amucFSOn wuxeYU.o � WYORf 4fafT41T� ❑ :S (CLlP LOCATtONS FOR SIGNATURE) Ciry Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department o£ Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 667 Charles Avenue. PLANN WG COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CMI. SERVICE COMMISSION Has this Pe��n eNer wurked utMer a contract forthis tlePa�ertt? vES n�o , Flasthia pneonlfiim ever 6een a cily empbyae? YES NO Dcea this personifirtn possese a sidll not normallypossessed by any curtent cily empbyee? YES t� IsMU p�vsonlfirm a tarpeted vendo/t . YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties Irnoum to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue by August 12, 1998, and have failed to cornply with those orders. DVANTAGESIFAPPROVEO � .��'''zs-.Kt";. "�� ,-i �"r��e�aa � �� REC�:l�E4� The City will eliminate a nuisance. OCT 1� 1998 �� u � 3 �� g The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the properiy tases. A nuisance condifion wili remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight fhe community. > - , OTALAMOUNTOFSRANSACTfONt COETIREVQiUEBUD6EfED(qACLEOti� YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 2b1 UNDIN6SOURCE ACTNIT'NUMBER INFORMATION (EXPWN) �i�'t�t'��. s�, ��t"=.�?F OCT � P� �� . , . , � � ' , ' ' , , , � I , I � I , I . ., � � , , � � � � � , , � , , , � , ' , ' ' �'l ' . ' ��G 0��: I , . , ' , ' , - , , , '„ ' - ' „ � , , , , ,� � , , � , i � � � , �� . „ , BEIOW'ffiCCOIZCCY �� 'SLYll108CfC OY . , , , ' , , , IWIGI7gS �}lC , , , , QQI]�tt�(�,4 �OCl�CdfS � � , � � � ,� , , , , , , , . . � , , � , , , i , �I , , � � � . , . . , , , � , , , , ' CONTRACTS(ass�essutfiorizedbudgeYeiri.sts} COU2�TCII,RESOLUITON(amendtitidget4/acce�t'grauts)� , � � 1'. Oirtside Agency � � � � , � � 1. 17epsctmentS�9tecctor ' � , � ' � � � �� Z.' ,DeP,mimentDit�ctor � � �� 2. 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' Who.is going,to, payt? , ' � � � � � � � �� ' , � � . � � � „ �� „' � �� „ , „ � �� .r , � � � � � � , � � �� , � , , �u .� � ,' .f..�a....,. !!. wuu . . ., u. . f Iti..,.:A,d .u��i�utL�.n��o-„I��JwI.� , f�� a�,� �, ,�.,� �b iJ �w;lti�i1�'ra§e1� r�i�� I �,�%",��.� ("a g - a1`1 � , MINLTTES OF TI� LEGISLATNE HEARING Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, I.egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Summarv Abatement Order appeal for 328 Le�npton Parkway North. Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed and stated he received a letter to cut the grass. When Mr. Shahidullah went to the property, he found there was no grass except for some tall weeds in vazious spots. Gerry Strathman asked could these weeds be cut down. Mr. Shahidullah responded there is nothing to cut; he just pulled them out. Chuck Votel reported the gzass was probably sparse, howevez Code Enforcement received complaints about it. Mohammed Shahidullah responded someone complained in a false manner and he got blamed. Mr. Shahidullah feels he does not have good communication skilis. When he explains his position, he makes enemies. Gerry Strathman stated if there are any weeds over 8 inches tall, Mohatnlned Shahidullah should get rid of them. Mr. Shahidullah stated there is nothing there to cut and he is afraid the City wili send him a bill for $400, Mr. Strathman asked Guy Willits would he be willing to go with Mr. Shahidullah to look at the property. Mr. Willits agreed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal, however, Guy Willits will meet with Mohammed Shahidullab today at 11:00 a.m. at the property. At that time, Mr. Shahidullah will be told what needs to be cut. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or reuair the building at 907 Margaret Street (rear housel. If the owner fails to comply with the order Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildin�. Chuck Votel reported this property is owned by Giulio and Mary Casci. There is storm damage, but the property was in bad shape before the storm. The owners have signed a registration form for the vacant buildings program acknowledging that they would like to have the City remove the building. Removing the building will result in an assessment of over $10,000. There is a party on record who has a banki�uptcy interest in the property. This resolution would order the owner to remove or repair the property in five days. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. ��' LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINU'I'ES OF 11-17-98 Summarv Abatement Order appeal for 681 Vir2inia Street Page 2 Chuck Votel reported the inspector Hazold Robinson issued an order to secure the garage door. Since then, Mr. Robinson has spoken to the appellant and gave her an extension of time to complete the work. The work is now done. This summary abatement order has been withdrawn. (Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildine. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Guy Willits reported the building is now up to code. This resolution has been withdrawn by Code Enforcement. (Resolution withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) � �� J�� REPORT i��Ct'JGy4 V Y\�/�7:1�7i�.�1►Ci1 Date: November 17,1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Geiry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Summary Abatement Order appeal for 328 Lexineton Parkway North. Legislative Heazing Officer recommended denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bullding at 907 Mar¢aret Street {rear house). If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. L.egislative Hearing Officer recommended apptoval. 3. Summary Abatement drder appeal for 681 Vir�nia Street. Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement This matter is closed. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 667 Chazles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Resolution withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed. DEPARTMENI' OF F7RE A,�ID SAFETY SERVICES T+molhy K Fulle�. Fire Chiej �� DIVIS[ON OF PROPERTY CODE E�IFORCE[.�"NT Charles Yote� Program Director � CITY OF SAIN'f PALJL Nuisance Buitding Code Ersforcement h'orm Coleman, iLfayor SSS Cedor Street T¢b 6i1-298-4153 S¢int Paul, hLY S�IOi-1?60 Fai: b51-??8-3150 i September 25, 1998 G6U�1C:� � �.'�,�^ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS �` Council President and Members of the City Council t' � �:; Department of Fire and Safery Services, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance buildin�(s) located at: 667 Charles Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 City Councii Aearing - Wednesday, October 28, I998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and I,ast Known Address Tracy G. Moos 256 Prescott Street St. Paui, MN 55107-3036 Interest Fee Owner Commercial Federal Mortga;e 4501 Aodge Street 2nd Floor Omaha, NE 68132 Attn: Tammie Post Loan #3�53000930009900983 The legal desciiption of this property is: Fee Owner All of Lot 19, and Lot 20 EXCEPT the East 20 feet thereof, Block 1, Syndicate No. 2 Addition. 667 Charles Avenue September 25, 1998 Page 2 ��.�q Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by I.egisiative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building{s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition zemains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin� influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution orderin� the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si C ely, �� L i I , ' i �� 3 1�, � ��af Rene Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:ml cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division 01-98 �I �''�� REPORT Date: October 20, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman L.egislative Hearing Off'icer 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 1904 Jefferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building. L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. L.egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 17, 1998 legislative hearing. � � r 1 � � , -NII1#TiT�S QF �'I3EL£sGIS�3`IVE FIEARING __ :Il' .�a 3'YT ��_. _'.J - - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 � -- ��,�_ _. ..__., _, ..-.,_ ._..=z - -. �,-:., _::= Room.�O,;Cit1'_�:° -- - , se c,; .. : t:. - — :;:t _ �- _ = - - _ -,__ _. :.. �taff Present: Terry D.'Rourkg,.Parks �nd Izecreation; Chuck Votel, Go�e Eaforcement; Richard �'�er,-�arks and �eczeation; �uy_ Willits,.-�ade Enforc_ement-_ ._ -, ,_.._ = Gerry Siratt�man called.the meeting Yo vrde,r at 10:00 am. _ _ = _ _- _- _ - - _ ��- - - - - - . _ . _ _,,._ _ • - ; ,z - - - - Summarv Abatement Apueal for �1904 7efferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) �:� ;:�:��. Gerry Strathman stated this item was laid over because there were a number of differences as to �uhat }�appene�: :�ere was �ot_anyone. from tk�e x�az�� re�;pteseuX at meeting .nor �v_asfihe�e av�deotape availabje. C�it�ck 3?oiel-resgonded �ere is av�depta�e aaw and �f the c�eau�p crew aze �ere as-�e11. _, ___ - _ ` �rl.vide,atape was shoEVn.of�l�e�crge?tY befQrethe.�leanug_ansia�teFurards.). _.. -_.- _ - , -_ ��erry Stratlu�an asked for the basis of #he appeal _R. .Donald,Hawkinson responded the garage door was closed before ihe-cleanup crew,arrived, ffie-crew wrongfully opened the gazage door, and they did not have a seazch warrant. Richazd Weiner and Teny D Rourke, �uho,both zvorked on the cleanup of this srte, appeazed. Gerry Strathman asked was the gazage door open when they azrived. Mr. O'Rourke respondad the door was open_about 2,feet, which was enough for him to see_ inside o£ it.. _--. . G. Donald Hawkinson stated he has two letters from neighbors indicafing the garage door was -unlocked. (Mr, Hawkinson presented these letters to Gerry Strathman.) One letter was from Gene Baum and the other was from I.orraine McEvoy, both of 1901 Juliet Avenue. Mr. Strathman stated neither letter indicates whether the garage door was open or closed. Sharon Bougie stated the gazage had been broken into. It had previously be�n nailed closed. 'Tiie only way to get into the gazage was with a gazage door opener. After the City crew had taken her belongings out of the garage, they damaged the opener. Ms. Bougie could not enter her gazage. She had to open another door which had previously been barred closed in order to gain access. Gerry Strathman stated there aze two issues here: 1) Whether this was a legal or illegal entry into the properiy, 2) Was the owner properly notified and did the City crew do the cleanup. The entry issue cannot be resolved here because this hearing is not a judicial setting, As for the other issue, paperwork indicates no6ces were mailed on several occasions. (Chuck Votel presented copies of notices that were mailed.) q�-aqa� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUT'ES FROM 10-20-98 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal citing notice was given and the cleanup was done. Mr. Strathman informetlYhe appellants that if they disagreed with his decision, a notice can be filed with Mr. Strathman by noon of October 22. This notice will be provided to the councilmembers for considerarion before making their fmal decision on this matter at the October 28 City Council meeting. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. ff the owner fails to complv svith the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. �astor David Johnson, co-pastor of Unity Baptist Church, appeared � Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since May 6, 1997. The cunent property owner is the Open Door Baptist Church. The church has not indicated what they intend to do with the property. Nineteen summary abatement notices have been issued for nuisance violations. A citation has been issued to the owner for failing to pay the vacant building fee. 'I'he real estate taYes aze unpaid. Ramsey Counry Ta�cation has placed an estimated market value on the property of $45,300. The Code Enforcement officers estimated the cost to repair the structure is $b0,000 to $200,000 depending on the final usage of the building. The cost to demolish is $9,000 to $10,000. Pastor David 7ohnson stated their plan is to demolish the building. The owner is Unity Baptist Church. Uniry Baptist Church is a merged congregation of two former churches named Pazk Baptist Church and Open Door Baptist Church. The merger occurred in February 1998. The reason for the difficulty in caring for the building was caused by the transition. The church has received tentative approval �f a loan to demolish the building. The estimated cost of the demolition is $25,000. Mr. 7ohnson requested additional time for final approval of the loan and to demolish the building. Gerry Strathman asked about the difference betwe�n the church estimate and Code EnforcemenYs estimate. Chuck Votel responded Code EnforcemenYs estimate is from demolition contractors, but it does not inciude asbestos removal nor additional garbage removal. Asbestos removal can be thousands of dollazs, however the difference between the estimates sull seems high. Pastor David Johnson stated his recollection is that the contractor said the cost for the asbestos abatement would be $16,000. Mr. Strathman stated if the City has a lower bid, the church should find out the name of that company, Gerry Strathman asked how long it will take to get this building demolished. Pastor David 7ohnson responded it is contingent on getting financing. The goal was to have the building removed before freezing, and that is not faz from now. Gerry Strathman asked if he grants additional time, can he be assured the property will be kepY clean. Pastor David 3ohnson responded he cannot promise that. The trash is dumped from other � ' q ��- LEGISLATIVE HEAItING MINLJ'I'ES FROM 10-20-98 Page 3 people. The church does not have the zesources nor the people to take care of the dumping. The church has contracted with the Thomas Dale Block Club, however they have not been efficient. Gerry Strathman asked is the structure dangerous. Chuck Votel responded it is constanUy open and orders have to be issued to have it secured, but it is not dangerous. Gerry Strathman recommended amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. Pastor David Johnson stated he has no problem with this recommendation. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue If the owner faiis to comnlv with the order Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildin¢. Ying Vang and Pang Vang appeared and stated they purchased the building from Tracy Moos on September 18, 1998. Ying Vang stated they aze almost done with repairing the building. Two family members aze ready to move in after the building is reinspected. Chuck Votel reported that the building is close to being ready for reinspection. The new owners have obtained a code compliance inspection; they have plumbing and building pernuts. They still need to get an electrical pertnit, and the furnace needs some work before it can be signed off. Mr. Votel suggested this matter be laid over for a while. Xing Vang stated he had the furnace tested by St. Paul Plumbing and Heating Company. Pang Vang stated they have to finish the bathroom floor and the gutters. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the November 17, 19981egislative hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m. rrn �R�Gl�qL . �� h� , t � �� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To � Council Fi1e # Green 61622 . Date WHEREAS, Department of Fire and Safety Services, 7 requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, � two-vehicle, wood frame garage located on property herema Property" and commonly known as 667 Charles Avenue. �ii follows, to wit: � vis n of Code Enforcement has h advisability and necessity of od ftame strncture with a detached, refened to as the "Subject property is legally described as All of I.ot 19, and Lot 20 BXCEPT the EastzO feet thereof, Block 1, Syndicate No. 2 Additian / WHEREAS, based upon the records in e Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code E orcement on or before June 15, 1498, the following are the now known interested or responsib parties for the Subject Property: Tracy G. Moos, 256 Prescou Street, St. Pau1, MI�T 55107-30 ; Commercial Federal Mortgage, 4501 Dodge Street 2nd Floor, Omaha, NE 68132, Attn: T ie Post, Loan #3153000930009900983 WHEREAS, Division of C e Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Leg" lative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated July 13, 199 ; and WHEREAS, this o�r informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the S ject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, s order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structu located on the Subyect Properiy by August 12, 1998; and this i, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and [�REAS, trris nuisance conditlon has not been corrected and Division of Code nt requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code, of the tnne, date, place and �se of the public hearings; and �R8' - �i9?- WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Off'icer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to tY�e public peace, health, safery and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alte tive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable cod s and ordinances. TY�e rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fi n(15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul Ciry Co ncil on Wednesday, October 28, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action take y the Lzgislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Sa3nt Paul City Council he y adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 667 Charles enue: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the Subject Property comprises L,egislative Code, Chapier 45. That the costs of demolition az three thousand dollars ($3,000 condition as defined in Saint Paul of this buiiding(s) is estunated to exceed That there now exists and s existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Aba Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct th deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the That I which That causing this nuisance wndition have not been conected. f Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. building has been routinely monitored by the Depamnent of Fire and Safety Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this stion and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. e above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with ail appiicabie codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Heazing. ORIGINAL � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ar-��- 2. If the above conective action is not compieted within this period of time the Fire and Safety, Services, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Sub}ect Property pursuant to rhe provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. _ 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Sa' Paui, all personal properry or fiYtures of any kind which interfere with the demolit3 and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the en of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall be considered to be ab doned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provide y law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resoluuon be mailed to e owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of ffie Saint Paul L,eg' ative Code. lT'� �a.' �� \�� l�\� Navs Requested by Department of: F' e� Enfo �Cement Division By• _ Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by C u By: Approved by Mayor• Date 1 Secretary Form Approved by City Attorney BY � �4 � `��.� � .Lrn Approved �y Mayor for to By: a�-q��- Division of Code Enforcement DATE INRUITED a9nsr9a I GREEN SHEET No slsz2 292-7�18 October 28, 1998 Public Heaxing TOTAL#aFSIGNATURE �.µ,.��,� � NUMfl9tFOR �4IYAiTOlIEY OIYCLFRK eounx� onoEx ❑AUxcu�amucFSOn wuxeYU.o � WYORf 4fafT41T� ❑ :S (CLlP LOCATtONS FOR SIGNATURE) Ciry Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department o£ Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 667 Charles Avenue. PLANN WG COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CMI. SERVICE COMMISSION Has this Pe��n eNer wurked utMer a contract forthis tlePa�ertt? vES n�o , Flasthia pneonlfiim ever 6een a cily empbyae? YES NO Dcea this personifirtn possese a sidll not normallypossessed by any curtent cily empbyee? YES t� IsMU p�vsonlfirm a tarpeted vendo/t . YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties Irnoum to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue by August 12, 1998, and have failed to cornply with those orders. DVANTAGESIFAPPROVEO � .��'''zs-.Kt";. "�� ,-i �"r��e�aa � �� REC�:l�E4� The City will eliminate a nuisance. OCT 1� 1998 �� u � 3 �� g The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). 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' Who.is going,to, payt? , ' � � � � � � � �� ' , � � . � � � „ �� „' � �� „ , „ � �� .r , � � � � � � , � � �� , � , , �u .� � ,' .f..�a....,. !!. wuu . . ., u. . f Iti..,.:A,d .u��i�utL�.n��o-„I��JwI.� , f�� a�,� �, ,�.,� �b iJ �w;lti�i1�'ra§e1� r�i�� I �,�%",��.� ("a g - a1`1 � , MINLTTES OF TI� LEGISLATNE HEARING Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, I.egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Summarv Abatement Order appeal for 328 Le�npton Parkway North. Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed and stated he received a letter to cut the grass. When Mr. Shahidullah went to the property, he found there was no grass except for some tall weeds in vazious spots. Gerry Strathman asked could these weeds be cut down. Mr. Shahidullah responded there is nothing to cut; he just pulled them out. Chuck Votel reported the gzass was probably sparse, howevez Code Enforcement received complaints about it. Mohammed Shahidullah responded someone complained in a false manner and he got blamed. Mr. Shahidullah feels he does not have good communication skilis. When he explains his position, he makes enemies. Gerry Strathman stated if there are any weeds over 8 inches tall, Mohatnlned Shahidullah should get rid of them. Mr. Shahidullah stated there is nothing there to cut and he is afraid the City wili send him a bill for $400, Mr. Strathman asked Guy Willits would he be willing to go with Mr. Shahidullah to look at the property. Mr. Willits agreed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal, however, Guy Willits will meet with Mohammed Shahidullab today at 11:00 a.m. at the property. At that time, Mr. Shahidullah will be told what needs to be cut. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or reuair the building at 907 Margaret Street (rear housel. If the owner fails to comply with the order Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildin�. Chuck Votel reported this property is owned by Giulio and Mary Casci. There is storm damage, but the property was in bad shape before the storm. The owners have signed a registration form for the vacant buildings program acknowledging that they would like to have the City remove the building. Removing the building will result in an assessment of over $10,000. There is a party on record who has a banki�uptcy interest in the property. This resolution would order the owner to remove or repair the property in five days. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. ��' LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINU'I'ES OF 11-17-98 Summarv Abatement Order appeal for 681 Vir2inia Street Page 2 Chuck Votel reported the inspector Hazold Robinson issued an order to secure the garage door. Since then, Mr. Robinson has spoken to the appellant and gave her an extension of time to complete the work. The work is now done. This summary abatement order has been withdrawn. (Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildine. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Guy Willits reported the building is now up to code. This resolution has been withdrawn by Code Enforcement. (Resolution withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) � �� J�� REPORT i��Ct'JGy4 V Y\�/�7:1�7i�.�1►Ci1 Date: November 17,1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Geiry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Summary Abatement Order appeal for 328 Lexineton Parkway North. Legislative Heazing Officer recommended denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bullding at 907 Mar¢aret Street {rear house). If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. L.egislative Hearing Officer recommended apptoval. 3. Summary Abatement drder appeal for 681 Vir�nia Street. Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement This matter is closed. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 667 Chazles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Resolution withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed. DEPARTMENI' OF F7RE A,�ID SAFETY SERVICES T+molhy K Fulle�. Fire Chiej �� DIVIS[ON OF PROPERTY CODE E�IFORCE[.�"NT Charles Yote� Program Director � CITY OF SAIN'f PALJL Nuisance Buitding Code Ersforcement h'orm Coleman, iLfayor SSS Cedor Street T¢b 6i1-298-4153 S¢int Paul, hLY S�IOi-1?60 Fai: b51-??8-3150 i September 25, 1998 G6U�1C:� � �.'�,�^ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS �` Council President and Members of the City Council t' � �:; Department of Fire and Safery Services, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance buildin�(s) located at: 667 Charles Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 City Councii Aearing - Wednesday, October 28, I998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and I,ast Known Address Tracy G. Moos 256 Prescott Street St. Paui, MN 55107-3036 Interest Fee Owner Commercial Federal Mortga;e 4501 Aodge Street 2nd Floor Omaha, NE 68132 Attn: Tammie Post Loan #3�53000930009900983 The legal desciiption of this property is: Fee Owner All of Lot 19, and Lot 20 EXCEPT the East 20 feet thereof, Block 1, Syndicate No. 2 Addition. 667 Charles Avenue September 25, 1998 Page 2 ��.�q Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by I.egisiative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building{s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition zemains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin� influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution orderin� the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si C ely, �� L i I , ' i �� 3 1�, � ��af Rene Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:ml cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division 01-98 �I �''�� REPORT Date: October 20, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman L.egislative Hearing Off'icer 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 1904 Jefferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building. L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. L.egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 17, 1998 legislative hearing. � � r 1 � � , -NII1#TiT�S QF �'I3EL£sGIS�3`IVE FIEARING __ :Il' .�a 3'YT ��_. _'.J - - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 � -- ��,�_ _. ..__., _, ..-.,_ ._..=z - -. �,-:., _::= Room.�O,;Cit1'_�:° -- - , se c,; .. : t:. - — :;:t _ �- _ = - - _ -,__ _. :.. �taff Present: Terry D.'Rourkg,.Parks �nd Izecreation; Chuck Votel, Go�e Eaforcement; Richard �'�er,-�arks and �eczeation; �uy_ Willits,.-�ade Enforc_ement-_ ._ -, ,_.._ = Gerry Siratt�man called.the meeting Yo vrde,r at 10:00 am. _ _ = _ _- _- _ - - _ ��- - - - - - . _ . _ _,,._ _ • - ; ,z - - - - Summarv Abatement Apueal for �1904 7efferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) �:� ;:�:��. Gerry Strathman stated this item was laid over because there were a number of differences as to �uhat }�appene�: :�ere was �ot_anyone. from tk�e x�az�� re�;pteseuX at meeting .nor �v_asfihe�e av�deotape availabje. C�it�ck 3?oiel-resgonded �ere is av�depta�e aaw and �f the c�eau�p crew aze �ere as-�e11. _, ___ - _ ` �rl.vide,atape was shoEVn.of�l�e�crge?tY befQrethe.�leanug_ansia�teFurards.). _.. -_.- _ - , -_ ��erry Stratlu�an asked for the basis of #he appeal _R. .Donald,Hawkinson responded the garage door was closed before ihe-cleanup crew,arrived, ffie-crew wrongfully opened the gazage door, and they did not have a seazch warrant. Richazd Weiner and Teny D Rourke, �uho,both zvorked on the cleanup of this srte, appeazed. Gerry Strathman asked was the gazage door open when they azrived. Mr. O'Rourke respondad the door was open_about 2,feet, which was enough for him to see_ inside o£ it.. _--. . G. Donald Hawkinson stated he has two letters from neighbors indicafing the garage door was -unlocked. (Mr, Hawkinson presented these letters to Gerry Strathman.) One letter was from Gene Baum and the other was from I.orraine McEvoy, both of 1901 Juliet Avenue. Mr. Strathman stated neither letter indicates whether the garage door was open or closed. Sharon Bougie stated the gazage had been broken into. It had previously be�n nailed closed. 'Tiie only way to get into the gazage was with a gazage door opener. After the City crew had taken her belongings out of the garage, they damaged the opener. Ms. Bougie could not enter her gazage. She had to open another door which had previously been barred closed in order to gain access. Gerry Strathman stated there aze two issues here: 1) Whether this was a legal or illegal entry into the properiy, 2) Was the owner properly notified and did the City crew do the cleanup. The entry issue cannot be resolved here because this hearing is not a judicial setting, As for the other issue, paperwork indicates no6ces were mailed on several occasions. (Chuck Votel presented copies of notices that were mailed.) q�-aqa� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUT'ES FROM 10-20-98 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal citing notice was given and the cleanup was done. Mr. Strathman informetlYhe appellants that if they disagreed with his decision, a notice can be filed with Mr. Strathman by noon of October 22. This notice will be provided to the councilmembers for considerarion before making their fmal decision on this matter at the October 28 City Council meeting. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. ff the owner fails to complv svith the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. �astor David Johnson, co-pastor of Unity Baptist Church, appeared � Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since May 6, 1997. The cunent property owner is the Open Door Baptist Church. The church has not indicated what they intend to do with the property. Nineteen summary abatement notices have been issued for nuisance violations. A citation has been issued to the owner for failing to pay the vacant building fee. 'I'he real estate taYes aze unpaid. Ramsey Counry Ta�cation has placed an estimated market value on the property of $45,300. The Code Enforcement officers estimated the cost to repair the structure is $b0,000 to $200,000 depending on the final usage of the building. The cost to demolish is $9,000 to $10,000. Pastor David 7ohnson stated their plan is to demolish the building. The owner is Unity Baptist Church. Uniry Baptist Church is a merged congregation of two former churches named Pazk Baptist Church and Open Door Baptist Church. The merger occurred in February 1998. The reason for the difficulty in caring for the building was caused by the transition. The church has received tentative approval �f a loan to demolish the building. The estimated cost of the demolition is $25,000. Mr. 7ohnson requested additional time for final approval of the loan and to demolish the building. Gerry Strathman asked about the difference betwe�n the church estimate and Code EnforcemenYs estimate. Chuck Votel responded Code EnforcemenYs estimate is from demolition contractors, but it does not inciude asbestos removal nor additional garbage removal. Asbestos removal can be thousands of dollazs, however the difference between the estimates sull seems high. Pastor David Johnson stated his recollection is that the contractor said the cost for the asbestos abatement would be $16,000. Mr. Strathman stated if the City has a lower bid, the church should find out the name of that company, Gerry Strathman asked how long it will take to get this building demolished. Pastor David 7ohnson responded it is contingent on getting financing. The goal was to have the building removed before freezing, and that is not faz from now. Gerry Strathman asked if he grants additional time, can he be assured the property will be kepY clean. Pastor David 3ohnson responded he cannot promise that. The trash is dumped from other � ' q ��- LEGISLATIVE HEAItING MINLJ'I'ES FROM 10-20-98 Page 3 people. The church does not have the zesources nor the people to take care of the dumping. The church has contracted with the Thomas Dale Block Club, however they have not been efficient. Gerry Strathman asked is the structure dangerous. Chuck Votel responded it is constanUy open and orders have to be issued to have it secured, but it is not dangerous. Gerry Strathman recommended amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. Pastor David Johnson stated he has no problem with this recommendation. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue If the owner faiis to comnlv with the order Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildin¢. Ying Vang and Pang Vang appeared and stated they purchased the building from Tracy Moos on September 18, 1998. Ying Vang stated they aze almost done with repairing the building. Two family members aze ready to move in after the building is reinspected. Chuck Votel reported that the building is close to being ready for reinspection. The new owners have obtained a code compliance inspection; they have plumbing and building pernuts. They still need to get an electrical pertnit, and the furnace needs some work before it can be signed off. Mr. Votel suggested this matter be laid over for a while. Xing Vang stated he had the furnace tested by St. Paul Plumbing and Heating Company. Pang Vang stated they have to finish the bathroom floor and the gutters. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the November 17, 19981egislative hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m. rrn �R�Gl�qL . �� h� , t � �� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To � Council Fi1e # Green 61622 . Date WHEREAS, Department of Fire and Safety Services, 7 requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, � two-vehicle, wood frame garage located on property herema Property" and commonly known as 667 Charles Avenue. �ii follows, to wit: � vis n of Code Enforcement has h advisability and necessity of od ftame strncture with a detached, refened to as the "Subject property is legally described as All of I.ot 19, and Lot 20 BXCEPT the EastzO feet thereof, Block 1, Syndicate No. 2 Additian / WHEREAS, based upon the records in e Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code E orcement on or before June 15, 1498, the following are the now known interested or responsib parties for the Subject Property: Tracy G. Moos, 256 Prescou Street, St. Pau1, MI�T 55107-30 ; Commercial Federal Mortgage, 4501 Dodge Street 2nd Floor, Omaha, NE 68132, Attn: T ie Post, Loan #3153000930009900983 WHEREAS, Division of C e Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Leg" lative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated July 13, 199 ; and WHEREAS, this o�r informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the S ject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, s order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structu located on the Subyect Properiy by August 12, 1998; and this i, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and [�REAS, trris nuisance conditlon has not been corrected and Division of Code nt requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code, of the tnne, date, place and �se of the public hearings; and �R8' - �i9?- WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I,egislative Hearing Off'icer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to tY�e public peace, health, safery and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alte tive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable cod s and ordinances. TY�e rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fi n(15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul Ciry Co ncil on Wednesday, October 28, 1998 and the testimony and evidence including the action take y the Lzgislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RFSOLVED, that based upon the testimony evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Sa3nt Paul City Council he y adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 667 Charles enue: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. That the Subject Property comprises L,egislative Code, Chapier 45. That the costs of demolition az three thousand dollars ($3,000 condition as defined in Saint Paul of this buiiding(s) is estunated to exceed That there now exists and s existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Aba Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct th deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the That I which That causing this nuisance wndition have not been conected. f Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. building has been routinely monitored by the Depamnent of Fire and Safety Division of Code Enforcement, VacanUNuisance Buildings. the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this stion and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. e above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communiry by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with ail appiicabie codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Heazing. ORIGINAL � 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ar-��- 2. If the above conective action is not compieted within this period of time the Fire and Safety, Services, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Sub}ect Property pursuant to rhe provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code. _ 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Sa' Paui, all personal properry or fiYtures of any kind which interfere with the demolit3 and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the en of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall be considered to be ab doned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provide y law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resoluuon be mailed to e owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of ffie Saint Paul L,eg' ative Code. lT'� �a.' �� \�� l�\� Navs Requested by Department of: F' e� Enfo �Cement Division By• _ Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by C u By: Approved by Mayor• Date 1 Secretary Form Approved by City Attorney BY � �4 � `��.� � .Lrn Approved �y Mayor for to By: a�-q��- Division of Code Enforcement DATE INRUITED a9nsr9a I GREEN SHEET No slsz2 292-7�18 October 28, 1998 Public Heaxing TOTAL#aFSIGNATURE �.µ,.��,� � NUMfl9tFOR �4IYAiTOlIEY OIYCLFRK eounx� onoEx ❑AUxcu�amucFSOn wuxeYU.o � WYORf 4fafT41T� ❑ :S (CLlP LOCATtONS FOR SIGNATURE) Ciry Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Department o£ Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 667 Charles Avenue. PLANN WG COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CMI. SERVICE COMMISSION Has this Pe��n eNer wurked utMer a contract forthis tlePa�ertt? vES n�o , Flasthia pneonlfiim ever 6een a cily empbyae? YES NO Dcea this personifirtn possese a sidll not normallypossessed by any curtent cily empbyee? YES t� IsMU p�vsonlfirm a tarpeted vendo/t . YES NO This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties Irnoum to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue by August 12, 1998, and have failed to cornply with those orders. DVANTAGESIFAPPROVEO � .��'''zs-.Kt";. "�� ,-i �"r��e�aa � �� REC�:l�E4� The City will eliminate a nuisance. OCT 1� 1998 �� u � 3 �� g The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). 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' Who.is going,to, payt? , ' � � � � � � � �� ' , � � . � � � „ �� „' � �� „ , „ � �� .r , � � � � � � , � � �� , � , , �u .� � ,' .f..�a....,. !!. wuu . . ., u. . f Iti..,.:A,d .u��i�utL�.n��o-„I��JwI.� , f�� a�,� �, ,�.,� �b iJ �w;lti�i1�'ra§e1� r�i�� I �,�%",��.� ("a g - a1`1 � , MINLTTES OF TI� LEGISLATNE HEARING Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, I.egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Summarv Abatement Order appeal for 328 Le�npton Parkway North. Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed and stated he received a letter to cut the grass. When Mr. Shahidullah went to the property, he found there was no grass except for some tall weeds in vazious spots. Gerry Strathman asked could these weeds be cut down. Mr. Shahidullah responded there is nothing to cut; he just pulled them out. Chuck Votel reported the gzass was probably sparse, howevez Code Enforcement received complaints about it. Mohammed Shahidullah responded someone complained in a false manner and he got blamed. Mr. Shahidullah feels he does not have good communication skilis. When he explains his position, he makes enemies. Gerry Strathman stated if there are any weeds over 8 inches tall, Mohatnlned Shahidullah should get rid of them. Mr. Shahidullah stated there is nothing there to cut and he is afraid the City wili send him a bill for $400, Mr. Strathman asked Guy Willits would he be willing to go with Mr. Shahidullah to look at the property. Mr. Willits agreed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal, however, Guy Willits will meet with Mohammed Shahidullab today at 11:00 a.m. at the property. At that time, Mr. Shahidullah will be told what needs to be cut. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or reuair the building at 907 Margaret Street (rear housel. If the owner fails to comply with the order Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildin�. Chuck Votel reported this property is owned by Giulio and Mary Casci. There is storm damage, but the property was in bad shape before the storm. The owners have signed a registration form for the vacant buildings program acknowledging that they would like to have the City remove the building. Removing the building will result in an assessment of over $10,000. There is a party on record who has a banki�uptcy interest in the property. This resolution would order the owner to remove or repair the property in five days. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. ��' LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINU'I'ES OF 11-17-98 Summarv Abatement Order appeal for 681 Vir2inia Street Page 2 Chuck Votel reported the inspector Hazold Robinson issued an order to secure the garage door. Since then, Mr. Robinson has spoken to the appellant and gave her an extension of time to complete the work. The work is now done. This summary abatement order has been withdrawn. (Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildine. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Guy Willits reported the building is now up to code. This resolution has been withdrawn by Code Enforcement. (Resolution withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) � �� J�� REPORT i��Ct'JGy4 V Y\�/�7:1�7i�.�1►Ci1 Date: November 17,1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Geiry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Summary Abatement Order appeal for 328 Lexineton Parkway North. Legislative Heazing Officer recommended denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the bullding at 907 Mar¢aret Street {rear house). If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. L.egislative Hearing Officer recommended apptoval. 3. Summary Abatement drder appeal for 681 Vir�nia Street. Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement This matter is closed. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 667 Chazles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Resolution withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed. DEPARTMENI' OF F7RE A,�ID SAFETY SERVICES T+molhy K Fulle�. Fire Chiej �� DIVIS[ON OF PROPERTY CODE E�IFORCE[.�"NT Charles Yote� Program Director � CITY OF SAIN'f PALJL Nuisance Buitding Code Ersforcement h'orm Coleman, iLfayor SSS Cedor Street T¢b 6i1-298-4153 S¢int Paul, hLY S�IOi-1?60 Fai: b51-??8-3150 i September 25, 1998 G6U�1C:� � �.'�,�^ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS �` Council President and Members of the City Council t' � �:; Department of Fire and Safery Services, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance buildin�(s) located at: 667 Charles Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 City Councii Aearing - Wednesday, October 28, I998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and I,ast Known Address Tracy G. Moos 256 Prescott Street St. Paui, MN 55107-3036 Interest Fee Owner Commercial Federal Mortga;e 4501 Aodge Street 2nd Floor Omaha, NE 68132 Attn: Tammie Post Loan #3�53000930009900983 The legal desciiption of this property is: Fee Owner All of Lot 19, and Lot 20 EXCEPT the East 20 feet thereof, Block 1, Syndicate No. 2 Addition. 667 Charles Avenue September 25, 1998 Page 2 ��.�q Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by I.egisiative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building{s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition zemains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightin� influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution orderin� the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Si C ely, �� L i I , ' i �� 3 1�, � ��af Rene Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Department of Fire and Safety Services RW:ml cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division 01-98 �I �''�� REPORT Date: October 20, 1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman L.egislative Hearing Off'icer 1. Summary Abatement Appeal for 1904 Jefferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enfarcement is ordered to remove the building. L,egislative Hearing Officer recommends amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. L.egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the November 17, 1998 legislative hearing. � � r 1 � � , -NII1#TiT�S QF �'I3EL£sGIS�3`IVE FIEARING __ :Il' .�a 3'YT ��_. _'.J - - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 � -- ��,�_ _. ..__., _, ..-.,_ ._..=z - -. �,-:., _::= Room.�O,;Cit1'_�:° -- - , se c,; .. : t:. - — :;:t _ �- _ = - - _ -,__ _. :.. �taff Present: Terry D.'Rourkg,.Parks �nd Izecreation; Chuck Votel, Go�e Eaforcement; Richard �'�er,-�arks and �eczeation; �uy_ Willits,.-�ade Enforc_ement-_ ._ -, ,_.._ = Gerry Siratt�man called.the meeting Yo vrde,r at 10:00 am. _ _ = _ _- _- _ - - _ ��- - - - - - . _ . _ _,,._ _ • - ; ,z - - - - Summarv Abatement Apueal for �1904 7efferson Avenue. (Laid over from 10-6-98) �:� ;:�:��. Gerry Strathman stated this item was laid over because there were a number of differences as to �uhat }�appene�: :�ere was �ot_anyone. from tk�e x�az�� re�;pteseuX at meeting .nor �v_asfihe�e av�deotape availabje. C�it�ck 3?oiel-resgonded �ere is av�depta�e aaw and �f the c�eau�p crew aze �ere as-�e11. _, ___ - _ ` �rl.vide,atape was shoEVn.of�l�e�crge?tY befQrethe.�leanug_ansia�teFurards.). _.. -_.- _ - , -_ ��erry Stratlu�an asked for the basis of #he appeal _R. .Donald,Hawkinson responded the garage door was closed before ihe-cleanup crew,arrived, ffie-crew wrongfully opened the gazage door, and they did not have a seazch warrant. Richazd Weiner and Teny D Rourke, �uho,both zvorked on the cleanup of this srte, appeazed. Gerry Strathman asked was the gazage door open when they azrived. Mr. O'Rourke respondad the door was open_about 2,feet, which was enough for him to see_ inside o£ it.. _--. . G. Donald Hawkinson stated he has two letters from neighbors indicafing the garage door was -unlocked. (Mr, Hawkinson presented these letters to Gerry Strathman.) One letter was from Gene Baum and the other was from I.orraine McEvoy, both of 1901 Juliet Avenue. Mr. Strathman stated neither letter indicates whether the garage door was open or closed. Sharon Bougie stated the gazage had been broken into. It had previously be�n nailed closed. 'Tiie only way to get into the gazage was with a gazage door opener. After the City crew had taken her belongings out of the garage, they damaged the opener. Ms. Bougie could not enter her gazage. She had to open another door which had previously been barred closed in order to gain access. Gerry Strathman stated there aze two issues here: 1) Whether this was a legal or illegal entry into the properiy, 2) Was the owner properly notified and did the City crew do the cleanup. The entry issue cannot be resolved here because this hearing is not a judicial setting, As for the other issue, paperwork indicates no6ces were mailed on several occasions. (Chuck Votel presented copies of notices that were mailed.) q�-aqa� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUT'ES FROM 10-20-98 Page 2 Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal citing notice was given and the cleanup was done. Mr. Strathman informetlYhe appellants that if they disagreed with his decision, a notice can be filed with Mr. Strathman by noon of October 22. This notice will be provided to the councilmembers for considerarion before making their fmal decision on this matter at the October 28 City Council meeting. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 932 Concordia Avenue. ff the owner fails to complv svith the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. �astor David Johnson, co-pastor of Unity Baptist Church, appeared � Chuck Votel reported this building has been vacant since May 6, 1997. The cunent property owner is the Open Door Baptist Church. The church has not indicated what they intend to do with the property. Nineteen summary abatement notices have been issued for nuisance violations. A citation has been issued to the owner for failing to pay the vacant building fee. 'I'he real estate taYes aze unpaid. Ramsey Counry Ta�cation has placed an estimated market value on the property of $45,300. The Code Enforcement officers estimated the cost to repair the structure is $b0,000 to $200,000 depending on the final usage of the building. The cost to demolish is $9,000 to $10,000. Pastor David 7ohnson stated their plan is to demolish the building. The owner is Unity Baptist Church. Uniry Baptist Church is a merged congregation of two former churches named Pazk Baptist Church and Open Door Baptist Church. The merger occurred in February 1998. The reason for the difficulty in caring for the building was caused by the transition. The church has received tentative approval �f a loan to demolish the building. The estimated cost of the demolition is $25,000. Mr. 7ohnson requested additional time for final approval of the loan and to demolish the building. Gerry Strathman asked about the difference betwe�n the church estimate and Code EnforcemenYs estimate. Chuck Votel responded Code EnforcemenYs estimate is from demolition contractors, but it does not inciude asbestos removal nor additional garbage removal. Asbestos removal can be thousands of dollazs, however the difference between the estimates sull seems high. Pastor David Johnson stated his recollection is that the contractor said the cost for the asbestos abatement would be $16,000. Mr. Strathman stated if the City has a lower bid, the church should find out the name of that company, Gerry Strathman asked how long it will take to get this building demolished. Pastor David 7ohnson responded it is contingent on getting financing. The goal was to have the building removed before freezing, and that is not faz from now. Gerry Strathman asked if he grants additional time, can he be assured the property will be kepY clean. Pastor David 3ohnson responded he cannot promise that. The trash is dumped from other � ' q ��- LEGISLATIVE HEAItING MINLJ'I'ES FROM 10-20-98 Page 3 people. The church does not have the zesources nor the people to take care of the dumping. The church has contracted with the Thomas Dale Block Club, however they have not been efficient. Gerry Strathman asked is the structure dangerous. Chuck Votel responded it is constanUy open and orders have to be issued to have it secured, but it is not dangerous. Gerry Strathman recommended amending the order to remove or repair within 45 days. Pastor David Johnson stated he has no problem with this recommendation. Resolution ordering the owner to repair or remove the building at 667 Charles Avenue If the owner faiis to comnlv with the order Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildin¢. Ying Vang and Pang Vang appeared and stated they purchased the building from Tracy Moos on September 18, 1998. Ying Vang stated they aze almost done with repairing the building. Two family members aze ready to move in after the building is reinspected. Chuck Votel reported that the building is close to being ready for reinspection. The new owners have obtained a code compliance inspection; they have plumbing and building pernuts. They still need to get an electrical pertnit, and the furnace needs some work before it can be signed off. Mr. Votel suggested this matter be laid over for a while. Xing Vang stated he had the furnace tested by St. Paul Plumbing and Heating Company. Pang Vang stated they have to finish the bathroom floor and the gutters. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the November 17, 19981egislative hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m. rrn