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99-1147�� Presenced By A^mev��.e� — , t t a''i `4°� Council File # � • � Green Sheet # `Q7.eZL� R�SOLUTION / CITY Of �A`iNT/PdUL, MIN SOTA �/'1%� `%� �.��--� , 3� Referred To Committee: Date 1 WIIEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the CiTy 2 Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair ar 3 wrecking and removal of a one and one-half, story wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter 4 referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 666 Orleans Street. This property is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 ,_,,.,.._.- ---- - 7 Lot 5, Block 4, Oliviex's Addition to West St. Paul. 8 _ _ ° ------- - — 9 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and information 10 obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on ox before 7une 7, 1999, the following aze the now known 11 interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Charlotte Anthonisen, P.O. Box 6388, Mpls., 12 MN 55406-0388; Equity Lending, Inc., 7250 France Avenue South #111, Edina, MN 55435 �.�—�, 13 � --- ---- 14 WF�EREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of 15 =—C�iapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisar�ce=-= _ 16 Building(s)" dated August 9, 1999; and i;. :• ;, i: , 17 �_ � i� . 18 ,_ Wf�REAS, this arder informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parEies th�t;iYiex;,��. 19 structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; asid- -. 20 21 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they'mu'st �epaiz.ox. 22 demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 8, 1999; and 23 � ` � � 24 WIIEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declazing this 25 building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and ,, 26 . . - ;< , z. 27 Wf�REAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement 28 `reques'te`d that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City 29 Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and � 30 ,,, : ,",:.-, 31 WF�REAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance.with 32 the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the tune, date, place asad purp.ose of 33 the, public hearings; and 34 , � 35 WF3EREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 36 Council on Tuesday, November 16, 1999 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving:testimony 37 and e�idence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible 38 parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health,. safety and 39 welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in: , 40 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing 41 the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of 42 the structure to be completed within €i#�Cx�Sj�ays after the date of the Council Hearing;. and 5 ix (G� mona-hs ORIGINAL a9�iiy� 1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City CouncIl on Wednesday, 2 November 24, 1999 and the testimony and evidence inciuding the action taken by the Legislative 3 Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore 4 5 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above 6 referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Commcil hereby adopts the following Findings and Order 7 concerning the Subject Property at 666 Orleans Street: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 1. 2. Q � 7 That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and xemoval of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollazs ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimentai to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community 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 aiternative by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fi+��ayx after the date of the Council Hearing. 5 �X (.E� mor�� 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service ORIGINAL q9-it4�'i 1 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary 2 to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the 3 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 4 5 3. 6 7 9 10 11 L! In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtiues of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all pezsonal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul sha11 remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is fiuther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 ofthe Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citi en Service Office• Code Enforcement B : Adopted by Council: Date ' a� l�q T Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Form By: by City Attorney BY � 4��rJ, 3� ._�_ Y --- �_-- Approved y Mayor: ate � k.g�gqy Approved b Mayor for Submission to Council � By: Q BY� � � / v �t`t -114�) R. Bostrom 266-8439 TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SH�ET No � G�� a.�.�.�,o, �„�.�,. fJ1YAi10MEY ❑OIYQiAIt A11111iJ111 �RYILFtOM. �cuP au � ❑ A41�LfFAYlK'R6 / ❑ FORSIGNATUREj ry Council to pass tlus resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If ; owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered remove the building. The subject property is located at 666 Orleans Street. w PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FlasttAs a�� everwv'ked wWer a wntract f« thic depaM�enl? YES NO tms mie pereorilfirm e�er eeen a ary anpbyee9 7X-�: �7 Does ihie P��m poeseaa a s1611 not namallYP� bY a�Y current cilY employee7 1I�i'2] �s mis paeaYfirm a arpMed venaorr YES NO s building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined an Chapter 45 and a vacant buildirig as defined in Chapter 43 of Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement icer were given an order to xepair ox remove the building at 666 Orleans Street by September 8 1999, and have ;d to compiy with those orders. �-• _. City will eluninate a nuisance. /ANTAGES IF APPROVED City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. S �7,�� - �� sou�ccE Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMAi1ON (FXPINIJj �u,�^�E°� �erSaS li?��! COST/REVENUEBUDGETED(GRCLEON� � YES'� NO �f �rrvm Nw�a�e 33261 CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, Crty Cle�k 99 - ��y'1 DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE E\'FORCEMENT Warren R Barbom ProRram Manager CTI'I' OF SAINi' PAUL Nu'uance Building Code Enforcemen[ Narm Coleman. Mayor ]5 W. Ke1[ogg Blvd. Rm 790 Tel: 65I-266-8430 SaintPaul,MN55102 Fax:651-266-8426 V�u'��'' `�t.}v�.,ti.. �v:�:ri October 22, 1999 �CT 2 � �9� NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARTNGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ozdering the repair or removal of the nuisance buiiding(s) located at: 666 Orleans Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 16, 1999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 24,1999 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Charlotte Anthonisen P.O. Box 6388 Mpls., MN 55406-0388 Interest Fee Owner Equity Lending, Inc. 72�0 France Avenue South °l11 Edina, MN 55435 The legal description of this property is: Mortgagee Lot 5, Block 4, Olivier's Addition to West St. Paul. Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Le�slative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condifion by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this buildin�(s). °I9-ti�y'� 666 Orleans Street October 22, 1999 Pa�e 2 Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community contSnues to suffer the blighting influence of this pcoperty. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a zesolution ordering the responsible parties to either repau, or demolish and remove this buildin� 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 a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �• Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Fxank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attomeys O�ce Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fue Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housin� Division ccnph SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING Q`� "��`�� 666 Orleans Street Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 16, 1999 City Council - Wednesday, November 24,1999 The building is a one-half, story, wood frame dwelling on a lot of 6,100 square feet. According to our files, the building has been vacant since December 23, 1997. The current property owner is Charlotte Anthonisen, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. The owner has not discussed her intentions with our office. There have been six (6) SUNIMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES issued to: remove refuse, to secure the building and to cut tall grass and weeds. On July 28, 1999 an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NUISANCE BUILDING was issued on August 9, 1999 with a compliance date of September 8, 1999. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacant Building registration fees aze paid. The Real Estate taaces are paid. Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $24,700 on this property. On March 4, 1998 a Code Compliance Inspection was done. (attached) A$2000.00 bond was posted on November 12 with the Building Inspection Department. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this stnzcture is $30,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $7,000-8,000. Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. a� -�+yn REPORT Date: November 16, 1999 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Ha11 I S West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 666 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry StraUunan recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 375 Hawthorne Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolation, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1089 Marshali Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-19-99) Crerry Strathman recommended approval. � q9 -114'1 MINUTES OF TFIE LEGISLATIVE HEARING PLTERTA AZUL, 1811 SELBY AVENUE Monday, November 15, 1999 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 335 p.m. STAFF PRESENT: Corinne Martens, License, Inspections, Environmental Protection (LIEP) Gerry Strathman stated this legislative hearing is being held to discuss objections to the issuance of licenses to Puerta Azu1,1811 Selby Avenue. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Strathman will make a recommendation to the City Council; the City Council will make the final determination on this matter. Corinne Martens reported this is a license application for Roshan Corporation, DBA Puerta t1zu1, 1811 Selby Avenue. They aze applying for Malt On Sale (Strong) and Wine On Sa1e licenses. These license have been approved by Fire, Zoning, and Environmental Health. There are no pending adverse actions against this applicant. Mr. Strathman asked to hear from people in objection to these licenses. (No one casne forwazd.) Mr. Suathman stated he received objection letters from the following: Helen Elizabeth Proechel, 224 Fairview Avenue North, wrote about the restaurant being open late, noise, traffic, and expensive food; Lynette Koopman, 1790 Selby Avenue, wrote about liquor; Christine Wahlstrom, 1824 Selby Avenue, wrote about liquor, parking, litter, security, crime; George Scholler, 1747 Selby Avenue, wrote about beer and wine licenses; and Clullon Leach,1795 Dayton Avenue, wrote about wine and beer, traffic, pazking, late night pedestrian problems. Mr. Strathman asked to heaz from people in support of these licenses. Jon and Kathleett Walsh,1829 Dayton Avenue, appeazed. Mr. Walsh stated that having a restaurant in the neighborhood will be a benefit. However, he supports the other neighbors in their objecfions because of college students that cause problems in the neighborhood. The neighbors are so sensitized to pariying and drinking in the neighborhood with the college students, that whenever the issue of alcohol is brought up, people get upset. People having wine and beer while having dinner, stated Ms. Walsh, are not ordinarily creating the problems the neighborhood is concerned about. Also, it may be an unpairment for Puerta Azul to not provide wine and beer. Parking should not be a problem because Puerta Azul has approximately 12 pazking spots, which is about how many tables they have on the premises. Some businesses in the neighborhood have failed, and Ms. Walsh would like to see this business do well. qq � 114'1 PUERTA AZUL, 1811 Selby Avenue, 11-15-99 Page 2 Mike Ashton, 1816 Selby Avenue, appeared and stated he lives across the street from Puerta Azul, and Mr. Ashton has a business on the comer. This is an upscale, nice restaurant. Not being able to have a glass of wine or beer would be taking something away. It is not the kind of place where young people will just hang out. It will be good for Mr. Ashton's business also. Florence and James Pappas, 1791 Hague Avenue, appeazed. Ms. Pappas stated this is a guality restaurant and the azea is fortunate to have it. Tlus part of Selby has not been interesting over the years, and does not have the class that Grand Avenue has. Tlris restaurant will help improve the azea It is the college students houses that cause concern. Taste of Thailand is about two blocks away, they serve wine and/or beer there, and there has not been a problem in the area because of that. This restaurant is an improvement, stated Mr. Pappas, and will help the antique stores. Katharine Macey, Pete's Hardwood Floots, 186 Fairview Avenue North, appeazed and stated she agrees with the testimony that preceded her. The focus at Puerta Azul is on the food. There is no beer ::ounter. It is clearly a11 geazed towazd a dining experience. T'he condirions are not conducive to drinking to excess, partying, or massive drunkenness. Also, this business will attract the kind of patrons that will also benefit Pete's Hazdwood Floors. William Poynton, 181'7 Selby Avenue, appeazed and stated he is a landlord of the building and owns a business next door. The owners have made a contribution into the neighborhood by investing a lot of money into improving the restaurant that is there, and they haue signed a long term lease. Puerta Azul is a very small space with a 1'united number of seats. They are serious about the food. It has improved the neighborhood, and they have brought a lot of people into the neighborhood. It is unreasonable to deny them a license to serve a glass of wine or beer. Mr. Strathman stated he received letters in support of the application as follows: Leon and Elaine Oman, 1865 Laurel Avenue; Robert Cazlson, Sweeney Hagerman, Pete Peters, Kadee Macey from Pete's Hazdwood Floars,186 Fairview Avenue I3orth; Angela Marckel, 115 Fairview Avenue North; John Waddle, 1847 Selby Avenue; Jon and Kathleen Walsh, 1829 Dayton Avenue; Sherilyn Young, Merriam Park Community Council, 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite 311; and Roger Meyer, Merriam Pazk Community Council, 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite #311. (Mojtaba Sadr-Panah gave Mr. Strathman a letter in support of the licenses from Jack Otis, 156 Fairview Avenue North.) Mojtaba Sadr-Panah, Manager, appeared and stated their focus is on the food; beer and wine would be a complement to the food. He had been in business for over a yeaz at another locarion, and had to move because the building was demolished. There was beer and wine there. That restaurant was surrounded by student housing and maybe 5% of the business came from students who wanted to have a nice meal. However, his focus is not on drawing students to the business. Mr. Panah has been in the restaurant business many years and knows how to manage it. �q-11�1� PtTERTA AZIJL, 1811 Selby Avenue, 11-15-99 (Mr. Panah gave Mr. Strathman a copy of the menu.) Page 3 Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the license application citing he understands the neighbors who aze in objection; however, the license application is in order. He cannot find a reason to believe the issuance of these licenses would be contrary to the best interests of the City and neighborhood. The meeting was adjoumed at 3:58 p.m. zru `�� \\�� . NIINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Stratbman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement � Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 666 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Steve Magner gave Gerry Strathman photographs; they were returned at the end of the meeting.) Steve Magner reported this building has been vacant since 12-23-97. Six summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. On 7-28-99, an inspecfion was conducted and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance was developed. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes aze current. The estimated value of the property is $24,700. A code compliance inspection was completed on 3-4-98. The owner posted a bond on 11-12-99 for a six month e�rtension. Mr. Magner would not have a problem granting the owner six months to complete the work. Charlotte Anthonisen, owner, appeazed and stated she has permits on file to fuush the structure. The project is going forwazd. Gerry Strathman stated the list of coaections aze e�ctensive and asked is the owner confident the items can be corrected within six months. Ms. Anthonisen responded yes. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitarion of the properry citing the code compliance inspection has been completed and a bond has been posted. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 375 Hawthome Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave Gerry Strathman photographs; they were returned at the end of the meering.) (No one appeazed representing the property.) Steve Magner reported this properiy was condemned on 3-4-98 and has been vacant since 6-18-98. There have been six summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. An inspection was conducted on 5-13-99 and a list of deficiencies �� j LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 11-16-99 Page 2 which constitute a nuisance was developed. The vacant building fees and real estate taYes are current. The estimated value of the property is $39,700. A code compliance inspection was completed and a$2,000 bond has been posted. There is a new owner and he has contacted Mr. Magner. The owner was informec� to be here today. Nonetheless, it would be prudent to allow him time to rehabilitate the structure. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given siac months to complete the rehabilitation of the property. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1089 Marshall Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-19-99) (Steve Magner gave Mr. Strathman photographs of the building.) Gerry Strathman stated he received a ca11 yesterday from Citizen Service who indicated Benjaniin Robcrts was there for the hearing; Mr. Roberts was informed the meeting was today. Steve Magner reported he eapected Mr. Roberts to be here today. Mr. Magner met with him on 10-29-99 at the property. Mr. Roberts indicated he would complete the rehabilitation by 11-15-99. There was a lot of work to be done at that time: electrical, pluxnbing, instailation of cabinets, hardware, fixtures, handrails, removing boazds, repairing windows, replacing windows, installation of a new stairway to the Second Floor. At the previous meetang, Mr. Roberts indicated the building would be ready for occupancy in a few weeks, stated Mr. Strathman. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 am. rrn �� Presenced By A^mev��.e� — , t t a''i `4°� Council File # � • � Green Sheet # `Q7.eZL� R�SOLUTION / CITY Of �A`iNT/PdUL, MIN SOTA �/'1%� `%� �.��--� , 3� Referred To Committee: Date 1 WIIEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the CiTy 2 Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair ar 3 wrecking and removal of a one and one-half, story wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter 4 referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 666 Orleans Street. This property is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 ,_,,.,.._.- ---- - 7 Lot 5, Block 4, Oliviex's Addition to West St. Paul. 8 _ _ ° ------- - — 9 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and information 10 obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on ox before 7une 7, 1999, the following aze the now known 11 interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Charlotte Anthonisen, P.O. Box 6388, Mpls., 12 MN 55406-0388; Equity Lending, Inc., 7250 France Avenue South #111, Edina, MN 55435 �.�—�, 13 � --- ---- 14 WF�EREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of 15 =—C�iapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisar�ce=-= _ 16 Building(s)" dated August 9, 1999; and i;. :• ;, i: , 17 �_ � i� . 18 ,_ Wf�REAS, this arder informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parEies th�t;iYiex;,��. 19 structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; asid- -. 20 21 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they'mu'st �epaiz.ox. 22 demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 8, 1999; and 23 � ` � � 24 WIIEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declazing this 25 building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and ,, 26 . . - ;< , z. 27 Wf�REAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement 28 `reques'te`d that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City 29 Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and � 30 ,,, : ,",:.-, 31 WF�REAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance.with 32 the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the tune, date, place asad purp.ose of 33 the, public hearings; and 34 , � 35 WF3EREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 36 Council on Tuesday, November 16, 1999 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving:testimony 37 and e�idence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible 38 parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health,. safety and 39 welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in: , 40 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing 41 the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of 42 the structure to be completed within €i#�Cx�Sj�ays after the date of the Council Hearing;. and 5 ix (G� mona-hs ORIGINAL a9�iiy� 1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City CouncIl on Wednesday, 2 November 24, 1999 and the testimony and evidence inciuding the action taken by the Legislative 3 Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore 4 5 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above 6 referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Commcil hereby adopts the following Findings and Order 7 concerning the Subject Property at 666 Orleans Street: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 1. 2. Q � 7 That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and xemoval of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollazs ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimentai to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community 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 aiternative by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fi+��ayx after the date of the Council Hearing. 5 �X (.E� mor�� 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service ORIGINAL q9-it4�'i 1 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary 2 to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the 3 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 4 5 3. 6 7 9 10 11 L! In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtiues of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all pezsonal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul sha11 remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is fiuther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 ofthe Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citi en Service Office• Code Enforcement B : Adopted by Council: Date ' a� l�q T Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Form By: by City Attorney BY � 4��rJ, 3� ._�_ Y --- �_-- Approved y Mayor: ate � k.g�gqy Approved b Mayor for Submission to Council � By: Q BY� � � / v �t`t -114�) R. Bostrom 266-8439 TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SH�ET No � G�� a.�.�.�,o, �„�.�,. fJ1YAi10MEY ❑OIYQiAIt A11111iJ111 �RYILFtOM. �cuP au � ❑ A41�LfFAYlK'R6 / ❑ FORSIGNATUREj ry Council to pass tlus resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If ; owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered remove the building. The subject property is located at 666 Orleans Street. w PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FlasttAs a�� everwv'ked wWer a wntract f« thic depaM�enl? YES NO tms mie pereorilfirm e�er eeen a ary anpbyee9 7X-�: �7 Does ihie P��m poeseaa a s1611 not namallYP� bY a�Y current cilY employee7 1I�i'2] �s mis paeaYfirm a arpMed venaorr YES NO s building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined an Chapter 45 and a vacant buildirig as defined in Chapter 43 of Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement icer were given an order to xepair ox remove the building at 666 Orleans Street by September 8 1999, and have ;d to compiy with those orders. �-• _. City will eluninate a nuisance. /ANTAGES IF APPROVED City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. S �7,�� - �� sou�ccE Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMAi1ON (FXPINIJj �u,�^�E°� �erSaS li?��! COST/REVENUEBUDGETED(GRCLEON� � YES'� NO �f �rrvm Nw�a�e 33261 CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, Crty Cle�k 99 - ��y'1 DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE E\'FORCEMENT Warren R Barbom ProRram Manager CTI'I' OF SAINi' PAUL Nu'uance Building Code Enforcemen[ Narm Coleman. Mayor ]5 W. Ke1[ogg Blvd. Rm 790 Tel: 65I-266-8430 SaintPaul,MN55102 Fax:651-266-8426 V�u'��'' `�t.}v�.,ti.. �v:�:ri October 22, 1999 �CT 2 � �9� NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARTNGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ozdering the repair or removal of the nuisance buiiding(s) located at: 666 Orleans Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 16, 1999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 24,1999 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Charlotte Anthonisen P.O. Box 6388 Mpls., MN 55406-0388 Interest Fee Owner Equity Lending, Inc. 72�0 France Avenue South °l11 Edina, MN 55435 The legal description of this property is: Mortgagee Lot 5, Block 4, Olivier's Addition to West St. Paul. Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Le�slative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condifion by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this buildin�(s). °I9-ti�y'� 666 Orleans Street October 22, 1999 Pa�e 2 Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community contSnues to suffer the blighting influence of this pcoperty. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a zesolution ordering the responsible parties to either repau, or demolish and remove this buildin� 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 a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �• Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Fxank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attomeys O�ce Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fue Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housin� Division ccnph SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING Q`� "��`�� 666 Orleans Street Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 16, 1999 City Council - Wednesday, November 24,1999 The building is a one-half, story, wood frame dwelling on a lot of 6,100 square feet. According to our files, the building has been vacant since December 23, 1997. The current property owner is Charlotte Anthonisen, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. The owner has not discussed her intentions with our office. There have been six (6) SUNIMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES issued to: remove refuse, to secure the building and to cut tall grass and weeds. On July 28, 1999 an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NUISANCE BUILDING was issued on August 9, 1999 with a compliance date of September 8, 1999. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacant Building registration fees aze paid. The Real Estate taaces are paid. Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $24,700 on this property. On March 4, 1998 a Code Compliance Inspection was done. (attached) A$2000.00 bond was posted on November 12 with the Building Inspection Department. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this stnzcture is $30,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $7,000-8,000. Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. a� -�+yn REPORT Date: November 16, 1999 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Ha11 I S West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 666 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry StraUunan recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 375 Hawthorne Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolation, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1089 Marshali Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-19-99) Crerry Strathman recommended approval. � q9 -114'1 MINUTES OF TFIE LEGISLATIVE HEARING PLTERTA AZUL, 1811 SELBY AVENUE Monday, November 15, 1999 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 335 p.m. STAFF PRESENT: Corinne Martens, License, Inspections, Environmental Protection (LIEP) Gerry Strathman stated this legislative hearing is being held to discuss objections to the issuance of licenses to Puerta Azu1,1811 Selby Avenue. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Strathman will make a recommendation to the City Council; the City Council will make the final determination on this matter. Corinne Martens reported this is a license application for Roshan Corporation, DBA Puerta t1zu1, 1811 Selby Avenue. They aze applying for Malt On Sale (Strong) and Wine On Sa1e licenses. These license have been approved by Fire, Zoning, and Environmental Health. There are no pending adverse actions against this applicant. Mr. Strathman asked to hear from people in objection to these licenses. (No one casne forwazd.) Mr. Suathman stated he received objection letters from the following: Helen Elizabeth Proechel, 224 Fairview Avenue North, wrote about the restaurant being open late, noise, traffic, and expensive food; Lynette Koopman, 1790 Selby Avenue, wrote about liquor; Christine Wahlstrom, 1824 Selby Avenue, wrote about liquor, parking, litter, security, crime; George Scholler, 1747 Selby Avenue, wrote about beer and wine licenses; and Clullon Leach,1795 Dayton Avenue, wrote about wine and beer, traffic, pazking, late night pedestrian problems. Mr. Strathman asked to heaz from people in support of these licenses. Jon and Kathleett Walsh,1829 Dayton Avenue, appeazed. Mr. Walsh stated that having a restaurant in the neighborhood will be a benefit. However, he supports the other neighbors in their objecfions because of college students that cause problems in the neighborhood. The neighbors are so sensitized to pariying and drinking in the neighborhood with the college students, that whenever the issue of alcohol is brought up, people get upset. People having wine and beer while having dinner, stated Ms. Walsh, are not ordinarily creating the problems the neighborhood is concerned about. Also, it may be an unpairment for Puerta Azul to not provide wine and beer. Parking should not be a problem because Puerta Azul has approximately 12 pazking spots, which is about how many tables they have on the premises. Some businesses in the neighborhood have failed, and Ms. Walsh would like to see this business do well. qq � 114'1 PUERTA AZUL, 1811 Selby Avenue, 11-15-99 Page 2 Mike Ashton, 1816 Selby Avenue, appeared and stated he lives across the street from Puerta Azul, and Mr. Ashton has a business on the comer. This is an upscale, nice restaurant. Not being able to have a glass of wine or beer would be taking something away. It is not the kind of place where young people will just hang out. It will be good for Mr. Ashton's business also. Florence and James Pappas, 1791 Hague Avenue, appeazed. Ms. Pappas stated this is a guality restaurant and the azea is fortunate to have it. Tlus part of Selby has not been interesting over the years, and does not have the class that Grand Avenue has. Tlris restaurant will help improve the azea It is the college students houses that cause concern. Taste of Thailand is about two blocks away, they serve wine and/or beer there, and there has not been a problem in the area because of that. This restaurant is an improvement, stated Mr. Pappas, and will help the antique stores. Katharine Macey, Pete's Hardwood Floots, 186 Fairview Avenue North, appeazed and stated she agrees with the testimony that preceded her. The focus at Puerta Azul is on the food. There is no beer ::ounter. It is clearly a11 geazed towazd a dining experience. T'he condirions are not conducive to drinking to excess, partying, or massive drunkenness. Also, this business will attract the kind of patrons that will also benefit Pete's Hazdwood Floors. William Poynton, 181'7 Selby Avenue, appeazed and stated he is a landlord of the building and owns a business next door. The owners have made a contribution into the neighborhood by investing a lot of money into improving the restaurant that is there, and they haue signed a long term lease. Puerta Azul is a very small space with a 1'united number of seats. They are serious about the food. It has improved the neighborhood, and they have brought a lot of people into the neighborhood. It is unreasonable to deny them a license to serve a glass of wine or beer. Mr. Strathman stated he received letters in support of the application as follows: Leon and Elaine Oman, 1865 Laurel Avenue; Robert Cazlson, Sweeney Hagerman, Pete Peters, Kadee Macey from Pete's Hazdwood Floars,186 Fairview Avenue I3orth; Angela Marckel, 115 Fairview Avenue North; John Waddle, 1847 Selby Avenue; Jon and Kathleen Walsh, 1829 Dayton Avenue; Sherilyn Young, Merriam Park Community Council, 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite 311; and Roger Meyer, Merriam Pazk Community Council, 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite #311. (Mojtaba Sadr-Panah gave Mr. Strathman a letter in support of the licenses from Jack Otis, 156 Fairview Avenue North.) Mojtaba Sadr-Panah, Manager, appeared and stated their focus is on the food; beer and wine would be a complement to the food. He had been in business for over a yeaz at another locarion, and had to move because the building was demolished. There was beer and wine there. That restaurant was surrounded by student housing and maybe 5% of the business came from students who wanted to have a nice meal. However, his focus is not on drawing students to the business. Mr. Panah has been in the restaurant business many years and knows how to manage it. �q-11�1� PtTERTA AZIJL, 1811 Selby Avenue, 11-15-99 (Mr. Panah gave Mr. Strathman a copy of the menu.) Page 3 Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the license application citing he understands the neighbors who aze in objection; however, the license application is in order. He cannot find a reason to believe the issuance of these licenses would be contrary to the best interests of the City and neighborhood. The meeting was adjoumed at 3:58 p.m. zru `�� \\�� . NIINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Stratbman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement � Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 666 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Steve Magner gave Gerry Strathman photographs; they were returned at the end of the meeting.) Steve Magner reported this building has been vacant since 12-23-97. Six summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. On 7-28-99, an inspecfion was conducted and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance was developed. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes aze current. The estimated value of the property is $24,700. A code compliance inspection was completed on 3-4-98. The owner posted a bond on 11-12-99 for a six month e�rtension. Mr. Magner would not have a problem granting the owner six months to complete the work. Charlotte Anthonisen, owner, appeazed and stated she has permits on file to fuush the structure. The project is going forwazd. Gerry Strathman stated the list of coaections aze e�ctensive and asked is the owner confident the items can be corrected within six months. Ms. Anthonisen responded yes. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitarion of the properry citing the code compliance inspection has been completed and a bond has been posted. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 375 Hawthome Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave Gerry Strathman photographs; they were returned at the end of the meering.) (No one appeazed representing the property.) Steve Magner reported this properiy was condemned on 3-4-98 and has been vacant since 6-18-98. There have been six summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. An inspection was conducted on 5-13-99 and a list of deficiencies �� j LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 11-16-99 Page 2 which constitute a nuisance was developed. The vacant building fees and real estate taYes are current. The estimated value of the property is $39,700. A code compliance inspection was completed and a$2,000 bond has been posted. There is a new owner and he has contacted Mr. Magner. The owner was informec� to be here today. Nonetheless, it would be prudent to allow him time to rehabilitate the structure. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given siac months to complete the rehabilitation of the property. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1089 Marshall Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-19-99) (Steve Magner gave Mr. Strathman photographs of the building.) Gerry Strathman stated he received a ca11 yesterday from Citizen Service who indicated Benjaniin Robcrts was there for the hearing; Mr. Roberts was informed the meeting was today. Steve Magner reported he eapected Mr. Roberts to be here today. Mr. Magner met with him on 10-29-99 at the property. Mr. Roberts indicated he would complete the rehabilitation by 11-15-99. There was a lot of work to be done at that time: electrical, pluxnbing, instailation of cabinets, hardware, fixtures, handrails, removing boazds, repairing windows, replacing windows, installation of a new stairway to the Second Floor. At the previous meetang, Mr. Roberts indicated the building would be ready for occupancy in a few weeks, stated Mr. Strathman. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 am. rrn �� Presenced By A^mev��.e� — , t t a''i `4°� Council File # � • � Green Sheet # `Q7.eZL� R�SOLUTION / CITY Of �A`iNT/PdUL, MIN SOTA �/'1%� `%� �.��--� , 3� Referred To Committee: Date 1 WIIEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the CiTy 2 Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair ar 3 wrecking and removal of a one and one-half, story wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter 4 referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 666 Orleans Street. This property is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: 6 ,_,,.,.._.- ---- - 7 Lot 5, Block 4, Oliviex's Addition to West St. Paul. 8 _ _ ° ------- - — 9 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and information 10 obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on ox before 7une 7, 1999, the following aze the now known 11 interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properiy: Charlotte Anthonisen, P.O. Box 6388, Mpls., 12 MN 55406-0388; Equity Lending, Inc., 7250 France Avenue South #111, Edina, MN 55435 �.�—�, 13 � --- ---- 14 WF�EREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of 15 =—C�iapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisar�ce=-= _ 16 Building(s)" dated August 9, 1999; and i;. :• ;, i: , 17 �_ � i� . 18 ,_ Wf�REAS, this arder informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parEies th�t;iYiex;,��. 19 structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; asid- -. 20 21 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they'mu'st �epaiz.ox. 22 demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 8, 1999; and 23 � ` � � 24 WIIEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declazing this 25 building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and ,, 26 . . - ;< , z. 27 Wf�REAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement 28 `reques'te`d that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City 29 Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and � 30 ,,, : ,",:.-, 31 WF�REAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance.with 32 the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the tune, date, place asad purp.ose of 33 the, public hearings; and 34 , � 35 WF3EREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City 36 Council on Tuesday, November 16, 1999 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving:testimony 37 and e�idence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible 38 parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health,. safety and 39 welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in: , 40 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing 41 the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of 42 the structure to be completed within €i#�Cx�Sj�ays after the date of the Council Hearing;. and 5 ix (G� mona-hs ORIGINAL a9�iiy� 1 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City CouncIl on Wednesday, 2 November 24, 1999 and the testimony and evidence inciuding the action taken by the Legislative 3 Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore 4 5 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above 6 referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Commcil hereby adopts the following Findings and Order 7 concerning the Subject Property at 666 Orleans Street: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 1. 2. Q � 7 That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. That the costs of demolition and xemoval of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollazs ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimentai to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community 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 aiternative by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fi+��ayx after the date of the Council Hearing. 5 �X (.E� mor�� 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service ORIGINAL q9-it4�'i 1 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary 2 to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the 3 Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 4 5 3. 6 7 9 10 11 L! In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtiues of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all pezsonal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul sha11 remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is fiuther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 ofthe Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citi en Service Office• Code Enforcement B : Adopted by Council: Date ' a� l�q T Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Form By: by City Attorney BY � 4��rJ, 3� ._�_ Y --- �_-- Approved y Mayor: ate � k.g�gqy Approved b Mayor for Submission to Council � By: Q BY� � � / v �t`t -114�) R. Bostrom 266-8439 TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SH�ET No � G�� a.�.�.�,o, �„�.�,. fJ1YAi10MEY ❑OIYQiAIt A11111iJ111 �RYILFtOM. �cuP au � ❑ A41�LfFAYlK'R6 / ❑ FORSIGNATUREj ry Council to pass tlus resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If ; owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered remove the building. The subject property is located at 666 Orleans Street. w PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FlasttAs a�� everwv'ked wWer a wntract f« thic depaM�enl? YES NO tms mie pereorilfirm e�er eeen a ary anpbyee9 7X-�: �7 Does ihie P��m poeseaa a s1611 not namallYP� bY a�Y current cilY employee7 1I�i'2] �s mis paeaYfirm a arpMed venaorr YES NO s building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined an Chapter 45 and a vacant buildirig as defined in Chapter 43 of Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement icer were given an order to xepair ox remove the building at 666 Orleans Street by September 8 1999, and have ;d to compiy with those orders. �-• _. City will eluninate a nuisance. /ANTAGES IF APPROVED City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. S �7,�� - �� sou�ccE Nuisance Housing Abatement INFORMAi1ON (FXPINIJj �u,�^�E°� �erSaS li?��! COST/REVENUEBUDGETED(GRCLEON� � YES'� NO �f �rrvm Nw�a�e 33261 CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, Crty Cle�k 99 - ��y'1 DIVISION OF PROPERTY CODE E\'FORCEMENT Warren R Barbom ProRram Manager CTI'I' OF SAINi' PAUL Nu'uance Building Code Enforcemen[ Narm Coleman. Mayor ]5 W. Ke1[ogg Blvd. Rm 790 Tel: 65I-266-8430 SaintPaul,MN55102 Fax:651-266-8426 V�u'��'' `�t.}v�.,ti.. �v:�:ri October 22, 1999 �CT 2 � �9� NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARTNGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ozdering the repair or removal of the nuisance buiiding(s) located at: 666 Orleans Street The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 16, 1999 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, November 24,1999 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Charlotte Anthonisen P.O. Box 6388 Mpls., MN 55406-0388 Interest Fee Owner Equity Lending, Inc. 72�0 France Avenue South °l11 Edina, MN 55435 The legal description of this property is: Mortgagee Lot 5, Block 4, Olivier's Addition to West St. Paul. Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Le�slative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condifion by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this buildin�(s). °I9-ti�y'� 666 Orleans Street October 22, 1999 Pa�e 2 Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community contSnues to suffer the blighting influence of this pcoperty. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a zesolution ordering the responsible parties to either repau, or demolish and remove this buildin� 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 a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �• Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Fxank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attomeys O�ce Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fue Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housin� Division ccnph SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING Q`� "��`�� 666 Orleans Street Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 16, 1999 City Council - Wednesday, November 24,1999 The building is a one-half, story, wood frame dwelling on a lot of 6,100 square feet. According to our files, the building has been vacant since December 23, 1997. The current property owner is Charlotte Anthonisen, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. The owner has not discussed her intentions with our office. There have been six (6) SUNIMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES issued to: remove refuse, to secure the building and to cut tall grass and weeds. On July 28, 1999 an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NUISANCE BUILDING was issued on August 9, 1999 with a compliance date of September 8, 1999. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacant Building registration fees aze paid. The Real Estate taaces are paid. Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $24,700 on this property. On March 4, 1998 a Code Compliance Inspection was done. (attached) A$2000.00 bond was posted on November 12 with the Building Inspection Department. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this stnzcture is $30,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $7,000-8,000. Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. a� -�+yn REPORT Date: November 16, 1999 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Ha11 I S West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislarive Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 666 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to compiy with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry StraUunan recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 375 Hawthorne Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolation, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1089 Marshali Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-19-99) Crerry Strathman recommended approval. � q9 -114'1 MINUTES OF TFIE LEGISLATIVE HEARING PLTERTA AZUL, 1811 SELBY AVENUE Monday, November 15, 1999 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 335 p.m. STAFF PRESENT: Corinne Martens, License, Inspections, Environmental Protection (LIEP) Gerry Strathman stated this legislative hearing is being held to discuss objections to the issuance of licenses to Puerta Azu1,1811 Selby Avenue. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Strathman will make a recommendation to the City Council; the City Council will make the final determination on this matter. Corinne Martens reported this is a license application for Roshan Corporation, DBA Puerta t1zu1, 1811 Selby Avenue. They aze applying for Malt On Sale (Strong) and Wine On Sa1e licenses. These license have been approved by Fire, Zoning, and Environmental Health. There are no pending adverse actions against this applicant. Mr. Strathman asked to hear from people in objection to these licenses. (No one casne forwazd.) Mr. Suathman stated he received objection letters from the following: Helen Elizabeth Proechel, 224 Fairview Avenue North, wrote about the restaurant being open late, noise, traffic, and expensive food; Lynette Koopman, 1790 Selby Avenue, wrote about liquor; Christine Wahlstrom, 1824 Selby Avenue, wrote about liquor, parking, litter, security, crime; George Scholler, 1747 Selby Avenue, wrote about beer and wine licenses; and Clullon Leach,1795 Dayton Avenue, wrote about wine and beer, traffic, pazking, late night pedestrian problems. Mr. Strathman asked to heaz from people in support of these licenses. Jon and Kathleett Walsh,1829 Dayton Avenue, appeazed. Mr. Walsh stated that having a restaurant in the neighborhood will be a benefit. However, he supports the other neighbors in their objecfions because of college students that cause problems in the neighborhood. The neighbors are so sensitized to pariying and drinking in the neighborhood with the college students, that whenever the issue of alcohol is brought up, people get upset. People having wine and beer while having dinner, stated Ms. Walsh, are not ordinarily creating the problems the neighborhood is concerned about. Also, it may be an unpairment for Puerta Azul to not provide wine and beer. Parking should not be a problem because Puerta Azul has approximately 12 pazking spots, which is about how many tables they have on the premises. Some businesses in the neighborhood have failed, and Ms. Walsh would like to see this business do well. qq � 114'1 PUERTA AZUL, 1811 Selby Avenue, 11-15-99 Page 2 Mike Ashton, 1816 Selby Avenue, appeared and stated he lives across the street from Puerta Azul, and Mr. Ashton has a business on the comer. This is an upscale, nice restaurant. Not being able to have a glass of wine or beer would be taking something away. It is not the kind of place where young people will just hang out. It will be good for Mr. Ashton's business also. Florence and James Pappas, 1791 Hague Avenue, appeazed. Ms. Pappas stated this is a guality restaurant and the azea is fortunate to have it. Tlus part of Selby has not been interesting over the years, and does not have the class that Grand Avenue has. Tlris restaurant will help improve the azea It is the college students houses that cause concern. Taste of Thailand is about two blocks away, they serve wine and/or beer there, and there has not been a problem in the area because of that. This restaurant is an improvement, stated Mr. Pappas, and will help the antique stores. Katharine Macey, Pete's Hardwood Floots, 186 Fairview Avenue North, appeazed and stated she agrees with the testimony that preceded her. The focus at Puerta Azul is on the food. There is no beer ::ounter. It is clearly a11 geazed towazd a dining experience. T'he condirions are not conducive to drinking to excess, partying, or massive drunkenness. Also, this business will attract the kind of patrons that will also benefit Pete's Hazdwood Floors. William Poynton, 181'7 Selby Avenue, appeazed and stated he is a landlord of the building and owns a business next door. The owners have made a contribution into the neighborhood by investing a lot of money into improving the restaurant that is there, and they haue signed a long term lease. Puerta Azul is a very small space with a 1'united number of seats. They are serious about the food. It has improved the neighborhood, and they have brought a lot of people into the neighborhood. It is unreasonable to deny them a license to serve a glass of wine or beer. Mr. Strathman stated he received letters in support of the application as follows: Leon and Elaine Oman, 1865 Laurel Avenue; Robert Cazlson, Sweeney Hagerman, Pete Peters, Kadee Macey from Pete's Hazdwood Floars,186 Fairview Avenue I3orth; Angela Marckel, 115 Fairview Avenue North; John Waddle, 1847 Selby Avenue; Jon and Kathleen Walsh, 1829 Dayton Avenue; Sherilyn Young, Merriam Park Community Council, 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite 311; and Roger Meyer, Merriam Pazk Community Council, 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite #311. (Mojtaba Sadr-Panah gave Mr. Strathman a letter in support of the licenses from Jack Otis, 156 Fairview Avenue North.) Mojtaba Sadr-Panah, Manager, appeared and stated their focus is on the food; beer and wine would be a complement to the food. He had been in business for over a yeaz at another locarion, and had to move because the building was demolished. There was beer and wine there. That restaurant was surrounded by student housing and maybe 5% of the business came from students who wanted to have a nice meal. However, his focus is not on drawing students to the business. Mr. Panah has been in the restaurant business many years and knows how to manage it. �q-11�1� PtTERTA AZIJL, 1811 Selby Avenue, 11-15-99 (Mr. Panah gave Mr. Strathman a copy of the menu.) Page 3 Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the license application citing he understands the neighbors who aze in objection; however, the license application is in order. He cannot find a reason to believe the issuance of these licenses would be contrary to the best interests of the City and neighborhood. The meeting was adjoumed at 3:58 p.m. zru `�� \\�� . NIINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 16, 1999 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Stratbman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement � Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 666 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Steve Magner gave Gerry Strathman photographs; they were returned at the end of the meeting.) Steve Magner reported this building has been vacant since 12-23-97. Six summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. On 7-28-99, an inspecfion was conducted and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance was developed. The vacant building fees and real estate taxes aze current. The estimated value of the property is $24,700. A code compliance inspection was completed on 3-4-98. The owner posted a bond on 11-12-99 for a six month e�rtension. Mr. Magner would not have a problem granting the owner six months to complete the work. Charlotte Anthonisen, owner, appeazed and stated she has permits on file to fuush the structure. The project is going forwazd. Gerry Strathman stated the list of coaections aze e�ctensive and asked is the owner confident the items can be corrected within six months. Ms. Anthonisen responded yes. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given six months to complete the rehabilitarion of the properry citing the code compliance inspection has been completed and a bond has been posted. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 375 Hawthome Avenue East. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner gave Gerry Strathman photographs; they were returned at the end of the meering.) (No one appeazed representing the property.) Steve Magner reported this properiy was condemned on 3-4-98 and has been vacant since 6-18-98. There have been six summary abatement notices issued to remove refuse, secure the building, and cut tall grass. An inspection was conducted on 5-13-99 and a list of deficiencies �� j LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 11-16-99 Page 2 which constitute a nuisance was developed. The vacant building fees and real estate taYes are current. The estimated value of the property is $39,700. A code compliance inspection was completed and a$2,000 bond has been posted. There is a new owner and he has contacted Mr. Magner. The owner was informec� to be here today. Nonetheless, it would be prudent to allow him time to rehabilitate the structure. Gerry Strathman recommended the owner be given siac months to complete the rehabilitation of the property. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1089 Marshall Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-19-99) (Steve Magner gave Mr. Strathman photographs of the building.) Gerry Strathman stated he received a ca11 yesterday from Citizen Service who indicated Benjaniin Robcrts was there for the hearing; Mr. Roberts was informed the meeting was today. Steve Magner reported he eapected Mr. Roberts to be here today. Mr. Magner met with him on 10-29-99 at the property. Mr. Roberts indicated he would complete the rehabilitation by 11-15-99. There was a lot of work to be done at that time: electrical, pluxnbing, instailation of cabinets, hardware, fixtures, handrails, removing boazds, repairing windows, replacing windows, installation of a new stairway to the Second Floor. At the previous meetang, Mr. Roberts indicated the building would be ready for occupancy in a few weeks, stated Mr. Strathman. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the resolution. The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 am. rrn