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99-322l—�`4`C�e.v�� e� - ` l � `� � `�`1 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To Comurittee Date 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the Apri16, 1999, 2 decision of the I.egislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement Appeals for the following addresses: 3 Property Appealed 4 1956 Feronia Avenue (Rescheduled from 3-2-99) 5 Decision: Appeal denied. 6 A�pellant Chris Heine 7 1102 Breen Street William and Gertrude Scanlan 8 Decision: Appeal denied, but the owner has unfil June 15, 1999, to remove the vehicle. 9 2082 Marshall Avenue 10 Decision: Variance granted on the windows. 11 312 Summit Avenue 12 Decision: Variance granted on the doors. Chris Mogren Stephen Balej 13 1748 Case Avenue Keith Pederson 14 Decision: , . ' -�e�reseaEabie� 15 ' r e carpe mg, . Ap��� ��-Y.:ed . 16 17 18 19 20 21 1760 Case Avenue Keith Pederson Decision: ; . � n , ill be done in Q � 'p�0.� �lEr\e�. 605 Blair Avenue Decision: Appeal denied. Johnnie Jerome Graham 22 624 Sumznit Avenue Gwynne L. Evans 23 Decision: Variance granted on the bathroom fan in Unit #9. 24 Note: 620 Burlington Road and 444 St. Peter Street laid over to the Apri12Q 1999, Property Code Enforcement 25 meeting. Council File # qq - 3aR Green Sheet # 64008 � Green Sheet 64008 �� _3aa' 8 9 10 11 Yeas Na s Absent Blakey � Coleman � Hazris � Benanav � Reiter � Boshom � Lantry ✓ �( � O Adopted by Council: Date Q_� t iy ��1�1`� 1 Adoption C rtified by Council Secretary BY: -'�s����.� - - � Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by Ciry Attomey � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Councll � �a-r-.�-.--y- ;� Mo.,�,�. � �0..� �<< ` c��c ����!�i a9� DFPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL oaTE IxmATEO c�t coun��i 4-7-99 GREEN SHEET No 6400$ COMACT PERSON 8 PFKKJE InWalloffis Initlallmre Gerry Strathman, 266-8575 ovixmm�n.iECroR wnmux� MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGQJDA BY (DAT� April 1G, 1999 "�" NUYBBt WR ❑ CRY�tTOR1EY tlIYCIFPK ROUTING OROQt ❑RWICYL]ENNCEfOR Al�Ntl�LaErt1l/ACGTa �114YORIORA4.A4TFtlf� ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CL.IP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION REDUESTm Approving the decision of the Legisla[ive Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement appeals for the April 6, 1999, meeting on the following addresses: 1956 Feronia Avenue, 1102 Breen Street, 2082 Marshall Avenue, 312 Summit Avenue, 1748 Case Avenue, 1760 Case Avenue, 605 Blair Avenue, and 624 Summit Avenue. RECOMMEND TION Approve (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSTANSWERTHE FOLLOWING QUESTiONS: 1. Has this perso�rm ever worked untler a cont2d tor this departmeM? PIANNING COMMISSION YES NO CIBCOMMITTEE 2 HasthispersoMrmeverbeenacityemployee? CIVIL SERV{CE COMMISSION YES NO 3. Does ihis persoMrm possess a sltill not nwmaltypossessetl by any curteM city employee? YES NO 4. Is this persoNfirm a targeted ventloh YES NO Explain all yes amwers on separate sheet arM attacn to green sheet INITIATWG PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNIlY (Who. What, When. Where, Wh� ANTAGESIFAPPROVED @a a •' �:^.;. S°"�rsF � 6.:�7C�:'..,"�i�.,u4 .. , .�a. .<:. �,�:� v.�, e.�` ��:� � � ��� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED � DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE7 YES NO FUNOING SOURCE ACTMTY NUMBER FlNqNCIAL INFORMATON (D�Wt� r/�-�a� ��� NOTES OF THE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING Tuesday, Apri16, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Pat Fish, Fire Prevention; Richard Lippert, Code Enforcement; Jim Prill, Code Enforcement; Mike Urmann, Fire Prevenrion The meeting was called to order at 132 p.m. 1956 Feronia Avenue No one appeared representing the property. Pat Fish reported the certificate occupancy was revoked. Before a code compliance inspection was done as required by city ordinance, this appeal was filed. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 1102 Breen Street William Scanlan, homeowner, and son James Scanlan, appeazed. William Scanlan stated he would like additional time to remove the vehicle. The vehicle belongs to a son, who has been transferred to another state. It will take some work to remove it from its present locarion. The vehicle is a classic or being restored as an antique, but it is not junk. It is now working. William Scanlan hopes to have it out of the yard by this fall. Gerry Strathman stated there are 2 problems with vehicles like this: 1) they can become a health hazard when animals start living in them, 2) some people consider them a blight. Jim Prill reported a complaint was received. There aze four violations of the abandoned vehicle ordinance: missing the wheels, missing a grill and other parts, being supported by wood underneath, and it is not driveable at this time. Gerry Strathman asked why it is easier to move it in the summer. James Scanlan responded it is 2/3 of the way back from the lot, and on an elevated area. He does not want to wreck the yazd to remove the vehicle; therefore, he would like the yazd to settle in for the season, which would be about November 1. Mr. Strathman asked would a shorter time make a difference. Mr. Scanlan responded the end of smmner because his siblings will get together to help. Jim Prill stated he previously gave an extension of May 1 to comply. The velucle appears to not be causing a problem at this rime. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal, but the owner has until June 15, 1999, to remove the vehicle. 99-�a� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 46-99 2082 Marshall Avenue I�'_- d Cluis Mogren, owner, appeazed and stated he built a fire escape to replace the old fire escape, which was not up to code. After further review, Fire Prevenrion wanted the back windows all fire rated. It was Mr. Mogren's understanding that when he purchased the building, it was grandfathered in, and exempt from this requirement. This building is a hundred yeazs old There aze 8 windows. It is a renovated house made into 6 efficiency apartments. Mike Urmann reported the exterior fire escape fits under an exterior stair case rather than a fire escape. T'he building code and fire code do require fire rated glass within 10 feet of that exit if it is a fire escape. Being it is an exterior stairwell to the building, Mr. Urmann feels that it does not fit those requirements. Therefore, Mr. Urmann will support the appeal. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the windows. 312 Summit Avenue Stephen Balej, owner, appeared and stated he is appealing the 20 minute fire rated door requirement on all the units. He lives in the main house, and the service quarters aze leased. This is the oldest home on Summit Avenue. It is on the historic register and is in the historic preservarion area. The home is 90% original and was built in 1858. The doors in question aze all panel doors. Many aze 2 inches thick. This property has 2 alazm systems. One is monitored and the other is connected between the units. The property has over double the fire extinguisher power. A fire wall divides the property in half. Changing the doors will alter the historic appearance of the property. The James J. Hill walking tour goes through this house. (Stephen Balej presented photographs.) Mike Urmann reported there are 5 violations srill in the building. If those violations are taken caze of, he will support the appeal on the doors. Stephen Balej responded he is fine with this. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the doors. 1748 Case Avenue Keith Pederson, owner, appeazed and stated he is appealing the revocation of the certificate of occupancy. Item 1 reads to replace defective sereens. They were removed to be repaired. Item 2 reads to replace the filthy corridor carpeting. The carpeting is not filthy, it is in good repair, but it is badly stained. The carpeting did not arrive on time and because of the way it had been installed, things had to be done in prepazarion far the new carpet. It is on the schedule to be replaced this siumner. The certificate of occupancy is not up for renewal. This issue is too minor for pulling the certificate of occupancy. 9�i-.3�a PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-6-99 Page 3 Pat Fish reported there were outstanding orders on particulaz issues including the hallway carpeting since September 1998. The screens need to be addressed. It is a general repair item like anything else. The locks on the back door were not repaired as of the last inspection on Mazch 9. The inspecrion following that one was cancelled The hallway carpeting is in terrible conditioa It is the policy when revoldng a certificate of occupancy, that a complete inspecrion is done on the entire building. Repairs will have to be made before reinstafing the certificate. There was an even more than a reasonable amount of rime given to make repairs. The condirion of the building continued to deteriorate. Keith Pederson asked what repairs were not done in a timely manner. Pat Fish responded the locks on the doors were sfill not repaired on her third trip, the locks on the back door worked, but the front doors still did not work. Mr. Pederson responded the locks on the doors were working fine. He and Ms. Fish both tried the locks. 5omeone stuck a wrapper in the lock; the wrapper was removed, and the lock worked perfectly. The only item left is the screen, which is not an ongoing issue, and is being dealt with in a timely manner. The only issue of an ongoing nature is the hall carpeting, which is being dealt with. Gerry Strathman asked when the cazpeting will be completed Keith Pederson responded within 90 days. Mr. Strathman stated he does not think there is cause for revoca6on of occupancy, although there can be frustrarion when repairs aze slow coming. He asked can the carpeting replacement be accelerated. Mr. Pederson responded that would be difficult because they are working on another project for the next two months that is much more serious, and Pat Fish is awaze of this project. However 40% of the old carpeting has been removed. The stairs have to be sanded, refinished. There is a fair amount of work to be done. Gerry Strathxnan asked for a summary of what has been done. Keith Pederson responded the screens have been fixed, the door locks worked as of this morning, and the carpeting will be replaced within 90 days. The carpeting has finally arrived. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal; certificate of occupancy is not revoked. This is based on the owner's representarion that all repairs have been made except for the carpeting, which wi11 be done in 90 days. If the items are not repaired, the Fire Department may proceed again. Keith Pederson responded that is fair. 1760 Case Avenue Keith Pederson appeazed again and stated he is appealing the certificate of occupancy revocarion. He went over the items on the Deficiency/Correction List as follows: Item 1 A complete inspecrion must be made prior to re-issuing the certificate of occupancy - There are things to be done, but they do not necessitate a revocation of the certificate. Item 2 Fire extinguisher First floor needs service tag - Someone tore the tag in half. A new tag has been put on. 99-.��� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 46-99 Page 4 Item 4 Closet doors Unit #2 off track - Someone was moving in and Imocked the closet door off the track. It has been reinstalled Item 5 Unit #2: Remove bazs from bedroom windows - He had been requested by the Police Deparnnent to install safety bazs on the windows. The bazs have since been removed. Item 6 Seal hole behind toilet - They were working on this at the time. Item 8 Carpeting Unit #8 needs replacing - The carpet is missing and the tack strip was exposed because it was being removed to be replaced with new carpet. Item 9 Unit #9: Unit in an unclean and unsanitaty condifion. Umt to be entirely cleaned. Walls and floors washed and carpeting shampooed - The tenant is being asked to leave because of her housekeeping. She moved in there in September. They have had to clean her apartment twice. She does not want them to know about her housekeeping problems so she doesn't tell them about any problems. Item 14 Unit #9: Bathroom faucet leaking - Mr. Pederson's workers have been instructed to let him lmow about any leaking faucets. It was fixed the next day. Item 16 Unit #9: Thermostat cover missing - The tenant admitted that she removed the cover because her son plays with it and loses it. Item 17 No lock on front door - There was a problem with the front doar lock. It had been fixed previously. When Ms. Fish was there, it was not working correctly. It was readjusted that afternoon and was working this morning. (Items 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 all deal with Unit 9. See Item 9.) Mr. Pederson stated there are things to be done, but they do not necessitate a revocation of the certificate of occupancy. These aze not ongoing items. When he gets a complaint, the problem is taken caze of timely. Sometimes, tenants circumvent him and call Ms. Fish. Gerry Strathman asked about Item 3, Unit #2 rapair and clean kitchen floor covering or replace, and Item 18, Back door closer needs repair and the hallway carpet is filthy and in disrepair. Keith Pederson responded the kitchen floor did not need repair; the tenants cleaned it. The back door closure was repaired before the inspection. The carpeting is badly stained and needs to be replaced. Mr. Strathman asked will the carpeting be replaced in 90 days. Mr. Pederson responded yes. Pat Fish stated she disagrees with the statement that items were fixed by the inspection. When she sees the hallway, common azeas, and the units aze not getting done, the certificate is revoked to do a complete inspection in the building. There were things that kept getting added to the list. The original items on the list date back to August and September 1998, which aze the carpeting and the locks on the doors. In Mazch, she was told the carpeting would be in within a week. Now she heazs 90 days. Gerry Strathman asked about Unit #4. Pat Fish responded the hole under the sink and the lealdng faucet are not tenant responsibilities. She does not recall the tenant saying she took the thermostat cover off: 9�-�a� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-6-99 Page 5 Gerty Strathman granted the appeal; certificate of occupancy is not revoked. This is based an the owner's representarion that all repairs have been made or aze in the process of being made except for the carpeting, which will be done in 90 days. Mr. Strathman suspects that it is the exasperation that repairs are not being made that led to the revocation of occupancy. 605 Blair Avenue Johnnie Jerome Grahauz, owner, appeared and stated two yeazs ago he installed storm windows. He didn't laiow that the original windows were suppose to be installed instead of storm windows. He is asldng for 30 days to install the two windows. Mr. Graham blew a fuse in the home. He is in the process of correcting the wiring. He just bought a 60 amp fuse. Mr. Graham used to have a dog. The home is over 100 year old. He never went downstairs to clean after it. The FORCE team and Dick Lippert came. Mr. Lippert installed a vacant sign on the premises on Mazch 19. Mr. Crraham stays at ttris property by himsel£ A Paula gave him until7une 15 to complete the windows and the roof. There is leaking on the back porch. There is a fire alann in the dining room. (Johnnie Graham presented paperwork showing what he has finished so faz.) Dick Lippert reported he works out of the Saint Paul Police Deparhnent FORCE Unit. This is the third time this building has been condemned. There ha�e been many complaints and orders issued. There has always been difficulty getting compliance and keeping it vacant. Mr. Lippert was called out to the property by the FORCE Unit. The building is not close to being habitable. Mr. Lippert ques$ons if Johnnie Graham has the capability to make the electrical repairs that aze necessary. Mr. Lippert is asking for a code compliance inspecfion before the building can be reoccupied. (Dick Lippert presented photographs.) Gerry Strathman asked when Dick Lippert was in the building the last rime and were the repairs made that aze indicated on Johnnie Graham's paperwork. Mr. Lippert responded he was at the groperty last Thursday and he was not aware of any repairs. There were people sleeping all over. The sanitary conditions alone are far more than Code Enforcement would need to keep this building vacant. Johnnie Graham stated the bathroom has been cleaned. He just bought a new toilet; it just has to be installed. The attic and the basement have been cleaned. Dick Lippert was so furious that he would not check on these items. Mr. Cnaham was told by Mr. Lippert that he could not stay in this house. Mr. Crraham packed up his items and left. Shari Moore of the Cirizen Service Office said that he could stay because he filed his appeal. He has been going there in the daytime to clean up and has been walking the street at night. He is 42 years old. Mr. Graham asked for a 30 day extension, he will still go out on the street at night. (Mr. Graham presented additional paperwork) 9` 3�� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NO'I'ES OF 46-99 Page 6 Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. Ttris is not a fit place for anyone to live in. He does not like the idea of Johnnie Graham being on the street, but cannot allow him to live in this house. It is way beyond the bounds of anything that Saint Paul would tolerate as a habitable place. Mr. Graham can enter the building during the daytime for the purposes of making repairs. No one can sleep thete or prepare food, and no one can be there at night. This can be done until the City declares the building a nuisance. 624 Summit Avenue No one appeared representing the property. Mike Urmann reported the owner was told that Fire Prevention would support the appeal. Gerry Strattiman granted a variance on the bathroom fan in Unit #9. Note: 620 Burlington Road and 444 St. Peter Street laid over to the Apri120, 1999, Property Code Enforcement meeting. The meering was adjourned at 2:28 p.m. i� l—�`4`C�e.v�� e� - ` l � `� � `�`1 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To Comurittee Date 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the Apri16, 1999, 2 decision of the I.egislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement Appeals for the following addresses: 3 Property Appealed 4 1956 Feronia Avenue (Rescheduled from 3-2-99) 5 Decision: Appeal denied. 6 A�pellant Chris Heine 7 1102 Breen Street William and Gertrude Scanlan 8 Decision: Appeal denied, but the owner has unfil June 15, 1999, to remove the vehicle. 9 2082 Marshall Avenue 10 Decision: Variance granted on the windows. 11 312 Summit Avenue 12 Decision: Variance granted on the doors. Chris Mogren Stephen Balej 13 1748 Case Avenue Keith Pederson 14 Decision: , . ' -�e�reseaEabie� 15 ' r e carpe mg, . Ap��� ��-Y.:ed . 16 17 18 19 20 21 1760 Case Avenue Keith Pederson Decision: ; . � n , ill be done in Q � 'p�0.� �lEr\e�. 605 Blair Avenue Decision: Appeal denied. Johnnie Jerome Graham 22 624 Sumznit Avenue Gwynne L. Evans 23 Decision: Variance granted on the bathroom fan in Unit #9. 24 Note: 620 Burlington Road and 444 St. Peter Street laid over to the Apri12Q 1999, Property Code Enforcement 25 meeting. Council File # qq - 3aR Green Sheet # 64008 � Green Sheet 64008 �� _3aa' 8 9 10 11 Yeas Na s Absent Blakey � Coleman � Hazris � Benanav � Reiter � Boshom � Lantry ✓ �( � O Adopted by Council: Date Q_� t iy ��1�1`� 1 Adoption C rtified by Council Secretary BY: -'�s����.� - - � Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by Ciry Attomey � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Councll � �a-r-.�-.--y- ;� Mo.,�,�. � �0..� �<< ` c��c ����!�i a9� DFPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL oaTE IxmATEO c�t coun��i 4-7-99 GREEN SHEET No 6400$ COMACT PERSON 8 PFKKJE InWalloffis Initlallmre Gerry Strathman, 266-8575 ovixmm�n.iECroR wnmux� MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGQJDA BY (DAT� April 1G, 1999 "�" NUYBBt WR ❑ CRY�tTOR1EY tlIYCIFPK ROUTING OROQt ❑RWICYL]ENNCEfOR Al�Ntl�LaErt1l/ACGTa �114YORIORA4.A4TFtlf� ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CL.IP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION REDUESTm Approving the decision of the Legisla[ive Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement appeals for the April 6, 1999, meeting on the following addresses: 1956 Feronia Avenue, 1102 Breen Street, 2082 Marshall Avenue, 312 Summit Avenue, 1748 Case Avenue, 1760 Case Avenue, 605 Blair Avenue, and 624 Summit Avenue. RECOMMEND TION Approve (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSTANSWERTHE FOLLOWING QUESTiONS: 1. Has this perso�rm ever worked untler a cont2d tor this departmeM? PIANNING COMMISSION YES NO CIBCOMMITTEE 2 HasthispersoMrmeverbeenacityemployee? CIVIL SERV{CE COMMISSION YES NO 3. Does ihis persoMrm possess a sltill not nwmaltypossessetl by any curteM city employee? YES NO 4. Is this persoNfirm a targeted ventloh YES NO Explain all yes amwers on separate sheet arM attacn to green sheet INITIATWG PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNIlY (Who. What, When. Where, Wh� ANTAGESIFAPPROVED @a a •' �:^.;. S°"�rsF � 6.:�7C�:'..,"�i�.,u4 .. , .�a. .<:. �,�:� v.�, e.�` ��:� � � ��� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED � DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUD6ETED (CIRCLE ONE7 YES NO FUNOING SOURCE ACTMTY NUMBER FlNqNCIAL INFORMATON (D�Wt� r/�-�a� ��� NOTES OF THE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING Tuesday, Apri16, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Pat Fish, Fire Prevention; Richard Lippert, Code Enforcement; Jim Prill, Code Enforcement; Mike Urmann, Fire Prevenrion The meeting was called to order at 132 p.m. 1956 Feronia Avenue No one appeared representing the property. Pat Fish reported the certificate occupancy was revoked. Before a code compliance inspection was done as required by city ordinance, this appeal was filed. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 1102 Breen Street William Scanlan, homeowner, and son James Scanlan, appeazed. William Scanlan stated he would like additional time to remove the vehicle. The vehicle belongs to a son, who has been transferred to another state. It will take some work to remove it from its present locarion. The vehicle is a classic or being restored as an antique, but it is not junk. It is now working. William Scanlan hopes to have it out of the yard by this fall. Gerry Strathman stated there are 2 problems with vehicles like this: 1) they can become a health hazard when animals start living in them, 2) some people consider them a blight. Jim Prill reported a complaint was received. There aze four violations of the abandoned vehicle ordinance: missing the wheels, missing a grill and other parts, being supported by wood underneath, and it is not driveable at this time. Gerry Strathman asked why it is easier to move it in the summer. James Scanlan responded it is 2/3 of the way back from the lot, and on an elevated area. He does not want to wreck the yazd to remove the vehicle; therefore, he would like the yazd to settle in for the season, which would be about November 1. Mr. Strathman asked would a shorter time make a difference. Mr. Scanlan responded the end of smmner because his siblings will get together to help. Jim Prill stated he previously gave an extension of May 1 to comply. The velucle appears to not be causing a problem at this rime. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal, but the owner has until June 15, 1999, to remove the vehicle. 99-�a� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 46-99 2082 Marshall Avenue I�'_- d Cluis Mogren, owner, appeazed and stated he built a fire escape to replace the old fire escape, which was not up to code. After further review, Fire Prevenrion wanted the back windows all fire rated. It was Mr. Mogren's understanding that when he purchased the building, it was grandfathered in, and exempt from this requirement. This building is a hundred yeazs old There aze 8 windows. It is a renovated house made into 6 efficiency apartments. Mike Urmann reported the exterior fire escape fits under an exterior stair case rather than a fire escape. T'he building code and fire code do require fire rated glass within 10 feet of that exit if it is a fire escape. Being it is an exterior stairwell to the building, Mr. Urmann feels that it does not fit those requirements. Therefore, Mr. Urmann will support the appeal. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the windows. 312 Summit Avenue Stephen Balej, owner, appeared and stated he is appealing the 20 minute fire rated door requirement on all the units. He lives in the main house, and the service quarters aze leased. This is the oldest home on Summit Avenue. It is on the historic register and is in the historic preservarion area. The home is 90% original and was built in 1858. The doors in question aze all panel doors. Many aze 2 inches thick. This property has 2 alazm systems. One is monitored and the other is connected between the units. The property has over double the fire extinguisher power. A fire wall divides the property in half. Changing the doors will alter the historic appearance of the property. The James J. Hill walking tour goes through this house. (Stephen Balej presented photographs.) Mike Urmann reported there are 5 violations srill in the building. If those violations are taken caze of, he will support the appeal on the doors. Stephen Balej responded he is fine with this. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the doors. 1748 Case Avenue Keith Pederson, owner, appeazed and stated he is appealing the revocation of the certificate of occupancy. Item 1 reads to replace defective sereens. They were removed to be repaired. Item 2 reads to replace the filthy corridor carpeting. The carpeting is not filthy, it is in good repair, but it is badly stained. The carpeting did not arrive on time and because of the way it had been installed, things had to be done in prepazarion far the new carpet. It is on the schedule to be replaced this siumner. The certificate of occupancy is not up for renewal. This issue is too minor for pulling the certificate of occupancy. 9�i-.3�a PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-6-99 Page 3 Pat Fish reported there were outstanding orders on particulaz issues including the hallway carpeting since September 1998. The screens need to be addressed. It is a general repair item like anything else. The locks on the back door were not repaired as of the last inspection on Mazch 9. The inspecrion following that one was cancelled The hallway carpeting is in terrible conditioa It is the policy when revoldng a certificate of occupancy, that a complete inspecrion is done on the entire building. Repairs will have to be made before reinstafing the certificate. There was an even more than a reasonable amount of rime given to make repairs. The condirion of the building continued to deteriorate. Keith Pederson asked what repairs were not done in a timely manner. Pat Fish responded the locks on the doors were sfill not repaired on her third trip, the locks on the back door worked, but the front doors still did not work. Mr. Pederson responded the locks on the doors were working fine. He and Ms. Fish both tried the locks. 5omeone stuck a wrapper in the lock; the wrapper was removed, and the lock worked perfectly. The only item left is the screen, which is not an ongoing issue, and is being dealt with in a timely manner. The only issue of an ongoing nature is the hall carpeting, which is being dealt with. Gerry Strathman asked when the cazpeting will be completed Keith Pederson responded within 90 days. Mr. Strathman stated he does not think there is cause for revoca6on of occupancy, although there can be frustrarion when repairs aze slow coming. He asked can the carpeting replacement be accelerated. Mr. Pederson responded that would be difficult because they are working on another project for the next two months that is much more serious, and Pat Fish is awaze of this project. However 40% of the old carpeting has been removed. The stairs have to be sanded, refinished. There is a fair amount of work to be done. Gerry Strathxnan asked for a summary of what has been done. Keith Pederson responded the screens have been fixed, the door locks worked as of this morning, and the carpeting will be replaced within 90 days. The carpeting has finally arrived. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal; certificate of occupancy is not revoked. This is based on the owner's representarion that all repairs have been made except for the carpeting, which wi11 be done in 90 days. If the items are not repaired, the Fire Department may proceed again. Keith Pederson responded that is fair. 1760 Case Avenue Keith Pederson appeazed again and stated he is appealing the certificate of occupancy revocarion. He went over the items on the Deficiency/Correction List as follows: Item 1 A complete inspecrion must be made prior to re-issuing the certificate of occupancy - There are things to be done, but they do not necessitate a revocation of the certificate. Item 2 Fire extinguisher First floor needs service tag - Someone tore the tag in half. A new tag has been put on. 99-.��� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 46-99 Page 4 Item 4 Closet doors Unit #2 off track - Someone was moving in and Imocked the closet door off the track. It has been reinstalled Item 5 Unit #2: Remove bazs from bedroom windows - He had been requested by the Police Deparnnent to install safety bazs on the windows. The bazs have since been removed. Item 6 Seal hole behind toilet - They were working on this at the time. Item 8 Carpeting Unit #8 needs replacing - The carpet is missing and the tack strip was exposed because it was being removed to be replaced with new carpet. Item 9 Unit #9: Unit in an unclean and unsanitaty condifion. Umt to be entirely cleaned. Walls and floors washed and carpeting shampooed - The tenant is being asked to leave because of her housekeeping. She moved in there in September. They have had to clean her apartment twice. She does not want them to know about her housekeeping problems so she doesn't tell them about any problems. Item 14 Unit #9: Bathroom faucet leaking - Mr. Pederson's workers have been instructed to let him lmow about any leaking faucets. It was fixed the next day. Item 16 Unit #9: Thermostat cover missing - The tenant admitted that she removed the cover because her son plays with it and loses it. Item 17 No lock on front door - There was a problem with the front doar lock. It had been fixed previously. When Ms. Fish was there, it was not working correctly. It was readjusted that afternoon and was working this morning. (Items 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 all deal with Unit 9. See Item 9.) Mr. Pederson stated there are things to be done, but they do not necessitate a revocation of the certificate of occupancy. These aze not ongoing items. When he gets a complaint, the problem is taken caze of timely. Sometimes, tenants circumvent him and call Ms. Fish. Gerry Strathman asked about Item 3, Unit #2 rapair and clean kitchen floor covering or replace, and Item 18, Back door closer needs repair and the hallway carpet is filthy and in disrepair. Keith Pederson responded the kitchen floor did not need repair; the tenants cleaned it. The back door closure was repaired before the inspection. The carpeting is badly stained and needs to be replaced. Mr. Strathman asked will the carpeting be replaced in 90 days. Mr. Pederson responded yes. Pat Fish stated she disagrees with the statement that items were fixed by the inspection. When she sees the hallway, common azeas, and the units aze not getting done, the certificate is revoked to do a complete inspection in the building. There were things that kept getting added to the list. The original items on the list date back to August and September 1998, which aze the carpeting and the locks on the doors. In Mazch, she was told the carpeting would be in within a week. Now she heazs 90 days. Gerry Strathman asked about Unit #4. Pat Fish responded the hole under the sink and the lealdng faucet are not tenant responsibilities. She does not recall the tenant saying she took the thermostat cover off: 9�-�a� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-6-99 Page 5 Gerty Strathman granted the appeal; certificate of occupancy is not revoked. This is based an the owner's representarion that all repairs have been made or aze in the process of being made except for the carpeting, which will be done in 90 days. Mr. Strathman suspects that it is the exasperation that repairs are not being made that led to the revocation of occupancy. 605 Blair Avenue Johnnie Jerome Grahauz, owner, appeared and stated two yeazs ago he installed storm windows. He didn't laiow that the original windows were suppose to be installed instead of storm windows. He is asldng for 30 days to install the two windows. Mr. Graham blew a fuse in the home. He is in the process of correcting the wiring. He just bought a 60 amp fuse. Mr. Graham used to have a dog. The home is over 100 year old. He never went downstairs to clean after it. The FORCE team and Dick Lippert came. Mr. Lippert installed a vacant sign on the premises on Mazch 19. Mr. Crraham stays at ttris property by himsel£ A Paula gave him until7une 15 to complete the windows and the roof. There is leaking on the back porch. There is a fire alann in the dining room. (Johnnie Graham presented paperwork showing what he has finished so faz.) Dick Lippert reported he works out of the Saint Paul Police Deparhnent FORCE Unit. This is the third time this building has been condemned. There ha�e been many complaints and orders issued. There has always been difficulty getting compliance and keeping it vacant. Mr. Lippert was called out to the property by the FORCE Unit. The building is not close to being habitable. Mr. Lippert ques$ons if Johnnie Graham has the capability to make the electrical repairs that aze necessary. Mr. Lippert is asking for a code compliance inspecfion before the building can be reoccupied. (Dick Lippert presented photographs.) Gerry Strathman asked when Dick Lippert was in the building the last rime and were the repairs made that aze indicated on Johnnie Graham's paperwork. Mr. Lippert responded he was at the groperty last Thursday and he was not aware of any repairs. There were people sleeping all over. The sanitary conditions alone are far more than Code Enforcement would need to keep this building vacant. Johnnie Graham stated the bathroom has been cleaned. He just bought a new toilet; it just has to be installed. The attic and the basement have been cleaned. Dick Lippert was so furious that he would not check on these items. Mr. Cnaham was told by Mr. Lippert that he could not stay in this house. Mr. Crraham packed up his items and left. Shari Moore of the Cirizen Service Office said that he could stay because he filed his appeal. He has been going there in the daytime to clean up and has been walking the street at night. He is 42 years old. Mr. Graham asked for a 30 day extension, he will still go out on the street at night. (Mr. Graham presented additional paperwork) 9` 3�� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NO'I'ES OF 46-99 Page 6 Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. Ttris is not a fit place for anyone to live in. He does not like the idea of Johnnie Graham being on the street, but cannot allow him to live in this house. It is way beyond the bounds of anything that Saint Paul would tolerate as a habitable place. Mr. Graham can enter the building during the daytime for the purposes of making repairs. No one can sleep thete or prepare food, and no one can be there at night. This can be done until the City declares the building a nuisance. 624 Summit Avenue No one appeared representing the property. Mike Urmann reported the owner was told that Fire Prevention would support the appeal. Gerry Strattiman granted a variance on the bathroom fan in Unit #9. Note: 620 Burlington Road and 444 St. Peter Street laid over to the Apri120, 1999, Property Code Enforcement meeting. The meering was adjourned at 2:28 p.m. i� l—�`4`C�e.v�� e� - ` l � `� � `�`1 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To Comurittee Date 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the Apri16, 1999, 2 decision of the I.egislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement Appeals for the following addresses: 3 Property Appealed 4 1956 Feronia Avenue (Rescheduled from 3-2-99) 5 Decision: Appeal denied. 6 A�pellant Chris Heine 7 1102 Breen Street William and Gertrude Scanlan 8 Decision: Appeal denied, but the owner has unfil June 15, 1999, to remove the vehicle. 9 2082 Marshall Avenue 10 Decision: Variance granted on the windows. 11 312 Summit Avenue 12 Decision: Variance granted on the doors. Chris Mogren Stephen Balej 13 1748 Case Avenue Keith Pederson 14 Decision: , . ' -�e�reseaEabie� 15 ' r e carpe mg, . Ap��� ��-Y.:ed . 16 17 18 19 20 21 1760 Case Avenue Keith Pederson Decision: ; . � n , ill be done in Q � 'p�0.� �lEr\e�. 605 Blair Avenue Decision: Appeal denied. Johnnie Jerome Graham 22 624 Sumznit Avenue Gwynne L. Evans 23 Decision: Variance granted on the bathroom fan in Unit #9. 24 Note: 620 Burlington Road and 444 St. Peter Street laid over to the Apri12Q 1999, Property Code Enforcement 25 meeting. Council File # qq - 3aR Green Sheet # 64008 � Green Sheet 64008 �� _3aa' 8 9 10 11 Yeas Na s Absent Blakey � Coleman � Hazris � Benanav � Reiter � Boshom � Lantry ✓ �( � O Adopted by Council: Date Q_� t iy ��1�1`� 1 Adoption C rtified by Council Secretary BY: -'�s����.� - - � Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by Ciry Attomey � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Councll � �a-r-.�-.--y- ;� Mo.,�,�. � �0..� �<< ` c��c ����!�i r/�-�a� ��� NOTES OF THE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING Tuesday, Apri16, 1999 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislarive Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Pat Fish, Fire Prevention; Richard Lippert, Code Enforcement; Jim Prill, Code Enforcement; Mike Urmann, Fire Prevenrion The meeting was called to order at 132 p.m. 1956 Feronia Avenue No one appeared representing the property. Pat Fish reported the certificate occupancy was revoked. Before a code compliance inspection was done as required by city ordinance, this appeal was filed. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. 1102 Breen Street William Scanlan, homeowner, and son James Scanlan, appeazed. William Scanlan stated he would like additional time to remove the vehicle. The vehicle belongs to a son, who has been transferred to another state. It will take some work to remove it from its present locarion. The vehicle is a classic or being restored as an antique, but it is not junk. It is now working. William Scanlan hopes to have it out of the yard by this fall. Gerry Strathman stated there are 2 problems with vehicles like this: 1) they can become a health hazard when animals start living in them, 2) some people consider them a blight. Jim Prill reported a complaint was received. There aze four violations of the abandoned vehicle ordinance: missing the wheels, missing a grill and other parts, being supported by wood underneath, and it is not driveable at this time. Gerry Strathman asked why it is easier to move it in the summer. James Scanlan responded it is 2/3 of the way back from the lot, and on an elevated area. He does not want to wreck the yazd to remove the vehicle; therefore, he would like the yazd to settle in for the season, which would be about November 1. Mr. Strathman asked would a shorter time make a difference. Mr. Scanlan responded the end of smmner because his siblings will get together to help. Jim Prill stated he previously gave an extension of May 1 to comply. The velucle appears to not be causing a problem at this rime. Gerry Strathman denied the appeal, but the owner has until June 15, 1999, to remove the vehicle. 99-�a� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 46-99 2082 Marshall Avenue I�'_- d Cluis Mogren, owner, appeazed and stated he built a fire escape to replace the old fire escape, which was not up to code. After further review, Fire Prevenrion wanted the back windows all fire rated. It was Mr. Mogren's understanding that when he purchased the building, it was grandfathered in, and exempt from this requirement. This building is a hundred yeazs old There aze 8 windows. It is a renovated house made into 6 efficiency apartments. Mike Urmann reported the exterior fire escape fits under an exterior stair case rather than a fire escape. T'he building code and fire code do require fire rated glass within 10 feet of that exit if it is a fire escape. Being it is an exterior stairwell to the building, Mr. Urmann feels that it does not fit those requirements. Therefore, Mr. Urmann will support the appeal. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the windows. 312 Summit Avenue Stephen Balej, owner, appeared and stated he is appealing the 20 minute fire rated door requirement on all the units. He lives in the main house, and the service quarters aze leased. This is the oldest home on Summit Avenue. It is on the historic register and is in the historic preservarion area. The home is 90% original and was built in 1858. The doors in question aze all panel doors. Many aze 2 inches thick. This property has 2 alazm systems. One is monitored and the other is connected between the units. The property has over double the fire extinguisher power. A fire wall divides the property in half. Changing the doors will alter the historic appearance of the property. The James J. Hill walking tour goes through this house. (Stephen Balej presented photographs.) Mike Urmann reported there are 5 violations srill in the building. If those violations are taken caze of, he will support the appeal on the doors. Stephen Balej responded he is fine with this. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the doors. 1748 Case Avenue Keith Pederson, owner, appeazed and stated he is appealing the revocation of the certificate of occupancy. Item 1 reads to replace defective sereens. They were removed to be repaired. Item 2 reads to replace the filthy corridor carpeting. The carpeting is not filthy, it is in good repair, but it is badly stained. The carpeting did not arrive on time and because of the way it had been installed, things had to be done in prepazarion far the new carpet. It is on the schedule to be replaced this siumner. The certificate of occupancy is not up for renewal. This issue is too minor for pulling the certificate of occupancy. 9�i-.3�a PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-6-99 Page 3 Pat Fish reported there were outstanding orders on particulaz issues including the hallway carpeting since September 1998. The screens need to be addressed. It is a general repair item like anything else. The locks on the back door were not repaired as of the last inspection on Mazch 9. The inspecrion following that one was cancelled The hallway carpeting is in terrible conditioa It is the policy when revoldng a certificate of occupancy, that a complete inspecrion is done on the entire building. Repairs will have to be made before reinstafing the certificate. There was an even more than a reasonable amount of rime given to make repairs. The condirion of the building continued to deteriorate. Keith Pederson asked what repairs were not done in a timely manner. Pat Fish responded the locks on the doors were sfill not repaired on her third trip, the locks on the back door worked, but the front doors still did not work. Mr. Pederson responded the locks on the doors were working fine. He and Ms. Fish both tried the locks. 5omeone stuck a wrapper in the lock; the wrapper was removed, and the lock worked perfectly. The only item left is the screen, which is not an ongoing issue, and is being dealt with in a timely manner. The only issue of an ongoing nature is the hall carpeting, which is being dealt with. Gerry Strathman asked when the cazpeting will be completed Keith Pederson responded within 90 days. Mr. Strathman stated he does not think there is cause for revoca6on of occupancy, although there can be frustrarion when repairs aze slow coming. He asked can the carpeting replacement be accelerated. Mr. Pederson responded that would be difficult because they are working on another project for the next two months that is much more serious, and Pat Fish is awaze of this project. However 40% of the old carpeting has been removed. The stairs have to be sanded, refinished. There is a fair amount of work to be done. Gerry Strathxnan asked for a summary of what has been done. Keith Pederson responded the screens have been fixed, the door locks worked as of this morning, and the carpeting will be replaced within 90 days. The carpeting has finally arrived. Gerry Strathman granted the appeal; certificate of occupancy is not revoked. This is based on the owner's representarion that all repairs have been made except for the carpeting, which wi11 be done in 90 days. If the items are not repaired, the Fire Department may proceed again. Keith Pederson responded that is fair. 1760 Case Avenue Keith Pederson appeazed again and stated he is appealing the certificate of occupancy revocarion. He went over the items on the Deficiency/Correction List as follows: Item 1 A complete inspecrion must be made prior to re-issuing the certificate of occupancy - There are things to be done, but they do not necessitate a revocation of the certificate. Item 2 Fire extinguisher First floor needs service tag - Someone tore the tag in half. A new tag has been put on. 99-.��� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 46-99 Page 4 Item 4 Closet doors Unit #2 off track - Someone was moving in and Imocked the closet door off the track. It has been reinstalled Item 5 Unit #2: Remove bazs from bedroom windows - He had been requested by the Police Deparnnent to install safety bazs on the windows. The bazs have since been removed. Item 6 Seal hole behind toilet - They were working on this at the time. Item 8 Carpeting Unit #8 needs replacing - The carpet is missing and the tack strip was exposed because it was being removed to be replaced with new carpet. Item 9 Unit #9: Unit in an unclean and unsanitaty condifion. Umt to be entirely cleaned. Walls and floors washed and carpeting shampooed - The tenant is being asked to leave because of her housekeeping. She moved in there in September. They have had to clean her apartment twice. She does not want them to know about her housekeeping problems so she doesn't tell them about any problems. Item 14 Unit #9: Bathroom faucet leaking - Mr. Pederson's workers have been instructed to let him lmow about any leaking faucets. It was fixed the next day. Item 16 Unit #9: Thermostat cover missing - The tenant admitted that she removed the cover because her son plays with it and loses it. Item 17 No lock on front door - There was a problem with the front doar lock. It had been fixed previously. When Ms. Fish was there, it was not working correctly. It was readjusted that afternoon and was working this morning. (Items 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 all deal with Unit 9. See Item 9.) Mr. Pederson stated there are things to be done, but they do not necessitate a revocation of the certificate of occupancy. These aze not ongoing items. When he gets a complaint, the problem is taken caze of timely. Sometimes, tenants circumvent him and call Ms. Fish. Gerry Strathman asked about Item 3, Unit #2 rapair and clean kitchen floor covering or replace, and Item 18, Back door closer needs repair and the hallway carpet is filthy and in disrepair. Keith Pederson responded the kitchen floor did not need repair; the tenants cleaned it. The back door closure was repaired before the inspection. The carpeting is badly stained and needs to be replaced. Mr. Strathman asked will the carpeting be replaced in 90 days. Mr. Pederson responded yes. Pat Fish stated she disagrees with the statement that items were fixed by the inspection. When she sees the hallway, common azeas, and the units aze not getting done, the certificate is revoked to do a complete inspection in the building. There were things that kept getting added to the list. The original items on the list date back to August and September 1998, which aze the carpeting and the locks on the doors. In Mazch, she was told the carpeting would be in within a week. Now she heazs 90 days. Gerry Strathman asked about Unit #4. Pat Fish responded the hole under the sink and the lealdng faucet are not tenant responsibilities. She does not recall the tenant saying she took the thermostat cover off: 9�-�a� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-6-99 Page 5 Gerty Strathman granted the appeal; certificate of occupancy is not revoked. This is based an the owner's representarion that all repairs have been made or aze in the process of being made except for the carpeting, which will be done in 90 days. Mr. Strathman suspects that it is the exasperation that repairs are not being made that led to the revocation of occupancy. 605 Blair Avenue Johnnie Jerome Grahauz, owner, appeared and stated two yeazs ago he installed storm windows. He didn't laiow that the original windows were suppose to be installed instead of storm windows. He is asldng for 30 days to install the two windows. Mr. Graham blew a fuse in the home. He is in the process of correcting the wiring. He just bought a 60 amp fuse. Mr. Graham used to have a dog. The home is over 100 year old. He never went downstairs to clean after it. The FORCE team and Dick Lippert came. Mr. Lippert installed a vacant sign on the premises on Mazch 19. Mr. Crraham stays at ttris property by himsel£ A Paula gave him until7une 15 to complete the windows and the roof. There is leaking on the back porch. There is a fire alann in the dining room. (Johnnie Graham presented paperwork showing what he has finished so faz.) Dick Lippert reported he works out of the Saint Paul Police Deparhnent FORCE Unit. This is the third time this building has been condemned. There ha�e been many complaints and orders issued. There has always been difficulty getting compliance and keeping it vacant. Mr. Lippert was called out to the property by the FORCE Unit. The building is not close to being habitable. Mr. Lippert ques$ons if Johnnie Graham has the capability to make the electrical repairs that aze necessary. Mr. Lippert is asking for a code compliance inspecfion before the building can be reoccupied. (Dick Lippert presented photographs.) Gerry Strathman asked when Dick Lippert was in the building the last rime and were the repairs made that aze indicated on Johnnie Graham's paperwork. Mr. Lippert responded he was at the groperty last Thursday and he was not aware of any repairs. There were people sleeping all over. The sanitary conditions alone are far more than Code Enforcement would need to keep this building vacant. Johnnie Graham stated the bathroom has been cleaned. He just bought a new toilet; it just has to be installed. The attic and the basement have been cleaned. Dick Lippert was so furious that he would not check on these items. Mr. Cnaham was told by Mr. Lippert that he could not stay in this house. Mr. Crraham packed up his items and left. Shari Moore of the Cirizen Service Office said that he could stay because he filed his appeal. He has been going there in the daytime to clean up and has been walking the street at night. He is 42 years old. Mr. Graham asked for a 30 day extension, he will still go out on the street at night. (Mr. Graham presented additional paperwork) 9` 3�� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NO'I'ES OF 46-99 Page 6 Gerry Strathman denied the appeal. Ttris is not a fit place for anyone to live in. He does not like the idea of Johnnie Graham being on the street, but cannot allow him to live in this house. It is way beyond the bounds of anything that Saint Paul would tolerate as a habitable place. Mr. Graham can enter the building during the daytime for the purposes of making repairs. No one can sleep thete or prepare food, and no one can be there at night. This can be done until the City declares the building a nuisance. 624 Summit Avenue No one appeared representing the property. Mike Urmann reported the owner was told that Fire Prevention would support the appeal. Gerry Strattiman granted a variance on the bathroom fan in Unit #9. Note: 620 Burlington Road and 444 St. Peter Street laid over to the Apri120, 1999, Property Code Enforcement meeting. The meering was adjourned at 2:28 p.m. i�