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99-3664RIG1NAi. RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To coun�ii File # �t- 3(�6 Green Sheet # 64010 Committee Date ly 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the Apri120, 1999, 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properiy Code Enforcement Appeals for the following addresses: 3 Propert 4 Aonellant 5 1307 Mapnard Drive West Roger W. Diestler for Sibley Manor, Inc. 6 Decision: Extension granted for four years on all non conforming doors within which time a11 non confornung 7 doors will be replaced. The properiy will be otherwise in compliance. 8 1845 Portland Avenue Peter Schumacher 9 Decision: Vaziance granted on the non conforming doors with the following condition: when the non 10 conforming doors need to be repiaced, they will be replaced with confotming fire rated doors. The owner has i l until October 1999 to complete painting and scraping the outside with the following condition: the rest of the 12 items, except for the doors, are brought into compliance. 13 2082 Como Avenue Kasota I.easing Inc. 14 Decision: Variance granted on the non conforming doors with the following condition: when the non 15 confornung doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with confornung fire rated doors. 16 1401-1403 Midwa�Parkway Matthew Marks 17 Decision: Laid over to the May 4, 1999, Property Code Enforcement meeting. 18 910 Forest Street 19 No action needed. Larry Cramer 20 427 Chazles Avenue Allan O. Ige 21 Decision: Extension granted for 90 days on the vacant building registration fee. 22 310 L.exin�ton Parkway North Timothy Godfrey, Godfrey Law Offices, 23 Appeal withdrawn. for Summit University Teen Center 24 25 620 Burlington Road (Rescheduled from 4-6-99) Barbara Jo Nemer 26 Dec3sion: Extension granted for another 3 years. This extension will ternunate upon sale or redevelopment of 27 the property. Green Sheet 64010 ��` 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 oR��. Yeas Na s Absent Blakey � Coleman ✓� Harris ✓ Benanav ,/�' Reiter �� Bostrom i/` I.antrp J � d � Adopted by Council: Date � � Adopqon Ce 'fied by Councfl Secr B _�'��,� � t„�� _ _ . ApprovedbyMayor: Date / �< 34� 17�� B CC� !C� Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Conncil � 7 c�C{ -364 DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL OATE IN1Mim City Council Offices 4-21-99 GREEN SHEET No 64010 COMACT PERSpN & PHONE InNauoaes inttl�D�s Gerry Strathman, 266-8575 on.nr�ronECran rnrwura MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGFNDA BY (DATE� ❑ ❑ Ass1Gx April 28, 1999 d ,,.�,,,�. �,.� xuxaeer�ae RWTING � ❑RIANLNLfFAVICFSOYt RlRNCNLfERV/ACRG ❑ WYORI��TAIR) ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION RE�UESTFD Approving the April 20, 1999, decisions of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code E f Appeals for the following addresses: 1307 Maynard Drive West, 1845 Portland Avenue, 2082 Como Avenue, 1401-1403 Midway Parkway, 910 Forest Street, 427 Charles Avenue, 310 Lexington Parkway North, and 620 Burlington Road. RECO M NDAT�ON Approve (A) a' Reject (R) PERSONAL SERViCE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWEIt TXE FOLLOWING QUES7ION5: 1. Has this psrswJfirtn ever worked under e contract tor this depaAment7 PLANNlNG COMMISSION VES NO CIB COMMITTEE 2. Has mis perso�rtn ever been a ciry empbyee� CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION YES NO 3. Dces this persaNfiim possess a sldll nd nortnallypossessed by any wtrent city employee7 VES NO 4. Isthis persoMrtm a targe9ed velftloY! YES NO F�lain all yes answers on sepa2t¢ sheet aM atNdch to preen st�eet INITIA7ING PROBLEM ISSUE. OPPORlUNIT' �VYho, What, When, Where, ADVAMAGES IFAPPROVED � �0 5 }� �'4 v'u's�.�'✓.'<f S <L"itr'�C.f�O�� "a, �°'�i APR � �. 1�� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED � �ISNDVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVEO TOTAL AMOUNT OF TR0.NSACTION S CASTIREVENUE BUDGETED (GRCLE ON� VES NO FUNDING SOURCE ACTNITY NUMBER FINPNCIPL INFORMA'f10N (IXPIOIt� \� . �� NOTES OF'i'I� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCBMENT MEETING Tuesday, Apri120, 1999 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, L.egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: David Dickhut, License Inspecfions, Environmental Protection (T dEP); Joel Essling, Code Enforcement; Tom LeClair, LIEP; Mike Urmann, Fire Prevention The meeting was called to order at 1:32 p.m. 1307 Maynard Drive West Roger W. Diesfler, Sibley Manor, Inc., appeazed and stated his appeal is regarding replacing the apartment entry doors with 20 minute fire rated doors. Sibley Manor has had previous agreements to replace them on an ongoing basis. Mr. Strathman asked for a time frame when the doors will be replaced. Mr. Diestler responded he would like an extension to the next inspection, which would be in two years. The other items on the deficiency{correction list will be completed by the reinspection in 7une. Mike Urmann reported Fire Prevention is willing to agree to an extension on the doors pending the building coming into full compliance. Does he, Mr. Strathman asked, expect the owner to make the necessary repairs and come into compliance based on previous experience with this building. Mr. Urmann responded he does. Gerry Strathman granted an extension for four years on ali the non confornung doors within which time a11 non conforming doors will be replaced. The property will be otherwise in compliance. 1845 Poriland Avenue Peter Schumacher, owner, appeazed and stated he would like an extension to replace the entry doors with 20 minute fire rated doors. They are original doors, in good condition, and very serviceable. He would like to replace them as they wear out or break. Mike Urmann reported he would like a specific time for when the painfing and scraping will be done. Mr. Schumacher responded he would like an extension to October 1 to complete the painung and scraping due to the timing of the contractor. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the doors with the following condition: when the non conforming doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with conforming fire rated doors. The owner has until October 1499 to complete painting and scraping the outside with the following condition: the rest of the items on the deficiency/correction list, except for the doors, are brought into compliance. �� s . � ' C711�`��I�)�T`�.�5��. �:�I�.r�yr _ . � • • 2082 Como Avenue Page 2 Cazlton Nix, Kasota I.easing Inc., appeazed and stated this is an ll unit older building. It is well maintained. The doors are pretty, working fine, and have never been a problem. As buildings go, it is a low fire risk. Mike Urmann reported he has no record of problems getting compliance with this building. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the non conforming doors with the following condition: when the doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with confornung fire rated doors. 1401-1403 Midwav Parkway Matthew Mazks, owner, appeazed and stated he was toid what needed to be done at a fire inspection. There is a two week to one month period of time to bring things into compliance. He is requesting an extension of time on certain items. Mike Urmann reported he is concerned about the electrical arders and would like a specific time for completion. The owner was awaze of the outstanding electrical orders before purchasing the building. Mr. Marks responded he was awaze of the orders the day after buying the building. Is the building occupied, Mr. Strathman asked. Mr. Marks responded three of the four units ate occupied; one by himsel£ He suggested having this issue laid over to another meeting for him to return with a timetable. He does not know how long these items will take to complete. Mr. Strathman asked about the fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Mr. Marks responded he does not know if he has enough extinguishers, how big they need to be, nar what size. The smoke detectors aze working. Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the May 4, 1999, Property Code Enforcement meeting. 910 Forest Street L.an•y Cramer, owner, and Patricia Whitney, attorney, appeared. There are seven items on the deficiency/conection list. The first two were done at the time of the inspection. The bathroom ceiling in Unit 1, which is Item 1, was again repainted. Mr. Cramer is puzzled by the stairway comments in Item 2 because it was approved prior to Pat Fish arriving to that inspection. Items 3 to 6 aze tenant caused damages. Mr. Cramer was in the process of removing these tenants. On the tenants departure, they mazked the wails. The walls have since been fixed. Ms. Whimey is puzzled that Mr. Cramer was cited when the normal course is to issue a warning or citation to the tenant first. The carpeting is cleaned three times a yeu. Mr. Cramer stated Item 8—which reads the building is not being maintained—is unfair. He is appealing the revocation of the certificate of occupancy and would like it removed from his record. �� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-20-44 Page 3 Mike Urmann reported he was informed by Ms. Fish that the certificate of occupancy had been reissued and the appeal was withdrawn. Ms. Whitney responded they did not Irnow this. They asked for a written confirmation so that Mr. Cramer would not have the expense of an attomey today. Mr. Strathman stated he will take the Fire Department's representation that the certificate of occupancy has been reinstated. If that is true this matter is moot. If that is not true, this matter will be laid over to another hearing, and the revocation will be suspended until after that hearing. 427 Charles Avenue Allan O. Ige, owner, appeared and stated he is asking for an extension of time. He has paid the vacant building fees for the last two years. When will the building be ready, asked Mr. Strathman. Mr. Ige responded within 90 days. The electrical has been inspected. Geiry Strathman granted an extension of 90 days on the vacant building registration fee. 310 Lexinaton Parkwav North Timothy Godfrey, Godfrey Law Offices, 300 Degree of Honor Building, 325 Cedar 5treet, for Sumtnit University Teen Center, appeazed. Mr. Godfrey stated most of the items have been addressed. The rotting wood and window issues have not been addressed. At the time of the appeal, many of the items were the result of tenant negligence. Those conectiotts have been made. They aze attempting to vacate the premises because this area is siated to be sold to the City of Saint Paul £or an expansion. Code Enforcement is fine with the remaining issues being left as is with the understanding that the property is being demolished anyway and will not be re- rented once it is vacated. Joel Essling reported the safety issues have been taken care of. The above comments are fine with him. Gerry Strathman summazized: the appeal is withdrawn and no action will be taken against the property by Code Enforcement. 620 Burlin¢ton Road (Rescheduled from 4-6-99) Barbara Jo Nemer, owner, appeazed and disseminated information that she reviewed as follows: Exhibit A"Notice of Your Property's 1999 Estimated Market Value" from Ramsey County Exhibit B Platt map Exhibit C Survey map Exhibit D Purchase agreement. Ms. Nemer stated it would cost $2Q000 to $30,000 for connection to the city sewer and water. ��.�� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-20-99 Page 4 E�ibit E Waiver given to former owner Corrine Engman from Tom Eggum, Public Works E�ibit F Tnformation on the well, signed by Corrine Engman, dated 6-8-92. Ms. Nemer stated her well was dug deeper than other properties. She has a vertical drain field, which is not a confoaning drain field. Exhibit G"Individual Sewage Treatment System Annual Maintenance Review" form. Ms. Nemer stated she does not have a garbage disposal or laundry facilities. The form says a property would need to be pumped every 3 to5 years, but her property is pumped every six months. Ms. Nemer is concemed about hamung the environment, and does not feei what she is doing right now is hazming it. Exhibit H"Watez Sample Information and Report Sheet" dated 9-20-96. Ms. Nemer stated her water is tested every six months. Her husband tests the water at the Minneapolis Police Department lab; however, the lab does not provide any information except to say the owners will not die. Exhibit I Copies of receipts from Meyer Sewer Service dated 4-20-98,11-16-98, 10-11-96, 10- 11-95, 6-16-95, 9-8-94, 9-30-93 Exhibit 7 Copy of "Get to Know Your Septic Tank" pamphlet. Ms. Nemer says for two or less bedrooms, the minimum liquid capacity is 216 gallons. She has a 2,000 gallon tank. The information says to pump every 1 to 3 years, but she has it pumped every six months. Exhibit K Estimate from Penn Contracting dated 10-21-96 showing a totaJ of $24,750 for material, labor, and tax for installing water and sanitary service to ttie property Exhibit L Copy of excavating receipt for 589 Burlington Road showing a total of $6,000 to "install sewer and water as per bid." Ms. Nemer stated 620 Buriington is 1/4 the distance of this property, and does not have the wood, nor the boulders. Exhibit M Application fot appeal dated 9-12-96. Exhibit N A list entitied "Aouse Drain Contractors 1996 Licensed to Work in the City of St. Paul Right-of-Way" and copies of handwritten notes. Also included were pictures of the property to give an idea of the distance for connection. Ms. Nemer stated the property is over 900 feet from the connection point. Tom LeClair stated he would like to go back to Exhibit E. At that time, Tom Eggum was allowing the owner to install a new system in lieu of the sewer. Since then, the sewer is 200 feet closer. LIEP is asking the owner to put in sewer, not water. By pumping every 6 months, the owner is not doing anything for the environment because the effluent is still going into the ground. That is the intent of pumping. The owner is not in compliance with city code or state law. City ordinance Chapter 50 reads "If a seepage pit, drywell, cesspool or leaching pit exists, the system is failing and must be upgraded,..: ' Ms. Nemer stated the law says a drain field is needed. Mr. LeClair responded it is not needed; the property has a drywell or seepage pit according to the inspection report, which was done by a licensed person. Septic tanks are water tight. Seepage pits don't treat the effluent. Ms. Nemer asked where the drain field comes in. Mr. L,eClair responded a drain field is when the water is treated on the bottom of the trench, it percolates in the ground, and there is at least a 3 foot �� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-20-99 Page 5 sepazation from the water source. Ms. Nemer asked if she has a drain field, does she aiso have a seepage pit. Mr. LeClair responded no. The city sewer is how far away, Mr. Strathman asked. David Dickhut responded 320 feet. Their present system is on the far side of the house from that, so that would add about 30 feet. Mr. Strathman asked how much this would cost. Mr. Dickhut responded it is about $30 a foot, which would be about $10,000 to $11,000. The owner's bids aze coming in higher than that. Ms. Nemer responded that would not include taking out all the trees to get the machinery through. Mr. Dickhut responded there is the technology to do horizontal boring whereby nothing is removed. Gerry Strathman granted an extension for another 3 yeazs. This extension will ternunate at any sale or redevelopment. The owner will be required to inform any prospective buyer that the property will have to be connected. Mr. Strathman is unwilling to make the owner pay $10,000 to $20,000. If there was evidence of a life safety issue—water pollution for example—then it would be necessary to make the connection. The meeting was adjourned at 22Q p.m. � 4RIG1NAi. RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To coun�ii File # �t- 3(�6 Green Sheet # 64010 Committee Date ly 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the Apri120, 1999, 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properiy Code Enforcement Appeals for the following addresses: 3 Propert 4 Aonellant 5 1307 Mapnard Drive West Roger W. Diestler for Sibley Manor, Inc. 6 Decision: Extension granted for four years on all non conforming doors within which time a11 non confornung 7 doors will be replaced. The properiy will be otherwise in compliance. 8 1845 Portland Avenue Peter Schumacher 9 Decision: Vaziance granted on the non conforming doors with the following condition: when the non 10 conforming doors need to be repiaced, they will be replaced with confotming fire rated doors. The owner has i l until October 1999 to complete painting and scraping the outside with the following condition: the rest of the 12 items, except for the doors, are brought into compliance. 13 2082 Como Avenue Kasota I.easing Inc. 14 Decision: Variance granted on the non conforming doors with the following condition: when the non 15 confornung doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with confornung fire rated doors. 16 1401-1403 Midwa�Parkway Matthew Marks 17 Decision: Laid over to the May 4, 1999, Property Code Enforcement meeting. 18 910 Forest Street 19 No action needed. Larry Cramer 20 427 Chazles Avenue Allan O. Ige 21 Decision: Extension granted for 90 days on the vacant building registration fee. 22 310 L.exin�ton Parkway North Timothy Godfrey, Godfrey Law Offices, 23 Appeal withdrawn. for Summit University Teen Center 24 25 620 Burlington Road (Rescheduled from 4-6-99) Barbara Jo Nemer 26 Dec3sion: Extension granted for another 3 years. This extension will ternunate upon sale or redevelopment of 27 the property. Green Sheet 64010 ��` 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 oR��. Yeas Na s Absent Blakey � Coleman ✓� Harris ✓ Benanav ,/�' Reiter �� Bostrom i/` I.antrp J � d � Adopted by Council: Date � � Adopqon Ce 'fied by Councfl Secr B _�'��,� � t„�� _ _ . ApprovedbyMayor: Date / �< 34� 17�� B CC� !C� Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Conncil � 7 c�C{ -364 DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL OATE IN1Mim City Council Offices 4-21-99 GREEN SHEET No 64010 COMACT PERSpN & PHONE InNauoaes inttl�D�s Gerry Strathman, 266-8575 on.nr�ronECran rnrwura MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGFNDA BY (DATE� ❑ ❑ Ass1Gx April 28, 1999 d ,,.�,,,�. �,.� xuxaeer�ae RWTING � ❑RIANLNLfFAVICFSOYt RlRNCNLfERV/ACRG ❑ WYORI��TAIR) ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION RE�UESTFD Approving the April 20, 1999, decisions of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code E f Appeals for the following addresses: 1307 Maynard Drive West, 1845 Portland Avenue, 2082 Como Avenue, 1401-1403 Midway Parkway, 910 Forest Street, 427 Charles Avenue, 310 Lexington Parkway North, and 620 Burlington Road. RECO M NDAT�ON Approve (A) a' Reject (R) PERSONAL SERViCE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWEIt TXE FOLLOWING QUES7ION5: 1. Has this psrswJfirtn ever worked under e contract tor this depaAment7 PLANNlNG COMMISSION VES NO CIB COMMITTEE 2. Has mis perso�rtn ever been a ciry empbyee� CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION YES NO 3. Dces this persaNfiim possess a sldll nd nortnallypossessed by any wtrent city employee7 VES NO 4. Isthis persoMrtm a targe9ed velftloY! YES NO F�lain all yes answers on sepa2t¢ sheet aM atNdch to preen st�eet INITIA7ING PROBLEM ISSUE. OPPORlUNIT' �VYho, What, When, Where, ADVAMAGES IFAPPROVED � �0 5 }� �'4 v'u's�.�'✓.'<f S <L"itr'�C.f�O�� "a, �°'�i APR � �. 1�� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED � �ISNDVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVEO TOTAL AMOUNT OF TR0.NSACTION S CASTIREVENUE BUDGETED (GRCLE ON� VES NO FUNDING SOURCE ACTNITY NUMBER FINPNCIPL INFORMA'f10N (IXPIOIt� \� . �� NOTES OF'i'I� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCBMENT MEETING Tuesday, Apri120, 1999 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, L.egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: David Dickhut, License Inspecfions, Environmental Protection (T dEP); Joel Essling, Code Enforcement; Tom LeClair, LIEP; Mike Urmann, Fire Prevention The meeting was called to order at 1:32 p.m. 1307 Maynard Drive West Roger W. Diesfler, Sibley Manor, Inc., appeazed and stated his appeal is regarding replacing the apartment entry doors with 20 minute fire rated doors. Sibley Manor has had previous agreements to replace them on an ongoing basis. Mr. Strathman asked for a time frame when the doors will be replaced. Mr. Diestler responded he would like an extension to the next inspection, which would be in two years. The other items on the deficiency{correction list will be completed by the reinspection in 7une. Mike Urmann reported Fire Prevention is willing to agree to an extension on the doors pending the building coming into full compliance. Does he, Mr. Strathman asked, expect the owner to make the necessary repairs and come into compliance based on previous experience with this building. Mr. Urmann responded he does. Gerry Strathman granted an extension for four years on ali the non confornung doors within which time a11 non conforming doors will be replaced. The property will be otherwise in compliance. 1845 Poriland Avenue Peter Schumacher, owner, appeazed and stated he would like an extension to replace the entry doors with 20 minute fire rated doors. They are original doors, in good condition, and very serviceable. He would like to replace them as they wear out or break. Mike Urmann reported he would like a specific time for when the painfing and scraping will be done. Mr. Schumacher responded he would like an extension to October 1 to complete the painung and scraping due to the timing of the contractor. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the doors with the following condition: when the non conforming doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with conforming fire rated doors. The owner has until October 1499 to complete painting and scraping the outside with the following condition: the rest of the items on the deficiency/correction list, except for the doors, are brought into compliance. �� s . � ' C711�`��I�)�T`�.�5��. �:�I�.r�yr _ . � • • 2082 Como Avenue Page 2 Cazlton Nix, Kasota I.easing Inc., appeazed and stated this is an ll unit older building. It is well maintained. The doors are pretty, working fine, and have never been a problem. As buildings go, it is a low fire risk. Mike Urmann reported he has no record of problems getting compliance with this building. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the non conforming doors with the following condition: when the doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with confornung fire rated doors. 1401-1403 Midwav Parkway Matthew Mazks, owner, appeazed and stated he was toid what needed to be done at a fire inspection. There is a two week to one month period of time to bring things into compliance. He is requesting an extension of time on certain items. Mike Urmann reported he is concerned about the electrical arders and would like a specific time for completion. The owner was awaze of the outstanding electrical orders before purchasing the building. Mr. Marks responded he was awaze of the orders the day after buying the building. Is the building occupied, Mr. Strathman asked. Mr. Marks responded three of the four units ate occupied; one by himsel£ He suggested having this issue laid over to another meeting for him to return with a timetable. He does not know how long these items will take to complete. Mr. Strathman asked about the fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Mr. Marks responded he does not know if he has enough extinguishers, how big they need to be, nar what size. The smoke detectors aze working. Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the May 4, 1999, Property Code Enforcement meeting. 910 Forest Street L.an•y Cramer, owner, and Patricia Whitney, attorney, appeared. There are seven items on the deficiency/conection list. The first two were done at the time of the inspection. The bathroom ceiling in Unit 1, which is Item 1, was again repainted. Mr. Cramer is puzzled by the stairway comments in Item 2 because it was approved prior to Pat Fish arriving to that inspection. Items 3 to 6 aze tenant caused damages. Mr. Cramer was in the process of removing these tenants. On the tenants departure, they mazked the wails. The walls have since been fixed. Ms. Whimey is puzzled that Mr. Cramer was cited when the normal course is to issue a warning or citation to the tenant first. The carpeting is cleaned three times a yeu. Mr. Cramer stated Item 8—which reads the building is not being maintained—is unfair. He is appealing the revocation of the certificate of occupancy and would like it removed from his record. �� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-20-44 Page 3 Mike Urmann reported he was informed by Ms. Fish that the certificate of occupancy had been reissued and the appeal was withdrawn. Ms. Whitney responded they did not Irnow this. They asked for a written confirmation so that Mr. Cramer would not have the expense of an attomey today. Mr. Strathman stated he will take the Fire Department's representation that the certificate of occupancy has been reinstated. If that is true this matter is moot. If that is not true, this matter will be laid over to another hearing, and the revocation will be suspended until after that hearing. 427 Charles Avenue Allan O. Ige, owner, appeared and stated he is asking for an extension of time. He has paid the vacant building fees for the last two years. When will the building be ready, asked Mr. Strathman. Mr. Ige responded within 90 days. The electrical has been inspected. Geiry Strathman granted an extension of 90 days on the vacant building registration fee. 310 Lexinaton Parkwav North Timothy Godfrey, Godfrey Law Offices, 300 Degree of Honor Building, 325 Cedar 5treet, for Sumtnit University Teen Center, appeazed. Mr. Godfrey stated most of the items have been addressed. The rotting wood and window issues have not been addressed. At the time of the appeal, many of the items were the result of tenant negligence. Those conectiotts have been made. They aze attempting to vacate the premises because this area is siated to be sold to the City of Saint Paul £or an expansion. Code Enforcement is fine with the remaining issues being left as is with the understanding that the property is being demolished anyway and will not be re- rented once it is vacated. Joel Essling reported the safety issues have been taken care of. The above comments are fine with him. Gerry Strathman summazized: the appeal is withdrawn and no action will be taken against the property by Code Enforcement. 620 Burlin¢ton Road (Rescheduled from 4-6-99) Barbara Jo Nemer, owner, appeazed and disseminated information that she reviewed as follows: Exhibit A"Notice of Your Property's 1999 Estimated Market Value" from Ramsey County Exhibit B Platt map Exhibit C Survey map Exhibit D Purchase agreement. Ms. Nemer stated it would cost $2Q000 to $30,000 for connection to the city sewer and water. ��.�� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-20-99 Page 4 E�ibit E Waiver given to former owner Corrine Engman from Tom Eggum, Public Works E�ibit F Tnformation on the well, signed by Corrine Engman, dated 6-8-92. Ms. Nemer stated her well was dug deeper than other properties. She has a vertical drain field, which is not a confoaning drain field. Exhibit G"Individual Sewage Treatment System Annual Maintenance Review" form. Ms. Nemer stated she does not have a garbage disposal or laundry facilities. The form says a property would need to be pumped every 3 to5 years, but her property is pumped every six months. Ms. Nemer is concemed about hamung the environment, and does not feei what she is doing right now is hazming it. Exhibit H"Watez Sample Information and Report Sheet" dated 9-20-96. Ms. Nemer stated her water is tested every six months. Her husband tests the water at the Minneapolis Police Department lab; however, the lab does not provide any information except to say the owners will not die. Exhibit I Copies of receipts from Meyer Sewer Service dated 4-20-98,11-16-98, 10-11-96, 10- 11-95, 6-16-95, 9-8-94, 9-30-93 Exhibit 7 Copy of "Get to Know Your Septic Tank" pamphlet. Ms. Nemer says for two or less bedrooms, the minimum liquid capacity is 216 gallons. She has a 2,000 gallon tank. The information says to pump every 1 to 3 years, but she has it pumped every six months. Exhibit K Estimate from Penn Contracting dated 10-21-96 showing a totaJ of $24,750 for material, labor, and tax for installing water and sanitary service to ttie property Exhibit L Copy of excavating receipt for 589 Burlington Road showing a total of $6,000 to "install sewer and water as per bid." Ms. Nemer stated 620 Buriington is 1/4 the distance of this property, and does not have the wood, nor the boulders. Exhibit M Application fot appeal dated 9-12-96. Exhibit N A list entitied "Aouse Drain Contractors 1996 Licensed to Work in the City of St. Paul Right-of-Way" and copies of handwritten notes. Also included were pictures of the property to give an idea of the distance for connection. Ms. Nemer stated the property is over 900 feet from the connection point. Tom LeClair stated he would like to go back to Exhibit E. At that time, Tom Eggum was allowing the owner to install a new system in lieu of the sewer. Since then, the sewer is 200 feet closer. LIEP is asking the owner to put in sewer, not water. By pumping every 6 months, the owner is not doing anything for the environment because the effluent is still going into the ground. That is the intent of pumping. The owner is not in compliance with city code or state law. City ordinance Chapter 50 reads "If a seepage pit, drywell, cesspool or leaching pit exists, the system is failing and must be upgraded,..: ' Ms. Nemer stated the law says a drain field is needed. Mr. LeClair responded it is not needed; the property has a drywell or seepage pit according to the inspection report, which was done by a licensed person. Septic tanks are water tight. Seepage pits don't treat the effluent. Ms. Nemer asked where the drain field comes in. Mr. L,eClair responded a drain field is when the water is treated on the bottom of the trench, it percolates in the ground, and there is at least a 3 foot �� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-20-99 Page 5 sepazation from the water source. Ms. Nemer asked if she has a drain field, does she aiso have a seepage pit. Mr. LeClair responded no. The city sewer is how far away, Mr. Strathman asked. David Dickhut responded 320 feet. Their present system is on the far side of the house from that, so that would add about 30 feet. Mr. Strathman asked how much this would cost. Mr. Dickhut responded it is about $30 a foot, which would be about $10,000 to $11,000. The owner's bids aze coming in higher than that. Ms. Nemer responded that would not include taking out all the trees to get the machinery through. Mr. Dickhut responded there is the technology to do horizontal boring whereby nothing is removed. Gerry Strathman granted an extension for another 3 yeazs. This extension will ternunate at any sale or redevelopment. The owner will be required to inform any prospective buyer that the property will have to be connected. Mr. Strathman is unwilling to make the owner pay $10,000 to $20,000. If there was evidence of a life safety issue—water pollution for example—then it would be necessary to make the connection. The meeting was adjourned at 22Q p.m. � 4RIG1NAi. RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To coun�ii File # �t- 3(�6 Green Sheet # 64010 Committee Date ly 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the Apri120, 1999, 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Properiy Code Enforcement Appeals for the following addresses: 3 Propert 4 Aonellant 5 1307 Mapnard Drive West Roger W. Diestler for Sibley Manor, Inc. 6 Decision: Extension granted for four years on all non conforming doors within which time a11 non confornung 7 doors will be replaced. The properiy will be otherwise in compliance. 8 1845 Portland Avenue Peter Schumacher 9 Decision: Vaziance granted on the non conforming doors with the following condition: when the non 10 conforming doors need to be repiaced, they will be replaced with confotming fire rated doors. The owner has i l until October 1999 to complete painting and scraping the outside with the following condition: the rest of the 12 items, except for the doors, are brought into compliance. 13 2082 Como Avenue Kasota I.easing Inc. 14 Decision: Variance granted on the non conforming doors with the following condition: when the non 15 confornung doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with confornung fire rated doors. 16 1401-1403 Midwa�Parkway Matthew Marks 17 Decision: Laid over to the May 4, 1999, Property Code Enforcement meeting. 18 910 Forest Street 19 No action needed. Larry Cramer 20 427 Chazles Avenue Allan O. Ige 21 Decision: Extension granted for 90 days on the vacant building registration fee. 22 310 L.exin�ton Parkway North Timothy Godfrey, Godfrey Law Offices, 23 Appeal withdrawn. for Summit University Teen Center 24 25 620 Burlington Road (Rescheduled from 4-6-99) Barbara Jo Nemer 26 Dec3sion: Extension granted for another 3 years. This extension will ternunate upon sale or redevelopment of 27 the property. Green Sheet 64010 ��` 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 oR��. Yeas Na s Absent Blakey � Coleman ✓� Harris ✓ Benanav ,/�' Reiter �� Bostrom i/` I.antrp J � d � Adopted by Council: Date � � Adopqon Ce 'fied by Councfl Secr B _�'��,� � t„�� _ _ . ApprovedbyMayor: Date / �< 34� 17�� B CC� !C� Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by City Attorney � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Conncil � 7 c�C{ -364 DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL OATE IN1Mim City Council Offices 4-21-99 GREEN SHEET No 64010 COMACT PERSpN & PHONE InNauoaes inttl�D�s Gerry Strathman, 266-8575 on.nr�ronECran rnrwura MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGFNDA BY (DATE� ❑ ❑ Ass1Gx April 28, 1999 d ,,.�,,,�. �,.� xuxaeer�ae RWTING � ❑RIANLNLfFAVICFSOYt RlRNCNLfERV/ACRG ❑ WYORI��TAIR) ❑ TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION RE�UESTFD Approving the April 20, 1999, decisions of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code E f Appeals for the following addresses: 1307 Maynard Drive West, 1845 Portland Avenue, 2082 Como Avenue, 1401-1403 Midway Parkway, 910 Forest Street, 427 Charles Avenue, 310 Lexington Parkway North, and 620 Burlington Road. RECO M NDAT�ON Approve (A) a' Reject (R) PERSONAL SERViCE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWEIt TXE FOLLOWING QUES7ION5: 1. Has this psrswJfirtn ever worked under e contract tor this depaAment7 PLANNlNG COMMISSION VES NO CIB COMMITTEE 2. Has mis perso�rtn ever been a ciry empbyee� CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION YES NO 3. Dces this persaNfiim possess a sldll nd nortnallypossessed by any wtrent city employee7 VES NO 4. Isthis persoMrtm a targe9ed velftloY! YES NO F�lain all yes answers on sepa2t¢ sheet aM atNdch to preen st�eet INITIA7ING PROBLEM ISSUE. OPPORlUNIT' �VYho, What, When, Where, ADVAMAGES IFAPPROVED � �0 5 }� �'4 v'u's�.�'✓.'<f S <L"itr'�C.f�O�� "a, �°'�i APR � �. 1�� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED � �ISNDVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVEO TOTAL AMOUNT OF TR0.NSACTION S CASTIREVENUE BUDGETED (GRCLE ON� VES NO FUNDING SOURCE ACTNITY NUMBER FINPNCIPL INFORMA'f10N (IXPIOIt� \� . �� NOTES OF'i'I� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCBMENT MEETING Tuesday, Apri120, 1999 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, L.egislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: David Dickhut, License Inspecfions, Environmental Protection (T dEP); Joel Essling, Code Enforcement; Tom LeClair, LIEP; Mike Urmann, Fire Prevention The meeting was called to order at 1:32 p.m. 1307 Maynard Drive West Roger W. Diesfler, Sibley Manor, Inc., appeazed and stated his appeal is regarding replacing the apartment entry doors with 20 minute fire rated doors. Sibley Manor has had previous agreements to replace them on an ongoing basis. Mr. Strathman asked for a time frame when the doors will be replaced. Mr. Diestler responded he would like an extension to the next inspection, which would be in two years. The other items on the deficiency{correction list will be completed by the reinspection in 7une. Mike Urmann reported Fire Prevention is willing to agree to an extension on the doors pending the building coming into full compliance. Does he, Mr. Strathman asked, expect the owner to make the necessary repairs and come into compliance based on previous experience with this building. Mr. Urmann responded he does. Gerry Strathman granted an extension for four years on ali the non confornung doors within which time a11 non conforming doors will be replaced. The property will be otherwise in compliance. 1845 Poriland Avenue Peter Schumacher, owner, appeazed and stated he would like an extension to replace the entry doors with 20 minute fire rated doors. They are original doors, in good condition, and very serviceable. He would like to replace them as they wear out or break. Mike Urmann reported he would like a specific time for when the painfing and scraping will be done. Mr. Schumacher responded he would like an extension to October 1 to complete the painung and scraping due to the timing of the contractor. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the doors with the following condition: when the non conforming doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with conforming fire rated doors. The owner has until October 1499 to complete painting and scraping the outside with the following condition: the rest of the items on the deficiency/correction list, except for the doors, are brought into compliance. �� s . � ' C711�`��I�)�T`�.�5��. �:�I�.r�yr _ . � • • 2082 Como Avenue Page 2 Cazlton Nix, Kasota I.easing Inc., appeazed and stated this is an ll unit older building. It is well maintained. The doors are pretty, working fine, and have never been a problem. As buildings go, it is a low fire risk. Mike Urmann reported he has no record of problems getting compliance with this building. Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the non conforming doors with the following condition: when the doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with confornung fire rated doors. 1401-1403 Midwav Parkway Matthew Mazks, owner, appeazed and stated he was toid what needed to be done at a fire inspection. There is a two week to one month period of time to bring things into compliance. He is requesting an extension of time on certain items. Mike Urmann reported he is concerned about the electrical arders and would like a specific time for completion. The owner was awaze of the outstanding electrical orders before purchasing the building. Mr. Marks responded he was awaze of the orders the day after buying the building. Is the building occupied, Mr. Strathman asked. Mr. Marks responded three of the four units ate occupied; one by himsel£ He suggested having this issue laid over to another meeting for him to return with a timetable. He does not know how long these items will take to complete. Mr. Strathman asked about the fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Mr. Marks responded he does not know if he has enough extinguishers, how big they need to be, nar what size. The smoke detectors aze working. Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the May 4, 1999, Property Code Enforcement meeting. 910 Forest Street L.an•y Cramer, owner, and Patricia Whitney, attorney, appeared. There are seven items on the deficiency/conection list. The first two were done at the time of the inspection. The bathroom ceiling in Unit 1, which is Item 1, was again repainted. Mr. Cramer is puzzled by the stairway comments in Item 2 because it was approved prior to Pat Fish arriving to that inspection. Items 3 to 6 aze tenant caused damages. Mr. Cramer was in the process of removing these tenants. On the tenants departure, they mazked the wails. The walls have since been fixed. Ms. Whimey is puzzled that Mr. Cramer was cited when the normal course is to issue a warning or citation to the tenant first. The carpeting is cleaned three times a yeu. Mr. Cramer stated Item 8—which reads the building is not being maintained—is unfair. He is appealing the revocation of the certificate of occupancy and would like it removed from his record. �� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-20-44 Page 3 Mike Urmann reported he was informed by Ms. Fish that the certificate of occupancy had been reissued and the appeal was withdrawn. Ms. Whitney responded they did not Irnow this. They asked for a written confirmation so that Mr. Cramer would not have the expense of an attomey today. Mr. Strathman stated he will take the Fire Department's representation that the certificate of occupancy has been reinstated. If that is true this matter is moot. If that is not true, this matter will be laid over to another hearing, and the revocation will be suspended until after that hearing. 427 Charles Avenue Allan O. Ige, owner, appeared and stated he is asking for an extension of time. He has paid the vacant building fees for the last two years. When will the building be ready, asked Mr. Strathman. Mr. Ige responded within 90 days. The electrical has been inspected. Geiry Strathman granted an extension of 90 days on the vacant building registration fee. 310 Lexinaton Parkwav North Timothy Godfrey, Godfrey Law Offices, 300 Degree of Honor Building, 325 Cedar 5treet, for Sumtnit University Teen Center, appeazed. Mr. Godfrey stated most of the items have been addressed. The rotting wood and window issues have not been addressed. At the time of the appeal, many of the items were the result of tenant negligence. Those conectiotts have been made. They aze attempting to vacate the premises because this area is siated to be sold to the City of Saint Paul £or an expansion. Code Enforcement is fine with the remaining issues being left as is with the understanding that the property is being demolished anyway and will not be re- rented once it is vacated. Joel Essling reported the safety issues have been taken care of. The above comments are fine with him. Gerry Strathman summazized: the appeal is withdrawn and no action will be taken against the property by Code Enforcement. 620 Burlin¢ton Road (Rescheduled from 4-6-99) Barbara Jo Nemer, owner, appeazed and disseminated information that she reviewed as follows: Exhibit A"Notice of Your Property's 1999 Estimated Market Value" from Ramsey County Exhibit B Platt map Exhibit C Survey map Exhibit D Purchase agreement. Ms. Nemer stated it would cost $2Q000 to $30,000 for connection to the city sewer and water. ��.�� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-20-99 Page 4 E�ibit E Waiver given to former owner Corrine Engman from Tom Eggum, Public Works E�ibit F Tnformation on the well, signed by Corrine Engman, dated 6-8-92. Ms. Nemer stated her well was dug deeper than other properties. She has a vertical drain field, which is not a confoaning drain field. Exhibit G"Individual Sewage Treatment System Annual Maintenance Review" form. Ms. Nemer stated she does not have a garbage disposal or laundry facilities. The form says a property would need to be pumped every 3 to5 years, but her property is pumped every six months. Ms. Nemer is concemed about hamung the environment, and does not feei what she is doing right now is hazming it. Exhibit H"Watez Sample Information and Report Sheet" dated 9-20-96. Ms. Nemer stated her water is tested every six months. Her husband tests the water at the Minneapolis Police Department lab; however, the lab does not provide any information except to say the owners will not die. Exhibit I Copies of receipts from Meyer Sewer Service dated 4-20-98,11-16-98, 10-11-96, 10- 11-95, 6-16-95, 9-8-94, 9-30-93 Exhibit 7 Copy of "Get to Know Your Septic Tank" pamphlet. Ms. Nemer says for two or less bedrooms, the minimum liquid capacity is 216 gallons. She has a 2,000 gallon tank. The information says to pump every 1 to 3 years, but she has it pumped every six months. Exhibit K Estimate from Penn Contracting dated 10-21-96 showing a totaJ of $24,750 for material, labor, and tax for installing water and sanitary service to ttie property Exhibit L Copy of excavating receipt for 589 Burlington Road showing a total of $6,000 to "install sewer and water as per bid." Ms. Nemer stated 620 Buriington is 1/4 the distance of this property, and does not have the wood, nor the boulders. Exhibit M Application fot appeal dated 9-12-96. Exhibit N A list entitied "Aouse Drain Contractors 1996 Licensed to Work in the City of St. Paul Right-of-Way" and copies of handwritten notes. Also included were pictures of the property to give an idea of the distance for connection. Ms. Nemer stated the property is over 900 feet from the connection point. Tom LeClair stated he would like to go back to Exhibit E. At that time, Tom Eggum was allowing the owner to install a new system in lieu of the sewer. Since then, the sewer is 200 feet closer. LIEP is asking the owner to put in sewer, not water. By pumping every 6 months, the owner is not doing anything for the environment because the effluent is still going into the ground. That is the intent of pumping. The owner is not in compliance with city code or state law. City ordinance Chapter 50 reads "If a seepage pit, drywell, cesspool or leaching pit exists, the system is failing and must be upgraded,..: ' Ms. Nemer stated the law says a drain field is needed. Mr. LeClair responded it is not needed; the property has a drywell or seepage pit according to the inspection report, which was done by a licensed person. Septic tanks are water tight. Seepage pits don't treat the effluent. Ms. Nemer asked where the drain field comes in. Mr. L,eClair responded a drain field is when the water is treated on the bottom of the trench, it percolates in the ground, and there is at least a 3 foot �� PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTES OF 4-20-99 Page 5 sepazation from the water source. Ms. Nemer asked if she has a drain field, does she aiso have a seepage pit. Mr. LeClair responded no. The city sewer is how far away, Mr. Strathman asked. David Dickhut responded 320 feet. Their present system is on the far side of the house from that, so that would add about 30 feet. Mr. Strathman asked how much this would cost. Mr. Dickhut responded it is about $30 a foot, which would be about $10,000 to $11,000. The owner's bids aze coming in higher than that. Ms. Nemer responded that would not include taking out all the trees to get the machinery through. Mr. Dickhut responded there is the technology to do horizontal boring whereby nothing is removed. Gerry Strathman granted an extension for another 3 yeazs. This extension will ternunate at any sale or redevelopment. The owner will be required to inform any prospective buyer that the property will have to be connected. Mr. Strathman is unwilling to make the owner pay $10,000 to $20,000. If there was evidence of a life safety issue—water pollution for example—then it would be necessary to make the connection. The meeting was adjourned at 22Q p.m. �