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M/H17E �?tTY CLERK �
PIN,{C. - F.IVANC� CITY OF SAINT PAUL Council /� ,/
CANARV - DEPARTMENT ny^�}/ `
BLUE - MAVOR File NO• v S _ �'�` �
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Council Re o tion
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
WHEREAS , the Division of �iousing and Building Code Enforcement
has requested the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider
the advisability and necessity of the correction or wrecking and
removal of the following described building, said structure having
been reported to constitute a public hazard:
1155 Thorn EX Pkwy And EX W 100 Ft Lot 8 And Fire-damaged
Beg at NE Cor Lot 3 Th S Along E L 12 story
Thereof 64 Ft Th E 21 Ft Th Nely to wood frame
A Pt on E L of P.eserve St Produced residence
41 Ft S of N L of SD Lot 8 Produced
TH N 41 Ft Th W 60 Ft to Aforesaid
NE Cor cf 8 2E Suburban Hills .
WHEREAS, it appears that as of March 21� 1984 the fee owners of
said building are Jerome D, Johnson c/o Joyce C. Pettee� 1227
Oldridge Ave . No . � Stillwater, MN 5�082 or Jerome D, Johnson,
10467 N.E , 52nd, Kirkland, WA 93033 and Joyce C. Pettee 1227
Oldridge Ave. N. t Stillwater, MN 55Q�2 , There are no liens or
mortgages of record.
WHEREAS � the Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement,
on behalf of the City Council did notify by mail the above noted
parties of interest at their last known address ;
HWEREAS� a public hearing was held by and before the Council of
tne City of Saint Paul in the Council Chamber of the Court House in
said city at 10 :00 a,m, on Thursday� April 5 , 1984, to consider the
advisability and necessity of ordering the correction or wrecking and
removal of said structure on the above described prouerty inasmuch as
said structure is reported to constitute a hazard to public health,
safety and welfare;
COUfVC[LMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Fletcher Community Services
°fB1N [n Favor
Masanz —
Nicosfa � �
Scheibel __ Against BY 3 ��B I
Tedesco 65.7
Wilson
Form Ap,proved b City Attorne
Adopted by Council: Date �n
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Certified Passed by Council Secretary By .» gY
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tapproved by INavor: Date � Appro by Mayor for Sub i si to Council
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WHEREAS , upon the facts presented at the said hearing } con-
sisting of photographs , inspection reports and the recommendation
of the Building Department � it is further determined that the above
building constitutes a hazardous building within the definition of
Minnesota Statutes 463 . 15 for the following reasons :
a. The bui�ding is a fire damaged 12 story wood frame
residence;
b , The subject property has been boarded up by the owner since
February 1984;
c , Because of age deterioration, lack of proper maintenance ,
fire damage and the following list of deficiencies the building is
a blighting influence on the neighborhood;
EnTERIOR;
l . Cornice and eaves rotted in fire damaged areas ,
2 , Front 2nd floor windows missing and vandalized,
3 . Deteriorated siding on West side,
4, Fire damaged and vandalized windows on Ulest side .
5 . Fire damaged 2nd floor windows on East side ,
6 . Decayed wood on East porch deck and roof ,
7 , Fire burnecl through SE wall area ,
8 , Chimney has loose and missing mortar ,
9 , Damaged shingles on East side of roof .
10 . Damaged wall SE corner of house .
11 . 2�issing and loose mortar at SE foundation area,
Front Porch;
1 , Illegal wiring to light in ceilin� ,
2 . Three windows have bro�:en glass ,
3 . Front windows are damaged,
INTERIOR:
1 . Stairs to cellar lack full length handrail .
2 , Stairs to cellar are badly worn.
Cellar ;
l . West side foundation at South corner is partially collapsed
and foundation does not go to full depth on South and East
sides of house .
2 . Soil eroding away causing fo�ndation to be unstable ,
3 . Improper footing under wood column on South end of cellar .
4, Improperly installed chimney for furnace .
5 . house is not connected to the City sewer system according
to owner .
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6 . Loose and missing mortar between flagstone blocks of
foundation,
7 . Temporary steel column under floor joist by stairway
which lacks proper footin� ,
S . No cement slab for floor .
9 . Illegal extension cord wiring .
10 , Open and spliced wiring in cellar ,
11 , Improper footings under two wood columns by furnace ,
12 . Vent for water heater is back pitched,
13 . 4,ater heater lacks approved temperature�-pressure relief valve .
' 14. Water heater lacks approved lever-handle gas shut off valve .
15 . Wood floor joists in crawlspace area in contact with dirt .
16 , Wood column not on proper footin� in crawl space area .
17 . Soil from foundation collapsing onto cold air return of
furnace ,
18 , Some joists have decayed where they enter foundation area .
19 . Large hole in water piping by water heater ,
20. Some decayed subilooring under kitchen.
21 . Unsealed holes in combustion chamber for £urnace .
22 , Cellar windows deteriorated.
First Floor .
1 . Electrical service is 30 amp , 115 volts , and inadequate
for single-family use ,
2 , Electrical panel has overfused branch circuits ,
3 . Rear hall to basem.ent has exposed knob and tube wiring.
4. Hole in wall of rear hallway .
5 . Deteriorated plaster in ceiling of rear hallway.
Kitchen :
l . Windows badly damaged,
?_ , Illegal extension cord wiring .
3 . Smoke and water damage to ceiling.
4, Unvented waste for sink.
5 , Inadequate number of electrical outlets available ,
Living room;
1 , F�tensive fire damage to West wall and sheath�.n�
2 . West walls and ceiling are have fire damage ancl two floor
joists are severely daxnaged in this area .
3 . Second floor subflooring burned through at T,�est end.
4 , Windows are fire damaged and vandalized,
5 . Fire damage to electrical wiring ,
Dining roam;
l . Water damage to ceiling and walls .
2 . Floor unlevel ,
3 � Inadequate number of electrical outlets available,
4. Hole in �,�zallr and windows are damaged.
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Hallway by stairway to 2nd floor;
1 . East door is broken.
2 . Handrail on stairway to 2nd floor is damaged,
3 . The ceiling and walls are fire dama�ed and missing plaster
at stairway to 2nd floor,
4, Stairs to 2nd floor are narrow and have worn treadsy
Second floor ;
East bedroom:
l . Holes in wall .
2 . Plaster removed from ceiling,
3 . Fire damage to roof sheathin��
4. Windows badly damaged,
5 , Inadequate n�nber of electrical outlets available ,
6 . Damaged wall light .
Bathroom;
l . Broken and missing glass in window.
2 . No electrical outlet ,
3 . Bathtub faucet below spill line ,
4. Toilet frozen .
5 , Some damage to floor around toilet ,
6 . Broken fauce� to lavatory ,
Hall ;
1 , Broken wall light f�ture .
2 , Plaster and lath removed from ceiling and walls .
Northwest bedroom;
1 . Loose and broken wall light .
2 . Inadequate number of electrical outlets availablet
3 . Cracked plaster on walls and ceiling .
4. Holes in wall .
5 . Window is broken.
6 . Smoke and heat damage to ceiling ,
Southwest bedroom.
1 . Fire daxnage to West wall .
2 , Missing plaster and lath on walls and ceiling .
3 , Hole burned through floor .
4. Broken light fixt�.re.
5 . Inadequate number of electrical outlets available ,
6 . Windows severely damaged.
7 , Fire burned through exterior wall and roof sheathing of
SE corner closet .
8 , Plaster and lath removed from SE closet wall ,
9 . Illegal extension cord wiring to light switch in SE closet .
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10 . Roof studs and �he�c��.�.�g badly charred in SE closet
area,
d, The conditions outlined above constitute a public hazard;
e< The owner has made no attempt to satis.factorily repair
the damage;
f, The continued vacant and boarded�up condition contributes
a blighting influence on the neighborhood.
Now, therefore+ be it �
RESOLVED, That in accordance with r'iinnesota Statutes Sections
463 . 15 through 463 ,25 , and based upon the foregoin,� findings of
the City Council , the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby
make the following Order ;
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WHITE -`i'7V�CLERK
CITY OF SAINT �ALTL Council
PINK EINANCE _ J��
CAI�ARV --�jEPARTMENT p „
BLUE - MA;OR . Fi'�le NO. � �
Council Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
�RF3ER
1. The owners of the above described building shall make
the same safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health,
safety and welfare by having the said building razed and the
materials therefrom removed from the premises within thirty
(3P!) days from the date of the service of this Order;
2. Unless such corrective action is taken to comply with
this Order or an answer served upon the City of Saint Paul and
filed in the office of the Clerk of District Court of Ramsey
County, Minnesota within twenty (2�1) days from the date of the
service of this Order, a Motion for summary enforcement of
this Order to raze and remove the said building will be made
to the Ramsey County District Court;
3. In the event that the building is to be razed by the
City of Saint Paul pursuant to judgment of the District Court,
all personal property or fixtures of any kind which may
unreasonably interfere with the razing and removal of this
building shall be removed within ten (1Q!) days from the entry
of judgm ent; and if not so removed, the City of Saint Paul
shall remove and dispose of such personal property and
fixtures as provided by law;
4. If the City of _Saint Paul is com pelled to take any
corrective action herein, all necessary costs expended by the
City will be assessed against the above described real estate
and collectecl as other taxes; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED , that a certified copy of this
resolution and incorporated Order herein be served upon the
last record owners of the above described property in the
manner provided by law. 6
COUIVCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Fletcher �
Drew Community Services ,
Masanz In Favor . �,/a6���
Nicosia �
schetbel � __ Against BY
Tedesco
Wilson
APR —5 �84 Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date \��C � 3rL'S
Certified P s b Council , re BY
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t�p by Mavor: D t �PR � 0 �gS� A r by Mayor for S mi sion to Council
By BY ..',� _�—�---�
PUBLISHED �pR 1 4 i984
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CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTt,1ENT d �_ ���
John B . P�cCormick rONTACT
298-5121 PHONE ���� �� '
March 23 , 1984 DATE
(Routing and Explanation Sheet)
Assign Number for Routing Order (Clip All Locations for Mayoral Signature_�_:_
nt/Mayo RECEIVED
Finance and Management ervices Di or MAR 2 6 "i984
4 City C1erk �JIAYGR'S OFFICE
Budget Director
What Will be Achieved by Taking Action on the Attached Materials? (Purpose/Rationale):_
Removal of hazardous building at 1155 Thorn per recommendation of
the Department of Housing and Building Code Enforcement and approval
of the City Council .
Financial , �udgetary and Personnel Impacts Anticipated:
Approxima.te cost. $2000-2500. Costs will be assessed to the property taxes
Funding Source and Fund Activity Number Charged or Credited:
Housing and Building Code Enforcement .
Ftmd #00326
Attachments (List and Number all Attachments� :
One--resolution,
UEPARTMENT REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
� Yes No Council Resolution Required? Resolution Required? x Yes No
Yes x No Insurance Required? Insurance Sufficient? Yes _ No
Yes �_ No Insurance Attached?
Revision of October, 1982
(See Reverse Side for Tnstructions)
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
° ' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
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�' �,� "c DIVISION Of HOUSING AND BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT
�ity Hall,Saint Pwl,Min�esou 55102
George latimer 612-29b-4?12
Mayor
April 3, 1984 .
Mr. President and HEARING DATE
Members of the City Cowlcil 4-5= 4
Re: 1155 Thorn
File #4301
Honorable Cotmcil:
The Division of Housing and Building Code Enforcement is hereby submitting
its report on the condition of the structure at the location referred to
above.
The owners of record are: 1. (Fee) Jerome D. Johnson � Joyce C. Pettee,
1227 Oldridge Ave. No. , Stillwater, M1�11. 55082, and 2. (C.P.) Joyce Pettee,
122� Oldridge Ave. No, Stillwater, MN. 55082.
The legal description of the property is: EX Pkwy And EX W 100 Ft Lot 8
And Beg At NE Cor Lot 8 Th S Along E L Thereof 64 Ft Th E 21 Ft Th Nely To
A Pt On E L of Reserve St Produced 41 Ft S of N L of SD Lot 8 Produced TH
N 41 Ft Th W 60 Ft to Aforesaid NE Cor of 8 28 Suburban Hills.
The building is a fire damaged 1z story wood frame residence.
The subject property has been boarded up by the owner since February 1984.
This building because of age deterioration, lack of proper maintenance,fire
clamage, and the following list of deficiencies is a blighting influence on
the Neighborhood.
Inasmuch as the conditions outlined above constitute a public hazard and the
owner has made no attempt to satisfactorily repair the damage despite our
�aarnings, and the continued vacant and boarded-up condition contributes a
blighting influence on the neighborhood, it is the recorrnnendation of this
Division that this matter be referred to the City Attorney's office for
razing and removal through District Court proceedings.
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, lenn A. Erickson --��, �,
Supervisor of Code Enforcement �'"'` �
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cc:Messrs. George Latimer, Ma.yor :�-� �
John McCormick, Asst. City Attorney � �
Fire Marshal
Frank Staffenson, Housing Code
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1155 Thorn Inspection made 2/29/84
EXTERIOR:
1. Cornice and eaves rotted in fire damaged areas .
2 . Front 2nd floor windows missing and vandalized.
3. Ueteriorated siding on West side .
4 . Fire damaged and vandalized �aindows on West side .
5. Fire damaged 2nd floor windows on East side.
6 . llecayed wood on East porch �eck and roof.
7 . Fire burned through SE wall area.
8 . Chinuzey has loose and missing mortar.
9 . Damaged shingles on East sid� of roof.
10 . Damaged wall SE corner of house .
11. Missinq and loose mortar at SE foundation area.
Front Porch:
1 . Illegal wiring to light in ceiling.
2 . Thr�e windows have broken glass .
3. Front ��indows are damaged.
Ii�1TERIOR:
1 . Stairs to cellar lack full length handrail.
2 . Stairs to cellar are badly �aorn.
Cellar:
1 . West side foundation at �outh corner is partially collapsed
and foundation does not go to full depth on South and East
sides of house .
2 . Soil eroding away causing ;°oundation to be unstable.
3 . Improper footing under wood column on South end of cellar.
4 . . Improperly installed chirn�zey for furnace .
5 . � Fiouse is not connected to the City sewer system according to
owner.
6 . Loose and missing mortar between flagsto.:e blocks of foundation.
7. Temporary steel column u�zder floor joist by stairway which
lacks proper footing.
8 . No cement slab for Eloor.
9 . Illegal extension cord wiring.
10 . Open and spliced wiring iii cellar.
11. Improper footings under two wood columns by furnace .
12. Vent for water Yleater is back pitche�'..
13. 4Tater heater lacks approved temperature-pressure relief valve.
14 . Water heater lacks approved lever-handle �as shut off valve .
15 . Wood floor joists in crawl space area in contact with dirt.
16 . Wood column not on proper footing in crawl space area.
17 . Soil from foundation collapsing on to cold air return of furnace.
18 . Some joists have decayed wnere they �nter foundation area.
19 . Large hole in water piping by water heater.
20. Some decayed sub�looring under kitchen.
21 . Unsealed holes in combustion chamber for furnace .
22 . Cellar windows deteriorated.
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1155 Thorn � Inspection made 2/29/84
INTERIOR: (continued)
First Floor:
1 . Electrical service is 30 amp, 115 volts , and inadequate for
single-family use .
2 . Electrical panel has overfused branch circuits.
3 . Rear hall to basement has exposed knob and tube wiring.
4 . Hole in vaall of rear hallway.
5 . De�eriora-ted plaster in ceiling of rear hallway.
T:itchen:
l . Windows badly damaged.
2 . Illegal extension cord wiring.
3 . Smoke and water damage to ceiling.
4 . Unvented waste for sink.
5 . Inadequate number of electrical outlets available.
Livingroom:
l . Extensive fire damage to West wall and sheathing.
2 . West walls and ceiling area have fire damage and two floor
joists are severely damaged in this area.
3. Second floor subflooring burned through at West end.
4 . Windows are �ire damaged and vandalized.
5 . Fire damage to electrical wiring.
Diningroom:
1 . Water damage �Lo ceiling and walls .
2 . Floor unlevel.
3. Inadequate number of electrical outlets available .
4 . Hole in wall , and �aindows are damaged.
Hallway by stairway to 2nd floor:
1 . East door is broken .
2 . Handrail on �tairway to 2nd floor is damaged.
3. The ceiling and walls are fire damaged and missing plaster at
� stairway to 2nd floor.
4 . Stairs to 2nd floor are narrow and have �aorn treads .
Second floor:
East Bedroom:
1 . Holes in wall .
2 . Plaster removed from ceiling.
3. Fire damage to roof sheathing.
4 . Windows badly damaged.
5 . Inadequate number of electrical outlets available .
6 . Damaged wall lite.
Bathroom:
l . Broken and missing glass in window.
2 . No elect-rical outlet.
3. Bathtub faucet below spillitle.
4 . Toilet frozen .
5 . Some damage to floor around toilet.
6 . Broken faucet to lavatory.
Hall :
l . Broken wall lignt fixture .
2 . Plaster and lathe removed from ceiling and walls .
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1155 Thorn Inspection made 2/29/84
INTERIOR: (continued)
5econd floor:
Northwest bedroom:
1 . Loose and broken wall light.
2 . Inadequai;e number of electrical outlets available.
3. Cracked plaster on walls and ceiling.
4 . Hol�s in wall.
5 . Window is broken .
6 . Smoke and heat damage to ceiling.
Southwest bedroom:
1 . Fire damage to West wall.
2 . Missing plaster and lath on walls aizd ceiling.
3 . Ho1e burned through floor.
4 . Broken light fixture .
5 . Inadequate number of electrical outlets available.
6 . Windows severely damaged.
7 . Fire burned through exterior wall, and roof she:�.thing of 5E
corner closet.
8 . Plaster and lath remove from SE closet wall .
9 . Illegal extension cord wiring to light switch in SE closet.
10 . Roof studs and sheathing badly charred in SE closet area.