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280967 V'�riiTE - GTV CLERK PINK - FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PAUL Council ,��a��A CANARV - DEPARTMENT 1 /`"'-� � BLUE - MAVOR � Flle NO. �'f � �-��t '• "' � Council Resolution P res en t ed By ��:.��"� u' ������'��-r�'1.-.-�_ Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date BE IT RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the action of the City of Saint Paul Board of Appeals and Review pertaining to the following listed property and as shown by the Excerpted Minutes of said Board of Appeals and Review, dated 9-13-1983 and marked EXHIBIT A, and attached hereto and made a part hereof by referenc�: DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE N0. PROPERTY APPELLANT 9-13-83 58-83-H 774 Laurel Ave. Mada Parker (_3 units) BOARD ACTION : Granted a ninety day extension of time for hired con- tractors o complete the work orders issued June 30, 1983 by the city' s inspector, for appellant to obtain the money .needed and produce a signed contract for work to be done, on condition that Nos. 4, 5 , 6 , 17, 23 , 24, 26 and 28 of the report be corrected immediately (30 days) . Property Description: Palace Addition Lot 9, Block 1 -------------------------------------- 9-13-83 60�S3- F_ 16 Douglas Street Robert J. Schoonover single dwelling BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time for sixty days , to complete t e wor stipulated in the city' s letter of July 26, 19�3 , on condition he saill secure the loan and receive estimates to take care of remaining items on the work order, Nos. 19 , 20, 21 and 22. Property Description: Samuel Leeches Addition ----------------------------s�u���_��_I��_1,2�_��QSk�_ COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Fletcher �a��� [n Favor Masanz Nicosia schetbei __ Against BY Tedesco Wilson Adopted by Council: Date Form Approved by City Attorney Certified Passed by Council Secretary By�/��'+-� �L�"� �� By, t�pproved by IVlavor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY BY M�fi�TE - CiTV CLERK �`��1�� PINK - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PALT L Council CANARV - DEPARTMENT ` BLUE - MAVOR File NO. � Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date 9-13-83 63-83-H 823 N. Snelling Ave. Geoffrey Miller, President (15 occupants) Betta Kappa Chapter Theta Chi Fraternity Alumni Corp. BOARD ACTION : Granted an extension of time for ninety days in order to o tain inancing and bids (must be done by the 13th of December, 1983) to complete the work stipulated in the city' s letter of August 8 , 1983, on condition that the door to the bearoom with the windota to the fire escape stairway is unlocked at all times and that said door be labeled, "exit" . Propexty descr�.ption: College Place West Div�sion Lot 3 , Block 1 2. COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays � Fletcher ceu� In Favor Masanz Nicosia �.�.t� - __ Against BY TedesCo W ilson OCT 4 1983 Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date \ �G � A � � Certified -ss d y Council S eta By v ,�`.� Z� By t�p by (Vlavor: D � �CT � t� Approved by Mayor for Submission.to Council ; By PUBLISHED OCT 15 1983 58-83-H / 774 Laurel Avenue Maua YarxeL � � � r-� � t-{.i �� � T P �3 units) ��_"�`; r� d � � uest an extension of time so that hired contractors SUBJECT: Req ma�e ample time to finish work order as stipulated in city inspector' s letter of June 20 , 1983, because of practical difFiculty and need to obtain financial assistance. PROCEEDINGS : Ms. Parker expressed her wish to obtain an extension of time , possibly one year or so. She explained she is on disability , receives a pension, and social security. Some of the work has b�en done and she wants to fix up the property, but her problem is in obtaining a loan. She stated Mr. Dennis Burdick , Alpha Construction Company, was hired by her and is saith her today. Mr. Burdick told the board that basically the house needs tremendous rennovation but is a stable unit. P�Is. Parker' s prob�oximatelyd60g the funds to do the work. He felt it would take app days of rehabilitation work. Ms. Parker said she felt she would like a year extension so that she could borrow the money and complete all the work. She also stated if she didn' t fix it up, she would just let the city buy the property. Chairman Glassman explained to her that the city �?1? not buy the property and that she must find the money to fix it up. Alice Bijjani stated that a number of extensions have already been granted Ms. Parker in the past. She felt the contract vis. Parker showed her listing work to be done did not address the important things_ She said Ms. Parker needed someone who is looking at the ��rhole picture with her. and felt that it should be looked at in a shorter period of time than a year to make sure Ms . Parker gets the financing. She inquired if Ms. Parker had made application to 101� University Avenue (Planning & Economic Development , Rehab. Division). Dennis Burdick, of the Alpha Construction Co. , explained they spoke with a Caro1 Salmon from PED at 1010 University who said she would come out and h ave a look at the property. Sherman Doran , Ms. Parker's son, e xplained they did fill out the application and they were to make an appointment •�r�.th PED to go over it Htith them. Rudolph Sawyer, member of the board, urge Ms . Parker to follow through and go to the PED office to find out what she qualifies for. He said she can receive counseling and assistance there as to how long it would ' take to complete the loan procedure. He explained sometimes you can get tentative approval for life threa�ening deficiencies where funds can be obtained to start work. He urged her to get several bids , to con- tact the Urban League for counseling and to contact the N1N. Housing Finarice Agency. He said he would have Ron Smith of the Urban League contact Ms. Parker and her contractor. [�ti?.liam Tilton expressed some concern as to whether some of the work should be done before the 90 days if it could cre ate serious problems for the tenants, particularly Nas. 4 and 5 on the third floor. �,�,�?'�l►�'''� � � BO�RD ACTIO�V : Mr. Gausman moved to grant a ninety day extension period for obtaining the financing. Ms. Parker �vould then come back to the board and prove that she has the funds and that c,rork is progressing. She �aould produce a signed contract for the cvor}: to be done and at that time the board could possibly give another extension of time to complete all the work. DISCUSSION: Alice Bijjani felt it should be a shorter period of time as you cannot get an application pr.ocessed by PED at 1010 University in three months , but if she can get a yes or na by a private bank it would be better. Dennis Burdick felt that within six weeks you can get a 90% guarantee and in the meantime they could pick up financing even if it took six months to finalize the deal, the work could be started. BOAR� ACTION : Mr. Tilton moved to amend Mr. Gausman' s motion by adding on condition that Nos. 4 , 5 , 6 , 17 , 23 , 24 , 26 & 28 be done immediately (within 30 days) . Mrs. Collins seconded the motion to amend. � Ayes 7 Nays 0 Abstentions 0 Mr. Sa��yer seconded Mr. Gausman' s motion to grant a ninety day extension period �for obtaining the financing after which time Ms . Parker would come back to the board and prove that she has the funds and that work is progressing. She cvould produce a signed contract for the work to be done and at that time the board could possibly give another extension of time to complete the work, if needed, with the condition that Nos. 4 , 5 , 6, 17, 23 , 24, 26 and 28 of the inspector' s report of June 27, 1983 be completed immediately (within 30 days} . Ayes 7 Nays 0 Abstentians 0 ------------------------------ d� ' . . . ��,���� 60-83-H 16 Douglas Street Robert J. Schoonover single dwelling SUBJECT: Request variance of all. items �.isted as violations in city' s letter of July 26 , 1983, comprising various exterior and interior repairs , because of practical difficulty and economic considerations. PROCEEDINGS : Mr. Schoonover s�tated he needs an e�tension of time to take care of the major items , such as , the electrical, the roof and the ceilings. He can do the smaller needed repairs , bu-t needs more time to ob-kain funding for the major things. Mr. Staffenson from the City Health Department informed the board that there are quite a number of violations , some are more serious than others. He would not be oppased to an extension of time for some of the lesser ones but others must be taken care of immediately. He said on last__inspection there was no trash in the area. He also pointed out that Mr. Schoonover has already had 45 days time tc;� do the work. Mr. Schoonover stated he has already completed Nos. 5 , 6 , 7, 8, 9 , 10 , 13, and 15 in the city' s letter of July 26 , 1983, and does intend to complete the work when he can get a loan. Ron Glassman related to Mr. Schoonover and the board a telephone cail he had Monday night before the meeting. The person identified himself as a neighbor of Mr. Schoonovers and asked that we make him clean up the place. Mr. Glassman asked his name , which he would not give. He then asked him to write a lettEr, which he also would not do, as he . said he _was afraid of Mr. Schoonover and what he might do. Mr. Schoonover said he felt he knew who it was and that he was taking it out on him for the actions of his sons. Mr. Sawyer said he had a similar call, and that he responded to it much the same as Mr. Glassman did. Betty Moran of the West 7th Street Federation was in attendance and stated she was there representing the community to report back on action the board would take. She felt the people in the community wanted to see the property cleaned up. BOARD ACTION: Mr. Tilton moved to grant an extension of time for 60 days , as Mr. Schoonover has taken care of some things , with the con- dition that he will secure a loan and received estimates to take care of items 19 , 2Q, 21 and 22 . Mrs. Bostrom seconded the motion. Ayes 7 Nays 0 Abstentions 0 ------------------------------ _ 3 -, ' (15 occupants) Beta Kappa Chapter Theta g�, 3 �. s�/�LL,� N 4 Chi Fraternit A?umni Cor� _ . . �����►��' SUisJECT : Request variance of classification of dwelling and require- m�nts for an apartment house; of Section 34. 13 pertaining to light and ventilation , to allow continued use of third floor sleeping room, and request for an extension of time to complete other repairs as stipulated in the city' s letter of August 8 , 1983 , due to prac�ical difficulty and tinancial hardship. SUnJECT: Mr. Robert J. Miller appeared in behalf of his son , Geoffrey riil—ler who is President of Beta Kappa Chapter Theta Chi Fraternity Alumni Corporation. Mr. Miller explained that the owner of the property is the alumni corporation of this fraternity. Mr. Tra�nor is the treasurer and he has been trying to keep the fraternity active. The building has been a fraternity house for seventy years. Mr. Miller feels some of the problem is the neglect of the city inspection depart- ment. They are in the process of trying .to get some hids and financing. There is a National alumni association and they have committed them- selves to $18,Q00 on a first year mortgage. On September 9 , they stated they would give the fraternity some additional funds but they must furnish them a budget. There are presently 15 students living there paying $100. 00 monthly. If the national fraternity grants the loan , it must be with the ass.urance that the City of St. Paul will not come back a few years later with more work to be done. Alice Bijjani explained to Mr. Miller and the board that the fraternity should have a maintenance budget. This would eliminate repairs piling up and no funds being available. Mr. Miller stated they are concerned about fire safety and have made some corrections. The use of the basement room has been discontinued. There is a fire escape stairway from the third f loor , but you must go through a bedroom window to reach it. He would like a 4 month extension of time to work with the city staff to get bids for the most imoortant items and find where they can get variances. TYiey �oould �hen come back to the board & hopefully have the financial facts established concerning a loan and �the amount. Alice Bijjani explained that zoning is approved for a fraternity house only and that a certificate of occupancy is required as it does not fall into the categary of single dwelling or duplex - it is a roomin� house. She said because a certificate of occupancy is appro�riate , . problems will come periodically. She was not sure if a city license was required for a rooming house. She felt the majority of things were not life threatening - mostly maintenance items. She would �vant assurance that the room with the window to the fire escape stairs caould not be locked at any time, and this room should also be labeled "exit" . rir. Knutson moved that a ninety day extension of time be granted in order to obtain financing and bids by the second Tuesday in December, with condition that the third floor bedroom with the window to the fire escape stairway be kept unlocked at all times and the room k�i'g labeled as "exit" . Mrs. Bostrom seconded the motion. Ayes 7 Nays 0 Absten tions 0 ------------------------------ . - y- , _