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01-120G.�. O�- la.o ��'': � �' � ',� � , e v ; i � ,'`; RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Green Sheet # ) p��,�, r j Committee: Date 3$ 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject 4 Property" and commonly lmown as 452 Edmund Avenue. -This propeity is legally described as follows, to 5 wit: Lot 7, Geo. H. Schickler's Addition to the City of St Paul Ramsey County Minnesota. 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before October 10, 2000, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Brandon J. Carlton, 1670 Beech Street, St. Paul, NIN 55106; First Franklin Financial Corp., 2150 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131; Richfieid Bank & Trust Co., 6625 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated November 21, 2000; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by December 22, 2000; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declaring this building(s) to consritute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WIIEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this struchxre in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the shucture to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and 2 4 S 6 7 S 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 �R�GINAL ol-I�o WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, February 7, 2001 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the followin� Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 452 Edmund Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. G� That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subj ect to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. �.� . The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properly safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of tune the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. �.� ,y�I�AL o, _�� 1 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal 2 properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed 3 from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property 4 is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and 5 dispose of such property as provided by law. 6 7 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolurion be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Adopted by Council: Date ,� , 3�'� Spp, Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: � a \ �c w.i�w....--�'�� Approved by Mayor: Date V'�� ✓t �� By: �� Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement BY�T\a��1 Form Approved by City Attorney By: �. Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council B �� .1/ Division of Code Enforcement r.. :� . eE aa 7, 2001 � �� ia�zaioo TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �•_„ . ,� � � 0�-110 N � a,v.noaEV V � �11'� � a..aciu � �� YYORpItAfYtQMlI--(F-� ❑ (CLIP AtL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 452 Edmund Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Has mis verswJfirm ever xcrlaetl undera contrac[ to.mis aepar6nenrr YES MO Has thie P�rm ever beeri a dty employee9, . YES MO Ooes ihis Dersonlfirtn P� a sW"� rwt normallYPocsecced bY �B' wrteM cflY emWoY�9 YES NO k this peisoMrm a tarpeted veMorl . YES NO Yain all ves answe�s m seoa2te sheet and attxh to areen sheet � This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 452 Edmund Avenue by December 22, 2000, and have failed to comply with fhose orders. �_ ::::. ,�. The City will eliminate a nuisance. J�� 03 2�� IISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVFD � The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taaces. rISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROH� A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. OFTRANSACTIONS `a�>vvv-yo�vvv \ . � " . • � • ! � . � u � � COST/REVENUE BUDfiETED (GRCLE ONE) / YES / NO �.�IiS VSdE��mii ��s'als �� i�+�+r �AB� G � 26�1 ol�� REPORT Date: February 13, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall I S West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 981 Euclid Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate with the following condition: 1) Vacant building fees aze paid by noon on February 28, 2001. 2. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the April 17, 20Q1 Legislative Hearing and the May 2, 2001 City Council Public Hearing. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with tfie resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 12-OS-2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate. 4. Resolution orderiag the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 1-16-2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended appmval. -� 3� � � � MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATlVE HEARING Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerrp 3trathman, Legislative Hearipg Qfficer Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. o l - �a� STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 981 Enclid Streek If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bnilding. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this building is a two story, wood itxme dwelling. The building was condemned in Februazy, 1999 by Code Enforcement and has been vacant since February 16, 1999. The current property owners are Taiwo Okanla and Tunde Okanla There have been twelve summary abatement no6ces issued to remove refuse, secure the building and shed, remove non-operable vehicles, cut tall grass and remove snow and ice from the public walk. On November 21, 2000, an inspection was conducted, and a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Buildiag was issued on November 30, 2000 with a compliance date of 7anuary 2, 2001. As of this date tlris property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance defined by the Legisiative Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass. Vacant buiIding fees aze due and owing. Real estate taxes unpaid in the amount of $572.98.. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $45,500. A code inspection was completed on May 6, 1999. As of February 6, 2000 the owner has posted bond and has obtained permits to start rehabilitation of the property. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000; cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. Tunde Okanla, co-owner, appeared and stated they are starting to work on the property. The projected completion date is March 1, 2001. A new roof and siding has been put on the house and a lot of work has been completed to the interior of the house. The actual cost to complete rehabilitation was more than anticipated. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the vacant building fees that are due in owing, Mr. Magner responded that is the only thing tUat is lacking at this time. Code Enforcement would support an ea�tension of 180 days, providing the building is registered and the vacant building fees are paid Bob Connor, Legislative Aid to Kathy I,antry, appeared and stated he has received reports that there have been people living in the buiiding. Mr. Okanla responded that the buildiag is boazded, but people have been breaking in through the windows. The windows have not been replaced to avoid further expenses. T'I�'• Strathman stated the building has to be boarded. No one can live in this building until it Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 page 2 passes a Code Compliance Inspectioa The building needs to be kept secure so people cannot get inside. Mr. Connor stated any time it is discovered that someone has broken into the property a police report should filed Mr. Okaina acknowfedged he is in agreemem with Mr. Connor. G�'S' S�� mmended granting an extension until August 13, 2001 to complete rehabi2itation with tfie following condition: 1) vacant building fees must be paid by noon on Febt�ary 28, 2001. Resolation ordering fl�e owaer to remwe or repair the bnilding at 689 Orleans Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enfonement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over from 12-5-2000) (Photographs were presented to Geiry Strathman) Steve Magner reported the building is a one story, wood fiame, single family dwelling. The building was condemned ia June, 2000, and has been vacant siace July, 2000. The cutrent groperiy owner, per Ramsey County, is Nancy RoussopouIos. However, the mortgage company is now emitted. There have been twa summary abatements issued to clean the yazd, cut the Sass, and secure the dwelling. Oa October 17, 2000 aa inspection was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was deveioped, and photographs were taken. An Order to Aba#e a Nwsance $uilding was issued on October 24, 2000 with a wmpliance date of November 8, 2000. As of this date the property remains in a condition which comprises a auisaace as def ned by the Legislative Code. The City has had to board this buiIding to secure it against �espass. The Humane Society and Saint Paul Animal Control have inspected the property for numerons cat problems. Tb.e vacant buitding fees are paid Real EsKate taxes are uapaid in the amotmi of $570.53. Taxation has ptaced an estimated market value of $39,000. On January 22, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspections was completed. On January 26, 2001 the $2,000.00 bond was posted witli the Building Department. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $50,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000- $8,Od0. John Boukiut, rePresenting Associates Iadustrial Loaa Co., aPPeared and stated they are now the owners of this property. The period of redemption expired oa Februarv 1. 2001. The �ro� was cleaned on February 12, 2001, and all of the wnditions have been met Associates Industrial Loan Co. is cturenfly considering the value of the property. When a value is determined there will be a ptuchase agreemeat Gerry Strathntan stated tl�at bond has been posted and vacated building fees are paid, he will recommended 8ranting an etrtension uniil Augvst 13, 2002 to comglete rehabititation, � Resolntion ordermg the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 452 mnnd venne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Eaforcemeut is ordered to remove the bnilding. (Steve Magner presented photogaphs to Gerry Shathmaa.) Steve 1vlagner reported this is a two story wood frame dwelling. The bui2ding has been vacant � � ❑ 0 f -� �.b Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 3 � since August 2, 2000. The owner is Brandon J. Carlton There have been fonr summary abaYement noflces issued to remove saow or ice and to cut tall grass. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on Novemtier 21, 2000 with a compliance date of December 22, 2U00. As of this date t�is proper►y remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by ihe Lcgislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing. The Real Estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $751.76. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $37,000. As of February 13, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, and the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $45,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000 - $8,000. PauI Mordorski, City of Saint Paul Economic Development, appeazed and stated he is representing the Greater Frog Town Community Development Corporation. He was hopefut to negotiate with the owner of tlris properiy, as to possible acquisition of this property. Mr. Mordorski said it is his iff►pression that this build"ing is not suitable for rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman recommend approval. Resolntion ordering the Qwner to remove or regair the buitding at 225� Hiilside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply witL the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the � buitding. (Steve Magner presented photogaphs to Gerry Strathman, they were retumed ai the end of the meeting.) The foIlowing individuats appeazed and stated they have a financial interest in the property: Geoffrey Warner, potential buyer; 7ennifer Benzei, U.S. Bank Naflonal Association; Steve Gibbs, Western Nationat; Nancy Jawbro, Western National Bank. Steve Magner reported this is a two story , wood frame stone/mortar exterior, single family dwelling with fire damage. The building has been vacant since December 3,1999. The current P�PertY a�e?s are Kim and Nancy McCallum. The owners are allowing the mortgage companies to take over the property. There have been five summary abatements issued to secure the dwelling, cut tali grass, remove brush, clean the yazd, and remove snow and ice &om the public walk. On October 19, 2000 an inspection of the buildiug was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on October 24, 2000 with a compliance date of November 27, 2000. As of ttris date #his properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The City has boazded this building to secure it against trespass. The vacant building regishation fees have been paid. A citation was issued chazging the owner with failure to pay the anaual vacant building fee. Real Estate are unpaid in the amount of $4,972.24. Taatation has placed an estimated market value of $61,600. As of Febivary 13, 200I a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, and bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers escimate the coyK to repair is $100,000-$150,000. The � estimated cost to demolish is $12,000.$15,000. Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 4 Jennifer Benzel stated U.S. Bank originated a second mortgage in 1994. In September 2000, because of default, files were sent to their attorney to start foreclosure. At that time the tifle report showed U.S. Bank to be in Srst position with its mortgage. Ms. Benzel received a telephone catl identifying a first mortgage that was supposed to be singed, but it was released instead. On January 4, 200I it was discovered that the property was vacant pn Jane�ary. 8, U.S. Bank Secureded the buildinS, winferized, and set up snow removal. U.S. Bank is proceeding witfi foreclosure action and a sale has been scheduled for March 2, 2001. Because the building is �� eY ��pecting to get a reduction in the redemption period. U.S. Bank is expecting a five week redemption period following the sa(e. A settlement has been worked out between the two mortgage companies to find a buyer, assign the buyer to follow City requirements, poy�t bond and pay fees. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the estimated cost to repair, Geoffi�ey Wamaz responded that in his professional opinion as an architect this does make economic sense. Mr. Magner responded that $100,000 wili barely cover the minimum rehabilitation to this property because it has suffered fire damage. Because of the neighborhood, any amount of money that is put into this property will be recovered. The problem is the cost to save the structure itself and rehabilitate it Mr. Magner stated he has had conversations with Mr. Waznar regazdiag these �ssues• MI'• Wamar is trying to get the mortgage companies to work out a deal so he can put a purchase o�'er together to buy the properiy aad completely rehabilitate the building. Mr. Wamar wants to be able to work with the structure, Mr- Strathman stated it is his understanding that the mortgage companies have worked out an ageement that will allow the property to be sold after it goes through a brief redemption period. It is expected that tiie properry could available for sale in April. There is one potentiai buyer, who has testified that in his professinnat opinion it makes economical sense to rehabilitate the P�P�Y• Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Legislative Hearing on Aprii i 7, 2001 and the City Council Public Hearing on Apri124, 2001. meeting was adjouraed at 1036 a.m. �JW �J � �� a�-iao LEGISLATIVE HEARIlVG REPORT OF 1-16-01 REPORT Date: Januazy 16, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Page 1 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 676 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Ed�erton Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from January 2, 2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner sis months to complete rehabilitation provided the foliowing is completed by noon on January 24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid ; 2) a code compliance inspecfion is completed; and 3) a $2,000 bond is posted. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbridee Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the Febmary 20, 2001, Legislarive Hearing. 4. Resolu6on ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the Febniary 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherbume Avenue. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. n►-�aa MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, January 16, 2001 10:00 a.m. Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Logan Moore, Code Enforcement 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbrid�e Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ardered to remove the building. Tom Severin, owner of the properiy, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the properly to Gerry Strathman for his review) Steve Magner reported this properiy is a two story, wood frame duplex, with a detached two stall wood frame garage. According to their files tius has been a vacant building since November 29, 1999. The current properly owner is Duane Thomas 5everin, per Ramsey County Properly Records and Revenue. There have been four suinmary abatements which were the following: to secure the dwelling, remove brush, cut tail grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On November 1, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 14, 2000, with a compliance date of December 14, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001), this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing, real estate taaces are paid, and Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $58, 300. As of tlus date, code inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure in excess of $6�,Q�0 and demolition to be between $8,000 - $9,000. Tom Severin, owner, said he plans to sell his house as soon as possible and has listed it with a Real Estate Agent. Gerry Strathman asked whether or not Code Enforcement had any problems with this properry so that enforcement could wait a while in order for tlus sale to be completed. Mr. Magner responded the Ciry doesn't have a problem with laying this matter over for a short period of time in order to close on a purchase agreement; however, his main concern is that the new purchaser is made aware of the requirements, such as the vacant building fees, the code inspection and posting of a bond. Since the plan is to sell this building for rehabilitation, Mr. Strathman recommended to layover this matter to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 at-1aa Page 2 Mr. Magner requested if the properiy is sold, the new purchaser must appear at the Legislarive Hearing on February 20, 2001, with the bond posted, code compliance and vacant building fees paid. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 676 Edmund Avenue. Tf the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Dawn Anderson, current owner of the properiy, and Paul Weingarden, representing Option One Mortgage Company, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathman for his review) Steve Magner reported the building at this property is a two story wood frame dwelling. According to their files, the building has been vacant since March 1, 2000. The current property owner is Dawn M. Anderson, per Ramsey County Properiy Records and Revenue. There haue been-eight sununary abatement notices issued, which are the following: to secure the front door from entry, remove broken glass, plastic, wood, metal, and debris from yard, remove snow ice from sidewalk and cut tali grass and weeds. On October 31, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 9, 2000, with a compliance date of December 11, 2000. As of tYris date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislarive Code. The vacant building fees aze due and owing; real estate taJCes aze unpaid in the amount of $753.02, Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $37,200. On December 18, 2000, a code compliance inspection was done and as of tlus date (January 16, 2001), the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this struchxre is in excess of $50,000 and the esrimated cost to demolish is beriveen $7,000 - $8,000. The owner, Dawn Anderson, was in control of the property when a fire occurred, which started this process said Mr. Magner. She was given addirional time by Code Enforcement to rehabilitate this structure and has not been successful in getting that accomplished. This has been a problematic properiy in the neighborhood and they have received numerous calls and complaints. Paul Weingazden said his client, Option One Mortgage Company, has ordered the properry to be inspected, secured, and a complete appraisal to deternzuie the extent of the damages. Dawn Anderson, current owner, clarified that there was a fire in her home on February 5, 2000, which she filed a claim with her insurance company. Option One Mortgage still holds some of the money from the clann, which has been applied to her mortgage. Ms. Anderson hired a contractor to do the repair work but he absconded with the money. She is currently tryiug to obtain financing through the City to make the repairs because she is unable to get o�-►�-o Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 any other type of loans due to her fivaucial status. Page 3 In response to Mr. Weingazden's question, Mr. Magner estimated the cost for rehabilitation of the house to be around $50,000. The contractor had replaced a few of the windows, but the interior of the house is gutted. This properiy has had numerous violations and issues over the yeazs and will need a lot of maintenance. Mr. Weingazden requested that the Legislafive Hearing Officer grant addirional tune to finish the appraisai and inspection to determine ifthe building can be rehabilitated. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the order to remove or repair within fifteen days and his recommendation will be presented at the City Council Meeting on February 7, 2001. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Edgerton Street If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paul Weingarden, representing Chase Manhattan Bank, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathman for his review) Steve Magner reported this property is a two story wood frame single family dwelling. According to their files, the building was condemned and has been a vacant building sance May 25, 1999. The current property owner is Ruthie White, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. Information has been received that Ms. White lost the building to a mortgage company. There have been ten suuunary abatement notices issued, which aze the following: to secure the building, cut the grass, remove broken tree limbs, remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On October 25, 200Q an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on October 31, 2000, with a compiiance date of November 30, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001) this properiy remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass, the vacant building fees aze due and owing, real estate talces have been paid; and Taacation has placed a estimated market value of $64,500. As of this date, a code compliance inspection and bond have not been applied for. Code Enforcement Officers estnnate the cost to repair this structure is $30,000 with the estimate cost to demolish is between $7,000 -$8,000. Paul Weingarden, representing the Chase Manhattan Bank, said they were advised of a fire at this properiy and filed a fire claun along with Ms. White. The fire was deemed by the insurance company to be of suspicious origin and ultimately her claun was denied, however, the bank's claun was approved. Under the terms of the mortgage Chase Manhattan Bank had to give Ms. White notice that the claim money was applied to the loan. Thus, Chase Manhattan commenced a foreclosure and the period of redemption will expire the first week in February. Ms. White has left the state and her last lrnown address was in Indiana. The DI—IYO Legislative Heating Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 4 property has been reviewed and find it to be rehabilitatable. Mr. Weingazden also indicated that he has a check to pay the vacant building fees. Mr. Magner recommended that if additional time of 180 days is granted by the Legislative Hearing Office, he would like to see the bond and code inspection in place. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner sig months to complete rehabilitation provided the following is completed by noon on January 24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid; 2) a code compliance inspection is completed; and 3) a $2,000 bond is posted. (Gerry StraUunan clarified that if additional time was needed beyond January 24, he would recommend that the City Council lay it over to February 7, 2001.) 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paul Weingarden, representing Oprion One Mortgage Company, appeared. (5teve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman for his review). Steve Magner reported this properiy is a two story, wood frame dwelling, which has been vacant, according to our records, has been vacant since August 2, 2000. Current properiy owner is Brandon J. Carlton and the mortgage companies. There have been four suimnary abatements issued to cut tall grass and weeds, remove snow and ice. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 21, 2000, with a compliance date of December 22, 2000. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building registration fees are due and owing, real estate tases are unpaid in the amount of $745. Taacation has placed an estimated mazket value of $37,000. As of this date a bond or code inspecrion have not been applied for or posted. The Code Enforcement Officers estimate the repairs of the structure to be in excess of $45,OOQ and with the estunated cost to demolish between $7,000 -$$,000. One other note of interest to this building is that there has been a long history with maintenance issues and with problematic occupants in tivs dwelling. It also has a foundation failure, which is difficult to see on the photographs. Paul Weingarden said Option One Mortgage Company has ordered that this building be secured, reviewed and ordered an appraisal to deterniine whether or not the properry can be saved. He requested approxixnately one month's tune so this matter can be reviewed. TYus also has been sent to his office for foreclosure. Mr. Magner also requested that the snow be removed from the sidewalk on this properiy and Mr. Weingarden assured him that his client has ordered the building to be secured and winterized, etc. o � - �Zo Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 5 Legislafive Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the Febraary 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 5. Resolnfion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Thien Van Tran, owner of the property, appeared. Steve Magner said this property was laid over from December 19, 2000. Per the Legislative Hearing Officer's request on December 19, 2000, he and Don Wagner inspected the property on 7anuary 4, 2001, and found the properly to be occupied by the owner without mm�;ng water and heated with a heating unit that does not vent into the chiimiey ar to the outside of the dwelling which constitutes an unsafe, hazardous condition. The only work that has been completed by the owner on the house, is the main roof covering, some floor covering, and some minor painting. Subsequentiy, he and another inspector went out to the dwelling on January 10, 2001, and met with the owner, who admitted that he had been staying on the properiy. Mr. Tran has been issued a citation for illegal occupancy in a condemned registered vacant building. Mr. Magner said he has tried to eacplain to the owner that this is a safety issue and he needs to vacate. Mr. Magner recommends approval of the request to repair or remove within fifteen days due to the lack of work completed within one year. There are numerous deficiencies and violations that aze outstanding. Thien Van Tran said the information he received from the company that manufactured the heater indicates that it is not necessary to vent. Gerry Strathman indicated after hearing Mr. Magner's report it suggests Mr. Tran is still a long way from accomplishing the repairs and asked what his plans were to rehabilitate. Mr. Tran responded that he has had financial difficulties due to expenses associated with ua�el arrangements for his wife to visit her father who was ill and then he later passed away. The money he had saued for the purpose of rehabilitation had to be used for these expenses, and he requested additionat time to try to get funding. Mr. Magner said he believes the property could be rehabilitated, but he believes the owner is dealing with a monetary issue and doesn't have the financial resources to do the work and post the bond. Gerry Strathman said he is recommending at the January 24, 2001, City Council Meeting to remove or repair the building within 15 days and if Mr. Tran has a plan to rehabilitate the building, including the finances, he should be present at this meeting. Legislative Hearing recommended approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 am. C[TIZEN SERVICE OFF[CE Fred Owacsu, Ciry Clerk CTTY OF SAII�IT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor December 22, 2000 DNISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Michae! R. Morehead. Program Managu Nuisance Building Code Enfarcemenl ISW.KelloggBlvd.Rm.790 Tel: 651-166-8940 Saint PauZ h�'S�702 Far: 651-266-8426 NOTICE OF PUBLiC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council 41-1y° Citizen Service Office, V acanUiVuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 452 Edmund Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 City Councii Hearing - Wednesday, February 7, 2Q01 The owners and responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Kno�vn Address Brandon J. Cazlton 1670 Beech Street St. Paul, MN 55106 Interest Fee Owner First Franklin Financial Corp. 2150 North First Street San 3ose, CA 95131 Richfield Bank & Trust Co. 6625 Lyndale Avenue South Richfield, IvN 55423 The legal description of this property is: Mortgagee Mortgagee Lot 7, Geo. H. Schickler's Addition to the City of St Paul Ramsey County Miunesota 452 Edmund Avenue December 22, 2000 Pa�e 2 Ol -l� Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined b}�.. Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lmown responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctin� the deficiencies or by razing and removing this buildin�(s}. Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commtmity continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �teve �a��er Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Davision of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph G.�. O�- la.o ��'': � �' � ',� � , e v ; i � ,'`; RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Green Sheet # ) p��,�, r j Committee: Date 3$ 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject 4 Property" and commonly lmown as 452 Edmund Avenue. -This propeity is legally described as follows, to 5 wit: Lot 7, Geo. H. Schickler's Addition to the City of St Paul Ramsey County Minnesota. 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before October 10, 2000, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Brandon J. Carlton, 1670 Beech Street, St. Paul, NIN 55106; First Franklin Financial Corp., 2150 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131; Richfieid Bank & Trust Co., 6625 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated November 21, 2000; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by December 22, 2000; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declaring this building(s) to consritute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WIIEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this struchxre in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the shucture to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and 2 4 S 6 7 S 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 �R�GINAL ol-I�o WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, February 7, 2001 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the followin� Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 452 Edmund Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. G� That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subj ect to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. �.� . The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properly safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of tune the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. �.� ,y�I�AL o, _�� 1 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal 2 properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed 3 from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property 4 is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and 5 dispose of such property as provided by law. 6 7 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolurion be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Adopted by Council: Date ,� , 3�'� Spp, Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: � a \ �c w.i�w....--�'�� Approved by Mayor: Date V'�� ✓t �� By: �� Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement BY�T\a��1 Form Approved by City Attorney By: �. Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council B �� .1/ Division of Code Enforcement r.. :� . eE aa 7, 2001 � �� ia�zaioo TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �•_„ . ,� � � 0�-110 N � a,v.noaEV V � �11'� � a..aciu � �� YYORpItAfYtQMlI--(F-� ❑ (CLIP AtL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 452 Edmund Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Has mis verswJfirm ever xcrlaetl undera contrac[ to.mis aepar6nenrr YES MO Has thie P�rm ever beeri a dty employee9, . YES MO Ooes ihis Dersonlfirtn P� a sW"� rwt normallYPocsecced bY �B' wrteM cflY emWoY�9 YES NO k this peisoMrm a tarpeted veMorl . YES NO Yain all ves answe�s m seoa2te sheet and attxh to areen sheet � This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 452 Edmund Avenue by December 22, 2000, and have failed to comply with fhose orders. �_ ::::. ,�. The City will eliminate a nuisance. J�� 03 2�� IISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVFD � The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taaces. rISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROH� A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. OFTRANSACTIONS `a�>vvv-yo�vvv \ . � " . • � • ! � . � u � � COST/REVENUE BUDfiETED (GRCLE ONE) / YES / NO �.�IiS VSdE��mii ��s'als �� i�+�+r �AB� G � 26�1 ol�� REPORT Date: February 13, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall I S West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 981 Euclid Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate with the following condition: 1) Vacant building fees aze paid by noon on February 28, 2001. 2. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the April 17, 20Q1 Legislative Hearing and the May 2, 2001 City Council Public Hearing. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with tfie resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 12-OS-2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate. 4. Resolution orderiag the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 1-16-2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended appmval. -� 3� � � � MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATlVE HEARING Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerrp 3trathman, Legislative Hearipg Qfficer Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. o l - �a� STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 981 Enclid Streek If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bnilding. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this building is a two story, wood itxme dwelling. The building was condemned in Februazy, 1999 by Code Enforcement and has been vacant since February 16, 1999. The current property owners are Taiwo Okanla and Tunde Okanla There have been twelve summary abatement no6ces issued to remove refuse, secure the building and shed, remove non-operable vehicles, cut tall grass and remove snow and ice from the public walk. On November 21, 2000, an inspection was conducted, and a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Buildiag was issued on November 30, 2000 with a compliance date of 7anuary 2, 2001. As of this date tlris property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance defined by the Legisiative Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass. Vacant buiIding fees aze due and owing. Real estate taxes unpaid in the amount of $572.98.. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $45,500. A code inspection was completed on May 6, 1999. As of February 6, 2000 the owner has posted bond and has obtained permits to start rehabilitation of the property. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000; cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. Tunde Okanla, co-owner, appeared and stated they are starting to work on the property. The projected completion date is March 1, 2001. A new roof and siding has been put on the house and a lot of work has been completed to the interior of the house. The actual cost to complete rehabilitation was more than anticipated. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the vacant building fees that are due in owing, Mr. Magner responded that is the only thing tUat is lacking at this time. Code Enforcement would support an ea�tension of 180 days, providing the building is registered and the vacant building fees are paid Bob Connor, Legislative Aid to Kathy I,antry, appeared and stated he has received reports that there have been people living in the buiiding. Mr. Okanla responded that the buildiag is boazded, but people have been breaking in through the windows. The windows have not been replaced to avoid further expenses. T'I�'• Strathman stated the building has to be boarded. No one can live in this building until it Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 page 2 passes a Code Compliance Inspectioa The building needs to be kept secure so people cannot get inside. Mr. Connor stated any time it is discovered that someone has broken into the property a police report should filed Mr. Okaina acknowfedged he is in agreemem with Mr. Connor. G�'S' S�� mmended granting an extension until August 13, 2001 to complete rehabi2itation with tfie following condition: 1) vacant building fees must be paid by noon on Febt�ary 28, 2001. Resolation ordering fl�e owaer to remwe or repair the bnilding at 689 Orleans Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enfonement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over from 12-5-2000) (Photographs were presented to Geiry Strathman) Steve Magner reported the building is a one story, wood fiame, single family dwelling. The building was condemned ia June, 2000, and has been vacant siace July, 2000. The cutrent groperiy owner, per Ramsey County, is Nancy RoussopouIos. However, the mortgage company is now emitted. There have been twa summary abatements issued to clean the yazd, cut the Sass, and secure the dwelling. Oa October 17, 2000 aa inspection was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was deveioped, and photographs were taken. An Order to Aba#e a Nwsance $uilding was issued on October 24, 2000 with a wmpliance date of November 8, 2000. As of this date the property remains in a condition which comprises a auisaace as def ned by the Legislative Code. The City has had to board this buiIding to secure it against �espass. The Humane Society and Saint Paul Animal Control have inspected the property for numerons cat problems. Tb.e vacant buitding fees are paid Real EsKate taxes are uapaid in the amotmi of $570.53. Taxation has ptaced an estimated market value of $39,000. On January 22, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspections was completed. On January 26, 2001 the $2,000.00 bond was posted witli the Building Department. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $50,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000- $8,Od0. John Boukiut, rePresenting Associates Iadustrial Loaa Co., aPPeared and stated they are now the owners of this property. The period of redemption expired oa Februarv 1. 2001. The �ro� was cleaned on February 12, 2001, and all of the wnditions have been met Associates Industrial Loan Co. is cturenfly considering the value of the property. When a value is determined there will be a ptuchase agreemeat Gerry Strathntan stated tl�at bond has been posted and vacated building fees are paid, he will recommended 8ranting an etrtension uniil Augvst 13, 2002 to comglete rehabititation, � Resolntion ordermg the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 452 mnnd venne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Eaforcemeut is ordered to remove the bnilding. (Steve Magner presented photogaphs to Gerry Shathmaa.) Steve 1vlagner reported this is a two story wood frame dwelling. The bui2ding has been vacant � � ❑ 0 f -� �.b Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 3 � since August 2, 2000. The owner is Brandon J. Carlton There have been fonr summary abaYement noflces issued to remove saow or ice and to cut tall grass. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on Novemtier 21, 2000 with a compliance date of December 22, 2U00. As of this date t�is proper►y remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by ihe Lcgislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing. The Real Estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $751.76. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $37,000. As of February 13, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, and the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $45,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000 - $8,000. PauI Mordorski, City of Saint Paul Economic Development, appeazed and stated he is representing the Greater Frog Town Community Development Corporation. He was hopefut to negotiate with the owner of tlris properiy, as to possible acquisition of this property. Mr. Mordorski said it is his iff►pression that this build"ing is not suitable for rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman recommend approval. Resolntion ordering the Qwner to remove or regair the buitding at 225� Hiilside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply witL the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the � buitding. (Steve Magner presented photogaphs to Gerry Strathman, they were retumed ai the end of the meeting.) The foIlowing individuats appeazed and stated they have a financial interest in the property: Geoffrey Warner, potential buyer; 7ennifer Benzei, U.S. Bank Naflonal Association; Steve Gibbs, Western Nationat; Nancy Jawbro, Western National Bank. Steve Magner reported this is a two story , wood frame stone/mortar exterior, single family dwelling with fire damage. The building has been vacant since December 3,1999. The current P�PertY a�e?s are Kim and Nancy McCallum. The owners are allowing the mortgage companies to take over the property. There have been five summary abatements issued to secure the dwelling, cut tali grass, remove brush, clean the yazd, and remove snow and ice &om the public walk. On October 19, 2000 an inspection of the buildiug was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on October 24, 2000 with a compliance date of November 27, 2000. As of ttris date #his properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The City has boazded this building to secure it against trespass. The vacant building regishation fees have been paid. A citation was issued chazging the owner with failure to pay the anaual vacant building fee. Real Estate are unpaid in the amount of $4,972.24. Taatation has placed an estimated market value of $61,600. As of Febivary 13, 200I a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, and bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers escimate the coyK to repair is $100,000-$150,000. The � estimated cost to demolish is $12,000.$15,000. Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 4 Jennifer Benzel stated U.S. Bank originated a second mortgage in 1994. In September 2000, because of default, files were sent to their attorney to start foreclosure. At that time the tifle report showed U.S. Bank to be in Srst position with its mortgage. Ms. Benzel received a telephone catl identifying a first mortgage that was supposed to be singed, but it was released instead. On January 4, 200I it was discovered that the property was vacant pn Jane�ary. 8, U.S. Bank Secureded the buildinS, winferized, and set up snow removal. U.S. Bank is proceeding witfi foreclosure action and a sale has been scheduled for March 2, 2001. Because the building is �� eY ��pecting to get a reduction in the redemption period. U.S. Bank is expecting a five week redemption period following the sa(e. A settlement has been worked out between the two mortgage companies to find a buyer, assign the buyer to follow City requirements, poy�t bond and pay fees. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the estimated cost to repair, Geoffi�ey Wamaz responded that in his professional opinion as an architect this does make economic sense. Mr. Magner responded that $100,000 wili barely cover the minimum rehabilitation to this property because it has suffered fire damage. Because of the neighborhood, any amount of money that is put into this property will be recovered. The problem is the cost to save the structure itself and rehabilitate it Mr. Magner stated he has had conversations with Mr. Waznar regazdiag these �ssues• MI'• Wamar is trying to get the mortgage companies to work out a deal so he can put a purchase o�'er together to buy the properiy aad completely rehabilitate the building. Mr. Wamar wants to be able to work with the structure, Mr- Strathman stated it is his understanding that the mortgage companies have worked out an ageement that will allow the property to be sold after it goes through a brief redemption period. It is expected that tiie properry could available for sale in April. There is one potentiai buyer, who has testified that in his professinnat opinion it makes economical sense to rehabilitate the P�P�Y• Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Legislative Hearing on Aprii i 7, 2001 and the City Council Public Hearing on Apri124, 2001. meeting was adjouraed at 1036 a.m. �JW �J � �� a�-iao LEGISLATIVE HEARIlVG REPORT OF 1-16-01 REPORT Date: Januazy 16, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Page 1 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 676 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Ed�erton Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from January 2, 2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner sis months to complete rehabilitation provided the foliowing is completed by noon on January 24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid ; 2) a code compliance inspecfion is completed; and 3) a $2,000 bond is posted. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbridee Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the Febmary 20, 2001, Legislarive Hearing. 4. Resolu6on ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the Febniary 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherbume Avenue. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. n►-�aa MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, January 16, 2001 10:00 a.m. Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Logan Moore, Code Enforcement 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbrid�e Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ardered to remove the building. Tom Severin, owner of the properiy, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the properly to Gerry Strathman for his review) Steve Magner reported this properiy is a two story, wood frame duplex, with a detached two stall wood frame garage. According to their files tius has been a vacant building since November 29, 1999. The current properly owner is Duane Thomas 5everin, per Ramsey County Properly Records and Revenue. There have been four suinmary abatements which were the following: to secure the dwelling, remove brush, cut tail grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On November 1, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 14, 2000, with a compliance date of December 14, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001), this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing, real estate taaces are paid, and Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $58, 300. As of tlus date, code inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure in excess of $6�,Q�0 and demolition to be between $8,000 - $9,000. Tom Severin, owner, said he plans to sell his house as soon as possible and has listed it with a Real Estate Agent. Gerry Strathman asked whether or not Code Enforcement had any problems with this properry so that enforcement could wait a while in order for tlus sale to be completed. Mr. Magner responded the Ciry doesn't have a problem with laying this matter over for a short period of time in order to close on a purchase agreement; however, his main concern is that the new purchaser is made aware of the requirements, such as the vacant building fees, the code inspection and posting of a bond. Since the plan is to sell this building for rehabilitation, Mr. Strathman recommended to layover this matter to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 at-1aa Page 2 Mr. Magner requested if the properiy is sold, the new purchaser must appear at the Legislarive Hearing on February 20, 2001, with the bond posted, code compliance and vacant building fees paid. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 676 Edmund Avenue. Tf the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Dawn Anderson, current owner of the properiy, and Paul Weingarden, representing Option One Mortgage Company, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathman for his review) Steve Magner reported the building at this property is a two story wood frame dwelling. According to their files, the building has been vacant since March 1, 2000. The current property owner is Dawn M. Anderson, per Ramsey County Properiy Records and Revenue. There haue been-eight sununary abatement notices issued, which are the following: to secure the front door from entry, remove broken glass, plastic, wood, metal, and debris from yard, remove snow ice from sidewalk and cut tali grass and weeds. On October 31, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 9, 2000, with a compliance date of December 11, 2000. As of tYris date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislarive Code. The vacant building fees aze due and owing; real estate taJCes aze unpaid in the amount of $753.02, Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $37,200. On December 18, 2000, a code compliance inspection was done and as of tlus date (January 16, 2001), the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this struchxre is in excess of $50,000 and the esrimated cost to demolish is beriveen $7,000 - $8,000. The owner, Dawn Anderson, was in control of the property when a fire occurred, which started this process said Mr. Magner. She was given addirional time by Code Enforcement to rehabilitate this structure and has not been successful in getting that accomplished. This has been a problematic properiy in the neighborhood and they have received numerous calls and complaints. Paul Weingazden said his client, Option One Mortgage Company, has ordered the properry to be inspected, secured, and a complete appraisal to deternzuie the extent of the damages. Dawn Anderson, current owner, clarified that there was a fire in her home on February 5, 2000, which she filed a claim with her insurance company. Option One Mortgage still holds some of the money from the clann, which has been applied to her mortgage. Ms. Anderson hired a contractor to do the repair work but he absconded with the money. She is currently tryiug to obtain financing through the City to make the repairs because she is unable to get o�-►�-o Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 any other type of loans due to her fivaucial status. Page 3 In response to Mr. Weingazden's question, Mr. Magner estimated the cost for rehabilitation of the house to be around $50,000. The contractor had replaced a few of the windows, but the interior of the house is gutted. This properiy has had numerous violations and issues over the yeazs and will need a lot of maintenance. Mr. Weingazden requested that the Legislafive Hearing Officer grant addirional tune to finish the appraisai and inspection to determine ifthe building can be rehabilitated. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the order to remove or repair within fifteen days and his recommendation will be presented at the City Council Meeting on February 7, 2001. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Edgerton Street If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paul Weingarden, representing Chase Manhattan Bank, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathman for his review) Steve Magner reported this property is a two story wood frame single family dwelling. According to their files, the building was condemned and has been a vacant building sance May 25, 1999. The current property owner is Ruthie White, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. Information has been received that Ms. White lost the building to a mortgage company. There have been ten suuunary abatement notices issued, which aze the following: to secure the building, cut the grass, remove broken tree limbs, remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On October 25, 200Q an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on October 31, 2000, with a compiiance date of November 30, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001) this properiy remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass, the vacant building fees aze due and owing, real estate talces have been paid; and Taacation has placed a estimated market value of $64,500. As of this date, a code compliance inspection and bond have not been applied for. Code Enforcement Officers estnnate the cost to repair this structure is $30,000 with the estimate cost to demolish is between $7,000 -$8,000. Paul Weingarden, representing the Chase Manhattan Bank, said they were advised of a fire at this properiy and filed a fire claun along with Ms. White. The fire was deemed by the insurance company to be of suspicious origin and ultimately her claun was denied, however, the bank's claun was approved. Under the terms of the mortgage Chase Manhattan Bank had to give Ms. White notice that the claim money was applied to the loan. Thus, Chase Manhattan commenced a foreclosure and the period of redemption will expire the first week in February. Ms. White has left the state and her last lrnown address was in Indiana. The DI—IYO Legislative Heating Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 4 property has been reviewed and find it to be rehabilitatable. Mr. Weingazden also indicated that he has a check to pay the vacant building fees. Mr. Magner recommended that if additional time of 180 days is granted by the Legislative Hearing Office, he would like to see the bond and code inspection in place. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner sig months to complete rehabilitation provided the following is completed by noon on January 24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid; 2) a code compliance inspection is completed; and 3) a $2,000 bond is posted. (Gerry StraUunan clarified that if additional time was needed beyond January 24, he would recommend that the City Council lay it over to February 7, 2001.) 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paul Weingarden, representing Oprion One Mortgage Company, appeared. (5teve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman for his review). Steve Magner reported this properiy is a two story, wood frame dwelling, which has been vacant, according to our records, has been vacant since August 2, 2000. Current properiy owner is Brandon J. Carlton and the mortgage companies. There have been four suimnary abatements issued to cut tall grass and weeds, remove snow and ice. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 21, 2000, with a compliance date of December 22, 2000. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building registration fees are due and owing, real estate tases are unpaid in the amount of $745. Taacation has placed an estimated mazket value of $37,000. As of this date a bond or code inspecrion have not been applied for or posted. The Code Enforcement Officers estimate the repairs of the structure to be in excess of $45,OOQ and with the estunated cost to demolish between $7,000 -$$,000. One other note of interest to this building is that there has been a long history with maintenance issues and with problematic occupants in tivs dwelling. It also has a foundation failure, which is difficult to see on the photographs. Paul Weingarden said Option One Mortgage Company has ordered that this building be secured, reviewed and ordered an appraisal to deterniine whether or not the properry can be saved. He requested approxixnately one month's tune so this matter can be reviewed. TYus also has been sent to his office for foreclosure. Mr. Magner also requested that the snow be removed from the sidewalk on this properiy and Mr. Weingarden assured him that his client has ordered the building to be secured and winterized, etc. o � - �Zo Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 5 Legislafive Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the Febraary 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 5. Resolnfion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Thien Van Tran, owner of the property, appeared. Steve Magner said this property was laid over from December 19, 2000. Per the Legislative Hearing Officer's request on December 19, 2000, he and Don Wagner inspected the property on 7anuary 4, 2001, and found the properly to be occupied by the owner without mm�;ng water and heated with a heating unit that does not vent into the chiimiey ar to the outside of the dwelling which constitutes an unsafe, hazardous condition. The only work that has been completed by the owner on the house, is the main roof covering, some floor covering, and some minor painting. Subsequentiy, he and another inspector went out to the dwelling on January 10, 2001, and met with the owner, who admitted that he had been staying on the properiy. Mr. Tran has been issued a citation for illegal occupancy in a condemned registered vacant building. Mr. Magner said he has tried to eacplain to the owner that this is a safety issue and he needs to vacate. Mr. Magner recommends approval of the request to repair or remove within fifteen days due to the lack of work completed within one year. There are numerous deficiencies and violations that aze outstanding. Thien Van Tran said the information he received from the company that manufactured the heater indicates that it is not necessary to vent. Gerry Strathman indicated after hearing Mr. Magner's report it suggests Mr. Tran is still a long way from accomplishing the repairs and asked what his plans were to rehabilitate. Mr. Tran responded that he has had financial difficulties due to expenses associated with ua�el arrangements for his wife to visit her father who was ill and then he later passed away. The money he had saued for the purpose of rehabilitation had to be used for these expenses, and he requested additionat time to try to get funding. Mr. Magner said he believes the property could be rehabilitated, but he believes the owner is dealing with a monetary issue and doesn't have the financial resources to do the work and post the bond. Gerry Strathman said he is recommending at the January 24, 2001, City Council Meeting to remove or repair the building within 15 days and if Mr. Tran has a plan to rehabilitate the building, including the finances, he should be present at this meeting. Legislative Hearing recommended approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 am. C[TIZEN SERVICE OFF[CE Fred Owacsu, Ciry Clerk CTTY OF SAII�IT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor December 22, 2000 DNISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Michae! R. Morehead. Program Managu Nuisance Building Code Enfarcemenl ISW.KelloggBlvd.Rm.790 Tel: 651-166-8940 Saint PauZ h�'S�702 Far: 651-266-8426 NOTICE OF PUBLiC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council 41-1y° Citizen Service Office, V acanUiVuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 452 Edmund Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 City Councii Hearing - Wednesday, February 7, 2Q01 The owners and responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Kno�vn Address Brandon J. Cazlton 1670 Beech Street St. Paul, MN 55106 Interest Fee Owner First Franklin Financial Corp. 2150 North First Street San 3ose, CA 95131 Richfield Bank & Trust Co. 6625 Lyndale Avenue South Richfield, IvN 55423 The legal description of this property is: Mortgagee Mortgagee Lot 7, Geo. H. Schickler's Addition to the City of St Paul Ramsey County Miunesota 452 Edmund Avenue December 22, 2000 Pa�e 2 Ol -l� Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined b}�.. Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lmown responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctin� the deficiencies or by razing and removing this buildin�(s}. Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commtmity continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �teve �a��er Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Davision of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph G.�. O�- la.o ��'': � �' � ',� � , e v ; i � ,'`; RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Green Sheet # ) p��,�, r j Committee: Date 3$ 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council 2 to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and 3 removal of a two-story, wood frame dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject 4 Property" and commonly lmown as 452 Edmund Avenue. -This propeity is legally described as follows, to 5 wit: Lot 7, Geo. H. Schickler's Addition to the City of St Paul Ramsey County Minnesota. 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before October 10, 2000, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Brandon J. Carlton, 1670 Beech Street, St. Paul, NIN 55106; First Franklin Financial Corp., 2150 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131; Richfieid Bank & Trust Co., 6625 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated November 21, 2000; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by December 22, 2000; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declaring this building(s) to consritute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WIIEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this struchxre in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the shucture to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and 2 4 S 6 7 S 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 �R�GINAL ol-I�o WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, February 7, 2001 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the followin� Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 452 Edmund Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. G� That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subj ect to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. �.� . The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properly safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of tune the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. �.� ,y�I�AL o, _�� 1 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal 2 properiy or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed 3 from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property 4 is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and 5 dispose of such property as provided by law. 6 7 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolurion be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Adopted by Council: Date ,� , 3�'� Spp, Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: � a \ �c w.i�w....--�'�� Approved by Mayor: Date V'�� ✓t �� By: �� Citizen Service Office; Code Enforcement BY�T\a��1 Form Approved by City Attorney By: �. Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council B �� .1/ Division of Code Enforcement r.. :� . eE aa 7, 2001 � �� ia�zaioo TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �•_„ . ,� � � 0�-110 N � a,v.noaEV V � �11'� � a..aciu � �� YYORpItAfYtQMlI--(F-� ❑ (CLIP AtL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 452 Edmund Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMITTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION Has mis verswJfirm ever xcrlaetl undera contrac[ to.mis aepar6nenrr YES MO Has thie P�rm ever beeri a dty employee9, . YES MO Ooes ihis Dersonlfirtn P� a sW"� rwt normallYPocsecced bY �B' wrteM cflY emWoY�9 YES NO k this peisoMrm a tarpeted veMorl . YES NO Yain all ves answe�s m seoa2te sheet and attxh to areen sheet � This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 452 Edmund Avenue by December 22, 2000, and have failed to comply with fhose orders. �_ ::::. ,�. The City will eliminate a nuisance. J�� 03 2�� IISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVFD � The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taaces. rISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROH� A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. OFTRANSACTIONS `a�>vvv-yo�vvv \ . � " . • � • ! � . � u � � COST/REVENUE BUDfiETED (GRCLE ONE) / YES / NO �.�IiS VSdE��mii ��s'als �� i�+�+r �AB� G � 26�1 ol�� REPORT Date: February 13, 2001 Time: 10:00 am. Place: Room 330 City Hall I S West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 981 Euclid Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate with the following condition: 1) Vacant building fees aze paid by noon on February 28, 2001. 2. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 2257 Hillside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the April 17, 20Q1 Legislative Hearing and the May 2, 2001 City Council Public Hearing. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 689 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with tfie resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 12-OS-2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting six months to rehabilitate. 4. Resolution orderiag the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 1-16-2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended appmval. -� 3� � � � MINUTES OF TI� LEGISLATlVE HEARING Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Room 330 Courthouse Gerrp 3trathman, Legislative Hearipg Qfficer Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. o l - �a� STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement; Logan Moore, Code Enforcement Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 981 Enclid Streek If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the bnilding. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this building is a two story, wood itxme dwelling. The building was condemned in Februazy, 1999 by Code Enforcement and has been vacant since February 16, 1999. The current property owners are Taiwo Okanla and Tunde Okanla There have been twelve summary abatement no6ces issued to remove refuse, secure the building and shed, remove non-operable vehicles, cut tall grass and remove snow and ice from the public walk. On November 21, 2000, an inspection was conducted, and a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Buildiag was issued on November 30, 2000 with a compliance date of 7anuary 2, 2001. As of this date tlris property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance defined by the Legisiative Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass. Vacant buiIding fees aze due and owing. Real estate taxes unpaid in the amount of $572.98.. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $45,500. A code inspection was completed on May 6, 1999. As of February 6, 2000 the owner has posted bond and has obtained permits to start rehabilitation of the property. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000; cost to demolish, $7,000 to $8,000. Tunde Okanla, co-owner, appeared and stated they are starting to work on the property. The projected completion date is March 1, 2001. A new roof and siding has been put on the house and a lot of work has been completed to the interior of the house. The actual cost to complete rehabilitation was more than anticipated. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the vacant building fees that are due in owing, Mr. Magner responded that is the only thing tUat is lacking at this time. Code Enforcement would support an ea�tension of 180 days, providing the building is registered and the vacant building fees are paid Bob Connor, Legislative Aid to Kathy I,antry, appeared and stated he has received reports that there have been people living in the buiiding. Mr. Okanla responded that the buildiag is boazded, but people have been breaking in through the windows. The windows have not been replaced to avoid further expenses. T'I�'• Strathman stated the building has to be boarded. No one can live in this building until it Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 page 2 passes a Code Compliance Inspectioa The building needs to be kept secure so people cannot get inside. Mr. Connor stated any time it is discovered that someone has broken into the property a police report should filed Mr. Okaina acknowfedged he is in agreemem with Mr. Connor. G�'S' S�� mmended granting an extension until August 13, 2001 to complete rehabi2itation with tfie following condition: 1) vacant building fees must be paid by noon on Febt�ary 28, 2001. Resolation ordering fl�e owaer to remwe or repair the bnilding at 689 Orleans Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enfonement is ordered to remove the buiiding. (Laid over from 12-5-2000) (Photographs were presented to Geiry Strathman) Steve Magner reported the building is a one story, wood fiame, single family dwelling. The building was condemned ia June, 2000, and has been vacant siace July, 2000. The cutrent groperiy owner, per Ramsey County, is Nancy RoussopouIos. However, the mortgage company is now emitted. There have been twa summary abatements issued to clean the yazd, cut the Sass, and secure the dwelling. Oa October 17, 2000 aa inspection was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was deveioped, and photographs were taken. An Order to Aba#e a Nwsance $uilding was issued on October 24, 2000 with a wmpliance date of November 8, 2000. As of this date the property remains in a condition which comprises a auisaace as def ned by the Legislative Code. The City has had to board this buiIding to secure it against �espass. The Humane Society and Saint Paul Animal Control have inspected the property for numerons cat problems. Tb.e vacant buitding fees are paid Real EsKate taxes are uapaid in the amotmi of $570.53. Taxation has ptaced an estimated market value of $39,000. On January 22, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspections was completed. On January 26, 2001 the $2,000.00 bond was posted witli the Building Department. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $50,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000- $8,Od0. John Boukiut, rePresenting Associates Iadustrial Loaa Co., aPPeared and stated they are now the owners of this property. The period of redemption expired oa Februarv 1. 2001. The �ro� was cleaned on February 12, 2001, and all of the wnditions have been met Associates Industrial Loan Co. is cturenfly considering the value of the property. When a value is determined there will be a ptuchase agreemeat Gerry Strathntan stated tl�at bond has been posted and vacated building fees are paid, he will recommended 8ranting an etrtension uniil Augvst 13, 2002 to comglete rehabititation, � Resolntion ordermg the owner to remove or repair the bnilding at 452 mnnd venne. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Eaforcemeut is ordered to remove the bnilding. (Steve Magner presented photogaphs to Gerry Shathmaa.) Steve 1vlagner reported this is a two story wood frame dwelling. The bui2ding has been vacant � � ❑ 0 f -� �.b Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 3 � since August 2, 2000. The owner is Brandon J. Carlton There have been fonr summary abaYement noflces issued to remove saow or ice and to cut tall grass. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on Novemtier 21, 2000 with a compliance date of December 22, 2U00. As of this date t�is proper►y remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by ihe Lcgislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing. The Real Estate taxes are unpaid in the amount of $751.76. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $37,000. As of February 13, 2001 a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, and the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $45,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $7,000 - $8,000. PauI Mordorski, City of Saint Paul Economic Development, appeazed and stated he is representing the Greater Frog Town Community Development Corporation. He was hopefut to negotiate with the owner of tlris properiy, as to possible acquisition of this property. Mr. Mordorski said it is his iff►pression that this build"ing is not suitable for rehabilitation. Gerry Strathman recommend approval. Resolntion ordering the Qwner to remove or regair the buitding at 225� Hiilside Avenue. If the owner fails to comply witL the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the � buitding. (Steve Magner presented photogaphs to Gerry Strathman, they were retumed ai the end of the meeting.) The foIlowing individuats appeazed and stated they have a financial interest in the property: Geoffrey Warner, potential buyer; 7ennifer Benzei, U.S. Bank Naflonal Association; Steve Gibbs, Western Nationat; Nancy Jawbro, Western National Bank. Steve Magner reported this is a two story , wood frame stone/mortar exterior, single family dwelling with fire damage. The building has been vacant since December 3,1999. The current P�PertY a�e?s are Kim and Nancy McCallum. The owners are allowing the mortgage companies to take over the property. There have been five summary abatements issued to secure the dwelling, cut tali grass, remove brush, clean the yazd, and remove snow and ice &om the public walk. On October 19, 2000 an inspection of the buildiug was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An Order to Abate a Nuisance Building was issued on October 24, 2000 with a compliance date of November 27, 2000. As of ttris date #his properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The City has boazded this building to secure it against trespass. The vacant building regishation fees have been paid. A citation was issued chazging the owner with failure to pay the anaual vacant building fee. Real Estate are unpaid in the amount of $4,972.24. Taatation has placed an estimated market value of $61,600. As of Febivary 13, 200I a Code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for, and bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers escimate the coyK to repair is $100,000-$150,000. The � estimated cost to demolish is $12,000.$15,000. Minutes of the Legislative Hearing 2-13-01 Page 4 Jennifer Benzel stated U.S. Bank originated a second mortgage in 1994. In September 2000, because of default, files were sent to their attorney to start foreclosure. At that time the tifle report showed U.S. Bank to be in Srst position with its mortgage. Ms. Benzel received a telephone catl identifying a first mortgage that was supposed to be singed, but it was released instead. On January 4, 200I it was discovered that the property was vacant pn Jane�ary. 8, U.S. Bank Secureded the buildinS, winferized, and set up snow removal. U.S. Bank is proceeding witfi foreclosure action and a sale has been scheduled for March 2, 2001. Because the building is �� eY ��pecting to get a reduction in the redemption period. U.S. Bank is expecting a five week redemption period following the sa(e. A settlement has been worked out between the two mortgage companies to find a buyer, assign the buyer to follow City requirements, poy�t bond and pay fees. In response to Mr. Strathman's question about the estimated cost to repair, Geoffi�ey Wamaz responded that in his professional opinion as an architect this does make economic sense. Mr. Magner responded that $100,000 wili barely cover the minimum rehabilitation to this property because it has suffered fire damage. Because of the neighborhood, any amount of money that is put into this property will be recovered. The problem is the cost to save the structure itself and rehabilitate it Mr. Magner stated he has had conversations with Mr. Waznar regazdiag these �ssues• MI'• Wamar is trying to get the mortgage companies to work out a deal so he can put a purchase o�'er together to buy the properiy aad completely rehabilitate the building. Mr. Wamar wants to be able to work with the structure, Mr- Strathman stated it is his understanding that the mortgage companies have worked out an ageement that will allow the property to be sold after it goes through a brief redemption period. It is expected that tiie properry could available for sale in April. There is one potentiai buyer, who has testified that in his professinnat opinion it makes economical sense to rehabilitate the P�P�Y• Gerry Strathman recommended laying over to the Legislative Hearing on Aprii i 7, 2001 and the City Council Public Hearing on Apri124, 2001. meeting was adjouraed at 1036 a.m. �JW �J � �� a�-iao LEGISLATIVE HEARIlVG REPORT OF 1-16-01 REPORT Date: Januazy 16, 2001 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Page 1 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 676 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Ed�erton Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from January 2, 2001) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner sis months to complete rehabilitation provided the foliowing is completed by noon on January 24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid ; 2) a code compliance inspecfion is completed; and 3) a $2,000 bond is posted. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbridee Street If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the Febmary 20, 2001, Legislarive Hearing. 4. Resolu6on ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the Febniary 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherbume Avenue. ff the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. n►-�aa MINUTES OF Tf� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, January 16, 2001 10:00 a.m. Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement Logan Moore, Code Enforcement 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 964 Woodbrid�e Street. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ardered to remove the building. Tom Severin, owner of the properiy, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the properly to Gerry Strathman for his review) Steve Magner reported this properiy is a two story, wood frame duplex, with a detached two stall wood frame garage. According to their files tius has been a vacant building since November 29, 1999. The current properly owner is Duane Thomas 5everin, per Ramsey County Properly Records and Revenue. There have been four suinmary abatements which were the following: to secure the dwelling, remove brush, cut tail grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On November 1, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 14, 2000, with a compliance date of December 14, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001), this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building fees are due and owing, real estate taaces are paid, and Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $58, 300. As of tlus date, code inspection has not been applied for and a bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure in excess of $6�,Q�0 and demolition to be between $8,000 - $9,000. Tom Severin, owner, said he plans to sell his house as soon as possible and has listed it with a Real Estate Agent. Gerry Strathman asked whether or not Code Enforcement had any problems with this properry so that enforcement could wait a while in order for tlus sale to be completed. Mr. Magner responded the Ciry doesn't have a problem with laying this matter over for a short period of time in order to close on a purchase agreement; however, his main concern is that the new purchaser is made aware of the requirements, such as the vacant building fees, the code inspection and posting of a bond. Since the plan is to sell this building for rehabilitation, Mr. Strathman recommended to layover this matter to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 at-1aa Page 2 Mr. Magner requested if the properiy is sold, the new purchaser must appear at the Legislarive Hearing on February 20, 2001, with the bond posted, code compliance and vacant building fees paid. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the February 20, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 676 Edmund Avenue. Tf the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Dawn Anderson, current owner of the properiy, and Paul Weingarden, representing Option One Mortgage Company, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathman for his review) Steve Magner reported the building at this property is a two story wood frame dwelling. According to their files, the building has been vacant since March 1, 2000. The current property owner is Dawn M. Anderson, per Ramsey County Properiy Records and Revenue. There haue been-eight sununary abatement notices issued, which are the following: to secure the front door from entry, remove broken glass, plastic, wood, metal, and debris from yard, remove snow ice from sidewalk and cut tali grass and weeds. On October 31, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies wluch constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 9, 2000, with a compliance date of December 11, 2000. As of tYris date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislarive Code. The vacant building fees aze due and owing; real estate taJCes aze unpaid in the amount of $753.02, Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $37,200. On December 18, 2000, a code compliance inspection was done and as of tlus date (January 16, 2001), the $2,000.00 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this struchxre is in excess of $50,000 and the esrimated cost to demolish is beriveen $7,000 - $8,000. The owner, Dawn Anderson, was in control of the property when a fire occurred, which started this process said Mr. Magner. She was given addirional time by Code Enforcement to rehabilitate this structure and has not been successful in getting that accomplished. This has been a problematic properiy in the neighborhood and they have received numerous calls and complaints. Paul Weingazden said his client, Option One Mortgage Company, has ordered the properry to be inspected, secured, and a complete appraisal to deternzuie the extent of the damages. Dawn Anderson, current owner, clarified that there was a fire in her home on February 5, 2000, which she filed a claim with her insurance company. Option One Mortgage still holds some of the money from the clann, which has been applied to her mortgage. Ms. Anderson hired a contractor to do the repair work but he absconded with the money. She is currently tryiug to obtain financing through the City to make the repairs because she is unable to get o�-►�-o Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 any other type of loans due to her fivaucial status. Page 3 In response to Mr. Weingazden's question, Mr. Magner estimated the cost for rehabilitation of the house to be around $50,000. The contractor had replaced a few of the windows, but the interior of the house is gutted. This properiy has had numerous violations and issues over the yeazs and will need a lot of maintenance. Mr. Weingazden requested that the Legislafive Hearing Officer grant addirional tune to finish the appraisai and inspection to determine ifthe building can be rehabilitated. Gerry Strathman recommended approval of the order to remove or repair within fifteen days and his recommendation will be presented at the City Council Meeting on February 7, 2001. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1205 Edgerton Street If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paul Weingarden, representing Chase Manhattan Bank, appeared. (Steve Magner presented photographs of the property to Gerry Strathman for his review) Steve Magner reported this property is a two story wood frame single family dwelling. According to their files, the building was condemned and has been a vacant building sance May 25, 1999. The current property owner is Ruthie White, per Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue. Information has been received that Ms. White lost the building to a mortgage company. There have been ten suuunary abatement notices issued, which aze the following: to secure the building, cut the grass, remove broken tree limbs, remove snow and ice from the sidewalk. On October 25, 200Q an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on October 31, 2000, with a compiiance date of November 30, 2000. As of this date (January 16, 2001) this properiy remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The City has had to board this building to secure it against trespass, the vacant building fees aze due and owing, real estate talces have been paid; and Taacation has placed a estimated market value of $64,500. As of this date, a code compliance inspection and bond have not been applied for. Code Enforcement Officers estnnate the cost to repair this structure is $30,000 with the estimate cost to demolish is between $7,000 -$8,000. Paul Weingarden, representing the Chase Manhattan Bank, said they were advised of a fire at this properiy and filed a fire claun along with Ms. White. The fire was deemed by the insurance company to be of suspicious origin and ultimately her claun was denied, however, the bank's claun was approved. Under the terms of the mortgage Chase Manhattan Bank had to give Ms. White notice that the claim money was applied to the loan. Thus, Chase Manhattan commenced a foreclosure and the period of redemption will expire the first week in February. Ms. White has left the state and her last lrnown address was in Indiana. The DI—IYO Legislative Heating Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 4 property has been reviewed and find it to be rehabilitatable. Mr. Weingazden also indicated that he has a check to pay the vacant building fees. Mr. Magner recommended that if additional time of 180 days is granted by the Legislative Hearing Office, he would like to see the bond and code inspection in place. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended granting the owner sig months to complete rehabilitation provided the following is completed by noon on January 24, 2001: 1) vacant building fee is paid; 2) a code compliance inspection is completed; and 3) a $2,000 bond is posted. (Gerry StraUunan clarified that if additional time was needed beyond January 24, he would recommend that the City Council lay it over to February 7, 2001.) 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 452 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Paul Weingarden, representing Oprion One Mortgage Company, appeared. (5teve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman for his review). Steve Magner reported this properiy is a two story, wood frame dwelling, which has been vacant, according to our records, has been vacant since August 2, 2000. Current properiy owner is Brandon J. Carlton and the mortgage companies. There have been four suimnary abatements issued to cut tall grass and weeds, remove snow and ice. On November 8, 2000, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on November 21, 2000, with a compliance date of December 22, 2000. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. The vacant building registration fees are due and owing, real estate tases are unpaid in the amount of $745. Taacation has placed an estimated mazket value of $37,000. As of this date a bond or code inspecrion have not been applied for or posted. The Code Enforcement Officers estimate the repairs of the structure to be in excess of $45,OOQ and with the estunated cost to demolish between $7,000 -$$,000. One other note of interest to this building is that there has been a long history with maintenance issues and with problematic occupants in tivs dwelling. It also has a foundation failure, which is difficult to see on the photographs. Paul Weingarden said Option One Mortgage Company has ordered that this building be secured, reviewed and ordered an appraisal to deterniine whether or not the properry can be saved. He requested approxixnately one month's tune so this matter can be reviewed. TYus also has been sent to his office for foreclosure. Mr. Magner also requested that the snow be removed from the sidewalk on this properiy and Mr. Weingarden assured him that his client has ordered the building to be secured and winterized, etc. o � - �Zo Legislative Hearing Minutes - January 16, 2001 Page 5 Legislafive Hearing Officer recommended laying over to the Febraary 6, 2001, Legislative Hearing. 5. Resolnfion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 508 Sherburne Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from December 19, 2000) Thien Van Tran, owner of the property, appeared. Steve Magner said this property was laid over from December 19, 2000. Per the Legislative Hearing Officer's request on December 19, 2000, he and Don Wagner inspected the property on 7anuary 4, 2001, and found the properly to be occupied by the owner without mm�;ng water and heated with a heating unit that does not vent into the chiimiey ar to the outside of the dwelling which constitutes an unsafe, hazardous condition. The only work that has been completed by the owner on the house, is the main roof covering, some floor covering, and some minor painting. Subsequentiy, he and another inspector went out to the dwelling on January 10, 2001, and met with the owner, who admitted that he had been staying on the properiy. Mr. Tran has been issued a citation for illegal occupancy in a condemned registered vacant building. Mr. Magner said he has tried to eacplain to the owner that this is a safety issue and he needs to vacate. Mr. Magner recommends approval of the request to repair or remove within fifteen days due to the lack of work completed within one year. There are numerous deficiencies and violations that aze outstanding. Thien Van Tran said the information he received from the company that manufactured the heater indicates that it is not necessary to vent. Gerry Strathman indicated after hearing Mr. Magner's report it suggests Mr. Tran is still a long way from accomplishing the repairs and asked what his plans were to rehabilitate. Mr. Tran responded that he has had financial difficulties due to expenses associated with ua�el arrangements for his wife to visit her father who was ill and then he later passed away. The money he had saued for the purpose of rehabilitation had to be used for these expenses, and he requested additionat time to try to get funding. Mr. Magner said he believes the property could be rehabilitated, but he believes the owner is dealing with a monetary issue and doesn't have the financial resources to do the work and post the bond. Gerry Strathman said he is recommending at the January 24, 2001, City Council Meeting to remove or repair the building within 15 days and if Mr. Tran has a plan to rehabilitate the building, including the finances, he should be present at this meeting. Legislative Hearing recommended approval. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 am. C[TIZEN SERVICE OFF[CE Fred Owacsu, Ciry Clerk CTTY OF SAII�IT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor December 22, 2000 DNISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Michae! R. Morehead. Program Managu Nuisance Building Code Enfarcemenl ISW.KelloggBlvd.Rm.790 Tel: 651-166-8940 Saint PauZ h�'S�702 Far: 651-266-8426 NOTICE OF PUBLiC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council 41-1y° Citizen Service Office, V acanUiVuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 452 Edmund Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, January 16, 2001 City Councii Hearing - Wednesday, February 7, 2Q01 The owners and responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Kno�vn Address Brandon J. Cazlton 1670 Beech Street St. Paul, MN 55106 Interest Fee Owner First Franklin Financial Corp. 2150 North First Street San 3ose, CA 95131 Richfield Bank & Trust Co. 6625 Lyndale Avenue South Richfield, IvN 55423 The legal description of this property is: Mortgagee Mortgagee Lot 7, Geo. H. Schickler's Addition to the City of St Paul Ramsey County Miunesota 452 Edmund Avenue December 22, 2000 Pa�e 2 Ol -l� Division of Code Enforcement has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined b}�.. Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then lmown responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correctin� the deficiencies or by razing and removing this buildin�(s}. Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the commtmity continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred a�ainst the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, �teve �a��er Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Davision of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Meghan Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division ccnph