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02-166^7 E P'� ` y -• . x �, � i e�� s:'ti a`; :.�. �W�.al�.�� — F�.�a. aJ1� ao o}_ Council File # b� . � G` Green Sheet # � CZ�J�� Presented By Referred To 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 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 Coxsunittee: Date 43 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame duplex and the detached, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 774 Capitol Heights. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: The West 80 feet of Lot 2, Block 13, Ashton and Sherbume's Addtion WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or befare April 16, 2001, the foliowing aze the now known interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property: Jerome H. Schlink, 1806 3` Ave. S., Mpls. MN, SSA04-4710; First Horizon Money Center Div. of First Tennessee Bank, NA, 1815 Radio Drive Ste. A, Woodbury, MN 55125; Jim Larson, 1806 3r Ave. S., Mpls. MN, 55404-4710; Scott Albright, 601 Park St. #1, St. Paul, MN 55103 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 7une 8, 2001; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure 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 Properiy by dune 25, 2001; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s} to constitute 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 Iiearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, 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 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 6�� I�.is. 2 C� 0 9 1� 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 49 50 51 52 53 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 to hear testunony 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 structure 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 withitv��=-�'� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and en� 1�r...ir.J ea h C.�8'o WHEREAS, a hearin was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, Febmary 27, 2002 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 tesrimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 774 Capitol Heights: That the Subject Properiy comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then l�own responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. That Division of Code En£orcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. 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. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properiy safe and not detdmental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the shucture must be completed within €�€Eee�r{�5}days after the date of the Council Hearing. v 0 't�e , �lv+neZree� G��h'�� \8'Ol --d--�° oi_ �C` 2 !� 9 10 11 12 2. If the above conective acrion is not completed within this period of time 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 Subj ect Properiy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtures of any land which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fuither ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Adopted by Council: Date �,.4s ,�� a.o o a,,, Adoption Certified by Council Secretary sy: -- i� a A ,.-5�.�..�__ Approved by : Requested by Department of: Citizen Service O�ce• Code Enforcement By: i Form Approved by City Attorney � n os.. L�v " " ( Division of Code Enforcement BE ON �� Ol/18/02 GREEN SHEET No 1 a2370 � � o��ro.cro. cmm.o: R. Morehead 266-8439 fP':VY' 2�_ 2��2 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES arcwtmnar �1/[. ❑ anc�suc � �.��a I �� wroRlwtwwsrwm ❑ (CllP ALL LOGAl10NS FOR SIGNATURE� 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 774 Capitol Heights. PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB COMMITfEE CML SERVICE COMMIS; rias mis n�saMrm ererworkea un0er a co�A�act r« ma aepartmenn YES NO Hes Uis P�aw�Trm ever bcen a ary empbyce9 rES rro �oes tlxe P� P� e Sidll mt npmal�YP� bY anY Wf2M uy' emPbY�? YES t� b Mis pna«Jfi1m a targetetl �endor7 , YFS NO 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 Enfarcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 774 Capitol Heights by 7une 25, 2001, axid have failed to comply with those orders. �G 4�G� The City will elixninate a nuisance. JAN 2 5 2i102 CITY ATT�i�NEl' NSADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will confinue to blight the community. MWUDITOFTRANSACTWNS .•"''.,.,.. .,._ __ � .• -� "� ar COS7IREVENUEHUOGE7@(CUtCLEONq � NO' � �AU� �$9S�aKC�t ��t4P.f e�2_�c. � f7 `�: Date: February 12, 2002 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 774 Ca�itol Heiehts. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends granted the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 808 Iglehart Avenue. If G the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the build'ang. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 920 Jackson Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Le�slafive Hearing Officer recommends approval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1022 Stinson Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolu6on, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. rrn oa_� MINUTES OF TE� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, February 12,2002 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 774 Canitol Heights. If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported the building was condemned in October 1996 and has been vacant since November 1996. Twenty summary abatement notices have been issued to secure the building, remove refuse, remove snow and ice, cut tall grass, and abate velucle. On May 21, 2001, an inspection of the building was conducted, a Iist of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on June 8, 2001, with a compliance date of June 25, 2001. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by ihe legislarive code. Vacant building fees have been paid. Rea1 estate taYes are paid. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $6,10� on the land and $61,700 on the building. On August 14, 2001, a code compliance inspection was done. Three bonds have been posted and forfeited. A fourth bond was posted on January 23, 2002. Code Enforcement officers estimate the cost to repair is $40,000; estimated cost to demolish, $12,OQ0 to $14,000. Gerry StraUunan granted the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property. (Note: the owner appeazed later in the meeting; see Page 3.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 808 Iglehart Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this building was condemned in January 2000, and has been vacant since March 1, 2000. Twelve summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure gazage, cut tall grass, eliminate sink hole in front yard, remove snow and ice, and abate vehicle. On October 23, Z001, 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 October 31, 2001, with a compliance date ofNovember 30, 2001. As of this date, this property remains in a condition wluch comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees are due. Real estate taYes are paid. Taxation o�.��s� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLJTES FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2002 Page 2 has placed an estimated mazket value of $10,000 on the land and $63,500 on the buiiding. On February 5, 2001, a code compliance inspection was done. A$2,000 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement officers estimate the cost to repair is $70,000 to $80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $4,000 to $11,000. Mr. Magner stated his office has had no eontact with the fee owners. Many people have called from the community looking to purchase the properiy. Mr. Magner had a phone call from the mortgage company's attorney. A notice of the public hearing was f�ed to that office last Thursday. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 920 Jackson Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since November 16, 2000. Three sununary abatement notices have been issued to remove grass, remove snow and ice, abate vehicles. On October 24, 2001, 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 condition was issued on October 29, 2001, with a compliance date of November 28, 2001. As of this date, this properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taxes aze unpaid of $954. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $9,OQ� on the land; $28,400 on the building. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for. A bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000 to $60,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. Mr. Magner stated his office has not heazd from the owners. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1022 Stinson 5treet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photograptvs to CTerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since January 5, 2001. One summary abatement has been issued to secure entry. On November 7, 2001, 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 December I 1, 2001, with a compliance date of December 26. As of this date, the property remains in a �p�_�c.� LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2002 Page 3 condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees are due. Real estate taYes aze paid. Taxafion has placed an estimated mazket value of $10,000 on the land and $57,000 on the building. A bond has not been posted nor a code compliance inspecrion done. Code Enforcement officers estimated the cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $10,000. The current owner is ltamsey County Taai Forfeited Lands. They would like this building razed due to problems with it. They do not caze to sell the building to the generai public. lvu. Strathman asked how tivs can belong to State of Minnesota Trust Exempt and have the real estate tta�es paid. Mr. Magner responded they zero out the taxes. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. (Note: the following property was discussed on Page 1. The owner arrived late, and this property was discussed further.) 774 Capitol Heights continued Scott Albright, 601 Pazk Street, appeazed and stated he is one of the owners. He has owned the property for approximately a yeaz. He posted the bond, and the fee has been paid. Mr. Sttathman asked what they aze planning to do. Mr. Albright responded they plan to rehabilitate the property and rent it. Mr. Strathman asked does six months work. Mr. Albright responded yes. As stated on Page 1, Gerry Strattunan recommends granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. - The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m. � CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Donafd J Luna, Ciry Clerk CITY OF SAINT PAUL Rnndy� C. Kelly, Mayor 3anuary 18, 2002 D[VISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT�.i „ �C.(I ilfichael R Nforeh¢ad, Prograni blenager _ Nuisance Building Corte Enforcement IS Ff: KelloggBlvd. Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-844G SaintPmeZ,�bIN55l02 Ftc::6.i1-266-8+26 � ,� ,�:,.,t ��y`�� L', . : n[Q � !" fyl,i, NOTICE OR PUSLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearin�s to consider a resohrtion ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance buildin�(s)located at: 774 Capitol Heights The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Jerome H. Schlink 1806 3r Ave. S. Mpls. MN, 55404-4710 InteresC Fee OwnerMortgagor First Horizon Money Center Div. of First Tennessee Bank, NA 1815 Radio Drive Ste. A Woodbury, MN 55125 Jim Larson 1806 3` Ave. S. Mpls. MN, 55404-4710 Scott Albright 601 Park St. #1 St. Paul, MN 55103 Mortgagee Interested Party Interested Par[y 774 Capitol Heights January 18, 2002 Pa�e 2 The le�al description of this property is: The West 80 feet of L.ot 2, Block 13, Ashton and Sherburne's Addition. oa.-lc.b Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then kno�vn responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conectan� the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community 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 orderin� the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remo�'e this building in a timely manner, and failin� 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�C�r Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mi cc: Frank Berg, Buildin� Inspection and Design Me�han Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division ccnph ^7 E P'� ` y -• . x �, � i e�� s:'ti a`; :.�. �W�.al�.�� — F�.�a. aJ1� ao o}_ Council File # b� . � G` Green Sheet # � CZ�J�� Presented By Referred To 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 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 Coxsunittee: Date 43 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame duplex and the detached, two-stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 774 Capitol Heights. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: The West 80 feet of Lot 2, Block 13, Ashton and Sherbume's Addtion WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or befare April 16, 2001, the foliowing aze the now known interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property: Jerome H. Schlink, 1806 3` Ave. S., Mpls. MN, SSA04-4710; First Horizon Money Center Div. of First Tennessee Bank, NA, 1815 Radio Drive Ste. A, Woodbury, MN 55125; Jim Larson, 1806 3r Ave. S., Mpls. MN, 55404-4710; Scott Albright, 601 Park St. #1, St. Paul, MN 55103 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 7une 8, 2001; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure 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 Properiy by dune 25, 2001; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s} to constitute 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 Iiearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, 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 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 6�� I�.is. 2 C� 0 9 1� 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 49 50 51 52 53 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, February 12, 2002 to hear testunony 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 structure 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 withitv��=-�'� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and en� 1�r...ir.J ea h C.�8'o WHEREAS, a hearin was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, Febmary 27, 2002 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 tesrimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 774 Capitol Heights: That the Subject Properiy comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then l�own responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. That Division of Code En£orcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. 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. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Properiy safe and not detdmental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the shucture must be completed within €�€Eee�r{�5}days after the date of the Council Hearing. v 0 't�e , �lv+neZree� G��h'�� \8'Ol --d--�° oi_ �C` 2 !� 9 10 11 12 2. If the above conective acrion is not completed within this period of time 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 Subj ect Properiy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fixtures of any land which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal properry is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fuither ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Adopted by Council: Date �,.4s ,�� a.o o a,,, Adoption Certified by Council Secretary sy: -- i� a A ,.-5�.�..�__ Approved by : Requested by Department of: Citizen Service O�ce• Code Enforcement By: i Form Approved by City Attorney � n os.. L�v " " ( Division of Code Enforcement BE ON �� Ol/18/02 GREEN SHEET No 1 a2370 � � o��ro.cro. cmm.o: R. Morehead 266-8439 fP':VY' 2�_ 2��2 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES arcwtmnar �1/[. ❑ anc�suc � �.��a I �� wroRlwtwwsrwm ❑ (CllP ALL LOGAl10NS FOR SIGNATURE� 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 774 Capitol Heights. PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB COMMITfEE CML SERVICE COMMIS; rias mis n�saMrm ererworkea un0er a co�A�act r« ma aepartmenn YES NO Hes Uis P�aw�Trm ever bcen a ary empbyce9 rES rro �oes tlxe P� P� e Sidll mt npmal�YP� bY anY Wf2M uy' emPbY�? YES t� b Mis pna«Jfi1m a targetetl �endor7 , YFS NO 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 Enfarcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 774 Capitol Heights by 7une 25, 2001, axid have failed to comply with those orders. �G 4�G� The City will elixninate a nuisance. JAN 2 5 2i102 CITY ATT�i�NEl' NSADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will confinue to blight the community. MWUDITOFTRANSACTWNS .•"''.,.,.. .,._ __ � .• -� "� ar COS7IREVENUEHUOGE7@(CUtCLEONq � NO' � �AU� �$9S�aKC�t ��t4P.f e�2_�c. � f7 `�: Date: February 12, 2002 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 774 Ca�itol Heiehts. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing O�cer recommends granted the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 808 Iglehart Avenue. If G the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the build'ang. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 920 Jackson Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Le�slafive Hearing Officer recommends approval. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1022 Stinson Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolu6on, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval. rrn oa_� MINUTES OF TE� LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, February 12,2002 Room 330 Courthouse Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer STAFF PRESENT: Steve Magner, Code Enforcement The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 774 Canitol Heights. If the owner faiLs to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner presented photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported the building was condemned in October 1996 and has been vacant since November 1996. Twenty summary abatement notices have been issued to secure the building, remove refuse, remove snow and ice, cut tall grass, and abate velucle. On May 21, 2001, an inspection of the building was conducted, a Iist of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed, and photographs were taken. An order to abate a nuisance building was issued on June 8, 2001, with a compliance date of June 25, 2001. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by ihe legislarive code. Vacant building fees have been paid. Rea1 estate taYes are paid. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $6,10� on the land and $61,700 on the building. On August 14, 2001, a code compliance inspection was done. Three bonds have been posted and forfeited. A fourth bond was posted on January 23, 2002. Code Enforcement officers estimate the cost to repair is $40,000; estimated cost to demolish, $12,OQ0 to $14,000. Gerry StraUunan granted the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the property. (Note: the owner appeazed later in the meeting; see Page 3.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 808 Iglehart Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this building was condemned in January 2000, and has been vacant since March 1, 2000. Twelve summary abatement notices have been issued to remove refuse, secure gazage, cut tall grass, eliminate sink hole in front yard, remove snow and ice, and abate vehicle. On October 23, Z001, 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 October 31, 2001, with a compliance date ofNovember 30, 2001. As of this date, this property remains in a condition wluch comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees are due. Real estate taYes are paid. Taxation o�.��s� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLJTES FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2002 Page 2 has placed an estimated mazket value of $10,000 on the land and $63,500 on the buiiding. On February 5, 2001, a code compliance inspection was done. A$2,000 bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement officers estimate the cost to repair is $70,000 to $80,000; estimated cost to demolish, $4,000 to $11,000. Mr. Magner stated his office has had no eontact with the fee owners. Many people have called from the community looking to purchase the properiy. Mr. Magner had a phone call from the mortgage company's attorney. A notice of the public hearing was f�ed to that office last Thursday. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 920 Jackson Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photographs to Gerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since November 16, 2000. Three sununary abatement notices have been issued to remove grass, remove snow and ice, abate vehicles. On October 24, 2001, 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 condition was issued on October 29, 2001, with a compliance date of November 28, 2001. As of this date, this properry remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. Vacant building fees aze due. Real estate taxes aze unpaid of $954. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $9,OQ� on the land; $28,400 on the building. A code compliance inspection has not been applied for. A bond has not been posted. Code Enforcement estimated the cost to repair is $50,000 to $60,000; estimated cost to demolish, $6,000 to $7,000. Mr. Magner stated his office has not heazd from the owners. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. Resolntion ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 1022 Stinson 5treet. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Steve Magner submitted photograptvs to CTerry Strathman.) Steve Magner reported this property has been vacant since January 5, 2001. One summary abatement has been issued to secure entry. On November 7, 2001, 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 December I 1, 2001, with a compliance date of December 26. As of this date, the property remains in a �p�_�c.� LEGISLATTVE HEARING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2002 Page 3 condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The vacant building fees are due. Real estate taYes aze paid. Taxafion has placed an estimated mazket value of $10,000 on the land and $57,000 on the building. A bond has not been posted nor a code compliance inspecrion done. Code Enforcement officers estimated the cost to repair is $100,000; estimated cost to demolish, $8,000 to $10,000. The current owner is ltamsey County Taai Forfeited Lands. They would like this building razed due to problems with it. They do not caze to sell the building to the generai public. lvu. Strathman asked how tivs can belong to State of Minnesota Trust Exempt and have the real estate tta�es paid. Mr. Magner responded they zero out the taxes. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. (Note: the following property was discussed on Page 1. The owner arrived late, and this property was discussed further.) 774 Capitol Heights continued Scott Albright, 601 Pazk Street, appeazed and stated he is one of the owners. He has owned the property for approximately a yeaz. He posted the bond, and the fee has been paid. Mr. Sttathman asked what they aze planning to do. Mr. Albright responded they plan to rehabilitate the property and rent it. Mr. Strathman asked does six months work. Mr. Albright responded yes. As stated on Page 1, Gerry Strattunan recommends granting the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation of the properry. - The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m. � CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Donafd J Luna, Ciry Clerk CITY OF SAINT PAUL Rnndy� C. Kelly, Mayor 3anuary 18, 2002 D[VISION OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT�.i „ �C.(I ilfichael R Nforeh¢ad, Prograni blenager _ Nuisance Building Corte Enforcement IS Ff: KelloggBlvd. Rm. 190 Tel: 651-266-844G SaintPmeZ,�bIN55l02 Ftc::6.i1-266-8+26 � ,� ,�:,.,t ��y`�� L', . : n[Q � !" fyl,i, NOTICE OR PUSLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearin�s to consider a resohrtion ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance buildin�(s)located at: 774 Capitol Heights The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Jerome H. Schlink 1806 3r Ave. S. Mpls. MN, 55404-4710 InteresC Fee OwnerMortgagor First Horizon Money Center Div. of First Tennessee Bank, NA 1815 Radio Drive Ste. A Woodbury, MN 55125 Jim Larson 1806 3` Ave. S. Mpls. MN, 55404-4710 Scott Albright 601 Park St. #1 St. Paul, MN 55103 Mortgagee Interested Party Interested Par[y 774 Capitol Heights January 18, 2002 Pa�e 2 The le�al description of this property is: The West 80 feet of L.ot 2, Block 13, Ashton and Sherburne's Addition. oa.-lc.b Division of Code Enforcement has declared this buildin�(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then kno�vn responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conectan� the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community 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 orderin� the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remo�'e this building in a timely manner, and failin� 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�C�r Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office SM:mi cc: Frank Berg, Buildin� Inspection and Design Me�han Riley, City Attomeys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Laurie Kaplan, PED-Housing Division ccnph