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05-615�� - � �.- v� / City of St. Paul / COUNC L FILE NO._�� t� RESOLIITION RATIFYING ASSES3MENT� ��y File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No. SEE BELOW Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment oE benefits, cost and e�enses foz JOSOlAl J0502A1 (8108) (8109) 5t� Summary abatements (property clean-up) during the months of January 2005. Summary abatements (property clean-up) during the months of February 2005. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-15-05 TO 7-6-OS A public hearing having been had upon the assessment for the above improvement, and said assessment having been further considered by the Council, and having been considered finally satisfactory, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the said assessment be and the same is hereby in all respects ratified. RESOLVED FURTBER, That the said assessment be and it is hereby determined to be payable in One equal installments. Yeas Nays Absent Benanav � Bostrom � Harris �/ Helgen � Lantry � Montgomery � Thune � � c� Adopted by Council: Date � J Adoption Ce t'fied by Council Secretary By t `_ . �/L � Approve b� ayor: Date � By: ��'�Z� City of St. Paul Real Estate Division Dept. of Techaology & Management Serv. REPORT OF COMPLETION OF ASSESSNlENT COUNCIL FILE N0. U � �l� File No. SEE BELOW Assessment No. SEE BELOW Voting Ward In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for J0501A1 Ja502A1 (8108) (8109) Summary abatements (property clean-up) during the months of January 2005. Summary abatements (property clean-up) during the months of February 2005. LAID OVER BY COUNCIL ON 6-15-OS TO 7-6-OS To the Council of the City of St. Paul The Valuation and Assessment Engineer hereby reports to the Council the following as a statement of the expenditures necessarily incurred for and in connection with the making of the above improvement, viz: Total costs Charge-Code Enforcement Real Estate Service Charge TOTAL EXPENDITURES Charge To Net Assessment $2,691.50 $ 500.00 $ 200.00 $3,391.50 $3,391.50 Said Valuation and Assessment Engineer further reports that he has assessed and levied the total amount as above ascertained, to-wit: the sum of $3,391.50 upon each and every lot, part or parcel of land deemed benefitted by the said improvement, and in the case of each lot, part or parcel of land in accordance with the benefits conferred thereon; that the said assessment has been completed, and that hereto attached, identified by the signature of the said Valuation and Assessment Engineer, and made a part hereof, is the said assessment as completed by him, and which is herewith submitted to the Council for such action thereon as may be considered proper. Dated �'L y �r %� '��'�_ " �p� Valuati� oi�and ssessment Engineer ��<<� ��-R =� �� t�� a�5 � � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet reen Sheet Gree» SheeY Green Sheet �� /�-��{ , Departmentloffice/counciL• - Daielnitiated: � Pw -�,b,,�W� ! 2 ,_,,,,,� ! Green Sheet NO: 3027050 (�j (�(5 , Coniact Person & Phone: i -, Bruce Engelbrekt Z�� Assign Must Be on Council {�qenda by (Date): ! Number For � Routing + Order ContradType: OT-07HER (DOESNT F(f ANY CAlEGORY) Total # of Signature Pages �(Clip NI Locations for SignaW re) 0 3 2 oeaaranem :C.,..�� IDSazv Eridcson Rtv Cierk qc[ion rtequesma: A[ Council's request on 6-15-OS these items were laid over to 7-6-05, Summ abatement (property clean-up) during January 2005 and i Summ abatement (properry clean-up) during the mon[h of February 2005. Fite No: s JOSOtAl and J0502A2. idations: Appmue (A) a N Planning Commission CIB Committee CiH7 Ser.ice Commission must wnswer me �I t. Has this person/firtn e�er vrorked under a cont2ct for this department? I Yes No � 2. Flas this persadGrm e�er been a city emAloyee? � Yes No ! 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any ��, curtent city employee? ' Yes No 'i Explain all yes answers on separate sheetand attach to green sheet � Initiating Pro6lem, Issues, Opportunity QlVho, What, When, Where, Why): I, �� property owners or renters create a health hazazd at various times throughout the City of Saint Paul when [heir property is not kept up. ' The City is required by Ci[y code [o clean up the property and chazge the property owner for the cost of the clean up. � � AdvantayeslfApproved: � ' Cose recovery programs to recover expenses for Summary abatements, grass cutting towing of abandoned vehides, demoli[ions, ; , garbage hauling and boazdings-up. �. DisadvanWqes HApproved: None . Disadvantaqes If Not Approved: If Council does no[ approve these charges, general Fund would be required to pay the assessment. ... ,.,,.�,.,.....,. �3.391.5 Trensaction: Funding Source: ActiviH Number: Financia!lnformation: ' (Explain) 10 property owners will be notified of the public hearing and charges. (R): CosURevenue Budgeted: . R9s�9Pnh C�?nt�r � t: June 24, 2005 3:59 PM Page 1 �i��n�r'/�� July 6, 2005 City Council Action Minutes �5-l015 Page 9 56. Resolution Rarifying Assessment - OS-615 - In the matter of the assessment of benefits, cost and expenses for summary abatements (properry cleanup) during January 2005 (JOSOIAl) and summary abatements during Februazy 2005 (J0502A1) (Laid over from June 15) (Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the following: 1255 Ashland Avenue (J0502A1) - approve the assessment; 808 Aurora Avenue (J0502A1) - approve the assessment (there is an additional assessment under Item 56a); 1225 Charles Avenue (J0502A1) - delete the assessment; 971 Earl Street (JOSOlAI) - approve the assessment; 971 Earl Street ( J0502A1) - reduce the assessment from $220.00 to a total of $110.00; 1783 Marvland Avenue East (J0502A1) - approve the assessment; 2168 Minnehaha Avenue East (JOSOIA) - reduce the assessment from $220.00 to a total of $50.00; 1548 Van Buren Avenue (J0502A1) - approve the assessment; 649 Watson Avenue (J0502A1) - approve the assessment; 195 White Bear Avenue North (JOSOlA) - approve the assessment) Adopted as amended (per the recommendation of the Legislative Aearing Officer) Yeas - 5 Nays - 0(Lantry not present) w � a a m a a C U a z £ 0 W a N £ � h R � r � 0 N b .i �m �a �� m 1 O I N o �o �.� �o M 1 O � O � O ; �1 � fi 1 C � N � [y � 'i � N � .i I a W � N � N � N w � �v � N � c� O �X � m� � m � o, d � N � N � N i M � W � Ifl � O � N � t`l Uj � 000II O � 000 11 O� 000 II O � F� o 0 o n o � o 0 o n o� o 0 o n o� z � . . . ii . . . . n . . . . �� . p� m o o n ri � r o o n � � o 0 o n o� O� u1 N N II N � O N N II h� N�Il N II N� � � N iR+? 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II t .i O O 11 � ,+� � m �n v n r F� m ri ,y n c a � �min n W � .I II N a � +a n vr O � n rk � n 0.i � n I II II II II il II II x n i • W W u W tn C9 II a��E�ii w�mox�� N� RL U U il � � II a�rxwna � CKUU II � � FCW�. n N F� E 5> n O W� a W f ii E O� U] rX �n n E II U x�aaanw z�FFFiio 3 � 000 ii cL O i F E E ii 0+ � .7 W U � a F a � W x W 0 � a W U a a � D5-��5 ��-em sc� , v�-�� MIrI UTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING ORDERS TO REMOVE/REPAII2, CONDEMNATIONS, ABATEMENT ASSESSMENTS, ABATEMENT ORDERS, RENTAL REVOCATION CERTIF'ICATES Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Room 330, 15 Kellogg Boulevard VJest Mazcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer The hearing was called to order at 10:02 a.m. STAFF PRESENT: John Betz, Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement (NHI'I); Katherine Lor, Human Resources; Steve Magner, NHPI; Racquel Naylor, City Council Offices Laid over summary abatements: J0502A Property cleanup at 1255 Ashland Avenue; JOSOlA Property cleanup at 971 Earl Street; J0502A Property cleanup at 971 Earl Street; J0502A Property cleanup at 1783 Marvland Avenue East; JOSOlA Property cleanup at 2168 Minnehaha Avenue East; J0502A Property cleanup at 1548 Van Buren Avenue; JOSOlA Properly cleanup at 195 White Bear Avenue North. 971 Earl Street (JOSOlA, J0502A� Norma Abad, owner, 4456 Woodgate Point, Eagan, appeared. Regarding JOSOlA, John Betz reported orders were issued to remove items by 1-17-05. The reinspection was on 1-19-05. A work order was sent to Parks who removed the above items on 1-24-05. Far J0502A, orders were mailed on 1-13-05 to remove snow and ice on public sidewalk and to comply by 2-2-05. A work order was sent to Pazks who shoveled the walks on 2-2-05. Ms. Abad stated notices did not get to her: they were sent to 971 Earl, but she does not live there. She has a tenant there. Ms. Abad had given a forwarding address a year ago. Mr. Betz stated original notices were sent to TCF and to the occupant. Ms. Abad responded TCF was the owner a couple of years ago. She bought the property in 2003. The County has not updated the paperwork from the title company. Ms. Moermond asked is there anything for rental registration and Mr. Betz responded he does not. Ms. Abad responded this is a rental property. Ms. Moermond asked did the occupant let Ms. Abad know these notices had come. A month later, responded Ms. Abad. She never saw the notices herself. Mr. Betz stated he has an ownership in 2004 of a Fernandez as a tax owner. Ms. Abad responded that was the previous owner. The property was in foreclosure and TCF was the seller. ��c2� �lo LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINiJTES OF JLJNE 21, 2005 (A videotape was shown.) From the videotape, said Ms. Moermond, it looked like a closed freezer. (The videotape was shown again.) o� � `S Page 2 Ms. Abad stated that freezer was not hers. The only thing that was hers was the mattress. Ms. Moermond responded she is flexible in listening to all kinds of situations, but she is inflexible with refrigerators and freezers being left with their door unsecured. She saw no bolt and no door removed. As faz as she is concerned, the City should have gone there within 24 hours. It is especially dangerous in the winter when kids make Uungs like snow forts. Also, this should have been registered as a rental property. Ms. Abad responded it was not the purpose to rent it; it was going to be sold on a contract-for-deed, the person backed out, and these tenants came at the last minute. Ms. Moermond stated it was bought in 2003 and these violations were in 2005. More than a yeaz lapsed from the tnne she purchased it to get it registered as a rental properiy. Ms. Moermond recognized Ms. Abad did not get the nofice at her mailing address, but it was partly Ms. Abad's fault. If it was registered as a rental property, she would have gotten the notice. Ms. Moermond is willing to give a break on the snow emergency, but not the cleanup. Ms. Abad stated she will be filing an unlawful detainer on the tenant and asked could her tenant look at the videotape. Mr. Betz responded that she could contact him. Ms. Moermond recommends the following: JOSOlA — approval of the assessment because the freezer door was still intact. J0502A - reducing the assessment from $220 to $110 for the snow and ice removal because the owner did not receive proper notice. 1255 Ashland Avenue Racquel Naylor said the owner requested that this be laid over to June 28. Ms. Moermond recommends laying over to the June 28 Legislative Hearing. 2168 Minnehaha Avenue East Racquel Naylor said the owner reqnested that this be laid over to June 28. Ms. Moermond recommends laying over to the June 28 Legislative Hearing. 195 White Bear Avenue North (A videotape was shown.) ��e-� 5� o�--co �� LEGISLATIVE HEARING MiNLJTES OF J[JNE Zl, 2005 Page 3 Ms. Moermond recommends approval of the assessment. The owner requested additional time at a previous hearing to hire a proper landscaper. Mr. Betz added that trees overhanging public sidewalk is a problem for blind people. Referred back to Legislative Hearing J0403V Towing of abandoned vehicle from 832 Enslewood Avenue. (Note: This assessment has already been approved by Cit� Council. It was referred back to a Legislative Hearing by Councilmember Montgomery.) (Katherine Lor provided English-Hmong interpretation for this address.) The following appeazed: Youa Xiong and Heu Vang, owners. John Betz reported he does not have a file for this property. Ms. Moermond explained that the translator is a City employee and is not here to represent them. Ms. Vang said that the reason they do not want to pay for the assessment because the garbage belonged to the previous owner, who did not haue a place to rent and then rented from them. Ms. Vang told him to clean it up, but it was the City that cleaned it up. They evicted the tenant in December. Ms. Moermond stated the vehicles and the conditions are the responsibilities of the property owner. It is $409 for the blue Toyota and storing it for two weeks. Ms. Lor responded that the owners mentioned garbage. Ms. Moermond responded there may be other assessments. This sounds like a legal situation between them and the former renter. Ms. Moerxnond has to balance how much is the owner's responsibility and how much is the taxpayers' responsibilities. She will reduce this assessment to $300. Mr. Xiong wonders why the previous owner was not called to do the clean up. Ms. Moermond responded she does not know that is the case. The owners said they will be willing to pay for this if Ms. Moermond would give them docuxnentation that if they become renters, they aze not responsible for keeping the property. Ms. Moermond responded she is not empowered to give any such document. If the owner unproves the property, the value goes up. Then the appreciation and value goes into their pocket. They allowed the previous owner to stay here. Ms. Moermond recommends reducing this assessment from $409 to $300 and making the payxnents over three years. (A resolution will be prepared to reduce this assessment.) �5-�0�5 LEGISLATNE HEARING MINL7TES OF Jt7NE 21, 2005 Page 4 Appeal of Vacant Building Registration Notice at 1131 Pavne Avenue; owner: Regina R Mejia for Want 2B Nice ProperEies III. (NHPn (Rescheduled from 6-7-OS) Matt Mejia, owner, 1200 Forest Street, appeared and stated the property is owned by Old Treasure Real Estate; Want 2B Nice is the holding company. The tenant was dealing drugs, so Mr. Mejia was contacted by one ofthe City officers. Mr. Mejia kicked out the tenant and received a Revocafion of Rental License after that. He talked to Andy (Dawkins, NHPn, who was going to give him a certain amount of time to get the repairs done. Then he got the Vacant Building Nofice. He got the guy out like the City asked him to and the other unit was unoccupied. He laiows the building needs works. Ms. Moerxnond asked is this a Category II Vacant Building. Steve Magner responded yes and Lisa Martin (NHPI) refened it over to him. Inspector Singerhouse found the property did not meet the criteria of the ordinance. He mailed the registration notice to the owner and a letter indicating the property was going to require a Code CompIiance Inspection. Mr. Dawkins gave Mr. Magner a docuxnent indicating the property owner should evict the tenant. This was signed by the appellant Regina Mejia. Aiso, there is a serious electrical issue at the property: there is a minimuxn 50 amp service. If it is serving both units, that allows for 30 amps per unit, which does not meet the mnumum requirement for housing in the City. The building could be condemned on that, but a condexnnation is a tool used to vacate a dwelling. His opinion is that the owners need a Code Compliance Inspection on this property and a certificate issued. Mr. Mejia said he does not disagree with Mr. Magner. That is one of the reasons why they needed to have both tenants out; it is not easy to do electrical when one or both units aze occupied. Mr. Mejia's issue is that the Level II Code Compliance is significant. That was not his understanding of fhe agreement with Mr. Dawkins. One of the things fhey needed to do is the electrical upgrade. It also needs a roof and windows. Mr. Mejia just does not think it warrants a Level II Inspection. Ms. Moerond asked were there any notes in the file about his conversation with Mr. Dawkins. Mr. Magner responded the only thing he has is this document. Ms. Moermond looked at the documents provided by Mr. Magner and said it clearly states that Mr. Mejia undetstood the violations needed to be corrected before the building is reoccupied and those violations would be determined by an intemal and external inspection of the property. It is straightforwud. Ms. Moermond asked when he would do the repairs. Mr. Mejia responded he needs to refinance the property because there is $50,000 worth of work to be done. It should be done by the end of summer. Ms. Moerxnond stated she cannot give him much on this. This is clean cut and should be a vacant building registration. She hears he had an interaction with Mr. Dawkins that left l�im �5-��5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF JLTNE 21, 2005 Page 5 under a different impression. She can give him a break on the Rental Registration Fees and arrange for the fees to be delayed until September 30. The agreement looks cleaz. Mr. Magner clarified that Ms. Moermond is requiring the Code Compliance Inspection and the Code Compliance Certificate before occupancy and she is holding the fee for four months. He asked that the registration form still be submitted. At the end of four months, the fees would be required. Ms. Moermond responded that is correct. Mr. Mejia responded this recommendation is fair. In summary, Ms. Moermond recommends withholding the Vacant Building Registration Fees until September 30, 2005. If the work is done by then, the fee will not be required. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1328 Mar�aret Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement is ordered to remove the building. Dan Labarre, owner, appeazed. Steve Magner reported this building was condemned on 9-24-04 and has been vacant since 10-13-04. Seven summary abatement notices have been issued for several violations. On 4-12-05, 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 4-25-OS with a compliance date of 5-25-05. As of this date, this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacant Building Fees and real estate taxes have been paid. T�ation has placed an estimated market value of $35,400 on the land and $105,300 on the building. There was a Code Compliance Inspection done on 11-9-04, and a bond was posted on 4-27-05. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair is $50,000 to $60,000. The esfimated cost to demolish is $7,000 to $8,000. There aze still ongoing police activities at the property. They have monitored this properiy repeatedly for illegal occupancy by Mr. Labarre and two others who say they know him. Mr. LaBarre has gone to court from being been tagged for illegal occupancy. In answer to several questions, Mr. Magner responded almost all of the Summary Abates Orders have gone to work orders. There were a number of snow and ice issues, tall grass and weeds, and gazbage. The City has only been dealing with this since 10-13-04. One permit was cancelled because he needed to pull a bond. The City has not been called back to do inspections. The owner recently purchased the house out of foreclosure. Ms. Moermond asked the owner what he intends to do with this building. Mr. Labarre responded to get it up to code. He has been doing work on the inside and maintaining the grass. He posted the $2,000 a couple of months ago and has some friends that will help him out with getting aloan through Dayton's Bluff for the roof. There aze some thiugs he can do from the list. n5-��5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING NfINUTES OF JiTNE 21, 2005 Page 6 Ms. Moermond asked where he is with the criminal citation issue. Ms. Labane responded the prosecuting attomey said that he has to do 15 days with time served; he already completed five. There were a few tags written. The cops came on Memorial Day and said he was not supposed to be there, yet the prosecuting attorney said that he could. Ms. Moermond asked about the condemnation. Mr. Magner responded he does recall that there were interior maiutenance repairs. There was an open junction box and exposed wiring. If he is looking for obtaining a loan to do the roof and other thixigs, the 50% threshold will not have been made by the time the approval goes through. Mr. Magner does not want him to lose his bond. Ms. Moermond recommends that the owner do the following by noon of July 6: 1) Provide a work Plan indicating how all the items on the Code Compliance Inspection Report will be compieted, 2) Provide a financial plan indicat3ng the wherewithal to execute the work plan, 3) maintain the exterior of the property, and 4) no future police calls for illegal occupancy. The work plan needs to be approved by Steve Magner and Ms. Moermond. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 647 York Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement is ordered to remove the building. Susan Strombeck, owner, appeared. Steve Magner reported that this building was condemned on 1-12-04 and has been vacant since then. The owner is Susan Strombeck. There have been two siuiunary abatement notices to cut tall grass. On 3-2-05, 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 Nuisance Building was issued on 4-25-OS with a compliance date of 5-25-05. 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 the real estate taa:es are unpaid in the amount of $3,406.42. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $5,000 on the land and $207,500 on the building. As of 6-21-05, a code Compliance Inspection has not been applied for. On 1-7-04, Fire completed a Code Compliance Inspection. As of 6-21-05, a$2,000 bond has not been posted. Minimum repairs are estimated at $150,000 and the estimated cost to demolish is $25,000 to $27,000. Ms. Strombeck stated she plans to rehabilitate the property and will be getting a loan to do that. There are two floors and a basement. She wants to live there and rent out one space. She bought the building in 1995, and she was out of work for a long time due to an accident. Ms. Moermond asked for information on the condemnation. Mr. Magner responded they do not have a team inspection, but the condemnation is dated 1-24-04. There is no heat in the building along with severe water damage. Mr. Strombeck responded there was a breakage in the pipes that go to the radiators caused by a water main that broke in the street. a5-�OIS LEGISLATIVE HEARING NIINLJTES OF JUNE 21, 2005 Page 7 Ms. Moermond stated there is a lack of basic facilities: gas, electdc, and water. The City has boazded up the properly. Ms. Moermond recommends the following is done by noon of July 6: 1) A Code Compliance Inspection Report conducted, 2) a work plan to address all the items on the Code Compliance Inspecfion, 3) maintain the exterior of property, 4) pay the Real Estate taxes, 5) pay the Vacant Building fees, 6) Provide a financial plan showing the owner has the financial capacity to execute the work plan, and '� post the $2,000 bond and pull permits. The owner is in danger of losing this building. Appeal of Summary Abatement Order at 646 Fuller Avenue; owner: Richard A Bowen. (NHPI) FZichard Bowen, owner, appeazed. John Betz issued a Correction Notice about a 55 gallon metal dtlun fixll of rubbish neaz the gazage, a pile of firewood or iree logs, and a metal cabinet. Richazd Bowen reported his notice said nothing about tree logs. It mentioned a metal cabinet, a pine tree, tree debris in the yazd, and a metal drum. The pine tree was an artificial Christmas tree someone gave him, which was moved to the basement. He and his neighbor both received notices to cut down trees. He made three trips to the recycling. He didn't do anything about the 55 metal drum near the alley, as it has been there since 1979. People going through the alley toss things into the barrel. It never overflows, so he does not see it as a nuisance. It is a benefit to the alley. The metal cabinet is on the patio. He has put a lot of work onto the house by installing a new roof and a retaining wa11. The metal cabinet is not a nuisance, and the tree logs were all picked up. When asked what he is looking for, Mr. Bowen responded he would like to not leave the 55 gallon drug and the metal cabinet. They do not fit the definition of a nuisance. As for the wood, he does not have tree logs. (Ms. Moermond viewed photographs supplied by Mr. Betz.) Ms. Moermond responded she is looking at a photograph of a pile of wood. Mr. Bowen responded it is up to statute and off the ground. Mr. Betz responded it is right next to an occupied structure. Mr. Bowen stated no one told him to remove the fire wood. The pile has been there for years. He has a fireplace. Ms. Moermond asked the date of the original Conection Notice. Mr. Betz responded May 18 with a compliance date of May 30. �5�i5 LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINLJTES OF J[7NE 21, 2005 Page 8 What is the problem with the tool cabinet exterior storage, asked Ms. Moermond. Mr. Betz responded it may not fit the definition of nuisance. Rather, it may fit the definition of exterior storage which would be more applicably addressed with the crinunal violafion tag as opposed to a nuisance abatement condition. He does not see notes of a conversation. He has a notice that says tree logs. Ms. Moermond stated the wood pile cannot be stored tUat close to the house. That is easy to fis. She asked is the metal cabinet rusting. No, responded Mr. Bowen, and he has it there while he is remodeling. In answez to questions about the bazrel, Mr. Bowen responded there are no holes in it. People use it. He goes in other alleys and there is glass all over the place. He thinks he is doing something that benefits the neighborhood and does not see it as a nuisance. He does not always totaily empty it, but it is never overflowing. Mr. Betz stated his understanding is that the barrel has concrete, broken glass, and refuse. The City puts out barrels and the contents are removed so there aze no problems with flies, or vermin to breed within the container especially if there is no cover. In 26 years, said Mr. Bowen, he has never found food, vernun, nor flies. Ms. Moermond stated three weeks from today is a good time to remove the firewood pile. Mr. Bowen should take a Neighborhood Nuisance Handbook which has a section on fire wood. As for the tool storage, it is not a building like a shed, so it is not okay exterior storage. She can see it is useful; however, the garage is where most people have this kind of thing. He has until September 30 to find a place for it. A piece of furniture cannot be stored outside. Mr. Bowen stated he does not understand why this is the case when lawn fiuniture is fine. The City does not allow storage of materials in exterior azeas in Chapter 34, responded Mr. Betz. Lawn fiirniture is used in the capacity of enjoying the outdoors. In sununary, Ms. Moermond's recommendations aze as follows: Tree Logs — appeal denied and should be moved by July 12, 2005; Metal cabinet - appeal denied and should be moved by October 31, 2005; Barrel — appeal granted and the barrel can stay there indefinitely as long as it is empfied once a week. The hearing was adjourned at 11:55 a.m. 0