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RESOLUTION
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PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WHEREAS, Neighborhood Housing & Property Improvement 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, single family dwelling located on property
hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as 872 SIMCOE ST .
This property is legally described as follows, to wit:
Legal Desc: MCKENTY'S OUT LOTS TO ST. PAUL SUBJ TO ALLEY THE FOL LOT 19
AND EX S 10 FT LOT 20 BLK Z
10 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
11 information obtained by Neighborhood Housing & Property Improvement on or before July 31,
12 2006 the following are the now lmown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property:
13 Jose R Bonilla, 8469 Ivan Avenue 5, Cottage Grove, MN 55016; Nordmeyer and Shapiro,
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WHEREAS, Neighborhood Housing & Property Improvement 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 Ol, 2006; 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 Property by December Ol, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property
declaring this building(s) to constihxte a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Neighborhood Housing
& Property Improvement requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the
Legislative Hearing 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 puUlic hearings; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, January 16, 2007, 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
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this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by
demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed witlun fifteen (15) days after
the date of the Council Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday,
February 7, 2007, 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 following Findings and
Order concerning the Subject Property at 872 SIMCOE ST .
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
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That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed mulriple Housing or Building code
violations at the Subject Property.
A. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known
responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the
building(s).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. That Neighborhood Housing & Property Improvement 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 Neighborhood Housing &
Property Improvement, 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 haue been fulfilled.
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property
safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its
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blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating tkus 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 altemative 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
fdteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Neighborhood
Housing & Property Improvement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze
necessar� to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred
against the Sub}ect Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal property or fixtures of any kind 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 property 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 further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accardance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
Requested by Department of:
Neighboihood Housing and Pcoperty Impiovement
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Contact Person & Phone:
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Document Contact Mawne Linston
Contact Phone: 266-7938
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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
comp1y with the resolution, Neighborhood Housing & Properiy Improvement is ordered to remove the building. The subject
property is located at 872 Simcoe Street.
�aacwns: npprove �v,) or tce7ecc �rc): versonai service contreets must nnswer tne ronowmg uuestwns:
Planning Commission �, Has this person/Firm ever worked under a contred for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/frm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
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 lrnown to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 872 Simcoe Street by December 1, 2006, and have failed to comply with those orders.
Advantages If Approved:
The Ciry will eliminate a nuisance.
CostlRevenue Budgeted: Y
Disadvantages If App�oved: � --
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 tases.
DisadvanWges If Not Approved: � � � � �
A nuisance condition will remain uoabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the comm i
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Trensaction: $$,
Funding Source: NUiSanCe HoUSing
FinanciallnFormation: Abatement
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Activity Number: 30251
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
872 Simcoe Street
Le�slative Hearing — Tuesday, January 16, 2007
City Council - Wednesday, February 7, 2007
The building is a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling on a lot of 3,920 squaze feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since 7une 20, 2005.
The current property owner is Jose R Bonilla, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property and
taxation records.
There have been seven (7) SLTMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES issued for:
- Removal of tall grass and weeds,
- Removal of improperly stored refuse
- Secure the building
On October 30, 2006 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 posted on November 1, 2006 with a compliance date of
December 1, 2006. 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 paid.
Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $49,800 on the land and $88,200 on the
building.
As of November 15, 2006, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed.
As of December 4, 2006, the $5,000.00 performance bond has been posted.
Real Estate taxes are current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $50,000 to $60,000. The
estimated cost to Demolish is $7,000 to $8,000.
NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the pioperty
owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes
the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property.
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND
PROPERTYIMPROVEMENT O 7
Dick Lippert Manager of Code Enforcement
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayar
Nuisance Building Enforcement
1600 YYhite Bear Ave N
Saint P¢ul, MN 55106
Tel: (651) 266-1900
Fax (651) 266-1926
November 1, 2006
Dredrick Cox
872 Simcoe St
St Paul MN 55117-5347
Dredrick
694 Desoto Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Dear : Dredrick Cox
The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of Neighborhood Housing and
Property Improvement, hereby declares the premises located at:
872 SIMCOE ST
and legally described as follows, to wit:
Legal Desc: MCKENTY'S OUT LOTS TO ST. PAUL SUBJ TO ALLEY THE
FOL LOT 19 AND EX S 10 FT LOT 20 BLK 2
to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11.
On October 30, 2006, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the
following conditions were observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this fime. As
first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the
Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce
Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary
repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be
required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance bond with the
Buiiding Inspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a
demolition permit.
This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and
shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
November I, 2006
872 SIMCOE ST
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This is a two-story, wood frame, single family dwellmg.
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1. Due to the number of deficiencies, a Code Compliance Inspection will be required
before a Placard Lift will be issued.
2. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all defects,
holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of maintenance. Permit
may be required.
3. Lack of Electdcity. Immediately restore electrical service. Failure to provide proper
electrical service will result in these premises being declazed Unfit for Human
Habitarion and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. Use of candles, fuel
operated lighting or extension cord wiring is not permitted while the power is off.
4. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair all
foundation defects in a professional manner to a weather-tight, water-tight and
rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required.
5. Lack of Natural Gas Service. Immediately restore natural gas service. Failure to
provide natural gas service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for
Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility.
6. The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair. Repair or replace the roof
covering to a sound,-tight and water impervious condition. Permit may be required.
7. The exterior walls of the house are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting
siding, to a professional state of maintenance.
8. Lack of Water Service. Immediately restore water service. Failure to provide water
service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and
ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility.
Interior
1. Due to the number of deficiencies, a Code Compliance Inspection will be required
before a Placard Lift will be issued.
2. The structure is a registered vacant building and must have a Code Compliance
Certificate before the structure may be occupied. Immediately vacate the structure
or obtain a Code Compliance Certificate from L.I.E.P. You may contact Jim Seeger
at L.I.E.P. for code compliance inspection, permits, and issuance of Code Compliance
Certificate. Under Chapter 33.03 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, failure to obtain a
Code Compliance Certificate or to vacate the structure may result in issuance of
criminal summonses.
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872 SIMCOE ST
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3. Xcel Energy has reported that electric and/or gas service has been ternunated.
Immediately restore service. Failure to provide proper gasielectric service will result
in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for
lack of basic facilities. Use of candles, fuel operated lighting/generator or extension
cord wiring is not permitted while power is of£ If unit is vacant notifv insnector.
4. See attached Notice of Condemnafion.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you aze hereby notified that if these deficiencies and
the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by December 1, 2006 Neighborhood
Housing and Property Improvement, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a
substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this
action, including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the
property taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the
Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #200, Commerce
Building, (b51)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs
and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition.
As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete
disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent
renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the
ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the
Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible
parties.
The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this properiy which
declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City.
Tl�is placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Depariment of
Neighborhood Aousing and Property Improvement. The department is further required to
file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Cierk's Office.
If conective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement
Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk
will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time
testimony will be heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will
adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate.
If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take
the abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and
provide that if conective action is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate
this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administrative costs will be assessed
against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law.
November1,2006
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If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Mike Kalis
between the hours of 8:00 and 930 am. at 651-266-1929, or you may leave a voice mail
message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement
ca Mary Erickson - Council Reseazch
Laurie Kaplan - PED Housing
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Richard Ltppert Manager ofCode Enforcement
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor
1600 YVhite Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN i5106
Te1: (651) 266-1900
Fax: (651) 266-1926
November 1, 2006
NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AS
UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION AND
ORDER TO VACATE
Dredrick Cox
872 5imcoe St
St Paul MN 55117-5347
Dredrick Cox
694 Desoto St
St Paul MN 55101
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Department of Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement, Division of Code
Bnforcement has determined that the dwelling and premises at 872 SIMCOE ST is "Unfit for
Human Aabitafion". In accordance with Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 34, Section 23, the
premises will be placarded on November 1, 2006 and ordered vacated no later than November
1, 2006.
Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34.23, Subsection 6 entitled,
"Vacation of Structure or UniY':
"Any residential structure or residential unit which has been condemned or
placarded as unfit for human habitation shall be vacated within the time set forth in
the placard aud/or order. It shall be unlawful for any person to let to any person for
human habitation any structure or unit so condemned or placarded, and no person
shall occupy the structure or unit after the date set forth in the placard and/or
notice."
TAIS DWELLING SHAI.L NOT AGAIN BE USED FOR HUMAN HABITATION
UNTTL WRITTEN APPIiOVAL IS SECURED FROM THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL;
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGABORFIOOD AOUSING AND PROPERTY
IMPROVEMENT.
Principal Violations: These deficiencies must be corrected before this condemnation and vacate
order will be removed.
1. Aue to the number of deficiencies, a Code Compliance Inspection will be required
before a Placard Lift will be issued.
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November l, 2006
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2. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all defects,
holes, breaks, loose or rotting boazds, to a pmfessional state of maintenance. Pertnit
may be required.
3. Lack of Electricity. Tmmediately restore electrical service. Failure to pzavide proper
electrical service wi11 result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human
Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. ilse of candles, fuel
operated lighting or extension cord wiring is not pemutted while the power is off.
4. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair all
foundation defects in a professional manner to a weather-tight, water-tight and
rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required.
Lack of Natural Cras Service. Immediately restore natural gas service. Fa3lure to
provide natural gas service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for
Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility.
6. The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair. Repair or replace the
roof covering to a sound, tight and water impervious condition. Permit may be
required.
7. The exterior walls of the house are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or
rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance.
8. Lack of Water Service. Immediately restore water service. Failure to provide water
service will result in these premises being declazed Unfit for Human Habitation and
ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility.
9. The structure is a registered vacant building and must have a Code Compliance
Certificate before the structure may be occupied. Immediately vacate the structure
or obtain a Code Compliance Certi�cate from L.I.E.P. You may contact Jim Seeger
at L.LE.P. for code compliance inspecrion, permits, and issuance of Code Compliance
Certificate. Under Chapter 33.03 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, failure to obtain
a Code Compliance Certificate or to vacate the structure may result in issuance of
criminal summonses.
10. Xcel Energy has reported that electric and/or gas service has been terminated.
Immediately restore service. Failure to provide proper gasJelectric service will result
in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for
lack of basic facilities. Use of candles, fuel operated lighting/generator ar extension
cord wiring is not permitted while power is off. If unit is vacant notifv insuector.
Authorization to reoccupy this(these dwelling unit(s) wilt not be given until it is demonstrated
that all principal violations have been corrected and that no new conditions exist which could
constitute material endangerment or which threaten the peace, health, safety or welfaze of the
occupants of this building.
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November 1, 2006
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All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permit
information may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Aesi� Section, 8 Fourth Street,
�200, Commerce Building, (651) 266-9090.
You may file an appeal to this notice by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (651) 266-8688.
Any appeal must be made in writing witrrin 10 days of the date of this notice.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep all buildings secured and to properly
maintain the premises at all fimes.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the Inspector, Mike Kalis,
at 651-266-1929. To arrange an appointment or request an extension of time to complete
repairs, you wiil need to speak directly to me.
Sancerely,
RICHARD LIPPERT
Richard Lippert
Manager of Code Enforcement
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Public Housing Agency, Attn: Vera 7ohnson
Community Stabilization Project
NHPI: Stephanie Budge
HALO - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECT[ON
Bo6 Kessler, Director
CTTY OF SAII�IT PAUL
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor
I�Tovember 14, 2006
MR JOSE BOlVII,LA
8469 IVAN AVENUE SOUTH
COTTAGE GROVE NIN 55016
Re: 872 Simcoe Street
File#: 03 412661 VB3
Deaz Property Owner:
COMMERCEBUILDING Tetephone: 651-26b-909D
BFaurthStreetEas;Suite200 Facsimi[e� 651-266-9I24
StPaul,Mwnuota55101-1024 Web: www.l�ep.us
Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is _
submitted:
BUILDIIVG
1. Remove rear floor framing from behind house where addition between house and garage
was.
2. The old garage slab is too broken up and dropped to use for a new gazage.
3. Tnstall new sheathing and siding on the exterior rear of house
4. The house drops about nine inches (9") from front to back. Jack up house and re-level.
5. Remove,all exterior wall covering in basement to expose foundation.
6. Replace post and beams as needed.
7. After the foundation walls are exposed, have a structural engineer do an evaluation of
foundation and corrective measures.
8. Insure basement cellaz floor is even, is cleanable, and a11 holes aze filled.
9. Install Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment.
10. 5trap or support top of stair stringers.
1 l. Provide,thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts.
12. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash; broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as
necessar�.
13. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window openings,
14. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary.
15. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation,
glass, weather stripping, etc.) sha11 meet new energy code standazds.
16. Prepare_and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead
base paint is present).
17. Any framing members that do not meet code (where wall and ceiling covering is removed,
members that are over-spanned, over-spaced, not being carried properiy, door and window
openings that are not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code.
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872 SIMCOE STREET
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
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18. Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass area equal to 8% of
floor azea, or a minunum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of which sha11 operate and all bedroom
windows shall meet emergency egress requirements (2Q" wide muumum, 24" high
minimum but not less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall).
19. Provide general clean-up of premise.
20. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code.
21. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary.
22. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation.
23. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system.
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Ground service to water.
Bond azound water meter.
Provide�completed panel directory.
Insure a separate 20 amp laundry circuit and a separate 20 amp kitchen appliance circuit.
Insure proper fuses ar breakers for all conductors.
Properly strap cables and conduits in basemendservice conduit outside.
Install a� 20 amp GFI receptacle in first and second bathrooms adjacent to sink.
Ground bathroom light in first and second floors.
Install globe type fixture on all closet lights.
Repair dr replace all broken, missing or loose fixtures, devices, covers and plates.
Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and ground.
Through6ut building, install outlets and fixtures as per Bulletin 80-L
Install smoke detectors as per Bulletin 80-1 and LR.C.
Electrical work requires a Permat and inspections. '
Properly wire exterior lights at back door.
7nsta1l lights at back entry door.
Remove or repair illegal wiring to outside receptacle.
Rewire the basement to Code.
Repair service entrance conduit and meter.
PLUNiBING
1. All plumbang work xequires permit(s} and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed
in Saint�Paul.
2. Correct the temperature and pressure relief valve discharge piping at the water heater.
3. Provide a gas shutoff at the water heater.
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872 SIMCOE STREET
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
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4. The gas piping, gas venting and water piping are incorrect at the water heater.
5. The water heater was not in service at the time of the inspection.
6. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping.
7. Provide the proper water pipe sizing.
8. Provide-the proper fittings or usage for the water piping.
9. Provide`The proper piping or usage for the water piping.
10. The soil and waste piping has no soil stack base cleanout.
11. The soil and waste piping has back-pitched piping.
12. Provide the proper connections, transitions, fitting and pipe usage at the soil and waste
piping.
13. Vent the kitchen sink and correct the waste to Code.
14. Correct the waste, vent and water piping at the first floor water closet.
15. Vent the first floor lauatory, correct the waste and water piping to Code.
16. V ent tfie first floor shower and correct the waste to Code.
17. Install a.scald guard faucet on the first floor shower.
18. V ent the second floor lauatory and bathtub and correct the waste to Code.
19. Provide a backflow assembly or device for the lawn hydrants.
HEATING
1. Install a.filter house on the furnace.
2. Repair or replace the broken supply duct in the basement.
3. Clean and Orsat furnace burner. Check all controls for proper operation. SubmiY report.
4. Check,fumace heat exchanger £Qr leaks, provide documentation.
5. Relocate rehun air intake to a minimum of te,n (1Q) feet from furnace flue draft diverter or
relocate if to another room.
6. Recommend adequate combustion air.
7. Clean all supply and return ducts for warm air heating system.
8. Repair andlor replace heating registers as necessary.
9. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms.
10. Appropz Mechanical Permits are required for this work.
ZONING
This property was inspected as being a single-family dwelling.
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MR JOSE BONTLLA
872 STMCOE STREET
NOVEMBER 14, 2006
PAGE FOUR
NOTES
1. See attachment for permit requirements.
2. VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT
NEIGHBORIIOOD HOUSING AND PROPEI2TY IMPROVEMENT (iVHPII F012
PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTI'. For fuither information call, NHPT
at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Beaz Avenue.
3. This property is designated by the Vacant Buildings Department as a Category #3 which
requires a$5,000 Performance Bond or Deposit at the time the permit is issued.
4. Provide plans and specifcafions for any portion of the building that is to be rebuilt.
5. Most of the roof covering could not be properly inspected from grade. Recommend this be
done be£ore rehabilitation is attempted.
6. There was considerable storagelclutter within property at the time of the inspection. All to
meet appropriate Codes when complete.
7. All item.s noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compliance but
should be completed at a later date. Possible purchasers of property shall be made awaze of
these items.
Sincerely,
James L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
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7anuary 16, 2007 Legislatiee Hearing Minutes
Page 4
Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 872 Simcoe Street within
fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution.
Mr. Magner stated the building was a iwo-story, wood frame, single-£amily dwelling on a lot of
3,920 square feet. The building has been vacant since 7une 20, 2005. On October 30, 2006, an
inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance
condition was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on November l,
2006 with a compliance date of December 1, 2006. To date, the building remains a nuisance.
The vacant building fees had been paid, a code compliance inspection was conducted on
November 15, 20Q6 and the $5,OQ0 performance bond was posted on December 4, 2006.
Ramsey County Taxation has esrimated the market value of the land to be approximately
$49,800 and the building to be $88,200. Real estate taYes were cuirent. Code Enforcement
estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $50,000 to $60,000. The cost for
demolition was estimated to be approximately $7,000 to $8,000. There had also been seven
summary abatements issued to this properry: cut tall grass and weeds, remove improperly stored
refuse and to secure the building. Code Enforcement recommends the building be demolished
within 15 days.
Jose Bonilla and Pedro Martinez appeared. Mr. Martinez stated they had purchased the property
on July 31, 2006 from Shawn Kolasky, which he believed was the realtor for the bank that
owned the properiy. They had not realized the building was a registered vacant building and
needed to have a code compliance inspection before it could be occupied. They obtained the
report and planned to make the necessary repairs to the building.
Mr. Magner stated that he had spoken with the Mr. Bonilla and was aware he wanted to rehab the
building. His only concern was a timeline for completing those repairs.
Ms. Moermond stated the building was declared a nuisance and needed to be brought into
compliance under the Code. She stated she would need a work plan outlining the scope of the
project, such as electrical work and timeline fox completion, plumbing and timeline for
completion, etc. She said she would also need proof of financing to Indicate they had Yhe
financial wherewithal to complete the necessary repairs to the building. This could be in the
form of a canstrucrion loan, line of cxedit or any other proof from a financial institution that they
had available finances.
Mr. Martinez stated that presently, the building had no heat and their intention was to begin
construction in March or April. They understood what repairs needed to be made that were
outlined in the code compliance report and their intention was to make all of the repairs.
Mr. Mager stated that for the record, a letter from Frank Sprandel had been received expressing
his concerns over the condition of the properry.
Ms. Moermond recommended granting the owner one-hundred eighty (180) days to complete the
repairs to the building provided the following conditions are met by Friday, February 2: I)
provide an approved woxk plan outlining the necesary to tbe building and Timeline for
completing the repairs; and 2) provide an approved financing plan outlining the financial
wherewithal to complete the necessary repairs.
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»> "Frank Sprandel" <frankC�sparcweb.orq> 1/26/2007 6:13 PM »>
Hi Ms. Moermond
My name is Frank Sprandel I live at 866 Simcoe and I have been and stiil am
very concerned about 872 Simcoe. I have had conversations with councilmember
Helgens office regarding this and dropped off a letter there as I could not be at
the legislative hearing due to having to work at the time the hearing was being
held. I also submitted to councilmember Helgen some photo's showing the
structural issues among others. I understand that the party or parties who own it
have been given time to come up with a rehab plan and my biggest concern here
is we have a sub-standard unit and I just want it if it is going to be rehabbed to be
more than a cosmetic makeover which in most cases what happens carpet
panting some minor code work and a rental unit once again.
So ali I am saying if we are going to let them keep it from being demolished then
I would reaily appreciate that it be made to be fixed the right way and also the
trees trimmed that are overhanging my roof and already I have had to replace
one roof and now I have a new roof which cost me and ail the tree branches from
the house next door once again all over my new roof so please if you can this is
all I am asking to have it be made into decent affordable housing unit and not just
some cosmetic and some rehab and here we go again Another absentee
{andlord running the neighborhood down and driving the values of the
neighborhood down
I want to thank you for your time
Sincerely
Frank Sprandel Property 866 Simcoe Street