07-647Amended July 18; 2007
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Presented by
Council File # �G
Green Sheet # 3040596
RESOLUTION
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �
1 WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to
2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking
3 and removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling located on property hereinafter
4 refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 343 MAPLE ST . This property
5 is legally described as follows, to wit:
LYMAN DAYTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL EX SWLY 26 FT THE FOL
SELY 40 5/10 FT OF LOTS 24 25 AND LOT 26 BLK 24
10 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
I 1 information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspecrions on or before October 25, 2006,
12 the following are the now known interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property:
13 Ronald Wells ! Michelle Medicine Beaz, 343 Maple Street, St. Paul, MN 55106; Deutsche Bank
14 National Trust Company, CO Countrywide Home Loans Inc., 7105 Corporate Drive Ptx C 35
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Plano, TX 75024; New Century Mortgage Corporation, 4300 Marketpointe Drive Suite 560,
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55125; Dayton's Bluff District 4 Community Council, karin(c�davtonsbluff.org
WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has served in accardance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to
Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated April 11, 2007; and
WHEREAS, this arder informed the then lmown 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 May 11, 2007; 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 Department of Safety
and Inspecrions 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 Pau1 I,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving
testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion to approve the request to order the interested
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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 shvcture to be completed within fifteen (15) days after
the date of the Council Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, July
18, 2007 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislafive 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 343 MAPLE 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 es6mated to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code
violations at the Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then 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 Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject
Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
7. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and
Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolurion and that the notificafion requirements of Chapter 45 have been fuifilled.
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
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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 structure must be completed within
f `�� one hundred-twentv (120) days after the date of the Council Hearing,
2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of rime Deparhnent of
Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the
Subject Properiy pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislarive
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 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 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 accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repaix the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to
comply with the resolution, Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. 1'he subjec[ property is located
at 343 Maple Street
itlafions: Approve (A) or R
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
'I . Has this personlfirtn ever worked under a contract for this depahment?
Yes No
2. Has this personlfirm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this persoNfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
wrrent city employee�
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Explain all yes answers on separate 5heet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, Wf�en, 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 laiown to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 343 Maple Street by May 11, 2007, and have failed to comply with those orders
Advantages If Approved:
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
DisadvanYages If Approved:
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the
assessment agains[ the properry taxes. �
RECEIVED
JUN 1 9 2007
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Disadvan Wges If Not Approved:
A nuisance condition witl remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will con5nue to blight the communiry. J p � p � 2 0��
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�� Transaction: $10,000 CostlRevenue Budgeted: y
Fund�ng source: Nuisance Housing Abatement /+�i��b Number: 30251
Financial Information:
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY ��TD INSPECTIONS
DickLtppert ManaQerafCodeEnforcement
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
ChristapherB Colernan, Mayor
1600 White Bear Ave N
Saint Pavl, MT,' 55106
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Nv.isance Bvilding Enfo
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Tel� (65I)?66-1900
Fccc: (651)166-1926
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Departrnent of Safety and Tnspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division
has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering
the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
343 MAPLE ST
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, June 26, 2007
City Council Hearing — Wednesday, 3uly 18, 2007
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Ronald Wells/Michelle Medicine Bear
343 Maple St
St Paul MN 55106-5132
New Century Mortgage Cotporation
4300 Marketpointe Drive Suite 560
Bloomind on, MN 55435
Deutsche Bank Nat Trust Co/Co Counh Home Loans Inc
� 105 Corporate Dr Ptx C 3
Plano TX 75024-4100
Wilford & Geske
7650 Currell Bivd Suite 300
Woodbury MN 55125
Dayton's Bluff District 4 Community Council
karin n,dak�tonsbluff.or�
Interest
Fee Owner
Mortgage Holder
Foreclosure Purchase
Foreclosure Attorney
District Council
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
343 Niaple Street
June 8, 2007
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The legal description of this property is:
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LY'_VIAN AAYTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL EX SWLY 26 FT
THE FOL SELY 40 5/10 FT OF LOTS 24 25 AND LOT 26 BLK 24
The Department of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a
"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Deparhnent of Safety and
Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this
nuisance condition by cotrecring the deficiencies or by razing and removing this
building(s).
The property was reinspected on May 23, 2007. There was no compliance and the
nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting
influence of this property. It is the recommendarion of the Department of Safety and
Inspecrions that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to
either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that,
authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal,
and to assess the costs incuned against the real estate as a special assessment to be
collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
S`teve Magner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspections
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cc: Thomas Riddering, Building Inspection and Design
Judy Hanson, City Attorneys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretazy to the Council
Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division
Stacey Millett, Invest St. Paul
District Council — Community Organizer
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SUMMARY FOR PUSLIC HEARING
343 Maple Street
Lea slative Hearing — Tuesday, June 26, 2007
City Council — Thursday, July 18, 2007
The building is a two-story, wood frame, sin�le family dwelling on a lot of 3,484 square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since March 29, 2006.
The current property owner is Countrywide Mortgage c/o Christine Kawohl Remax, per
AMANDA and Ramsey county property and taxation records.
The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been six (6) SUMMARY ABATfiMENT NOTTCES since 2006.
There have been five (5) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Removal of improperly stored refuse
- Removal of tall grass and weeds
- Secure the building
On March 28, 2007, 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 April 11, 2007 with a compliance date of
May 11, 2007. 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.
TaYation has placed an estimated market value of $39,900 on the land and $87,000 on the
building.
As of May 10, 2007, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed.
As of June 25, 2007, the $5,000.00 perfonnance bond not been posted.
Real Estate taxes are current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $30,000 to $40,000. The
estimated cost to Demolish is $9,000 to $10,000.
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NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property
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 properiy.
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Property Identification 32.29.22.14.0122
Number (PI1�
Property Address 343 Maple St
St. Paul 55106-5132
Residential Property:
Year Built 1889
# of Stories 1.00
Style Bungalow
Exterior Wall Aluminum/vinyl
Total Rooms 6
Total Family Rooms 0
Total Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Attic Type Finished
Finished SQ Feet 1338
Foundation Size 967
Basement Area Finished
Finished Rec Area
Garage Type
Area (sq.ft.)
Parcel Size .08 Acres
Parcel Width 41.00 Feet
Parcei Depth 90.00 Feet
Land Use Code 510
Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwelling,
Platted Lot
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PROPERTY LMPROVEME?�'T
Dick Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christophe�B. Coleman, Mayor
Nuisance Building Enforcement
16Q0 White Bear Ave N Tel. (6� 1) 266-19Q0
Saint Paul, MN.i.i106 Fax: (657) 266-1926
April 11, 2007
Ronald Wells/Michelle Medicine Bear
343 Maple St
St Paul MN 55106-5132
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
C/O Countrywide Home Loans Inc.
7105 Corporate Drive P� C 35
Plano, TX 75024
New Centuty Mortgage Corporation Wilford & Geske
4300 Marketpointe Dr. Suite 560 7650 Currell Blvd., Suite 300
Bloomington, MN 55435 Woodbury, MN 55125
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Deaz : Sir or Madam
The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of Neighborhood Housing and
Property Improvement, hereby declares the premises located at:
343 MAPLE ST
and legally described as follows, to wit:
Legal Desc: LYMAN DAY'TON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAiJL EX
SWLY 26 FT THE FOL SELY 40 5l10 FT OF LOTS 24 25 AND LOT 26 BLK
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to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Chapter 45A2, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11.
On March 28, 2007, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the
following conditions were observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily ali the deficiencies present at this time. As
first remedial action, a Code Compliance Iaspection 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.
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343 MAPLE ST
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This buildin�(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and
shall not again be used for occupancy untii such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
This is a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling.
Esterior
The chimney is defective, deteriorated or in a state of disrepair. Replace ail missing or
defective bricks, tuck-point as needed to restore the chimney to a professional state of
maintenance and repair. Permit may be required.
2. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair ar deterioration.
3. The exterior walls and/or trim of the house.
4. The exterior walls ofthe house are defective.
5. There ue missing or defective guardrails.
6. The stairs have missing or defective handrails.
7. The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair.
8. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair.
9. The window and/or door screens are missing, defective or in a state of disrepair.
10. The windows and/or sform windows are in a stafe of disrepair.
11. The water service has been shut-off siuce September O5.
12. The dwelling has a severely deteriorated foundation, creating a dangerous condition.
The foundation structure will need to be inspected by a structural engineer and the
dangerous condition repaired under permit and signed off by the building department.
13. DEFECTNE STAIRS. Stairs are broken, defective, ar in disrepair. Repair in a
professional manner.
Interior
14. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the fumace or
boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a C/O test on the heating plant. Then,
send the attached form back to the Tnspector. Repair of gas fired appliances requires a
permit.
April 11, 2007
343 MAPLE ST
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15. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a
professional manner.
16. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wa11 defects and finish in a professional
manner.
17. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. Provide
functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached requirement, within 24
hours.
General
18. Due to the number of deficiencies, a Code Compliance Inspection will be required
before a Placard Lift will be issued.
19. The dwelling is in a dilapidated and deteriorated condition due to a lack of
maintenance and repair over a number of years.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and
the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by May i l, 2007 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
taYes 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,
(651)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 tlus property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the
Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsibie
parties.
The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placazd on this property which
declazes it to be a"nuisance condation", subject to demolition and removal by the City.
This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of
Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement. The department is fiuther required to
file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office.
Apn111,2007
343 MAPLE ST
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If conective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement
Officer wi11 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, iY deems appropriate.
If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take
the abatement acrion or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Le�islative Code and
provide that if corrective action is not taken within the specified time, fhe 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.
If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Joe
Yannarelly beriveen the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1920, or you may leave a
voice mail message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Supervisor
Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement
cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research
Laurie Kaplan - PEA Housing
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OFFICE OF LICENSE, IIVSPECTIONS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Bob Kusler, Dirutor
CITX OF SAINT PAUL
Chrutopher B. Coleman, M¢yor
May 10, 2007
RE/MAX RESULTS c/o JOHN KAWOHL
1920 DONEGAL DRIVE
WOODBURY MN 55125
Re: 343 Maple St
File#: 06 059846 VB3
Dear Property Owner:
COMMERCEBG/LDLVG 7'elephone� 65b266-9090
$ Founh So-eet East, Suile 200 FacsimiZe: 63]-166-9099
StPaul,Mmnesot¢55101-1024 Web: www.liep.us
Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is
submitted:
BUILDING
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Replace front steps.
Replace basement stair steps from landing to bottom and install decay resistant
sleepers on concrete.
Replace front steps to house.
Remove rear Southwest corner porch.
Replace roofing and vent structure to code.
Front door needs drip cap to code.
Insure basement cellax floor is even, is cleanable, and a11 holes are filled.
InstalUProvide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment.
Tuck Point interioriexterior foundation.
Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water.
Install tempered glass in window on stair landing.
Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts.
Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty
etc. as necessary.
Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window
openings.
Re-level structure as much as is pracrical.
Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if
lead base paint is present).
Provide general clean-up of premise.
Pro�zde smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code.
Repair soffit fascia trim, etc. as necessary.
Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
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RE/MAX RESiILTS c/o JOHN KAWOHL
Re: 343 Maple St
Pa�e Two
ELECTRICAL
1. Bond around water meter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per
Articte Z50 of the NEC.
2. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel.
3. Verifylinstall a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit and a separate 20 ampere kitchen
appliance circuit.
4. Close open knockouts in service paneUjunction boxes with knockout seals.
5. Properly strap cable and conduits in basement.
6. Ground bathroom light on second floor.
7. Repair ar replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches and outlets,
covers and plates.
8. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify b ound.
9. Remove any 3-wire un�'ounded outlets and replace with 2-wire or ground 3-wire to
code.
10. Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures as specified in Bulletin 80-1.
11. Tnstall hazd-wired, battery backup smoke detector as specified in Bulletin 80-1 and
other smoke detectors as required by the IRC.
12. Remove andlor rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basement.
13. Remove all cable under joists and open splices at service in basement. At service
install main bonding jumper and Uound service entrance.
14. In kitchen protect romex run in cabinets.
15. Install junction box for all lights.
All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical
permit.
Any open walls or walls that are opened as paxt of this project must be wired to the standards
of the 2045 NEC.
PLUMBING
A11 plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in
Saint Paul.
1. No gas shutoff or gas piping incorrect on water heater.
2. Cap unused opening in chimney.
3. Water meter is removed; not in service.
4. Meter is in pit.
5. Water piping sizing incorrect.
6. Boiler fill water line requires backflow assembly or device.
7. Test R.P.Z to code.
8. Remove and cap all unused gas lines.
9. Soil and waste piping unplugged ar open piping; backpitched piping.
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RE�AX RESIIZTS clo JOHN KAWOHL
Re: 343 Maple St
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Improper pipe supports on soil and waste piping.
Improper connection, transitions, fitting or pipe usage.
Remove and cap all unused waste openings in basement.
Lavatory incorrectly vented on first floor.
Waste incorrect in lavatory on first floor.
Water closet unvented on first floor.
Water closet waste incorrect.
Provide approve spacing to lavatory and water closet.
Water closet, lavatory and bathtub unvented on second floor.
Waste incorrect in water closet, lavatory and bathtub.
Clean and Orsat boiler bumer. Check all controls for proper operation. Submif report
from licensed contractor.
Install chimney liner.
Recommend adequate combustion air. Repair and support as needed.
Provide support for gas lines to code. Plug cap and/or remove all disconnected gas
lines. (open line by boiler)
Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms.
Install boiler pressure relief valve and/or pipe boiler relief valve discharge to within
18" of the floor.
Provide back flow preventer on city water fill line to hot water/steam heating system.
Appropriate Mechanical Permits are required for this work (liner)
Pipe watts 90 bent to with 12" off floor and recommend removing RP2 valve.
Verify watts, 90 warks, or replace if needed.
Repairlreptace thermostat.
L This property was inspected as a single family home.
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RE/MAX RESULTS c!o JOHN KAWOHL
Re: 343 Maple St
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�'`See attachment for permit requirements.
This property is desi�ated by the V acant Buildings Department as a Category #3 which requires
a$5,000 Performance bond or Deposit at the time the permit is issued.
This property is in a designated Heritage Preservation District and all exterior work is subject to
HPC a idelines and review before permits are issued. See attached explanation of desi� review
process.
There was considerable storage/clutter within property at the time of the inspection. All to meet
appropriate Codes when complete.
All items 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 aware of these items.'
**VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI) FOR
PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For further information call, NHPI at
651-266-1900, located at 1600 VJhite Bear Avenue.
Sincerely,
James L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
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June 26, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 4
3. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding(s) at 343 Maole Street within fifteen (15)
days from adoprion of resolution.
Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 3,484
square feet and had been vacant since Mazch 29, 2006. A code compliance inspection had been done
on May 10, 2007 and the vacant building registration fees had been paid. The $5,000 performance
bond had not been posted. On March 28, 2007, 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 April 11, 2007 with a compliance date of May 11, 2007. To date, the property
remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey
County Tasation estimated the mazket value of the land to be approximately $39,900 and the building
to be $87,000. Rea1 estate tasces were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the
building to be approximately $30,000 to $40,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be
approximately $9,000 to $10,000. There had also been six summary abatements issued to this property
since 2006, five of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the
building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse and remove tall grass and weeds.
Mr. Magner stated that the building was located in the Dayton's Bluff Historic Preservation area and a
Section 106 background check of the property found that it was not on the historical national
registration list and it was not a significant or contributing property to the area. Code Enforcement
recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs
of the property.
Ms. Moermond asked how Code Enforcement became aware this was a vacant building. Mr. Magner
stated that it was discovered the building was vacant during a field find.
Christina Weber, Wilford & Geske, appeared on behalf of the mortgage company, Countrywide
Mortgage. Ms. Weber questioned the dates of the work orders as the broker for the property, Christine
Kawohl of Remax, was actively marketing the property and she believed she was monitoring it very
closely and would address any problems at the property.
Mr. Magner stated that the last summary abatement was issued to Countrywide on May 31, 2007 to cut
tall grass and weeds which went to work order. Ms. Weber asked whether Ms. Kawohl could be listed
as the responsible party to receive orders from the City. Mr. Magner stated that according to their
records, Ms. Kawohl was noted as being a responsible party for the property when the vacant build'mg
registration form and fee was paid on June 15, 2007. Although the code compliance inspection report
was done on May 10, 2007 and was sent to Mr. Kawohl at Remas, it would not trigger an ownership or
a mailing request change. The only way contact information could be changed for a vacant building
was when the vacant building registration form was completed.
Ms. Weber stated that Counh•ywide was in the process of obtaining bids on the repairs to the building.
She believed they had already obtained one bid, were in the process of obtaining a second bid and
would then deternune the cost of the repairs. She believed the bid they did receive was higher than the
estimated $30,000 to $40,000 cost indicated by Code Enforcement. Once the total amount of the bids
was received, they would determine whether the property should be repaired. She believed that if
Countrywide did determine this was a property they wished to save, they would then post the bond,
create a work plan as well as a financial plan.
Ms. Moermond stated that since this was scheduled for public hearing on July 18, she would need to
have the bond posted, the work plan and the financial plan received by noon on Monday, July 16. She
June 26, 2007 Legislative Aearing Minutes
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would also require a signed purchase agreement if the property were soid to someone who was
rehabilitating the building if Countrywide deternuned they did not want to make the repairs
themselves. Ms. Moermond also stated that she did not believe Ms. Kawohl was proactively managing
the property since the City had to mow the lawn. She would also require the property be maintained.
Ms Moermond recommended laying tYus matter over to the July 17 Legislative Hearing.
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July 17, 2007 Legislative Aearing Minutes Page 3
4. Ordering fhe owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 343 Maule Street within fifteen (15)
days from adoprion of resolurion. (Laid over from June 26 L,egislative Hearing)
Ms. Moermond stated that at the hearing on June 26, she requested that the bond be posted, a financial
plan and a work plan outlining specified timelines needed to be received by noon on July 16. She had
received the financial plan and the work plan via e-mail and had discussed with Ms. Weber the need to
indicate some timelines on the work plan.
Christina Weber, Wilford & Geske, stated that the bond had been posted. It was her information that
Countrywide was working duectly with the contractor to obtain some specific timelines for work on
the property. She did not have that information available and was not sure if she would be able to
provide this prior to the public hearing on July 18.
Ms. Moermond stated that if she did not have the work plan indicating the specifc timelines, she
would request the matter be laid over in public hearing to August 1. Ms. Weber stated that she would
contact Countrywide to see if they would be able to provide this information prior to the public
hearing.
Mr. Magner questioned when the bond had been posted. Ms. Weber stated that her records indicated
that the bonding company had sent a courier on June 29 to Neighborhood Housing and Property
Improvement at 1600 White Bear Avenue.
Mr. Magner stated that Code Enforcement would not have accepted the bond as they do nof have the
format to accept it and they would haue directed the courier to DSI-Licensing in the Commerce
Building.
Ms. Moermond stated that the bond would need to be posted prior to the public hearing on July 18 by
430 p.m. in arder for her to request the City Council to lay this matter over to August 1. She would
then recommend Countrywide be granted 180 days to complete the repairs. If the bond was not posted
prior to the public hearing on July 18, she would recommend to the City Council that the building be
removed within 15 days.