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07-700Amended — August 1, 2007 Presented by Council File #� Green Sheet# 3041081 RESOLUTION � OF 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 and a detached, one-stall gazage 4 located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 5 1073 EARL ST . This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 DOUGLAS ADDITION TO SAINT PAUL S 40 FT OF THE N 85 FT OF LOTS 1 2 AND LOT 8 3 BLK 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections on or before October 25, 2006, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property: JP Morgan Chase Bank as Trustee, C/O Homecoming Fin. Network, 1270 Northland Drive #200, Mendota Heights, MN 55120-1176; Troy Foster, 2254 Duluth Street, Maplewood, MN 55109- 2528; Jeff Johnson, 15325 Jungsten St. NW, Ramsey, MN 55303; Jeff Johnson, 3351 Round Lake Blvd., Anoka, MN 55303; Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke, 7300 Metro Blvd., Ste 390, Edina, MN 55439-2306; Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Council, d5-directortrzv7si.com WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections 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 Apri124, 2007; 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 ar demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by May 24, 2007; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd 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 Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Ciry Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served norice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and �� 7� 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, July 17, 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 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 structure 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, August 1, 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 1073 EARI. ST. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolifion and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lrnown responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the defrciencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subj ect to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes tlte following order: Z�1-�C`� 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 ••� • 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 blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture 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 structure must be completed within r�� one hundred-ei�hty (1801 days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Department 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 Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal 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. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolurion be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. L'� Requested by Department o£ Code Enforcement./Vacant Buildings Department of Safety and Inspecrions By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: By: / Approved Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: By: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Gree�n Sheet � 0� DeparhnerMlofficelcouncil: Date Initiated: $� — DeptofSafety&laspections �.��N-0� Green Sheet NO: 3041081 Confact Person & Phone: Bob Kessler 266-9013 Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): Ot-AUG-07 Dom Type: PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUT E-DOCUment Required: Y Document CoMact: Maxine Linston Contad Phone: 2661938 � Assign Number Eor Routing Order ToWI # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) 0 L ofSafe & Ins 'ons i LofSafe &los 'ons De artmeotDirector 2 ' Attom 3 a or's OtSce Ma or/Assistant A O�OCII 5 " G7erk (,titv Clerk City Council to pass this resolurion which will order the ownet(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Neighborhood Aousing & Property Improvement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 1073 Earl Street iaanons: Npprove �H7 or n Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission 1. Has this persoMfirm ever woilced under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this perso�rtn ever been a dty employee? Yes No 3. Dces this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No F�cplain all yes answers on separste sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance bailding(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 par[ies known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1073 Earl Sheet by May 24, 2007, and have failed [o comply with those orders. Adva�tageslfApproved: The Ciry will eliminate a nuisance. �4a; ai'S 2007 DisadvanWgeslfApproved: IYIr1�V�� 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 NotApproved: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. � Trensadion: $12,000 CosflRevenue Budgeted: Y Fund�oy source: Nuisance Housing Abatement A��bNUmber: 30251 Financial information: (Explain) ��u��il Rese�rch �� ;r ..,� , �� `� �� June 21, 2007 3:55 PM Page 1 b ��7� DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND I7vSPECTIONS Dzck Lippert Manage� of Code Enforcemenr CITY OF SAII�IT PAL�I, Chrestophe�� B Coleraan, I✓layor NUUar.ce Bvilding Enforcement 1600 Whue Bear Ave h� Tel (651� 266-1900 Sairt Pav.l, MN 55106 Faz (651) 266-1926 June 22, 2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Department of Safety and Inspections, 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: 1073 EARL ST The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, August 1, 2007 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Jpmorgan Chase Bank As Trustee/Co Homecomings Fin Network 1270 Northland Dr #200 MendoCa Heights MN 55120-1176 Troy Foster 2254 Duluth Street Maplewood, MN 55109-2528 Jeff Johnson 15325 Jungsten St. NW Ramsey, MiV 55303 Jeff Johnson 3351 Round Lake Blvd Anoka, MI�T 55303 AA-ADA-EEO Employer Interest Fee Owner Fee Owner (Alt.) Fee Owner (Alt.) Fee Owner (AlT.) e��t��;�°sS ��s�a�c� �er�f�r -�-;I[; SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING � � �� 1073 Earl Street Legislarive Hearing — Tuesday, July 17, 2007 City Council — Thursday, August 1, 2007 The building is a two-story, wood frame, single family dweliing with a detached single stall garage on a lot of 4,792 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since Februazy 13, 2006. The current property owners are JP Morgan Chase Bank, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There have been seven (7) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2006. There have been ten (10) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of tall �ass and weeds - Removal of snow and ice - Board up building On April 11, 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 ASATE A NCTISANCE BUILDING was posted on Apri124, 2007 with a compliance date of May 24, 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 delinquent in the amount of $375.00. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $42,800 on the land and $116,900 on the building. As of March � 2006, a Code Compliance inspection has.a�-been completed. As of July 13, 2007, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taxes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $20,000 to $40,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $10,000 to $12,000. C� 7-7� I�THPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this struchzre within fifteen (15) days, ifnot the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. i ax a, ri�j�ci�y �.uaia��ciiou� uii�iiiiau�ii -�ui�n iiuv i ur�i. i vt t � � �� 'h ("„ _ �—,^�"'r.c�.s��'t��?i 2t�y�r`�.�,r.f �Yb��Information from Ramsey County's Department of Property �. Records & Revenue RRlufo Tax & Propertv Recorded Contact Home T � Characteristic Document Us Ta�c & Property Characteristic Information New Property Search > Quick Information Back to Search Results Quick Info Property Information Tax�ayer Name and Address Value Information Value Historv Structure Description Sale Information �ecial Assessments Pro�ertv Tax Pavment Information Property TaY Payment Historv Current Properi,�� Statement/V alue Notice 2006 Property Tax Statement/Value Notice 2005 Property Taac Statement/Value Notice 2004 Property Tax StatemenUV alue Notice Pavinent Stubs Go to E-Pav �� Property Identification 28.29.22.24.0002 Number (PIN) Property Address 1073 Ear1St St. Paul 55106-3303 Property Recorded As Assessment Date Tax Payable Year Total Estimated Market Value Total Taxable Market Value Total Estimated Land Value Total Estimated Building Value Total Property Tax + Special Assessments Property Class Description 01-02-2006 2007 $159,700 $127,900 $42,800 $116,900 $3,586 Res Non- hmstd 01-02-2007 2008 $160,000 $147,100 $40,000 $120,000 Res Non- Yunstd Year Built 1915 # of Stories 1.50 Finished SQ Feet 1183 Foundation Size 676 Plat or Section / Douglas Addition Township / Range Legal Description S 4o Ft Of The N 85 Ft Of Lots 1 2 And Lot 3 Blk 1 Most Recent Quali�ed OS-20-1998 Sale $81,000 Most Recent Qualified http://rrinfo. co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Quick&pin=2829222... 7/ 13/2007 NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY INII'ROVEMENT r� �� Dack Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcemeiu CITY OF SAINT PAUL ChristopherB. Coleman, Maym 1600 Whzte Bem Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55106 Nuisance Butldtng Enforcement Tel: (651) 166-1900 Fax (65/) 266-1926 Apri124, 2007 Jpmorgan Chase Bank As Trustee /Co Homecomings Fin Netwark 1270 Northland Dr #200 Mendota Heights MN 55120-1176 Troy Foster 2254 Duluth Street Maplewood, MN 55109-2528 Jeff Johnson 15325 Jungsten St. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke �300 Metro Blvd., Ste 390 Edina, MN 55439-2306 Jeff Johnson 3351 Round Lake Blvd. Anoka, MN 55303 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear: Sir or Madam The VacanUNuisance Buildings Unit, Department of Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement, hereby declares the premises located at: 1073 EARL ST and legally described as follows, to wit: DOUGLAS ADDITION TO SAINT PAUL S 40 FT OF THE N 85 FT OF LOTS 1 2 AND LOT 3 BLK 1 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 April 11, 2007, 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 time. 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 Building Inspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer Apri124, 2007 1073 EARL ST O � � page 2 ' � This building(s) is subject to the resh 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. This is a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached, one-stall, wood frame gazage. Exterior 1. Broken window in rear door. 2. The exterior walls of the house aze defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 3. 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. 4. The window and(or door screens are missing, defective or in a state of disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows and doors. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames. 5. The windows and/or storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make a11 necessary repairs to fiames, sashes, hardware and associated h in a professional manner. Permit may be required. Interior 1. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached requirement, within 24 hours. 2. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a professional manner. 3. The hear register is off the wall. 4. The water heater is damaged. 5. There is improper venting of gas fired appliances. 6. There is exposed wiring. 7. There is an open drain. Apn124,2007 1073 EARL ST page 3 8. The kitchen flooring is damaged. 9. There is evidence of improper wiring. O �� 10. G.F.C.I.: The bathroom is lacking an electrical G.F.C.I. outlet. Permit May Be Required. 11. The stairs have missing or defective handrails. Provide all interior and exterior stairways and steps of more fliat three (3) risers with handrails which are grippable and installed 34" to 38" above the nose of the stair treads. 12. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 13. The carpeting is in severe disrepair (heavily soiled by urine/feces). As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by May 24, 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 tases 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 iu 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 auy new owners or responsible parties. The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", 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 further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify flze 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 heazd from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. April 24, 2007 1073 EARL ST page 4 b�� If the resolution calls for abatement action the Councii 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 corrective 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. If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Joe Yannarelly between 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 Reseazch Laurie Kaplan - PED Housing o[a60135 3/06 OFFICE OF GCENSE, INSPECTIONS AND ENVIRONMbNTAL PROTECTION Bob Kusler, Direcmr CITY OF SAL�T PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor March 08, 2006 TROY FOSTER 2254 DULUTH STREET MAPLEWOOD MN 55109-2528 Re: 1073 Earl Street File#: 06 020167 VB2 Dear Property Owner: COMMERCEBUILDING Telephone- 651-26G-909p B Fourdi Street Ens:, Suite 200 Fncsimi[e' 651-266-9124 St Paul, Minnuota 55101-1025 Web: www liep us Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the follawing report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Replace front steps and rear steps to deck to Code. 2. Install an egress window in basement bedrooms if they are to be used as bedrooms. 3. Replace or block floor joist under first floor bathroom. 4. Install returns on handrails. 7 10. 11. 12. Install tempered glass in window at top of second floor stairs. Install tempered glass in window over second floor bathtub. Repair deck as needed. Replace missing down spouts. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 13. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window openings. 14. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). 15. Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass area equal to 8% of floor area, or a minimum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of which shall operate and all bedroom windows shall meet emergency egress requirements (20" wide minimum, 24" high miniinum but not less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall). 16. Provide aeneral clean-up of premise. 17, Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. 18. Provide general rehabilitation of garage. AA-ADA-EEO Employer O ? TROY FOSTER 1073 EARL AVENUE NIARCH 9, 2006 PAGE TWO ELECTRICAL Seal breaker openings. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Index service panel. Strap cable in laundry room. Install an additional receptacle in north room in basement. Remove shelving around service panel in basement closet. Provide a GFCI receptacle in first and second floor bathrooms. Install a light outside of front entry door. 8. Insure enough receptacles in living room to Bulletin 80-1. 9. Second floor bathroom light is reverse polarity. 10. Disconnect receptacle in second floor bathroom light. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Insure two (2) receptacles in each bedroom. Physically protect NM cable on floor in second floor southwest bedroom. Insure proper fuses or breakers far all conductors. Replace all broken, missing or loose fixtures, devices, covers and piates. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and ground. Throughout building, install outlets and fixtures as per Bulletin 80-1. Install smoke detectors as per Bulletin 80-1 and I.R.C. Electrical work requires a Permit and inspections. PLUMBING 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. The water heater has no gas shutoff or gas piping is inconect. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. Provide the proper fittings and usage for water piping. The range gas shutoff connector or piping is incorrect. The soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout; no soil stack base cleanout. The soil and waste piping is unplugged or has open piping; back-pitched piping. The soil and waste piping has improper pipe supports, connections, transitions, fitting or pipe usage. Repair two inch (2") pipe coming out of floor next to laundry tub. Vent laundry tub and correct waste to Code. Vent kitchen sink and correct waste to Code. Vent the first floor lavatory and correct waste to Code. Correct waste at First floor water closet to Code. Vent second floor fixture to Code. � � 7� TROY FOSTER 1073 EARL AVENUE MARCH 9, 2006 PAGE THREE HEATING 1. Clean and Orsat furnace burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Submit report. 2. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks, provide documentation. 3. Provide support for gas lines to Code. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines. 4. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary. 5. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. ZONING This property was inspected as being a single family residence. NOTES 1. See attachment for permit requirements. 2. VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI) FOR PERNIITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY. For further information call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue. 3. Roof, sidewalks, etc.all to meet appropriate codes when completed. 4. There was considerable starage/clutter within property at the time of the inspection. All to meet appropriate Codes when complete. 5. All iteins noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compliance but should be completed at a later date. Possible purchasers ofproperty shall be made aware of these items. Sincerely, lames L. 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ST D7 -�b� July 17, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 6 7. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1073 Eazl Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Kristine Speigelberg appeared on behalf of JP Morgan Chase Bank, along with Steven Shea, potential buyer of the property. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached single-stall gazage on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since February 13, 2006. The vacant building registrarion fees had been paid and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. A code compliance inspection had been completed on Mazch 8, 2006. On April 11, 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 Apri124, 2007 with a compliance date of May 24, 2007. To date, the property remains in a condirion which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Tasation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $42,800 and the building to be $116,900. Real estate tases for 2006 had been paid. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $20,000 to $40,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $10,000 to $12,000. There had also been seven summary abatements issued to this property ten of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove tall grass and weeds, remove snow and ice from the sidewalk and to remove improperly stored refuse. Mr. Magner stated that he had a conversation with Mr. Shea reguding his purchase of this property, that he should appear at this hearing and that he be prepared to post the performance bond, have a signed purchase agreement, and present a work plan and financial plan idenrifying his intention to rehabilitate the property. Mr. Manger presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked how long JP Morgan had been in possession of the property. Ms. Speigelberg stated that the sheriffs sale occurred at the end of August, 2006 and she believed they took possession in February, 2007 when the property became vacant. Ms. Moermond stated that accarding to Code Enforcement, the building had been vacant since February, 2006. Ms. Moerxnond asked Mr. Magner the history of the suminary abatements that had occurred at the property since February, 2007. Mr. Magner stated that that there were work orders for snow removal in January and in February and most recently, there was a work order to secure the garage. Ms. Moermond asked whether there were any work orders to mow the lawn. Mr. Magner responded there were none. Mr. Shea asked whether any of the assessments were pending. Mr. Magner stated that the only assessment that was pending was for the boarding and he could provide him with that cost. Mr. Magner stated that since the code compliance had been done in March, 2006, it would need to be reviewed by Mr. Seeger, Licensing, to determine whether it was in compliance to deternune whether the conditions at the property had deteriorated since the last inspection. Mr. Shea stated that he had signed a purchase ageement with the bank and the closing date was scheduled for August 13 pending the recommendation at this hearing. He had obtained bids from tku�ee licensed contractors; one for electric, one for plumbing and one for general rehabilitation. He stated that he had a business relationship with each of these contractors who had worked with him in the past on other projects. He also stated that he had financial statements demonstrating his ability to finance the rehabilitation. �7 �v�� July 17, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 7 Ms. Moermond asked what the bids came in on the cost of the repairs. Mr. Shea stated that he had a received a bid in the amount of $8,600 for the general building rehab; a bid for $8,900 for plumbing; and a bid for $3,655 for the electria lt was his intention to also do some of the wark himself; replacing carpeting, painting, etc. He aclaiowledged that the fumace needed to be tested to determine whether it was still operable or needed to be replaced. He presented copies of the bids he had received, his financial ability to do the rehabilitation and the work plan. Ms Moermond asked Mr. Shea when he planned to post the $5,000 performance bond. Mr. Shea stated that he would post the bond as soon as she made her recommendation. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Shea whether he had ever done rehabilitarions on other buildings. Mr. Shea estimated that he had done approximately 50 different properties with code compliance inspections and had worked with NIr. Seeger . Ms. Moermond stated that she would not recommend granting additional time to do the rehabilitation to the property uniess the bond was posted. Ms. Moermond stated that the following must be completed by Friday, July 27 at the end of the business day: 1) the performance bond must be posted; 2) the vacant building registration form must be filled out; 3) the vacant building fees must be paid; and 4) the property must be maintained. She stated that she and Mr. Magner would review all of Mr. Shea's paperwork and if she had any questions, she would contact him and if necessary, she would schedule another hearing for July 31. She would then recommend the Council grant 180 days to repair the building. ��-�cyJ July 31, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 3 2. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1073 Earl Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Continued from July 17 Legislative Hearing) Mr. Magner stated that the performance bond had been posted; the vacant building regish�ation form was received; and the vacant building fees were paid. Ms. Moermond recommended granting the owner 180 days to repair the building.