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1 WHEREAS, Depariment 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 fanuly dwelling and detached, 2%2 car gazage
4 located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly l�own as
5 335 CI�ARLES AVENUE. This property is legally deseribed as follows, to wit:
WARREN & RICE'S ADDITION TO SAINT PAUL LOT 4 BLK 10
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WI3EREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Department of 5afety and Tnspectaons on or before October 25, 2006,
the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Khu
Thao, 380 Clifford Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; Deutsche Bank Nat Trust Co / Co Countrywide
Home Loans Inc., 7105 Corporate Dr Ptx C 35, Plano, TX 75024; Wilford & Geske, 7650
Currell Blvd. Suite 300, Woodbury MN 55125; Kou Lao Xiong , C/O Hudson Management,
863 6th Street E., St. Paul, MN 55106; Argent Mortgage, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling
Meadows, IL 60008; Thomas-Dale/ Dist. 7 Planning Council, district7pcCcr�_yahoo.com
WHEREAS, Department 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 May 14, 2007; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the
structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WI3EREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair
or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by June l2, 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 Inspections 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 ptovisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
WF3EREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, August 14, 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 demolishing
and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The
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rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within five (� days after the date of
the Council Hearing; and
WI�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday,
September 5, 2QQ7 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legisiative
Aearing 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 335 CHARLE5 AVENUE.
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 e�sted multiple Housing or Building code
violations at the Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then Irnown
responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the
building(s).
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That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
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.
That this building has been routinely monitored by Deparhnent 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.
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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
blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the shucture in
accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances. The �i����t}etre� demolition
and removal of the structure must be completed within �ve (5) days after the date of the
Council Hearing.
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2. If the above corrective action is not completed witlun 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 chazge the costs incurred against the
Subject Properiy 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 wMch interfere with the demolition and removal
sha11 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 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 ordet the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply
with the resolurion, Neighborhood Housing & Property Improvement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is
located at 335 Charles Avenue.
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Planning Commission
GIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
1. Has this pewoNfirm ever worked under a contrad for this deparlmenY?
Yes No
2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person�rm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
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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 Paut
Legislarive Code, The owners, in[erested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 335 Chazles Avenue by June 12, 2007, and have failed to comply with those orders.
AdvanWges If Approved:
The Ciry will eliminate a nuisance.
Disadvantages H Approved:
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 properry taxes.
Disadvant�qes If Not Approved:
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will conrinue to blight the commun.ity.
Transaction: �10,000 CostlRevenue Budgeted: Y
Fundiny Source: Nuisance Housing Abatement Activiry Number: 30251
Financial Information:
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
335 Charles Avenue
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, August 14, 2007
City Council — Wednesday, September 5, 2007
The building is a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached 2%s car gazage, on a
lot of 6970 square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since October 19, 2004.
The current property owners aze Deutsche Bank NA, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property
records.
The City of St. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been twelve (12} Si.JMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2404.
There have been eight (8) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Removal of improperly stored refuse
- Removal of snow and ice
Removal of tall grass and weeds
Board up building
On May 2, 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
NLTISANCE BUILDING was posted on May 14, 2007 with a compliance date of June 12, 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 $625.00.
Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $63,000 on the land and $82,700 on the building.
As of July 16, 2007, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed.
As of August 9, 2407, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate taz�es are current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this shucture is $70,000-$90,000. The estimated
cost to Demolish is $8,000 to $10,000.
NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution subznitted far consideration orders the property
owner to repair ar remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, ifnot the resolution authorizes the
Davision of Code Enfarcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property.
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> Structure Description
Property Identification 36.29.23.13.0220
Number (PIN)
Property Address 335 Charles Ave
St.Paul 55103-2008
Residential Property:
Year Built 1900
# of Stories 1.00
Style Bungalow
Exterior Wall Asbestos
Total Rooms 6
Total Family Rooms 1
Total Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 0
Attic Type Finished
Finished SQ Feet 1090
Foundation Size 830
Basement Area Finished
Finished Rec Area
Garage Type Detached
Area (sq.ft.) 440
Parcel Size .16 Acres
Parcel Width 50.00 Peet
Parcel Depth 132.00 Feet
Land Use Code 510
Land Use Description R- Single Fanuly Dwelling,
Platted Lot
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NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND
PROPERTYIMPROVEMENT D ��gf�
DickLippert, Manager of Code Enjorcement
CTTY OF S�II�1T PAUL
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor
Nuisance Building Enforcement
160Q A'lxite Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN SSI06
May 14, 2007
Deutsche Bank Nat Trust Co(Co
Countrywide Home Loans Inc
7105 Corparate Dr Ptx C 3
Plano TX 75024-4100
Wilford & Geske
7650 Currell Blvd. Suite 300
Woodbury MN 55125
Kou Lao Xiong
C/O Hudson Management
863 6` Street E
St. Paul, MN 55106
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380 Clifford Street
St. Panl, MN 55101
Order to Abate Nuisance Bnilding(s)
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The VacantlNuisance Buildd'mgs Unit, Department of Neighborhood Aousing and
Property Improvement, hereby deciares the premises located at:
335 CI3ARLES AVE
and legally described as follows, to wit:
WARREN & RICE'S ADDITION TO SAINT PAUL LOT 4 BLK 10
to comprise a nuisance condirion in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,
Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11.
On May 02, 2007, a Building Deficiency Inspecfion Report was compiled and the
following condations were observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deFciencies 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 idenfify 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
demolirion permit.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
May 14, 2007
335 Chazles Ave
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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.
This is a two-story, wood frame, single fazniiy dwelling with a detached, two and half car
gazage.
Interior
1. Lack of Electricity. Immediately restore electrical service. Failure to
provide proper electrical service will result in these premises being
declazed Unfit for Human Habitation 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.
2. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the
furnace or boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a C/O test on
the heating piant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector.
Repair of gas fired appliances requires a permit.
Lack of Natural Gas Service. Immediately restore natural gas service.
Failure to provide naturai gas service will result in these premises being
declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated £or lack of
this basic facility.
4. There are missing or defective guardrails. Provide all stairways,
porches, decks or steps which are more than 30" high with guardrails
and intermediate rails with openings in the guazdrail no mare than four
(4) inches apart and in accordance with the State Building Code.
5. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish
in a professional manner.
6. The interior walls aze defective. Repair all wa11 defects and finish in a
professional manner.
7. Lack of basic facilities. Elech and/or gas service shut off.
8. There is evidence of a rodent infestation. Immediately exterminate and
eliminate all rodents from the enrire building. Remove rodent
hazborages in the yard areas. Tuckpoint the foundation if necessary to
rodent-proof the building to prevent r�infestation. Immediately remove
any dead rodents from the premises.
9. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke
detector. Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the
attached requirement, within 24 hours.
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335 Charles Ave
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10. Lack of Water Service. Immediately restore water service. Failure to
provide water service will result in these premises being declared i3nfit
for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility.
11. 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.
Exterior
12. The chimney is defective, deteriorated or in a state of disrepair. Replace
all missing or defective bricks, tuckpoint as needed to restore the
chimney to a professional state of maintenance and repair. Permit may
be required.
13. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair
all defecCs, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state
of maintenance. Permit may be required.
14. 'The exterior walls and/or trim of the garage has defective, peeled,
flaked, scaled or chalking paint or has unpainted wood surfaces. Scrape
and repaint to effect a sound condition in a professional manner.
15. The exterior walls and/or trim of the house has defective, peeled, flaked,
scaled or chalking paint or has unpainted wood surfaces. Scrape and
repaint to effect a sound condition in a professional manner.
16. 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.
17. The roof is deteriorated, defecrive, or in a state of disrepair. Repair oz
replace the roof covering to a sound, 6ght and water impervious
condition. Permit may be reguired.
18. The exterior walls of the hoase ancUor garage are defective. Repair all
holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of
maintenance.
19. The exterior walls of the garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks,
loose or rotring siding, to a professional state of maintenance.
20. Lacking window locks. Provide operable window locks for all windows
except third floor and above.
May 14, 2007
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As awner, agenf or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and
the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by June 12, 2�07 Neighborhood Housing
and Property Improvement, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantiai
abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action,
including adininistrative 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)266-4090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs
and legal requirements to coneet this nuisance condition.
As an owner or responsible party, you aze 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 property which
declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City.
This placazd 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 conective action is not taken within the fime 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 calis for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take
the abatement action or fiY 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 rime, 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 accardance with law. If you have any
questions or request additional information please contact Matt Dornfeld between the
hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m, at 651-266-1902, or you may leave a voice mail message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner, Vacant Buildings Supervisor
1�"eighborhood Housing and Properiy Improvement
ce: Mary Erickson - Council Reseazch
Laurie Kaplan - PED Housing
DEPARTMENTOFSAFETYANDINSPECTIONS
Bob Kessler. Direcior
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor
July 11, 2007
COMMERCEBUILD7NG Te(ephone 657-266-9090
8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200 Facrrmile � 651-266-9099
S! Paul, MuenesotQ 55101-1024 Web. wwwsmaui. 09 v/dsi
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAlVS C/O MICHAEL OLSEN
8425 SEASONS PKWY SUITE 101
WOODBURX MN 55125
Re: 335 Charles Ave
File#: 04173333 VB3
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is
submitted:
BUILDING
1. Install front steps to Code.
2. Replace siding and install weather barrier to Code.
3. Have a structural engineer evaluate foundation and the first floor beams and joists.
Corrections should be made per recommendations of the report.
4. Insure basement cellar floor is level, is cleanable, and all holes are filled.
5. Strap or support top of stair stringers.
6. Install plinth blocks under posts in basement.
7. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water.
8. Install tempered glass in window on stair to Code.
9. Provide thumb type dead bolts for a11 entry doors. Remove any surface bolts.
10. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as
necessary.
11. Provide complete sCorms and screens, and repair all door and window openings.
12. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary.
13. Re-level shucture as much as is practical.
14. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation,
glass, weather stripping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standasds.
15. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead
base paint is present).
16. Any framing members that do not meet code (where wall and ceiling covering is removed,
members that aze over-spanned, over-spaced, not being carried properly, door and window
openings that are not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code.
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17. Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass area equal to 8% of
floor azea, or a minimum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of which shal] operate and all bedroom
windows shall meet emergency egress requirements (20" wide minimum, 24" high minimum
but not less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall).
18. Provide general clean-up ifpremise.
19. Provide general clean-up of premise.
21. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code.
22. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary.
23. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation.
24. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system.
25. Replace house roof covering and vent to Code. ,
26. Provide general rehabilitation of gazage.
ELECTRICAL
1. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel.
2. Verify/install a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance
circuit.
3. Verify that circuit breaker amperage matches wire size.
4. Properly strap cables and conduits in basement.
5. Provide one (1) li�t for each 200 square feet in unfinished basement. One light must be switch
at top of stairs.
6. Install or zeplace GFCI receptacle in first and second bathroom adj acent to the sink.
7. Ground bathroom light in first and second bathroom.
8. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates.
9. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground.
10. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets, and replace with 2-wire, or ground 3-wire to code.
ll. Through-out building, install outlets and light fixtures, as specified in Bulletin 80-1.
12. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector, as specified in Bulletin 80-1, and other smoke
detectors as required by the IRC.
13. Properly wire exterior lights at fronUside/back door.
14. Install exterior lights at frontJside/back entry doors.
15. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basemenUgazage.
All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit.
Any open walls, or walls that are opened as part of this pro}ect, must be wired to the standards of the
2005 NEC.
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PLUMBING
Al1 plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in
Saint Paul.
Basement:
l. Water heater is not fired or in service.
2. Gas venting and water piping are inconect.
3. Water meter is removed and not in service.
4. Piping is incorrect and corroded.
5. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping.
6. Boiler fill watex line requires back-flow assembly or device.
?. Replace corroded gas piping.
8. Soil & waste piping has no front sewer clean-out.
9. Soil & waste has improper connections, h fittings, pipe usage and pipe supports.
First Floor:
10. Kitchen sink has incorrect waste and vent.
11. Water closet is not vented and waste is incorreet.
12. Lauatoxy is not vented and waste is inconect.
13. Shower is not vented and waste is incorrect.
14. Install scald guazd faucet.
15. Range gas shut-of£and connector are incorrect.
Second Floor:
16. Bathtub is incorrectly vented.
17. Install scald guard faucet and provide trap access.
18. Lavatory has inconect vent and waste,
19. Water closet has inconect waste and vent.
20. Exterior lawn hydrant is installed upside down.
HEATING
1. Heat piping has holes. Repair and pressure test.
2. Insulate piping on first and second level, where exposed.
3. Clean and Orsat fiunace/boiler burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Submit
report from licensed contractor.
4. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks and provide documentation.
5. Install chimney liner.
6. Tie boiler and water heater venting into chimney liner.
7. Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on fumace/boiler to combustible materials ar
provide approved shielding according to Code.
8. Recommend adequate combustion air.
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9. Attach metal tag to expansion tank valve stating that this vaive must be OPEN at all times
except when
training the expansion tank.
10. Pxovide witnessed test for hot waterlsteam heating system and check for leaks.
11. Provide back flow preventer on city water fill line to hot waterJsteam hearing system.
12. Repair and/or replace fin tube radiation and covers as needed.
13. Appropriate Mechanical Permits are required for this work.
Z0IVING
L This property was inspected as a single family dwelling.
NOTES
**See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure.
Provide plans and specifications for any portion of the building that is to be rebuilt.
There was considerable storageiclutter within property at the tune of the inspection. Property is
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.
This is a registered vacant building. Tn order to reoccupy the building, all deticiencies
listed on the code compliance report must be corrected and be in compliance with the
Minimnm Housing Standards of the 5t. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34), and ali
required permits must receive �nal approval.
**VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT
NEIGHBORAOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI) FOR
PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON TffiS PROPERTY**. For further information call,lVI�'I at
651-266-1900, located at 1600 Wlute Bear Avenue.
Sincerely,
7ames L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
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File #: 04 - 173329
Folder Name: 335 CHARI.ES AVE
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File #: 07 - 022038
Folder Name: 388 GOODRICH AVE
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Folder Name: 388 GOODRTCH AVE
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File #: 07 - 022038
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August 14, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes ��'O�� Page 6
6. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 335 Charles Avenue within fifteen
(15) days from adoption of resolution.
Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached
two and one-half stall garage on a lot of 6,970 square feet and had been vacant since October 19, 2004,
A code compliance inspection had been done on 7uly 16, 2007. The vacant building regishation fees
were delinquent in the amount of $625 and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On
May 2, 2007, an inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which consritute a
nuisance condition was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on May 14, 2007
with a compiiance date of June 12, 2007. To date, the property remained in a condition which
comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taacarion estimated the
market value of the land to be approximately $63,000 and The building to be $82,700. Real estate taxes
for were current. Code Enforcement estixnates the cost to repair the building to be approximately
$70,000 to $90,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approxunately $8,000 to $10,000.
There had also been 12 summary abatements issued to this property since 2004, eight of which went to
work order: to secure the building and the City had to boazd the building to secure it from trespass,
remove unproperly stored refuse, remove tall grass and weeds and remove snow and ice. Mr. Magner
stated that there originally was a structure at what probably would have been 337 or 339 Charles which
he believed had been razed in the mid-90's and the vacant lot was subsequently purchased by one of
the owners at 335 Charles which was added to the owner's parcel to increase the size of the lot. Mr.
Magner stated that since they had no contact from any owner and there was no plan to rehabilitate the
property, Code Enforcement recommends the building be removed within 15 days. The property then
could be redeveloped into a larger, single-family home. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the
property.
Ms. Moermond asked why the building had been vacant since October, 2004. Mr. Magner stated that
the building was condemned on October 14, 2005 due to lack of basic facilities including no water, no
power and the exterior of the building was in disrepair.
The property owner of record, Deutsche Bank, did not appeaz. No other parties of interest appeared.
Ms. Moermond stated that after reviewing the records and since the owners ofrecord did not appear,
she recommended removing the building within five days with no option for repair.