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07-882CITY Council File # Q �g� � Green Sheet #�� a RESOLUTION �f � SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented 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 40 41 42 43 WI�REAS, Depariment of Safety and Inspecfions has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecldng and removal of a one and one-half story, wood framelmasonry, single family dwelling with a detached, two-stall, masonry/wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly lrnown as 970 CONCORDIA AVENUE. This property is legally described as foilows, to wit: DONNELLY'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 6 BLK 2 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Tnspections on or before December 7, 20Q6, the following are the now lrnown interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: Benjamin G Tourville/Daniel J Butler, 7303 Hidden Valley Ln S, Cottage Grove MN 55016- 5736; State Bank of Long Lake, 1964 W Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake, MN 55356; SuinYnit — University Planning Council, vanessa(a)summit-u.com WHEREAS, Departxnent 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 22, 2007; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subj ect Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by June 21, 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 WHBREAS, 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 provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WAEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 28, 2Q07 to hear testimony and evidence, and a8er 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 blighring influence on the community by demolishing and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The , ii •• 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 5$ 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 84 85 86 87 88 89 demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (l5) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 and the testimony and evidence including the acrion 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 970 CONCORDIA AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition 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 known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condirion have not been corrected. � E:� That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a piacard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condirion subject to demolirion. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant(Nuisance Buildings. That the Irnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. •�� � The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: L 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 structure in accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Councii Hearing. ��-�ga- 90 2. 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Deparnnent of Safety and Inspections 9s hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properiy 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 Caty of Saint Paul shali remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fiirtlier 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. Benanav Bostrom Harris Helgen Thune Adopted by Council: Date Yeas � Nays � Absem II Requested by Department of: , � 'l� Adoption Certified by Co uicil Secretary By: ,�i � Approved M 7 ' D te � Z%� �7 By: Department of Safety and Inspecrions Code EnforcemenW acant Building By; Form Approved by City Attomey By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � p7.g8 a $� DeptofSafety&Inspu:tions � 02-AUG-07 ConWCt Person & Phone: Boh K¢ss{er 26fr9013 Must ee on Council Agenda by (Date): 19-SEP-07 Doa Type: PUBLICHEARING (RESOLUI E-DocumeirtRequired: Y Document Contact: Patricia McGinn Contact Phone: 266-1934 � Assign Number For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Green Sheet NO: 3042520 0 �eptofSatetv&Iosvections I � 1 D�tofSafely&Inspectlons I DeparWeutDirector 2 Attorne 3 or's Office Ma or/Assisfant C auncil 5 ' Clerk Ci Clerk City Council to pass this reso]urion which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Deparlment of Safety and Inspecrions is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 970 CONCORDIA AVE. Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission 1. Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a confrect for this department? Yes No 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet Initialing Problem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why); This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined iu Chaptet 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code: The owners, interested parties and responsible pariies l�own to the Enforcement Officer wexe given an order to repair or remove the building at 970 CONCORDIA AVE by June 21, 2007, and have failed to comply with those orders. Advanqges If Approvetl: The City will eliminate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the properry, collected as a special assessment against the proper[y tases. A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. DisadvanWges If Not Approved: A nuisance condition will Lemain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. Transaction: Funding Souroe: pp1-�0257 Flnancial Information: (Explain) Activity Number: CostlRevenue Budgeted: August 29, 2007 10:14 AM Page 1 .• i ••- ti �U��� �' _' j: 1 � ' 1 970 Concordia Avenue Legislarive Hearing —1�esday, August 28, 2007 City Council — Wednesday, September 19, 2007 The building is a one and one half story, wood framelmasonry single family home with a two-stall detached wood frame garage on a lot of 4792 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since February 21, 2006. The current property owners are Benjamin G. Tourville and Daniel J. Butler, per AMANDA and Ramsey County property records. The City of St. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass. There have been fourteen (14) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2006. There have been fourteen (14) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of tall grass and weeds On May 3, 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 May 22, 2007 with a compliance date of June 21, 2007. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacank Building registration fees are delinquent in the amount of $375.00. Ta�cation has placed an estimated market value of $50,000 on the land and $90,000 on the building. As of March 15, 2007 a Code Compliance inspection has been completed. As of August 22, 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 $80,000-$90,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $9,000 to $10,000. 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 property. Tax & Property Characteristic In£ormation - Structure Description Page 1 of 2 a �-g� �— ���r� �� - ��''*�...�'t�-.���i it�,�..�`>,.t`ir r.-,� `c�`�..._ Information from Ramsey County's Department of Property Records & Revenue RRInfo Tax & Propertv Recorded Contact rr_.__ T� r�t,��„�ro.:�r;� ilnriimPnt jJS T� & Property Characteristic Information New Pr�ertv Search Back to Search Results Quick Info Pro��ert�InYormarion Tax�a, e�� r Name and Address Value Information Value Historv Structure Description Sale Information �ecial Assessments Pro eri Tax Pavment Infonnation Propei�tv Tax Pavment I Histo� Current Property Tax Statement/Value Notice 20�6 Propert�Tax Statement/Value Notice > Structure Description Property Identification 35.29.2334.0004 Number (PIN) Property Address 970 Concordia Ave St. Paul 55104-5419 Residential Property: Year Built 1924 # of Stories 1.00 Style Bungalow Exterior Wall Stucco Total Rooms 6 Total Family Rooms 1 Total Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished Finished SQ Feet 819 Foundation Size 608 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Detached Area (sq.ft.} 400 Parcel Size .11 Acres Parcel Width 37.00 Feet Parcel Depth 135.00 Feet 2005 Propert�� Tax StaTement/Value Notice 2004 Pzroperty Taa� StatemenWalue Natice Pavment Stubs Land Use Code 510 Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http:((rrinfo.co samsey.mn.us(publicichazacteristic(Parcet.pasp?scm=Dwelling&pin=3 5292... 8/22/2007 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippen, Manager of Code Enfoscement CITY OF SAII�IT PAUL Nuisance Building Enforcement Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor 1600 White Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MN S i 106 Aua st 3, 2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC I3EARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council / � � ��� Te1: (651) 266-1900 Fax: (651) 266-1926 Aeparlment of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolurion ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 970 CONCORDIA AVE The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislarive Hearing — Tuesday, August 28, 2007 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, September 19, 2007 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Benjamin G Tourville/Daniel J Butler 7303 Hidden Valley Ln S Cottage Grove MD3 5501 b-5736 State Bank of Long Lake 1964 W Wayzata Blvd. Long Lake, MN 55356 Summit — University Planning Council va n essa Ci� su m m it-u. co m Tnterest Fee Owner Mortgage Holder District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEO Employer 970 Concordia Avenue August 3, 2007 Page 2 The legal description of this property is: DONNELLY'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUZ LOT 6 BLK 2 f -� .. . The Department of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a "nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspecrions has issued an order to the then lrnown responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The property was reinspected on June 30, 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 recommendation of the Department of Safety and Inspections 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 incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections SM:mI cc: Judy Hanson, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Stacey Mi11ett, Invest St. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubhmg60183 06/07 NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PIZOPERTYIMPROVEMENT D7�S�� DickLippert, Manager ofCode Enforcement CITY OF SAII�tT PAUL ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Buildeng Enforcement 1600 Whue Bear Ave N Saint Paul, NIN 55106 Tel: (651) 266-1900 Fac: (651) 266-1926 May 22, 2007 Benjamin G Tourville/Daniel J Butler 7303 Hidden Valley Ln S Cottage Grove MN 55016-5736 State Bank of Long Lake 1964 W. Wayzata Blvd. Long Lake, MN 55356 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement, hereby declares the premises located at: 970 CONCORDIA AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: DONNELLY'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 6 BLK 2 to comprise a nuisance eondition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislafive Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On May 03, 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 inspecflon will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condifion. You may also be required to post a�ve thousand dallar ($5,0�0.�Q) performance bond with the Suilding Inspecrion and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. This building(s) is subject to tlie restrietions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and sha11 not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. AA-ADA-EBO Employer May 22, 2007 970 CONCORDIA AVE page 2 0 7 .gg a -- T'his is a one and one-half story, wood frame/masonry, single family dwelling with a detached, two-stall masonryfwood frame garage. Findings Interior first and second floors gutted; incomplete plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems Exterior roof on north side is open to elements Rot damaged trun, roof boazd Chipped/peeling paint Missing stucco siding; exposed wood surfaces Missing/damaged/boarded windows W ater damage to interior basement walls Unfinished facilities in basement — bathroom,1i2, Jiting, etc General See attached code compliance report for complete list of deficiencies SUILDING 1. Replace or remove garage. 2. Replace damaged siding on gable ends. 3. Correct or repair roof framing and have inspected before covering. 4. Replace all rotted rafters and roofboards. 5. House needs to be totally gutted and needs framing inspection before covering. 6. Insure basement celiar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled. 7. Install hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. 8. Strap or support top of stair stringers. 9. Install plinth blocks under posts in basement. 10. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation. 11. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. 12, Install tempered glass in window on stair landing to Code, if applies. 13. Install tempered glass in window over bathtub to Code, if applies. 14. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. 15. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 16. Provide complete storms and screens, and repair all door and window openings. 17. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. 18. Provide fire block construcfion as necessary. 20. Where wa11 and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulafion, glass, weather stripping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standards. May 22, 2007 970 CONCORDIA AVE page 3 ��i 21. Prepaze and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precaurions if lead base paint is present). 22. Any framing members that do not meet code (where wall and ceiling covering is removed, members that are over-spanned over-spaced, not being carried properly, door and window openings that aze not headered, etc.} aze to be reconstructed as per code. 23. Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass azea equal to 8% of floor azea, or a muumum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of wluch shall operate and all bedroom windows shall meet emergency egress requirements (20" wide min;mum, 24" high minimum but not less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall). 24. All chaned members will have to be scraped or sandblasted completely clean and any water warped members replaced. A determination as to necessary corrective measures will have to be made by this deparhnent as to replacement, repairs, etc. All smoked or charred members are to be sealed and deodorized. 25. Provide general clean-up o£premise. , 26. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. 27. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. 28. Provide proper drainage azound house to direct water away from foundation. 29. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system as needed. 30. Replace house and garage roof covering and vent to Code. ELECTRICAL 1. House gutted, must be wired to current code, with all appropriate inspections. 2. All electrical work must be done by a license electrical contractor under an electrical permit. 3. Any open walls or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 2005 NEC. PLUMBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. 1. Install waste & vent, water & gas piping per MN Pluxnbing Code. 2. Install water heater per Code. 3. Install all fixtures per Code. HEATING 1. House totally gutted and could not get in. 2. Instali new heating system to Code. ZONING 1. This property was inspected as a single family home. May 22, 2007 970 CONCORDIA AVE page 4 NOTES "*See attachment for permit requirements. G �-88� Provide plans and specificarions for any portion of the building that is to be rebuil� Roof. sidewalks, etc. snow covered and could not be inspected. All must meet appropriate codes when completed. There was considerabie storagelclutter within property at the time of the inspection. Property is to meet appropriate Codes when complete. A11 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 fiuther information call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue. As owner, agent ar responsible parCy, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by June 21, 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 taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #200, Commerce Building, (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 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 placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement. The depariment is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Bob Kusler, Dvector CITY OF SAINT PAUL ChrrstapherB Coleman, Mayor Viarch 15, 2007 BEiV TOURVILLE & DA�T BliTLER 7303 HIDDEN VALLEY LANE COTTAGE GROVB MN 55016 Re: 970 Concordia Ave File#: 06 045410 VB2 Dear Property Owner: CO.�dMERCE B UILDING 8 Faurth Sveet East, Suite 200 St Pnu1, Mmnesotn Si i Ol -10?4 F� Telepnone 651-?66-9090 Fats+mile 651-266-9099 Web wwr�Gep.us Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Replace or remove garage. 2. Replace damaged siding on gable ends. 3. Cosect or repair roof framing and have inspected before covering. 4. Replace all rotted rafters and roof boards. 5. 8. 9. 10 House needs to be totally gutted and needs framing inspection before covering. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled. Install hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. Strap or support top of stair stringers. Install plinth blocks under posts in basement. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation. 11. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen Yhat is impervious to water. 12. Install tempered glass in window on stair landing to Code, if applies. 13. Install tempered glass in window ovet bathfub to CQde, if applies. 14. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. 15. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 16. Provide complete storms and screens, and repair all door and window openings. 17. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. 1 S. Provide fire block construction as necessary. AA-ADA-EEO Employer DHtO: File #: Folder Name: PIN: 2nd floor February 14, 2007 06 - 045408 970 CONCORDIA AVE 352923340004 / � � / Date: February 14, 2007 Q���g � File #: 06 - 045A08 Folder Name: 970 CONCORDIA AVE PIN: 352923340004 Water heater Date: File #: Folder Name: PIN: Rebruary 14, 2007 06 - 045408 970 CONCORDIA AVE 352923340004 Electrical service panel / :.� Date: File #: Folder Name: PIN: Kasement lighting February 14,2007 06 - 045408 970 CONCORDIA AVE 352923340004 � .. ��. Date: February 14, 2007 � 7J bo� File #: 06 - 045408 Folder Name: 970 CONCORDIA AVE PIN: 352923340004 Water damaged walls in basement Date: File #: Folder Name: PIN: Basement wiring February 14, 2007 06 - 045408 970 CONCORDIA AVE 352923340004 � = •' Date: February 14,2007 File #: 06 - 045408 Folder Name: 970 CONCORDIA AVE PIN: 352923340004 .= ; s; „ ✓,� . G�-g��- North side dormer roof Date: February 14, 2007 �'��gg �- File #: 06 - 045408 Folder Name: 970 CONCORDIA AVE PIN: 352923340004 Date: File #: Folder Name: PIN: N'irst Yloor February 14, 2�07 06 - 045408 970 CONCO1tDIA AVE 352923340004 l �T. � Aua st 28, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes ����j� �"' Page 4 4. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 970 Concordia Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Mr. Ma�er stated the building was a one-half story, wood frame/masonry, single-family dwelling with a detached two-haif stall garage on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since Februa.ry 21, 2006. A code compliance inspecrion had been done on March 15, 2007. The vacant building registration fees were delinquent in the amount of $375 and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On May 3, 200�, 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 May 22, 2007 with a compliance date of June 21, 2007. To date, the properiy remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Tasation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $50,000 and the building to be $90,000. Real estate tases for were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $80,000 to $40,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $4,000 to $10,000. There had also been 14 sLUninary abatements issued to this property all 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. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner stated that approximately two months ago, he had a conversation with one of the property owners who expressed surprise by the action that was being taken. The property owner indicated that they were going to pull permits and rehabilitate the structure. To date, they had done nothing. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked how they became aware this was a vacant building. Mr. Magner stated that there was a fire in the garage and at that time, they found the property to be vacant, boarded, secured, there was extensive rot to the exterior northwest corner wall and the gazage was open at that time. At that time, Daniel Butler was at the property and indicated that he was going secure the building and take care of the issues. Ms. Moermond asked whether the vacant building registration form and fees had ever been received. Mr. Magner stated that the building was registered and the fees were paid on July 12, 2006, however to date, they had not updated their information or paid the fees. Ms. Moermond asked whether there had been any further damage done to the property since the Code Compliance inspection was done in March, 2007. Mr. Magner stated that he was not aware of any fiuther damage, however in December, 2006, the water had been running in the basement and they had to call the Water Department to have the water shut off. The property owners of record, Benjamin Tourville and Daniel Butler, did not appear. One neighbor appeazed who was affiliated with the Jeremiah Program which was two properties away from their new development. She expressed concern about the property as it attracted vagrants and she was aware that people were sleeping in the building. Ms. Moermond stated that based on the record and the fact that the owners did not appear at the hearing, she recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair.