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07-883AMENDED 9/19/07 RESOLUTION Presented Council File #� Green Sheet #� it� 70 OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 1 WFIEREAS, 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 dog house located on 4 property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as 1016 5 EDGERTON STREET. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: ARLINGTON HILLS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL 40/45 THRU 49 N 37 1/2 FT OF S 100 FT OF LOTS 14 AND LOT 15 BLK 15 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 40 41 42 43 4A WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections on ar before October 25, 2006, the following ue the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Dennis S Moriarty,1016 Edgerton Street, St. Paul, MN 55130; Payne Phalen District Planning Council, d5-director(�u visi.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 21, 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 or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property June 20, 2007; and WIIEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Deparhnent 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 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 28, 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 demolition of the structure to be completed within fdteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and ��-�3 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 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 WFIEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 and the testunony 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 tesrimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at: 1016 EDGERTON STREET. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legisiative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. � That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition haue not been corrected. That Department of Safety and Inspecrions has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the laiown 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 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 applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within €�eeH-(�5} five 5 days after the date of the Councii 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 aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the ��-� 91 92 93 94 3. 95 96 97 98 99 100 4. 101 Subject Properry 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 ldnd 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 resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code Benanav Yeas Requested by Department oE ✓ ✓ Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certifi by C uncil Secretary B � i Approved.bWIv � Date � � U � BY� �T Department of Safety and Inspecrions Code EnforcemenWacant Building By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � 6 `?'�83 SI - Dept ofSafety & Inspec:toas ; 02-AUC+07 Contact Person 8 Phone: Bob Kessler 26Cr9013 Must Be on Council Agen 19SEP-07 Doc. Type: PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUI E-DOCUment Required: Y Document Contact: PaVicia McGinn � Assig� Number Por Roufing Order Conqct Phone: 266-1934 I I 7oW1 # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Green Sheet NO: 3042516 0 �peDt ofSafeiv & Snspectioas I I 2 ' Attorue 3 vor's O�ce MavodASSismut 4 ouncil 5 ,LSN C7eck I CitY Clerk City Council to pass this resolurion which will order the owner(s) to remove the reference building(s). If the owner fails to comply vrith the resolution, the Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject proper[y is located at 1016 Edgerton St. Approve (A) or Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Personal 1. Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this persoNfirm ever been a ciry employee? Yes No 3. Does [his person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, OppoKunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance buildi�g(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1016 Edgerton St. by June 2Q 2007, a�d have failed to comply with those orders. Advanqges If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance DisadvanWges IfApprovetl: The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and rexnove this building(s). These costs will be assessed agains[ the property taxes. A nuisance condition will remasn unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. DisadvanWges If NotApproved: A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to bGght the commvnity. CosURevenue Budgeted: Punding Source: 001-00257 Financial Information: (Explain) Activity Number: August 29, 2007 10:15 AM Page 1 a� ��3 SLTMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1016 Edgerton Street Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, August 28, 2007 City Council - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 The building is a two-story, wood frame, single family home on a lot of 2614 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since November 9, 2006. The current properry owner is Dennis Moriazty, per AMANDA and Ramsey County property records. The Ciry of 5t. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass. There have been six (6) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2006. There have been four (4) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of tall grass and weeds On May 10, 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 21, 2007 with a compliance date of June 20, 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 $250.00. T�ation has placed an estimated market value of $33,400 on the land and $130,200 on the building. As of August 22, 2007 a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed. As of August 22, 2007, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taxes are delinquent in the amount of $3,547.10 plus penalty and interest. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $60,000-$75,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $12,000 to $15,000. 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 Information - Structure llescnption rage i ui � ��-Sg� {� r.-'tS'��S` t�' �-�,� � � -.- ��Y �� Information from Ramsey County's Department of Property Records & Revenue RRInfo Tax & Propertv Recorded Contact ..'___ T� r ilnrnmant T ic Tax & Property Characteristic Information New PrQpertti Search Back to Seazch Results Ouick Info Propertv [nfornlation Tax�aver Name and Address Value Information Value Historv Structure Description 5ale Information $peC Assessments P YOp e�aY Pa,yment ' Information i Pro�ertv Tax Payment �' I=Iist� Current Pro�ert ��Tax Statement'V No tice 2d06 Propert� ax St atement/V alue No tice �005 Propertv Tax Statement/Value Notice 2004 Prooerty Tax Statement/Value Notice Pavment Stubs > Structure Description Property Identification 29.29.22.13.0147 Number (PIN) Property Address 1016 Edgerton St St. Paul 55130-390$ Residential Property: Year Built 1885 # of Stories 2.00 Style Two Story Exterior Wall Frame Total Rooms 8 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 2 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Unfinished Finished SQ Feet 1798 Foundation Size 910 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size .06 Acres Pareel Width 38.00 Feet Parcei Depth 74.00 Feet Land Use Code 520 Land Use Aescription R- Two Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http:/lrrinfo. co ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=29292... 8/22/2007 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AATD I?vSPECTIONS Dtck ManagerafCodeEnjarcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL Nv.isance Building Enforcernent Christopher B. Cole,nan, Mayo� 1600 Whzte Bear Ave N SazniPaul, MN5�106 Au�ust 3, 2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council � � '-+D Te1 (6i1) 266-1900 Fax (6i1) 266-1926 Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 1016 EDGERTON ST The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative 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 Dennis S Moriarty 1016 Edgerton St St Paul NIN 55130-3908 Payne Phalen District Planning Council d5-directar(a?visi.com The legal description of this property is: Interesf Fee Owner District Council ARLINGTON HILLS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL 40/45 THRU 49 N 371l2 FT OF S 100 FT OF LOTS 14 AND LOT 15 BLK 15 AA-ADA-EEO Employer 1016 Edgerton Street August 3, 2007 Page 2 � / i• 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 Inspections has issued an order to the then known 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 comphance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the bli�ting 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 buiiding 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 taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections SM:ml cc: Judy Hanson, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Stacey Millett, Invest St. Paul District Couxcil — Community Organizer pubhrng60183 06/07 NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMEI�rI Dick Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAIN'I' PAUL Christopher B. Co[eman, _Mayar Nuisance Building Enforcement 0 � [JQ � 'UlJ 1600 White Bear Ave N Tel: /651 j 266-1900 SaintPaul, MN 5�106 Fax: /651j 266-1926 May 21, 2007 Dennis S Moriarty 1016 Edgerton St St Paul MN 55130-3908 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Dennis S Moriarty The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement, hereby declares the premises located at: 1016 EDGERTON ST and legally described as follows, to wit: ARLINGTON HILLS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL 40/45 THRU 49 N 37 1/2 FT OF S 100 FT OF LOTS 14 AND LOT 15 BLK 15 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 May 10, 2007, a Building Deficiency Inspecfion Report was compiled and the following condirions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficieneies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Buiiding 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. This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. AA-ADA-EEO Employer May 21, 2007 1016 EDGERTON ST page 2 � � :� This is a three-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a Do�house. Exterior 1. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boazds, to a professional state of maintenance. Perxnit may be required. 2. The exterior walls and/or him of the house and/or garage has defective, peeled, flaked, scaled or chalking paint or has unpainted wood surfaces. 5crape and repaint to effect a sound condition in a professional manner. 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-tigl�t and rodent-proof condition. Pernut may be required. There aze missing or defecfive guardrails. Provide all stairways, porches, decks or steps which are more than 30" high with guardrails and intermediate rails with openings in the guardrail no more than four (4) inches apart and in accordance with the State Building Code. 5. The stairs have missing or defective handrails. Provide all interior and exterior stairways and steps of more that three (3) risers with handrails which are grippable and installed 34" to 38" above the nose of the stair treads. 6. The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair, Repair or replace the roof covering to a sound, tight and water impervious condition. Permit may be required. The exterior walls of the house andlor garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. The windows andlor storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make all necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. 9. 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 doars. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames. May 21, 2007 1016 EDGERTON ST page 3 Interior /� ?-�83 10. Xcel Energy has reported that elech and/or gas service has been terminated. Immediately restore service. Failure to provide proper gas/electric sezvice wili result in these premises being declared linfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of basic facilities. Use of candles, fuel operated lighting/generator or extension cord wiring is not permitted while power is off. 1 i. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 12. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a professional manner. 13. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. 14. The bathroom floor covering is deteriorated ar inadequate. Provide floor covering which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the bathroom and seal azound the edges and fixtures. 15. SANITATION: Immediately remove improperly stored or accumulated refuse including; garbage, rubbish, junk, vehicle parts, wood, metal, recycling materials, household items, building materials, rubble, tires, etc., from interior. 16. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the furnace ar boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a C/O test on the heafing plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector. Repair of gas fired appliances requires a permit. 17. Evidence of improper wiring. Have system certified by a licensed electrical contractor and provide documentation to this office. 18. Plumbing is in disrepair-inoperable sinks/toilet. Make all necessazy repairs. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not conected by June 20, 2007 Neighborhood Housing and Property Improvement, Division of Code Eriforcement, will begin a substanrial 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. May 21, 2007 page 4 DGERTON ST � 7--�83 As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite n20Q 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 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 ownerstrip or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify fhe Enforceznent 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 correcrive action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement acfion is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if corrective action is not taken within the specified time, the City shail abate this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administrafive costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. If you have any questions or request addifional 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 Research Laurie Kaplan - PED Housing ota60135 3/06 F � 0 a w �7 A � 0 'r f 0 0 N � N w m � � d' � � � d a H bD � .� � x � � .� a� a bA � � � � � 0 � � U d <�, s b � 8� �� � <� � �,., �, o ° r I �'-�„ :.� o a 'z M u o �� � o I �z�U �o�Q � r � a OF o 0 ��A ��� � o 0 � zU� �a� � a�� �� � °aW � ��,� o a � a�� U�a E+ H F d U�� r ar o �� o �� � 0 U G � U � � O � O � � '. f'w G�1 `'� Q U W � rn o �� i a�i O� 3�wh � � �� x �° oFx �,b � � g ~a ��oa� �,�v �l ,-• v� � a a. c � 0 � z a Date: Apri126, 2007 r � ���� FYIe #: 06 - 268960 /J Folder Name: 1016 EDGERTON ST PIN: 292922130147 Date: April26,2Q�7 ���gg?�. 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Qrdering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1016 Edgerton Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 2,614 square feet and had been vacant since November 9, 2006. A code compliance inspection had been completed, the vacant building registration fees were delinquent in the amount of $250 and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On May 10, 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 May 21, 2007 with a compliance date of June 20, 2007. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $33,400 and the building to be $130,200. Real estate tases for were delinquent in the amount of $3,547.10, plus penaity and interest. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be appmximately $60,000 to $70,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $12,000 to $15,000. There had also been six sununuy abatements issued to this property five of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse, remove tall grass and weeds and remove snow and ice. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked how they became aware this was a vacant building. Mr. Ma�er stated that the building was orib nally condemned due to lack of gas and at that time the inspector found there were extensive exterior code violations including rotting eaves, soffits, siding and paint. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Magner whether he had talked to Mr. Moriarty. Mr. Magner stated that he had not. The property owner of record, Dennis Moriarty, did not appear. No other parties of interest appeared. Ms. Moermond stated that based on the record and the fact that khe owners did not appear at the hearing, she recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair.