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08-1027CITY AMENDED 11/5/08 RESOLUTION Council File # �g� Qa� Green Sheet # 3055633 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � 0 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 WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a front two story, wood frame dwelling and rear, two story, wood frame, single family dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 606 & 606'/: THOMAS AVEPiLJE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: SMITHS SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 12, STINSONS DIVISION OF ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 12 BLK 12 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections on or befare March 13, 2008, the following are the now Irnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: IndyMac Bank FSB, 460 Sierra Madre Villa, Suite #101, Mailstop HS O1-04, Pasadena, CA 91107; Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke, 12550 West Frontage Road, suite 200, Burnsville, MN 55337; Joseph Lazson, 1240 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104; Thomas-Dale District 7 Planning Council. WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an arder identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 14, 2008; 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 arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subj ect Property by June 13, 2008; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constihxte a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected 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 I,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 12 and August 26, 2008 to hear testimony and evidence, and �S-�Ua7 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 84 85 86 after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested ar responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not deh 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, September 10, 2008 and the testimony and evidence including the acrion taken by the Legislarive 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 606 & 606 %2 THOMAS AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolitiou and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. 6. � That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 haue been fulfilled. �' � � The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its 1. J$ - loZ1 a� 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 2. 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure 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 ardinances. The rehabilitarion or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within r.r�� , f3p1 days after the date of the Council Hearing. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of rime Depariment 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. 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 which interfere with the demolition and removal shail be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is fixrther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code. Requested by Depariment of: Safety and Inspecrions Code Enforcement / Vacant BuIldings By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: Adopted by Council: Date ��/�$�//� Adoption Certified by Cou cil Secretary BY� ' ' ldva Approv d by ay . Date (� /� U� B Porm Approved by Mayor for Submission to CouncIl By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � 6g' �b 2-� DepartmenVofficefcouncil: Date Initiated: S� —DeptofSafety&Inspections '17JUN-08 Green Sheet NO: 3055633 Contact Person & Phone: Bob Kessler 266-9013 Must Be on councn wgena 10-SEP-08 Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E-Document Required: N Document ConWCt: Conqct Phone: Total # of Signature Pages � Assign Number For Routing Order (Clip All Locations for Signature) 0 t of Safetv & Ios ections 1 t of Safe & Ins ections De artnent Director 2 i Attome 3 or's Oflice Ma odASSistant 4 oonc�l 5 i Clerk CSN Clerk ncyucawa. City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 606 & 606'h THOMAS AVE . idations: Approve (A) or R Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission 1. Has this personffirm ever worked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this perso�rm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Dces this 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 Probiem, 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 Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order [o repair or remove the building at 606 & 606'/z THOMAS AVE by June 13, 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. Disadvantages If 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 property tases. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiry. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will contmue to blight the community. ' " """"` "' CosURevenue Budgeted: Transaction: Fundiny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement Activity Number: 001-OOZ�J7 Fi nancial Information: (Explain) June 30, 2008 10:45 AM Page 1 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING �� a � 606 — 606 '/z Thomas Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, August 12, 2008 City Council — Wednesday, September 10, 2008 The building is a one and one-half-story, wood frame, duplex with another detached one-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling, both on a lot of 4,792 square feet, According to our files, they have been vacant buildings since May 3, 2007. The current property owner is IndyMac Bank, FSB, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The City of St. Paul has boarded these buildings to secure from trespass. There have been twelve (12) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007. There have been eleven (11) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Boarding - Removal of snow and ice - Removal of tall grass and weeds On Apri129, 2008, an inspection of the buildings 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 14, 2008 with a compliance date of June 13, 2008. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacant Building registration fees are paid. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $35,700 on the land and $103,500 on the buildings. As of August 13, 2004, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed. As of August 5, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has been posted. Real Estate taxes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $50,000-$60,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $11,600 to $15,600. 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. Ug� /02 � DEPARTMEIv'T OF SAFETY AND 1NSPECTIONS Dick Lippert MannQer of Code Enjorcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL ChristapherB.Colemarz,Mayor � � 1600 White Bear Ave N , SairstPaul,_M1755 • June 20, 2008 � NOTICE OF PUBLIC FIEARINGS Nuisance Buitding Enforcement Council President and Members of the Ciry Council Tel: (b51J Zd6-1900 Fax: (651) 266-1926 Deparhnent of Safety and InspecUons, VacanUlVuisance 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 �t: 606 & 606 'h sTHOMAS AVE The City Council has scheduled the date of the'se hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, August 12, 2008 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, September 10, 2008 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Knnwn Address IndyMac Bank FSB 460 SiecTa Madre Villa, Suite #101 Mailstop HS O1-04 Pasadena, CA 41107 Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke 1255d West Frontage Road Suite #200 Bumsville, MN 55337 Joseph Larson 1240 Selby Ave St. Paul, MN 55104 Thomas-Dale District � Planning Council dishict7uc ct,Yahoo.com Interest Fee Owner Foreclosure Attomey C oF0 Responsible Party District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEO Emgloyer � 60b & 606'/= THOMAS AVE June 20, 20b8 page 2 The legal description of this property is: SMITHS SUBDIVISIdN OF BLOCK 12, STTNSONS DIVISION OF ST. PAUL, NIIN1�• LOT 12 BLK 12 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declazed this building{s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. T'tie Department of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible p'arties to eliminate this nuisance condifion by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The property was re-inspected on June 14, 2008. 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 demolirion and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to he collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Deparhnent of Safety and Insgections SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary ta the Council Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing Division' Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council - Community Organiier pubfimg60183 3/OS Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Page 1 of 2 U" ( V a' � t}ome Site M?aP C¢nFact 1s Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home � � Information � � Pro�erty t�ook Up � � Record Look Up I I Contact Us (Vew_Property_ Search Sack to Search_ Re__suits quick Snfo I Property_ Infarmation Taxpaxer Name and Address Vaiue infar matian 1�'alue N4siOrY Structure Description S ale SnPormation Soec�al Assessments Fropert�Pay_ment Information Praperty Tax_Pay_ment History Current Property Tax StatementlV�fue t�atice 20�7 Property Tax StatemenlValue_�lotice 2006_ Property. Tax StaternentLV�lue Notice 2005 Property Tax StatementIValue Notice > Structure Description Property Identification 36.29.23.23.0130 Number (PIN) Property Address 606 Thomas Ave St. Paul 55103-1632 Residential Property: Year Built 1884 # of Stories 1.50 Style One And 3/4 Story Exterior Wal! Frame Total Rooms 6 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 968 Foundation Size 644 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Year Built 1884 # of Stories 1.00 Style One Story Euterior Wail Frame Total Rooms 3 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 1 Full Baths 1 http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcei.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin 8/11 /2008 � Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Paym�nt Stubs Truth itt_T3XaiiOn Sta_e� �,ent Mi nneso*_a State Form h91PR Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 481 Foundation Size 481 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Detached Area (sq.ft.) 165 Parcei Size Parcel Width Parcel Depth Land Use Code Land Use Description .11 Acres 40.00 Feet 124.�� Feet Page 2 of 2 A��f U �� U 515 R- Two Residences On One Pa rcel � Database Last Refreshed 08-i1-Z008 Copyright 2003 RamseyCounty Email: AskPropertyTaxandRecardsCa�co.ran�seu mn.us l"�xt G,tv: vr l t7?i ; S�Ye S��ex { F'�o€,c,�es �sr� r t�ct�e�s i Contar"_ 11s ; Hcm� http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=36292... 8/11 /2008 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement CTTY OF SAINT PAUL ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Enforcement O �� I 1600 White Bear Ave N Saint Paul, 7vIN 55106 www.stpaul.gov May 14, 2008 Joseph L Larson 1240 Selby Ave St Paul MN 55104-2718 Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke 12550 W Frontage Rd, #200 Burnsville, MN 55337 IndyMac Bank 460 Sierra Madre Villa, +�101 Mailstop HS O1-04 Pasadena, CA 91107 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam Tel. (651) 266-1900 Faz� (651) 266-1926 The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 606-606 1/2 THOMAS AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: SMITHS SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 12, STINSONS DIVISION OF ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 12 BLK 12 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 Apri129, 2008, 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 Secrion, 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 r��°�� "I`his is a front two story, wood frame dwelling and rear, two story wood frame, single family dwelling. 606 Thomas: Exterior 1. 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. 2. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deteriaration. Repair all defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of maintenance. Permit may be required. 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. 4. The windows and/or 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. 5. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 6. The exterior walls and/or trim of the house and/or 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. 606 Thomas: Interior 7. There is evidence of improper wiring. Have a licensed electrical contractor certify system and make necessary repairs. 8. There is a lack of Water Service. 9. The bathroom floor covering is deteriorated or inadequate. Provide floor covering which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the bathroom and seal around the edges and fixtures. 10. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a professional manner. 11. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 12. The carpet is in disrepair. Repair/replace or remove. (�'�� 13. There is improper venting of the water heater. Repair. 14. The stairs are in disrepair. Repair. 15. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor servzce and clean the fiunace or boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a C/O test on the heating plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector. Repair of gas fired appliances requires a permit. 16. 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 gippable and installed 34" to 38" above the nose of the stair treads. 606 �/z Thomas 17. The exteriar walls and/or him of the house and/or 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. 18. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 19. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of maintenance. Permit may be required. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. The windows and/or 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. 2_ . There is a lack of Water Service. 24. 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 plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector. Repair of gas fired appliances requires a permit. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by June 13, 2008 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substanrial abatement process to AA-ADA-EEO Employer May 14, 2008 606 THOMAS AVE page 4 D�'In2�� 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 Inspecrion and Design 5ection, 8 Fourth Street, Suite �200, Commerce Building, (651)266-9090. "I'his inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and ]egal requirements to conect 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 Enfarcement 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 Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If co�ective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will thea 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 correcfive 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. May 14, 2008 606 THOMAS AVE page 5 �! I O �� If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Mike Kalis between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a,m. at 651-266-1929, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 l2l07 OFFICE OF LICEhSE, MSPECTIOtiS AND �/� �� EA�VIRON�7ENTAL PROTECTION Jmieen E Rosas Db'ecmr CITY OF SALNT PAUL Randi C. Kelly Liaym� Au�ust 13, 2004 JULIAN JAYASURIVA 8845 MEDLEY LANE NORTH GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427-3223 Re: 606 Thomas Avenue File # : 04 112161 VB2 Dear Properry Owner: LOLI'RYPROFESSIO+��,ALBUILD/FG Te[epkorte 6�1-366-90J0 350StPeterStree-t.S�rtte300 Facsimi(e 6.i7-?669R4 Samt Paul Ni�r�nesara 55/D?-l5I0 Web xxw a srpaul.mn �.sAeep Pursuant to your request the above-referenced properiy was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Install tempered glass window at top of stairs. 2. Remove drywall and insulation from basement bedroom and install vapor barrier at fonndarion well before framing. 3. Install tempered glass in bathroom window over bathtub. 4. Install gutters and down spouts. 5. Install grippable handrail on side enhy stairs. b. Cover OSB roof sheathing at roof edge. 7. Repair siding and fascia. 8. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. 9. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundauon. 10. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. 11. Provide thumb rype dead bolts, with one (1) inch throw, for all entry dooxs. Remove any surface bolts. 12. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. necessary. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window openings. �Vhere wall and celing covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation, glass, weather stripping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standazds. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). 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 a11 bedroom windows shall meet emergency egres requirements (20" wide minimum, 24" high minnnum but noY less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall). Provide general clean-up of premise. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. ��, � o �-� NLIAN JAYASURIVA 606 THOMAS AVENLTE AUGUST 13, 2004 PAGE TWO ELECTRICAL 1. Install connector or romex at service. 2. Rerun romex to Code that is ran under joists. 3. Remove junction box from stairwell so it is accessible. 4. Insure proper fuses or breakers for all conductors. 5. Repair or replace all loose or broken devices and fixtures. 6. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and ground. 7. Throughout building, install outlets and fixtures as per Bulletin 80-1. 8. Install smoke detectors as per Bulletin 80-1. 9. Electrical work requires a Permit and inspections. PLUVIBING 1. Replace leaking water heater. 2. No water meter—may be fed from front of house. Verify if it is okay with Saint Paul Water Utility. 3. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. 4. Soil and waste piping has no front sewer clean-out. 5. Vent basement water closet and correct waste to Code. 6. Vent laundry tub and correct waste and water piping to Code. 7. Correct waste and vent at kitchen sink. 8. Correct waste and vent at first floor bathtub. 9. Install faucet on bathtub to Code. 10. Repair ar replace lawn hydrant(s). 11. Provide backflow assembly or device for lawn hydrant(s). HEATING L Clean and Orsat furnace burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Submit report. 2. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks, provide documentation. 3. Replace furnace flue venting with three (3) screws per joint equally spaced. 4. Recommend adequate combustion air piped to floor and properly supported. 5. Provide support for gas lines to Code. 6. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines. 7. Install approved lever handle manual building shutoff gas va�ve in an accessible location ahead of the fust branch tee. Provide access for 100 percent closure of valve. (Water line in the way). JULIAN JAYASURIVA 606 THOIVIAS AVENUE AUGUST 13 2004 PAGE THREE �� 8. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary. 9. Provide heat m every habitable room. 10. Appropriate permits are required for this work. 11. Reconnect a11 duct work with approved piping ( Warm Air Permit required). ZONING 1. This property was inspected as being a single family residence. NOTES 1. See attachment for permit requirements. 2. Most of the roof covering could not be properly inspected from grade. Recommend this be done before rehabilitation is attempted. 3. There was considerable storage/clutter within property at the time of the inspection. All to meet appropriate Codes when complete. 4. 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 properiy shall be made aware of these items. Sincerely, James L. Seeger Code Compliance Officer JLS:sla Attackunents d�IC. O. (VVV I I LJ�r �l v v. m� v� Gv�vi ' BID TABUI,ATTON FOR: Q-26816-5 DEMO OF 506 & 6061l2 THO_MA3 A'VE E_ nsz BUXER: MARK EVANGELIST a�"` �" Blb OPEL��VG DAT�: JT��E 19, 2008 Buelow Excavaring John Buelow 436-2244 $ 11,658.00 Creative Services Richard Kosman 651-436-3161 $ 11,840.00 I{.A Kemish Brad Enszude 457-3600 $ 14,440.00 12`�}� Anderso�s 3in5os�s Richard Orthmeyer 651-774-2550 $�ltit;2�'0`00 Rayco Excavating Rory Matter 612-619-1487 $ 11,770.00 Semple J�xcavaun� 7ulie Semple 651-772-1449 $ Z2,950.00 tabJ06120i08iMEibsn �� 0 0 N N .--I � m � � � � � � � � H � � .� � � N � � .a � �dW � o 0 , � o�� "' � � fD� �A �n in v: � F � o � � o N I � � b �z� 0 � r�-�h�a x � � � � � � � � � � 0 0 0 aoF oa3° ��3° N°�? N �. 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Lunderen , being dnly s;�orn, on oaLh szys tnac on (Name of Server) 6 f 2p 12008 at 3� 15 PN� (Pate o£ Service) (Tiroe of Service) s(he) served the attached: Notice of Public Nearing upon: IndyMac Bank FSB therein named, personally at: RRft Walnit — by handling to and leaving with: [] the Reqistered Agent of IndyMac Bank FSB [] an Of£icer o£ IndyMac Bank FSB [ ] a Managing Agent, someone within IndyMac Bank FSB whose management capacity is such thaC (s)he exercises independent judgment and discretion Carol Ten�co (Name of the Person with whom the documents were left) a true and co=rect copy thereof. Subscsibed and Sworn to befoze me � / � /2008. � f� �� '"� - ;Signature o?�otar.� � i ./ . o -....�5.�.m...=.,.°.�..n-.��.+� . .. _� 4�,.•�•�.`J �� G��iT."�c�. _ ` u. t t � � 3 ✓ ,J � V�R1�� 'S�.i�'i!<'i'] +�� 4Ylt�`i 9"tJ- C�G��ir`t"rd�tID i i � , _ .� ✓ ��] i � .. , . . . , v .. ; Y ' ✓ - . b 1 � LeQa1 Secretarv (Title o= Relationship) n C��. (Signature of Servex)f/ �� ° Service was completed by an independent contractor retaine by Metr Legal Servit Inc. 330 2nd Avenue South, Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55401 T(612) 332-020Z or (800) 488-8994 F(612) 332-5215 Date: Apri130, 2008 File #: 07 - 072815 Folder Name: 606 THOMAS AVE HP District: Property Name: Survey Info: ��'ll/0� PIN: 362923230130 Date: File #: Folder Name: PIN: Apri130, 2008 07 - 072815 606 T�iOMAS AVE 362923230130 �r vsst�cc: Property Name: Survey Info: �'Ia�� Date: Apri130, 2008 File #: 07 - 072815 Folder Name: 606 THOMAS AVE HP District: Property Name: Survey Info: �� PIN: 362923230130 Date: Apri130, 2008 HP District: � File #: 07 - 072815 Property Name: �f� ,(�1 a- Folder Name: 606 THOMAS AVE Survey Info: u � PIN: 362923230130 Date: Apri130, 2008 AP District: � File #: 0'7 - 072815 Property Name: �� IQ�' Folder Name: 6061T30MAS AVE Survey Info: PIN: 362923230130 Date: April 30, 2008 File #: 07 - 072815 Folder Name: 606 TEiOMAS AVE HP District: Property Name: Survey Info: �� PIN: 362923230130 �. 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S �_ �.,,, � y . �� r� �-.. � _;,,�� 4� ,�.a � x �ax - � .ffa-r �� 8.�^� .ia � �.„ -.�.�� C __ �b �." . . p g & � � � 4 i , , t Date: April 3Q, 2008 AP District: n�� File #: 04 - 112160 Property Name: � � � U Folder Name: 606 TAOMAS AVE APT BACK Survey Info: PIN: 362923230130 August 12, 2008 Legslative Hearing Minutes j�(�i jb p I Page 14 V 11. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building{s) at 606-606 1/2 Thomas Avenue within fi$een (IS) days from adoption of resolution. The property owner of record, IndyMac Bank, FSB, did not appear. No other parties of interest appeared. Mr. Ma�er stated the building was a one and one-half story, wood frame, duplex with another detached one-story wood frame, single-family dwelling at the rear of the properiy on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since May 3, 2007. A code compliance inspection had been done on August 13, 2004, the vacant buiiding registrarion fees were current, and the $5,000 performance bond had been posted on August 5, 2008. On April 29, 2008, 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 14, 2008 with a compliance date of June 13, 2008. Tc date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislafive Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimafed the market value of the land to be approximately $35,700 and the building to be $103,500. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $50,000 to $60,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $11,600 to $15,600. There had also been 12 summary abatements issued to this property since 2007, ll of which went to work order: to secure the building and fhe City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperiy stored refuse, boarding, cut 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 for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that the front building was an 1884 workers cottage-style building. These properties were located in the potential historic Frogtown district; however, it had not been surveyed. The siding was covered and there had been some alterations. The rear house was built in the 1880s as well. In cases such as this, it was common for a property owner to build a smaller house on a part of the lot and live Yhere while building the larger house. She sh encouraged rehab of the buildings. Mr. Magner stated that there was a long history of issues with this property and it was not the first time iY had been through the legislative hearing process. Priar to Joseph Larson's ownership, the property was owned by Julian 7ayasuriya and was then sold to Joseph Larson in 2006. The vacant building file was opened on the front house on Apri130, 2007 and the file was opened on the rear house on Apri128, 2004. Ms. Moermond recommended continuing the hearing to August 26. �� August 26, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 4 3. Qrdering the owner to remove or repair the buitding(s) at 606-606 1/2 Thomas Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Continued from August 12) The pzoperty owner of record, IndyMac Bank, FSB, did not appear. No other parties of interest appeared. Mr. Magner stated that tlus was a laid over from August I2. No one appeared and a letter was sent. , Ms. Moermond stated that she will bring this to the attention of Councilmember Carter. Ms. Barr stated that from the last hearing, the HPC prepared a Historical review on the property and she read it into the record. She also stated that she did a site visit on Sunday and took current photos of the buiiding. Ms. Moermond questioned how much it would cost to hire a qualified historian for this building. Ms. Barr stated that this was more of a large context they are looking at it as a whole part of the Frogtown Historic District. She suggested that the HPC discuss it. She was not sure of the cost as an individual property. Ms. Moermond asked if the HPC could find someone to manage the contract for the review. Ms. Barr responded that Ms. Spong would be the better person to ask. Ms. Moermond recommended continuing the public hearing to October 14 for HPC or Historic St. Paul to review. �g' t�SZ� October 14, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 6 4. Resolution — 08-1027 — Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at b06 & 606-1/2 Thomas Avenue wittun fifteen {15) days from adoption of resolutzon. (GS 3055633) Mr. Magner stated tkat legislative hearings were held on August 12 and August 26 in which the owner did not appear. Ms. Spong stated that the Historic Preservarion Commission had an interest in this property. She said that she was awaze that Historic St. Paui was interested in this property as well and there was a loan committee meeting that evening to discuss this property which she planned to attend Ms. Moermond stated that she planned to attend that meeting as well. No recommendation.