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08-1211AMENDED 11l5/08 RESOLUTION � Pxesented by Council File # �(� Green Sheet # 3058203 PAUL, MINNESOTA �� 1 WHEREAS, Deparlment of Safety and Inspecfions 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 one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling located on property 4 hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as 1219 CYPRESS 5 STI2EET. This properiy is legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 J. A. AND W. M. STEE5 ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, RAMSEY CO., MINN. LOT 28 BLK 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and informarion obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections on or before Apri114, 2008, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Deutsche Bank Nat Trust Co/Co Option One Mortgage, 6501 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618; Option One 8937 Aztec Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347; Reiter & Schiller, PA, 25 N. Da1e St, 2 Floor, St. Paul, MN 55102; Payne-Phalen District 5 Planning Council. WFIEREAS, 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)" datad July ll, 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 order inforxned the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subj ect Property by August 11, 2008; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subj ect Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condirion; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Department of Safety and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saant 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 puipose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested ��-ia �i 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 fdteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1219 CYPRESS STREET. 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). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subj ect Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lrnown responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). � 7 That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condifion subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the lrnown 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: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all o�- �a« 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 2. 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 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 rehabilitation or demolirion and removal of the structure must be completed within r.r�� ninetv (90) days after the date of the Council Hearing. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time Department of Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property ar fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolurion be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Yeas Nays Absent Bostrom � Carter � Harris � Helgen �/ Lanhy ✓ Stark ✓ Thune � f Adopted by Council: Date ��jf��p'� Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary By: ` ApprovedbyiKd'a Date 1� �`{ [, By: ( Requested by Department of: Safety and Inspecrions Code Enforcement! Vacant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attomey � Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � 08 �� Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green heet $� — Dcpt of Safery & Iaspections � '13AUG-08 Contact Person 8 Phone: Bob Kessier 2669013 xius� ese on councn wgena� 05-NOV-08 Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E-DOCUment Required: Y Document CoMact: CoMact Phone: � Ass➢gn Number For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for SignaWre) Green Sheet NO: 3058203 0 e L of Safe & Ins ections 1 t otSafe & Ius eclioos De rtnent Direcmr 2 itv Attorn 3 a or`s Office !�iavor/Assistant 4 ouncil 5 Cferk Ci Clerk 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 Depar[ment of Safety and Inspections is ordered [o remove the building. The subject property is located at 1219 CYPRESS ST . Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission t. Has fhis person/firm ever worked under a coniract for this department? Yes No � 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Dces this persoNfirm passess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry employee? Yes No Explain ali yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint 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 1219 CYPRESS ST by August 11, 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. A nuisance condition will rzmain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. DisadvanWges If Approved: The Ciry 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 properiy taxes. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. �, Trensaction: CostlRevenue Butlgeted: Funding Source: NuisanCe Housing Abatement Acti�itl/ Number: 001-00257 Pi nancial Information: (Expfain) i*,�, �f�7°n^ �'��; � ' � �� Auc � � za�� August 13, 2008 9:31 AM Page 1 ;. 08`Id 11 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1219 Cypress Street Le�slative Hearing — Tuesday, October 14, 2008 City Council — Wednesday, November 5, 2008 The buildin� is a one and one-half story, wood frame stucco, single-family dwelling, on a lot of 6,970 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since August 14, 2007. The current properiy owner is Phase II, LLC (Bob Pilz), per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The City of St. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass. There have been three (3) SiJMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007. There have been seven (7) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of tall grass and weeds - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of snow and ice - Boarding On June 25, 2008, 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 July 11, 2008 with a compliance date of August 1 l, 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. ($1,000 Assessed as of 8/26/08) Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $39,700 on the land and $185,300 on the building. As of June 17, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed. As of August 26, 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 $20,000-$30,000. The estimated cost to Demolash is $7,581 to $10,581. DSI, 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. o8-�a i 1 DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY ANDINSPECTIONS DickLippert Manager of Cade Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL Chr;stopher B. Coleman, Mayor I b00 DJh�te Bear Ave N Saint Pau1, MN 55706 August 15, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Nuisance BvildingBnforcemerzt Counoil President and Members of the City Council Te7: (651) 266-J900 Fax: (651) 266-1926 Department of Safety and Inspections, VacantJNuisance 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: 1219 CYPRESS ST The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Le�slative Hearing — Tuesday, October 14, 2008 City CouncII Aearing — Wednesday, November 5, 2008 The oumers and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address Deutsche Bank National Trust c!o Option One Mortgage 6501 Irvine Center Dr Irvine, CA 92618 Oprion One 8937 Aztec Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Reiter & Schiller, PA 25 N Dale St� 2" Fl St. Paul, MN 55102 Payne Phaten District 5 Planning Council d5-director�visi. com Interest Fee Owner Fee Owner (alt. address) Foreclosure Attomey District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEO Employer 0�3 /� 11 1219 CYPRESS ST August 15, 2008 page 2 T`he legal description of this property is: J. A. AND W. M. STEES AI3DITION TO ST. PAUL, RAMSEY CO., MINN. LOT 28 BLK 8 'I`he Department of Safety and Inspecrions has declared this building{s) to constilute 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 re-inspected on August 11, 20�8. There was no complaance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community conrinues to suffer the blighdng influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Department of Safefy and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a rimely manner, and failing that, authorize the Depariment of Safety and Inspections to proceed to demoIition and removal, and to assess the costs incuiTed against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspectsons SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Counoil — Community Organizer pu6iimg60183 3/OS Pro�erty Look Up Information - Structure Description i{33?i2 �si�E P�ciJ Page 1 of 2 C"J8�1� I I i0:.'t3CE :i5 Property Look Up Info�mation - Structure Description Home � � Information � � Propertv Look Up � � Record Look Ur� I I Contact Us New Pro�erty__Search Back_to Search_Results Qu�ck.Srfo Property information Taxpayer Name_and Address V aliie Infarmation VaIE€e Historv Structure Description S ale InPorm Snecial Assessments Prapertv Tax Pa�ment Informat�on Pro�erty 7ax_Payn?ent History > Structure Description Property Identification 21.29.22.34.0165 Number (PIN) Property Address 993 Maryland Ave E St. Paul 55106-2620 Residential Property: Year Built 1900 # of Stories 1.50 Style One And 3/4 Story Exterior Wall Stucco Total Rooms 6 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 868 Foundation Size 496 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area 2fff18 Prap2rty_Tax Stat errenttValGe Not�ce 2t3G7 Prooerty Tax Stat_e_ment[Val ue _Notice 20�6 Property_Tax StatementLValue Nfl�ice 2005 Property_ Tax StatementlValue Natice Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Year Built 1915 # of Stories 1.00 Style One Story Exterior Wall Frame Total Rooms 2 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 1 Full Baths 1 http://rrinfo. co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scm=Awelling&pin=21292... 10/7/2008 Pro�erty Look Up Information - Structure Description Pa�me,n"c StubS Truth ir Tax ation Statement M�rnesota Staie Form "r�1PR Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 384 Foundation Size 384 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Page 2 of 2 o��ia �i Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size .16 Acres Parcel Width 56.00 Feet Parcel Depth 121.00 Feet Land Use Code 515 Land Use Description R- Two Residences On One Parcel Database Last Refreshed 10-07-2008 Copyright 2003 Ramsey County Email: AskPronert�7axandRecords@co,ramsey.mn.us � axt Or��y; t7*: � Or4 ? S�te lr3dex j�okicles an;� Pr�ctiees i L:c�ntacL Us t H�rme http://rrinfo.co ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=2 10/7/2008 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippert Manager of Code Enforcemenr a� �� r CTTY OF S�1INT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, !Ytayor Nuiscmce Building Enforcement 1600 YVhite Bear Aee N SatntPuul, bdN�5106 u✓ivu July 11, 2008 Deutsche Bank Nat Trust Co c/o Option One Mortgage 6501 Irvine Center Dr Irvine CA 9261 8-2 1 1 8 Reiter & Schiller 25 N. Dale St, 2" Floar St. Paul, MN 55102 Option One 8937 Aztec Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam Tel: (6i1)266-1900 Fax. 1651/ 266-1926 The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcernent, hereby declares the premises located at: 1219 CYPRESS ST and legally described as follows, to wit: J. A. AND W. M. STEES ADDITION TO ST. PAUL, RAMSEY CO., MINN. LOT 28 BLK 8 to comprise a nuisance condition an violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On June 25; 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deGciencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance InspecUon must be obtained from the Building Irispection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That imspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condirion. You may aiso be required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) perfo'rmance bond with the Building Inspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer July 11, 2008 1219 CYPRESS ST paQe 2 VJ 1 � This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. This is a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling. Interior 1. 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. 2. Lacking deadbolt door locks. Provide one-inch throw deadbolt locks for all entry doors to dwelling unit(s). 3. 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. 4. G.F.C.L: The bathroom is lacking an electrical G.F.C.I. outlet. Permit May Be Required. The stairs have missing or defective handrails. Provide all interior and exterioz stairways and steps of inore that three (3) risers with handrails which are grippable and installed 34" to 38" above the nose of the stair treads. 6. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair a11 ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 7. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a professional manner. 8. 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 yard. The Saint Paul Legislative Code requires all exterior property areas to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Usable materials must be stored in an approved manner, so as not to constitute a nuisance. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached requirement, within 24 hours. Exterior 10. 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. July 11, 2008 1219 CYPRESS ST page 3 11. 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. 08� �a i I 12. 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. 13. The exterior wa11s of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 14. STORM DOOR(S}: The storxn doar(s) are in disrepair; repair or replace the door(s). 15. 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. 16. 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. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if fhese deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by August 11, 2008 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement pxocess 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 a11 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 shali not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Divasion of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order Co Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. 7uly 11, 2008 1219 CYPRESS ST page 4 ��fdij If corrective 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 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 conective action is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Dave Nelmark between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1931, 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 12/07 DEPARTMENTOFSAFE77ANDINSPECTlONS �� , � r Bo6 Kess[e Dr �ecia 1 CITY OF SAINT PAUL Chiistopher B. Caleman, Mayor C0�t4N1ERCEBUlLDING Telephone: 6�7-266-9090 8 Fow�th Street East, Sui(e 100 Facsimi[e: 65[-266-9099 StPaul,A�mnesata5J10L1024 Web' wxr�staaul.eo�/dsi June 17, 2008 OPTION ONE 8937 AZTEC DRIVE EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347 Re: 1219 Cypress St File#: 07 131441 VB2 Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Provide weather protection far sheetrock on front porch. 2. Repair or replace stucco as needed. (requires a permit) 3. Totally rebuild porches to code with proper footings and supports or remove. 4. Replace lower set of basement stairs and install handrail to code. 5. Remove lower 2 feet of drywall on basement exterior walls. 6. Replace kitchen cabinets and counter tops. 7. Install fixtures per code in kitchen and hathroom. 8. Insure crawl space has vapor barrier installed and foundation is insulated to R-10 per code. 9. Insulate basement walls to R-5 per code. 10. Install steps to code at porch. 1 l. Remove trees from against house foundation and kill stump. 12. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled. 13. Install hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps, including basement, as per attachment. 14. Strap or support top of stair stringers. 15. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation. 16. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. 17. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface boits. 18. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 19. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window openings. 20. Repair walls and ceiling throughout, as necessary. 21. Re-level structure as much as is practical. An Affirxnative Action Equal Opporhxnity Employer �-�aii 1219 CYPRESS PAGE2 BUILDLNG 22. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). 23. 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 are not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code. 24. Provide general clean-up of premise. 25. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. 26. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. 27. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. ELECTRICAL 1. Ground the electrical service to the water service within 5'of the entrance point of the water service. 2. Bond around water meter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per Article 250 of the NEC. 3. Verify that fuse/circuit breaker amperage matches wire size. 4. Properly strap cables and conduits in basement/service conduit on the exterior of the house. 5. Install globe-type enclosed light fixture on all closet lights. 6. Remove all card wiring. 7. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground. 8. Properly wire exterior lights at front door. 9. Install exterior lights at side enhy doars. 10. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basemenUgarage. 11. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit. 12. Any open walls or walls that are open as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 2005 NEC. 13. Remove part of basement wall to allow access to electrical panel. PLUMBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. Basement: 1. Water heater temperature and relief valve discharge piping incorrect. 2. Water piping is inwrrect. 3. Water heater not fired or in service. 4. Water meter is removed; not in service. 5. Meter needs repair or is broken. a�a-�a � � 1219 CYPRESS PAGE3 6. Meter has conoded piping; incorrect piping. 7. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking piping. 8. Provide water piping to all fixtures and appliances. 9. Gas piping, cap all unused gas lines. 10. Soil and waste piping has not front sewer cleanout; no soil stack base cleanout. I 1. Soil and waste piping is unplugged or open piping; back pitched piping. 12. Improper pipe support and improper connections, transitions fitting or pipe usage. 13. Lavatory tub is not vented and has incorrect waste. 14. Faucet is missing. I Floor: 1. Kitchen sink is not vented has incotrect waste and water piping. 2. Fixture and faucet are missing. 2 Floor: 1. Bathtub has incorrect waste and inconect water piping. 2. Fixture is broken or missing parts, faucet is missing, broken or has parts missing. 3. Lavatory has incorrect water piping, fixture is broken or missing parts, faucet is missing, broken or has parts missing. 4. Reset water closet to code. Exterior: 1. Lawn hydrant requires backflow assembly or device. 2. Replace corroded gas piping. HEATdNG L Clean and Orsat fumace burner. Check all controls far proper operation. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks; provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. 2. Vent clothes dryer to code. (Ventilation or plumbing permit and inspection are required). 3. Provide adequate combustion air and support duct to code. 4. Provide support for gas lines to code. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines. 5. Install approved lever handle manual building shutoff gas valve in an accessible location ahead of the first branch tee. 6. Clean all supply and return ducts for warm air heating system. 7. Repair andlor replace heating registers as necessary. 8. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 9. Re-hang and repair ductwork as needed. 10. Appropriate mechanical and wann air permits are required for this work. o8-�ai I �z�9 ��ss PAGE4 ZONI�iG This structure was inspected as a Single Family Home. NOTES "xSee attachxnent for permit requirements and appeals procedure. Most of the roof covering could not be inspected. All must meet appropriate codes when completed. There was considerable storage/clutter within property at the time of the inspection. Property is to meet appropriate Codes when complete. All items noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compiiance but should be completed at a]ater date. Possible purchasers of property shall be made aware of these items. This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the building, all deficiencies listed on the code compliance report must be corrected and be in compliance with the Minimum Housing Standards of the 5t. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34), and all required permits must receive fmal approval. **VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT 1VTEYGHBORHOOD HOi3SING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT {NHPI1 FOR PEY2MITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY"x. For further information call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Sear Avenue. Sincerely, James L. 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Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1219 Cvoress Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Bob Pilz appeazed on behalf of the property owner, Phase II, LLC. No other parties of interest appeared. Mr. Ma�er stated the building was a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 6,970 square feet and had been vacant since August 14, 2007. A code compliance inspection had been done on June 17, 2008, the vacant building registration fees were assessed in the amount of $1,000, and the $5,000 performance bond was posted on Aun st 26, 2008. On June 25, 2008, an inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which constihxte a nuisance condition was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on July 11, 2008 with a compliance date of August 11, 2008. 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 $39,700 and the building to be $185,300. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $20,000 to $30,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $7,581 to $10,581. There had also been three sunmlary abatements issued to this property since 2007, seven 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 stared refuse, boarding, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice. Mr. Magner stated that at the September 23 Legislative Hearing, 993 Maryland Avenue East was discussed in conjunction with this property. This paxcel has two dwellings on it and Mr. Pilz indicated that he intended to rehabilitate this building and 993 Maryland would be demolished. He believed this property fit into the character of the neighborhood and encouraged rehabilitation. He presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong responded that she had reported on this building at the September 23 hearing. She noted that both buildings were built in 1915 and that the Maryland building was originally constructed as a store. There was some loss of integrity to the exterior of the building; however, she encouraged rehabilitation of this building. Mr. Pilz stated that he had presented financial documentation and a rehabilitation plan for this property at the September 23 hearing. He said that they planned to invest approximately $40,000 in repairs to this property with the intention of selling it once the rehab was complete. He believed they would need approximately three months to complete the rehabilitation. Ms. Moermond reviewed the work plan and financials documentation. According to the fmancing, it indicated that Raymond Hall was financing the rehab of this property. She said that the documentation that was submitted did not indicate the amount of money he was dedicating towards the rehab of this property. She said she would either need a letter or affidavit from Mr. Hall dedicating the amount of funding for this specific project. Ms. Moermond stated that the following conditions must be met by noon on Wednesday, October 29: 1) the property must be maintained; 2) Raymond Hall must provide financial documentation and a letter or affidavit committing the funds for the rehab of this proj ect. If all of the conditions aze met, she will recommend granting 90 days to remove or repair the building.