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Green Sheet #3047670
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspecrions 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 one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a one stail,
detached garage located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and
commonly lrnown as 815 ROBERT STREET SOUTA. This property is legally described as
follows, to wit:
AUDITOR'S SUBDNISION OF LOT 6, BIDWELL'S ADDITION TO WEST ST. PAUL EX
PAKT IN ST; LOT 31 TOGETHER WITH ALL OF LOT 32
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before Apri12, 2007, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: MERS,
c/o Keller Williams, 3100 Lake Street W, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416; Wilford & Geske,
7650 Currell Blvd, Suite 300, Woodbury, MN 55125; West Side Citizens Organization.
WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Tnspections 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 October 25, 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 responsibie parties that they must repair
or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by November 26, 2007; and
WI3EREA5, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property
declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolirion; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Department of Safety
and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative
Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accardance
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, January 29, 2008 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving
testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to arder the interested
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or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace,
health, safety and welfare and remove its blighring influence on the community by demolishing
and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The
demolition of the structure to be completed within fdteen (1� days after the date of the Council
Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday,
February 20, 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 815 ROBERT STREET SOUTH.
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That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislarive Code, Chapter 45.
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 laiown
responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the
building(s).
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That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a piacard on the Subject
Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and
Inspections, VacantlNuisance Buildings.
That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property
safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its
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blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the
siructure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council
Hearing.
If the above corrective acrion is not completed within this period of time Department of
Safety and Inspecrions 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 Properry 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
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 fiirther ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code.
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Harris
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Requested by Department o£
Safety and Inspections
Code Enfoicement ( Vacant Buildings
By:
Form Approved by City Attorney
By:
Form Appioved by Mayor foz Submission to Council
By:
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Departmentloffice/council: Date InHiated:
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Confad Person & Phone:
Bob Kessler
266-9013
Must Be on Council Agen
20.FEB-08
Doc.lype: RESOLUTION
E-DOCUment Required: N
Document Contad:
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply
with the resolution, the Department of Safety and ffispec[ions is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at
815 ROBERT ST S.
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Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a coMract for this departmenY?
Yes No
2. Has this personlErm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiatin9 Problem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
T,his 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 par[ies and responsible parties lmown to the Enforcement Officer were given an order�to
iepair or remove the building at 815 ROBERT ST S by November 26, 2007, and have failed to comply with those orders.
Advamages ff Approved:
The City wili eliminate a nuisance.
Disadvantages If Approvetl:
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These ws[s 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 community.
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Transacfion: CosVRevenue Budgeted:
pundiny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement Ac[iviry Number: 001-00257
Financial Information:
(Explain)
Fetiruary 7, 2008 125 PM Page 1
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
DickLippert, Manager ofCode Enforcement
Nuisance Buildzng Enforcement � /� q
CITY OF SAINT PAUL '
ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor
1600 lYhite Bear Ave N Te1: (651) 266-1900
SaintPaul,MN55106 Fax: (651)266-1926
December 21, 2007
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has
requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair
or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
815 ROBERT 5T S
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, January 29, 2008
City Council Hearing - Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
MERS
c/o Keller Williams
3100 Lake Street W, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Wilford & Geske
7650 Currell Blvd, Suite 300
Woodbury, MN 55125
West Side Citizens Organization
infona,wsco.or�
Interest
Fee Owner
Foreclosure Attomey
District Council Contact
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
815 ROBERT ST S
December 21, 200�
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The legal description of this property is:
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AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 6, BIDWELL'S ADDTTION TO WEST ST. PAIiL
EX PART IA' ST; LOT 31 TOGETHER WITH ALL OF LOT 32
The Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance"
as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Aepartment of Safety and Inspections has
issued an order to the then lrnown responsible parties to eluninate this nuisance condition by
correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
The property was re-inspected on November 27, 2007. There was no compliance and the
nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence
of this property. It is the recommendation of the Department of Safety and Inspections that the
City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and
remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and
Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the
real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taaces.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspections
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cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
District Council — Community Organizer
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
815 Robert Street South
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, January 29, 2008
City Council — Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The building is a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached,
one-stall garage on a lot of 5,663 square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since February 28, 2007.
The current property owner is MERS c/o Keller Williams, per AMANDA and Ramsey county
property records.
"I'he City of St. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been seven (7) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007.
There have been four (4) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Removal of snow and ice
On October 4, 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 October 25, 2007 with a compliance date of
November 26, 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.
Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $46,000 on the land and $119,800 on the
building.
As of May I 1, 2007, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed.
As of January 28, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate taxes are current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $50,000-$60,000. The
esrimated cost to Demolish is $8,000 to $10,000.
NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property
owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes
the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to Yhe property.
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Property Identification 08.28.22.33.0164
Number (PIN)
Property Address 815 Robert St S
St. Paul 55107-3230
Residential Property:
Year Built 1930
# of Stories 1.00
Style Bungalow
Exterior Wall Brick
Totai Rooms 6
Total Family Rooms 1
Totai Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Attic Type Finished
Finished SQ Feet 1196
Foundation Size 854
Basement Area Finished
Fi�ished Rec Area
Garage Type Detached
Area (sq.ft.) 228
Parcel Size .13 Acres
Parcel Width 68.00 Feet
Parcel Depth 81.00 Feet
Land Use Code 510
Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwelling,
Platted Lot
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
Dick Lippert Manager of Code Enforcement
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayar
Nuisance Butlding Enforcement
1600 White Bear Ave N
SaintPaul, MN55106
October 25, 2007
MERS c/o Keller Williams Wilford & Geske
3100 Lake Street W, Suite 300 7650 Currell Blvd, Ste 300
Minneapolis, MN 55416 Woodbury, VIN 55125
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Deaz : Sir or Madam
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Te1. (651) 266-1900
Fax (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:
815 ROBERT ST S
and legally described as follows, to wit:
AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION OF LOT 6, BIDWELL'S ADDITION TO WEST ST. PAUL EX PART IN
ST; LOT 31 TOGETHER WITH ALL OF LOT 32
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 October 4, 2007, a Building Deficiency Inspection I2eport was compiled and the following conditions were
observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. As Frst
remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection
and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That
inspection will 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.
This is a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a one stall detached garage.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
, ' October 25, 2007
815 ROBERT ST S
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The structure is a registered vacant building and must have a Code Compliance Certi�cate
before the structure may be occupied. Immediately vacate the structure or obtain a Code
Compliance Cert�cate from L.I.E.P. You may contact 7im Seeger at L.I.E.P. for code
compliance inspection, permits, and issuance of Code Compliance Certificate. Under Chapter
33.03 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, failure to obtain a Code Compliance Certificate or to
vacate the structure may xesult in issuance of criminal summonses.
There is a pending code compliance report for this property. At this time, no permits have been
Taken out or inspected or signed off as complete. See attached for a complete deficiency list.
BiJILDING
1. Replace rear entry landing to code.
2. Repair garage window and overhead door.
3. Bottom step of stairs to basement to be uniform.
4. Install handrail at front steps to house.
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Remove all carpeting and clean and sanitize all surfaces.
No legal bedrooms in basement
Siding on front of house not installed per manufactures recommendations.
Replace to code.
InstalUProvide hand and guardrails on al1 stairways and steps as per
attachment.
Tuck Point exterior foundation.
Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water.
Install tempered glass in window over bathtub.
Provide thuxnb type dead bolts for all enhy doors. Remove any surface bolts.
Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-
putty etc. as necessary.
Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window
openings.
Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary.
Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the nedcessary
precautions if lead base paint is present).
Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows sha11 have glass area equal to
8% of floor azea, or a minimum of 8 sy. ft., one-half of which shall operate and all
bedroom windows shall meet emergency egress requirements (20" wide minimum,
24" high minimum but not less than 5.7 sq. fr. overall).
Provide general clean-up ofpremise.
Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code.
Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary.
provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation.
Install downspouts and a complete gutter system where needed.
Provide general rehabilitation of garage.
October 25, 2007
815 ROBERT ST S
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ELECTRICAL
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Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel.
Verify that fuse/circuit breaker amperage matches wire size.
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Close open knockouts in service junction boxes with knockout seals.
Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches and
outlets, covers and plates.
Chick a113-wire outlets far proper polarity and verify ground.
Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures as specified in Builetin
80-1.
7. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector as specified in Bulletin 80-1
and other smoke detectors as required by the IRC.
8. Properly wire exteriar lights at front, side, and back door.
9. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basement.
10. Insure proper gronnd clearance on service drop.
All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical
permit.
Any open walls or walls that aze opened as part of this project must be wired to the
standazds of the 2005 NEC.
PLUMBING
All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed
in Saint Paul.
Water heater not fired or in service.
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HEATING
Water meter is removed; not in service.
Improper connections, transitions, fitting or pipe usage on soil and waste.
Remove PVC away from ABS piping by water heater.
Laundry unvented in basement.
Waste incorrect in laundry.
Waste incorrect in vanity on first floor.
Replace overflow cover in bathtub on second floor.
l. Basement and first floor bathroom ventilation £ans to be installed to code with
permit.
2. Clothes dryer venting to be installed to code with permit.
3. Repair/replace all damaged, bent and flattened copper gas piping.
4. Remove copper gas piping installed after gas shutoff valve for water heater.
5. Venting for furnace/water heater to have proper makeup at all joints.
6. Verify that A/C installation has been properly maintained and operates safely.
7. Clean and Orsat fusnacelboiler burner. Check all controls for proper operation.
Submit report.
8. Check fiunace heat exchanger for leaks, provide documentation.
9. Provide adequate combustion air according to code.
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815 ROBERT ST S
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HEATING
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10. Install approved lever handle manual building shutoff gas valve in an
accessible location ahead of though first branch tee. linable to verify location.
1 l. Clean all supply and return ducts for warm air hearing system.
12. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary.
13. Appropriate Mechanical, Warm Air Permits are required for this work.
ZONING
This property was inspected as a single family home.
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As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and
the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by November 26, 2007 the Department
of Safety and Inspecrions, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial
abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action,
including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property
tases 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. I£ you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the
ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the
Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible
parties.
The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which
declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subj ect 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 deparhnent is further
required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office.
If conective action is not taken within the 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. ABer 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 arder 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 shall abate
October 25, 2007
815 ROBERT ST S
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this nuisance. The costs of this action, including adminisisative 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 Mat Dornfeld
between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at 651-266-1902, or you may leave a voice mail
message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Program Manager
Division of Code Enforcement
cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research
Cindy Carlson - PED Housing
Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation
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OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BoG Kessler, Director
CITY OF SAINT PALZ
Christapher8. Coleman, Mayor
May 11, 2007
COMM6RCEBUlLDING Telephone 651-266-9090
8 FourtH Street East, Suite 100 Facsimile: 65]-266-9099
St Paul, Minnesola 5510/-1024 We6' wv.w [iep.us
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS c/a KELLER WILLIAMS
3100 LAKE ST W STE 300
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Re: 815 Robert St S
File#: 07 028704 VB2
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is
submitted:
BUILDING
l. Replace rear enhy landing to code.
2. Repair garage window and overhead door.
3. Bottom step of stairs to basement to be uniform.
4. Install handrail at front steps to house.
5. Remove all caipeting and clean and sanitize all surfaces.
6. No legal bedrooms in basement
7. Siding on front of house not installed per manufactures recommendations. Replace to
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code.
Tnstall/Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment.
Tuck Point exterior foundation.
Tnstall floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water.
Install tempered glass in window over bathtub.
Provide thuxnb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts.
Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty
etc. as necessary.
Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window
openings.
Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary.
Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the nedcessary precautions
if lead base paint is present).
Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass azea equal to 8°l0
of floor area, or a minimum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of which shall operate and all
bedroom windows shall meet emergency egress requirements (20" wide minimum,
24" high minimum but not less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall).
Provide general clean-up of premise.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
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COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS c/o KELLER WILLIAMS
Re: 815 Robert St S
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BUILDING
19. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code.
20. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary.
21. provide proper drainage azound house to direct water away from foundation.
22. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system where needed.
23. Provide general rehabilitation of gazage.
ELECTRICAL
1. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel.
2. Verify that fuse/circuit breaker amperage matches wire size.
3. Close open knockouts in service junction boxes with knockout seals.
4. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches and outlets,
covers and plates.
5. Chick a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground.
6. Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures as specified in Bulletin 80-1.
7. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector as specified in Bulletin 80-1 and
other smoke detectors as required by the IRC.
8. Properly wire exterior lights at front, side, and back door.
9. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, nnproper ar hazardous wiring in basement.
10. Insure proper ground clearance on service drop.
All electrical wark must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical
permit.
Any open wa11s or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards
of the 2005 NEC.
PLUMBING
All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in
Saint Paul.
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Water heater not fired or in service.
Water meter is removed; not in service.
Improper connections, transitions, fitting or pipe usage on soil and waste.
Remove PVC away from ABS piping by water heater.
Laundry unvented in basement.
Wasteincorrectin laundry.
Waste incorrect in vanity on first floor.
Replace overflow cover in bathtub on second floor.
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Re: 815 Robert St S
Page Three
AEATING
1. Basement and first floor bathroom ventilation fans to be installed to code with permit.
2. Clothes dryer venting to be installed to code with permit.
3. Repair/replace a11 damaged, bent and flattened copper gas piping.
4. Remove copper gas piping installed after gas shutoff valve for water heater.
5. Venting for fumace/water heater to have proper makeup at all joints.
6. Verify that A/C installation has been properly maintained and operates safely.
7. Clean and Orsat furnace/boiler bumer. Check all controls for proper operation.
Submit report.
8. Check furnace heat excbanger for leaks, provide documentation.
9. Provide adequate combustion air according to code.
10. Install approved lever handle manual building shutoff gas valve in an accessible
location ahead of though first branch tee. Unabie to verify location.
11. Clean all supply and retum ducts for warm air heating system.
12. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary.
13. Appropriate Mechanical, Wann Air Permits are required for this work.
ZONING
1. This property was inspected as a single family home.
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Re: 815 Robert St S
Page Four
NOTES
x'�`See attachment for pennit requirements.
Most of the roof covering could not be properly inspected from grade. Recommend this be done
before rehabilitation is attempted.
There was considerable storage/clutter within property at the time of the inspection. All to meet
appropriate Codes when complete.
All noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compliance but should be
completed at a later date. Possible purchasers of property sha11 be made aware of these items.
**VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI) FOR
PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For fiu�ther mformatron ca11, NHPI at
651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue.
Sincerely,
James L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
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Date: February 26, 2007
File #: 07 - Q28700
Folder Name: 815 ROBERT ST S
PIN: 082822330164
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January 29, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes �/�/� Page 12
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10. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 815 Robert Street South within
fifteen (15) days from adoption ofresolution.
The property owner of record, MERS c/o Keller Williams, did not appear. Heidi Soll appeazed and
stated that she lived next door to this property and wanted to see the building demolished.
Mr. Magner stated the building was a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dwelling
with a detached one-stall garage on a lot of 5,663 square feet and had been vacant since Febrnary
28, 2007. A code compliance inspection had been done on May 11, 2007. The vacant building
registration fees were delinquent in the amount of $250 and the $5,000 performance bond had not
been posted. On October 4, 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 October 25, 2007 with a compliance date of November 26, 2007. To date, the property
remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legisiative Code. Ramsey
County TaYation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $46,000 and the
building to be $119,800. 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 $8,650 to $11,650. There had also been seven si.iuunary abatements issued to
this property since 2007, four of which went to work arder: to secure the building and the City had
to board the building to secure it from trespass, and remove snow and ice. Code Enforcement
recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented
photographs of the properiy.
Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this was a 1930 brick,
revival style building; it had not been surveyed; it was not locally designated. She noted that it was
located on a corner lot which generally anchored the block. She also stated that this was a short
block and did not have any strong style of any particular type of house. She believed there were
better choices that would complement the other architectural styles of this neighborhood.
Ms. Moermond asked how they became awaze this was a vacant building. Mr. Magner stated this
was a referral from the Police Department on an emergency boarding. The property was found to
be vacant and open to access. Ms. Moermond inquired about the sununazy abatements that had
been issued and had gone to work order. Mr. Magner stated that according to the file, it appeared
that one of the orders to mow the lawn had been done by someone else; the remainder went to work
order.
Ms. Soll presented written letters for the record which are attached and made a part of this record.
She stated that she and her boyfriend had gone through the house when it went for auction with the
idea of purchasing the property to rehab it, possibly then sell it or rent it out. After going through
the house, she believed the City's estimate for the cost of the repairs was too low as she believed the
garage needed to be replaced as a vehicle would barely fit in the stail. In her opinion, the amount of
investment that would be required to make the repairs was too great for what the property could be
sold for. She stated that when she inquired about the property when it went to auction, she had a
difficult time getting any inforxnation. The house was supposed to be open for viewing on two
separate weekends, and the first weekend, the house was left open the entire weekend with no one
in it. Later that evening, she noticed that the jar was left ajar and she called the Police to report it.
The Police came out and had the door bolted shut. She had contacted the realtor that was listed on
the property to let them know that the house had been bolted shut and that she intended to go
January 29, 2008 LegislaYive Hearing Minutes �$���G� Page 13
through the house with an inspector the following weekend. The following weekend, the house was
not open to go in for an inspection. She stated that she had obtained a copy of the code compliance
inspection teport from the City and then contacted the auction company asking why this report was
not made available to anyone who may be interested in purchasing the property. She never received
a response. She again stated that she would like to see the property demolished.
Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no oprion for repair.
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10/18/07
Attention: Veronica
Hello,
I wanted to bring to your attention the City of Saint Paul's building inspectors code
compiiance list that is available for 815 S. Robert St. in Saint Paul, MN 55107. This
should be made available to any potential buyers on your website and at the time of
auction.
Not providing this would be deceptive and wrong — it is shocking to me that the bank,
Countrywide Home Loans who requested the inspection has not made it available to your
business and the public. This in itself seems deceptive and discrediting of that company
and their business .practices.
In adairion to the list of code compliances, Counh•ywide has not paid their vacaut
building fees and anyone that wants to rehab this category 3 vacant building will be
required to post a$SOOQ bond to the City of St Paul, provide a timeline of repairs and
show how the project will be fmanced. The repair work is required to be done by licensed
contractors/plumbers/electricians/etc as well.
T'his is a�l very important information that should be made available to the public. The
home was also locked down this last weekend and myself and at least two other parties
were unable to view the properiy, as stated on the website.
In my opinion, this property should be pulled far the auction because of the deceptive
nature that Counhywide is trying to dump it off on unsuspecting buyers — not providing
this information or any truth in housing information, not making the home available to
buyers and their inspectors (which we had scheduled) and not paying their own fees.
That�lcs far your help,
Heidi Soll
612-201-2698
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OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTiONS AND ` �
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTiON " �c � "'
Bob Kessler, Director �p�y�l,�. �..
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor
COM1vIERCEBIlILDING . Teiephane: 651-266-9090
BFourthStreetEns;Suite200 Facsmile: 65I-266-9099
StPaul,Mmrsesotai5107-IO24 We6: www.l�ep.us
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COiJNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS c/o KELLER WILLIAMS
3100 LAKE ST W STE 300
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416
Re: 815 Robert St S
File#: 07 028704 VB2
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is
submitted:
BUILDING
1. Replace rear entry landing to code.
2. Repair gaz'age window and overhead door.
3. Bottom step of stairs to basement to be uniform.
4. Install handrail at front steps to house.
5. Remove all carpeting and cleah and sanitize all surfaces.
6. No legal bedrooms in basement
7. Siding on front of house not installed per manufacttxres recommendations. Replace to
code.
8. InstaIUProvide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attacliment.
9. Tuck Point e�terior foundation.
10. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water.
1 l. Install tempered glass in window over bathtub.
12. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts.
13. Repair ar replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty
etc. as necessary.
14. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window
openings.
15. Repair walls and ceilings fhroughout, as necessary.
16. Prepare and paint interior and eaterior as necessary (take the nedcessary precautions
if lead base paint is present).
17. Habitable rooms with new usage, repiaced windows shall have glass azea equal to 8%
of floor azea, or a xninimum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of which sha11 operate and all
bedroom windows sha11 meet emergency egress requirements (20" wide ininimum,
24" high minimum but not less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall).
18. Provide general clean-up of premise.
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COLJN`IRYWIDE HOME LOANS c/o KELLER WII.LIAMS
Re: 815 Robert St S
Page Two
BUII.DING
19. Provide smoke detectars as per the Minnesota State Building Code.
20. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary.
21. provide proper drainage azound house to direct water away from foundation.
22. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system where needed.
23. Provide general rehabilitation of garage.
ELECTRICAL
1. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel.
2. Verify that fuse/circuit breaker amperage matches wire size.
3. Close opan knockouts in service junction boxes with knockout seals.
4. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches and outlets,
covers and plates.
5. Chick a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground.
6. Tbroughout building, install outlets and light fixtures as specified in Bulletin 80-1.
7. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector as specified in Bulletin 80-1 and
other smoke detectors as required by the IRC.
8. Properly wire ea�terior lights at front, side, and back door.
9. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazazdous wiring in basement.
10. Insure proper ground cieazance on service drop. �
All electrical wark must be done by a licensed electrical coniractor under an electrical
pernut.
Any open walls or wa11s that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standazds
of the 2005 NEC.
PLUMBING
All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in
Saint Paul.
1. Watar heater not fired or in service.
2. Water meter is removed; not in service.
3. Improper connections, transitions, fitting or pipe usage on soil and waste.
4. Remove PVC away from ABS piping by water heater.
5. Laundry unvented in basement.
6. Waste incorrect in laundry.
7. Waste inconect in vanity on first floor.
8. Replace overflow cover in bathtub on second floor.
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COUNTRI'WIDE HOME LOANS c/o KELLER WII,LIAMS
Re: 815 Robert St S
Page Three
HEATING
l. Basement and first floor bathroom ventilation fans to be installed to code with permit.
2. Clothes dryer venting to be installed to code with permit.
3. Repair/replace all damaged, bent and flattened copper gas piping.
4. Remove copper gas piping installed a$er gas shutoff valve for water heater.
5. V enting for furnace/water heater to have proper makeup at all j oints.
6. Verify that A/C installation has been properly maintained and operates safely.
7. Clean and Orsat furnacelboiler bumer. Check all controls for proper operation.
Submit report.
8. Check fiunace heat exchanger for leaks, provide documentation.
9. Provide adequate combustion air accarding to code.
10. Install approved lever handle manual building shutoff gas valve in an accessible
location ahead of though first branch tee. Unable to verify locarion.
11. Clean all supply and return du�ts for warm air heafing system.
12. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary.
13. Appropriate Mechanical, Warm Air Pernrits aze required far this wark.
ZONING
This property was inspected as a single family home.
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COi.TNTRI'WIDE HOME LOANS c/o KELLER WILLIAMS
Re: 81 � Robert St S
Page Four
NOTES
**See attaclunent for permit requirements.
Most of the roof covering could not be properly inspected from grade. Recommend this be done
before rehabilitation is attempted.
There was considerable storage/clutter within property at the time of the inspection. All to meet
appropriate Codes when complete.
All noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compliance but should be
completed at a later date. Possible purchasers of properly shall be made aware of these items.
**VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPn FOR
PEI2MITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For further information call, NHI'I at
651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue.
Sincerely,
James L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
JLS: sh
Attachments
DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY ANDINSPECTIONS
Bob Kessler, D�rec[ar � � /�
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christopher B. Co[eman, Mayor
COMMERCEBUILD/NG Te(ephone: 651-266-9090
8 Fourth Stree� Eas�, Su+fe 200 Facs:mde: 657-266-9124
St Paul, Mmnesom 55/0l-]024 'Neb: wiv�v sroauC2ov/dsi
Date:
Your permit application cannot
Registration Fees.
due to unpaid Vacant Building
Enclosed is a copy of a letter sent from the department of Neighborhood Housing and Property
Improvement (NHPI) stating that Vacant Building Registration Fees must be paid before DSI may
issue permits.
Below are a list of contacts from NHPI to assist you with this payment.
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Your permit application is being returned and will need to be resubmitted once the registration feels
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