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08-17CITY OF RESOLUSION 10 I1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Presented by AMENDED 1/2/08 / Council File # Green Sheet # �n � (o S t � PAUL, MINNESOTA Z� WHEREAS, Departrnent 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 tv✓o story, wood frame, 6 unit building located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly known as 59 ATWATER STREET. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: LEWIS' ADDITION TO ST, PAUL LOT 22 BLK 5 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before March 31, 2007, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Michael Gregory I LLC, 1228 S. 54`" Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214; Michael Gregory 1, LLC 730 Jenks Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108; Colleen Gilbertson, 1228 S. 54` Street W, Milwaukee, WI 53214; Silver Hill Financial, LLC, Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, 4425 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 5��' Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33146; Distrct 6 Planning Council. WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated August 29, 2007; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by September 28, 2007; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and 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 accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the ��i� 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 �3 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 public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, January 2, 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 heazings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Qrder conceming the Subject Property at 59 ATWATER STREET. l. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Sub}ect Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. 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. �'� ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall malce the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its Dg 85 86 87 88 89 90 2. 91 92 93 94 95 96 3. 97 98 99 100 101 102 4. 103 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 structure must be completed within forly-five (45) days after the date of the Council Hearing. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Department of Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incuned against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any 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. It is further ordered, Yhat a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Bostrom Carter Harris Helgen S[ark Thune Adopted by Council: Date Yeas � Nays � Absent � Re uested b De artment of: �� Q Y P Adoption Cert�fied by Co ncil Secretary U By: i Approve¢,b�iV�a��or: Date � � �1� By: �� Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant � Form Approved by City Attorney By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: ox r� � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � ; Departmentlo�ce/�ouncil: Date Initiated: ;$� - Dept.ofSafery&Inspec[ions 20-NOV-07 Green Sheet NO: 3046513 j ConWCt Person & Phone: Bob Kessler 266-9013 � Must Be on Council Agend ; 02-JAN-08 �, RESOLUTION � E-DOCUment Required: N � Document Contact: ' Contact Phone: � vcumwrcm aem �� ro�eou 0 e k of Safe & 1us ec4ons Assign 1 e t.afSafe &Ins ections De arhnentDirector Number Z � pttome For Routing 3 a or's Office Ma or/ASSistant Order q ouoc0 5 i Clerk L1 Clerk Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip Ail Locations for Signature) Action Requestetl: City Cowcil to pass this resolution which wil] order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject properiy is located at 59 ATWATER ST . itletions: App�ove (A) o� R Planning Commission CIB Committee Crvil Service Commission Must Answer 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this departmeni? Yes No 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain aIl yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): - This building(s) �s a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Samt Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to renair nr remove the hnildina at 5Q ATWATFR ST hv Ce.,remhrr 9R �nnv a�d ha.�P f i1PA r� �.,.,,.,i.,..,;r6 rh�oP �.dPr� Advantages If Approved: The C�Cy wiU 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 specia] assessment against the property taxes. A nu�sance condition wil] remain unabated in the CiTy. This building(s) wi11 continue to blight the community. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will contmue to blight the community. V, Transaction: CostlRevenue Budgeted: Fundiny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement nctivity Number: 001-00257 Fi na n cia l Information: (F�cplain) January 22, 2008 2:38 PM Page 1 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AAiD INSPECTIONS Dick Lippert Manager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Enforcement 1600 White Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MIJ�5106 November 21, 2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council �� /y Tel: (651) 266-1900 Pax: (651) 266-I926 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: 59 ATWATER ST The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, December 11, 2007 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, January 2, 2008 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Michael Gregory I LLC 1228 S 54th St Milwaukee WI 53214-3401 Michaei Gregory l, LLC 730 Jenks Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Colleen Gilbertson 1228 S 54th St W Milwaukee WI 53214 Silver Hill Financial LLC Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC 4425 Ponce De Leon Blvd, S Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 District 6 Planning Council district6�qwestoffice.net Interest Fee Owner Fee Owner (alt. address) Certificate of Occupancy Responsible Party Mortgage Company District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEO Employer 59 Atwater Street November 21, 2Qa7 Page 2 The legal description of this property is: LEWIS' ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 22 BLK 5 �g - / - 7 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to constitute a "nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcring the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The property was re-inspected on September 28, 2007. There was no compliance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightmg 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 taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections ►f.`��'iLi� 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 pubh�ng60183 10/07 6 �'%� SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 59 / 61 Atwater Street Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, December 11, 2007 City Council — Wednesday, January 2, 2007 The building is a iwo story, wood frame, multiple (6) unit dwelling on a lot of 4,792 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since May 11, 2007. The current property owner is Michael Gregory I, LLC, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The city has had to boazd this building to secure it from trespass. There have been eight (8) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES in 2007. There have been four (4) WORK ORDERS issued far: - Removal of improperly stared refuse - Removal of tall grass and weeds - Removal of fallen tree and debris On August 15, 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 NLTISANCE BLTILDING was posted on August 29, 2007 with a compliance date of September 28, 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 paid. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $90,000 on the land and $153,400 on the building. As of December 10, 2007, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed. As of December 10, 2007, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taxes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is more than $100,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $19,350 to $24,350. NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted far consideration orders the property owner to repair ar remove this shucture within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. Taat & Properry Chazacteristic Informarion - Structure Description Page 1 of 2 68�I� Home Site Map Cnntact Us T� & Property Characteristic Information - Structure Description RRInfo Home � � Insights � � Propertv Look up � � Record Documents � � Contact Us New Properly Search Back to Search Results �uick Info Pro ert�nformation Taxoaver Name and Address Value Informatlo0 Value HistorX Structure Description Sale Information St�eciai Assessments Proper�y Tax Pavment information Prooerty Tax Payment History Current Propertv Tax Statement(Value Notice 2006 Propert�Tax Statement/Val�e Notice 20Q5 Pro�ertv Tax StatementlValue Notice Z004 Pra e,rty Tax Statement/Value Notice > Structure Description Property Identification Number (PIN) Property Address 30.29.22.32.0195 59 Atwater St St.Paul 55117-5402 Commerciai Property: Parcet Size .11 Acres Parcel Width Parcel Depth Land Use Code 401 Land Use Description M- Apartments 1-9 Rental Units # of Buildings 1 Suilding# Bidg Area # of Stories Year Built 1 6,390 2.00 1889 http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/chazacterisric/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=3029... 12/10/2007 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippen, Manager of Code Enforcement CTTY OF SAINT PAUL ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Enforcement 08-1� Tel: (651) 266-1900 Fax: (651) 266-I926 1600 White Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55106 August 29, 2007 Michael Gregory I Llc 1228 S 54th St Milwaukee WI 53214-3401 Michael Gregory I Llc 730 Jenks Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Colleen Gilbertson 1228 S. 54` Street W Milwaukee, WI 53214 Silver Hill Financial LLC Bayview Loan Servicing LLC 4425 Ponce De Leon Blvd., 5�' floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 Order to Abate Nuisance Suilding(s) Dear: Sir or Madam The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 59 ATWATER ST and legally described as follows, to wit: LEWIS` ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 22 BLK 5 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subjeet to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On August 15, 2007, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following condirions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at tius time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspecrion will identify speci6c 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 O�ce before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer V �// 7 This building(s) is subject to the reshictions 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. Note: 'This inspection is based on the Fire Inspection Team Report dated May 29, 2007 Your building was inspected on May 24, 2007 for the renewal of your Certificate of Occupancy. Approval for occupancy will be granted upon compliance with the following deficiency list. T'he items on the list must be corrected immediately. Failure to comply may result in a criminal citation or the revocarion of the Certificate of Occupancy. The Saint Paul Legislative Code requires that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. The code also provides for the assessment of additional re-inspection fees. YOU WILL BE RESPONSLBLE FOR NOTIFYING TENANTS IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LIST OF DEFICIENCIES ARE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. DEFICIENCY LIST 59 - MSFC 605.1 - Repair or replace damaged electrical fixtures. This wark may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.-1st floor light fixture hanging by wires. 2. 59-1 - MSFC 1011.2 - Remove the materials that cause an exit obstruction. Maintain a clear and unobstructed exitway.-REAR DOOR STICKS SHUT 3. 59-1 VACANT - SPLC 34.12 (2), 34.35 (1) - Repair and maintain all required and supplied equipment in an operative and safe condition.-APPLIANCES 4. 59-1 VACANT - M5FC 6051- All light fixtures shall be maintained with protective globes if originally equipped. 5. 59-1 VACANT - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the floor in an approved manner.-Repair or replace the carpe6ng. 6. 59-1 VACANT - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC 415.0220 - Repair or replace and maintain the pluxnbing fixture to an operational condirion: TOILET CROOKED ON FLOOR, DRY TRAP. MUST BE REPLACED AND BE OPERABLE. 7. 59-I VACANT-BATHROOM - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the walls in an approved manner.-CAULK TUB 59-2 - SPLC 34.13 (4) - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The m;nimum size must be 5.7 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. Refer to �d -/7 provide handout EW-1 for more informarion.-CENTER SOUTH WINDOW SCREWED SHUT, OTHER SIDE WINDOWS NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR EGRESS WiNDOW. MAKE CENTER WINDOW OPERABLE 9. 59-2 - SPLC 34.09 (3) i- Provide and maintain an approved one-inch throw single cylinder deadbolt lock.-REMOVE SLIDEBOLT FROM BOTTOM OF DOOR, REPAIR DOOR AND DEADBOLT 10. 59-B - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the walls in an approved manner.-repair plaster on walls, repair or replace kitchen floor 11. 61-1 - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the floor in an approved manner. 12. 61-1 - SPLC 34.14 (3), MPC 4715.200.T - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilarion system in all bathrooms.-CLEAN BATHFAN 13. 61-2 - SPLC 34.14 (3), MPC 4715.200.T - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilation system in all bathrooms. 14. 61-2 - MSFC 605.5 - Diswntinue use of extension cords used in lieu of permanent wiring.-EXTENSION CORD ON STOVE 15. 61-2 - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the floor in an approved manner.- CLEAN CARPET 16. 61-2 - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window glass. 17. 61-2 - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the door in good condition.- DOOR KICKED IN-REPAIR OR REPLACE 18. 61b - SPLC 34.14 (3), MPC 4715.200.T - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilation system in a11 bathrooms. 19. ELECTRICAL - BASEMENT HALLWAY - NEC 250-10 - Provide an approved grounding clamp.-Remove the paint on the ground clamp, wire and copper piping. 20. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - BULLETIN Ol-1 / BULLETIN 80-1 (Property Maintenance Code)-Provide for all elechical to be brought up to code per the attached Bulletins as it pertains. 21. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 408.4 Circuit Directory or Circuit Identification- Provide for all electrical panels have an up dated circuit directory. 22. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 605.1 -Provide a�ounding jumper around the water meter. AA-ADA-EEO Employer �S�l� 23. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 605.6 - Provide electrical cover plates to all outlets, switches and junction boxes where missing.-Provide a cover on the electrical junction box on the ceiling and in the walk in store room. 24. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 605.1 - Remove unapproved exposed wiring and install in accordance with the electrical code. 'This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.-Remove the wiring in Unit 61-1 closet or provide approved wiring per current elech code. 25. ELECTRICAL - GENERAI. - MSFC 605.4 - Discontinue use of all multi-plug adapters.- Remove all adapters in flouresent light fixtures. Provide for all appliances to plug directly into a wa11 receptacle in leu of a power tap. 26. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 605.5 - Discontinue use of extension cords used in lieu of permanent wiring.-All appliances must plug into a wall receptacle. 27. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 210-7 (d) - Provide for electrical replacement receptacles to be grounded.-Remove the three prong receptacles or provide approved methods per the current electrical code for the installation. These were found through out the buiiding. 28. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 410-8 (b) (1) Provide for the incandescent fixtures in closets to have a completely enclosed lamp. 29. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 400-8 Remove the flexible cords where installed in raceways.-Provide approved methods for the installation of the light fixture in Unit 59-2 Pantry. 30. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 336-6 - Provide approved methods of protection for non-metallic cable (Romex).-Rewire per current electrical code or remove the romex in the basement hallwall and Unit 59-B batluoom. 31. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 300-11 Provide for all raceways, boxes, cabinets, and fittings to be securely fastened in place: Secure the front exterior fixture to the junction box. Secure all loose wire mold runs on the walls per electrical code as needed. 32. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - SPLC 34.12 (2), 3435 (1) - Repair and maintain all required and supplied equipment in an operative and safe condition.-Provide power to all receptacles, switches and electrical equipment. Provide illuxnination to all interiar and exteriar light fixtures. Replace all painted receptacles where paint is preventing a plug to plug in. These items were found through out the building. Replace the broken switch Unit 61-2living area. Replace the non working GFCI receptacle in Unit 61-1 bathroom. Remove the prong in the receptacle in Unit 59-B. e g'i �7 33. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 6051- All light fixtures shall be maintained with protective globes if originally equipped. 34. EXTERIOR - MSFC 506.2 - Call Fire Department communication center at (651) 224- 7371 to make arrangements to have the keybox opened when you have the correct keys on site. 35. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.08 (1), 3431 (1) - All exterior property areas shall be maintained free from any accumularion of refuse, gazbage or feces. 36. HALLS-STAIRS - MN Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and disconfinue excessive accumulafion of combustible materials.-Remove all storage from halls and stairs, REMOVE FROM IN FRONT OF ELECTRICAL PANELS AND FROM VACANT IJNITS 37. Ha11s - MSFC 703.1 - Repair and maintain the required fire resistive construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.-storage room doors, storage in basement must be sepazated by one hour doors with closer. STORAGE ROOM IN STAIRWELL MUST HAVE CLOSER ON DOOR AND BE KEPT CLOSED. LAUNDRY ROOM DOOR CLOSER NNST FUNCTION AND HAVE ALL HOLES IN WALL AROUND BATH FANS SEALED. 38. MECHANICAL/ 6 SPACE HEATERS - SPLC 34.11 (6), 34.34 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Exisfing Fuel Buxning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 39. MECHANICAL/ 6 SPACE HEATERS - MFGC 503 - Provide, repair or replace the fuel equipment vent to develop a positive flow adequate to convey all products of combusrion to the outside. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.-Replace all corroded or damaged vent piping. 40. MECHANICAL/ ALL BATHS - SPLC 34.14 (3), MPC 4715.200.T - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilafion system in all bathrooms. 41. MECFIANICAL/ ALL KITCHEN STOVES - LTMC 2214 - Install, repair, or replace listed gas appliance fuel connector maximum 3 feet in length. (Kitchen range and clothes dryer maximuxn 6 foot length.) This work my require a pernut(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. 42. MECHANICAL/ ALL UNITS/ ALL ROOMS - SPLC 34.11 (6) - Provide and maintain a minimum of 68 degrees F in all habitable rooms at all times.-A visible means of a permanent heating system is required in all rooms. Temporary space heaters aze not allowed. AA-ADA-EEO Employer �8�1 � 43. MECHANICAL/ EXTERIOR/CHINMEY - MFGC 503 - Provide a fuel equipment chimney vent liner to develop a positive flow adequate to convey all products of combustion to the outside. T'his work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266- 9090. 44. PLiJMBING 59 LTNIT 1- SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1), MPC 4515, MPC 326 - Connect or cap the sewer piping in accordance with the plumbing code.-ON KITCHEN WASTE. 45. PLUMBING 59 IJNIT 1- SPC 471�.2000, 2ll0 - Provide an approved backflow preventer. This work may require a permit, call Regional Water Services at (651) 266- 6350.-TUB SPOUT BELOW SPILL LINE OF FIXTURE. 46. PLUMBING 59 UNIT 1- SPC 4715.0400 - Provide approved plumbing materials for water, waste, and vent.-ON LAV WASTE. 47. PLUMBING 59 UNIT 2- SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC 415.0220 - Repair ar replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.-Repair or replace and maintain an approved kitchen sink. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651} 266-9090. 48. PLUMBING 59 IJNIT 2- SPC 4715.2000, 2110 - Provide an approved backflow preventer. This work may require a permit, call Regional Water Services at (651) 266- 6350.-TUB SPOUT BELOW SPILL LINE OF FIXTURE. 49. PLUMBTNG 61 LJNIT 1- SPLC 34.14 {3), MPC 4715.200.T - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilation system in all bathrooms.-NEED COVER ON FAN. 50. PLUMBING 61 ITNIT 1- SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC 415A220 - Repair ox replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condirion: Repair or replace and maintain an approved private hand sink. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. LEAKY WATER PIPE. 51. PLUMBING 61 UNIT 1- SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1), MPC 4715.022.E - Repair and maintain sewer vent.-ON TUB. 52. PLUMBING 61 iJNIT 1- SPC 4715.200Q 2110 - Provide an approved backflow preventer. This work may require a permit, call Regional Water Services at (651) 266- 6350.-ON TUB. 53. PLUMBING 61 LTNIT 2- SPLC 34.14 (3), MPC 4715.200.T - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilation system in all bathrooms.-NEED COVER OVER FAN. 54. PLUMBING 61 UNTT 2- SPC 4715.2000, 2110 - Provide an approved backflow preventer. This work may require a permit, ca11 Regional Water Services at (651) 266- 6350.-TUB SPOUT BELOW SPILL LINE OF FIXTURE. D�'-% 7 55. PLUMBING BASEMENT - UMC 2213 (fl - Install proper hangers and support for the gas piping in compliance with the mechanical code.-TO WATER HEATER. 56. PLITMBING BASEMENT - SPC 4715.1430, & 1440 - Provide approved support for ali plumbing piping.-ALL WASTE, VENT AND WATER PIPING. 57. PLUMBING LAUNDRY - SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1), MPC 4515, MPC 326 - Connect or cap the sewer piping in accordance with the plumbing code.-ILLEGAL WASTE AND VENTS. 58. PLUMBING UNTT 59-B - SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1), MPC 4715A22.E - Repair and maintain sewer vent.-CERTIFY LEGAL VENTS TO PLLTMBING FIXTURES. 59. PLUMBING iJNIT 61-B - UMC 2213 - Install drip tee in gas line in compliance with the mechanical code. This work my require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.-ON CLOTHES DRYBRS. 60. PLUMBING iTNIT 61-B - SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1), MPC 4715.022.E - Repair and maintain sewer vent.-CERTIFY LEGAL VENTS TO PLUMBINGFIXTURES. 61. LJNITS - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Provide or repair and maintain the window screen. 62. LJNITS - SPLC 71.01 - Provide address numbers on building and units-iJNIT NUMBER ON BOTH DOORS 63. entry - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the door in good condition.- broken glass in front door 64. SPLC 34.11 (6), 34.34 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon mono�de test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Buining Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 65. SPLC 39A2(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. 66. Provide the inspector with a completed and signed Residenrial Occupancy Affidavit. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condifion is not conected by September 28, 2007 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this acfion, including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the properiy tases as a special assessment in accordance with law. AA-ADA-EEO Employer August 29, 2007 59 ATWATER ST page 8 � O �� / 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 aze required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. ff you sell, transfer, or convey in any uianner, 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 ttris property which declares it to be a"nuisance condirion", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspecfions, 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 conective action is not taken within the time specified in this arder, the Enforcement Officer will notify the Ciry Council that abatement acfion is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which rime 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 acrion 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 this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administrarive 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 Matt Dornfeld between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 am. at 651-266-1902, or you may lea�e a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve MagnerVacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preseroa6on ota60135 6/07 H � �i W 'f� � � � � � � � � ta0 � � � Y. � f1"i � � . � � > � �� o � U tlD ,,�', � U a �F d F O r'�. F � G � � az�H �o� � � aOF �FQ FTa Q V � � W U � � � �-� W V O � W � Pr � H � � U�� z U�`W ��z a �� W � � U W F r� �� W a � � r 0 � N � r 0 a N � � 0 a N � o � o r o � � o � o � o .-�-� � N � � N .;y � N �-+ "y . "y � '� � O N N N r 0 � N � '. � � ti N ^" M N � � y � �� 3 �: � � � � � � � � � o0 3 I � .--i /-� � � � ^' � O � � � �� . � � .� _ � ti � U a O M ' I � � � r 0 � ti N � 7 '-. S'-� � M o � � ��3 �� x � � Ri .� � �v 3 � � � r 0 a N � r � � o N � N � "" r 0 N � " � O .-�-� N .- r r 0 0 � � N C7j M �. N �--i ""� b U +' � � � � � � ra 'U � � O N � M � U cC O M bD W v � � G' O a ,-7 �� Q w �� i�. o � i a 3 � ^-� U x � O p � � �O � O D U ' S,��w c d yy ^' cC � VN' .c O `� rn Ul Q� � C` Vl U Q'r �� =�= � � �� c 7� � v � 0 � a 0 9 a Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST Q��/� PIN: 302922320195 Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST �g�r� PIN: 302922320195 Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST �$ �/ �J PIN: 302922320195 1 � Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 �� / �J Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST � PIN: 302922320195 Date: August 16, 2007 Fi►e #: 07 - 077271 �� Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST PIN: 302922320195 Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST �Q �I � PIN: 302922320195 � Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST D J� � i� PIN: 302922320195 � � Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST �� / � PIN: 302922320195 Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST �g �I� PIN: 302922320195 Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST h{/ �+ � PIN: 302922320195 l � 0 � Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST ��, f � PIN: 302922320195 Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST �� i' � PIN: 302922320195 Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST �� +� PIN: 302922320195 � Date: August 16, 2007 File #: 07 - 077271 Folder Name: 59 ATWATER ST �� r � PIN: 302922320195 � December 11, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes �� Page 4 Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 59-61 Atwater Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, six-unit dwelling on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since May 1 l, 2007. A code compliance inspection had been done on Apri126, 2007. The vacant building registration fees were current; however, the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On August 15, 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 August 29, 2007 with a compliance date of September 28, 2007. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $90,000 and the building to be $153,400. Real estate taaces were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be in excess of $100,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $19,350 to $24,350. There had also been eight summary abatements issued to this property, four of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove a failen tree including debris. Mr. Magner noted that Colleen Green, the property owner had appeared at Legislative Hearings appealing tas assessments; however, she failed to attend this hearing on the demolition of the building. He indicated that he had talked Renee Andriati, Marine Brandt, the agent handling the foreclosure, and explained the Legisiative Hearing process to her regarding the property. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. The property owner of record, Michael Gregory I, LLC, did not appear. No other parties of interest appeared. Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair. �Izlo� ��,� zg C 3oy (0535 �8-/� HISTORIC SAINT PAUL Boazd of Directon Steven B. Buetow Ruth Dantuma Shawntera Hazdy Gaz Hazgens Andrew Hine Virgixua Housum Brian Horrigan Michael Koop Shaun McElhatton Marek Mino Kathryn R. Paulson Gary L. Stenson Cazol Swenson Philip Waugh Cazol Cazey Executive Director January 2, 2008 Saint Paul City Council 15 Kellogg Blvd West Suite 310 St Paul, MN 55102 Dear Councilmembers, I am writing concerning the resolution before the City Council ordering the owner to remove the building at 59 Atwater Street within fifteen days. The building at 59 Atwater Street is a Victorian brick double house; this type of building is rare in the North End neighborhood. The building was built in 1891 by a mason for his own residence. Despite its current condition, the building appears substantial and retains several significant architectural features including the original pressed metal above the porch and double doors with transom windows. The building at 59 Atwater Street is located in an Invest Saint Paul priority area. The stated purpose of the Invest Saint Paul initiative is to focus private and public resources on neighborhoods suffering from disinvestment. Historic Saint Paul believes that the building at 59 Atwater Street could be transformed into an asset that serves to attract additional investment into the North End. Buildings such as these are integral in defining the unique character of our neighborhoods. Historic Saint Paul respectfully requests that the City Council consider staving off the demolition of 59 Atwater Street until options for rehabilitation have been evaluated. Historic Saint Paul would be glad to assist in the process of identifying alternatives to demolition. Again, we believe that buildings like these are irreplaceable assets for our city and building blocks for community revitalization. Thank you for considering this request. Sin r�l , Carol Carey cc: Nancy Homans, Invest Saint Paul Amy Spong, Heritage Preservation Commission Philip Waugh, Historic Saint Paul 318 Landmark Center • 75 West 5th Street • Saint Paul, MN 55102 - 651.222.3049 • fax: 651.222.Z783 www. historicsaintpaul. org Celebrate Heritage � Renew Neighborhoods � Strengthen Community