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08-22AMENDED 1/9/08 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached, two stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 763 FULLER AVENUE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: BUTTERFIELD SYNDICATE ADDITION NO. 1 LOT 16 BLK 3 9 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 10 information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before March 31, 2007, the 11 following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Mishelle 12 Pilz/Bob Pilz, 4707 Highway 61 N, #262, White Bear Lake, MN SS ll0; Babatunde Okanla, 622 ] 3 Sheridan Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, US Bank NA, 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 14 55402, Shapiro, Nordmeyer and Zielke, LLP, 7300 Metro Blvd, Suite 390, Edina, MN 55439; 15 Lampert Yards Ina, 1850 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108; Summit-University Planning 16 Council. 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 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 Properiy 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 and January 8, 2008 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before �he Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 11, 2007'�t hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the Council File # �Aaa GreenSheet# 3ot+�p5�(� � CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA d�'aa 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 �0 >1 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 interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a heazing 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 hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 763 FULLER AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative 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 known responsible parCies to correct tbe deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 6. � 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 condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by DeparCment of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 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 o8-a� 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correctin� all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Buildine(sl 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 ordinances. The demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within :�r,�t�°°�.,7 one- hundred twentv (120) 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 are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject PropeRy 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 furtber ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interesYed parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 4. Yeas Nays Absent Bostrom , Carter �� Harris / Helgen � Lantry �/ Stark r/ Thune � Requested by Department of: Safery and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant Building By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Adopted by Council: Date %�Q�j/�l/D� Adoption Certified by Co�cil Secretary BY / �� . ' � Approve�� y Date 1 f� rJ BY S� � �.�� Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: �g a� � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � DepartmenVoffice/council: Date Initiated: SI — DeptofSafeTy&Inspections Zo-NO�-o� Green Sheet NO: 3046530 ; Co�tact Person & Phone: � Bob Kessler 266-9013 � Must Be on Council Agend ; 02JAN-08 � � Doc. Type: RESOLUTION l E-Document Required: N i Document Contact: , Contact Phone: � uepafifPeni aem�orersun 0 e t of Safe & Ius ecfions Assign I e 4 of Safe & Ins ections De arhnent Director Number Z � pttorne For Routing 3 a or's Office Ma or/ASSistant O�de� 4 oancil 5 ' Clerk Ci Clerk Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) City Council [o pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply wi[h the resolutioq [he Department of Safery and Inspections is ordered [o remove the building. The subjec[ property is located at 763 FULLER AVE . Itlations: Approve (A) or K Planning Commissio� CIB Committee Civil Service Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department? 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 all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Probiem, issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 763 FULLER AVE by September 28, 2007, and have failed ro comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The Qty w�ll eliminate a nuisance. DisadvantageslfApproved: The City wilI spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the proper[y, collected as a specia] assessment against the property taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will contirme to blight the community. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. 7ota1 Amount of Transaction: CosURevenue Budgeted: Funding source: Nuisance Housing Abatement Activity Number: 001 F inan cial Information: (Explain) January 10, 2008 1027 AM Page 1 . DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippert Manager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL Nuisance Building Enforcement Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor 1600 YVhite Bear Ave N Saint Paui, MN 55106 November 21, 2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council l��! aa Tel: (651) 266-1900 Faz. (65/) 266-1926 Depariment 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: 763 FULLER AVE 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 Mishelle PilzBob Pilz 4707 Hwy 61 N #262 White Beaz Lake MN 55110-3227 Babatunde Okanla 622 Sheridan Ave N. Minneapolis MN 55411 US Bank NA 800 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 Shapiro, Nordmeyer and Zielke 7300 Metro Blvd, Suite 390 Edina, MN 55439 Lampert Yard Inc. 1850 Como Ave St. Paul, MN 55108 AA-ADA-EEO Employer Interest Fee Owner Certificate of Occupnacy Responsible Party Mortgage Company Foreclosure Attoneys Mechanics Lien Holder 763 Fuller Ave November 21, 2007 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Summit-University Planning Council steve�sumxnit-u.com The legal description of this property is: Interest /�� a- District Council Contact BUTTERFIELD SYNDICATE ADDITION NO. 1 LOT 16 BLK 3 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a "nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The property was re-inspected on September 28, 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 Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolution ardering 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 Depariment of Safety and Inspections SM: nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mazy Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carison, PED-Aousing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubhrng60183 10/07 . i. , - SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 763 Fuller Avenue ' Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, December 11, 2007 City Council — Wednesday, January 2, 2007 The building is a two story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached 2-stall gazage on a lot of 4,356 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since November 20, 2006. The current property owners are Mishelle and Bob Pilz, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. There have been ten (10) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2006. There have been ten (10) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of tall grass and weeds Removal of snow and ice On August 21, 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 NiJISANCE BUILDING 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 $45,100 on the land and $106,900 on the building. As of September 14, 2007, a Code Compliance inspection has 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 struchxre is $50,000 to $60,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $13,575 to $17,575. NIIPI, Division of Code Enfarcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolurion authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. Tax & Properiy Characteristic Information - Structure Description Yage 1 oi � 08 - a-a- Home Site Map Corstad Us T� & Property Characteristic Information - Structure Description RRFnfo Home � � Insights � � Propertv Look up � � Record Documents � � Contact Us New Prooerty Search Back to Search Results Quick Info Prooertv Information Ta��er Name and Address Value Information Va1ue Historv Structure Description Saie Information �eci�I Assessments Pro�rtv Tax Payment Information Property Tax Pavment Histo > Structure Description Property Identification Number (PIN) Property Address 35.29.23.42.007 763 Fuller Ave St. Paul 55104-4832 Residential Property: Year Built 1912 # of Stories 2.00 Style Two Story Euterior Wail Aluminum/vinyl Total Rooms 8 Total Family Rooms 1 Total Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 1848 Foundation Size 924 Basement Area Pinished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Detached Area (sq.ft.) 440 Parcel Size .SO Acres Parcei Width 37.00 Feet Parcel Depth 119.00 Feet Current Praperty Tax StatementJVaiue Notice 2006 Prooert ry�Tax StatementlValue Notice 2005 Pro�e Tax StatementlValue Notice 2004 Prooertv Tax StatementlValue Notice Land Use Code S10 Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=3529... 12/10/2007 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Enforcement 1600 YVhite BearAve N Saint Paul, MN 55106 August 29, 2007 Mishelle Pilz/Bob Pilz 4707 Hwy 61 N #262 White Bear Lake MN 55110-3227 Babatunde Okanla 622 Sheridan Avenue N Mpls., MN 55411 US Bank NA 800 Nicollet Mall Mpls., MN 55402 Lampert Yazds Inc. 1850 Como Ave St. Paul, MN d8 -2-a- Tel: (651) 266-1900 Fas (651) 266-1926 Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke, LLP 7300 Metro Blvd., Ste. 390 Edina, MN 55439 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear: Sir or Madam The VacanUNuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 763 FULLER AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: BUTTERFIELD SYNDICATE ADDITION NO. i LOT 16 BLK 3 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 August 21, 2007, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify speciFc 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 Inspecfion and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer August 29, 2007 763 FULLER AVE page 2 IlB-��- 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 two-story, wood, single famiJy dwelling with a detached, two-stall, wood frazne garage. 1. The exterior wa11s of the house and/or gazage aze defective. Repair all holes, bzeaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 2. The chimney is defective, deteriorated or in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or defective bricks, tuckpoint as needed to restare the chimney to a professional state of maintenance and repair. Pemut may be required. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deteriorafion. Repair all defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boazds, to a professional state of maintenance. Permit may be required. 4. Lack of Electricity. Immediately restore electrical service. Failure to provide proper electrical service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. Use of candles, fuel operated lighring or extension cord wiring is not permitted while the power is off. 5. Lack of Natural Gas Service. Immediately restore natural gas service. Failure to provide natural gas service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. Lack of Water Service. Immediately restare water service. Failure to provide water service will result in these premises being declazed Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. 7. The foundarion 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. Pertnit may be required. 8. The exterior wa11s of the house and/or gazage are defecfive. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 9. 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. August 29, 2007 763 FULLER AVE page 3 OS ��- a- 10. There is rot damage to exterior wall boazd, trim and other wooden members. Replace rot- damaged members. Paint as necessary. 11. There is evidence of a rodent infestafion (Squirrels). Immediately exterminate and eliminate all rodents from the entire building. Remove rodent harborages in the yard areas. Tuckpoint the foundarion if necessary to rodent-proof the building to prevent re-infestarion. Immediately remove any dead rodents from the premises. 12. T'he 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 trisn in a professional manner. Permit may be required. 13. The structure is a registered vacant building and must have a Code Compliance Certificate before the structure may be occupied. Immediately vacate the structure or obtain a Code Compliance Certificate from L.I.E.P. You may contact Jim Seeger at L.I.E.P. for code compliance inspec6on, 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 shucture may result in issuance of criminal smmnonses. 14. The shucture is a registered vacant building and must have a Certificate of Occupancy before the structure may be occupied. Immediately vacate the structure or obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the Fire Depaxtment, Fire Prevention. You may contact Pat Fish for team inspection and issuance of Certificate of Occnpancy. 15. There have been repairs to the house without permits or approvals. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condirion is not corrected by September 28, 2007 the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substanrial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property 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 all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. AA-ADA-EEO Employer August29,2007 763 FULLER AVE page 4 i /� , � 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 Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condirion", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placazd sha11 not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If corrective acrion 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 wili then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which tune testimony will be heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution staring what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may eithe; 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 fime, the City sha11 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 Matt Dornfeld between the hours of 8:00 and 930 am. at 651-266-1902, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Progam Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 6/07 DEPARTMENTOFSAFETYAND MSPECTIONS isntx2'i tYAG�,: � i �I �AAAAI CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor COMMERCEBUILDING Telephone: 651-Z66-9090 8 Fourth Sveet East, Suite 200 Facsimile: 651-26&9099 St Paul, Minnesom 5510]-1024 Web: www sfiaul Qov/dsi 08�2��" September 14, 2007 AMERICAN DREAM SERVICES C!O SUSAN JACKSON 925 PAYNE AVE SUITE 207 ST PAUL MN 55101 Re: 763 Fuller Ave File#: 06 272960 VB3 Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Insure basement cellar floor is level, is cleanable, and all holes are filled. (fill low areas) Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. Rzpair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. Provide complete storms and screens, and repair all door and window openings. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass area equal to 8% of floor area, or a minimum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of which shall operate and all bedroom windows sha11 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. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. Provide pxoper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system. Provide general rehabilitation of garage. Repair all soffit and fasia with like materials to code. Install sldrting to code under front porch. Front porch guardrailing bring to code. Replace glass in enttyway door. AA-ADA-EEO Employer AMERICAN DREAM SERVICES C/O SUSAN JACKSON Re: 763 Fuller Ave (� $'�' a' Page Two BUILDING 17. Re-level basement floor. 18. Install eracks for egress windows. 19. Install egress windows in third floor bedrooms. 20. Instatl tempered glass in third floor stair windows to code. ELECTRICAL 1. Verify/install a sepazate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance circuit. 2. Verify that fuse or circuit breaker amperage matches wire size. 3. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. 4. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground. 5. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets, and replace with 2-wire, or ground 3-wire to code. 6. Properly wire exterior lights at back door. 7. Remove andlor rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basemenUgarage. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical pemut. Any open walls, or walls that aze opened as part of this project, must be wired to the standuds of the 2005 NEC. PLUMBING All pltunbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a piumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. 1. W ater heater not fired or in service. 2. Water meter is removed; not in service. 3. Dryer gas or piping incorrect. 4. Lavatory fixture is missing. 5. Kitchen sink fixture is missing. b. Range gas piping incorrect. 7, Lavatory fixture is missing. 8. Lawn hydrant is broken or parts aze missing. 9. Lawn hydrant requires backflow assembly ar device. 10. Rain leader not properly plugged or capped off: AMERICAN DREAM SERVICES Ci0 SUSAI3 JACKSON D$ -�. a-- Re: 763 Fuller Ave Page Three HEATING 1. Clean and Orsat boiler burner- Check all controls for proper operation. Submit report from licensed contractor. 2. Install heat in front halfbath on first floor. 3. Appropriate Mechanical P ermits are required for this work. ZONING This property was inspected as a single family home. NOTES **5ee attachment 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 compliance but should be completed at a later date. Possible purchasers of property sha11 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 Miuimum Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34), and all required permits must receive final approval. **VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT NEIGHBORHOOD HOU5ING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPII FOR PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For further informahon call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue. Sincerely, James L. 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Deteriorated chimney Rotted window framing/trim �� aa December 11, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 9 10. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 763 Fuller Street within fifteen (15) days from adoprion of resolution. Mr. Magner stated the building was a rivo-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached two-stall garage on a lot of 4,356 squaze feet and had been vacant since November 20, 2006. A code compliance inspection had been done on September 14, 2007. The vacant building registration fees were current; however, the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On August 21, 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 Taacation estimated the mazket value of the land to be approxnnately $45,100 and the building to be $106,900. 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 $13,575 to $17,575. There had also been 10 sununary abatements issued to this property since 2006, all 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 snow and ice. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked how they became aware this was a vacant building. Mr. Magner stated that Code Enforcement received a complaint that the building was open to access and there was a lot of exterior damage to the building. There was also a long history of dumping at this property. . He noted that the time period on the sununary abatement orders was consistent since the vacant building file had been opened and a new order had been issued in November. The property owners of record, Mishelle and Bob Pilz, did not appear. No other parties of interest appeared. Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within fifteen (15) days with no option for repair. J��a January 8, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 12 11. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 763 Fuller Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption ofresolution. (Legislarive Hearing held on December 11 and Councii Public Hearing held on January 2) Mr. Magner stated that a Legislarive Hearing was held on December 11, 2007, no one appeazed, and the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation was to remove the building within 15 days. The matter was heard before the City Council on January 2, 2008 and the matter was laid over. NIr. Magner stated that he had spoken with the new realtor handling this property and informed him to provide a work plan and a financial plan indicating that the mortgage company was going to provide the financing to rehabilitate the property or from any potential buyer who planned to rehabilitate the property. Larry Zielke, Shapiro, Nordmeyer and Zielke, appeared on behalf of his client, HomEq Servicing, along with Tim Folkenson who was the new realtor assigned to the property. Mr. Folkenson presented documents for review. Mr. Zielke stated that his firm had just recenfly been retained by HomEq Servicing, the mortgage servicer, and they also retained Mr. Folkenson in their attempt to saue the property. Mr. Zielke stated that he personally had paid the $5,000 performance bond which had been posted on January 4, 2008. Mr. Zielke reviewed the documents presented by Mr. Folkenson which included the following: 1) a letter from HomEq Servicing indicating their retention of Tim Folkenson to market the property; and 2) a bid for rehabilitation of the property. It was Mr. Folkenson's opinion that this house should not be demolished and was worth saving. He was hopeful that the City Council would view their acrions as being serious in proceeding with the rehabilitation. Ms. Moermond stated that the Council was extremely frustrated by the fact that Mr. Zielke's law firm had received notification on the Order to Abate back in August yet they had not been retained and had not taken responsibility until later. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building had not been inventoried and there were only two houses on Fuller that had been inventoried. She did not believe this building was eligible for historic designation; however, from the photos, it appeazed the porch was original and she believed this Queen Anne style-building could contribute back to the neighborhood. Ms. Moermond stated that in reviewing the documentation that was presented, there was reference to E�ibit E conceming the financing. She asked Mr. Folkenson whether he had this docuxnentation. Mr. Folkenson responded that he had not yet received the financial documentation. He explained that he received a call late on Thursday and had been working through the weekend with HomEq on developing the bid. He stated that he exclusively worked on foreclosure properties in St. Paul and Minneapolis and had also done a lot of rehab work himself. When he walked into the property, he had not expected it to be in such good condition: it was a two and one-half story Queen Anne; the wood work was original; the ceilings were nine feet; the entire third story was recently remodeled into three bedrooms, the hardwood floors on the second story had been re-done; there were new windows that had been put in incorrectly which would need to be re-done; all of the copper was there; all of the mechanicals were there, the appliances were gone and the kitchen would need to be remodeled. He stated that they were going to do a good job on the rehabilitation of the property. b�S aa January 8, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 13 Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Folkenson whether he was the general contractor for this project. Mr. Folkenson responded that he was not but that he was "the whip cracker." He guaranteed that everything would be done well and correctly and that the last thing the neighborhood needed was another cruddy rental property. HomEq had made the commihnent to make the repairs based on the fact that the land was worth approximately $45,000 and when the building was rehabbed, it would be worth approximately $140,000. HomEq estimated that they would be recovering approxunately $50,000 in equity from the sale of the rehabilitated property. Mr. Magner presented some background information concerning the history of the property. It first became a vacant building in 2004. The property was owned by a person who had a tendency to purchase properties, transfer ritle to another family member, get a mortgage, and then sell it back to himself taking out another mortgage. Ms. Moermond asked who this person was. Mr. Magner responded that it was Babatunde Okania. Mr. Okanla lost the property after it had two or three mortgages, raising the value quite high, and it then went into foreclosure. This property was then brought before the Legislative Hearing Officer on a recommendation to demolish the building or grant 180 days to rehab. Bob Pilz, HomeVestors, purchased the property, began rehabilitation, and before the property had the certificate of code compliance, he iliegally occupied the property with a large family. The City made the mistake of not forcing a vacate; however, there were approximately 10 to 11 children in the family and the building inspectors were asked to give some slack on some of the basic maintenance issues which still needed to be addressed. The health/safety issues were addressed and the family subsequently moved out. In January, 2006, the building was signed off on the code compliance and in March, 2006, a vacant building file was again opened as the property was vacant and wa's going into foreclosure. The property now needs to completely be rehabilitated so that it can be sold, hopefully as an owner-occupied property, or the building needed to be demolished. Ms. Moermond asked for a time period on the 10 summary abatement/work orders. Mr. Magner responded that at that time, he was the inspector on this property and there was weekly dumping in the alley and that this alley was notorious for people dumping up and down the alley. The suxmnary abatements go back to November, 2006 when they opened the file and they continued through November, 2007. It was his understanding that there were no current violations; however, the property had not recently been inspected. Ms. Moermond stated that it was her understanding that this occurred while there was a previous realtor who was not managing the property very well. She indicated to Mr. Folkenson that he needed to monitor the property to make sure the walks were shoveled and if anything was dumped on the property, it was cleaned up. Mr. Folkenson responded that he had a landscaping business in addition to being a realtor and he monitored his properties on a weekly hasis. He said he could not understand why other agents did not do this. Ms. Moermond stated that she would need to see a letter from HomEq indicating that they would commit $50,000 to $60,000 to the rehabilitation for this property. Mr. Magner stated that he also needed the registered vacant building registration form to be filled out by Mr. Folkenson. [Note: Mr. Folkenson was given the form at the meeting which he filled out and gave to Mr. Magner.] Mr. Magner stated that he would like the letter from HomEq Services January 8, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes bg-aa Page 14 indicating that they had reviewed the bid received from Delaney and that they were prepazed to commit the $50,000 funds necessary for the rehabilitarion. Mr. Zielke asked to correct the record conceming his law firm. He had reviewed the file and it indicated that they had been trying to communicate with their client back to August, 2006. His firm did take these matters seriously and perhaps they should have made better attempts to inform their client that this matter was in need of immediate attention. Ms. Moermond stated that this was not presented to the City Council in that an associate from NIr. Zielke's firm indicated that their firm had only been retained by the client a few days before the public hearing. Nothing was mentioned that his firm had been attempting to communicate with their client going back to August. Mr. Zielke stated that he was very impressed with Mr. Folkenson and believed he would do a very good job in handling this property. Ms. Moermond stated that she will recommend granting 180 days to rehabilitate the building on the condition that HomEq provides a letter indicating that they will set aside the funds to do the rehabilitation to the property. The hearing adjourned at 1230 p.m. Submitted by: Vicld Sheffer