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08-23AMENDED 1!2/08 Council File #/�� o�.� Green Sheet # ` , � RESOLUTION �� 41NT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented by 1 WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspecrions has requested the City Council to 2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking 3 and removal of a one story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached, oversized, one 4 stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and 5 commonly known as 1867 STILLWATER AVE . This property is legally described as follows, 6 to wit: 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 HAZEL PARK DIVISION 4 LOT 23 BLK 5 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Tnspections on or before March 31, 2007, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Wells Fargo Bank Nat Assoc/Co Premiere Asset Services, 7495 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD 21702; Stephenson & Sanford, PLC, 1905 E. Wayzata Blvd, #220, Wayzata, MN 5539I, Jeff Detloff, 11200 W. 78�' Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, Cynthia Meyer, 3444 White Bear Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110; District 2 Community 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 September 5, 2007; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown 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 locaYed on the Subject Property by October 5, 2007; an8 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 Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and a d December 18, 2007 WIIEREAS, a hearing was held before he Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 11, 200 o 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 public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8Q 81 82 83 84 85 86 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 rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within one- hundred eighty (180) 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 hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 1867 STILLWATER AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. � That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lmown responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolisb and remove the building(s). 5. That Yhe deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject ProperCy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department 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 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 2. 95 96 97 98 99 100 3. ]O1 102 103 104 105 106 4. 107 blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within one- hundred eighty (180) 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 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, that 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 Stark Thune Requested by Department of: Safery and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant Building By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Council SecreYary � BY� l vSB� Approve M or: Dat i By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � �`�'.a3 S� — DeptofSafety&lacpections � 20-NOV-07 Contact Person 8 Phone: Bob Kessier 26Cr9013 Must Be on Council Agend 02-JAN-08 Doc.Type: RESOLUTION E-Document Required: N Document Corttact: Contact Phone: � Assign Number For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Green Sheet NO: 3046515 0 e t of Safe & Ins ecOOns I e t of Safe &"Ins ections De arhneut D"vector 2 Attoroev 3 or's Office Ma odASSistant 4 onncil 5 ' Clerk Ci Clerk City Council to pass this resolurion which will 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 proper[y is located at 1867 STILLWATER AVE . Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Must 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/frm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1867 STILLWATER AVE by October 5, 2007, and have failed to comply with those orders. AdvanWges If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taaces. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. Tlvs building(s) will continue 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. � � Transaction: Cost/Revenue Budgeted: Fundiny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement Activity Number: 001-00257 Financial Information: (Explain) �G'� � � 2007 �_I � _ • � November 20, 2007 10:52 AM Page 1 �� 3 DEYARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippert Manager of Code Enforcement _ CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor 1600 YVhite Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55106 November 21, 2007 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AEARINGS Nuisance Building Enforcement Council President and Members of the City Council Tel: (651) 266-1900 Fax (651) 266-I926 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: 1867 STILLWATER 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 responsibie parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Wells Fazgo Bank Financial MN, Inc. c/o Premiere Asset Services Attn: REO Dept. 7495 New Horizon Way Frederick IVID 21702-8388 Stephenson & Sanford, PLC 1905 East Wayzata Blvd, #220 Wayzata, MN 55391 Jeff Detloff 11200 W. 78�' Street Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Cynthia Meyer 3444 White Beaz Ave N. White Beaz Lake, MN 55110 District 2 Community Council infoCa�di strict2council. org Interest Fee Owner Foreclosure Attomeys Interested Party District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEO Employer 1867 Stillwater Ave November 21, 2007 Page 2 The legal description of this property is: HA7,EL PARK DIVISION 4 LOT 23 BLK 5 b�-�-3 The Department of 5afety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a "nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Deparhnent of 5afety 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 October 5, 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 Inspecrions 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 Deparhnent of Safety as�d Inspections to proceed to demolition and xemoval, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspecrions SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to tbe Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubhmg60183 10f07 , I� . SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1867 Stillwater Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, December 11, 2007 City Council — Wednesday, January 2, 2007 The building is a one story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached, oversized 1- stall garage on a lot of 6,098 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since November 20, 2006. The current property owner is Welis Fargo Bank N.A. c/o Premiere Asset Services, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property recards. The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There have been six (6) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2006. There have been seven (7) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of tall grass and weeds On August 22, 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 September 5, 2007 with a compliance date of October 5, 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 $49,600 on the land and $88,900 on the building. As of September 6, 2007, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed. As of December 1 Q 2007, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taYes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $40,000 to $60,000. The estunated cost to Demolish is $8,800 to $11,800. NIIPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. Tax & Properry Chazacteristic Informarion - Structure Description Home Site Map Yage i oi 2 ��s' o � ContatYUs Tax & Property Characteristic Information - Structure Description RRInfo Home � � Insiahts � � ProQertv Look up � � Record Documents � I Contact Us New Propertk5earch S�ck to Search Results uick Info Pro erty Information Ta�aver Name and Address Va1ue Infarmation Value Historv Structure Description Saie Information 5pecial Assessments Prooertv Tax Pavment Information P�erty Tax Payment Fi istarv > Structure Description Property Identification 26.29.22.32.0008 Number (PIN) Property Address 1867 Stillwater Ave St. Paul 55119-3407 Residential Property: Year Built 1921 # of Stories 1.00 Style One Story Exterior Walt Frame Total Rooms 4 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 1 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Peet 572 Foundation Size 572 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Detached Area (sq.ft.) 220 Parcel Size .14 Acres Parcel Width 40.00 Feet Parcel Depth 149.00 Feet Current Propertv ax Statement/Value Notice 2006 Prooertv Tax Statement/Value Notice 2005 Prooertv Tax StatementlValue Notice 2004 Property Tax Statement Value Notice Land Use Code 510 Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http:/lrrinfo.cosamsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=2629... 12/1012007 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippen, Manager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAIN'T PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor September 5, 2007 Wells Fargo Financial Minnesota, Inc. C/O Premiere Asset Services Attn: REO Dept. 7495 New Horizon Way Prederick, MD 21702 1600 White Bear Ave N Saint Paul, Mld 55106 Nuisance Building Enforcement Jeff Detloff �, 11200 W 78 Street Eden Prairie, MN 55344 b$ ��-3 Tel: (651) 266-1900 F¢x: (651) 266-1926 Stephenson & Sanford, PLC Cyntrria A Meyer 1905 East Wayzata Blvd, #220 3444 White Bear Ave N Wayzata, MN 55391 White Bear Lake MN 55110-5445 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(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: 1867 STILLWATER AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: HAZEL PARK DIVISION 4 LOT 23 BLK 5 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 22, 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 Buitding 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. AA-ADA-EEO Employer September 5, 2007 1867 STILLWATER AVE Q PaSe Z �(J� �� TYris building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy until such tune as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. This is a one-story, wood frame, single family dwelling with a detached, oversized, one- stall, wood frame garage. Interior 1. Lacking deadbolt door locks. Provide one-inch throw deadbolt locks for all enhy doors to dwelling unit(s). 2. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the furnace or boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a C/O test on the heating plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector. Repair of gas fired appliances requires a permit. 3. G.F.C.I.: The bathroom is lacking an electrical G.F.C.I. outlet. Pemut May Be Required. 4. The stairs haue missing or defective han�ails. Provide all interior and exterior stairways and steps of more that three (3) risers with handrails which are grippable and installed 34" to 3 S" above the nose of the stair treads. 5. The interior ceilings ue defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 6. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and fuush in a professional manner. 7. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detectar. Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached requirement, within 24 hours. 8. Lack of Water Service. Immediately restore water service. Failure to provide water service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. 9. The window and/or door screens aze missing, defective or in a state of disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows and doors. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames. Exterior September 5, 2007 1867 STII,LWATER AVE page 3 �� 10. The chimney is defective, deteriorated or in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or defective bricks, tuckpoint as needed to restore the chimney to a professional state of maintenance and repair. Permit may be required. 11. The eaves and soffits aze in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boazds, to a professional state of maintenance. Pemut may be required. 12. The exterior walls and/or trim of the 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. 13. The exterior walls and/or trim of the house 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. 14. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair all foundation defects in a professional manner to a weather-tight, water-tight and rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required. 15. The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair. Repair or replace the roof covering to a sound, tight and water impervious condition. Permit may be required. 16. The exterior walls of the house are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 17. Lack of Water Service. Immediately restore water service. Failure to provide water service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by October O5, 2007 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substanfial 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 taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspecrion and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #200, Commerce Building, (651)266-9�90. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. September 5, 2007 1867 STILLWATER AVE / '�Q page 4 (JO�� 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. 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 declazes it to be a'huisance condition", subj ect to demolition and removal by the City. This placazd 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 corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. if the resolution cails 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 wittun 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 Rich Singerhouse between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1945, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Reseazch Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 6/07 DEPARTMENTOFSAFETYANDINSPECTlONS dd �� 2 BabKessler,Director � � CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor September 06, 2007 DETLOFF MANAGEMENT 11200 78TH ST W EDEN PRAIl2IE NIN 55344 Re: 1867 Stillwater Ave File#: 06 273017 VB3 Dear Property Owner: COMM6RCEBUILDING Telephone: 651-266-9090 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200 Facsimlle: 657-2669099 St Paul. Minnesom 55101-7024 Web: w�w sfiau[ eor/dsi Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Insure basement ceilar floor is level, is cleanabie, and all holes are filled. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation. Provide thumb 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 com lete storms and screens, and repair all door and window openings. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. Re-level shucture as much as is pracrical. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation, glass, weather shipping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standards. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precaurions if lead base paintis present). Any framing members that do not meet code (where wall and ceiling covering is removed, members that are over-spanned, over-spaced, not being carried properly, door and window openings that are not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code. i l. All charred members will have to be scraped or sandblasted completely clean and any water warped members replaced. A determinafion as to necessary corrective measures will have to be made by this department or a registered structural engineer as to replacement, repairs, etc. All smoked or charred members are to be sealed and deodorized. 12. Provide general clean-up of premise. 13. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. 14. Repair soffit, faseia trim, etc. as necessary. ,qp_,�A-EEO Employer D� -�3 DETLOFF MANACEMENT Re: 1867 Stillwater Ave Page Two BtiII.DING 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Provide proper drainage azound house to direct water away from foundation. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system. Provide general rehabilitation of garage. Repair front skirting under porch. Provide clearance from grade to franung on garage. Replace rear steps to code. Replace missing siding. Repair or replace bathroom flooring and insure tub surround installed correctly. Repair rear porch addition to code with all inspections. Replace and repair first floor joist that aze cut and notched. ELECTRICAL 1. Bond around water meter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per Article 250 of the NEC. 2. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel. 3. Properly strap cables and conduits in basement or service conduit on the exterior of the house. 4. Install or replace GFCI receptacie in first bathroom/second bathroom adjacent to the sink. Ground bathroom light in first bathroom and disconnect receptacle � 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. on fixture. Install globe-type enclosed light fixture on all closet lights. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets, and replace with 2-wire, or ground 3-wire to code. Through-out building, install outlets and light fixtures, as specified in Bulletin 80-1. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector, as specified in Bulle6n 80-1, and other smoke detectors as required by the IRC. Raise service drop to 10' over the yazd and 3' over garage. Remove open wiring from back enhy. 14. Remove loose romex, remove open air splice. 15. Replace bedroom pendant light or ground it. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractar under an electrical pemiit. Any open walls, or walls that are opened as part of this project, must be wired to the standards of the 2005 NEC. D��'� DETLOFF MANAGEMENT Re: 1867 Stillwater Ave Page Three PLUMBING All plumbing work requires pernut(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. 1. Gas venting incorrect on water heater. 2_ Water piping incorrect on water heater. 3. Water heater not fired or in service. 4. Water meter is removed; not in service. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. HEATING W ater pipe sizing incozrect. Replace conoded gas piping. No front sewer cleanout; no soil and stack base cleanout. Soil and waste piping is nnproper connecrions, transitions, fitting or pipe usage. Laundry tub incorrectly vented in basement. Water cioset incorrectly vented. Kitchen sink waste is incorrect. Waste incorrect in lavatory. Seal around faucetin bathtub. 1. Recommend installing approved lever handle manual gas shutoff valve on gas appliances. 2. Clean and Orsat furnace/boiler burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Submit report from licensed contractor. 3. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks and provide docuxnentarion. 4. Install chiuuiey liner. 5. Tie furnace and water heater venting into chimney liner. 6. Clean all supply and return ducts for warm air heating system. 7. Repair and/or replace heafing registers as necessary. 8. Install venting of furnace to code. 9. Appropriate Mechanical Pernuts are requared for this work. ZONING 1. This property was inspected as a single family home. �� DETLOFF MANAGEMENT Re: 1867 Stillwater Ave Page Four NOTES *MSee attachment for permit requirements aud appeals procedure. Most of the roof covering could not be inspected. All must meet appropriate codes when completed. There was considerabie 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 shall be made aware of these items. This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the building, all deficiencies listed on the code compliance report must be corrected and be in compliance with the Minimum Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34), and all required permits must receive £mal approval. **VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MiJST BE PAID AT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI). FOR PEItNIITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For fiirther informarion call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue. Sincerely, James L. 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G Date: August 24, 2007 � File #: 06 - 2'73016 �g l �- Folder Name: 1867 STILLWATER AVE PIN: 262922320008 Date: August 24, 2007 File #: 06 - 273016 �� / ��' Folder Name: 1867 STILLWATER AVE PIN: 26292232000R Date: August 24, 2007 File #: 06 - 273016 ��'�j Folder Name: 1867 STII,LWATER AVE PIN: 262922320008 Date: August 24, 2007 File #: 06 - 273016 � �� Folder Name: 1867 STILLWATER AVE PIN: 2fi292232000R Date: August 24, 2007 File #: 06 - 273016 I �� Folder Name: 1867 STILLWATER AVE PIN: 262922320008 Date: August 24, 2007 File #: 06 - 273016 p �y Folder Name: 186'7 STILLWATER AVE � o� PIN: 262922320008 Date: August 24, 2007 File #: 06 - 273016 h � �� Folder Name: 1867 STILLWATER AVE �� PIN: 262922320008 Date: August 24, 2007 File #: 06 - 273016 �� Folder Name: 1867 STILLWATER AVE 0 PIN: 262922320008 Date: August 24, 2007 File #: 06 - 273016 Folder Name: 1867 STILLWATER AVE �� PIN: 262922320008 Date: August 24, 2007 � File #: 06 - 273016 y � ��. Folder Name: 1867 STILLWATER AVE V� PIN: 262922320008 Date: August 24, 2007 File #: 06 - 273016 j�� /�-� Folder Name: 1867 STII,LWATER AVE �) PIN: 262922320008 Date: August 02, 2007 � File #: 06 - 137037 b� �� Folder Name: 977 EDGERTON 5T PIN: 292922240183 Date: August 02, 2007 � File #: 06 -137037 �� i'� Folder Name: 977 EDGERTON ST PIN: 292922240183 Date: August 02, 2007 File #: 06 - 137037 �4 ��,� Folder Name: 977 EDGERTON ST � PIN: 292922240183 Date: August 02, 2007 File #: 06 - 137037 y�� 7j Folder Name: 977 EDGERTON ST V PIN: 292922240183 Date: August 02, 2007 File #: 06 - 137037 Folder Name: 977 EDGERTON ST �� PIN: 292922240183 December 11, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes �9j ��"/ Page 8 11. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1867 Stillwater Avenue witlun fifteen (15) days from adoption ofresolurion. Jeff Detloff appeared on behalf of the property owner of record, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Premiere Asset Services, the REO for the property. Mr. Magner stated the building was a one-sTory, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached, oversized, one-stall garage on a lot of 6,098 square feet and had been vacant since November 20, 2006. A code compliance inspecrion had been done on September 6, 2007. The vacant building registration fees were current; however, the $5,000 the performance bond had not been posted. On August 22, 2007, an inspecfion of the building was done and a Iist of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condirion was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on September 5, 2007 with a compliance date of October 5, 2007. To date, the property remained in a condirion which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimated the mazket value of the land to be approximately $49,600 and the building to be $88,900. Real estate tases were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $40,000 to $60,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $8,800 to $11,800. There had also been six summary abatements issued to this property, seven of which went to wark arder: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse, and remove tall grass and weeds. 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 a Code Enforcement inspector referred the property to the Vacant Buildings Program as the property was unoccupied; the electricaI service was hanging too low; there were numerous exterior violations; and the garage was open to entry. He stated that the last time a suimnary abatement order was issued to this property was in June, 2007. Mr. Detloff stated that he had only been involved with this property since the beginning of September, 2007 when he was assigned to be the REO. The property had been on the mazket and as of December 8, he had a signed purchase agreement and the closing was scheduled for December 28. The Bank had not yet reviewed the bid; however, the buyers offered $22,000 for the property and he believed the Bank would accapt the bid. He also believed the house was too small to be used as a rental property as it only had two bedrooms. Mr. Magner stated that the buyers had several options available including tearing down the current house and rebuilding something larger. The question was whether it was economically feasible for the buyers to rehab the house. Ms. Moermond stated the buyers would need to decide whether they desired to rehab the property ar tear down the house. She asked Mr. Detloff to notify the buyers that the $5,000 performance bond would need to be posted, they would need to submit a work plan, and they would need to show that they had $40,000 to $60,000 in available financing in order to rehabilitate the property if that was their desire. She recommended laying this matter over to the December 18 Legislative Hearing and asked Mr. Detloff to convey this to the buyers. December 18, 2007 Legislative Hearing Minutes � 0'� / Page 8 5. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1867 Stillwater Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolurion. (Continued from December 11) Mr. Magner stated that at the last hearing, this matter was continued to allow the prospecrive buyer to come to a hearing to present a work plan, provide financial credentials and be able to post the $5,000 performance bond. Steve Schwartz appeared and stated that Mr. Detloff had indicated to him what he would need to do in order to rehab the properiy. He read a statement into the record concerning his personal background and his financial status. He was purchasing the property with Tom Turner who worked for Arcade Elechic. He presented documentation to Ms. Moermond. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Schwartz whether he was a licensed general contractor. Mr. Schwartz responded that he was not. Mr. Magner reviewed the work plan which showed timelines and cost estimates for the rehab of the property into the record. Ms. Moermond stated that staff had estimated the cost of the repairs to be between $40,000 to $60,000. Mr. Schwartz' cost estimate was approximately $27,000 which was far below what staff had estimated the cost of the repairs to be. Mr. Schwartz responded that he didn't understand how they could estimate the cost of the repairs to be so high since the house was rather small and a new furnace and duct work had recently been installed. He believed the major expense would be the plumbing and the electrical work. Mr. Magner asked Mr. Schwartz who would be doing the electrical work. Mr. Schwartz responded that he believed Arcade Electric would do the electrical work and the plumbing would be done by Spies Plumbing. He stated that he did not include the cost of his or Mr. Turner's labor in his work plan estimate. Mr. Magner stated that he believed the work plan should be revised to include the cost estimate or equity of the labor Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Turner were going to do. Ms. Moermond refened to the bank statement Mr. Schwartz had presented. She asked whether Mr. Schwartz planned to use this account to purchase the house. Mr. Schwartz responded that he planned to pay cash, $22,000, from his TCF account for the purchase of the house. He would likely use the money in his Rydex Investment account for the rehabilitation. His partner, Mr. Tumer, was expected to receive in excess of $80,000 at the end of the month as ordered in his divorce decree. He also pointed out that he had an excellent credit rating. Ms. Moermond recommended granting 180 days to make the repairs provided the following is submitted by Friday, December 21: 1) the vacant building registration form must be submitted; 2) provide a copy of the Purchase Agreement; and 3) provide a revised work plan. The $5,000 performance must be posted by Friday, December 28. If Mr. Schwartz completed all of this, she would recommend to the City Council at the Public Hearing to grant 180 days to rehabilitate the property. r� PURCHA.SE OF PROPERTY AT 1867 S'I'II.LWATER AVE., ST. PAUL. NIN PersonalBackground My name is Steven Schwartz, and I am 48 years old. I have been in the rental, repair and rehab business for over the past 20 years, aud this is my sole job. I currently own five rentat properties in St. Paut, for a total of 11 units. I have bought and sold over a dozen properties in the last 20 years. All rentaLs, when purchased, with the exceplion of one, were vacaut and in disrepair. I currently have three Section 8 tenants and have dealt with Section 8 for over 20 years. See attached. Also at�ached is latest inspection from Section 8 showing only oue miuor deficiency, together with Ietter showing certificates of occupancy. My wife and I general contracted ouz home in which we now live in I,ake Elato. We have lived here for the last 12 years. I un pucchasiag this property at 1867 StiIlwater Avenue, St Paul, with my partner, Thomas Thurner. I previously owned three rental progerties with Tom, which have since been sold. Tom has worked £ull-time fox Arcade Electric for 15 yeazs, and he gets laid off every winter. Tom mazried, hacl two children, and decirled to get out of fhe rental bnsiness because of time con.straints. Tom is now divorced and wants to get back into the rental business. Tom shauld be Iaid off from Arcade Elech�ic by Christrnas. Financial Statns T am enclosing a copy of my credit rafing, current TCF bank stafement and currenf Rydex Fund statement showing E am finaucially sound and have the funds a�ailable to purchase and rehab ttte property at I$67 Stitlwater Avenue. My partner's divorce was final two weeks ago, and his ex-wife has 30 days to pay him a Court-decreed settlement of $86,000.