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08-417AMENDEA 8/6l08 RESOLUTION Piesented Council �le # b�'�'� � � Green Sheet#3044915 0 �� 1 WI�R�,�S,.Be�artment of Safety and Inspecrions has requested the City Council to 2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the repair or wrecking 3 and removal of a rivo and one-half story, wood fraxne duplex with a detached, wood frame, two 4 stall garage located on properiy hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly 5 known as 60 GEORGE STREET EAST. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 WEST ST PAUL BLKS 1 THRU 99 W 1/2 OF E 2/3 OF LOTS 8 9 AND LOT 10 BLK 96 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before Apri12, 2007, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: S Michael Widzins, 60 George St E., St. Paul, MN 55107; Chase Mortgage Company-West� 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219; West Side Citizens Organization. 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 December 28, 2007; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subjeet Pxoperty 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 January 27, 2008; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to consritute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Department of Safety and Inspecrions requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legisiative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the SainY 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 fime, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, March 25, 2�08 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 Sub}ect Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, b� -r.{-I 7 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicabie codes and ordinances, or in the alternarive 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 fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WI�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, Apri116, 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 conceming the Subject Property at 60 GEORGE STREET EAST. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is esrimated 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 parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. � That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. That Deparhnent 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 Department of Safety and Inspections, VacantlNuisance 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. ORDER The 5aint 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 weifare and remove its biighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s} in � - �-11 - 1 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 accordance with ail 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-eiEhtV (180) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Departrnent of Safety and Inspecrions is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and xemove this structure, fi11 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. 4. 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 Carter Helgen Stark Thune ✓ ✓ J Adopted by Council: Date Adoprion Certified by Coun�cil Secretary ! B y : ___-'/�� Approved Date � By: Requested by Department of: SafetyandInspecrions Code Enforcement ! Vacant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council B Y ---- - � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet.Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � uepartmennof6ceMOUnaY . _ _..'._ , - �-oate lrritia� g� � � Dept of Safery & Insputions 13FE6-08 Contact Person 8 Phone: � Bob Kessier 26&9�t3 Assign Must Be on Councii Agenda by (Da1e): N�mber 16-APR-08 For Routing Doc. Type: RESOLUTION � Order E-Document Required: N Document ConWct: Contact Phone: Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) 0 1DeatofSafeN&Inspections � { 1 ept, of SafeN & Inspecfions � Departmeut DireMOr 2 i Attornev 3 avor's Office Ma or/Assistant 4 uuncil 5 i Cletk C� Clerk City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspecrions is ordered to remove the bwlding. The subject pxoperty is ]ocated at 60 GEORGE ST E. aauons: approve (H) or tte�ea �rt�: rersonai sernce contracts must answer tne rmiowmg uuesnons: Planning Commission t Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for ihis tlepartment? CI6 Cammittee Yes No Civd Service Commission 2. Has this personlflrm 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 E�lain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as deSned in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible garties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 60 GEORGE ST E by January 27, 200$ and have failed to comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The City will etiminate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the properiy, collected as a special assessment against the property [axes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiry. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance conditian will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. Transaction: Funa��g souroe: �uisance Housing Abafemenl Fi nancial Information: iExpiain) Activity Number: 001-00257 RECEIVED FEB 21 2fl09 � _ _ _ . � �g_ 7 _ �_ - — _:,- - � � Green Sheet NO 344991-5 - CostlRevenue Budgeted: February 13, 2008 1027 AM Page 1 o�-�{i� DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY A�� IVSPECTIONS Dick Lzp pert, Manager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Enforcement February 15, 2008 1600 Whtte BearAve N Tel: (6�1) 266-1900 Sainr Paul, MN 55106 Frlr. (651) 266-1926 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant(Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Cotmcil schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ardering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 60 GEORGE ST E The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Aearing — Tuesday, March 25, 2008 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, Apri116, 2008 The owriers and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address S Michael Widzins 60 George St E St Paul MN 55107-2907 Chase Mortgage Company-West 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, OH 43219 West Side Citizens Organization info ,wsco.org westsidesafe(o��nail.com Interest Fee Owner Mortgage Company District Council Contact 60 GEORGE ST E February 15, 2008 page 2 The 1ega1 description of this property is; o�-�� VVEST ST PAUL BLKS 1 THRU 99 W 1/2 OF E 2/3 OF LOTS 8 9 AND LOT 10 BLK 96 The Deparhnent 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 7nspections has issued an order to the then lrnown responsible parties to eliminate tYtis nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The property was re-inspected on Januarp 28, 200$. There was no compliance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blightang influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Department of Safety and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolution orderin� the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize t1�e 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 collecCed in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assastant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubhmg60183 ll�8 Og-�!7 SUlYIMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 60 George Street East Legislauve Hearing — Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Ciry Council — Wednesday, April 16, 2008 The building is a two and one-half story, wood frame duplex with a detached two stall gazage on a lot of 7,405 squaze feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since January 9, 2007. The cunent property owner is S. Michael Widzins, per AMANDA and 12amsey county property records. The city has had to board this huilding to secure it from trespass. There have been three (3) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007. There have been two (2) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of tall grass and weeds On November 20, 2007, an inspection of the building was oonducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NUTSANCE BUILDING was posted on December 28, 2007 with a compliance date of January 27, 2008. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacant Building registration fees are delinquent in the amount of $375.00. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $58,400 on the land and $111,600 on the building. As of Mazch 24, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed. As of Mazch 24, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Reai Estate taxes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is more than $80,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $12,999 to $15,999. NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, ifnot the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. 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Size .11 Acres Parcel Width 50.00 Feet Parcel Depth 150.00 Feet Land Use Code S10 Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwelling, Piatted Lot http:(1a-rinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristiclParcel.pasp? scrn—DwellingRcpin=0828 3 /24(200& DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY P.ND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement CIT� O�' SATNT PAUL Ckristopher B. Coleman, M¢yor Nuisance Building Enforcement a � j��'1 1600 White Bear Ave IJ S"amt Pau1, MN 551 D6 www.stpaul.gov Aecember 28, 2007 S Michael Widzins Chase Mortgage Co — West 60 George St E 3415 Vision Drive St Paul MN 5S 107-2907 Columbus, OH 43219 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Deaz : Sir or Madam Tel (651) 266-1900 Pax (651) 266-1926 The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 60 GEORGE ST E and IegaIIy described as follows, to wit: WEST ST PAUL BLKS 1 THRU 99 W 1/2 OF E 2/3 OF LOTS 8 9 AND LOT 10 BLK 96 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45A2, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On November 20, 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 �rst remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, S Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-909o. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be reqnired to post a�ve thousand doliar ($5,000.00) performance bond with the Buiiding Inspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and sha11 not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. AA-ADA-EEO Employer Decembez 28, 2007 60 GEORGE ST E 60 � �(./ � page 2 O `T This is a two and one-half story, wood frame duplex with a detached, two stall, garage. House The bathroom floor covering is deteriorated or inadequate. Provide floor covering which is imperviaus to water and easily cleanable throughout the bathroom and seal azound the edges and fixtures. 2. The chimney is defective, deteriarated or in a state of disrepair. Replace aL missing or defective bricks, tuckpoint as needed to restore the chimney to a professional state of maintenance and repair. Permit may be required. 3. Lacking deadbolt door locks. Provide one-inch throw deadbolt locks for all entry doors to dwelling unit(s). 4. 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. Permit may be required. 5. The exterior walls andlor 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. 6. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Rapaix all foundation defects in a professional manner to a weather-tight, water-tight and rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required. 7. G.F,C.I.: The bathroom is lacking an electrical G.F.C.I. outlet. Permit May Be Required. 8. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair a11 ceiling defects and finish in a pxofessional manner. 4. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a professional manner. 10. There is evidence of a rodent infestation. Immediately exterminate and eliminate all rodents from the entire building. Remove rodent harborages in the yard azeas. Tuckpoint the foundation af necessary to rodent-proof the building to prevent re-infestation. Immediately remove any dead rodents from the premises. 11. 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. December 28, 2007 60 GEORGE ST E page 3 6� - 4!'1 12. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. Pxovide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached requirement, within 24 hours. 13. The exterior walls of the house andJor garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 14. DEFECTNE STAIRS. Stairs are broken, defective, or in disrepair. Repair in a professional manner. 15. STORM DOOR(S): The storm door(s) are in disrepair; repair or replace the door(s). 16. Lack of Water Service. finmediately 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. 17. The window andlor door screens are missing, defective or in a state of disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows and doars. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames. 18. The windows andlor storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace a11 missing or broken window glass. PvIake all necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardwaze and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. 19. There are open plumbing lines; improper repair to 2 floor bathroom lavatory. Repair plumbing to meet current code requirements. Permit required. 20. The light fixtures have missing parts. Replace damaged fistures. 2 L There is rot damaged cabinet and floor under the 2 floor kitchen sink. Eliminate water leak; repair cabinet and floor. Permit required. 22. The 2" floor kitchen is dirty and unsanitary. Clean and sanitize the kitchen. 23. The gutters are missing pieces; drzan next to thz foundation. Repair b tters; direct drainage away from the house. Garage 24. The exterior walls andlor trim of the garage has defective, peeled, flaked, scaled ox chalking paint or has unpainted wood surfaces. Scrape and repaint to effect a sound condition in a professional manner. 25. The roof is deteriorated, defective, ar in a state of d'asrepair. Repair or replace the roof covering to a sound, taght and water impervious condifion. Pernut may be required. December 28 2007 60 GEORGE ST E page 4 U$ ��/ � 26. The exteriox walls of the garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 27. The windows and/or storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make all necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hazdware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. General 28. The structure is a ren stered vacant buiiding and must have a Code Compliance Certificate before the structure may be occupied. Imsnediately vacate the structure or obtain a Code Compliance Certificate from L.I.B.P. You may contact Jim Seeger at L.T.E.P. for code compliance inspection, permits, and issuance of Code Compliance Certificate. Under Chapter 33.03 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, failure to obtain a Code Compliance Certificate or to vacate the structure may result in issuance of criminal summonses. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not conected by January 27, 2008 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enfarcement, wi11 begin a su6stantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including administrarive costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #200, Commerce Building, (651)266-9090. This inspection will idenfify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to cozrect 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 al1 interested parties, all present ar subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for tivs property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard sha11 not be removed without the written autbority of the Depariment of Safely and Inspections, Divlsion of Code Enforcement. The depariment 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 speclfied 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 befare the City Council at which time testimony wi11 be Decembei 28, 2007 60 GEORGE ST E page 5 a$ ��{17 heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution statin� what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance wiYh the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if conective action is not taken within the specified time, the City sball abate this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with 1aw. If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Dennis 5enty between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1930, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Pro�am Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservarion ota6013S 12l07 �,:�.�� i ��' CITY OF SAINT PAUL Chrtstopher B. Coteman, Mayor Aprii 14, 2008 MIKE WIDZII35 740 EVERGREEN DRIVE APT 110 BURNSVII,LE Mt3 55337 Re: 60 George St E File#: 07 005476 VB3 Dear Property Owner: DEPARTMENTOFSAFETYANDINSPEGTTONS ��- �L�, Bob Kessler, Dirufo� COMMERCEBU7LDING Telephone.� 65Id669090 8 Fourth Stteet East, Suite 200 Facsimile: 651-2669099 St Paul, Minnetota SSI01-7024 Web: wwivsmauLzov/dri Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Replace front steps to code. Properly support second floor deck with post and footings to code. Replace all rotted and damaged sofft fascia and trim. Rebuild rear stairs deck and stairs to code. Rebuild basement wood stairs as need to replace all rotted materials. Install guardrail and handrail aiso to code. Repair chimney in attic and re-tuckpoint. Install guazdrail and handrail for attic stairs. Insure attic has R-38 insulation. Install second floor electrical service in second floor unit or area of use from second floor unit to electrical panel needs to be one hour fire rated. All areas of use in basement by second floor unit need to be one hour fire rated. Totally rebuild guage to code with 6 inch clearance form siding to grade or remove. Replace siding as needed. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and a11 holes are fiiled. Install provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. Strap or support top of stair stringers. Install plinth blocks under posts in basement, some post have rotted and dropped. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation as needed. Install floor covering in the batlu�oom and kitchen that is impervious to water. Install twenty minute fire-rated doors, with a self-closing device, between common areas and individual units. 20. Provide thumb type dead boits for all enhy doors. Remove any surface bolts. 21. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. AA-ADA-EEO Employer �}g_ �I tl Re: 60 George St E Page 2 BUII,DING 22. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for al1 door and window openings. 23. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. 24. Re-level stntctute as much as is practical. 25. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precaurions if lead base paint is present). 26. 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 aze not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code. 27. Provide general clean-up of premise. 28. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. 29. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. 30. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system as needed. ELECTRICAL 1. Ground the electrical service to the water service within 5'of the entrance point of the water service. 2. Bond around water meter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per Article 250 of the NEC. 3. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panei. 4. VerifyJanstall a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance circuit. 5. Verify that fuse/circuit breaker amperage matches wire size. 6. Close open knockouts in service paneUjunction boxes with knockouts seals. Z Properly strap cables and conduits in basement or service conduit on the exterior of the house. 8. Provide one (1) light for each 200 square feet in unfinished basement. One light must be switched from the top of the stairs. 9. Ground bathroom light in basement firsUsecond bathroom and disconnect receptacle on fixture. 10. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. 11. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground. 12. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets, and replace with 2-wire, or ground 3-wire to code. 13. Throughout building install outlets and light fixtures, as specified in Bulletin 80-1. 14. Instali hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector, as specified in Bulletin 80-1, and other smoke detectors as required by the IRC. 15. Properly wire exterior lights at fronUsideJback door. 16. Remove andior rewire ail illegal, improper or hazazdous wiring in basementlgarage. 17. Panel board very rusted with to large laiockouts. Replace. 0� Re: 60 George St E Page 3 ELECTRICAL 18. Bond service entrance raceway. 19. Wire entire house and garage to Bulletin 80-1. PLUMBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. Basement 1. The water heater gas no gas shutoff or gas piping is incorrect. 2. The water heater gas venting and water piping is 9nconect. 3. The water heater vent must to into a chimney liner. 4. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. 5. Replace corroded gas piping. 6. The soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout, no soil stack base cleanout and has unplugged or open piping; back pitched piping. 7. The soil and waste piping has improper pipe supports and improper connections, transitions, fitting or pipe usage. 8. The laundry tub waste is incorxect and unvented. 9. The laundry tub spout requires a vacuum breaker. First Floor: 10. The toilet is incorrectly vented. 11. The bathtub waste is incorrect. 12. The hxb and shower require an anti-scald faucet. 13. The lavatory waste is incorrect. 14. The range gas shutoff, connector or gas piping is incorrect. Second Floor: 15. The second floor bathtub faucet is missing, broken or parts are missing. 16. The tub and shower faucets require an anti-scald valve. 17. The kitchen sink waste is incorrect. Exterior 18. The lawn hydrants require back flow assembly or device. HEATING L Hot watez boiler unit has a inducer vent fan that is getting repaireti. 2. Owner stated that he lived in Burnsville and he just wants to fix this piace up and sell it. "No owner pernuts allowed." �- �i1 Re: 60 George St E Page 4 HEATING C� 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Clean and Orsat boiler burner. Check all controis for proper operation. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks; provide documentarion from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. Install chimney liner. Connect boiler and water heater venting into chiinney liner. Vent clothes dryer to code. Provide adequate combustion air and support to code. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. Support supply and return piping for heating system according to code. Appropriate mechanical permits are required for this work. ZOIVING L This house was inspected as a duplex. NOTEB **See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure. This property is designated by the Vacant Buildings Department as a Category #3 which requires a$5,000 Performance Bond or Deposit at the time the permit is issued. Provide plans and specifications for any portion of the buiiding that is to he rebuil� Most of the roof covering could not be inspected. Ail must meet appropriate codes when completed. Sidewalks, to meet appropriate codes when completed. There was considerable storage/ciutter within property at the time of the inspection. Property is to meet appropriate Codes when complete. All items noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compliance but should be completed at a later date. Possible purchasers of property shall be made awue of these items. p� �l �� Re: 60 George St E Page 5 NOTES This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the bnilding, all defciencies listed on the code compliance report mnst be corrected and be in compiiance with the Minimum Housing Standards of the S� Panl Legislative Code (Chapter 34), and all required permits must receive final approvaL **VACANT BUII.DING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVENIENT (NHPD FOR PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For further informarion call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 160Q White Bear Avenue. Sincerely, James L. Seeger Code Compliance Officer JLS:mI Attachments �� ii�yic��o� aieve iviapner -mo44 ir{n xis raae i ii 6$ -�17 BID TABULATION FOR. Q-26344-5 BUYER: MARK EVANGEL;ST DE,VIO OF 60 GEORGE ST E DSI BID OPENSivG DATE: 1ANUARY 25, 2008 �LLIED EXCAVATI'�IG 'AMELA 3EWISON 52-894-8340 �NDERS CONSTRUCTION dICHAEL HUFFMAN 04-330-0728 tUBERL RECYCLING ;OB BUBERL 51-439-8399 >OBOSZENSKIANDSONS :ENNY DOBOSZENSKI 63-478-6945 'RATTALONE CO USAN BUSSE 51-484-0448 900DMANSON CONSTRUC'I �RYAN DAN 51-636-4996 )NE CALL �,OGER KJELLBERG 63-780-9197 AY ANDERSON & SONS ICHARD ORTHMEYER 51-774-2550 AYCO EXCAVATING ORY MATTER 12-b19-1487 AVE-A-LOT LANDSCAPING HYRL PILLSBURY 63-428-6398 AB/01/25f08/MElbm .E EXCAVA ENSRUDE K EXCAVA WRUCK W E"� � W a 0 � 0 � , � O O N � N 'J ' v i. � � � 'C d � E� � .� r N� r W .� � � a � O O N � .� � � "a � L`. ^L1 � � � � .� L". 0 �, U F �H � � /� ' (�7 O�Q N N (J �N"� I �1 rl N � Q � � � � r1 �,;; ' N O O �� i r��'4�A � � v� oc m o� ce m m ZW o 0 0 0 0 0 �O� o�c- o�r oy=r .., r, r, ,� ., r. ��A M M M M M M FL d'W W O � ' �aW U a�� .a W � v�i�w � � � � � � N a a�y `� � ��a � � a '� z � � �� N � �,� H O D�� N A W T C � � U c° Q, o E� � ., W� �, r . ° c� v, cs E-+vj �Wo U �� Y N H y � F ro � i('1 N G�, '�i � F+ C!j r� ..�"'� b-0 �. Q � S: � N �i a � � f" .� vi � ' �U N W �' N °� � �, � '[7 �a m "' � a+ � o � � � � � .� 3 v � � � � � � � � � y � v��ia U� d,t� �O � 3 O a � � a b$-��7 STATE OF MINNESOTA AFFIDAVIT OF NOT FOUND COUNTY OF RAMSEY METRO LEGAL SERVICES Steven J. Peterson, agent for Metro Legal Services, Inc., being duly sworn, on oath deposes and states that agents in his employ attempted to serve the attached Notice of Public Hearings upon S. Michael Widzins, therein named, personally at his/her last known address located at 60 George Street East, St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, and was unable to locate him/her there for the purposepf effecting personai service of process. ,�ji/ Subscribed and sworn to before me on �-e�au..�� Za' �� Y �• � � : � GREG SH4CKLE � �-�. NOTP.RYPUSL!C-hhlNNeSOTA z My Commisewn Er.qires Jan 31, 20i0 9 � 835737 - 1 RE� 60 George St E ffic-a . �p e Pp a� �. _' � Z� r } S�} §�� 9 y"{± .. Sf c� � t� �.. x. � _;. � 5 +�^�"'3ID" 1tt5C �,�� F� � 1 Si U � / . � p "q{ 1 ' I ii" — � ah- 3 ., y ' '/. �: ��c.: � � �i .� �� ` * � --� �� . � :iil�: �" -- _. � rr: . �,. „' " `':` 01165I2007 � _. .,.�° � � � "� �. ��. s < *i�SS ,W, >;� . �'� ,,� - `�" �� ;�- �•- -��-� � ;�� a � a �, �� _ � �� 4 � ,-. �_ �� _ . E� « . i� � � �:;. �Y � �;. March 25, 2008 Legslative Hearing Minutes �g �(� f� Page 10 10. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 60 Geor�e Street East within fifteen {15) days from adopfion of resolufion. The property owner of record, S. Michael Widzins appeared with his real estate agents and stated that he intended to sell the property. Ben Rust, attorney with Peterson, Fram & Bergman, appeared on behalf of Chase Mortgage Company. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two and one-half story, wood frame, duplex with a detached two-stall garage on a lot of 7,405 square feet and had been vacant since January 4, 2007. A code compliance inspection had not been done, the vacant building registration fees were delinquent in the amount of $375 and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On November 20, 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 December 28, 2007 with a compliance date of January 27, 2008. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Ta;cafion estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $58,400 and the building to be $111,600. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be more than $80,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $12,999 to $15,999. There had also been three summary abatements issued to this property since 2006, two of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to boazd the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse, and cut tail 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 for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building was an 1899 Queen Anne style house. There had been a loss of integrity to the exterior of the building and there was no architectural, historical significance to the building. She said that there were a lot of properties on George Street that were listed as eligible or significant; the Riverview Library at 1 George Street and another property at 65 George Street. The remainder of the properties listed in the 1983 survey of historical significance were located in the 200 and 300 block of George Street. Mr. Widzins stated that he had owned the property for approximately 15 yeazs and it was his intention to sell the property as is. He was requesting additional time to be able to sell the property. Ms. Moermond asked whether a code compliance inspection had been done on the property. Mr. Widzins responded that the building had not been inspected. Mr. Rust stated that Mr. Widzins was current with his mortgage and the mortgage company was concerned that if the building were demolished, they would lose the remainder of their financial interest in the property. The following must be received by the end of business on April 11: 1) the vacant building fees must be paid; 2) the registration form must be filled out; 3) the code compliance inspection must be completed; 4) the performance bond must be paid. If the following conditions were met, she would recommend continuing the Legislative Hearing to May 13 for a new owner to present the following: 1) a signed purchase agreement; 2) closing docuxnents; 3) a work plan; and 4) financial documentation. She recommended continuing the Council Public Hearing to May 21. �K-y�� May 13, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 2 1. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding(s) at 60 Geor�e Street East within fifteen (15) days from adoption ofresolurion. (Laid over from March 25; referred back from Council on Apri116) Mr. Magner stated that at the March 25 hearing, the property owner stated that he intended to sell the property "as is" and that the matter was continued for the new owner to provide the purchase agreement, closing documents, and to attend the hearing to present a work plan and financial documentation. Michael Widzins, properiy owner stated that the property had been up for sale; however, he did not have a signed purchase agreement to date. He had also attempted to see if he could get the funding to do the rehab himself. Jason Burke, Edina Realty, stated that the property had been put on the market on April 14 and they had 19 showings so far. The listing price was $79,900 and he had received a verbal offer that morning for $35,00Q It was his understanding that there was $40,000 outstanding on the mortgage. Mr. Rust stated that the loan was current and the bank's concern was that they would lose the money if the building is demolished. Since this was an FHA loan, he would have to negotiate with T3L7D on the purchase price if the $35,OQ0 were accepted as there would be a$5,000 gap on what was currently owed on the loan. He requested an additiona160 days in order wark out the issues. Ms. Moermond stated that the building had been vacant for over a year and the photos indicated that the building was in pretty bad shape. She was not willing to grant a 60 day lay over and stated that she would continue this matter to the June 10 Legislative Hearing. 7uly 8, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes U�� , � Page 2 Resolution — 08-417 — Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 60 Geor�e Street East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. [Public hearing continued from May 21 ](GS 3049915) (Referred back by Council on June 18; Council Public Hearing continued to August 6) Rafic Moore, purchaser of the property, appeazed. Mr. Magier stated that there was a follow up Legislative Hearing on June 10 and Mr. Widzins appeared with a purchase agreement which had not been executed. The hearing was continued to today so that the new buyer could attend and present the signed purchase agreement, a work plan, financial documentation, and the registered vacant building form needed to be executed. Ms. Moermond stated that in reviewing the work plan, it seemed consistent with the City's estimated cost to repair the building. Mr. Magner confirmed that it was. Mr. Moore stated that they were scheduled to close on the property that afternoon. He stated that he had an$80,000 line of credit approved with Landmark Bank which was in addition to the $40,000 for the purchase price of the home. Ms. Moermond stated that she would need a letter from the Bank indicating that there was an $80,000 line of credit or an escrow account for this project. She also requested Mr. Moore provide a letter indicating that he was dedicating the $80,000 funds from this account for the project. Mr. Magner stated that he also needed to have the registered vacant building form filled out. Mr. Moore fiiled out the form and gave it to Mr. Magner. Ms. Moermond stated that the following must be received by Friday, July 11: financial documentation from the bank showing the line of credit to complete the rehab; and a letter from Mr. Moore indicaring that he is willing to dedicate that amount of funding for this project. If this is received, she will recommend to the City Council that they grant 180 days to complete the rehab. I June 10, 2008 I,egislative Hearing Minutes �� Page4 3. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 60 George Street East within = fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from March 25; refened back from —_ Council on April 16; laid over from the May 13 legislative hearing) Mike Widzins, property owner, appeared with Susan Schutter, Edina Realty. Mr. Manger suminarized the reports he presented at the March 25 and May 13 Legislative Hearings. Ms. Schutter stated that she was in received a Purchase Agreement in the amount of $40,000 from Kurt and Rick Price on June 9, the previous day. Mr. Widzins, however, was not available to execute the agreement. Mr. Price stated that he was aware that a work plan and financial documentation needed to be presented; however, he could not attend the hearing and did not have enough time to prepare the work plan far the hearing. She also had attempted to contact the mortgage company to see if they would approve the sale since she believed Mr. Widzins owed approximately $4Q000 on the loan and he did not have the money to pay off the loan himself nor the estimated closing costs. Ms. Moermond expressed extreme disappointment that this matter had been ongoing since the end of March and now they walked in at the eleventh hour with a Purchase Agreement that had not been properly executed. She stated that a hole in the gound was not worth much and they should have worked mare quickly on the sale of the house, Ms. Moermond stated that she would need to receive the following by June 17: 1) a signed purchase agreement; and 2) the closing must be scheduled within 10 days of signing the purchase agreement. If this was completed, she would recommend to the City Council that they continue this matter to the July 2 Council Public Hearing in order far the new buyer to provide a wark plan and to demonstrate that they have financial ability to complete the repairs which was estimated to be in excess of $80,000.