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08-541Council File # O�--5�( AMENDED 6/4/OS Green Sheet # 3051017 RESOLUTION � F SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented by 1 WF3EREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections 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 and one-half story, wood frame, single famiiy dwelling located on property 4 hereinafter refened to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly lrnown as 129 COMO 5 AVENUE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 HAHN'S SUBDIVISION ALL OF VAC ALLEY ADJ & LOT 5 8 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 informarion obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before April 2, 2007, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Kurt Helgason/Constance Helgason, 24641 Mandeviile Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653; VIP Properties, 11300 Minnetonka Mills Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305; Citizens State Bank, 7800. Metro Pkwy, #100, Bloomington, MN 55425; Dayton's Bluff District 4 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 February 12, 2008; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the struchxre located on the Subject Property by March 13, 2008; and WIIEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placazd on the Subj ect Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected 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 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, April 29 and May 13, 2008 to hear tes6mony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion to approve the request to order the C�� - 5� I 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 interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the communityby 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 rehabilitarion or demolition of the structure to be completed within Fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 and the testimony and evidence including the acrion 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 129 COMO AVENUE. 1. � 3. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Leglsiative 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 parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. � � That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condirion subject to demolirion. Thai this building has been routinely monitored by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the known interested parties and owners aze as previousiy 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: 1. 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 blighting influence on the community ��-5�l 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 u a.0 ;e ..:l.e.i ,.. �1.0 .,U.. eC � e.7 M.7e.. r.. A 1....so TT.. e Q..;1.7:«..l�l , ,...a...,,.e ...:,w „n ,.....i:,..,�.ie ,.,.ae.. ,,,,a ,._a:,,..,.,.e.. ,... ,. .�,,, ..i.e.,,...;.,e by demoliShing �_ and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The �+��e�k�atiex� demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (1� days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above conective action is not completed withiu 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 incuned against the Subject Properiy 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 ail 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. 104 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested 105 parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paui Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: Safery and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildings By: Adoption Certified by Cou cil Secretary B / Approved y a D te bO By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council B _ Adopted by Council: Date ��/f ��J�� Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet �� SI — �Pt of Safety & Inspections I 13MAR-08 Contact Person & Phone: Bob Kessler 26Cr9013 Must Be on 21-MAY-08 Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E-0ocument Required: N Document Contact: � Assign Number For Routing Order CoMact Phone: ( � 7oWl # of SignaWre Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Green Sheet NO: 3051017 0 t of Saf & Ins 'uns 1 t o[Safe & Ins e�tions De artment Director 2 Attorne 3 or's O�ice Ma or/Assistant 4 oancil 5 ' C7erk CS Clerk ncnon rcequescea: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owaer(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolurion, the Department of Safery and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 129 COMO AVE . Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission 1. Has this personlfirm ever worked under a conVact for this department? Yes No 2. Has this persoNfirm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does fhis personlfirm 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 Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chaptex 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible pazties Imown to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 129 COMO AVE by March 13, 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The City wili elnninate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the properiy taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. DisadvanWges If Not Approved: A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiry. Tow� wmount or CostlRevenue Budgeted: Transaction: Funaing source: Nuisance Housing Abatement A��ity Number: 001-00257 Financialinformation: (Explain) MAR 19 2006 �, ..-...: 3 . -��.�.... March 13, 2008 10:55 AM Page 1 ��„' 08-5yj SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 129 Como Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, Apri129, 2008 City Council — Wednesday, May 21, 2008 The building is a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 3,920 squaze feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since December 27, 2007. The current properiy owners aze Kurt and Constance Helgason, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. There have been two (2) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NQTICES since 2��7. There have been two (2) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of snow and ice - Removal of improperly stored refuse On January 23, 2008, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NUISANCE BUILDING was posted on February 12, 2008 with a compliance date of March 13, 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 paid. Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $39,7�Q on the 1and and $47,2Q0 on the building. As of Apri128, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed. As of April 28, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taxes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $40,000-$50,000. The estimated cosY to Demolish is $8,400 to $11,400. NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this shucture within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. e�8 s�l I DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor 1600 GVhite BearAve N Saint Paul, MN 55106 i March 14, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Nuisance Building Enforcement Council President and Members of the City Council Tel: (651) 266-1900 Fcu: (651) 266-I926 Department of Safety and Inspecfions, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or xemoval of the nuisance building(s) located at: 129 COMO AVE The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislarive Hearing — Tuesday, April 29, 2008 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, May 21, 2008 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Kurt Helgason/Constance Helgason 24641 Mandeville Dr Laguna Hills CA 92653-6239 VIP Properties 11300 Minnetonka Mills Rd Minnetonka, MN 55305 Cifizens State Bank 7800 Metro Pkwy, #100 Bloomington, MN 55425 Dayton's Bluff District 4 Community Council karin(a�davtonsbluff.org Interest Fee Owner Interested Party Mortgage Company District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEO Employer � ��l 129 COMO AVE March 14, 2008 page 2 The legal description of this property is: I�AHN'S SUBDIVISION ALL OF VAC ALLEY ADJ & LOT 5 With the following Historic Preservation information: District: _ Building Name: house Inventory #: RA-SPC-0690 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. The Depariment 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 March 13, 2008. There was no compliance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Department of Safety and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and Inspecfions to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taaces. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubHmg60183 I/08 Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home Sife Map Page 1 of 2 !�'� Contaci lls Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home � � Information � � Propertv Look UD � � Record Look Uq � � Contact Us New Pro� rtP Y Search Back to Search Res4�lts Quick Info Pr�erty Information Ta�ayer_Name anci Address Vaiue Information Value Historv Structure Description Sale Information Speciaf Assessments Prooerty_Tax Payment information Fro�erty_ Tax _P�ment Histo__ry Current Property Tax Statement/Value Notice 2007 Pro�ertv Tax Statement(Value Notice ZOd6 Property Tax State m entLVa I ue_Neti ce 2005 Pro�er[y Yax 5tatementlVaiue Notice > Structure Description Property identificatio� 31.29.22.23.00Q2 Number (PIN) Property Address 129 Como Ave St. Paul 55103-1819 Residential Property: Year Built 1890 # of Stories 1.50 Style One And 3/4 Story Exterior Wall Aluminum/vinyl Total Rooms 7 Total Family Rooms 1 Total Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 1 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 1220 Foundation Size 800 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size .09 Acres Parcei Width 40.00 Feet Parcel Depth 336.00 Feet Land Use Code 510 Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=31292... 4/28/2008 �5�1 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND IIVSPECTIONS Dick Lzppert Manager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Co1em¢n, M¢yor 1600 P✓hite Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MN �5106 Nuisance Building Enforcement wwwstpaul.gov February 12, 2008 Kurt Helgason/Constance Helgason 24641 Mandeville Dr Laguna Hills CA 92653-6239 VIP Properties 11300 Minnetonka Mills Rd Minnetonka, MN 55305 Citizens State Bank 7800 Metro Pkwy, #100 Bloomington, MN 55425 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear: Sir or Madam Tet. (651) 266-1900 Fax� (6i1) 266 1926 The VacanUNuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 129 COMO AVE With the following Historic Preservation information: District: _ Building Name: house Inventory #: RA-SPC-0690 and legally described as follows, to wit: HAHN'S SUBDIVISIOI�T ALL OF VAC ALLEY ADJ & LOT 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 7anuary 23, 2008, 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 Fourih Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify speci�ic 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 February 12, 2008 Oo � T r 129 COMO AVE pa�e 2 This building(s) is subject to the reshictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not a�ain be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. This is a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling. The eaves and soffits aze in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of maintenance. Permit may be required. 2. The window and/or door screens are 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. The windows andlor storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace ail missing or broken window glass. Make all necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. 4. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding to a professional state of maintenance. 5. There are gross unsanitary conditions throughout. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractar service and clean the fumace ar 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. The batl�room floor covering is deteriorated or inadequate. Provide floor covering which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the bathroom and seal around the edges and fixtures. 8. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a professional manner. 9. G.F.C.T.: The bathroom is lacking an electrical G.F.C.I. outlet. Permit May Be Required. 10. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 1 l. 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 if necessary to rodent-proof the building to prevent re-infestation. Immediately remove any dead rodents from the premises. Febmary 12, 2008 � J�`l � 129 COMO AVE page 3 12. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by March 13, 2008 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, inciuding 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 Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #200, Commerce Building, (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. As an owner or responsible party, you aze required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. 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 condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department 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 Officex 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 wi11 be heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either arder the City to take the abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if conective action is not taken within the specified time, the City shall 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. Febmary 12, 2008 129 COMO AVE page 4 If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Joe Yannarelly between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at 651-266-1920, or you may leave a voice maii messa�e. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation 03 5�f ( ota60135 12/07 BID TABULATION FOR Q-26506-5 BUYER: MARK EVANGELTST � ` �� DEMO OF I29 COMO AVE DSI BID OPENING DATE NIARCH 25, 2008 LUMP SUM BID ALL WAYS HAULII�TG INC MARK MATHES 651-982-1475 $ 14,500.00 BUBERL RECYCLING ROB BUBERL 651-439-8399 $ 10,783.00 C & H EXCAVATING KEITH CARLSON 952-881-9677 $ 11,400.00 CREATIVE SERVICES OF RICHARD KOSMAN 651-436-3161 $ 10,900.00 & SONS INC BERMEL 78-6945 �G��I�I.Y�]:i��J_ ) :_ 780-9197 I $ 10,950.00 RICHARD 0] 651-774-2550 I]�`�UF_rIlYM�1:7 2-619-1487 � $ 9,200.00 CONSTRUCTION � SCHMIDT w � � O 0 U a N � � 0 0 N � � .� ¢ � � � E� � .� � � .� .� � W O O N " N � � R "O d ^a � � y. .� x .� � Y � � � � � 0 0 0 ..F. � � � F�� N N N O tyA � .� .-i �� N N N � � F o ¢z a w � W � M r7z�� O � W E■�A � � � � � � � ~ 0 ."� 1 pd' r,�"o\�" °o�'o\�"' °o�~ °o�$� p E� A v � v � rr � � � a w A O�� ° v� � a`�'a .a W z�h o � aw� M a a,�� ° o � � C c.��a (� M �+ ~ -�• 7 R W � W .-i � U � � M M ►a L� O ��z � � � � N M A b 4� F■ � � W U � �,M ^o o� � � W W x�� N c�a v�i x � �'� w � U � � � I- �. � Q � � � � � � � Q � � a a �� .� �� y o Y � y o a c/� .b tr, �, � ro � a � � � � � � � � � ^� � ^� � O N O O � � ^' W � � «+ O O � O O �`�.C� N ra � •-• � � r �Q Q � � �� 1 I 0 rn ° v n tp<tcy �� / / � ' METRO LEGAL SERVICES "<�� - `` 9" �" 01 ""��°�°' , °u�'^" 969 Metro Legal Serial # DEPSAI 32317 1259 �n,s Re: 129 Como Ave. STATE OF CALZEOFtNIA COIINTY OF ORANGE AFEZDAVIT OF SERVICE �-'��f' `' �' 1�i �� being duly sworn, on oath says that on (Name o£ Se ver) 3 /�/2008 at ��: � /�M (Date o£ Service) (Time of Service) s(he) served the attached: Notice of Public Hea=ings upon: Kurt Helgason therein named, personally at: by handling to and leaving with: 24691 Mandeville Drive I,aguna Hills, CA 92653 [ ] Kurt Helgason [�i] a person o£ suitable age and discretion then and there residing at the usual abode of said, Kurt Helgason [.7i1 a true and corzect copy thereo£. 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ProjectAddress: 129 COMO AVE Building Name: house Brief Project Description: Removal of Nuisanc� Building Form completed by: Joe Yannarelly & Rich Singerhause Date: Title/Organization: Inspectors_ Code Enforcement Phone This project has been reviewed by the Minnesota SFiPO pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (36CFR800), the Minnesota Historic Sites Act, and the Minuesota Fie1d ArchaeoTogy Act, as applicable. There are no reported historic or archaeological resources in the project area, and we feel that the probability of any unreported properties is low. Therefore, based on available information, we conclnde that no historic properties eli�ible for or listed on the Natiqnal Re�ister of Historic Places will be affected bv this proiect. If you have any questions, conEact the Review and�� ce staff at (651) 259-3455. ^�� Britta L. Bloomlierg Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer 2pC�'d- I ( �� d�-� � � �= i Year : ca:_ 1��,_ _._ - . - ��-_-=t- _ _ Original Consiructi, Planning I��strict7l� Nl�1R =� � 2��d Date (To be t c m�zdeted b ��t�zi��R�l�sta�:)--- �. .— _ Name: 1 `' -- zue3 Date: t �-�i 6 g Located within �.S int Paut �storic Ilistrict? Yes � Located within a National Register District? Yes No Listed in the 19&3 survey? es , No Eligible for designation � Additional site ofmajorsign fcance � Survey form attached Recommendation: Etigible for National Register? Yes � Further information required? Yes No Addi�nal Comments.�, _. r' �it9�A z� ��z � �-,� � cc: Amy Spong, HPC — email co�� `� 2�� 60196pedhistrev 5/07 CITY OF SAti3T PAUL DS! - CODE EPSFORCEh�1ENT Apri129, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 7 Q�5`-f ( 6. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 129 Como Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption ofresolution. The property owner of record, Kurt and Constaxice Helgason, did not appeaz. No other parties of interest appeared. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 3,920 square feet and had been vacant since December 27, 2007. A code compliance inspection had not been done, the vacant building registration fees were current, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On January 23, 2008, an inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condirion was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on February 12, 2008 with a compliance date of Mazch 13, 2008. To date, the property remained in a condition wluch comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $39,700 and the building to be $47,200. Real estate taaces were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $40,000 to $50,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $8,400 to $11,400. There had also been two suminary abatements issued to this property since 2007, two of which went to work order: remove improperly stored refuse, and cut tall grass and weeds. Mr. Magner stated that there was a long history of problems with this rental property prior to it becoming a vacant building. The property was condemned and ordered vacated. He had also received a letter from VIP Properties indicating that they did not have any involvement with this property any more. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed witlun 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 a Victorian style house built in 1875, was inventoried in 1983, and is considered eligible for historic designation. It was also listed in the pioneer context study which was done in 2001 as a potential pioneer house and was just outside the Frogtown historic district. The integrity appeared to be good although she noted that the porch had been alteration. She said that she had not received the letter from SHIPO. Ms. Moermond recommended laying this matter over to the May 13 Legislative Hearing. May 27, 2008 Legislarive Hearing Minutes �� `! 1 f Page 6 ��„� I 10. Resolution — 08-541 — Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 129 Como Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (GS 3051017) (Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation is forthcoming) Mr. Magner stated that this was laid over to obtain a report from the HPC concerning the SHPO form which had not been received at the time of the last hearing. Ms. Moermond reviewed the minutes from the last hearing. Ms. Spong stated that she did not bring the file along for the hearing; however, she believed that SHPO would recommend further study of this property given its pioneer context and historic value. She believed that this property should be considered for rehabilitation or at the very least, stabilization. Ms. Moermond responded that she will ask Councilmember Carter whether he is interested in stabilizarion of this property.