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08-544AMENDED 6/11/08 RESOLUTION OF,$AINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented 'JO 1 WIIEREAS, 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 two story, wood frame duplex dwelling and its detached, two stall, wood frame 4 garage located on properiy hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly 5 laiown as 214 MAPLE STREET. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: REGISTERED LAND SURVEY 54 TRACT A 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 April 2, 2007, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Bjs Inveshnents, LLC, 4838 Crown Lane, Woodbury, MN 55129; Tara Long, 214 Maple Street, St. Paul, MN 55106; University National Bank, 200 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103; Dayton's Bluff District 4 Community. 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 January 28, 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 inforxned the interested or responsible parties that they must repair ar demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by February 27, 2008; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and 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 rime, 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, Apri129, 2008 to hear tesrimony and evidence, and a8er receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion to approve the request to order the interested Council File # (� Green Sheet # 3051018 (�S �5 `�y 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 or responsible parties to make the Subject Froperty safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture 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 demolirion 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, May 21, 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 testunony and evidence presented at the above referenced pubiic hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 214 MAPLE STREET. 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 dollazs ($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). That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subj ect 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 and correcting all d� 5�-1� s6 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 l0A 105 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 �'fees-(�5} nine 90 days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of rime Department of Safety and Inspecrions is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incuned against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. 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. Yeas ✓ Stark � ✓ Adopted by Council: Date � Adoption Certifie by Cou cil Secretary gY f G�9 Approved b Ma ate U� BY� Requested by DeparhnentoE Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet DepartmenUoffice/wuncil: �� ^�� S , �tof�f��.�;o� ,��-0$ Green Sheet NO: 3051018 ConWCt Person ffi Phone: Bob Kessler 26Cr9013 Must Be on Councii Agend 2'I-MAY-08 Doc. Type: RESOLUTION EAacument Required: N DocumentCoMad: ConWCt Phone: � = �.�.F... -- - 0 tofSaf &I "ons q 1 e t of Safe & Ins ectioos 11c s�hnent Directar Num6er Z • Attom For Routing 3 a olsOffice Ma or/Assistant Order y om d 5 � � Ci Clerk 7oWl # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) v � Action Requestetl: Ciry 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 resolurion, the Departrnent of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 214 MAPLE ST . idations: Approve (A) or rt Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission 1. Has this person�rm ever worked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this person/firtn ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Dces this person/firm 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 repaiL or cemove the building at 214 MAPLE ST by February 27 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders. Advanpges If Approved: The Ciry will elitninate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and remove tlris building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property tases. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the Ciry. This buildiug(s) will continue to hlight the community. Total Amount of CostlRevenue Budgeted: TransaCtion: Funa�ny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement A�rv�ty Number. 001-00257 Fi�ancial Information: (Ezplain) �� 1 ��i� � March 13, 2008 10:56 AM Page 1 (�a"��^9 �� f SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 214 Maple Street Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, Apri129, 2008 City Council — Wednesday, May 21, 2008 The building is a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached two-stall garage on a lot of 5,662 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since March 24, 2006. The current property owner is BJS Investments LLC, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The City of St. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass. There have been seventeen (17) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2006. There have been twelve (12) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of snow and ice - Removal of tall grass and weeds - Removal of refuse and miscellaneous debris On December 19, 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 NUISANCE BUILDING was posted on .Canuary 28, 2008 with a compliance date of February 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 $500.00. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $42,700 on the land and $80,200 on the building. As of October 10, 2006, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed. As of September 27, 2007, the $5,000.00 performance bond has been posted. Real Estate taaces for the year 2007 are delinquent in the amount of $595.02, plus penalty and intexest. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $70,000-$80,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $10,490 to $14,490. NHPI, 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. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dick Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement � ��yG1 CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Nuisance Butilding Enforcement ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor 1600 YVhite Bear Ave N Satnt Paul, MN 55106 i Mazch 14, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the CiCy Council Tel: (6�1) 266-1900 Fax: (651) 266-1926 Department of Safety and Inspecrions, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enfarcement 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: 214 MAPLE ST The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative 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 Bjs Investments, LLC 4838 Crown Lane Woodbury MN 55129-8900 Tara L Long 214 Maple St St Paul MN 55106-5516 University National Bank 200 University Ave W St. Paul, MN 55103 Dayton's Bluff District 4 Community Council Karin cvdaS�tonsbluff.or� Interest Fee Owner Tas Owner Mortgage Company District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEO Employer ��. 214 MAPLE ST March 14, 2008 page 2 The legal descriprion of this property is: REGISTERED LAND SURVEY 54 TRACT A With the following Historic Preservarion information: District: HPL-DB Building Name: house Inventory #: RA-SPC-2163 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Deparhnent 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 February 27, 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 Sa£ety and Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taYes. Sincerely, Steve Magne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections S]u.RT1 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 pubhxng60183 I/08 Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Page 1 of 2 � �� y Home Site Ftap Contact Us Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home � � Information � � Propert�oak Up � � Record �ook Uo � � Contact Us New Property Search Back to Search Results Quick_Info Pro�erty Information Ta�ave_r_Name and Address Value Information Vaiue Historv Structure Description Sale information �ecial Assessments Prooerty Tax Payment Information Property_ Tax_Pa_yment History Current Property Tax Statement{value Notice 2003 Prop2rtV 3ax Statemen�alue Notice 2006 Progerty_Tax StatementlValue Notice 2005 Propert�iax Statement/Value Notice > Structure Description Property Identification Number (PIN) Property Address 33.29.22.32.0069 214 Maple St St. Paul 55106-5516 Residentiat Property: Year Built 1889 # of Stories 2.00 Style Two Story Euterior Wali Aluminum/vinyl Total Rooms 9 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 2 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Unfinished Finished SQ Feet 1728 poundation Size 936 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Detached Area (sq.ft.) 528 Parcel Size .13 Acres Parcel Width Parcel Depth Land Use Code 520 Land Use Description R- Two Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http://rrinfo.coramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=33292... 4/28/2008 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY A':VD INSPECTIONS �ick Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement ��` yy CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor 1 G00 White Be¢r Ave N SaintPaul, MN i�lO6 Nuisance Buzlding Enforcement www.stpaul.gov JanUary 28, 2008 Bjs Investments, LLC 4838 Crown Lane Woodbury MN 55129-8900 Tara L. Long 214 Maple St St. Paul, MN 55106 University National Bank 200 University Ave W St. Paul, MN 55103 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam Tel.� (651/ 266-1900 Fax. (65!) 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: 214 MAPLE ST With the following Historic Preservation information: District: HPL-DB Building Name: house Inventory #: RA-SPC-2163 and legaliy described as follows, to wit: REGISTERED LAND SURVEY 54 TRACT A 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 December 19, 2007, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a�ve 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 January 28, 2008 !'�� / ` 214 MAPLE ST lJ - r page 2 This buildin�(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. This is a two story, wood frame duplex dwelling and its detached, two stall, wood frame garage. l. There are rodent damaged eaves. 2. There are damaged or missing screen and/or storm windows. 3. The foundation needs tuck pointing. 4. This is rot damage rim joist visible below the front door. 5. There is chippedlpeeling paint. 6. There is missing or rot damaged trim. 7. The roof covering is deteriorated; missing flashing. 8. The garage has rotted or missing siding; open, rot damaged eaves. Order Repair the structure to a habitable condition. This structure is a registered vacant building that must have a Code Compliance Certificate before the structure may be occupied. Obtain a Code Compliance Certificate from the Department of Safety and Inspections. You may contact Jim Seeger at D.S.I., 651-266-9016, for a 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 before occupying the structure may result in issuance of criminal sununons. Details of the Code Compliance report are as follows: BUILDING 1. Replace front steps at street to Code. 2. Build front steps and landing at front door to Code. 3. Install flashing between siding and foundation per Code. 4. Repair the foundation under the house at the rear basement entry to Code. 5. Insure rear basement stairs head height and handrails to be to Code. 6. Replace the second floor bathtub to Code. 7. Replace all rotted, warped or broken siding. 8. Totally rebuild garage or remove. 9. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled. 10. Install Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. January 28, 2008 �� l�C/ 214 MAPLE ST page 3 11. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation. 12. Install floor coverin� in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. 13. Install tv✓enty minute fire-rated doors, with a self-closing device, between common areas and individual units. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Install tempered glass in window over bathtub to Code. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface boits. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window opemngs. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. Provide fire block construction as necessary. Re-level structure as much as is practical. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation, glass, weather stripping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standards. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is 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. Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass area equal to 8% of floor area, or a minimum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of which shall operate and all bedroom windows shall meet emergency egress requirements (20" wide minimum, 24" high minimum but not less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall). Provide general clean-up of premise. Provide smoke detecYors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system. Replace house and garage roof covering and vent to Code. Provide general rehabilitation of garage. ELECTRICAL 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Reinstall service grounding at water meter per Code. Install supports for service conduit to upper unit. Install required egress lighting at all exits. Rewire garage to Code. Rewire basement to Code. Properly ground all ungrounded, three-wire outlets to Code. Ensure all light fixtures have approved outlet boxes. Install a GFCI in bathrooms to Code. Correct all reversed polarity outlets. Rewire second floor furnace to Code. 1 L Note: All new outlets and lights in bedrooms require aro-fauit protection. 12. Insure proper fuses or breakers for all conductors. 13. Repair or replace all broken, missang or loose fixtures, devices, covers and plates. January 28, 2008 214 MAPLE ST page 4 14. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and a ound. 15. Throughout building, install outlets and fixtures as per Bulletin 80-1. 16. Install smoke detectors as per Bulletin 80-1 and I.R.C. 17. Electrical work requires a Pemut and inspections. PLUMBING 2. 4. 5. 6. 9. 10. 11. ��-� All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. The gas venting and water piping are incorrect at the water heater. The water heater was not in service at the time of the inspection. Repair or replace all conoded, broken or leaking water piping. Provide the proper water pipe sizing. Provide the proper fittings or usage for the water piping. The range gas shutoff is incorrect. The soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout; no soil stack base cleanout. The soil and waste piping has unplugged or open piping; back-pitched piping. Repair or replace all soil and waste leaky pipes and fittings. Vent the first floor lavatory and conect the waste to Code. 12. Correct the waste and water piping at the first floor bathtub to Code. 13. Provide an anti-siphon tub filler. 14. Repair or replace the first floar kitchen sink faucet. 15. Repair or replace the second floor water closet fixture. 16. Correct the waste at the second floor lavatory and repair or replace the fixture. 17. Vent the second floor kitchen sink and correct the waste to Code. HEATING 1. Clean and Orsat both furnace burners. Check all controls for proper operation. Submit report. 2. Check both furnace heat exchangers far leaks provide documentation. 3. Provide thirty (30) inches of clearance in front of the second floor furnace for service. 4. Install a separate chimney liner for both units. 5. Replace furnace flue venting and provide proper pitch for gas appliance venting for second floor unit. 6. Tie furnace and water heater venting into chimney liner fox the first floor unit (the watex heater is not bonded). 7. Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on fumace/boiler to combustible materials or provide approved shielding according to Code for both units. 8. Recommend adequate combustion air for both units. 9. Provide support for gas lines to Code. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines for both units. 10. Clean all supply and retum ducts for warm air heating system for the first floor unit. ll. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary. 12. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 13. Appropriate Mechanical Permits are required for this work. January 28, 2008 214 MAPLE ST page 5 ZONING 1. This property was inspected as being a duplex. D��y As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by February 27, 2008 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the buildin�(s). The costs of this action, including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property tases as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Desin Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #200, Commerce Building, (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and compiete disclosure of this "Order to Abate° to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, ar 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 Tequired by law to post a placard on this property which dec]ares 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 actiou is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enfarcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates fox Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heazd from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the CiYy 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 corrective 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. 7anuary 28, 2008 214 MAPLE ST page 6 � If you have any questions or request additional informarion please contact Dennis Senty between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 am. at 651-266-1930, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Ma�er Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 12107 ' OFFICE OF LICENSE, QJSPECTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRO'CECTION Bob Kessler, Direcior /'��y _C / � C� CJ Y CITY OF SAINT PAUL Chrrstopher B. Coleman, Mayor COMMERCEBUILDlNG Telephone� 65LIh6-9090 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200 Facsimi[e: 65/-166-9l24 StPaul,Mrivnesota55l0]-1024 Web wwwliep.ur OCYOUET' lO, ZOO6 GREG O'BRIEN 705 JESSAMINE AVENUE WEST SAINT PAUL MN 55117 Re: 214 Maple Street File#: 06 057556 VB3 Deaz Property Owner: Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Replace front steps at street to Code. 2. Build front steps and landing at front door to Code. 3. Install flashing between siding and foundation per Code. 4. Repair the foundation under the house at the rear basement entry to Code. 5. Insure rear basement stairs head height and handrails to be to Code. 6. Replace the second floor bathtub to Code. 7. Replace all rotted, warped or broken siding. 8. Totally rebuild garage or remove. 9. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and a11 holes are filled. 10. Install Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. 11. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation. 12. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. 13. Install twenty minute fire-rated doors, with a self-closing device, between common areas and individual units. 14. Install tempered glass in window over bathtub to Code. 15. Provide thumb type dead bolts for a11 entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. 16. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 17. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window openings. 18. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. 19. Provide fire block construcfion as necessary. 20. Re-level sriucture as much as is practical. AA-ADA-EEO Employer (�8 5�y GREG O'BRIEN 214 MAPLE STREET OCTOBER 10, 2006 PAGE TWO 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation, glass, weather stripping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standards. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). Any framing members that do not meet code (where wall and ceiling covering is removed, members that aze over-spanned, over-spaced, not being carried properly, door and window openings that are not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code. Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass area equal to 8% of floar area, or a minimum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of which shall operate and all bedroom windows shall meet emergency egress requirements (20" wide minimuxn, 24" high minimuxn but not less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall). Provide general clean-up of premise. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system. Replace house and gazage roof covering and vent to Code. Provide general rehabilitation of garage. ELECTRICAL 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Reinstall service grounding at water meter per Code. Install supports for service conduit to upper unit. Install required egress lighting at all exits. Rewire garage to Code. Rewire basement to Code. Properly ground all ungrounded, three-wire outlets to Code. Ensure all light fixtures have approved outlet boxes. Install a GFCI in bathrooms to Code. Conect all reversed polarity outlets. Rewire second floor furnace to Code. Note: All new outlets and lights in bedrooms require arc-fault protection. Insure proper fuses or breakers for all conductors. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose fixtures, devices, covers and plates. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and ground. Throughout building, install outlets and fixtures as per Bullefin 80-1. Install smoke detectors as per Bulletin 80-1 and I.R.C. Electrical work requires a Permit and inspections. o�ts� GREG O'BRIEN 214 MAPLE STREET OCTOBER 10, 2006 PAGE THREE PLi7MBING 1. All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. 2. The gas venting and water piping are incorrect at the water heater. 3. The water heater was not in service at the time of the inspection. 4. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. 5. Provide the proper water pipe sizing. 6. Provide the proper fittings or usage for the water piping. 7. The range gas shutoff is incorrect. 8. The soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout; no soil stack base cleanout. 9. The soil and waste piping has unplugged or open piping; back-pitched piping. 10. Repair or replace all soil and waste leaky pipes and fittings. 11. Vent the first floor lavatory and correct the waste to Code. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Conect the waste and water piping at the first floor bathtub to Code. Provide an anti-siphon tub filler. Repair or replace the first floor kitchen sink faucet. Repair or replace the second floor water closet fixture. , Correct the waste at the second floor lavatory and repair or replace the fixture. Vent the second floor kitchen sink and conect the waste to Code. HEATING L Clean and Orsat both furnace burners. Check all controls for proper operation. Submit report. 2. Check both fumace heat exchangers for leaks provide documentation. 3. Provide thirty (30) inches of cleazance in front of the second floor furnace for service. 4. Install a separate chimney liner for both units. 5. Replace furnace flue venting and provide proper pitch for gas appliance venting for second floar unit. � � � 10. Tie furnace and water heater venting into chimney liner for the first floor unit (the water heater is not bonded). Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on furnace/boiler to combustible materials or provide approved shielding according to Code for both units. Recommend adequate combustion air for both units. Provide support for gas lines to Code. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines for both units. Clean all supply and return ducts for warm air heating system for the first floor unit. vB�-y� GREG O'BRIEN 214 MAPLE STREET OCTOBER 10, 2006 PAGEFOUR 11. Repair and/or replace heating re�sters as necessary. 12. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 13. Appropriate Mechanical Permits are required for this work. ZONING 1. This property was inspected as being a duplex. NOTES 1. See attachment for permit requirements. 2. VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI) FOR PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY For fiu•tlier information call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue. 3. 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. 4. Provide plans and specifications for any portion of the building that is to be rebuilt. 5. T`his property is in a designated Heritage Preservation Dishict and all exterior work is subject to HPC guidelines and review before permits aze issued. See attached explanation of design review process. 5. There was considerable storage/clutter within property at the time of the inspection. All to meet appropriate Codes when complete. 6. 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. Sincerely, James L. Seeger Code Compliance Officer JLS:sla Attachments 2/25/2008 teve a ner - 26 14ta .xls Pa e 1 � BID TABULATION FOR: Q-26414-5 BUYER: MARK EVANGELIST �` DEMO OF 2i4 MAPLE ST DIS BID OPENTNG DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2008 BERL RECYCLING B BUBERL -439-8349 $ 11 680.00 E CALL GER KJTLLBERG -780-9197 $ 15,800.00 YCO EXCAVATING RY MATTER -619-1487 $ 10,300.00 Y ANDERSON & SONS ;HARD ORTHMEYER -774-2550 $ 16.900.00 VIPLE EXCAVATiNG AD ENSRUDE -222-3830 $ 16 320.00 S COI�STRUCTIOI3 DD SCHMIDT -226-6300 $ 24 000.00 [T EG BOELKE -428-2242 $ 16.000.00 UCK f�Y WRUCK -262-0371 P 9.990.00 F� � w a`�. � � � N � O O N a N 7 .� � R � � R F-� � .� x � .� .� .a � O O N �--i N � � R "C d ^� � W � .� x � � 0 U � U ��W o 0 0 ` N N N O �Q ti � ti dH o �z � � � M az��, 0 � w F '� a x � � � � � � aoH °a�° °a�� °a�� a � � � � o�� ° �a� � �ar� `�f �a W �U � OaW � W � � M G., E-F � Op " � a � t� � � F � F o 0 � ti � U � � M M � � z � � � � � M A F" -� v W W �l N �o � a�i c� .n c� � � ... �. 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' /"Y0l'.LfA.UA.f ��(�/C//.+i.E� .;•a.�r.h , ,e , . , : i - 849953 - 1 RE: 214 Map{e St. O�' S�/y �. ia"�: a�;' Date: December 19, 2007 File #: 06 - 057555 Folder Name: 214 MAPLE ST PIN: 332922320069 �� 5�y Date: December 19, 2007 File #: 06 - 057555 Folder Name: 214 MAPLE ST PIN: 332922320069 � 5y� Pictures re 214 Maple Street � _ .� ,V, ,.._._. . .�,. ��, �l ;� , ri; � �a � � � ,� �{ Y j _ H : ,� a �„..�� . � S t :.. ... _. r,� v' y ,,. _ -„?_—� , ', ea;s...<,�'�` ;� X ...._ '. ti.t. <. .... f r 5 f � � `� .� !� : .. ,`�'"} ' p ?! ...._ .. E pF.�.3T r ^'5. �2'?I . Y h"�,'rY`e. �nti�+^ •S . �. �;^ I ( ` — �±'; �I � �'. ��t.� D.A. " CLYDE" BOYSEN 198 Maple Street Saint Paul, MN 55106 �� z�, 20o-8 Mr. Dick Lippert lbfanager of Code Enforcement City of Saint Paul Degarlment of Safery aud Inspections Nuisance Building Enforcement 1600 �V6ite Bear Avenue Saint Paul, R�fN SSt06 Mr. Steve Magner Vacaut Building Program NSanager City of Saint Paul Departcnent of Safery and Fnspections Division of Code Enforcement t600 White Beaz Avenue 3aint Paut, MN SSk06 Gentlemen: Subject: 214 Maple Street (District: I�PL-DB, Iaventory: #RA-3PC-2163) •s I am writing to recommend and request a Councii Resolution ordering immediate demolition and removal of the buildings (house an@ garagej located at 214 Maple Street. This properry is a nuisance aml has a documented aud confirmed history as a blightiug influe�e oa the communiry. Although in a historic disixict, the property's history, and more importantly, its future aze dubious. I was in this house severat times tucder the previous ownership and, unless substantial rehab work has already been done unbelaiownst to me, every element of this house must be repaired or replaced: foundation, pfumbiug, elechieat, heatittg, ffoors, doors, wa}Is, windows, siding, steps, sidewalk, retainiag wal�, et al. Tlvs properiy has reached (and su�assed) the pourt of dimivislung retums. The roof was recently replaced but appears to be a clear case of "too little, too late." In arl&ition fihe garage is beyond salvaging and must be demolished. The kullside and retaining wall in the rear of the lot aze collapsing. (pictures taken from tke sidecvalk are attaehed) A further complication involves a.ccess to the properry. It is situated on a narrow corner lot and there is na direct aceess to the garage from the street. t3ccess is via an easement through the neigkboring properfy 212 Nfa�le. Given its current condition and the overall situation, the cost to rehabilitate this property would be gro3nbitive; far beyoud its eventtaal value. I am iirterested in the fate of this properry as I own two houses on the same block, 196 and 198 Maple Street. This eyesare and nuisance direct�y effects my properiy values and the general integriTy of tke entire neighborhood. Unfor[una#ely, I am unable to attend the Public HPan� on Apri129 or I would have delivered this message in person. �_-.— Again, I recommend and request a Council Resolution demolition and removal of the tntitdings (house and garage) locatec} at 2141�ap1�.81� ."Fhauk you very much for yow suppart and your ongoing efforts to build and maintaig,a-I�hte Saint Paut community. cc: Ms. Kathy Lamry, City Councilmember, Ward 7 Mr. Bob Kesster, Director, Departmeni of 3afety & Fnspections D.A. "CLYDE" BOYSEN 198 Maple Street Saiat Paul, MN SS�ab Agri121, 2008 Mr. Dick Lippert M an;�o er of Code Enforcemant City of Saint Paul Department of Sa€ety aud Fnspeetio� Nuisance Builcling En£orcemern 160D �TVhite Sear Avenue 3aurt PauI,1vIN SSt06 Mr. $teva Magner Vacaut Building Program lvfanager City of Saint Paul Departmern of Safety aud InspecEions Division of Code Enforcement T60D �Vhite Bear Avenue 3amt Paul, h�IIt1 55106 Gentlemen: 3ubject: 214 Maple Street (District: HPL-DB, Inventory: #R[t-SPC-2163j c��f I am writing to recommend and request a Council Resolution ordering immediate demolition and removal of the buildings (Irouse and garagej located at 214 Maple Street. This property is a nuisance and ]ras a docrunented aud conFinnecl lvstory as a b}ighting intluence on tke commuvity. Although in a historic district, the property's lustory, and more importanfly, its future aze dubious. I was in this house several times under the previous ownerslrig and, unless substanrial rehab e�ork has a}ready been done unbeknownst to me, every element of this house must be repaired or replaced: foundation, ptumkiug, eleetrica}, lceating, floors, doors, w�lls, windows, sidmg, steps sidewalk, refa.ining wall, et a1. This properry has reached (and surpassed) the poi� of diminishing rehims. The roof was recernly replaced bttt appears ta be a clear case of "too liftle, too ]ate." In addition, the garage is beyond salvaging and must be demolished. The hillside and reta.iuing wall in the rear of the lot aze collapsing. (pictures taken from the sidewalkk are attached) A further cotnplication involves access to the property. It is situated on a narrow comer lot and there is ncr direct aeeess to the garage frcrm the street. t�eeess is via au easement through the neighboring prop�rt}=, 212 Mapie. Given its current condition and the overall situation, the cost to rehabilitate this properiy would be prohc�itive; far beyond its eventval valuz. I am interested in the fate of tlus property as I own iwo houses on the same block, 196 and 198 Maple Street. Tlus eyesore aud uuisance direcUy effects my groperty values and the general ia4egrity of the entire neighborhood. Unfortuvaiely, T am unable to attend the Public Hpan� on Apri129 or I would haue deliverec� t3us message in person. �__._-- Again, I recommend and request a Council Resolution ord � unmediate demolition and removal of the buildings (house anci garagej }ocated at 214 eet. Thauic you very muek for your svpport a�d your ongoing efforts to buil$ and main ' vabie Saint Pavl eommunity. Boysen ec: Ms. Kathy Lantry, City Councilmember, Ward 7 h�r. Bob I£essler, IJiredor, Department of 3afery & Fnepectiovs Pictures re 214 Maple Street � � ~ � � ��"�' . � �'° � � � �� A� , � � �`��' e� �' �'e� � °Ay . , 4> Sr „�& cP�t, , a � � 1 W�� 3 �� ,��e�� + ... a �;y.� �,�,� �,r�,��b��'�a5 ��._ ��.�.'�ii ��'`��y.'�`��''� -.:s;z a.�zN _ , : ., e ..° °. . ^�,��,�q�, y }y �{S ° h� � �, � : ��3 ��a� 'E�G ..S' �.eaj �3MA` �£,��` �<' . ; &� C h, �Y � " 'H � �',,�'�C4` "T �i ... . .. ,. �arz S. A ^i� Y .^ +}� . � ' #�..fi�h�q. [hx 4F��,`ifi": � : �` \ ^�" t '.� b .'�iE tS-�k� � 4'�iM�'. _ a,gC Apri129, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 11 d8 ��y 9. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 214 Ma�le Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Greg O'Brien, appeared on behalf of BJS Investments, the property owner. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached two-stali garage on a lot of 5,662 square feet and had been vacant since March 24, 2006. A code compliance inspection had been done on October 10, 2006. The vacant building rea strarion fees were delinquent in the amount of $500 and the $5,000 performance bond had been posted September 27, 2007. On December 19, 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 3anuary 28, 2008 with a compliance date of February 27, 2008. Tc date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Tasation estimated the mazket value of the land to be approximately $42,700 and tl�e building to be $80,200. Real estate tases for 2007 were delinquent in the amount of $595.02, plus penalty and interest. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $70,000 to $80,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $10,490 to $14,490. There had also been 17 sumuiary abatements issued to this property since 2006, 12 of which went to wark order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove refuse and debris, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice. Mr. Magner read into the record a letter received from D.A. "Clyde" Boysen, a nei�bor to this property, requesting that the building be demolished. A copy of said letter is attached and made a part of these minutes. Mr: Magner stated that Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. He presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond questioned whether permits had been pulled. Mr. O'Brien stated that they had. Ms. Moermond questioned if they were at the 50 percent mark of completion of the rehabilitation. Mr. O'Brien responded that they were not, but they planned on selling the property to the neighbor at 212 Maple on contract for deed when the proj ect was completed. Due to health problems, the bond had been extended by Mr. Seeger. Mr. Magner stated the vacant buildings fees were paid for 2007, a building permit was issued in January, 2008 and the bond was extended from Apri12 2008 to June 2, 2008 due to said health problems. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building is and 1884 cottage style with Italiante details with good integrity despite the loss of the front porch and is located on a prominent site. She would encourage rehabilitation of the property and recommend that if demolition is pursued that it be subject to the HPC process. Mr. O'Brien stated that the owner had told him the property had been under contract for deed for one year and had told him he was unable to complete the rehab. As a result, they (BJ5 Inveshnents) had decided to work on completion. Mr. O'Brien stated that he would be meeting with an attomey that afternoon to discuss the possibility of changing to a warranty deed or canceling the contract for deed to obtain the title. The neighbor who was under contract for deed had planned to refinance both properties, rehab the property and sell them as one. Apri129, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 12 �� Ms. Moermond questioned University National Bank's involvement. Mr. O'Brien stated that they were the lender and have the first mortgage. Ms. Moermond questioned the time period of the suulinary abatement orders. Mr. Magner stated that they began in 2006 and the last was on October 9, 2007. Mr. Magner asked who BJS Inveshnents was comprised of Mr. O'Brien responded that he works for Brad Schmitt who owns the title company. Ms. Moermond stated that the vacant building registration form needed to be filled out and she would like to see their company listed as an alternative contact. All fees and taaces need to be paid, the property needed to be maintained, BJS Investments needs clear title despite the outcome with the contract for deed. She also required an in depth work plan that would demonstrate the scope of the endeavor and a financial plan. If all conditions are met, she will then recommend 90 days for rehab, and if they are not at the 50 percent completion by June 2, she will recommend farfeiture of the bond. Ms. Moermond quesrioned what they will do with the property if they take the title back. Mr. O'Brien stated they will rehab the property and put it back on the mazket. Ms. Moermond stated that she would grant the time to complete the repairs on the condition the following is provided by May 21: 1) vacant building fees must be paid; 2) the vacant building registration form must completed; 3) a work plan done in accordance with the code compliance inspection must be received; 4) financial docuxnentation; 5) the tases must be paid; and 6) the property must be maintained.