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08-604AMENDED 6/4/OS Council �le # �U � �/�1 Green Sheet # 305141I RESOLUTION s� OF S PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented by 1 VVF[E�<k' S�,�i�hnent 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 rivo story, wood frame duplex located on property hereinafter refened to as the 4 "Subject Property" and commonly laiown as 285 TOPPING STREET. This property is legally 5 described as follows, to wit: 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ATWATER STREET ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL RAMSEY COUNTY, MINN. LOT 13 BLK 1 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 known interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: Epstein Enterprises LLC, 161 Marie Ave E, West St. Paul, MN SS ll 8; Eric Heard & Associates, 1119 McKnight Rd S, St. Paul, MN 55119; 21 Century Bank, 699 North Medina Street, Loretto, MN 55357; District 6 Planning Council. WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has served in accardance 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 26, 2008; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and W HEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by March 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 Department of Safety and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paui City Council on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested ��-�� 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 86 or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detsimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the struchne to be completed within iifteen (1� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WAEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 285 TOPPING STREET. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. That the costs of demolitaon 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 lrnown responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. 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. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by Deparhnent 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. •'� � The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shali make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all o�-�c� 8� 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemarive 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-eightV (180) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Department of Safety and Inspecrions is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the 5ubject Properiy 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 Bostrom Carter Hazris Helgen Stark Thune Adopted by Council: Date � Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary $Y� _�iJi ,�L�Sd// Approved�M� Date lJ B Ly� „ � �t , Requested by Aepartment of Safety and Inspecrions Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Form Approved by Mayoi for Submission to Council By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet (��Dc� Departmentlofficelcouncit: Datelnitiated: S , -�tofsef�&,�� 2�.�-0$ Green Sheet NO: 3051416 Contact Person & Phone: Bob Kessler 266-9013 Must Be on 04-JUN-08 Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E-Document Required: N Document Contadc � �-- - 0 tofSafe &IUS 'ous ,q�'�y� 1 e t of Safe & Ins ecflons armient Director Number 2 • Attornev Fof Ma or/ASSistant Roufing 3 a or's Office Ordef q oauCil g ' Clerk Cti C1erk CoMact Phone: I � _ ToWI # of Signature Pages _(Clip NI Locations for Signature) � Action Requested: Ciry Council to pass this resolution which wiil order the owner(s) to remove or repair the refereneed building(s). If the owaer fails to comply with the resolurion, the Deparknent of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 285 TOPPING ST . Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission 1. Has this personifirm ever worked under a contraet for this department? Yes No 2. Has this personlfirm ever been a aty employee? Yes No 3. Does this personlfirm possess a skill not normafly possessed by any current pity employee7 , Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach fo 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 bwlding as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested pafies and responsible par[ies known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair a remove the building at 285 TOPPING ST by March 27, 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The Ciry will eliminate a nuisance. DisadvanWges If Approved: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the proper[y, 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. DisadvanWges If Not Approved: A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. � otal amoUn[ or CostlRevenue Budgeted: Trensadion: Fu�diny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement /{��b Number: 001-00257 Financialfnformation: (F�cplain) MAR 31 2006 �05� �$ tl �"''%E March 26, 2008 2:70 PM Page 1 � �O��V � SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 285 Topping Street Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 13, 2008 City Council — Wednesday, June 4, 2008 The building is a two-story, wood frame, duplex with a detached gazage, on a lot of 3,920 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since July 16, 2003. The current property owners aze Epstein Enterprises, LLC and Eric Heazd & Associates, Inc., per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There have been eighteen (18) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2003. There have been ten (10) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse and debris - Removal of snow and ice - Cutting of tall grass and weeds On February 12, 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 BUILDTNG was posted on Februazy 26, 2008 with a compliance date of March 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 paid. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $30,700 on the land and $23,100 on the building. As of December 6, 2005, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed. As of May 12, 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 $50,000 to $60,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $12,200 to $16,200. 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. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS D ick Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL Nuisance Building Enforcement Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor 1600 �hite Bear Ave N SaintPaul, M1V55106 March 28, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council �-�G�( Tel: (65I) 266-1900 Fax: (651) 266-1926 Department of Safety and Inspections, VacantfNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 285 TOPPING 5T The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 13, 2008 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, June 4, 2008 The owners and responsible parties of recard are: Name and Last Known Address Epstein Enterprises LLC 161 Marie Ave West St Paul MN 5 5 1 1 8-4004 Eric Heard & Associates Inc 1119 McKnight Rd S St Paul MN 55119-5013 21s Century Bank 699 North Medina Street Loretto, MN 55357 District 6 Planning Council districtb �westoffice.net Interest Fee Owner Tax Owner Mortgage Company District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEO Employer 285 TOPPING ST March 28, 2008 page 2 The legal description of this property is: �O'�(��L� ATWATER STREET ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL RAMSEY COUNTY, MINN. LOT 13 BLK 1 With the following Historic Preservation informarion: District: _ Building Name: residence Inventory #: RA-SPC-3843 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Tnspections 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 27, 2008. 'I'here 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 resolurion ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Depariment of Safety and Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attomeys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Tnvest St. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubhrng60183 3/08 s' Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Page 1 of 2 68 � (� �C� Hame Sita Map £onfact Us Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home � � InFormation � � Propertv Look Up � � Record Look Up � � Contact Us New Property Search Back_to_ Search Results Quick Info P roperty.I nf o rm ati on Taxpayer Name and Address Vaiue Infiormation Vaiue Historv Structure Description Sale Information Speciai Assessments Pr Tax Payment Informaiion Property Tax_ Pay_ment History > Structure Description Property Identification 25.29•23.42.0144 Number (PIN) Property Address 285 Topping St St. Paul 55117-5312 Residential Property: Year Built 1894 # of Stories 2.00 Style Two Story Exterior Wall Asbestos Total Rooms 10 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 2 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 1660 Foundation Size 830 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Current Prope iax S�atementNalue Notice 2007 Pro�ertv Tax Statement[Va lue_�fatice 2006 Property_Tax StatementjValue Noti�e_ 2005 ProoertyTax Statement/Value Notice Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size Parcel Width Parcel Depth Detached 480 .09 Acres 33.00 Feet 125.00 Feet Land Use Code 520 Land Use Description R- Two Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=25292... 5/12/2008 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY A2v�D INSPECTIONS Dfck Lippert Manager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Ertforcement �� 11/V� 1600 Whete Bem� Ave N Snint Paul, MN 55106 www.stpaul.gov February 26, 2008 Epstein Enterprises LLC 161 Marie Ave West StPaul MN 55118-4004 Eric Heard & Associates 1119 McKnight Rd S St. Paul, MN 55119 21 Century Bank 699 North Medina Street Loretto, M1V 55357 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Deaz : Sir or Madam Tel (651) 266-1900 Fax: (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: 285 TOPPING ST With the following Historic Preservation information: District: _ Building Name: residence Inventory #: RA-SPC-3843 and legally described as fallows, to wit: ATWATER STREET ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL RAMSEY COUNTY, MINN. LOT 13 BLK 1 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 February 12, 2008, a Building Deficiency Tnspection 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 Inspectioa 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 five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance bond with the Building Tnspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer Febmary 26, 2008 285 TOPPING ST page 2 �� -�� This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy untii such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. This is a two story, wood frame dupiex. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair all foundation defects in a professional manner to a weather-tight, water-ti�ht and rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required. 2. The exterior walls and/or trim of the house and/or garage has defective, peeled, flaked, scaled or chalking paint or has unpainted wood surfaces. Scrape and repaint to effect a sound condition in a professional manner. The exterior walls of the house andlor garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 4. 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, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. 5. 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. 6. The eaves and soffits are 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. 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. Interior 8. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the furnace or boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perforxn a GO test on the heating plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector. Repair of gas fired appliances requires a permit. 9. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wa11 defects and finish in a professional manner. 10. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 11. There is evidence of improper wiring. Have a licensed electrical contractor make all necessary repairs and certify system. Febmary 26, 2008 285 TOPPING ST page3 �j��r �y �1' 12. There is evidence of improper gas connection of �as fired appliance. Repair/replace or remove. 13. The stairs have missing or defective handrails. Provide ali interior and extenor stairways and steps of more that three (3) risers with handraiis which are grippable and installed 34" to 38" above the nose of the stair treads. 14. The bathroom floor covering is deteriorated or inadequate. Provide floor covenng which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the bathroom and seal around the edges and fixtures. 15. There is a lack of basic facilities. Electric and/or gas service shut off. 16. There is a lack of water service. 17. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached requirement, within 24 hours. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by March 27, 2008 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enfarcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property tases as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite #200, Commerce Building, (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. 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 taw to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a'huisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of tt�e Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The deparhnent is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will then Febmary 26, 2008 285 TOPPING ST page 4 ��Uu schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution 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 with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if corrective action 3s not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. Tbe costs of this action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. Tf 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 mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 12/07 OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECT[ONS AND �(� ��(/ (/ � ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECI70Y Janeen E. Rosas. Dirumr SwiNT PAUL � AA11A CITY OF SAINT PAUL Randy C. KeUro, hlayor COM�fERCEBUILDLUG Telephone: 65l-2669090 8 Fowfh St E, Suite 200 Facsimile 657-2669/24 SpintPau[,,Llinnesam55l01-7024 Web. wwm�cistpau[mn.us/[iep December 06, 2005 MR DAVID R JOHNSON 478 CLEVELAND AVENLIE SOUTH SAINT PAiTL MN 55105-1350 Re : 285 Topping Street File # : 03 327350 VB2 Dear Properry Owner: Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Install tempered glass in stair window at &ont entry. 2. Install sump pump and drainage system for basement to remove water when basement gets wet (house in flooding area). 3. Rebuild basement stairs to Code. 4. Repair or replace basement windows. 5. Replace damaged and rotted flooz joist in basement. 6. Insure beams and post are installed to Code in basement. 7. Insure a one hour fire rating between units (includes under rear steps to second floor). 8. Repair or replace siding as needed. 9. Install new floor covering as needed. 10. Raise house twenty inches (20") minimum and add twenty inches (20") on the top of the housefoundarion. 11. Install plinth blocks under posts in basement. 12. Repau walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. 13. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation. 14. Repau soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. 15. Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. 16. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all enhy doors. Remove any surface bolts. 17. Repau or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 18. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window openings. 19. Fire block construction as necessary. 20. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation, glass, weather stripping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standards. 21. Re-level siructure as much as is practical. �� MFZ DAVID R JOHNSON 285 TOPPING STREET AECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE TWO 22. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). 23. 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. 24. Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass azea 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). 25. Provide general ciean-up of premise. 26. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. 27. Provide general rehabilitation of gazage. ELECTRICAL 1. The basement has been flooded. Replace service panel to lower dwelling unit, replace all circuit breakers, all receptacle outlets and corroded boxes in basement. 2. Install light at side service door. 3. Install required receptacles in lower kitchen. 4. Install required receptacles in lower unit bedroom. 5. Properly install NM range cable located at second floor service panel per Code. 6. Insure proper fuses or breakers for all conductors. 7. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose fixtures, devices, covers and plates. 8. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and ground. 9. Throughout building, install outlets and fixtures as per Bulletin 80-1. 10. Install smoke detectors as per Bulletin 80-1 and UBC. 1 L There was no elechical power in the building at the time of the inspection. 12. Elechical work requires a Pernut and inspections. PLUMBING 1. Correct gas venting at water heater. 2. The water heater was not fued or in service at the rime of the inspection. 3. The water meter was not in service at the time of the inspecrion. 4. Water meter service valves are not funcrional or correct and has corroded piping and incorrect piping. 5. Raise water meter off floor. C�g'�'�� MR DAVID R JOHNSON 285 TOPPING STREET DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE TFIItEE 6. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or lealdng water piping. 7. Replace all corroded gas piping and test all gas piping to Code. 8. Soil and waste piping has improper pipe supports and connections, transitions, fitting or pipe usage. 9. Correct waste and vent at kitchen sink to Code. 10. Install a scald guard faucet on fust floor bathtub. 11. Correct gas piping at range to Code. 12. Repau or replace water piping at kitchen sink. 13. Install a scald guard faucet on second floor bathtub. 14. Provide a backflow assembly or device on lawn hydrant(s). 15. Properly plug or cap offrain leader(s). HEATING 1. Inspection required in attic for Class "B" venting of fiiniaces. 2. Remove union ahead of gas shutoff valve for furnace in basement. 3. Class "B" venring for fumace to be terminated according to Code. 4. Install Class "B" vent connector from furnace ducts to cliimney. Include Class "B" wge fitting for water heater venting in basement. 5. W arm air heating system to meet Code requirements. 6. Clean and Orsat fiunace bumer. Check all controls for proper operation. Submit report. 7. Recommend adequate combustion air. 8. Provide support for gas lines to Code. Plug, cap andlor remove all disconnected gas lines. 9. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary. 10. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 11. Appropriate Mechanical Permits are required for this work. ZONING 1. This properiy was inspected as being a legal duplex with a non-conforming lot. NOTES 1. See attachment for permit requirements. �g-��U MK DAVID R JOHNSON 285 TOPPINCT STREET DECEMBER 6, 2005 PAGE FOUR 2. VACANT BUILDII�TG REGISTRATION FEES MLJST BE PAID AT NEIGHBORFIOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPD FOR PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY. For fiuther information call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Beaz Avenue. 3. Most of the roof covering could not be properly inspected from grade. Recommend this be done before rehabilitation is attempted. 4. There was considerable clutter within basement at the tune of the inspecrion. All to meet appropriate Codes when complete. 5. All items noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compliance but should be completed at a later date. Possible pwchasers of property shall be made aware of these items. Sincerely, James L. Seeger Code Compliance Officer JLS sla Attachments B[D TABULATION FOR Q-26509-5 BUXER: M?.RK EVANGELIST v ` J � " I DEMO OF 285 TOPPING ST . DSI BID OPENIidG DATE MARCH 25, 2008 LUMP SUM BID ALL WAYS HAULING INC MARK MATHES 651-982-1475 � 12,900.00 BUBERL RECYCLING ROB BUBERL 651-439-8399 $ 12,281.00 C & H EXCAVATING KEITH CARLSON 952-881-9677 $ 12,SOD.00 CREATNE SERVICES OF MN RICHARD KOSMAN 651-436-31b1 $ 15,200.00 DOBOSZENSKI & SONS INC TOM BERMEL 763-478-6945 $ 13,000.00 ONE CALL CONTRACTING_ PAULSCHROEDER 763-780-9197 $ 1A,225.00 RAX ANDERSON & SONS RICHARD ORTHMEYER 651-774-2550 $ 12,400.00 Rt�S'GO EXG INC RORY MATTER 612-619-1487 $ '?Ia1,�700:�0=.'' 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Carlson, being duly sworn, on oath says: thai on March 31, 2008, at 9:36 AM he served the attached: Notice of Public Hearings upon: Epstein Enterprises, LLC, therein named, personally at: AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE 161 Marie Avenue East, West St. Paul, County of Dakota, State of Minnesota, by handing to and leaving with David Epstein, President, a true and correct copy thereof. Subscribed and sworn to before me on �-(7�1 r 2��$ \/�'�� `_ `�" _ .f e n. �� , ��, s� r<<t��,^v��.�r a � � s> �! C�41St� 'rr4ri i��.D,`s �} $, r� iiR(PJ �C �l;lfiC QZ.'1 � � ; �(�� iSYCemm�s:ronErpiee.lan 91 2012: st vti*. :"c N.°.T.P.V�+y��t. M✓v �_i'.ef o.� � g 855369 - 1 RE: 285 Topping St bg-�0� Date: February 13,2008 File #: 03 - 327349 Folder Name: 285 TOPPING ST PIN: 252923420144 d , 4` 4 � � - _. j . -. =�. � � .._�-. ��.� ,. 3 � ; .' 6�+ �"-��"" �� . » � ;r ��'= ?' "`^°� �- ;- . �. Og-�OC{ Date: February 13, 2008 File #: 03 - 327349 Folder Name: 285 TOPPING ST PIN: 252923420144 l�°(�D�j Date: February 13, 2008 File #: 03 - 327349 Folder Name: 285 TOPPING ST PIN: 252923420144 �� -t�o�f �� M[nnesota Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office May 8, 2008 Ms. Kelly Bauer City of St. Paul Planning & Economic Development 25 W. 4th St., Suite 1300 St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Demolition of 285 Topping Street St. Paul, Ramsey County SHPO Number. 2008-1766 Dear Ms Bauer Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the above project. It has been reviewed pursuantto the responsibilities given the State Historic Preservation Officer by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Procedures of the Advisory Council on Histosic Pseservation (36C�R800). This property is inGuded in the statewide historic properties inventory (RA-SPC-3843). However, it does not appear that it meets National Register criteria. Therefore, we conclude that no historic properties listed on or eligible for listing on the Nationai Register of Historic Places will be affected by this action Sincerely, l�lrx�� ' c� 1E4�,: ��v�L�-✓,7v �� Dennis A Gimmestad �> j�, Government Programs & Compliance OfFicer u cc: Amy Spong, St. Paul HPC Tom Cinadr, SNPO Minneso[a Historical Society, 345 Kellogg Boulevartl Wes*., Sainc Paul, Minnesota 5>102 65b2593000 • 888-727-8386 • �'Nl mnhs org Contact us at 651-259-3456 with questions or concerns. May 13, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes �(y �p„ /� J( Page 12 Q �� .� 12. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 285 Toppin¢ Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. The properiy owners of record, David Epstein of Epstein Enterprises LLC, and Eric Heard of Eric Heard & Associates, appeared. Greg Klohn was also presented representing 21st Century Bank. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, duplex on a lot of 3,920 square feet and had been vacant since July 16, 2003. A code compliance inspection had been done on December 6, 2005 and the vacant building registration fees were current. The $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On Febivary 12, 2008, an inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. An arder to abate a nuisance building was posted on February 26, 2008 with a compliance date of March 27, 2008. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Tasation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $30,700 and the building to be $23,100. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $54,000 to $60,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $12,200 to $16,200. There had also been 18 suminary abatements issued to this property since 2003, 10 of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove nnproperly stored refuse and debris, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked how they became aware this was a vacant building and the history on the suminary abatement orders. Mr. Magner responded that the building was condemned on July 14, 2003. The last surnmary abatement was issued in October, 2007 which was done by the owner. Prior summary abatements had gone to work order. Ms. Moermond asked what the plans were for the property. Mr. Epstein responded that they purchased the properiy in August, 2007; he was the fee owner and Eric had the contract for deed far the property and was responsible for making the repairs. This past February, the building was reclassified as a Category III. The bank does not want to see the building demolished and Mr. Klohn was attending this hearing to make sure they would be granted the time to make the repairs. The building, however, was in worse shape than what they initialiy believed and they had to hire a shuctural engineer to determine how they would need to level the foundation. NIr. Heard stated that Mr. Epstein did the work "behind the scenes" and he did all of the construction work. The plan was to completely rehab the building and then they planned to either sell the building or rent it out. He claimed that they did have the funding available to complete the work. Ms. Moermond asked how much time they would need to complete the repairs. Mr. Heard responded that he believed they would need approximately three to four months. Ms. Moermond stated that she would recommend granting 180 days to complete the rehabilitation on the condition the following is provided by Friday, May 30: 1) post the $5,000 performance bond; 2) a wark plan done in accordance with the code compliance inspecrion report; 3) financial documentation demonstrating the available fixnding or a letter from the bank guaranteeing funding; and 4) the property must be maintained.