08-767Presented
CouncilFile# 6$'�(f�
AMENDED 8!6/08 Green Sheet # 3053441
RESOLUTION ��
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WF�REAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to
hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the repair or wrecking
and removal of a two and one-half story, wood frame duplex and its one stall, wood frame,
detached garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and
commonly known as 651 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST. This property is legally described
as follows, to wit:
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WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Department of Safety and Tnspections on or before January 7, 2008, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property:
Specialized Loan Servicing, 8742 Lucent Blvd, Suite 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129;
Peterson, Fram & Bergnan, 55 East 5`� St., Suite 800, St. Paul, MN 55101; Walter 7 Morris,
3122 Russell Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412; Ias, c/o Mark Wiebusch, 2100 Ford Pkwy, Suite
201, St. Paul, MN 55116; Payne-Phalen District 5 Planning Council.
WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Tnspections 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 Apri14, 2008; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested ar responsible parties that the
structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair
or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by May 5, 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 befare 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 L,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
WI3EREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving
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testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested
or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not deriimental to the public peace,
health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating
this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by
demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
The rehabilitarion or demolirion 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, July
16, 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 Paui City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and
Order concerning the Subject Property at 651 HAWTHORNE AVENUE EAST.
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined an Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
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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 lrnown
responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the
building(s).
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That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected.
That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject
Property which declazes it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and
Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
ORDER
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property
safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its
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blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecfing all
deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s} in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing
and removing the sh in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The
rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within
r•�2aT;� one hundred-twentv (1201 days after the date of the Council Hearing.
2. If the above conective action is not compJeted within this period of time Department of
Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the
Subject Property pursuant to the provisions o£Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code.
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In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time
period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned
and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accardance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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City Council to pass this resolufion which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair ihe referenced buiiding(s). If the oumer fails to
comply with the resolution, the Department of SafeTy and Inspections is ordered to remove the bnilding. The subject ptoperry is
]ocated at 651 HAWTHORNE AVE E.
Planrung Commission 1. Has this personlfirm ever worked under a cont2cl for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civif Service 6ommission 2. Has ihis personffmn ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person�rm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and aKach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, issues, Opportunily (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul
Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 651 HAWTIIORNE AVE E by May 5, 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders.
AdvanWges IfApproved:
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
Disa Wantages If Approved:
The Ciry wiil spend funds to wreck and temove ffiis building(s). These costs will be assessed to the pioperty, coilected as a special
assessment against the pxoperty taxes.
A nursance condition will remain unabated in 5he City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight ihe communiry.
Transactiun:
Funa�ng source: Nuisance Housing Abatemen
Financial Information:
(Explain)
Activity Number: 001-00257
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CosURevenue Budgetetl:
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING �'��?
651 Hawthorne Avenue East
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, June 24, 2008
City Council — Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The building is a two and one-half story, wood frame duplex with a detached garage on a lot of 3485
square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since August 1, 2007.
The cunent properiy owner is Specialized Loan 5ervicing, LLC, per AMANDA and Ramsey county
properry records �1s��3une,.�0.f18,~the u�ecQrded��o-�eris���xi�Y�[Fo.
The City of St. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass.
There has been one (7) SUMMARY ABATEMBNT NOTICE since 2007.
There have been six (6) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Removal of miscellaneous debris
Removal of snow and ice
Removal of tall grass and weeds
Baarding
On March 26, 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 April 4, 2008 with a compliance date of May 5, 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 mazket value of $37,400 on the land and $117,400 on the build'ang.
As of May 8, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed.
As of 3une 23, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate taxes aze current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this struchzre is $75,000-$85,OOQ. The estimated
cost to Demolish is $9,470 to $12,470.
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 AN INSPECTIONS
DickLi ,Marea ero CodeEno�cemmt
NuisanceBuitdingEnforcemenf �,'���
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
ChrisiopherB. Coleman, Mayor
1600 White BearAve I✓
Saint PauI, MN 55106
May 9, 200&
NO'I'ICE OF PUBLIC AEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Te7.• (651) 266-1900
Fax: (651) 266-1926
Department of Safety and Inspecrions, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has
requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair
or removai of the nuisance building(s) located at:
651 HAWTHORNE AVE E
The Ciry Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, June 24, 2008
City Council Hearing— Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Specialized I.oan Servicing, LLC
8742 Lucent Blvd, Suite #300
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Petersan, Fram & Bergnan,
55 East Fifth Street, Suite #800
St. Paut, MN 55101
Walter Morris
3122 Russell Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
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c/o Mark Wiebusch
2100 Ford Pkwy, Suite #201
St PauT, MN 55116
Payne-Phalen District 5 Planning Cauncil
DS-director(a7.visi.com
Interest
Fee Owner
Foreclosure Attorney
C of O Responsible Partty
Interested Party
District Council Contact
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
651 HAWTHORIVE AVE E
May 9, 2008
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The legal descriptian of this grogerty is:
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STONE & MORTON'S ADDITION TO THE CI'fY OF ST. PAUL LOT 23 BLK 3
The Department of Safety and Insgecrions has declazed this buiIding(s} to constiiute a"nuisance"
as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has
issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condirion by
correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
The property was re-inspected on May 5, 2008. Tlaere was no compliance and fhe nuisance
condition zemains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this
property. It is the recommendation of the Department of Safety and Inspecrions that the City
Council pass a resolurion ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demo3ish and
remove this buiiding in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and
Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the
real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as tases.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspecrions
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cc: Chad Stau1, City Attorneys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
District Council — Community Organizer
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Property Identification 20.29.22.43.0177
Number (PIN)
Property Address 651 Hawthorne Ave E
St. Paul 55106-1904
Residential Property:
Year Built 1888
# of Stories 2.00
Style Two Story
Exterior Walt Aluminum/viny!
Total Rooms 8
Total Family Rooms 0
Total Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Attic Type
Finished SQ Feet 1552
Foundation Size 800
Basement Area Finished
Finished Rec Area
Garage Type Detached
Area (sq.ft.) 273
Parcel5ize .08 Acres
Parcel Width 30.00 Feet
Parcei Depth 122.00 Feet
Land Use Code 520
Land Use Description R- Two Family Dwelling,
Platted Lot
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
DickLippert, Manager of Code Enforcement
CITY O�` SAINT PAUL
ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor
Nuisunce Building Enforcement
1600 T�Vhite Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN i5106
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Tel. (651)266-1900
Fax� (651) 266-1926
www.stpaul.gov
Apri104, 2008
Walter J Morris
3122 Russell Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC
8742 Lucent Blvd, Suite #300
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Peterson, Fram & Bergman
55 East 5` Street, Suite #800
St. Paul, MN 55101
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Dear : Sir or Madam
The Vacant(Nuisance Suildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at:
651 HAWTHORNE AVE E
and legally described as follows, to wit:
STONE & MORTON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL LOT 23 BLK 3
to comprise a nuisance condition in violatiou of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter
45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11.
On March 26, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following
conditions were observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily aIl the deficiencies present at this time.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspectiou 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 Inspecfion and Design Of�ce before any permits are
issued, except for a demolition permit.
This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03
and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of
Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
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6S1 HAWTHORI3E AVEE
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T'his is a two and one-half story, wood frame duplex and its one stail, wood frame,
detached gazage.
1. There is rodent, rot damaged, open eaves.
2. There is a broken storm door.
3. There is damaged or missing storm and screen windows.
4. The electric service is off.
5. There are open plumbing lines.
6. The main electrical panel is open and there are missing parts.
7. The chimney is open.
8. There is missing copper.
9. There is improper water heater venting; improper overflow tube.
10. There is damaged heat plant.
11. There is an improper handrail to the 2" floor.
12. There is rodent infestation.
13. There is an uncapped gas line.
14. There is no GFCI protected outlet in the bathroom.
15. There is no smoke detector protection.
16. Numerous light fixtures are missing parts.
17. There is a water damage ceiling on the I floor.
18. The kitchen food preparation areas are unsanitary.
Apri14, 2008
651 HAWTHORNE AVE E
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Repair the structure to a habitable condition.
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This structure is a registered vacant building that must have a Code Cornpliance Certificate
before the structure may be occupied. Obtain a Code Compliance Certificate from the
Deparlment 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 summonses.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby norified that if these deficiencies and the
resulting nuisance condition is not conected by May 5, 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, including administrative costs
and demolition costs will be assessed against the property t�es 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 law to post a placard on this property which declares it
to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard sha11
not be removed without the written authority of the Departrnent of Safety and Inspections,
Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order
to Abate" with the Ciry Clerk's Office.
If conective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer
will notify the City Council that abatement acrion is necessary. The City Clerk will then
schedule dates for Public Hearings befare 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 conective action
is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this
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651 HAWTHORNE AVE E
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action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special
assessment in accordance with law.
If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Matt Dornfeld
between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1902, or you may leave a voice mail
message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Program Manager
Division of Code Enfarcement
cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research
Cindy Carlson - PED Housing
Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation
ota60135 12I07
DEPARTMENTOFSAFETYAND MSPECTIONS K1 ����
Bob Kessler, D"uector ��
�,'�TZ' �F S'f�INT PAUI. COMMERCEBU/LDING Telephone 657-266-9090
ChrutopherB.Co�eman,Mayor &Fow'[hStreetEasl,Suite200 Facsimi[e: 651-266-9099
SI Paul. Minnesam 35101-1014 Web: xmm�.smaul.nov/dri
May 14, 2008
IAS C/O MARK WIEBUSCH
2100 FORD PKWY SUITE 201
ST PAUL MN 55116
Re: 651 Hawthorne Ave E
File#: 07 125670 VB3
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is
submitted:
BUILDING
1. Maintain required fire-protecfion between units including at closet ceiling next to 1 n floor
bathroom.
2. Maintain maximum 4 inch spacing between spindles of 2" floor porch railing.
3. Repair or replace damaged doors.
4. Provide access to basement for inspection, repair as necessary. (Key not provided for
exterior bulkhead door).
5. Access not provided to interior of garage, repair as needed.
6. Replace damaged portion of D tter.
7. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water.
8. Install twenty minute fire-rated doors, with self-closing device, between common areas
and individual units.
9. Install tempered glass in window on stair landing.
10. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts.
11. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc.
as necessary.
12. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door window openings.
13. Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attaclunent.
14. Prepare and paint interior and exteriar as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead
base paint is present).
15. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code.
16. Repair soffitt, fascia trim, etc. as necessary.
17. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation.
18. Provide general rehabilitarion of garage.
AA-ADA-EEQ Employer
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651 HAWTHORNfl AVE�IiE E.
ELECTRICAL
1. Ground the electrical service to the water service within 5' of the entrance point of the
water service.
2. Bound around watermeter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per Article
250 of the NEC.
3. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel.
4. Verify that fuse/circuit breaker amperage matches wire size.
5. Install GFCI receptacle in second bathroom adjacent to sink.
6. Ground bathroom lights in second bathroom and disconnect receptacle on fixture.
7. Install globe-type enclosed light fixtures on all closet lights.
8. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose li�t fixtures, switches, and outlets, covers
and plates.
9. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground.
10. Throughout building, install outlets, and light fixtures as specified in Bulletin 80-1.
11. Install exterior lights at front and back entry doors.
12. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basement/garage. �
13. All electrical wark must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical
permit.
14. Any open walls or walls that are opened as part o£ this project must be wired to the
standards of 2005 NEC.
15. Basement inaccessible
16. Insta112 receptactes in 2 floor kitchen.
PLUMBING
All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in
Saint Paul.
Basement: No access allowed to basement. Provide approved plumbing and gas to basement.
1 st Floor:
1. W ater closet reset to code.
2. Kitchen sink waste and water piping is incorrect.
3. Bathtub and laundry aze un-vented, waste is incos�ect, and fixture is broken or missing
parts.
Bxterior:
1. Lawn hydrant requires backflow assembly or device.
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i. Boiler(s) in basement- no access trap door from i floor 6-8' drop without a ladder (none
was present). Trap door at rear of house is screwed shut.
2. Radiators on l and 2 floors.
ZONING
This building was inspected as a Duplex.
NOTES
'�"�`See attachment far permit requirements and appeals procedure.
All items noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compliance but should be
completed at a later date. Possible purchasers of property shall be made aware of these items.
This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the building, all deficiencies
listed on the code compliance report must be corrected and be in compliance with the
Minimum Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34), and all
required permits must receive final approval.
x*VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPTI FOR
PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For further information call, NHPI at
651-266-1900. located at 1600 White Bear Avenue.
Sincerely,
7ames L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
JLS:cg
Attachments
i (6/2/2008) Steve Maqner - 26734TAB xls Pa e 1
BID TABULA"IION FOR: Q-26734-5 BLYER. iUtARK EV AivGELIST �
DEMO OF 651 HAWTHORNEAVE �,��p
DSI
BID OPENI�G DATE: M_AY 29, 2008
UMP SUM BID
UBERL RECYCLNG YSS CO�IST 7NC
OB BliBBRL ODD SCHMIDT
51-439-8399 $ 9,824.00 52-226-6300 S 12,400.00
UELOW EXCAVATI. G
OHN BUELOW
51-436-�326 $ 9 400.00
REATTVE SERVICES
ICHARD KOSMAN
51-4363161 $ 13,?.00.00
ITOL HINTZ
UDOLPH C FITOL
51-457-3600 $ 12 375.00
A. KAMISH
RAD ENSRUDE
51-457-3600 $ 10 990.00
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7. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 651 Hawthorne Avenue East
within fi8een (1 S) days from adoption of resolution.
The property owner of record, Daniel Otto, appeared and stated that he purchased the property on
June 19, 2008.
Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-and-one-half story, wood frame, duplex with a detached
garage on a lot of 3,485 squaze feet and had been vacant since August 1, 2007. A code compliance
inspection had been done on May 8, 2008, the vacant building registration fees were current, and
the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On March 26, 2008, 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 Apri14, 2008 with a compliance date of May 5,
2008. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the
Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimated the market value of the land to be
approximately $37,400 and the building to be $117,400. Real estate tases were current. Code
Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $75,000 to $85,000. The
cost for dexnolition was estimated to be approximately $9,470 to $12,470. There had also been
seven suimnary abatements issued to this properiy since 2007, six of which went to work order: to
secure the building and the City had to boazd the building to secure it from trespass, remove
miscellaneous debris, boarding, 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 for a report from Ms. Barr. Ms. Barr stated that this building was built in
1889 and the neighborhood contained mixed construction throughout the block. This area had also
not been surveyed during the 1983 survey. She noted that the front porch had been enclosed and the
exterior lacked integrity. She did not believe there would be any adverse effect if the building were
demolished.
Mr. Otto stated that it was his intent to rehab the building and he would live in one of the units and
rent out the other unit. He had a check to post the bond after the hearing. He said that the power
had been turned off, he planned to have the power turned back on by the end of the week, and he
did not currently have access to the basement.
Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Otto whether he had completed any other rehab proj ects. Mr. Otto
responded that he did construction work and had rehabbed his house on Agate Street approximately
seven years ago. He no longer owned that property.
Mr. Magner stated that with the Agate address, Mr. Otto had indicated to him that he was disabled
which caused a financial hardship, and he couldn't complete the work in a timely manner. He asked
whether that issue had been resolved. Mr. Otto responded that it had and he had a partner working
with him for this project.
Betty Revoir, 708 Hawthorne Avenue East, appeared and stated that she wanted to see the building
demolished. She was hying to bring back the neighborhood and had issues with the bad landlords
in the neighborhood. She said that she would love it if Mr. Otto moved in and actually lived at the
property. She said that they would be watching this property and they had all the phone numbers of
who to call when issues arise.
June 24, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes �,� �� Page 10
Sandra Ramirez, 655 Hawthorne Avenue East, appeared and stated that she lived next to this
property and had lived there for approximately seven years. She had wanted the building to be
demolished since it had been a problem in the neighborhood and she also desired Yo purchase the
vacant parcel. She also wanted to see the properiy owner live at the property. She also said that
there were three other vacant buildings neaz her, two of which had been boarded up due to vagrants
brealdng in and squatting at the property. There were also a lot of behavior issues as a result.
Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Otto whether he had ever been a landlord. Mr. Otto responded that he
had not; however, he lrnew the couple that planned to move in once the rehab was complete. His
father had owned rentai property and he was familiar with having to evict tenants.
Ms. Moermond stated that given the behavioral history at this property, she suggested Mr. Otto
attend Landlord 101 training through SPARI, or crime free multi-housing training which the Police
Depariment offered.
Mr. Magner stated that there were outstanding assessments against the property that would be
upcoming and he wanted to make sure Mr. Otto was aware of these assessments and his
responsibility for payment.
Ms. Moermond stated that the following must be provided by the close of business on July 10: 1)
vacant building fees must be paid; 2) vacant building registration form must be filed with DSI; 3)
the bond must be posted; 4) the building must be maintained; 5) financial documentation indicating
the funds to do the rehab; and 6) attend crime free multi-housing training.
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July 29, 2008 Legislative Heating Minutes Page 3
3. Resolution — 08-767 — Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 651
Hawthome Avenue East witYun fifteen (15) days from adopfion of resolution. (referred back
by Council on July 16}
Mr. Magner stated that at the hearing on June 24, the new owner, Daniel Otto, was in attendance
and he indicated that he planned to rehabilitate the struchxre and planned to live there and rent out
the other unit. He was given time to post the bond, produce a work plan and financial
documentarion. At the hearing, two of the neighbors were also in attendance and testified that they
had many concerns with this property as to the way it had been previously managed and feazed it
would just continue being operated by a slum landlord. In reviewing the work plan, there was no
indication on the cost of the labor nor the cost for materials included in the plan. Unless Mr. Otto
had a large stock pile of materials, he believed the amount of money indicated on the plan was
seriously deficient.
Mr. Otto responded that the pluxnbing work had been done which came in at $5,165 and was
approximately the amount he had indicated on the work plan. Mr. Magner responded that he was
not disputing the figures indicated for the trades. He asked Mr. Otto what he calculated his labor
fees to be. Mr. Otto responded that he estimated his hourly fee to be $35 per hour.
Mr. Magner stated that the standazd hourly rate for carpentry work was $50 to $75 per hour. Ms.
Moermond stated that in calculating the hourly rate from $35 to $50 to $75 for the hourly rate, the
total amount of the estimated cost of the rehab would only be $41,000.
Les Sauve stated that he was helping Mr. Otto finance the cost of the rehab as he had done work on
his own property and did excellent work. Mr. Magner again expressed concern over Mr. Otto's
ability to acquire materials at such a low cost. He had experience with Mr. Otto on a past project
where he had run out of money and he did not complete the rehab in a timely fashion. He asked Mr.
Sauve for a letter of commitment to complete the project in the event Mr. Otto again ran out of
money to complete the rehab.
Mr. Sauve presented a list of his assets along with a notarized letter of commitment to provide the
necessary financing to Mr. Otto to complete the rehabilitation of this property. Mr. Magner asked
Mr. Sauve that in the event Mr. Otto were unable to complete the rehab, if he would personaliy take
responsibility to ensure that the project was completed. Mr. Sauve stated that he would take full
responsibility in the event Mr. Otto were unable to complete the rehab.
Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Otto how long he believed it would take him to complete the rehab. Mr.
Otto responded that he believed it would take him approximately three to four months to complete
the rehab. He also said that he was not going to rehab the building into a duplex as zoning for the
property did not allow a dupiex and he said he would live there by himself.
Ms. Moermond stated that she will recommend granting 120 days to remove or repair the building.