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08-923coun�il Fae #�. AMENDED 10I15108 Green Sheet # 3054948 RESOLUTION � � >AIJVT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented by WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a rivo story, wood frame, triplex and its attached, single stall, wood frame garage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lmown as 719 CASE AVENUE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 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 ARLINGTON HILLS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL 40/45 THRU 49 LOT 14 BLK 18 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before February 15, 2008, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: DJS Mortgage Capital Inc/Co Select Portfolio Servicing, 3815 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; DJS Mortgage Capitol Inc, 3269 S. Main St, Suite #200, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; Christina Weber, Wilford & Geske, 7650 Currell Blvd, Suite 300, Woodbury, MN 55125; Edina Realty-Hali Edwards, 115 Elm Street, Suite J, Fannington, MN 55024; Payne Phalen District Plannin Council. WHEREAS, Deparhnent 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 May 1, 2008; and WHEREAS, this order inforxned 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 WHBREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the shucture located on the Subject Property by June 2, 2008; and WHEREAS, the enforcement offacer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condifion; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condirion 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 Legisiative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving � � � -; ,- 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 b7 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 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 detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze 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 struchxre in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 and the testimony and evidence inclnding the acrion taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 719 CASE AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. 2. 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 ar Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Ordex to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the building(s). Q 7 That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition haue not been corrected. 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, VacantlNuisance Buildings. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 haue been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or xesponsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its � �`J� s� 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 blighting influence on the community'-. ��'��'�;':+^•:r�-•w;� °•°..��.�� °�a � �^�-�� ^n „_a ...........:.�. ..n ......i:...,t,i,. ..,.a,... ,.�a ,...a:�..�,...� ,. .. «�.,. ..i+.......,+:..o by demOliShing �— and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The �e��i�-s� demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective acrion is not completed within this period of rime Department of Safety and Inspections 3s 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 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 Pau1 shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. A. It is further ardered, 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 Harris Thuue J ✓ Adopted by Council: Date � Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary BY: ' � � Approv by Ma} : ate � 6 � Q� By: Requested by Depariment of: Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / V acant Buildings B Form Appcoved by City Attomey By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � � �'. c: ;; $� —DepcofSafety&Inspecaons � 03-.1UN-08 ConYact Person 8 Phone: Bo6 Kessler 2659013 Mus[ 6e on CnUncfl Agend: 20.AUG-OS Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E-DOCUment Required: N Document ConGct: Contact Pho�e: � Assign Num6er For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Green Sheet NO: 3054948 0 e t ofSaf & Tns ectious 1 t of SafeN & Ins ections De artment Director 2 Attornev 3 a or's Office Ma oNASSisiavt 4 oundl 5 i G1erk Ci Clerk City Council to pass this resolufion which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Deparpnent of Safery and Inspecrions is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 719 CASE AVE . idations: Approve (A) or K Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Comrtussion 1. Has this person�rm ever worked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this person�rm ever been a city employee� Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes�answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, �pportunity (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 719 GASE AVE by 7une 2, 2008, and have failed to comply with those otders. AdvanWges If Approved: The CiTy will eliminate a nuisance. DisadvanWges If Approved: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove tivs building(s). These costs will be assessed to the ptoperry, collected as a special assessment against the proper[y taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condifion will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. Total AmouM of CosVRevenue Budgeted: Transaction: Funding source: Nuisance Housing Abatement Act;vity Number. 001-00257 Financial lnformation: (Explain) Sune 4, 2008 832 AM Page 1 . � s�� 2aas � SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING �; - 719 Case Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, July 29, 2008 City Council — Wednesday, August 20, 2008 The building is a two-story, wood frame, multi-unit dwelling with an attached one-stall garage, on a lot of 4,792 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since September 22, 2005. The current property owner is Ken Du Fung, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The Cily of St. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass. There haue been nine (9) Si_TMNIARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2005. There have been seven (7) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of tall grass and weeds - Boarding On Apri19, 2008, an inspection of the buiiding was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NtJISANCE BUILDING was posted on May 1, 2008 with a compliance date of June 2, 2008. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislarive code. The Vacant Building registration fees are paid. TaYation has placed an esrimated market value of $34,300 on the land and $166,400 on the building. As of September 26, 2006, a Team Inspection has been completed. As of July 25, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has been posted. Real Estate taxes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this shucture is $70,000-$80,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $14,190 Yo $18,190. NI�PI, 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 SAFESY AND INSPE.CTIONS D'uk Li ert, Mana er o Code &n orcement Nuisance Building Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor June 6, 2008 1600 White Ba.asAve N T'et; (651) 26b1900 Saint Pau1, MN SSIOb Faz: (65I) 266-1916 NO`TICE OF PUBLIC AEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Councii Department of Safety and inspections, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resotution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 719 CASE AVE The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as foliows: Legtsiative IIearing — Tuesday, July 22, 2008 City Conncit Hearing — Wednesday, August 20, 20Q8 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: �T�ne and Last Known Address DJS Martgage Capitol Inc c(o Select Portfolio Servicing 3815 S West Temple Salt Lake Ciry, UT 84115 DJS 14lortgage Capitol Inc 3269 S Main St, Suite #260 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Christina Weber (Wilford & Geske) 7650 Currell Blvd, Suite #300 Woodbury, MN 55125 Edina Realry — Hall Fdwazds I 15 Elm Street, Suite J Farmington, MN 55024 Payne Phalen Distriot Planning Council d5-directorCa�visi.com Interest Pee Owner Fee Owner (alt address) and C of O Responsible Party Foreclosure Attomey Interested Party District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEO Employer �19 CASE AVE 3une 6, 2008 page 2 The legal descrigtion of this property is: ARL�INGTON HII.LS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL 40/45'THRU 49 LOT 14 BLK 18 The Depariment of Saf'ety and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legisiarive Code, Chapter 45. The Depaztment of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eluninate this nuisance condirion by cottecting the de$ciencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The property was re-inspected on June 2, 2008. There was no compliance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. lt is the recommendation of the Department of Safety and inspecrions that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a tunely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and Insgecrions 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 �Vfagner Steve Magner Vacant Buitdings Manager Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections SM:nm cc: Chad Staut, City Attomeys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Communiry Organizer P „nna��vo�s3 �ros Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Page 1 of 2 � � J -. Nome Sf€e Mag �ontact tis Property Look Description Up Information - Structure Home {{ Infiormation �� Proaerty Look U� � � Record look Up � � Contact Us tVew_ProperkX Se�rch �ack_to Search Resuit_s Qu�ck Snf� Prop�rty Informat�on Taxpayer Narne. an� Address �laiue Infarmation `,alUre H4stflrv Structure Description Sale Informatlon �cia{ Assessments Proc�e, P�nent Inforrnat;on Property iax Pay_ment Hiskory Curren[ Pro�ertvTax St�tementlValue Notice 2007 Praperky Tax Statemzrt/Value Notice 2t7(36_Properiy.Tax S4at_em�nt(Valu_e_ Notice 2Q05_ Rro�ertx'Cax Statement/Value Notice > Structure Description Property Identification 29.29.22.14.0142 Number (PIN) Property Address 719 Case Ave St. Paul 55106-3703 Residential Property: Year Built 1886 # of Stories 2.00 Style Two Story Exterior Waff Aluminum/vinyl Total Rooms 14 Totaf Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms S Futi Baths 3 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Unfinished Finished SQ Feet 2588 Foundation Size 1074 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Attached Area (sq.ft.) 440 Parcel Size .il Acres Parcef Width 40.00 Feet Parcel Depth 125.00 Feet Land Use Code 530 Land Use Description R- Three Family Dweliing, Piatted Lot http:lfrrinfo. co.ramsey.mn.uslpublacicharacteristic/Parcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin=292 7/24f2008 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY ANP INSPECTIONS DickLippert, !Ylanager of Code Enforcement CI 1� Q� S�� r pA�, ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor Nuisance Building Enforcement 1600 White BearAve N Saint Paul, MN 55106 wwwstpaul.gov May O1, 2008 D7S Mortgage Capital Inc c/o Select Portfolio Servicing 3815 S West Temple Salt Lake City UT 841 1 5-4412 Christina Weber Wilford & Geske 7650 Currell Blvd, Suite 300 Woodbury, MN 55125 DJS Mortgage Capital Inc 3269 S. Main St., Suite #260 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Edina Realty-Hal] Edwards l 15 Elm Street, Suite 3 Farmington, MN 55024 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam =<i . : Te1: (651) 266-1900 Fax /651) 266-1926 The VacantlNuisance Buildings I3nit, Department of the Aepartment of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 719 CASE AVE and IegaAy described as follows, to wit: ARLINGTON HILLS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL 40/45 THRU 49 LOT 14 BLK 18 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under aathority of Chapter 45.11. On April 09, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Sec6on, 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 Suilding Tnspection and Design OfFice before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer May l, 2008 919 CASE AVE 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 until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. This is a two story, wood frame, triplex and its attached, single stall, wood frame garage. A Certificate of Occupanc� inspection was done on September 14, 2006, details or the deficiencies are as follows: 1. ELECTRICAL - ATTIC - MSFC 6051 - Remove unapproved exposed wiring and install in accordance with the electrical code. This work may require a permit(s). Ca11 LIEP at (651) 266-9090. Remove all open wiring or provide approved methods per current electrical code for the installation of the romex and conduit runs (BX). This is £ound tlu out the attic. 2. ELECTRTCAL - ATTIC - NEC 300-11 Provide for all raceways, boxes, cabineCS, and fittings to be securely fastened in place. Secure the loose conduit and junction box behmd the toilet wall. 3. ELECTRICAL - BASEMENT - MSFC 605.1 - Repair or replace dainaged electrical fixtures. This work may require a permit(s). Ca11 LIEP at (651) 266-9090. Repair or replace damaged fixture(s) in basement. 4. ELECTRICAL - BASEMENT - MSFC 605.1 - Remove unapproved exposed wiring and install in accardance with the electrical code. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. Remove the greenfield that is hanging from the ceiling with exposed wire or any other exposed wiring. 5. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 605.6 - Provide all openings in junction boxes to be sealed. 6. BLECTRICAL - GENBRAL - NEC 410-8 (b) (1) Provide for the incandescent fixtures in closets to have a completely enclosed lamp. 7. ELECTRICAL - GfiNERAL - SPLC 34.12 (2), 3435 (1) - Repair and maintain all required and supplied equipment in an operative and safe condition. Power was shut off at time of inspecfion. Provide power to all electrical equipment, lights, receptacles and switches. Test all electrical items. Repair or replace as needed when power is turned on. 8. ELECTRICAL - C�ENERAL - MSFC 6051- AllligJit fixhues shall be maintained with protective globes if originally equipped. Replace through out the building. 9. ELECTRICAL - UNIT 1- NEC 300-11 Provide for all raceways, boxes, cabinets, and fittings to be securely fastened in place. Secure the romex and junction in box in the far room off the kitchen. May l, 2008 719 CASE AVE page 3 10. BASEMENT - MSFC 705.1 - Provide a xequired occupancy sepazation with approved materials and methods. This work may require a pernut(s). Call LfEP at (651) 266-9090. The minimum raring must be one hour throughout basement. 11. BASEMENT DOdRS - MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fire xated doar and assembly. "I'�e minimum rating must be one hour. Repair and maintain the door latch. Repair and maintain the doar frame. Replacelrepair and maintain the door closer. (UL approved hydraulic closures required.) 12. ELECTRTCAL - EXTERIOR - NEC 230.50 Protection of Open Conductors and Cables Against Damage - Above Ground.-Provide approved methods per current electrical code in the protection of the service cables on the north west corner of the building. This work sha11 be done be a licensed electrician and may require a permit. 13. ELECTRICAL - EXTERIOR - MSFC 605.1 - Remove unapproved exposed wiring and install in accordance with the electrical code. This work may xequire a pernut(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-909�. Remove the old feeder wire hanging in the conduit. 14. ELECTRICAL - EXTERIOR - SPLC 34_14 (2) f- Provide and maintain an minimum of 1 foot candle at the grade level of exterior exits and entryways for security. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIBP at (651) 266-9090. 15. ELECTRICAL - GARAGE - MSFC 605.6 - Provide electrical covex plates to all outlets, switches and junction boxes where missing. Provide a cover on the junction box located in the south east comer of the building. Remove the receptacle in the junction box. 16. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - BULLETIN Ol-1 ! BULLETIN 80-1 (Properiy Maintenance Code).-Provide for all electrical wark be brought up to code per the attached bulletins. See attached copies. 17. ELECTRICAL - HALLWAY TO BASEMENT - MSFC 605.6 - Provide electrical cover plates ta a11 outlets, switches and junction boxes where missing. Provide a cover on the junction box the door to the basement. 18. ENTIRE BUILDII3G - SPLC 34.09 (I) a, 3432 (1) a- Pravide and maintain foundation elements to adequately support this building at a11 points. &uilding inspector from LIEP to check on structural components of the building. 19. EX'I'ERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (1) b,c, 34.32 (1) b,c - Provide and maintain a11 exterior walls free from holes and deterioration. All exterior unprotected surfaces must be painted or protected from the elements and maintained in a professional manner free from chipped or peeling paint. Repairheplace defective siding. Replace all ci�eterioratedlrotting wood(wood trim etc.Seal around all penetrations through siding. 20. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (2), 34.32(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairways, parch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work may require a permit(s}. Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.Repair(replace defective front entry conciete steps. May 1, 2008 719 CASE AVE � page 4 k jy;— 1_ 21. EXTERIOR - SPLC 33.0� - Post the provided Certificate of Occupancy in an�pproved location. Post Certificate of Occupancy, when received in a location easily seen and read from exterior. 22. GARAGE - SPLC 34.08 (5), 34.31 (3) - Repair, replace and maintain all exterior surfaces on fences, sheds, garages and other accessory structures free from holes and deterioration. Provide and maintain exterior unprotected surfaces painted or protected from the elements. Repair garage doors etc. Repair garage walls/ceiling to a one hour fire rating. 2S. NTERIOR - SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. 24. INTERIOR ATTIC - SPLC 62101 - Use of this property does not conforsn to zoning ordinance. Discontinue unapproved use or call LIEP Zoning at (651) 266-9090 to convert to legal use. Attic has plumbing fixtures installed—xemove all. Atric not approved fox living space. 25. IPLUMBING-TERIOR - SPC 4715.Q200(c) - Have plumbing waste and vent system tested to discover a11 leaks and defects in work and materials.Due to open waste and vent lines. 26. MECHANICAL/ 3 BOILERS - SPLC 34.11 (6), 34.34 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Buming Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 27. MECHANICALf ALL BATH5 - SPLC 34.14 (3) - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilation system in all bathrooms. 28. MECHANICAL/ ALL KITCHENS - UMC 2214 - Install, repair, or replace listed gas appliance fuel connector maximum 3 feet in length. (Kitchen range and clothes dryer maximum 6 foot length.) This work my requixe a pennit(s). Call LTEP at (651) 266-9090. 29. MECHANICAL/ EXTERIOR/ CHIMNEY - SPLC 34.09 (1) b,c, 34.32 (1) b,c - Provide and maintain chimney free from holes and deteriorarion. Tuckpoint as needed. 30. MECHANICAL/ IJNIT #3 - UMC 2103 - All equipment, appurtenances, devices, and piping must be installed in a warkmanlike manner. Repair all heating baseboard covers to protect radiafion and piping. 31. PLUMBTNG-ATTIC - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17 - Provide an approved number and type of plumbing fixtures. Attic bath is illegal and needs to be removed. 32. PLUMBIIVG-ATTIC - SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (I) - Connect or cap the sewer piping in accordance with the pluanbing code.-Illegal plug on stack in attic. May 1, 2008 719 CA5E AVE page 5 �, _ �., � . 33. PLUMBING-BASEIvIENT - UMC 210 i- All equipment appurtenances, devices, and piping must be installed in a workmanlike manner.-Repair all open water, waste and vent. 34. PLUMBING-BASEMENT - SPC 4715.2110 - Replace the inadequate backflow preventer. This work may require a permit. Call Regional Water Services at (651) 266-6350. -On boiler feed water. 35. PLUVIBING-BASEMEI�iT - SPC 4715.13Q0 - Provide a removable strainer and a clean out plug or cap for the floor drain. 36. PLUMBING-BASEMENT - SPC 4715.2210 - Provide pressure relief valve for hot water heater piped to within 18 inches of the floor. 37. PLUMBING-INTERIOR - SPC 4715.2110 - Provide an approved backflow prevention device on all potable water faucets and valves with threaded hose connections. 38. PLUMBING-tJNIT #1 - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17 - Repair or replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condirion. Repair or replace and maintain an approved kitchen sink. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. 39. PLUMBING-LJNIT #1 - SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1) - Provide and maintain an approved waste trap-S style trap on lav. 40. PLUMBING-LTNII' #2 - SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1) - Provide and maintain an approved waste trap.On lav. 41. PLiiMBING-IJNIT #2 - SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1) - Repair and maintain sewer vent. On kitchen sink. 42. PLUMBING-iINIT #2 - SPC 4715.2000 - Provide an approved backflow preventer. This work may require a permit, call Regional Water Services at (651) 266-6350.- Tub faucet below spill line of fixture. 43. PLUMBING-iINIT #3 - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17 - Repair or replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.-Repair or replace and maintain an approved private tub or shower. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266- 9090. Open water lines. 44. PLUMBING-IJNIT #3 - SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1) - Provide and maintain an approved waste trap.-Kitchen sink. 45. PLUMBING-UNIT #3 - SPC 4715.2000 - Provide an approved anti-siphon tub filler to bath tub.On tub spout. 46. STAIRWELLS - MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire 'rated' shaft or stairway construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. The minimum rating must be one hour. May l, 2Q08 719 CASE AVE page 6 � . ` ,� "i 47. iNIT �3 - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window in good condition.Kitchen window illfitting-Replace window, sash and frame. 48. U�NITS ALL - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the door in good condition.Replace defecrive exterior unit entry doors.Repairlreplace defective storm do orsllatching(closures. 49. ITNITS ALL - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window in good condition.-Repair/replace missing sash cords/sash holding devices througbout. 50. UNITS ALL - SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Repair and maintain the window glass. Replace broken windows. 51. UNTTS ALL - SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Provide or repair and maintain the window screens. 52. UNITS ALL - 5PLC 34.10 (4), 34.33 (3) - Provide a bathroom floar impervious to water. 53. iJNITS ALL - SPLC 34.23, MSFC 110.1 - This occupancy is condemned as unsafe or dangerous. This occupancy must not be used until re-inspected and approved by this office. 54. LJNITS ALL - SPLC 34.10 (5), 34.33 (4), 3416 - Pxovicle and maintain interior in a clean and sanitary condition. Remove all mo1cL'mildew and treat for same. 55. LTNITS ALL - SPLC 3410 (7), 3433 (6) - Aepair and maintain the walls in an approved manner. All unit as needed.Includes porches.-Patch the holes and/or cracks in the walls. Paint the wa11. 56. iINITS ALL - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the floor in an approved manner. All units as needed. Includes porches. Repair or replace the carpeting. Repair or replace the floor coverings. Refinish tl�e floor. Repair or replace the floor tile. 57. iINITS ALL - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the ceiling in an approved manner. All units as needed. Includes porches. Patch the holes and/or cracks in the ceiling. Paint the ceiling. 58. UlVITS ALL - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the cabinets in an approved manner. 59. LNITS ALL - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 3417 - Repair ar replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition. Repair finish on bathtubs, bathroom sinks, kitchen sinks or replace fixtures. 60. UNITS ALL - SPLC 34.09 (3) i- Provide and maintain an approved one-inch tt�row single cylinder deadbolt lock. May 1, 2008 719 CASE AVE p � � , z. r^. �_ 61. Provide the inspector with a completed and signed Residential Occupanc� Affidavit. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by June 2, 2008, 2008 the Department of Safety and Inspectaons, Division of Code Enforcement, will began 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 partaes, 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 ttus property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Depariment 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 conective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will noti£y the City Council that abatement action is necessazy. The City Clerk will then schedule dates far Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from intexested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resalution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. Tf the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement action or fix a rime within which this nuisance must be abated 'an accoxdance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide thaY if conective action is not taken within the specified time, t11e City sha11 abate this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administraYive costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. May 1, 2008 719 CASE AVE page 8 �, _ >° If you have any questions or request additionai information please contact Rich Singerhouse between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at b51-26b-1945, 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 otab0135 12/07 C�� `l23 CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Christapher B. Coleman, Mayor September 22, 2008 KEN DU FLJNG 528 RICE ST ST PAUL MN 55103-2131 Re: 719 Case Ave File#: 06 278558 VB3 Dear Property Owner: DEPARTMENT OF SAFETYAND PISPECTlONS Bob KessZer. Dirutor COMMERCEBUILDING Telephone: 651-2669090 8FounhStreetEast,Suite20D Facsimile.� 651-2669D99 StPaul, Minnesota Si101-l024 Web: wwwsinau[sov/dsi Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 2. 3. � Replace plywood around front door with code approved material and properly install flashings as needed. Replace front steps at house and install landings to code. Remove concrete at rear gazage door and re-grade and re-pour concrete so water will not run into garage. Replace basement stairs to code. 5. Insure wa11s and ceiling between garage and house are one hour fire rated and 20 minute rated door with closing device. 6. Have asbestos abated in house and supply our office with receipt as to abatement 7 $. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. company. The second floor unit not to use basement unless basement ceiling is one hour fire rated. Insure one hour fire rated ceiling and walls between units. Repair and re-level rear stairs to second floor. Remove bathroom from third floor. Insulate attic to code. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cieanable, and all holes are filled. Install provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. Strap or support top of stair stringers. Install plinth blocks under posts in basement. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation as needed. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. Install tempered glass in window over bathtubs on second floor to Code. Provide thumb type dead bolts far all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer C�� Re: 719 Case Ave Page 2 BUILDING 20. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc.as necessary. 21. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window openings. 22. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. 23. Re-level shucture as much as is practical. 24. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paintis present). 25. 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. 26. Provide general clean-up of premise. 27. Provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. 28. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. 29. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. 30. Instali downspouts and a complete gutter system. 31. Provide general rehabilitation of garage. ELECTRICAL 1. Bond around water meter with a copper wire sized far the electrical service per Article 250 of the NEC. 2. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel. 3. Verify/install a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance circuit. 4. Verify that fuse/circuit breaker amperage matches wire size. 5. Ground bathroom light in first and second floor bathroom and disconnect receptacle on fixture. 6. Repair or replace all broken, missing oz loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. 7. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground. 8. Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures, as specified in Bulletin 80.1. 9. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector, as specified in Bulletin 80-1, and other smoke detectors as required by the IRC. 10. Remove and/or rewixe all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in attic. o�-�Z� Re: 719 Case Ave Page 3 ELECTRICAL 11. All electrical wark must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an elech permit. Any open walls or walls that aze open as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 2005 NEC. 12. Separate neutrals and grounds in garage 7-box. 13. Properly install all wire-mold. 14. Add a receptacle in second floor bedrooms (ARC fault). 15. Protect southeast cable in garage wa11s from plaster mesh. PLUMBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. 1. The water heater temperature and pressure relief valve discharge piping is incorrect. 2. The water heater has no gas shutoff or gas piping is incorrect. 3. The water heater gas venting and water piping is incorrect. 4. The water heater is not fired or in service. The water meter is removed and not in service. The water ineter service valves are not funcrional or conect. 7. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. 8. The water piping boiler fill water line requires backflow assembly or device. 9. Provide water piping to all fixtures and appliances. 10. Replace corroded gas piping. 11. The soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout; no soil stack base cleanout and has unplugged or open piping, back pitched piping. 12. The soil and waste piping has improper connections, transitions, fitting or pipe 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. usage. The first floor toilet waste is incorrect and incorrectly vented. The first floor lavatory waste is incorrect and un-vented. The first floor bathtub waste is incorrect and un-vented also the fixture is broken or parts missing and the faucet is missing, broken or parts missing. Provide anti-scald valve on bathtub. The range gas shutoff, connector or gas piping inconect. The first floor kitchen sink waste and vent is incorrect. The second floor lavatory waste is incorrect and incorrectly vented. The second floor bathtub is incorrectly vented. Provide anti-scald valve and code approved. The second floor kitchen sink waste is incorrect and un-vented. The second floor kitchen range gas is inconect. C�� 9Z3 Re: 714 Case Ave Page 4 PLUMBING 24. The third unit kitchen sink waste is incorrect and incorrectly vented. 25. The third unit bathtub is incorrectly vented. 26. Provide anti-siphonfanti-scald valve and code approved on bathtub. 27. The third unit range gas incorrect. 28. Third unit second floor unit kitchen sink need to be removed. 29. The exterior lawn hydrant(s) are broken or parts missing and requires backflow assembly or device. 30. The exterior rain leader(s) aze not separated from sanitary sewer or not properly plugged or capped off. 31. The exterior plumbing vents has no flashing. 32. Remove all attic waste and vent piping and cap to code. 33. Remove all gas piping in attic and cap to code. HEATING 1. Install heating systems to code. 2. Conduct witnessed pressure test on entire hot water heating system. 3. Clean and Orsat test boiler burners. Check all controls for proper operation. Provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the heating units are safe. Notes: Three boilers, two of them are newer (only 25 to 40 years old), were stripped and possibly frozen. The original old boiler has freezing damage to paping. Owner stated he wants to insta113 furnaces. ZONING This house was inspected as a multi-family residential dwelling. NOTES **See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure. This property is designated by the Vacant Buildings Deparhnent as a Category #3 which requires a$5,000 Performance Bond or Deposit at the time the permit is issued. � Re: 719 Case Ave Page 5 NOTE5 Most of the roof covering could not be properly inspected from grade. Recommend this be done before rehabilitation is attempted. There was considerable storagelclutter within property at the time of the inspection. Property is to meet appropriate Codes when complete. All items noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compliance but should be completed at a later date. Possible purchasers of property shall be made 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. **VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI) FOR PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For further information call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue. Sincerely, James L. Seeger Code Compliance Officer JLS:mI Attachments 6l18l2 �8 teve a ner - 26796 A.xls a e 1 BID TABUALTTON FOR: Q-26795-5 BUYER: MARK EVANGELIST ,_, ,_ DEV10 OF 719 CASE AVE ' DSi BID OPENNG DATE: JIJPiE 12, 2008 uberl Recycling ob Buberl 51-439-8399 � 18,247.00 uelow Excavating ohn Buelow 51-436-5326 $ 18 720.00 reative Services ichard Kosman 51-434-3161 $ 17 600.00 ICamish rad Ensrude 57-3600 $-b3790.00" � ay Anderson & So s ichard Orthmeyer 51-774-2550 $ 17,400.00 yco Excavating ory Matter 12-619-1a87 $ 18 650.00 emple Excavating ulie Semple 51-772-1449 $ 20 690.00 tabf�6113108/ME/bm w � � � � d � � � � 09 N O ,., N � � � N � h � '� � � � E y ."�'�. an � � � � s. v x x � N V � � �� o � � �� H� � � � � o� � � � � r E" o � � � W � � " � Z " a "F OO� a � � �'"d r� F A F4 S� A O � tr �a � w a�x a v oa� � a� H � � C � � � x~z � v�� r 7 E"� �-, � d � � � W � W � aH W W �� xa G� � 3 O � °o o�°� � � h � � O �" °! � � o � o N � � N � � � o ° � � � � h � � o � ° � d ' � � n N � 0 � � o ° er, �,. s 9 � � o 0 � � � � � � W 0 b � U U � F-�-� � �--� ti o� � Y � � � U � a�i � a Y �, w � � N O a�J � ��`' �, o 0o ici p U M V� 0 U \:J � Q N � '" � � Q y � � � � � U r� �� bD'� U O �.`� � � Y L M V1 O O � y � � � N b N � x � � � � � � � 3�� . 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Lc4.�I5�pPm�S�coalia�5wco1969 Q �iR4 r STATE OF UTAFi COUNTY OF SALT LAKE Metro Legal Seriai ik DEPSAI 35189 122g Re: 719 Case AvP AFFIDAVIT OE' SEFtVIf� l� �'--�'� ��t"'.-�Z�S , bein.g duly sworn, on ca:,n says that on (Name of Servei) Gb � V"1 /2008 at _�_ �4 � M (Dace o£ Service) (Time of Service) s(he) served the attached: Notice of Public Hearing upon: DSS Mortgaqe Capitol Inc therein named, personally at: c/o Select Porfolio Servicing 3815 South West Temple Sa1t Lake City, OT 84115 by handling to and leaving with: [] the Registered Agent o£ DJS Mortgage Capitol Inc [�� an Officer of DJS Mortgage Capitol Inc [� ] a Managing Agent, someone within DJS Mortgage Capital Inc whose management capacity is such that (s)he exercises independent judqment and discretion were a tzue and cor=ect copy thereof. V1/lU �!n � v� �. av,-{- (Title or�elaiionship) ��.�'/ (Si �tu of Serverl , WenCy Stowers NoferyPubYo • Staleoi Ulah l .� �,n.. .,}) 5258RnemontDr <210 i ,,��;1 Murtay.UT �=-. `� COMM EXP 01)12120} ' Service was completed by an independent co�tractor re[ained by Metro tegal Services, Inc. Metro Lega! Services, Inc. 330 2nd Avenue South, Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55401 T(612) 332-0202 or (800) 488-8994 F(612) 332-5215 Subscribed and Sworn to beEore me � ,_ , i _ STATE OF MINNESOTA A�FIDAVIT OF NOT FOUND COUNTY OF HENNEPIN fiIIETRO LEGAL SERVICES Steven J. Peterson, agent for Metro Legal Services, Inc., being duly sworn, on oath deposes and states that agents in his employ attempted to serve the attached Notice of Public Hearings upon Ken Du Fu�g, therein named, personally at his/her last known address located at 528 Rice Street, St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, and was unable to locate him/her there for the purpose of effecting personal service of pCQCeSS. n � Subscribed and sworn to before me on � n.a. :� ;� , 2008 i .. �� ■ f JOE1.J. GARLSON � NOTARY PUBL�C•MiNNESOTA My 6o�sskn EWhes Jan.3i. 2070 Y i 8943}p _ } RE: 71° Case HP Aistrict: Property Name: Survey Info: � - � Date: Aprii 10, 2008 File #: OS -160893 Folder Name: 719 CASE AVE PIN: 292922140142 HP District: Property Name: " : SurveyInfo: �� Date: Apri110, 2008 File #: OS -160893 Folder Name: 719 CASE AVE PIN: 292922140142 HP District: Property Name: Survey Info: Date: April 10, 2008 File #: OS - 160893 Folder Name: 719 CASE AVE PIN: 29Z922140142 HP District: Property Name: Survey Info: - � , _ � Aate: April 10, 2008 File #: OS - 160893 Folder Name: 719 CASE AVE PIN: 292922140142 FIP District: Property Name: Survey Info: Date: April 10, 2008 File #: OS -160$93 Folder Name: 719 CASE AVE PIN: 242422140142 HP District: Property Name: f'' �, SurveyInfo: � " - !A3 Date: April 10, 2008 File #: OS - 160893 Folder Name: 719 CASE AVE PIN: 292922140142 FIP District: Date: April 10, 2008 Fife #: OS - 160893 Folder Name: 719 CASE AVE PIN: 242922140142 Property Name: Sarvey Info: - � -. ��^- , _:: � Date: April IU, 2008 File #: OS - ]b0893 Fotder Name: 719 CASE AVE PIN: 292922140142 HP District: Property l�ame: 5urvey Info: . ` - ._. . � -.; � HP District: Property Name: Survey Info: Date: April 10, 2008 File #: OS - 160893 Folder Name: 719 CASE AVE PIN: 29292214U142 July 29, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes q ,�q �� Page 10 W `[ 6. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 719 Case Avenae within fifteen (15) days $om adoption of resolution. The property owner of record, Ken Du Fung, appeared with Leong Hiu who provided translation for Mr. Du Fung. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, multi-unit dwelling with an attached one-stall gazage on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since September 22, 2005. A team inspection had been done on September 26, 2006, the vacant building registration fees were current, and the $5,000 performance bond was posted on July 25, 2008. On Apri19, 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 May 1, 2008 with a compliance date of June 2, 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 $34,300 and the building to be $166,400. Real estate taxes were current. 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 $14,190 to $18,190. There had also been trine suuunary abatements issued to this property since 2005, seven of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse, cut tall grass and weeds, and boazding. Mr. Magner stated that the new owner planned to rehab the property and had already pulled a building permit. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. He presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked about the summary abatement orders and how many had been issued since the new owner had taken possession of the property. Mr. Magner stated there was a work order the beginning of May to clean up the yard which was done by the City; another work order was done in mid-May to board the building, and there was an order to cut the grass in early June which was done by the owner. He believed Mr. Du Fung did not purchase the property until later in May. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building was built in 1889, was a very substantial-sized house, and was a Victorian-era building. She believed the dQUb1e front porch had been an addirion that had been added to the house likely at the time the house became a dupiex. She also noted that there had been some exterior alterations to the building. This property had not been sutveyed and there was one house in close proximity to this property that had been surveyed and was listed as a site of significance. This was also located within one block of the Payne Avenue potential historical district and she encouraged rehab of the building. Mr. Magner stated that under the current zoning of the property, he did not believe it could be used as a tk�ree-plex due to the size of the lot. He was unsure if zoning would allow it be de-converted to a duplex. The neighbors had previously expressed concern over the hi�-density use of this building and the density of the sunounding neighborhood. The neighbors were also particularly frustrated wiflrthe behavioral issues of the tenants and the poor management by the owners. Ms. Moermond asked whether the rehab of the building had begun. Mr. Hiu responded that rehab had not commenced as they had just pulled the building permit. Ms. Moermond stated that she had concern with the building being three units and suggested it needed to be a single-family dwelling or a duplex particularly since this was on such a small lot. July 29, 2008 LegSslative Hearing Minutes ;� � Page ll Mr. Magner stated that in reviewing the file from the team inspecrion done on September 26, 2006, it noted that the plumbing, heating and electrical inspection reports had not been included. He believed that a new code compliance inspection would need to be done and should be done as either a single-family dwelling or a duplex. Ms. Moermond asked whether they had considered de-converting the building to a single-family dwelling. Mr. Hiu responded that they thought a duplex would be best. Pvlr. Magner stated that when a property is being rehabbed, it was his recommendation that it become a conforming use. The conforming use at it exists would be a singl�family dwelling since it was on a sub-5,000 square foot lot. Currently, a hi-piex would require a 7,500 square foot lot which he would consider over-use of the land. Addirionally, he believed there would be cost savings in rehabbing the building to a single-family as opposed to a duplex. He said that he wanted to see this property become an asset to the neighborhood as he did not want to have this property come back for future hearings. Ms. Moermond asked whether the owner planned to live at the property. Mr. Hiu responded that Mr. Du Fung planned to use the property as an inveshnent property. Ms. Moermond told him that she knew the City Council would want this property to be a single- family home particulazly given the history of complaints at the property. She suggested they develop plans to rehab the property as a single-family home as well as a duplex. She was aware that Section 8 Public Housing continuously was looking for housing for large families. She suggested he investigate this option and rehabbing the house as a single-family dwelling. Ms. Moermond explained that the City Council had voted to have this building demolished in 2006 because they wanted the building to be converted to a single-fasnily house. The owners of the property then appealed the decision to the courts. Ms. Moermond stated that she will recommend continuing the hearing to August 26 to allow time to obtain a new code compliance inspectian done as a single-family residence and a duplex; complete a work plan done in accordance with the code compliance inspection report; and provide financial documentation indicating the amount of funds necessary to complete the repairs. �� - °� Z� August 26, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 3 2. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 719 Case Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Continued from July 24) Siu Lui Fung, property owner, appeared with Leong Hiu who provided translation. Ms. Moermond requested staff report. Mr. Magner stated that this was a laid over from July 29, 2008. At that rime, the owner, Ken Du Fung, was present along with Mr. Hiu and indicated they had just acquired the property and planned to rehab it. At that time, the concern was to reduce the occupancy. The unit was a 3-plex which was non-conforming use and the owner was going to investigate further whether they were going to de-convert this into a single family or to a duplex. They were to submit a work plan, financial plan and get a code compliance for both a single-family dwelling ar a duplex. Mr. Hiu stated they had applied for duplex code compliance inspection. He also stated that Mr. Fung will be doing the work himself. Ms, Moermond asked whether Chis would be an owner-occupy duplex and whether they planned to move into the house. Mr. Hiu responded that they could consider it, however, they own about four or five other properties in Saint Paul and they also own several houses in San Francisco. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Barr. Ms. Barr stated the property was built in 18$9 and was a Victoria-era double house. It was located just outside of the potential Payne District. There is only one empty lot on the block and it was a good candidate for affordable housing. Ms. Moermond asked if a work plan had been done. Mr. Hiu responded that the City had not called them yet to schedule the inspection. Mr. Magner stated that they were waiting on the Code Compliance from Mr. Seeger. They had applied for it at the end of July and as of today; it still had not been completed. He recommended that this matter be laid over until the code compliance was completed. Ms. Moermond recommended continuing the hearing to Legislative Hearing on September 9 far a wark p1an and financialletter and continuing the City Council Public Hearing to September 17. Ms. Moermond noted on the record a memo from Mai Vang that the neighbor, James Cusick, of 732 Jenks Avenue called and stated that he is opposing the rehab of this property because it has always been an eyesore. There had been many problems with the property and he wouid like to see the building come down. ��-�z.� September 9, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 5 4. Qrdering the owner to remove or repair the building(s} at 719 Case Avenue within fifteen (1 S) days from adoption of resolution. (Conrinued from 7uly 29 and August 26) Property owner, Ken Du Fung and family friend, Leong Hiu, appeared. Ms. Moermand stated that work orders and financial plans were needed from the property owner, and had not yet been submitted. Mr. Magner stated that there was an old code compliance report for the property and that an application for a new code compliance inspection had been submitted on July 31, 2008, but Mr. Seeger had been unable to contact Mr. Fung to schedule the inspection. Mr. Magner called Mr. Seeger and an inspection appointment was made for September 10 at 11:00 am. Ms. Moermond stated that she received a letter from the Bank of America stating that there was $66,000 in the account associated with the property. She asked Mr. Fung to provide a letter stating that he intended to dedicate the full amount to the rehabilitation of this property. Ms. Moermond stated that the property had been a significant problem in the neighborhood and that converting the house from a three-unit to a duplex ar single-family home would help. Other critical improvements would be providing adequate parking (ideally off-street), nice landscaping and consistency in managemenVownership. She said that the lease should include tenant- screening and eviction provisions. Mr. Magner said that on September 4, an inspector found bags of bottles and cans outside of the house and that a summary abatement order had been issued with a compliance date of September 11. Mr. Hiu stated that the property had been cleaned. Ms. Moermond stated that it was unfortunate that Mr. Fung had not been made aware at the time he purchased the property that the property was slated for demolition. She said she would like to see the property rehabbed and felt that Mr. Fung and Mr. Hiu should be able to accomplish this. Ms. Moermond stated that she would recommend to the City Council that the hearing on this properiy be conrinued from September 10 to October 15. She asked that Mr. Fung to submit a work plan by the end of the business on October 6. Mr. Fung stated that he has a second property at 1014 Euclid and had a meeting scheduled there at 10:00 am on September 10. Mr Magner responded that 1014 Euclid was a Category 2 Vacant Building and that a code compliance had not been applied for. His records did not indicate that a meeting had been scheduled for that property. Ms. Moermond stated that since the Euclid property was also a registered vacant building with code violarions, a code compliance inspection would have to be applied for. 63I19(2607 23:32 6517749745 �P"1� � � �7�� 2�! �i STR6NG � 1�L��d � I �� SAFE .'(,�' W�LCO;vI[f�F� sA ptem6er t0 2aoa DISTRICT5 �� d .[�� PAGE 02l02 �`I�l� 6`� ��L��I �., �I� COiYN�G'T'�b .�`. J�EIGHBOf2F#OODS Ward Six City Council Member I?an 6osfrorn C�ty Counci� Presidant Lantry and Members of ihe City Council Ciiy Council Ghambers. 3rd �ioflr, City Hall, '45 West Ke4logg Bou{evard, Saint PaUI, MN 55162 RE: 719 Case• Cifv Councif Resolutiort - OS 923 (Aaend�lfem # 6�9/10/�83 pear Counci! Member Bosfrom Cify Council Rresidettt LanYry and Members af the Council: The Payne Phaien Rlstriet Five Ptanning Council strong3y supporfs thls r�sofution and recommends razing #hIs structure and pursuing alternafive uses for tha parcel, Tne Rasolutiott arders the awner to remave or repair the building(s) af 7q9 Case Avenue within ftfteen (15) days from adoption o� Cesolufion. [?ubiic hearing continued froFn August 2�] (GS 3054948} (�.eg+slat�ve Near�ng Officer recommends laying over to the September 9 Legisfativa Hearings anc� the September 17 City Council publie hearings). DistrEct Five is warking through NFayor Caleman's Invest Sa1nf Paul initiative to evaluafe vacant buiidings and • housing stock in the area from Maryland Ave, to We((s Sf., Payna Ava, to Arcads St. The residenf surveyor for C 719 Case sf2ted, "Neighbors repart major structurai �ssues with the interior af 4he building." and exferior visual surveys fist a!f exte�iar housing faatures in "poor to very pobr" condiYion, The building is determined not to retain genaral historic form end it ttas no apparenf contributing value to hlstoric eharacter on this block. On pubiic file, from 2004 to 2006 are more than 27 complaints fo City code and fre inspectors. (Vins pages oF correcflon orders and abatemenfs appear on tite p4bfic[yaccessi6le Proper[y Infarm�tion record. The builf ouY and difapidated structure is a poor match witFi fhe lof. At ifs August 29'�, 2006 the DistP[ct FiVe Board of Dlrectors unanimously vo;cad appnslflon to the potential for resale, renab and future [easing oP the buifding at 719 Case. The ne(gftborflood has iong endured a ciifficuit history with this propefty which has created a long term nuisance with bath property and tenant actions. 719 Cass has drained neighborhooc{ and city rssaurces ancE cortfinues to contribute to blight in the area. Bullt in 1886, thls is a trred buUding —[ncapable of adequstely supporting fhree farr�ilies, This site is one of several older homes that have auflived their usefulness in the community. This house falls within the general area of fhe Fvcade 40 acre study which seeks to hava homes which have been subst�ntiaEly atYerad, such as 719 Case, re-converted to iess intensive use. The Dlstrlct Counc!! reafflrms Its prevlous posjtion fhat this structure is no fonger a via6te home. We join neighbors in requesting that this structure be razed and tha# P�oPg�Y awners pursue aftemative uses for this parcel. Thank yau fnr incorporating this community input in decisions regarding C�ry Council Reso{ution 08=923. Sincerafy, �'i �� f' " tC/V \t-[,AA Lesfie McMurray � �xecutive plrector Payne Phalen DtsfiCt Five P[anning Council (New addre3s: 506 Kenny Rti. Suite 130) , 1014 P1%YNH .4VEIYUE, SA1iVT PAtIL, MIIYN�soTA S5I30 T'EL �' (6.5 I ) 77<}-52?4 � �'p,�c #F {65 3 ) 774-97R-5 E-MAiL: p1STRFCTS@PAYNEPHALEN.ORG WWVw. PAYN EPHALSN.ORG �e