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08-928AMENDED 8/20/08 Council File # O Z`6 Green Sheet # 3054944 Presented by 1 WIIEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to 2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking 3 and removal of a one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling located on property 4 hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly Irnown as 900 YORK S AVENiTE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: CI3ARLES WEIDE'S REARRANGEMENT OF BLOCK 6 OF NELSON'S ADDITION TO THE CTI'Y OF ST. PAUL LOT 13 BLK 6 10 11 12 13 14 IS 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 WHEREAS, based upon the recards in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or befare February 15, 2008, the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Gmac Mortgage LLC, 500 Enterprise Rd, Suite 150, PO Box 969, Horsham, PA 19044; Hessler Properties, Inc, PO Box 7419; St. Paul, MN 55107; Wilford & Geske, 7650 Currell Blvd, Suite 300, Woodbury, MN 55125; Payne Phalen District Planning Council. WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Ozder to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated May 1, 2008; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the sh 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 June 2, 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, tius nuisance condition has not been corrected and Deparhnent of Safety and Inspecrions 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 nofice 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 WI-IEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Councii on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested d�'°IZ� 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 5& 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 �ea�ti; an3 weT�are and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with a11 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 including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 900 YORK AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. � � That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition haue not been corrected. That Deparhnent 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. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ••� � The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested ar responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community C�� - %Z� 89 40 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 —� �;.� e ;:�rr � �,:�.,�,,e ,.,.ae.. ....a ......:............ .. .. ...e .,,.,,.,....:..,, by demolishing ,— and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The ��kEa�ierreF 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 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 of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 99 3. 100 101 102 103 104 105 4. 106 In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, al] 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 shail be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shali remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is &u ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Bosffom Carter Requested by Department of: Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Adopted by Council: Date J/�'f��f� Adopfion Certified by Council Secretary By: —._,�� Appxo e y . Date ]j� (� B Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet $1 -�ptof5afety&Inspecrions � 03-JUN-08 CoMact Person 8 Phone: Bob Kessler 266-9013 Dou Type: RESOLUTION E-Documerrt Required: IJ Document Contact: y Assign Number For Routing Order CoMact Phnne: 7oWi # of SignaWre Pages _(Clip A41 Locations for Signature) Green Sheet NO: 3054944 0 e tofSa &Ios ectinas 1 t of Safetv & Ins ectio� De rbuent Direccor 2 i Attome 3 a or's Office Ma or/Assistani a ounca 5 i Clerk Ci Clerk City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The sub}ect properry is located at 400 YORK AVE . iUa[fons: Approve �A) or K Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission 7. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this tlepartme�t? Yes No 2. Has this person�rm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firtn possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current ciry employee? Yes No Explain alt yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sfieet initiating Problem, lssues, OppoRunity (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 Enfoccement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 900 YORK AVE by Sune 2, 2008, and have failed to compty with those orders. AdvanWges If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the properiy, collected as a special assessment against The pcoperty taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue ro blight the community. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. �ota� wmount or CostlRevenue Budgeted: Transaction: Fund;og source: Nuisance Housing Abatement �uv�ry Numuer. 001-00257 Financial Information: (Explain) JUN 1 � 2�08 � f�, 7T ' June 4, 2008 8:31 AM Page 1 � SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC 900 York Avenue L,egisiative Hearing — Tuesday, July 29, 2008 City Council — Wednesday, August 20, 2008 �� L`� The building is a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dweiling, on a lot of 3,920 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since May 22, 2007. The current property owner is GMAC Mortgage, LLC per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The City of St. Paul has boarded this building to secure it from trespass. There have been six (6) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007. There have been six (6) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Removal of tall grass and weeds - Boarding - Removal of snow and ice On Aprii 22, 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 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 legislative code. The Vacant Building registration fees are paid. Taxation has placed an estimated mazket value of $27,900 on the land and $96,700 on the building. As of May 29, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed. As of July 28, 2408, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taYes aze current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair tlus structure is $25,000-$30,004. The estimated cost to Demolish is $9,200 to $13,200. NHPI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove tl�is structure within fifteen {15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. �`� -�i Nuisance Building Enforcement CTfY OF SAiNT PAUL Christopher B. Caleman, hfayor 1600 R'hite Bear Ave N Saint P¢ut, MN 55106 a 7une 6, 2d0$ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Couneil President and Members of the City Council Tel: (651) 266-1900 Fax: (657) 26b-1926 Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council scheclule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance huilding(s) located at: 900 YORK AVE 1'he City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisl$tive Hearing — Tuesday, July 22, 2008 City Council Hearing— Wednesday, August 20, 2008 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Nazne and Last Known Address GMAC Mortgage LLC 500 Enteiprise Road, Suite #150 PO Box 9b9 Horsham, PA 19044 Hessler Properties, Tnc PO Box 7419 St. Paul, MN SS1Q7 Wilford & Geske 7650 Currell Blvd, Suite #300 Woodbury, MAI 55T25 Interest Fee Ownet C of O Responsible Party Foreclosure Attomey Payne Phalen District Plannuig Council d5-directorCcr�,visi.com District Council Contact AA-ADA-EEd Employer ��-qL`� page 2 The legal descriprion of fhis property is: CHARLES WEIDE'S REARRANG�MENT OR BLOCK 6 OF NELSOiH'S ADDTTION TO THE CITI' OF ST. PAUL LOT 13 BLK 6 The Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has issned an order to the then known responsible parties to eluninate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing tlus building(s). The property was re-insp�ted on June 2, 2008. 'Fhere was no compliance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the cummunity continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Deparhnent of 5afety and Inspections tbat the City Council pass a resolurion ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demoiish and remove this building in a tunely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed to demolition and remaval, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to ba collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of 5afety and Inspecrions SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attomeys Office Mary Erickson, Assistaat Secretary to the Council Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Cammunity Organizer pu61ung60183 3/08 Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Page 1 of 2 f�� —_ -- - ---- -- — --- f-__ —�.~,—'_— ��"—^._.-- �lome S"s?e i�?a�i Con2acL Us Property Look Up Information - Struc�ure Description Home � j Information � � PronerCy Look Up � � Record Look lSt� � � Contact Us New Propert�5earch $ack to, Search _ Results Quick Info Pra;?e rty.Information Taxpayer Narne,and Address Value Information Vaiue Hfs�orv Structure Description Saie Informatian Specia� Assessments Prooerty Tax Payme�t InPorrnation ProperCy_ Tax_Payment History Current Propertyiax StatementlValue �lotice 2047 Propert+tTax Statement Vaiue i�otice 2006 Property Tax Statement�lue Ivatice 20d5 Pro�ert�Tax Stat ementlValue Notice > Structure Description Property Identification 28.24.22.32.0070 Number (PIN) Property Address 900 York Ave St. Paul 55106-3834 Residential Property: Year Built 1889 # of Stories 1.50 Style One And 3/4 Story Exterior Wall Aluminum/vinyl Totai Rooms 8 Total Family Rooms Q Totaf Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 2 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 1216 Foundation Size 710 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size .09 Acres Parcel Width 30.00 Feet Parcel Depth 125.00 Feet land Use Code 510 Land Use Descriptio� R- Single Family Dwelling, Piatted Lot http:;lrrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public(characteristic/Parcel.pasp?scm=Dwelling&pin=282 7/24/2008 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Chrisiopher B. Coleman, Mayor Nuisance 1600 LVhite Bear �ve N Saint Pau1, MN55106 Tel: (651) 266-1900 Fax: (651/ 266-1926 WWW.SIF)QZl�. May Ol, 2008 GMAC Mortgage LLC 500 Enterprise Rd Suite Po Box 969 Horsham PA 19044-0969 Hessler Properties PO Box 7419 St. Paul, MN 55107 Wilford & Geske 7650 Currell Blvd, Suite 300 Woodbury, MN 55125 Order to Abate Nuisance Suilding(s) Dear : Sir or Madam The Vacant/Nnisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 900 YORK AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: CHARLES WEIDE'S REARRANGEMENT OF BLOCK 6 OF NELSON'S ADDITTON TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL LOT 13 BLK 6 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45A2, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On Apri122, 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 Inspecfion 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 Inspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer May I, 2008 900 YORK AVE page 2 and s�iall 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 one and one-half story, wood frame, single family dwelling. Interior 1. The bathroom floor covering is deteriorated or inadequate. Provide floor covering which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the bathroom and seal around the edges and fixtures. ��Z� 2. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the furnace or boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a CIO test on the heating plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspectar. Repair of gas fired appliances requires a permit. 3, G.F.C.I.: The bathroom is lacking an etectrical G.F.C.I. outlet. Permit May Be Required. 4. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. 5. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a professional manner. 6. There is evidence of a rodent infestation. Immediately exterminate and eliminate all rodents from the entire building. Remove rodent harborages in the yard areas. Tuckpoint the foundation if necessary to rodent-proof the building to prevent re-infestation. Immediately remove any dead rodents from the premises. 7. SANITATTON: Immediately remove improperly stored or accumulated refuse includina, garbage, rubbish, junk, vehicle parts, wood, metal, recycling materials, household items, building materials, rubble, tires, etc., from yard. The Saint Paul Legislative Code requires all exterior property areas to be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Usable materials must be stored in an approved manner, so as not to constitute a nuisance. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached requirement, within 24 hours. 9. Lack of Water Service. Immediately restore water service. Faiiure to provide water service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. May 1, 2008 900 YORK AVE page 3 10. The exterior walls and/or trim of the house and/or garage has defective, peeled, flaked, scaled or chalking paint or has unpainted wood surfaces. Scrape and repaint to effect a sound condition in a professional manner. �� — � Z. � 11. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair all foundation defects in a professional manner to a weather-tight, water-tight and rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required. 12. The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair. Repair or replace the roof covering to a sound, tight and water impervious condition. Permit may be required. 13. The exterior walls of the house are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotti�lg siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 14. STORM DOOR(S): The storm door(s) are in disrepair; repair or replace the door(s). 15. The window andlor door screens are missing, defective or in a state of disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows and doors. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames. 16. The windows and/or storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make all necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. . A Condemnation Letter was prepared by Fire Inspector 7ames Thomas on May 17, 2007. That letter details the following deficiencies: DEFICIBNCY LIST 1. SPLC 34.11(4), 34.34(1) SPC 4715A200A - Provide an adequate water supply to all water closets, sinks, showers and tubs. 2. SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. Provide the inspector with a completed and signed Residenrial Occupancy Affidavit. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by Jnne 2, 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 tases as a special assessment in accordance with law. May 1, 2008 900 YORK AVE page 4 D�-�2`� s rs ieme ia acrion, a Co�Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained itom ttie Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite �200, Comxnerce Building (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legai requirements to correct this nuisance condition. As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete disclosure o£this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If conective acfion is not taken within the rime specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement acrion is necessuy. The City Clerk will then schedule dates far Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for ahatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement action or fix a rime 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 witkun the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this action, ancluding administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. May 1, 2008 900 YORK AVE page S �^-�.--__-<_..- —�-� — __._ __�� — FPtween the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1931, 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 o�-��-� ota60135 1210? DEPARTMENT OF SAFETS'AND /NSPEC770NS Cj'j'� QF' S'[�jj�"j� j�,�[JL. COMMERCEBO'ILDMG Teiephone: 651-Z66-9090 May 29, 2008 GMAC C/O CLAUDE WORRELL REO RESULTS GROUP 1 ll 8 CEDAR LAKE ROAD S MINNEAPOLIS NIN 55405 Re: 900 Yark Ave File#: 07 083000 VB3 Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Replace storm doors. 2. Weather-seal all openings in an approved manner. 3. Remove tree from next to foundation, south side. 4. Provide full-width stair treads at rear entry stairway or provide guardrail on both sides. Existing guardrail is inadequate. Install guardrails and hand rails per code. 5. Remove moldy carpet on 2 floor and repair flooring as necessary. 6. Inspect and repair flat roof as necessary. (Not visible at time of inspection). 7. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all koles are filled. 8. Install plinth blocks under posts in basement. 9. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation. 10. Install floar covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. 1 L Install tempered glass window on stairway. 12. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. 13. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass ar sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 14. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window openings. 15. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. 16. Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. 17. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). 18. 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. AA-ADA-EEO Employer D`� ~ � � 900 YORK AVENUE 19. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Buildang Code. 20. Repair soffit, fascia h etc. as necessary/ 21. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. ELECTRiCAL 1. Bound azound water meter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per Article 250 of the NEC. 2. Install listed circuit breakers. 3. Install GFCI receptacle in bathroomisecond bathroom adjacent to the sink. 4. Install globe-type enclosed light fixtuse on all closet lig�ts. 5. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. 6. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground. 7. Ttu�ou�out building, install outlets and light fixtures as specified in Bulletin $0-1. 8. Install exterior lights at side/back entry doors. 9. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit. 10. Any open walls or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 2005 NEC. 11. Properly wire Z floor heat. 12. Install receptacle in 2" floor front bedroom (arc fort). PLUMBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. Basement: 1. Water heater temperature and pressure relief valve discharge piping is incorrect. 2. No gas shutoff or gas piping is inco�ect. 3. Gas venting and water piping are incorrect. 4. Water heater is not fired or in service. 5. Water meter is removed; not in service. 6. Service valves not functional or correct. 7. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. 8. Provide water piping to all fixtures and appliances. 9. Gas piping cap a11 unused gas lines. 10. Floor drain waste is incorrect and fixture is broken or missing parts. 11. Provide anti-siphon valve in water closet. �`b-a1.� `:_ - - - =_---___----------------- 900 YORK AVENIJE l Floor: 1. Lavatory waster is inconect. 2 Floor: 1. Provide anti-siphon valve on bathtub. 2. Reset water closet to code. 3. Lavatory is not vented and waste is incorrect. HEATING 1. Parch chimney in basement. 2 2 floor has electric heat. 3. Install approved lever handle manual gas shutoff valve on furnace. 4. Install approved automatic gas valve for furnace. 5. Clean and Orsat furnace burner. Check ail controls for proper operation. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks; provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. 6. Replace furnace flue venting and provide proper pitch for gas appliance venting. 7. Connect furnace and water heater venting into chimney liner. 8. Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on furnace to combustible materials or provide approved shielding according to code. 9. Vent clothes dryer to code. (Ventilation permit and inspection are required). 10. Provide adequate combustion air and support to code. 11. Provide support for gas lines to code. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines. 12. Clean all supply and retum ducts for warm air heating system. 13. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary. 14. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 15. Appropriate mechanical permits are required for this work. ZONING This property was inspected as a Single Family Home. NOTES �*See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure. This property is designated by the Vacant Buildings Department as a Category #3 which requires a$5,000 Performance Bond or Deposit at the time the permit is issued. 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. b� -C�2� -- --- -- -_—^-_� --------- � 900 YORK AVEl�T[JE This is a registered vacant building. In arder 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 Legislarive Code (Chapter 34), and all reqixired permits must receive fmal approval. xxVACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI) FOR PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON TAIS PROPERTY**. Far further information call, NHPI at 651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue. Sincerely, James L. 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Subscribed and Sworn to before me � /�/2008. (Sigaatcre o :3b�ary) COMNiONWEAL7ti QF PENMSYL�AfVIr NOTARIAL SE4L TERESA A. MINZOLA, Notary Public 1Nashington Twq , 6efxs Cnunty i ( My ��mmissicn �xpiras �� 5, 20D9 I (Signature of Server) * Service was comp�eted by an independent con[ractor retained by Metro Legai Services, Inc. Metro Legal Services, Inc. 330 2�d Avenue South, Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55401 T(612) 332-0202 or (800) 488-8994 F(612) 332-5215 �� . . � ` � �, �- � � ` �� . �� '� �� M ',�'� � �'s . „r„m,,..,.. 2.;.: �i 1� 6° y ,. . � � % �: _ t g. �; ,.,> � �'�.h . ` '. � � . ` -'{ � ' ' � '<".'..'�. ` � ' � ' ' " � ' � .` �� f .. �. l c � � / " .:�f . . �v '� � � „ w_x� �.e.... ... ... �.s.."'a'r-�—=a.. ��a � ��Yi':f� �.�� . ��. . .�.�. 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Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 900 York Avenue within fifteen The property owner of record, GMAC Mortgage, LLC, did not appeaz. No other parties of interest appeazed. Mr. Magner stated the building was a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached one and one-half stall garage on a lot of 3,920 square feet and had been vacant since May 22, 2007. A code compliance inspection had been done on May 29, 2008, the vacant building registration fees were current, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On Apri122, 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 Tasation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $27,900 and the building to be $96,700. Real estate tases were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $25,000 to $30,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $9,200 to $13,200. There had also been six suimnary abatements issued to this property since 2007, all 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, 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. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building was listed as being built 1889; however, there was also a permit listed as early as 1885. She noted that the building was a workers cottage-style building. From the records, it appeared that the porch was buildt in the early 1900's and had original details. This property was not identified in any survey. Ms. Moermond stated that it appeared that this property had been completely abandoned. Mr. Magner stated that the last known property owner was Hessler who had owned at least some 100 properties in St. Paul that he had allowed to go into foreclosure over the past three years. He noted that this area had many buildings that had been removed and replaced with high-density rental property. Ms. Moermond recommended continuing the hearing to August 12. o�s-�z� August 12, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 3 3. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 900 York Avenue within fifteen The property owner of record, GMAC Mortgage, did not appear. Ms. Magner stated that this matter had been continued to obtain a full report from the HPC. Ms. Spong recalled the GISmo was down and she was unable to retrieve the necessary criteria from the computer system. Ms. Moermond requested Ms. Spong provide a basic report for the Council's consideration for the Public Hearing. Ms. Spong provided this report on August 14 via e-mail: HPC staff encourages rehabilitation. The properiy has visual character with its narrow lap siding exposed and early divided light windows enclosing the porch. It is part of a collection of worker's cottages that were built closely together with similar porches, roofs and setbacks. There have been a few demolitions with in-fill on this block and while they aren't great examples, they have similaz setbacks and massing that reinfarce the rhytiuii this block face has. On the other half of the block face and across the street, the houses are slightly bigger and on bigger lots.