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Green Sheet # 307231 I
RESOLUTION
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Presented by
WHEREAS, Department of 5afety and Inspecrions 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 two story, wood frame, single family dweiling and its single stall, wood frame,
detached gazage located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and
commonly known as 717 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. This property is legally described as
follows, to wit:
OAK VILLE PARK LOT 14 BLK 16
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before June 2, 2009, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property: Peter J
Bazil, 3535 Ivy Place, Wayzata, MN 55391-9746; IndyMac Bank, FSB, I55 North Lake
Avenue, Pasadena, CA 9ll O1; Bazil & Bazil PLLC; 574 Prairie Center Drive, #135114, Eden
Prairie, MN 55344; Barbara Christy, JP Morgan, 800 State Hwy 121 Bypass, Louisville, TX
75067-4180; Atlas EMC c/o Lentz Team Associates, 3464 Washington Drive #100, Eagan, MN
55122; Payne Phalen District 5 Planning 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 June 2, 2009; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the
structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair
or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by July 2, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property
declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Department of Safety
and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative
Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and
purpose of the public hearings; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 to hear testimony and evidence, and after
receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the
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interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the
public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by
rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the
alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes
and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition 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,
October 7, 2009 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislatfve
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 717 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST.
1. 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).
3. 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).
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That the deficiencies causing this nuisance conditaon have 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 Deparhnent of Safety and
Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled.
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order:
The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property
safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its
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blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcring all
deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing
and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The
rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within
t`ifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Department of
Safety and Tnspections 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.
In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time
period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned
and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Requested by Deparhnent of:
Safety and Inspections
Code Enfomement / Vacant Buildmgs
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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repau the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to
comply with the resolurion, the Depariment of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove [he building. The subject property is
located at 717 GERANIUM AVE E.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejed (R):
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this personffirm ever worked under a contract for this department?
Yes Na
2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this personlfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
Current city employee?
Yes No
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Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
This building(s) ls a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul
Legis(ative Code. The owners, interested pazties and responsible parties l�own to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 717 GERANIUM AVE E by July 2, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders.
AdvanWges If Approved:
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
DisadvanW ges If Approved:
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special
assessment against the proper[y taxes.
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will contiuue to blight the communiry.
DisadvanW ges If Not Approved:
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in [he Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiry.
Total Amount of
Transaction: CosVRevenue Budgeted:
Funding source: Nuisance Housing Abatement aetivity Number: 001-00257
Financial Information:
(Explain)
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY A1�D FTlSPECTIONS
Rich�d Upper(, Manager ajCode Enfarcemene
CITY OF SAIIlT PAUL 375 Jackson SYrer1. Su�fe 220
Sain/ Paul, MN 5510J-1806
Christoph¢r E. Co[emon, Mayas
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July 10, 2009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Couucil President and
Members of the City Council
Telephone: 651-166-8989
Fncsimile: 651-265l919
Web: wwws(naul ¢ov/dsi
Depariment of Safety and Inspections, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has
requested the City Council sohedule public hearings to consider a resolurion ordering the repair
or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
717 GERANIUM AVE E
The City Cauncil has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, September 8, 2009
City Council Hearing — Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The awners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Peter J Bazil
3535 Ivy Place
Wayzata, MN 55341-9746
IndyMac Bank, F.S.B.
155 North Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
Bazil & Bazil PLI,C
574 Pairie Center Dr, #135-114
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Barbara Christy
JP Morgan
800 State �Iwy I21 Bypass
Louisville TX 75067-4180
Atlas EMC c/o Lentz Team Assoo
3464 Washington Drive, #100
Eagan MN 55122
Payne Phalen District 5 Planning
DS-directorna visi.com
Interest
Tax Owner
Mortgage Company
Responsible Party
pwner's Agent
Interested Party
District Council Contact
An Affumaave Action Equal Opportuniiy Employer
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The iegat description of this pmpeity is:
OAK VILLE PARKLOT 14 SLK 16
The Department of Safety and Inspectians has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance"
as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Insgections has
issued an order to the then lrnown responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by
correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
The property was re-inspected on Jane 24, 2009. There was no compliance and the nuisance
condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this
property. It is the recommendation of the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections that the City
Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either rapair, or demolish and
remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and
Tnspeciions 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 taaces.
S'incerely,
Steve Magner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Manager
Deparhnent of Sa£ety and Inspecrions
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cc: Chad Staul, City Attomeys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Counoil
Cindy Cazlson, PBD-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
District Council — Community t7rganizer
pubhmg603 83 5/09
SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
717 Geranium Avenue East
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, September 8, 2009
City Council — Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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The building is a two story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached one-stall garage on a
lot of 4,792 squaze feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since May 16, 2008.
The current property owner is Peter Bazil, per AMANDA and Ramsey County property records. (Note.•
Per Peter Bazil's letter dated 8-26-09, EMC Mortgage Corp is now the owner. SM rec'd a call from
Nancy Lane (214-626-3365), of EMC Mortgage, stating that they did received the Notice of Public
Hearing and it was sent to their Escalation Division and they requested she contact our offzce. This
paYticularproperty is on their inventory as unavailablepropeYty at thispoint because the redemption
period does not expire until December 2009 and any issues with the property, EMC Mortgage does not
have the authority to deal with until the completion of the redemption period).
The city has had to boazd this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been nine (9) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2008.
There have been five (5) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris
- Removal of tall grass and weeds
- Boarding/securing
On April 23, 2009, 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
NiJISANCE BLTILDING was posted on June 2, 2009 with a compliance date of July 2, 2009. 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. (2009-2010 assess — due 7-17-09)
TaYation has placed an estimated market value of $19,400 on the land and $170,700 on the building.
As of August 31, 2009, a Code Compliance Inspection has not been completed. (Note: existing CCI
expired June 9, 2009)
As of August 31, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate taxes are current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $40,000 to $50,000. The
estimated cost to Demolish is $8,000 to $10,000.
DSI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner
to repair or remove this shucture within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division
of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property.
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29. 29.22.11.0066
717 Geranium Ave E
St. Paul 55106-2520
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Most Recent Qualified Sale 07-19-2005
Most Recent Qualified Price $260,000
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DEPARTMEI�T OF SAFETY AND INSPEC'FSHF� 111
Richard &ppert, Manager ofCode Enforcemen[
CITY OF SA.INT PAUL
Christop6er B. Coleman, Mayor
3 Zi Jackson Street., Suite 220
Sam: Paul, M.N5�101-1806
Telephone: 651-266-8989
Facsimile. 651-166-1919
Web � www rmaul rov/dsi
June 2, 2009
Peter J Bazil
3535 Ivy Place
Wayzata MN 55391-9746
IndyMac Bank, FSB
155 North Lake Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101
Bazil & Bazil PLLC
574 Prairie Center Drive �'135-114
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at:
717 GERANIUM AVE E
and legally described as follows, to wit:
OAK VILLE PARK LOT 14 BLK 16
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 Apri123, 2009, 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 Department of Safety & Inspection, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, (651)266-
8989. 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 Of6ce before any permits are issued, except far a
demolition permit.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
7une 2, 2009
717 GERANITJM AVE E
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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, single family dwelling and its single stall, wood
frame, detached garage.
A Code Compliance Tnspection report was done on January 9, 2008 by Jim Seeger.
Details of this report are as follows:
BUILDING
1. Repair damaged siding as necessary.
2. Install rain leaders to direct drainage away from foundation.
3. Dry out basement. Remove mold and mildew. Mitigate moisture source.
4. Remove char from fire-damaged floor joists over basement. Install an addition joist
along side of each fire-damaged joist in approved manner.
5. Repair gazage soffit, fascia, siding, sheathing and trim as necessary.
6. Weather-seal and vermin-seal garage overhead door.
7. Provide minimum 6" clearance beriveen wood and soil at garage.
8. Repair or replace garage service door.
9. Replace gutters and downspouts at garage.
10. Insure basement cellaz floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled.
11. Install tempered glass in window on basement stair.
12. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary.
13. Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps, as per attachment.
14. Prepare and paint interiar and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions lf
lead base paint is present).
15. Provide general clean-up of premise.
16. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code.
17. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation.
ELECTRICAL
1. Ground the electrical service to the water service within 5' of the entrance point of the
water service.
2. Bond around water meter with a copper wire sized far the electrical service per Article
250 of the NEC.
3. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers
and plates.
4. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground.
5. Install hard-wired, battery backup and smoke detectars as specified in Bulletin 80-1 and
other smoke detectors as required by the IRC.
6. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical
permit.
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7. Any open walls or walls that aze opened as part of this project must be wired to the
standazds of the 2005 NEC.
PLUMBING
All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in
Saint Paul.
Basement:
l. Water heater temperahzre and pressure relief valve discharge piping is incorrect.
2. Water heater no gas or gas piping is incorrect.
3. Water piping is inconect.
4. Heater is not fired or in service.
5. Water meter is removed; not in service.
6. Remove meter from pit.
7. Repair or replace all conoded, broken or leaking water piping.
8. Improper water piping or usage.
9. Boiler fill water line requires backflow assembly or device.
10. Provide water piping to all fixtures & appliance.
11. Replace conoded gas piping.
12. Soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout; no soil stack base cleanout.
13. Lavatory tub fixture is broken or has missing parts.
14. Faucet is missing, broken or missing parts.
2 Floor:
1. Reset water closet fixture to code.
HEATING
1. Repair or replace hand valve on heating system radiators.
2. Clean and Orsat furnace/wall burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Check
furnace heat exchanger for leaks and provide documentation from a licensed contractor
that the heating unit is safe.
3. Vent clothes dryer to code. (Ventilation permit and inspection is required).
4. Provide adequate combustion air and support to code.
5. Provide support for gas lines to Code. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas
lines.
6. Support supply and retum piping for heating system according to Code.
7. Provide back flow preventer on city water fill line to hot water/steam heating system.
8. Appropriate Mechanical Permits are required far this work.
ZONING
This structure was inspected as a Single Family Residence.
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As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby norified that if these deficiencies and the
resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by 3uly 2, 2009 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, includin; administrative costs
and demolition costs will be assessed against the property taxes 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, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, (651)266-8989. This
inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this
nuisance condition.
If this building is located in a historic district or site (noted above, just below the property
address) then you must contact Heritage Preservation (HPC) staff to discuss your proposal for
the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the
guidelines and design review application and forms are available from the Department of Safety
and Inspections web site (see letterhead) and from the HPC staff. No permits will be issued
without HPC review and approval. HPC staff also can be reached by calling 651-266-9078.
As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete
disclosure oFthis "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and
any subsequent owners. The property shall not be sold, transferred or conveyed in any manner
until the Nuisance Conditions have been abated and the Certificate of Code Compliance or
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
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 corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer
will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessazy. The City Clerk will then
schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be
heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating
what action if any, it deems appropriate.
If the resolution calls for abatement action the Counci] may either order the City to take the
abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if corrective action
is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this
action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special
assessment in accordance with law.
June 2, 2009
717 GERANRIM AVE E
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If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Rich Singerhouse
between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1945, or you may leave a voice mail
message.
Sincerely,
Steve Ma�er
Vacant Buildings Program Manager
Division of Code Enforcement
cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research
Cindy Carlson - PED Housing
Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christapher B, Coleman, Mayor
June 09, 2008
DEPARThIENT OF SAFETYAND INSPECTIONS
Bob Kessler. D:rector
COMMERCEBUILDlNG Telephone: 657-266-9090
8 Fourth Street Eas; Suite 200 Facsimrle: 657-266-9099
StPaul,.4finnesota55701-7024 Web: www.stpauLeov/dsi
PETER J BAZIL
574 PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE SUITE 135-114
EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344
Re: 717 Geranium Ave E
File#: 08 076574 VB2
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to your request the above-referenced properiy was inspected and the following report is
submitted:
BUILDING
l. Repair damaged siding as necessary.
2. Install rain leaders to direct drainage away from foundation.
3. Dry out basement. Remove mold and mildew. Mitigate moisture source.
4. Remove chaz from fire-damaged floor joists over basement. Install an addition joist
along side of each fire-damaged joist in approved manner.
5. Repair gazage soffit, fascia, siding, sheathing and trim as necessary.
6. Weather-seal and vermin-seal garage overhead door.
7. Provide minimum 6" cleazance between wood and soil at garage.
8. Repair or replace garage service door.
9. Replace gutters and downspouts at garage.
10. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled.
11. Install tempered glass in window on basement stair.
12. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary.
13. Provide hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps, as per attachment.
14. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead
base paint is present).
15. Provide general clean-up of premise.
16. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code.
17. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation.
ELECTRICAL
Ground the electrical service to the water service within 5'of the entrance point of the
water service.
An Affirxnative Action Equal Opportunity Employer
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ELECTRICAL
2. Bond azound water meter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per Article
250 of the NEC.
3. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers
and plates.
4. Check a113-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground.
5. Install hazd-wired, battery backup and smoke detectors as specified in Bulletin 80-1 and
other smoke detectors as required by the IRC.
6. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical
permit.
7. Any open walls or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the
standazds of the 2005 NEC.
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 dischazge piping is incorrect.
2. Water heater no gas or gas piping is incorrect.
3. Water piping is incorrect.
4. Heater is not fired or in service.
5. Water meter is removed; not in service.
6. Remove meter from pit.
7. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping.
8. Improper water piping or usage.
9. Boiler fill water line requires backflow assembly or device.
10. Provide water piping to all fixtures & appliance.
11. Replace corroded gas piping.
12. Soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout; no soil stack base cleanout.
13. Lavatory tub fixture is broken or has missing parts.
14. Faucet is missing, broken or missing parts.
2 Floor:
1. Reset water closet fixture to cade.
HEATING
l. Repair or replace hand valve on heating system radiators.
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HEATING
2. Clean and Orsat fumace/wa11 bumer. Check all controls for proper operation. Check
furnace heat exchanger for leaks and provide docuxnentation from a licensed contractor
that the heating unit is safe.
3. Vent clothes dryer to code. (Ventilation permit and inspection is required).
4. Provide adequate combustion air and support to code.
5. Provide support for gas lines to Code. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines.
6. Support supply and return piping for heating system according to Code.
7. Provide back flow preventer on city water fill line to hot water/steam heating system.
8. Appropriate Mechanical Permits aze required for this work.
ZONING
This structure was inspected as a Single Family Residence.
NOTES
**See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure.
Provide plans and specifications for any portion of the building that is to be rebuilt.
All items noted as recommended do not have to be completed for code compliance but should be
completed at a later date. Possible purchasers of property shall be made aware of these items.
This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the building, all deficiencies
listed on the code compliance report must be corrected and be in compliance with the
Minimum Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34), and all
required permits must receive final approval.
x*VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI) FOR
PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For fiirther information call, NHPI at
651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue.
Sincerely,
James L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
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Alec Hansen, being duly sworn, on oath says:
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September 8, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page S
7. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 717 Geranium Avenue East within
fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution.
Athena Elias, attorney with Usset, Weingazden & Leibo, appeared on behalf of EMC Mortgage, the
loan servicer for JP Chase Mortgage Co. Laurie Macko, realtor with Keller Williams, also appeared
on behalf of EMC Mortgage. Daniel Schmidt, 714 Geranium Avenue East, a neighbor, appeazed.
Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Magner for a report. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story,
wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached one-stall garage on a lot of 4,792 square feet
and had been vacant since May 16, 2008. A code compliance inspection had been done on June 9,
2008 which had since expired, the vacant building registration fees in the amount of $1,000 went to
assessment on July 17, 2009, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On Apri123,
2009, 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 June 2, 2009 with a
compliance date of July 2, 2009. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a
nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County TaYation estimated the market value
of the land to be approximately $19,400 and the building to be $170,700. Real estate taxes were
current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $40,000 to
$50,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $8,000 to $10,000. There had
also been nine summary abatements issued to this property since 2008, five 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 and debris, boarding(securing, and cut ta11 grass and weeds. 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 built in
1887 and was a Queen Anne-style building. She said there was a loss of integrity with the windows
being altered, the porch had been removed, and there had been some additions added early on. It
had not been surveyed and did not have any potential as a historic resource to the neighborhood;
however, she encouraged rehab as it was a substantial-sized house.
Mr. Schmidt presented a letter from the Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Council which he read
into the record. A copy of said letter is attached and made a part of these minutes. Mr. Schmidt
stated that he was not at the hearing to represent the District 5 Planning Council but was there on
behalf of the neighborhood. He said he had bought his property at 714 Geranium in 2003 and also
recently bought the vacant property at 718 Geranium. The property at 717 had been a problem in
the neighborhood for many years. He said he had been through the building which had six to eight
bedrooms and given the significant alterations to the interior, he believed it completely lacked any
architectural integrity. In May 2008, there had been at least 13 people living in the house with
animals and he considered it to be a"hoarder" house as he had witnessed the house being cleaned
out by people in Hazmat suits after the people left. He said that in October 2008, squatters took
over and were coming and going all day and night, were living in the garage, and hanging out in the
front yard. He said he had worked with Historic St. Paul in restoring the original character of his
house and did not believe 717 could be rehabilitated to its historic nahxre without a lazge financial
inveshnent. He also believed it would continue to be a nuisance given the over-occupancy of the
property. He requested the property be demolished.
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September 8, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 7
Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Magner if there was any record of squattezs at the property. Mr. Magner
responded that according to the file, there were on-going issues with people coming and going at the
property all day and night in September through October 2008 and the police had made some
arrests.
Ms. Macko stated that the redemption period did not expire unril December 2009 and at this point,
EMC Mortgage was not in a position to be able to do anything with the property. Ms. Moermond
asked whether there was any attempt to shorten the redemption period. Ms. Macko responded that
by the time of the sheriff sale and filing the court documents, it would be November before they
would have a court date and EMC did not believe it was beneficial to shorten the redemption
period. She said she had gone through the property on June 16 and said she did not believe the
house was in bad shape. She presented photos of the property. She said she had applied for a new
code compliance inspection in June 2009; however, when EMC put the status of the property on
hold, they decided to hold off on the inspection and requested a refund of their money. She said she
did not have a copy of the code compliance inspection report from 2008 and was unawaze of what
was on the list. She said at this point in time, EMC was requesting an extension of time to be able
to get the code compliance inspection done, to obtain bids to do the rehabilitation as well as to do
the demolition. EMC, however, was not in a position at this time to make a decision conceming the
property since they did not have clear legal title to the property.
Mr. Magner suggested to Ms. Macko that the contractors use the code compliance inspection from
2008 to present bids and once they had the report from 2009, they could amend the bids to include
any additional items found on the new report.
Ms. Moermond stated that in order to receive a grant of time, the following conditions must be met:
1) the $5,000 performance deposit must be posted by September 25; 2) a new code compliance
inspection must be obtained; 3) obtain contractor bids based on the expired code compliance which
can be amended once the new report is obtained; and 4) the property must be maintained. At the
Council Public Hearing on October 7, she will recommend continuing the Legislative Hearing to
October 27 and Council Public Hearing to November 18. This would allow time for the mortgage
company to determine what they wanted to do with the property.
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September 8, 2009
Re: Hearing Matter on the disposition of 717 Geranium
The Payne Phalen District Five Planning Council strongly supports the removal of 717
Geranium. This property has long been a nuisance to residents on the block. A history of
neglect and poor management has created dilapidated conditions in the structare that
cannot be easily remedied. Invest Saint Paul volunteers canvassed the area homes and
determined that 717 Geranium neither substantially nor positively contributes to the
existing character of the neighborhood. The properiy structure does hold promise for
sufficient rehab and redevelopment. The Council position is that demolition of 717
geranium is an improvement to this block.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding District Five's position on this
property at 717 Geranium.
Sincerely,
Leslie McMurray
Executive Director
651-774-5234
506 Kenny Road, Suite 130 Saint Paul, MN 55130 651-774-5234
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