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09-1114Green Sheet # 3072308 RESOLUTION Council File 09-1114 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented by �� 1 WHEREAS, 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, duplex located on property hereinafter 4 referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly laiown as 857 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. 5 This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 LOCKWOOD'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL LOT 25 BLK 3 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections on or before March 2, 2009, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Danna Investors LLC, 509 2" Avenue, Hopkins, MN 55343-7780; Highland Bank, 2100 Ford Parkway, St Paul, MN 55116; Trent Kinney, 592 Mercury Circle, Shoreview, MN 55126; Anastasi & Associates, PA, 14985 60"' Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082; PPL Rick Blackmon, 1035 Franklin Ave E, Minneapolis, MN 55404; Payne Phalen District 5 Planning. 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 "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated June 8, 2009; and WHEREAS, this order informed 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 WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by July 8, 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 Deparhnent 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 09-1114 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 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 demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and W�IEREAS, 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 Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLUED, 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 conceming the Subject Property at 857 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. 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 dollazs ($5,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subj ect Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subj ect to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. 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. ORDER 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 09-1114 85 86 87 88 89 2. 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 blighting influence on the by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fdteen (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 Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this shuchue, 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. Q Requested by Deparhnent of: Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: Adopted by Council: Date ��J �� O - �T Adoptio �fied y ci S cietary By: Approved b ay Date ��. � By: � : Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � Green Sheet Green Sheet 09-111� Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � DepartmenUOffice/Council: ' Date Initiated: ' j SI -Dept.ofSafety&Inspections , 10JUL2009 ; Green Sheet NO: 3072308 - , � �� ConWctPersonBPhone: � BOB KESSLER ' 266-9013 � Must Be on Council Agenda � ,� �� iDoc.Type:RESOLUTION i ,. E-DOCament Required: Y � DoCUmeM Contad: I ConWctPhone: �~ Number For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) 0 I1ept of Safery & Inspectioos �----� I Deot of SafeN & Insnections Department D'uector Z GSri�wtlornev 3 �tavor's OiHce MayodAssistant 4 'Councii � 5 Citv Clerk �� i City Clerk � City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Department of Safery and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 857 LAWSON AVE E. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions: 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department� Yes No 2 Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this personffirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current ciry employee� Yes No F�cplain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant 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 857 LAWSON AVE E by July 8, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders. AdvantageslfApproved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The Ciry 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 property tases. A nuisance condifion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight ffie community. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will conrinue to blight the community. Total Amount of CosURevenue Bud eted: Trensaction: 9 Funding source: Nuisance Housing Abatement qctiviry Number: 001-00257 Financial information: (F�cplain) September 9, 2009 11:40 AM Page 1 09-1114 DEPARTMEN'I'OF SAFE7Y ANDINSPECTIONS Richard Lipperl, MnnngrJ of CoGe Enforcemr�rt CITY OF SAINT PAIJL. 375Jaclaon SYreet, Suitell0 SaintPmel �55J01-7806 Christopher B. Ca/emcn, Mayor � 7uly 10, 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of tFie City Council Teteyhone. 65i-266�989 Fauimile: 651-266•J9! 9 Wrb: wxr sromd.eov/Asi Department of Safety and Inspecrions, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedute public hearings to consider a resoludon ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 857 LAWSON A'S'E E The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Heariug — Tuesday, September 8, 2009 City Council Heariug — Wednesday, October 7, 2009 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and I.ast Known Address Danna Investors, LLC 504 — 2" Avenue Hopkins, MN 55343-7780 Highland Bank 2 i 00 Ford Parkway St. Paul, MN 55116 Trent Kinney 592 Mercury Circle Shoreview MN 55t26 Anastasi & Associates, PA 14985 — 50�` S�eet N Stillwater, MN 55082 PPL Rick Blackmon 1035 Franklin Ave E Minnea}�olis?vIN 55404 Interest Taac Owner Mortgage Company Fee Owner Foreclosure Attorney Fee Owner Payne Phalen District 5 Planning District Council Contact DS-dirrxtor@visi. com An Affu�native Action Equal Opportuniry Employer 09-1114 857 LAWSOId AVE E 3uly 10, 2009 page 2 The legal description of this properiy is: LOCKWOOD'S ADDITIOPF TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL LOT 25 BLK 3 The Deparhnent of Safety and Inspecuons has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspecdons has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this huilding(s). The property was re-inspected on June 30, 2409. 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 Department of Safety and Inspectians that the City Councii pass a tesolurion ordezing the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed to demolition and removaI, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a speciai assessment to be collected in #he same manner as tases. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspections SM:hI cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mary Ericicson, Assistant Secretazy to the Council Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. PauI District Cauncil — Community Organizer pubhmg601 S3 5/09 09-1114 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 857 Lawson Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, September 8, 2009 City Council — Wednesday, October 7, 2009 The building is two story, wood frame, duplex dwelling on a lot of 4,792 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since October 10, 2007. The cunent property owner is Highland Bank per AMANDA and Ramsey County property records. The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There have been nine (9) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007. There have been ten (10) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Boazding/securing - Removal of tall grass and weeds - Improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris - Removal of snow and ice On April 14, 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 NTJISANCE BUILDING was posted on June 8, 2009 with a compliance date of July 8, 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. (2008-2009 was assessed) Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $10,000 on the land and $15,000 on the building. As of August 31, 2009, a Code Compliance Inspection has not been completed. (CCI expired on January 9, 2009) As of August 31, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taaces are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $40,000 to $50,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $10,000 to $12,000. DSI, 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. Tax and Property Look Up Information - Quick Info Page I of 2 09-1114 Tax & Property �ook Up Information - Quick Info H,^,,;;e � �'n*ar_mation � � Property Look Up � ��ecord Look_ Up � � Contact Ls New FropErtY Search Sack to 5earci; Res�dts Quick Info �; c�erty Inforrr�*_ion Tax;��yer_�Vaine and Add ress tIa(ue 3nfcrrmat�oi; Va(ue History S;t�icture C3escripa{on 5ale Informatiorr Spec�ai tkssessm�nts Pro�e�'ty Tax Payment Znformation Pr�perly_iax Payment H..fs=ary 20t?9 Pa�me�it_Stubs Z�G9.Pro�e_t+LT�x Stat�ment ?�09 VaEue Retice LU{iZ� ��E'tY k�X Staternen�lValue NotFce 2pQ7_?ra{;e°ty Tax 5tatenier�t�Voiue PJof�ce > Qulck Information Go to E-P�y (_U5 Sank Brawser Regu�rements) Property Identification Number (PIN) Property Address 28.29. Z2.23.0154 857 Lawson Ave E St. Paul 55106-3219 Assessment Date OS-U2-2U�8 01-02-2009 Tax Payable Year Totat Estimated Market Value Total Taxable Market Value Total Estimated Land Value Total Estimated Building Value Total Property Tax + Special Assessments Property Class Description Year Built # of Stories Finished SQ Feet Foundation Size 2009 2010 $152,900 $25,000 $152,900 $25,000 $34,300 $10,000 $118,600 $15,000 $3,596 Res Nh 4b Res Nh 4b 1889 1.50 1372 784 Ttse �tat �r 5ecgi�n p T��rsrsshi� /��nge �n� Lega6 FJ�scrSgst6�ea Sist�� 9setsaw sesay kze asa aE�Fsre+ria�e�E Begal eteseei�stiean - D� not us� t� prepaa�e le�al dacaacnents Plat or Section / Township / Range Lockwood's Addition Legal Description Lot 25 Blk 3 To determine whether your property is Abstract or Torrens, call (651)266-2000 Most Recent Qualified Sale 02-21-2008 Most Recent Qualified Price $65,000 http://rrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.aspx?scrn=Quick&pin=282922230154&cnt=0 8/31/2009 DEPARTMEVC OF SAFETY,4ND IVSPECTIPtCS Rrchard L�ppert, Mare¢ger ofCode Emforcement CITY OF SAIIv PAUL Chrestopher B Caleman, Ivlayor 375 Jackson Slreet . Surtz 220 Sarnt Paul. 'f��,i1G1-ISC6 7'elephone 651-266-8989 Facsrmde 6�1-266J919 Web �.•ri,an smaul2ovidsr 7une 08, 2009 Danna Investors III LLC ��9 2nd Ave Hopkins MN 55343-7780 Highland Bank 2100 Ford Parkway St. Paul, MN �5116 Trent Kinney 592 Mercury Circle Shoreview, MN 55126 Anastasi & Associates, PA 14985 — 60` Street N Stiliwater. MN 55082 Orcler 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 dedares the premises located at: 857 LAWSON AVE E and legally described as follows, to wit: LOCKWOOD'S ADDITTON TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL LOT 25 BLK 3 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On April 14, 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 Inspecfion must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance bond with the Building Inspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer 1�ne 8, 2009 09-1114 857 LAWSON AVE E 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 one and one-half story wood frame, duplex. A Code Compliance Report was done on January 9, 2008 by Jim Seeger. Detaiis of this report are as follows: BUILDING 10 il 12 13 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, 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. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundaYion. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. Install twenty minute fire-rated doors, with a self-closing device, between common areas and individual units. Install tempered glass in window on stair landing to Code. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all door and window openings. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation, glass, weather stripping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standards. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). Provide general clean-up of premise. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. Rebuild front retaining wall. Replace basement stairs and install guardrail and handrail to code. Remove suspended ceilings on first floor and insure ceiling above is one hour fire rated. Insure 6" clearance from siding to grade on front porch. Install landings at west and north entrys. 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 for the electrical service per Article 250 of the NEC. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel. June 8,2009 857 LAWSON AVE E page 3 4. J. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 09-1114 Verify/install a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance circuit. Verify that circuit breaker amperage matches wire size. Close open knockouts in service panei/junction boxes with knockouts seals. Properly strap cables and conduits in basement or service conduit on the exterior of the house. Install/replace GFCI receptacle in second bathroom adjacent to the sink. Ground bathroom light in second bathroom and disconnect receptacle on fixture. Repair ar replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground. Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures, as speciFied in Bulletin $0-1. Especially the second floor. Install extzrior lights at fronUside/back entry doors. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basement. PLUMBING All plurabing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. I 6. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Water heater requires a temperature and pressure relief valve. The waYer heater has no gas shutoff ar gas piping is incorrect. The water heater gas venting and water piping are incorrect. The water heater is not fired or in service. The water meter is t�emoved and not in service. The water meter has corroded and incorrect piping. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. The water piping sizing is incorrect. The water piping has improper usage. The dryer gas shutoff, connector or piping is incorrect. The soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout; no soil stack base cleanout. The soil and waste piping unplugged or open piping; back pitched piping. The basement soil and waste piping has improper pipe supports. The soil and waste piping has improper connections, transitions, fitting or pipe usage. Reset first and second floor water closets to code. The kitchen sink and bathtub waste are incorreet and unvented. Reset bath tub. The first floor lavatory waste is incorrect. The second floor tub water piping is incorrect. The second floor bath tub fixture is broken or parts missing. The bathtub faucet is missing, broken or parts missing. Provide anti siphonlscald shower. The lawn hydrants requires backflow assembly or device. iune 8, 2009 857 LAWSON AVE E page 4 xEaTin�G 09-1 ll4 1. Install approved lever handle manual gas shutoff valve on furnace. 2. Clean and Orsat fumace burner. Check all controls fox pxoper operation. Check fumace heat exchanger for leaks and provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. 3. Install chimney liner. 4. Replace fiunacelboiler flue venting and provide proper pitch for gas appliance venting. 5. Connect fumace and water heater venting into chimney liner. 6. Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on furnace/boiler to combustible materials or provide approved shielding according to Code. 7. Provide adequate combustion air. 8. Provide support for gas lines to Code. Plug, cap and{or remove all disconnected gas lines. 9. Install approved lever handle manual buitding shutoff gas valve in an accessible location ahead of the first branch tee. 10. Clean all supply and rehzrn ducts for warm air heating system. 11. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary. 12. Provide heat in every habitable room and batYu 13. Appropriate Mechanical Permits are required for this work. ZONING This house was inspected as a duplex. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not carrected by July 08, 2009 the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a subsYantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including adminish costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in accordance with 1aw. 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 conect 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 ean be reached by cailing 651-266-9078. �une 8, 2009 857 LAWSON AVE E page 5 09-1114 As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. 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 �nitten 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 Che City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk wi11 then schedule dates for Public Heazings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from interested parties. After this heazing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either oxder 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 tbe property as a special assessment in accordance with law. If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Rich Singerhouse between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at 651-266-1945, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement ec: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Cazlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 5/09 09-1114 DEPARTM6NTOFSAFETXAND7NSPEC770NS Bob Kessler, Derector CITY OF SAINT' PAUL Christopher B Coleman, Mayor J3TLll81}' �9, 2��8 COMMERCEBUILDING Telephone� 651-2669090 8 Fourth S[reef Eas[, Sui(e 20Q Facsimiie: 657-266-4099 St Paul, Minnesota 55101-IOZ4 Web www sroauLnov/dsi COIJNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL C/O ANGELA LARSON 2680 SNELLING AVE S STE 100 ROSEVILLE MN 55113 Re: 857 Lawson Ave E File#: 07 171185 VB2 Deaz Property Owner: Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, 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. Tuck Point interior/exterior foundation. Install floar covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. Install twenty minute fire-rated doors, with a self-closing device, between common areas and individual units. Install tempered glass in window on stair landing to Code. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doars. Remove any surface bolts. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for all doar and window openings. Repair walls and ceilings throughout, as necessary. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation, glass, weather sh etc.) shall meet new energy code standards. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paintis present). Provide general clean-up of premise. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota 3tate Building Code. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. Rebuild front retaining wall. Replace basement stairs and install guardrail and handrail to code. AA-ADA-EEO Employer 09-ll 14 COIJNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL C/O ANGELA LARSON Re: 857 Lawson Ave E Page 2 BUILDING 20. Remove suspended ceilings on first floar and insure ceiling above is one hour fue rated. 21. Insure 6" clearance from siding to grade on front porch. 22. Install landings at west and north entrys. ELECTRICAL 1. Ground the elech 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 for the electrical service per Article 250 of NEC. 3. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel. 4. Verify/install a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance circuit. 5. Verify that circuit breaker amperage matches wire size. 6. Close open knockouts in service panel/junction boxes with lazockouts seals. 7. Properly strap cables and conduits in basement or service conduit on the exterior of the house. 8. InstalUreplace GFCI receptacle in second bathroom adj acent to the sink. 9. Ground bathroom light in second bathroom and disconnect receptacle on fixture. 10. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. 1 L Check al13-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground. 12. Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures, as specified in Bulletin 80-1. Especiall} the second floor. 13. Install exterior lights at front/side/back entry doors. 14. Remove and/ar rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basement. PLUMBING All plumbing wark requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. 1. Water heater requires a temperature and pressure relief valve. 2. The water heater has no gas shutoff or gas piping is incorrect. 3. The water heater gas venting and water piping are incorrect. 4. The water heater is not fired or in service. 5. The water meter is removed and not in service. 6. The water meter has corroded and incorrect piping. 7. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. 8. The water piping sizing is incorrect. 9. The water piping has improper usage. 09-1114 COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL GO ANGELA LARSON Re: 857 Lawson Ave E Page 3 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. HEATING The dryer gas shutoff, connector or piping is inconect. The soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout; no soil stack base cleanout. The soil and waste piping unplugged or open piping; back pitched piping. The basement soil and waste piping has improper pipe supports. The soil and waste piping has improper connections, transitions, fitting or pipe usage. Reset first and second floor water closets to code. The kitchen sink and bathtub waste are incorrect and unvented. Reset bath Yub. The first floor lavatory waste is incorrect. The second floar tub water piping is incorrect. The second floor bath tub fixture is broken or parts missing. The bathtub faucet is missing, broken or parts missing. Provide anti siphonlscald shower. The lawn hydrants requires backflow assembly or device. 1. Install approved lever handle manual gas shutoff valve on furnace. 2. Clean and Orsat furnace burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks and provide docusnentation from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. � 5. 6. � Install chimney liner. Replace furnacelboiler flue venting and provide proper pitch for gas appliance venting. Connect furnace and water heater venting into chimney liner. Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on furnace/boiler to combustible materials or provide approved shielding according to Code. Provide adequate combustion air. Provide support for gas lines to Code. Plug, cap andlor remove all d'asconnected gas lines. Tnstall approved lever handie manual building shutoff gas valve in an accessible location ahead of the first branch tee. 10. Clean all supply and return ducts for warm air heating system. ll. Repair and/ar replace heating registers as necessary. 12. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 13. Appropriate Mechanical Permits are required far this work. 09-1114 COIJNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL C/O ANGELA LARSON Re: 857 Lawson Ave E Page 4 ZONING This house was inspected as a duplex. NOTES **See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure. Roof, sidewalks, etc. snow covered and could not be inspected. All must meet appropriate codes when completed. There was considerable storage/clutter 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 vacanY 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 INHPI) 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. 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P 4 . 6 x ., ,� � � _ �:�., �-}. � y �. t' F £`«'��' '� ..�� _ -'_'"3.-. - - . �. ._- ` 09-1114 09-1114 Date: April 14, 2009 HP District: Fi►e #: 07 - 171184 Property Name: Folder Name: 857 LAWSON AVE E Survey Infa: P�'� 282922230154 09-1114 September 8, 2009 Legislarive Hearing Minutes Page 9 10. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 857 Lawson Avenue East within fifteen (15) days from adoption ofresolution. The property owner of record, Hi�hland Bank, did not appear. No other parties of interest appeared. Mr. Magner stated the building was a one and one-half story, wood frame, duplex on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since September 30, 2008. A code compliance inspection had been done on January 1, 2008 which had since expired, the vacant building registration fees in the amount of $1,000 went to assessment on December 19, 2008, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On June 4, 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 10, 2009 with a compliance date of July 10, 2009. 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 $36,000 and the building to be $125,800. Real estate taaces were. Code Enfarcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $40,000 to $50,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $10,000 to $12,000. There had also been two summary abatements issued to this property since 2008, seven of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to boazd the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse and debris, boarding/securing, and cut tall 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 she could not find an original building permit and believed the building was built pre-1885. The block face was intact but was not located in any potential historic district and the property had not been surveyed. Although she believed the building had good integrity, she did not believe demolition would have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. Ms. Moermond noted that the ownership history for this property was similar to that of 127 Cayuga Street with Highland Bank and Danna Investors having an interest. Since no one appeared, she recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair. '