09-1116Council File # 09-1116
Green Sheet # 3072314
RESOLUTION � �
41NT 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, single family dwelling located on property
4 hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly Irnown as 1227 ROSS
5 AVENUE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit:
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WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before December 28, 2008,
the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property:
Courtney D Brown, 6917 Prairie Court S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016-4598; Wilford & Geske,
7650 Currell Blvd, Ste 300, Woodbury, MN 55125; MERS, Inc c/o Aurora Loan Services, LLC,
10350 Pukmeadows Dr, Littleton, CO 80124; Dayton's Bluff District 4 Community 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"Order to
Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated 3une 2, 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 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 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
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40 interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the
41 public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by
42 demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
43 The demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the
44 Council Hearing; and
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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 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 1227 ROSS 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 lrnown
responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the
building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected.
That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject
Property which 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 lrnown 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 demolishing and removing the sriucture in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the
struchxre must be completed within fifteen (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 Inspecrions 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.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time
period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned
and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. 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.
Raquested by Department of:
Safery and Inspecrions
Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildmgs
By:
Form Approved by City Attomey
By:
Adopted by Council: Date �� �'� i p C'�
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Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
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City Couttcil to pass this resolurion which wi1L order the ownet(s) t� cemove the refecenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply
with the resolution, the Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at
1227 ROSS AVE .
RecommendaUons: Appmve (A) or Reject (R);
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has ihis person/firm ever worked under a conVact for this departmenY?
Yes No
2. Has this personlflrm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain ali yes answers on separete 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 btilding as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul
Legislarive Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties Imown to the Enforcement Officer wete given an order to
repair or remove the building at 1227 ROSS AVE by July 2, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders.
Advantages 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 proper[y, collected as a special
assessment against the property taxes.
A nuisance condifion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
DisadvanWges If Not Approved:
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
ToWI Amount of CosVRevenue Bud eted:
Transaction: 9
Fundiny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement q�yivity Number: 001-00257
Financial Information:
(Explain)
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND WSPECT30VS
Richmd Lippert, Mmmger ofCode Enfor[emrni
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Sairst Pau/, MNSSIPI-1806
Christopher B- Coleman, Mayar
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July 10, 2009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Tetephone�651-Z66-8989
Fncsimi(e'65/-266-l9/9
Web' www senmd_vov/dsr
Department of Safety and Inspections, VacanUNuisanoe Buildings Enforcement Division has
requested the Ciry Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair
or remova2 of the nuisance building(s) located at:
1227 ROSS AVE
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as foliows:
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, September 8, 20Q9
City Council Hearing — Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Iast Known Address
Courtney D. Brown
6917 Prairie Court S
Interest
Fee Owner
Cottage Grove, MN 55016-4598
Wilford & Geske
7650 Currell Blvd, Suite #300
Woodbury, MN 55125
MERS, Inc. c/o
Aurora Loan Services, LLC
10350 Parianeadows Dr
Littleton, CO 80124
Dayton's Bluff District 4 Communify Council
ICariu a�davtonsbiuff.or¢
Foreclosure Attorney
Mortgage Company
District Council Contact
An Aff"umacive Action Equal Opportuniry Employer
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July 10, 2009
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The legal description of this property is:
MESSERLI AND ESCHBACH'S ABDiTIOn LOT 24 BLK 3
The Department of Safety and Inspecfions has declazed this building(s} to constitute a"nuisanee"
as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has
issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by
conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
The property was re-inspected on Sune 24, 2009. There was no compliance and the nuisance
condirion remains euiabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this
property. It is the recommendafion of the DeparEment of Safety and Inspections that the City
Council pass a resolufion ordering 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 removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the
real estate as a special assessment fo be collec#ed in the same manner as taYes.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspections
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cc: Chad Staul, City Attomeys Office
Mazy Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Counci]
Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
District Council — Community Organizer
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1227 Ross Avenue
Legislative Hearing—Tuesday, September 8, 2009
City Council — Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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The building is a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family d�velling on a lot of 6
square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since July 1, 2008.
The cunent property owner is Aurora Loan Services, LLC, per AMANDA and Ramsey County
property records.
The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been Yen (10) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2008.
There have been fifteen (15) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Boarding/securing
- Removal of tall grass and weeds
- Removal of snow and ice
- Improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris
On May 15, 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
ASATE A NUISANCE BUILDINC� was posted on June 2, 2009 with a compliance date of Ju1y
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 registrarion fees are paid. (2009-2010 due-assessed on 7/17/09)
Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $23,400 on the land and $94,300 on the
building.
As of June 22, 2009, a Code Compliance Inspection has been completed.
As of August 31, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estafe taxes are current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $30,000 to $40,000.
The estimated cost to Demolish is $8,000 to $10,000.
DSI, Division of Code Enforoement Resolution subinitted 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.
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Property Identification Number 28.29.22.44.0121
(PIN)
Property Address 1227 Ross Ave
St. Paui 55106-4028
Assessment Date 01-02-2008 01-02-2U09
Tax Payable Year
Total Estimated Market Value
Total Taxable Market Value
Total Estimated Land Value
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Finished SQ Peet
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$121,400
$121,400
$47,200
$ 74, 200
$3,492
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Legal Description Lot 24 Blk 3
To determine whether your property is
Abstract or Torrens, cafl (651)266-2000
Most Recent Qualified Sale 02-08-2007
Most Recent Qualified Price $134,690
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECHBN� 116
Richard Lippen, Manager ojCade Enforcement
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christopfier B. Co[eman, Mayor
375 Jackson Street, Suite 220
Saint Pau� MN5.510l-1806
Telephane. 651-266-8989
Facsimile. 651-266-19Z9
Web: wwwsipauZ.nov/dsi
June 2, 2009
Courtney D Brown
6917 Prairie Court S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016-A598
Wilford & Geske
7650 Currell Blvd, #300
Woodbury, MN 55125
MERS, Inc
Aurora Loan Services, LLC
10350 Pazkmeadows Dr
Littleton, CO 80124
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Deaz sir or Madam:
The VacanUNuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at:
1227 ROSS AVE
and legally described as follows, to wit:
MESSERLI AND ESCHBACH'S ADDITION LOT 24 BLK 3
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 May 15, 2009, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following
conditions were observed.
This list of de�ciencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from
the Building Inspection and Design 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
June 2, 2009
1227 ROSS AVE
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This building(s) is subject to the resriictions 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, single family dwelling.
Exterior
1. The chimney is defective, deteriorated ar in a state of disrepair. Replace all
missing or defective bricks, tuckpoint as needed to restore the chimney to a
professional state of maintenance and repair. Permit may be required.
2. The exterior walls andfor trim of the house andlor 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.
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.
4. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes,
breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance.
Interior
5. Lacking deadbolt door locks. Provide one-inch throw deadbolt locks for all
entry doors to dwelling unit(s).
6. F[ JRNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the furnace
or boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a C!O test on the heating
plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector. Repair of gas fired
appliances requires a permit.
7. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a
professional manner.
8. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a
professional manner.
9. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector.
Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached
requirement, witrun 24 hours.
10. The window and/or door screens are missing, defective ar 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.
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11. Lacking window locks. Provide operable window locks for all windows
except third floor and above.
12. 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. Pemut may be
required.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the
resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by July 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, including 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 7ackson 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 oFthe
guidelines and design review application and forms are available from the Department of Safety
and Inspections web site (see letterhead) and from the HI'C 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 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 written authority of the Depariment of Safety and Inspections,
Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order
to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office.
If corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer
will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. 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 Council may either order the City to take the
abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accardance with the
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provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Leb slative 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.
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 Magner
Vacant Buildings Program Manager
Division of Code Enforcement
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cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research
Cindy Carlson - PED Housing
Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation
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DEPARTMENT OPSAFETY AND NSPECTIONS
Bab Kess[er. D+i'e<lor
CITY OF SAI\T PAliL
Cbrisropher B. Co7emmi. ,
July 13, 2009
35 Jaeksmr Sn eeL Su�te 2?0
SuuvPau! Nr,mescm ii(lll-1805
Code Compliance Report
AURORA C/O EXIT REALTY PIIvNACLE GROUP
3352 SHERMAN COliRT STE 101
EAGAN MN 55121
Re: 1227 Ross Ave
File#: 08 104970 VB3
Dear Property Owner:
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Telephone 651-?fih-Sygy
Facs�mrle. h51-?hb-Y114
14'eb
The following is the Code Complianee report you requested on 7une i l, 2009.
Please t�e advised that this report is accurate and conect as of the date July 13, 2009. All
deficiencies identified by the City after this date must also be corrected and all codes and
ordinances must be complied with. This report is valid for 365 days from July 13, 2009.
This re�ort may be used in lieu of a Truth in Housing Report required in St Paul Legislative
Code 189_ This building must be properly secured and the property maintained at all times.
In order to sell or reoccupy this property the following deficiencies must be corrected:
BUILDING Inspector• Jim Seeger Phone: 651-266-8989
• Pennanenfly secure top and bottom of support posts in an approved manner
• Cover water meter pit with concrete or decay resistant, screw down cover
. Install handrails and guardrails at all stairways, including basement stairways, and xeturn
handrail ends to the wall or newel post per attachment.
• Strap or support top of stair stringers
• Install tempered ar safety glass in window over stair landang to code
. Repair or Replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty, etc
as necessary
• Provide complete storms and screens, in good repair far all doar and window openings
• Provide operable hardware at all doors and windows
• Install tempered or safety glass at windows within 2 feet of doorway
• Provide thumb type deadbolts far all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts
• Repair or replace damaged doors and frames as necessary, including storm doars
• Weather seal exterior doors
• Install floor covering in bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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BUILDING Inspector Jim Seeper Phone: 651-266-8989
• Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary. Observe necessary abatement
procedure if lead base paint is present (See SC Paul Leb slative Code, Chap. 34 for
additional information).
• Instail attic insulation according to applicable code
• Air-seal and insulate attic access door in an approved manner
• Provide smoke detectors per the NN Building Code and carbon monoxide detectors per
State Law.
• Provide general clean-up of premise
. Provide weather sealed, air sealed and vermin sealed exterior
• Repair siding, soffit, fascia, trim, etc. as necessary
• Mud jack or replace rear steps.
• Provide positive drainage away from structure.
. Replace lower secYion of basement stairs.
ELECTRICAL Inspector Dan Movnihan Phone: 651-266-9036
. Ground the electrical service to the water service with a copper conductor within 5 feet of
the entrance point of the water service
• Remove all cord wiring
• Repaar or Replace al1 broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches and outlets, covers
and plates
e Check all outlets for proper polarity and verify ground on 3-prong outiets
. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector per bulletin 80-1 and other smoke
detectors as required by the IRC. Aiso, Install carbon monoxide detector(s) within 10
feet of all bedrooms
e Install exterior lights at fronUsidelback door
• Add a receptacle in the dining room and southeast second floor bedroom.
. Remove or re-wire second floor back outside light.
• All added receptacles must be geounded, tamper-resistant and be on an Aro-Fault Circuit
Interrupter-protected circuit.
o All electrical work must be done by a Minnesota-licensed elech contractor under an
electrical permit.
• Any open walls or walis that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the
standards of the 2008 NEC.
. All buildings on the property must meet the St. Paul Property Maintenance Code
(Bulletin 80-1).
PLUMBING Tnsqector• Steve Fernlund Phone: 651-266-9052
• Basement - Water Heater - No gas shut off or gas piping incorrect
• Basement - Water Heater - not fired or in service
• Basement - Water Meter - corroded piping; incotrect piping
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PLU�IBI�'G Inspector• Steve Fernlund Phone: 651-266-9052
• Basement - Water Piping - boiler fill water line requires backflow assembly or device
• Basement - Water Piping - pipe sizing incorrect
• Basement - Water Pipina - repair or replace all conoded, broken or leaking piping
� Basement - Gas Piping - dryer gas shutoff; connector or piping inconect
• Basement - Soil and Waste Piping - improper connections, transitions, fittings or pipe
usage
• Basement - Soil and Waste Piping - improper pipe supports
• Basement - Soil and Waste Piping - no front sewer clean out
• First Floor - Sink - water piping incorrect
• Second Floor - Lavatory - faucet is missing, broken, or parts missing. Also, provide a
stopper
• Second Floor - Tub and Shower - provide stopper
• Second Floor - Tub and Shower - replace waste and ovexflow
• Exterior - Lawn Hydrants - Requires backflow assembly or device
HEATING Insnector• Maureen Hanson Phone: 651-266-9043
• Clean and Orsat test boiler burner. Check all controls for proper operarion. Provide
documentation from a licensed contractor that the heaYing unit is safe.
• Vent clothes dryer to code.
• Provide adequate combustion air and support duct to code.
• Provide support for gas lines to code. Plug, cap andlor remove all disconnected gas lines.
• Provide appropriate size openable window in all bathrooms or prove approved bathroom
exhaust fan is vented to the exterior (Ventilation permit maybe required).
e Install back flow preventer on city water fill line to hot water heating system and pipe
vent as required.
• Repair or replace fin tube radiation and covers as needed.
• Mechanical gas and/ar hydronic permit(s) maybe required for the above wark.
ZONIl�G
1. This property was inspected as a Single Family Dwelling.
Notes:
• See attachtnent for permit requirements and appeals procedure.
• Most of the roof covering could not be inspected from grade. Recommend this be done
before rehabilitation is attempted.
• Sidewalks must meet appropriate codes when completed.
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Re: 1227 Ross Ave
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This is a registered vacant building. In order to sell or reoccup�- this building, all
deficiencies listed on this code compliance report must be corrected within six (6)
months of the date of this report. One (1) sis-month time extension may be requested
bv the owner and will be considered if it can be shown that the code compliance work is
proceeding and is more than fifty (50) percent complete in accordance with Legislative
Code Section 33.03(�.
You inay file an appeal to this notice by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 651-266-8688.
Any appeal must be Snade in writing within 10 days of this notice. (You must submit a copy
of this notice when you appeal, and pay a filing fee.)
If you have any questions regarding this inspection report, please contact Jim Seeger between
730 - 9:00 AM at 651-266-8989 or leave a voice mail message.
Sincerely,
James L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
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Sean T. Hays, being duly sworn, on oath says:
that on July 14, 2009, at 6:10 PM he served the attached:
Notice of Public Hearing upon:
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6917 Prairie Court South, Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota,
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September 8, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 13
12. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1227 Ross Avenue within fifteen
(15) days from adoption ofresolution.
The property owner of record, Aurora Loan Services 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
on a lot of 6,534 squaze feet and had been vacant since July 1, 2008. A code compliance inspection
had been done on June 22, 2009, 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 May 15,
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 Tasation estimated the market value
of the land to be approximately $23,400 and the building to be $94,300. Real estate taxes were
current. Code Enfarcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $30,000 to
$40,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $8,000 to $10,000. There had
also been 10 summary abatements issued to this property since 2008, 15 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, 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 built in
1911 and was a worker's cottage-style building. It appeared that the porch had been enclosed early
on, the bay window was intact; however, the siding had been covered. The block face was intact
but was not located in any potential historic district. Although this property did not lend itself as a
potential historic resource, she encouraged rehab.
Ms. Moermond stated that the property was clearly not being maintained by Aurora Loan Services
considering the number of work orders done at the property and no one was present for this hearing.
She recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair.