09-207AMENDED 8/19/09 CouncII File # Oy—�p
Green Sheet # 3064119
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of Safety and Inspecrions has requested the City Council to
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hold public hearings to consader the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking
and removal of a two story, wood frame dwelling and its one stall, detached, wood frame garage
with attached, wood frame shed located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject
Property" and commonly known as 301 STURGIS STREET. This property is legally described
as follovas, to wit:
SAMUEL LEECHS ADDITION OF OUT LOTS W 35 FT OF S 11 O FT OF LOT 9
WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections on or before July 21, 20Q8, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property:
Deutsche Barik National Trust Co, 10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127; Usset,
Weingarden & Liebo, 4500 Park Glen Rd, #300, Minneapolis, MN 55416; Matthew Medick Jr,
Kristine Medick, 9479 Rosewood Lane N, Maple Grove, MN 55369; Chase Home Financial,
PO Box 78116, Phoenix, AZ 85062; West Seventh/Fort Road Federation.
WHBREAS, Depariment o£ 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 Buildang(s}" dated October 15, 2008; 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 infoimed the interested ar responsible parties that they must repair
or demolish the siructure located on the Subject Property by November 14, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the enfarcement 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 Heaaing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving
testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested
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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 campleted within fdteen (15) days after
the date of the Council Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday,
February 18, 2009 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative
Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVEA, 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 301 STURGIS STREET.
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
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That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed
five Yhousand dollars ($5,000,00).
That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code
violations at the Subject Property.
That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known
responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the
building(s).
That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition 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 Department of Safety and
Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
That the Irnown 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:
L The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property
safe and not deh to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its
blighting influence on the community by rehabilitaring this structure and correcting all
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deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative 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
*����i.�,�` one hundred-twentv (120) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
2. 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 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.
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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.
Bosh�om
Carter
Stark
Thune
Adopted by Council: Date
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Adopuon Certified by Counci Secretary
By: '
Approve a Date a
By:
Requested by Deparhnent of:
Safety and Inspections
Code Enfoxcement ( Vacant Buildings
By:
Form Approved by City Attomey
By:
Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
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CoMact Person 8 Phone:
Bob�Kessler
2663013
Must Be on Councii Agenda by (Date):
18-FEB-09
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E-DOCUment Required: Y
Document Contact:
ConWCt Phone:
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Green Sheet NO: 3064119
Action Requestetl:
Ciry Councii to pass this resolution which will oxder the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to
comply with the resolution, the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is
located at 301 STURGIS ST .
Recommendations Approve (A) or Reject (R):
Planning Commission
CB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this personffirm ever worked under a contract for this depaRmeni?
Yes No
2. Has this personffirm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does ihis personffirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet.
Initiating Problem, lssues, Oppartunity (Vtlho, What, Wfien, Whtte, 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 301 ST[IRGIS ST by November 14, 2008, and have failed to comply wi[h those orders.
AdvanWges If Approved:
The Ciry will eliminata a nuisance
DisadvanWges If Approved:
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These cos4s will be assessed to the property, collected as a special
assessment against the property tases.
A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiry.
Disativantages If Not Approved:
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Totai Amount of CosUReveaue Budgeted:
Transaction:
Fund�ny so�rce: Nuisance Housing Abatement p�sv;ty Number. 001-00257
Financial Information:
(Explain)
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8. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 301 Shugis Street within fifteen
(15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from 1/27 LH; referred back by Council
on 2/18; 5/6 CPH. Refened to the HPC for a recommendation) (Laid over from April 14)
Mr. Magner stated that the West 7` Road Federation had been talking to the HRA on their
desire to acquire the property since it was in the Invest St. Paul area. He had received an e-mail
from Cindy Carlson, PED, with a list of houses the HRA wished to acquire and this property was
listed. Ms. Moermond stated that she will send a request to the HRA to find out how they want to
proceed with this property.
Public Hearing continued to May 20.
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Agenda Item V.B.
Historic Resource Review
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
HERITAGE PRESERVATION CO_MMISSION STAFF REPORT
FILE NAME:301 Sturgis Street
OWNER: Kristine & Matthew Medickl Deutsche Bank Nafional Trust Co
MEETNG DATE: February 12, 2009
CLASSIFICATION: Histaric Resource Review
STAFF INVESTTGATION AND REPORT: Christine Boulware
DATE: February 4, 2009
A. SITE DESCRIPTION: The house at 301 Sturgis Street was consuucted in 1869 on a lot with a
frame workers cottage, 299 Sturgis, constructed about 1870. The building permit index cazd show
permifs being issued in 1888, This one-and-one-half story residence has a front gabled roof and a
one-story rear addition that was constructed priox to 1903. The original siding is covered by asphalt
shingle siding and the windows aze double-hung with a one-over-one configuration. There is one
interior chimney and the foundation is not visible due to siding and snow. 299 Sturgis was identified
and surveyed in the 1983 Historic Sites Survey and was listed in the 2001 Pioneer Houses Context
Study. 299 and 301 Sturgis were identified as"First Wave Immigrant Buildings" in the 1992
Uppertown Survey. The 2008 Histaric Saint Paul neighborhood survey of the Uppertown Invest
Saint Paul focus area also identified 301 Stwgis as architechual contributing to the neighborhood.
B. PROPOSED CHANGES: Buring the Legislative Hearing on 7anuary 27, the Legislative
heazing officer recommended the HPC consider this property for review as a histoxic resource. A
historic resource is defined as "A propesry that is believed to have historical, cultural, architectural,
archaeological or engineering significance and to meet at least one of the criteria far designation as a
heritage preservation site or district as pxovided in this chapter."
C. GUIDELINE CITA'I`IONS:
Sec. 73.05. Designation of heritage preservation sites.
(a) Criteria ln considering the designation of any azea, place, building, structure or similar ob}ect
in the City of Saint Paul as a heritage preservation site; the commission shall apply the following
criteria with respect to such designation:
(1) Its character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cult�al characteristics
of the City of Saint Pau1, State of Minnesota, ar the United States.
(2) Its location as a site of a significant historic event.
(3} Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and
development of ihe City of Saint Paul.
(4) Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural or engineering type or
specimen.
(5) Its identification as the work oP an azchitect, engineer, or master builder whose individual
�vork has influenced the development of the City of 5aint Paul.
(6) Its embodiment of elements of azchitectuxal or engineering design, detail, materials or
craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural or engineering innovation.
("� Its unique locarion or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiaz
visual feature of a iieighborhood, community or the City of Saint Paul.
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Agenda Item V.$.
Historic Resource Review
D. FINDINGS
l. The properry was not surveyed or identified during the 1983 Historic Sites Survey of Ramsey
County, but was surveyed in the 1992 Uppertown Historic Survey and surveyed again in 2008 by
neighborhood volunteers as part of Historic Saint Paul's Invest Saint Paul focus areas surveys.
The 1983 survey states:
"... the West Seventh Street neighborhood confains modest frame and brick houses built by
German,Irish,Polish,Bohemian,andItalianimmigrantworkingclassfamilies. Thesebuildings
are some of St. Paul's most azchitecturally and historically significant working class housing.
They date from as eazly as the 1850s and 1860s when solid limestone workers' cottages such as
the Mutin Weber Hause at 202 McBoal and the Anthony W aldman House at 445 N. Smith were
built, as we11 as many smali 1 and 1 Yz story woodframe houses, some with dog-eared and
segmental arched window aud door moldings. The Historic Sites Survey identified a number of
houses situated unusuallyon lots, indicating rather haphazard development, houses doubled up on
bts, and houses which stand today above or below the present street gradc'
The survey identified 83 sites in District 9 as eligible for designation or as sites of major
significance. The 1992 Uppertown survey recommended historic district boundaries that would
include 301 Sturgis Street. Properties like 301 Sturgis Street aze integral to the historic context
of the neighborhoods. No images were found in a seasch of the MN Visual Resource database.
2. A more intensive level survey would be required to determine if the building would be
individually eligible for local designation or be eligible for the National Register.
3. It is always better to retain historic fabric type buildings than it is to demolish and cxeate ahole in
the neighborhood. This particulaz block face has a vaziery of housing styles; most constructed in
the 1880s or earlier. The house is a slightly altered one-and-one-half story frame workers cottage
in Uppertown.
4. The integrity, or authenticity as evidenced by a site's location, design, setting, workmanship or
association, is good because the alterations that have occurred, such as asphalt shingle siding
over clapboard, aluminum wrapped soffit and fascia and non-original windows and doors are
easily reversibte. The rear additions are evident on the 1903 Sanborn Map which also shows the
building without front porch at that time. The site's location and setting would be considered to
have good integrity.
E. STAFT� RECOMMENDATION: Based on the findings, staff recommends that a qualified
historian be hired to evaluate both National Register and local eligibiliry. Staff recommends that
demolition be delayed for this site in order for alternatives to demolition to be explored, such as
mothballing or rehabilitarion.
MOVED BY Igo
SECONDED BY Meyer
IN FAVOR
AGAINST 0
ABSTAIN
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»> "Kelley, Timothy" <timothy.kelleyCa?leonard.com> 4/13/2009 2:50 PM »>
Ms. Moermond:
Thank you for your time on the telephone today. We discussed two properties: (1) 938
DeSoto and {2) 1195 Bush Avenue. As you know, I have been discussing a potential
donation of both properties to the HRA with Cindy Carlson.
For the 1195 Bush Avenue property, the HRA suppiied me with a draft of the donation
agreement and I provided the HRA with my comments. I am waiting to hear back from the
HRA. If and when we agree upon a donation agreement with the HRA for 1195 Bush
Avenue, I expect that the agreements for other properties will look similar and that the
length of negotiations will be significantly shortened.
Due to the status of the negotiations, I understand that you agreed it was not necessary for
someone from my office or me to attend the hearing on 938 DeSoto scheduled tomorrow
morning in front of you.
Tn addition, the City Council will consider a motion at its April 15, 2009, meeting, to order
the demolition of the property located at 1195 Bush Avenue. I know your recommendation
will be that City Council should order the property be demolished. As you discussed with
Cndy Carlson, the HRA will agree to assume all of the costs of demolition in the donation
agreement for 1195 Bush Avenue. Ms. Carlson called you on Friday, April 10, 2009 and
updated you on the status of the negotiations.
I understand you will be at the City Council hearing on April 15, 2009, and that you will
inform the City Council of the HRA's indication that it will assume the cost of the demolition.
As we discussed, based on your recommendation to demolish the property and the HRA's
commitment to assume the costs of demolition, I do not plan on attending the City Council
hearing. My client's goal is to compfete the donation agreement with the HRA as soon as
possible. My office will continue to work diligently with Ms. Carlson to compiete the donation
agreement. If you woufd like someone to attend the meeting on Wednesday to discuss the
status of the negotiations with the HRA, please let me know and I will attend.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you.
Tim
Timothy M. Kelley
Attorney
612-335-1458
timothy, kellev(�feonard.com
Leonard, Street and Deinard
A Professional Association
150 South Fifth Street Suite 2300
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
www,LEONARD.COM <http:/1www,leonard.coml>
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»> Marcia Moermond 4/13/2009 5:18 PM »>
Mr. Kelley:
Thank you for summarizing and sending the email. I have a couple of things to amend. I
believe we discussed 301 Sturgis and 1195 Bush, and not 938 DeSoto. (938 DeSoto is on
for its first Legislative Hearing 5/6/Q9, but I don't think we discussed it today.)
About 1195 Bush: my recommendation is that the building be removed. I believe that your
client's intentio� is to donate the property to the HRA. So the only question Ieft in the
balance from my perspective is who will pay for the building's removal. I can certainly (and
pfan to) inform the Councif that the HRA is discussing with you the donation of the property.
However, I cannot say that the HRA wilf assume the costs, as you indicated in you email.
This was simpiy my impression from Cindy Carlson as to how this would likely proceed.
There are other posslbilities, and I think it would not be appropriate for me to surmise how
this would proceed in terms of potential payments or reimbursements. From my
perspective, payment for the removal of the building doesn't change the nature of the
nuisance abatement discussion for the Council, as this is an enforcement discussion. About
your attendance, I cannot advise you one way or the other. However, I think there is
general agreement that the building should be removed, and that is the question in front of
the Council. I expect your testimony would reinforce the recommendation and possibly
provide commentary on the donation and cost of demolition, I understood that my
informing the Cou�cil of the intended donation was (likely) sufficient. If you are unsure, or
wish to monitor for any unplanned-for questions from the Council, you may wish to attend.
I would hate for a circumstance to arise where the Council chose to do something different
than my recommendation, only to have it be something you would have wanted the
opportunity to testify about, but didn't, because of a conversation with me. And while I can
teil you that I don't anticipate that, it is always a possibility.
About 301 Sturgis, I believe I understood you to say that this property is also to be donated
to the HRA, and that those conversations had been taking place since ]anuary. At the
1/27/09 hearing you indicated that your client wanted to get it into the hands of someone
who could do the work. I referred this case to both to the Heritage Preservation
Commission (HPC) and the West 7th/Fort Road Federation (the local CDC) to get their input.
Given that the building was built in 1868 and that the e.xterior modifications have been more
cosmetic than anything, the HPC wants the building saved. StafF at the W 7th Federation
would be wilfing to either fix it or knock it down once they get feed6ack from their board. If
iYs on its way to a neighborhood nonprofit CAC, the HRA is the usual intermediary. Given
that the building's ultimate d+sposition is in Flux I think I need to do 2 things, neither of
which require attendance by you or your firm at the hearing tomorrow. The first thing I
need to do is to see if I can expedite the donation process with the HRA. I do not want to
leave an order to remove/repair a nuisance bui�ding hanging out there without a conclusion.
The second thing I need to do is ensure that a conciusion is reached in a timely fashion by
the HRA/W 7th Federation as to how and when they will be abating the nuisance either
through rehabilitation or demolition.
I hope these comments help. Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have other
comments or questions. -Marcia
Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing O�cer
Saint Paul City Council
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SL�'VIMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
301 Sturgis Street
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, January 27, 2009
City Council — Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The building is a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached one-stall garage
and attached wood shed, on a lot of 3,920 square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since September 20, 2005.
The current property owners aze Kristine and Matthew Medick, per AMANDA and Ramsey
county property records.
The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been seven (7) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2005.
There have been three (3) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Boarding
On September 23, 2008, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which
constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO
ABATE A NUISANCE BUILDING was posted on October 15, 2008 with a compliance date of
November 14, 2008. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a
nuisance as defined by the legislative code.
The Vacant Building registration fees are paid. (By assessment 10/1/08, good thru 9/20/09)
Taxation has piaced an estimated mazket value of $38,900 on the land and $97,500 on the
building.
As of January 26, 2009, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed.
As of January 26, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate taaces for the years 2007-2008 aze delinquent in the amaunt of $3,228.78 plus penalty
and interest,
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $65,000 to $75,000. The
estimated cost to Demolish is $8,700 to $11,700.
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.
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DEPARTMEI.T OF SAFETY AND INSPECT7013S
Richnrdlippert, MmiaBerofCode Enforceme�t
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Chrisropher @. Cafemcn. Mayor
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Novemher 21, 2008
NOTICE �F PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Telephone: 657-266-79(Xl
Facsimile: 65l-?66-l9f9
Web: stv uf gpvJdsf
Depattttient of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has
requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair
or removal of the nuisance building{s) located at:
301 STU1tGIS ST
The City Conncil has scheduled the date of ihese hearings as follaws:
Legislarive Heariug — Tuesday, January 27, 2009
City Council Hearing — Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The owners and Lesponsihle parties of record are:
Name and Las1 Known Address
Deutsche Bank Narional Trust
10790 Rancho Bemardo Rd
San Diego, CA 92127
Usset, Weingazden & Liebo
4500 Park Glen Rd, #300
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Matthew Medick 3r
Kristine Medick
9479 Rosewood Lane N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Chase Home Financial
PO Box 78116
Phoenix, AZ 850b2
Interest
Interested Party
Foreclosuxe Attorneys
Fee Owners
Interested Party
West Seventh/F'ort Road Federation
betty�fartroadfederation. o rg
District Council Contraet
An AffirmaNve Action Equa] Opportunity Employer
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301 STURGIS ST
November 2l, 2008
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The legal descriprion of this progerty is:
SAMUEL LEECHS ADDITION OF OUT LOTS W 35 Ff OF S ll0 FT OF LOT 9
`I'he Department of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance"
as defined by Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspecrions has
issuad an order to the then known responsihle parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by
conecting the deficieneies or by razing and removing this building{s).
The property was re-inspected on November 14, 2008. There was no compliance and the
nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blig�ting influence
of this property. It is the recommendation of the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections that the
City Counci] pass a resolution ordering the responsible part�es to either xepair, ot 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
rea] estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taaces.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspecrions
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cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paui
District Council — Community Organizer
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Property Identification 01.28.23.42.0133
Number (PIN)
Property Address 301 Sturgis St
St. Paul 55102-2710
Residential Property:
Year Built 1868
# of Stories 1,50
Style One And 3/4 Story
Exterior Wall Asbestos
Total Rooms 7
Total Family Rooms 1
Total Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
lialf Baths 1
Attic Type
Finished SQ Feet 1235
Foundation Size 884
Basement Area Finished
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Area (sq.fit.) 308
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Parcel pepth 110.00 Feet
Land Use Code 510
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
Di ckLippert ManaverofCodeEnfarcement �J'�Q7
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christopher B Colenian, Mayor
Nuisance Building Enforcement
( 600 P✓7�ite Becr Ave IJ
Satnt Pavl, M?v' S5106
www stpaut gov
October I5, 2008
Kristine Medick/Matthew Medick
9479 Rosewood Ln N
Maple Grove MN 55369-7109
lisset, Weingarden & Liebo
4500 Park Glen Rd, #300
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Te7 (651) 266-1900
Fax: (65I/ 266-I926
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
10790 Rancho Bemardo Rd
San Diego, CA 92127
�hase Home Financial
PO Box 78116
Phoenix, AZ 85062
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;
301 STURGIS ST
and legally described as follows, to wit:
SAMUEL LEBCHS ADDITION OF OUT LOTS W 35 FT OF S 11 O FT OF LOT 4
to compxise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter
45.02, and subject to demolirion under authority of Chapter A5.11.
On September 23, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the
following conditions were observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from
the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200,
Commerce Building (b51)266-9090. That flnspection will identify specific defects,
necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance candition. You
may also be required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance
bond with the Building Inspection and Desi� Office before any permits are
issued, except for a demolition permit.
This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03
and shall not again be used for occupancy unYil such fime as a Certificate of
Compliance or a Certificate o£ Occupancy has been issued.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
October 15, 2008
3�1 STURGIS ST � ���
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This is a two story, wood frame dwelling and its one stall, detached, wood frame
garage with attached wood frame shed.
House
1. There is chippedlpeeling paint
2. There is damaged, open siding.
3. There is damaged or missing screen or storm windows.
4. There are deteriorated foundation mortar joints, bricks, and stones.
5. There are damaged exterior light fixtures.
6. There is missing roof tlashing.
Garage
7. There is chipped/peeling painY.
8. There is damaged siding.
Shed
9. There is chipped/peeling paint.
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Repair the structure to a habitable condition.
This structure is a re�stered vacant building that must have a Code Compliance
Certificate before the structure may be occupied. Obtain a Code Compliance
CerCificate from the Department of Safety and Inspections. You may contact Jim
Seeger at D.S.T., 651-266-9016, for a code compliance inspection, permits, and
issuance of Code Compliance Certificate. Under Chapter 33.03 of the Saint Paul
Legistative Code, failure to obfzin a Code Compliance Certificate before
occupying the structuxe may result in issuance of crisninal summonses.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the
resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by November 14, 2008 the Department of Safety
and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to
demolish and remove the building(s}. The costs of this action, including aduiinistrative costs
and demolition costs wiil be assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in
accordance with law.
As first remedial action, a Code Compiiance Inspection Report must be obtained from the
Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Pourth Street, Suite #200, Commerce Building,
(651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specinc defects, necessary repairs and legal
requirements to correct this nuisance condition.
October 15, 2008
301 STURGIS ST
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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, ali present or subsequent renters and
any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or
responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer
with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties.
The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it
to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolirion and removal by the Ciry. 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 nat taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer
will notify the City Council that abatement acrion is necessary. The City Clexk will then
schedule dates fox 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 resalution stating
what actaon if any, it deems appropriate.
If the resoluuon 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 accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that i£ corrective action
is not taken within the specified time, the City shall ahate this nuisance. The costs of this
action, including administraYive costs wi11 be assessed against the property as a special
assessment in accordance with law.
If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Dennis Senty
between the hours of $:00 and 9:30 am. at 651-266-1930, or you �ay leave a voice mail
message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Program Manager
Divisaon of Code Enfarcement
cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research
Cindy Carlson - PED Housing
Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation
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DEPARTMENT OFSAFEZYAND INSPECTlONS O � � �
Bob Kessler, Director
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Chnstopher B Coleman, Mayor St Pau1, Minnesota 551 01-18 0 6 Facsimile: 651-266-9099
Web: wwwsmaul eov/dsi
3anuary 30, 2009
ATLAS-CHASE C/O LENTZ TEAM ASSOCIATES
3464 WASHINGTON DRIVE STE 100
EAGAN MN 55122
Re: 301 Sturgis St
File#: OS 159555 VB3
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is
submitted:
BUTLDING
1. Cleanout cellar and install concrete floor.
2. Remove suspended cealing from living room area and call framing inspection.
3. Replace all damaged siding around house and garage including at grade.
4. Repair cellar stairs (dropping on one side) and install decay resistant bottom on stringers.
5. Remove addition on house side of garage.
6. Supply an access openang for rear and front crawl space and insure framing and support
structure with proper clearances that meet code.
7. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled.
8. Install handrails and guardrails at all stauways, including basement stairways, per
attachment.
9. Tuck Point interior/exterior of foundation.
10. Install tempered or safety glass in window over bathtub to Code.
11. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts.
12. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc.
as necessary.
13. Provide complete storms and screens, in good repair, for all door and window openings.
14. Repair walls, ceilings and floors throughout, as necessary.
I5. Re-level structure as much as is practical.
16. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed install full-thickness or code-specified
insulation.
17. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary. Observe necessary abatement
procedure if lead base paint is present (See St. Paul Legislative Code, Chap. 34 far
additional information).
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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BUILDING
18. Any frauling members that do not meet code (where wa11 and ceiling covering is
removed, members that are over-spanned, over-spaced, not being carried properly, door
and window openings that are not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code.
19. Provide general clean-up ofpremise.
20. Provide smoke detectors per the Minnesota Building Code and carbon monoxide
detectors per State law.
21. Repair siding, soffit, fascia, trim, etc. as necessary.
22. Provide weather-sealed, air-sealed, and vermin-sealed exterior.
23. Provide proper drainage azound house to direct water away from foundation.
24. Maintain 6 inches minimum clearance between wood and soil, sloped to drain away from
foundation.
25. Provide general rehabilitation of gazage.
26. Weather-seal exterior doors.
27. Dry out basement and eliminate source of moisture.
28. Remove mold, mildew and moldy or water-damaged materials.
29. Install address numbers visible from street and alley.
ELECTRICAL
1. Ground the electrical service to the water service with a copper conductor 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.
3. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel indicating location and use of all
circuits.
4. Verifylinstall a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitcheh
appliance circuit.
5. Install "S"-type fuse adapters and proper size "S" fusesf listed circuit breakers.
6. Verify that fusefcircuit breaker amperage matches wire size.
7. Close open knockouts in service panel/junction boxes with knockout seals_
8. Properly strap cables and conduits.
9. Provide one (1) light for each 200 square feet in unfinished basement. One light must be
switched from the top of the stairs.
10. InstalUreplace GFCI receptacle in basementlfirst bathroom/second bathroom adjacent to
the sink.
11. Ground bathroom light in basement/firstrsecond bathroom and disconnect receptacle on
fixture.
12. Remove all cord wiring.
13. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers
and plates.
14. Check all outlets for proper polarity and verify ground on 3-prong outlets.
15. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets and replace with 2-wire or ground 3-wire to code.
16. Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures as specified in Bulletin 80-1.
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ELECTRICAL
17. 7nsta1l hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector as specified in Bulletin 80-1 and other
smoke detectors as required by the IRC. Also, Install carbon monoxide detector(s) within
10 feet of all bedrooms.
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20.
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23.
24.
25.
Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazazdous wiring.
All added receptacles must be grounded, tamper-resistant and be on an Arc-Fault Circuit
Interrupter protected circuit.
AIZ electrical work must be done by a Minnesota- licensed electr�ical contractor under an
electrical permit.
Any open walls or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the
standards of the 2008 NEC.
All buildings on the pYOperty must meet the St. Paul PYOperty Maintenance Code
(Bulletin 80-1)
The electrical panel can not be in bathroom.
There is no power in the dwelling.
The garage is not accessible.
PLUMBING
All plusnbing wark requires permit{s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in
Saint Paul.
Basement
1. The water heater is not fired or in service.
2. The water meter is removed and not in service.
3. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping.
4. Replace corroded gas piping.
S. The soil and waste piping has no front cleanout and no soil stack base cleanout.
First Floor
6. The kitchen sink waste is incorrect and un-vented. The fixture is missing.
7. The bathroom group — waste and water piping are incorrect and un-vented. The fixtures
are missing. Cannot access crawl space. The waste piping is open. Must re-pluxib to
code.
8. The range gas shutoff, connector or gas piping is incorrect.
Second Floor
9. The water closet waste is incorrect.
10. The bathtub waste is incorrect and un-vented.
11. The lavatory fixture is missing.
Exterior
12. The lawn hydrant(s) requires backflow assembly ar device.
HEATING
1. Install heating system according to code with permits.
2. Submit room by room heat loss documentation.
3. Test required on all gas piping according to code.
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HEATTNG
4. Install approved lever handle manual gas shutoff valve on all gas appliances and removed
unapproved valve.
5. Vent clothes dryer to code (Ventilation or plumbing permit and inspection are required).
6. Provide adequate combustion air and support to code. �
7. Provide support for gas lines to code.
8. Flug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines.
9. Clean all supply and retum ducts for warm aix heating system.
10. Repair ancUor replace heating registers as necessary.
11. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms.
ZONING
This house was inspected as a single family dwelling.
NOTES
See attachxnent for permit requirements and appeals procedure.
This property is designated by the Vacant Buildings Department as a Category #3 which requires
a$5,000 Performance Bond or Deposit at the time the permit is issued.
Provide plans and specifications for any portion of the building that is to be rebuilt,
Roof, sidewalks, etc. snow covered and could not be inspected. All must meet appropriate codes
when completed.
The interiar of gazage not available for inspection. Repair per applicable codes.
This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the building, all deficiencies
listed on the code compliance report must be corrected in accordance with the Minimum
Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legisiative Code (Chapter 34) and all required permits
mnst receive final approval.
Sincerely,
James L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
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BUYER:v1AKKEVAt`GELIST ���5
BII7 OPEi�,'ZNG DATE: NOV'EYI&ER 4. 2008
Buberl Recycling
Robert buberl
65I-439-8399 $ ll,598.00
Buelow Excavafing
John Buelow
651-43b-5326 $ 10,596.00
DibID 5ervices LLC
Kerry Bama
b51-482-fi922 $ 10,924.16
Hawkins Tree
Mike Hawkins
952-445-1>11 $ 8,200.00 •
KA Kemish
Brad Ensrude
457-3b00 $ 11,300.00
Ray Anderson
Richard Orthmeyer
551-774-2550 $ 11,900.00
Rayco Excavating
Rozy Matter
612-b19-1487 $ 12,570.00
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Semple Excavatine
7ulie Semple
651-772-1449 $ 9,900.00
TMS Construction
Todd S� � t
952-2�8 600.00
Wruck Excavating
Tony W ck
763-262-08 12,300.0Q
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S7ATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
fVfETRO LEGAL SERVICES
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Brent J�rerichs, being duly sworn on oath says:
that on November 24, 2008, at 7:03 PRA he served the attached:
Notice of Public Hearings upon:
Matthew Medick Jr and Kristine Medick, therein named, personally at:
9479 Rosewood Lane North, Maple Grove, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, by
handing to and leaving with Kristine Medick, a true and correct copy thereof.
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Building Occup : Singg �a '
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Building height in stories 1
Front Porch �,Ye� N� Open
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January 27, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes
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4. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 301 Sturgis Street within fifteen
(15) days from adoption of resolution.
Tim Kelley, attomey with Leonard, Street & Deinard, appeared on behalf of the property owner,
Chase Home Financial, the loan servicer for Deutsche Bank National Trust. He said that the
redemption period had expired on January 20, 2009 and kris client was trying to determine what to
do with the property. Brian Tucker, Regional Field Officer for Chase Home Finance, also appeared
in addition to Laurie Macko, REO, fot the property.
Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Mr. Magner. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-
story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached one and one-stall garage on a lot of
3,920 square feet and had been vacant since September 20, 2005. A code compliance inspection
had not been done, the vacant building registration fees in the amount of $1,000 were paid by
assessment on October 1, 2008, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On
September 23, 2008, an inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which
constitute a nuisance condition was developed. An arder to abate a nuisance building was posted on
October 15, 2008 with a compliance date of November 14, 2008. To date, tfie property remained in
a condirion which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legjslative Code. Ramsey County
Ta:cation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $38,900 and the building to be
$97,500. Real estate taxes for 2007 and 2008 were delinquent in the amount of $3,228.78, plus
penalty and interest. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be
approximately $65,000 to $75,000. The cost for demoliriou was esrimated to be approximately
$8,700 to $11,700. There had also been seven summary abatements issued to this property since
2005, tlu of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the
building to secure it from trespass, and boarding. Code Enforcement recommends the building be
repaired or removed �vithin 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property.
Ms. Moermond asked how they became aware this was a vacant building. Mr. Magner responded
that the code enforcement inspector for the area refened the building to the Vacant Buildings
Program given the number of exterior violations, the building was open to entry, and appeared to be
vacant.
Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Boulware. Ms. Boulware stated that this building was
built in 1868 and was a Victorian-style building. It had not been inventoried in 1983; however, it
was a part of the 1992 Upper Town Survey and was surveyed as part of the Invest St. Paul Historic
5urvey done in August, 2008. The building had good integrity and she noted that there was an early
rear addition added. She strongly encouraged rehabilitation of the property.
Mr. Kelley stated that the property was being maintained and was secure from enhy. He said that
his client was not in the business of doing rehab and would like to "get it into the hands" of
someone who could do the work. He requested additional time.
Ma Moermond stated that they would need to pay the delinquent real estate taxes. She also
requested the vacant building form be filled out and submitted. She said siated that given the
historical significance of this p�roperty, she recommended referring it to the HPC far review. Mr.
Magner suggested the West 7` lFort Road Federation also be given the opportunity to review and
make comments concerning this property. Ms. Moermond recoznmended laying this matter over to
the April 14 Legislative Hearing and May 6 Council Public Hearing.