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09-493Council File # 09-493 AMENDED 5/6/09 Green Sheet # 3066616 RES LUTION �� SAINT . MINNESOTA Presented 1 WHEREAS, D�iail;lnext 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 known as 717 MERCER 5 STREET. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: RUGG'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL LOT 17 BLK 6 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 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before October 20, 2008, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties far the Subject Property: Bristol Properties LLC, 339 Taronto St, St. Paul, MN 55102; Collier Financial, Inc, 3432 Denmark Ave, #184, Eagan, MN 55123; West Seventh/Fort Road Federation. WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an arder identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated January 5, 2009; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by February 5, 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 conected and Department of Safety and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested 04-493 39 40 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 or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, heaith, safety and welfaze 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 demolirion of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, May 6, 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 717 MERCER STREET. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. � That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition 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 suUject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 ha�e been fulfilled. �'� � The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested ar responsible parties shall make the Sub}ect Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its ��j- ��13 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 blighting influence on the community'�•. �°'��'�:';'�':�� `'�:° °'-�.�'.,-° ��a � °�*:��- �" .....,,._a..�,.e ...:+�, .,it ., ..i:,...�.te ,.,.ae,. .,,.a ,..a:�,,.,,.e,. _;,, «t,e .,i+e.......:.,e by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The �+:��e�reF demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fdteen (15) 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. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property ar 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. Yeas Nays Absent Bostcom �. Carter / b Harris � Helgen J Lantry Stark � Thune � d a Adopted by Council: Date �� - d< Adoption Certified by Council Secret y BY� J, ` ll s Approve,fl y M y�di • ate s f i By: (i Requested by DeparhnentoE Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildings � Form Approved by City Attomey � Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: 09-493 � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � ]eparlmeMlOffice(Council: 6ate lnitiated: S � _Dept.ofSafety&Inspections 03-FE&09 Green Sheet NO: 3066616 Conqct Person 8 Phone: Bob Kessler 266-9013 Must 6e on Councii Agenda by (Date): 06-MAY-09 Doc.Type:RESOLUTION E-Document Required: Y Document Contact: Contact Phone: � Assign Number por Routing Order ToW I# of Signature Pages _(qip All Locations for Signature) Ciry Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the ceferenced building(s). If ihe owner fails to comply with the resolution, the Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 717 MERCER ST. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Fteject (R): _ Planning Commission qB Committee Civil Service Comm�ssion Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this departmenY? Yes No 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city emQloyee? Yes No Explain all yes answe's on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This bixilding(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 717 MBRCER ST by February 5, 2009, and have failed to comply wi[h those ordecs. Ativantages If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. OisadvanWges lf Approved: The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the properly, collected as a special assessment against the properiy taxes. A nuisance coudition will xemain unabated in the City. This build�ng(s) will continue to blight tfie communiry. DisadvanWges If Not Approved: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight [he communiry. ToWI Amount of CostlRevenue Budgeted: Tfansaction: Nuisance Housing Abatement Activity Number: 001-00257 Funding Source: Financial Information: (Explain) u �a:��IVE� �� 7 ��9 � � � � February 3, 2009 226 PM Page 1 04-493 DEPARTM ENF OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS RicLard Lipper4 Manager ofCode Enfnrcement CITI' OF SAINT PAUI, 31i ✓ackson SbeeG, Suite 220 SatntPau( MN55/01-1806 Christapher B. Coleman, Mayor r February 6, 2004 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Counci] President and Members of the City Council Telephone: 657-166-T900 £acsimi[e: 651-16b-1919 Web: wwwsmavleov/dri Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buifdings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) focated at: 717 MERCER ST The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legisiative Hearing — Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Cify Council Hearing— Wednesday, May 6, 2009 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address Bristol Properties, LLC 334 Toronto St St. Paul, MN 55102 CollierFinancial, Inc 3432 Denmazk Ave, # 184 Eagan, ?�IN 55123 Interest Fee Owner Mortgage Company West Seventh / Fort Road Federation bettv�n,fortroadfedetation. org District Council Contact An Affirmauve Action Equal Opportunity Employer 09-493 717 MERCER ST February 6, 2009 page 2 The legal desctiprion of ttns property is: Ri7GG'S ADDITION TO TAE CITY OF ST. PAUL LOT 17 BLK 6 With the following Historic Preservation information: District: _ Building Name: house Inventory �: RA-SPG4560 The Departrnent of Sa€ety and Inspections has declared this building{s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safefy and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible pazries to eliminate this nuisance condition by coirecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). 'I'he property was re-inspected on February 5, 2009. There was no compiiance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighfing influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Department o£ Safety and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or dernolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and InspecYions to proceeri to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred againsY the real estate as a speciai assessment to be callected in the sazne manner as talces. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safery and fnspec6ons Si�I:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office Mazy Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubhmg601$3 9/0& 09-493 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 717 Mercer Street Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, Apri114, 2009 City Council — Wednesday, May 6, 2009 The building is a one and one-half story, woodframe single-family dwelling, on a lot of 4,792 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since January 29, 2008. The current property owner is Bristol Properties, LLC, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There have been three (3) SiJMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2008. There have been two (2) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse and misc debris On December 9, 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 NLTISANCE BUILDING was posted on January 5, 2009 with a compliance date of February 5, 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 aa paid. (Assessed 3/27/09, pending 90 days — 6/25/09.) Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $3Q000 on the land and $54,100 on the building. As of February 3, 2009, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed. As of April 9, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate tases are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $100,000 to $125,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $10,500 to $14,500. 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. 1 ax and Yroper[y Look Up 1nTOrmation - Structure llescriprion Y2gC 1 OI L 09-493 Home Site Map Tax 8� Property Look Up Information - Structure Description ContactUs Home � � Information � � Properry Look Up � � Record Look Up � � Contact Us New_Propertk Searc_h Back to Search Results Quitk Info Property Information Taxpayer Name and Add ress Value Information Value Historv Structure Description Sale Information Snecial Assessments Property Tax Pa r�ment Information Pro_perty Tax_ Payment History 2009 Property Tax Statement 2009 Value Notice 20Q8 Property Tax StatementjValue Notice 2007 Prooerty Tax Statement/Value Notice > Structure Description Property Identification Number (PIN) Property Address 11.28.23.34.0187 717 Mercer St St. Paul 55102-4201 Residential Property: Year Built 1900 # of Stories 1.50 Style One And 3/4 Story Exterior Wall Brick Total Rooms 8 Total Family Rooms 1 Total Bedrooms 4 Full Baths 2 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 1430 Foundation Size 975 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size Parcel Width Parcel Depth Land Use Code Land Use Description .11 Acres 40.00 Feet 120.00 Feet S10 R - Single Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http://rrinfo. co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.aspx?scrn=Dwelling&pin=112823... 4/9/2009 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND IK�:'F'�l� Richard LipperG Manager ofCode 6nforcement CITY OF SAIN'I' PAUL Chrestopner B. Co[eman, Mayor 375 Jacksan Sireet., Su�te 220 Saint Paul, MNS� 101-1806 Telephone: 651-2h6-19Q0 Facsimile. 6.51-266-1919 P�eb: w.+�w.stpaul �ov/dsi January O5, 2009 Bristol Properties LLC 339 Toronto St St Paul MN 55102-3221 Collier Financial, Inc 3432 Denmark Ave, #184 Eagan, MN 55123 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam The VacantJNuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises Located at: 717 MERCER ST With the following Historic Preservation information: District: _ Building Name: house Inventory #: RA-SPG4560 and legally described as follows, to wit: RUGG'5 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ST. PAUL LOT 17 BLK 6 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 December 09, 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 rime. 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 BnIIding Inspection and Design Of�ce before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer January 5, 2009 717 MERCER ST page 2 09-493 This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy unril 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 dwellin�. Exterior 1. There is rot and rodent damaged, open eaves. 2. The foundation as deteriorated mortar joints. 3. There is missing exterior light fixture. 4. The north, south, and west walls have holes through the wall to the interior — venting access for heating units (units removed). 5. There is deteriorated mortaz joints in exterior masonry walls; large section of masonry dislodged over the east side picture window. 6. There is rot damaged wooden siding and trim. 7. There are damaged or missing storm and screen windows. 8. Theze are improperly tetminated electrical conductors on the west side of house. 9. The gas meter is off. 10. There is a boarded window. Interior 11. There are open plumbing waste and water lines. 12. There is an uncapped gas line. 13. There are damaged or missing doors. 14. There is an open chixnney. 15. The light fixtures are missing parts or missing all together. 16. There are no smoke detectors. 17. The steps to the 2 floor have damaged, hazardous treads; improper hand rail. 18. There is open electrical. January 5, 2009 717 MERCER ST page 3 19. "I'here are damaged walls, ceiling, and floors. 20. There is rodent infestation. .I' 'L'� 21. There is improper post and beam assembly in basement; wooden posts rot damaged at base. 22. There is no handrail for basement steps. 23. There is no heating or water heating facilities. 24. The water line valves in basement are missing handles. C� : � �I:ii Repair the structure to a habitable condition. This structure is a registered vacant building that must have a Code Compliance Certificate befare the structure may be occupied. Obtain a Code Compliance Certi�cate from the Department of Safety and Inspections. You may contact Jim Seeger at D.S.I., 651-266-9016, for a code compliance inspection, permits, and issuance of the Code Compliance Certificate. Under Chapter 33.03 of he Saint Paul Legislative Code, failure to obtain a Code Compliance Certificate before occupying the structure may result in issuance of criminal summonses. As owner, agent ar responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by February 5, 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 Jackson Street, Suite 220, (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. Tf this building is located in a historic district or site (noted above, just below the property address) then you must contact Heritage Preservation (HPC) staff to discuss your proposal for the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the guidelines and design review application and forms are available from the Department of Safety and Inspections web site (see letterhead) and from the HPC staff. No permits will be issued without HPC review and approvaL HPC staff also can be reached by calling 651-266-9078. As an owner ar 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 Jan,� s, 2009 09-493 717 MERCER ST page 4 any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The deparhnent 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 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 acrion, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. If you have any questions ar request additional information please contact Dennis Senty between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1930, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 12/08 DEPARTMENTOFSAFETYANDlNSPECTIONS 09-493 CITY OF SAINT PAUL ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor February 03,2009 BRISTOL PROPERTIES LLC 339 TOROl�iTO ST ST PAiJL MN 55102-3221 Re: 717 Mercer St File#: 08 016964 VB3 Dear Property Owner: 3T Jackron St�eet„ Suite 220 Telephone' 651-266-9090 St Paul, Mannesom 55101-1806 F¢csimile� 651-266-9099 We6: rvww'smaul.eov/ds' 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. Provide new lower cabinets and countertops in kitchen. Repair upper cabinet in kitchen. Patch, insulate holes in exterior walls where stove pipe was removed. Provide stairs, guardrail, handrail, landings to code into basement. At all entries provide stairs, landings, guazdrails and handrails to code. Tuck point exterior brick on whole house as necessary. Provide required head clearance at opening at top of stairs to second floar. Remove all floor covering (vinyl and carpet) throughout house and replace. Provide new concrete floor in basement and insare its level. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled. Install handrails and guardrails at all stairways, including basement stairways, per attachment. Strap or support top of stair stringers. Tuck Point interior/exterior of foundation. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. Install tempered or safety glass in window over bathtub 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. 18. Provide complete storms and screens, in good repair, for ali doar and window openings. 19. Repair walls, ceilings and floors throughout, as necessary. 20. Provide fire block construction as necessary. 21. Re-level structure as much as is practical. 22. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed install full-thickness or code-specified insulation. An Equal Opportunity Employer 09-493 Re: 717 Mercer St Page 2 BUILDING 23. 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 for additional information). 24. Any framing members that do not meet code (where wall and ceiling covering is removed, members that are over-spanned, over-spaced, not being carried properly, door and window openings that are not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code. 25. Habitable rooms with new usage and replaced windows shall have glass area equal to 8% of floor area, or a minimum of 8 sq. ft., one-half of which shall operate; and all bedroom windows shall meet emergency egress requirements (20" minimum width, 24" minimum height, but not less than 5.7 sq. ft. overall openable area; minimum 5.0 sq. ft. openable area if sill height is within 44 inches of grade). 26. Provide general clean-up of premise. 27. Provide smoke detectors per the Minnesota Building Code and carbon monoxide 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. detectors per State law. Repair siding, soffit, fascia, trim, etc. as necessary. Provide weather-sealed, air-sealed, and vermin-sealed exterior. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system. Install rain leaders to direct drainage away from the foundation. Replace house and garage roof covering and vent to Code. Replace or repair landing and stairway per code. Repair or replace damaged doors and frames as necessary, including storm doors. Weather-seal exterior doors. Air-seal and insulate attic access door in an approved manner. Remove mold, mildew and moldy or water-damaged materials. Cover water meter pit with concrete or decay-resistant, screwed-down cover. 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. Verify/install a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance circuit. 5. Verify that fuse/circuit breaker amperage matches wire size. 6. Properly strap cables and conduits in basemenU service conduit on the exterior of the house. 7. Remove all cord wiring. 8. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. 9. Check all outlets for proper polarity and verify ground on 3-prong outlets. 09-493 Re: 717 Mercer St Page 3 ELECTRICAL 10. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets and repiace with 2-wire or ground 3-wire to code. 11. Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures as specified in Bulletin 80-1. 12. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector as specified in Bulletin 80-1 and other smoke detectors as required by the TRC. Also, Install cazbon monoxide detector(s) within 10 feet of all bedrooms. 13. Properly wire exterior lights at fronUside/back door. 14. Install exterior lights at fronUside/back entry doors. 15. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basement{ garage. 16. All added receptacles must be grounded, tamper-resistant and be on an Arc-Pault CiYCUit Interrupter protected circuit. 17. AZl electrical work must be done by a Minnesota- licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit. 18. Any open walls or walts that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 2008 NEC. 19. All buildings on the property must meet the St. Paul Properfy Maintenance Code (Bulletin 80-1) 20. No power, damaged service panel, repair ar replace. 21. Wire entire house to bulletin 80-1. PLUMBING All plumbing wark requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractar licensed in Saint Paul. Basement 1. No water heater. 2. The water meter is removed and not in service. 3. Repair or replace all corroded, broken, leaking ar missing water piping. 4. Replace to code all missing water piping. 5. Replace corroded gas piping. 6. The soil and water piping has unplugged, open ar back pitched piping. 7. The soil and waste piping has improper connections, transitions, fitting or pipe usage. First Floor 8. The kitchen sink waste is incorrect and un-vented. 9. The bathroom group waste and water piping are incorrect and un-vented and incorrectly vented also, the lavatory fixture is missing. 10. The range gas shutoff, connector or gas piping is incorrect. Exterior 11. The lawn hydrant(s) requires backflow assembly or device. 09-493 Re: 717 Mercer St Page 4 HEATING 1. Vent clothes dryer to code. 2. Provide support for gas lines to code. 3. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines. 4. Install new heating system to code. 5. Conduct witnessed pressure test on gas piping system. 6. Gas and warm air mechanical pernuts are required for the above wark. ZONING This house was inspected as a single family dwelling. NOTES See attachment far permit requirements and appeals procedure. This property is designated by the Vacant Buildings Deparhnent as a Category #3 which requires a$5,000 Performance Bond or Deposit at the time the permit is issued. Roof, sidewalks, etc. snow covered and could not be inspected. All must meet appropriate codes when completed. This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the building, all de�ciencies listed on the code compliance report must be corrected in accordance with the Minimum Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34) and all required permits must receive final approval. Sincerely, James L. 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Joyce, being duly sworn, on oath says: that on February 10, 2009, at 8:45 PM he served the attached: Notice of Public Hearing upon: Bristol Properties, LLC, therein named, personally at: 339 Toronto Street South, St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, by handing to and leaving with Hendrie Grant, President, Subscribed and sworn to before me on ��iD , 2009 TODD J, ESSLER - Noiary PubliC MinaeSOCd �r cm�n� ��,wn. a�. �o� o 1003211 - 1 RE: 717 MERCER ST �� "- � ,�. _ �° 09-493 Date: December 09, 2008 HP District: File #: 08 - 016959 Property Name: house Folder Name: 717 MERCER ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-4560 PIN: 112823340187 �I� Date: December 09, 2008 HP District: File #: 08 - O1b959 Property Name: house Folder Name: 717 MERCER ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-4560 PIN: 112823340187 09-493 Date: December 09, 2008 File #: 08 - 016959 Folder Name: 717 MERCER ST PIN: 112823340187 r . . . � .G=''-� ,.. . . � � � : HP District: Property Name: house Survey Info: RA-SPC-4560 r � r _ � � �°�� _ m:._. _ .r,. ..�+:= _ ��.�� Date: December 09, 2008 File #: 08 - 016459 Folder Name: 717 MERCER ST PIN: 112823340187 HP District: Property Name: house Survey Info: RA-SPG4560 � � �;� :, . 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A '' % �w r._�_� � �� ) � , � �..._.. _ . � �� . �� :�� . ,� - ,� ,,,.�---�" � - � � � : �� _ - � . � � �, � �� " � � i*f r ,� ► . 09-493 Date: December 09, 2008 HP District: File #: 08 - 016959 Property Name: house Folder Name: 717 MERCER ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-4560 PIN: 112823340187 �iS�01'iC �Ji��5 JilIV��' 09-493 Ramsey CounLyAistorical Society Saint Paul Heritage Presert2tion Commission i. ,.-.r_et Rdd=essJ �*.,ocat:or: 717 >. :�eicex St 2. �:str:ct/ 9 3. Co-!noa na*ne: 5. Orig?na: use: : ~ z. a:s�cric aame: hS.L-- — 6. %r=_seat Jse� 3ouse 7. �ccess: Ses � NO _�=�^.i`_ec �:. S. r^ezicd o' constrcccio^: Ga. i890 �• 3tyle: eictorian r ^ a� f- 1C. ` o: czys: 3 L•. ? c> sto=-es: 2 22. Roo_° style: - Czr ^e t' g 'i 4 .. •. 13. Rcc`= co'�n_T=ny^: isPhzlt s:ir.�1e 14. �o^'w_r s_}';.e S'�:_\or � _.,_ Cnirae'r stY�e, caterial, -ecatio� F° 3 brick inter cr � i6. :y? o£ £er��tratior: 5ygs `e3 arc^ec 1%1 � µ� o � 27. Type of 'our�at;.on: Rackface3 co::crete �? I$. 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Side a£ sexee�: S+ast 25. SetEtng: �acsicu2tural � reszdentSal oommexc3tti �.induser_dl � sc?�crban OtI:er: 'cro�s £r�rn i ei s�i. 1 cc�mnles _ -- 26. S'sgn�.£icane &ite and lar.dscape features: 2 fimall sireds aad gazeoa on lot, ta13 biashes and s'ix�cbs. 27. 7'hreats ta� site: S 2&. Add'zLiptta3. cormenbs: 39. Date{s) aE siCe vi53t#s}; b(3NJxa 3C. taeqativa ?ile :;tmibezf�.: 58f4/17 � 35.. M�P 3ocat�an cod�e{1f,�plicabi�3= «.�• , ,. 92. hazue t�f f?.eSZls�o;:xer� .,Sufie t'aYlan. .. €. . �rc � . �. . � � rv C N c�i � O � � O 33. Azceitect/engineex:_ _^__'_ 3$. �uildezJcan+�zactox: J�. �T2521� ��°=" �G'_'ESS: 38. Ueg'' 09-493 sb. Batz bciit: �!. �2*_2 SOtiTi2 "s4. Bui_ding Per�it � — - - +v. Locat:cn c*. arcaite�t's dr�h-i.:,go: ---___._ �_. v- `_;atioaa_ Reg:s=er' , Yea r ?:o %.2. :iz*_-oaa1 Registe^ pa�c::i_1? __ � .y_lc 43. .:PC; iocal :.istos°_c � _t2'. _7e5 g "7v . . �ecai da=i�nfltio : Pote;`t'_a'? _._ ics �_^i, 5�. I.z� �istoxic uistrict? ]es ��o G6- Hiseoric �isCi>c*_ ?o�ac�tia:? _,°=es �tio 54,:�crt? Sf 7es, exolain rzZ�an�le: _. ____' __ G'. �?isto ��ckgroumd: �8. Level +rF aigniti�.azu.a: X 3.ACa1 ,_State �laCZO;zal 4°. SCate.^teei*_ o: sigr.ific8ncz: �IChough typical of man� laY.c n,LneCeentfi cexiturp br�cic iiause.s in taa W. 7th Stxeet nei�2tbo�- hooc2, t{ �s the only snch hou�se in C1ds �medlate a�caa. 5p. 9�xicea, of inf;�t�ation: ?':tO't,9�T8'k i9 ,' 1 � 1 Aprii 14, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 4 4. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 717 Mercer Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Hendrie Grant, Bristol Properties, LLC, appeared. No other parties of interest�appeazed. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Mr. Magner. Mr. Maener stated the building was a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since January 29, 2008. A code compliance inspection had been done on February 3, 2009, the vacant building registration fees in the amount of $1,000 went to assessment on March 27, 2009, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On December 9, 2008, an inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on Tanuary 5, 2009 with a compliance date of February 5, 2009. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $30,000 and the building to be $54,100. Real estate taxes were. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $100,000 to $125,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $10,500 to $14,500. There had also been three summary abatements issued to this property since 2008, two of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, and remove improperly stored refuse and debria 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 a circa 1890, brick worker's cottage-style building that had been inventoried; however, she was not sure if it was done as part of the survey work in 1983. She said she would need to request the inventory form from the Ramsey County Historical Society. She said this area had been significantly altered in that Mercer used to be a through street to West Seventh and was now a cul-de-sac. She said she was wavering between recommending rehabilitation or demolition. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Hendrie what his plans were for the property. Mr. Hendrie responded that he had purchased the property in May 2008 and had attempted to rent it out. He now had it listed for sale; however, the real estate market was so down, he hadn't found anyone interested in purchasing it. He said that now that it was a category 3 vacant building, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do. He said he was not interested in doing the rehabilitation himself as he did not believe it was economically feasible to do so. Ms. Moermond told Mr. Hendrie that he would need to make some decisions on what he intended to do with the property. He had several options: he could find someone interested in doing the rehab to the building in exchange for title to the property; he could allow the City to demolish the building, in which case the cost would become an assessment against the property; he could donate the property to the W est Seventh/Fort Road Federation; or donate the property to the HRA. Ms. Mcermond recommended laying this matter over to April 3� in order for Mr. Hendrie to determine what to do with the property. D ' � 1G� April 30, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 2 Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 717 Mercer Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Laid over from Apri1 14) Hendrie Grant, property owner, appeared. Mr. Magner stated that at the last hearing, Mr. Grant was not clear on what he wanted to do with the properiy. Ms. Moermond reviewed the letter that Ms. Vang had sent outlining the conditions. Mr. Grant stated that he had expected the HPC to contact him concerning the historical significance of the property before he would make a decision on what he wanted to do. Since he did not hear from the HPC, he had received one bid to do the rehabilitation in the amount of $97,100 and was waiting to receive another bid. Ms. Boulware stated that the building was not historically designated and would not require HPC review for any exterior repairs to the building. She provided Mr. Grant with a copy of the inventory form. Mr. Grant stated that he had realtors go through the house who said that once the building was rehabbed, they believed it could be marketed far $160,000. He said he currently he owed $4Q000 on the mortgage and it made sense to him to proceed with rehabilitation plans; however, he would need more time. Ms. Moermond stated that he would need to provide proof of financing in the amount of $100,000 to $125,000 which was what staff had estimated the cost of the rehabilitation to be. Mr. Grant responded that he did not currently haue the money available as it was tied up in a project that he was doing in Minneapolis which he believed would be completed by July. Once that project was completed and the property was sold, and he believed it would sell, he would have the financing available to complete this project. He said he did not haue any other financing options available to him. Ms. Moermond stated that she could not recommend a grant of time contingent upon financing that may become available after a project was completed sometime in July. She said she would require Mr. Crrant provide the following: 1) post the $5,000 performance bond; 2) provide a wark plan outlining the rehab to be completed within six months; 3) provide financial documentation in the amount of $100,000, which could be in the form of a construction loan or line of credit; 4) provide an affidavit dedicating the funds to this project; and 5) the property must be maintained. Ms. Moermond said that the $5,000 performance bond and the proof of $100,000 in available financing would need to be provided by the close of business on Friday, May 1. If Mr. Grant did not meet these conditions, she would not recommend a grant of time. Mr. Magner stated that the inspector was at the property on Apri121 and issued orders to secure the front door. He did not know if the property was in compliance as the inspector had not been back to re-inspect the property. Mr. Hendrie responded that as soon as he received the order, he went to the property that day and secured the door. He said that there was no history of abatements at flie property as he was maintaining it himself.