09-605AMENDED 6/3/09
RESOLUTION
Councff File # 09-605
Green Sheet # 3067542
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented by
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1 WI3EREAS, 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 single story, wood frame, single family dwelling and its attached, wood frame
4 shed located on properiy hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known
5 as 886 DUCHESS STREET. This property is legally described as follows, to wit:
AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 7 ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 41 BLK 2
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WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Department of Safety and Tnspections on ar before November 3, 2008,
the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property:
Richard K Hanson, 1103 Beech St, St. Paul, MN 55107; Richard Hanson, 48 Winifred St W, St.
Paul, MN 55107; Jeremy Hamann, Wells Bank, NA, 1 Home Campus, Des Moines, IA 50328;
Reiter & Schiller, PA, 25 N Dale St, 2" Fl, St. Paul, MN 55102; Payne Phalen District 5
Planning Council.
WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order idenrified as an"Order to
Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated January 27, 2009; and
WHEREAS, this arder 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 ar responsible parties that they must repair
or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by February 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property
declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and
WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Department of Safety
and Inspections requested thaf the Cify 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, May 12, 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 welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by demolishing
and removing the shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The
demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (1� days after the date of the Council
Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, June
3, 2009 and the tesrimony and evidence including the acrion 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 886 DUCHESS 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 lrnown
responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the
building(s).
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That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
That Deparhnent 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 lmown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that tl�e 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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blightin� influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the
structure must be completed within r���i�5� five 5 days after the date of the Council
Hearing.
If the above correcrive action is not completed within this period of time Deparhnent 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 or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time
period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned
and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
Requested by DeparCment of:
Adoprion Certified by Cound Secretary
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Approved y M yor`� Date
By:
Safety and Inspections
Code EnforcemenT / Vacant Buildings
By:
Form Approved by City Attomey
By:
Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
BY:
Adopted by Council: Date �'�//.�j� j
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' Contact Person & Phone:
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266-9013
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Doc. Type: RESOLUTION
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Action Requested:
City Council to pass this xesolution which will ocder the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply
with the resolution, the Department of Safery and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at
886 DUCHESS ST .
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Crvil Service Commission
Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this person/frm ever worked under a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this persoNfirm ever been a ciry employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee? �
Yes No
Explain all 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 building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul
Legislafive Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 886 DUCHESS ST by February 26, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders.
AdvanWges IfApproved:
The City will el'uninate a nuisance.
DisadvanWges If Approved:
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These ws[s will be assessed to the property, collected as a special
assessment against the properCy taxes.
A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Total Amount of CostlRevenue Bud eted:
7rensaction: 9
Fundiny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement qctivity Number: 001-00257
Financial Information:
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DEPe1RTMENT OF SAFETY AND TNSPEGTfONS
Richcrd Lippen, ldanager of Code Enforcement
C� nr �y A��.�. ��T n 375 Jachson Street.. Suite 12P
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Ckristopher B. Cofeman, Mayor
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Telephone: 651-266-1900
F¢uimIIe: 651d6b-1919
We6: wwwstoaul vov/dti
Department of Safety and Inspecrions, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has
requested the City Council scfiedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair
or removat of the nuisance building{s) located at:
886 AUCHESS ST
The City Council has scheduled the date af these hearings as follows:
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 12, 2009
City Couneil Hearing — Wednesday, dune 3, 2009
The owners and responsible parties of record are:
Name and Last Known Address
Richazd K Hanson
1103 Beech St
St. Paul, MN SSI06
Richazd Hanson
48 Wurifred St W
St. Paul, MN SS107
Jeremy Hamann
Wells Bank NA
1 Home Campus
Des Moines, IA 50328
Reiter & Schiller, PA
25 N Dale St, 2nd F]
St. Paul, MN 55102
Interest
Fee Owner
Fee Owner (alt. address)
Interested Party
Foreclosure Attomey
Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Council
DS-director@visi. com
District Council Contact
An Afiirmative Action Eqval Oppordu�ity Hmployer
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886 DUCHESS ST
Muoh 6, 2009
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The lsgal description of this property is:
AUDITOR'S SUBDIVTSION �i�. 7 ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 41 BLK Z
With the following Historic Preservation information:
District: _ Building Nazne: house Inventory #: RA-SPC-1101
The Department of Safery and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to consritute a"nuisance"
as defined by Legislarive 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
correcYing the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
The property was re-inspected on February 26, 2009. There was no compliance and the
nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence
of this property. It is the recommendation of the Department of Safety and Inspections that the
City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parttes to either repair, or demotish and
reznove this building in a tunely 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 to be collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
Steve �Ilagner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspections
SM:nm
cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
District Council — Community Organizer
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
886 Duchess Street
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 12, 2009
City Council — Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The building is a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dwelling, on a lot of 8,276
square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since September 5, 2008.
The current property owner is Federal National Mortgage Assn., per AMt1NDA and Ramsey
County properiy records.
The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been four (4) S[ JMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2008.
There have been four (4) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Removal of improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris
- Boarding
- Removal of snow and ice
On December 16, 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 January 27, 2009 with a compliance date of
February 26, 2009. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a
nuisance as defined by the legislative code.
The Vacant Building registration fees are paid. (Assessed on 12/19/08)
TaYation has placed an estimated market value of $25,300 on the land and $86,700 on the
building.
As of May 11, 2009, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed.
As of May 11, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Rea1 Estate tases are current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this shucture is $4�,000 to $50,000.
The estimated cost to demolish is $8,000 to $11,000.
DSI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property
owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not tl�e resolution authorizes
the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property.
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> Structure Description
Property Identification Number 28.29.22.31.0086
(PIN)
Property Address 886 Duchess St
St. Paul 55106-3808
Residential Property;
Year Built 1910
# of Stories 1.00
Style Bungalow
Exterior Wall Brick
Total Rooms 6
Total Family Rooms 1
Total Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Hatf Baths 0
Attic Type Finished
Finished SQ Feet 1420
Foundation Size 1014
Basement Area Finished
Finished Rec Area
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Parcel Size .19 Acres
Parcel Width 50.00 Feet
Parcel Depth 162.00 Feet
Land Use Code 510
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSP�CI�St3lNS"
Richard Lippen, Manager of Code Enforcement
CTI'Y OF SAlN'I' PAUL
Christopher B. Colemars, Mayor
375 Jackson Street., Suue 110
Sairst Paul, � 55101-I806
Telephone: 651-266-1900
Facsimtle: 651-266-19/9
Web: stva [ zovldsi
January 27, 2009
Richard K Hanson
1103 Beech St
St Paul MN 55106-4604
Richard Hanson
48 Winifred St W
St. Paul, MN 55107
Jeremy Hamann
Wells Bank NA
1 Home Campus
Des Moines, IA 53028
Reiter & Schiller, PA
25 N Dale St, 2" Fl
St. Paul, NIN 55102
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Dear : Sir or Madam
The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and
Inspecrions, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at:
886 DUCHESS ST
With the following Historic Preservation information:
District: _ Building Name: house Inventory #: RA-SPC-1101
and legally described as follows, to wit:
AUDTTOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 7 ST. PAUL, MINN. LOT 41 BLK 2
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 16, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the
following conditions were observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the defciencies present at this time.
As first remediai action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from
the Building Inspecrion and Design Secrion, 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 ($5,004.00) performance
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886 DUCHESS ST
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bond with the Building Inspection and Design 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 until such time as a Certificate of
Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
This is a single story, wood frame, single family dwelling and its attached, wood
frame shed.
Interior
1. The bathroom floor covering is deteriorated or inadequate. Provide floor
covering which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the
bathroom and seal around the edges and fixtures.
2. Lack of Electricity. Immediately restore electrical service. Failure to provide
proper electrical service will result in these premises being declazed Unfit for
Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. Use of
candles, fuel operated lighting or extension cord wiring is not permitted while
the power is off.
3. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractor service and clean the fiunace
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.
4. G.F.C.I.: The bathroom is lacking an electrical G.F.C.I. outlet. Permit May
Be Required.
5. Lack of Natural Gas Service. Immediately restore natural gas service. Failure
to provide natural gas service will result in these premises being declared
Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility.
6. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a
professional manner.
7. The interior walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a
professional manner.
8. There is evidence of a rodent infestation. Immediately exterminate and
eliminate all rodents from the entire building. Remove rodent harborages in
the yard areas. Tuckpoint the foundation if necessary to rodent-proof the
building to prevent re-infestation. Immediately remove any dead rodents from
the premises.
9. SANITATION: Immediately remove improperly stored or accumulated refuse
including; garbage, rubbish, junk, vehicle parts, wood, metal, recycling
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materials, household items, building materials, rubble, tires, etc., from yard.
The Saint Paul I.egislative Code requires all exterior property areas to be
maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Usable matezials must be stored
in an approved manner, so as not to constitute a nuisance.
10. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector.
Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached
requirement, within 24 hours.
I1. Lack of Water Service. Immediately restore water service. Failure to provide
water service will result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human
Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility.
12. Lacking window locks. Provide operable window locks for all windows
except third floor and above.
Exterior
13. The chimney is defective, deteriorated or 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.
14. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disxepair or deteriorarion. Repair all
defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of
maintenance. Permit may be required.
15. The exterior walls and/or trim of the house and/or 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.
16. The foundation is deteriarated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair a11
foundation defects in a professional manner to a weather-tight, water-tight and
rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required.
17. There aze missing or defective guardrails. Provide all stairways, porches,
decks or steps which are more than 30" high with guardrails and intermediate
rails with openings in the guardrail no more than four (4) inches apart and in
accordance with tha State Building Code.
18. The stairs have missing or defective handrails. Provide all interior and
exterior stairways and steps of more that three (3) risers with handrails which
are grippable and installed 34" to 38" above the nose of the stair treads.
19. The exterior walls of the house andlor garage are defective. Repair all holes,
breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance.
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20. The window and/or door screens are missing, defective or in a state of
disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows
and doors. Screens must be ti�t-fitting and securely fastened to the frames.
21. There are burst pipes.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the
resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by February 26, 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 demolirion costs will be assessed against the property tases 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 idenrify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this
nuisance condition.
If this building is located in a historic district or site (noted above, just below the property
address) then you must contact Heritage Preservation (HPC) staff to discuss your proposal for
the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the
guidelines and design review application and forms are available from the Department of Safety
and Inspections web site (see letterhead) and from the HPC staff. No permits will be issued
without HPC review and approval. HPC staff also can be reached by calling 651-266-9078.
As an owner or responsible party, you aze required by law to provide full and complete
disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present ar subsequent renters and
any subsequent owners. 1f you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or
responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the En£orcexnent Officer
with the names and addresses of any new owners ar 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 City. This placard shall
not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections,
Division of Code Enforcement. The deparirnent is further required to file a copy of this "Order
to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office.
If conective ac6on 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 £or 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 if corrective acrion
is not taken within the specified rime, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this
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action, including administrarive 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 930 a.m. at 651-266-1945, or you may leave a voice mail
message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Program Manager
Division of Code Enforcement
cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research
Cindy Carlson - PED Housing
Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
METRO LEGAL SERVICES
Casey L. Dickinson, being duly sworn, on oath says:
that on March 9, 2009, at 8:00 PM she served the attached:
Notice of Public Hearing upon:
Richard K. Hanson, therein named, personally at:
09-605
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
1103 Beech Street, St. Paul, County ofi Ramsey, State of Minnesota, the usual abode of
said Richard K. Hanson, by handing to and leaving with John Doe, who refused to give
his name, roommate, a person of suitable age and discretion residing therein, a true
and correct copy thereof.
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09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: OS - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-5PC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: OS - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPG1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPG1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December Z0, 2008 AP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPG1101
PIl�I: 282422310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 AP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Infa RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 AP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Properiy Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPG1101
PIN: 282922310086
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Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
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Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPG1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 2Q 2008 HP District:
File #: OS -14557b Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
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Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info; RA-SPG11Q1
PIN: 282922310086
Date: December 20, 2008
File #: 08 - 145576
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST
PIN: 282922310086
HP District:
Property Name:
Survey Info:
09-605
house
RA-SPGll01
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survev Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: OS - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 2Q 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPGll01
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPG1101
PIN: 282922310086
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Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 - 145576 Properiy Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
Date: December 20, 2008 HP District:
File #: 08 -145576 Property Name: house
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST Survey Info: RA-SPGI101
PIN: 282922310086
Date: December 20, 2008
File #: 08 -145576
Folder Name: 886 DUCHESS ST
HP District:
Property Name:
Survey Info:
09-605
house
RA-SPC-1101
PIN: 282922310086
09-605
May 12, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 4
4. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 886 Duchess Street within fifteen
(15) days from adoption of resolution.
The property owner of record, Federal National Mortgage Assn., did not appear. No other parties of
interest appeared.
Mr. Magner stated the building was a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dwelling
on a lot of 8,276 square feet and had been vacant since September 5, 2008. A code compliance
inspection had not been done, the vacant building registrarion fees in the amount of $1,000 went to
assessment on December 19, 2008, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On
December 16, 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
January 27, 2009 with a compliance date of February 26, 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 $25,300 and the building to be
$86,700. Real estate tases were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building
to be approximately $40,000 to $SQ000. The cost for demolition was estunated to be
approximately $8,000 to $11,000. There had also been four summary abatements issued to this
property since 2008, four of which went to work arder. to secure the building and the City had to
board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse and debris, boarding,
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
1900 and was a Victorian-style building. She said that it had been surveyed in 1983; however, she
did not believe there was any potential for designation on its own. She said there was no context of
the houses in the neighborhood and she did not believe demolition would have an adverse effect.
She said that the brick on the house appeared to be in good condition and suggested it be salvaged
prior to demolition to be used as replacement on other similar brick dwellings.
Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Magner whether there was a way the brick could be salvaged. Mr.
Magner responded that he would need to write a new demolition spec and submitted for bid again.
The brick would then need to be removed prior to the demolition of the remainder of the building
and that there would need to be an identified outlet for the retention of the brick. Ms. Spong
suggested contacting an architectural salvage company or a masonry company to see if they would
be interested in the brick.
Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair and
requested that the brick on the exterior of the building be salvaged prior to demolition.