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09-610AMENDED 8/5/09 OF Presented by Council File # 09-610 Green Sheet # 3067538 RESOLUTION PAUL, MINNESOTA S3 1 WIIEREAS, 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 two story, wood frame duplex located on property hereinafter referred to as the 4 "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 565 VAN BUREN AVENUE. This property is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: MICHEL'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 4, STINSON'S DIVISION W 40 FT OF E 81 FT 7 INCHES OF LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections on or before October 20, 2008, the following are the now known interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: Mortgage Elec Reg Systems Inc/Co Gmac Mortgage Coxporation, 500 Enterprise Rd, #150, PO Box 963, Horsham, PA 19044; Rod Amland, Keller Williams Integrity Realty, 8599 Point Douglas Rd, #100, Cottage Grove, MN 55016; Trinh Nguyen, 2525 Beth Court, Maplewood, MN 55119; Thomas Dale District 7 Planning Council. WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated January 26, 2009; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested ar responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by February 25, 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 WIIEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected 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, 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 09-610 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 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 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 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, June 3, 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 565 VAN BUREN AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. � That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Aousing 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 conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. � E:� That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Properiy which declares it to be a nuisance condition subj ect to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitared 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 the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. •'� • The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its 09-610 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 blighting influence on the community by rehabilitaring this structure and correcting all 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 demolirion and removal of the structure must be completed within r`�2��-.�,�` one hundred-eight (180) days after the date of the Council Aearing. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Department of Safety and Inspections is hereby authozized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subj ect 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. 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. Bostrom CaRer Stark Adopted by Councxl: Date �j � S - . � . l 1�.. �� : ... . -. � � • .. , .. � r� �., � ,�, .� - _ - Requested by Department of: Safety and Inspecrions Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildings By: Forxn Approved by City Attorney By: Fo2m Approved by Mayoi for Submission to Council By: 09-610 � � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � DepartmenUOffice/Councii: Date Initiated: S � _Dept.ofSafety8lnspections 05-MAR-09 Green Sheet_NO:_3067538__ _ _ Contact Person & Phone: Deoartment Sent To Person Initial/Date BobKessler 0 e cotsatetv&ins 'ous 0 266-9013 1 t of Safetv & Ins eciions De artment Director A55ign 2 'NAttornev 0 Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): Number 3� or•s Office Ma or/ASSisrant 03-JUN-09 For 0 Routing 4 ouncii p T RESOLUTION Order 5 t otSaf & Ias ections Citv G7erk E•Document Required: Y Document ConWCt: ContaM Phone: Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip Ali Locations for Signature) Action Requested: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair 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 565 VAN BUREN AVE . Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Foilowing Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this personffrm ever worked under a contract for this department� CIB Committee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this personlfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any wrrent city employee? Yes No 6cplain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to cepau or remove the building at 565 VAN Bi7REN AVE by Febrnary 25, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders. AdvanWges IfApproved: The Ciry will elitninate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The Ciry will spend funds to wteck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taaces. A nuisance condirion 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 City. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiry. Totai Amount of J Transaction: CosURevenue Budgeted: �� F��ainy source: Nuisance Housing Abatement Activiry Number: 001-00257 MAR 1 I 2449 Fi nancial Information: (Explain) March 5, 2009 10:57 AM Page 1 09-610 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND SNSPECTI0135 Rici�crd Lipper{ .Narsagern Ea�fa>cement CITY OF SAL�IT PAUL 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220 Saint Paut, :L11✓ SSI01-1806 Chris:opher 8. Co[eman, Mayor +�r March 6, 2009 NOTICE OF PLFBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Tetephnn e: 651-266-7 9pp Fa crimite: 65l -166-7919 ii'eb: www.stpauLeov/dsi Departrnent of Safety and Inspections, V acantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance buiiding(s) located at: 565 VAIV BUREN AVE The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as foilows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 12, 2�09 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, June 3, 2009 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Known Address MERS c/o GMAC Mortgage Cotporation 540 Entetprise Road #I50 PO Box 9b3 Horsham, PA 19044 Rod Amland Keller Williams Integrity Realty 8599 Point Douglass Rd, #100 Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Trinh Nguyen 2525 Beth Court Maplewood, MN 55119 Thomas Dale District 7 Planning Council District7nc,na vahoo. com Interest Fee Owner Interested Party Interested Pariy District Council Contact An Affirmative Acaon Ec{ual Opportunity Employer 09-610 565 VAN BL AVE March 6, 2009 page 2 The legal descriprion of this groperty is: MICHEL'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 4, STINSON'S DTVISIOIY W 40 FT OF E Sl FT 7 INCHES OF LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 1 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined hy Legislative Code, Chaptei 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsihle parties to eliminate this nuisance condition bp conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The property was re-inspected on February 25, 2009. There was no compliance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community conrinues to suffer the blighting influence of t3us property. It is Yhe recommendation of the Department of Safety and lnspections that the City Council pass a resoiution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or decnolish and remove this building in a fimely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections to groceed to demolifion 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 1V�agne� Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Departruent of Safety and Inspections SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attomeys Office Mazy Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council— Cammunity Ocganizer pubhmg60183 9/68 09-610 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 565 Van Buren Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, May 12, 2009 City Council — Wednesday, June 3, 2009 The building is a two story, wood frame duplex, on a lot of 4,792 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since November 9, 2007. The current property owner is Trinh Nguyen, per AMANDA and Ramsey County property records. There have been seven (7) Si.J1VIMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007. There have been seven (7) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris - Removal of tall grass and weeds Removal of snow and ice On December 30, 2008, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taketi. An ORDER TO ABATE A NiJISANCE BUILDING was posted on January 26, 2009 with a compliance date of Februazy 25, 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 12/19/D8) Tasation has placed an estimated market value of $20,000 on the land and $61,200 on the building. As of March 3, 2009, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed. As of May 11, 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 $6Q000 to $80,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $10,000 to $12,000. DSI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure witlun fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. Tas and Property Look Up Information - Sriucture Description Page 1 of 2 09-610 Home Site Map ConYact Us TaY & Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home { � InFormation � � Proaerty Look Up � � Recard Look Uo � � Contact Us New Propesty Search > Structure Description Back to Search Results Ouick Info Pr�ertv Information Taxnayer Name and Address Value Information Vaiue Historv Structure Description Sa4e Information Soecial Assessments Prooertv Tax Payment Information Propert.y_Tax_Paqmen. t History. 2009 Payment Stubs 2009 Property Tax Statement 2009 Va(ue Notice 2008 Property Tax Statement Value Notice 2007 Prog rte. v Tax StatemenlValue Noti4e 2006 Property Tax Statement/Vaiue Notice Property Identification Number (PIN) Pcoperty Address Residential Property: 36.29.23.22.0112 565 Van Buren Ave St. Paul 55103-1540 Year Built 1901 # of Stories 2.00 Style Two Story Exterior Wafl Frame Total Rooms 7 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 3 Fuil Baths 2 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 1760 Foundation Size 936 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size .il Acres Parcel Width 40.00 Feet Parcel Depth 120.00 Feet Land Use Code 520 Land Use Description R- Two Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http:l/rrinfo.cosaxnsey.mn.uslpublicicharacteristiclParcel.aspx?scrn°Dwelling&pin=362923220112&cnt=1 5/8l2009 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSY£CTl�1tlS' Richard Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement crrY oF sa�rr pAUi. Chrestopher B. Cofeman, Mayor 375 Jackson Sneet , Suite 120 SaintPaul, MN55101-1806 Telephone. 651-266-1900 Facsimile: 651-166-1979 Web: www smaul rov/dsi January 26, 2009 MERS Rod Amland c/o GMAC Mortgage Corp Keller Williams Integrity Realty Po Box 963 8599 Point Douglas Rd, #100 Horsham PA 19044-Q963 Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of 5afety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 565 VAN BUREN AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: MICHEL'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 4, STINSON'S DIVISION W 40 FT OF E 81 FT 7 INCHES OF LOTS 28 29 AND LOT 30 BLK 1 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislafive Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On December 30, 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 Foarth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance bond with the Building Inspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer J�� z6, zoo9 09-610 565 VAN BUREN AVE page 2 This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. This is a two story, wood frame duplex. 1. Looking through window — there is water damaged ceiling; damaged ceiling light fixture. 2. The front and rear porches have rot damaged framing and other members. 3. There is a missing dead bolt lock. 4. There are deteriorated, missing, or broken siding. 5. There is a damaged exterior ramp, hand rail and balustrade. 6. There is chipped/peeling paint. 7. One (1) electric meter is yellow tagged off. 8. One (1) gas meter is locked off. 9. There are boarded basement windows. 10. There are damaged storm windows. 11. There is deteriorated foundation; hole in foundation at the south west corner — cats viewed entering and exiting through this hole. 12. The Certificate of Occupancy for this property was revoked. See notice of revocarion for deficiency 1ist. ORDER: Repair the structure to a habitable condition. This structure is a registered vacant building that must have a Code Compliance Cerrificate before the structure may be occupied. Obtain a Code Compliance Certificate 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 or responsible party, you are hereby nofified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by February 25, 2009 the Deparhnent of Safety 09-610 January 26, 2009 565 VAN BUREN AVE page 3 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 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 inspecrion will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. If this building is located in a historic district or site (noted above, just below the property address) then you must contact Heritage Preservation (HPC) staff to discuss your proposal for the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the guidelines and design review application and forms are available from the Deparhnent 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 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 placazd shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The deparhnent is fizrther 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 arder the City to take the abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if corrective action is not taken within the specified rime, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. January 26, 2009 565 VAN BUREN AVE page 4 Q9-610 If you have any questions or 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 09-610 DEPARTMENT OFSAFETYAND INSPECTIONS Bob Kessleq Drrecto� CI�' �F Sf�INT Pf�IJI, 375JacksonStreet„ Surte220 Telephone: 651-266-9090 ChristopherB. Coleman, Mayor StPauL Mmxesota55101-1806 Facsimile� 651-266-9099 Web: wwwstpauCew/dti Mazch 03, 2009 TRINH NGUYEN 2525 BETH COURT MAPLEWOOD MN 55119 Re: 565 Van Buren Ave File#: 07 196357 VB3 Deaz Propefty Owner: The following is the Code Compliance report you requested on February 23, 2009. Please be advised that this report is accurate and correct as of the date of this letter. All deficiencies identified by the City after this date must also be corrected and all codes and ordinances must be complied with. This report is valid for 365 days from this daxe. This report may be used in lieu of a Truth in Housing Report required in St Paul Legislative Code 189. This building must be properly secured and the property maintained at ali times. In order to sell or reoccupy this property the following deficiencies must be corrected: BUILDING 1. Replace siding. 2. Install front and east side steps to code. 3. Insulate a11 open exterior walls and have inspected before covering. 4. Repair or remove fence. 5. Install concrete floor in cellar. 6. Install vapor barrier in crawl space. 7. Insure cellar stairs have uniform rise and run. 8. Install handrails and guardrails at all stairways, including basement stairways, per attachment. 9. Strap or support top of stair stringers, 10. Tuck Point interior/exterior of foundation. 1 i. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. 12. Maintain one-hour fire-separation between dwelling units and between units and common areas. 13. Relocate Z floor electrical panel to 2 floor unit or to common area or protect panel with 1-hour fire- rated enclosure. 14. Tnstall 20-minute fire-rated doors, with self-closing device, between common areas and individual units. An Equal Opportunity Employer 09-610 Re: 565 Van Buren Ave Page 2 BUILDING 15. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. 16. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 17. Provide fire block construction as necessary. 18. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed install full-thickness or code-specified insulation. 19. 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). 20. 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. 21. Provide general clean-up of premise. 22. Provide smoke detectors per the Minnesota Building Code and carbon monoxide detectors per State law. 23. Provide weather-sealed, air-sealed, and vermin-sealed exterior. 24. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. 25. Repair or replace damaged doocs and frames as necessary, including storm doors. 26. Weather-seal exterior doors. 27. Air-seal and insulate attic access door in an approved manner. 28. Dry out basement and eliminate source of moisture. 29. Provide durable, dustless pazking surface as specified in the zoning code. 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 directary at service panel indicating location and use of all circuits 4. Verify that circuit breaker amperage matches wire size 5. Close open knockouts in service panel/junction boxes with knockout seals 6. Provide one (1) light for each 200 square feet in unfinished basement. One light must be switched from the top of the stairs 7. InstalUreplace GFCI receptacle in basement/first bathroomJsecond bathroom adjacent to the sink 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. 10. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets and replace with 2-wire or ground 3-wire to code 11. Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures as specified in Bulletin 80-1 09-610 Re: 565 Van Buren Ave Page 3 ELECTRICAL 12. Install hazd-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. 13. All added receptacles must be grounded, tamper-resistant and be on an Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter protected ciYCUit. 14. All electrical work must be done by a Minnesota- licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit. 1 S. Any open walls or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 2008 NEC. 16. All buildings on the property must meet the St. Paul Property Maintenance Code (Butletin 80-1). 17. Rewire bath switch and bedroom light on first floor to code. 18. Rewire second floor unit to code. PLi1MBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. Basement Both Water Heaters: Temperature and pressure relief valve is required. Temperature and pressure relief discharge piping is incorrect. No gas shutoff or gas piping is incorrect. Gas venting is inconect. Water piping is incorrect. Not fired or in service. Water Meter• Raise meter to minimum 12" above floor. Properly support meter. Meter is removed and not in service. Water PipiuE' Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. Provide water piping to a11 fixtwes and appliances. Run 1" water line from meter to first major take off. Most water pipe missing — reinstall per code. Gas Pipine• Replace corroded gas piping. Range gas shutoff, connector or piping is inconect. Dryer gas shutoff, connector or piping is inconect. Remove any unused gas pipe at main and cap properly. Soil and Waste nipine: Improper connections, transitions, fittings or pipe usage. 09-610 Re: 565 Van Buren Ave Page 4 PLUMBING First Floor The lavatory missing re-install per code. Reset water closet to floor. The range gas shutoff, connector or gas piping is incorrect. Second Floor All second floor plumbing fixtures aze missing. Reinstall per code. The range gas shutoff, connector or gas piping is incorrect. Esterior The lawn hydrant(s) are broken or parts missing and requires backflow assembly or device. HEATING 1. Clean and Orsat test fiunace burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks; provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. 2. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines. 3. Clean a11 supply and return ducts for warm air heating system. 4. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 5. A sepazate heating system is required for each dwelling unit if the furnace is replaced. 6. A gas mechanical permit is required for the above work. Z01�'ING This house was inspected as a duplex. NOTES See attachment 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. 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 sell or reoccupy this building, all deficiencies listed on this code compliance report must be corrected within six (6) months of the date of this report. One (1) six-month time egtension may be requested by the owner and will be considered by the buiiding official if it can be shown that the code compliance work is proceeding and is more than Cfty (50) percent complete in accordance with Legislative Code Section 33.03(�. Sincerely, James L. Seeger Code Compliance Officer JLS: ml Attachments 09-610 DEPARTMENT OF SAFELY A��1D INSPECI'IONS Bob Keules, Di>edw Cl�l��' �F $E,INT PE��, 375 Jackron Sbeel, Swte 220 1'elephone' 651-266-9090 ChristopherB.Coleman,M¢yor SmntPmd,Mtsmesata55701-J806 Facsmri]e 651-266-9l24 Web www stowl govldsi April 17, 2009 Trinh Nguyen 2525 Beth Court Maplewood, MN 55119 RE: 565 Van Buren Avenue St Paul, Minnesota Mr Nguyen: I have reviewed the information that you have supplied regarding the above referenced property due to the new policy regarding nonconforming registered vacant buildings which have been on the list for over 365 days. It is our opinion that there was no "intent to abandon the propert�'. We are therefore approving your request to continue the renabilitation project at 948 Euclid. If you have any questions, please contact me at 651.266.9084 or karen.zachoCa)ci.stpaul mn.us. Yours truly, 6v�� Karen Zacho Zoning — City of S aul c. 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Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 565 Van Buren Avenue West withua fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Trinh Nguyen, property owner, appeared. Patty Lammers, Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation also appeared. Ms. Lammers stated that she needed to do an inspection of the property and would then put together a financial package towards the rehabilitation of the property. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Mr. Magner. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two- story, wood frame, duplex on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since November 9, 2007. A code compliance inspection had been done on March 3, 2009, the vacant building registration fees in the amount of $1,000 went to assessment on December 19, 2008, and the �5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On December 30, 2008, an inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which consritute a nuisance condition was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on January 26, 2009, 2009 with a compliance date of February 25, 2009. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimated the mazket value of the land to be approximately $20,000 and the building to be $61,200. Real estate taxes were cunent. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $60,000 to $80,000. The cost far demolition was estimated to be approximately $10,000 fo $12,000. There had also been seven suuunary abatements issued to this property since 2007, seven of which went to work order: remove improperly stored refuse and debris, cut tall grass and weeds, and remove snow and ice. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that she could not find the original permit index card for this property; however, she believed it was built in the 1880s or 1890s. She said the property was located in the potential Frogtown Historic District and was located next to the historic Van Buren Hotel. She encouraged rehab of the building. Ms. Nguyen stated that she had purchased the property at auction on November 16, 2008 and the closing did not occur until January 9, 2009. She said she was not told this was a category 3 vacant building at the time of the closing. Mr. Magner stated that the vacant building status changed from a category 2 to category 3 in January, 2009 so at the time of the purcl�ase agreement, the sale was legal; however, he noted that there had not been a truth-in-sale-of-housing inspection done on the property. Ms. Moermond asked Ms. Nguyen whether she planned to live at the property and if so, if anyone else would be living with her. Ms. Nguyen responded that she was going to live at the property and her brother was going to move in with her. Ms. Moermond stated that given the lot size, the building would need to be de-converted from a duplex to a single-family dwelling. Ms. Moermond recommended continuing the Legislarive Hearing to June 24 and the Council Public Hearing to July 1. June 23, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 2 1. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the buiiding(s) at 565 Van Buren Avenue West within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Continued from May 12 LH; and July 1 CP� Trinh ATguyen, property owner, appeazed. Patty Lanuners, Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation (Greater Frogtown CDC), appeared after the hearing began. Mr. Magner stated that at the legislative hearing on May 12, this matter was continued to allow time for the Greater Frogtown CDC to put together the fmancials for the rehab of the property. The property is zoned R4 and was a non-conforming use. He believed Ms. Nguyen indicated that her brotl�er was going to be living with her and the recommendation was to de-convert the building to a single-family dwelling. Ms. Nguyen stated that she had posted the performance bond and was awaiting the results of the lead test inspection before she could proceed. Ms. Lammers stated that Ms. Nguyen was approved for $80,000 in financing; however, she believed tYie rehab would cost less. She said they were waiting for the lead test results to come back before they could proceed to put the work out ta bid; however, she believed the test results should be back within the next couple of weeks. She said she did not believe they could close on the loan until the end of July. Ms. Moermond stated that the following conditions must be met by July 27: 1) a work plan; 2) contractor bids; 3) loan documentation; and 4) the property must be maintained. She recommended continuing the Council Public Hearing to August 5.