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09-612AMENDED 6/3/09 RESOLUTION Council File # 09-612 Green Sheet # 3067537 CITY OF S�INT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented �f5 1 WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to 2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking 3 and removal of a rivo story, wood frame duplex dwelling located on property hereinafter referred 4 to as the "Subject Properry" and commonly lrnown as 953 WILSON AVENUE. This property 5 is legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 9 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 42 ADAM GOTZIAN'S SUB. OF BLK. 77, IN LYMAN DAYTON'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 4 BLK 77 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before September 22, 2008, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Lasalle Bank Nat Association/Co Wells Fargo Bank Na, 3476 Stateview Blvd, Fort Mill, SC 29715; Christopher Kepen, 5546 28` Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417; Christopher Kepen, 9720 Palmer Circle, Bloomington, MN 55437; Reiter & Schiller, PA, 25 N. Dale St, 2 Fl, St. Paul, MN 55102; Wells Fargo Bank Na, 1 Home Campus Dr, Des Moines, IA 50328; Daytons Bluff District 4 Community 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 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 Subj ect 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 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 WHEREAS, 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 piupose 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 and 26, 2009 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the 09-612 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 87 interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the altemative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion 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 953 WILSON AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). � � That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subj ect to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ••� ' 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 1. 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 blighting influence on the community'��°-°'��'��'�`�'�� •'�� +�.�+..-° �~a � °�+:�^ ^" � .3 � ;.,�.,.;�� .... «,-e�..':1..,,,7 :.. .1.� ..U....e .-eF .-e....o.i !l«,ie�+.. Al..,ro T.T,.:��....o R,,;l.i:... ;... \Y a��a�� w r��v��av�v a .. ........ .� v �� .... � �..�.. . ..� � J\ / ---r�=--- :.w ..ii „i; .,wie ,.ae ..,a .,t;,, „��wo . by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The ��l��ilit�ie�re� demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (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. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Yeas Nays Absent Bostrom ; i Carter � Harris �- Helgen ,, Lantry ,/ Stark ,/ Thune ,/ � � Adopted by Council: Date ��//3 /� G� Adoprion Certified by Coun 1 Secretary By: � ` i Approv b M or ate By: Requested by Department of: Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / VacanY Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: 09-612 � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � DepartmenUOffice/Council: Date Initiated: , ? s � _oePt.°fsaferis�i"SPe�c�°"S osnnnR-os Green Sheet NO: 3067537 � ContaM Person & Phone: , Bob Kessler 266-9013 � Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): 03-JUN-09 Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E-DOCUment Required: Y Document Gontact: ConWCtPhone: i Total # of Signature Pages _(Ciip All Locations for Signature) City Council to pass this resolurion which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with the resoluflon, the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove ffie building. The subject property is located at 953 WILSON AVE . Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Cammission 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/frm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee� M Yes No F�cplain 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 Legislarive Code. The owners, interested pazpes and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 953 WILSON AVE by February 25, 2009, and have failed to comply with those oxders. AdvanWges If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: - The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessmen[ against the proper[y tases. A nuisance condition will iemain 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. Tlils building(s) will continue to blight the community. ToWI Amount of Trensaction: CosURevenue Budgeted: Funainy Source: Nuisance Housing Abatement pctiviry Number: 001-00257 Financial Informati on: (Explain) � � � 0 beot of SafeN & Snspections '� 1 Deot of Safeh & Inso�tions Deoarmient Director . -, Assign , Z CitvAttomev Number Fo� � 3 VIayor's Office MavodAssistant I , Routing ' 4 'Council ' ', ONe� I 5'Citv Clerk Citv Clerk May 15, 2009 '10:55 AM Page 1 09-612 DEPARTiSEN7' OF SAFEIY AND INSPECTION$ Rirhyd Lipper; Manager of Ca�.e Enfarcemer.t CITY OF SAINf PAUL 375 Jacban Sveec, Sueie 220 Sainf Paul, MN55107-18Q6 Chr.'stopher B. Cc.'emar., MayOr �� Mazch 6, 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEEARINGS Counci2 President and Members of the City Council Telephone: b51-2hGl900 FaumJe- 651-266-l9t 9 Web: mvw.s[oauf.eov/dsi Depariment of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the Ciry Council schedule public hearings to consider a resotution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 953 WILSON AVE The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as foilows: Legislative Hearing— Tuesday, May 12, 2009 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, June 3, 2009 The owners and responsible parties of record aze: Name and Last Knawn Address LaSalle Bank, NA c% Wells Fazgo Bank 3476 Stateview Blvd Fort Mill, SC 29715 Interest Fee Owner Christopher Kepen 5546 28` Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55417 Christopher Kepen 9720 Palmer Circle Bloomington, MN 55437 Reiter & Schiller, PA 25 N Dale St, 2nd FI St. Pauf, NIN 55102 Wells Fargo Bank Na 1 Home Campus Dr Des Moines, IA 50328-Od01 Daytons B1uffDistrict 4 Community Council Karin�davtonsbluff, org Interested Party C of O Responsible Parry Foreclosure Attomey Fee Owner (alt. address) 1}istriot Council Contact Aa Affirmative Action Eqnal Opporhmity Employer 09-612 953 WILSOti AVE March b, 2009 page 2 The legal description of this property is: ADAM GOTZIAN'S SUB. OF BLK 77, IN LYMAN DAYTON'S ADDITION TO ST. PAUL LOT 4 BLK 77 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defrned by Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. T'he Department of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting 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 cantinues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendarion of the Department of Safety and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspecrions to proceed to demolition and removal, and ta assess the costs incwred against the real estate as a special assessment to be callected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magne� 5teve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Departrnent of Safety and Inspections 3M:nm ca Chad Staui, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing I3ivision Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Community 4rganizer pubhmg60183 9lOB 09-612 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 953 Wilson Avenue Legislative Hearin� — 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 January 31, 2008. The current property owner is Lasalle Bank Nat Association/Co Wells Fargo Bank Na, 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) Si 1MMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2008. There have been four (4) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stared refuse, garbage and debris - Boarding - Remove snow and ice On December 11, 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 7anuary 26, 2009 with a compliance date of February 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. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $19,400 on the land and $93,200 on the building. As of January 22, 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 tazces are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this sriuchxre is $40,000 to $50,000. The estimated cost to demolish is $8,000 to $1Q000. 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. Tax and Properiy Look Up Information - Struchue Description 09-612 Home Si;e Map TaY & Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home � � Information � � Pro�ertv Look U� � � Record Look Up � � Contact Us New Property Search Back to Search Resuits uick Info ProDerty Information Taxoaver Name and Add ress Value Information Value Historv Structure Description Sa4e Information Soecial Assessments Property Tax Pa�ment Information Pr�erty.. Tax_Pay.me_n.t Histor 2009 Payment Stubs 2Q09 Property Tax Statement 2009 Value Notice 2008 Property Tax Statem N otice 2007 Prooe.� Fax StatementlValue Notice 2006 Property Tax Statement/Value Notice > Structure Description Property Identification Number (PIN) 33.29.22.31.0153 Property Address 953 Wilson Ave St. Paul 55106-5629 Residential Property: Year Built 1890 # of Stories Z.00 Style Two Story Exterior Wall Aluminum/vinyl Total Rooms 7 Total Family Rooms 0 Total Bedrooms 5 Full Baths 2 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 1908 Foundation Size 954 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size .11 Acres Parcel Width 40.00 Feet Parcel Depth 125.00 Feet Page 1 of 2 ContaH Us Land Use Code 520 Land Use Description R- Two Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http://ninfo.co.ramsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.aspx?scrn=Dwelling&pin=332922310153 &cnt=1 5/8/2009 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPBC'CPOiv� Richard Lipperf, Manager of Code Ercjorcement SAINT YAUI. � AAAA CTI`Y OF SAINT PAUL Christopher 8. Coleman, Mayor January 26, 2009 Lasalle Bank, NA c/o Wells Fargo Bank Na 3476 Stateview Blvd Fort Mill SC 29715-7203 Christopher Kepen 5546 28�' Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55417 Reiter & Schiller, PA 25 N. Dale St, 2" Fl St. Paul, MN 55102 375 Jackson Street., Suite 220 Saint Pau[, MN»7DI-1806 Telephone: 651-166-1900 Facsimile: 6i I -266-1919 Web: - �+staaul.zovldsi Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 953 WILSON AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: ADAM GOTZIAN'S SUB. OF BLK. 77, IN LYMAN DAYTON'S ADDITION TO ST. PALTL LOT 4 BLK 77 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 11, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal reqnirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a 6ve 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�„azy z6, zoo9 09-612 953 WILSON AVE page 2 This building(s) is subject to the restricrions 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 dwelling. Interior 1. The bathroom floor covering is deteriorated ar inadequate. Provide floor covering which is impervious to water and easily cleanable throughout the bathroom and seai around the edges and fixtures. 2. Lacking deadbolt door locks. Provide one-inch throw deadbolt locks for all entry doors to dwelling unit(s}. Lack of Electricity. Tmmediately 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. 4. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair all foundation defects in a professional manner to a weather-tight, water-tight and rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required. FURNACE: Have a licensed heating contractar service and clean the furnace or boiler and make any necessary repairs. Perform a C/O test on the heating plant. Then, send the attached form back to the Inspector. Repair of gas fired appiiances requires a permit. The interior ceilings are defective. Repair all ceiling defects and finish in a professional manner. '1. The interiar walls are defective. Repair all wall defects and finish in a professional manner. 8. 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. 9. 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-infestafion. Immediately remove any dead rodents from the premises. 09-612 January 26, 2009 953 WILSON AVE page 3 10. Smoke Detector. Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. Provide functioning smoke detectors in accordance with the attached requirement, within 24 hours. 11. DEFECTIVE STAIRS. Stairs aze broken, defective, or in disrepair. Repair in a professional manner. 12. 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. 13. Lacking window locks. Provide operable window locks for all windows except third floor and above. Exterior 14. 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. 15. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards, to a professional state of maintenance. Permit may be required. 16. 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. 17. Lack of Natural Gas Service. Immediately restore natural gas service. Failure to provide natural gas service wiil result in these premises being declared Unfit for Human Habitation and ordered vacated for lack of this basic facility. 18. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair a11 holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 19. The window and/or door screens aze missing, defective or in a state of disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows and doors. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames. 20. The windows and/or storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make all necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. As owner, agent ar responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not conected by February 25, 2009 the Deparhnent 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 January 26, 2009 953 WILSON AVE page 4 09-612 and demolition costs will be assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in accordance withlaw. 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. 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 aze 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 cailing 651-266-9078. As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. 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 Deparlment of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is fiirther 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 arder, the Enforcement Officer will norify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Cierk 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 staring what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either oxder 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 time, the City shall abate this nuisance. The costs of this action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. January 26, 2009 953 WILSON AVE page 5 09-612 If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Dave Nelmark between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1931, 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 Pxeservation ota60135 12(08 09-612 DEPARTMEA'T OFSAFETY AND INSPEC770NS Bob Kess(er, D�rector CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Co[eman, Mayor January 22, 2009 WELLS FARGO BANK NA 1 HOME CAMPUS DR DES MOINES IA 50328-0001 Re: 953 Wilson Ave File#: 08 018979 VB3 Deaz Property Owner: 375 Jackson Street„ Smre 220 Telephone 651-2b6-4090 St Paul, Minnesota SS/01-I806 Facsimde 651-266-9099 Web wivwsNauLgov/dst Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Replace second floor kitchen sink cabinet. 2. Replace basement stairs. 3. Support footings and foundation under house. Structural Engineers Report is required. 4. Remove reaz one story addition or totally rebuild to code. 5. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled. 6. Install handrails and guardrails at all stairways, including basement stairways, per attachment. 7. Strap or support top of stair stringers. 8. Install plinth blocks under posts in basement. 9. Tuck Point interior/exterior of foundation. 10. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. I 1. Maintain one-hour fire-separation between dwelling units and between units and common azeas. 12. Relocate 2" floor electrical panel to 2" floor unit or to common area. 13. Install tempered or safety glass in window over bathtub to Code. 14. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. 15. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 16. Provide complete storms and screens, in good repair, for all door and window openings. 17. Repair walls, ceilings and floors throughout, as necessary. 18. Provide fire block construction as necessary. 19. Re-level structure as much as is practical. 20. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed install full-thickness or code-specified insulation. 21. 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). An Equal Opportunity Employer 09-612 Re: 953 Wilson Ave Page 2 BUILDING 22. Any framing members that do not meet code (where wall and ceiling covering is removed, members that aze over-spanned, over-spaced, not being carried properly, door and window openings that aze not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code. 23. Provide general clean-up of premise. 24. Provide smoke detectors per the Minnesota Building Code and cazbon monoxide detectors per State law. 25. Repair siding, soffit, fascia, trim, etc. as necessary. 26. Provide weather-sealed, air-sealed,and vermin-sealed exterior. 27. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. 28. Maintain 6 inches minimum cleazance between wood and soil, sloped to drain away from 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. foundation. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system. Install rain leaders to direct drainage away from the foundation. 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. Dry out basement and eliminate source of moisture. Remove mold, mildew and moldy or water-damaged materials. Permanently secure top and bottom of support posts in an approved manner. Provide adequate access, ventilation and cleazance in crawl space area. ELECTRICAL 1. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel indicating location and use of all circuits. 2. Close open knockouts in service panel/junction boxes with knockout seals. 3. Properly strap cables and conduits in basement, attic and service conduit on the exterior of the house. 4. Replace GFCI receptacle in first and second floor batl�room adjacent to the sink. 5. Ground bathroom light in first and second bathroom. 6. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. 7. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polazity and verify ground. 8. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets and replace with 2-wire or ground 3-wire to code. 9. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector as specified in Bulletin 80-1 and other smoke detectors as required by the IRC. Also, Install cazbon monoxide detector(s) within 10 11 12. 13. 10 feet of all bedrooms. Install exteriorlights at side entry doors. All added receptacles must be grounded, tamper-resistant and be on an Arc-Fault Circuit InterrupteP protected circuit. Adl electrical work must be done by a Minnesota- ldcensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit Any open walls or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 20D8 NEC. 09-612 Re: 953 Wilson Ave Page 3 ELECTRICAL 14. All buildings on the property must meet the St. Paul Property Maintenance Code (Bulletin 80-1) 15. In basement re-install original cover or panel or replace panel. Remove dryer wiring second floor move receptacle so they are above electric heaters. Provide heat in each room provide heat loss calculation to verify unit will heat. PLUMBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paui. Basement 1. The water heater temperature and pressure relief valve is required. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 4. 10. 11. 12. 13. l4. I 5. 16. The water heater temperature and pressure relief discharge piping is inconect. The water heater has no gas shut off or gas piping is inconect. The water heater gas venting and water piping is incorrect. The water heater gas control valve parts are missing. The water heater is not fired or in service. Raise water meter to minimum 12" above floor and support meter properly. The water meter service valves are not functional or conect. Remove water meter from pit. Repair or replace all corroded, broken ar leaking water piping. The water pipe sizing is incorrect. Provide water piping to all fixtures and appliances. Run 1" water line from meter to first major take off. Replace conoded gas piping. The dryer gas shutoff, connector or gas piping is incorrect. The soil and waste piping has improper pipe supports and improper connections, transitions, fittings or pipe usage. First Floor 17. The toilet is incorrectly vented. 18. The kitchen sink water piping is incorrect and inconecUy vented. 19. The laundry box is incorrectly vented. 20. The bathtub waste is incorrect and un-vented. Provide anti-siphon/anti-scald valve. 21. The range and dryer gas shutoff, connector or gas piping is incorrect. Second Floor 22. The kitchen sink waste is incorrect. 23. The tub is incorrectly vented. Provide anti-siphon on tub. Exterior 24. The lawn hydrant(s) requires back flow assembly or device. 25. The rain leader(s) are not properly plugged or capped off. 09-612 Re: 953 Witson Ave Page 4 HEATING l. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Install approved lever handle manual gas shutoff valve on fiunace. Install approved automatic gas valve for fiunace. Clean and Orsat test furnace bumer. Check all controls for proper operation. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks; provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. Install chimney liner. Repiace fiunace flue venting to code. Connect furnace and water heater venting into chimney liner. Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on furnace to combustible materials or provide approved shielding according to code. Vent clothes dryer to code. Provide adequate combustion air and support to code. Provide support for gas lines to code. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines. Reconnect all duct runs in basement as needed. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. Gas and warm air mechanical permits are required for the above work. Notes: Electric heat throughout second floor. ZONING This house was inspected as a duplex. NOTES See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure. 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 deTiciencies listed on the code compliance report must be corrected in acwrdance 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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Sub�eslb�d and $.rorn to befose a� / � 3 /24a9 qnatue� e Ne r AeeiaCant Vice Preaidsnt (T t7.s or et on� p) (8 qnat�ra e ♦rv�r Richard Williams � � �� G as �C ` P6J��`1 � c �FNC�1 r.3 GO ��ahi.�a� ' S�MO� wM eOmYMtad �Y �n Ind�qM�ne md�dor rahMwd bY M�o tapN 9urlar. ln� 0 O�B. 11C. 330 2nd Avanw 5au�h, Sut6Q i5q, Mln�epals, MN T(612) 992-0202 0� (80� 488-8994 F(61� 332� 2/2 09-612 Date: February 15, 2008 File #: 08 - 018977 Folder Name: 953 WILSON AVE PIN: 332922310153 Date: February 15, 2008 File #: 08 - 018977 Folder Name: 953 WII,SON AVE l� � U C PIN: 332922310153 09-612 Date: February 15, 2008 File #: 08 - 018977 Folder Name: 953 WILSON AVE PIN: 332922310153 09-612 May 12, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 10 10. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 953 Wilson Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. The property owner of record, Lasalle Bank Nat Assoc. c/o Wells Fargo Bank NA, did not appear. No other parties of interest appeared. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, duplex on a lot of 4,742 square feet and had been vacant since January 31, 2008. A code compliance inspection had been done on January 22, 2009, the vacant building reb stration fees were current, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On December 1 l, 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 26, 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 Tasation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $40,000 and the building to be $50,000. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $40,000 to $50,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $8,000 to $10,000. There had also been three summary abatements issued to this property since 2008, four of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse, gazbage 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 1890 and was a Victorian-era building. She said there was a loss of integrity with many alterations having been made to the exterior and she was unsure if this was whether the building had originally been a Queen Anne or stick-style house. She said originally, the building had been a single-family home and she would encourage rehab; however, did not strongly encourage rehab of the building. Ms. Moermond stated that she would contact Wells Fargo concerning this property and recommended continuing the Legislative Hearing to May 26. 09-612 May 26, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 9 8. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 953 Witson Avenue within fiftean (15) days from adoption ofresolurion. (Continued from May 12; on CPH June 3) No one appeared. Mr. Ma�er told Ms. Moermond that at the hearing on May 12, she was going To contact Wells Fargo to see what they wanted to do with this property. Ms. Moermond responded that she suggested they contact FIRA to see whether they were interested in the property. She recommended the building be removed within 15 days no option for repair.