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09-765Council File# 09-765 Green Sheet # 3069536 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented ' J��- 1 WHEREAS, Deparhnent 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 four-plex located on property hereinafter referred to as 4 the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 514 AOYT AVENUE EAST. This property is 5 legally described as follows, to wit: GOTHIER'S ADDITION NO. 2 N 71 FT OF PART OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 20 T 29 R 22 S OF AND ADJ AND FOL IN SD GOTHIERS ADD NO 2 W 75 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 2 9 10 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and 11 information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before December 1, 2008, 12 the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: 514 13 Hoyt Avenue East LLC, 3363 Oasis Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082; Interbank c/o Cenlar, 425 14 Phillips Blvd, Ewing, NJ 08618; Maria Palacios Ramos, 1630 Reaney Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106; 15 �a3�nP Phale�IIistrict iPlaiuuugS'� 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 WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an arder identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated March 16, 2009; and WHEREAS, this arder 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 April 15, 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 haue been served notice in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WIIEREAS, a hearing was held befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested 09-765 41 or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, 42 health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating 43 this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by 44 demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. 45 The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after 46 the date of the Council Hearing; and 47 48 WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, July 49 15, 2009 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislarive Hearing 50 Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore 51 52 BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above 53 referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and 54 Order concerning the Subject Property at 514 HOYT AVENUE EAST. 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 2. 3. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 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 conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 6. That Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has posted a placazd on the Subject Property which declazes it to be a nuisance condition subj ect to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections, VacanflNuisance Buildings. 8. 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 09-765 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 biighring influence on the community by rehabilitating 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 shucture in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within f'dteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing. 2. If the above corrective acrion is not completed within trris 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. 99 3. 100 101 102 103 104 105 4. 106 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 Legislarive Code. Yeas Nays Absent Bostrom ,/ Carter x��s ./ Helgen Lanhy � Stazk Thune ., f �? ti Adopted by Council: Date � t� � O� Adopti�rtifie�l by o cil cretary BY' F � / Approved h yo : Date O�t�� By: � Requested by Deparhnent of: Safety and Inspecrions Code Enforcement / Vacant Buildings By: Form Approved by City Attomey B Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By. � 09-765� � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet :� Jepartmentl�ce/Council: Datelnitiated: GCeel�i Sheet NO 3069536 S � _ Dept. of Safety 8� Inspections �� Contact Person & Phone: Bob Kessler 266-9013 Must Be on Councii Agenda by (Date): 15-JUL-09 TY RESOLUTION E-Document Required: Y Document Contact: ConWCtPhone: � Assign Number For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Ciip All Locations for Signature) ..� 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 514 HOYT AVE E. Recommentlations Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: 1. Has this personlfirm ever worked under a conVact for this department? Yes No 2. Has this personlfirm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/frm possess a skill not normally possessed by any wrrent aty employee� Yes No Explain 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 buiiding as defined in Chaptec 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 514 HOYT AVE E by April 15, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. DisadvanWges If Approved: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove tlils building(s). These costs will be assessed to the properry, collected as a special assessment against the property tases. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiry. DisadvanWges If NotApproved: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue [o blight the community. 7otal Amount of CosURevenue Budgeted: Transaction: Nuisance Housing Abatement pctivity Number: 001-00257 Funding Source: Financial Information: (Expiain) . l � .. ...,, , r., - — � - -- � � , � April 16, 2009 226 PM Page 1 09-765 DEpqRTNfENr oF SAFETY A�lo FxsPECi'IONs Ri(hard Lippe+Y. Mmtager of Code Enforcement CI'TY OF SAIN'i` PAUL 375Jacksan Slreet, Suite 11P Sain! Paul, MN:5107-l806 Chrtslophei B. Coleman, blayo� � April 17, 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Ivlembers of the City Council Tefephone: 651-266-I900 Facsimile: 651-16�7919 Web' wwwsmauLcov/dri Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolufion ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s} located at: 514 HOYT AVE E The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, 3une 23, 20Q9 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, July 15, 2009 'Fhe owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address 514 Hoyt Avenue East, LLC 3363 Oasis Ave N Stillwater, MN 55082 Interbank cJo Cenlaz 425 Phillips Blvd Ewing, NJ 08618 Maria Palacias Ramos 1630 Reaney Ave St. Paul, MN 55106 Interest Fee Owner Interested Party C of O Responsible Party Payne Phalen District 5 Plazming Council DS-director a(7,visi.com Bistrict Council Contact An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer 09-765 514 HOYT AVE E Aprii 17, 2009 page 2 The legal description of this property is: GOTffiER'S ADDTTION NO. 2 N 71 FT OF PART OF SE lt4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 20 T 29 R 22 S OF AND ADJ Al\'D ROL IN SD GO'THIERS ADD NO 2 W 75 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 2 The Depariment of Safety and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to consritute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible parhies to eliminate tius nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). 'I'he property was re-inspected on April 15, 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 parties to either repaiz, or demolish and remove tius building in a tunely manner, and failing that, anthorize 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 taaces. Sincerely, Steye Magner 3teve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Departrnent of Safety and Inspections SM:mm cc: Chad Staul, City Attomeys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invesf St. Paul I3istrict Council — Community Organizer pubhmg60183 9/08 09-765 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 514 Hoyt Avenue East Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, June 23, 2009 City Council — Wednesday, July 15, 2009 The building is a two story, wood frame, four-plex on a lot of 7,841 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since July 6, 2006. The current property owner is 514 Hoyt Avenue East LLC, per AMAIVDA and Ramsey County property records. The city has had to boazd this building to secure it from trespass. There have been five (5) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2006. There has been five (5) WORK ORDER(S) issued: - Boarding - Removal of tall grass and weeds - Removal of improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris On February 10, 2009, 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 March 16, 2009 with a compliance date of April 15, 2009. As of this date this property remains in a condirion which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacant Building registration fees are paid. TaYation has placed an estimated market value of $60,000 on the land and $14Q000 on the building. As of November 3, 2006, a Code Compliance Inspection has been completed. As of June 19, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taxes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $80,000 to $120,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $14,000 to $20,000. 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 the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. Tax and Properiy Look Up Information - Quick Info Page 1 of 2 09-765 Home Site Map Contacf Us TaY & Property Look Up Information - Quick Info Home � � Information � � Property Look Up � � Record Look Uo � � Contact Us New Property Search > Quick Information Back to Search Resuits Quick Info Property Information Tax�aver Name and Address Value Information Value Historv Structure Description Sale Information �ecial Assessments Property Tax Payment Information Property Tax Payment Historv 2009 Payment Stubs 2009 Property Tax Statement 2009 Value Notice 2008 Property Tax StatementNalue Notice 2007 Property Tax Statement/Value Notice 2006 Property Tax Statement/Value Notice Truth in Taxation Property Identification Number (PIN) Property Address Assessment Date Tax Payable Year Total Estimated Market Value Total Taxable Market Value Total Estimated Land Value Total Estimated Building Value Total Property Tax + Special Assessments Go to E-Pav (US Bank Browser Requirements) 20.29.22.24.0006 514 Hoyt Ave E St. Paul 55130-4628 01-02-2008 2009 $200,000 $200,000 $60,000 $140,000 $3,404 01-02-2009 2010 $200,000 $200,000 $60,000 $140, 000 Apartment Property Class Description Apartment Year Built 1878 # of Stories 2.00 Finished SQ Feet 3552 ' Foundation Size The Plat or Section J Township / Range and Legal Description listed below may be an abbreviated legai description - Do not use to prepare legal documents Plat or Section / Gothier's Addition No. 2 Township / Range Legal Description N 71 Ft Of Part Of Se 1/4 Of Nw 1/4 To determine whether your Of Sec 20 T 29 R 22 S Of And Adj And property is Fol In Sd Gothiers Add No 2 W 75 Ft Abstract or Torrens, call (651) Of Lot 2 Blk 2 266-2000 Most Recent Qualified Sale Most Recent Qualified Price http://mnfo.cosamsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Pazcel.aspx?scrn=Quick&pin=202922240006&cnt=0 6/19/2009 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPEL`'fIONS Ruhard Lippert, Manager ofCode Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL Chrutopher B. Coleman, Mayor 375 Jackson SireeG, Suite 220 Saint Paul, � 55101-1806 Telephone: 651-266-1900 Facsimile: 651-166-1919 Web: wwwsfiau[.2ov/dti Mazch 16, 2009 514 Hoyt Avenue East LLC 3363 Oasis Ave N Stillwater MN 55082-1342 Interbank c/o Cenlaz 425 Phillips Blvd Ewing, NJ 08618 Maria Palacios Ramos 1630 Reaney Ave St. Paul, MN 55106 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: 514 HOYT AVE E and legally described as follows, to wit: GOTHIER'S ADDITION NO. 2 N 71 FT OF PART OF SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 20 T 29 R 22 S OF AND ADJ AND FOL IN SD GOTHIERS ADD NO 2 W 75 FT OF LOT 2 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 February 10, 2009, 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 acfion, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200, Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance bond with the Building Inspection and Design Office before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. AA-ADA-EEO Employer ?vlazch 16, 2009 514 HOYT AVE E page 2 09-765 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 four-plex. 1. The exterior walls and/or trim of the house and/or gazage 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. 2. The window and/or door sereens 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. The windows and/or storm windows aze in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make all necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardwaze and associated trim in a professional manner. Pemut may be required. 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. 5. 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. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage aze defective. Repair ail holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. DEFICIENCY LIST 1. BASEMENT - SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1) - Repair the clogged sewer drain. Previous complaint of sewer being backed up in basement. Clean and sanitize flooring from backed up sewer. 2. ELECTRICAL - EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.12 (2), 34.35 (1) - Repair and maintain all required and supplied equipment in an operative and safe condition. Replace the painted fixture cover. 3. ELECTRICAL - EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.14 (2) f- Provide and maintain an minimum of 1 foot candle at the grade level of exterior exits and entryways far security. This wark may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. 09-765 Mazch 16, 2009 514 HOYT AVE E page 3 4. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - BULLETIN Ol-1 / BULLETIN 80-1 (Property Maintenance Code)-Provide for all electrical to be brought up to code per the above Bullerins as it pertains, 5. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 408.4 Circuit Directory or Circuit Identification. Provide for the elecri panel (s) to have an up to date panel directory. 6. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 605.1 -Provide a grounding jumper azound the water meter. 7. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 605.6 - Provide elechical cover plates to all outlets, switches and junction boxes where missing. 8. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - SPLC 3414 (2) c- Provide or replace the duplex convenience outlet with ground fault protection within 3 feet of the basin on an adjacent wall in all bathrooms. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.\ Provide for all receptacles above bathroom sinks to be disconnected or provide GFCI protection. Replace the GFCI located in the restroom in Unit one (doesn't trip). 9. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 210-7 (d) - Provide for electrical replacement receptacles to be grounded. Open grounds in receptacles in Unit 2(GFCI by sink), Unit three (through out). Check a11 receptacles through out building. 10. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 230-13 - Provide for the electrical service to be adequately sized to meet the needs of the occupancy type. 11. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 410-8 (b) (1) Provide for the incandescent fixtures in closets to have a completely enclosed lamp. 12. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 240-24 (a) (b) - Provide for each occupant to have ready access to all over current devices far that occupancy. 13. ENTIRE BUILDING - SPLC 34.23, MSFC 110.1 - This occupancy is condemned as unfit for human habitarion. This occupancy must not be used until re-inspected and approved by this office. RAW SEWAGE IN BASEMENT. 14. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Provide or repair and maintain the window screen. Replace all missing, torn or otherwise deteriorating screens. 15. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.14 (2) f- Provide and maintain an minimum of 1 foot candle at the grade level of exterior exits and entryways for security. "I`his work may require a pernlit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. Front and rear entry doors. March 16, 2009 514 HOYT AVE E page 4 09-765 16. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (1) a, 34.32 (1) a- Provide and maintain foundation elements to adequately support this building at all points. Appears to be water infiltrarion into basement. Eliminate problem. 17. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (1) b,c, 34.32 (1) b,c - Provide and maintain all exterior walls free from holes and deterioration. All exterior unprotected surfaces must be painted or protected from the elements and maintained in a professional manner free from chipped ar peeling paint. Remove and replace all deteriorating wood trim/sashes/frames on doors/windows. 18. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (1) e, 3432 (1) d- Provide and maintained the roof weather right and free from defects. Downspouts to be fun to divert water away from building. 19. EXTERIOR - MSFC 603.9- Call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-4999 to provide vehicle impact protection for the gas meter. 20. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window in good condition. Replace a11 broken windows throughout building. Remove all deteriorating putty (Glazing) around window glass and re-glaze. 21. INTERIOR - SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and retum it to this office. 22. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (1) a, 34.32 (1) a- Provide and maintain foundation elements to adequately support this building at a11 points. Several support posts show deterioration at base. Have LIEP inspector inspect building for structural integrity. 23. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window locks. 24. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Repair and maintain the window sash cords/sash holding devices for all openable windows.. 25. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.10 (6), 34.33 (5) - Exterminate and control insects, rodents or other pests. Provide documentation of extermination. Evidence of rodent infestation--mice seen at time of inspection. Provide extermination by a licensed exterminatar and provide documentation to this office. SeaUtuckpoint walls/foundation to eliminate entry of rodents. 26. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.10 (5), 34.33 (4), 34.16 - Provide and maintain interior in a clean and sanitary condition. Clean out all units of trash, garbage, refuse, debris etc. March16,2009 514 HOYT AVE E page 5 Units to be in a clean condition--walls, floors, carpeting, appliances, fixtures etc. Remove all mold/mildewed areas and replace with new materials. 09-765 27. INTERIOR BASEMENT - MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire rated floor and/or ceiling construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. The minimum rating must be one hour. (Basement ceiling.) 28. INTERIOR HALLWAYS - MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fire rated door and assembly. The minimum rating must be one hour. BASEMENT DOOR. Repair and maintain the door closer. Repair and maintain the door frame. Repair and maintain the door latch. 29. INTERIOR HALLWAYS/STAIRWELL - MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire 'rated' shaft or stairway construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Ca11 LIEP at (651) 266-9090. The minimum rating must be one hour. Repair hallway/stairwell wa11s. 30. INTERIOR STAIRWELLS - SPLC 34.09 (2) 3432 (2) - Provide an approved handrail. The top of the handrail must be between 34 and 38 inches above the treads and run the entire length of the stair. 31. MECHANICAL( ALL BATHS - SPLC 3414 (3) - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilation system in all bathrooms. 32. MECHANICAL/ ALL FURNACES - SPLC 3411 (6), 34.34 (3) - Provide service of heafing facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 33. MECHANICAL/ ALL KITCHEN STOVES - MUMC 503 - Provide an approved gas shut off valve within 3 feet of the appliance in accordance with the mechanical code. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. 34. MECHANICAL/ ALL KITCHEN STOVES - UMC 2214 - Install, repair, or replace listed gas appliance fuel connector maYimum 3 feet in lengrh. (Kitchen range and clothes dryer maYimum 6 foot length.) This work requires a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. 35. PLUMBING - MtJMC 2219 - Provide proper sizing of the pipe to the fizel burning equipment in compliance with the mechanical code. This wark inay require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.-Remove flex piping on water feed and replace with hard piping. Mazch 16, 2009 514 HOYT AVE E page 6 Di � " 36. PLUMBING - MSFC 3404.2.13.2.2 - All above/underground tanks which have been out of service over 90 days shall be pumped free of product, and cap/plug all fill lines, gage openings, vapor returns, and pump connections. Vent lines shall remain open. Or properly remove tanks. (Permits)- Remove old water heater from basement. 37. PLUMBING UNIT 1- SPC 471518�0 (g) - Provide stop to water supply.-On kitchen sink and lav. 38. PLUMBING UNIT 3- SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1) - Repair and maintain sewer vent: Kitchen sink has no vent. 39. PLUMBING LJNIT 3- SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1) - Provide and maintain an approved waste trap. Rlegal s-trap on kitchen sink. 40. PLUMBING LJNIT 3- SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1) - Provide an adequate water supply to all water closets, sinks, showers and tubs. 41. UNITS - SPLC 34.10 (4), 3433 (3) - Provide a bathroom floor impervious to water. 42. tJNITS - MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fire rated door and assembly. The minimum rating must be one hour. Provide UL approved hydraulic or UL approved spring loaded hinges. Repair and maintain the door closer. Repair and maintain the door frame. Repair and maintain the door latch. 43. UNITS - MSFC 605.1- All light fixtures shall be maintained with protective globes if originally equipped. 44. LTNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the walls in an approved manner. Repair or replace the damaged ar deteriarated wall coverings. Patch the holes and/or cracks in the wa11s. Paint wa11s 45. LTNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the floor in an approved manner. Repair or replace the carpeting. Repair or replace the floor coverings. Refinish the floor. Repair or replace the floor rile. 46. LTNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the celing in an approved manner. 09-765 Mazch 16, 2009 514 AOY'L AVE E page 7 Repair or replace the damaged or deteriorated ceiling. Paint the ceiling. Patch the holes and/or cracks in the ceiling. 47. iJNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the cabinets in an approved manner. Repair or replace the damaged or missing door. Repair or replace the damaged or missing drawer. Repair or replace the damaged framing. Repair or replace the damaged or missing hardwaze. 48. LJNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair or replace and maintain the woodwork in an approved manner. 49. iJNITS - SPLC 34.09 (3) i- Provide and maintain an approved one-inch throw single cylinder deadbolt lock. 50. LTNITS - MSFC 10033.1.8 - Remove unapproved locks from the unit doors. The door must be openable from the inside without the use of keys or special knowledge or effort. Remove all bolt locks. 51. SPLC 34.08 (1), 34.31 (1) - All exterior property areas shall be maintained free from any accuxnulation of refuse, garbage or feces. Clean up property areas, entries of all trash, refuse debris etc. 52. SPLC 34.08 (3) - Provide and maintain suitable ground cover on all exteriar areas to control erosion. Trench dug around building for drain tile. Properly install and fill in trench. As owner, agent or responsible party, you ase hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by April 15, 2009 the Department of Safety and Inspecfions, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substanrial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 375 7ackson Street, Suite 220, (651)266-9090. "I`his inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condirion. If this building is located in a historic district ar 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 applicarion and forms are auailable from the Department of Safety Mazch 16, 2009 514 HOYT AVE E page 8 09-765 and Inspections web site (see letterhead) and from the HPC staff. No permits wiil 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 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, norify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolirion and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Deparnnent of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If corrective action is not taken within the fime 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 staring 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 Legisiative 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 admis�istrative 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 Joe Yannarelly between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at 651-266-1920, 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 DEPARTMENTOFFIREANDSAF 765'cEs Doug(as A. Halmn, Fire Cliief CITY OF SAINT PAUL Cfirisiopher B Coleman. Mayor DIVISION OF FIRE PREVE�'TION Siaven Zaccord. Frre Marshn! l00 E E7e�endi Sn�ae� Telephmie h5(-223-h230 SnmtPaul.M��?SIUI Faesimile 6�1-d28-h24! November 3, 2006 MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CONSULTANTS BRENT M. MULLER 8599 W PT DOUGLAS RD, SUITE 100 COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 RE: TEAM INSPECTION 514 HOYT AVE E Ref # 12325 Dear Property Representative: Your building was inspected on October 17, 2006 far the renewal of your Certificate of Occupancy. Approval for occupancy will be granted upon compliance with the following deficiency list. The items on the list must be corrected immediately. A reinspection will be made on or after November 2, 2006. Failure to comply may result in a criminal citation or the revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy. The Saint Paul L,egislative Code requires that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. The code also provides for the assessment of additional reinspection fees. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING TENANTS IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LIST OF DEFICIENCIES ARE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. DEFICIENCY LIST 1. BASEMENT - SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1) - Repair the clogged sewer drain. Previous complaint of sewer being backed up in basement. Clean and sanitize flooring from backed up sewer. 2. ELECTRICAL - EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.12 (2), 34.35 (1) - Repair and maintain all required and supplied equipment in an operative and safe condition. Replace the painted fixture cover. 3. ELECTRICAL - EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.14 (2) f- Provide and maintain an minimum of 1 foot candle at the grade level of exterior exits and entryways for security. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. 4. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - BULLETIN Ol-1 / BULLETIN 80-1 (Property Maintenance Code)- Provide for all electrical to be brought up to code per the above Bulletins as it pertains, 5. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 408.4 Circuit Directory or Circuit Identification. Provide far the electrical panel (s) to have an up to date panel directory. 09-765 6. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 605.1 -Provide a grounding jumper around the water meter. 7. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - MSFC 605.6 - Provide electrical cover plates to all outlets, switches and junction boxes where missing. 8. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - SPLC 34.14 (2) c- Provide or replace the duplex convenience outlet with b ound fault protection within 3 feet of the basin on an adjacent wall in all bathrooms. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.\ Provide for all receptacles above bathroom sinks to be disconnected or provide GFCI protection. Replace the GFCI located in the restroom in Unit one (doesn't trip). 9. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 210-7 (d) - Provide for electrical replacement receptacles to be grounded. Open grounds in receptacles in Unit 2(GFCI by sink), Unit three (through out). Check all receptacles through out building. 10. ELECTRICAL - CsENERAL - NEC 230-13 - Provide for the electrical service to be adequately sized to meet the needs of the occupancy type. 11. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 410-8 (b) (1) Provide for the incandescent fixtures in closets to have a completely enclosed lamp. 12. ELECTRICAL - GENERAL - NEC 240-24 (a) (b) - Provide for each occupant to have ready access to all over current devices for that occupancy. 13. ENTIRE BUILDING - SPLC 34.7_3, MSFC ll0.1 - This occupancy is condemned as unfit for human habitation. This occupancy must not be used until re-inspected and approved by this office. RAW SEWAGE IN BASEMENT. 14. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Provide or repair and maintain the window screen. Replace all missing, tom or otherwise deteriorating screens. 15. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.14 (2) f- Provide and maintain an minimum of 1 foot candle at the grade level of exterior exits and entryways for security. This work may require a permit(s). Call L3EP at (651) 266-9090. Front and rear entry doors. 16. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (1) a, 3432 (1) a- Provide and maintain foundation elements to adequately support this building at all points. Appears to be water infiltration into basement. Eliminate problem. 17. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (1) b,c, 34.32 (1) b,c - Provide and maintain all exterior walls free from holes and deterioration. All exterior unprotected surfaces must be painted or protected from the elements and maintained in a professional inanner free from chipped or peeling paint. Remove and replace all deteriorating wood trim/sashes/frames on doors/windows. 09-765 18. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (1) e, 3432 (1) d- Provide and maintained the roof weather tight and free from defects. Downspouts to be fun to divert water away from building. 19. EXTERIOR - MSFC 603.9- Call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-4999 to provide vehicle impact protection for the gas meter. 20. EXTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window in good condition. Replace all broken windows throughout building. Remove all deteriorating putty (Glazing) around window glass and re-glaze. 21. INTERIOR - SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and retum it to this office. 22. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (1) a, 3432 (1) a- Provide and maintain foundation elements to adequately support this building at all points. Several support posts show deterioration at base. Have LIEP inspector inspect building for structural integrity. 23. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window locks. 24. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Repair and maintain the window sash cordsJsash holding devices for all openable windows.. 25. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.10 (6), 3433 (5) - Exterminate and control insects, rodents or other pests. Provide documentation of extermination. Evidence of rodent infestation--mice seen at time of inspection. Provide extermination by a licensed exterminator and provide documentation to this office. Seal/tuckpoint walls/foundation to eliminate entry of rodents. 26. INTERIOR - SPLC 34.10 (5), 3433 (4), 34.16 - Provide and maintain interior in a clean and sanitary condition. Clean out all units of trash, garbage, refuse, debris etc. Units to be in a clean condition--walls, floors, carpeting, appliances, fixtures etc. Remove all mold/mildewed azeas and replace with new materials. 27. INTERIOR BASEMENT - MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire rated floor and/or ceiling construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. The minimum rating must be one hour. (Basement ceiling.) 28. INTERIOR HALLWAYS - MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fire rated door and assembly. The minimum rating must be one hour. BASEMENT DOOR. Repair and maintain the door closer. Repair and maintain the door frame. Repair and maintain the door latch. AA-ADA-EBO EmO�oyer 09-765 29. INTERIOR HALLWAYS/STAIRWELL - MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire 'rated' shaft or stairway construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651)266-9090. The minimum rating must be one hour. Repair hallway/stairv✓ell walls. 30. INTERIOR STAIRWELLS - SPLC 34.09 (2) 3432 (2) - Provide an approved handrail. The top of the handrail must be between 34 and 38 inches above the treads and run the entire length of the stair. 31. MECHANICAL/ ALL BATHS - SPLC 34.14 (3) - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilation system in all bathrooms. 32. MECHANICAL/ ALL FURNACES - SPLC 34.11 (6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 33. MECHANICAL( ALL KITCHEN STOVES - MUMC 503 - Provide an approved gas shut off valve within 3 feet of the appliance in accordance with the mechanical code. This work may require a permit(s). Ca11 LIEP at (651) 266-9090. 34. MECHANICAL/ ALL KITCHEN STOVES - UMC 2214 - Install, repair, or replace listed gas appliance fuel connector maximum 3 feet in length. (Kitchen range and clothes dryer maatimum 6 foot length.) This wark requires a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090. 35. PLUMBING - MUMC 2219 - Provide proper sizing of the pipe to the fuel burning equipment in compliance with the mechanical code. This work may require a permit(s). Call LIEP at (651) 266-9090.- Remove flex piping on water feed and replace with hard piping. 36. PLUMBING - MSFC 3404.2.13.2.2 - All above/underground tanks which have been out of service over 90 days shall be pumped free of product, and cap/plug all fill lines, gage openings, vapor returns, and pump connections. Vent lines shall remain open. Or properly remove tanks. (Permits)- Remove old water heater from basement. 37. PLUMBING UNIT 1- SPC 4715.1800 (g) - Provide stop to water supply.-On kitchen sink and lav. 38. PLUMBING IJNIT 3- SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1) - Repair and maintain sewer vent.-Kitchen sink has no vent. 39. PLUMBING LJNIT 3- SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1) - Provide and maintain an approved waste trap. Illegal s-trap on kitchen sink. 40. PLUMBING tJNIT 3- SPLC 341 I(4), 34.34 (1) - Provide an adequate water supply to all water closets, sinks, showers and tubs. 41. UNITS - SPLC 3410 (4), 34.33 (3) - Provide a bathroom floor impervious to water. 09-765 42. tNITS - MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or repiace the fire rated doox and assembly. The minimum rating must be one hour. Provide UL approved hydraulic or UL approved spring loaded hinges. Repair and maintain the door closer. Repair and maintain the door frame. Repair and maintain the door latch. 43. LINITS - MSFC 605.1- All light fixtures shall be maintained with protective globes if originally equipped. 44. LJNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the walls in an approved manner. Repair or replace the damaged or deteriorated wall coverings. Patch the holes and/or cracks in the walls. PainY walls 45. IJNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the floor in an approved manner. Repair or replace the carpeting. Repair or replace the floor coverings. Refinish the floor. Repair or replace the floor tile. 46. UNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the ceiling in an approved manner. Repair or replace the damaged ar deteriorated ceiling. Paint the ceiling. Patch the holes andlor cracks in the ceiling. 47. tTNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the cabinets in an approved manner. Repair or replace the damaged or missing door. Repair or replace the damaged or missing drawer. Repair or replace the damaged framing. Repair or replace the damaged or missing hardware. 48. LJNITS - SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair or replace and maintain the woodwork in an approved manner. 49. LTNITS - SPLC 34.09 (3) i- Provide and maintain an approved one-inch throw single cylinder deadbolt lock. 50. IJNITS - MSFC 1003.31.8 - Remove unapproved locks from the unit doors. The door must be openable from the inside without the use of keys or special knowledge or effort. Remove all bolt locks. 51. SPLC 34.08 (1), 3431 (1) - All exterior property areas shall be maintained free from any accumulation of refuse, garbage or feces. Clean up property areas, entries of all trash, refuse debris etc. AA-ADA-EEO Employer 09-765 52. SPLC 34.08 (3) - Provide and maintain suitable ground cover on all exterior areas to control erosion. Trench dug around building for drain tile. Properly install and fill in trench. You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the City Clerks Office, Room 290, (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10 days of the date of the original orders. If you have any questions, call me at 651-228-6249 between 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. 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Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s} at 514 Hoyt Avenue East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Andrew Hybben stated that he was the owner of 514 Hoyt Avenue East LLC. Marilyn Fisher and Cheryl Endres, 522 Hoyt Avenue East, also appeared. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Mr. Magner. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two- story, wood frame, four-plex on a lot of 7,841 square feet and had been vacant since July 6, 2006. A code compliance inspection had been done on November 3, 2006, the vacant building registration fees were current, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On February 10, 2009, 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 March 16, 2009 with a compliance date of April 15, 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 ofthe land to be approximately $60,000 and the building to be $140,000. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $80,000 to $120,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $14,000 to $20,000. There had also been five suminary abatements issued to this property since 2006, five of which went to wark order: 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 cut tall grass and weeds. Code EnforcemenY recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner stated that the code compliance inspection had expired and a new inspection would need to be completed He also noted that there was a building permit pulled in November 2008 valued at $2,000 which had not been finaled. He presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building was an early 1878 pioneer-era cottage. She noted that there were several additions and the exterior had been severely altered. The building was surrounded by apartment buildings and houses built in later years; thus, there was little context or continuity on the block. She believed demolition would not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Hybben what his plans were for the building. Mr. Hybben responded that it was his intention to have the rehabilitation completed within 90 days. He said he had been helping his daughter rehab a house which she bought in Shareview. Since that was now done, he could concentrate his efforts on completing the rehab of this building. He said he was unaware of the orders until he received the notice of the hearings in Apri12009. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Magner who the OTA was addressed ta Mr. Magner responded that it was sent to 514 Hoyt Avenue East LLC at 3363 Oasis Avenue North in Stillwater. There was no returned mail. Mr. Hybben confirmed that this was his mailing address. He said he had purchased the property from Interbank, which was a foreclosed property, in August 2008. He said that although he was not a general contractor, he had the laiowledge to do the rehab and had done many others in St. Paul. Ms. Moermond asked when the property became a category 3. Mr. Magner responded that it was a category 2 until the OTA was issued in March 2009. He noted that the area was zoned RTl which the existing use of the building would not be allowed. He said the building would need to be de- converted to a duplex or the matter would need to be appealed to the BZA. Mr. Magner also ,i � � June 23, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 6 explained the state law concerning the ability to pull pemuts without a state contractor's license in that only one building permit could be pulled in a 24-month time period unless it was for a person's own residence. He told Mr. Hybben that he would need to hire a licensed general contractor as well as licensed trade contractors to do the rehab of the building. Ms. Moermond invited Ms. Fischer and Ms. Endres to testify. Ms. Fischer stated that her family had owned their house since 1934 when the house was moved onto the lot. She said there had been constant problems at 514 since 2005 with the deterioration of the property including the following: noisy residents; number of vehicles; blasring music from vehicles; irregular gazbage service; trash strewn about and into their yard; rats and mice; and overalllack of yard maintenance causing her to mow the lawn. Ms. Endres stated that the trash area for the containers was three feet from their property and there was constant trash strewn throughout both yazds. She said she was a property manager, had been inside the building, and believed it had severe deficiencies. She was aware that there was a broken sewer line in the basement which was likely where the rats were coming from. She said that they had considered purchasing the empty lot once the City had demolished the building and were unaware that anyone owned it. She requested the building be demolished. Ms. Spong noted that almost the entire front yard was an asphalt parking lot which she considered to be unusual and a blighting influence to the neighbarhood. She asked whether there was a garage or alley access. Mr. Hybben responded that there was not. Ms. Moermond stated that she would require him to remove half of the western portion of the asphalt in the front yard leaving two spaces for parking and re-sod the remainder of the yard. Mr. Magner asked whether this was going to be a rental property. Mr. Hybben responded that it was, that he managed several properties throughout St. Paul, and did not haue any problems with tenants as he went through a thorough screening process. He said that he had also attended crime free multi-housing training. Mr. Magner stated that given the past history of this property, one of the conditions must be that a management plan be provided on how the property was going to be managed. Ms. Moermond stated that the following conditions must be met by July 7: 1) provide closing documents; 2) obtain a new code compliance inspection for a duplex; 3) post the $5,000 performance bond; 4) de-convert the building to a duplex; 5) provide a list of all other properties owned in St. Paul; 6) provide a work plan; 7) obtain contractor bids, including general contractor bid; 8) provide financial documentation; 9) the property must be maintained; 10) remove the asphalt in the front yard (must have plans to be done by end of August 2009); and 11) provide a management plan on how the property is going to be managed.