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09-83AMENDED 3/4/09 RESOLUTION Presented by Council File #�� Green Sheet # 3061028 SAI T PAUL, MINNESOTA � ✓� 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, single family dwelling located on property hereinafter 4 referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 664 WELLS STREET. This 5 property is legally described as follows, to wit: CHAS. WEIDE'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 37 OF ARI,INGTON HILLS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL EX E 2 FT LOT 14 AND ALL OF LOT 15 BLK 37 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 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before June 9, 2008, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: HSBC Bank USA Na As Trustee/Co Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, 12650 Ingenuity Dr, Orlando, FL 32826; Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke, 12550 West Frontage Rd, Suite 200, Burnsville, MN 55337; Terry Daniels, 1282 Dennis St. N, Maplewood, MN 55119; Ray Hessler, Hessler Properties Inc, PO Box 7419, St. Paul, MN 55107; Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Council. WHEREAS, Department 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 September 16, 2008; 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 or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the sh located on the Subject Property by October 16, 2008; 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 purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 and Tuesday, January 13, 2009 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation � � : 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 to approve the request to order the 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 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, January 21, 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 664 WELLS STREET. 1. 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). 3. 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 ar 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 subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested ar responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its b�' `6 s� 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 2. 95 96 97 98 99 100 3. 101 102 103 104 105 106 4. 107 blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting 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 alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the struchu must be completed within r.r�� one hundred-eiehtv (180) days after the date of the Council Hearing. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Department of Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property 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 accardance with Chapter 45 o£the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code. Requested by Deparhnent of: Safety and Inspections Code Enforcement / Vaca.nt Buildmgs By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: Adoption Certified by BY� 1 � /O�fi. Secretary Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � Adopted by Council: Date ��l��/JGJ � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � D�I'83 S � _Dept.ofSafety&Inspections ; 2,_o�T-o$ �i Green Sheet NO: 3061028 � Contact Person & Phone: � Bob Kessler 266-9013 i Must Be on Councii Agenda by (Date): ', 21JAN-09 Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E-Document Required: Y Document Contact: ContactPhone: � Assign Number For Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Action Reouested: 0 '�Aept of SafetY & Inspectioos � 1 Deot of SafetY & Iaspections ' Department Director ! 2 ` 'lyAttorneV 3 Mavor's Office MayodAssistant I 4 Council i 5 'City Cterk � G1� - 'ry Clerk —� Ciry Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply with [he resolution, the Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject proper[y is located at 664 WELLS ST . Recommendations: Appro�e (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission CB Committee Ci�il Service Commission � Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: 1. Has this person/firm ever worked untler a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this personlfirm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this personffrcn possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to [he Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 664 WELLS ST by October 16, 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders. AdvanWges If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. Disadvantages If Approved: The Ciry will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the pioperty tax.es. A nuisance condition will remain unabated m the City. This building(s) will continue to bligfit the community. Disativantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiTy. Total AmouM af CostlRevenue Bud eted: Transaction: 9 Fundiny source: Nuisance Housing Abatement qM;viry Number: 001-00257 Finan cial Information: (Explain) December 29, 2008 12:46 PM Page 1 oG-8 3 SUMMARY FOR PUSLIC HEARING 664 Wells Street Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, December 23, 2008 City Council — Wednesday, January 21, 2009 The building is a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 6,098 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since August 10, 2007. The current property owner is HSBC Bank USA NA c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property records. The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There have been five (5) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007. There have been four (4) WORK ORDERS issued for: - Removal of improperly stored refuse - Boarding On 5eptember 3, 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 September 16, 2008 with a compliance date of October 16, 2008. 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 $39,400 on the land and $69,300 on the building. As of December 22, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has not been completed. As of December 22, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real EstaYe taYes are current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $50,000 to $60,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $7,598 to $10,598. 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. • .� DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTFOidS Richard Lippe�f, Manager ofCode 6nfo�cement CI`� OF S.�"r PA�J�. 375 Jacksors Sveez, Suite 110 Chrismpher 8. Coleman, Mayor SainlPaul, MNSSIO!-/806 � October 24, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Te(ephone: 631d 66-7900 Facsimile: 651 d 6G1919 WeS: wvnv.stoavLeov/dsi Departruent of Safety and Tnspections, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to. consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 664 WE�.LS ST The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as foilows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, December 23, 20U8 City Council Hearing— Wednesday, January 21, 2009 The owners and responsible pazties of record are: Name and Last Known Address , HSBC Bank NA c/o Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando, FL 32826 Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke 12550 W Frontage Rd, #200 Bumsville, MN 55337 Terry Daniels I282 Dennis St. N iVFaplewood, MN 55119 Ray Hessler Hessler Properties Inc P O Box 7419 St Paul, MN 55107-0419 Interest Fee Owner Foreclosure Attorney Interested Party Interested'Party Payne Phalen District 5 Planning Counci] D 5-director@visi. com Disirict Council Contact An Affirmative Action Equal ppportunity Employer U�i-83 664 WELLS ST October 24, 2008 page Z The legal descriprion of this property is: CT3AS. WEIDE'S SLTBDIVISION OF BLOCK 37 OF ARLINGTON HILLS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL EX E 2 FL' LOT 14 A1VB ALL OF LOT 15 BLK 37 The Departrnent of Safety and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eluninate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and xemoving this building(s}. The property was re-inspected on October 16, 2008. There was no wmpliance and the nuisance conditiort 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 resoluricsn ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove tttis building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a speciai assessment to be collected ia the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Ma�er Vacant Buildings Manager Department of Safety and Inspecfions SM:nm cc: Chad Staul, City Attomeys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Cazison, PBD-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Counci2 — Community Qrganizer pubhmgbQ183 9/Q6 ° Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Page 1 of 2 �y-�� Home Site Map Contact Us Property Look Up Information - Structure Description Home �( Information � � Property Look Up � � Record Look Up � � Contact Us New Property Search Sack to Search Resul�s Quick Info Property Information Taxpayer Name and ' Address Value I Value History_ Structure Description Sale Snformation Special Assessments Pro�r� Tax Payment Information Property Tax Payment Nistory 2008 Property Tax Statement Value Notice 2007_ P COp erty Tax Statement/Value Notice 2006 Property Tax Statement/Value Not+ce 2005 Property Tax S Notice > Structure Description Property Identification 29.29.22.42.0228 Number (PIN) Property Address 664 Wells St St. Paul 55106-3720 Residential Property: Year Built 1888 # of Stories 1.50 Style One And 3/4 Story Exterior Wall Frame Total Rooms 8 Total Family Rooms 1 Total Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 1 Half Baths 0 Attic Type Finished SQ Feet 1246 Foundation Size 712 Basement Area Finished Finished Rec Area Garage Type Area (sq.ft.) Parcel Size .14 Acres Parcel Width 48.00 Feet Parcel Deptfi 125.00 Feet Land Use Code 510 Land Use Description R- Single Family Dwelling, Platted Lot http:llrrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.usfpublic/characteristiclParcel.pasp?scrn=Dwelling&pin= 12/19(2008 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Dic Lippert Manager of Code Enfarcement [}�/'�p 3 CITY OF S.AINT PAUL Christopher B. Caleman, .�Ylayor Nuisunce Buclding Enforcement 1600 YVhite Bear Ave N Saint Pau1, Iv�' � 5106 wtiw✓.stpaul.gov September 16, 2008 HSBC Bank NA cfo Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando FL 32826-2703 Terry Daniels 1282 Dennis St. N Maplewood, MN SSll9 Tel: (651) 266-I900 Fax: (6i1) 266-1926 Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Bumsville, MN 55337 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear : Sir or Madam The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, DeparCment of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 664 WELLS ST and legally described as follows, to wit: CHAS. WEIDE'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 37 OF ARLINGTON HILLS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL EX E 2 FT LOT 14 AND ALL OF LOT 15 BLK 37 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 September 03, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following candifions 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 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 September 16, 2008 664 WELLS ST page 2 c�>-83 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, single family dwelling. Exterior I. 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. Pennit may be required. 2. The eaves and soffits are in a state of disrepair or deterioration. Repair all defects, holes, breaks, loose or rotting boaxds to a professional state of maintenance. Permit may be required. 3. 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. 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. There are missing or defective guardrails. Provide all stairways, porches, decks or steps which are more than 30" high with guardrails and intermediate rails with openings in the guardrail no more than four (4) inches apart and in accordance with the State Building Code. 6. The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair. Repair or replace the roof covering to a sound, tight and water impervious condition. Permit may be required. The exterior wa11s of the house andJor garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 8. The window andlar door screens are missing, defective or in a state of disrepair. Provide proper window and doar screens for all openable windows and doors. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames. 9. 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 or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not conected by October 16, 2008 the Departrnent of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatesnent process to September 16, 2008 664 WELLS ST page 3 �-�3 demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including adminlstrative 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, 8 Fourth Street, Suite �200 Commerce Building, (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to cotrect this nuisance condition. As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete discl�sure 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 Ciry. This placai�d shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department 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 time specified in this arder, the Enforcement Officer will notify the Ciry 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 adopC a resolution stating what acrion if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in 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 tlus action, including administt'ative costs wi11 be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. September16,2008 664 WELLS ST page 4 � �� If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Rich Singerhouse between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1945 or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 12/07 (9 0%3012 00 8) Steve Magner - 20081030080133945 pdf � Page 1 � �_ � BID TABUZATION FOR: Q-27335-5 DEMO OF 664 WELLS ST DSI BUXER:?vIARKEtiANGELIST ��,1� BID OPEN DATE10CT0&ER 28, 2008 Buberl Recycling Robert Buberl 651-439-8399 $ 9,487.00 Ray Anderson RicYia:d Orthmeyer 651-774-2550 $ 8,900.00 Buelow John Bue]ow b51-436-5326 $ 7,098.00 • Y �" - eahve Serv �„..-°° Richaz ,. ��n:�,,, 651-43�6=3"161 $ `1;4�kfl . �' DNID Serv Kerry Bama 651-982-6922 $ 9,600.00 Frattalone Co Nick Frattatone 651-484-0448 $ 15,300.00 Rayco Excav Rory Matter 612-619-1587 $ 9,210.00 Semple Excavating Julie Semple 651-772-1449 $ 1Q29200 ��...�---- Tt�t`9�6oa,�. Todd hm] t 226-6300 � 8,200.00 �,.,.„.,.-.. ruC3c� vatistg „ Tony Wruck � °` 763-26 - S� $ 10,700. 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Date: September 17, 2008 File #: 07 - 130397 Folder Name: 664 WELLS ST PIN: 292922420228 HP District: Property Name: Survey Info: , "�`�°�.;�- ;ca�; ,_,.�s�,-,��,�., �1'��3 �� Date: September 17, 2008 HP District: File #: 07 - 130397 Property Name: Folder Name: 664 WELLS ST Survey Info: PIN: 292922420228 Date: File #: Folder Name: PIN: September 17, 2008 07 -130397 664 WELLS ST 292922420228 HY District: Property Name: Survey Tnfo: D �-83 09-�'3 Date: August 27, 20�8 HP District: File #: 07 - 130397 Property Name: Folder Name: 664 WELLS ST Survey Info: PIN: 292922420228 Date: August 27, 2008 File #: 07 - 130397 Folder Name: 664 WELLS ST HP District: Property Name: Survey Info: 09 �83 PIN: 292922420228 Date: August 27, 2008 HP District: �� d`3 File #: 07 - 130397 Property Name: Folder Name: 664 WELLS ST Survey Info: PIN: 292922420228 Date: August 27, 2008 HP District: ��a'3 File #: 07 - 130397 Property Name: Folder Name: 664 WELLS ST Survey Info: PIN: 292922420228 �1- �3 Date: August 27, 2008 I�P District: File #: 07 - 130397 Property Name: Folder Name: 664 WELLS ST Survey Info: PIN: 242922420228 a1-8� Date: August 27, 2008 HP District: File #: 07 - 130397 Property Name: Folder Name: 664 WELLS ST Survey Info: PIN: 292922420228 December 23, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes (1q.-b Page 8 Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 664 Wells Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. The property owner of record, HSBC Bank USA NA c/o Ocwen Loan Servicin� LLC, did not appear. No other parties of interest appeared. Mr. Ma�er stated the building was a two-story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 6,098 squaze feet and had been vacant since August 10, 2007. A code compliance inspection had not been done, the vacant building registration fees were current, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On September 3, 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 September 16, 2008 with a compliance date of October 16, 2008. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $39,400 and the building to be $69,300. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $50,000 to $60,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $7,598 to $10,598. There had also been five summary abatements issued to this property since 2007, 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, cut tall grass and weeds, and bouding. Code Bnforcement recommends the building be repaired ar removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked how they became aware this was a vacant building. Mr. Magner responded that the inspector for the area found the building to be unoccupied with numerous exterior violations and referred the property to V acant Buildings. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building was built in 1888 and may have been originally built as a stick-style house; however, there was a loss of exterior omamentation. This building backed up to the Hamm Brewery and was near Wadena Street. This property had not been surveyed and there was no potential for historic designation; however, it did support an East Lake-style building which was built during the Victorian era. She also noted that there were three vacant lots on this street and the "feel" of a neighborhood had been lost as a result. Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair. a��3 January 13, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 2 2. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 664 Wells Street within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. (Originally heard on Dec. 23; no one appeazed; ordered removed within 15 days no option for repair) Andrew Dick, property owner, appeared and stated that he had closed on the property on November 26. Mr. Ma�er read his report into the record that was presented on December 23. He said that he had been contacted by Mr. Dick after the hearing who claimed that he had been out of town for the December 23 hearing. He told Mr. Dick to contact Mai V ang and request that the hearing be rescheduled. He also indicated to Mr. Dick that he would need to fill out the vacant building registration form and retum it to his office, apply for a code compliance inspection, and post the $5,000 performance bond. According to STAMP, on January 13 the application for a code compliance inspection had been made and the performance bond had been posted. He did not have the vacant building registration form in the file and would need to check to see if it had been received in his office. Ma Moermond indicated to Mr. Dick that the properiy was a Category III vacant building and should not have been sold to him. She explained that the Council had enacted an ordinance requiring that the current owner was responsible for rehabilitation of Category III vacant buildings prior to selling. Since she was unsure of the timeline on enforcement of the ordinance change, she said she would need to consult with City Attorney's Office for a determination. Mr. Dick responded that he was not aware that this building was a Category III vacant building when he purchased it and said that he had rehabbed several other Category II vacant buildings in the City. Ms. Moernnond asked whether a realtor or attorney were present at the time of closing. Mr. Dick responded that the realtor, Newell Hill, and the title insurance company, First Financial Title, were present at the closing and no one indicated to him that the building was a Category III vacant building. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Dick what other properties he had rehabbed in the City and what his plans were for this property. Mr. Dick presented a letter outlining his intention for the property; a copy of said letter is attached and made a part of this record. Mr. Magner asked Mr. Dick if it was his intention to rehab and then sell the property. Mr. Dick responded that this was correct and that the properties on Hawthorne and Maria were currently for sale. Mr. Magner asked Mr. Dick whether he was a licensed general contractor with the state. Mr. Dick responded that he was not. Mr. Magner stated that according to the State Building Code, a property owner could pull as many building permits to do work on their own residence; however, they were only permitted to pull one additional building permit for another dwelling within a 24-month time period. Since Mr. Dick indicated that he had recently worked on at least two other properiies, he would need to hire a general contractor do the rehab for this property. January 13, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes P ��3 �'3 Ms. Moermond stated that she would need to check with the City Attorney's Office on the legality of the sale of property as a result of the ordinance change in order to determine whether Mr. Dick would be allowed to rehabilitate the building. Ms. Moermond stated that the following must be received by 9:OQ a.m. on Tuesday, 7anuary 20: 1) a work p1an; 2) financial documentation; and 3) a letter or affidavit dedicating funds for this specific project. DG-8�3 To Whom It MayConcern: I plan on fixing up 664 Weils Street. I have already repaired all broken windows and storm windows and removed the boards covering broken windows. I have also maintained the sidewalk insofar as shovefing and putting down deicer throughout the winter. 1 plan on making sure all permits necessary to meet code compliance are pulled by the end of lanuary. I have not as yet received the code compliance inspection report, but I am familiar with this process, as I have purchased two vacant properties in St. Paul (763 Hawthorne Ave E and 372 Maria Ave), both of which now have letters of code compliance. 1 have been pretty busy with the holidays and a vacation since I purchased this property, but i am now committing myself in earnest. I anticipate that all the electrical, mechanical and piumbing work wili be done by March 15"'. There is some work that cannot be compfeted until the weather permits, namely the exterior work. The interior is not in that bad of shape, and contains several nice Victorian features that I intend to refurbish. I plan on repairing and painting the entire e�erior, including repairing all the masonry and foundation. I anticipate that this will be done by June 30 Sincerely, � �� Andrew Dick �- �� February 24, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 4 2. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 664 Wells Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoprion of resolution. (Refeffed back by Council on Feb. 4) Andrew Dick, property owner, appeared. Mr. Magner stated that a legislative hearing was held on January 13 at which time Mr. Dick indicated that he had ordered the code compliance and posted the bond. He said that he srill needed to put together a work plan, obtain contractor bids, and submit fmancial documentation. The work plan that was submitted after the hearing was not based on what was on the code compliance. He said that he had not received any updated documentation from Mr. Dick. Mr. Dick stated that he had bids from his general contractor, Gutierrez Construction, as well as bids for electrical from HC Electric, a mechanical bid from Midland Heating & Air Conditioning, and a plumbing bid from Home Town Pluxnbing. He also had a letter from his bank, US Bank, indicating that he had $60,000 auailable funding to rehab the property at 664 Wells. He presented the documentation for review. Mr. Magner stated that afrer reviewing the bid from HC Electric, he did not find that it addressed many of the items on the code compliance. He asked Mr. Dick whether he had any concerns about the cost of the bid. Mr. Dick responded that he had given the contractor the code compliance list and had reviewed all of the items. He believed only the main items were addressed on the bid and that the contractar believed that since the electrical panel was installed approximately 20 years ago, the inspector may not require it to be replaced. Mr. Magner stated that item 8 under electrical on the code compliance indicated "illegal service upgrade; rewire to 2008 NEC; purchase permit for service an all circuits." He said that if a 2008 service upgrade was required, it was not addressed on the electrical bid from the contractor and the bid was way underestimated. Mr. Magner said that in reviewing the plumbing bid, it only indicated "complete various plumbing code repairs" and quoted $5,999 to do the work. He asked Mr. Dick if the contractor indicated that tYus would address all of the items detailed under plumbing on the code compliance report. Mr. Dick responded that he believed this was correct and that he had another plumbing bid that he received via e-mail which was cheaper which was the plumber he would likely contract to do the work. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Dick why he had not submitted the plumbing bid for the contractor that he was going to use. Mr. Dick responded that the bid he had submitted had a$6,000 figure which was why he had submitted that bid. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Dick for the bid which was from Rhinex Plumbing in the amount of $1,451. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Dick why he had not submitted the plumbing bid from the contractor that he was going to hire to do the project considering the significant cost difference in bids; almost a$5,000 difference. Mr. Dick responded that he had received one bid over the phone whereas the other bid, the contractor actually came out and inspected the building before he gave him his bid. Ms. Moermond suggested that Mr. Dick was not answering the question in that he presented the bid which was almost $6,000 to do the electrical work when he had also received a bid that was approximately $1,500 for the electrical which was who he intended to contract to do the work. She February 24, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes 6�-�3 Page 5 viewed it as using the inflated bid to show that the total cost of the rehab was a$58,000 to $60,000 project when it in fact would not cost that much. Mr. Dick said that the second electrical bid he received via e-mail which was less formal than the bid he received from Home Town Plumbing. He said that he was submitting it at the hearing now and was not trying to "keep any secrets" from anyone. Mr. Magner asked Mr. Dick who he was going to use to contract for the plumbing work. Mr. Dick responded that he did not have Home Town Plumbing inspect the house as he didn't believe it was fair to have them drive from Ham Lake to look at the property when it might get torn down. He said that he would have them come out and look at the house to see if they could give him a lower bid. Mr. Magner stated that in reviewing the bid from Rhinex Plumbing, the specific items on the code compliance inspection had also not been addressed. Mr. Magner stated that at the previous hearing, Mr. Dick had testified that he had experience rehabbing other properties other than 619 North. He asked Mr. Dick whether he had rehabbed other properties with a code compliance report. Mr. Dick responded that he had rehabbed two Category 2 vacant buildings; 372 Maria and 763 Hawthorne Avenue East. Mr. Magner asked Mr. Dick what he was going to do with 664 Wells once it was rehabbed. Mr. Dick responded that he planned to sell the property. Mr. Magner asked Mr. Dick what he was doing with the other two houses that he had rehabbed. Mr. Dick responded that one of the houses had been scheduled to close on February 18; however, the closing date had been pushed back. The other house was on the market for sale. Mr. Magner asked Mr. Dick if he would agree that he was using these properties for "speculation." Mr. Dick responded that he didn't understand what he meant by "speculation." Mr. Magner respanded that "speculation" was defined as someone who acquired a property, rehabilitated it and then put it on the market for sale; he asked Mr. Dick if he would agree with this definition. Mr. Dick responded that yes, he was purchasing properties, fixing them up and then selling them to make a profit. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Dick how much labor he had planned to put into the project. She explained that the bid from Gutierrez indicating that Yhe cost of labor was listed at $20,950 and she wanted to know how much of the labor he had planned to do himself. Mr. Dick responded that he had worked with Gutienez before and it was generally a"work in progress" on what he could do to assist on working on a project or if he could provide supplies at a lower cost. Ms. Moermand said that the bid submitted by Gutierrez indicated the labor to be at approximately 1,000 hours and she wanted to know how many of those hours Mr. Dick planned to contribute. Mr. Dick responded that he could submit that information by the following day. Ms. Moermond reviewed the letter from US Bank and requested Mr. Dick present an Affidavit indicating that he was dedicating $50,000 for the rehabilitation of 664 Wells as she wanted to be assured that he would not use this money then to purchase other properties. Ms. Moermond said that the Council had requested that she look at the details of the work plan and the financial information. She said she would provide the Council with a detailed review and it would then be in the CounciPs purview to make a decision, particularly as it related to Chapter 33.03(fl concerning this property. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETYAND INSPECTIONS /� � ��2 BobKessler DirecWr (/ � CITY OF SAINT PAUL ChristopherB Coleman,Mayor JflTlll3i}� 26� 2.��9 ANDREW DICK 619 NORTH ST ST PAUL MN 55106-4430 Re: 664 Wells St File#: 07 130398 VB3 Dear Property Owner: 375 Jacksors Street„ Suite 210 Telephane: 651-2669090 SiPaul,Minnesoia>>I01-1806 Facsimile: 65]-266-9099 Web.� wwwstpau(.rov/dr� Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Insulate cellar door to code. 2. Have roof covering inspected to meet code. 3. Replace front storm door. 4. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled. 5. Install handrails and guardrails at all stairways, including basement stairways, per attachment. 6. 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). 7. Provide generalclean-up ofpreinise. 8. Provide smoke detectors per the Minnesota Building Code and carbon monoxide detectors per State law. 9. Provide weather-sealed, air-sealed, and vermin-sealed exteriar. 10. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. 11. Maintain 6 inches minimum clearance between wood and soil, sloped to drain away from foundation. 12. Repair or replace damaged doors and frames as necessary, including storm doors. 13. Weather-seal eacterior doors. ELECTRICAL Properly strap cables and conduits in basemenU service conduit on the exterior of the house. 2. Tnstall hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector as specified in Bulletin 80-1 and other smoke detectors as required by the IRC. Also, Install carbon inonoxide detectar(s) within 10 feet of all bedrooms. 3. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basement/ garage. An Equal Opportunity Employer Re: 664 Wells St Page 2 ELECTRICAL D�-g� 4. All added receptacles must be grounded, tamper-r-esistant and be on an Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter protected circuit. 5. AZI eZectrical work must be done by a Minnesota- licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit. 6. Any open wa11s or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 2008 NEC. 7. AZI buildings on the property must meet the St. Paul Property Maintenance Code (Bulletin 80-1) 8. Iliegal service upgrade. Rewire to 2008 NEC. Purchase permit for service and all circuits. 9. Properly wire fiunace. PLUMBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. Basement 1. The water heater temperature and pressure relief discharge piping is incorrect. 2. The water heater has no gas shutoff or gas piping is incorrect. 3. The water heater gas venting is inconect. 4. The water heater is not fired or in service. 5. Raise water meter to minimum 12" above floor. 6. The soil and waste piping has no front sewer cleanout and no soil stack base cleanout. First Floor 7. Verify that kitchen sink has proper vent. Second Floor 8. The bathtub is incorrectly vented. Replace waste and overflow. Exterior 9. The lawn hydrant(s) 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. Replace fumace flue venting to code. 3. Connect furnace and water heater venting into chixnney liner. 4. Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on fumace to combustible materials or provide approved shielding according to code. 5. Provide adequate combustion air and support duct to code. 6. Repair and/or replace heating registers and ducts to code. 7. Provide room by room heat loss calculations and replace furnace if calculations indicate that current furnace is oversized. 8. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 9. Gas and wann air mechanical permits are required for the above work. Re: 664 Wells St Page 3 ZOIVING 1. This house was inspected as a single family dwelling. NOTES See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure. a�-S� 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 reoccupy the building, all deficiencies listed on the code compliance report must be corrected in accordance with the Minimum Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34) and all required permits must receive Tinal approval. Sincerely, 7ames L. Seeger Code Compliance Officer JLS: ml Attachments CITY OF SAINT PAUL Mzyor Christopher B. Coleman March 3, 2009 Councilmember Dan Bostrom 320B City Hal] Saint Paul, MN 55102 Re: 664 Wells Dear Councilmember Bostrom: OFFICE OF THE CJTY ATTORNEY John J. Choi, City Attomey b�.}�Q3 � c� Civil Division 'I'elephone:65] 266-8710 400 City Hall Facsimile: 651 298-5619 IS WestRelVo�Blvd Saint Paul, Minneso[a 55102 I am told that 664 Wells is a vacant building under Legislative Code Chapter 43. It was purchased by a Mr. Andrew Dick after the Council made a certain amendment to Chapter 33.03(f)(6) of the Legislative Code. The relevant section, as ainended now reads: (6) In order to maintain and improve decent, safe and sanitary residential housing and for the purpose of protecting the hea]th, welfaze and safety of the public, no person shall sell, purchase, give or transact a change in tiUe or property ownership of any building, dwelling or dwelling unit, structure, or any portion thereof, which is intended for residential occupancy and has been designated as a dangerous structure under Leg. Code § 43A2(1), a vacant building under Leg. Code § 43.02('�, (c), (d), (e) or ( fl, or a nuisance building under Leg. Code § 45.03, without first obtaining the appropriate certificate of occupancy or compliance from the buildang o�cial required under this chapter or fire certificate of occupancy from the fire mazshal required under Leg. Code Chap. 40. Transfer of ownership in certain vacant buildings classified under Leg. Code § 43.02(7. I) as a Category I or a Category II buitding may be exempt from the provisions of this section provided that the following has occurred: a. All outstanding vacant building fees are paid; b. A complete vacant building regisixation form is submitted for approval; c. A truth in sale of housing report meeting the requirements of Leg. Code Chap. 189 is obtained. and further provided that the prospective buyer of a Category TI building: d. Complies with all the requirements under subsections a--c under this subdivision for Category I buildings; and "An A�rmative Action Equal Opportunity Emptoyer, Councilmember Dan Bostrom Mazch 3, 2009 Page 2 �� e. Either posts a performance bond in the amount estimated as necessary to cover the estimated costs of repairs or deposits with either the department of safety and inspections or with an escrow agent approved by the City, that sum of money necessary to cover the estimated cost of repairs. This bond or cash deposit shall be in addition to any other bond or deposit required under subdivision (fl of this section. f. Submits for approval a schedule for completion of the repairs. Your staff contacted our office raising certain questions concerning the councii review of the Notice to Repair of Remove 664 Wells. The first question you raised is whether this ordinance is constitutional. As you know this ordinance, prior to introduction, was reviewed by the Office of the City Attorney pursuant to Administrative Code § 3.02, which requires our office to approve the "form and su�ciency" ofproposed ordinances. We wnsider legal sufficiency to inciude constitutionality. Thus our review and approval of this amendment includes our opinion that it is constitutional. You also asked about Mr. Dick's recourse for the sale of the property to him contrary to the ordinance. As you know, the Office of the City Attorney is the attorney for the City and not Mr. Dick individually. Also, we aze not fully informed of all the facts. So we cannot advise him on potential claims. We can say that the ordinance says no person shalI sell, purchase, give or transact a change in title ar property ownership of a vacant buiiding under Legislative Code §43.02{7), (c), (d), (e) or ( fl without first obtaining the appropriate certificate of occupancy or compliance. During the consideration of this amendment, Yhe Council heazd that any claims of a sale in violation of the ordinance would be a matter between the private pazties involved, not the City, Sincerely� ,,�/ � '�� ` �.,. � � Gera d T. Hendrickson Deputy City AtYOrney cc: Mayor Chris Coleman Council President Lantry Councilmember Melvin Carter Councilmember Dave Thune Councilmember Pat Harris Councilmember Russ Stark Councilmember Lee Helgen Director Bob Kessler Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond �(3/4/2009) Marcia Moermond - 664 Welis Page 1 i b�� Prom: To: Date: Subject: CC: Councilmembers, Marcia Mcermond Councilmembers 3/4J2009 1Q:48 AM 664 Wells Council Agenda Team; Council Secretaries; Hendrickson, Jerry; Legisla... At its public hearing on February 4, 2009 the City Council referred back into legislative hearing the proposed Order to Remove/Repair the nuisance bui{dings at 664 Welis. In my staff report to the Council, I recommended the building's removal within 15 days from the adoption of the resolution, as Andy Dick became the property owner well after the effective date of the ordinance prohibiting the sale of category 3 vacant buildings. During the hearing the Council asked what my review of the property would have been in the absence of this o�dinance. What foilows is my assessment on other factors that would be considered in the normai course of events: property taxes paid code compliance inspection conducted thorough work plan consistent with the code compliance inspection finances adequate to complete the rehab acceptable performance deposit posted proper[y has been maintained report acceptable Therefore, in the absence of this ordinance, my recommendation would have been for the Council to grant time for the rehabilitation of the buildings. -Marcia Moermond Legislative Hearing O�cer DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor Bob Kessler. Director Nuisance Buiiding Enforcement D(� J/z i�o� 375 Jackson St #220 Te1: (651) 266-1900 Saint Paui, MN 55101 Fax. (657) 266-1926 664 Wells Avenue • 8/9/07 — Category II Vacant Building file opened. Vacant Building placards posted �ee �t��h�d: • 8/19/08 — Building Deficiency Inspection appointment letter sent. • 8/26/08 — Building Deficiency Inspection completed. Owner did not show. Vacant Building placards still posted. • 9/S/08 Changed to Category III Vacant Building • 9/16/08 — Order to Abate notice processed and sent with a compliance date of 10(16/08. Order to Abate posted on front and side doors at property. Vacant Building placards still posted. '��`�� • 10/16/08 — No compliance with Order to Abate. • 10/24/08 — Notice of Public Hearing letters mailed. Public Hearing notice posted on front and rear of properiy. Vacant Building placards still posted. • 12/22/08 — Legislative hearing held. No one showed. • 12/30/08 — Spoke with new owner. Sent him copy of public hearing notices. • 1/13/09 — Legislative hearing held. New owner Andrew Dick appeared. • 2/24/09 — Legislative hearing held. Andrew Dick appeared with work plan. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND TNSPECTIONS DickL ippert ManagerofCodeEnjorcement (}�/�p,j CTTY OF SAIN'I' PAUL ChristopherB Coteman, Mayor Nuisance Building Enforcement 1600 i�Yhite Bear Ave N Saint Paul, MN S.i I06 wivwstpaul.gov September 16, 2008 HSBC Bank NA c!o Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando FL 32826-2703 Teh (651J 266-1900 Fax: (651) 266-1926 Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 Terry Daniels 1282 Dennis St. N Maplewood, MN SS119 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: 664 WELLS ST and legally described as follows, to wit: CHAS. WEIDE'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 37 OF ARLINGTON HILLS ADDITION TO ST. PAUL EX E 2 FT LOT 14 AND ALL OF LOT 15 BLK 37 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 September 03, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the de�ciencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspeclaon 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 September16,2008 664 WELLS ST ��"'83 pa�e 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. 'I'his is a two story, wood frame, single family dwelling. Exterior 1. 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. 2. 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 requ3red. 3. 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. 4. The foundation is deteriorated, defective or in a state of disrepair. Repair all foundation defects in a pt�ofessional manner to a weather-tight, water-tight and rodent-proof condition. Permit may be required. S. There are missing or defective guardrails. Provide all stairways, porches, decks ox steps which are more than 30" high with guardrails and intermediate rails cvith openings in the guardrail no more than four (4) inches apart and in accardance with the State Building Code. 6. The roof is deteriorated, defective, or in a state of disrepair. Repair or replace the roof covering to a sound, tight and water impervious condition. Permit may be required. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes, breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance. 8. The window and/or door screens are missing, defective ar 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. 9. The windows and/or storm windows are in a state of disrepair. Replace all missing or broken window glass. Make alt necessary repairs to frames, sashes, hardware and associated trim in a professional manner. Permit may be required. As owner, agent or responsible pazty, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance conditaon is not corrected by October 16, 2008 the Department of Safety and InspecYions, Division of Code Enforcement, wi11 begin a substantial abatement process to September 16, 2008 664 WELLS ST page 3 � 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 Inspecrion and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street, Suite �200, Commerce Building, (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to con this nuisance condirion. As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide fu11 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 Department 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 conective 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 sesolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. If 2he resolurion calls for abatement acrion the Council may either oxdet 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 conective 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. September 16, 2008 664 VJELLS ST page 4 � �J If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Rich Singerhouse between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at 651-266-1945, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 12/07 � ow F � A W� �� Q�� h..� � �� " � ��Q �� V��U �j � "7 �� E" y U� � Q.� � � �� w � �O F� d x z � � 0 � Q 0 0 z 0 5 A O U P � � � � � � �A o �" � � o � � W � a� A� ¢ w H �� w� 0 �� UW H FQ ��x ��F x �z� Qo � ' z ozv � �� o�� ' O � � �a W �"' � � � Haw W�� U E W-, �z � � Oq C�� A UF °�za w�wW va,�� 0 z`��z w�� '��` a�U z� ��az Uv��W �aa w��'" �z �w�,o � w �o�W p�,,zz� �z�� , W � � x �°o� p� � Fp� W � � � ��H �0�� , L7 AxW''a ooW� a�Ha �E"'OE-+ �zz� r�o w w �o N�Z.,�F'� oaao z� �W�� z�� w a xA$z H��D a�—� w \ � 0 2 � U 0 z � � � � � a 0 h �F �o � �z � � � � :� 3� o� �� DEPARTMENI' OF SAFETY AND INSPECT[ONS Richard Lippert, Manager ofCode Enforcement CI �T � PA�. 375 Jackson SveeG, Suite 210 Telephone: 651-266•1Y00 Saint Pau1, MN 55701-18D6 Facsimi/e: d31-266-1919 Chri51op5er B. Colemon, Mayos Wsb: ww�a.sroau[vov/dsi �� 4ctober 24, 2008 NOTICE OF PUBLIC �iEARINGS To all Known Responsible ancUor Interested Parties Dear Sir or Madam: The Saint Paul City Council and the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council have scheduled public hearings to consider a Council Resolurion ordering the repair or removal of the building(s) located at 664 WELLS ST . In accordance with the provisions of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code Chapter 45, all owners of record and other interested parties with a lmown interest in this building(s) aze hereby notified of these hearings. At these hearings testimony wi11 be heazd from the Code Enforcement Officer and any other parties who wish to be heard. The Counci] will adopt a resolution describing what action, if any, the Council deems appropriate. Please be advised the Public Hearing before the Legislative Hearing Officer is scheduled for: Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at 10:00 a.m..in Room 330, City Hali,15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 The Legislative Hearing Offxcer will heaz the evidence and make a recommendatian for action to the full City Council: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 5:34 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall,15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN SS102 AII cosis incurred by the City, including insgectian costs, admittistrative costs, title seacches, filing fees and, if necessary, demolition and removal expenses, wril be assessed against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as real estate taaces. If you have any questions concerning this matter please call the VacanUNuisance Buildings Cods Enforcement Officer Steve Magner at {651}266-1928, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve 1Ylagner Steve Magner VacanY Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforoement SM:nm pubhmg60I83 9l08 An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Emptoyer