09-840AMENDED 10/21/09
RESOLUTION
Counc� F�e # 09-840
Green Sheet # 3070125
CITY,OF S/�CINT PAU�, MINNESOTA
Presented by
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1 WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to
2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ardering the repair or wrecking
3 and removal of a rivo-story, masonry/wood frame four-plex located on property hereinafter
4 referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 501 GROTTO STREET
5 NORTH. This property is legally described as follows, to wit:
SYNDICATE NO. 1 ADDITION S 1/2 OF LOTS 1 AND LOT 2 BLK 3
9 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
10 information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before December 28, 2008,
ll the following are the now lrnown interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Kia
12 Yang, 125 Hyacinth Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117-4511; Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke, 12550 W
13 Frontage Rd, Suite 200, Burnsville, MN 55337; First Cleveland Mortgage, 7100 E Pleasant
14 Valley Rd, Suite 145, Independence, OH 44131; Kia Yang, 10609 Toledo Dr N, Minneapolis,
15 MN 55443-4500; Thomas Dale District 7 Planning Council.
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WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has served in accardance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to
Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated March 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the
structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair
or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by April 24, 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 Departrnent 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 befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving
testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested
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or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace,
health, safety and 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 sh-ucture to be completed within fifteen (15) days after
the date of the Council Aearing; and
WIIEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday,
August 5, 2009 and the testnnony and evidence including the acrion taken by the Legislative
Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above
referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and
Order concerning the Subject Property at 501 GROTTO STREET NORTH.
That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul
Legislative Code, Chapter 45.
2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000.00).
That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code
violations at the Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then lrnown
responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the
building(s).
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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 declazes it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been rourinely monitared by Department of Safety and
Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
8. That the known 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 or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property
safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its
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blighting influence on the community'�� r°'��'��'�'�':��+'�:� �'�.��.-° ��a � °�':�� �"
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and removing the strucrixre in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The
r°'�°w�'���r demolition and removal of the sh must be completed within
£ifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing.
2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of rime Department of
Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the
Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time
period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned
and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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Adopted by Council: Date ����/�lj'S/
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Form Approved by City Attorney
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Doc. Type: RESOLUTION
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Ciry Council to pass this resoludon 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 Safety and InspecUOns is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is
loca[ed at 501 GROTTO ST N.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
Planning Commission
qB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
i. Has this person/frm ever worked under a contract for this deparfinent?
Yes No
2. Has this person/frm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does ihis person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet.
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Pau(
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 501 GROTTO ST N by April 24, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders.
AdvanWges IfApproved:
The Ciry will eluninate a nuisance.
DisadvanWges IfApproved: .
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 properry taxes.
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
DisadvanW ges If Not Approved:
A nuisance condilion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
7otal Amount of
7rensaction: CosURevenue BudgeMd:
Funding source: Nuisance Housing Abatement aa�v�ry Number: 001-00257
Financial Information:
(Explain)
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
Ricluvd Ltpper6 Manager of Code Enforcement
CITY OF SAINf PAUL 375 Jccksa� Sbee1., Sufte 220
SpIrU Paul, M.+V 5510/-I806
C6ristopher E. Coleman, Mayor
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May 8, 2009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
7'elepho�. 65l-266-1900
Facsrmite: 651-266-1919
Web: w�nv stnaut ¢w/dsi
Department of Safety and Inspections, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has
requested the City Councii schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair
or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at:
501 GROTTO ST N
The City Cauncil has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legisl�tive Hearing — Tnesday, July 14, 2009
City Council Hearing — Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The owners and responsible pazties of record aze:
Name and Last T{nown Address
Kia Yang
125 Hyacinth Ave W
St Paul, MN 55117-4511
Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke
12550 W Frontage Road
Suite 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
First Cleveland Mortgage
7100 E Pleasant Valley Road
Suite 145
Independence, OH 44131
Kia Yaug
10609 Toledo Drive N
Mimieapolis, MN 55443-4500
Thomas Dale District 7
Planning Cauncil
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Interest
Fee Owner
Attomey
Mortgage Company
Fee Owner IAIt Address
District Council Contact
An Affirmafive Action Egual Opportunity Employer
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501 GROTTO ST 23
May 8, 2009
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The legal descripiion of this property is:
SYNDICATE NO. 1 ADDITION S 1/2 OF LOTS 1 AND LOT 2 BLK 3
With the foliowing Historic Preservation information:
District: _ Building Name: double house Inventory #: RA-5PC-1640
The Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has declazed this buiiding(s) to constitute a"nuisance"
as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Depaztment of Safety and Inspections has
issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by
correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s).
The property was re-inspected on Apri128, 2009. There was na compliance and the nwsance
condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this
property. It is the recommendarion of the Department of Safety and Inspections that the City
Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and
remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Department of Safety and
Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the
real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Steve Magner
Vacant Buiidings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspections
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cc: Chad Staul, Ciry Attorneys Office
Mazy Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
District Council — Community Organizer
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SUMMARY FOR PUSLIC HEARING
499-501 Grotto Street North
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, July 14, 2009
City Council — Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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The building is a two story, masonry/wood frame, duplex on a lot of 3,920 square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since December 19, 2008.
The current property owner is Kia Yang, per AMANDA and Ramsey County property records.
The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been two (2) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2008.
There have been three (3) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Boarding
- Removal of snow and ice
On March 11, 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 25, 2009 with a compliance date of
April 24, 2009. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance
as defined by the legislative code.
The Vacant Building registration fees are paid. (went to c�ssessment on 3-27-09).
TaYation has placed an estimated market value of $60,000 on the land and $220,000 on the
building.
As of July 6, 2009, a Code Compliance Inspection has not been completed.
As of July 6, 2009, the $5,000.00 perfotmance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate taxes are delinquent in the amount of $2,865.62 for the l half of 2009.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $70,000 to $80,000.
The estimated cost to Demolish is $10,000 to $11,000.
DSI, Division of Code Enfarcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property
owner to repair or remove this structure witMn fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes
the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property.
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Property Identification 35.29.23.13.0204
Number (PIN)
Property Address 499 Grotto St N#2
St. Paul 55104-2752
Assessment Date 03-02- 01-02-
2008 2009
Tax Payable Year 2009 2010
Total Estimated Market $305,000 $280,000
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Property Class Description Apartment Apartment
Year Built 1898
# of Stories 2.00
Finished SQ Feet 3592
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DEPARTMENT OF SAfETY AND INSPEL°�iTeN6
Richard Lippert, M¢nager ofCode Enforcement
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Chrislopher B. Coleman. Mayor
March 25, 2009
Kia Yang
10609 Toledo Dr N
Minneapolis MN 55443-4500
First Cleveland Mortgage
7100 E. Pleasant Valley Rd, Suite 145
Independence, OH 44131
375 Jackson Street., Suite 220 Telephone: 656766-1900
SaintPaul, MN5�101-1806 Facsimde� 6�7-266-1919
Web � www smau[gov/dsi
Shapiro, Nordmeyer & Zielke
12550 W Frontage Rd, Suite 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
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:
501 GROTTO ST N
With the foilowing Historic Preservation information:
District: _ Building Name: double house Inventory #: _ RA-SPG 1640
and legally described as follows, to wit:
SYNDICATE NO. 1 ADDITION S 1/2 OF LOTS 1 AND LOT 2 BLK 3
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 March 11, 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 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 reqairements to correct this nuisance condition. You
may also be required to post a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) performance
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March 25, 2009
501 GROTTO ST N
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bond with the Building Inspecrion and Design Office before any permits are
issued, except for a demolirion permit.
This building(s) is subject to the reshictions 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, masonry/wood frame four-plex.
Interior
1. There are slopping floors.
2. The base board heating units are missing parts.
3. There are missing or damaged cover plates.
4. There is chipped/peeling paint.
5. There are missing or inactive smoke detectors.
6. There are soiled carpets.
7. There is evidence of rodent infestation.
8. There are water damaged 2" floor ceilings.
9. There are damaged or deteriorated ceilings and walls.
10. There are unapproved handrails.
11. There are improper plumbing waste lines; evidence of leaking.
12. There is a deteriorated wa11 inside shower surrounds.
13. There is a damaged attic area — evidenced by the cellulose insulation covering
stairs.
14. The water is shut off.
Exterior
15. There are broken or damaged storm and screen windows.
16. There are damaged doors and frames.
17. There are missing deadbolt locks.
March 25, 2009
501 GROTTO ST N
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18. There aze missing, damaged or deteriorated bricks from or in masonry walls;
bulging and cracking in wa11s; open walls.
19. There is rot or rodent damaged eaves.
General
This property was condemned by the DSI Certificate of Occupancy progam. The
basement could not be inspected because of unsafe conditions.
ORDER:
Repair the structure to a habitable condirion.
This structure is a registered vacant building that must have a Code Compliance
Certificate before the structure may be occupied. Obtain a Code Compliance
Certificate from the Department of Safety and Inspections. You may contact Jim
Seeger at D.S.I., 651-266-9016, for a code compliance inspection, permits, and
issuance of the Code Compliance Certificate. Under Chapter 33.03 of he Saint
Paul Legislative Code, failure to obtain a Code Compliance Certificate before
occupying the structure may result in issuance of criminal summonses.
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the
resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by April 24, 2009 the Deparhnent of Safety and
Inspections, Division of Code Enfarcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to
demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, including administrative costs
and demolition costs will be assessed against the property tases as a special assessment in
accordance with law.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the
Building Inspection and Design Section, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, (651)266-9090. This
inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this
nuisance condition.
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) staffto discuss your proposal for
the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the
guidelines and design review appiication and forms are available from the Department of Safety
and Inspections web site (see letterhead) and from the HPC staf£ No permits will be issued
without HPC review and approval. HPC staff also can be reached by calling 651-266-9078.
As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete
disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and
any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or
responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer
with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties.
March 25, 2009
501 GROTTO ST N
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The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placazd on this property which declazes 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 Depariment of Safety and Inspections,
Division of Code Enforcement. The depariment 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 oider, the Enforcement Officer
will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will then
schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be
heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating
what action if any, it deems appropriate.
If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either 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 this
action, including administrarive costs will be assessed against the property as a special
assessment in accordance with law.
If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Dennis Senty
between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 am. at 651-266-1930, or you may leave a voice mail
message.
Sincerely,
Steve Magner
Vacant Buildings Program Manager
Division of Code Enforcement
ca Mary Erickson - Council Research
Cindy Carlson - PED Housing
Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
METRO LEGAL SERVICES
Jake W. Neamy, being dufy sworn, on oath says:
that on May 8, 2009, at 6:06 PM he served the attached:
Notice of Public Hearings upon:
Kia Yang, therein named, personally at:
AFFlDAV1T OF SERVlCE
125 Hyacinth Avenue West, St. Paul, County ofi Ramsey, State of Minnesota, by
handing to and leaving with Kia Yang, a true and correct copy thereof.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me on
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1052024 - 1 RE: 501 GROTTO ST N
Date: December 16, 2008
File #: OS - 235744
Folder Name: 501 GROTTO ST N
PIN: 352923130204
Front posting
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HP District:
Property Name: double house
Survey Info: RA-SPG1640
Front posting
West and south sides
South and east sides, postings
East and north sides, posting
July 14, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes
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Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 501 Grotto Street North within
fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution.
The property owner of recard, Kia Yang, did not appeaz. No other parties of interest appeazed.
Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-story, masonry/wood frame, single-family dwelling on a
lot of 3,920 squaze feet and had been vacant since December 19, 2008. A code compliance
inspection had not been done, the vacant building registration fees in the amount of $1,000 went to
assessment on March 27, 2009, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On March
11, 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 25,
2009 with a compliance date of Apri124, 2009. To date, the property remained in a condition
which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County Taxation
estimated the market value of the land to be approximately $60,000 and the building to be
$220,000. Real estate taxes for the first half of 2009 were delinquent in the amount of $2,865.62,
plus penalty and interest. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be
approximately $70,000 to $80,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately
$10,000 to $11,000. There had also been two suuimary abatements issued to this property since
2008, three of which went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the
building to secure it from trespass, boarding, and remove snow and ice. Code Enforcement
recommends the building be repaired or removed within 15 days. Mr. Magner presented
photographs of the property.
Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building was built in
1888 and was a double house with a brick veneer which had been painted and the exterior had been
altered. She noted that the machine shed located next to the building hurt the integrity of the
property. She said the property had been inventoried and was located approximately two blocks
outside the potenrial Frogtown Historic District. She requested the property be referred to the HPC
for review and recommendation.
Ms. Moermond stated that a code compliance inspection had not been done and after looking at the
mailing notificarion, she noted that Shapiro, Nordmeyer were listed as the attorneys, possibly in a
foreclosure situation. She suggested she would talk to Larry Zielke at Shapiro, Nordmeyer to see if
a code compliance inspection could be done and whether access could be allowed to the building so
Ms. Spong could take photographs. She recommended referring the matter back to the August 25
Legislative Hearing and September 2 Council Public Hearing.
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Location: 499-501 N. Street
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Histoxic nase: 5. Original use� 11c�uLle house
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e. gaziad of construction: 1885 9. Style: Viceorian
10. '� o£ bays: 6 . 11. 8 of stories: z 12. xoof style: T���ted hip and gable
13. Raof wverinq: �`Phalt shingle 14. Daxmez style & q: �°�
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aluminum asbestos XUrick: Xstretcher imnfl Amezican bo�d headez bond
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22. Additions and eltssatlona:
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30. xagative file numbar(s): 319/7/6
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32. Name of fieldworker: 5. Grflngei .
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33. Azchitecc/evgineer: .7ohn Brandl _
34. Buildex/contsactor: .1o1m Brandl
35. Present Ocmer: 36. Dace built: 1888
hddress: 37. ➢aGe eource: Buildiicg Pezmit
38. Legal Deserip[ioa: So tY oarC f L t 1 8 2 H1 ck 3 Svndi t N 7 Addi t __
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40. E.ocation of architeC['s drawings:
41. On Nacional Regietec� Yes X No 42. National Register potential2 Yes R"No
43. NPC/local historic c3te? Yes %No 44. Local designation potential7 Yes �No
45. In hietqric dietrietT _Yea X No 4G. A1sCOric distxict p4tenC3a17 Yes �NO -
Which'f If yes, explain ratioaale:
47. HietorScal background�� � - � - � -
The�original ownes and�builder 6£ this house, which cost $1,060 [o ennstruct,was Soha brnndl,
who is not liated in the c1ty directories at this addYess.
48. Level of aignificance: X I.pcal _SLaCe _P7ation¢1
69. Staeement oF signlficance:
Une of several brick dauble houses in this area, chis building ia more in[ac[ than many.
50. Sources of 3n£orma[ion:
1889 Folk's St. Pau1 City U3reccary.
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3. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 501 Grotto Street North within
fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolurion. (Council referred back to the Sept. 8 LH and
the Sept. 16 CPH)
Craig Patterson, realtor appeazed on behalf of Ocwen Loan Services/First Cleveland Mortgage, the
property owner. He said his client was hying to determine whether to proceed with demolition or
rehabilitation of the building.
Mr. Magner stated that at the hearing on 7uly 14, no one appeared. It was indicated that the
properry should be forwazded to the HPC for review. He said as of today's date, there was no
application for the code compliance inspection. He noted that the real estate taxes since the last
hearing had been paid and were current.
Ms. Boulware stated that the property was on the agenda for review by the HPC on August 27 and
she should have a recommendation back to the hearing officer by the following day.
Mr. Patterson stated that he had received two demolition bids in the approximate amount of $22,000
and was currently waiting for a third bid. A building contractar had also gone through the building
and presented a bid in the amount of $60,000. He said his client would then decide how they
wanted to proceed with the property; however, he believed they were leaning towards demolition.
Ms. Moermond expressed dismay that the code compliance inspection had not been applied for and
if the building did not have historic significance, she would not be interested in hearing from Mr.
Patterson. She indicated that the following conditions must be met by the close of business on
September 1 in order to recommend a grant of time: 1) the code compliance inspection must be
ordered; and 2) the $5,000 performance bond must be posted. If those conditions are met, she will
recommend continuing the public hearing to October 7 and will require the following conditions if
it is determined the building will be rehabbed: 1) a work plan must be submitted including
timelines for completion of the work; 2) an affidavit must be submitted by Ocwen dedicating the
funds for this project; and 3) the property must be maintained.
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Agenda Item V.A.
RA-SPG1640
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
FILE NAME: 499-501 Grotto Street North
OWNER: First Cleveland Mortgage
MEETING DATE: August 27, 2009
CLASSIFICATION: Historic Resource Review
STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPORT: Christine Boulware
DATE: August 20, 2009
A. SITE DESCRIPTION: This two-story, brick double-house with a truncated hip-and-gable roof
was constructed in 1888. The building has a central box-like mass has gabled windows projecting
from the side walls and central gable end on the main fa�ade, decorative brick work above windows
and between stories and entrance porches at the sides of the main faqade. There are two interior
brick chimneys and rectangular and segmental arched windows. The soft, brick exterior has been
painted since at least 1982 when the Historic Sites Survey form was completed. The listed original
owner and builder is John Brandl. This property, at the corner of Grotto and Sherburne is two blocks
west of the potential Frogtown Historic District boundaries but was individually identified in the
1983 Historic Sites Survey.
B. PROPOSED CHANGES:
During the Legislative Hearing on July 14, the Legislative hearing officer recommended a one month
layover so that a code compliance report could be completed staff could get into the building. Staff
has yet to gain access to the building. At the August 5 City Council public hearing the legislative
hearing officer requested a layover so the HPC could consider this property for review as a historic
resource. A historic resource is defined as "A property that is believed to have historical, cultural,
architectural, archaeological or engineering significance and to meet at least one of the criteria for
designation as a heritage preservation site or district as provided in this chapter." This property will
go back to Legislative Hearing on September 8 and on to the City Council agenda for September 16.
C. GUIDELINE CITATIONS:
Sec. 73.05. Designation of heritage preservation sites.
(a) Criteria. In considering the designation of any area, place, building, structure or similar object
in the City of Saint Paul as a heritage preservation site; the commission shall apply the following
criteria with respect to such designation:
(1) Its character, interest or vaiue as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics
of the City of Saint Paul, State of Minnesota, or the United States.
(2) Its location as a site of a significant historic event.
(3) Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contribuYed to the culture and
development of the City of Saint Paul.
(4) Its embodiment of distinguishing characterisfics of an architectural or engineering type or
specimen.
(5) Its idenrification as the work of an architect, engineer, or master builder whose individual
work has influenced the development of the City of Saint Paul.
(6) Its embodiment of elements of architectural ar engineering design, detail, materials or
craftsmanship which represent a significant azchitectural or engineering innovation.
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(7) Its unique location or singulaz physical characteristic representing an established and familiar
visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the City of Saint Paul.
D. FINDINGS
1. The property was surveyed and identified during the 1983 Historic Sites Survey of Ramsey
County (RA-SPC-1640). The survey identified two potenrial historic districts and sixty-one sites
in District 7 as eligible for designation or as sites ofmajor significance. Properties like 499-501
Grotto Street North aze integral to the historic context of the neighborhoods. No images were
found in a search of the MN Visual Resource database.
2. A mare intensive level survey would be required to determine if the building would be
individually eligible for local designation or be eligible for the National Register.
3. It is always better to retain historic fabric type buildings than it is to demolish and create a hole in
the neighborhood. This particular block face has a variety of housing styles. There are other
large brick residential and commercial structures in the immediate area, as the property is located
only a half-block north of University Avenue. The rhythm and the style of houses and
commercial building around the adjacent intersection appear to have changed very little over the
past several decades. The house is a mostly intact example of 1880s-90s brick double-houses
that were built throughout Frogtown, the North End and the West Side.
4. The integrity, or authenticity as evidenced by a site's location, design, setting, workmanship or
association, is good because the alterations that have occurred, such as the enclosed side porches
and non-original windows and storms are easily reversible. The brick has been painted formany
years and appears to be a very soft brick. The removal of the paint would be unadvised, as it
would likely cause more harm than good. There are still design features intact on this property
like the bargeboards in the gables and decorative brick detailing. The site's location and setting
would be considered to have good integrity. The condition of the rear brick walls would be
considered to have fair to poor integrity, as it appears that water, salt and freeze-thaw cycles have
causes spawling and some bowing at the rear sidewalk.
E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Based on the findings, staff recommends that a qualified
historian be hired to evaluate both National Register and local eligibility. Staff recommends that
demolition be delayed for this site in arder for alternatives to demolition to be explared, such as
mothballing or rehabilitation.
MOVED BY Commissioner David Riehle
SECONDED BY Commissioner Lee Meyer
IN FAVOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN