09-91Council File #�_
Green Sheet # 3061023
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Presented
RESOLUTION
�INT PAUL, MINNESOTA � �
1 WHEREAS, Department 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 two story, wood frame, single family dwelling located on property hereinafter
4 refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 585 THOMAS AVENUE. This
5 property is legally described as follows, to wit:
MICHELS SUBDIVISION OF SAID BLOCK 5, OF SAID STiNSONS ADDITION LOT 24
BLK 2
10 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
11 information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before June 9, 2008, the
12 following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: TCF
13 National Bank, 801 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402; Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, 250
14 Marquette Ave, #1200, Minneapolis, MN 55401; Michael Olsen, Olsen Real Estate Group Ltd,
15 659 Bielenberg Drive, #100, Woodbury, MN 55125; Thomas Dale District 7 Planning Council.
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WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to
Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated September 16, 2008; and
WHEREAS, this order informed the then lrnown 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 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 to hear testimony and evidence, and after
receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the
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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
demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
The demolition of the structure to be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the
Council Hearing; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was held befare 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 585 THOMAS AVENUE.
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 Subj ect Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown
responsible parties to conect the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the
building(s).
5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected.
6. 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.
7. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department 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.
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The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following arder:
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 by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with ail applicable codes and ordinances. The demolition and removal of the
structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council
Hearing.
2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time Department of
Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the
Subj ect Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code.
In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal
shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time
period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned
and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law.
4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested
parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
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266-9013
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Doc. Type: RESOLUTION
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Action Requested:
City Council [o pass this resolurion which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the owne� fails tA comply
wrth the resolution, the Deparhnent of Safery and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at
585 THOMAS AVE .
Recommendations� Approve (A) or Reject (R):
Ptanning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions:
7. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contracf for this department�
Yes No
2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee�
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet.
Inifiating 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 the Enforcement Officer were given an order to
repair or remove the building at 585 THOMAS AVE by October 16, 2008, and have failed to comply with those orders.
Advantages If Approved:
The City will eliminate a nuisance.
Disadvantages If Approved:
The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the proper[y, collected as a special
assessment against the properry tases.
A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. Tlils building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Total Amount of CosURevenue Bud eted:
Transaction: 9
Funding source: Nuisance Housing Abatement qct;vity Number: 001-00257
Financial lnformation:
(Explain)
December 29, 2008 12:54 PM Page 1
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
585 Thomas Avenue
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Ciry Council — Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The building is a two -story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 4,792 squaze feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since November 27, 2007.
The current properry owner is Gracie Green, per AMANDA and Ramsey county property
records.
There have been three (3) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007.
There have been three (3) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Removal of improperly stored refuse
- Removal of snow and ice
On August 27, 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 NiJISANCE 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.
T�ation has placed an estimated market value of $35,700 on the land and $81,500 on the
building.
As of October 2, 2008, a Code Compliance inspection has been completed.
As of December 22, 2008, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate 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 $8,996 to $11,996.
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.
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DEPAR7ThENT OF S.4FE'CY AidD INSPEC'ftONS
Richard Lippert, ldanager of Ccde Enforcement
{, �F SAIN PAUL 375Jacksors Sveet, Suite210
SaintPaut A,fN55101-78D6
Christopher B. Colem�n, Mayor
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October 24, 2008
NOTICE OF PUSLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
Tetephorce: 651•166-1900
Facsimi(e� 651-266-7979
Web: wwwstyauf.fov/dsi
Department of Safety and Inspecrions, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has
requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolurion ordering the repair
or remova] of the nuisance building(s) located at:
585 THOMAS AVE
The City Counci2 has schedtiled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legislarive Heariag — Tuesday, December 23, 2008
City Council Hearing — Wednesday, 3anuary 21, 2009
The oumers and responsible parties ofrecord aze:
Name and Last Known Address
TCF National Bank
801 Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Foley & Mansfield, PLLP
250 Mazquette Ave, #1200
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Michael Olsen
Qlsen Real Estate Crroup Ltd
659 Bielenberg Drive # 100
Woodbury, MN 55125
Interest
Fee Owner
Foreclosure Attorney
Interested Party
Thomas Dale District 7 Planning Council
District7ncna.vakioo•com
District Council Contact
An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer
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585 THOMAS AVE
October 24, 2008
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The legal description of tius property is:
MICHELS SUBDIVISION OF SAID BLOCK 5, OF SAID S'TINSONS ADDITIOIV LOT
24 BLK 2
The Department of Safety and Inspections has declazed this building(s) to consritute a"nuisance"
as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Department of Safety and Inspections has
issued an order to the then lmown 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 October 16, 2008. There was no compliance and the nuisance
condition remains unabated, the wmmunity continues to suffer the blighting influence of this
property. It is the recommendation of the Depaztment 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 demoliuon 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 Buildings Manager
DeparEment of Safaty and Inspecrions
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cc: Chad Staul, City Attomeys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Cindy Carlson, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
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36.29.23.22.0198
585 Thomas Ave
St. Paul 55103-1633
Residential Property:
Year Built 1889
# of Stories 1.50
Style One And 3/4 Story
Exterior Wall Asbestos
Total Rooms 7
Total Family Rooms 1
Total Bedrooms 3
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS
Dick Lip pert Manager of Code Enforcement ��"q �
CTTY OF SAII�IT PAUL
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor
Nuisance Building Enforcement
1600 A'hite Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, � 5> 106
www.stpaul.gov
September 16, 2008
TCP National Bank
801 Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Foley & Mansfield, PLLP
250 Marquette Ave, #1200
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Order to Abate Nuisance Suilding(s)
Dear : Sir or Madam
Tel. (651) 266-1900
Fax� (651) 266-1926
The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at:
585 THOMAS AVE
and legally described as follows, to wit:
MICHELS SUBDIVISION OF SAID BLOCK 5, OF SAID STINSONS ADDITION
LOT 24 BLK 2
to wmprise 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 August 27, 2008, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following
conditions were observed.
This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time.
As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from
the Building Inspection and Design Section, 8 Fourth Street East, Suite 200,
Commerce Building (651)266-9090. That inspection will identify specific defects,
necessary repairs and legal 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.
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.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer
September 16, 2008
585 TAOMAS AVE
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This is a two story, wood frame, single family dwelling.
1. There is an open exterior electrical box.
2. `I`here is chipped/peeling paint.
3. There is damaged or missing siding.
4. There is damaged ar missing screen or storm window.
5. The front porch has rotted members; partially collapsed.
6. There is deteriorated mortar joints and cover coat.
7. There is an unapproved exterior hand rail.
8. There are deteriorated interior sashes.
9. The rear 2" floar deck is missing stairs and guard rail.
10. There is open eave.
11. There is rotted, open basement window framing.
12. There is a bow in 2 floor porch wall.
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Repair the structure to a habitable condition.
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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 Deparhnent 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 Code Compliance Certificate. Under Chapter 33.03 of the 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 October 16, 2008 the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, will begin a substantial abatement process to
demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this acrion, including administrative costs
and demolition costs will be assessed against the property taYes as a special assessment in
accardance 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,
September 16, 2008
585 THOMAS AVE
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(651)266-9090. 'I`his inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal
requirements to correct this nuisance condition.
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As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete
disclosure of this "Order to Abate° to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and
any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer or convey in any manner, the ownership or
responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer
with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties.
The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it
±o bP 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 Sa£ety and Inspections,
Division of Code Enfarcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order
to Abate" with the Ciry 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 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 Ciry 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.
If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Matt Dornfeld
between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1902, 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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CITY OF SALNT PAUL
C/instopher B Co[e�nan, Mayor
October 02, 2008
MICHAEL OLSEN
659 BIELENBERG DRIVE STE 100
WOODBURY M?�? 55? 25
Re: 585 Thomas Ave
File#: 07 206038 VB3
Dear Property Owner:
DEPARTMENTOFSAFETYANDlNSPECTIONS ����
Bob Kessler, Direclor
COMiYIERCEBUILDMG Telephone� bil-266-9090
8 Four(h Streei East, Sui[e?00 Facsimde 65L266-9099
Si Prul,MinnesoiaSJI01-]024 Web: www stDnuLFOV/dsi
Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is
submitted:
BUILDING
1. Replace failing support post at enclosed rear porch. Re-plumb and fasten a11 posts in
an approved manner.
2. Replace rear second story deck in an approved manner or remove deck and secure
door opening.
3. Remove mold and moldy surfaces from basement. Dry out basement and mitigate
moisture source.
4. Remove wall covering at rear addition. Replace decayed and damaged materials in an
approved manner. Maintain 6 inches minimum clearance beYween wood and soil.
Raise foundation as necessary.
5. Permanently anchor rear exterior stairway and landing.
6. Replace front entry stairway in approved manner. Repair or replace rotted portion of
front entry floor.
7. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled.
8. Install handrails and guardrails at all stairways, including basement stairways, per
attachment.
9. Install plinth blocks under posts in basement.
10. Install tempered or safety glass in window over stair landing to Code.
11. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty
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etc. as necessary.
Provide complete storms and screens, in good repair, for all door and window
openings.
Repair walls, ceilings and floars throughout, as necessary.
Prepare and paint interiar and exterior as necessary. Observe necessary abatement
procedure if lead base paint is present (See St. Paul Legislative Code, Chap. 34 for
additional information).
An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer
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BliILDING
15. Any framing members that do not meet code (where wall and ceiling covering is
removed, members that are over-spanned, over-spaced, not being carried properly,
door and window openings that are not headered, etc.) are to be reconstnxcted as per
code.
16. Provide smoke detectors pe: the M:.. Building Code and carbon mor.oxide detecters
per State law.
17. Repair siding, soffit, fascia, trim, etc. as necessary.
18. Provide weather-sealed, air-sealed, and vermin-sealed exterior.
19. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation.
20. Maintain 6 inches minimum clearance between wood and soil, sloped to drain away
from foundation.
21. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system.
ELECTRICAL
1. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel.
2. Verify/install a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen
appliance circuit.
3. Verify that circuit breaker amperage matches wire size,
4. Close open knockouts in junction boxes with knockouts seals.
5. Provide one (1) light for each 200 square feet in unfinished basement. One light must
be switched from the top of the stairs.
6. Ground bathroom light in second floor bathroom.
7. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets,
covers and plates.
8. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground.
9. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets, and replace with 2-wire, or ground 3-wire to
code.
10. Throughout building, install outlets and light fixtures, as specified in Bulletin 80-1.
11. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke defector, as specified in Bulletin 80-1, and
other smoke detectors as required by the IRC.
12. Install extexior lights at front and back entry dooxs.
13. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical
permit. Any open walls or walls that are open as part of this project must be wired to
the standards of the 2008 NEC.
14. Rewire kitchen light to code with outlet box.
15. Rewire kitchen outlet to code (N. wali).
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PLUMBING
All piumbin� wark requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in
Saint Paul.
1. The water heater gas venting and water piping is incorrect.
2. The water heater is not fired or in service.
3. The water meier is removed and not ;:� ser�ice
4. The water meter service valves are not functional or correct.
5. Move meter to where service enters building and install new service valves.
6. Repair or replace all conoded, broken or leaking water piping.
7. The water piping has improper fittings or usage. Run 1" from meter to first major
take off (water heater or bathroom group).
8. The range gas shutoff, connector or gas pipin� is incorrect.
9. Provide anti-tip device to range.
10. Remove any "dead ends" and cap nay unused gas piping.
11. The soil and waste piping has unplugged or open piping and back pitched piping.
12. The soil and waste piping has improper pipe supports and improper connections,
transitions, fiYYing or pipe usage.
13. The laundry tub waste is incorrect and incorrectly vented.
14. The first floor kitchen sink is incorrectly vented. The vent must be 10'-0" from
window.
I5. The first floor range gas shutoff, connector or gas piping is incorrect.
16. Provide anti-tip bracket to first floor range.
17. The second floor water closet waste is incorrect. Reset to floor.
18. The second floor water closet fixture is broken or parts missing.
19. The second floor lavatory waste is incorrect.
20. The second floor tub and shower waste is incorrect. Provide new waste and
overflow.
21. Provide anti-siphon/anti-scald valve to tub and shower.
22. Remove drum trap to tub/shower.
23. The exterior plumbing vents has broken piping and no flashing. Verify proper
venf/flashing.
HEATING
L Clean and Orsat test both furnace bumers. Check all controls for proper operation.
Ck�eck furnace heat exchangers for leaks; provide documentation from a licensed
contractor that the heating units are safe.
2. Install approved lever handle manual gas shutoff valve on wall furnace.
3. Connect fumace and water heater venting into chimney liner.
4. Clean all supply and return ducts for warm air heating system.
5. Repair andlor replace heating registers as necessary.
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HEATING
Install supply and retum heatin� ducts to code in basement.
Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms.
Appropriate mechanical permits are required for the above work.
ZONING
This house was inspected as a sin�le family dwelling.
NOTES
'�MSee attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure.
This property is designated by the Vacant Buildings Department as a Category #3 which requires
a$5,000 Performance Bond or Deposit at the time the permit is issued.
This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the building, all deficiencies
listed on the code compliance report must be corrected and be in compliance with the
Minimum Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34), and all
required permits must receive final approval.
*xVACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID AT
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT (NHPI) FOR
PERMITS TO BE ISSUED ON THIS PROPERTY**. For further information call, NHPI at
651-266-1900, located at 1600 White Bear Avenue.
Sincerely,
James L. Seeger
Code Compliance Officer
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Attachments
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BID TABUZATION FOR: Q-27386-5
➢EMO OF 585 THOMAS AVE
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BUYER: MARK EVANGELIST 'iiti�
BID OPENiNG DATE] OCTOBER 2$ 2008
Buberl Recycling
Robert Buberl
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
METRO LEGAL SERVICES
Jeremy M. Fuchs, being duly sworn, on oath says:
that on October 24, 2008, at 3:50 PM he served the attached:
Notice of Public Hearings upon:
TCF National Bank, therein named, personally at:
801 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, by
handing to and leaving with Dale Carlson, Vice-President, a true and correct copy
thereof.
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954151 - 1 RE: 585 Thomas Ave
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Date:
File #:
Folder Name:
PIN:
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August 27, 2008
07 - 206036
585 THOMAS AVE
362923220198
HP District:
Property Name:
Survey Info:
Bow in wall of the
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Date: August 27, 2008 HP District:
File #: 07 - 206036 Property Name:
Folder Name: 585'TfiOMAS AVE Survey Info:
PIN: 362923220198
Date: August 27, 2008
File #: 07 - 206036
Folder Name: 585 THOMAS AVE
PIN: 362923220198
HP District:
Property Name:
Survey Info:
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Date: August 27, 2008 HP District:
File #: 07 - 206036 Property Name:
Folder Name: 585 THOMAS AVE Survey Info:
PIN: 362923220198
Missing steps/guard rail, open eave
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December 23, 2008 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 7
6. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 585 Thomas Avenue within fifteen
(15) days from adoprion ofresolution.
The property owner of record, Gracie Green, did not appeaz. 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
4,792 square feet and had been vacant since November 27, 2007. A code compliance inspection
had been done on October 2, 2008, the vacant building registration fees were current, and the
$5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On August 27, 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 TaYation estimated the market value of the land to be
approximately $35,'700 and the building to be $81,500. 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 $8,996 to $11,996. There had also been
three summary abatements issued to this property since 2007, three of which went to work order:
remove improperly stored refuse 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
1889 and was a workers cottage-style building. It was located within the potential Frogtown
historic district and was near St. Agnes Church. She noted that there was a loss of integrity to the
exterior of the building; however, she encouraged rehab.
Ms. Moermond asked how they became aware this was a vacant building. Mr. Magner responded
that the supervisor inspector found the building to be vacant and the utilities had been shut off.
Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option far repair.