09-966Council File # 09- 9G (o
Green Sheet # 3071203
RESOLUTION
CITY
Presented by
SAINT PAUL, MlNNESOTA
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1 WHEREAS, Deparlment 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 and its detached garage located
4 on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 851
5 MARION STREET. This property is legally described as follows, to wit:
LEWIS SECOND ADDITION TO ST PAUL BLOCKS 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15 LOTS
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WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and
information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before March 2, 2009, the
following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Vang
Xiong
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 May 15, 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 shucture located on the Subject Property by June 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property
declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subj ect 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 befare the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul
City Council on Tuesday, August 11, 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 thepublic peace,
health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community 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 before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday,
September 2, 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 851 MARION STREET.
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 atthe Subject Property.
4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known
responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the
building(s).
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That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition haue not been corrected.
That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subj ect
Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition.
That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and
Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings.
That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this
resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 haue been fulfilled.
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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 by demolishing and removing the structure in
accordance with all 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.
If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time Deparhnent of
Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to
demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the
Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code.
3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all
personai 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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City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove [he referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply
with the cesolurion, the Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at
851 MARION STREET.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R)�
Planning Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this personffirm ever worked under a contrect 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
Expiain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet.
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul
Legislarive Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given au order to
repair or remove the building at 851 MARION STREET by June 1, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders.
Advantages If Approved:
The Ciry will eliminate a nuisance.
A nuisance condifion will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
DisadvantageslfApproved:
The City 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 property taces.
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the community.
Total Amount of
Transaction: CostlRevenue Budgetetl:
Fundingsource: NuisanceHousingAbatement pctivityNumber:
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY ANDINSPLCTIONS
Ricfia,dLippert,ManagerojCadeEnjorcement _ ____
CTTY OF SA3NT PAUL 375Jatkson S[reet, SuUeT20
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Council President and
Members of the City Council
TeZephone: 65t-266-8989
Facsimile: 65l-26�19/9
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Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance 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:
851 MARION ST
The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows:
Legistarive Hearing — Tuesday, Angust 11, 2009
City Council Hearing — Wednesday, September 2, 2009
The owners and responsible parties of record aze:
Name and Last Known Address
Vang Xiong
1147 Geranium Ave E
St Paul MN 5 5106-27 1 1
Countrywide Home I,oans of MN
1199 N Fairfax Street, #500
Alexandria, VA 22314
Interest
Fee Owner
Mortgage Company
DisYrict 6 Planning Council
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District Council Contact
An Affumative Action Equal Opporiunity Employer
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The legal description of this property is:
LEWIS SECOND ADDTTION TO 5T PAiJL BLOCKS 7, 8, 9,10,11,12,13,14, & 15
LOTS 12 & LOT 13 BLK 13
The Department of Safety and Tnspections has declazed this building(s} to consrifute a"nuisance"
as defined by Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. The Depaztment of Safety and Inspections has
issued an order to the then known responsible parties to elunina#e this nuisance condirion by
cosecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing tlus building(s).
The property was re-inspected on June 5, 2009. There was no compliance and the nuisance
condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this
property. It is the recommendation of the Department of Safery 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 Sa£ety 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 MagneY
Steve Magner
Vaoant Buildings Manager
Department of Safety and Inspections
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cc: Chad Staul, 4ity Attorneys Office
Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council
Cindy Cazlsan, PED-Housing Division
Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul
Distriot Council — Community Organizer
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING
851 Marion Street
Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, August 11, 2009
City Council— Wednesday, September 2, 2004
The building is a two story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached garage on a lot
of 6,098 square feet.
According to our files, it has been a vacant building since February 6, 2009.
The current property owner is Vang Xiong per AMANDA and Ramsey County property
records.
The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass.
There have been three (3) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2009.
There have been two (2) WORK ORDERS issued for:
- Improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris
- Boazding/securing
On Apri123, 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 NLTISANCE BUILDING was posted on May 15, 2009 with a compliance date of
June 1, 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 went to assessment on March 27, 2009.
Ta;cation has placed an estimated market value of $24,500 on the land and $54,600 on the
building.
As of August 6, 2009, a Code Compliance Inspection has not been completed.
As of August 6, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted.
Real Estate taxes are current.
Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this shucture is $8Q000 to $90,000.
The estimated cost to Demolish is $10,000 to $12,000.
DSI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property
owner to repair or remove this shucture 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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Property Identification 25.29.23.41.0217
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Property Address 851 Marion St
St. Paui 55117-5340
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Total Estimated Land Value $42,800 $24,500
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Property Class Description Res Non-h Res Non-h
Year Built 1888
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DEPARTMENT Ob`S"APEY�"AND INS ��1('P lo
Richard Lipperb M¢nager of Cade Enforcement
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Chrfseopher B. Coleman, Mayor
375 Jackron Street., Suite 220 Telephone: 65/-266-8989
SainfPaul,MN55701-7806 Facsimt1e:63]-266-]979
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May 15, 2009
Vang Xiong
1147 Geranium Ave E
St Paul MN 55106-2711
Countrywide Home L,oans of MN, Inc
1199 N Fairfax Street, Ste 500
Alexandria, VA 22314
Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Vacant/Nuisance Suildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and
Inspections, Division oF Code Enforcement, hereby declares the preznises loeated at:
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and legally described as follows, to wit:
LEWIS SECOND ADDITION TO ST PALJL BLOCKS 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, & 15
LOTS 12 & LOT 13 BLK 13
to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the 5aint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter
45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11.
On Apri123, 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 Department of Safety and Inspections, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220,
651)266-8989. 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.
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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 fanuly dwelling and its detached garage.
Note: Property Owner has stated his intent to raze property himself and has been
granted an extension of his fire waiver in order to accomplish this project.
1. The exterior walls and/ar trim of the house and/or garage have defective,
peeled, flaked, scaled or chalking paint or has unpainted wood surfaces.
Scrape and repaint to effect a sound condition in a professional manner.
2. The exterior walls of the house and/or garage are defective. Repair all holes,
breaks, loose or rotting siding, to a professional state of maintenance.
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.
4. The window and/or door screens are missing, defective or in a state of
disrepair. Provide proper window and door screens for all openable windows
and doors. Screens must be tight-fitting and securely fastened to the frames.
The windows and/or storm windows 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.
6. 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. Pernut may be required.
Interior was not available for inspection due to complete boazd up. House has
extensive fire damage throughout interior per Fire Dept. $74,000 fire damage
per St Paul Fire Dept. report and conversation with property owner (who
intends to raze).
As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the
resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by June 1, 2009 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 action, including administrative costs
and demolition costs will be assessed against the property taYes 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)266-8989. This
inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this
nuisance condition.
May 28, 2009
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___ If this building is located in a historic district or siie (noted above, just below the_property -
address) then you must contact Heritage Preservation (HPC) staff to discuss your proposal for
the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the
guidelines and desi� review application 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 aze 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. The property shall not be sold, transferred or conveyed in any manner
until the Nuisance Conditions have been abated and the Certificate of Code Compliance or
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.
The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it
to be a"nuisance condition", subj ect to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall
not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Tnspections,
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 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 resolufion 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 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.
If you haue any questions or request additional information please contact Joe Yannarelly
between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at 651-266-1920, or you may leaue 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
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Richard Tripp, being duly sworn, on oath says:
that on June 10, 2009, at 9:40 PM he served the attached:
Notice of Public Hearing upon:
Vang Xiong, therein named, personally at:
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1147 Geranium Avenue East, St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, by
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Date: April 23, 2009 HP District:
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Date: April 23, 2009 HP District:
File #: 09 - 023770 Property Name:
Folder Name: 851 MARION ST Survey Info:
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August 11, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 2
2. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 851 Marion Street within fifteen
(15} days from adoprion of resolution. -- -—
Vang Xiong, property owner, appeared. No other parties of interest appeazed.
Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Mr. Magner. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two-
story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached garage on a lot of 6,098 square feet and
had been vacant since February 6, 2009. 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 Apri123, 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 May 15, 2009 with a compliance date of June
1, 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 $24,500 and the building to be $54,600. Real estate taxes were current. Code
Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $80,000 to $90,000. The
cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $10,000 to $12,000. There had also been
three summary abatements issued to this property since 2009, two 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 and debris, boarding/securing, and remove graffiti. Mr. Magner stated that
there was a fire on Februazy 5 or 6 which began on the first floor of the building and did extensive
damage. The building was vacant at the time but the fire also did extensive exterior damage to the
house next door. Fire estimated the structural loss of the building to be approximately $74,000.
The bids to demolish the building were due as of the date of this hearing so he was unsure as to the
actual estimated cost of the demolition. Code Enforcement recommends the building be repaired or
removed within 15 days. He 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 worker's cottage-style building with an adjoining vacant lot. She noted that there
was a loss of context to the neighbarhood and given the report of the fire, she did not believe
demolition would have an adverse effect on the neighborhood.
Mr. Vang stated that he needed more time to find a demolition contractor as he did not have the
money. He had insured the property with State Farm for the amount of the mortgage which was
$194,000. State Farm had paid off the mortgage; however, he did not receive any money from the
insurance company to recover the loss from the fire damage. He had consulted a demolition
contractor who indicated to him that if there was asbestos present, which he believed there was, the
cost to remove the debris would cost significantly more. At this point in time, he would need to
take out a loan to pay for the demolition himself or to pay the City for the taY assessment.
Mr. Magner stated that at this time, Mr. Vang owned the land with a fire damaged house. If the
City proceeds with the demolition, Mr. Vang will have a taac assessment for the cost of the
demolition which he can either chose to pay and own the vacant parcel ar the parcel will go tas
forfeit and become the property of the County.
Ms. Moermond asked about the lot size. Mr. Vang said he owned the adjoining vacant lot and
believed the total square footage was 50 feet. Ms. Spong stated that according to STAMP, Mr.
Vang owns both parcels which did amount to over 50 square feet. She said he could rebuild on the
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double lot; however, a building would need to be centered in the middle of the two parcels.
Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed or repaired within 15 days. She also
recommended continuing the Legislative Hearing to August 25 to obtain a report concerning the
cause of the fire and the results of the demolition bids.
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August 25, 2009 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 3
2. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 851 Marion Street within fifteen
{15) days from adoption of resolution. (Remove or repair tt�e building in 15 days; cont}nned
from Aug. 11 LH to obtain a report concerning the cause of the fire and the results of the
demolition bids)
Mr. Magner stated that at the hearing on August 11, the property owner requested additional time to
obtain funding for the demolition of the building. He also requested a copy of the bids received by
the City which was mailed Mr. Xiong.
Ms. Moermond modified her recommendation that the building be removed within 15 days with no
option for repair.