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10-123Council File # 10-123 Green Sheet # 3092480 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 RESOLUTION MINNESOTA hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a one and one-half story, wood frame single family dwelling located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly lrnown as 1662 MINNEHAHA AVENUE EAST. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: G. V. BACON'S ADDITION LOT 15 BLK 1 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recarder's Office and information obtained by Department of Safety and Inspections on or before August 3, 2009, the following are the now known interested ar responsible parties for the Subject Property: Mortgage Elec Reg Systems Inc c/o Litton Loan Services LP, 4828 Loop Central Drive, Houston, TX 77081-2166; Wilford & Geske, PA, 8425 Seasons Parkway, #105, Woodbury, MN 55125; District 1 Community Council. WHEREAS, Department of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated November 13, 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 Subj ect Property by December 14, 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 conected and Deparhnent 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, January 12, 2010 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the interested WHEREAS, Depariment of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to 10-123 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 or responsible parties to make the Subject Properiy safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ardinances. 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, February 3, 2010 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 conceming the Subject Property at 1662 MINNEHAHA AVENiJE EAST. 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 dollazs ($5,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then laiown responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. � E� That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Department of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and Inspections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. • •7� ' 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 10-123 84 85 86 87 88 89 2. 90 91 92 93 94 95 3. 96 97 98 99 100 101 4. 102 Bostrom Carter Haais Stark Thune 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 j 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 Department of Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and chazge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Yeas N�� Absent I) Requested by DeparCment of: Safety and Inspecrions By: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Adopted by Council: Date �� 3�/ O Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Adopuo ertifie y Council ecretary gy: By: Approved M or. Date !(� By: %��/ / �!o 10-123 � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Gree� Sheet � )epartmentlOfficelCouncii: ' Date Initiated: , � SI -DeptofSafety&Inspections � 17DEC2009 ; Green Sheet NO: 3092480 � Assign Number For Routing Order i Contact Person & Phone: i Bob Kessler 69013 I Must Be on Council Agenda by (Oate): � Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E-DocumentRequired: Y Dowment Contact: Contact Phone: ueoartmeni aeni�o rerson 0�Deot of SafeN & Insoections I'� ' 7 Dent of Safetv & Iuspections� Department Directoc 2 Citv Attornev I I CSri Attornev � 3 �Mayor's O}Lce MayodAssisiant 4 �Council i� 5 City Clerk j l (.tih' C�erk ToWI # of Signature Pages _(Clip Ail Locations for Signature) Action Reauested: City Council to pass this resolurion which will order the owner(s) to remove the referenced building(s). If the ownez fails to comply with the resolution, the Department of Safety and ffispections is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 1662 MINNEHAHA AVE E. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commissiort Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: 1. Has this person/firm everworked under a contract for this department? Yes No 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this personlfirm possess a skill not normalty possessed by any curzent city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislafive Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties Imown ro the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 1662 MINNEHAITA AVE E by December 14, 2009, 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 property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. 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 City. This building(s) will continue to blight the communiry. Total Amount of Cosf/Revenue Bud eted: Trensaction: 9 Fundinysource: NuisanceHousingAbatement pctivityNumber: 001-00257 Financial I nformation: (EXplain) January 14, 2010 3:44 PM Page 1 10-123 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AN� INSPECTIONS Ricna�d Lippvl, Manager ofCode Enforcemer.l CIT'I' OF SAINT FAUL 375Jatkson Street, Suite 12D Chrtttopher B. Coleman, Mayor SaintPaul, A1,N3510/-1806 r� December 18, 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Telephane: b5l-266-898fl Facsimife: 65/-266-J9/9 Web: wwvi.stoaul.rov/dsi Department of Safety and Inspections, VacanUNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nnisance building(s) located aY: 1662 MINNEHAHA AVE E The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, danuary 12, 2Q10 City Council Hearing — Wednesday, February 3, 20] 0 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Mortgage Elec Reg Systems c!o Litton I,oan Services LP 4828 Loop Central Drive Houston, TX 77081-2166 Wilford & Geske, PA 8425 Seasons Pazkway, #105 Woodbury, MN 55125 Interest Fee Owner Foreclosure Attorneys District 1 Comxnunity Council Districticouncil unaol.com District Council Contact M Affumative Action Equal Opportuniry Employer 10-123 16b2 MINNEHAHA AVE E December 18, 2Q09 page 2 The legal description of this property is: G. V. BACON'S ADDITION LOT 15 BLK 1 T'he Department of Safety and Inspecrians has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislarive Code, Chapter 45. The Departinent 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 remaving this building(s). The property was re-inspected on November 30, 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 Deparhnent of Safery and Inspections that the Ciry Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove ihis 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 Buildings Manager Department of 3afety and Inspections SM:hl cc: David Palm, City Attorneys Office Mary Erickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Caztson, PED-Housing Division Nancy Homans, Invest St. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubhmg60183 12/09 10-123 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1662 Minnehaha Avenue East Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, January 12, 2010 City Council — Wednesday, February 3, 2010 The building is a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 4,792 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since September 18, 2008. The current property owner is MERS, c/o Litton Loan Servicing, LP per AMANDA and Property Tax Records. There have been six (6) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2008. There have six (6) WORK ORDER(S) issued for: - Boarding/Securing - Improperly stored refuse, garbage and misc debris - Other - Exterior On October 29, 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 November 13, 2009 with a compliance date of December 14, 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 November 2, 2009. Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $37,100 on the land and $107,100 on the building. As of February 3, 2009, a Code Compliance Inspection has been completed. As of .Tanuary 7, 2Q10, the $5,000.00 performance bond has not been posted. Real Estate taxes aze current. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure exceeds $30,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is $8,000 to $10,000. DSI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15) days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. Tax and Property Look Up Information - Quick Info 10-123 retT:e S1,E 7?aII Page 1 of 2 k�03£�Ci_ S�5 Tax 8� Property Look Up Information - Quick Info Home � � Information � � Pro�erty Look_� � � Record Look U� � � Contatt Us iVe�v Propert�ch BGCk to Search ReSUits Quick Info F; operty Information T�xaa_yer Name �nd Adclress Va(ue Information V�lue Nis tOfV S�rueture Description S ale Information �ecial Assessments Pra ertv Tax Payment Ii�farmation Pr_operty Tax Payment History 2�09 Payment Stu¢s 20_49 Property_Tax Statement 2009 Va(ue Notice 2fl08 Property Tex Staterr�ent1Value Notice ZQ_07 Propert�Tax StaEement[Va(ue _ Notice 2006_Prr�pertkTax StaternentlValue Natice > Quick Information Go to E-Pav (US Bank Browser Reyuirements) Property Identification Number (PIN) Property Address 34.29.22.11.0110 1662 Minnehaha Ave E St. Paul 55106-4920 Assessment Date 01-02-2005 OS-02-2009 Tax Payable Year Total Estimated Market Value Total Taxable Market Value Total Estimated Land Value Total Estimated Building Value Total Property Tax + Special Assessments 2009 $149, 300 $149, 300 $37,500 $111, 800 $2, 520 2010 $144, 200 $144, 200 $ 37,100 $107,100 Property Class Description Res Non-hstd Res Non-hstd Year Built 1919 # of Stories 1.00 Finished SQ Feet 1318 Foundation Size 812 `fhe F�lat or ��cti�n J �°o�vnshi� J Range aracE L�ga6 Descr¢�t�on las�ee! isel�vrer may be an abF��'ev�ate� legat et�ser6�ti�s� -�o ¢a�g us� to {arepare }egal c6�caa�ent� Plat or Section / Township / G. V. eacon's Addition Range Legal Description Lot 15 Blk 1 To determine whether your property is Abstract or Torrens, cail (651)266-2000 Most Recent Qualified Sale 02-17-2005 Most Recent Qualified Price $119,900 http://rrinfo.cosamsey.mn.us/public/characteristic/Parcel.aspx?scrn=Quick&pin=342922110ll 0&cnt=0 1 /7/2010 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTI��S 123 Richard Lippert, Manager of Code Enforcement CITY OF SAINT PAUL Chris(opher B. Coleman, Mayor 375 Jackson Street, Suzte 220 Saint Paul, MN 55101-1806 November 13, 2009 Mortgage Elec Reg Systems Inc c/o Litton Loan Services LP 4828 Loop Central Drive Houston, TX 77081-2166 Wilford & Geske, PA 8425 Seasons Parkway Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125 Ze[eph ane. 651-266-8989 Facsim 6i ]d66-1979 Web www.stpaul.rov/dsi 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: 16fi2 MINNEHAHA AVE E and legally described as follows, to wit: G. V. BACON'S ADDITION LOT 15 BLK 1 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 October 29, 2009, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and ffie following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficieucies present at this time. 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 Cerfificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. All repairs must be in accordance with appropriate codes. Changes or additions to the electrical system, mechanical system, or the plumbing system may necessitate updating or upgrading the systems involved. This is a one and one-half story, wood frame single family dwelling. AA-ADA-EEO Empioyer 10-123 BUILDING l. Remove all insulation and wall board from basement walls and have inspected before framing and insulation is installed. 2. Remove green board from exterior walls and ceiling in second floor and basement bathroom. 3. Remove trees from west side of house and properly line behind retaining wall. 4. Rebuild retauung walls with proper plans, permits and inspections. 5. Properly install flashing on chimney. 6. Replace steps to code at exterior entrance to house. 7. Insure basement cellar floor is even, is cleanable, and all holes are filled. 8. Install handrails and guazdrails at all stairways, including basement stauways, per attachment. 9. Strap or support top of stair sh 10. Tuck Point interior/exterior of foundation as needed. ll. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. 12. Insta1120-minute smoke and draft door assembly between the attached garage and dwelling. 13. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface boits. 14. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 15. Provide complete storms and screens, in good repair, for all door and window openings. 16. Repair walls, ceilings and floars throughout, as necessary. 17. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed install full-thickness or code-specified insulation. 18. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary. Observe necessary abatement procedure if lead base paint is present (See 5t. Paul Legislative Code, Chap. 34 for additional information). 19. 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 aze not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code. 20. Provide general clean-up of premise. 21. Provide smoke detectors per the Minnesota Building Code and carbon monoxide detectors per State law. 22. Repair siding, soffit, fascia, trim, etc. as necessary. 23. Provide weather-sealed, air-sealed, and vermin-sealed exterior. 24. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. 25. Maintain 6 inches minimum clearance between wood and soil, sloped to drain away from foundarion. 26. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system on east side of house. 27. Install rain leaders to direct drainage away from the foundation. 28. Weather-seal exterior doors. 29. Dry out basement and eliminate source of moishu 30. Remove mold, mildew and moldy or water-damaged materials. 31. Install water-proof enclosure in shower azea. 32. Provide adequate access, ventilarion and clearance in crawl space area. 10-123 ELECTRICAL 1. Crround the electrical service to the water service with a copper conductor within 5' of the entrance point of the water service. 2. Bond around water meter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per Article 250 of the NEC. 3. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel indicating location and use of all circuits. 4. Verify/install a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance circuit. 5. Verify that fuse/circuit breaker amperage matches wire size. 6. Close open laiockouts in service paneUjunction boxes with knockout seals. 7. Properly strap cables and conduits in basementJ service conduit on the exterior of the house. 8. Installheplace GFCI receptacle in basement/first bathroom/second bathroom adj acent to the sink. 9. Ground bathroom light in basemenUfirsUsecond bathroom and disconnect receptacle on fixture. 10. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. 11. Check all outlets for proper polarity and verify ground on 3-prong outlets. 12. Properly wire exterior lights at back door. 13. Install exterior lights at front enhy doors. 14. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basement/ garage. I5. AZI added receptacles must be grounded, tamper-resistant and be on an Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter protected circuit. 16. AZI electrical work must be done by a Minnesota- licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit. 17. Any open walls or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 2008 NEC. 18. All buildings on the property must meet the St. Paul Property Maintenance Code (Bulletin 80-1) 19. Illegal service upgrade wire to NEC 2008. Purchase permit for service and all circuits in panel. 20. Properly wire first floor smoke detector. 21. Insure second floor wiring done properly. Possibly done without permit. PLUMBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. Basement 1. The water heater has no gas shutoff gas piping is incorrect (strap gas line). 2. The water heater gas venting is inconect. 3. The water heater is not fired or in service. 4. Properly support water meter. AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-123 PLUMBING 5. The water meter has incorrect piping. 6. The water meter cannot have soldered fittings before meter. 7. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. 8. The water piping has improper piping or usage. Add appropriate hangers. 9. The soil and waste piping has improper pipe supports and improper connections, transitions, fittings or pipe usage. 10. The faucet is missing, broken or parts missing. Second Floor 11. Replace bathtub waste and overflow and provide access. Exterior 12. The lawn hydrant(s) requires backflow assembly ar device. 13. Verify plumbing vents full size stack is thru the roof. Comments 14. New plumbing, need permits to cover. HEATING 1. Clean and Orsat test fiunace burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Check fumace heat exchanger for leaks; provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. 2. Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on furnace to combustible materials or provide approved shielding according to code. 3. Vent clothes dryer to code. 4. Provide adequate combustion air and support duct to code. 5. Provide support for gas lines to code. 6. Plug, cap and/ar remove all disconnected gas lines and remove unapproved plug valve form abandoned gas line in basement by garage door. 7. Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary. 8. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 9. Provide documentation that bathroom exhaust fans are installed to code. 10. Gas and warm air mechanical permits are required for the above work. ZONING This house was inspected as a single family dwelling. NOTES See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure. Roof, sidewalks, etc. snow covered and could not be inspected. All must meet appropriate codes when completed. This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the building, ali deficiencies listed on the code compliance report must be corrected in accordance with the Minimum Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34) and all required permits must receive final approval. 10-123 Sincerely, James L. Seeger Code Compliance Officer JLS: ml Attachments As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by December 14, 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 administrarive 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)266-8989. This inspecrion will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. If this building is located in a historic dishict or site (noted above, just below the property address) then you must contact Heritage Preservation (HPC) staff to discuss your proposal for the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the guidelines and design review application and forms are available from the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections web site (see letterhead) and from the F3PC staff. 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. 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", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is fiuther required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If corrective action is not taken within the tune 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. AA-ADA-EEO Employer November 13, 2009 1662 MINNEHAHA AVE E page 6 10-123 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 Lea slative 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 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 Dave Nelmark between the hours of 8:00 and 930 a.m. at 651-266-1931, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation ota60135 5/09 CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher8 Colemma. M¢vor February O5, 2009 BLANCA LEIVA 1662 MINNEHAHA AVE E ST PAUL MN 55106-4920 Re: 1662 Minnehaha Ave E File#: 08 152319 VB2 Dear Property Owner: DEPARTMENTOFSAFE7YANDlNSPECT/ONS 10-123 Bob Kessler, Directar 375 Jacksmi Srreet„ Sune 120 Te(ephane 651-16G-9pyp S� PauL -blmnesom 5701-1806 Facs�mde_ 651-2h6-9p9y Yleb. r.�w+st+�auLsov/dsr Pursuant to your request the above-referenced property was inspected and the following report is submitted: BUILDING 1. Remove all insulation and wall board from basement walls and have inspected before framing and insulation is installed. 2. Remove green board from exterior walls and ceiling in second floor and basement bathroom. 3. Remove trees from west side of house and properly line behind retaining wall. 4. Rebuild retaining walls with proper plans, permits and inspections. 5. Properly install flashing on chimney. 6. Replace steps to code at exterior entrance to house. 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 9. 10. 11. 12. attachment. Strap or support top of stair stringers. Tuck Point interior/exterior of foundation as needed. Install floor covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. Install 20-minute smoke and draft door assembly between the attached garage and dwelling. 13. Provide thumb type dead bolts far all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. 14. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty etc. as necessary. 15. Provide complete storms and screens, in good repair, for all door and window openings. 16. Repair walls, ceilings and floors throughout, as necessary. 17. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed install full-thiclrness or code-specified insulation. An Equal Opporiumty Employer 10-123 Re: 1662 Minnehaha Ave E Page 2 BUILDING 18. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary. Observe necessazy abatement procedure if lead base paint is present (See St. Paul Legislative Code, Chap. 34 for additional information). 19. 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.) aze to be reconstructed as per code. 20. Provide general clean-up of premise. 21. Provide smoke detectors per the Minnesota Building Code and carbon monoxide detectors per State law. 22. Repair siding, soffit, fascia, him, etc. as necessary. 23. Provide weather-sealed, air-sealed, and vermin-sealed exterior. 24. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. 25. Maintain 6 inches minimum clearance between wood and soil, sloped to drain away from foundation. 26. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system on east side of house. 27. Install rain leaders to direct drainage away from the foundation. 28. Weather-seal exterior doars. 29. Dry out basement and eliminate source of moisture. 30. Remove mold, mildew and moldy or water-damaged materials. 31. Install water-proof enclosure in shower area. 32. Provide adequate access, ventilation and clearance in crawl space area. ELECTRICAL 1. Ground the electrical service to the water service with a copper conductor within 5' of the entrance point of the water service. 2. Bond around water meter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per Article 250 of the NEC. 3. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel indicating location and use of a11 circuits. 4. Verify/install a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance circuit. 5. Verify that fuse(circuit breaker amperage matches wire size. 6. Close open knockouts in service paneUjunction boxes with knockout seals. 7. Properly strap cables and conduits in basemenU service conduit on the exterior of the house. 8. Installheplace GFCI receptacle in basement/first bathroom/second bathroom adjacent to the sink. 9. Crround bathroom light in basemenUfirst/second bathroom and disconnect receptacle on fixture. 10: Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. 11. Check all outlets for proper polarity and verify ground on 3-prong outlets. 12. Properly wire exterior lights at back door. 10-123 Re: 1662 Minnehaha Ave E Page 3 ELECTRICAL 13. Install exterior lights at front entry doors. 14. Remove and/or rewire all illegal, improper or hazardous wiring in basement/ garage. I5. All added receptacles must be grozcnded, tamper-resistant and be on an Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter protected circuit. 16. All electrical work must be done by a Minnesota- licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit. 17. Any open walls or walls that are opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the 2008 NEC. 18. All buildings on the property must meet the St. Paul Property Maintenance Code (Bulletin 80-1) 19. Illegal service upgrade wire to NEC 2008. Purchase permit for service and all circuits in panel. 20. Properly wire first floor smoke detector. 21. Insure second floor wiring done properly. Possibly done without permit. PLUMBING All plumbing work requires permit(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Pau1. Basement 1. "I`he water heater has no gas shutoff gas piping is incorrect (strap gas line). 2. The water heater gas venting is incorrect. 3. The water heater is not fired or in service. 4. Properly support water meter. 5. The water meter has incorrect piping. 6. The water meter cannot have soldered fittings befare meter. 7. Repair or replace all conoded, broken or leaking water piping. 8. The water piping has improper piping or usage. Add appropriate hangers. 9. The soil and waste piping has improper pipe supports and improper connections, transitions, fittings or pipe usage. 10. The faucet is missing, broken or parts missing. Second Floor I 1. Replace bathtub waste and overflow and provide access. Exterior 12. The lawn hydrant(s) requires backflow assembly or device. 13. Verify plumbing vents full size stack is thru the roof. Comments 14. New plumbing, need permits to cover. 10-123 Re: 1662 Minnehaha Ave E Page 4 HEATLNG 1. Clean and Orsat test fumace burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Check fumace heat exchanger for leaks; provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the hearing unit is safe. 2. Provide adequate clearance from flue vent pipe on fumace to combustible materials or provide approved shielding accordingto code. 3. Vent clothes dryer to code. 4. Provide adequate combustion air and support duct to code. 5. Provide support for gas lines to code. 6. Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines and remove unapproved plug valve form abandoned gas line in basement by garage door. 7. Repair and/or replace hearing registers as necessary. 8. Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 9. Provide documentation that bathroom exhaust fans are installed to code. 10. Gas and warm air mechanical permits are required for the above work. ZONING This house was inspected as a single family dwelling. NOTES See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure. Roof, sidewalks, etc. snow covered and could not be inspected. All must meet appropriate codes when completed. This is a registered vacant building. 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Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1662 Minnehaha Avenue East within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. David Mortensen, attorney with Wilford & Geske, appeared on behalf of MERS c/o Litton Loan Servicing. He stated that it was his understanding that the client was considering demolishing the property and had not retained their firm to handle this matter. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Mr. Magner. Mr. Magner stated the building was a one and one-half story, wood frame, single-family dwelling on a lot of 4,792 square feet and had been vacant since September 18, 2008. A code compliance inspection had been done on February 3, 2009, the vacant building registration fees in the amount of $1,000 went to assessment on November 2, 2009, and the $5,000 performance bond had not been posted. On October 29, 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 November 13, 2009 with a compliance date of December 14, 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 $37,100 and the building to be $107,100. Real estate taxes were current. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to exceed $30,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approximately $8,000 to $10,000. There had also been six summary abatements issued to this property since 2008, all of which went to work order: boarding/securing, remove improperly stored refuse, and other exterior violations. 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 1919 and was a bungalow-style building. There was a loss of integrity and the exterior was covered in vinyl siding. It was located on a prominent comer lot; howevex, it was not located 'm any potential historic district and did not have any potential historic significance on its own. She did encourage rehabilitation of the property given the context of the neighborhood. She also noted that there was a five to six foot retaining wall which wrapped around the front and side of the building which was deteriorated. In looking at the photographs, she asked whether the retaining wall would remain in place if the building were demolished. Mr. Magner responded that generally, they tried to preserve retaining walls; however, given the physical condition of the wall, it may be considered as part of the demolition. Ms. Moermond asked whether there was a bid tab for the demolition of this property. Mr. Magner responded that it was his understanding there was a backlog of requisitions for demolitions being held up in Finance. Ms. Moermond stated that she had concern over the failure of the retaining wall and whether the demolition would be included in the bid far the demolition. NIr. Magner stated that he had received a letter from Laurie Macko, representing Litton Loan Servicing, indicating that they intended to proceed with the demolition of the property. Ms. Moermond continued the Legislative Hearing to January 26 for a report on retaining wall. She recommended the building be removed within 15 days with no option for repair. January 26, 2010 Legislative Hearing Minutes Page 2 2. Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 1662 Minnehaha Avenue East within fifteen (I S) days from adoption of resolution. (LH continued from 7an. 12 for a report on the retaining wall) Mr. Ma�er stated that he had not gone out to the property to look at the retaining wall; however, judging from the condition in the photographs, it appeared that the entire wall was dilapidated and should be removed when the building is demolished. He said he understood Ms. Spong's concern that this was a corner lot and the removal of the wall will change the appearance of the corner. He said he would go out and look at the retaining wall and contact Ms. Moermond with his recommendation.