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10-168Council File # ����Q Green Sheet # 3098560 )L ION PAU MINNESOTA �3 Presented by 1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the i' the City of Saint Paul, based on a review of the legislative 2 hearing record and testimony heard at public heazing on February 3, 2010 hereby memorializes its decision 3 to certify and approve the January 19, 2010 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for the following 4 address: 5 6 ADDRESS APELLANT 7 8 418 Curtice Street East Alma Adamez-Randle 9 10 Decision: Appeal granted. Requested by Department of. � Form Approved by City Attorney By: Adoption Certified by Counc Secretary Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY� �%9i�di�f�'°Sr�r� By: Approved b a r�ate � y By: l� �.-��; _l� — � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � ll��{inQ DepartmenU�ce/Council: Date Initiated: � � v co-Oo°���� 10FEB2010 Green Sheet NO: 3098560 ConWCt Person & Phone: Deoartment Sent To Person InitiaVDate Marcia Moertnond y o ooncu �� 6-8570 1 ooucii De artmentAireMOr � 519^ 2 ' Clerk (.l' Clerk Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): Number 3 O For 4 �-� Routing Doc. Type: RESOLUTION Order 5 � E-DocumentRequired: Y Document Contact: Mai Vang ConWCt Phone: 6-8563 Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Action Requested: Resolukion memorializing City Council action taken Febivary 3, 201Q gtanting the appeal for property at 418 Curtice Stree[ East. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service ContreGts Must Answer the Foliowing Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department? CIB Committee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a cily employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No F�cplain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): AdvanWges If Approved: Disadvantages If Approved: Disadvantages If Not Approved: Total Amount of CosURevenue Budgeted: Transaction: Funding Source: Activity Number. Financial Information: (Explain) February 10, 2010 12:11 PM Page 1 � � 1 ,..�,���, � e ,��� , January 13, 2010 Alma Adamez-Randle 418 Curtice St e St. Paul, MN 55107 RE: 418 Curtice St E Dear Alma: CITY OF SAINT PAUL CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Your application for an appeai has been received and processed. �a -i � g Please attend the public hearing before the Legislative Hearing Officer on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:30a.m. in Room 330 City Hall and Courthouse to consider your appeal concerning the above referenced property. At that time the Legislative Hearing Officerwill hear all parties relative to this action. Failure to appear at the hearing may result in denial of your appeal. Sincerely, �"� �� � Shari Moore City C{erk cc: Joel Ess{ing, DSI Inspector Marcia Moermond, Legislative Hearing Officer Jerry Hendrickson, Deputy City Attorney 15 WEST KELLOGG BOULEVARD, SUTTE 310 SAINT PAUI, MINNESOTA55102 Tel: 651-266-8688 Fac: 651-2668574 wcvrvstpaul.gov An Affirmahve Action Equal Opportuniry Employer � } �� 'S u. `.. �!: �����' APPLICATION FOR APPEAL Saint Papl City Clerk 15 W. KeIlogg Blvd., 910 City Hail Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 'FeIephone: (651) 266-8688 f�'��g �Ee�rvE� JAN 13 �otQ Cif� 1����{K l. Address of Properry being Appealed: I 2. Number of Dwelligg Units: I 3. Date of Letter Appealed: Y/� � C�:.-�, << s�- �, .,., 1 //3/ �, 4. Na�ne of Owner: /�/mG ��ir�� �„�/ Address: L//� �. (:�,'� -5;�,-z�{' City: SF� d'ru: / State: /�I�G Zip: SSio'� Phone Numbers: Business ��-H�s6� yYL � Residence �.1/ 7�d' 7 ezi: Cellulaz G�/Z- S/ r yS/ i 5. Appellant / AppTieant (if other than owner): Phone Nninbers: Business City: State: Residence Cellular b State specifically �vhat is being appealed' and why (Use an attachment if necessarq): 7� � uzS s.v�e C-I,G� a-#'i� S.' rs' - .+-..m�'� NOTE: A$25.00 filing fe,: made payable To the CiTy of Saint Paul must accompany this application as a necessazy condition for filing. You must artach a copy of the original orders and any other correspondence relative to this appeal. Any persoa unsztisfied by the final decision af the City Council may obtain judicial review hy timely filing of an action as provided by law in Dishict Coist. For O�fics Use Only ' �Ye Received: Fee Received: Receipt Number: Date of Hearing: � ; `�/�� « �:� p� � � � ��-� � � e J l � DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS ��✓' �/� Richardl-eppen,ManagerofCodeEnforrement �� C� �F S•A�•j+PA�. 375lackson Street, Su«e 220 Te(ephorze. 651-266-8989 SairztPauCMN55101-I806 Facsimile:651-266-1919 Chr�smpher B. Coleman, Mayor Web www� smaul.rav/dre January 13, 2010 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION AND ORDER TO VACATE Alma Adamez Randle 418 Curtice St E St Paul MN 55 1 07-3 108 Deaz Sir or Madam: The Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, has determined that the dwelling and premises at 418 CURTICE ST E is "Unfit for Human Habitation". In accordance with Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 34, Section 23, the premises will be placarded on January 12, 2010 and ordered vacated no later than January 12, 2010. Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34.23, Subsection 6 entitled, "Vacarion of Structure or Unit": "Any residential structure or residential unit which has been wndemned or placarded as unfit for human habitation shall be vacated within the time set forth in the placard and/or order. It shall be unlawful for any person to let to any person for human habitation any structure or unit so condemned or placarded, and no person shall occupy the structure or unit after the date set forth in the placard and/or notice." THIS DWELLING SHALL NOT AGAIN BE USED FOR HUMAN HABITATION UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECURED FROM THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL; DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS, DIVISION OF CODE ENRORCEMENT Princiqle Violations: These deficiencies must be corrected before this condemnation and vacate order will be removed. FIRE HAZARD 1. Smoke Detector: Lack of properly installed and operable smoke detector. Provide functioning smoke detectors. 1. Extension Cord wiring: There is extension cord wiring, running along and attached to walls, that is being used in lieu of permanent wiring. 2. Combustible Material: the upstairs bedrooms. LACK OF BASIC FACII,ITIES 16�0��' There is an excessive accumulation of combustible material in 3. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: An approved cazbon monoxide alarm must be provided and maintained in a location within ten (10) feet of each sleeping azea. Installauon shall be in accordance with manufacturers instructions. 4. Toilet: The toilet must be fully functional and properly connected to the water supply and sanitary sewer. UNSANTTARY CONDITIONS 5. Refuse and Debris: There is an excessive accumulation of clothing, paper, household items and refuse in the second floor bedrooms and in the front porch. RODENT INFESTATION 6. 'I`here is evidence of a rodent infestation (feces). LACK OF MAINTENANCE/DILAPIDATION ELECTRICAL 7. LIGHT FIXTURE: There is evidence of water leakage that may have damaged the light fixture in the living room. 8. RECEPACLES: There aze missing receptacle covers. BATHROOM 9. FT.00R/SUB FLOOR: The floor/sub floor is deteriorated. 10. TOILET: The toilet is loose due to deteriorated floor. 11. FLOOR COVERING: The floor covering is not impervious to water. GENERAL: 12. CEILINGS: The interior ceilings are defective. 13. WALLS: The interior walls are defective. 14. SPINDLES: The spindles on the stairways to the second floor are loose. 15. BASEMENT STAIRS. The stair treads are defective, loose. 16. REINSPECTION/CODE COMPLIANCE: A completer inspection is not possible at this time due to an excessive accumulation of household items, refuse and debris. Further inspection will be required once the dwelling is cleared out. Other Violations These deficiencies must be corrected in order to bring this property into compliance with the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 2. GARBAGE AND RUBBISH STORAGE AND REMOVAL: Lack of approved containers with tight fitting covers. These containers must be of sufficient quantity and capacity to contain the rubbish and garbage from the unit(s). No rubbish or �a���g garbage may be stored outside in plastic bags. Weekly garbage and rubbish removal service is required. It is the prooerty owner's resnonsibility to provide containers and removal service. The Saint Paul L.egislative Code requires occupants to properly dispose of gazbage and rubbish by placing it in approved containers. Authorization to reoccupy this/these dwelling unit(s) will not be given until it is demonstrated that all principat violarions have been corrected and that no new conditions exist which could constitute material endangerment or which threaten the peace, health, safety or welfare of the occupants of this building. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permit informauon may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, (651) 266-8989. You may file an appeal to this notice by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (651) 266-8688. Any appeal must be made in writing within 10 days of the date of this notice. It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep all buildings secured and to properly maintain the premises at all times. If you have any questions conceming this matter, please contact the Inspector, Joel Essling, at 651-266-1904. To arrange an appointment or request an extension of time to complete repairs, you will need to speak directly to the inspector. Sincerely, RICHARD LIPPERT Manager of Code Enforcement je c: Communiry Stabilization Project AALO - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services January 19, 2010 Legislative Hearing Minutes � o /,^� Page 10 �W Appeal of Alma Adamez-Randle to a Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate property at 418 Curtice Street East Alma Adamez-Randle, appellant, appeared. Mr. Essling stated that he received a call from the St. Paul Police Deparhnent on January 12, 2010 to inspect the property and found the conditions such that he condemned the building with an immediate vacate. The owner then filed an appeal and due to the holiday on January 18, he had not been able to re-inspect the property to see what progress had been made. He said he would like to hear from the appellant and schedule a re-inspection. Ms. Moermond asked who else lived at the property. Ms. Adamez-Randle responded that she lived with her husband, her 15 year-old son, and 27 year-old stepson. She explained that she had grown up in this house and had moved back in 2000 to take care of her ailing father after her mother had passed away. She said her father had passed away in September 2009 and there had been a family feud ever since as her father had given title of the property to her. Her siblings were contesting her ownership and brought charges against her for exploitation of a wlnerable adult. As a result, she had been ardered not to dispose of any personal belongings of either her father or mother which were in the home. Since the property had been condemned, she had ardered a dumpster and began throwing things out. She had also donated clothing to Goodwill. She said she now had the required smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors installed and operating. She claimed that the extension cord had been used for an air conditioner which was no longer being used. She said the upstairs toilet had overflowed and caused water damage to the ceiling, walls and light fixtures below. The plan was to replace the subflooring in the bathroom as well as to repair the ceiling, walls and light fixture. Mr. Essling stated that he would like to re-inspect the property on Monday, January 25 and if progress had been made, he would consider lifting the condemnation and issuing a correction notice. Ms. Moermond agreed with Mr. Essling that he re-inspect the property on January 25 and if the principle violations, items 1-6, have been remedied, he could lift condemnation and issue a correction notice to complete the repairs; however, the owner must submit a work plan with timelines for completing the work. She continued the hearing to January 26, 2010. January 26, 2010 Legislative Hearing Minutes /0 //^� Page 2 t tv 1. Appeal of Alma Adamez-Randle to a l�otice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate property at 418 Curtice Street East. (Continued from January 19) Mr. Magner stated that according to Inspector Essling, he inspected the property on Januazy 25, 2010. Ms. Adamez-Randle had obtained a roll-off dumpster and had emptied and cleaned the entire house. All of the items on the condemnation had been corrected with the exception of items 4, 12, 13 and 15. Conceming item 4, the plumbing, Ms. Adamez-Randle had obtained an estimate in the amount of $3,200 to do the work. She would like to obtain one more estimate before choosing a licensed contractor to do the wark. A work plan to complete the remainder of the repairs was agreed to and is as follows: 1) the damaged soil stack shall be repaired under permit by February 5; 2) the bathroom floor must repaired or replaced, under permit if required, by February 22; and 3) the dining room floor and wall, and the basement stairs must repaired, under permit if required, by March 8. Inspector Essling recommended lifting the condemnation and issued a conection notice for the above-aforementioned items. Ms. Moermond recommended denying the appeal; however, it was moot since DSI lifted the condemnation and issued a correction notice to make the remainder of the repairs.