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10-605Coancil File # (p� Green Sheet # 1 t `f (p )LUTION � PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented by 1 WHEREAS, on March 17�,Li��rian F. Leonard, Esq., on behalf of Alliance Bank (`Bank"), 55 East 2 Fifth Street, Saint Paul, MN, duly filed an appeal (DSI Zoning File No. 10-124051) from a decision of the 3 Zoning Administrator ("ZA") dated March 10, 2010, which ordered the removal of an abandoned business 4 sign pursuant to Leg. Code § 64.205, which was located on property commonly known as 414 7th Street 5 West, [PIN No. 012823410140] and legally described as Samuel Leeches Addition Lots 2& 3& Ex St 6 Lots 4& Lot 5 Blk 9,; and 7 8 WHEREAS, on April 5, 2010, the Boazd of Zoning Appeals (`BZA") duly conducted a public hearing on 9 the said appeal pursuant to Leg. Code § 61.701 where all persons interested were afforded the opportunity 10 to be heard; and 11 12 WHEREAS, at the close of the said hearing, the BZA, based upon all the files, records, and testimony 13 presented at the public hearing, as substantially reflected in its hearing minutes, determined that there was 14 no error on the part of the ZA when it determined that the subject property had been vacant for more than IS one year and that the business signs for the former business that had occupied the subject site must be 16 removed pursuant to Leg. Code § 64.205 and, accordingly, duly moved to deny the Bank's appeal based 17 upon the following findings of fact, as set forth in BZA Resolution No. 10-124051: 18 19 l. This property was occupied by Northwestern Tire Conipany until July 2008, and has 20 been vacant since then. In December of 2009, a zoning inspector from the Department 21 of Safety and Inspections (DSI) in response to a complaint issued an order to the 22 property owner to remove the abandoned signs on the properry. Subsequently the 23 property owner requested a 90-day extension on the order stating that they had a 24 potential purchaser for the property. That request was granted and the property owner 25 was given until March 24, 2010, to remove the signs. That purchase agreement fell 26 through and the property owner was again reminded that the signs must be removed no 27 later than March 24, 2010. The applicant is now appealing that order stating that they 28 need a reasonable amount of time to resell the property and that the removal of the signs 29 would inhibit their ability to do so. 30 31 2. The code allows a vacant property one year to become reoccupied before requiring that 32 all signs for the discontinued business be removed. This property was vacant for at least 33 a yeaz- and a-half before orders were issued to remove the signs and a further 90-day 34 extension was granted on top of that. That is almost twice the time allotted by the code 35 and is a more than reasonable amount of time to reoccupy the property. 36 37 3. The certificate of occupancy for this building was revoked on July 16, 2008, and the 38 building has been vacant since that time. Section 64.205 of the zoning code is clear and 39 unambiguous. Any signs pertaining to a business no longer in existence must be 40 removed within one yeaz. The Zoning Administrator did not error in the interpretation 41 of the code. Alliance Bank acquired this property in 2008 and has had adequate time to 42 resell or reoccupy the building. \ C�-- Co05 43 44 WHEREAS, Pursuant to Leg. Code § 61.702(a), the Bank, on April 14, 2010, duly filed an appeal (DSI 45 Zoning File No. 10-307183) from the decision of the BZA and requested a hearing before the City Council 46 for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the BZA; and 47 48 WHEREAS, The City Council, pursuant to Leg. Code § 61.702(b) and upon notice to affected parties, duly 49 conducted a public hearing on May 5, 2010, where all interested parties were afforded the opportunity to 50 be heard; and 51 52 WHEREAS, The Council, having heard the statements made, and having considered the report of staff, and 53 all the records, minutes, testimony and the resolution of the BZA in this matter, does hereby; 54 55 RESOLVE, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby uphold the decision of the BZA in this 56 matter there being no showing by the Bank that the BZA had ened when it upheld the decision of the ZA 57 in this matter; and 58 59 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the appeal of Alliance Bank be and is hereby denied; and 60 61 BE IT FUTHER RE50LVED, That the Council hereby adopts as its own and in support of this decision, 62 the facts and findings of the BZA as set forth in BZA Resolution No. 1 0-1240 5 1 63 64 AND, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to Alliance 65 Bank, the Zoning Administrator, the Planning Commission and the BZA. Requeste` Deparl� B Approved by the Office of Financial Seroices By: Approved by City Attomey sy: �v�G✓G��..� s - 2 S- /� Adopted by Council: Date /-,� /�//�/J/4 Approve� Iy�S for Su ,� ission to Council Adoption Certified by Council 5ecretary g ��/ Y L,�/ BY Cl�SD Approve Ma or� ate � / � By: t O- 05 � Gr2en Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � ; DepartmentlOffce/Council: '� Date Initiated: � , c A-��riAtta��eY I 26MAYZO,o '; Green Sheet NO: 3113436 '' Contact Persoo & Phone: j Jerry Hendrickson ' 266-8710 � Must Be on CounGii Ag n d �D_ ate): ', 09-JUN-10 C� � � ' ��Doc.Type:RESOLUTION , E•Document Required: Y Document Contact: Julie Kraus Contact Phone: 266-8776 y ! Assign Number For � Routing Order Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) 0 i 2 3 4 5 �� I i Memorializing City Council's May 5, 2010 motion to to uphold the decision of the BZA in this matter and deny the appeal of Alliance Bank from a decision of the Zoning Admin3strator which ordered the removal of an abandoned business sign which was located on the property commonly lmown as 414 7th Street West in Saint Paul. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions: 1 Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract 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 separete sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): The Council is required pursuant to City Charter to have its action reduced to a writing either in the form of a resolurion or an ordinance dependent upon the nature of the matter before it. The decision of the Council in this matter required a written resolution in order to comply wiht the Charter. Approving the resolution fulfilis the Council's duty under the Charter. Advantages If Approved: Disadvantages If Approved: Disadvantages If Not Approved: Total Amount of Trensaction: Funding Source: Financial Information: (Explain) CostlRevenue Budgeted: Activity Number: �� i May 26, 2090 4:44 PM Page 9 � 10-605 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Bob Kessler, Dmector CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B Coleman, Mayor April 16, 2010 Council Research 310 CiTy Hall St Paul MN 55102 Dear Mary Erickson: COMMERCEBUILDING Telephone 651-266-9090 8 Faurth Street East, Suite 200 Facnmrle 651-266-9/24 St Paul, Mmnesola 55101-1024 Web: �vww sryaul.eov/dsi I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2010, for the following zoning case: Appellant: Zo�ing File #� Purpose: Location: Staff: District: Board: Alliance Bank 10 - 307183 An appeal of a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals denying an appea] of the zoning administrator's order to remove the abandoned business signs from the properiy at 414 W 7�' St.. 4l4 7th St W Recommended denia] Recommended denial Denied on a 3-2 vote I have confirmed this date with the o�ce of Council Member Dave Thune. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the Ciry Council at your eadiest Convenience and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Thank you! Sincerely, John Hardwick Zoning Specialist AA-ADA-EEO Employer DiOTICE OF PUBLTC HEARING The Saint Paul City Council will con" duct a public hearing on Wednesday. MaY 5, 2010, at 5:30d Floor, Ci �I�-Ia11- ourt Chambers. Tl�u' IS House. 15 West Kellogg Bo��d• t° �°i' sider the appeal of Alliance Bank to a deci- sion of the Boazd of Zoning APke?ls deny- ing an.appeal of the zozung admimsirator's order Yo remove the ab and 4� W � signs from trie properry Street [ZF 10-307-153] ryated: April 16, 2010 MARY ERICKSON _ Assistant City Council Secretary (Aprll 22) =ss== S1: YAIlL IEGA�. LF.DGER -'_ —`° i 82239480 ,- . � • 10-605 DEPARIMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Bob Kessler, Director CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Co[eman, Mayor April 16, 2010 Council Research 310 City Hall St Paul NIN 55102 Dear Mary Erickson: COMMERCEBUILD/NG Telephone: 651-266-9090 8 Fourth Sdeet Eaa; Suite 200 Facsimile: 651-266-9124 St Paul, Minnesom SSI01-1024 Web: www smaul.eov/dsi I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2010, for the following zoning case: Appellant: Alliance Bank Zoning File #: 10 - 307183 Purpose: An appeal of a decision by the Boazd of Zoning Appeals denying an appeal of the zoning administrator's order to remove the abandoned business signs from the properiy at 414 W 7�' St.. Location: Staff: District: Board: 414 7th St W Recommended denia] Recommended denia3 Denied on a 3-2 vote I have confirmed this date with the o�ce of Council Member Dave Thune. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City Council at your eazliest Convenience and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Thank you! nn•nDn-EEO E�ioy� • �J 4 APBLICATlON FOR APPEAL nepwrme,u ojsaJ'eey and h,spections 375 Jaekson Sbee� Srtite 2Z0 SaintPan; MNSSIOI-I806 651-26�90D8 APPLICANT PROPERTY LOCATION O 65'6 Z�� 10-605 A� 98:�.t. APR 14 20�0 Nazne Allian:.e Bank Address 55 East Fifth Street City St. Paul St. MN Zip 551101 Dayrime Phone: 651-228-2394 (Carmen Kjome) Name of owner (if different) Addtess 414 7`� Street West Legal Description Lots 2. 3. 4 and 5. Block 9, Samuel Leeches Addition i Ramsey County,_Minnesota � (attach additional sheet ifnecessary) TI'PE OF APPEAL: Applicarion is hereby made for an appeal to the: ❑ Boazd of Zoning Appeals O City Council under the provisions of Ctiapter 61, Section 701 , Paragraph fd) of the Zoning Code, to appeal a decision made by the Boazd of Zonine A ueals on Aprii 5, 2010. File Number: GROiTNDS FOR APPEAL; Explain why you fee] there has been an error in any requirement, permi; decision or refusat made by an administradve official, or an error in fact, pzocedure or finding made by the Boazd of Zoning Appeals or the Planning Commission. SEE ATTACHED : = "" ) jJ� �/' �,. ture � � Date - 2010 c i ,,:,..,, ae,.� By: . Philip Reim C f F�ecutive Officer East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 • 419839 City agent � �� w�,.:��`�"`� %�=�� ❑ The subject pmperiy is in a B-2 commercial zone and had been operated as a retail automobile repair and tire service business for over 40 yeazs. The building was originally conshucted with a loan from Commercial State Bank, the predecessor of Alliance Bank. The sign which serves tfie property has been in existence in its present struchue and size for over 20 yeazs and possibly as long as 40 years, and no complaints from neighbors have ever been made to Commercial State Bank or Alliance Bank regarding the sign. The Bank had made loans to the business over the course of many years. Unfortunately, the business failed and the Bank was required to take back the property and attempt to sell it to recoup a portion of its loss. The current recession has been an extremely difficult environment in which to sell commercial real estate. Tha Bank has worked very hard and diligently to find a buyer who would occupy the property with an operating business, bring stable and decent paying jobs to St. Paul, and preserve its tasable property value. The Bank has worked with the Fire Marshall to correct any occupancy license deficiencies. The Bank also visually inspects the exterior of the buildittg on a daily basis. A removal of the sign placards would haue amounted to an advertisement that the building was empty. In December, 2009, a Purchase Agreement was signed, and due diligence was performed by the buyer, but unfortunately, that deal fell apart. However, the Bank and the same buyer signed a new Purchase Agreement on Mazch 26, 2010, and the buyer is very arixious to close on the transaction, get the properry occupied, and bring 10-20 paying jobs into that business. The buyer will operate the same type of business that has operated at that location for 20 plus yeazs. The . new Purchase AgreemenYs only contingency is the Euyer's receipt of satisfactory assurance that the sign will remain. The title issues have a11 been resolved. The Buyer and his agent aze expected to be present and are willing to speak at the hearing on tYus matter. A lazge element of value in the property is the sign that has existed for 20 plus yeazs on the property. The sign is essential for attracting customers. The buyer has informed us that he will not proceed to closing unless the property can retain the sign in its present structure and height. The current buyer is the only parry who has expressed an interest in purchasing the property over the many months it has been on the mazket. Unfortunately, we sincerely believe that if the sale is not closed with the present buyer, the properiy will remain empty for many months and could become a blight on the neighborhood. In fact, if the sign is required to be removed, the value of the pmperty will be greatly diminished and the taY revenues generated from the property will likewise be substantially reduced. Page 1 of 2 pages � • �-., �..� �_ .- � � 10-605 �' � �'' `¢� l�'36�1� � The Bank believes that the City will benefit by ha�ing a business occupying the premises for all the reasons stated herein, rather than having the property be vacant. We believe the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied with the sign in its current siructtue and height, rather than having a vacant property and resulting blight. The Bank respectfully requests that the City Councii allow the sigi to remain as it has for the past 20 plus years, so that the property can be sold and occupied as a viable business. Thank you. Executive Officer u Page 2 of2 pages � � � W � W � ti �c � � v � Q 0. W V J � Q � Q � � y !� � Q � v r m O � � � W Q V y Z � W � W W � O � O Z v � m W O � v Q � � J O � Z t� � � W � � M � � � W O � Q � � � I � � � z � 3 ` � � � m N � w � � � Q � 0 m � � � �� V/ W � • � � 7 � y � /+ O J� �N �~ ` � Q ' W� v 0 � y y C� Z �W Q � � Z � y W P � � � o ` . 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'vi�c +� W ��° o ~ ��' R � �w"v J ��-�'�`--� �� Petro Plus 1550 Livingston Ave. Ste 101 West St. Paul, MN 551 I8 651�50.7300 April 9, 2010 City of Saint Paul RE: Conditional Use Pernut, License Application Business plan for: 414 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Business honrs Monday througfi Friday 7 AM — 8 PM Saturday 7 AM — 5 PM Sunday 9 AM — 5 PM t,.up s!�'ul�j �a-�P /.��7�c�e,�- /�" �1 a�' Primarv Sales Automotive Tires, Service repair Passenger vehicle, Light Truck, no heavy duty tr¢eks Alignment, replace wom suspension components Brake repair Lube, oil filter Air Conditioning recfiazge, repair Engine diagnostic, iune up Charging sqstem repair, Battery, Alternator, Starter Fluid flushes, Cooliag, Transmission, Power steering Flat repairs Aftermarket Custom Wheef Sales E�'`1 �LQ y?• Used Tires will be stored inside the buiIding at all times. Used tires aze recycled, picked up once a week or more. No Major engine, transmissionrebuilding � � ��;� =„'p�. 10-605 �. -- .. , �3 �� • CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION Department ojP(anning and Economic Develapment Zoning Seclion 1400 City Xa[I Annex 25 West Fartrth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102-1634 (651) 266-6589 u APPLICANT PROPERTY LOCATION TYPE OF PERMIT: Application is hereby made for a Conditional Use Permit under provisions of SUPPORTING INFORMATION: Explafn how the use wtll meetall ofthe applicable standards and conditions. If you ara requesting modificatlon of any special conditfons or slandards for a eonditional use, explain why the modiFcation is needed and how it meets the requirements for modi8cation of speclal conditions in Section 67.502 of the Zoning Code. AtWCh adtlitional sheets tE neeecsary. Name OETROPLUC7W�NC.ITIFC n�M �gpj��SPLUS Address �SbO L'.v:r.ts�'or'�ve 5.��-e �O\ c�tyVJ.Sj,Qo..�\ st. �ziP SStl8 DayBmePhone 65�-'�so-73oox3o Name of Owner {if different) Contact Person (if dffferent) �� n�4 P•N e\s o r Phone bS �- �f SO l3�oX 3 t Address/Loeadon ��`f �� S{ �1J . S"f,QA�� mN S SIO'2_. LegalDescripdon (attach additfonal sheet if neeessary) Zoning Chapter . Seetfon . Paragraph of the Zoning Code. A v.�o-�irC ScL�e�aS�r�'��.2 �v��o �ar�Fs S�1es � Sero : ee � ❑ Required site plan fs attached ApplicanYs Date 3 1 � CityAgent � . �-�. CITY OF 5T. PAUL DEPARihIEM'OFSAFE'fYANDINSPECT[ONS 375 JACRSON 51REET, SUPLE 220 ST. PAI7L, MINNESOTA 55[01-I�6 Phoce: 651-266-9090 Faz: 651-2669724 VtdtourWe6atest www.aManLgovldsi of License(s) being Totsl Anticipated Date of Opeoing: _/ /_ �� S Company Name• PETRO PLUS TIMN GT�S. WC.. �ATIRE CLASS N LIGENSE APPLICATION Payment mustbe received »otk Eacb Application (2&is �pffc�ae is srhleu m miew by the P��l Fe� Corporatioa' Partnership SoleProprietorship) If bnsiness is mrnrpocated, grve date of inwrporation: � �^��(O Basiness Name (DBA): I i.. c� p 1�. s Business pLone: ((oS 1) 0 73DOX3 oj Eusi¢ess Aaare� �asmess �ocaaun>: �► `f 7`�' st. W � s r. P4 � 1- , rn N ss, 0 2. Street (#, Name,'l�pe, Directionj cuy smu zip+ a Between what crass streels is the busmess IocstedY � eti.. Q., o� - 7 "'�� St W�41N� � " WLich side of the shYet? Mail To Address (it diSerent than bnsiness address): 1 5 l0 0 L: �:..� �-F� � A� P �+! . S-► . Q 1�Y11 N Ss 1I B State Zip+4 APPLICANT D Name and Titie Home Address: Street (#, Namq type, D"vecdon) Date of Birth: 3^�^ � 9�( Place of B'vtL Driver C:ty Shte QS; Zip+4 HomePhonef�� 1 ��b — (.1f'f5 Statc of Issae: � N Have you ever been convi ed of any Felony, crime or violakon of any city ordinance other than trsfficY YES NO � Date of Arregt: G7eaege: � Convictioa: _ Where? Sentence: I.ist licenses which yon cnrrently hold, formerly held, or may have an mterest in: �� 0� : v �.i � e �� Have aay ofthe above named ticeoses ever been revoked? _ YFS C NO IIyes, tist the dates and rm4ons for revocation: Are you going to operate ffiis business personaDy? � YES �NO If not, wLo wiR operste rt? l.lh�'1�o w�. ow First Name Middle Initial (Nlaiden) Iast Date of BirtL ( i Home Addresa: Street (#, Name,lyTe, Directiou) City � State yip +4 Phone Nnmber � � . u • ia6os -�°' l� '�`�`. ��'�"�` APPLICANT INFORMAI'ION (Continued) : �/� Are yon going to have a mauager or assistant in this business? _� YES _NO I[ the manager is aof the sad#as�� V Operator, please complete the following information: �� uk,�ow� u�w F1'rst Name Middle Initiat (Msiden) Last Date otBirth t ) Home Address: Street #, Name, q Direction State '+ 4 Phone Number Licensee Work History(list name, address and phone number of all employers for the previous 5 year period) �l �, I List alt other officers of the corporation (use addidonal pages it necessary): O�cer Title Home Home Business Date of Name Address Phone Phone Birth TOT�v See.�a� �"icc Qocc'��ti� �-�I � iQb`f Izb\ aloeh.�e R Ri P' �1�Q��F1. 330't3 _ o o — Io51—Zb0 —530 5 ��, Si-�So-�3oox3o�t If business is a partnersLip, please include the tollm�wg information for each partner (use additional pages if necessary): �1 �c First Name Middle Initial (Maiden) Last Date of Birth ( 1 Home Address: Street (#, Name, Type, Dfrection) City State Zip + q PLone Namber First Name Middle Iaitial (Maiden) Last Date otBirth HomeAddress: Street Name T e Directioa Ci State Zi +4 Phone Tumber MII�`NESOTA TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Pwsumt to the Laws of Mirmesota, 1984, Chapter 502, Article 8, Sec[ion 2(270.72) (Tax Clea�ance; Issuance of Licenses� Gcensing authorities am requued to provide to the State of Minnesata Commissioner of Rev�ue, the bfionesota business tax identi&cadon number aud the social security rnimber oFeach license applicant Under the Minnesota Govemment Data Prectices Act mmd the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, we are requ'ved to azlvise you of the following regarding the use of the Minnesota Tax Identification Number: - This information may be used to deny tLe issuance or renewal of yoiv licease m the event you owe Mmnesota sales, employer's withholding or motoc vehicle excise tmces; - Upon receiving this infomiafion, the licensing authority »till supply it only to the Mimesoh Depertment of Rwenue. Howev�, wder the Federel Exchange of Wotmation Agreemeat, t6e Depaztment of Revenue may supply tLis mfolmaflon to the Intemal Revenue Secvice. Minnesota Tax Identification Numhers (Sales & Use Tax Number) may be obtained &om ihe State of Minnewta, � �� P��S 600 Robert Street NonL, Saint Paul, MN (651-29b6181). Minnesota Tax Identificallon Number: 37 7�} ��F 1 ❑ If a Mmnesota Tax Id is oot required for the basiuess bei¢g operated, iudicate su by placing an �7C" in the boz Revised 0 1/1 62 0 0 9 � � ��: . ��, -._ ..'.: ' a2�� ANY FALSIFICATION OF ANSWER9 GIVEN ORMATERiAL SUBNIITfED R'Q.L RESULT IN DEPIIAL OF THIS APPLICATION I hereby state that I have answered all of the preceding questions, aud that the info�i� contained hwein is hue avd correctto the best of my lmowledge mmd belief. I hereby state fiutlier that I have received no money or other considaarion, by way of loao, gift, contributioq or otherwise, other than already disclosed in the appliption wldch I h�ewith submitted. I also und�stand this pcemise . may by potice, fi � ealtit and other city officials at avy and all times wLen the business is m opemtion. ��i.v� // /�� 3-3�i � all applications) PREFERRED METfIODS OF COMMUHICATION FROM THIS OFFICE (please rank in order of preference -"1" is most preferred): O � Phone Number with azea code: ((OS I) �'F Su � 7 3 O O E�cteos�oo 3 t� 3 Check the type of Phone Num6er listed above: f,�Business ❑ Home O Cell ❑ Fax � Pagec Date Phone Number with area code: ( ) Fxteasion Check 16e type of Phone Number lis[ed above: � Business ❑ Home ❑ CeH ❑ Fas ❑ Pager 3 Mail: �.S (p O !; ri i Y. a r+ o.,. P � r W. S'� ,�a �. 1�{'h 1V S 5// 8 r � Street (#, Name, Type, Directi ) � Ciry State Zip + 4 °� Imemet: 1 - i h� w� V e� c a C 1.. s T C . C.o Yv� E-Mail Address All Cls� N apptications must 6e submitted with f6e following documenis: 1. Provide a copy of your exec¢trd (signul) rentat (eave �d/or a4sigvmen; as well as a l�ter of petmissim from ihe lmm�ord, to allow this type of businas opere2ioa � the p�emises tmless specified "m the lea�. Oy provide a oopy of ywv P�achase AAeemeM and/or Bill of Salc oFthe property_ 2. If iaco�poreted or partaeiship, provide a copy ofyms Atticles oFlnootporafioq aa �11 as minutes of the fits[ corporde meeting, etecrions of officers, and desire of coxpt>ration to e�ter ivto ihis type ofboamess. Tlx fust cocporate meamgmmuus should include the distributiodallocation of ccrclwrate shmes. ** Note: If your tirense(s) requiro a Surety Bond or CertiLcate of Insanuce, the Surety Bond aad Imaraua eapintion dates mnvt ran rnucorrent with the licease •* ❑ Americao Ezpress ❑ Discover Q MasterCanl �Visa "" _ —'---- -- --- -�- '�. Accowt �` ' �{ 0 0 �- "? S � 1 � r �%�_'tou�-. 75 �:��I�i� ijlo �� o� � o� 000a, 3y,35 3 1� (� (� 3 -3E �o �n �o,,,�� 0 � (V Zoning Summary Sheet* Date: 3-3i �O '�� ..., �;��', io-6os � }-� 6.'� License IDt{ (Office Use) • In order for the Zoning Administrator to deteimine the classification of yow business and to e�cpedite your license applicaYion, tltis form must be compSeted and submitted with a floor plan and a site plan which is dimensioned and drawn to scale (see example site & floor plan foimats below). '�Zooine aouroval will not be �ranted for this ficense request without tLis information. fl � BusinessAddress � ��} 7�^ S't' l.l) Street Address Business Name PETRO PLUS TWIN CITIES. WC., t�ATIRES PLUS �� o yk.,o b. 1 c Basiness Type � � e S a 1 e s�+ �j e � v� c e V Qa �1 LicenseelOwner Name: 1� q r r � H, �� m rr Q �. Day Phone: � 5 /`F50 _ 7 3 O O�C 3 �.5 (RuponsibleParry} First Middle Maideo Last Ptease ansrver qnestions 1- 6. You will aiso need to auswer questions 7-15 if you are apply�ng for a restaurant license. Contact the zoning inspector at 651/266-9083 if you have questioas abo¢t the information needed on this form. I. What is the gross floor azea for this business? � �. 33 O squaze feet. � � 2. What was the previuus use ofthis space7 r P V��J �C'Qc.1 �. �� J��r` �— 3. Aow many off-street pazking spaces aze provided for thisbusiness? ? ,� 4. How many differentuses ate in the building7�e� � S �,`S 5. Whatareffieseuses? �U�o �'� rr j �arts Sa�PS d' SPr�1eY 6. Do you own the property or aze you leasing it? lJ-� �� O w h 7. Do you iirtend W have a drive-thru window? 8. Will you have a permanent menu board? 9. Do you iutend to serve liquoft 10. Is this a restaivam associaced with a Chain or fianchised business? I1. Wi(1 customers pay for their food before consuming it? 12. Is a self-service condimeM bar proposed? 13. Are trash receptacles provided for self- Service bussing? 14. Will there be hard finished, stationary seazing? 15. eVe your main coucse food items Prepackased or made to order? .�l'�'E. �tAAf - � ��`�^ y �...�'°"'2'�F� - 6`a '°'�"""�� N • Sc.A� 3/sa'� s.1 ��i.' SeAwE {'" r 2�' ��. Reviaed 01/16l1009 � � � 4` T,Y.P�cn 4J J � 4 � � � f� y es � no yes _ no yes _ no yes ` no yes _no yes _ no yes _ no yes _ no A. �TfZEE."''" �� Certificate of Compliance Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law PRINT IN INK or TYPE. � � .�� : �� v ��3 � Minnesota Statutes, Section 176.182 requires every state and lopl Iicensing agency to withhaid the issuance or renewal of a license or pertnit to operate a business w engage in any activity in Minnesota until the applicant presents acceptable evidence of compliance with the workers' canpensaEon insurance coverage requirement of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 176. The required workers' compensation insurarrce infortna4on is ihe name of the insurance company, the policy number, and the dates af coverage, or the pertNt to self-insure. If the required i�ortnation is not provided or is falseiy stated, it shall result in a$2,�D penalfy assessed againsf the applipnt by the commissioner of tfie Departrnent of Labor and Industry. A valid workers' compensation policy mast be kept in efFect at all times by employers as required by law. s� wamt prwiv�auai reme onry v no PETRQ PLUS TWIN CIT�ES, INC.� DBA as 1560 �.:�;h�s-t S �F .�a (H applipbie) ss��8 YOUR LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE WIL.L NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. You must complete number 1, 2 or 3 below. Nl1MBER 1 COMPLETE THIS PORTIOM IF YOU ARE INSl1RED: INSURANCE CAMPANY NAME (not the insurence age�rt) �h�.�c� V hSurcr� � 0.h • FE VE DAT E7�IRATION DATE �'-�- �.Oflg g- �' a0i0 NUMBER 2 COMPLETE THIS PORTION !F SELF-INSURED: ❑ I have attached a copy of the pertnit to self-insure. am not requ�recf w have workers' compensation insurance coverege ❑ I have no employees. - ❑ i have employees but they are not covered by the warkers' compensation law. (5ee Minn. Stat § 176.041 for a lis[ of exduded employees.) Expiain why your employees are not covered: . ❑ Other: . ALt APPLICANTS COMPLETE THtS PORTlON: 1 eerFtfy that the information provided on this form is accurata and complete. lf I am signi�g on behaff of a business, I certify that I am aathorized to sign on behalf of the business. APP T SIGNATURE (mandatory) TITLE DATE �_�3�� Ce 1� 3-3�-io NOTE: If your Workers' Compensation policy is cancelled within the Iicense or permit perfod, you must notify the agencywho issued the ticense or permit by resubmitting thts form. 7lfls material can be made available in dHferent forms, sueh as Wrge prlM, Bra�e or on a S�e. To'equest, eall 1-800342{354 (DIAL-0LI) Volee arTOD (657) 297d798. � n�w uc oa �»ros� ,� � • � io-6o5 DESCRIP'I'ION OLTHE SITE 'f i'f LOCATION: Southeast comer of McBoal Street an West 7"' Street St Paul, Minnesota � SHAPE: 30,330 Square Feet Rectangular BOiJNDARIES: N- 103.68 Feet (frontage on McBoal Street S- 270..36 Feet (frontage on alley) E - 170.00 Feet NW- 150.00 Feet +/- (frontage on West 7`" Street LAND TO BUII.DING RATIO: EASEMENT5: ENCROACHMENTS: STREET IMI'ROVEMENTS: UTILITIES: �' I FLOOD DATA: VISIBILTTY: TOPOGRAPHY: 2.54 to 1 None noted None noted Paving: Bituininous Curbs: Concrete Walks: Concrete �Ifey: F�"one Electric: Xcel Gas: Minnegasco Sewer: Minnegasco Watex: City Storm: City Adequate on site spaces for current use. Flood Zone C, Good Essentially level �� 4� � � C�'�c`� �. SOILS: We were not provided witfi soil tests in conjunction witfi this report. Our inspection of the site did not produce any suspicions of any subsoil deficiency. Consequendy we are assuming that the subsoii is sufficient to sustain the pmposed 'unprovements. 18 '� �_ �:� � ;�_ - �rrvfftoNn�vTai. FACTORS: Wehavenotbeenprovidedwithenvironmentalassessmentreportsof • the subject site. Our inspection did not produce any suspicions of any environmentsideficiencies. Wehoweverareaotexpertinthisregard. An expe�i in this field should be conseilted if any suspicions arise. ' r� L � 19 �� PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 10-605 �� ,„, ; �. ;.�_ � ".�:_$ �� _-. _ -'.. ��G!�/�� The subjectproperiy consists ofanexistingmasonry and steel, auto service and repair facility constructed in 1966. The improvements contain a gross and net rentable area of 11,960 square feet The improvements are situated on a site containing 30,334 squaze feet and situated at the southeast comer of McBoal Street and West'7`'' Street in St. Paut, Mimmesota. The property has been assigned a street address oE 234 McBoal Street St. Paul, Minnesota PROPERTY IDENTIFICATIOl�i NUMBER AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIQN The subject groperty is identified in Ramsey County records as: PID# O1-28-23-41-0140 The property is legally described as: � Lots 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 9, Samuel Leeche's Addition to St. Paeil, Raznsey County, Minnesota except street. C�urent annual assessments: -0- Balance of assessments: -0- ffiSTORY According to Ramsey County records, the subject pmperty is ciurenfly in the nazne of Richard D. Weiss. The properiy was purchased on January 9, 2007 from Colleen L. Weiss for $478,000. The sale price is well below the market value for this properly and appears to be and is assumed to be a Non-Arms-Length transaction Environmental studies on the subject properry � indicate no pollution or contamination. 15 �� REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENT � a .� �— ��' �='� �� t��Q.7 � V — � `• .� � P�j � .',°� � C � � �.. . — ' w p� /\ � u � � a '� .� � 7''si ao � a � �'. 1 _ �� Q�i._ _ :rs a � ac o " � � �' c� t � � ° �. � � �; _ �� o � � �� T � A . .�� v ri ,ca � ' �' � � t°' �I'"�L,le� n � _ � � Q H �ati N � � �� fc W ' G ��a,` ;� _ e ;, � _ ... ... � .�� _�� x� ��s a � � � � i � �� ° : U � �. Q � Y +"� C �1 - ��., � x jG ��r� , �� i � �a �_ �, N� �i 1�;: ; DSI RECEtPT Date: 04/12120t0 Received From: PETRO PLUS 7WIN CITIES INC Oba: TIRES PLUS 414 7i'H ST W S7 PAUI MN 55702 Description: Imoice Detaits 6873i6 100001309 Auto Repair Garage Expires: O6l1012011 @ 414 7TH ST W TOTAL AMOUNT PAID: Paid By: Check # I Received Date I �ou�t Imoice Amomrt $431.00 J � o� �� CITY OF SAINI' PAUL oea�ca s�a aw �v�no�� 375Jetloo�5tget5u �720 $ain[ PeW, Mim�ada 5370i-4806 Phaie: (fi51) 2668999 6ex (651I2fi69124 wmw.3WauLBwMSi . C9 e;� �±> � /�� Amourrt Paid $431.00 5431.00 � Page 1, of 1 � �' a. �-�. RECEIPT FOR LICENSE APPLICATION DatE Receipt Print2d: Apr'12, 2010 � License ID: 20100001309 ClTY OF SAINT PAUL Department of Safety a�d Inspections 375 Jackson SVeet, Sufte 22D Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-1806 Phone: (651) 266-8989 Fax: (652) 266-9124 ww.v stpaul.govld5i Received From: PETRO PLUS TWIN CITIES INC TIRES PLUS 414 7TH ST W ST PAUL MN 55102 In aoolfcatlon for: Auto Repair Ga2ge (1) � Conditlons• Apr 12, 2070 There are no cond'Rions placed on this license at this time. Unmet Reauirements: Raquesteddressin6tlerrtrepoR Zonieg trtspBqion (fi57-466-9008) Site Plen Nolificsbon IaCers to naighborslorgenaetions Rewrtl CFSdc NoOty Dlsiria antl Ciry Counole Total Due on this application Other Fees Owed Accourtt Total Amount Due Amount Paid OutsYanding Account Balance Due License License Amount Batance on SWtus fee Paid This LiCense Pending $431.00 5435.D0 80.00 Profact Faeilitator: LAWRENCE (LARRI� Z. (651) 266-9083 InsnecWAsl: DAVEB. (651)22&b238 CORINNE T. (657) 266-9085 KRISTINA (KRIS) S. License lnspector (657) 266-9� 10 ticanse hstwy cheGC M etltllesc Veriry epphmrt empioymem hislory/references Leave Agreamerrt, Purtliase Ag�aemen( w P�oW of Ownership Project Pac. Note: Respanse deta fa objeqiorrs e�retl Wqkers Comp • Slale Form 30 Uayc/3W Faei Eacept �wmto+n NoKmLm • This is not a License to operate NOTICE - The lieense(sJ you have applied for may require you fo pay an additional Environmenta/ Hea/fh Change of Ownersttip fee oi Environmental Heattb Plan Review/Remodeling fee. /f any of these fees are requlred, a separete invoice for fhe amount due wi/l be sent to you. $431.00 $0.00 $431.�0 $431.00 $0.00 l� � �f �, �� BOARD OF ZOIVING APPEALS STAFF REPOR'P � G'3 � 3 � TYPE OF APPLICATION: Administrafive Review FILE #10-124051 APPLICANT: HEARING DATE: LOCATION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION; PLANNING DISTRICT: PRESENT ZONING: REPORT DATE: DEADLTNE FOR ACTION: Brian Leonazd for Alliance Bank Apri15,2010 414 7� STREET WEST Samuel Leeches Addition Lots 2& 3& Ex St Lots 4& I,ot 5 Bllc 9 9 B2 Mazch 23, 2010 Apri127, 2010 ZONIIVG CODE REF'ERENCE: 64.205 BY: 7ohn Hardwick DAT'E RECEIVED: Mazch 18, 2010 A. PURPOSE: An appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator requiring the removal of an abandoned business sign. B. SITE AND AREA CONDITIONS: This is a large uregular shaped parcel located on the southwest corner of McBoal and West 3eventh Streets. Surrounding Land Use: Commercial uses along West 7�` Street and residential uses to the south and east. C. BACKGROUPTD: The applicant is appea.ling an order by the Zoning Adnunistrator to remove aIl abandoned signs on this vacant property. D. CODE CITATIONS: Sec. 61.701. Administrative appeals. (a) The boazd of zoning appeals shall have the power to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged by the appellant that there is an error in any order, requirement, pemut, decision or refusal made by the zoning administrator in carrying out or enforcing any pmvision of the code. Page 1 of 3 � �� 10-605 � `� °� �� n ��. '�� 3�� File #10-1Z4051 Staff Report Sec. 64.205. Abandoned signs. Any business sig� which advertises, identifies or pertains to an activity no longer in existence shall be removed by the owner of the property within thirty (30) days from the time the activity ceases existence by removing the sign face, painting the sign face a neutral color or installing blank sign face panels. This provision does not apply to seasonal activities during the regular periods in which they aze closed. If the sign face is not re-used within one (1) year, the remaining sign structure must be removed unless the zoning administrator grants an extension subject to the owner submitting a statement of intent and a reasonable time line for re-use of the sign structure. E. FINDINGS: 1. This property was occupied by Northwestern Tire Company until July 2008, and has been vacant since then. In December of 2009, a zoning inspector from the Department of Safety and Tnspections (DS� in response to a complaint issued an order to the property owner to remove the abandoned signs on the property. Subsequently the properky owner requested a 90-day extension on the order stating � that they had a potential purchaser for the property. That request was granted and the property owner was given until March 24, 2010, to remove the signs. That purchase agreement fell through and the properiy owner was again reminded that the signs must be removed no later than March 24, 2010. The applicant is now appealing that order stating that they need a reasonable amount of time to resell the property and that the removal of the signs would inhibit their ability to do so. 2. The code allows a vacant property one year to become reoccupied before requiring that ali signs for the discontinued business be removed. This property was vacant for at least a year- and a-half before orders were issued to remove the signs and a further 90-day extension was granted on top of that. That is almost twice the time allotted by the code and is a more than reasonable amount of time to reoccupy the property. 3. The certificate of occupancy for this building was revoked on July 16, 2008, and the building has been vacant since that time. Section 64.205 of the zoning code is clear and unambiguous. Any signs pertaining to a business no longer in existence must be removed within one year. The Zoning Administrator did not error in the interpretation of the code. Alliance Bank acquired this property in 2008 and has had adequate time to resell or reoccupy the building. E. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: As of the date of this report, staffhas • not received a recommendation from District 9. Page 2 of 3 �` File #10-124051 Staff Report c °A i.��=> ca 3� � , � F. CORRESPONDENCE: Staff has not received any correspondence regarding this matter. G. STAFF RECONIlVIENDATION: Based on findings 1 through 3, staffrecommends that the Boaz@ find tkat the Zoning Admiuistrator did not enor in the determination that this properiy has been vacant for more than a year and that the signs relating to the former business must be removed. Staff fiirttier recommends that the Board find that property owner has been given adequate time to resell or reoccupy the property and that no fiirther extensions sha11 be granted. r 1 � Page 3 of 3 . �� APPlICATION FOR AP�EAI. Deparhnent of Safety and Irsspections 375 Jackson Street, Su#e 220 � s'°"' Saint Pau� MN SSI01-1806 651-266-9008 APPLICANT PROPERTY LOCAITON � � Name Alliance Bank Address 55 East Fifth Street City St. Paul St. MN Zip 551101 Daytime Phone: 651-228-2394 �Cannen Kjome� Name of owner (if different) Address 414 7�' Street West Legat Descriprion Lots 2. 3. 4 and 5. Block 9, Samuel Leeches Addition Ramsey County. Minnesota (attach additiona[ sheet tf necessary) TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is herebp made for an appeal to the: d Board of Zoning Appeals ❑ City Council under the provisions of Chapter 61, Section 701 . Pazagraph (dl of the Zoning Code, to appeal a decision on Mazch 10 , 201Q. File Number: (See attached letter from Yava Diatta dated Much 10 2010�. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Explain why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, pernrit, decision or refusal made by an administrative official, or an enor in fact, procedure or finding made by the Boazd of Zoning Appeals or the Planning Commission. Alliance Bank acquired the property following the prior owner's default and needs a reasonable oppornuuty to re-sell the property. The existing sign is an important element of the property and its removal will damage Alliance Bank and inhibit its ability to re-sell the property to a new owner who will put the pmperty into productive use. It is anticipated the property will be under purchase agreement shortly if the sign may be maintained. ApplicanYs Date March 17. 2010 City agent Alliance Bank By: Brian F. Leonard Leonard, O'Brien, Spencer, Gale & Sayre 100 South Fifth Street, Suite 2500 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Its Attomeys d� _�� v DEPAR'LIvIh11T OF SAFETY AND INSPECTI l � 6 � Bob Kessler, Director CITY OF SAINT PAUL Chr4stapher B. Caleman, Mayor Mazch 10, ZO10 Thomas W. Newcome III Leonard, O'Brien, Spencer, Gale & Sayre, Ltd 100 South Fiftfi S1�eet, Suite 2500 Miuneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Re: Abandoned business si�uus at 414 7`� Street W. Deaz Mr. Newcome: 375 Jaclaon StreeS Svife 220 Telepltotte: 651-266�989 SairttPaub�nnesotaS5l01-1806 Facsimtile.� 65I-26(r9124 Web: wtinvstoauL¢ov/dsi "Chis letter is being sent as a follow up to the order issued to your client, Alliance Bank on December 24, 2010 (see enclosed copy) requiring them to bring the above referenced properiy into compliance with the City of Saint Paul sign ordinance pursuant to Section 64.205 of the Legislative Code. The date for compliance was origivally set for January 24, 2010, but an eactension of time was granted at your clienYs request until Mazch 24, 2010 due to a pending sale o£the proper[y, It is our understanding from an e-mail sent to us on Febmary 18, 2010 that the potenrial buyer ternrinated the pwchase agreemen� Since the sale fell through, the property must now be brought into compliance with the city's sign ordinance by the deadline of March 24, 2010. The option of painting the sign faces a neutral color or installing blank face panels as originally suggested does not apply in this case because the business has been gone for several years. I am therefore rescinding that optiott. In order to bring the property into compliance with the code, all signs on the premises associated with the discontinued business must be removed by Mazch 24, 2010. You may appeal flils order and obtain a hearing before the Boazd of Zoning Appeals. The applicafion for an appeal must be filed and the $435 fee submitted to the Zoning Administrator within ten (10) days of the date this order was mailed. No appeal may be filed after that date. Applicarions are available at the Deparhnent of Safety & InspecAOns' main office or on the City of Saint Paul website Lhttp://wvuwst�aul.eovl. If you have questions regazding trris matter, you may contact me at 6S 1-266- 9080. Sincere Yaya Diatta Zoning Inspector enc. c: Alliance Bank, fee owner AA-ADA-EEO Emp2oyer � � � � � ..''"�' 1 6.-�- � t �� :.: . ., . � '$- �_ . ', t , ��'' ' - _ _ � �„�'; ��-.,� �. „i d �,_..�.� " � i . �'^' 3 `� t „�ti �=:�-,-- � Q i /2�; a i� 710 -.c � � � �� ( �,• �{/ Date: ldiarcfi 09, 2010 IYIe #: 09 - 517979 Folder Name: 414 7TH ST W PIN: 012823410140 �� io-6os . �� :,' �;� _ � CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Elmstapher B. Colemmr, Mayor DEPARTME'N'C OF SAFETYAPID INSPECTIONS Bob Kessier, D'n�ecfar 375.7ackson Sdeet Suite 220 SalntPws� M'mnesota55101-I806 E1V�ORCENIENT NOTICE Telephane: 657-266-8989 Faetbnile: 651-166-9124 R'eb: wrvwstpauLrov/drt December24,2009 Alliance Bank 55 5'� 5treet E. Ste 115 Saint Paul, MN 55101-2700 Re: Abandoned business sign at 414 7�` Sireet W. Deaz ProperEy Owner: Tlus property has recentty been i�specfed in response to a complaint regazding an aband'oned business sign on the premises. This property is located in a B2, business zoning district. During the inspection, I saw a free standing sign saying "Michelin and BFGoodrich" (picture enclo'secp on this properiy. Our records indicated tfiat the business to which this sign is associated is no longer • ogerating here. Therefdre, this sign is deemed abandoned and must be xemoved pursuant to Seetion 64.205 of the wning code which states: "Any business sign which advertises, identifies or pertains to an activity no longer in existence shall he removed by the oc+�nec of the pmperiy within Ehiriy (30) dags from the time the activity ceases e2cistsnce by removing the sign faca, painting the sign face a ueutral color or installing b}ank sign face paneLs. If the sign face is not re-used within one (1) year, the remain;ng Sign structure must be removed unless the zoning adminishator grants an extension subject to the owner submitting a statement of intent and a reasonable time line for re-use of fhe sign structure." You are hereby being ordered to remove the si� or bring it to a state where it would not be considered abandoned within 30 days from the date of this letter. Any person affected by this decision that believes it to have been made in error, may appeal the matter in writing to the Board of Zoning Appeals within 10 days of the date of this letter. Any appeal shall include the appropziate filing #'ee of $435. If you have any questions regarding this matter, or want an appeal applicatidn form, I may be contacted at 6S 1-266-9080. Sincerely, ♦v-�.� Yaya Diatta �, DSI Inspector enc. • AA A➢A-EEO fimployer �� :� �-�a�. �� , �s.=�, — � � � �� o��; �z7%?o��a �� >��m +� s� 5�__:s rlmSale ':. � _ R?,,' ; ' � y� i _` � _ , �': � �t �' �= 03/Q8/2010 LEVANbER, GILLEN SL MILLER, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Esrablished in 1929 January 28, 2010 �� TIMOTHY J. KUNTZ De1NIEL j. BEESON °I�TiETH].ROHLF � aSTEPFffN H. FO rHT.FR �JAY P. KARLOVICH nxcE� M. Lvzz eMnr+x `KORINE L I11ND ANN G O'REILLY o'DONALD L HOEFf DARCYNLERICKSON DAVID S. [�SiDALl SIUDGET McCAULEYNA50N ELIZABETH HALL MUA7'HP DAVID B. GA'CF_5 HAROLD LEVANDER 19141992 ARiHOAGni�.'w I919-2005 Yaya I3iatta ROGFR G MIIiIIt City oYSaint Paul "�` 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220 •,,��x� Saint Pau1,1��IN 55101-1806 e��''� �w " ; �nc90nD6ffRIDMOAwioMn RE: Sign at 414 - 7 Street West Lots 2 and 3, Block 9, �amnel Leeches AddiHon,l2amsey County� lYlunnesata,, , ..... . . .:., : .._ ,.. ,.;Lots-� and�S;�Strrck 4, Sauiaef I�eeches At1t"lihan ta $a'uif Paiil� Rariisey Conniy, _.. .: ... . ...._; .. ... - ... .. . . .. , . _ ..,- -- . �: . •.1VIinnesota_ :. . _ �.. ...:. beaz.Yaya Diatta� ' . I am responding to your letter of December 24; 2009, relating to the sign at 414 -7"' Stneet West that identifies tixe former business located ai the above-described real properly. I represent Larry Dimmen. The cturent owner of the ptoperiy is Alliance Bank who obtained the properly pursuant to a defaulting loan. Larry Dimmen (my client) has entered into a purchase agreement to buy the property and the sign. We aze currently in the due diligence phase under the p�.achzs: ��mznt. ?. is aw ex- u�ai u�r Sale eeansacaon will be closed by ?,pril 1, 2010. Larry Dixnmen (the Buyer) intends to open a retail store that sells tires and pmvides automotive services. It is crifical to the success of the intended business that Buyer be able to keep and use the sign. . In light of the pending putchase agreement and in light of the fact that the Buyer will be making a significant investment in the building site, we kindly ask that you confirm that the Buyer wil] be able to keep the sign in place and will be able to wntinue to use the sign for his aew business. We ask ,ass�rance: that the Buyer will not be obligated to remove the sign, this is an - - instance,where1�:puLChasB $s peffding,:tfieie is "aa?'ezpected o�osing'oftti8_iiausactioa.in April � � G33 souxx coNCOxn sxx�x • svrre 400 • SOUTH SAINT PAiTI.� MINNESOTA SS��IS 6 5 1- 45 1 � 18 3L' F� 6 5 1- 45a - 73$4 OFFICE ALSO LOCATHD IN WISCONSIN' W W W.LEVANDER.COM � � � 10-605 Page 2 3anuary 28, 2010 �.� �v �� ..� and the new business will be opening soon after the transaction is completed. We kindly ask for your favorable response in this marter. Very truly yours, �� Timothy J. Kuntz TJK:mes c: Larry Dimmen Jim Callahan � � DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPE RO�NS �� . Fire Inspection Division - Roberf Kessler, Director _� . ,._ _ SA1NI PAU_L � AAAA CITY OF SA]NT PAUL ChristopherB. Caleman, Mayor I00 East ll�` Street Te(ephane: 65I-228-6230 � Saint Pavl, MNSSI01 7uly 16, 2008 NORTI�WESTERN TIIZE CO. 414 SEVENTH ST W SAINT PAiJL MN 55102 RE: NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REVOCATION UNOCCUPIED BUILDING 414 7TH ST W Re£ # 17175 Deaz Property Representative: Your building was determined to be unoccupied on July 16, 2008. Since certificates aze for the occupancy of buildings, it has become necessary to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy. � THIS LETT'ER SERVES AS OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REVOCATION. Saint Paul Legislative Code provides that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. In order to re-occupy the building, the following deficiencies (if applicable) must be conected and a complete Certificate of Occupancy inspection may be tequired. If you have any questions, call me at 651-228-6238. 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R1 • • , �� ljt - (�v � _ :- i< p� '.- - � 3j :�. , ;. = ��a -.; � � �',=- - �_� -� I .� :2 J ��i � . >.� _ _ f � t �. � . a � �� - -- � : . . . - -_ ,. ,� - �.. �� _� �-�. ='a From: "Ed Johnson" <�@fortroadfederation.org> To: "John Hardwick" fjofin.hardwick@ci.stpaul.mn.us> Date: 4/5/2010 11:17 AM Subject 414 West 7th Street DearJohn, The West 7th/FOR Road Federation is against the request 6y Alliance Bank to maintain this monstrosity of a sign. This sign should never have been allowed to be constructed. West 7th/Fort Road is a neighborhood commerciai strip; not a freeway cottidor. Alliance Bank's assertion that they will be inhibited from selling this foreclosed property is specious. it is not the role of the city or the West 7th community to give Alliance Bank a"free pass" on their underwriting ettors in financing this property. Sincerery, Ed Johnson —�5 -. -, ., a.>--�. � - 3 a'1 I� 3 �� l J • Paulette Myers-Rich and David Rich 436 N. Smith Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55102 Department of City and Inspecrions Zoning Administrarion 375 3ackson Street Suite 220 Saint Paul, MN 55101 Apri11,2010 Deaz Zoning Administrator and Board, � 4 '� �� .' � � � . My husband and I live and work at 436 North Smith Avenue in a building that we renovated in 2003. It received an award from the Saint Paul Historic Preservation Commission and the City of Saint Paul for that renovation in 2004, "in recognition of their vision and dedicadion in the transformation of the Smith Avenue Garage into an artists residence and studio that invigorates the community. " We aze very proud of tlris award and are dedicated to and actively invoived in the well-being and preservation of the historic Uppertown Neighborhood in particulaz and of West 7`� in general. I am writing to you to ask that you re}ect the appeal of Alliance Bank to keep the large sign azmatute located at 414 7`� St. W. This non-conforming sigu is a visual blight. It has also recently become a pigeon roost since the Peregrine Falcon boxes on the Xcel smoke stack were removed prior to its demoGrioa Our neia�borhood is now becoming populated by these vetmin who live and breed atop tlils sign. � In addition, the size and scale of this si� is out of character with the ongoing attempts to renovate and stabilize the lristoric character of what is one of the oldest, intact communities of the State's Temtoriai era. As you can see by the attached photographs, the property of 414 7`� St. W, adjoins one of the oldest stone houses in St Paul, at 445 N. Smith Avenue, wluch is currenfly under renovation. (See attached photographs) In addition to the sign, there has been the issue of ovetsized semi-trucks that used the a11ey to exit Armstrong 1"ves when it was in business. There is a record of complaints with the Fort Road Federation of these trucks neazly hitting the stone house, and of the bollazds protecting the gas line being lut as well. So, there aze more than a few concems with 414 W. 7'� St. as a commerciai neighbor on tlris historically sensitive sheet. We are hoping the new use is more fitting and appropriate for the block iYs on, and that it respects the setting its in, wluch is lazgely residential. Alliance Bank may not be aware of these concems so I state them here iu hopes that they get a sense of possibilities for the property beyond the most obvious use as a tire sales wazehouse. They could get creative and could in fact, work with the community through the Fort Road Federarion if that would help facilitate an appropriate use for fhe property. Since we renovated our property at 436 Smith Avenue, the value has increased significantly, with properiy taxes of over $6,000 in 2009. So, we pay a good shaze of taxes in this city and believe it's inherently an issue of faimess as to whose ptoperty is more affected by the presence of the siga. Alliance Bank claims it will be hazder to sell the properly if the sign. is removed, and I and other neighbots azgue that it will be bazder to sell our properties in this neighborhood if the sign remains. The sign is inconsistent with the aspuations and plans for the area. I can say this wi[h certainty as I worked on the committee to develop the District 9 azea wide plan to the City Plan. I would kindly ask that the Zoning Board reject the appeal and remove the non-conforming sign. Respectfully, . Paulette Myers-Rich � \ � i �'� � s�. �%?�u� /� � � • • �� ew from the front of N. 436 Smith Avenue. Note the stone house at 445 Smith Ave, a historic territorial house curcently undergoing renovatioa Note also the large, grey steel building behind the white gazage. That is 414 7 St W. It backs up into the yard across the street The alley is behveen the stone house and the white garage. „��.� � 1 eqayu,�w 1 ,. �, > x > - + „'^,< "�' .;�<arK�; �., Page 1 of 2, � , 7ohn Hareiwick - Fwd: �aint �aul, NII� EN5 - D9: West 7th /�owt Road Gederation Update • From: YaYa Diatta � To: Hardwick, ]ohn Dafie: 3/29/2010 7:32 AM - ( � 5ubject: Fwd: Saint Pa�l, MN ENS - D9: West 7th / Fort Road Federation Update � Attachments: 10124051. pdf Yaya Diatta' ZoningInspector DSI 375 Jackson St Ste #220; Sairrt Paul, MN 55302 P: 651-266-9080 F:651-266-9009 Yava.diadaCa)d stpaW.mn.us ns.tbqs�Na. � �� .. Falsehood has an infinity of combinations, but truth has only one mode of being. Jean Jac�ues Rousseau »> Marit Brock <maritbrock@gmail.com> 3/ZS/2010 12:52 PM »> Dear Inspector Diatta, I would tike to encourage your efforts to repeal the variance for the sign on the vaqnt commercial building at 414 West 7th Street As a resident of this neighborhood I have found this sign to be excessively tall and not appropriate for our neighborhood. I live more tfian one block away and am abie to see this sign from my Znd floor windows. This is intrusive, and in my opinion this sign is an eyesore. Eventually this property will be sold and wili hopefutly become an asset to Nie community. I would like to see this business held to the same standards as the other businesses in the area. This sign should be removed in order to accomplish that goal. Thank you, Marit Brock 74 Ga�eld Street 65Z-343-3840 maritbrockC�gmail.com ------ Fonvarded message --___-- From: City of Saint Paul <cii�iofsaintpaul govdelivery.com> Date: Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 8:08 AM Subject: Saint Paul, MN ENS - D9: West 7th / Fort Road Federadon Update To: maritbrock(a�gmail.com BZA Hearing Notification. Aitached is a copy of the preliminary paperwork for BZA case #10-124051 for 414 be heard an Apri15, 2010. � 7th Street Westto � `t� file://C:�Documents and Settings�hardwicjlLocal Settings\Temp�grpwise\4BB0578Dma... 3l29/2010 10-605 .dohn �Iardwick - fiale 10-124051 signage at 414 West �eveath � From: Ann Schroeder <umznps@gmail.com> To: <john.hazdwick@cistpaul.mn.us> Bate: 3l24/2010 10:07 APv1 5ubject: file 10-124051 signage at 414 West Seventh To the Boazd of Zoning: Re:10-124051 Removal of signage at 414 West Seventh S. We are unable to attend the hearing regarding this matter on April 5, 2010. Page 1 of 1 This unsightiy signage is in full view of my home. I am writing to express my support of the Board of Zoning's decision to require removal of the abandoned business signs at 414 West Seventh. I oppose the applicant's appeal. Thank you, Ann Schroeder 194 McBoal St. � St. Paul, MN 55102 651-225-8950 � `1 � file:{/C:�Documents and Settings�hardwicj�i,ocal Settings\Temp�XPgrpwise\4BA9E46Ema... 3/24/2010 Page 1 of 1, . , John i3ardw�ick - BZA case #10-124051 � From: jeffrey austin <jaustin5659�a,yahoo.com> To: <ohn.hazdwick(c�ci.stpaul.mn.us> Date: 3/24/2010 1137 AM Subject: BZA case #1Q-124051 Hi John, I am writing in reference to BZA case #10-12405-the sign along W. 7th. I own the building af 455-57-59 W. 7th and will be out of town for the scheduled hearing on the Sth of April. I wanted to register my opinion on the variance request. Bottom line, the sign is an eyesore and should be torn down. There are specific reasons these ldnd of signs aze no longer allowed and we should adhere fo the rules regarding signs atong W. 7th. I do not think a variance should be granted. If you have any questions or comments, please feel &ee to cotttact me at 651-270-6643 or by email. Tliauk you for your attention and consideration, jef&ey austin • �� file://C:�Documents and Settingslhardwicj\L.ocal SettingslTemplXPgrpwisel4BA9F95Cma... 3/24/2010 10-605 - � �. �� 0-30�3 � ci�� oF s�nvT ��a, BOARD OF ZONING APPEAI.S RESOLITTIOl� ZONING FILE l�UMBER: 10-124051 DATE: April 5, 2010 WHEREAS, Brian Leonard for Alliance Bank has appealed a decision of the Zoning Administrator, requiring the removal of an abandoned business sign as set forth in the provisions of Section 64.205 of the Saint Paul L,egislative Code pertaining to removal of the abandoned sign in the B2 zoning district at 414 7th Street West, PIN: 012823410140; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a public hearing on Apri15, 2010 pursuant to said application in accordance with the requirements of Section 61.701 of the Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals based upon evidence presented at the public hearing, as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: 1. This property was occupied by Northwestern Tire Company until July 2008, and has been vacant since then. In December of 2009, a zoning inspector from the Department of Safety • and Inspections (DSn in response to a complaint issued an order to the property owner to remove the abandoned signs on the property. Subsequently the property owner requested a 90-day extension on the order stating that they had a potential purchaser for the properiy. That request was granted and the properiy owner was given until Mazch 24, 2010, to remove the signs. That purchase agreement fell through and the property owner was again reminded that the signs must be removed no later than Mazch 24, 2010. The applicant is now appealing that order stating that they need a reasonable amount of time to resell the properry and that the removal of the signs would inhibit their ability to do so. 2. The code allows a vacant property one year to become reoccupied before requiring that all signs for the discontinued business be removed. This property was vacant far at least a year- and a-half before orders were issued to remove the signs and a fiu 90-day extension was granted on top of that. That is almost twice the time allotted by the code and is a more than reasonable amount of time to reoccupy the property. 3. The certificate of occupancy for this building was revoked on July 16, 2008, and the building has been vacant since that time. Section 64.2Q5 of the zoning code is clear and unambiguous. Any signs pertaining to a business no longer in existence must be removed within one year. The Zoning Administrator did not enor in the interpretation of the code. Alliance Bank acquired this property in 2008 and has had adequate time to resell or reoccupy the building. � Page 1 of 3 � t 1 ' File #10-124051 Resolution � � - 3U'i� • NOW, TI�EREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals that the Zoning Administrator did not error in determining that this properiy has been vacant for more that a year and that the signs relating to the former business must be removed pursuant to Section 64.205, on property located at 414 7�' Street West, and legally described as Samuel Leeches Addition Lots 2& 3& Ex St Lots 4& Lot 5 BIk 9, in accordance with the appIicarion for appeal. MOVED SY: $o SECONDED BY: w�son IN FAVOR: s AGAINST: z MAILED: Apri16, 2010 TIlVIE LIlVIIT: No decision of the zoning or p]anning adminislrator, planning rnmmission, board of zoning appeals or city council appmving a site plan, permit, variance, or other zoning approval shall be valid for a period longer than two (2) years, unless a building permit is obtained within such period and the erection or alteration of a building is proceeding under the terms of the decision, or the nse is established within such period by actual operation pursnant to the applicable conditions and requirements of the approval, unless the zoning or planning administrator grants an estension not to egceed one (1) year. APPEAL: Decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals are final sabject to appeal to the City Conncil within 10 days by anyone affected by the decision. Building permits shall not be issued after an appeal has been filed. If permits have been issned before an appeal has been filed, then the permits are suspended and construction shall cease until the City Council has made a final determination of the appeal. CERTIFICATION: I, the andersigned Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Saint Panl, Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the Foregoing copy with the original record in my office; and find the same to be a true and correcf copy of said original and of the whole thereof, as based on approved minntes of the Saint Paul Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held on April 5, ZO10 and on record in the Department of Safety and Inspeclions, 375 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Page 2 of 3 . �� sp ' 10-605 , �- 0`1 �3 � File #10-124051 Resolution � • SAINT PAUL BOARD OF ZOIVING APPEALS � c� o — �� G� �fv�-� t,��' '✓ Debbie M. Crfppen Secretary to the Board Page 3 of 3 �� 10-605 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS CITY COLSI�iCIL CHAMBERS, 330 CITY HALL ST PAUL, MINNESOTA, APRIL 5, 2010 PRESENT: Mmes. Bogen, and Morton; Messrs. Courtney, Ward, and Wilson ofthe Board ofZoning Appeals; Mr. Warner, City Attomey; Mr. Hardwick and Ms. Crippen of the Department of Safety and Inspections. ABSENT: Joyce Maddox*, Tienne Linden* �`Excused The meeting was chaired by Gladys Morton, Chair. Alliance Bank (#10-124051) 414 7th Street West: An appeal of the decision of the Zoning Administrator requiring the removal of an abandoned business sign. Mr. Hardwick showed slides of the site and reviewed the staff report with a recommendation for denial. Four letters were received opposing the appeal. One ]etter was received from District 9 opposing the appeal. The applicant BRYAN LEONARD, ALLIANCE BANK, 55 Sth Street East, Suite 115, was present with MARTY TURNER, sign consultant, 2230 Ridge Drive, St. Louis Park. Mr. Leonard stated he is an attorney working for Alliance Bank trying to help them find a solution to this problem. Alliance Bank has been a resident of St. Paul for decades and has been a booster of all things St. Paul. The reason that we are here is that this property was for many decades occupied by a family business which ran an automotive retail repair store in that property. Unfortunately that business failed and Alliance Bank was forced to take back that property and has been very hard at work trying to market that property ever since. He thinks that we all realize that the last three and a half years have been difficult years for people trying to sell both residential and commercial real estate. We have been in communication with Mr. Hardwick for the ]ast several weeks and he would like to respectfully differ with Mr. Hardwick's opinion and conclusion that the time that the Bank has had to mazket the property has been adequate, with no results. We are in an unprecedented real estate depression and it has been well known for the last 36 months of so, so the usual rules and time frames probably dodt apply. But with that he would state that it was true that in December of 2009 a purchase agreement was signed with a perspective owner who had the intent of occupying the building and reestablishing an automotive repair shop of the same nature and of the same business that had been there for 20 plus years. Unfortunatel� due to negotiating points the parties were not able to come together it did fall apart. However, within the last ten days a new purchase agreement has been signed with the same prospective owner who is very familiax with the property and has spent some time and resources inspecting and doing due diligence on the property. That owner has told us that he wants to close on the sale of this proper[y within a week. That sign has been in existence in its present state for 20 plus years, it is a valuable feature of the properry and he thinks the realtor is prepared to testify to that effect. In fact if the sign comes dowo not only would he say not on]y would the sale of the properry be inhibited bat it might very well make it impossible to sell that property and put it to its highest and best use. Which is the same use that property has been devoted to for the last 20 plus years. We all know that an empty building sooner or later is a blighted building and is a determent to tbe neighborhood. File #10-124051 Minutes April 5, 2010 AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-605 Page Two Al(iance Bank as a member of the community doesn't (ike empty buildings anymore than anybody else. We now have a buyer who is wi]ling to come forward and tell the commissioners that he would like to close on this building and get it occupied and get decently paid employees in there and support its property value which of course will support the property values of all the surrounding businesses and properties as welL That sign and its existence and retention is crucial of anyone to sel] that property. So we are here this afternoon stating our opinion that the sale of that property is crucial, a solution to the present is really necessary before that sale can occur. It is a problem that cries out for a solution because the alternative is an empty building and continued potential blight in that part of the city. We think that the sale of that building and getting it reoccupied is in the interest of the CiTy, that should trump all other concerns. So we are here asking the Board to not allow that sign to be taken down and destroyed. That sign has been there for 20 plus years it hasdt hurt anybody, no one has complained about it in 20 years, he could understand if it were a new sign that was going up for the very first time, but since it has been there for 20 years it is a vital part of the value of the buildi�g. It really does need to stay. Mr. Tumer is a consultant in the sign industry and is working for the potential buyer and he has asked that he sit up because he can answer technical questions regarding the sign far better than he can. If the buyer gets enough assurance that sign can stay, the buyer has told him and his representatives are here, he is prepared to file with DSI all the necessary applications for permits, for licenses, for any thing else that is needed under the ordinances of the City to be perm'rtted to operate the retail business he intends to put in there. So the buyer is ready to go, we want to get that building occupied. Alliance Bank, does not want to own it any more. It is no secret that with any taken back bui]ding the bank is not coming out ahead here. We don't want to have to pay to have that sign taken down and the superstructure that supports that sign taken down and somehow comeback when we find a different buyer at a different time and apply for permission to re-erect the sign. That would simply be money wasted that simply shouldn't occur. Because we are ready to go, the buyer is ready to go we simply ask that this Board determine that the sign be allowed to stay so we can get that building reoccupied. Ms. Morton asked if Mr. Turner had anything he wished to say? Mr. Turner replied yes. First of all there are a couple of issues with the removal of the sign because of the way it was manufactured some 20 years ago the removal and then reinstalling of the sign at the time of the purchase agreement being executed would be very costly. There are also two matters kind of like the previous case that you heard, that there is not just one thing going on. There is also the issue of the new, although he does not know how new, but there is now a heighY restriction of 37S feet for a free standing sign in that B2 district ThaY would also cause a bit of an issue. First the value of the building is there because it was already there and has been configured for an automotive service. Being that it would be either a Firestone or a Tires Plus that would bring a lot of value to the neighborhood. The signage that is proposed there as we1L There are really three things that are going on. One is a sense of advertizing, two for identification and three far direction. He submitted photos to the Board. When you are seven to ten blocks away obviously it acts like very good advertisement bringing good value to doing good business and commerce. However, when you get to two to three blocks away it becomes a directional sign Yo be able to help people find their way to that business. By lowering that sign to 37.5 feet with the mature trees it would be below the tree line as you are driving from eiYher the east or the west. WhaY is interesting about that is now we have only two things that are going on. One about the sign coming down and back up when in actuality the best thing, he believes, for the community, for businesses, Fi1e #10-124051 Minutes April 5, 2010 Page Three AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-605 for restaurants, what have you that would enjoy the opportunity to have more patrons there as they aze having their cars worked on and going now and being able to share that kind of tra�c and those customers. This particular sign, as Mr. Leonard has stated, has not had any problems for the last 20 years. So we are asking that it continue to be grandfathered not only at the height that it is at but because the sale is so close that there is no reason to take it down and put it back up. lt would be extremely costly because of the way it was originally manufactured. However, if it would please the Board he thinks that there can definitely be a suggestion made, upon your approval, to remove the sign faces, so as to do what should have been done months ago, to show there is not a business that is currently occupying that location. So that the sig� faces would then be removed, they would then proceed with submitting all the things with the conditional use permit, The business licenses, the what have you and at that time the new sign faces would be installed. Again here we have done a rendering of what those might look like under the Firestone licensing which is a very well established automotive service. He asked the Board to take that into consideration and he knows that there may be some additional paperwork done as far as the signed variance but it would be a very time e�cient to look at both of those issues both the height of the sign and also to remain at its current height so we can proceed with this business. As Mr. Leonard said this business because it was set up for automotive it would be very difficult to be reconfigured for a different type of business and what ever the business would be they would obviously be able to benefit greaHy from that type of sign that is a major part of the va]ue of the business. Mr. Ward questioned Mr. Leonard who mentioned that this purchase agreement is on the table right now imminent to closing. How imminent is this closing7 Mr. Leonard stated we have it scheduled for one week from today April 12`�. The only condition on closing is that the buyer needs assurance that the sign is going to be ok for him to use when he buys the building. Mr. Ward stated so based on what he is hearing, the only thing that would stop a closing is that the sign would be more or less a deal killer. All of the due diligence had been done on the buyer's part and on the Bank's side of things underwriting is complete, title work is completed, and you are ready to go to the cbsing. Mr. Leonard replied that is correct. This question is for Mr. Turner, you mentioned that removal of the sign would be very costly, and in allowing the sign to stay this sign adds considerable value to the properry. Mr. Turner replied correct. Mc Ward continued what basis do you have that states that? Was there an appraisal done, was there an evaluation done on removal or replacement of the present sign to a sign that would be equal in size and heighY, because it came down you would have to get additional variances, etc. Mr. Turner replied yes, those are a number of the factors, first of a11 because of the way the footings are done, they are not done how they would normally be done today with gusset plates and mounted in the way that it could be removed and bolted in place. These are actually submerged in concrete so to cut those off, all the re-engineering would have to be done, everything would have to be redone to put that back up even to put it up at 37 feet. Because of the way the structure was built years ago, today's signs would not be built that way. So that would be the Yhousands and thousands of dollars not only in administrative costs but also in construction costs and what have you_ Some of the construction material might be able to be reused, but there is a considerable amount of cost as far as being able to take that down and put it back up. Which brings up the second issue which is the height, when your looking at real estate it is location, location, location, and in business it is timing, timing, timing, as Mr. Leonard stated the state of our economy the time is tough to be abie Yo sell any commercial or residential type business. This type of business that comes along with a good name like Tires Plus or Firestone he thinks adds a lot to the File #10-124051 Minutes April 5, 2010 Page Four AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-605 community number one and secondly those rypes of organizations require a certain amount of visibiliTy and signage for them to be able to occupy a location, Because of that being done already with the different franchises either Firestone or Tires Plus this would be an approved location for them to occupy. If this was to come down that would be a costly unfortunate s9tuation. But to not allow it to go back up to the 55 foot height would be a deal breaker. Now we have 20 people who will not be employed and all the other things that come along with not having that business. Mr. Ward stated that we all understand that. Mr. Courtney stated that it has not been spelled out to him but his assumption is that if these signs come down they probably are not going to go back up? It is going to be a battle. Mc Leonard replied he thinks that is correct. If they have to come down that is a lot of money and to put it up might be an awful lot more money as was stated earlier, the use of that building may only iend itself to an automotive caze facility. If that sign comes down he does not know who is going to want to invest the money to put it back up and do something else with the properiy. Mr. Courtney does not know if this has been spelled out, but he assumes that the law has somehow been changed and you are not going to be able to build the signs that high once they are taken down. Mr. Leonard replied without a vaxiance that is correct. Mr. Courtney stated it looks like today you have a lot of opposition because he is sure people do not ]ike these high signs. If you had until the end of the month you would be happy with that7 Mc Leonard asked what? Mc Courtnay stated adequate time to sell, until April 3Q 2010. Mr. Leonard stated that would be helpful but he thinks that Mr. Hardwick's office need to process licenses and permits and all that sort of stuff as well. Mr. Cow asked for the sign? Mr. Leonard replied yes. Ms. Bogen requested that Mr. Leonard cite your research that lead you to make the conclusion that no one has complained about this sign for the last 20 years? Mt. Leonard stated that he has not done any research, the bank has not received any complaints about it unti] the complaint was filed in December, they were not aware of any complaints. Ms. Bogen further questioned you are not aware of any complaints made over the past 20 years to the City or to District Council? Mr. Leonard replied that is correct. Mr. Ward asked Mr. L,eonard at the time that the bank received the property back and it is now a REO commercial properry and having dealt with a lot of these properties before and the Ciry requiring that Yhe signage be removed, why wasdt there an attempt to remove the panals or at least try to cover them with a tarp or something else and then just leave this in the present condition for another year, what happened there. Mr. Leonard stated that the banks marketing efforts were such that they felt with the sign fascia being shown it was more marketable that way than if the panels had been removed with a blank sign. To be more to the point the bank did not have the awareness that there were those sorts of deadlines for removing the panel and he also thought that the bank thought if you remove the panels and have a blank sign there that is an advertisement that Chis property is blighted and it does not do the neighborhood any good. Mr. Ward stated but here we sit Mr. Leonard said with a buyer, hopefully. Mr. V✓ard stated that is the caveat, hopefully. Mr. Leonard stated all we can do is try to sell it to the hest of our ability and we have been doing our damedest to do that. File #10-124051 Minutes April 5, 2010 Page Five Jim Callahan, 1700 Livingston Avenue, stated that he is a real estate broker representing Mr. Larry Dimmen who has a purchase agreement on this properry, as a contingent on that purchase agreement the sign is a vital issue. If the sign goes the purchase agreement goes. He contended that any time something is foreclosed it takes months and sometimes a year for that foreclosing agency to take the property back. AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-605 He is not defending the bank but he is hying to state some rules that everybody should know. So it says in the complaint that it has been vacant for three and a half years, in affect the bank hasn't taken possession, maybe in the last year or year and a half. So the timing is certainly longer than it should be but it wasn't three and a half years. Mr. Dimmen, the buyer, has eleven Tire's Plus stores in Minnesota and W isconsin he runs a very good operation. He is talking about a major investment in bringing this property back up to code. Mc Ward stated that he wanted to hear from Mr. Callahan not from the bank, but from him because he has a fiduciary responsibility to his client, what is your certainTy that should this be granted that your dient can perform on this purchase agreement? Mr. Callahan stated he can perform, he is pre-approved. There was opposition present at the hearing. Becky Yust, 256 Goodrich Avenue, stated that she has lived in her home since 1974 and she thinks that the sign never should have gone up in the first place. She submitted photos to the Board pointing out that the photos of the sign were taken from her childreds bedroom showing the Michelin sign towering over the two-story house to the north of them. She is concerned with the notion that this sign is either going to make or break a business in the community. She understands that it can make or break the sale but it does not make or break a business. This business was not doing very well for many years and just across the street is Bonfe's Auto service, does not have a sign that towers over the neighborhood and Bonfe's was just voted in the top ten nation wide of such service facilities. That is a successful business, this one could be too without a sign that doesn't belong on West 7'" . She is also concerned with the notion that because of the economy the City should change it's rules, is not fair to all of us that abide by the rules in good times and bad times and yes it is diff'icult right now but if this sign is the only thing Chat is going to make a business, she has her doubts that the new business will survive anyway. If the buyer is going to invest thousands of dollars to bring the property up to code it seems to her that some of those thousands could be by taking down the sign and bringing it up to the code of aesthetics within the community. Jeannie Wiegum, 1647 Laurel Avenue, stated that she is one of the citizens that worked with the City staff and other members of the community to actually make the law that required certain limitations on these abandoned signs. First off she wanted to thank staff for enforcing, it is pretty easy to do nothing and she appreciates that they have not taken that course and have really tried to enforce Ciry ]aws against clear scoff laws. She thinks it is pratty ridiculous to have people sit here and say we didn't have the opportunity or know that for over Three years that we should have covered that sign. We should think about Lloyd's Garage on Grand Avenue which is a highly profitable business, very intaresting, fits in with the neighborhood, does not have an enormous sign like this, and does not need it, they get business because they do good wark, that is what draws people in. Signs can be helpful, can be attractive, and can contribute to the appearance and vitality of the community. This sign does none of those things, it File #1Q-124Q51 Minutes April 5, 2010 Page Six certainly has not been helpful, it is anything but amactive, and it decreases the appearance and the vitality of this neighborhood. It is overly huge for this sight, it is out of character with the neighborhood and it diminishes our community. She wishes to support the staff recommendation. Jim Sazevich, 454 Smith Avenue North, sYated that he lives within a block of this sign and has for 25 years. The height he wanted Yo show the Soard is probably his height directly across the street is Degidio's AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-605 restaurant that has been doing a booming business since the 1930s they have no problem with their signage and again it is probably as high as he is directly across from this monstrous sign in our neighborhood. Just to give a little bit of history about that sight, Northwestem Tice and talking about a good neighbor, there were four single frame houses before Northwest Tire and a three unit framed row house that some of his relatives actually lived in, where that sign sits today in the 400 block of West 7`" Street. He showed the Board an old photo of the row house. This is a story of loss not an addition, something that added and contributed to ouc neighborhood it is a story of ]oss. Once that sign went up, once Northwest Tire built their main building there in 1966 every property around it was devalued and within a block we have probably 10 of the oldest standing structures within the entire city of St. Paul. Three of the oldest stone structures, limestone structures, the entire district has been looked at for years as our next historic district in the City of St. Paul having the greatest concentration of pre-civil war housing. Becky who just spoke talked about looking from her window, what she diddt tell you is a beautiful restored house from the late 1870s that she and her husband invested in 30 years ago in that neighborhood. Their investing in the neighborhood attracted dozens of others and we are all here contributing to this neighborhood and we have a realtor and a supposed new property owner that haven't communicated with any of us, their immediate direct neighbors. Coming in the neighborhood and saying that they do not know anybody who is objecting to this sign, we don't know of anyone who has ever opposed this sign. Is that a good neighbor, is that what a new neighbor should be doing? A neighbor or anybody who is actually interested in the community that they are going to invest in talks to the neighbors, and lets them know what they intend to do with that sight that has been setting vacant all these years. We aze just asking you to do what is right, do what the law says. This is an abandoned sign that should have been dealt with a long time ago. He for 25 years has been picking up the property there along West 7'", picking up trash from that properry, This sign is an eye sore, it is blight, it was a loss to our community when it was erected and you can really help us as a community by getting rid of it. Paulette Myers-Rich, 436 Smith Avenue North, stated she lives directly across the street from Northwest Tire, the side of their building. She had submitted photos showing the views from inside of her home, her patio she wants to speak on the historic character of this neighborhood. She and her husband moved into this community and purchased a blighted building eight years ago, it was the Catholic Charities Furniture Warehouse, it was all boarded up and it was a former auto garage. We now live and work in this building and we received the Heritage Preservation awud for that work. We were attracted to the neighborhood because of the work of people like Jim, John and Becky Yust and many other people that aze not here today but have also sent letters. It is a community full of people who care very deeply about the historic part of the ciry, it is a vibrant lively neighborhood there is a deep commitment to turning this neighborhood around and restoring its character. That is undenuay despite the fact that we are in a tough time. A recently moved and restored home in our neighborhood just sold very quickly despite the fact that homes are not selling because of the quality of the housing and the potential for that neighborhood. File #10-124051 Minutes April 5, 2010 Page Seven We can see that sign everywhere and it is not an asset to our communiTy, it is blight, it devalues our properry and it takas away from the character of one of the stone houses that is curcently being restored by a Historic Preservation minded neighbor who lives in the neighborhood and has purchased that home to restore it. That sign towers over that stone home she hates to think of what its going to mean to the community if we become a Historic Preservation District and yet we have this huge sign which she believes diminishes the value of her property which actually she has put a building back on the tax roles and has increased the value of her neighbors properties and this new neighbor who's moving in with Tires Plus or a tire facility will in fact diminish our value. ln addition when Northwest Tires was their semi-trucks were AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-605 using that alley, they could barely fit through that narrow space and were often jeopardizing vehic3es on ihe street and the stone structure. They were leaving piles of tires in the alley, a lot of garbage if they really were not a good neighbor at all. As far as that place being only used as an auto p{ace, that is really showing a lack of imagination, she lives in a former auto garage herself and many of the restored bui]dings on Grand Avenue are adaptive reuse buildings that were auto dealerships and auto garages, and as you know in downtown St. Paul a number of adaptive reuse projects that were once warehouses that are now lovely reuses and West 7`" could easily take on another restaurant, garden supply center, any number of reuses for that sight other than an auto use. She just thinks it is the most expeditious thing for the realtor and the bank right now but in the long term use of the community and the character of the neighborhood and the direction that we are trying to move the neighborhood another use would be even more suited. If this tire place does go in she would ask that some restrictions about semi-truck traffic in that alley and tire storage should be put in place because those were huge issues and there are complaints on recoxd with the Fort Road Federation over years about those problems. She requested that the Board hold to the removal of this over sized sign. Andres Hine, 757 Armstrong Avenue, stated he lives about one mi]e from the site. Alliance Bank has been a member of the community for a long time and it hurts him to hear them come up here and act like they are a victim. When the nature of banking is to invest in proper[ies that you think will succeed and you take your changes whether you are going to make money, just as he does when he invests his money. We all have to assume a risk and Tires Plus we are also familiar with them and just because they are a successful business does not mean that they are more important than we are. He personally will not go back to Tires Plus because he had a bad experience, so he can tell you that they are not model citizens. The law is the law and as far as he understands non-conforming means it does not conform. There is a lot of momentum on West 7`" Street without a tire place. His neighbors behind him and many more have done a lot of work to make West 7`" Street what they have over the years and as Paulette said if you think you need a 55 foot sign to be successful your not being very creative. There are other tire shops that manage to succeed as the banker himself said, without signs like these, so presumably they can make a go of it with a legal sign. They clearly knew that tliey needed to take the sign down and they just blatantly ignored the concerns of the neighbors for their own selfish reasons, he finds that really offensive. Value means a lot more to us in the neighborhood than money, and certainly a bank's money. The Fire Station number 1 will be empTy this month and it will be knocked down and he thinks people will be clamoring for an empry lot there, so he suspects that they are a little nervous about having a Iittle competition in the neighborhood. That properry is super valuable whether there is a sign on it or not. One thing that hasn't been said is how much the sale price is, another thing that hasn't been mentio�ed is how much it costs to remove this sign, which is Yhe law they have to remove it. The good File #]0-124051 Minutes April 5, 2070 Page Eight news for the buyers is that when the sign is taken down, presuma6ly the seller wi11 reduce the price by the price of the sign removal that seems fair to him. John Manilo, 1335 Beachwood Place, he is a commercial real estate broker and he chairs Scenic Saint Paul, and he is thinking that when the bank made this loan and doing its due diligence had to be aware of restrictions and risks in making that loan and understanding if they got the properry back and it sat vacant for a while the sign would be affected(?) particularly if the sign is as important to the property as they claim, he has a problem with thaY, his bigger problem he thinks would be the president that would be set. It sounds like to him that it comes dovm to money. The argument is that it is alright to understand the non- conforming use laws in this city and adhere to them unless it means someone can make or benefit AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-605 financially from not having to worry about that law and that would set an awful precedence for the city so he requested that we adhere to the rules that are set out, people that ]ive in the city have to abide with those. They make those investments understanding that the City is going to enforce and that is what we would ask of Si. Pau3 as well. Mr. Leonard stated that the Bank has great respect for all the parties here and sometimes these issues when they do impact where we ]ive and our perceived pocket books those issues are very important to people and we don't intend to minimize the importance of those issues at al] but he will make a couple of comments. One of the speakers indicated that the West 7`" Street azea where this properry is located is vital and vibrant even with that sign being there and having been there for 20 plus years. Some times the discussion by the commentators sort of drifted into being concerned that they are in a residential area that is adjacent to a area that is zoned for business and that has an impact on their residential area. This has been a B2 area for a long time and that sign has been there for a vary long time. With respect to the ability to sell thaY property there have been no offers made on that property other than by Mr. Dimmen in the eighteen months that properry has been for sale. He thinks that the market place talks to us and it is saying that without that sign there, and Mr. Dimmen has made it clear he needs and wants that sign or there is no deal. That properry unfortunately the value is going to plummet greatly and it may stay vacant for a very bng time and that isn't in anybody's interest. Lastly he is going to state that he thinks that they have a safety issue here because of the trees tbat are on the site, will block the sign if it is at the new ordinance level of only 37.5 feet, so people looking for the business won't be able to see the sign, they will be driving down West 7`" Street which is a busy street looking around trying to find and locate the business they are going to that sign Yhey wop't be able to see it and he thinks that could cause a traffie hazard. He thinks that the best outcome for the City of St. Paul and that neighborhood as a whole is to get a vibrant business in there occupying it and get that building back spiffed up so it does not become a further blight on the neighborhood. Hearing no further testimony, Ms. Morton closed the public portion of the meeting. Mr. Courtney asked Mr. Hardwiek is that correct is that what the new law is 37 feet7 Mr. Hardwick replied yes, the new code allows a sign that is 37S feet. Ms. Bogen stated that the law is pretty clear here the building has been vacant for about 20 months and about 19 months ago those signs should have been covered up and a month ago this should have been File #10-124051 Minutes April 5, 2Q1Q Page Nine down and bank has gotten a three months extension on the orders that he got from the CiTy earlier this year. She thinks that the ability of tha bank to sell that property if it is dependent on that sign it is too bad. She is tired of people coming in here and saying I didn't lrnow I couldn't build that garage before getting permits, oh fine you can keep your garage. I didn't know I had to take that sign down, fine you ca� keep your tall sign. She moved that the zoning administrator did not error in determining that the property has been vacant for more than a year and the signs must be removed and she also advises the zoning administrator not to give the owner any further extensions. Mr. Courtney stated that he has to agree with Mr. Leo�ard, this is a different time and it is tough to se11 the properry and if we were talking about the difference between a sign that is 55 and a sign that is 20 feet or something like that he is not convinced Yhat 18 feet is such a blight that the sign has to go down. AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-605 Admittedly he does not live in the area, he has been by there a million times and he has never noticed it to be such a blight that it needed to be removed. Accordingly he will oppose the motion. Mc Ward stated that he would like to add fufther comment to the si� issue, even if the sign was ordered to come down, there are rules and guidelines that the bank is going to have to go through in order to get bids and time to respond to those bids it could be the end of the months before the sign actually comes down and the broker as wel] as the banker said the sale is imminent and it could close by the end of the month. So what if it closes by the end of month and the sign is ordered to come down aze we now affecting the sale and are we putting ourselves in jeopardy of a possible suit? Mr. Warner stated that every application that comes before this board and you make a decision on, if there is opposition to it there is always risk that there might be potential litigation so what you need to do is make a decision whether it is in favor of something or opposed to something always provide a factual basis for that decision. In this particular appeal there is a factual basis laid out Yhat supports the zoning administrators decision ifyou disagree, ]ay out some factual reasons why it is wrong. If you agree with it you need to approve it. Ms. Bogen stated that she wanted to comment on Mr. Ward's comment, they say they have a buyer and that closing is immine�t and if this is the same buyer that they were going to be imminently selling to in January and that fell through, she does not think that there is any guaranCee that it is not going to fall through now. They haue had this on the market for 18 months, during that 18 months they should have both shrouded and taken down the sign, they have done none of that and she thinks that they have been keeping that sign up in bad faith and it needs to come down. Whzther it affects their sale or not that is not our problem, our problem is that this sign was supposed to be taken down that is what the law says, the zoning administrator gave them some additional time but now it is time for it to come down. Mr. W ilson stated that the comments made about destroying the foundation looking at the sign they only need to cut off the poles and take it down, it doesn't have to come down to the Foundation just the sign, cut the poles off. Mr. Hardwick commented first off the code says the entire structure has to be removed right down to the ground. You can't cut it off at 37.5 £eet. Mr. Wilson asked what if he sells it tomorrow? Mr. Hardwick stated it doesn't matter if he sells it tomorrow, that was his other comment, any kind of an File #10-124051 Minutes April 5, 2010 Page Ten automotive use at that location, requires a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission, that property as was noted was zoned B2 any kind of automotive use requires a conditional use permit. In addition to that the ]icenses, it will require a general repair garage license that also requires notification to the neighborhood and City Council approval, so it is presumptuous of this Board or by anybody, first of all that the Planning Commission is going to approve any automotive use for that properry and secondly that the City Council is going to grant any licenses for that particular use. So regardless of whether you give them more time or not the City Council may deny it anyway. Mr. Courtney stated that he just cannoY imagine that it could have been less of a blight if it had somehow been covered up for what ever period of time. Merely looking at the Michelin or whatever it is he does not think that in itself makes it a blight. He thinks it is unfair to characterize the actions of Alliance as bad faith somehow, they want to sell the property, that is what they are here for. He does not see that as bad faith. He also asked Mr. Leonard specifically if we gave him another 30 days if he would live with that and he thinks he said yes, if he doesn't get it done that it is his problem. AA-ADA-EEO Employer 10-605 Ms. Bogen stated that she never said that the sign was blight, she never said that. The law says if your business is closed for 30 days you have to cover up your signs or take out the sign boards that is what the law is. She wasn't coming up with the idea of covering them to cover the blight, that is just what the law was and they hadn't done that. She also can not imagine that there aren't other contingencies on this purchase agreement other ihan having this sign up because they have a]ong row to hoe to get through getting a special use permit and ]icenses. Ms. Morton requested clazification from Mr. Warner, we need 4 votes either way to take action today, is that correct? Mr. Warner replied no, you just need a majority of the Board today. Mr. Hardwick stated you need to have 4 to have a quorum. Mr. Wamer stated you have a quorum. Ms. Hogen moved to deny the appeal based on findings 1 through 3. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion, which passed on a roll call vote of 3-2(Courtney, Ward). Submitted by: Approved by: 7ohn Hardwick Gloria Bogen, Secretary AA-ADA-EEO Empioyer 10-605 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND iNSP�CI IONS Bob Kessler, Director �:1�1�1' OF' S'�r �'E��. � 375Jac1a'on Street, Sune 220 Telephone 657-266-8989 ChristopherB Coleman, Mayor Soinf Pmei, Minnesom55J07-7806 Facmmrie b51-266-9124 Web www stpaul eov/dsi Apri120, 2010 V. Philip Reim Alliance Bank 55 East Fifth Street Saint Pau1, MN 55101 RE: Appeal of a Decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding removal of the signs at 414 W 7�' St Zoning file # 10-124051 Dear Mr.Reitn: We have received your appeal of the Boazd of Zoning Appeals decision denying your appeal of a decision oY the Zoning Administrator regazding the removal of the abandoned signs on the referenced properiy. Therefore p�suant to state staiute 15.99 we are hereby extending the deadline fox action on the zeferenced zoning application an addiriona160 days in order to allow for the City Council to hear the appeai. The new deadline is now July I5, 2010. If you have any quesfions regarding this matter you may contact me at 651-2b6-9082. S' c xely, y � : �_ " � J hn Hardwick, Zoning Specialist. An Equal Opportunity Employer 10-605 May 5, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard 5aint Paul, MN 55201 Deaz Saint Pau] City Council Members; On December 24, 2009, the City of St. Paul requested the Michelin and BF Croodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company located at 414 West ?�` Street. We were ordered to "remove the sign or bring it to a state where it would not be considered abandoned" within 30 days. Since we had a potentiai buyer far the property, we requested and received an estension through March 24�', and another 30-day eactension through Apri124�', (Attachment A) which was approved by Yaya Diatta, Zoning Inspector. Ailiance Bank had a signed purchase agreement and clasing date scheduled for Aprit 5, 2010. Meanwhile, on March 10�`, we received a notice from the City stating that all signs on the property assocsated with the discontinued business needed to be removed by March 24`�` (Attachment B). Tf the original ea�tension to April 24�' would have been upheld, the property would have been sold and akeady occupied. (See timeline, Attachment C). Alliance Bank has been working diligentiy to sell the property. The original purchase agreement was dated December 23, 2009 and during negotiations it was revised and signed on March 26, 2410. (Attachment D). The only contingency in the revised purchase agreement is Yhat the transaction is subject to the buyer obtaining satisfactory assurances from the City of St. Panl that removal of the sign wiil not be required. The buyer plans to operate an automotive and tire service similar to the business that was conducted at that location for the past 40 yeazs. Therefore, at this juncture, it makes sense to retain this sign for the new owner. Once the sale is completed, the sign will be "brought to a state where it wIll not be considered abandoned" as originally requested by the City. Furthermore, in July 2009, Aliiance Bank reoccupied the space and was issued a Certificate of Occupancy (Attachment E). According to the City of St. Paul's vacant building list (Attachment F), as of 4/23I1 Q the property in question is not listed as a vacated property. Alliance Bank will continue to use the space until the time that it is sold. The site currently is an income producing property. Since the property is occupied, this is not an abandoned sign. If Alliance Bank is forced to remove the sigtt the pending sale will be canceled and the property will remain vacant for an indefinite period. If the City Council allows the sign to remain, however, the property will be occupied by a viabie business, bring an immediate 18 paying jobs to the community, create greater customer traffic to the area, and generate tax revenue for the City. In addition, the new owner will be making enhancements to the property which will support construction jobs and will beautify the neighborhood. 10-605 On behalf of Ailiance Bank, I request that you reconsider the demand for removai of the sign. If the City Council approves allowing the sign to remain, the property will become occupied by a permanent business and the sign issue will be negated. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, � _ � V. Phili Reim Chief Executive Officer Carmen Re: Aliance Bank-Dimmen Transaction From: YaYa Diatta <YaYa.piatta@ci.stpaul.mn.us> To: "I11, Tom tJewcome" <TN3@losgs.com> Date: 2/11/2010 2:26:04 PM Subject: Re: Afiance Bank-Dimmen Transaction Attachment A Tom, 1 am hereby confuming that the dateline for March 24, 2010 to bring the sign (not a biliboard as mentioned in your email) into compliance with the City of Saint Paul Legislative Code is still in force. However, due to whal you deemed a confusion over my originai order for compliance, 1 am willing to extend it another month to April 24, 2010. Be advised that a sign permit is required when/if a new business wants to use the sign. Thanks Yaya Diatta Zoning Inspector DSI 375 Jackson St. Ste #220; Saint Paul, MN 55702 P: 651-266-9080 F:651-266-9009 Yaya. diatta@ci. stpaul. m n. us "Most imports are from outside of the country" George W. Bush »> "Tom Newcome fll" <TN3@losgs.cpm> 2i11/2010 7:03 AM »> Yaya, still waiting for your reply of confirmation. I left you a voicemail to this effect too. Tom. Yaya, please reply confirming our agreement below. Tom. Yaya, this email will confirm our telephone conversation of today regarding the billboard sign on Alliance Bank's property commoniy known as 414 Seventh Street West (the "Sign"). To confirm, the City of St. Paul agrees that the Sign may be maintained in its present condition through March 24, 2010 provided it is put in use on or before March 24, 2010 pursuant to a sign permit obtained by Ailiance Sank or its purchaser of the subject real property. As mentioned, Alliance Bank is under purchase agreement to sell the subject real property to Larry Dimmen who intends to put the Sign in use for a retail automotive and tire store which will operate on the subject real property. Mr. Dimmen is represented by Attorney Tim Kuntr who wrote to you earlier. I've attached a copy of Attorney Kuntz's letter to you dated January 28, 2010. By copy of this email to Attorney Kuntz, I'm asking him to contact you to make sure his client files all required application and permit requests with the City to operate the proposed business at the subject real property and use the Sign for such purpose. To further confirm Yaya, you agreed that due to the confusion relating to your earlier approval of the Sign extension request by Alliance Bank (which confusion lasted for about one month until today), that you would grant a further extension through April 2A, 2010 if we could not reasonably consummate our safe with Mr. Dimmen and he could get all permits needed on or before March 24, 2010. We'll attempt in good faith to get this done by March 24, 2010. Thank you and pfease confirm by reply to this email (please reply to all copied) that I have correctly described our agreement as set forth above. Tom. Thomas W. Newcome III Leonard, O'Brien, Spencer, Gale & Sayre, Lid. 1 ��{�achment B CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coteman. Mayor March 10, 2010 DEPARTMIENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTION$ Bob Kessler, Direclar 375 Jackson Sbeet, Suite 220 SainrPaul, Minnesot¢ SSI01-1806 Te[ephone: 651-166$989 Facrimr[e: 651-166-9/14 Web: w�ns smou! oov/dri ENFORCEMENT NOTICE Thomas W. Newwme TII Leonazd, O'Brien, Spencer, Gale & Sayre, Ltd 100 South Fifth Street, Suite 2500 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Re: Abandoned business signs az 414 7�' Street W. Deaz Mr. Newcome: This letter is being sent as a follow up to the order issued to yout client, Alliance Bank on December 24, 2010 (see enclosed copy) requiring them to bring the above referenced property into compliance with the City of Saint Paul sign ordinance pursuant to Section 64205 of the Legislative Code. The date for compliance was originally set for January 24, 2010, but an extension of 6me was granted at your clienYs request until Mazch 24, 2010 due to a pending sale of the property. It is our understanding from an e-mail sent to us on February 18, 2010 that the potential buyer terminated the pwchase agreement Since the saie fell through, the property must now be brought into compliance with the city's sign ordinance by the deadLine of Mazch 24, 2010. ' The oprion of painting the sign faces a neutral color or installing blank face panels as originally suggested does not apply in this case because ffie business has been gone for several years. I am therefore rescinding t6at opHon. In order to bring the property into comp(iance with the code, all signs on ffie premises associated with ihe discontinued business must be removed by March 24, 2010. You may appeal ffiis order and obtain a heazing before the Boazd of Zoning Appeais. The application for an appeal must be filed and the $435 fee submitted to the Zoning Adminishator withit� ten (10) days of the date this order was mailed. No appeal may be filed after that date. Applications aze available at the Depazhnent of Safety & InspecGons' main office or on the Ciry of Saint Paul website (hrin:Uwww.stuauLeov), If you have questions regazding this matter, you may contact me at 651-266- 9080. 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" �i'� ... � v�.. . . _.. ��I?��'�' `.`a�,'j=,� 10-605 11ate: NSarch 09, 2010 Ftile #: 09 - 517999 Folder Nauie: 414 ?TH ST W PIN: 012823410140 10-605 Attachment C 414 W. 7 Propertv Timeline 12/23/09 — Signed purchase agreement between Larry Dimmen and Alliance Bank 12/24/09 — Enforcement Notice from the City of St. Paul 1/11/10 —Extension from City granted until 3/24/10 (via telephone call) 2/11/10 — Extension from City granted until4/24/10 (via email) 3/10/10 — 2'� enforcement notice fi�om City requiring sign be removed by 3/24/IO 3/17/10 — Filed Application of Appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals 3/26/10 — Revised purchase agreement between Larry Dimmen and Alliance Bank 4/OS/10 —10:00 a.m. closing scheduled for sale of property 4/24/10 — 2 original extension deadline ends ❑ Alliance Bank Activity � City Action Decem6er 20�9 :o •"•'•�.• Rux � Nu4ce ,.-- za +� .- Tromqie.rn. 7anuary 2010 a 5 6 � e �o .z �3 .a �s Fxlanskn graM¢d. uritifWS6� �g zo z� n za zs .e n zs zs March 2010 5 Ez4nson . e �� rz b3RM.: ..... u s �� e »—:e... nswn 5 � xa zs 30� :O �C1131011 ganfed. iz v u .. 4L726: �9 zo z� zz z3 z< xs es z. Aprtl 2010 �� ' 3 �o iz a �: �s �s m n zz < Setond Onynal �s zs n ze a� n��" 10-605 Attachment D PURCHASE AGREEMENT Between ALLIANCE BANK, a Minnesota banlzing corporation ("SELLER") and LARRY DIMMEN, a Minnesota resident ("BUYER") Dated: March 26, 2010 10-605 PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made this 26`� day of March, 2010 (the "Effecrive Date") between ALLIANCE BANK, a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Seller") and LAKRY DIMMEN, a Minnesota resident (hereinafter referred to as "Buyer"). RECITALS AND PRELIMINARY STATEMENT OF FACTS Seller is the owner of certain real property and improvements in the City of St. Paul, CounTy of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows, to-wit: Lots 2 and 3, Block 9, Samuel Leeches Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota Lots 4 and 5, Block 9, Samuel Leeches Addition to Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota (the "Property"). The term 'Properiy" does not include any personal property, Seller desires to sell and Buyer desires to purchase the Property upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In consideration of the Recitals and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows: COVENANTS SALE AND PURCHASE Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to purchase the Property upon the terms and conditions in this Agreement. 2. CLOSING DATE Closing shall be on orbefore fourteen (l4) days from the Effective Date (the "Closing Date"). Closing shall take place at the offices of the Seller. PURCHASE PRICE The "Purchase Price" is Seven Hundred Thousand and no/100 ($700,000.00) Dollars. The Purchase Price shall be payable as follows: $5,000.00 upon execution of this Agreement by Buyer (the "Earnest Money"). The balance of the Purchase Price at closing. All payments shall be made in cash or cash equivalents to Seller. 3. CONTINGENCIES. The Buyer's obligation to close this transaction is subject only to the Buyer obtaining satisfactory assurances from the City of St. Paul that removal of the sign which serves the properiy will not be required. The Buyer has 14 days from the Effective Date to remove this contingency by closing. If Buyer fails to close within 14 days from the Effective Date, and has failed to notify the Seller by noon of the 14"' day after the Effective 10-605 Date that this contingency has not been satisfied, then this contingency will be deemed to have been conciusively waived. 4. TITLE, TAXES, CLOSING COSTS 4.1 Seller has fumished Buyer with a commitment (the "Title Commitment") for an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance for the Property (the "Title Policy") issued by Land Title, Inc., for itself and as agent for Chicago Title Insurance Company ("Title") in an amount equal to or greater than the Purchase Price naming Buyer as proposed insured and insuring that fee simple title to the Property is vested in Seller, subject only to Permitted Exceptions (as defined in Paragraph 43(iii) below). Buyer shall have until noon of the 14�' day after the Effective Date to advise Seller in writing of any objections to marketability of title. Buyer shall be deemed to have waived any title objections not made within the period specified above. Seller will have an additiona] period of thirty (30) days after receipt of any written objections to markeCability of title to do one of the following: (a} cute said objections to marketability, to the reasonable satisfaction of Buyer, (b) insure over said objections to marketability at Seller's cost, or (c) if said objections cannot be cured or insured over for an amount which Seller deems reasonable and Buyer has not elected to accept title subject to said objections, then Seller may terminate this Agreement after which neither party shall have any fiirther liability to the other hereunder. Ali costs of the premium and other costs for the Title Policy issued pursuant to the Title Commitment shall be paid by Seller. 4.2 Real estate ta�ces, and any assessments payable therewith, payable in the yeaz 2010 shail be prorated between Seller and Buyer as of Closing. Buyer shall assume all assessments levied, pending or of record as of Closing. Seller agrees to pay al] Buyer's closing costs, including state deed taxes, mortgage registration tax, ritle insurance premium, and other usual and customary closing costs, but excluding Buyers attorneys fees. 4.3 On the Closing Date Seller shail deliver to Buyer the following "Transfer pocuments": (i) a standard form Seller's A�davit duly executed; (ii) a Closing Statement; (iii) a Limited Warranty Deed, subject to the following exceptions (the "Permitted Exceptions"): (a) building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federal regulations; (b) reservation of any mineral or mineral rights to the State of Minnesota; (c) utility and drainage easements as shown on the recorded plat; (d) the lien of real estate taxes, assessments, and any interest and penalties thereon; 10-605 (e) easement for slopes, cuts and fills, filed May 22, 1934 as Document No. 145206 and Document No. 145214; (� the rights of the City of St. Paul for widening West Seventh Street as contained in Instrument filed May 22, 1934 in Book 48 of Plans, Page 28, Document No. 863956; (g} all minerals and mineral rights reserved to the State of Minnesota as contained in Deed filed as Document No. 1876734; and, (i) other matters approved by Buyer in writing or shown in the Title Commitment and not objected to by Buyer in the manner required in pazagraph 4.1 above. Seller shall deliver any other documents which are necessary to perform Seller's obligations hereunder provided that the nature and requested content of those documents are brought to Seller's attention a reasonable time prior to the Closing Date. Delivery of any other documents by Seller shall be at Seller's oprion only. 4.4 Buyer shall execute and deliver the following documents at Closing: (i) a certificate of real estate value with respect to the Property; and, (ii) a Closing Statement and such other documents as are reasonably necessary to Close this transaction in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Delivery of any other documents by Buyer shal] be solely at Buyer=s option. POSSE55ION At the Closing Date, Buyer shall be given possession of the Property. 6. NOTICE All notices required by this Agreement shall be sent in writing and shall be deemed given (1) if and when personally delivered; (2) upon receipt if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier addressed to a party at its address set forth below; or, (3) on the second (2" business day after being deposited in the United States mail to the following addresses by postage prepaid certified or registered mail. Any party may change its address for notice by giving written notice thereof in accordance with the provisions of this Section to the other parties. 10-605 TO SELLER: Carmen Kjome Assistant Vice President Alliance Bank 55 East Fifth Street Suite 115 St. Paul, MN 55101 With Copy to: Brian F. Leonazd, Esq. Leonazd, O'Brien, Spencer, Gale & Sayre, Ltd. Attomeys at Law Suite 2500 100 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 TO BUYER: Larry Dimmen BROKERAGE INAEMNITY AGREEMENT Seiler agrees to pay a commission to Buyer's broker, JH Cailahan and Associates, in the amount of $13,000.00. Seller agrees to hold Buyer harmless from any claims for commissions by any broker on behalf of Seller. 8. DEFAULT If this transaction is not consummated by reason of default by either Seller or Buyer hereunder then, upon five (5) days' written notice from the non-defaulting party, this Agreement shall be and become null and void and neither Seller nor Buyer shall have any further rights or obligations under this Agreement. However, Seller may retain the Earnest Money if Buyer fails to timely notify Seller that the contingency stated in pazagraph 3 has not been fulfilled and Buyer failed to timely advise Seller of any title objections pursuant to paragraph 4 hereof, and Buyer fails to close. 9. CONDITION OF PROPERTY The Property is being purchased by Buyer in its present physica] condition. Buyer (a) has, or will have prior to Closing, conducted such surveys, tests, reviews, appraisals, wetland delineations and inspections of the Property as Buyer deems necessary or appropriate in connection with the acquisition thereof; (b) shall rely solely upon such due diligence with regard to the condition of the Property, including all environmental matters, the location, size, character, value, subswface or soil condition, and state of repair thereof; (c) IS PURCHASING THE PROPERTY "AS IS", WTTHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OR USE OF THE PROPERTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLiED. 10. REPORTS Buyer acknowledges receipt and approval of any reports required. Seller shall provide to Buyer all environmental assessments and studies in possession of Seller, and Seller sha11 provide all inspection reports in their possession regarding the roof, HVAC, appraisals, and any other inspection reports in possession of Seller. Buyer acknowledges that the Property is not 100°10 compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 5 10-605 1 L CONDEMNATION The risk of loss from condemnation or threat thereof shall remain on Se11er until Closing. If prior to Closing any portion of the Property is condemned under the power of eminent domain, is the subject of threatened condemnation, or is conveyed to a condemning authority in lieu of condemnation, Seller shall notify Buyer in writing of the threat, condemnation or conveyance within five (5) business days of its occurrence. Buyer shall, within five (5) business days of the notice, have the option of (a) proceeding with the Closing and receiving the award or condemnation payment (or an assignxnent thereof, if the same is not received at Closing); or, (b) canceling this Agreement. 12. MISCELLANEOUS 12.1 Seller and Buyer are not "fareign persons" as defined in 5ection 1445 of the Intemal Revenue Code. Buyer may assign this Purchase Agreement to any person or entity which is not a foreign person. 12.2 This Agreement contains the entire agreement between Seller and Buyer, and neither Seller nor Buyer has relied upon any verbal or written representations, agreements or understandings not set forth herein. 12.3 This Agreement shall be govemed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Minnesota. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement in any particular respect shall not affect the validity and enfarceability of any other provision ofthis Agreement or of the same provision in any othex respect. 12.4 Seller certifies that Seller has no knowledge of any wells on the Properry. 12.5 Time is of the essence with respect to the performance of each provision of this Agreement. 12.6 Buyer and Seller represent to the other that the individual executing this Agreement on behalf of Buyer and Seller, respectively, has full written authority to execute this Agreement and to bind the respective party to the provisions hereof. 12.7 This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and by facsimile signatures, each of which taken together shall constitute one original Agreement. 12.8 To the best of Seller's knowledge, the Property is not affected by airport zoning regulations. 129 To the best of Seiler's knowledge, no methamphetamine production has occurred onthe Property. Seller has not received any written order from the Ramsey County 3heriffs Department or any health depariment requiring removal of precursor waste chemicals or remediation, and, to the best of Seller's knowledge, no such orders have been vacated. 0 2010-03-2710:Z0 » 10-605 IN WI"INESS WHEREOF, Seller and Buyer have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effectiva Date of this Agreement. SELLEI2: ALLIANCE SANT� J � B , l �. Carmen Kjome Its Assistant Vice Presider�t This Instrument Drefted By: LEONARD, O'SRIEN SPENCER, GALE & SAYRE, LTD. Attorneys at Law 100 South Fifth Street, Suitc 2500 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612)332-1030 Reference; BFL AI)774 SUYER: , � � arry Dim n P 2/2 _"_.__._ .. -.___....,____. 10-a�qgachment E FII2E CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY City of Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections Division of �'ire Inspection This certificate is issued in accordance with SPLC Chapter 4Q and other applicable provisions of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 414 7TH ST W This building is certified for the following occupancy or use : Warehouse Ordinary Hazard Mercantile Reference Number: 17175 Certificate is issued to: ALLIANCE BANK 55 STH ST E STE 115 5T PAUL MN 55101-2700 This Certificate must be posted in a conspicuous locafion upon the certified building Please d'uect quespons to DSI - Fire Inspection Division 651-266-8989. �Ery w < w � :° amsoN City of St. Paul, MN - Official Website - Vacant Building List Page 1 of 8 10-605 You are here: Home > Government> Saf�,& Ins�ec(ions > Vacant Bwld(n�> VaC2n Vacant Buitdinq List As Of 4/23/2010 Total number of buiidings: 1535 Sefect �ne: View By Ward Choose a Ward Ward 2 Displaying 195 buildings Address Vaca As Ward 17 7TH PLACE W Jun 19, 2007 2 S1 7TH PLACE E Jan 29, 2004 2 81 7TH ST E Mar 19, 2010 2 187 7TH PLACE E Aug 12, 2008 2 1072 7TH ST W Jun 05,20�6 2 1177 7TH ST W Feb 03, 2009 2 1340 7TH ST W 1603 7TH ST W 178 9TN ST E Jun 25, 2009 2 JU120, 2008 2 Apr 08, 2009 2 113 ANNAPOLIS ST E Aug 22, 2008 2 175 ANNAPOLIS ST E Aug 19, 2009 2 585 ANNAPOLIS ST E Oct 09, 2007 2 392 ARBOR ST Ju120, 2009 2 951 ARMSTRQNG AVE Apr 15, 2��9 2 1014 ARMSTRONG �uI 20, 2009 2 AVE 1017 ARMSTRONG Aug 06, 2009 2 AVE 275 BAKER ST E Jan 13, 2010 2 290 BANFIL ST Apr 02, 2008 2 Dwelling Type Mixed Use Commercial Commercial Commerciaf Single Family Residential Duplex Commercial Duplex Commercial Commercial Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Singie Family Residential Single Family Residential Duplex Duplex Single Family Attachment F District Category District Category 17 2 District Category 17 2 District Category 17 1 District ' Category 17 2 District 9 Cat � ory District 9 Category 2 District 9 Cate2gory District 9 Category 2 District Category 17 1 District 3 Category 2 District 3 Gat 1gory District 3 Category 2 District 9 Cat 2 ory District 9 Category 2 District 9 Category 2 District 9 Category 2 District 3 Category 2 District 9 Cate2gory Category http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=2272&PREVIEW=YES 5/4/2010 City of St. Paul, MN - Official Website - Vacant Building List 435 BANF4L ST 455 BANFIL ST 459 BANFIL ST 511 BAY ST 683 BEDFORD ST A68 BELLOWS ST Page 2 of 8 10-605 Nov 05, 2009 2 Residentia! 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Official Website - Vacant Building List Fage 3 of 8 10-605 472 CONCORD ST Jan 21, 2009 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 570 CONCORD ST Aug 21, 2008 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 652 CONCORD ST Sep 29, 2006 Z Single Family District 3 Category Residential 3 262 CONGRESS ST E Feb 10, 2010 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 307 CURTICE ST E Feb 18, 2005 2 Duplex District 3 Cate2gory 365 CURTICE ST E Oct 22, 2007 Z Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 474 CURTICE ST E Mar 29, 2008 2 Single Family Disiricl3 Category Residential 2 488 CURTICE ST E Aug 19, 2009 2 Single Famify District 3 Category Residential 2 322 DALY ST Feb 10, 2010 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residentiai 2 420 DALY ST Feb 03, 2009 Z Single Family District g Category Residential 2 734 DELAWARE AVE Apr 30, 2009 2 Singie Family District 3 Category Residential 2 575 DESOTO ST � �09 � 2 Duplex District 5 Cat � ory 701 DESOTO ST Apr 13, 2008 2 puplex District 5 Category 2 717 DESOTO ST Feb 08, 2008 2 Single Family District 5 Category Residential 2 772 DESOTO ST Aug 28, 2009 2 Single Family District 5 Category Residential 2 22 DOUGLAS ST Sep 21, 2006 z Single Family District 9 Category Residentiai 3 29 DOUGLAS ST Sep 16, 2009 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 41 DOUGLAS ST Feh 04, 20�9 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 47 DOUGLAS ST Sep 16, 2009 2 Single Family District 9 Gategory Residential 2 263 DUKE ST Mar 10, 2008 2 Duplex District 9 Category 2 268 DUKE ST Jan 26, 2010 2 Duplex District 9 Category 1 747 EDGERTON ST Apr �7, 2008 2 Duplex District 5 Category 2 751 EDGERTON ST Nov 10, 2008 2 Duplex District 5 Category 2 765 EDGERTON ST 2007 ' 2 Multi-family Residential District 5 Cat 3 ory 914 ELEANOR AVE Jun 01, 2009 z Single Family District 9 Category Residential 1 924 ELEANOR AVE Sep 27, 2007 2 Duplex District 9 Category 2 402 ERfE ST Apr 02, 2008 2 Duplex District 9 Category http://wwwstpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=2272&PREVIE W=YES 5/4/2010 City of St. Paul, MN - Official Website - Vacant Building List Page 4 of 8 10-605 3 50 F{�LMORE AVE E Feb 26, 2068 2 Commercial District 3 Category 2 245 FORBES AVE Mar 25, 2009 2 Duplex District 9 Category 2 280 FORBES AVE Apr 15, 2008 2 Duplex Disirict 9 Cat gory 284 FORBES AVE Apr 05, 2006 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 286 FORBES AVE Jui 14, 2009 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 1 288 FORBES AVE Nov 13, 2007 2 Multi-family Residential District 9 Category 3 513 FRED ST Apr 12, 2010 2 Single Family District 5 Category Residential 2 69 GARFIELD ST Apr 05, 2010 Z Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 6 GEORGE ST W Dec 04, 2008 2 Duplex District 3 Category 2 6'1 GEORGE ST E Aug 22, 2007 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 81 GEORGE ST W Jun 24, 2009 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 84 GEORGE ST W Mar 06, 2009 2 Duplex District 3 Cat� ory 87 GEORGE ST E Apr 08, 2009 2 Duplex District 3 Category 2 256 GEORGE ST W Aug O8, 2008 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 272 GEORGE ST W Apr 14, 2010 2 Dupfex District 3 Category 2 2S5 GOODHUE ST Ju128, 20�9 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 337 GOODRICH AVE Apr 05, 2010 2 Duplex District 9 Category 2 May 04, Single Family District Category 838 GOODRICH AVE 2oQ6 2 Residential 16 2 1131 GOODRICH AVE Nov 12, 2009 2 Duplex District Category 16 1 590 GORMAN AVE Oct 15, 2009 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 527 HALL AVE Sep 24, 20Q9 2 Multi-family Residential District 3 Category 1 633 HALL AVE Oct 07, 20p9 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 1 286 HARRISON AVE Apr 06, 2010 2 Duplex District 9 Category 310 HARRISON AVE Sep 09, 2008 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 314 NARRISON AVE 20 2 Duplex District 9 Cat 2 ory 326 HARRISON AVE Apr 05, 2010 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 http://www,stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=2272&PREVIEW=YES Sf4l2Q10 City of St. Paul, MN - 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Official Website - Vacant Building List Page 6 of 8 10-605 Residential 2 276 NUGENT ST Jan 30, 2007 2 Duplex District g Category 3 647 OAKDALE AVE Ju128, 2008 2 Duplex District 3 Category 2 651 OAKDALE AVE Feb 24, 2009 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 835 OAKDALE AVE Sep 18, 2009 Z Singfe Famity District 3 Category Residential 1 602 OHfO ST Jun 09, 2008 Z Single Family District 3 Category Residentiai 2 667 OHIO ST May 26, 2 Single Family District 3 Category 2006 Residentiaf 2 678 ORLEANS ST Dec 30, 2009 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 699 ORLEANS ST Apr 08, 2008 2 Duplex District 3 Category 2 811 OTTAWA AVE Apr 14, 2010 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 1 1021 OTTO AVE Dec 15, 2009 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 1 147 PAGE ST W Aug 05, 2Q09 2 Duplex District 3 Cat 1gory 207 PAGE ST E Jan 20, 2009 2 Duplex District 3 Category 2 270 PAGE ST E Aug 12, 2009 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 282 PAGE ST E Apr 13, 2010 2 Duplex District 3 Cat � ory 445 PAGE ST E Jun 05, 2008 2 Duplex District 3 Category 3 883 PALACE AVE Oct 27, 2008 Z Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 380 RANDOLPH AVE Nov 21, 2006 2 Commercial District 9 Category 2 760 RIVERVIEW AVE Jan 07, 2009 2 Multi-family Residential District 3�ategory 2 676 RIVOLt ST Dec 02, 2008 2 Duplex District 5 Category 2 488 ROBERT ST S Feb 24, 2009 2 Commercial District 3 Cate3gory 682 ROBERT ST S Aug 06, 2009 2 Multi-family Residentiai District 3 Category 1 827 ROBERT ST S Jun 01, 20�9 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residentiai 2 223 ROBIE ST E Jan 04, 2008 2 Duplex District 3 Cat � ory 271 ROBIE ST E Oct 15, 2009 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 413 ROBIE ST E Aug 16, 2007 2 Singie Family pistrict 3 Category Residential 2 883 SCHEFFER AVE Ma y 29 � 2 Singie Famify District 9 Category 2008 Residential 1 http:l/www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=2272&PREVIEW=YES 5l4/2010 Gity of St. Paul, MN - Official Website - Vacant Suilding List Page 7 of 8 10-605 998 SCHEFFER AVE Sep 14, 2007 2 509 SIBLEY ST Jul 20, 2008 2 126 SIDNEY ST E Jul 14, 2009 2 155 SIDNEY ST E Jul 28, 2009 2 384 SMITH AVE N Sep 15, 2006 2 445 SMITH AVE N Aug 22, 2008 2 457 SM{TH AVE N Jan 07, 2010 2 652 SMITH AVE S Aug 18, 2008 2 727 SMITH AVE S Feb 16, 2010 2 846 SMITH AVE S Sep 30, 2008 2 332 ST CLAIR AVE Oct 27, 2004 2 54 STEVENS ST E May 15, Z 2��9 194 STEVENS ST W Mar 24, 2010 2 265 STEVENS ST W Sep 24, 2007 2 308 STEVENS ST W Aug 14, 2005 2 698 STEWART AVE Apr 25, 2002 2 818 STEWART AVE Jan 21, 2010 2 858 STICKNEY ST Oct 07, 2009 2 495 STRYKER AVE Apr 17, 2008 2 504 STRYKER AVE Nov 21, 2008 2 660 STRYKER AVE Dec 21. 2009 2 301 STURGIS ST Sep 20, 2005 2 407 TORONTO ST Jul 24, 2009 2 898 7USCARORA AVE Jan 06, 2009 2 311 WALNUT ST Feb 05, 2009 2 Single Family District g Category Residential 2 Mixed Use District Category 17 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 Single Family District 3 Gategory Residential 2 Multi-family Residential District 9 Category 2 Duplex District g Gategory 2 Duplex District 9 Category 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 Single Family Disirict 3 Category Residential 2 Duplex District 9 Category 3 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residentiai 1 Duplex District 3 Category 2 Duplex District 3 Category 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 3 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 Single Family District 3 Category Residentiai 1 Single Family District 3 Category Residential 2 Dupfex District 3 Cat z ory Duplex District 3 Category 1 Single Family District 9 Caiegory Residential 3 Si�gle Family District 9 Category Residential 2 Single Family District 9 Category Residential 2 Duplex District 9 Category 2 Cate o http:/iwww.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?I�3ID=2272&PREVIEW=YES 5/4/2010 84 WATER ST W Jul 28, 2009 2 Gommercial District 3 9 ry 1 787 WATSON AVE Jan 06, 2009 2 Multi-family Residentia! District 9 Category rity of St. Paul, MN - Official Website - Vacant Building List Page 8 of 8 10-605 831 WATSON AVE Nov 18, 2009 2 883 WATSON AVE Jul 29. 2009 2 48 WINIFRED ST W Aug 20, 2008 2 51 WINIFRED ST W Sep 12, 2008 2 217 WINIFRED ST E Mar 10, 2009 2 83 WINONA ST E Sep 23, 2008 2 219 WINONA ST E Dec 01. 20�7 2 290 WINONA ST E Mar 28, 2008 2 367 WINONA ST E Mar 29, 2010 2 594 WINSLOW AVE Sep 24, 2008 2 598 WINSLOW AVE Feb 17, 2009 2 612 WINSLOW AVE Apr 05, 2010 2 669 WINSLOW AVE Nov 16, 2007 2 852 WINSLOW AVE Jan 07. 2010 2 49 WYOMING ST W Feb 09, 2009 2 102 WYOMING ST E Jan O8, 2008 2 283 WYOMING ST E Oct 07. 2009 2 Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Duplex Duplex Single Family Residential Single Family Residentiaf Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Duplex Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Single Family Residential Duplex Single Family Residential 2 District 9 Category 1 District 9 Category 1 District 3 Category 2 District 3 Category 2 District 3 Category 1 District 3 Category 2 District 3 Category 2 District 3 Cat 2 ory District 3 Category 1 District 3 Cat gory District 3 Category 2 District 3 Category 2 District 3 Category 2 District 3 Category 1 District 3 Category 2 District 3 Category 2 District 3 Category 1 http:/(www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=2272&PREVIEW=YES 5/4/2010 10-605 Support from West 7` 5treet Area Businesses & Residences Area Business Owners 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11} Mancini's Restaurant Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub Westcott Station Antiques Downtowner Woodfire Grill Digidio's Restaurants Mahara}a's Gifts Patrick McGovern's Pub Keenan's Barbeque Thomas Finn Gompany Jandrich Fioral Shop Schwartz's Tool & Fasteners Area Residents 1) Tom Azzone 2) Troy Buege 3) Paul Garofalo 10-605 Item 35 May 4, 2010 Deaz Councilman Thune, I am writing to ask that the city councii deny the request for a variance for the huge sign at the vacant commercial building at 414 West 7th Street. As a resident of this neighborhood I have found this sign to be inhusive and an eyesore. My concerns are outlined below. ♦ The sign is excessively tall and better suited for a business along a freeway than a city street. I have tried to find compazable signs in our azea, and the oniy sign that seem truly similar is the Sears sign posted on Interstate 94. Located along West 7 street and as part of a residential area, there should not be a reason for a freeway-style sign at a business in this neighborhood. ♦ This sign is excessive when compared to the signs of other businesses along West 7�' street. I would like to see this�roperty held to the same standards for signage as all other businesses along West 7 street. ♦ I live more than one block away and am able to see this sign from my 2nd floor windows and sometunes from my backyazd. This is intrusive aud it is unnecessary for any business to have signage that is so prominent. I hope that this property is sold and becomes an asset to the community. However, a business should be able to be successful in our area without having this lazge and intrusive sign. Sincerely, Marit Brock 74 G�eld Street St Paul, MN 551�2 (651)343-3840 10-605 MAY U t 2010 C1TY CLERK www.nardinifire.com May 5, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paul Council Members: It is my undexstanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company located at 414 West 7` Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any basiness that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and ex�ansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce eazlier this year for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. T request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economie downturn the property cauld remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negarive impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, Tom Nardini President Saint Paul ❑ Fargo ❑ Brainerd Lakes 405 County Road E W 303 20th St. N. PO Box 305, Saint Paul, MN 55126 Fargo, ND 58102 Merrifield, MN 564b5 Phone.(651)483-6631 Phone.(701)235-4224 Phone.(2l8)765-3450 Fax:(651)483-6945 Fax:(701)235-5089 Fax:(218)765-8364 ❑ Virginia Virginia, MN Phone:(800)2A7-1328 Fax.(218) 765-8364 Fire Equipment Co., Inc. 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul Ciry Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Keliogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company located at 414 West 7�' Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 yeazs if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for anp business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it wili cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the crearion and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Aliiance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" awazd from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this year for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become ]ess desirable. In this economic downtum the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, Pm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the properiy occupied. Removal of this sign may potentiaily prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, J � ��t�yt.v� - ��l€.�� /�'v' _- � �� d� C� �'� �-�?2� /�Z'`� �95 /-'��lo?-155� �MOS 10 04:32p ■i f �� May 5, 2010 Pat Saiilt Paul City Council City Ha11 and Couitl�ouse City of St. Paul 15 WastIielloggBoutevard Saint Paul NIN 55101 Dear Sainl Paul City Council Members, 651 10 p.1 It is my Zmderstacading that Alliance Bauk has been asked to rexnove the �9icl�etii� and Bk� Goodrieh pol}. sign from the fonnet��orthwestena Tire Compauy located at �}14 �Vest 7th St. Tlie sign ha3 bean ai this [ocation for many years. FIauing it removc,d could preve�it the sale af tl�is buildiing, and �ve vaould lzave yet another vacant piece �f property a� Wes�t 7th Street. Neec[less to say. keepin� the si�n and liavii�g lhe builcling sold would brivg iu jobs and revenuc to the City of 5t. Paul. I would request that you reconsider your demand Fr�r ilie remocal of the sigc�, � 1'hank you, ' h l(,C- ��2�/yC.C- , � � ��ti �� - . �� :�3 I(,t1. �7'=�' �'�f rt �- cS fi. �u�-�, m,e.� �s �--��-��5 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council Ciry Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the CiTy of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company located at 414 West 7`�' Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available ta a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 yeazs if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Aliiance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many locat businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" awazd from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this year for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downtum the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentialiy prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, �.-r^- '\�� i �3 :,n-� c 0`s �� C t� Y�1 T ` f �.� 3 �,�� zC� - ��`� ��e f - � �- ��-�.��, �J v �S� �� 10-b05 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul I S West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestem Tire Company located at 414 West 7`� Street. T also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retenrion of the sign, It has been in place for at Ieast the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this year for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to heip the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downhun the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negarive impact on my business. As council members here to serve the Ciry, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening, Sincerely, ��1� � ��Gr� ° ��C/_t� S � Go �7 S��T /o� � �� (� L�' `�'�' ��'e� � - �S �. ��-�-�, r� (�s r-�� a �t� � 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paui City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company located at 414 West 7`�' Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the properiy is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 yeazs if not much Ionger, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. A1liance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this year for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downturn the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negarive impact on my business. As council members here to serve the Ciry, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the properry occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, / � r � r' r /�� 5 hr �G=F �ow�t`�n�rr ;� �/ d' `; f L ��--.� ��c��fire �� 1( ��3 c�v� 7��' �Sf — S�_ �ru�, �� i ��r —�,r7�c�"—� �1Y� 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul Giry Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul I S West Keliogg Boulevazd Saint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paui City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company located at 414 West 7`" Street. I also understand that Altiance Sank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. Tt has been in place for at least the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that ]ocation. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potenriallp inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" awazd from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this year for their contriburion to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downturn the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, ' � � � � � f�� 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, NIN 55101 Dear Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company ]ocated at 414 West 7`�' Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be availabie to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term azea business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 2d years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessazy expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality ofthe City. In fact, Alliance Bank}ust received a"Celebrate Business Success" award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this year for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downtum the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the Ciry, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, �2 q� G�� ' ! ��i5� 7 �' �S�r�.� �� GC l'1')111 ��I-�9!"`T 11�5� 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, NIN 55101 Dear Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestem Tire Company located at 414 West 7�' Street. I aiso understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term azea business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Pau] for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion ofmany local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" awazd from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier tlus year for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become ]ess desirable. In this economic downtum the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the propefty occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. � �� S 1 �� , t� � � Sincerely, � � � o �- �J�� -� uiz_ �Sq_ ��:��. � � 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint PauI 15 West Kellogg Boulevard SainY Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed &om the site of the former Northwestem Tire Company located at 414 West 7�' Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has reqnested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least ihe past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibiliry for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the Ciry. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" awazd from the Saint Pau] Area Chamber of Commerce eazlier this year for their contribu6on to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only� will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become ]ess desirahle. In this economic downturn the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Re�cs"v 1 of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. 1 Sincerely, � � ��/ a�'�� _ oi��"� �� , , � � /�CX �,c�, � c� r0 �� (� 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevazd Saint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestem Tire Company located at 414 West 7` Street. T also understand that Alliance Bank is the ownex and has requested that the sign remain standing so it wi11 be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. T'heir contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" awazd from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this year for their contribution to Saint Pau1. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downturn the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, �m�� , l, a < u � <� ' � ��,�� C�L1. %�-i, <f�7'�e� �'� �� , n�n� �es � -��'�-lC�a-� 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and CourYhouse City of Saint Paui I S West Keilogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101 Deaz Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company located at 414 West 7`� Street. T also understand that Ailiance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a]ong-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Aliiance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitaliry of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce eazlier this yeaz for their conh to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to heip the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for Temoval of the sign. Not only wili it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downtum the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentialiy prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, �_� f�� / � `G_ °�./ p w1✓�ez�s4�/� -� .� / / � / lG/� L/i+ �� y (V( l �A I l'� V �'V i� Y1 J �,S G�LJ, 7�� y��` � t�.�7- �,�, � ,5��/ io-6as May 4, 2010 Saint Paui City Councii City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard 5aint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestem Tire Company located at 414 West 7�' Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term azea business owner, T support the retention of the sign. It has been in piace for at least the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce eazlier this year for their contribution to Saint Paui. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downtum the properiy could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, Pm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentiaily prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, �� d svrv�i�'- ,�C z2�� -C��'i�v�4s✓5 ,��2'��1cc �� <� �� ;2,�'.� s s �7ij/ ��l"n 9V� C�s l -��- �c3 �t� 10-605 May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Keltogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101 Deaz Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestem Tire Company located at 414 West 7`� Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a]ong-term azea business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at ihat location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitaliTy of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this yeaz for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. T request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it witl cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downtum the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the enrire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, �h�� ,� �. ��.� �IJ �r�� s� :��r� �<�-�-� �� io-6os May 4, 2010 Saint Paul City Council City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Keliogg Boulevazd Saint Paul, MN 55101 Deaz Saint Paul City Council Members: It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company located at 414 West 7"' Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank is the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the property is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the property. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creation and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. Tn fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Susiness Success" award from the Saint Paui Area Chamber of Commerce eazlier this year for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has always been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removal of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable, In this economic downturn the property could remain vacant indefinitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, / ,. Lawrence H Jandric �andriah Floral � 976 !�J 7th St St Paul T1n 55102 651 292 8833 10-605 May 11, 2010 s�t Paut ci�y co��i City Hall and Courthouse City of Saint Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55101 Dear Saint Paul Council Members: RECENED MAY 1 3 20�0 C(Tl' CLERK It is my understanding that the City of St. Paul has requested the Michelin and BF Goodrich pylon sign be removed from the site of the former Northwestern Tire Company located at 414 West 7 Street. I also understand that Alliance Bank 3s the owner and has requested that the sign remain standing so it will be available to a new business when the properiy is sold. As a long-term area business owner, I support the retention of the sign. It has been in place for at least the past 20 years if not much longer, and is needed to bring visibility for any business that plans on operating at that location. If the sign is removed, it will cause Alliance Bank an unnecessary expense and may potentially inhibit the sale of the properiy. Alliance Bank has been a supporter of Saint Paul for generations. Their contribution has led to the creaYion and expansion of many local businesses, which has improved the vitality of the City. In fact, Alliance Bank just received a"Celebrate Business Success" award from the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce earlier this year for their contribution to Saint Paul. Alliance Bank's intent has aiways been, and continues to be, to help the City remain economically viable. I request that you reconsider your demand for removai of the sign. Not only will it lead to an unneeded expense, it will cause the property to become less desirable. In this economic downturn the property could remain vacant indefmitely, which would have a direct negative impact on my business. As council members here to serve the City, I'm sure you would agree that the entire neighborhood is best served by having the property occupied. Removal of this sign may potentially prohibit this from happening. Sincerely, Paul 1060 S. Prior Ave St. Paui, M1V 55116