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10-85Council File # 10-85 Green Sheet # 3085460 RESOLUTION �� OF S�INT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented by 1 W�IEREAS, Depaztment of Safety and Inspections has requested the City Council to 2 hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking 3 and removal of a two-story, wood frame house and its two-stall wood frame detached garage 4 located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Properiy" and commonly known as 5 996 AURORA AVENUE. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: 6 7 UNIVERSITY SUBDIVISION OP LOTS 1, 2, 3& 8 HI'DE PARK, RAMSEY CO., MINN. W 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 % OF LOT 4 AND ALL OF LOT 5 BLK 4 WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections on or before June 8, 2009 the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Melanie Liska, Attorney at Law, 1539 Grand Ave, St Paul, NII� 55105; Thomas L Nins, PO Box 674, Old Greenwich, CT 0687Q; Myrle E Nins c/o St Paul Church Home, 484 Ashland Ave, St Paul, MN 55102; Leon Nins, Woodbury HHC, 7012 Lake Road, Woodbury, MN 55125; Suminit- Unniversity Planning. WHEREAS, Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an"Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated September 9, 2009; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that tl�e shucture located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested ar responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by October 9, 2009; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Deparrinent of Safety and Inspections requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible partaes have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul LegislaUve Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving tesUmony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the � 42 43 44 AS 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the aiternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within sixty (60) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on W ednesday, January 20, 2010 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Legislative Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 966 AURORA AVENUE. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. 3. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies ar to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. � 7 That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. That Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. That this building has been routinely monitored by Department of Safety and I�ispections, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. That the lrnown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its io—ss 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 2. 95 96 97 98 99 100 3. 101 102 103 104 105 106 4. 107 blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the struchue in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within sixty (60) days after the date of the Council Aearing. If the above correcrive acrion is not completed witYun this period of time Department of Safety and Inspections is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this sh fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislati��e Code. Requested by Department of: Safety and Inspecrions Sy: Form Approved by City Attomey By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: Adoption Certifie y Coun 'I Secretary gy: r Approved May Date � Z? �J u BY: �1. �� 10-85 � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � DeparhnenNOificefCOUncil: I Datelnitiated: � S � _ Dept. of Safety & Inspections �� OCT 2009 i Green S heet NO: 3085460 � ConWCt Person 8 Phone: BOB KESSLER � 266-9013 Must Be on Gouncil Agenda by (Date): Doc. Type: RESOLUTION E-DOCUment Required: Y Document Contact. Contact Phone: �/ Assign Number For Routing Ortler Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) 2 �DepCOfSaferi&Inspecflons II AeoartmentD"vector I 3 11ent of Saf'etv & Insnections i Deyartm� --- - ent D"utttor —�� 10 Action Requested: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the owner fails to comply wi[h the resolurion, the Department of Safety and Inspections is ordered to remove the building. The subject properry is located at 996 AURORA AVE . Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Planning Commission CIB Committee Civii Service Commission Personal Service Contrects Must Answer the Following Questions: L Has this personffirm 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 nortnally possessed by any wrrent city employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, lssues, Opportunity (YJho, What, When, Where, Wfiy): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, inteeested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 996 AURORA AVE by October 9, 2009, and have failed to comply with those orders. Advantages If Approved: The City will eliminate a nuisance. DisadvanW ges If Approved: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taYes. A nuisance condirion will remain unabated in the Ciry. This building(s) will continue to blight the commimiry. Disadvantages If Not Approved: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the Ciry. T6is building(s) will continue to blight tUe community. 7ota1 Amount of CostlRevenue Budgeted: Transaction: Funding source: Nuisance Housing Abatement qa;vity Number: 001-00257 Financiallnformation: (Explain) (� �"' �,i�E� s ,..m, .,; b 0. �CT 2 � 2(3Q9 d � � �f October 22, 2009 3:24 PM Page 1 io-ss DEPARTMENT OF SAFE7'Y AND INSPECTI6NS RichordG'pper[, Managu ojCode F.+rforcem¢nt CTTY OF SAINT PAUL 3�5 JanEson Streel., Suile 110 Chris�npher B. Cofeman, Mayor Saini Paul, MN 5510I-7806 �r October 23, 20Q9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Telephorse: 65/4668989 FacsimUe: 651-2 66 7 91 9 Web: wwrvsmoul¢ov/Qsi Department of Safety and Inspecrions, VacantlNuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 996 AURORA AVE The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, Decem4er 22, 2009 City Conncil Hearing— Wednesday, January 20, 2010 The owners and responsible parties of recard aze: Name and Last Known Address Melanie Liska Attorney At Law 1539 Grand Avenue St Paul, MN 55105 Thomas L Nins PO Box 674 Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Myrle Nins cio St Paul Church Home 484 Asfiland Avenue St Paul, MN 55102 Leon Nins Woodbury HCC 7012 Lake Road Waodbury, MN 55125 Summit-University PIanning irna a summit-u.com Tnterest Attomey for Pezsonal Representative Ta7c Owner Fee Owner (Alternate Address) Fee Owner (Altemate Address) District Council Contact An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer io-ss 946 ALTRORA AVE Octoher 23, 2Q04 page 2 The legal descriprion of this properiy is: UNIVERSIT'Y SUBDIVISION OF LOTS l, 2, 3& 8 HYDE PARK, RAMSEY CO., M[l�Il�T. W 1/2 OF LOT 4 AND ALL OF LOT 5 BLK 4 The Department of Safety and Inspections has declared this building(s) to canstitute a"nuisance" as defined by L.egislarive Code, Chapter 45. The AepartmenY of Safety and Inspections has issued an order to the then Irnown responsible parties to eliminate Ehis nuisance condition hy coaecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). The propezty was re-inspected on October 16, 2009. There was no compliance and the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Department of Safety and Inspections that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the respansible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely maaner, and failing that, authorize Yha Depariment of Safety and Inspections to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a speeial assessment to be collected in the same manner as taaces. Sincerely, Steve Magner Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Manager Department af Safety and Inspections SM:hi cc: Chad Staul, City Attorneys Office IVlary Brickson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Cindy Cazlson, PED-Housing I}ivision Nancy Homans, Tnvest SY. Paul District Council — Community Organizer pubhmg60183 IO/09 SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC HEARING lo-ss 996 Aurora Avenue Legislative Hearing — Tuesday, December 22, 2009 City Council — Wednesday, January 20, 2010 The building is a two story. wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached two-stail garage on a lot of 6,534 square feet. According to our files, it has been a vacant building since August l, 2007. The current property owner is Thomas L.1_�ins, per AMANDA and Ramsey County Property records. The city has had to board this building to secure it from trespass. There have been nine (9) SUMMARY ABATEMENT NOTICES since 2007. There have been nine (9) WORK ORDER(S) issued for: - Improperly stared refuse, garbage and misc debris - Boarding/Securing - Removal of tall grass and weeds On September 1, 2009, an inspection of the building was conducted, a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed and photographs were taken. An ORDER TO ABATE A NUISANCE BUILDING was posted on September 9, 2009 with a compliance date of October 9, 2009. As of this date this property remains in a condition which comprises a nuisance as defined by the legislative code. The Vacant Building registration fees are paid. (Fee assessed 09/03/2009 and pending for 3D days, until 10/03/2009) Taxation has placed an estimated market value of $24,800 on the land and $90,700 on the building. As of September 1, 2009, a Code Compliance Inspection has been completed. As of October 14, 2009, the $5,000.00 performance bond has been posted. Real Estate taxes for the year 2009 are delinquent in the amount of $3,62230, plus penalty and interest. Code Enforcement Officers estimate the cost to repair this structure is $40,000 to �50,000. The estimated cost to Demolish is �9,000 to $10,000. DSI, Division of Code Enforcement Resolution submitted for consideration orders the property owner to repair or remove this structure within fifteen (15} days, if not the resolution authorizes the Division of Code Enforcement to demolish and assess the costs to the property. Tax and Property Look Up Infonnation - Quick Info ��.;�� :}<z.. Page 1 of2 10-85 --.._�,�: �� Tax & Property Look Up Information - Quick Info Home � � inForma�t�n � � proper'[y_i ook UP I I�ecord Look U� � � Contact_Us 'Ve�t Pr�pe�ty S�arc� Back tc Searc¢_ResUlts Quick Info Prope�ty Z,afora�at3ar� Taxpay_e� ��rtie asi� Adt�ress Valu�; Ir�forrr��at�on 1la�ur_Nist<;ry Str_u_ctcire C)esc.r�$3ti�n S�4e Irsforrr�ation SpeciaE Assessments Progerty_Tax. ��yrnert Ii�forma�':an Proge�ky Tax Fayment History 2�G�s �ay��en"t Sti�bs 2dG9 °r�perLy Tax Statement 2Q491taiue hotace 200� Prope� t _ T_X StateinentjVa,ue_ Nat�ca 2Q07_Pro�erty i�x StatementlVa;ue. Notice 2406 PrQ�e�ty Tax. Staterr�enlVaiue Not!ce > Quick Information Gg to E-Pav (US Bank Brnwse�_Recu�reme�ts) Property Identification Number (PIN) Property Address 35.29.23.32.0075 996 Aurora Ave St. Pau1 55104-4713 Assessment Date 01-02-2008 01-02-2009 Tax Payable Year Total Estimated Market Value Total Taxable Market Value Total Estimated Land Value Total Estimated Buiiding Value Totai Property Tax + Special Assessments 2009 $122,400 $122,400 $43,500 $78,900 $3,354 2010 $115,500 $115,500 $24,800 $90,700 Property Class Description Res Homestead Res Non-hstd Year Built 1908 # of Stories 2.00 Finished SQ Feet 1452 Foundation Size 780 TFae F�lat esr Secti��s d To�ers�ship P �2an�e aa�d ��aB ��ser�pt��rs I�stec� i�elow sr�ay b� �e� aPai�revla�ec! �eg�f ctescrBpticsn ° t5� s�at u�� ss �Sr�p�r� le��l clr�eue�te�t� Plat or Section / Township / University Subdivision Of,lots Range Legal Description W 1/2 Of Lot 4 And All Of Lot 5 To determine whether your property is Blk 4 Abstract or Torrens, call (651)266- 2000 Most Recent Qualified Sale Most Recent Qualified Price http:/lrrinfo.co.ramsey.mn.uslpublicicharacteristic(Parcel.aspx?scrn=Quick&pin=352923320078&cnt=0 12/17/2009 DEPARTMENT OF SAfETY AND INSPECTIOI��—gS Richard Lrppen, Manager ojCode Enforcement CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Colem¢n, Mayor 375JacksonStreet.,Surte220 Telephone:651-266-8989 SazntPaul,MN55101-1806 F¢csimi[e:651-266-1919 Web. w.�n��sfi¢ut.2w/dsi September 09, 2009 Thomas L Nins 257 Sound Beach Ave Old Greenwich, CT 06870-1607 Thomas Nins PO Box 674 Old Greenwich, CT 06870-0674 Leon Nins Woodbury HCC 7012 Lake Road Woodbury, MN 55125 Myrle Nins St Paul Church Home 484 Ashland Ave St Paul, M1V 55102 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Dear Sir or Madam: The VacanUNuisance Buildings Unit, Department of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement, hereby declares the premises located at: 996 AURORA AVE and legally described as follows, to wit: IJNIVERSITY SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, 3& 8 HYDE PARK,IZAMSEY CO., MINN. W 1/2 OF LOT 4 AND ALL OF LOT 5 BLK 4 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On September O1, 2009, a Building Deficiency Inspection Keport was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the defciencies present at this time. This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. All repairs must be in accordance with appropriate codes. Changes or additions to the electrical system, mechanical system, or the plumbing system may necessitate updating or upgrading the systems involved. This is a two-story, wood frame house and its two-stall wood frame detached garage. AA-ADA-EEO Emptoyer September 9, 2009 996 AURORA AVE page 2 DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 996 ATJRORA AVENUE EXTERIOR Steps lack hand rail Numerous broken, boarded windows South side l floar eave is open, exposed wood surfaces, rot damaged; nesting Temporary elecriical service drop; no meter Missing or damaged screen and storm windows Fxont porch has rotted decking and supports 10-85 INTERIOR Unfinished alterations to the structural, plumbing, electricai and mechanical systems — open walls, ceilings and floars; exposed electrical wiring; open plumbing pipes and missing fixtures; vandalized mechanicals. Expired code compliance report deficiencies September 12, 2007 Re: 996 Aurora Ave File#: 07 125425 VB2 BI3II.DING Insure basement cellar floor is level, is cleanable, and all holes aze filled and cover to code for water meter hole. Install hand and guardrails on all stairways and steps as per attachment. Tnstall plinth blocks under posts in basement. Tuck Point interior(exterior foundation as needed. Install floar covering in the bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water. Install tempered glass in window on stair landing to Code. Provide thumb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts. Repair or replace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holdexs, xe-putty ete. as necessary. Provide complete storms and screens, and repair all door and window openings. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, attic, replace doors and windows, (insulation, glass, weather stripping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standards. Prepare and paint interior and exterior as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). Provide general clean-up of premise. Provide smoke detectors as per the Minnesota State Building Code. Repair soffit, fascia trim, etc. as necessary. Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from foundation. Install downspouts and a complete gutter system where needed. Provide general rehabilitation of garage. Repair chimney on exterior of house. New lattice under porch needs to be decay resistant or treated wood. Replace bottom row of siding on garage. September 9, 2009 996 AURORA AVE page 3 BI3ILDING Replace bottom panel of garage door. Replace rear steps on front steps to code with landings. Replace lower basement steps and guazdrail to code. 10-85 ELECTRICAL 1. Ground the electrical service to the water service within �'of the entrance point of the water service. 2. Bond around water meter with a copper wire sized for the electrical service per Article 250 of the NEC. 3. Provide a complete circuit directory at service panel. 4. Verify/install a separate 20 ampere laundry circuit & a separate 20 ampere kitchen appliance circuit. 5. Install "S" type fuse adapters and proper size "S" fuse or listed circuit breaker. 6. Verify that fuse amperage matches wire size. 7. Close open knockouts in junction boxes with lrnockout seals. 8. Properly strap cables and conduits in basement or service conduit on the exterior of the house. Provide one (1) light for each 200 square feet in unfinished basement. One light must be switch at top of stairs. Install GFCI receptacle in basement/first bathroom/second bathroom adjacent to the sink. Ground bathroom light in second floor bathroom and disconnect receptacle on fixture. Install globe-type enclosed light fixture on all closet lights. Remove all cord wiring. Repair or replace all broken, missing or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers and plates. Check all 3-wire outlets for proper polarity and verify ground. Remove any 3-wire ungrounded outlets, and replace with 2-wire, or ground 3-wire to code. Through-out building, install outlets and light fixtures, as specified in Bulletin 80-1. Install hard-wired, battery backup smoke detector, as specified in Bulletin 80-1, and other smoke detectors as required by the IRC. Install exterior lights at side and back enhy doors. Remove and/ar rewire all illegal, improper ar hazardous wiring in basement/garage. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor under an electrical pernut. Any open walls, or walls that aze opened as part of this project, must be wired to the standards ofthe 2005 NEC. PLUMBING All plumbing work requires pernut(s) and must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed in Saint Paul. Csas shutoff incorrect on water heater. Gas venting incorrect on water heater. Gas control valve parts missing on water heater. Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking water piping. September 4, 2009 996 AURORA AVE page 4 PLUMBING Plug open gas line. No soil stack base cleanout on soil and waste piping. Laundry unvented. Waste incorrect on laundry. Kitchen sink inconectly vented. Waste inconect in kitchen sink. Lavatory incorrectly vented. Waste incorrect in lavatory. Bathtub incorrectly vented. Waste incorrect in bathtub. Install scald guazd in bathtub. 10-85 HEATING Install approved automatic gas valve for furnace. Clean and Orsat furnace burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Submit report from licensed contractor. Check fiunace heat exchanger for leaks and provide documentation. Repair chimney liner. Tie fixrnace and water heater venting into chimney liner. Clean all supply and return ducts for warm air heating system. Repair chimney as necessary. Furnace will not meet minimum efficiency requirements. NOTES Most of the roof covering could not be inspected. All must meet appropriate codes when completed. There was considerable storage/clutter within property at the time of the inspection. Property is to meet appropriate Codes when complete. This is a registered vacant building. In order to reoccupy the building, all deficiencies listed on the code compliance report must be corrected and be in compliance with the Minimum Housing Standards of the St. Paul Legislative Code (Chapter 34), and all required permits must receive final approval. ORDER: Repair the structure to a habitable condition. This structure is a re�stered vacant building that must haue a Code Compliance Certificate before the structure may be occupied. Obtain a Code Compliance Certificate from the Department of Safety and Inspections. You may contact Jim Seeger at 651-266-9046, for a code compliance inspection, permits, and issuance of the Code Compliance Certificate. Under Chapter 33.03 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, failure to obtain a Code Compliance Certificate before occupying the shucture may result in issuance of criminal summonses. September 9, 2009 996 AURORA AVE page 5 1�-8$ As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by October 9, 2009 the Deparhnent of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enfarcement, will bea n a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this action, includang administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Tnspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 22Q (651)266-8989. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. If this building is located in a historic district ar site (noted above, just below the property address) then you must contact Heritage Preservation (HPC) staff to discuss your proposal for the repairs required by this order and compliance with preservation guidelines. Copies of the guidelines and design review application and forms are available from the Department of 5afety and Tnspections web site (see letterhead) and from the HPC staf£ No permits will be issued without HPC review and approval. HPC staff also can be reached by calling 651-266-9078. As an owner or responsible party, you are required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. The property shall not be sold, transferred or conveyed in any manner until the Nuisance Conditions have been abated and the Certificate of Code Compliance or Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. The Enforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the written authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections, Division of Code Enforcement. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Office. If conective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement action or fix a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if corrective action is not taken within the specified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. .The costs of this action, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property as a special assessment in accordance with law. September 9, 2009 996 AURORA AVE page 6 If you have any questions or request additional information please conYact Dennis Senty between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at 651-266-1930, or you may leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, Steve Magner Vacant Buildings Program Manager Division of Code Enforcement cc: Mary Erickson - Council Research Cindy Carlson - PED Housing Amy Spong — Heritage Preservation i_'� otafi013S 5lQ9 DEPART�IEtiTOF5.4PETY ANDINSPECTIO\S Roh Kesslm. D�reclo� CITY OF 5AINT PAUL C6risropher B, Co(cmun, :Ylrryor September O1, 2004 37S Jackswi Snea. Suire 2°0 Saurs[ PavL b(�miesot�J_ ((!!-!�4(h Code Compliance Report LEON NINS 996 AURORA AVE ST PAUL MN 55104-4713 Re: 996 Aurora Ave File#: 07 125425 VB3 Dear Property Owner: 10-85 7elepha�e 65/-36(-8y85 Faamide, fi?/-26h-4lZ4 Y eU --�— The following is the Code Compliance report you requested on Juiy 16, 2009. Please be advised that this report is accurate and correct as of the date Septeinber O1, 2009. All deficiencies identified by the City after this date must also be conected and all codes and ordinances must be complied with. This report is valid for 365 days from September O1, 2004. This report may be used in lieu of a Truth in Housing Report required in St Paul Legislative Code 189. This building must be properly secured and the property maintained at all rimes. In order to sell or re�ccupy tbis property the foll�wing deficiencies must be corrected: BUILDING Inspector: Jim See�er Phone: 651-266-9046 • Insure basement ceilar floor is even, clea�iable and all holes are filled • Install plinth blocks under posts in basement • Tuck Point interiorlexterior of foundation as necessary • Dry out basement and eliminate source of moisture • Remove mold, mildew and moldy or water damaged materials • Pennanently secure top and bottom of support posts in an approved manner • Cover water meter pit with concrete or decay resistant, screw down cover • Instatl teinpered or safety glass in window over stair landing to code • Install tempered or safety glass in window over stairway to code • Install tempered ar safety glass in window over bathtub to code • Repair or Repiace any deteriorated window sash, broken glass, sash holders, re-putty, etc as necessary . Provide complete stonns and screens, in good repair for all door and window openings • Provide and operable latching device for all windows • Provide operable hardware at all doors and windows • Instail tempered or safety glass at windows within 2 feet of doorway An Equal Opportunity Employer � : � Re: 996 Aurora Ave Page 2 BUILDING Inspector: Jim Seeger Phone: 651-266-9046 s Provide thumb type deadbolts for all entry doors. Remove any surface bolts • Weather seal exterior doors • Instali floor covering in bathroom and kitchen that is impervious to water • Provide smoke detectors per the MN Buildinn Code and carbon monoxide detectors per State Law. • Repair siding, soffit, fascia, trim, etc. as necessary • Maintain 6 inches minimum clearance between wood and soil, sloped to drain away from foundation of dwelling. . Maintain 6 inches minimum clearance between wood and soil, sloped to drain away from foundation of garage. e Provide proper drainage around house to direct water away from ioundation of house. . Provide proper drainage around garage to direct water away from foundation of garage. a Install downspouts and a complete gutter system. • Install rain leaders to direct drainage away from foundation. • Replace house and garage roof covering and vents to code. o Provide general rehabilitation of garage. s Install address numbers visible from street and alley. • Ciose in open stair risers to maintain an opening no greater than 4 inches . A building permit is required to correct the above deficiencies s Install handrail on front and rear steps to dwelling. • Replace bottom panel of garage door. • Replace bottom rows of siding on garage. ELECTRICAL Ins ector: Mike Po ovich Phone: 651-266-9035 • Obtain proper permit for new 100 amp service and a11 circuits. • Rewire house and garage to code. • All added receptacles must be grounded, tamper-resistant and be on an Arc-Fault Cirauit Interrupter-�rotected circuit. • All electrical wark musC be done by a Minnesota-licensed electrieal cantraetor under an electrical permit. • Any open walls or walls that are �pened as part of this project must be wued to the standards of the 2008 NEC. • All buildings on the property znust meet the St. Paul Property Maintenance Code (Bulletin 80-1). PLUMBING Inspectar• Rick Jacobs Phone: 651-266-9054 • Basement - Water Heater - Vent must be in chimney liner • Basement - Water Heater - Water piping inco�ect a Basement - Water Heater - gas venting incorrect • Basement - Water Heater - not fired or in service 10-85 Re: 996 Aurora Ave Page 3 PLlin4BING Inspector• Rack Jacobs Phone: 651-266-9054 • Basement - Water Piping - add appropriate hangers • Basement - Water Piping - boiler fill water line requires backflow assembly or device • Basement - Water Piping - improper fittings or usage • Basement - W ater Piping - improper piping or usage • Basement - Water Piping - pipe sizing incorrect • Basement - Water Piping - provide water piping to all fixtures and appliances • Basement - Water Piping - repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking piping • Basement - Water Piping - run ] inch water line from meter to first major take off • Basement - Gas Piping - dryer gas shutoff; connector ar piping incorrect • Basement - Gas Piping - range gas shut off; connector or piping inconect • Basement - Soil and Waste Piping - improper pipe supports • Basement - Soil and Waste Piping - no soil stack base clean out • Basement - Soil and Waste Piping - unplugged or open piping; back pitched piping o Exterior - Lawn Hydrants - Broken or parts missing • Exterior - Lawn Hydrants - Requires backflow assembly or device • Exteriar - Piping Vents - Broken piping; no flashing • Comments - plumbing waste, vent, waYex pipe, and all fixtures are missing. Re-pipe entire house to code. HEATTNG Ins ector: Bill Dal Phone: 651-266-9042 • Install approved lever handle manual gas shutoff valve on furnace and remove unapproved valve. • Install approved automatic gas valve for furnace. • Clean and Orsat test fumace burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Check furnace heat exchanger far leaks; provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. • Replace furcaace flue venting to code. • Connect furnace and water heater venting into chimney liner. . Vent clothes dryer to code. • Provide adequate combustion air and support duct to code. • Clean all supply and return ducts for warm ait heating system_ • Repair and/or replace heating registers as necessary. • Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. • A gas mechanical permit is required for the above work. ZONING 1. This property is in a(n) RTl zoning district. 2. This property was inspected as a Single Family Dwelling. io-ss Re: 996 Aurora Ave Page 4 Piotes: • See attachment for permit requirements and appeals procedure. • Sidewalks, must meet appropriate codes when completed. • Interior of garage not available for inspection. Repair per applicable codes. This is a registered vacant building. In order to sell or reoccupy this building, all deficiencies listed on this code compliance report must be corrected within six (6) months of the date of this report. One (1) sis-month time extension may be requested by the owner and will be considered if it can be shown that the code compliance work is proceeding and is more than fifty (50) percent complete in accordance with Legislative Code Section 33.03(�. You may file an appeal to this notice by contacting the City C1erk's Office at 651-266-8688. Any appeal must be made in wriring within 10 days of this notice. (YQU must submit a copy of this norice when you appeal, and pay a filing fee.) If you have any questions regarding this inspection report, please contact Jim Seeger between 730 - 9:00 AM at 651-266-8984 or leave a voice mail message. Sincerely, James L. Seeger Code Compliance Officer JLS:ml Attachments � � a ° a � � � a a � .,� � �r �� x � � �� o �, U .� � a U ��h o 0 0 10-85 � ` ��A a a o�`, � E� � 0 M � r/] O � OQ �F�A d' � � a Q , a � a Q , a a , a � °�,°"� °� i ��,°�� ?�� ?,�� O � N ~ N ~ N ~ N ~ N ~ � � � � � a H A ' , y � �. � "'" .N "� ti " . 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Ordering the owner to remove or repair the building(s) at 996 Aurora Avenue within fifteen (15) days from adoption of resolution. Melanie Liska, attomey represettting Sharon Nins, the personal representative of the estate of Leon Nins. Vincent Ufiano also appeazed and stated that he was a licensed contractor hired by the estate to make the necessary repairs to the building to bring it into code compliance. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Mr. Magner. Mr. Magner stated the building was a two story, wood frame, single-family dwelling with a detached two-stall garage on a lot of 6,534 square feet and had been vacant since August 1, 2007. A code compliance inspection had been done on September 1, 2009, the vacant building registration fees in the amount of $1,000 went to assessment on September 3, 2009, and the $5,000 performance bond had been posted on October 14, 2009. On September 1, 2009, an inspection of the building was done and a list of deficiencies which constitute a nuisance condition was developed. An order to abate a nuisance building was posted on September 9, 2009 with a compliance date of October 9, 2009. To date, the property remained in a condition which comprised a nuisance as defined by the Legislative Code. Ramsey County TaYation estimated the market value of the land to be approxnnately $24,800 and the building to be $90,700. Real estate talces for 2009 were delinquent in the amount of $3,622.30, plus penalty and interest. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair the building to be approximately $40,000 to $50,000. The cost for demolition was estimated to be approlcimately $9,000 to $10,000. There had also been nine summary abatements issued to this property since 2007, nine ofwhich went to work order: to secure the building and the City had to board the building to secure it from trespass, remove improperly stored refuse and debris, boarding/securing, and cut tall grass and weeds. Mr. Magner stated that he had talked to the contractor who had pulled the necessazy permits and indicated that he planned to be finished with the rehab by the first week in January. He said that DSI had no objection to the completion of the rehabilitation. He presented photographs of the property. Ms. Moermond asked for a report from Ms. Spong. Ms. Spong stated that this building was built in 1908 and was a Queen Anne-style building. The building had good integrity and although it was not located in any potential historic district, she encouraged rehab of the building. Ms. Liska stated that Mr. Uliano had completed 80 to 85 percent of the repairs and they were requesting additional time to be able to complete the remainder of the repairs. After the property is completely rehabbed, the estate will convey title to Mr. Uliano. Mr. Uliano stated that he believed he needed approximately four to five weeks to complete the repairs. Ms. Moermond asked about the delinquent YaYes. Ms. Liska responded that I,eon Nins had been in the nursing home for quite some time and Ramsey County had a$45,000 taac lien against the property. She said that all outstanding debts against the estate would be paid at closing when the transfer of title occurs. Ms. Moermond asked Mr. Uliano whether 60 days would be adequate time for him to complete the rehab. Mr. Uliano responded that he believed the rehab should be completed by that time. Ms. Moermond recommended the building be removed or repaired within 60 days.