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98-104730 ORIGINAL Presented By Referred To Council File # 9 g. 10 4� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # � � �.3 Committee: Date WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair ox wrecking and removal of a 907 Margazet Street (rear house) located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 907 Margaret Street (rear house). This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 23, Robert P. I,ewis' Sub-division of Block 106 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before 7uly 9, 1998, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Giulio & Mary Casci, 2210 Bush Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55119-3944; Carlos E. & Kelly L. Casci, 9378 Preserve Trail, Woodbury, MN 55125-7502; Gary H. Zielsdorf, Jr., 8420 Atlas Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enfarcement 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 August 4, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by August 10, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declazing this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enfarcement requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and q&'-/o4q WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 17, 1998 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Proper[y 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 alternaCive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolirion of the structure to be completed within five (� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and R'HEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 25, 1998 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 Properry at 907 Margaret Street (rear house): 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition Have not been conected. 6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been rouunely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That tbe known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not deuimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting lnfluence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within five (� days after the date of the Council Hearing. 4$-��y7 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service O�ce, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fIll the site and charge ffie costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fistures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of flus time period. If all personal properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 4. It is fur[her ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citi n Service Office• Code Enfo cement By Form Approved by City Attorney By: Appx By: sY: Cs�-on�,¢- T� �� by Mayor fpr Submission to Adopted by Council: Date �� �5, ���(� � Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 November 25, 1998 �� , TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE ��w�� 10/23/98 ( GREEN SHEET � `18 - to�� No 61623 NWa1NaY ��.�. �� � rnr.,,o�r (�r.6� �� �mru��c ❑,.��+��. ❑..�,,��,�a ❑� w'.a�wR.m.* ❑ (CLIP ALL LO ATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) 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 with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 907 Margaret Street (rear house). P�ANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMRTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has this persorJfirm evervrorketl under a cantract for this departmeM7 Y6 NO Hes Mis peraoNfi�m ever been a city empbyee9 YES NO �oesth� persau�ifm poasese a sfdll nat sfama��YP� bY anY curtert citY emPbYee7 YES NO Is thia pereaMrm a tarpeted vendoY7 YES NO Tlus building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Ck�apter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement OfFcer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 907 Margaret Street iis_�s.:r.r;a.� . � .'' I�. � ���� � The City will eliminate a nuisance. MAYOR'S QFFICE The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the UxoUerty collected as a special assessment a�ainst the proneriy taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the nour�roFrn�wsncrioxs 'D7,vvv -.niv,wi Nuisance Housing Abatement SOURCE (FXPWN) COET/REVENUEBUDfiETED(CIRCLEONq �YEE/ NO 33261 �crnm Hw�en -- - �9�, � 3 TS i f 'FEd.Sv��'.b^.�f �'Y:z��.�`s. n,� �.: ...� ���� �e � i��� �� - tay�1 SA[Ni ewur � AAAA CTTY OF SAINT pALTI, Norm Coleman, ?�Im�or October 23, 1998 CI77ZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred O:vusu, Ciry C[er;c DIVISION OF PROPER7Y CODE ENFORCE.�¢TIT l:ar�en R Bosnom, ProArom Ivfananer Fuisance &rilding Code Enforcemen[ 555 Cedar Sneet TeI: 612-298-4I53 SarntPau[,NyVS�/01-2360 Fax:612- 228-3170 1�'OTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 907 Margaret Street (rear house) The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 17, 1998 City Council Hearing - Wed�QSday, November 25, 1998 The otivners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Knotivn Address Giulio & Mary Casci 2210 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 551 1 9-3 944 InTerest Fee Owner Carlos E. & Kelly L. Casci 9378 Presen�e Trail T �� pay �` ��'oodbury, �N 5� 125-7503 907 Margaret Street (rear house) October 23, 1998 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Gary H. Zielsdorf, Jr. 8420 Atlas Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 The legal description of this property is: Interest Bazikruptcy �lS�-lo�� Lot 23, Robert P. Le�vis' Sub-division of Block 106 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul. Division of Code Enforcement has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. erely� � � Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office R�V:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Yotm�, City Attarneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary• to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire i'�Iarshall Paui Mardorski, PED-Housin� Dit ision 0: -`-'S ar-��y� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Room 33Q City Hall Gerry Sffathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STA�F PRESEI3T: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Summarv Abatement Order appeal for 328 Le�ngton Parkwav North. Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed and stated he received a letter to cut the grass. When Mr. Shahidullah went to the property, he found there was no grass except for some tall weeds in various spots. Gerry Strathman asked could these weeds be cut down. Mr. Shahidullati responded there is nothing to cut; he just pulled them out. Chuck Votel reported the grass was probably spazse, however Code Enforcement received complaints about it. Mohammed Shahidullah responded someone complained in a false manner and he got blatned. Mr. Shahidullah feels he does not have good communication skills. When he explains his position, he makes enemies. Gerry Strathman stated if there aze any weeds over 8 inches tall, Mohammed Shahidullah should get rid of them. Mr. Shahidullah stated there is nothing there to cut and he is afraid the City will send him a bill for $400. Mr. Strathman asked Guy Willits would he be willing to go with Mr. Shahidullah to look at the property. Mr. Willits agreed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal, however, Guy Willits will meet with Mohammed Shahidullah today at 11:Q0 a.m. at the property. At that time, Mr. Shahidullah will be told what needs to be cut. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or renair the buildin�at 907 Margaret Street (rear housel. If the owner fails to complv with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildine. Chuck Votel reported this property is owned by Giulio and Mary Casci. There is storm damage, but the propefty was in bad shape before the storm. The owners have signed a registration form for the vacant buildings program acknowledging that they would like to have the City remove the building. Removing the building will result in an assessment of over $10,000. There is a party on record who has a bankruptcy interest in the property. This resolution would order the owner to remove or repair the property in five days. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. °l� -!o`�i'1 I.EGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 11-17-98 Summarv Abatement Order apneal for 681 Virgua Street Page 2 Chuck Votel reported the inspector Hazold Robinson issued an order to secure the garage door. Since then, Mr. Robinson has spoken to the appellant and gave her an extension of time to complete the work. The work is now done. Tlus summary abatement order has been withdrawn. (Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 66? Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Guy Willits reported the building is now up to code. This resolution has been withdrawn by Code Enforcement. (Resolution witkidrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) rrn 2 �� -io�� � Date: November 17,1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman L.egislative Hearing Officer l. Summary Abatement Order appeal for 328 Lexington Pazkwav North. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 907 Mazgazet Street (rear house). If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 3. Summary Abatement Order appeal for 681 Vir,ginia Street. Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 667 Chazles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Resolution withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is ciosed. 30 ORIGINAL Presented By Referred To Council File # 9 g. 10 4� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # � � �.3 Committee: Date WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair ox wrecking and removal of a 907 Margazet Street (rear house) located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 907 Margaret Street (rear house). This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 23, Robert P. I,ewis' Sub-division of Block 106 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before 7uly 9, 1998, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Giulio & Mary Casci, 2210 Bush Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55119-3944; Carlos E. & Kelly L. Casci, 9378 Preserve Trail, Woodbury, MN 55125-7502; Gary H. Zielsdorf, Jr., 8420 Atlas Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enfarcement 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 August 4, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by August 10, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declazing this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enfarcement requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and q&'-/o4q WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 17, 1998 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Proper[y 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 alternaCive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolirion of the structure to be completed within five (� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and R'HEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 25, 1998 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 Properry at 907 Margaret Street (rear house): 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition Have not been conected. 6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been rouunely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That tbe known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not deuimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting lnfluence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within five (� days after the date of the Council Hearing. 4$-��y7 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service O�ce, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fIll the site and charge ffie costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fistures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of flus time period. If all personal properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 4. It is fur[her ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citi n Service Office• Code Enfo cement By Form Approved by City Attorney By: Appx By: sY: Cs�-on�,¢- T� �� by Mayor fpr Submission to Adopted by Council: Date �� �5 �(� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 November 25, 1998 �� , TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE ��w�� 10/23/98 ( GREEN SHEET � `18 - to�� No 61623 NWa1NaY ��.�. �� � rnr.,,o�r (�r.6� �� �mru��c ❑,.��+��. ❑..�,,��,�a ❑� w'.a�wR.m.* ❑ (CLIP ALL LO ATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) 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 with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 907 Margaret Street (rear house). P�ANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMRTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has this persorJfirm evervrorketl under a cantract for this departmeM7 Y6 NO Hes Mis peraoNfi�m ever been a city empbyee9 YES NO �oesth� persau�ifm poasese a sfdll nat sfama��YP� bY anY curtert citY emPbYee7 YES NO Is thia pereaMrm a tarpeted vendoY7 YES NO Tlus building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Ck�apter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement OfFcer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 907 Margaret Street iis_�s.:r.r;a.� . � .'' I�. � ���� � The City will eliminate a nuisance. MAYOR'S QFFICE The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the UxoUerty collected as a special assessment a�ainst the proneriy taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the nour�roFrn�wsncrioxs 'D7,vvv -.niv,wi Nuisance Housing Abatement SOURCE (FXPWN) COET/REVENUEBUDfiETED(CIRCLEONq �YEE/ NO 33261 �crnm Hw�en -- - �9�, � 3 TS i f 'FEd.Sv��'.b^.�f �'Y:z��.�`s. n,� �.: ...� ���� �e � i��� �� - tay�1 SA[Ni ewur � AAAA CTTY OF SAINT pALTI, Norm Coleman, ?�Im�or October 23, 1998 CI77ZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred O:vusu, Ciry C[er;c DIVISION OF PROPER7Y CODE ENFORCE.�¢TIT l:ar�en R Bosnom, ProArom Ivfananer Fuisance &rilding Code Enforcemen[ 555 Cedar Sneet TeI: 612-298-4I53 SarntPau[,NyVS�/01-2360 Fax:612- 228-3170 1�'OTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 907 Margaret Street (rear house) The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 17, 1998 City Council Hearing - Wed�QSday, November 25, 1998 The otivners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Knotivn Address Giulio & Mary Casci 2210 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 551 1 9-3 944 InTerest Fee Owner Carlos E. & Kelly L. Casci 9378 Presen�e Trail T �� pay �` ��'oodbury, �N 5� 125-7503 907 Margaret Street (rear house) October 23, 1998 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Gary H. Zielsdorf, Jr. 8420 Atlas Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 The legal description of this property is: Interest Bazikruptcy �lS�-lo�� Lot 23, Robert P. Le�vis' Sub-division of Block 106 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul. Division of Code Enforcement has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. erely� � � Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office R�V:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Yotm�, City Attarneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary• to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire i'�Iarshall Paui Mardorski, PED-Housin� Dit ision 0: -`-'S ar-��y� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Room 33Q City Hall Gerry Sffathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STA�F PRESEI3T: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Summarv Abatement Order appeal for 328 Le�ngton Parkwav North. Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed and stated he received a letter to cut the grass. When Mr. Shahidullah went to the property, he found there was no grass except for some tall weeds in various spots. Gerry Strathman asked could these weeds be cut down. Mr. Shahidullati responded there is nothing to cut; he just pulled them out. Chuck Votel reported the grass was probably spazse, however Code Enforcement received complaints about it. Mohammed Shahidullah responded someone complained in a false manner and he got blatned. Mr. Shahidullah feels he does not have good communication skills. When he explains his position, he makes enemies. Gerry Strathman stated if there aze any weeds over 8 inches tall, Mohammed Shahidullah should get rid of them. Mr. Shahidullah stated there is nothing there to cut and he is afraid the City will send him a bill for $400. Mr. Strathman asked Guy Willits would he be willing to go with Mr. Shahidullah to look at the property. Mr. Willits agreed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal, however, Guy Willits will meet with Mohammed Shahidullah today at 11:Q0 a.m. at the property. At that time, Mr. Shahidullah will be told what needs to be cut. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or renair the buildin�at 907 Margaret Street (rear housel. If the owner fails to complv with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildine. Chuck Votel reported this property is owned by Giulio and Mary Casci. There is storm damage, but the propefty was in bad shape before the storm. The owners have signed a registration form for the vacant buildings program acknowledging that they would like to have the City remove the building. Removing the building will result in an assessment of over $10,000. There is a party on record who has a bankruptcy interest in the property. This resolution would order the owner to remove or repair the property in five days. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. °l� -!o`�i'1 I.EGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 11-17-98 Summarv Abatement Order apneal for 681 Virgua Street Page 2 Chuck Votel reported the inspector Hazold Robinson issued an order to secure the garage door. Since then, Mr. Robinson has spoken to the appellant and gave her an extension of time to complete the work. The work is now done. Tlus summary abatement order has been withdrawn. (Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 66? Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Guy Willits reported the building is now up to code. This resolution has been withdrawn by Code Enforcement. (Resolution witkidrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) rrn 2 �� -io�� � Date: November 17,1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman L.egislative Hearing Officer l. Summary Abatement Order appeal for 328 Lexington Pazkwav North. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 907 Mazgazet Street (rear house). If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 3. Summary Abatement Order appeal for 681 Vir,ginia Street. Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 667 Chazles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Resolution withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is ciosed. 30 ORIGINAL Presented By Referred To Council File # 9 g. 10 4� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # � � �.3 Committee: Date WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair ox wrecking and removal of a 907 Margazet Street (rear house) located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 907 Margaret Street (rear house). This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 23, Robert P. I,ewis' Sub-division of Block 106 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before 7uly 9, 1998, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Giulio & Mary Casci, 2210 Bush Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55119-3944; Carlos E. & Kelly L. Casci, 9378 Preserve Trail, Woodbury, MN 55125-7502; Gary H. Zielsdorf, Jr., 8420 Atlas Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enfarcement 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 August 4, 1998; and WHEREAS, this order informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the Subject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, this arder informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by August 10, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declazing this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enfarcement requested that the Ciry Clerk schedule public hearings before the Legislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and q&'-/o4q WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 17, 1998 to heaz testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendarion to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Proper[y 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 alternaCive by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitarion or demolirion of the structure to be completed within five (� days after the date of the Council Hearing; and R'HEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 25, 1998 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 Properry at 907 Margaret Street (rear house): 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estnnated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition Have not been conected. 6. That Division of Code Enforcement has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been rouunely monitored by the Citizen Service Offices, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That tbe known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the notification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul Ciry Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not deuimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting lnfluence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within five (� days after the date of the Council Hearing. 4$-��y7 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service O�ce, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fIll the site and charge ffie costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislarive Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal properry or fistures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properiy by the responsible parties by the end of flus time period. If all personal properiy is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 4. It is fur[her ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citi n Service Office• Code Enfo cement By Form Approved by City Attorney By: Appx By: sY: Cs�-on�,¢- T� �� by Mayor fpr Submission to Adopted by Council: Date �� �5 �(� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 November 25, 1998 �� , TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE ��w�� 10/23/98 ( GREEN SHEET � `18 - to�� No 61623 NWa1NaY ��.�. �� � rnr.,,o�r (�r.6� �� �mru��c ❑,.��+��. ❑..�,,��,�a ❑� w'.a�wR.m.* ❑ (CLIP ALL LO ATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) 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 with the resolution, Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 907 Margaret Street (rear house). P�ANNING COMMISSION CIB COMMRTEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Has this persorJfirm evervrorketl under a cantract for this departmeM7 Y6 NO Hes Mis peraoNfi�m ever been a city empbyee9 YES NO �oesth� persau�ifm poasese a sfdll nat sfama��YP� bY anY curtert citY emPbYee7 YES NO Is thia pereaMrm a tarpeted vendoY7 YES NO Tlus building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Ck�apter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement OfFcer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 907 Margaret Street iis_�s.:r.r;a.� . � .'' I�. � ���� � The City will eliminate a nuisance. MAYOR'S QFFICE The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the UxoUerty collected as a special assessment a�ainst the proneriy taxes. A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the nour�roFrn�wsncrioxs 'D7,vvv -.niv,wi Nuisance Housing Abatement SOURCE (FXPWN) COET/REVENUEBUDfiETED(CIRCLEONq �YEE/ NO 33261 �crnm Hw�en -- - �9�, � 3 TS i f 'FEd.Sv��'.b^.�f �'Y:z��.�`s. n,� �.: ...� ���� �e � i��� �� - tay�1 SA[Ni ewur � AAAA CTTY OF SAINT pALTI, Norm Coleman, ?�Im�or October 23, 1998 CI77ZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred O:vusu, Ciry C[er;c DIVISION OF PROPER7Y CODE ENFORCE.�¢TIT l:ar�en R Bosnom, ProArom Ivfananer Fuisance &rilding Code Enforcemen[ 555 Cedar Sneet TeI: 612-298-4I53 SarntPau[,NyVS�/01-2360 Fax:612- 228-3170 1�'OTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Council President and Members of the City Council Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has requested the City Council schedule public heazings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 907 Margaret Street (rear house) The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, November 17, 1998 City Council Hearing - Wed�QSday, November 25, 1998 The otivners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Knotivn Address Giulio & Mary Casci 2210 Bush Avenue St. Paul, MN 551 1 9-3 944 InTerest Fee Owner Carlos E. & Kelly L. Casci 9378 Presen�e Trail T �� pay �` ��'oodbury, �N 5� 125-7503 907 Margaret Street (rear house) October 23, 1998 Page 2 Name and Last Known Address Gary H. Zielsdorf, Jr. 8420 Atlas Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 The legal description of this property is: Interest Bazikruptcy �lS�-lo�� Lot 23, Robert P. Le�vis' Sub-division of Block 106 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul. Division of Code Enforcement has declazed this building(s) to constitute a"nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. Division of Code Enforcement has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division of Code Enforcement that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division of Code Enforcement to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess the costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. erely� � � Reneta Weiss Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office R�V:mI cc: Frank Berg, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Yotm�, City Attarneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary• to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire i'�Iarshall Paui Mardorski, PED-Housin� Dit ision 0: -`-'S ar-��y� MINUTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Tuesday, November 17, 1998 Room 33Q City Hall Gerry Sffathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer STA�F PRESEI3T: Chuck Votel and Guy Willits, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Summarv Abatement Order appeal for 328 Le�ngton Parkwav North. Mohammed Shahidullah, owner, appeazed and stated he received a letter to cut the grass. When Mr. Shahidullah went to the property, he found there was no grass except for some tall weeds in various spots. Gerry Strathman asked could these weeds be cut down. Mr. Shahidullati responded there is nothing to cut; he just pulled them out. Chuck Votel reported the grass was probably spazse, however Code Enforcement received complaints about it. Mohammed Shahidullah responded someone complained in a false manner and he got blatned. Mr. Shahidullah feels he does not have good communication skills. When he explains his position, he makes enemies. Gerry Strathman stated if there aze any weeds over 8 inches tall, Mohammed Shahidullah should get rid of them. Mr. Shahidullah stated there is nothing there to cut and he is afraid the City will send him a bill for $400. Mr. Strathman asked Guy Willits would he be willing to go with Mr. Shahidullah to look at the property. Mr. Willits agreed. Gerry Strathman recommended denying the appeal, however, Guy Willits will meet with Mohammed Shahidullah today at 11:Q0 a.m. at the property. At that time, Mr. Shahidullah will be told what needs to be cut. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or renair the buildin�at 907 Margaret Street (rear housel. If the owner fails to complv with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the buildine. Chuck Votel reported this property is owned by Giulio and Mary Casci. There is storm damage, but the propefty was in bad shape before the storm. The owners have signed a registration form for the vacant buildings program acknowledging that they would like to have the City remove the building. Removing the building will result in an assessment of over $10,000. There is a party on record who has a bankruptcy interest in the property. This resolution would order the owner to remove or repair the property in five days. Gerry Strathman recommended approval. °l� -!o`�i'1 I.EGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 11-17-98 Summarv Abatement Order apneal for 681 Virgua Street Page 2 Chuck Votel reported the inspector Hazold Robinson issued an order to secure the garage door. Since then, Mr. Robinson has spoken to the appellant and gave her an extension of time to complete the work. The work is now done. Tlus summary abatement order has been withdrawn. (Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 66? Charles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order. Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Guy Willits reported the building is now up to code. This resolution has been withdrawn by Code Enforcement. (Resolution witkidrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed.) rrn 2 �� -io�� � Date: November 17,1998 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman L.egislative Hearing Officer l. Summary Abatement Order appeal for 328 Lexington Pazkwav North. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended denying the appeal. 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 907 Mazgazet Street (rear house). If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval. 3. Summary Abatement Order appeal for 681 Vir,ginia Street. Summary Abatement Order withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is closed. 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 667 Chazles Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. (Laid over from 10-20-98) Resolution withdrawn by Code Enforcement. This matter is ciosed.