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95-165O � � ^ � � , A ! � � �� Council File # S� �S �� n � � 3 � � ��S Green sheet # f �J� Presented By Referred To WI3EREAS, Saint Pau1 Public Health has requested the Ciry Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisabiliry and necessity of ordering tiie repair or wrecking and removal of a stucco, one story, wood &azne, single family dwelling located on properry hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 440 Victoria Street South. This properry is legally described as follows, to wit: The South i/2 of I.ot 18 of The Pioneer Real Estate and Building Society's Subdivision of Block No. 36 in Stinson, Brown and Ramsey's Addition to The City of St. Paul. WAEREAS, based npon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Saint Paul Public Heaith on or before May 11, 1994, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Ronald J. Lydon, 856 7ames Avenue, St, Paul, MN 55102-3425. WHEREAS, Saint Paul Public Health 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 May 2, 1994; 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 order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair ot demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by June 1, 1994; and WHEREAS, the enforcement of£icer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and Saint Paul Public Health requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the I,egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul Ciry Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served nouce in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egisiative Code, of the tune, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a heu�ing was held before the L.egislative Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, February 7, 1995 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request to order the 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 communiry by rehabilitating this structure 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 ardinances. �(5-165 s �x (6) monl-hs The rehabilitation.�de�ektiea of the structure to be completed withinfiit��;�tS�ys er e date of the Council He and , ` �cAn-!. r.� Or ob"t'cz.� �"t� c,�c�e. ir c��`o: Q.r` '�osfir�� o '�WP�gr.e. �. o--'S �� lic ��.b.1 _ � C� C�..'j an�icr,n�, a neanng was held e orec�he Sam` t Coun on Wednesday; FeG 15, 1995 and the testimony and evidence including the action taken by tbe Legislafive Hearing Officer was considered by the Council; now therefore BE TT RESOLVED, that based upon the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paui Ciry Council hereby adopts the foliowing Findings and Order conceming the Subject Property at 440 Victoria Sueet South: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egisiative Code, Chapter 45. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated 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 corrected. 6. That Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this buiiding has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Prograsn. 8. That the 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 ar responsible parties shall make the Subject Properry safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on ihe 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 � ' of the structure must be completed within �'r€tee�-after the date of tl�e Council Hearing. `�s� xC�� m�r��s q5 - ICS 2. If tfie above conectzve action is not completed within tfiis period of time the City of Saint Paul, Public Health, Housing Code Enforcement Section is hereby authorized to take whatever steps aze necessary to demolish and remove this sCructure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. 3. In the event tfie building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Pau1, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the properry by the responsible parties by the end of ttris time period. If all personal property is not removed, it shall be considered to be abandoned and the Ciry of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property as provided by law. 4. It is further ordered, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the owners and interested parties in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. Requested by Department of: i �'' � i -� — — Form Approved by City Attorney s 1— 2f 5r � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � By: �� !�' Adopted by Council: Date ., S Adoption Certified by Council Secretary � J � 1 � V DEPARTMENT/OFfICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED N�. 1915 3 P�� Aealth o�-� -9s GREEN SHEET CONTACT PERSON & PHONE INRIAVDATE INITIAL/OATE Charles VOtEl 298-4153 DEPFRTMENTDIRECTOR CITVCOUNQL � ASSIGN CffYATTORNEY CffYCIERK MUST BE ON CAUNCIL AGENDA BY (DATE) pOUTiNGFOp BUDGET DIRECTOfl � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. February 15, 1995 OFDEF MAVOR(ORA$$ISTAN� � ' TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION flE�UESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If the ovmer fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. The subject property is located at 440 Victoria Street uc011tll. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or fieject (R) pER50NAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVII SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this personRirm ever worked under a contract for this department? — CB C�MMITfEE YES NO — SrqFP 2_ Has this person/firm ever been a city employee? — VES NO _ DIS7FIC7 COUR7 — 3. Does this personRirm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCILO&IECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yes answers on separate shest and attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, q PPORTUNI7Y (Who, N/hat, When, W ere„ h This building`s) is a nuisance ui ing(s) as defined in Chapter 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 Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 440 Victoria Street South by June 1, 1994, and have failed to comply with those orders. - ��'�wp� ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: ' The City will eliminate a nuisance. `�'�� 2 7 1JJ� �� , �� A� :.9 1995 �� `� �� DISADVANTACaES IF APPROVED. The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s). These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. - lyA°�t°�; .�4r.annC�G �,�'y�� 3'$6B$i. 4�a .��6� � i t�� DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue-'to blight the community. TOTALAMOUNTOFTRANSACTION $ $4,000 - $6,000 COST/REVENUEBUDGETED(CIRCLEONE) YES NO Nuisance Housing Abatement 33261 FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFOiiMATION: (E%PLAIN) 9S-1GS LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS February 7, 1995 Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Of�icer 1. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 1007 Flandrau Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval 2. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 52 Geranium Avenue W. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval 3. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 412 Hope Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends approval 4. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 902 Jessamine Ave. E. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the new owner six months to complete the rehabilitation. (8/15) 5. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at �77 Orleans Street. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner six months to complete the rehabilitation, contingent on obtaining code compliance and the posting of appropriate bonds by the Councii meeting on Feb. 15. (8/15) � Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the referenced building, located at 440 Victoria Street South. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, Public Health is ordered to remove the building. Legislative Hearing Officer recommends allowing the owner sie months to complete the rehabilitation, contingent on obtaining code compliance and the posting of approrpriate bonds by the Council meeting on Feb. 15. (8/15) E 9s-I`s WORK PLAN FOR 440 VICTORIA STREET SOUTH Obtain a General Repair Permit Repair of windows, doors, replacement of rotted wood, refinishing of interior walls. Rebuild foundation and relevel structure. Ob4ain a Plumbing Permit Vent all piumbing fixtures. Insure the operation of all existing fixtures. Reinstall water heater to code. Obtain an Electrical Permit Repair any electrical defects. Rewire kitchen and bathroom. Install smoke detector. Make minor electrical repairs. Mechanical - Heating Have the furnace tested to be operational and safe. Included is a copy of the Code Compliance Repart upon which the work plan is based. � CITY OF SAINT PAUL lamcs $theibei, Ma�ror May 13, 1993 Estate�of Marie Kane c/o Iaura Gustafson 1619 Berkeley Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55105 RE: 440 South Victoria Dear Ms. Gustafson: OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS A;:D � S� f `S ENVII20NDiE�'rAL PROTECTiON Robni Kess(a', Directm� BUIl1J7�'G f�SPc'C170N ANU DESIG,Y 350 Sr Pe.er Street Suiu 310 S�int Po�d, Mim:esom 5510?-I SIO Te!rphore: 612-?66-�'/YJ! Fc cs im i t e: 6I ?-? 66 - 5999 Pursuant to yout request for a CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION on the above mentioned property the foliowing items would have to be done for the property to meet current code standards: BUILDING Cellar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. First Floor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Exterior 1. 2. 3. 4. General 1. 2. 3. a Repair and/or tuckpoint foundation walls. Repair or replace badiy buckled floor. Properly install adequate post and beams complete with footings. Provide window sash or properly close openings. Rebuild sagging, deteriorated stairway. Provide walls and ceilings and repair as necessary :hroughout. Provide adequate floors and floor coverings throughout. Provide cabinets, trim, doors, windows, etc. as necessary thzoughout. See "General" section of report for smoke and fire damaged areas. If the rear addition is to be maintained it will have to be completely rebuilt to conform to code (ceiling height, window requirements, adequate footings, structural members, etc.). Repair and tuckpoint chimney. Repair or replace any deteriorated trim, soffit, fascia, etc. Rebrace and repair roof structure (note badly bulged area) as necessary. Remove add-ons to main shed. Provide hand and guard rails cellar staizways as per attachment, Provide thurnb type dead bolts for all entry doors. Repair or replace any deteriorated or damaged window sash, broken glass, sash holders, etc. as necessary. Provide storms and screens complete and in good repair for al1 door and window openings. � 9s_i�s May 13, 1993 Estate cf Masie Kane c/o I.aura Gustafson RE: 440 S. Victoria General: (Continued) 5. Where wall and ceiling covering is removed, replaced doors and windows, (insulation, glass, weather stripping, etc.) shall meet new energy code standards. 6. Relevel structure as much as is practical. 7. Prepaze and paint as necessary (take the necessary precautions if lead base paint is present). 8. Any framing members that do not meet code (where wall and ceiling covering is removed, members that are overspanned, overspaced, not being carried properly, door and window openings that are not headered, etc.) are to be reconstructed as per code. A determination as to exacfly what will have to be done is to be made by this department or a registered structural engineer. 9. Habitable rooms with new usage, replaced windows shall have glass area equat to 10% of floor area, or a minimum of 10 sq. ft., one-half of which shall operate and all bedroom windows shail meet emergency egress requirements (20" wide minimum, 24" high minimum but not less [han 5.7 sq. ft. overall). 10. All charred members will have to be scraped or sandblasted completely ciean and any water-warped members replaced. A determination as to necessary conective measures will have to be made by this department or a registered structurai engineer as to replacement, repairs, etc. All smoked or charred members are to be sealed and deodorized. ELECTRICAL: l. Rewire kitchen, bathroom and rear azea to present day code. 2. Install a hard wired smoke detector adjacent to main sleeping area. 3. Properly terminate any unused wiring throughout building. PLUMBING Celiar 1. 7 First Floor 1. 2. General 1. Water heater vent is ille;al znd extends through first floor. Heater appears to have been frozen. Install as per code. Laundry tubs are not vented and waste is illegal. Install approved waste and vent. Basin and bathtub are not vented and tub has no visible trap. Waste is ille;al. Install wastes and vents as per code. Kitchen sink waste is illegal. Insta:l approved waste and vent. No water or gas in building. All to be che�ked when put in service. 7 .; = 9s -iGs May 13, 1993 Estate of Marie Kane c/o I.aura Gustafson HEA'I'INC': I. Z. 3. 4. - 5. ZOIVING: 1. Have heat exchanger tested and if leaiang, replace. Properiy vent furnace and water heater to code. Repair or replace stuck gas valve. Provide combustion air. Replace undersized duct work to rear room. This properiy was inspected as being a singie family home. NOTES 1. See attachment for permit requirements. 2. Provide plans and specifications as to what is to be rebuilt. Yours truly, Donald F. Wagner Buiiding Inspector DFW:11 attachments 3