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98-1090ORlG1NA4. Council File # lg - l O`u Green Sheet # �� Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � Committee: Ddte 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City 2 Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or 3 wrecking and removal of a three-story, multi-unit building located on properry hereinafter referred to 4 as the "Subject Property" and commonly l�own as 224 Bates Avenue. This property is legally 5 described as follows, to wit: 6 8 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 Lots 15 and 16, Block 2,Wilder & Dodge's Subd'n of Blk 48 of Lyman Dayton's Addition. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before August 6, 1998, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Keith J. Pederson, 882 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101-4102; Jean G. Schuldt, 685 Heinel Drive, Roseville, MN 55113-2101; Aaron Rubenstein, Heritage Preservation Commission, % LIEP, 350 5t. Peter #300, St. Paul, MN 55102 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated December 2, 1996 & October 7, 1998; and WHEREAS, these orders informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the S�bject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, these orders informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by January 2, 1997 now October 22, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the S�bject Properry declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested thatthe City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and � - lo�a WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislauve Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 1, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendauon to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the S�bject 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 alternative 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 Fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, December 09, 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 Ciry Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 224 Bates Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egislative 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 5ubject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 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 routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the norification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following ordsr: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safery and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as OR{G4NAL �(�'�°�� 1 prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all 2 applicable codes and ordinauces, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in 3 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of 4 the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Iiearing. 5 6 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service 7 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are 8 necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred 9 against the S�bject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul 10 L,egislarive Code. il 12 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all 13 personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall 14 be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all 15 personal properry is not removed, it st�all be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint 16 Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 17 18 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 L,egislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citiz Service O£fice• Co orce �nt By Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved by Ivl3o Jq By: � � . ��,c.o�, Approved,�by Mayor for Submission to By: Adopted by Council: Date ,�_\(, \�_ Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 December 9, 1998 11/06/98 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �„�,�.�.� � � -'o9fl No 51626 NWaVDffis a„��,k,. � �...� %� ''/�7 � a„�� ❑,.��,��. ❑��,,.a.� � w,��«� ❑ (CLJP OCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) y Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If owner fails to comply with the resolution, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to iove the building. The subject properry is located at 224 Bates Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMIITEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMfSSION Has this persorVfi�m erer wvrkM under a contract for Nis depahment? YES NO Has this pewoNFrm e�er Eeen a cily empbyce9 VES NO Dces this persmlRrm possess a sldA not normaltypossessed by any arterit city employee9 YES NO Is fhis pereoMfirtn a targetetl vendaY7 YES NO erM atlach W areen sheet 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, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 22A Bates Avenue by January 2, 1997 an additional compliance date of October 22,1998 was given, and have failed to comply with those orders. IF APPROVED The City will eliminate a nuisance. d�� y � ?�� t�� e - l�.S� 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 t�es. nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This build'ang(s) will continue to biight the community. 'AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S �D I S,OOO ^�ZO_OOO WST/REVENUE BUDOETm (CIRCLE ON� � NO SOURCE INFORMATON (EI�WN) ACTNITY NUMBER �3��.�§ t�.�."s�?�"?`h �PF`�� RECEIVED S�s3 � � %��f3 MAYOR'S OFFICE C[TIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, City Gerk � �- � DIVIS[ON OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Warren R Bostrom, ProQram.LfanaQer CTTY OF SAINI' PAUL Nuisance Bui(ding Code Enforcement Norm Coieman, Mayo> SSS Cedar Street Tel: 612-298-4153 SaintP¢u1,lVN5il01-126G Far.611-128-3170 November 6, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Cq"r� '1 R ��;�� Council President and Members of the City Council � . r .r r7 The Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has rec�uested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 224 Bates Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follow Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, December 1,1998 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, December 09,1998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Keith J. Pederson 882 Payne Avenue St. Paul. NIN 55101-4102 Interest Fee Owner 3ean G. Schuldt 685 Heinel Drive Roseville. NN 55113-2101 Aaron Rtibensiein Heritage preserration Commissio;: % LIEP Taxpayer Herita�e Prese�:2tion District 350 St. Peter �=300 St. Paul,lVil�� 5�102 � � �� 224 Bates Avenue November 6, 1998 Page 2 The legal description of this properiy is: Lots 15 and 16, Block 2, �Vilder & Dodge's Subd'n of Blk 48 of Lyman Dayton's Addition. Division of Code Enforcement has declared 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 correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this buildins(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 recommendatien 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. Sincerely, � �'�3d! Reneta Weiss Vacan±Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Serviee Office RW:mI ec: Frank Bere, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division 01-9� ��-�� MINUT'ES OF T`HE LEGISLATTVE HEARING December 1, 1998 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Offlcer STAFF PRESENT: Bob Connor, City Council; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 224 Bates Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported this is a three story, multi-unit building. It was condemned in December 1995. In December 1996, Code Enforcement issued an order to abate a nuisance building. It was not taken further. Last October, an amended order was sent to abate a nuisance building. The City has issued nine summary abatement notices to remove refuse from the yard including fumiture and vehicles. The real estate ta�ces and vacant building registration fees are paid. The estimated mazket value is $110,000. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $30,000. The cost to demolish is $18,000 to $20,000. Hazold Edstrom appeared and stated he is working with John Choi, legal counsel for Arrigoni. Arrigoni would like to buy the building. They aze in the process of negotiating a purchase agreement. Gerry Strathman asked if this is a historic building. Mr. Votel responded the building is in Dayton's Bluff, which is designated as a historic area, therefore, the building should be repaired under the historic guidelines for the azea. John Choi, representing V. K. Arrigoni, Inc., arrived and stated Arrigoni intends to turn the facility into transitional housing for chemically dependent women. The details have not been negotiated yet. Mr. Choi has been trying to contact the seller. The document has not been finalized. Keith Pederson, owner, arrived. Geny Strathman brought him up to date as to what has been discussed so far. Mr. Pederson stated he wanted to correct some of the errors. A code compliance inspection was completed January 1997. Returning the property to certificate of occupancy compliance to be used as an apartment building does not require any building pernuts, therefore, no bond is needed. This information is per the building department. However, one item on the list requires an electrical pernut. Gerry Strathman stated he would like to know when this matter will come to closure. Keith Pederson responded he is entertaining a purchase agreement. There aze contingencies with various City licensing issues. John Choi responded the purchase agreement could be signed by next week. Once signed, a zoning appiication will have to be submitted because re-zoning may be involved. This may take a while. �b� -I��" MINLJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 12-1-98 Gerry Strathman stated the building seems to be secure. Chuck Votel agreed. Page 2 Gerry Strathman asked Bob Connor did he have any information about this building. Mr. Connor responded he is surprised about the lack of information here conceming the inspection on the property. The inspection was several pages long showing many corrections that needed to be made. Keith Pederson responded Mr. Connor is referring to the inspection done November 1996, which had 231 items on it. When tenants are asked to leave, they do not clean. There are 9 apartments. The inspector found the kitchen floor was soiled, toilet seat cracked, kitchen counter top soiled, etc. This went on for each apartment so that there are 9 soiled kitchen floors, 9 soiled bathrooms, etc. This November 1996 list no longer applies; once the code compiiance inspection has been made, it takes precedent over any previous inspections. Also, Mr. Pederson has witnesses and the inspector's admission of breaking into the building. Mr. Pederson stated the code compliance inspection was done in January 1997. There were 36 items listed. They are minor items such as provide a copy of the fire alarm inspection, provide glass breaking devices for fire extinguishers, repair some broken doors, etc. Mr. Pederson plans to remove the plumbing and eliminate the men and womens restrooms that have never been used during his ownership. He has been on the property every week. The snow is shoveled; the grass is cut. A dumpster is on the property for people who dump refuse. Minor repairs have been done to the building. The purchase agreement should happen within 120 days. If the client does not follow through with the purchase agreement, Mr. Pederson will make the repairs to re-occupy the building. It is an overreaction to demolish it. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over this matter to the January 19, 1999, I.egislative Hearing. This will give 1he owner time to see what will happen with the proposed purchase. Once that is known, the owner can lay out his pians for the building. The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m. rrn ��-l� REPORT Date: December 1, 1998 Time: lO:OQ a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 224 Bates Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the January 19, 1999, L.egislative Hearing. qg-(oa� ��5 • From: Sheri Pemberton To: CCouncil.COUNCIL.lantry Date; 12/16/98 11:04am Subject: 224 Bates Avenue Talked with Pat Fish and Ilene Rhoade today concerning this property. The current file goes back to 1993, there is older information on this building but it is in storage. If you think we need to go back further, just let me know. 2 have outlined a chronology of actions that may be useful for you. November, 1993 - Letter was sent from Fire Inspections requiring a 30 day compliance on various deferred maintenance type issues. December, 1993 - Complaint concerning exterior maintenance of the building to scrap and paint trim. January, 1994 - Normal inspection for Certificate of Occupancy, certified nine-lbr. units until il/95 with certain maintenance items to be completed. July, 1994 - Property inspected for completion of exterior maintenance on painting trim - was not completed and other issues identified (overcrowding, deferred maintenance). Complaints had been received conceming these issues. August 2, 1994 - Sent letter concerning overcrowding and deferred maintenance. (units with families of 10 and 9 people in one bedroom units) � August 17, 1994 - Inspeated no compliance August 30, 1994 - Inspected no compliance October 20, 1994 - Znspection no compliance. Units 2, 4 and 9 were vacant. November, 1994 to May, 1995 - on going inspections no compliance June 16, 1995 - Revoked Certificate of Occupancy for overcrowding and not completing deferred maintenance items. July 20, 1995 - Tagged owner for some units still being occupied. August 6, 1995 - Building inspected and found vacant. August 25, 1995 - Combination revocation and condemantion for overcrowding and deteriorated maintenance condition of the building. Zoning Information: 224 Bates was originally in an RM-2 (multi-family) zone. When the City adopted adopted the Lower Dayton's Bluff Small Area Plan on Ju1y 19, 1990, it rezoned this property to RT-2 (townhouse). The property was grandfathered in because it was an existing use. When the property ceases its used for 365 • days, the building and land are to be used in conformance with the current zoning unless the planning commission approves a permit to reestablish the non-conforming use. �,�Q � WR�4 �h1a��— 0.0 .�Ct[�.� 0.A I.IAR._ �SVLKY�- O ��t. .AA.rcV�+t, °� �++�oSZ ��uA o�. .S2.x�a. �v�. �a$ CC�x� ��, .Sa51�9-��C� S�c�.. -�a.rc�� a_ . ..f 1 C1TiZEN SERVICE OFFICE L� �i — � O�� ; • Fred Owusu, Ctry CIe�R DMSION OF PROPEATY CODE ENFORCEMENT Warren R Boso-om, P�oaram Mmtazer lJ CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayo� Nuttm+ce BuildingCode £njorcement 3 SSSCed�Sveet Te1:671-298-4753 SaintPaul,M1V35101-2260 Faz:672-228-3170 � October 7, 1498 Courx�! Resea'�h C°:+'=� *AMENDED* OCT 121993 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Keith J. Pederson 882 Payne Avenue St. Paul, MN 55101-4102 Jean G. Schuldt 685 Heinel Drive Roseville, MN 55113-2101 Deaz Su or Madam: The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Division of Code Enforcement, Citizen Service Office hereby declares the premises located at: 224 Bates Avenue and legally described as follows, to wit: Wilder & Dodge's Subdivision of Block 48, Lyman Dayton's Addition To St. Paul Lots 15 and Lot 16 Blk 2 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On November 14,1996 and June 12,1998 a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of de�ciencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the • Buiiding Inspection and Design Section, 350 St. Peter Street Suite 32U, Lowry Professional Building (612)266-9001. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a two thousand dollar ($2,000.00) performance bond with the Building Inspection and Design O�ce before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. • 224 Bates Avenue October 7,1998 Page 2 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 Occapancy has beea issued. Tius is a three-story, wood and stucco, multi-unit building. Exterior Note: A11 first floor windows and doors in the froat and all f rst and second floor windows in the back are boazded. West Side 2. 2. 3. 4. There are cracks and stains in the stucco. The gutter down spout system is bent. Some of the screens aze ripped and not intact. Some of tke second floor windows aze broken. South Side 5. 6. There aze cracks and stains in the stucco. The paint is chipping, peeling and flaking, Easf Side 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. The second floor reaz door hazdwaze is missing. The asphalt pazking lot is cracked, crumbling and uneven. There is a lazge oiI stain on the back of the building. There is water damage and stains under an air conditioner. The chimney is cracked and part of the brick and mortar is missing. The retaining wall is cracked and crumbling. The chimney has cracked and peeled paint. The screens aze not intact. The windows aze bmken on the second floor. � � • � , 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 3 North Side 16. The first floor and basement windows are boarded. 17. The screens aze not intact, some of the screens are ripped and torn. 18. Some of the windows aze hroken. 19. The metal edging on the roof is bent and twisted by the parapet. Interior Lower LeveUFront Hallway 20. The front door window glass is broken. 21. The door is boazded and secured from the inside. 22. The carpeting is matted and soiled. 23. The plaster walls aze chipped, cracked and broken. • 24. The walls and ceiling have peeled and flaking paint. Front Enhy (south) Common Entry Area 25. The cazpeting is matted and soiled. 26. Portions of copper from the fin tube baseboard heating unit aze missing. 27. The fm tube baseboard heating units aze disassembled and not operable. 28. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint. 29. The ceiling plaster is cracked and peeling. 30. There is evidence of water damage above a window siil. Two Offices 31. There is a hole in one of the office ceilings. • 32. There is cracked and peeled plaster on the walls and ceiling in both units. 33. There is extensive water damage to the ceilings in both units. �(�-f�� c.LT 1�atGD 11yOLLLLC October 7, 1998 Page 4 34. 35. The carpeting is soiled and matted in the units. There is evidence of water damage around the window sill or ledge. Lower Unit/Lavatory Note: The lower unit is all mechanical and there are two lavatories, the laundry room floor tites are damaged. The ceilings and wa1Is aze water damaged. There are a mens and ladies restroom; the mens batluoom toilet tank cover is missing, portions of the handsink aze disassembled, there is a leak through a wall urinal, there is a hole in the wall where the mirror was. The ladies mom toilet tank cover is missing, there aze nnmerous eIectrical ouflets and fixtures stored in this area. Portions of the floor tile is missing, the handsink is disassembled. There is a mechanical room on the lower level which is for maintenance and mechanical use, Apartment #9 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. The dead bolt is removed from the door. The door hardware is broken. The door is broken and damaged. Porfions of t6e baseboard fin tube heating unit are disassembled. The window is boarded &om the outside. The refrigerator is open and inoperable. There is evidence of mildew and water damage to the ceiling. The cupboazd facings aze missing. The gas range is missing and the flex tubing is uncapped and open. Portions of the plumbing for the sink aze missing. The kitchen sink is partially disassembled. There is evidence of water damage below the sink. The bathroom toilet tank cover is missing. There is water damage azound the window well or sili. The bathtub is not properly sealed or caulked. The floor is not continuous nor impervious to water. � • • • • 224 Bates Avenue " ' October 7,1998 Page 5 �� • 52. The hand sink is partially disassembled. 53. There is no CTFCI outlet in the bathroom. 54. There is peeled and flaking paint and piaster on the walls and ceiling. "Main Floor 5�. The glass is hroken on the fire extinguisher case. Main Floor Apartment 1 58. The dead bolt is broken. 55. The door hazdwaze to the rear exterior is missing. 56. The door is nailed shut from the inside. 59. The door and door framing are damaged. 60. The carpeting is soiled and matted. 61. Portions of the fin tube baseboazd heating aze disassembled. 62. The kitchen floor is soiled and spongy. 63. There is water damage under the kitchen sink. � � The sink trap is disassembled. The cupboazds aze soiled. Note: There is evidence of a severe cocla�oach infestation ttuoughout the unit. Bedroom 1 66. The fin tube baseboazd heating unit is partially disassembled. 67. There is a hole in the ceiling. 68. The ceiling is �vater damaged. • 69. The ceiling and walls have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 70. The carpeting is soiled and matted. ��-�C� �[t� 71. The cover is missing on the circuit breaker box. 224 Bates Avenue October 7,1998 Page 6 Bathroom 72. There is water damage`around the bathroom window well. 73. The bathtub is not properly cau]ked or sealed. 74. There are defects in the ceiling and watl p2aster. 75. The bathroom ceiling is water damaged. Unit 2 76. The carpeting is soiled and matted. 77. The windows aze boazded. 78. The fin tube baseboard heating is disassembled and inoperable. 79. The ceiling and walls aze soiled and deteriorated with cracked and peeled paint. • 80• The sink trap in the kitchen is disassembled. - 81. The counter tops aze soiled. • 82. The cupboazds aze soiled. 83. The bathroom tank cover is missing. 84. The toilet is dry. 85. The hand sink is partially disassemble@. 86. The walls and ceiling have cracked and pee2ed paint and plaster. 87. The bathtub is not properly cautked or seafed. 88. The cover is missing on tfie circuit breaker box. 89. The bedroom fin tube baseboazd unit is disassembled. 90. The closet door has been removed. Note: There is an extensive cockroach infestation. Unit 3 91. There aze discazded iteins, refuse and debris strewn about the living room floor. , . , 224 Bates Avenue � � October'7, 1998 Page 7 i 92. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint. - 93. The walls are stained and soiled. 94. The walls and ceiling aze water damaged. 95. The entry door is damaged, the dead bolt is broken. 96. The door &ame is broken. 97. The kitchen floor is soiled. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach infestation. 98. The trap for the kitchen sink is disassembled. 99. T'he knobs to the stove are missing. 100. The stove burners and covers aze missing. 101. The kitchen ceiling and walls are water damaged. • Bedroom 1 102. The carpering is soiled and matted. 103. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 104. The ceiling and walls are stained and have cobwebs. 105. Portions of the baseboazd are missing. 106. There is a hole in the bathroom door. 107. The toilet tank cover is missing. 108. There is a lot of mildew and staining on the walls and bathtub. 109. The repairs made to the ceiling aze incomplete. I 10. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. , • Unit 4 111. The carpeting is soited and matted. 112. The walls and ceiling show evidence of water damage and staining. �+�-�C��(t� 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 8 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 12I. 122. The wa11s and ceiling fiave cracked and peeled paint _. There is a lazge crack in'the ceiling near the light fixture. The stove has been removed and the gas flex tubing is open and uncapped. The floor is soiled and not continuous nor impervious to water. There is standing water on the bathroom floor. The toilet tank cover is missing. The hand sink has beea partially disassembled_ There is water damage to the bathroom walls above the bathtub. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. There are lazge cracks and defects in the walls and ceiling. Note: There is evidence of a severe coclQOach infestation. Bedroom 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. 129. Portions of the baseboazd Sn tube heating unit have been disassembled. There are cracks in the walls and ceiling. The watls and ceiling are water damaged. There is a large crack in the ceiling by the light fixture. There is no cover on the circuit breaker box. The entry door to the unit is broken and the hinges aze missing. There aze lazge defects in the walls and the plaster is broken. Top Floor/Common Area Hallway 130. 131. Unit 5 132. The roof access door or hatch is leaking. There is standing water on the floor directly below the hatchway to the roof. The entry door is damaged, the hardwaze and dead bolt is missing. . • • . UC:i-2�-1998 15�44 224 Bates Avenue October 9, 1998 Page 9 CITY OF ST PRUL CODE ENF 612 226 3170 P.10i15 ��y �� The door frame is broken. The carpeting is soiled and matted. There is extensive water damage to the ceiling neaz the kitchen and dining room. There is extensive water damage to tbe kitchen ceiling. The trap fot the kitchen sink is disassembled. The kitchen ceiling has large ctacks and defects duc to water damage. The living room walls are water damaged. Note: There is evidence of a coclaoach in#'estation. Bedroom The carpeting is soiled and matted. • The water service inspection cover has been removed from the closet. The ceiling and walls.aze water damaged. There aze cracks and defects in the ceiling and walls. There is rust and corrosion on the metal parts of the baseboard heating unit. Bathroom The�e are ctacks and defects in the battuoom walls and ceiling. The toilet tank cover has been removed. The bathroom floor is not impervious to water. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. There is evidence of water damage neaz the window. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach and fly infestation in the bathroom. r1 LJ Unit 6 I'herc is broken glass on the floor. - -. .,. _. . Portions" of the baseboazd fin tube heating unit have been disassembled. �,�, � 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 10 • • • 152. The watls and ceiling show evidence of water damage. 153. There aze cracks and defects in the walls and ceiling. 154. There is refuse and debris strewn about the ldtchen floor. 155. The counter tops are stained. 156. The kitchen floor is stained. 157. There is refuse and debris strewn about the bathroom floor. 158. 159. 160. 161. 162. 163. The wall and ceiling plaster is cracked, chipped and flaking. The bathtub is not properly sealed or caulked. There is evidence of eactensive water damage to the ceiling and walls. Portions of the ceiling have caved inwazd. The hand sink is not properly supported and is pulling away from the wall. There is no cover on the electrical service panel. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach infestation in the kitchen. Bedroom 164. The walls and ceiling aze water damaged. 165. There is cracked and peeled paint on the walls and ceiling. 166. There is mildew on the walls and ceiling. 167. There is rust and corrosion to the metal parts of the baseboazd heating unit 168. The carpeting is soiled and matted. Unit 7 169. The floor is wary and buckled. 170. The carpeting is soiled and matted. ��' �� 171. The walls and ceiling are soiled and have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 172. There is rust and corrosion to the metal portions af the fin tube baseboard unit. ' 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 11 173. The refrigerator is pulled away &om the wall. • 174. The kitchen floor is soiled and matted. � � 175. The sink trap has been removed. 176. There is a large hole ia the bathroom ceiting. 177. There is debris and refuse on the floor, 178- There is plaster and insulation on the floor. 179. There is evidence of water damage to the ceiling and walls. 180. The bathtub is soiled and not properly caulked or sealed. 181. The trap for the hand sink has been removed. 182. The hand sink is puiling away from the wall. I83. The bathroom floor is soiled. . 184. Portions of the baseboazd fin tube heating unit have been disassembied. � Note; There is evidence of a cocla�oach infestation. $edroom 185. The carpeting is soiled. 186. The baseboazd fin tube fieating is disassembled. 187. The walls and ceiling are soiled. 188. There aze cracks and defects to the walls and ceiling. 189. There is evidence of water damage near the window. Unit 8 • 190. The carpeting is soiled and matted. 191. The walls and ceiling are stained. • 192. There is rust and corrosion to the baseboard heating unit. 193. The ceiling and walls aze water damaged. • 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 12 • • ��-��b 194. The ceiling and walls have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 195. There is a lazge area of water damage under the window and the corner of the ceiling. 196. There are large cracks and defects in the ceiling due to the water damage. 197. The kitchen floor is soiled. 198. The kitchen walls and ceiling aze water damaged and stained. 199. The cover on the circuit breaker box is missing. 200. The toilet tank cover is missing. 201. The toilet seat and cover are damaged. 202. There is extensive water damage and mildew to the bathroom ceiling and walls. 203. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. 204. The hand sink is pulling away from the wall. 205. The bathroom floor is soiled. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach infestation. Bedroom 206. The walls and ceiling are stained and soiled. 207. The bedroom walls and ceiling have mildew. 208. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 209. The walls and ceiling aze water damaged. 210. There is water damage azound the window sill. Common Hallway to First Level 211. There is cracked and peeled paint and plaster on the walls and ceiling. • 212. There aze large cracks and defects in the plaster. 213. The carpeting in the hallway and stairs is wom, matted and deteriorated. 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1498 Page 13 As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and • the resulting nuisance condition is not coaected by October 22,1998 Citizen Service Offices Division of Code Enforcement will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this actioq including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the properry ta�ces as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 350 St. Peter Street Suite 300, Lowry Professional Building (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. As an owner or responsibte party, you aze required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to atl interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within sevea (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. • The $nforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declazes it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placazd shall not be removed withouY the written authority of Citizen Service Office. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Offce. If conective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Eaforcement 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 heazd 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. • t , 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 14 i �� a� If you have any questions or request additional information please contact H. Robinson between the hours of 8:00 and 930 am. at (651) 298-4153, or you may leave a voice mail message at (651} 220-2178. Sinc ely, � D j f Reneta eiss � �J Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office � U RW:mI cc: Nancy Anderson - Council Research Paul Mordorski - PED Housing 01-98 • ORlG1NA4. Council File # lg - l O`u Green Sheet # �� Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � Committee: Ddte 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City 2 Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or 3 wrecking and removal of a three-story, multi-unit building located on properry hereinafter referred to 4 as the "Subject Property" and commonly l�own as 224 Bates Avenue. This property is legally 5 described as follows, to wit: 6 8 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 Lots 15 and 16, Block 2,Wilder & Dodge's Subd'n of Blk 48 of Lyman Dayton's Addition. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before August 6, 1998, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Keith J. Pederson, 882 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101-4102; Jean G. Schuldt, 685 Heinel Drive, Roseville, MN 55113-2101; Aaron Rubenstein, Heritage Preservation Commission, % LIEP, 350 5t. Peter #300, St. Paul, MN 55102 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated December 2, 1996 & October 7, 1998; and WHEREAS, these orders informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the S�bject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, these orders informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by January 2, 1997 now October 22, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the S�bject Properry declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested thatthe City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and � - lo�a WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislauve Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 1, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendauon to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the S�bject 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 alternative 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 Fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, December 09, 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 Ciry Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 224 Bates Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egislative 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 5ubject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 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 routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the norification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following ordsr: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safery and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as OR{G4NAL �(�'�°�� 1 prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all 2 applicable codes and ordinauces, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in 3 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of 4 the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Iiearing. 5 6 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service 7 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are 8 necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred 9 against the S�bject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul 10 L,egislarive Code. il 12 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all 13 personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall 14 be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all 15 personal properry is not removed, it st�all be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint 16 Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 17 18 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 L,egislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citiz Service O£fice• Co orce �nt By Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved by Ivl3o Jq By: � � . ��,c.o�, Approved,�by Mayor for Submission to By: Adopted by Council: Date ,�_\(, \�_ Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 December 9, 1998 11/06/98 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �„�,�.�.� � � -'o9fl No 51626 NWaVDffis a„��,k,. � �...� %� ''/�7 � a„�� ❑,.��,��. ❑��,,.a.� � w,��«� ❑ (CLJP OCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) y Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If owner fails to comply with the resolution, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to iove the building. The subject properry is located at 224 Bates Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMIITEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMfSSION Has this persorVfi�m erer wvrkM under a contract for Nis depahment? YES NO Has this pewoNFrm e�er Eeen a cily empbyce9 VES NO Dces this persmlRrm possess a sldA not normaltypossessed by any arterit city employee9 YES NO Is fhis pereoMfirtn a targetetl vendaY7 YES NO erM atlach W areen sheet 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, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 22A Bates Avenue by January 2, 1997 an additional compliance date of October 22,1998 was given, and have failed to comply with those orders. IF APPROVED The City will eliminate a nuisance. d�� y � ?�� t�� e - l�.S� 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 t�es. nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This build'ang(s) will continue to biight the community. 'AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S �D I S,OOO ^�ZO_OOO WST/REVENUE BUDOETm (CIRCLE ON� � NO SOURCE INFORMATON (EI�WN) ACTNITY NUMBER �3��.�§ t�.�."s�?�"?`h �PF`�� RECEIVED S�s3 � � %��f3 MAYOR'S OFFICE C[TIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, City Gerk � �- � DIVIS[ON OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Warren R Bostrom, ProQram.LfanaQer CTTY OF SAINI' PAUL Nuisance Bui(ding Code Enforcement Norm Coieman, Mayo> SSS Cedar Street Tel: 612-298-4153 SaintP¢u1,lVN5il01-126G Far.611-128-3170 November 6, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Cq"r� '1 R ��;�� Council President and Members of the City Council � . r .r r7 The Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has rec�uested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 224 Bates Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follow Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, December 1,1998 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, December 09,1998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Keith J. Pederson 882 Payne Avenue St. Paul. NIN 55101-4102 Interest Fee Owner 3ean G. Schuldt 685 Heinel Drive Roseville. NN 55113-2101 Aaron Rtibensiein Heritage preserration Commissio;: % LIEP Taxpayer Herita�e Prese�:2tion District 350 St. Peter �=300 St. Paul,lVil�� 5�102 � � �� 224 Bates Avenue November 6, 1998 Page 2 The legal description of this properiy is: Lots 15 and 16, Block 2, �Vilder & Dodge's Subd'n of Blk 48 of Lyman Dayton's Addition. Division of Code Enforcement has declared 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 correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this buildins(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 recommendatien 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. Sincerely, � �'�3d! Reneta Weiss Vacan±Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Serviee Office RW:mI ec: Frank Bere, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division 01-9� ��-�� MINUT'ES OF T`HE LEGISLATTVE HEARING December 1, 1998 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Offlcer STAFF PRESENT: Bob Connor, City Council; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 224 Bates Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported this is a three story, multi-unit building. It was condemned in December 1995. In December 1996, Code Enforcement issued an order to abate a nuisance building. It was not taken further. Last October, an amended order was sent to abate a nuisance building. The City has issued nine summary abatement notices to remove refuse from the yard including fumiture and vehicles. The real estate ta�ces and vacant building registration fees are paid. The estimated mazket value is $110,000. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $30,000. The cost to demolish is $18,000 to $20,000. Hazold Edstrom appeared and stated he is working with John Choi, legal counsel for Arrigoni. Arrigoni would like to buy the building. They aze in the process of negotiating a purchase agreement. Gerry Strathman asked if this is a historic building. Mr. Votel responded the building is in Dayton's Bluff, which is designated as a historic area, therefore, the building should be repaired under the historic guidelines for the azea. John Choi, representing V. K. Arrigoni, Inc., arrived and stated Arrigoni intends to turn the facility into transitional housing for chemically dependent women. The details have not been negotiated yet. Mr. Choi has been trying to contact the seller. The document has not been finalized. Keith Pederson, owner, arrived. Geny Strathman brought him up to date as to what has been discussed so far. Mr. Pederson stated he wanted to correct some of the errors. A code compliance inspection was completed January 1997. Returning the property to certificate of occupancy compliance to be used as an apartment building does not require any building pernuts, therefore, no bond is needed. This information is per the building department. However, one item on the list requires an electrical pernut. Gerry Strathman stated he would like to know when this matter will come to closure. Keith Pederson responded he is entertaining a purchase agreement. There aze contingencies with various City licensing issues. John Choi responded the purchase agreement could be signed by next week. Once signed, a zoning appiication will have to be submitted because re-zoning may be involved. This may take a while. �b� -I��" MINLJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 12-1-98 Gerry Strathman stated the building seems to be secure. Chuck Votel agreed. Page 2 Gerry Strathman asked Bob Connor did he have any information about this building. Mr. Connor responded he is surprised about the lack of information here conceming the inspection on the property. The inspection was several pages long showing many corrections that needed to be made. Keith Pederson responded Mr. Connor is referring to the inspection done November 1996, which had 231 items on it. When tenants are asked to leave, they do not clean. There are 9 apartments. The inspector found the kitchen floor was soiled, toilet seat cracked, kitchen counter top soiled, etc. This went on for each apartment so that there are 9 soiled kitchen floors, 9 soiled bathrooms, etc. This November 1996 list no longer applies; once the code compiiance inspection has been made, it takes precedent over any previous inspections. Also, Mr. Pederson has witnesses and the inspector's admission of breaking into the building. Mr. Pederson stated the code compliance inspection was done in January 1997. There were 36 items listed. They are minor items such as provide a copy of the fire alarm inspection, provide glass breaking devices for fire extinguishers, repair some broken doors, etc. Mr. Pederson plans to remove the plumbing and eliminate the men and womens restrooms that have never been used during his ownership. He has been on the property every week. The snow is shoveled; the grass is cut. A dumpster is on the property for people who dump refuse. Minor repairs have been done to the building. The purchase agreement should happen within 120 days. If the client does not follow through with the purchase agreement, Mr. Pederson will make the repairs to re-occupy the building. It is an overreaction to demolish it. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over this matter to the January 19, 1999, I.egislative Hearing. This will give 1he owner time to see what will happen with the proposed purchase. Once that is known, the owner can lay out his pians for the building. The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m. rrn ��-l� REPORT Date: December 1, 1998 Time: lO:OQ a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 224 Bates Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the January 19, 1999, L.egislative Hearing. qg-(oa� ��5 • From: Sheri Pemberton To: CCouncil.COUNCIL.lantry Date; 12/16/98 11:04am Subject: 224 Bates Avenue Talked with Pat Fish and Ilene Rhoade today concerning this property. The current file goes back to 1993, there is older information on this building but it is in storage. If you think we need to go back further, just let me know. 2 have outlined a chronology of actions that may be useful for you. November, 1993 - Letter was sent from Fire Inspections requiring a 30 day compliance on various deferred maintenance type issues. December, 1993 - Complaint concerning exterior maintenance of the building to scrap and paint trim. January, 1994 - Normal inspection for Certificate of Occupancy, certified nine-lbr. units until il/95 with certain maintenance items to be completed. July, 1994 - Property inspected for completion of exterior maintenance on painting trim - was not completed and other issues identified (overcrowding, deferred maintenance). Complaints had been received conceming these issues. August 2, 1994 - Sent letter concerning overcrowding and deferred maintenance. (units with families of 10 and 9 people in one bedroom units) � August 17, 1994 - Inspeated no compliance August 30, 1994 - Inspected no compliance October 20, 1994 - Znspection no compliance. Units 2, 4 and 9 were vacant. November, 1994 to May, 1995 - on going inspections no compliance June 16, 1995 - Revoked Certificate of Occupancy for overcrowding and not completing deferred maintenance items. July 20, 1995 - Tagged owner for some units still being occupied. August 6, 1995 - Building inspected and found vacant. August 25, 1995 - Combination revocation and condemantion for overcrowding and deteriorated maintenance condition of the building. Zoning Information: 224 Bates was originally in an RM-2 (multi-family) zone. When the City adopted adopted the Lower Dayton's Bluff Small Area Plan on Ju1y 19, 1990, it rezoned this property to RT-2 (townhouse). The property was grandfathered in because it was an existing use. When the property ceases its used for 365 • days, the building and land are to be used in conformance with the current zoning unless the planning commission approves a permit to reestablish the non-conforming use. �,�Q � WR�4 �h1a��— 0.0 .�Ct[�.� 0.A I.IAR._ �SVLKY�- O ��t. .AA.rcV�+t, °� �++�oSZ ��uA o�. .S2.x�a. �v�. �a$ CC�x� ��, .Sa51�9-��C� S�c�.. -�a.rc�� a_ . ..f 1 C1TiZEN SERVICE OFFICE L� �i — � O�� ; • Fred Owusu, Ctry CIe�R DMSION OF PROPEATY CODE ENFORCEMENT Warren R Boso-om, P�oaram Mmtazer lJ CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayo� Nuttm+ce BuildingCode £njorcement 3 SSSCed�Sveet Te1:671-298-4753 SaintPaul,M1V35101-2260 Faz:672-228-3170 � October 7, 1498 Courx�! Resea'�h C°:+'=� *AMENDED* OCT 121993 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Keith J. Pederson 882 Payne Avenue St. Paul, MN 55101-4102 Jean G. Schuldt 685 Heinel Drive Roseville, MN 55113-2101 Deaz Su or Madam: The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Division of Code Enforcement, Citizen Service Office hereby declares the premises located at: 224 Bates Avenue and legally described as follows, to wit: Wilder & Dodge's Subdivision of Block 48, Lyman Dayton's Addition To St. Paul Lots 15 and Lot 16 Blk 2 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On November 14,1996 and June 12,1998 a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of de�ciencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the • Buiiding Inspection and Design Section, 350 St. Peter Street Suite 32U, Lowry Professional Building (612)266-9001. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a two thousand dollar ($2,000.00) performance bond with the Building Inspection and Design O�ce before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. • 224 Bates Avenue October 7,1998 Page 2 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 Occapancy has beea issued. Tius is a three-story, wood and stucco, multi-unit building. Exterior Note: A11 first floor windows and doors in the froat and all f rst and second floor windows in the back are boazded. West Side 2. 2. 3. 4. There are cracks and stains in the stucco. The gutter down spout system is bent. Some of the screens aze ripped and not intact. Some of tke second floor windows aze broken. South Side 5. 6. There aze cracks and stains in the stucco. The paint is chipping, peeling and flaking, Easf Side 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. The second floor reaz door hazdwaze is missing. The asphalt pazking lot is cracked, crumbling and uneven. There is a lazge oiI stain on the back of the building. There is water damage and stains under an air conditioner. The chimney is cracked and part of the brick and mortar is missing. The retaining wall is cracked and crumbling. The chimney has cracked and peeled paint. The screens aze not intact. The windows aze bmken on the second floor. � � • � , 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 3 North Side 16. The first floor and basement windows are boarded. 17. The screens aze not intact, some of the screens are ripped and torn. 18. Some of the windows aze hroken. 19. The metal edging on the roof is bent and twisted by the parapet. Interior Lower LeveUFront Hallway 20. The front door window glass is broken. 21. The door is boazded and secured from the inside. 22. The carpeting is matted and soiled. 23. The plaster walls aze chipped, cracked and broken. • 24. The walls and ceiling have peeled and flaking paint. Front Enhy (south) Common Entry Area 25. The cazpeting is matted and soiled. 26. Portions of copper from the fin tube baseboard heating unit aze missing. 27. The fm tube baseboard heating units aze disassembled and not operable. 28. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint. 29. The ceiling plaster is cracked and peeling. 30. There is evidence of water damage above a window siil. Two Offices 31. There is a hole in one of the office ceilings. • 32. There is cracked and peeled plaster on the walls and ceiling in both units. 33. There is extensive water damage to the ceilings in both units. �(�-f�� c.LT 1�atGD 11yOLLLLC October 7, 1998 Page 4 34. 35. The carpeting is soiled and matted in the units. There is evidence of water damage around the window sill or ledge. Lower Unit/Lavatory Note: The lower unit is all mechanical and there are two lavatories, the laundry room floor tites are damaged. The ceilings and wa1Is aze water damaged. There are a mens and ladies restroom; the mens batluoom toilet tank cover is missing, portions of the handsink aze disassembled, there is a leak through a wall urinal, there is a hole in the wall where the mirror was. The ladies mom toilet tank cover is missing, there aze nnmerous eIectrical ouflets and fixtures stored in this area. Portions of the floor tile is missing, the handsink is disassembled. There is a mechanical room on the lower level which is for maintenance and mechanical use, Apartment #9 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. The dead bolt is removed from the door. The door hardware is broken. The door is broken and damaged. Porfions of t6e baseboard fin tube heating unit are disassembled. The window is boarded &om the outside. The refrigerator is open and inoperable. There is evidence of mildew and water damage to the ceiling. The cupboazd facings aze missing. The gas range is missing and the flex tubing is uncapped and open. Portions of the plumbing for the sink aze missing. The kitchen sink is partially disassembled. There is evidence of water damage below the sink. The bathroom toilet tank cover is missing. There is water damage azound the window well or sili. The bathtub is not properly sealed or caulked. The floor is not continuous nor impervious to water. � • • • • 224 Bates Avenue " ' October 7,1998 Page 5 �� • 52. The hand sink is partially disassembled. 53. There is no CTFCI outlet in the bathroom. 54. There is peeled and flaking paint and piaster on the walls and ceiling. "Main Floor 5�. The glass is hroken on the fire extinguisher case. Main Floor Apartment 1 58. The dead bolt is broken. 55. The door hazdwaze to the rear exterior is missing. 56. The door is nailed shut from the inside. 59. The door and door framing are damaged. 60. The carpeting is soiled and matted. 61. Portions of the fin tube baseboazd heating aze disassembled. 62. The kitchen floor is soiled and spongy. 63. There is water damage under the kitchen sink. � � The sink trap is disassembled. The cupboazds aze soiled. Note: There is evidence of a severe cocla�oach infestation ttuoughout the unit. Bedroom 1 66. The fin tube baseboazd heating unit is partially disassembled. 67. There is a hole in the ceiling. 68. The ceiling is �vater damaged. • 69. The ceiling and walls have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 70. The carpeting is soiled and matted. ��-�C� �[t� 71. The cover is missing on the circuit breaker box. 224 Bates Avenue October 7,1998 Page 6 Bathroom 72. There is water damage`around the bathroom window well. 73. The bathtub is not properly cau]ked or sealed. 74. There are defects in the ceiling and watl p2aster. 75. The bathroom ceiling is water damaged. Unit 2 76. The carpeting is soiled and matted. 77. The windows aze boazded. 78. The fin tube baseboard heating is disassembled and inoperable. 79. The ceiling and walls aze soiled and deteriorated with cracked and peeled paint. • 80• The sink trap in the kitchen is disassembled. - 81. The counter tops aze soiled. • 82. The cupboazds aze soiled. 83. The bathroom tank cover is missing. 84. The toilet is dry. 85. The hand sink is partially disassemble@. 86. The walls and ceiling have cracked and pee2ed paint and plaster. 87. The bathtub is not properly cautked or seafed. 88. The cover is missing on tfie circuit breaker box. 89. The bedroom fin tube baseboazd unit is disassembled. 90. The closet door has been removed. Note: There is an extensive cockroach infestation. Unit 3 91. There aze discazded iteins, refuse and debris strewn about the living room floor. , . , 224 Bates Avenue � � October'7, 1998 Page 7 i 92. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint. - 93. The walls are stained and soiled. 94. The walls and ceiling aze water damaged. 95. The entry door is damaged, the dead bolt is broken. 96. The door &ame is broken. 97. The kitchen floor is soiled. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach infestation. 98. The trap for the kitchen sink is disassembled. 99. T'he knobs to the stove are missing. 100. The stove burners and covers aze missing. 101. The kitchen ceiling and walls are water damaged. • Bedroom 1 102. The carpering is soiled and matted. 103. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 104. The ceiling and walls are stained and have cobwebs. 105. Portions of the baseboazd are missing. 106. There is a hole in the bathroom door. 107. The toilet tank cover is missing. 108. There is a lot of mildew and staining on the walls and bathtub. 109. The repairs made to the ceiling aze incomplete. I 10. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. , • Unit 4 111. The carpeting is soited and matted. 112. The walls and ceiling show evidence of water damage and staining. �+�-�C��(t� 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 8 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 12I. 122. The wa11s and ceiling fiave cracked and peeled paint _. There is a lazge crack in'the ceiling near the light fixture. The stove has been removed and the gas flex tubing is open and uncapped. The floor is soiled and not continuous nor impervious to water. There is standing water on the bathroom floor. The toilet tank cover is missing. The hand sink has beea partially disassembled_ There is water damage to the bathroom walls above the bathtub. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. There are lazge cracks and defects in the walls and ceiling. Note: There is evidence of a severe coclQOach infestation. Bedroom 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. 129. Portions of the baseboazd Sn tube heating unit have been disassembled. There are cracks in the walls and ceiling. The watls and ceiling are water damaged. There is a large crack in the ceiling by the light fixture. There is no cover on the circuit breaker box. The entry door to the unit is broken and the hinges aze missing. There aze lazge defects in the walls and the plaster is broken. Top Floor/Common Area Hallway 130. 131. Unit 5 132. The roof access door or hatch is leaking. There is standing water on the floor directly below the hatchway to the roof. The entry door is damaged, the hardwaze and dead bolt is missing. . • • . UC:i-2�-1998 15�44 224 Bates Avenue October 9, 1998 Page 9 CITY OF ST PRUL CODE ENF 612 226 3170 P.10i15 ��y �� The door frame is broken. The carpeting is soiled and matted. There is extensive water damage to the ceiling neaz the kitchen and dining room. There is extensive water damage to tbe kitchen ceiling. The trap fot the kitchen sink is disassembled. The kitchen ceiling has large ctacks and defects duc to water damage. The living room walls are water damaged. Note: There is evidence of a coclaoach in#'estation. Bedroom The carpeting is soiled and matted. • The water service inspection cover has been removed from the closet. The ceiling and walls.aze water damaged. There aze cracks and defects in the ceiling and walls. There is rust and corrosion on the metal parts of the baseboard heating unit. Bathroom The�e are ctacks and defects in the battuoom walls and ceiling. The toilet tank cover has been removed. The bathroom floor is not impervious to water. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. There is evidence of water damage neaz the window. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach and fly infestation in the bathroom. r1 LJ Unit 6 I'herc is broken glass on the floor. - -. .,. _. . Portions" of the baseboazd fin tube heating unit have been disassembled. �,�, � 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 10 • • • 152. The watls and ceiling show evidence of water damage. 153. There aze cracks and defects in the walls and ceiling. 154. There is refuse and debris strewn about the ldtchen floor. 155. The counter tops are stained. 156. The kitchen floor is stained. 157. There is refuse and debris strewn about the bathroom floor. 158. 159. 160. 161. 162. 163. The wall and ceiling plaster is cracked, chipped and flaking. The bathtub is not properly sealed or caulked. There is evidence of eactensive water damage to the ceiling and walls. Portions of the ceiling have caved inwazd. The hand sink is not properly supported and is pulling away from the wall. There is no cover on the electrical service panel. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach infestation in the kitchen. Bedroom 164. The walls and ceiling aze water damaged. 165. There is cracked and peeled paint on the walls and ceiling. 166. There is mildew on the walls and ceiling. 167. There is rust and corrosion to the metal parts of the baseboazd heating unit 168. The carpeting is soiled and matted. Unit 7 169. The floor is wary and buckled. 170. The carpeting is soiled and matted. ��' �� 171. The walls and ceiling are soiled and have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 172. There is rust and corrosion to the metal portions af the fin tube baseboard unit. ' 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 11 173. The refrigerator is pulled away &om the wall. • 174. The kitchen floor is soiled and matted. � � 175. The sink trap has been removed. 176. There is a large hole ia the bathroom ceiting. 177. There is debris and refuse on the floor, 178- There is plaster and insulation on the floor. 179. There is evidence of water damage to the ceiling and walls. 180. The bathtub is soiled and not properly caulked or sealed. 181. The trap for the hand sink has been removed. 182. The hand sink is puiling away from the wall. I83. The bathroom floor is soiled. . 184. Portions of the baseboazd fin tube heating unit have been disassembied. � Note; There is evidence of a cocla�oach infestation. $edroom 185. The carpeting is soiled. 186. The baseboazd fin tube fieating is disassembled. 187. The walls and ceiling are soiled. 188. There aze cracks and defects to the walls and ceiling. 189. There is evidence of water damage near the window. Unit 8 • 190. The carpeting is soiled and matted. 191. The walls and ceiling are stained. • 192. There is rust and corrosion to the baseboard heating unit. 193. The ceiling and walls aze water damaged. • 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 12 • • ��-��b 194. The ceiling and walls have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 195. There is a lazge area of water damage under the window and the corner of the ceiling. 196. There are large cracks and defects in the ceiling due to the water damage. 197. The kitchen floor is soiled. 198. The kitchen walls and ceiling aze water damaged and stained. 199. The cover on the circuit breaker box is missing. 200. The toilet tank cover is missing. 201. The toilet seat and cover are damaged. 202. There is extensive water damage and mildew to the bathroom ceiling and walls. 203. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. 204. The hand sink is pulling away from the wall. 205. The bathroom floor is soiled. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach infestation. Bedroom 206. The walls and ceiling are stained and soiled. 207. The bedroom walls and ceiling have mildew. 208. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 209. The walls and ceiling aze water damaged. 210. There is water damage azound the window sill. Common Hallway to First Level 211. There is cracked and peeled paint and plaster on the walls and ceiling. • 212. There aze large cracks and defects in the plaster. 213. The carpeting in the hallway and stairs is wom, matted and deteriorated. 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1498 Page 13 As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and • the resulting nuisance condition is not coaected by October 22,1998 Citizen Service Offices Division of Code Enforcement will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this actioq including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the properry ta�ces as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 350 St. Peter Street Suite 300, Lowry Professional Building (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. As an owner or responsibte party, you aze required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to atl interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within sevea (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. • The $nforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declazes it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placazd shall not be removed withouY the written authority of Citizen Service Office. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Offce. If conective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Eaforcement 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 heazd 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. • t , 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 14 i �� a� If you have any questions or request additional information please contact H. Robinson between the hours of 8:00 and 930 am. at (651) 298-4153, or you may leave a voice mail message at (651} 220-2178. Sinc ely, � D j f Reneta eiss � �J Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office � U RW:mI cc: Nancy Anderson - Council Research Paul Mordorski - PED Housing 01-98 • ORlG1NA4. Council File # lg - l O`u Green Sheet # �� Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � Committee: Ddte 1 WHEREAS, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement has requested the City 2 Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or 3 wrecking and removal of a three-story, multi-unit building located on properry hereinafter referred to 4 as the "Subject Property" and commonly l�own as 224 Bates Avenue. This property is legally 5 described as follows, to wit: 6 8 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 Lots 15 and 16, Block 2,Wilder & Dodge's Subd'n of Blk 48 of Lyman Dayton's Addition. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by Division of Code Enforcement on or before August 6, 1998, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Properry: Keith J. Pederson, 882 Payne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101-4102; Jean G. Schuldt, 685 Heinel Drive, Roseville, MN 55113-2101; Aaron Rubenstein, Heritage Preservation Commission, % LIEP, 350 5t. Peter #300, St. Paul, MN 55102 WHEREAS, Division of Code Enforcement has served in accardance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated December 2, 1996 & October 7, 1998; and WHEREAS, these orders informed the then known interested or responsible parties that the structure located on the S�bject Properry is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Chapter 45; and WHEREAS, these orders informed the interested or responsible parties that they must repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by January 2, 1997 now October 22, 1998; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the S�bject Properry declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition; subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and Division of Code Enforcement requested thatthe City Clerk schedule public hearings before the L,egislative Hearing Officer of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and � - lo�a WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of the public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the I.egislauve Hearing Officer of the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, December 1, 1998 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendauon to approve the request to order the interested or responsible parties to make the S�bject 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 alternative 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 Fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Hearing; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, December 09, 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 Ciry Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Properry at 224 Bates Avenue: 1. That the Subject Property comprises a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul I.egislative 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 5ubject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 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 routinely monitored by the Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings. 8. That the laiown interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that the norification requirements of Chapter 45 have been fulfilled. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following ordsr: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safery and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as OR{G4NAL �(�'�°�� 1 prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all 2 applicable codes and ordinauces, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in 3 accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of 4 the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days after the date of the Council Iiearing. 5 6 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the Citizen Service 7 Office, Division of Code Enforcement is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are 8 necessary to demolish and remove this structure, fill the site and charge the costs incurred 9 against the S�bject Properry pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul 10 L,egislarive Code. il 12 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all 13 personal property or fixtures of any kind which interfere with the demolition and removal shall 14 be removed from the property by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If all 15 personal properry is not removed, it st�all be considered to be abandoned and the City of Saint 16 Paul shall remove and dispose of such properry as provided by law. 17 18 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 L,egislative Code. Requested by Department of: Citiz Service O£fice• Co orce �nt By Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: Approved by Ivl3o Jq By: � � . ��,c.o�, Approved,�by Mayor for Submission to By: Adopted by Council: Date ,�_\(, \�_ Division of Code Enforcement 292-7718 December 9, 1998 11/06/98 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET �„�,�.�.� � � -'o9fl No 51626 NWaVDffis a„��,k,. � �...� %� ''/�7 � a„�� ❑,.��,��. ❑��,,.a.� � w,��«� ❑ (CLJP OCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) y Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner(s) to remove or repair the referenced building(s). If owner fails to comply with the resolution, Citizen Service Office, Division of Code Enforcement is ordered to iove the building. The subject properry is located at 224 Bates Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION CIB CAMMIITEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMfSSION Has this persorVfi�m erer wvrkM under a contract for Nis depahment? YES NO Has this pewoNFrm e�er Eeen a cily empbyce9 VES NO Dces this persmlRrm possess a sldA not normaltypossessed by any arterit city employee9 YES NO Is fhis pereoMfirtn a targetetl vendaY7 YES NO erM atlach W areen sheet 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, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 22A Bates Avenue by January 2, 1997 an additional compliance date of October 22,1998 was given, and have failed to comply with those orders. IF APPROVED The City will eliminate a nuisance. d�� y � ?�� t�� e - l�.S� 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 t�es. nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This build'ang(s) will continue to biight the community. 'AL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S �D I S,OOO ^�ZO_OOO WST/REVENUE BUDOETm (CIRCLE ON� � NO SOURCE INFORMATON (EI�WN) ACTNITY NUMBER �3��.�§ t�.�."s�?�"?`h �PF`�� RECEIVED S�s3 � � %��f3 MAYOR'S OFFICE C[TIZEN SERVICE OFFICE Fred Owusu, City Gerk � �- � DIVIS[ON OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT Warren R Bostrom, ProQram.LfanaQer CTTY OF SAINI' PAUL Nuisance Bui(ding Code Enforcement Norm Coieman, Mayo> SSS Cedar Street Tel: 612-298-4153 SaintP¢u1,lVN5il01-126G Far.611-128-3170 November 6, 1998 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Cq"r� '1 R ��;�� Council President and Members of the City Council � . r .r r7 The Citizen Service Office, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Division has rec�uested the City Council schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 224 Bates Avenue The City Council has scheduled the date of these hearings as follow Legislative Hearing - Tuesday, December 1,1998 City Council Hearing - Wednesday, December 09,1998 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Keith J. Pederson 882 Payne Avenue St. Paul. NIN 55101-4102 Interest Fee Owner 3ean G. Schuldt 685 Heinel Drive Roseville. NN 55113-2101 Aaron Rtibensiein Heritage preserration Commissio;: % LIEP Taxpayer Herita�e Prese�:2tion District 350 St. Peter �=300 St. Paul,lVil�� 5�102 � � �� 224 Bates Avenue November 6, 1998 Page 2 The legal description of this properiy is: Lots 15 and 16, Block 2, �Vilder & Dodge's Subd'n of Blk 48 of Lyman Dayton's Addition. Division of Code Enforcement has declared 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 correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this buildins(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 recommendatien 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. Sincerely, � �'�3d! Reneta Weiss Vacan±Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Serviee Office RW:mI ec: Frank Bere, Building Inspection and Design Rachel Young, City Attorneys Office Nancy Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Council Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Paul Mordorski, PED-Housing Division 01-9� ��-�� MINUT'ES OF T`HE LEGISLATTVE HEARING December 1, 1998 Room 330 City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Offlcer STAFF PRESENT: Bob Connor, City Council; Chuck Votel, Code Enforcement Gerry Strathman called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 224 Bates Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. Chuck Votel reported this is a three story, multi-unit building. It was condemned in December 1995. In December 1996, Code Enforcement issued an order to abate a nuisance building. It was not taken further. Last October, an amended order was sent to abate a nuisance building. The City has issued nine summary abatement notices to remove refuse from the yard including fumiture and vehicles. The real estate ta�ces and vacant building registration fees are paid. The estimated mazket value is $110,000. Code Enforcement estimates the cost to repair is $30,000. The cost to demolish is $18,000 to $20,000. Hazold Edstrom appeared and stated he is working with John Choi, legal counsel for Arrigoni. Arrigoni would like to buy the building. They aze in the process of negotiating a purchase agreement. Gerry Strathman asked if this is a historic building. Mr. Votel responded the building is in Dayton's Bluff, which is designated as a historic area, therefore, the building should be repaired under the historic guidelines for the azea. John Choi, representing V. K. Arrigoni, Inc., arrived and stated Arrigoni intends to turn the facility into transitional housing for chemically dependent women. The details have not been negotiated yet. Mr. Choi has been trying to contact the seller. The document has not been finalized. Keith Pederson, owner, arrived. Geny Strathman brought him up to date as to what has been discussed so far. Mr. Pederson stated he wanted to correct some of the errors. A code compliance inspection was completed January 1997. Returning the property to certificate of occupancy compliance to be used as an apartment building does not require any building pernuts, therefore, no bond is needed. This information is per the building department. However, one item on the list requires an electrical pernut. Gerry Strathman stated he would like to know when this matter will come to closure. Keith Pederson responded he is entertaining a purchase agreement. There aze contingencies with various City licensing issues. John Choi responded the purchase agreement could be signed by next week. Once signed, a zoning appiication will have to be submitted because re-zoning may be involved. This may take a while. �b� -I��" MINLJTES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HEARING OF 12-1-98 Gerry Strathman stated the building seems to be secure. Chuck Votel agreed. Page 2 Gerry Strathman asked Bob Connor did he have any information about this building. Mr. Connor responded he is surprised about the lack of information here conceming the inspection on the property. The inspection was several pages long showing many corrections that needed to be made. Keith Pederson responded Mr. Connor is referring to the inspection done November 1996, which had 231 items on it. When tenants are asked to leave, they do not clean. There are 9 apartments. The inspector found the kitchen floor was soiled, toilet seat cracked, kitchen counter top soiled, etc. This went on for each apartment so that there are 9 soiled kitchen floors, 9 soiled bathrooms, etc. This November 1996 list no longer applies; once the code compiiance inspection has been made, it takes precedent over any previous inspections. Also, Mr. Pederson has witnesses and the inspector's admission of breaking into the building. Mr. Pederson stated the code compliance inspection was done in January 1997. There were 36 items listed. They are minor items such as provide a copy of the fire alarm inspection, provide glass breaking devices for fire extinguishers, repair some broken doors, etc. Mr. Pederson plans to remove the plumbing and eliminate the men and womens restrooms that have never been used during his ownership. He has been on the property every week. The snow is shoveled; the grass is cut. A dumpster is on the property for people who dump refuse. Minor repairs have been done to the building. The purchase agreement should happen within 120 days. If the client does not follow through with the purchase agreement, Mr. Pederson will make the repairs to re-occupy the building. It is an overreaction to demolish it. Gerry Strathman recommended laying over this matter to the January 19, 1999, I.egislative Hearing. This will give 1he owner time to see what will happen with the proposed purchase. Once that is known, the owner can lay out his pians for the building. The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m. rrn ��-l� REPORT Date: December 1, 1998 Time: lO:OQ a.m. Place: Room 330 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. LEGISLATIVE HEARING Gerry Strathman Legislative Hearing Officer Resolution ordering the owner to remove or repair the building at 224 Bates Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with the order, Code Enforcement is ordered to remove the building. I.egislative Hearing Officer recommends laying over to the January 19, 1999, L.egislative Hearing. qg-(oa� ��5 • From: Sheri Pemberton To: CCouncil.COUNCIL.lantry Date; 12/16/98 11:04am Subject: 224 Bates Avenue Talked with Pat Fish and Ilene Rhoade today concerning this property. The current file goes back to 1993, there is older information on this building but it is in storage. If you think we need to go back further, just let me know. 2 have outlined a chronology of actions that may be useful for you. November, 1993 - Letter was sent from Fire Inspections requiring a 30 day compliance on various deferred maintenance type issues. December, 1993 - Complaint concerning exterior maintenance of the building to scrap and paint trim. January, 1994 - Normal inspection for Certificate of Occupancy, certified nine-lbr. units until il/95 with certain maintenance items to be completed. July, 1994 - Property inspected for completion of exterior maintenance on painting trim - was not completed and other issues identified (overcrowding, deferred maintenance). Complaints had been received conceming these issues. August 2, 1994 - Sent letter concerning overcrowding and deferred maintenance. (units with families of 10 and 9 people in one bedroom units) � August 17, 1994 - Inspeated no compliance August 30, 1994 - Inspected no compliance October 20, 1994 - Znspection no compliance. Units 2, 4 and 9 were vacant. November, 1994 to May, 1995 - on going inspections no compliance June 16, 1995 - Revoked Certificate of Occupancy for overcrowding and not completing deferred maintenance items. July 20, 1995 - Tagged owner for some units still being occupied. August 6, 1995 - Building inspected and found vacant. August 25, 1995 - Combination revocation and condemantion for overcrowding and deteriorated maintenance condition of the building. Zoning Information: 224 Bates was originally in an RM-2 (multi-family) zone. When the City adopted adopted the Lower Dayton's Bluff Small Area Plan on Ju1y 19, 1990, it rezoned this property to RT-2 (townhouse). The property was grandfathered in because it was an existing use. When the property ceases its used for 365 • days, the building and land are to be used in conformance with the current zoning unless the planning commission approves a permit to reestablish the non-conforming use. �,�Q � WR�4 �h1a��— 0.0 .�Ct[�.� 0.A I.IAR._ �SVLKY�- O ��t. .AA.rcV�+t, °� �++�oSZ ��uA o�. .S2.x�a. �v�. �a$ CC�x� ��, .Sa51�9-��C� S�c�.. -�a.rc�� a_ . ..f 1 C1TiZEN SERVICE OFFICE L� �i — � O�� ; • Fred Owusu, Ctry CIe�R DMSION OF PROPEATY CODE ENFORCEMENT Warren R Boso-om, P�oaram Mmtazer lJ CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayo� Nuttm+ce BuildingCode £njorcement 3 SSSCed�Sveet Te1:671-298-4753 SaintPaul,M1V35101-2260 Faz:672-228-3170 � October 7, 1498 Courx�! Resea'�h C°:+'=� *AMENDED* OCT 121993 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Keith J. Pederson 882 Payne Avenue St. Paul, MN 55101-4102 Jean G. Schuldt 685 Heinel Drive Roseville, MN 55113-2101 Deaz Su or Madam: The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Unit, Division of Code Enforcement, Citizen Service Office hereby declares the premises located at: 224 Bates Avenue and legally described as follows, to wit: Wilder & Dodge's Subdivision of Block 48, Lyman Dayton's Addition To St. Paul Lots 15 and Lot 16 Blk 2 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legisiative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On November 14,1996 and June 12,1998 a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of de�ciencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the • Buiiding Inspection and Design Section, 350 St. Peter Street Suite 32U, Lowry Professional Building (612)266-9001. That inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may also be required to post a two thousand dollar ($2,000.00) performance bond with the Building Inspection and Design O�ce before any permits are issued, except for a demolition permit. • 224 Bates Avenue October 7,1998 Page 2 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 Occapancy has beea issued. Tius is a three-story, wood and stucco, multi-unit building. Exterior Note: A11 first floor windows and doors in the froat and all f rst and second floor windows in the back are boazded. West Side 2. 2. 3. 4. There are cracks and stains in the stucco. The gutter down spout system is bent. Some of the screens aze ripped and not intact. Some of tke second floor windows aze broken. South Side 5. 6. There aze cracks and stains in the stucco. The paint is chipping, peeling and flaking, Easf Side 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. The second floor reaz door hazdwaze is missing. The asphalt pazking lot is cracked, crumbling and uneven. There is a lazge oiI stain on the back of the building. There is water damage and stains under an air conditioner. The chimney is cracked and part of the brick and mortar is missing. The retaining wall is cracked and crumbling. The chimney has cracked and peeled paint. The screens aze not intact. The windows aze bmken on the second floor. � � • � , 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 3 North Side 16. The first floor and basement windows are boarded. 17. The screens aze not intact, some of the screens are ripped and torn. 18. Some of the windows aze hroken. 19. The metal edging on the roof is bent and twisted by the parapet. Interior Lower LeveUFront Hallway 20. The front door window glass is broken. 21. The door is boazded and secured from the inside. 22. The carpeting is matted and soiled. 23. The plaster walls aze chipped, cracked and broken. • 24. The walls and ceiling have peeled and flaking paint. Front Enhy (south) Common Entry Area 25. The cazpeting is matted and soiled. 26. Portions of copper from the fin tube baseboard heating unit aze missing. 27. The fm tube baseboard heating units aze disassembled and not operable. 28. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint. 29. The ceiling plaster is cracked and peeling. 30. There is evidence of water damage above a window siil. Two Offices 31. There is a hole in one of the office ceilings. • 32. There is cracked and peeled plaster on the walls and ceiling in both units. 33. There is extensive water damage to the ceilings in both units. �(�-f�� c.LT 1�atGD 11yOLLLLC October 7, 1998 Page 4 34. 35. The carpeting is soiled and matted in the units. There is evidence of water damage around the window sill or ledge. Lower Unit/Lavatory Note: The lower unit is all mechanical and there are two lavatories, the laundry room floor tites are damaged. The ceilings and wa1Is aze water damaged. There are a mens and ladies restroom; the mens batluoom toilet tank cover is missing, portions of the handsink aze disassembled, there is a leak through a wall urinal, there is a hole in the wall where the mirror was. The ladies mom toilet tank cover is missing, there aze nnmerous eIectrical ouflets and fixtures stored in this area. Portions of the floor tile is missing, the handsink is disassembled. There is a mechanical room on the lower level which is for maintenance and mechanical use, Apartment #9 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. The dead bolt is removed from the door. The door hardware is broken. The door is broken and damaged. Porfions of t6e baseboard fin tube heating unit are disassembled. The window is boarded &om the outside. The refrigerator is open and inoperable. There is evidence of mildew and water damage to the ceiling. The cupboazd facings aze missing. The gas range is missing and the flex tubing is uncapped and open. Portions of the plumbing for the sink aze missing. The kitchen sink is partially disassembled. There is evidence of water damage below the sink. The bathroom toilet tank cover is missing. There is water damage azound the window well or sili. The bathtub is not properly sealed or caulked. The floor is not continuous nor impervious to water. � • • • • 224 Bates Avenue " ' October 7,1998 Page 5 �� • 52. The hand sink is partially disassembled. 53. There is no CTFCI outlet in the bathroom. 54. There is peeled and flaking paint and piaster on the walls and ceiling. "Main Floor 5�. The glass is hroken on the fire extinguisher case. Main Floor Apartment 1 58. The dead bolt is broken. 55. The door hazdwaze to the rear exterior is missing. 56. The door is nailed shut from the inside. 59. The door and door framing are damaged. 60. The carpeting is soiled and matted. 61. Portions of the fin tube baseboazd heating aze disassembled. 62. The kitchen floor is soiled and spongy. 63. There is water damage under the kitchen sink. � � The sink trap is disassembled. The cupboazds aze soiled. Note: There is evidence of a severe cocla�oach infestation ttuoughout the unit. Bedroom 1 66. The fin tube baseboazd heating unit is partially disassembled. 67. There is a hole in the ceiling. 68. The ceiling is �vater damaged. • 69. The ceiling and walls have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 70. The carpeting is soiled and matted. ��-�C� �[t� 71. The cover is missing on the circuit breaker box. 224 Bates Avenue October 7,1998 Page 6 Bathroom 72. There is water damage`around the bathroom window well. 73. The bathtub is not properly cau]ked or sealed. 74. There are defects in the ceiling and watl p2aster. 75. The bathroom ceiling is water damaged. Unit 2 76. The carpeting is soiled and matted. 77. The windows aze boazded. 78. The fin tube baseboard heating is disassembled and inoperable. 79. The ceiling and walls aze soiled and deteriorated with cracked and peeled paint. • 80• The sink trap in the kitchen is disassembled. - 81. The counter tops aze soiled. • 82. The cupboazds aze soiled. 83. The bathroom tank cover is missing. 84. The toilet is dry. 85. The hand sink is partially disassemble@. 86. The walls and ceiling have cracked and pee2ed paint and plaster. 87. The bathtub is not properly cautked or seafed. 88. The cover is missing on tfie circuit breaker box. 89. The bedroom fin tube baseboazd unit is disassembled. 90. The closet door has been removed. Note: There is an extensive cockroach infestation. Unit 3 91. There aze discazded iteins, refuse and debris strewn about the living room floor. , . , 224 Bates Avenue � � October'7, 1998 Page 7 i 92. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint. - 93. The walls are stained and soiled. 94. The walls and ceiling aze water damaged. 95. The entry door is damaged, the dead bolt is broken. 96. The door &ame is broken. 97. The kitchen floor is soiled. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach infestation. 98. The trap for the kitchen sink is disassembled. 99. T'he knobs to the stove are missing. 100. The stove burners and covers aze missing. 101. The kitchen ceiling and walls are water damaged. • Bedroom 1 102. The carpering is soiled and matted. 103. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 104. The ceiling and walls are stained and have cobwebs. 105. Portions of the baseboazd are missing. 106. There is a hole in the bathroom door. 107. The toilet tank cover is missing. 108. There is a lot of mildew and staining on the walls and bathtub. 109. The repairs made to the ceiling aze incomplete. I 10. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. , • Unit 4 111. The carpeting is soited and matted. 112. The walls and ceiling show evidence of water damage and staining. �+�-�C��(t� 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 8 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 12I. 122. The wa11s and ceiling fiave cracked and peeled paint _. There is a lazge crack in'the ceiling near the light fixture. The stove has been removed and the gas flex tubing is open and uncapped. The floor is soiled and not continuous nor impervious to water. There is standing water on the bathroom floor. The toilet tank cover is missing. The hand sink has beea partially disassembled_ There is water damage to the bathroom walls above the bathtub. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. There are lazge cracks and defects in the walls and ceiling. Note: There is evidence of a severe coclQOach infestation. Bedroom 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. 129. Portions of the baseboazd Sn tube heating unit have been disassembled. There are cracks in the walls and ceiling. The watls and ceiling are water damaged. There is a large crack in the ceiling by the light fixture. There is no cover on the circuit breaker box. The entry door to the unit is broken and the hinges aze missing. There aze lazge defects in the walls and the plaster is broken. Top Floor/Common Area Hallway 130. 131. Unit 5 132. The roof access door or hatch is leaking. There is standing water on the floor directly below the hatchway to the roof. The entry door is damaged, the hardwaze and dead bolt is missing. . • • . UC:i-2�-1998 15�44 224 Bates Avenue October 9, 1998 Page 9 CITY OF ST PRUL CODE ENF 612 226 3170 P.10i15 ��y �� The door frame is broken. The carpeting is soiled and matted. There is extensive water damage to the ceiling neaz the kitchen and dining room. There is extensive water damage to tbe kitchen ceiling. The trap fot the kitchen sink is disassembled. The kitchen ceiling has large ctacks and defects duc to water damage. The living room walls are water damaged. Note: There is evidence of a coclaoach in#'estation. Bedroom The carpeting is soiled and matted. • The water service inspection cover has been removed from the closet. The ceiling and walls.aze water damaged. There aze cracks and defects in the ceiling and walls. There is rust and corrosion on the metal parts of the baseboard heating unit. Bathroom The�e are ctacks and defects in the battuoom walls and ceiling. The toilet tank cover has been removed. The bathroom floor is not impervious to water. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. There is evidence of water damage neaz the window. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach and fly infestation in the bathroom. r1 LJ Unit 6 I'herc is broken glass on the floor. - -. .,. _. . Portions" of the baseboazd fin tube heating unit have been disassembled. �,�, � 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 10 • • • 152. The watls and ceiling show evidence of water damage. 153. There aze cracks and defects in the walls and ceiling. 154. There is refuse and debris strewn about the ldtchen floor. 155. The counter tops are stained. 156. The kitchen floor is stained. 157. There is refuse and debris strewn about the bathroom floor. 158. 159. 160. 161. 162. 163. The wall and ceiling plaster is cracked, chipped and flaking. The bathtub is not properly sealed or caulked. There is evidence of eactensive water damage to the ceiling and walls. Portions of the ceiling have caved inwazd. The hand sink is not properly supported and is pulling away from the wall. There is no cover on the electrical service panel. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach infestation in the kitchen. Bedroom 164. The walls and ceiling aze water damaged. 165. There is cracked and peeled paint on the walls and ceiling. 166. There is mildew on the walls and ceiling. 167. There is rust and corrosion to the metal parts of the baseboazd heating unit 168. The carpeting is soiled and matted. Unit 7 169. The floor is wary and buckled. 170. The carpeting is soiled and matted. ��' �� 171. The walls and ceiling are soiled and have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 172. There is rust and corrosion to the metal portions af the fin tube baseboard unit. ' 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 11 173. The refrigerator is pulled away &om the wall. • 174. The kitchen floor is soiled and matted. � � 175. The sink trap has been removed. 176. There is a large hole ia the bathroom ceiting. 177. There is debris and refuse on the floor, 178- There is plaster and insulation on the floor. 179. There is evidence of water damage to the ceiling and walls. 180. The bathtub is soiled and not properly caulked or sealed. 181. The trap for the hand sink has been removed. 182. The hand sink is puiling away from the wall. I83. The bathroom floor is soiled. . 184. Portions of the baseboazd fin tube heating unit have been disassembied. � Note; There is evidence of a cocla�oach infestation. $edroom 185. The carpeting is soiled. 186. The baseboazd fin tube fieating is disassembled. 187. The walls and ceiling are soiled. 188. There aze cracks and defects to the walls and ceiling. 189. There is evidence of water damage near the window. Unit 8 • 190. The carpeting is soiled and matted. 191. The walls and ceiling are stained. • 192. There is rust and corrosion to the baseboard heating unit. 193. The ceiling and walls aze water damaged. • 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 12 • • ��-��b 194. The ceiling and walls have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 195. There is a lazge area of water damage under the window and the corner of the ceiling. 196. There are large cracks and defects in the ceiling due to the water damage. 197. The kitchen floor is soiled. 198. The kitchen walls and ceiling aze water damaged and stained. 199. The cover on the circuit breaker box is missing. 200. The toilet tank cover is missing. 201. The toilet seat and cover are damaged. 202. There is extensive water damage and mildew to the bathroom ceiling and walls. 203. The bathtub is not properly caulked or sealed. 204. The hand sink is pulling away from the wall. 205. The bathroom floor is soiled. Note: There is evidence of a cockroach infestation. Bedroom 206. The walls and ceiling are stained and soiled. 207. The bedroom walls and ceiling have mildew. 208. The walls and ceiling have cracked and peeled paint and plaster. 209. The walls and ceiling aze water damaged. 210. There is water damage azound the window sill. Common Hallway to First Level 211. There is cracked and peeled paint and plaster on the walls and ceiling. • 212. There aze large cracks and defects in the plaster. 213. The carpeting in the hallway and stairs is wom, matted and deteriorated. 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1498 Page 13 As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and • the resulting nuisance condition is not coaected by October 22,1998 Citizen Service Offices Division of Code Enforcement will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this actioq including administrative costs and demolition costs will be assessed against the properry ta�ces as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection Report must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Section, 350 St. Peter Street Suite 300, Lowry Professional Building (651)266-9090. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. As an owner or responsibte party, you aze required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to atl interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within sevea (7) days, notify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. • The $nforcement Officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declazes it to be a"nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placazd shall not be removed withouY the written authority of Citizen Service Office. The department is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the City Clerk's Offce. If conective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Eaforcement 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 heazd 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. • t , 224 Bates Avenue October 7, 1998 Page 14 i �� a� If you have any questions or request additional information please contact H. Robinson between the hours of 8:00 and 930 am. at (651) 298-4153, or you may leave a voice mail message at (651} 220-2178. Sinc ely, � D j f Reneta eiss � �J Vacant Buildings Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement Citizen Service Office � U RW:mI cc: Nancy Anderson - Council Research Paul Mordorski - PED Housing 01-98 •