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92-391 �� .�,��r��. '-- ^ ��2- i � , \�� Council rile � � -"" � Green sheet � �[-. 1� � RESOLUTION I F SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA r_ Presented y Referred To Committee: Date VVHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a stucco over brick, four unit, two story, walk up apartment building and a deteriorated two stall garage in year yazd located on property hereinafter refened to as the "Subject PrQperty" and commonly known as 657 Oakdale Avenue. This property is legally � described as follows, to wit: � Lot 4 EXCEPT the Northerly 3 feet thereof; And all of Lot 5, Block 1, the West St. Paul Rea1 Estate and Improvement Syndicate Addition No. 1 • � WFIEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by the Division of Public Health on or before February 16, 1992, the following aze the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Clark W. Conn�ll, 3075 Magnolia Lane, Plymouth, MN 55441; Capital Bank, 1020 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55117; Ramsey County Property Taxation, c/o Beatrice Backer, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W., Room 138 - Court House, St. Paul, MN 55102 . WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" dated January 16, 1992 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution; and WI�REAS, the order informed the then.known interested or responsible parties that the apartmenf building and garage located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant_to Sections 45.02, Subd. 8 and a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 45.03 Subd. 7; and _ WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must either repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by February 16, 1992; and WI�REAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition, subject to demolition; and VVHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been corrected and the Division of Public Health has requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of theses public hearings; and ��►�. 9Z-�1 i ,� WI�REAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, March 18, 1992 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request by the Division of Public Heaith to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, � 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 of the date of the publication of this resolution; and WI�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on lbesday, March 24, 1992 and all testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon all of the testimony and evidence presented at the above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 657 Oakdale Avenue: 1. That the building(s) located on the Subject Property comprise a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02 Subd.8. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. lfiat an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. 6. That the Division of Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declazes it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. That the City of Saint Paul has had to boazd accessible openings at the subject property. 9. That the known intereste� parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that they have been properly served notice of the public hearings. -2- �►�t��►�- �Z-?.� I ✓ - °�� The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and . welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, Qr in the alternative by demolishing and . removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within fifteen (15) days of the date of the publication of this resolution. 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the City of Saint Paul, Division of Public Health is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure and f�ll the si�e and ctiarge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixhues of any kind which shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the building by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If the personal property is not removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property and fixtures as is provided by law. 4. IT IS FURT'HER ORDERED, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the last known address of the owners and interested parties in accordance with � Section 45.11, Subd.6 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. -3- Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: —�a^ a�' �c� l rc i' on acca ee ettman � une � i son � BY� —�– - � Adopted by Council: Date MAR 2 4 199� Form Approved by City Attorney Adoptfon Cert 'ed,b Council Se et ry gy. ��j,�� 3-�.-�l�L � ;� By' G Approved by Mayor for Subm' sion to Approved by ayo . Dat R � � ��92 Council / ,.��-��/' By. ��il�t� By: P��l��D APR �+ '�2 T � q2-�l i ✓ °��o�h"u�i y��iices oA�'"-'��2 GREEN SHEET No. 0 2 9 5 CONTACT PER$ON Q PNONE INITIAU pATE INITIAUDATE �DEPARTMENT DIRECiO �GTY COUNGL Charles Votal 29B-4153 N�� AITORNEY Z �CITV CIERK MU M�OM 004J4 L AQ�Np�1 BY(DI1TE� ROU71N0 BUDOET DIRECTOR �FiN.8 MOT.8ERVICES DIR. Ch 2 199Z ��v�(�� TOTAL N OF SIONATURE PAOES � (CLIP AlL�OCATIONS FOR SIGNATUI� "�°��cil to pase thia rssolution which will order the own�r to reomove or repair the referenced buildinq(s) wfthin fiftean (15� days fraa th� publication of this reeolution. If the owner fails to comply with the re�olution, tho City will b� authorized to r�move the buildinq. The subj�ct property is locatsd at 657 Oakdale Av�nue. REOar Non�oNe:Mp�+W a► (F�l COUNCN. REPORT OPTIONAL _PLANNINO COAM�q88101r _dVil SERVICE COMM18810N ANALYST PHONE NO. _C�COMMI7TEE _ _S'fAFF _ COMMENTS: _DlSlitlCT QOIJRT _ 8UPPORT8INHICH OOUNdL OBJECTIVE9 fNIT1ATIN(i PF�BI.EM.18�1E.aPPOR7UNITY(V11ho.WI�.YVMn.Whsrs.M�hy): Thie building(s) is a nuissnce buildinq(s) am dQfined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building ae defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Lsqislative Code. The own�re, interested partiee and responsible parties known to the �nforcament Officer were given an order to repair or r�cnove thQ building at 657 Oakdale Avenue by February 16, 1992, and have failed to comply with those ordor�. ADVMITAOE8IF APPRWIED: The City will sliminate a nuiaance. ��EIVED MAa p 3 1992 fAAY��s�� as�uwwr�c�s��o: The City will spsnd funds to wreck and r�ve this building(s). These costs will be aesessed to the property, coll�cted aa m epscfal assessment against the property taxes. �SADVMITA(�E8 IF NOT APPR�VED: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This buildinq(s) will continue to bliqt}t the community. RECEIVED Counco! RPsp�rch (;enter MAR 1.2 1992 MAR 0 9 1992 CITY CLERK TOTAL AMOUNT�TRANBACTION i $6_�00— $7�000 C�T/REYENUE S1lDOETED(CIRCI.E ONE) YES NO �$�� Nuisance Housing Abat�nent A�y�N� 33261 FlNAN(:IAL INFOR�AAATION:(EXPLAII� �vv 4� NOTE: COAAPLETE DIRECTION8 ARE INq.UDED IN THE CiREEN 3HEET INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL AVAILABLE iN THE PUFiCHA31NO OFFICE(PHONE NO.298-4225). ROUTIN(i ORDER: Bslow ars prste►red routinps tor the flvs mat frequent typee of documsMs: COMTRACTS (a�wmss authorized OOUNCIL RE80LUTION (/lmsnd, Bd9ts./ budpst sxista) Accept.O►ents) 1. Outsids Ag�ncy 1. Depertm�nt Dinctor 2. Inkfstirp D�pMm�nt 3: , � S. CItY/lttcros'!� 4. Mayor 4. MayoNAtefshnt 5. Flneu�ce 3 Mpmt Srn;s. Director 5. City Council 6. Flnance AccouMir� 6. Chief AccouMaM� Fln 8 Mgmt 3�res. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (�> : COUNpL RESOLUTION (�a)�� t. Activity Marnper 1. IniNating Dspertm�M Director 2. Depertmsnt/►coouMant 2. Ciiy Attomsy 3. Departmatt Dlroctor 3. MsyoNfwistant 4. Budget Di►ector 4. City CoUnCil 5. Gty Clsrk 6. Chfef Axountaot> Rn 8 Mgmt 3vcs. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (all otlrors) 1. IniHatUp DepaRmsnt 2. Gty Attornsy 3. AAayoNAteistant 4. �ty qsrk TOTAI NUMBER OF 310NATURE PA(iES IndM.ate the A�ot pepss on which�naturss are required and paperclip each of ths�s�ss. _ ACTION REOUE3TED Ds�cribe what ths p�oj�ct/nquat aeeks to accomplish in Nther chroralogi- cal ordsr or adar of importdxx.whichevsr la n�t appropriats for the i�ue. Do not writs complet�s�Mencas. Bspin�item in your list with a verb. REOOMMENDATION8 Compiete if the iss�s in qusstion hai bsen pr�eMed beforo ariy body, pubUc or private. SUPPORTS WHICH COIINqL 08JECTIVE? Indicate which Council objscNve(s)Y��P�feQ�s�pP�$bY��'�9 the key word(s)(HOU8INO, RECREATION, NEICiMBORH00DS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUD(3ET,SEWER SEPARAl10N).(SEE GOMPLETE LIST IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) OOUNCIL COMMITTEE/RE8EARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS REQUE3TED BY OOUNqL INITIATINC3 PROBLEM, ISSUE,OPPORTUNIIY Explain ths situetbn or ccnditions that created s need for your project or request. ADVANTA(iES IF APPROVED I�ua whstMr this is sfmply an annwl bud�st procsdure roqulrod by law/ chs�r or whMhs►tMn ars�pecfnc In wh�h ths City of Saint Paul and its dtizens will bsndit irom this pr�thction. DI�VANTACiES IF APPROVED What nsp�Nve sffects or major chang�s to sxfsting or past procssses might this proJsct/r.qwst prodt�ce N k is pass�d(e.Q.,trat}Ic dNays, rwlse, tax increasss or aa�esmenb)?To Whom?Whsn? For how lon�? DISADVANTAOES IF NOT APPROVED 1Nhat will bs tlw negativs oonsequsrwss if the promised action is not approved?InabiUty to dsliver sewice4 CoMinued hi�treffic, noise, axident rats?Loes of rsvenus? FlNANCIAL IMPACT Although you must taibr the infortnation you {xovide hsre to the issue you are addrsssirp,in g�nsrd y�w must answer two questions: How much is it poiny to cost4lAfl�o is 0��0�P� q � - �9/ �%��/�� `,�`q 5. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the '�� referenced building, located at 657 Oakdale Avenue. If the owner fails to �' comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND APPROYAL � 6. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 945 Sixth Street East. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND APPROYAL 7. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 465 Whitall Street. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND APPROVAL 8. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 116 Winnipeg Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. s RECOMMEND APPROYAL . 9. Resolution - 91-1967 - directing the Department of Community Services to � move the original Paul Manship sculpture entitled Indian Hunter With Doa to its historical location in Cochran Park. (Laid over in Committee 12/4/91) LAID OYER IN COMMITTEE INDEFINITELY ' � SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH q� ' �1 f Rarherine Cairns,Director � C1TY OF SAINT PALJL NUISANCE BUILDINGS CODE 612-298-4153 James Schet6el,Mayor ENFORCEMEM' SSS Cedar Street Saint Paul,MNSS101-2260 � 7anuary 16, 1992 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Clazk W. Connell Capital Bank 3075 Magnolia Lane 1020 Rice Street RECEIVED Plymouth, MN 55441 St. Paul, MN 55117 MAR 12 1992 Dear Sir or Madam: CITY CLERK The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Unit of the Division of Public Health hereby declares the premises located at: 657 Oakdale Avenue and legally described as follows, to wit: The West St. Paul Real Estate and Improvement Syndicate Addition No. 1 Ex N 3 Ft Lot 4 and all of Lot 5 Blk 1 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On 7anuary 15, 1992, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. All repairs must be in acc:ordance with appropriate codes. Changes or additions to the electrical system, mechanicai system, plumbing system may necessitate updating or upgrading the systems involved. • • ��^r�� 657 Oakdale Avenue 7anuary 16, 1992 � Page: 2 1. This building contains discarded furniture, garbage, bags of garbage, rubbish, junk, piles of plaster, tires, refrigerators and stoves throughout the units, hallways and basement. The interior is filthy throughout. The appliances do not appear salvageable and the contents are valueless. 2. The dwelling units are generally deteriorated and have numerous wall and ceiling defects. The doors and primary casement windows are defective, broken, missing, lack proper hardware, are ill-fitting and should be replaced or repaired. The floors are buckled, the ceilings are bulged, show evidence of numerous roof leaks, the carpeting is deteriorated and floor coverings aze worn and defective. Units lack proper smoke detector protection. 3. The basement has a dirt floor, is damp and shows evidence of rodents. The foundation walls are deteriorated and portions of the limestone walls have been collapsed. 4. The electrical system is circuit breaker style panels, with 100 amp service per unit. The habitable rooms, kitchens and bathrooms lack the required amount of convenience outlets. The light switches and electrical fixtures are defective throughout. The system would require substantial updating before service could be restored. 5. The dwelling units are heated by.individual gas fired room space heaters. There is no means provided to heat the basement. This building requires replacement and updating of the heating system before being restored to occupancy. The space heaters have rusted, defective flue vent pipes and the appliances are generally beyond their usable service life, and fail to meet minimum Energy Code Requirements for rental property. 6. T�vo units have gas fired water heaters in the ldtchen. They are defective, aged, burst from frozen water. New installations, in a protected area would have to be installed before reoccupancy. The water heater in the basement is defective and the flue vent is improperly sized and has excessive length of run to the chimney. 7. The water pipes are frozen, some are burst, and some show evidence of leaks. The plumbing fixtures are defective, toilets frozen, burst, sinks aged and worn. 1'he drain, waste and vent lines would have to be pressure tested and repaired throughout. One bathroom lacks the required handsink. The entire plumbing system is deteriorated, damaged and would need almost complete replacement before this building is restored to service. . �Z-� i ✓ 657 Oakdale Avenue 7anuary 16, 1992 Page: 3 8. There is evidence of numerous roof leaks and a thorough inspection would have to be made of exposed brickwork and stucco work and repaired as appropriate. 9. There are broken, uncapped gas lines throughout. The stoves are not properly fitted with approved gas piping or connections. The gas piping would have to be pressure tested and updated before being put in service. As owner, agent or responsible party, you are hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not conected by February 16, 1992 the City of Saint Paul, Division of Public Health will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this demolition, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall/Courthouse, (612)298-4212. This inspection will identify spacific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to conect this nuisance condition. You may request the City demolish the building(s) by contacting the Enforcement Officer at (612)298-4153. Please be advised that all owners and interested parties or lienholders of record must also sign this document. As an owner or responsible party, you aze required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven ('� days, notify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. The Enforcement officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a "nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. This placard shall not be removed without the authority of the Division of Public Health. The Division of Public Fiealth is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" the City Clerk's Office. If conective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from all interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. � qz �� / 657 Oakdale Avenue 7anuary 16, 1992 Page: 4 If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either ozder 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. If you have any questions or request additional information please contact Ch�arles Votel between the hours of 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. at (612) 298-4153. Sin rely, � � Chazles Votel Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program CV:jm cc: Molly O'Rourke - City Clerks Office Dan Pahl - PED Housing SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH �� ^,n f ✓ Katlterine Cairns,Dfrecmr �� OF .7ti11�t PAUL NUISAN�E BUILDINGS CODE 612-298-4153 James Scheibel,Mayor ENFORCEMBM' SSS Cedar Street Saint Paul,MN SSI01-2260 � February 26, 1992 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS RE�CEIV�C� Council President and F"� 2 8 1992 Members of the City Council ` C�1"Y CL.ER�. T'he Division of Public Health, VacandNuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Clerk schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 657 Oakdale Avenue The City Clerk has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Neighborhood Services Committee- Wednesday, March 18, 1992 City Council - 1�esday, March 24, 1992 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest Clark W. Connell Fee Owner per Owners and Encumbrance 3075 Magnolia Lane Report and Property Tax Statement Plymouth, MN 55441 Capital Bank Mortgagee per Owners and Encumbrance 1020 Rice Street Report St. Paul, MN 55117 Ramsey County Property Taxation Lienholder c/o Beatrice Backer 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. Room 138 - Court House St. Paul, MN 55102 �1 Z. 3� � � 657 Oakdale Avenue February 26, 1992 Page: 2 The legal description of this property is: Lot 4 EXCEPT the Northerly 3 feet thereof; and all of Lot 5, Block 1, The West St. Paul Real Estate and Improvement Syndicate Addition No. 1 The City of Saint Paul, Division of Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a "nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Division has issued an order to the then lrnown responsible parties fo eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division 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 to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess all costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, � _ .� Chazles A. Votel Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement cc: 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division Peter Warner, City Attorneys Office Molly O'Rourke, City Clerk Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division