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91-1522 �� . , j � Council File � _� Green Sheet � ,'� � RESOLUTIO CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By ' , ' Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Services of the City of Saint Paul has determined that each of the structure's identified in this Resolution constitute a "nuisance" in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the known owners, interested parties and responsible parties have been served, in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, with an Order to either repair each of the structures or have them demolished; and WHEREAS, the public is required to be put on notice of the pending action by the Division of Public Health; now, therefore, be it � RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby directs the Division of Public Health to file with the City Clerk, a copy of the Orders it has issued regarding the following described structures and properties, which have been determined to constitute a nuisance: 289 Como Avenue Humphrey's Addition to Saint Paul Vac Elfelt St Accruing &�ol; Ex Nwly 4.86 Ft; I.ot 15 Blk 7 � 634 7ames Avenue Thomas Daly's Subdivision of Blocks 18 & 31 of Stinson, Brown & Ramsey's Addition Ex 7th St Lot 3 Blk 31 1024 Ross Avenue Terry's Addition to the City of St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minn. W 12 50/100 Ft of Lot 7 and E 25 Ft of Lot 8 Blk 13 654 Wells Street Chas. Weide's Subdivision of Block 37 of Arlington Hills Addition to St. Paul Lot 18 Blk 37 �R��. �-�-.,iM�.�� FURTHER RFSOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes and directs the City Clerk to file a copy of this Resolution with the Ramsey County Recorder. -2- Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: , imon �. OSN1t2 - �.-� � �on _ -- r� viv�l t ��ll�-ZS Macca eb e— ettman une �. i son � By: � � !` �n. a� 1�Z.�� Adopted by Council: Date AUG 2 0 1991 Form Approved by City Attorney Adoptio Certified by Council Secretary n(„f 9y: Y ,�ov1n.��- 8-S:a( By� I� A roved b Ma or f iss' to PP y y or Subm ion Approved by Mayor: Date AUG 2 2 1991 Council� B v: fr�Q��G��iwd�" B y: �tiG��bf/� - - 1,�9�-�.��a DEPARTM[NT/OfFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED Community Services �-1�-91 GREEN SHEET No. 0 2 3 3 ��N�B�� 298-4153 ^. / IN E INITIAL/DATE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR ITY COUNCIL `J�� ASS�aN �CLP�ATfORNEY �( �CITY CLERK NUMBER FOR MUST BE ON COUNCI�AGENOA BY(DATE) ROUTING �BUDCiET DIRECTOfi ' �FIN.&MGT.SERVICES DIR. A.S.A.P. ORDER �MAYOR(OR ASSISTANn � TOTAL #OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION RE�UESTED: Approve the attached resolution. JUL 2 2 1991 RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL -PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVIC�COMMISSION ANALYST PHONE NO. -CI8 COMMITTEE _ -STAFF COMMENTS: t`' �y - ��CE1Y�V -DISTRICT CAURT _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCII OB.IECTIVE7 pUG � 7 �991 INITIATING PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,What,When,WMro,Why): r"'� d��6=s�� Each of these buildinga are "nuisances" pursuan��to3�the provieions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners and known interested and responsible parties have been given an order to repair or tear down these buildings; failure by the owners, interested or responsible parties, to comply with the orders may necessitate action by the City to bring the properties to the attention of the City Co!uncil. The City will request the City Council to pass a reaolution requiring the owners, interested and responsible parties to repair or wreck the buildings and, if the work is not completed, City staff will be authorized to abate the nuisance by cauaing the wrecking of the structures. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The public will be placed on notice that the City has issued orders requiring the owners and known interested parties to repair or tear down these buildings. This notice is requi�ed to be filed with the Ramsey County Recorder's Office, in accordance with Chapter 45.11 (Subd. 2) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: None �� y �� RECEIVED �uL � 2 �991 �UG 12 1991 �',�� '�� CITY CLERK DISAOVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: . The public will not be placed on notice that these buildinga are each a "nuisance" and subject to an order by the City to have them repaired or torn down. The City will not be in compliance with the requirementa of Chapter 45.11 (Subd. 2) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. �:t _ . _ .. ... � .�J� '�a t'��. F`� � .�i J� None TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION s COST/REVENUE BUDdETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER ' FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) I � . 9/-��5a� ` ;;{�;;�;�=.�rrT �c. � .'f�'-='.�� CO_R£COFtd£R i��E� CCtl1#I� M!! �kb�,T_ fiE�pRD�D Op �FP �� S 31 � "�� L��3 ��.��A `� ��i�T� ��i.��£R '�' �Y � t?E Pi�TY t--1 G� C� STATE OF MINNESOTA ) County of Ramsey ) ss. CITY OF SAINT PAUL ) I . Albert B.. Olson . . , . . . . _ , . . .City Clerk of the � . . . . . . . . . . . � City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have 91-1522 compared the attached copy of Council File No.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as adopted by the City Council. , , , , , August 20�. . . . . . , . . , . 19 91. . . . and approved by the Mayor. . . . . . . . , , , August 22,. . . . , . . . . . . 19 gl . . _ with the original thereof on file in my office. I further certify that said copy is a true and correct copy of said original and the whole thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota this . . . . , ?3rd. . . . , day of . , Au�ust. . . . . . , , , ,A.D. 1991. . .. .. . ��• •��/��i(�� '� • • • • • • • • „ �`i r � ",t�; �� ;��° �,� City Clerk. �j ��'�,,,�..td, �' ,'_ ��..� , �"`a_'� ��'°°� b n@ �m ' � Y�a � .- j �17�fi:.� I.� -� � �5 � . R-.� �, ., I � 4 ` ,- � � i f i:�1 }::.� .v...-.n........ ; � � :: yyy I � `' i�,i r,`� S -•,_r� r; .-,... .,r,...,R.....�.. � � t �' � ( o � 1 ,V � Ct1'�,? .;a �� ,..�_��...'_ r# � a��o.,•4 E � ,�! 8 / ` . ,e { �A..«-...�...�.�..,�I�...o�..., �..,.�.R,.w...d J� � � �- �� .a�=••. CITY OF SAINT PAUL :�� = DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTTY SERVICES : �� ° : • � �� ^° DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH • �� 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnewta 55101 (612)292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUII.DING NOTI�E 7uly 15, 1991 Cityside Loan and Thrift Company Leo Gadbois 8100 Mitchell Road #200 96 Dale Street North Eden Prairie, NiN 55344-1959 St. Paul, MN 55102-2039 RE: 289 Como Avenue One story, wood frame, deteriorated, dilapidated, fire damaged, boarded, commercial structure. Humphrey's Addition to Saint Paul Vac Elfelt St Accruing & Fol; Ex Nwly 4.86 Ft; Lot 15 Blk 7 � Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has deternuned that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) unsecured, or _ - _ _ _ _ (b) boazded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered to be demolished and removed by the City. NOTICE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the building demolished and removed, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must demolish and remove the building on or before August 15. 1991. � � �9i i.�.2,� Abandoned Building Notice - 289 Como Avenue July 15, 1991 Page: Z If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. If you sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (� days of such action, provide the Division of Public Health with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties of this pending action by the Division of Public Health. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. \ If the rehabilitation work is not completed or if you have not demolished and removed the building by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to have the building demolished and removzd. All costs incurred in wrecldng and removing the building will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City Council will schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisability of ordering the building repaired or demolished and removed. If public hearings become necessary, you will be notified of the times and dates of the hearings and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a Resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance �vith the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the building complies will all applicable Housing and Building Codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. . If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your building, you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office, to sign and return to the Division of Public �iealth. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form before the City can demolish and remove the building without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. �� .. ,�a� � �� , � � � �. � �, � � U � � W � .,-I � [• O � � � M `� � >-- N L+ V� Z � 'Z3 � O � �U�] � r"� • V � V •� � w cn .,i � S.�t A � m � � c �r ,� o � �.� � � N •r U� 'S." U N 4J � O a-.i o ro �� > +, . � N � N E � � � +� '"{ � M � � N � E� d' O � � a Ll. J � � O N S.. ��= i. 41 � cn s- a E w >- a� � �o � _° +' z U � V >- ?- Z � � F�- F— �D +� � '-r � Op � O UUM � '� U n. . . �'�y�� Abandoned Building Notice - 289 Como Avenue July 15, 1991 Page: 3 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis Senty of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, C'�� U�-� ��. Charles Votel • Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor � CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development j. � �9�� DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 289 Como Avenue July 9, 1991 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. RF�nIAL ACTION The below list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present in the above referenced property. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall, identifying all necessary repairs. All Sides • 1. Defective and missing siding. 2. Peeling and missing paint on all surfaces. 3. Boarded doors and windows. 4. Broken window panes. 5. Defective eaves and roofing. 6. Trees adjacent to foundation, damaging structure. East Side 7. Defective and missing guardrails and handrails. South Side 8. Deteriorated brick face ground cover. 9. Defective entry steps. 10. Car platform decks have loose and warped boards. .� � ��'y��sa� Deficiency List - 289 Como Avenue 7uly 19, 1991 Page: 2 � East Side 11. Deteriorated awnings over solarium. 12. Loose lamp cord wiring on deck. North Side 13. Steps to rear entry do not meet code. 14. Evidence of fue damage. - 15. Fire damaged siding and roof. 16. Fire damaged collapsed awning General 17. Roof in disrepair �,: . ��-i�� ' ��_��- CITY OF SAINT PAUL A~ _ ~' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES o: I�t1�1111I v DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesoca 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BITILDING NOTI�E WITH DANGEROUS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE July 17, 1991 Nellie Kotke C/O Edwin Kotke 1024 Ross Avenue Route #1 Box 191A St. Paul, MN 55106-3937 Sarona, WI 54870-9801 RE: 1024 Ross Avenue Two story, wood frame, boarded, condemned, deteriorated, single family residential structure with a detacherl dilapidated, boarded, deteriorated dangerous garage Terry's Addition to the City of St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minn. W 12 50/100 ft of Lot 7 and E 25 Ft of I,ot 8 Blk 13 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted �iuilding is an aband�ned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) Unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The Division of Public Health has also determined that there is a dangerous structure in the form of detached, dilapidated, boarded, deteriorated, dangerous garage accessory to the above noted building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: "any structure which is potentially dangerous to persons or property including but not limited to: � � ��'/`F`��. Abandoned Building Notice - 1024 Ross Avenue 7uly 17, 1991 Page: 2 (a) a structure which is in danger of partial or complete collapse; or (b) a structure which has any exterior parts such as chimneys, eaves, porches, siding, railings, or trim which are loose or in danger of falling; or (c) a structure which has any parts such as porches, stairs, ramps, rails, balconies, or roofs which are accessible and which are either collapserl, in danger of collapsing, or unable to support a person." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building and a dangerous structure are both nuisances and may be ordered demolished and removed by the City. NOTICE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the buildings torn down, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must demolish and remove the buildings on or before August 17, 1991. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. If you sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven ('n days of such action, provide the Division of Public Health with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties of this pending action by the Division of Public �Iealth. � Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance wi��all applicable laws. If the rehabilitation work is not completed or if you have not demolished and removed the house and garage by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to have the house and garage demolished and removed. All costs incuned in wrecking and removing the buildings will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City Council will schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisability of ordering the buildings repaired or demolished and removed. If public hearings become necessary, you will be notified of the times and dates of the hearings and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. ' • ��/�'l�'�'�'�=' Abandoned Building Notice - 1024 Ross Avenue 7uly 17, 1991 Page: 3 A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the buildings comply with all applicable housing and building codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your house and garage, you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office to sign and return to the Division of Public Health. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form before the City can demolish and remove the buildings without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis Sentv of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m, at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development . 4��r�� DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 1024 Ross Avenue July 8, 1991 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to cunent National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involvetl. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. REMEDIAL ACTION The below list of def'iciencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present in the above referenced property. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall, identifying all necessary repairs. Exterior 1. Retaining wall in the front of house is deteriorated. 2. The front steps to the house are deteriorated. 3. The wood trim around the windows is lacking paint. 4. The front door has rotted wood and broken glass. 5. The siding is cracked and defective. 6. The windows lack combinations and are also boarded. 7. The foundation wall in the southeast corner is cracked and defective. 8. There are trees growing up against the sides of the house. Garage 9. The facia boards are missing and some boards have dry rot. 10. There is defective siding. 11. The windows and doors are boarded. , �/`'.,.�'/.-/.s'�� 12. The roof is sagging. 13. The wood siding in contact with ground has dry rot. 14. Chimney is missing bricks and mortar. 15. The brick chimney is defective and missing bricks at the top of the stack. Interior 16. The common hallway walls and ceiling is soiled. 17. The existing surface on the common hallway steps has loose material and is hazardous. First Floor 18. There is an accumulation of rubbish and debris scattered about. 19. There are broken and missing windows. 20. The west side door is ripped off the inside wall 21. The center of the floor area is buckling and sagging due to improper supporting in tr.e basement area. 22. The walls and ceilings throughout are soiled. 23. The kitchen floor area is heavily soiled and defective. Second Floor 24. The hallway window is missing glass. 25. The walls and ceilings need cleaning. 26. The floor area carpeting is soiled throughout. General 27. The electrical service throughout is not adequate for this building 28. Lack of basic facility - water, gas and electric. 29. See attached list of deficiencies dated 7une of 1990 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habitation". r /'' f� . , � � ��°-�� CITY OF SAiNT PAUL .��,,. ;:.<, '��'� � ��r, DEPARTMEN-1� OF CO��MUNITI' SERVICES y' iii1�1111�ii� � . DIVI510� OF PUf3LIC HEALTH �'��.v��s� SS5 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55�0'! (G12) 292-77�1 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR J �_ine 1 , 1990 Plel l �� I<c�tke Ed�� 7n hotl<e 1024 Ross Avenue Route t't�_ F��x 191A St . I'a�.il , hIN 5511�6-.�9�7 S� r-ona , �� 1� �_�487C�-98C�1 Dear Property Owners : This letter is �to inform you thafi sinc� the irnpr•avE:ments needed to bring yaur property at 1G24 Ross Aven�_�c ; into compliancc with �he Saint_ Pa�al Housin� Code have not been com�'leteci , it �� ill be necessary for us to placard th2 property as "Unfit for Human Habit.ation" on hiay 31 , 1�'90 , and orcl� r it vacated `uy no later than � une 4 , 1990 . I�r" yo�_i are �.�na�lQ to finat�ce the corr�:ction c� � rei�� l � t.atior o� the pr2mis2s to comply with thi � order , there ar�e St�t� and Local rehabilitation progr- ams for �,�hich yo�.i may yui�lify , P,s sta�ed pr-evio�.�sly ; for� appeals inr'c�rmatinn , call 292-7715 . ,._-� Yours tr�. . , � �. �John Petz . ' Supervisor of Housing In�pection JB . jm C : Flou� ing Information Office , ?_5 �rl . 4t� St . 141ur1 atid I�'ior�k - l�Jel fare Dept . �_60 E . K.el l og�3 Vacant �uildings Program Ram�2y County Assessor � � . , �f�� o:::,., Cil-Y OF SAINT PAUL �� '=�° DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI' SERVICES ''�~ �� ar �.;. �� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �� 55� Cedar Street, Saint Paul, 1.4innesota 5510� (612) 292-�711 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR June 1 , 1930 I�LL�_0��Q�LQ��Z.L4�l. ��_Sll�E�t_EQR_lill�tEL�1�i6��I.AT��.N. Dear- Property Owner�s : Ti-�e Qivi ; ion of Publ ic i-lealth , S2ction of Ho�_asing Cod� Enf�i-cemen�t a1= the City of Saint f'a��l , h�linn�sota ; ha; i�ourid tfiat the dw211 ing and prnmise�� at. 1024 F:o:s Av�n�_ie is "Unfil 1��t' HUlnatt Hat�itai_ ion" due to tl-�e �,�ant of r•epai r•s , and;'or defects in L�IC drainaSz , pl �.ir�bincf , I ighting � r� canstr�.ictior� of =:aid d4�n11 in�} and �ren�� ses , and/or for other causes affeci_ iny ��.a�l ic he=1 tf�� , Tf you are �anable to finance the corr::ctian oi- r�l-��bilitatior� of the pr�m � se� Lo cc.�m�ly avitf-� tl-� is arder- , there ar•e � �_=ie �:��d Local. rehabilitation programs for vahich yo�.i may q�aaiify . f;� �tai:ed , for a�Geals infor�mation c�ll 292-7775 . A1 i reF;a7r��. and nzw in��tallation� mu,t be mad� ir�� a�:co�-danc� v� it.h the appr�opr' iaLe codes �. Permits must o2 obtainecl ��her�e ci�ian�2s at�d/ar additions to an el �:ctrical syst�m requ�ir�: �_ip� racfing of the service size to present Nation�l klectric�l Code req�_� it�ement . Same plum�� in�a re�airs may n�cess7tate �apdatin, 01` i.V-ie fi �;t.�_ire� df1(�/Oi' piping in�ol �red . A permit is req�aired for any repair or neav i nstal 1 ati on . Perm i ts may be obtai ned� f rom thE F��,ii 1 cl i ng Inspecti on and Desigri Di �� ision , Room 4�5 , City Hall , The f�l l o��iing repai rs and/or improvement are rec.;��ii r•ed b�fore i_hi ; d�,�el 1 i ng m�y be r�eoccup i ed : General 1 . No hot water . Provide . 2 . Front building door is broken . Repair . 3 . 4Jest side building doo �° is broken . Repair , 4 . Replace missing handrails . 5 . Install smoke detectors - both units . } , ��`��"°�� 1024 Ross kvenue June 1 , 1990 Page : 2 6 . Replace broken glass in 4vindows and doors . 7 . P.eplace missing screens . 8 . Electrical circuits over fused . Repair . 9 . Electrical service appears hazardous . Rewire/update as per National Electrical Code . 10 . Close off and discontinue use of west side interior stairs . Repair landing/entrance . Upper Unit 11 . Install dead bolt locks . Remove double keyed locks . 12 . Toilet loose . Repair . Lower 13 . Repair missing plaster . The d�r;e11 in� must t;e ��acated by June 4 , 19�'0 . TNIS DWELLIi`dG SHALL ?�IOT AGAIN BE USED FOR HUh1AN HABITATiON U�TTL WRITTEN APPROUAL IS SECURED FROM THE DIVISION OF PUELIC HEAL7H , SECTION GF HOUSIN�G. CO�Q� ENFORCEMENT . \� � � . 'c . ; ��Y, John 6etz Suparvisor of Housing Inspect. ion JB . jm e��c , . . , �,�%'r�`~�� °�<i�':;�.. CITY OF SAINT PAUL r;�� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUN(Tl' SERVICES c• iiil�Ilf�li > e e�: �� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �y,��r� �55 Cedar S[reet, Saint Paul, ��linnesota SS i01 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR June ]_ , 19�0 Nel l i2 I<otl;e Fd�� in h;� ll<.;�: 10L4 Ros�: r1veni�ie Rn�.�Te #1 Box J.�?J_P, Sl- . Paul , I�iN 551U6-:�937 Sarc�r�ia , 4+lI 5 �187C1-9ECI:l Dear� Proper�ty Owners : f=nc1 osEd i s a copy of an "C�rder ta Vaca+�e�r' 4,rhi ch fia�. ��en posted ar� the premis�s at �_024 Ross A�denue , in accor�ciance a! iif� the pr�ovisian:; of S�ction 34 . 1� a; amend�cl , Subsect. ic�n 5 , of 1=rie. �lo�_i;ina Cf�ci� ( Chapter� 34 , Legisla� ive Cocie , City of Saint Pa�.al , as amended) , You ; at�tention is called to the follo�r� �� n�� pr�ovisic�n; ��t` Seci_ ion ?4 . 19 , Subsection 5 , entitled , "Vacatic�i�� of Condemnecl aricl Plac��i•cieci D�rel 1 i ng o r �Ylul ti pl e Ga�21 1 i ngs'" : "Any dv�elling or- inultiple dwelliri�,� which has b2en conderor�ec; and pl acarded as unfit �or human hab �i i�a� ion hv t.h? er �orcem�n +�. officer shail be vacated �,� ithin a reasonable time as r-eauir-ed by t:he �:nforcemen� of f i ce; , ana i t� .�;�ia i 1 �e �.�nl aa,�f�.i1 for un�! owner� or oparator to let to any person fr,r h�.�ma� habitatior: said dwelling , mu1tiple da�elling or dwf�l1ing ��init ; ard �o per•son all occ��y and cJwEll ing or multiple �well ing unit whir_f� ha; bezn rondemned and pl acard�d ty the en�(o �czm�ni_ officer aft2r the date set forth iri the ��lacarcl oi conciemnatiori , " If you have any questions regarding this condemnation , you may contact Dick Lippert at the Division of Public Health , Section of Housing Code �nfo�rcement , at 292-7771 between the hours of 8 : 00 and 9 : 00 a . m ,`._. . .. .. . . , -----�,� `�our� fr � , ��` �c"t�p 5�� ' . . i` ,_, '� � O�ltl �` E: tZ �k S�.t{�,, rvi �or ��F Housing Insper_tion J8 . im - . ��9r�-�.�'�� ' � .��_•�• CITY OF SA T PAUL .• ; DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ; ``�°u' ; • DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �� S55 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Mianesota 55101 (612)292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUII.DING NOTICE WITH DANGEROUS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE July 15, 1991 Jay A Gans & Susan M Gans 8221 Harrison Circle Bloomington, MN 55437-1516 RE: 654 Wells Street Two story, wood frame, condemned, deteriorated, dilapidated, boarded, vandalized, duplex residential structure with a deteriorated; dilapidated detached garage Chas. Weide's Subdivision of Block 37 of Arlington Hills Addition to St. Paul Lot 18 Blk 37 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) Unsecured, or (b) boarded, or - _ _ _ _ (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The Division of Public Health has also determined that there is a dangerous structure in the form of a deteriorated, dilapidated detached garage accessory to the above noted building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: "any structure which is potentially dangerous to persons or property including but not limited to: � - �y�� Abandoned Building Nodce - 654 Wells Street July 15, 1991 Page: 2 (a) a structure which is in danger of partial or com�lete collapse; or (b) a structure which has any exterior parts such as chimneys, eaves, porches, siding, railings, or trim which aze loose or in danger of falling; or (c) a structure which has any parts such as porches, stairs, ramps, rails, balconies, or roofs which are accessible and which are either collapsed, in danger of collapsing, or unable to support a person." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building and a dangerous structure are both nuisances and may be ordered demolished and removed by the City. NOTICE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the buildings torn down, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must demolish and remove the buildings on or before August 15. 1991. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. If you sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven ('n days of such action, provide the Division of Public Health with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties of this pending action by the Division of Public Health. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. If the rehabilitation work is not completed or if you have not demolished and removed the house and the garage by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to have the house and the garage demolished and removed. All costs incurred in wrecldng and removing the buildings will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the sam� manner as taxes. The City Council will schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisability of ordering _ the buildings repaired or demolished and removed. If public hearings become necessary, you will be notified of the times and dates of the hearings and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. ``. i � . �.r-�/�� Abandoned Building Notice - 654 Wells Street 7uly 15, 1991 Page: 3 ' A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the buildings comply with all applicable housing and building codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your house and the garage, you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office to sign and return to the Division of Public Health. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form before the City can demolish and remove the buildings without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition,�if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis SentY of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, C,�,c;�-� U�/�'1 Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development y,: . �`�//s"�� DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 654 Wells Street June 26, 1991 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A pernut is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. REMEDIAL ACTION The below list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present in the above referenced property. As fust remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall, identifying all necessary repaus. 1. The front porch area has rotted wood floors and ceilings. The support beams are deteriorated, the block holding the support beams aze also deteriorated and crumbling. 2. The entire roof is deterioraterl with missing shingles and appears to have more than two layers of shingles. The roof area shows signs of sagging and weakening causing structural damage inside. 3. The wood trim around windows, doors, fascia, soffit and eaves is rotted and deteriorated. 4. There is cracked and missing siding throughout. _ 5. The storms and screens on exterior of building are missing or broken. 6. The second story has open, missing and broken windows. 7. There are several boarded windows on the first floor and also the front door is boarded. 8. The brick chimneys are deteriorated with missing bricks and mortar. 9. The concrete steps off the back of the house are crumbling and deteriorated. 10. The foundation wall on the back side is deteriorated with missing mortar. � . " ��/��,�'�� Deficiency List - 654 Wells Street June 26, 1991 Page: 2 11. The wood stairwell off the back of the house is rotted and deteriorated with missing balusters. 12. The garage area in the rear has concrete block foundation that is eight (8) feet high all the way around three sides, lacking roof the window is broken. Unfinished box ring inside. Lacks cap or guard rail and is dangerous 13. See attached list of deficiencies dated August of 1989 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habitation". j`: � , , � ' � � ��1��is��' ��,_�•. � CITY 4F SAINT PAUL f. :� €; ,�� ' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES E� ��ii�i'i�ul QE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH '�4��N� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612)292771� George Latimer Mayor August 22 , 1989 Jay & Susan Gans 8221 Harrison Circle � Bloomington, MN 55437 Dear Property Owners: . This letter is to inform you that since the' improvements needed to bring your property at 654 Wells Street, into compliance with the Saint Paul Housing� Code have not been completed, it will be necessary for us to placard the property as "Unfit for Human Habitation" on August 21, 1989, and order it vacated by no later than August 28, 19.89. • If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are State and Local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. As stated previously, for appeals information, call 292-7775. \ Yours tru , � .��, �,� . � J�n Betz • Supervisor of Housing Inspection JB:jm . -- _ _ _ . C: Housing Information Office, 25 W. 4th St. Marland Mork - Welfare Dept. 160 E. Kellogg Vacant Buildings Program `,: , �- . • . C/' ��'(`1�� B•°"'°- � CITY O� SAINT PAUL �e��'E , DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY E c. , ,,,.,�„ :, S RVICES �+ �� u "` DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �,. 4�"'�.a:.� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paui, Minnesota 55101 (6l2)292-7711 George Latimer . Mayor August 22 , 1989 . NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AS IINFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION Jay & Susan Gans 8221 Harrison Circle Bloomington, NIl1 55437 Dear Property Owners: The Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has found that the dwelling and premises at 654 Wells Street is "Unfit for Human Habitation" due to the want of repairs, and/or defects in the drainage, , plumbing, lighting or construction of said dwelling and premises, and/or for other causes affecting public health. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of � the premises to comply with this order, there are State and Local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. �s stated, for appeals information call 292-7775. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to present National Electrical Code requirement. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or- piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. The following repairs and/or improvement are required before this dwelling may be reoccupied: I,ower IInit l. Kitchen sink waste drain leaks and is unvented. Repair and vent drains per Plumbing Code. 2 . The kitchen floor covering is in disrepair. Repair or replace floor covering. . � . �� . . '. ' �?�y,/u�-' 654 Wells Street Page: 2 August 22, 1989 3 . The walls in kitchen are in disrepair. Repair. 4 . There is illegal extension cord wiring in kitchen. Remove extension cord wiring. 5. The bedrooms do not meet code for minimum light and ventilation. Install windows to meet code. 6. The tile floor covering throughout unit is in disrepair. Repair or replace floor covering. 7. The bathroom lacks a handsink. Install handsink per code. 8 . The bathroom lacks door. Install door. 9. The bathtub does not drain. Repair. � 10. The walls and ceiling in the bathroom are in disrepair. Repair. 11. The smoke detector does not work. Repair. • Basement 12 . The stairs to basement lack handrail. Install securely fastened handrail. 13 . There is illegally installed wiring. Updat+e electric in entire building. 14 . There are holes in the basement floor (rodent entrances) . Repair floor. . 15. The floor drain lacks a securely fastened cover. Install cover. _ _ - - 16. There is a rodent and cockroach infestation in this building. Exterminate rodents and cockroaches. IIpper IInit 17 . Stairs to upper unit lacks a handrail. Install handrail . Y8 . The smoke detector does not work. Repair. 19. Bathroom floor covering is in disrepair. Repair. 20. Bathroom sink waste is not vented. Vent per code. 21. Bath tub faucets leak. Repair. �,, , , � .. . � � � ,. C.�9�`�� 654 Wells Street Page: 3 August 22, 1989 22 . Kitchen sink waste drain is not vented. Vent per code. 23 . Kitchen sink faucets. leak. Repair. 24 . Kitchen stove flex gas line is improper. Install UL approved double walT flex line. 25. Remove the extension cord wiring from second floor unit to garage. Egterior 26. The roof covering is in disrepair. Repair roof. 27. There are broken and missing window panes. Repair. 28 . There are missing and broken screens. Repair. The dwelling must be vacated by August 28, 1989 . _ THIS DWELLING BHALL NOT AGAIN BE U3ED FOR HIIMAN HABITATION IINTIL . WRITTEN APPROVAL IS BECIIRED FROM��'!'HE DIVIS�ON OF PIIBLIC HEALTH, SECTION OF HOIISING CODE ENFORCEMENT. . � � ��r``` �s` ,ff u,._.�_��_��. :�, p',r.�.� E...��s� P�'J;'s�:�c�'. =; ,; - � �; .: ; _'::��,...-.- .... ' 1 . , �, � :.. ' oh Betz Frank A. Staffer}son rvisor of Housing �nspection Environmental Health Director JB:FAS:jm _ - _ _ _ _ __ _ enc. y,, . • �. • �'--9'/`I.J`'"o?� ,• ��T••. CITY O�F SAINT PAUL ''�� ' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY la � i g SERVICES �% � ,I� ;� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �`�� S55 Cedar$tree[,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612)292-7711 George Latimer . Mayor August 22, 1989 Jay. & Susan Gans - g221 Harrison�Cir55437 Bloomington, Dear Property Owners: osted Enclosed is a copy of an "Order to. Vacatein Waccordancee w t the remise s a t 6 5 4 W ells Street, gu bs e c t i o n 5, o f the on the p as � provisions of Cha t r 3434Le51 lat ve Code; City of Saint Paul, Housing Code ( P amended) . ttention is called to the following provisions of Section Your a Subsection 5, entitled, "Vacation of Condemned and Placarded 34 . 19, le �ellings" = , In,relling or Multip or multiple dwelling which has been condemned "Any dwelling � the enforcement � and placarded as unfit for hLman habitation by ired officer shall be vacated wit and it sh 11 bbe unlawfulrfor aon . by the enforcement officer, erson for human habitati owner or operator to let to any P or dwelling unit; and no said dwelling, multiple dwelling unit which and dwelling or multiple dwclling person all occupy lacarded by the enforcement officer has been condemned and p lacard of condemnation. " after the date set forth in the p ou �ay If you have any qu estions reqarding this condemnation, y act Don Juenemann at the Division be �een the hours� f 8t 00nand cont nt 2g2-7771 Housinq Code Enforcement, 9 :00 a.m Yours Truly, � . / ohn Betz � upervisor of Housing Inspection JB:jm � �� j�: . . : . �rr-r�� .��__�. CITY OF SAINT PA�L :' ', DEPARTMEN'T OF COMMLTrTITY SERVICES : �`�� ; DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �� 355 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612)292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BUII.DING NOTICE 7uly 17, 1991 � Sharon Flemino Sharon Flemino 634 James Avenue 528 Stryker Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 St. Paul, MN 55107 RE: 634 James Avenue Two story, wood frame, deteriorated, dilapidated, condemned, boarded, partially dismantled, duplex residential structure Thomas Daly's Subdivision of Blocks 18 & 31 of Stinson, Brown & Ramsey's Addition Ex 7th St Lot 3 Blk 31 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; _ __ - -- _ _ (a) unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Builduig Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building is a nuisance and it may be ordered to be demolished and removed by the City. NOTICE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the building demolished and removed, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must demolish and remove the building on or before August 17. 1991. . , . , ��"�� Abandoned Builidng Nodce - 634 7ames Avenue July 17, 1991 Page: 2 If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of'the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. If you sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven ('n days of such action, provide the Division of Public Health with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties of this pending action by the Division of Public Health. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance wi11 all applicable laws. If the rehabilitation work is not completed or if you have not demolished and removed the building by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to have the building demolished and removed. All costs incurred in wrecking and removing the building will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City Council will schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisability of ordering the building repaired or demolished and removed. If public hearings become necessary, you will be notified of the times and dates of the hearings and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City CounciL A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a Resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's - Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the building complies will all applicable Housing and Building Codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extendeti unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. - If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your building, you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office, to sign and return to the Division of Public Health. However, please be aware that all owners arid interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form before the City can demolish and remove the building without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. ,, , ��`��: Abandoned Builidng Notice - 634 7ames Avenue July 17, 1991 Page: 3 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis SentX of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, G�c4�'� U�,� Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm � cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development ; � � � ��i�i�a� DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 634 James Avenue July 12, 1991 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an�electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Cod�e (N.E.C.) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. REMEDIAL ACTION The below list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present in the above referenced property. As fust remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall, identifying all necessary repairs. 1. The front porch area is in very poor condition - roof is pulling away from the house, not properly supported, existing support columns are def�ctive and the floor area is rotted and defective. 2. Several combination windows have broken or missing members. 3. The concrete steps are deteriorated and lack handrails. 4. The basement windows are boarderl. 5. The siding is defective and missing numerous pieces throughout. In some areas, there _ is no exterior covering and numerous wall studs are visible on the back and side of the house. - _ - 6. The facia boards, so�ts and eaves are rotted and deteriorated. 7. The roof shows signs of wearing and sagging. 8. The wood trim around the windows is deteriorated. 9. The rear porch on the west side is unfinished, the wood is deteriorated and rotted, the concrete steps to the porch area are also deteriorated. 10. Sill plate area around southwest end of the building appea�s to have dry rot. . . . _ . C��,�i�-a� 11. Several windows have plastic covering on the inside and no glass. 12. There are overgrown trees and bushes alongside the house. 13. The brick chimney is not supported properly, brick is missing at the bottom which may be causing a hazardous condition. 14. The flashing along the east side of building is defective, causing water damage to the facia and soffit boards. 15. 7fiere is possible water damage on the inside of the second floor area from the roof (east side valley of roo�. 16. The second floor windows lack storms and screens. - �,c�i-/s'�� .°��l�-� CITY OF SAINT PAUL < 11'�"��1' �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES :�Q �,, DIVI�IOn OF PUBLIC HEAL'fH 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 551U� )AMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-771� MAYOR February 26 , 1990 Kim Flemino Aaron Barnes 634 James Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102-3522 Dear Property owners: This letter is to inform you that since the improvements needed to b�ring your property at 634 James Avenue, into compliance with the Saint Paul Housing Code have not been completed, it will be necessary for us to placard the property as "Unfit for Human Habitation" on February 27 , 1990, and order it vacated by no later than March 30, 1990.. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are State and Local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. As stated previously', for appeals/hearing information, call 292-7775 . ours truly, John Betz S�� rvisor of Housing Inspection JB: jm C: Housing Information Office, 25 W. 4th St. Marland Mork - Welfare Dept. 160 E. Kellogg Vacant Buildings Program Ramsey County Assessor . . �� .«��- CITY OF SAINT PAUL a�� ti DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES •y y '��'��"�� O • DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar$treet, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 JAMES SCHEIBEL (611)292•7711 MAYOR February 26, 1990 Kim Flemino Aaron Barnes • 634 James Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102-3522 Dear Property Owners: _ Enclosed is a copy of an "Order to Vacate" which has been posted on the premises at 634 James Avenue, in accordance with the provisions of Section 34 . 19 as amended, Subsection 5, of the Housing Code (Chapter 34 , Legislative Code, City of Saint Paul, as amended) . Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34 . 19 , Subsection 5, entitled, "Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Dwelling or Multiple Dwellings" : "Any dwelling or multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation by the enforcement officer shall be vacated within a reasonable time as required by the enforcement officer, and it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator to let to any persan for human habitation said dwelling, multiple dwelling or dwelling unit; and no person all occupy and dwelling or multiple dwelling unit which has been oondemned and placarded by the enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation. " If you have any -questions regarding this condemnation, you may contact Chuck Votel at the Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement, at 292-7771 between the hours of 8 : 0o and 9 : 00 a.m Yours Truly, � oh Betz � rvisor of Housirig pection JB: jm � �'cy�-�.�"�'2 �,�_,, CITY OF SAINT PAUL ~+~ DEPAR�TMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �'� Illl��ln� w ;�� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH S55 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-771� JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR February 26, 1990 � NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION Kim Flemino Aaron Barnes 634 James Avenue St. Paul , MN 55102-3522 Dear Property Owners: The Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has found that the dwelling and premises at 634 James Avenue is "Unfit for Human Habitation" due to the want of repairs, and/or defects in the drainage, plumbing, lighting or construction of said dwelling and premises, and/or for other causes affecting public health. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are State and Local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. As stated, for appeals/hearing information ca11 292-7775. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to present National Electrical Code requirement. Some _ plumbing� repairs _may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall . The following repairs and/or improvement are required before this dwelling may be reoccupied: 1 . The electrical service is outdated, overfused, inadequate and improperly installed with unlawful additions and connections, over use of extension cords and is in a complete state of disrepair and � is hazardous to the occupants. Rewire in accordance with the National Electrical Code. An electrical permit is required. 2 . The plumbing system is defective. Both water lines and drain, waste and vent piping is leaking, open, and improperly installed. Repair all defects and reinstall in accordance with th�e Uniform Plumbing Code. A permit is requi'�.ed. � ' ��-/,s�'� 634 James Avenue Page 2 February 26 , 1990 3 . Generally the walls and ceilings are defective, have broken and missing plaster and incomplete wall board, are water damaged or missing. Repair and refinish in a workmanlike manner in accordance with acceptable trade practices . 4 . Generally the doors do not operate properly, lack proper hardware, have broken hardware and are defective. Repair/ � replace. Provide proper door hardware and locks and latches. 5 . Generally the windows are defective, have broken glass, loose window sashes, mis�sing glass, defective screens and missing hold open hardware and effective window locks . Repair. Weatherstrip and seal all openings. � , . . �� 6 . The front porch is improperly constructed, shows signs of' + � sagging, improper support, and structural deterioration. ' Repair to a sound condition. � ,;. 7 . Provide operable smoke detectors in accordance with the : Uniform Fire Code without delay. The dwelling must be ��acate� by March 30, 1990 . THIS "DWELLING SIiALL NOT P.GAIN BE USED FOR HUMAN IiABITATION UNiIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECURED FROM THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SECTION OF HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMEN�. In addition to the above enumerated deficiencies, the following improvements and/or repairs are required to bring this/these dwelling unit (s) into compliance with the Housing Code: 1. Generally _ the floors and floor coverings are deteriorated, incomplete, buckled and defective. Repair to a sound condition and provide easily cleanable floor coverings. 2 . The exterior siding has holes, defects, is missing and incomplete. Reside, repair. . 3 . The exterior woodwork, trim, soffits, eaves , fascia is � defective, open, deteriorated. Repair. Replace all rotted wood, close all openings and repaint. . ��-/�"�� 634 James Avenue Page 3 February 26 , 1990 ' 4 . Remove the inoperable automobiles from the yard. Remove all refuse. Remove all the junk: tires, old tubs, toilets, etc. and provide proper garbage cans nd weekly removal service. � � �.� �''_.;/;;✓ - • ��Y1 Betz Frank A. Staffens Supervisor of Housing Inspection Environmental Hea . Director JB: FAS: jm enc. ,.,. ' �,:• �� , ��< X� `�°; 4r ..�� '�='',, �� ,. •� " �j� Council File � � � ae I b • �, Green Sheet ; 33 RESOLUTIO CiTY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA , � • 2�149.�0 Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Services of the City of Saint Paul has determined that each of the structure"s identified in this Resolution constitute a "nuisance" in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the lrnown owners, interested parties and responsible parties have been served, in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, with an Order to either repair each of the structures or have them demolished; and _,.: �� . �.: WHEREAS, the public is required to be put on notice of the pending action by the Division of '�� Public Health; now, therefore, be it � �� RFSOLVED, the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby directs the Division of Public Health to file with the City Clerk, a copy of the Orders it has issued regarding the following described structures and properties, which have been determined to constitute a nuisance: 289 Como Avenue Humphrey's Addition to Saint Paul Vac Elfelt St Accruing &Fol; Ex Nwly 4.86 Ft; Lot 15 Blk 7 634 James Avenue Thomas Daly's Subdivision of Blocks 18 & 31 of Stinson, Brown &Ramsey's Addition Ex 7th St Lot 3 Blk 31 - 1024 Ross Avenue Terry's Addition to the City of St. Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minn. W 12 50/100 Ft of Lot 7 and E 25 Ft of Lot 8 Blk 13 654 Wells Street � Chas. Weide's Subdivision of Block 37 of Arlington Hills Additian to St. Paul Lot 18 Blk 37 � .��. ��,.�� . 26�.4920 - FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes and directs the City Clerk to file a copy of this Resolution with the Ramsey County Recorder. -2- . . . ,�"� �=. �� ;�`��.;. 1� �2` � • bk ;' :{ y� Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: , � imon �, a osHitz --- ' on — � acca ee ."?�'Ivivt [ 1/ - �✓��-�_S ettman une �.. � /� i son � gY; � �� 6P f�a [71t�2,� Adopted by Council: Date AUG 2 0 1991 Form Approved by City Attorne� Adoptiorl Certified b Council Secretar � y y gY; P�,�AM.� �.f,�t� By: ' � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Approved by Mayor: Date AUG 2 2� 1991 Council �y: �,��„��,�'iv`'r� V sy' �1��e�3t/�