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91-1540 i �RIG��iA�. r � � / Council File � �*� L� Green Sheet � } - +� RESOLUTION �:��` ,.,� CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNE'SOTA r � � . � ;�?�:` `^ �<; Presented By Referred To Committee: Date `��' ��,: WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public � hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering t�e repair or wrecking and = a removal of a Two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, deteriorated, dilapidated,residential � structure with a deteriorated, dangerous detached garage which aze lpcated on property hereafter referred to as the "Subject Property" commonly known as 965 Marshall Avenue. This Abstract ,; property is legally described as: � Lot 18, and all of Lot 19 except the East 30 feet thereof; Block A, Marshall � Boulevard Addition to the City of St. Paul, according to the r�ecorded plat thereof, and situate in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ; WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Co'unty Recorder's Office on November 2, 1990 and oral information'obtained through 7uly l, 1991 and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or before 7une 28, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Propert�: Administrator of Veterans Affairs, Fort Snelling, Room 266 C, St. Paul, MN 55111; Donna Kapaun, 380 Wheelock Pkwy E. #359, St. Paul, MN 55109; 7ames Green, 965 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104; Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, 400 Sibley Street, S�. Paul, MN 55101; Carole P. Herzog, 926 Hall Avenue, West St. Paul, MN 55118. � The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the Ramsey County ta�c records, phone books; mortgage companies, etc.; and WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued orders identified as an "Abandoned Building Notice" with "Dangerous Accessory Structure" dated November 21, 1990 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution by this refer�,nce. This order was served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code on all owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject P'roperty then known to the enforcement officer. T'he notice and order informed these partiQs that the Two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, deteriorated, dilapidated, residential structure located on the subject property is an abandoned building pursuant to Section 45.b1, Subd. 1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; the deteriorated, dangerous detached garage lo�ated on the Subject Property is a dangerous structure pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and both buildings are nuisances gursuant to Sections 45.02, Subd: 10 and Subd. 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The November 21, 1990 order also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the structures on the Subject Property, said list is attached and incorporated as part of this resolution; and �Ri��l�Al� �,'c�i--t� �L ��; '•J: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based upon all of the testimony and ¢ evidence resented at the Tuesda Au ust 13 1991 hearin the Saint Paul Cit Council hereb �`�"'`�' P Y, g � g� Y Y +�. � adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the structures at 965 Marshall Avenue: � , {.�,a 1. That since September of 1989 the buildings have been routinely monitored by �`'` Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement. 2. That the Division of Public Health of the City of Saint Paul condemned this structure as "Unfit for Human Habitakion" according to Chapter 34 of the Saint ;�; Paul Legislative Code in June of 1989. `; � 3. That since September of 1989 the City of Saint Paul has on four (4) occasions � issued orders to the owners to make these buildings secure and not accessible. Because of the inaction on the part of the owners, the City has had to hire a private contractor to make the buildings secure and not open to access. 4. That the owners of the Subject Property have repeatedly failed to register and pay - the vacant building fee for this property as required by City Ordinance. 5. That there are now and have been since September of 1989 multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence at the Subject Property. 6. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties of these buildings are as previously stated in this resolution. These individuals have been properly served notice of the Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearings concerning these buildings. 7. That on November 21, 1990 an Abandoned Building Notice with Dangerous Accessory Structure was sent to the owners, interested parties and responsible parties ordering these persons to either demolish and remove these buildings or make repairs and cure the list of deficiencies by December 21, 1990. 8. That on January 17, 1991 the owners were granted an extension until April 17, 1991 to complete the demolition or rehabilitation of the structures. 9. That on April 12, 1991 the owners were granted an extension until June 12, 1991 to complete the demolition or rehabilitation of the structures. 10. That the order of November 21, 1990 and the extensions of January 17, 1991 and April 12, 1991 have been disregarded by the owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 11. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, boardeti, deteriorated, dilapidated, residendal structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building according to Section 45.01, Subd. 1, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year" and during that period of time has been either "unsecured" or "boarded" or has had "multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations". _�_ �RIGfINAl. , �=��--�� ; � .: , � , �� 12. 1'hat the two story, wood frame, condemned, boarde�l, deteriorated, dilapidated, ;� �. residential structure located on the Subject Propert� is a nuisance as defined :`��:�, according to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.02, Subd. 11, in that it is an �'�� `� abandoned building located in the City of Saint Paul that has created a dangerous : � or unhealthy condition or which threatens the public peace, health, safety or �,`�,� sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. `M� 13. That the deteriorated, dangerous detached garage located on the Subject Property ,�:_;� is a dangerous structure according to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a structure which is potentially dangerous to ,`� p ersons or pro p e rt y" includin g bein g "a structure which has been contaminated - from the storage of hazardous waste material". 14. That the deteriorated, dangerous detached garage loca�ted on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined according to Saint Paul Legi�lative Code Section 45.02, Subd. 10, in that it is a dangerous structure located ir1 the City of Saint Paul that has created a dangerous or unhealthy condition or �vhich threatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 15. That the costs of abatement of these nuisances are estimated to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or the abatement involves demolition of a building other than a structure accessory to a residential building. RDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns shall make the Subject Property safe and nqt detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and, remove its Iblighting influence on the community by rehabilitating these buildings and con ting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance ith all applicable codes and ordinances, Q in the alternative by demolishing and �removing the buildings and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of these buildings must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution. 2. If the above conective action is not completed within the thirty (30) day time period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove these buildings and fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. -4- OR1�1�1��, �',��,�� .� I 'i,: ' R��, � ��i 3. In the event the buildings are to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint `� , • Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which shall unreasonably ;" �� interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the buildings by . *� ��" � the owners, interested parties and/or responsible parkies by the end of the thirty ,� '5 30 da time riod. If the rsonal ro is not so removed the Ci of �� ) Y Pe Pe P Pe1h' � � ty Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property and fixtures as is provided �' R by 11W. ,�,��` �.�. 4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a certified copy of this resolution and the incorporated order and list of deficiencies.be mailed to the last lrnown address of �'� the owners, interested parties and responsible parties pursuant to Section 45.11, " � Subdivision (5). ::r` .�_ :� I �'`� ,�� Yeas NaYS Absent imon �— Requ �ted by Department of: , oswitz � �-' on � �' v �-- ' ,J et2 lC,�S acca ee � ettman 1- un e �. ' i son `�— By: ,,�`' _ � �9i' cy /J�i t/ �. �i Adopted by Council: Date p�� 2 2 1991 Form Approved by City }�ttorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary .v�,.��y� � � � By: • By: � � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Approved by Mayor: Date pUG 2 3 1991 Council By: rGG,'1s��/! B y: 'fi��r�Cl� � � � ��r-�� DE�,or�uni�'y°sQe"rvices o�reir.�nA�� i � ^ ,,. GREEN SHEE No. 0047 CONTACT PERSON 3 PHONE It�fIj�AU DATE INITIAUOATE DEPARTMENT DIRECT K � CITY CpUNCIL Charles Votel 298-4153 A��aN ATTORNEY �CITY CLERK NUMBER FOR MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY(DATE) ROUTIN(i BUOGET DIRECTOR �FIN.8 Mf3T.SERVICES DIR. AUCJL16t 13� 1991 ORDER f��l MAYOR(OR ASSISTANI7 � �J� TOTAL N OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) A 10 fiE ESTED: , �i�y �ouncil to pass this resolution which will order the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building within thirty (30) days from the mailing of this resolution. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. The subject property is located at 965 Marshall Avenue. RECAMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIOIVAL y� _PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVII SERVIC�CAMMISSION ANALYST i PHONE N0. -CIB COMMITTEE _ -STAFF _ COMMENTS: ` � _DISTRICT COURT _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCII 08JECTIVE? Community S�j�g INI7IATING PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,What,When,Where,Why): The buildings are nuisances pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint �aul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible partiea known to he Division of Public Health were given an order to repair or remove the buildinga at 965 Marshall Avenue by December 12, 1990. Extensions were granted on January 17, 1991 and April 12, 1991 with compliance dates of April 17, 1991 and June 12, 1991. All parties have failed to comply with thoae orders. The building has remained unoccupied and vacant since September of 1989. ADVANTACaES IF APPROVED: „m n.9'�,�.i The City will eliminate a nuisance. �`�'Y=�'�'�j �U� � 6 1991 �� FvG a,�y��:�;�:,�� TT��V1�� RECEIVED � k~�"3 i ��. ,; AUG 12 .;, � ' 1991 0 DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A cost of approximately $5,000-$7,000 for removal of the buildin�s, if wrecking becomes necessary. This cost will be assessed against the property taxes'. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: I If the buildings are not rehabilitated or torn down, nuisances, constituting serious health hazards (potential fire danger, rodent and insect harborage, potential crime site and blighting influence on the neighborhood) will remain within the City.. ;,:, � ' � ,_ � _. .��1 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION s COST/REVENUE BUD(iETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO _._..,....�,J, �-� FUNDING SOURCE NuiBance Housinci Abatement ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) CITY OF SAINT PAUL . iiii'il u J � . ' OFFICE�F THE CITY COUNCIL �f � , DAVE THUNE Members: Counc�7member Dave Thune, Chair Janice Rettman Roger Goswitz Date: August 8, 1991 � ��'�°� COMMITTEE REPORT: Date: August 7, 1991 °�< < � .�..�� Time: 2:00 p.m. �` i�t � � �J Place: Council Cham ers ` t� 3rd Floor Cit all �f1�1� � lu ��I�� ^1�t� �� NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE 1'�� ` �---- 1 . Approval of July 17, 1991 meeting minutes. APPROYED. 2. Resolution - 91-984 - approving Como Park Conservatory Mission Statement, goals, objectives and implementation steps. RECOMMEND APPROVAL. 3. Letter of residents of York Avenue requesting an appearance before the City Council pertaining to problems in their neighborhood. 4. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 831 Ashland Avenue; Applicant - Lee B. Nelson. RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. Public Health shall coordinate with the Water Department and owner to inspect the sewer line to determine liability. If it is determined to be owner's responsibility, Public Health shall contact the City Attorney for opinion on responsible owner(s). 5. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 477 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND DEMOLITION IN 30 DAYS. 6. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 549 Edmund Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND APPROVAL AS AMENDED. The owner shall post the �2,000 performance bond and have the code compliance inspection performed before Tuesday, August 13, 1991. If owner fails to meet deadline, recommend repair or demolition within 30 days. CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5679 n-� -- , . �� .��_•�. CITY OF SAINT PAUL . .• . e �' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES : ;. �`��° ; DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH.> �� /1 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 < ' JAMES SCHEIBEL �`-' (612) 292-7711 ' MAYOR RECEIVED 7uly 12, 1991 J U L 16 1991 � CITY CLERK - Council President and �' Members of the City Council : .� ��;.,.� RE: 965 Marshall Avenue Date of Hearings: Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesday, August 7, 1991 City Council - Tuesday, August 13, 1991 ''` City Council Ward: 1 District Council: 8 Dear Councilmember: The Division of Public Health is hereby submitting its' report on the condition of the structure at the location refened to above. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest Administrator of Veterans Affairs Fee owner per title information Fort Snelling Room 266 C St. Paul, MN 55111 Donna Kapaun Agent for fee owner 380 Wheelock Pkwy E. #359 St. Paul, MN 55109 James Green Taxpayer of record per Ramsey County 965 Marshall Avenue Property Taxation/Mortgagor per title St. Paul, MN 55104 information Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee per title information 400 Sibley Street St. Paul, MN 55101 � �,F�l�"/s� � �a��T��. � GTY OF SAINT PAUI, ; �;�+ �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERV(CE�, ,�'° '� iii�iiuu o� �t��',�� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ,: .. 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 5510T JAMES SCHEIBEL ' (6�2)292-771� MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE WITH DANGEROUS ACCESSORY STRUCTUR� i � November 21 , 1990 ' Steven J & Carol P Herzog James Green 965 Marshall Avenue 965 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104-6549 St. Paul, MN 55104-6549 RE: 965 Marshall Avenue - A two story, wood frame res�.dential structure and the detached garage Marshall Boulevard Addition to the City of St. Paul Lot 18 and Ex E 30 Ft Lot 19 Blk 9 Dear Sir or Madarn: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint PaLil Legislative Code defines as: "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (�) 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 Bu�lding 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 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: (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 ar�e 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." j,:. �� , a;� 4 er� . Abandoned Building Notice - 965 Marshall Avenue }`'yP ;�,:�,��;- y ,. November 21 , 1990 ��t�`: Page: 2 � :'t�:�' 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 tear the buildings down on or before December 21. 1990 � If you sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7} 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 cornpleted or if you have n�t 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. Al1 costs incurred in wrecking and removing the buildings will be charged against the real eGtate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City Council will schedule public hearings to consider the necPSSity 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. 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 f rom 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 tear down your house and garage, you may requect a consent form be sent to you from our office to sign and return to us. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign the form before the City can tear the buildings down 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 Building Notice - 965 Marshall Avenue �'�� ,�. �: Noverr{ber 21, 1990 ` "�` Page: 3 ! .��x If you have any questions about this order, please contact the Vacant Building :; Section at (612)298-4153 , ; Sincerely, =':� ,,� �-. u•'�-l;r Steven R. Roy Environmental Health Program Supervisor , SRR:jm Enclosure C: Karen Wilson Planning and Economic Development ' I y�� /r�'�-��.sr/ ��:� �� DEFICIENCY LIST *��' FOR ��?�� 965 Marshall Avenue November 15, 1990 All repairs and new inctallations must be made in accordance with the ��;.; appropriate codes. Per7nits 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 repaira may necessitate = updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any ,.F:� repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. Front of Building 1 . The f ront porch foundation has loose and missing mortar. Repair foundation. 2. The f ront porch steps are severely rotted and decayed. Replace all decayed wood and rebuild the steps in compliance with the code. 3. The f ront porch floor boards are rotted, decayed and settled out of level. Remove all decayed wood and rebuild the porch in compliance with the code. 4. The plate glass f ront window has broken glass. Replace this glass. 5 . The front window nearest to the front door is boarded over. Remove the board. 6. The second floor window by the west side has broken glass. Replace this glass. 7 . The eaves above the second floor have loose and '�missing paint, rodent holes and some missino and decayed wood. Replace all damaged and decayed wood and repaint. 8. The eaves above the attic have loose and missing paint, decayed wood and rodent holes. Replace all damaged and decayed wood and repaint. East Side of Building 9. The foundation has loose and missing mortar. Repair. 10. The siding has loose and missing paint. Repaint. 11 . The eaves have loose and missing paint, rotted, decayed and loose wood. Repair and repaint. 12. Two first floor east side windows are boarded over. Remove boards and repair, as necessary. 13 . One first floor window has a broken glass pane. Replace. ji' �,�/"is�� .. �...,>e: . �. �% Deficiency Lict — 965 Marshall Avenue y';';� November 15 , 1990 Page: 2 :�> East Side of Building - continued: '::� 14. The downspout terminates by the foundation on the eaGt side of the house ��-.� near the front wall. Reconnect downspout. � �; Rear of Building 15 . Attic window has been removed allowing the elements to enter. Close 3 this opening. 16. Eave areas have loose and micsing paint, rodent entry holes and come decayed wood. Repair and repaint. � 17. The guardrail ror the second floor rear porch deck is missing. Replace. 18. The center window on the second floor is open and allows the elements to enter. Secure this window. 19. The first floor rear window is boarded over. Remove the board and repair, as necessary. 20. The foundation has missing and loose mortar. Repair. West Side of Building 21. The shingles are worn. Repair or replace. 22. There is loose and missing paint on the siding. Repaint. 23. The eaves have rotted and decayed wood and rodent entry holes. Replace all decayed wood and repaint. 24. Roof shingles on the west side near the f ront of the house are worn and deteriorated. Replace. Garage at Rear of Building 25 . The garage is leaning out of plumb. Straighten the garage. 26. The garage has missing siding. Replace. 27, The main entry door to the garage has been removed and boarded over. Replace this door. 28. The interior of the garage is filled with refuse. Remove all refuse. 29. The roof is saoged, the shingles are worn and the 'eave areas have . decayed wood. Repair and repaint. ,�' �',�9�-�.�� : �� Deficiency List - 965 Marshall Avenue "�'� , Nove?r�ber 15 , 1990 , � Page. 3 I General `�i ,,tz::� �� 30. The chimney is missing mortar. Repair. � ;z�, ,t�s;- 31 . Provide basic facilities - electric and water. 32. Correct deficiencies involved in the June 1959 condemnation (see attached copy of condemnation? . �� If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitiation 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 i (612) 228-3105 . Ask to speak to a loan officer. �, � jl. � �;�9�--,�� .. ;�;<��• =;�� CITY OF SAINT PAUL �� ''� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES j � ., � = �� °° DIVISION OF PUBUC HEALrH'; .,,� ,. ":rt:s�c SSS Cedar Street, Saint Paul, hlinnesota 551��.: (612) 292-77'11� George L�timer M�yor June 5, 1989 � �;- �,.;;. ^;;;::. Steven & Carole Herzog James Green '4 965 Marshall Avenue 965 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 St. Paul, MN 55104 . Dear Property owners: This letter is to inform you that since the improvements needed to bring your property at 965 Marshall Avenue, . into compliance with the Saint Paul Housing Code have not been compiezed, it will be necessary for us to placard the property as "Unfit for Human Habitation" on June 6, 1989 , and order it vacated by no later than June 13 , 1989 . - 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 state3 previousiy, for appeais information, call 292-7775. �Yours truly;._ ��-� E - _ -'`°:�.,�;,4. ,.� , � ohn 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 ,,-. ��9/'�s�d ;.�`'�'� I�� CITY OF SAINT PAUL ;� " DEPARTMENTI OF CO�`�MUNITY SERVICtS .� • �ill��7� eE �. . `'-<,,, DIVISION OF PUBUC HEAITH' "��°`�c S�S Cedar Strcet, Sainl Paul, A1inn esota 55101 < George L�timer (612) 292-771'I - Mayor June 5, 1989 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AS IINFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION Steven & Carole Herzog James Green 965 Marshall Avenue 965 M�arshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 St. Paul, MN 55104 Dear Property Owners: II The Division of Public Health, Section of Housiing Code Enforcement {" of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has found that the dwelling and premises at 965 Marshall 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 t�:e premises to comply with this order, thAre arE State and Local rehabilitati�r� prograr�s for which you may qualify. As sta�ed, for appeals information call 292-7775. All repairs and new ins,tallations must be made in ac�ordance 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 �he fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for �any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the 'IBuilding Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. i� The following repairs and/or improvement are r�quired before this dwelling may be reoccupied: , 1. Deteriorated, dilapidated, unsanitary conditions comprising material endangerment within the meaning of Minnesota Statute 290. 101, Subdivision 8, in combination with accumulated garbage and rubbish in violation of Saint Paul Legislative . Code 34 . 08 ; 45. 02 ; 319 . 21. 2 . Severe state of disrepair; broken windows, doors, deteriorated walls, floors, ceilings, rotted wood, dilapidated plumbing, electrical and mec�anical systems and rodent and vermin infestations. �� , /Y/�M�� . �� " ''�'" CITY OF SAINT PAUL :4: ,�� ; �� =E DEPARTMENIj OF COMrv1UNITY SERVIGES :�� ;� ,�`� � DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �`^�� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55'101 G�orge L�timer (G12)292-7711 Mayor June 5, 1989 , Steven & Carole Herzog James Green 965 Marshall Avenue 965 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 St. Paul, MN 55104 Dear Property Owners: � Enclosed is a copy of an "Order to Vacate" which has been posted on the premises at 965 Marshall Avenue, in accordance with the provisions of Section 34 . 19 as amended, Subsection 5, of the Housing Code (Chapter 34 , Legislative Code, Git;� 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 jhas 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 person for human habitation said dwelling, multiple dwelling or dwel,ling unit; and no person all occupy and dwelling or multiple welling unit which has been condemned and placarded by the nforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard o condemnation. " If you have any questions regarding this condemnation, you may contact CHUCR VOTEL at the Division of Public Health, Section of �Housing Code Enforcement, at 292-7771 between the hours of 8 : 00 and 9 : 00 a.m �I Yours Trul �� . E � �:r - .� � . . J hn Betz pervisor of Housing Inspection , JB: jm , ' � �- , �'9�� 965 Marshall Avenue -2- June 5, 1989 The dwelling must be vacated by June 13 , 1989 . THIS DAELLZNG SHALL NOT AGAZN BE IISED FOR HIIMAN HABITATION IINTIL ARITTEN APPROVAL IS SECIIRED FROM THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SECTION OF IIBING ENFORCEMENT. �!t " � � ,' . . • , V.. \.�� ,: .-i �� , ,� r.. ,; ; _�._;:�,,�.-:. Joh Betz � Fr n� ;;A.;f.Staf f�nson� �:•-=��;-' ':�•-`� �' , . ��ervisor of �Housing Inspection En�ironmental Health Director l 1 , JB:FAS :jm � enc. �,. � , ��1 �" ' � Notice of Public Hearing - 965 Marshall Avenue July 12, 1991 Page: 2 Name and Last Known Address Interest Carole P. Herzog Fee owner of reco�rd per Ramsey County 926 Hall Avenue Property Taxation West St. Paul, MN 55118 The legal description of this Abstract property is: ' t Lot 18, and all of Lot 19 except the East 30 feet thereof, BloCk A, Marshall Boulevard Addition to the City of St. Paul, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The building is a two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, dete�iorated, dilapidated, residential structure with a deteriorated, dangerous detached garage. The subject property has been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program since September of 1989. The buildings meet one or more of the conditions that constitute an �bandoned Building and a Dangerous Structure as defined in Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. On November 21, 1990 the Division of Public Health mailed an order to the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this building requiring that the building be either repaired, by correcting the attached list of deficiencies, or demolished on or before December 21, 1990. An extension was granted on 7anuary 17, 199� with a compliance date of April 17, 1991, and an extension was granted on April 12, 1991 with a compliance date of June 12, 1991. Inasmuch as the order has not been completed to the satisfaction of this Division and the continued abandoned and dangerous condition of the buildings contri�butes a blighting influence and potential hazard to the neighborhood, it is the recommendation of this Division that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the owners, interest�d and/or responsible parties to either repair or demolish and remove the buildings in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the City. , . � � ��=�--��`�` Notice of Public Hearing - 965 Marshall Avenue July 12, 1991 Page: 3 In the event the owners, interested and/or responsible parties fail to �omply with the Council Resolution, the Division of Public Health should be authorized to de#nolish and remove the building and assess all costs incuned in the demolition and removal against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. This matter will have a Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee as well as the full City CounciL Yours truly, Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm Enclosure C: Edwin I.ee Asst. Cit Attorne I' � Y Y Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division Karen Wilson, PED 7im Murphy, 702 City Hall District Housing Inspector l I Council Filc K � Green Sheet m � RESOLUTION C1TY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA ` Presented By , Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the �ity Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a Two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, deteriorated, dilapidated, residential structure with a deterioraterl, dangerous detached garage which are located on property hereafter referrecl to as the "Subject Property" commonly known as 965 Marshall Avenue. This Abstract property is legally described as: Lot 18, and all of Lot 19 except the East 30 feet thereof, 'Block A, Marshall Boulevard Addition to the City of St. Paul, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on November 2, 1990 and oral information��obtained through 7uly 1, 1�991 and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or before June 28, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: Administrator of Veterans Affairs, Fort Snelling, Room 266 C, St. Paul, MN 55111; Donna Kapaun, 380 Wheelock Pkwy E. #359, St. Paul, MN 55109; James Green, 965 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104; Minnesoa Housing Finance Agency, 400 Sibley Street, St. Paut, MN 55101; Carole P. Herzog, 926 Hall Avenue, West St. Paul, MN 55118. � The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the Ramsey County tax records, phone books;�mortgage companies, etc.; and WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued orders i�entifierl as an''Abandoned Building Notice" with "Dangerous Accessory Structure" dated No'�vember 21, 1990 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution by this reference. This order was served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code on all owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property then known to the enforcement officer. The notice and order informed these parties that the Two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, deteriorated, dilapidated, residentiall structure located on the subject property is an abandoned building pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; the deteriorated, dangerous detached garage located on the Subject Property is a dangerous structure pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and both buildings are nuisances pursuant to Sections 45.02, Subd. 10 and Subd. 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The November 21, 1990 order also ha�d attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the structures on the Subject Property, I said list is attacherl and incorporated as part of this resolution; and I � C�/-/S��' , WHEREAS, the November 21, 1990 order informed all then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties that they must either repair the structures on the Subject Property by conecting the list of deficiencies or demolish the buildings, eith�r action to take place by December 21, 1990. ' WHEREAS, on 7anuary 17, 1991, one of the owners of the $ubject Property requested and was granted an extension until April 17, 1991 to complete the r�habilitation or demolition of the structure; and WHEREAS, on April 12, 1991 one of the owners of the Subj�ct Property requested and was granted an extension until7une 12, 1991 to complete the rehabilitation or demolition of the structure; and WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance w�th the November 21, 1990 notice and order, and the Apri1 12, 1991 and the 7une 12, 1991 extensions, and as a result the Division of Public Health requested that public hearings be scherluled to take place on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recommendation to be reviewed and decided on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Council in considering the advisability and necessity of ordering the conection of the nuisance condition through the rehabilitation oz�, in the alternative, the demolition and removal of this structure; and ' WHEREAS, the above referenced owners, interested and/or responsible parties have been served notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearings� before the Neighborh�od Services Committee of the City of Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 in accordance with the provisians af Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Nei hborhood Services Committee of the g Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and all testimony and evidence was considered by the committee; and � WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Services Committee after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve a request by the D�vision of Public Health to order the above referenced owners, interested parties and responsibl!e parties and their assigns 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 the structures and conecting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referen�ed in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structures and filling the site in accordance with aal applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structures to be compl�ted within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the action ta�cen by the Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and -2- � � � �,�9��i�� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that based upon all of the testimony and evidence presented at the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the structures at 965 Marshall Avenue: 1. That since September of 1989 the buildings have been routinely monitored by Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement. 2. That the Division of Public Health of the City of Saint Paul condemned this structure as "Unfit for Human Habitation" according to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in 7une of 1989. 3. That since September of 1989 the City of Saint Paul has on four (4) occasions issued orders to the owners to rnake these buildings secure and not accessible. Because of the inaction on the part of the owners, the City has had to hire a private contractor to make the buildings secure and not open to access. 4. That the owners of the Subject Property have repeatedly failed to register and pay the vacant building fee for this property as required by City Ordinance. 5. That there are now and have been since September of 1989 multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence at the Subject Property. 6. That the ownzrs, interested parties and responsible parties of these buildings are as previously ctated in this resolution. These individuals have been pioperly served notice of the Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and the Tuesday, August 13, 1S91 hear�ngs concerning these buildings. 7. That on November 21, 1990 an Abandoned Building Notice with Dangerous Accessery Structure was sent to the owners, interested parties and responsible parties ordering these persons to either demolish and remove these buildings or make repairs and cure the list of deficiencies by December 21, 1990. 8. That on 7anuary 17, 1991 the owners were granted an extension until April 17, 1991 to complete the demolition or rehabilitation of the structures. 9. That on April 12, 1991 the owners were granted an extension until 7une 12, 1991 to complete the demolition or rehabilitation of the structures. 10. That the order of November 21, 1990 and tk►e extensions of January 17, 1991 and April 12, 1991 have been disregarded by the owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 11. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, deteriorated, dilapidated, residential structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building according to Section 45.01, Subd. 1, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year" and during that period of time has been either "unsecured" or "boarded" or has had "multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations". , ��cgr--i��' 12. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, deteriorated, dilapidated, residential structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined according to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.0�, Subd. 11, in that it is an abandoned building located in the City of Saint Paul t�lat has created a dangerous or unhealthy condition or which threatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 13. That the deteriorated, dangerous detached garage locatl d on the Subject Property is a dangerous structure according to Section 45.01, ,Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a structure which is potentially dangerous to persons or property" including being "a structure which has been contaminated from the storage of hazardous waste material". 14. That the deteriorated, dangerous detached garage locat�d on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined according to Saint Paul Legis�ative Code Section 45.02, Subd. 10, in that it is a dangerous structure located in the City of Saint Paul that has created a dangerous or unhealthy condition or which threatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 15. That the costs of abatement of these nuisances are estimated to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or the abatement involves demolition of a building other than a structure accessory to a residential building. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns shall make the Subject Property safe and no� detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and, remove its t�lighting influence on the community by rehabilitating these buildings and correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the buildings and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of these bu�ldings must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of mai�ing of this tesolution. 2. If the above conective action is not completed within the thirty (30) day time period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and zemove these buildings and fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the j Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. -4- . �� 3. In the event the buildings are to be demolisheri and re�moved by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the buildings by the owners, interested parties and/or responsible parties by the end of the thirty (30) day time period. If the personal property is not so removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property land fixtures as is provided by law. 4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a certified copy of this resolution and the incorporated order and list of deficiencies.be mailed to the last known address of the owners, interested parties and responsible parties ,pursuant to Section 45.1 l, Subdivision (5). ' Yeas Navs Absent Re es y p imon qu ted�', b De artment of: oswitz on acca ee et�man une � i son gy: Adopted by Council: Date Form Apprpved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY= By: �. Approved by Hayor for Submission to Approved by Mayor: Date Council I - Av• ' I DEPAOR�U�p�y CQerV1Ce8 DqTE�N1TIAIF�J l/�1�L i "� �- t D J U J1 GREEN SHEET -y NO. �O� { CONTACT PERSON 3 PHONE INITIAU DATE INITIAUDATE— �DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �CITY CAUNCII Charles Votel 298-4153 A�'�dN CITYATTORNEY NUMBER FOR ❑ �CITY CLERK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY(DATE) ROUTING BUDGET DIRECTOR August 13� 1991 ORDER � I �FIN.S MGT.SERVICES DIR. O MAYOR(OR ASSISTANn � '�--- TOTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) A �� RE ESTED: , i�y �ouncil to pase this resolution which will order the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building within thirty (30) days from the mailing of this resolution. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution� the City will be authorized to remove the building. The subject property is located at 9�5 Marahall Avenue. RECAMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Rejecl(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OpTIONAL — PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANALYST PNONE N0. _CIB COMMITTEE —STAFF COMMENTS: —DISTRICT CAURT SUPPORTS WHICH CAUNCIL OB.IECTIVE7 INITIATING PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,Whet,When,Where,Why): The buildings are nuisances pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Division of Public Health were given an order to repair or remove the buildings .at 965 Marshall Avenue by December 12, 1990. Extensiona were granted on January 17, 1991 and April 12, 1991 with compliance dates of April 17, 1991 and June 12, 1991. All parties have failed to comply with those orders. The building has remained unoccupied and v�acant eince September of 1989. ' ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVEO: I A coat of approximately $5,000-$7,000 for removal of the buildinge, if wrecking becomes necessary. This cost will be assesaed against the property taxes. j DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: If the buildings are not rehabilitated or torn down, nuisancea, constituting serious health hazarda (potential fire danger, rodent and insect harbo�age, potential crime site and blighting influence on the neighborhood) will remain withir� the City. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S ��a� g88 COST/FiEVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE_ NuiSdriCe HOU81IIq Abatement ACTIVITY NUMBER 33'261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) i �,�G-�.�f� DEFICIENCY LIST I' FOR 965 Marshall Avenue November 15, 1990 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where cha�,nges 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 per7nit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445 , City Hall. Front of Building '' l . The front porch foundation has loose and missing mortar. Repair foundation. 2. The front porch steps are severely rotted and deicayed. Replace all decayed wood and rebuild the steps in compliance�, with the code, 3 . The front porch floor boards are rotted, decayed and settled out of level. Remove all decayed wood and rebuild the porch in compliance with the code. 4. The plate glass front window has broken glass, Replace this glass. S , The front window nearest to the front door is boarded over. Remove the bc,ard. 6. The second floor window by the west side has broken glass, Replace this glass. 7 . The eaves above the second floor have loose and 'missing paint, rodent holes and some missino and decayed wood. Replace all damaged and decayed wood and repaint, 8. The eaves above the attic have loose and missing paint, decayed wood and rodent holes. Replace all damaged and decayed wood and repaint. East Side of Building 9. The foundation has loose and missing mortar. Repair. 10 . The siding has loose and missing paint. Repaint. 11 . The eaves have loose and missing paint, rotted, ldecayed and loose wood. Repair and repaint. 12. Two first floor east side windows are boarded over. Remove boards and repair, as necessary, 13 . One first floor window has a broken glass pane. Replace. � �� C��.�� , - Deficiency List - 965 Marshall Avenue November 15 , 1990 Page: 2 East Side of Building - continued: 14. The downspout terminates by the foundation on the east side of the house near the front wall. Reconnect downspout. Rear of Building 15 . Attic window ha� been removed allowing the elements to enter. Close this opening. , � . 16. Eave areas have loose and missing paint, rodent �lentry holes and some decayed wood. Repair and repaint. ' 17 . The guardrail ior the second floor rear porch deck is missing. Replace. 18. The center window on the second floor is open and allows the elements to enter. Secure this window. 19. The first floor rear window is boarded over. Remove the board and repair, as necessary. 20 . The foundation has missing and loose mortar. Repair. West Side of Building 21 . The shingles are worn. Repair or replace. 22. There is loose and missing paint on the siding. ' Repaint. 23 . The eaves have rotted and decayed wood and rode�t entry holes. Replace all decayed wood and repaint. , 24. Roof shingles on the west side near the front o� the house are worn and deteriorated. Replace. Garage at Rear of Building 25 . The garage is leaning out of plumb. Straighten the garage. 26, The garage has missing siding. Replace. 27 . The main entry door to the garage has been removed and boarded over. Replace this door. 28. The interior of the garage is filled with refuse. Remove ail refuse. 29. The roof is saoged, the shingles are worn and the eave areas have . decayed wood. Repair and repaint . ��%�� Deficiei�cy List - 965 Marshall Aveilue November 15 , 1990 Paoe: 3 General 30 . The chimney is missing mortar. Repair. 31 . Provide basic facilities - electric and water. 32. Correct deficiencies involved in the June 1959 condemnation (see attached copy of condemnation) . If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabi itation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local �ehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these p�ograms is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, �'ehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105 . Ask to speak to a loan officer. I � � ��'�� y:�_,.. �<..� �,�, CITY OF SAINT PAUL �e`� M ��, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES @, iii�l�w: ,� . '' `��-�-'-�� ^� DIVISIOn' OF PUBLIC HEALTH �`6� _�„�� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, hiinnesota 55101 (Gl2) 292-�711 George Litimer ' �I Mayof ' June 5 , 1989 Steven & Carole Herzog Jame� Green � 965 Marshall Avenue 965 Marshall Avenue St. Paul , MN 55104 St. Paul , MN 55104 . Dear Property owners: , This letter is to inform you that since the improvements needed to bring your property at 965 Marshall Avenue, . into compliance with the Saint Paul Housing Cocte have not been completed, it wili be necessary for us to placard the property as "Unfit for Human Habitation" on June 6, 1989 , and order it vacated by no later than June 13 , 1989 . - ' If you are unable to f inance 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 previousiy, zor appeais information, cali 2�2-7775 . �Yours trul:y;:__. ��x°� ' � . � - . -��-�....:� . - � ._._ ohn Betz . � Supervisor of Housing Inspection JB: 7m C: Housing Information Office, 25 W. 4th St. Marland Mork - Welfare Dept. 160 E. Kellogg Vacant Buildings Program I " j•..J. , �,�,��i�� . , , =�sT�"�;�, � CITY OF SAINT PAUL 3�r�L � �4�� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITI' SERVIC�S <, �' ��'�� P= �b�� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 JAMES SCHEIBEL (��) 2�?•i711 MAYOR ABANDONED BUILDING NOTTCE WITH DANGEROUS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE November 21 , 1990 Steven J & Carol P Herzog James Green 965 Marshall Avenue 965 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104-6549 St. Paul, MN 55104-6549 RE: 965 Marshall Avenue - A two story, wood frame r�sidential structure and the detached garage ', Marshall Boulevard Addition to the City of St. 1�aul Lot 18 and Ez E 30 Ft Lot 19 Blk 9 Dear Sir or Madarn: 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 �3uilding 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 dang�erous structure in the form of a 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: (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 a5 porches, stairs, ramps, rails, balconies, or roofs which are accessible and which are either collapsed, in danger of collapsing, or unable to support a p e rs o n." i ,`.},". ��G-/6�.` Abandoned Building Notice - 965 Marshall Avenue November 21 , 1990 Page: 2 The ordinance further states that an abandoned buildil'ng 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 defici�ncies must be repaired or you must tear the buildings down on o r before Decei�ber 21 1990 If you sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (7) days of sucYi 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 pai�ties 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 youlhave 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 zo receive authorit;� to have the house and garage demolished and removed. All costs incurred in krecking 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 remolved. 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 tYiis property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the ttached list of deficiencies will remove your building f rom the list o� 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 tear down your house and I a consent for7n be sent to �arage, you may request you f rom our off ice to sign and return to us. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign the form before the City can tear the buildings down 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 Building Notice - 965 Marshall A�renue Noverr�ber 21 , 1990 Page: 3 If you have any questions about this order, please contact the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153 , Sincerely, ,,�i..,?,C,-L•�--= �-. Steven R. Roy ' Environmental Health Program Supervisor SRR:jm II' Enclosure C: Karen Wilson Planning and Economic Development i i l/' ��r/�� ; ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL ` o�� T* �,'� DEPARTMEN�` OF COMMUNITY SERVICES` + ""�"��' � DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH . 555,Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55�01 ' (612) 292-771� JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR � July 2, 1991 District Council 8 Greg Finzell CO , Summit University Planning Council 627 Selby Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104 RE: 965 Marshall Avenue � Two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, deteriorated, di�apidated, residential structure with a deteriorated, dangerous detached garage. Lot 18, and all of Lot 19 except the East 30 feet thereof, Bloc�C A, Marshall Boulevard Addition to the City of St. Paul, according to the recorded piat thereof; and situate in Ramsey County, Minnesota. To whom it may cc�ncerr: 1fie City Council and its' Neighbc�rhoo� Services Committee, at the request of the Division af Public Health, have s�;heduled public nearings to consider the advisab�lity and necessity of ordering the correction or wrecking and removal of the above noted property. The Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee is scheduled for: Wednesday, August 7, 1991, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Ha1,1, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Salnt Paul, MN 55102 ' The Public I3earing before the City Council is scheduled for I . . Tuesday, August 13, 1991, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Ha�l, 15 West Keilogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 � , � ��y�� Notice of Public Hearing - 965 Marshall Avenue ` 7uly 2, 1991 Page: 2 As required by Section 45.11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, we are notifying you of the scheduled public hearings, noted above, and we are requesting that yo�i contact the sunounding property owners and residents to notify them of these hearings and their purpose. If you have any questions concerning these hearings, please contact the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153. Sincerely, �'��.� r�� /��( � Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor SRR:jm C: 7erry 7enkins Section 45.11 Sub. 4 (b) "At least thirty days prior to the hearing, the enforcement officer shall notify, by mail, a citizen participation district council for the district where the nuisance is located requesting that it notify the surrounding property owners and a,cupants." � � ' l�-y�� .°�T'°- CITY OF SAINT PAUL O• Y DEPARTMENT ClF COMMUNITY SERVICES ; �� i�ii u Q DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ' Sb5 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7711 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR � 7uly 12, 1991 , Saint Paul Legal Ledger 640 Minnesota Building ' 46 E. 4th Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 RE: 965 Marshall Avenue . Dear Sir or Madam: Please publish on 7uly 24, 1991 and July 31, 1991 the enclosecl notice of a Neighborhood Services Committee Public Hearing and a Saint Paul City Council Fublic Hearing. Yau may biil the Saint Paul Division of Public Health for the costs, Send the biiling to the Division of Public Health, Vacant Building Section, 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Also, please submit an affidavit of publication to our office. Sincerely, � '� ar es�otel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor , CV:jm Enclosure - . , ��-�y�� ``��=`:� CITY OF SAINT PAUL "� � ��'� DEPARTME�ti�T OF CO�`��'��1UNITY �, � „!„� -E SERVICES - ' �� t u �'f DIVISIO�'� OF PUE3LIC HEALTH `�;, ° �-.,�;,:.�` 555 Cedar $lrcCt. Sain( Paul, �5inn�sota Si101 George Lalimtr (Gl2) 292-7711 ` M�yor June 5, 1989 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION � AS I7NFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION Steven & Carole Herzog Jame;s Green 965 Marshall Avenue 965 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 St. �aul, MN 55104 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 965 Marshall Avenue is "Unfit for Human Habitation" due to the want of repairs, and/or defec,ts in the drainage, plumbing, �lighting or construction: of said dwelling and premises, and/or for other �causes affecting public hea�.th: � If you are unable to f inance the correction , or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, th�re are State and Local rehabilitatior� pro�ra�«s for which you may qualify. As stated, for appeals information call 292-7775 . All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate� codes. Permits must be oLtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of tYie service size to present National Electrical Cmde requirement. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required fo�r 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. Deteriorated, dilapidated, unsanitary conditions comprising . material endangerinent within the� meaninc� of Minnesota Statute 290. 101, Subdivision 8 , in combination with accumulated garbage and rubbish in violation of S�int Paul Legislative Code 34 . 08 ; 45 . 02 ; 319 . 21. 2 . Severe state of disrepair; broken windows, doors, deteriorated walls, floors , ceilings, rotted wood, dilapidated plumbing, electrical and xnechanical systems and rodent and vermin infestations . , •j, I ��/�f� .�.� . <' �`� � CITI' OF SAINT � � ,t, PAUL °":: E.� � � DEPARTMEI�lT OF C0��11��UNIT1' SERVICES` '', � �� , "E iif I(�Iqc =� ... . � . `'�<<, ,,,,�` DIVISION OF PUE3UC HEALTH �"'Y'" 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,A4innesota 55'101 Ge-orgc L�timcr (��2)'292-7711 M�yor June 5 , 1989 ' Steven & Carole Herzog Jame� Green 965 Marshall Avenue 965 �Iarshall Avenue St . Paul , MN 55104 St. Paul, MN 55104 - Dear Property Owners : ' � Enclosed is a copy of an "Order to Vacate" which has been posted on the premises at 965 Marshall Avenue, in accordance with the provisions of Section 34 . 19 as amended, Subsection 5, of the Housing Code (Chapter 34 , Legislative Code, Gity 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 multipie dwelling which has been condemnect 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 ahal�l be unlawful for any owner or operator to let to any person � for human habitation said dwelling, multiple dwelling or dwelling unit; and no person all occupy and dwelling or multiple dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded by th� enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation. " If you have any questions regarding this �ondemnation, you may contact CHDCR VOTEL at the Division of Public Health, Section of �Housing Code Enforcement, at 292-7771 between the hours of 8 : 00 and 9 : 00 a.m Yours Trul C �"{ ��L~ ��=:,," " � �'� .,f¢`"'� . J hn Betz ��-� pervisor of Housing Inspection I • JB: jm , ' I •j`,_j;• _ ��i�r�� i � � 965 Marshall Avenue -2- June 5 , 1989 ,�`-� The dwelling must be vacated by June 13 , 1989 . THIS DAELLING 6HALL NOT AGAIN BE IISED FOR HUMAN HABITATION IINTIL ; WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECIIRED FROM THE DIVISION OF PIIBLIC HEALTH, SECTION OF IIBING ENFORCEMENT. �-� -� ' � '� . ..... . _ :.. �� l_ � . ��' . . . . ,. ,. , , ,� r �'� Joh Betz Fr n� ,`A�:_:!.Staffensori• ��:--=-�'��'� ':'�=`-"��"� •' f`� ,�,,:::;� . � ervisor of �Housing Inspection En�irorimental Health Director � / JB: FAS :jm ' enc. � j,� . � ��-f�� CITY OF SAINT PAUL 'A+�LtTT�. ' .. 3, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �: � � . �' iiii'ii"ii � ' � �; � DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ; � 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-77�1 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ,�:.,, ABANDONED BUILDING NOTICE EXT�NSION January 17 , 1991 Veteran' s Administration ' Room 266C Fort Snelling St. Paul, MN 55111 � RE: 965 Marshall Avenue , Dear Property Owner: , We are extending the compliance date which was on the Abandoned Building Notice which was issued to you and c�ated Nov2mber 21, 1990. This letter is your official notice of the extension. P.lease be aware that the repairs stated in the Abandoned Building Notice must be complied with. Only the dead]�ine for compliance is being change to April 17 , 1991. NOTE: If you have not completed the repairsjto the structure by April 17, 1991, the Division of Public Health may request a public hearing before the City Council to ob�ain permission to raze the structure. , If you have any �questions about the Abandoned Building Notice or this order, please contact the Vacant Buildirhg Section at (612) 298-4153 . Sincerely, ! ��.IK,�._ � I Steven R. R Environmental Health Program Supervisor , SRR: jm i . �,c��--i,�-r1° ��,r,o, ' CITY OF SAI NT PAUL �o�` ' �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES e�; 1��'�°'° ; ' DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH `� HOUSING CODE PROGRAMS 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 JAMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-7771 MAYOR FAX: (612)222-2770 ' ABANDONED BUII.,DING NOTICE EXTENSION �� ;,,� ; April 12, 1991 Veteran's Administration Room 266 C Fort Snelling , St. Paul, MN 55111 �, RE: 965 Marshall Avenue Dear Property Owner: We are extending the compliance date which was on the Abandoned Building Notice Extension letter which was issued to you and datetl January 17, 1991. This letter is your ofricial notice of the extension. Please be aware that the repairs stated in the Abandoned Building Notice must be complied with. Only the deadline for compliance is being change to June 12, 1991. NOTE: If you have not completed the repairs to the structure by 7une 12, 1991, the Division of Public Health may request a public hearing before the �ity Council to obtain permission to raze the structure. I If you have any questions about the Abandoned Building Notice or this order, please contact the Vacant Building Section at (612) 298-4153. Sincerely, , . , , � � ,� ��tv��..r" ; r % �;7" � 1 �� ;�J _f. ,i V��r i..�_. r� �/ �\ \_ Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm i C��i�� , .�t�T o, CITY OF SAINT PAUL � '' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES : '�`��'� ; .:� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ;,,�� 55�5 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR July 12, 1991 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER REI�AIlt _;:;; .; .�:.;-: ALL KNOWN INTERESTED AND/OR RESPONSIBLE PARTIES RE: 965 Marshall Avenue - Two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, deteriorated, dilapidated, residential structure with a deteriorated, dangerous detached garage. I.ot 18, and all of Lot 19 except the East 30 feet thereof, Block A, Marshall Boulev�rd Addition to the City of St. Paul, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ' Dear Sir or Madam: This is to notify you that the City Council and its' Neighborhood Services Committee, in response to a request by the Division of Public Health, have scheduled public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering �he repair or wrecking and removal of the ' above noted building. All owners and any other parties with a known interest in these buildi�gs are required to be notified of these hearings to allow them an opportunity to object to the action requested by the Division of Public Health. Please be advised the Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee is scheduled for: Wednesday, August 7, 1991, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City HaII, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Pledse he advised the Public Hearing before the City Council is scheduled for: ! Tuesday, August 13, 1991, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 15 West K_ellogg Boulevard, SainE Paul, MN SSi02 At these hearings you will be allowed to present any evidence you may have to object to the recommendations of the Division of Public Health. All costs incurred by the City, including inspection costs, administrative costs, title searches, Ilfiling fees and, if necessary, demolition an� removal expenses, will be assessed against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as real estate taxes. If you have any questions conceming this matter please call the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153. Since ly, � � � Charles Votel ' Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm . I . ��9�-�j�`� �`� �� ., CITY OF SAINT PAUL ` INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM ''' .,2�, November 21 , 1990 ' `* TO: Karen Wilson PED FROM: Steven R. Roy �/�� , Environmental Heals�h Program Supervi�or "' 3; SUBJECT: REHABILITATION POSSIBILITIES ' Could you please have your staff review the attached list of addresses within the next three weeks to deter�nine if you want to handle these properties through your rehabilit�tion program. 965 Marshall Avenue Please inform us of the results . If you have any questions , please call me at 298-4153 . I SRR: jm �