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91-1552 ORt+GIINA�. �:�. u . 5 �oun�� File � �-� .� Green Sheet � �ry�Q� RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAf1L, MINNES r---�"�'.� �' Presented By Referred To , Committee: Date WI�REAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two story, wood frame, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilapidated, condemned duplex structure located on property hereafter refened to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 682 Mendota Street. This Abstract property is legally described as: Lot 15, Robert P. Lewis Subdivision of Block 106 of Lym�n Dayton's Addition to St. Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records i� the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on April 24, 1991 and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or before 7une 24, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: David Gossen, 318 Burkley Place, Willernie, MN 55090; David Gossen, P.O. Box 663, Willernie, MN 55090; A1 Schmidt, C/O Payless Appliance, 1200 Forest, St. Paul, MN 55106; Canyon Ridge Company, Inc., 7165 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076; 7oan Warke, 2488 Taylor Avenu�, White Bear TownShip,�MN 55110; Larry Warke, 2488 Taylor Avenue, White Bear Township, MN 55110. The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the tax records, phone books, mortgage companies, etc.; and WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued an order identified as an "Abandoned Building Notice" dated Apri129, 1991 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution by this reference. This order was serverl 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 fi�ame, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilapidated, condemned duplex structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building and a nuisance pursuant to Secti�ons 45.01, Subd. 1 and 45.02, Subd. 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The Apri129, 1991 order also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the house on the Subj�ct Property, said list is attached and incorporated as part of this resolution; and . �RI��L�� J�, U`�''��'J`�� WHEREAS, the Apri129, 1991 order informed all then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties that they must either repair the structure on the Subject Property by conecting the list of deficiencies or demolish the structure, either action to take place by May 29, 1991; and WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance with the April 29, 1991 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Public Health requested that public hearings be scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepaze 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 or, 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 Neighborhood 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 provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and - WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the 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 Division of Public Health to order the above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible 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 this structure and conecting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referernced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, Q in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed 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 taken by the Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon all of the testimony and evidence presented at the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the house at f 82 Mendota Street: 1. That since February of 1990 the building has been routinely monitored by Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement. 2. That the Division of Public Health of the City of Saint �aul condemned this structure as "Unfit for Human Habitation" under Chapt�r 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in April of 1991. The building is still subject to this condemnation order. ' ��d�� M�� 3. That since February of 1990 the City of Saint Paul has on one (1) occasions issued an order to the then known owners to make thi5 house secure and not accessible. Because of the inaction on the part of the owners, the City had to hire a private contractor to make the house secure. 4. That the owners of the Subject Property have repeatedly failed to register and pay the vacant building fee for this structure as required by Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 5. That there are now and have been since February of 1990 multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence at the Subject Property. 6. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this house 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 this house. 7. That on April 29, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice was sent to the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parti�s ordering these persons to either demolish and remove the house or make repairs and cure the list of deficiencies by May 29, 1991. 8. That the order of April 29, 1991 has been disregarded by the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 9. That the two story, wood frame, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilapidated, condemned duplex 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 the�eof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year" and during that period of time it has been either "unsecured", "boarded", or has had "multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations" or has been placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the St. Paul Legislative Code. 10. That the two story, wood frame, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilapidated, condemned duplex structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as included under 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. 11. That the costs of abatement of this nuisance are estimated to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or the abatement involves demolition of a building other than a structure accessory to a residential building. -3- ��i��vt�►� ��.-�,� RDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on � the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, Qr in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be complete�d within thirty (30) days of the date of ma�ling of this resolution. 2. If the above conective action is not completed within the thirty (30) day time period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized :: to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure and `$A fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Secdon 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the building by the owners, interested parties and/or responsible parties by the end of the thirty (30) day dme period. If the personal property is not so removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property and 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 45.11, Subdivision (5) of the Saint Paul Legislative Cade. Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: imon � osN.ztz �. � � � on -� , 1 �U I r.1��s acca ee � � ettman �, un e �. --^ i son � By: 2�� -(�— , � ' �ek /;�oy�'��:-� Adopted by Council: Date _ QUG 2 �r 199i Form Approved by City Attorney Adoptio Certified by Council Secretary gY. �/�✓�,,,,ti d/l'�� BY' Approved b}� Mayor for Submission to Approved by Mayor: Date A G 2 9 1991 �°un�il ( !�_ _ .,�,/i.� R�. 1�.��eir�lo��/�,c.l;( /� � DEP C:OICUlllll�'ll�t��ervices DA I T T �� , ,(; '� �� GREEN SHEET No. 0 2 2 9 IN U TE INITIAUDATE— CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE D ARTMENT DIRECTOR CITY COUNCIL Charles VOtEl 298-4153 `v A��N ITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK NUMBER FOR MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY(DATE) ROUTINO BUDOET DIRECTOR �FIN.3 MGT.SERVICES DIR. ALiCJUBt 13� 1991 ORDER MAYOR(OR ASSISTANn � TOTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ncr�q��ou�u°icil to pasa this reaolution 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 reaolutior�, the City will be authorized to remove the building. The aubject property is located at 682 Mendota Street. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL ANALYST PHONE NO. ��CEIVED _ PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVIC�CAMMISSION _CIB CAMMITTEE _ —STAFF _ �MMENTS: J U L 1 6 19 91 — DISTRICT COURT _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OB,IECTIVE? CORI111Ut11�� iNI7tAT NG PR094EM,I�SSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,Whet.When,Whare,Why): T e building is a nuisance purauant 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 building at 682 Mendota Street by May 29, 1991. All parties failed to comply with those orders. ��building has remained unoccupied and vacant since February of 1990. ��,�� A�� 0 7 1591 �� r �s7�;�lra,":;:+ty ._ 'r "e`a-- . ADVANTAGES IF APPFiOVED: '�� The City will eliminate a nuisance. �y�� JUI� 16 1991 C!�'� ATTOR��Y DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A cost of approximately $4,500 - $5,000 for removal of the bup.lding, if wrecking becomes necessary. This cost will be assessed against the property taxes. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: If the building is not rehabilitated or torn down, a nuisance, constituting a serious health hazard (potential fire danger, rodent and insect harborage, potential crime site and blighting influence on the neighborhood) will remain within the City. RECEIVED 3 ,�� - - �- ��:� ��_. .. ,: �U G 1 6 1991 r,�� .� i��n r-;� ��:' TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION s �a,snn—�,000 CO3T/REVENUE BUDOETED,(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO I FUNDING SOURCE Nui8dI10E Housing Abatement ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261 FINANCIAI INPORMATION:(EXPLAIN) CITY OF SAINT PAUL ° •��•��-��, �f�191 i!ID � 1O' "'° � OFFICE OF THE CI TY COUNCIL DAVE THUNE Counc�7member Members: • -� _. .. .�,,,.�.•w=rr�''�� Dave Thune, Chair Janice Rettman Roger Goswitz Date: August 8, 1991 COMMITTEE REPORT: Date: August 7, 1991 °�� , � Time: 2:00 p.m. i i�r � � �� Place: Council Cham ers `` t� 3rd Fl oor Ci t al l a i�11� � 'u ��f�� ^�itt •� NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE l�a� ,� ` �--�----- l. Approval of July 17, 1991 meeting minutes. APPROVED. 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 appeararrce 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 authoriz�d 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 55]02 fi12/29R-5h79 . ��3� ,��_��, CITY OF SAINT PAUL 4�: f. a a � DEPARTMENT aF COMMUNITY SERVICES ,� '�`��° ; DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALT� .... ,. .. i' ` S55 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Mimesota SS 1011°,, (612) 292-7771 �_ JAMES SCHEIBEL � � ,' MAYOR � � RECElVED July 12, 1991 JUL 1 6 1991 Council President and . CITY CLERK Members of the City Council RE: 682 Mendota Street Date of Hearings: Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesday, August 7, 1991 City Council - Tuesday, August 13, 1991 City Council Ward: 7 District Council: 4 Dear Councilmember: Tne Division of Public Heaith is hereby submitting its' report on the condition qf the stnc±�arP at the locatior. refened to ahove. '_he owners, irt�erested parties ar:d responsible parties of record are: I�Tame and Last Known Address Interest David Gossen Fee Owner/Taxpayer of record 318 Burkley Place Willernie, MN 55090 David Gossen Fee Owner/Taxpayer of record P.O. BoX 663 Willernie, MN 55090 A1 Schmidt Alleged purchaser C/O Payless Appliance 1200 Forest St. Paul, MN 55106 Canyon Ridge Company, Inc. Mechanics Lien holder 7165 Cahill Avenue ' Inver Grove �ieights, MN 55076 ��1 CITY OF SAINT PAUL �,T.�. �°� ' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES : ill�ll�n ho 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 April 29, 1991 David Gossen A1 Schmidt P.O. Box 663 1200 Fonest Willernie, MN 55090 St. Paul, Mn 55106 RE: 682 Mendota Street Fire damaged, two story, residential duplex with wood siding Robert P. Lewis' Subdivision of Blk. 106 Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul Lot 15 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, whicr. 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 @) 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 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 May 29, 1991. ; , _ __ �_:� _ �-��,��'� Abandonetl Building Notice - 682 Mendota Street Apri129, 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 rehabilitatio� 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, prov�de 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 receivz authority to have the building demolished and removed. All casts incuned in wrecking and removing the building will be charged against the real estate as a special assessmznt to be collectetl 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 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 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 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 Building Notice - 682 Mendota Street Apri129, 1991 Page: 3 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Terr,v Gove of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 £or more information. Sincerely, l�/l�(i2�u--c� L��".'�'�.�'`r' '', Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development ; G�g��/✓`,�"� DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 682 Mendota Street April 17, 1991 I 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 invo?ved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may b�e obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. North Side of Building - North Entry 1. Fire damaged walls, siding, eaves and possibly roof areas. Repair all fired damaged areas. 2. Foundation area around ground area is deteriorated concrete with mortar missing. There is skirting around most of the area. Remove skirting and repair all foundation areas. 3. Windows are boarded. Remove boards and install windows as needed. 4. �aves are missing. Install eaves and soffits. 5. Wood trim needs paint. Paint all wood siding. 6. Siding is missing. Reside as necessary. 7. Elcisting gutter system has been removed. Downspout remains and originates from second floor. Install or remove. 8. Front porch area entry way is sagging and deteriorating. Repair as needed. 9. Illegal wiring running to light fixture from front entry way on west side. Remove or install as per National Electrical Code Requirements. West Side of Building 10. Combination windows are missing. Install combination windows as needed. 11. Trees growing up along foundation area. Remove all trees and brush from this area. �y�� Deficiency List - 682 Mendota Street April 17, 1991 Page: 2 West Side of Building - continued 12. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing mortar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 13. The windows are boarded. Remove boards and install windows as needed. 14. The soffits do not fit properly, are separating and has cracked wood in corner areas. Repair as needed. South Side of Building 15. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing mo�tar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 16. The windows are broken and boarded. Remove boards, remove and install new windows as needed. East Side of Building 17. The wood trim and siding is unfinished. Repaint wood as needed. 18. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing mortar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 19. The downspout off of soffit area is not connected to gutter. Remove or install new gutters as needed. 20. The windows are boarded. Remove boards and install glass as needed. General 21. Lack of basic facility - gas and electricity. Restore basic facilities. 22. See attached list of deficiencies dated April 29, 1991 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habitation". �'�c9�-/� ��.,.o. CITY OF SAINT PAUL :`_",'„"„�o DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES + * DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH HOUSING CODE PROGRAMS 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55"10'I )AMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-7771 MAYOR FAX: (612)222-2770 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AND ORDER TO VACATE AS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION April 29, 1991 David Gossen A1 Schmidt P.O. Box 663 1200 Forrest Willernie, MN 55090 St. Paul, MN 55106 Dear Property Owner: The Division of Public Health, Housing Code Enforcement Section of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota has determined that the dwelling and premises at 682 Mendota Street is "Unfit for Human Habitation". In accordance with Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 34, Section 19, the premises will be placarded on April 30, 1991 and ordered vacated no later than April 30, 1991. Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34.19, Subsections E and F entitled, "Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Dwellings": "Any dwelling or multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded 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 dwelling unit; and no person shall occupy said dwelling or multiple dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded by the enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation," THIS DWELLING SHALL NOT AGAIN BE USED FOR HUMAN HABITATION UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECURED FROM TI3E DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION. � ��i-�� 682 Mendota Street Apri129, 1991 Page: 2 VIOLATION LIST: North Side of Building - North Entry l. Fire damaged walls, siding, eaves and possibly roof areas. Repair all fired damaged areas. 2. Foundation area around ground area is deteriorated concrete with mortar missing. There is skirting around most of the area. Remove skirting and repair all foundation areas. 3. Windows are boarded. Remove boards and install windows as needed. 4. Eaves are missing. Install eaves and soffits. 5. Wood trim needs paint. Paint all wood siding. 6. Siding is missing. Reside as necessary. 7. Existing gutter system has been removed. Downspout remains and originates from second floor. In.stall or remove. 8. Front porch area entry way is sagging and deteriorating. Repair as needed. 9. Illegal wiring running to light fixture from front entry way on west side. Remove or install as per National Electrical Code Requirements. West Side of Building 10. Combination windows are missing. Install combination windows as needed. 11. Trees growing up along foundation area. Remove all trees and brush from this area. 12. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and�missing mortar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 13. The windows are boarded. Remove boards and install windows as needed. 14. The soffits do not fit properly, are separating and has crackerl wood in corner areas. Repair as needed. ��9/--�,s'✓r�3 682 Mendota Street April 29, 1991 Page: 3 - South Side of Building 15. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing moatar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 16. The windows are broken and boarded. Remove boards, remove and install new windows as needed. East Side of Building 17. The wood trim and siding is unfinished. Repaint wood as needed. 18. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing mortar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 19. The downspout off of soffit area is not connected to gutter. Remove or install new gutters as needed. 20. T�e windows are boarde.�l. Remove b�ards and install glass as needed. Grenerai 21. Lack of basic facility - gas and electricity. Restore basic facilities. Authorization to reoccupy this/these dwelling unit(s) will not be given until it is demonstrated that these violations have been conected, and that this/these dwelling(s) have been made to comply with all applicable provisions of the Housing Code and all other applicable existing laws. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permit information may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445 City Hall, 298-4212. Appeals information may be obtained by calling 292-7775. It is the responsibility of the property awner to keep all buildings secured, and to properly maintain the premises at all times. ' �r /�A � v 682 Mendota Street April 29, 1991 Page: 4 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Terry Gove 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: Ramsey County Department of Human Services - Marland Mork Ramsey County Department of Taxation - Assessor's Office City of Saint Paul Housing Information Office Housing Code Enforcement File , �C9�—��'s� Notice of Public Hearing - 682 Mendota Street July 12, 1991 Page: 2 Name and Last Known Address Interes Joan Warke - Contract vendor - wife of Larry Warke 2488 Taylor Avenue White Bear Township, MN 55110 Larry Warke Contract vendor - husband of 7oan Warke 2488 Taylor Avenue , White Bear Township, MN 55110 The legal description of this Abstract property is: .L,ot 15, Robert P. Lewis Subdivision of Block 106 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul. The building is a two story, wood frame, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and �ilapi�at�d, ccade�nned duplex structure. The subject property has been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program since February of 1990. The building meets one or more of the conditions that constitute an Abandoned Building as defined in Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. On April 29, 1991 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 conecting the attached list of deficiencies, or demolished on or before May 29, 1991. Inasmuch as the order has not been completed to the satisfaction of this Division and the continued abandoned condition of the building contributes 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, interested and/or responsible parties to either repair or demolish and remove the building in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the City. ' �=9�--�ss; � ,. Notice of Public Hearing - 682 Mendota Street July 12, 1991 Page: 3 In the event the owners, interested and/or responsible parties fail to comply with the Council Resolution, the Division of Public Health should be authorized to demolish 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 �': F.tlwin Lee, Asst. City Attorney Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall ' Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division Karen Wilson, PED Jim Murphy, 702 City Hall District Housing Inspector �'--fJ'//S✓`-s� DEPA60'i1lTlilIll�y �S�ervices DA�E IyJTJ/�TEpl �� / ll j GREEN SHEET No. 0 2 2 9 CONTACT PERSON&PHONE " .' INITIAU DATE INITIAUOATE �DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �CITY COUNCIL Charles Votel 298-4153 ASSIGN �C�Ty q�ORNEY NUMBER FOR �CI7Y CLERK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY(DATE) ROUTING �BUDGET DIRECTOR FIN.8 MGT.SERVICES DIR. AUCJUSt 13� 1991 ORDER �MAYOR(OR ASSISTANn � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) "cT�qi�y��Souncil to pasa this reaolution 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 faila to comply with the resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. The subject property is located at 682 Mendota Street. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEElRESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL _ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVIC�COMMISSION ANALYST PHONE NO. _CIB COMMITTEE _ —STAFF _ COMMENTS: _ DISTRICT COURT _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OB.IECTIVE? INITInT NG PFi084EM,I�SUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,What,When,Where,Why): T�►e building is a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested partiea and responaible parties known to the Division of Public Health were given an order to repair or remove the building at 682 Mendota Street by May 29, 1991. All parties failed to comply with thoae ordera. The building has remained unoccupied and vacant since February of, 1990. ADVANTAGESIF APPROVED: — — The City will elimina�� a auisance. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A cost of approximately $4,500 - $5,000 for removal of the building, if wrecking becomes necessary. Thia coat will be assessed against the property taxes. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVEO: If the building is not rehabilitated or torn down, a nuisance, constituting a serious health hazard (potential fire danger, rodent and insect harborage, potential crime site and blighting influence on the neighborhood) will remain within the City. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION 5 �,Snn—$S�OOf� COST/REVENUE BUDC3ETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE Nuisance Housing Abatement ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) �. , Council File � /�� Green Sheet " RESOLUTION C(TY OF SAINT PAUL, MfNNESOTA 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 the repair or wrecking and removal of a two story, wood frame, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilapidated, condemned duplex structure located on property hereafter referred to as the °Subject Property" and commonly known as 682 Mendota Street. This Abstract property is legally described as: ' Lot 15, Robert P. Lewis Subdivision of Block 106 of Lyman I�layton's Addition to St. Paul. VVHEREAS, based upon the records i� the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on April 24, 1991 and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or before June 24, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the 5ubject Property: David Gossen, 318 Burkley Place, Willernie, MN 55090; David Gossen, P.O. Box 663, Willernie, MN 55090; A1 Schmidt, C/O Payless Appliance, 1200 Forest, St. PaLl, MN 55105; Canyon Ridge Company, Inc., 7165 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076; 7oan Warke, 2488 Taylor Avenue, White Bear Township, MN 55110; Larry Warke, 2488 Taylor Avenue, White Bear Township, MN 55110. The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the tax records, phone books, mortgage companies, etc.; and WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued an order identified as an "Abandoned Building Notice" dated April 29, 1991 which is attached �nd 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, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilapidated, condemned duplex structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building and a nuisance pursuant to Sections 45.01, Subd. 1 and 45.02, Subd. 11 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. The April 29, 1991 order also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the house on the Subject Property, said list is attached and incorporated as part of this resolution; and . . � = ,. �q�-��-z- WHEREAS, the April 29, 1991 order informed all then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties that they must either repair the structure on the Subject Property by conecting the list of deficiencies or demolish the structure, either action to take place by May 29, 1991; and WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance with the Apri129, 1991 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Public Health requested that public hearings be scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recommendatian 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 correction of the nuisance condition through the rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and removal of this structure; and WHEREAS, the above referenced owners, interested and/or re�ponsible parties have - been served notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearings before the � Neighborhood Services Committee of the City of Saint Paul Ciry Council on Wednesday, August 7, 1991 and the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the 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 ev?dence, made the recommendation to approve a request by the Division of Public Health to order the above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible 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 this structure and conecting 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 structure and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed 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 taken by the Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon all of the testimony and evidence presented at the Tuesday, August 13, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the house �t 682 Mendota Street: 1. That since February of 1990 the building has 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" under Chapter 34 of the Saint Pau1 Legislative Code in April of 1991. The building is still subject to this �nn�amnnfil.n ..y.7.,.- ��i��"� 3. That since February of 1990 the City of Saint Paul has on one (1) occasions issued an order to the then known owners to make this house secure and not accessible. Because of the inaction on the part of the owners, the City had to hire a private contractor to make the house secure. 4. That the owners of the Subject Property have repeatedly failed to register and pay the vacant building fee for this structure as required by Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code. 5. That there are now and have been since February of 1990 multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence at the Subject Property. 6. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties of this house 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 this house. 7. That on April 29, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice was sent to the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties ordering these persons to either demolish and remove the house or make repairs and cure the list of deficiencies by May 29, 1991. 8. That the order of April 29, 1991 has been disregarded by the then known cwners, in�erested parties and responsible parties. °. That the two story, wood frame, fue damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilapidated, condemned duplex 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 it has been either "unsecured", "boarded", or has had "multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations" or has been placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the St. Paul Legislative Code. 10. That the two story, wood frame, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilapidated, condemned duplex structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as included under 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 �hreatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 11. That the costs of abatement of this nuisance are estimated to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or the abatement involv�s demolition of a building other than a structure accessory to a residential building. -3- �icq/"/�'v�'°' ;.. � 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 not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, Qr in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure and filling the site in accordance with all appl�cable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be complete.d 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 Pat�l are hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure and fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Su;bject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code. 3. Iri the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, a11 personal property or fixtures of any kind which shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the building 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 removerl, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such prqperty and fixtures as is provided by law. 4. TT 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 45.11, Subdivision (5) of the Saint �aul Legislative Code. Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: imon OSHICZ on acca ee ettman une i son By: Adopted by Council: Date Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certi�ied by Council Secretary By: Sv: ' Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date ., B v: �� s�,r,o ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL + �= DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �a�� $ ��.,; ""�"��" o 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 B�[7II.,DING NOTICE April 29, 1991 David Gossen Al Schmidt P.O. Box 663 1200 Fonest Willernie, MN 55090 St. Paul, Ivin 55106 RE: 682 Mendota Street Fire damaged, two story, residential duplex with wood siding Robert P. Lewis' Subdivision of Blk. 106 Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul Lot 15 Dear Sir or Madam: Tl,�e Division oi 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 therzof 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 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 demo:ish and remove the building on or before May 29. 1991. . �9%�� Abandoned Building Notice - 682 Mendota Street April 29, 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 rehabilitatio� 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 D:vision of Public Health. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. Tf �he rehubilita�ion work is not completed or if you have not c,:molished ar�d remov� the building by the above date, the Division of Public Health will zefer tr�is matter to ;he City Cour.cil t� rec�ive authority to have the building demolished and removed. All costs in:,un�ed in wrecking and removing tne builc�ing will be charged against the real estate as a speciai 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 repairPd 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 allow�d 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 Counry Recorder's Office. C�mpliance 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 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 ouz 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 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. � r �� Abandoned Building Notice - 682 Mendota Street Apri129, 1991 � Page: 3 If y�ou have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Terry Gove of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:40 and �9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, �hc��,�� C��-� �� . Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor ' CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development � - . C�//v�"'6"� F' DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 682 Mendota Street April 17, 1991 A11 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 installa�ion. Permits may be obtaineci from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. � North Side of Building - North Entry 1. Fire damaged walis, siding, eaves and possibly roof areas. Repair all fired damaged areas. 2. Foundation area around ground area is deteriorated concrete with mortar missing. There is skirting around most of the area. Remove skirting and repair all foundation areas. 3. Wir�d�ws are boarded. Remove boards ar.d install windows as needed. 4. Eaves are missing. Install eaves and soffits. 5. Wood trim neecls paint. Paint all woad siding. 6. Siding is missing. Reside as necessary. 7. E�cisting gutter system has been removed. Downspout remains and originates from second floor. Install or remove. 8. Front porch area entry way is sagging and deteriorating. Repair as needed. 9. Illegal wiring running to light fixture from front entry way on west side. Remove or install as per National Electrical Code Requirements. West Side of Building 10. Combination windows are missing. Install combination windows as needed. 11. Trees growing up along foundation area. Remove all trees and brush from this area. �,c 9�-��'"6� f Deficiency List - 682 Mendota Street April 17, 1991 Page: 2 VVest Side of Building - continued 12. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing mortar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 13. The windows are boarded. Remove boards and install windows as needed. 14. The soffits do not fit properly, are separating and has cracked woad in corner areas. Repair as needed. South Side of Building 15. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing mortar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 16. The windows are �roken and boarded. Remove boards, remove and install new �,��in�ows as ne;,d:,d. East Si3e af Bnilding 17. The wood trim and siding is unfinished. Repaint wood as needed. 18. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing mortar. Remove ali skirting and repair foundation area. 19. The downspout off of soffit area is not connected to gutter. Remove or install new gutters as needed. 20. The windows are boarded. Remove boards and install glass as neecied. General 21. Lack of basic facility - gas and electricity. Restore basic facilities. 22. See attached list of deficiencies dated April 29, 1991 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habitation". ? . C�g�-��'� ,��T>�, CITY OF SAINT PAUL �;�' �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �� Ilii'ii�ui Y; � DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Stree[, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55'101 , JAMES SCHEIBEL (612) 292-77�1 MAYOR • 7uly 2, 1991 District Council 4 � Susan G�moto CO Dayton Bluff Community Council 678 Seventh Street East Saint Paul, NiN 55106 RE: 682 Mendota Street Two story, wood frame, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilapidated, condemned duplex structure. Lot 15, Robert P. Lewis Subdivision of Block 106 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul. To whom it may concern: Tl-ie City Council and its' Neighborhood Services Committee, at the request of the Division of Public Health, have scheduled public hearings to consider the advisability and neces�ity of ordering the conection or wrecking and removal of the at�ove 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 Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 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 Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 � . ��-��"6`�. � ,{ Notice of Public IIearing - 682 Mendota Street July 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 you contact the surrounding 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, ��,,,� ��.-� /�-, Charles Votel � Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor � SRR:jm C: 7erry 7enkins Section 45,11 Sub. d. (bl "At least thirty days prior to the hearing, the enforcement officer shall notify, by mail, a citizen participation district c,ouncil for the district where the nuisance is located requesting that it notify the surrounding property owners and occupants." G�-9%,�.�-� �..��=T�, �ITY OF SAINT PAUL ; �,,,,� �� "� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTTY SERVICFS ' �� " DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH � ,... 555 Cedar Stroet,Saint Paul,Minneeote 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR July 12, 1991 Saint Paul Legal Ledger 640 Minnesota Building 46 E. 4th Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 RE: 682 Mendota Street Dear Sir or Madam: Please publish on 7uly 24, 1991 and 7uly 31, 1991 the enclosed notice of a Neighborhood Services Committee Public Hearing and a Saint Paul City Council Public �iearing. You may bill the Saint Paul Division of Public Health for the costs. Send the billing to the Di�,�isi�n of�ublic Health, Vacani Building Section, 555 Cedar Street, Saint Faul, MN 55101. Also, please submit an affidavit of publication to our office. Sincerely, � � Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm Enclosure ��/��-�J�'6� ��,,,o. ``� CITY OF SAINT PAUL ;�;""''I""'�� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ;� e DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH HOUSING CODE PROGRAMS 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55'10� JAMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-7771 MAYOR FAX: (612)222-2770 NOTICE OF CONDENINATION AND ORDER TO VACATE AS UNFIT FOR HUM[AN HABITATION April 29, 1991 David Gossen Al Schmidt P.O. Box 663 1200 Forrest Willernie, MN 55090 St. Paul, MN 55106 Dear Froperty Owner: The Divisicn of Public Health, Housing Code Enforcement Section of the City of Saint Paul, I�iinnesota has deter.mined that the dwelling and premises at 682 Mendota Street :s "Unfit fer Human Habitation". In ac.cordance with Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 34, Section 1.9, �'ne premises will be placarded on April 3U, i991 and ordered vacated no later than April 3�, 1991. Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34.19, Subsections E and F entitled, "Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Dwellings": "Any dwelling or multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded CTnfit for Human Aabitation 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 Iet to any person for human habitation said dwelling, multiple dwelling or dwelling unit; and no person shall occupy said dwelling or multiple dwelling unat which has been condemned and placarded by the enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation." THIS DWELLING SHALL NOT AGAIN BE USED FOR HUMAN HABITATION UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECURED FROM THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION. ��f��`�� . 682 Mendota Street Apri129, 1991 Page: 2 VIOLATION LIST: North Side of Building - North Entry l. Fire damaged walls, siding, eaves and possibly roof areas. Repair all fired damaged areas. 2. Foundation area around ground area is deteriorated concrete with mortar missing. There is skirting around most of the area. Remove skirting and repair all foundation areas. 3. Windows are boarded. Remove boards and install windows as neecied. 4. Eaves are missing. Install eaves and soffits. 5. Wood trim needs paint. Paint all wood siding. 6. Siding is missing. Reside as necessary. 7. Existing gutter system has been removed. Downspout rernains and originates from second floor. Ir_stall or remove. 8. Front porch area entry way is sagging and deteriorating. Repair as needed. 9. Illegal wiring running to light fixture from front entry way on west side. Remove or install as per National Electrical Code Requirements. ' West Side of Building 10. Combination windows are missing. Install combination windows as needed. 11. Trees growing up along foundation area. Remove all trees and brush from this area. 12. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and�missing mortar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 13. The windows are boarded. Remove boards and install windows as needed. 14. The soffits do not fit properly, are separating and has cracked wood in corner areas. Repair as needed. �q j,-/,�,''✓�"'oZ . ,. 682 Mendota Street . April 29, 1991 Page: 3 South Side of Building 15. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing mortar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. � 16. The windows are broken and boarded. Remove boards, remove and install new windows as needed. East Side of Building 17. The wood trim and siding is unfinished. Repaint wood as needed. - 18. Foundation area is buckling and has cracked and missing mortar. Remove all skirting and repair foundation area. 19. Th� dc��vr,spout off of soff.t area is not connected to gutter. Remove or install new �liLteIS aS 1�P,1�. 20. T�e wi��do��s ��re baardeu. Remove boards and install glass as needed. General 21. Lack of basic fa.cility - gas and electricity. Restore basic facilities. Authorization to reoccupy this/these dwelling unit(s) will not be given until it is demonstrated that these violations have been corrected, and that this/these dwelling(s) have been made to comply with all applicable provisions of the Housing Code and all other applicable existing laws. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permit information may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445 City Hall, 298-4212. Appeals information may be obtained by calling 292-7775. It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep all buildings secured, and to properly maintain the premises at all times. . ,r. �� 682 Mendota Street April 29, 1991 Page: 4 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Terrv Gove 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: Rarr�sey County Department of Human Services - Marland Mork Rarr�sey County Department of Taxation - Assessor's Office City of Saint Paul Housing Information Office Housing Code Enforcemeni File . . �=�i-�"6`� �«*��. CITY OF SAINT PAUL .� ' �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES + �f1�lUl7 0 • DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL . MAYOR July 12, 1991 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AEARING TO ORDER RFPAIIt ALL KNOWN INTERESTED AND/OR RESPONSIBLE PARTIES RE: 682 Mendota Street Two story, wood frame, fire damaged, boarded, deteriorated and dilipidated, condemned duplex structure. Lot 15, Robert P. Lewis Subdivision of Block 106 of Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul. 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 the repair or wrecking azid removal of the above noted building. All owners and any other parties with a known interest in this building are required to be notified of these hearings to allow them an opportunity to object to the action requesteci by the Division of Public Health. Please be adviszci the Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee is scheduled for: Wednesday, August 7, 1991, at Z:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Please be 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 Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 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 incuned by the City, including inspection costs, administrative costs,'title searches, filing fees and, if necessary, demolition and 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 concerning this matter please call the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153. S' erely, - � � � Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm . � �� :0-: � CITY OF SAINT PAUL INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM' � April29, 1991 TO: Sherry Pemberton PED FROM: Chuck Votel � ��"'" Vacant Buildings Program SIJB7ECT: REHABILITATION POSSIBILITIF.S Coulc� you please have your staff review the address identified below within the next three weeks to dekermine if you wan± to handle these nroperties thr�ugh your. .rehahilitation pr.�gram. 682 Mendota Street Please inform us of the results. If you have any questions, please call me at 298-4153. CV:jm