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91-1571 ��: s: ��iGNV�t S v n�� ^ �� r . � Council File � • 1, , Green Sheet � RESOLUTION ` �r�� OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA .� _ � ,,�: S . .,. t��R Presented By � � � '` �- � ��r�<�:� - Referred To Committee: Date ; �� ,µ��;_ ' '..�§3%'�. 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, condemned, dilapidated, single farmily residential structure with an uncompleted dangerous detached garage, which are located on property hereafter � refened to as the "Subject Property" commonly known as 619 Robert Street South. This :.�;_.� property is legally described as: . �,,,fi;:z ;; ..__ . : .�, k __ _. �. '"' ;�'e�� Lot 7, and the Northerly 10 feet of Lot 6, Block 112, West Saint Paul. �* �y '��.. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on 7une 7, 1991 and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or before 7uly 16, < 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject '�� =`° �� Property: Peter J. Keller, 7r., 619 Robert Street South, Saint Paul, Minn. 55107. ' "�'' ` The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the Ramsey County tax records, phone books, mortgage companies, etic.; and WiiEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued orders identified as an "Abandoned Building Notice with Dangerous Accessory Structure" dated June 4, 1991 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution by this reference. This order was served in accordanc� 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 enforcernent officer. The notice and order informed these parties that the two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, single family residential structure located on the subject property is an abandoned building pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; the uncompleted 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 June '"� 4, 1991 order also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the structure's on the Subject '� Property, said list is attached and incorporated as part of this resolution; and � VVHEREAS, the June 4, 1991 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 b.uildings, eith�r action to take place by 7uly 4, 1991. `�� f �RIGIfii��L $ �� :�� WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance with the 7une 4, 1991 nofi• '�=� and order, and as a result the Division of Public Health requested that public hearings �b,.,` scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 21, 1991 before the Neighborhood Sern��M` �.. Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recommendation to be reviewed an�; ,� decided on Tuesday, August 27, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Council in considering the`�.' advisability and necessity of ordering the conection of the nuisance conditions through` the rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and removal of the structures; 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 21, 1991 and the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 27, 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 21, 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 �'�-� 's 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 `'��'�:�,:'�� correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance with all � =Y: �='� applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure ��'`5 and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordirrances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within ten (lU) days of the date of mailing of this resolution; and WHEREAS, a hearir�g was held before the Saint Paul City Council an Tuesday, fiug�;st 27, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Neighborho�d 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 27, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the structures at 619 Robert Street South: 1. That since November of 1989, the buildings have been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 2. That the Division of Public Health of the City of Saint Paul condemned this y5 structure as "Unfit for Human Habitation" according to Chapter 34 of the Saint �i Paul Legislative Code in October of 1988. The buil;ding is still subject to this condemnation order. ;. 3. 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. f� -2- �R1��1 ��,r-� �� 4. That there are now and have been since September of 1989 multiple extenor�� Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence at the Subject Property. �, '' ;�� 5. 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 21, 1991 and the T�esday, August 27, 1991 hearings concerning these buildings. ;. 6. That on June 4, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice with Dangerous Accessory,. Structure was sent to the then known 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 July 4, 1991. 7. That the order of June 4, 1991 has been disregarded by the owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 8. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, single family 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 `�`�s� "multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations". -��:„�� : �, ��r£�� 9. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, single family residential ;;�.� structure located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as derined according to `' Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.02, Subd. ll, in that it is an abandoned building located in the City of Saint Paul that has created a dangeraus or unhealthy condition or which threatens the public geace, health, safet��r sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 10. That the uncompleted 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 persons or property". 11. That the uncompleted dangerous detached garage located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined according to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.Q2, 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 threatPns the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 12. 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. -3- r' :..��►�NAI �-�i��` w� . 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 not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting 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 buildings must be completed within ten (10) days of the date of mailing of this resolution. 2. If tYie above corrective action is not completed within the ten (10) 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 incuned against the Subject Property pursuant V;�;� to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. ' �s`` .: 3. In the event the buildings are to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint d`� Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which shall unreasonably ��:,� interfere with the demolition:and removal shall be remov�ed from the buildings by ` �° ' #� the owners, interested parties and/or responsible parties by the end of the ten (10) � day time period. If the personal property is not so removed, the City of Saint Paul snall remove and dispose of such property and fi�tures as is pr�vid� by law. 4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that z certified copy of this resolution zrd the � incorporated order and list of deficiencies be mailed t� the last known address of the owners, interested parties and responsible parties pursuant to Section 45.I1, Subdivision (5). -4- Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: imon ^ OSN1tZ -� �dC d e�- �� ` ettman ` une � f' i son By: ; '� Adopted by Council: Date AUG 2 7 1991 Form Approved by City Attorney � Adoption rtified by Council Secretary By: By: Approved by Mayor for Submission to Approved by Mayor: Date AUG �2`9 1991 Council � �. . � _ f �� ' ��/ ../�� . DEPARTMGNT/QFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED 4 Community Services 07-23-91 GREEN SHE�T No. 0 2 8 7 CONTA�T PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAU D TE ��---��------,,, INITIAUDATE �qI DEPARTMENT DIRECTO �CITY COUNCIL Charlea VOt21 298-4153 �/iV ASSI�N �p��ATfORNEY CITY CLEFK NUMBER FOR �� -"' MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY(DATE) ROUTINO �BUDCiET DIRECTOR �FIN.8 MGT.SERVICES DIR. AUguSt 27� 1991 ORDER f�l MqyOR(OR ASSISTANn � L�1 TOTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAGES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACT�ON REDUESTED: City Council to pass this reaolution which will order the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced buildings 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 buildings. The subject property is located at 619 Robert Street South. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL -PLANNING CAMMISSION _ C1VIl SERVIC�CAMMISSION ANALYST PHONE NO. -CIB CAMMITfEE _ ��'��A.� -STAFF COMMENTS: -DISTfiICT COURT _ J�L 2 4 �g�1 SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? Cammuni tY Services IN171A71NG PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,Whal,When,Where,Why): The buildings are a nuisances pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to �he Division of Public Health were given an order to repair or remove the buildings at 619 Robert Street South by July 4, 1991. All parties failed to comply with those orders. The buildings have remained unoccupied and vacant since September of 1989. � IV�� ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: - The City will eliminate nuisances. s fl 7 1991 JUL 2 4 �991 Av� r��r��'� �� TO�� DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A cost of approximately $4,000 - $5,000 for removal of the buildings, if wrecking becomes necessary. This cost will be assessed against the property taxea. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: 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. RECEIVED :`��:. � . � � �� AU G 1 5 1991 r F �,.,-„ E K TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION �47.e��n��_ COST/REVENUE BUDOETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE Nuisance Housing Abatement ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261 FINANCIAL INFOFiMATION:(EXPLAIN) i ^ r� ^ �hµ. . .�'4'`:'_. ° t. � CITY OF SAINT PgUL " i��iii'n.� �: OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DAVE THUNE Members: Counc�lmember Dave Thune, Chair Janice Rettman Roger Goswitz Date: August 22, 1991 COMMITTEE REPORT: Date: August 21, 1991 - Time: 2:00 p.m. 't �� i ti ' ; P1 ace: Counci 1 Chamb � r �x�; 3rd F1 oor Ci ty Hal l �''�� ; ,� NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMII�TEE ��` �� :; 1. Approval of August 7, 1991 meeting minutes. APPROVED. 2. Resolution - 91-1289 - authorizing agreements with the City of Roseville for use of Saint Paul Fire Department Training Facility. RECOMMEND APPROVAL. 3. Resolution - 91-1052 - approving the Contract with State Fire Marshall 's Office for the City to inspect Public Schools. LAID OVER TO SEPTEMBER 4, 1991. � 4. Resolution - 91-1053 - authorizing proper City officials to negotiate an agreement with the State Fire Marshall for mandated inspections. LAID OVER TO SEPTEMBER 4, 1991. 5. A discussion regarding Dutch Elm diseased trees requested by John Stone, James Fong and Marie Strohmayer. RECOMMEND TO STRIKE. 6. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 711 St. Anthony Avenue; Applicant - Patrice M. Evans Aina. LAID OVER TO SEPTEMBER 4, 1991. 7. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 1763 Princeton Avenue; Applicant - Joe Rocheleau. LAID OVER TO SEPTEMBER 4, 1991. 8. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 1060 Iglehart Street; Applicant - Tena Investments. RECOMMEND TO STRIKE. CTTY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5679 ��/�l� . . , r. �� ;�`�.; � ` Council File � � ��`� .� � . . � Green Sheet � �v�d-/. . ,� RESOLUTION ��:�� OF SAINT PAUL, MINNES(OTA � Presented By Referred o Committee: Date� '�. �,� �� 3 r ! WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requesfed the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of�o�,,�dering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapid�ted, single far�ily residential structure with an uncompleted dangerous detached garage, which are located on property hereafter referred to as the "Subject Property" commonly known as 619 Robert Street South. This property is legally described as: . ,�t Lot 7, and the Northerly 10 feet of Lot , Block 112, West Saint PauL '.'�� =� :,; VVHEREAS, based upon the records i the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on 7une >�� 7, 1991 and other information available to e Division of Public Health on or before 7uly 16, 1991, the following persons are owners,' ' terested and/or responsible parties of the Subject � a Property: Peter J. Keller, 7r., 619 Robe Street South, Saint Paul, Minn. 55107. The addresses of the above not persons were obtained from various sources including the Ramsey County tax records, phon books, mortgage companies, etc.; and WHEREAS, the Division of P blic Health has issued orders identified as an "Abandoned Building Notice with Dangerous Ac�essory Structure" dated June 4, 1991 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolu on by this reference. This order was served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code o� all owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the ubject Property then known to the enforcement officer. The notice and order informed these arties that the two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, single family residential struc� re located on the subject property is an abandoned building pursuant to Section 45.01, �bd. 1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; the uncompleted dangerous detached garage 1 �ated on the Subject Property is a dangerous structure pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of �e Saint Paul Legislative Code; and both buildings are nuisances pursuant to Sections 45.02,�ubd. 10 and Subd. 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The 7une 4, 1991 order also had at ched to it a list of deficiencies regarding the structures on the Subject Property, said list is atta�ed and incorporated as part of this resolution; and WHEREAS, th 7une 4, 1991 order informed all then known ouvners, interested parties . and responsible parties that they must either repair the structures on the Subject Property by correcting the list of deficiencies or demolish the buildings, either action to take place by July 4, 1991. �RIGINA� �',�i�� , WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance with the June 4, 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 21, 1991 before the Neighborhood Services � Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recommendation to be reviewed and decided on Tuesday, August 27, 1991 by the Saint Paul CitylCouncil in considering the advisability and necessity of ordering the conection of the nuisance conditions through the rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and remov�,a1 of t;he structures; 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 21, 1991 and the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 27, 1�91 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and� WHEREAS, a hearing was held before therNeighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, August�l, 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 appr�ve 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 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 �11 applicable codes and ord�nances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution; and � r' r WHEREAS, a hearing was he�d before the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 27, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Neighborhood � Services Committee was consideredf by the Council; and .( NOW, THEREFORE, BE rIT RESOLVED that based upon all of the tesdmony and evidence presented at the Tuesday,��August 27, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the structures at 619 Robert Street South: 1. That since November of 1989, the buildings have been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 2. That the Divisiori 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 October of 1988. The building is still subject to this condemnation order. ' 3. 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. -2- O�I `��. (�`ll-'�6� , 4. 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. 5. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parties of these buildings are as previously stated in this resolution. These indiv�'duals have been properly served notice of the Wednesday, August 21, 1991 atfd the Tuesday, August 27, 1991 hearings concerning these buildings. ° 6. That on June 4, 1991 an Abandoned Building . otic� with Dangerous Accessory Structure was sent to the then known owners�'interested parties and responsible parties ordering these persons to either demolish and remove these buildings or make repairs and cure the list of deficienc'es by 7uly 4, 1991. �. 7. That the order of June 4, 1991 has been disregarded by the owners, interested parties and responsible parties. � 8. That the two story, wood frame, condemned,dilapidated, single family residential structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building according to Section 45.01, Subd. 1, of the Sain�Paul Legislative�ode 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". l� 9. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapida�erl, single family residential structure located on the Sub;ject Property 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. 10. That the uncompleted 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 persons or property": 11. That the uncompleted dangerous detached garage located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined according to Saint Paul Legislative 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. 12. 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. -3- �R�� q�_,,��/ . RDER ' The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: ��" 1. 1'he above referenced owners, interested parties and responsible'�parties and their assigns shall make the Subject Property safe and not detnmental to the public . peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehab.�itating these buildings and conecting those deficiencies set forth in the list �reviously referenced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances;�� in the alternative by - demolishing and removing the buildings and filling e site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitati n or demolition and removal of these buildings must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of maiiing of this resolution. � ,� 2. If the above conective action is not comple��d within the thirty (30) day time period, the pioper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to de olish and remove these buildings and fill the site and charge the costs incun x�against the S�ibject Property pursuant to�the provisions of Section 45.08 of th�Saint Paul Le�islative Code. 3. In the event the buildings are to be demolished and removed b the Cit of Saint Y Y Paul, all personal property or fixtu,res of any kind which shall unreasonably interfere with the demolitior�and removal stiall be removed from the buildings by the owners, interested parties and/dr 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 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 of3�deficiencies be mailed to the last known address of the owners, interested parties and responsible parties pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5). � F 1: _' -4- J,: Yeas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: zmon , oswitz '' on 7'�'17� !/I C1�S acca ee ettman � une i i son BY� Fo� �1�� Adopted by Council: Date Form Approved by City Attor ey Adoption Certif ied by Council Secretary B : �i�W, !�✓�G, (� f''I ,. Y . � l - By' Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date Av_ 1e�9�.�GG%��Y • �/J/V �/ .". � � CITY OF SAINT PAUL �,r.o �e~'""'""t''Y DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ��;�,,� 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 BUILDING NOTICE WITH DANGEROUS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 7une 4, 1991 • RECEIVED AUG 15 1991 Peter 7. Keller, 7r. CITY CLERl� 619 Robert Street South Saint Paul, MN 55107-2943 RE: 619 Robert Street South Two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, single family residential structure with an uncompleted dangerous detached garage West St Paul Blks 100 thru 17i etc N 10 Ft of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 Blk 112 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined tr,at the above noted building is a�, abandonP.,d 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 (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) Unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The Division of Public Health has also determined that there is a dangerous structure in the form of an uncompleted dangerous detached garage accessory to the above noted building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: "any structure which is potentially dangerous to persons or property including but not limited to: . � ��,�� 619 Robert Street South June 4, 1991 Page: 2 (a) a structure which is in danger of partial or complete collapse; or (b) a structure which has any exterior parts such as chimneys, eaves, porches, siding, railings, or trim which are loose or in danger of falling; or (c) a structure which has any parts such as porches, stairs, ramps, rails, balconies, or roofs which are accessible and which are either collapsed, in danger of collapsing, or unable to support a person." The ordinance further states that an abandoned building and a dangerous structure are both nuisances and may be ordered demolished and removed by the City. NOTICE: If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the buildings torn down, then the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must demolish and remove the buildings on or before 1u1�, 1991. If you are unable to finance the conection or rehabilitation of the premises to comply witn this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. In�ormation about these programs is available from the Department'of Planning and Ec�nomic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. If S�ou sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsil�ility fo� this property, you must within seven ('n days of such action, provide tl�e Division of Public Health with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties of this pending action by the Division of Public Health. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. If the rehabilitation work is not completed or if you have not demolished and removed the house and an uncompleted dangerous detached garage by the abov� date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive �uthority to have the house and an uncompleted dangerous detached garage demolished and re�noved. All costs incuned in wrecking and removing the buildings will be charged against th� real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City iCouncil will schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisability of ordering the buildings repaired or demolished and removed. If public hearings become necessary, you will be notified of the times and dates of the hearings and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. - �9/M/✓�� 619 Robert Street South June 4, 1991 Page: 3 A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the buildings comply with all applicable housing and building codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your house and �n uncompleted dangerous detached garage, you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office to sign and return to the Division of Public Health. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form before the City can demolish and remove the buildings without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis Sentv of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:40 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, l� �,�' f i��t�-�-.��r'.�. .�� .c,-t��:� �� ' Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development � � � . ��1�1✓��! DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 619 Robert Street South May 29, 1991 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to cunent National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. 1. House condemned as "Unfit for Human Habitation" on October 5, 1988 and remains under that condemnation. 2. Hazardous electrical system, including but not limite8 to mis'sing fixtures, open junction boxes, improperly spliced wires, unsupported wires and damaged wiring. 3. Improperly installed and integral parts missing from the plumbing system to include but not be limited to leaking water pipes, improper vent pipes, missing fixtures, no facilities for personal hygiene and no available kitchen sink. 4. Lacks a safe system for heat generation and distribution. 5. Lacks a safe system for hot water production and distribution. 6. General - House l. Structural - roof is deteriorated, especially eaves. 2. Interior walls and ceilings lack drywall/plaster covering. 3. All stairways lack handrails. 4. The chimney, foundation and numerous members of the joist/rafter/stud framework assembly are in disrepair. 5. North side porch is rotted and partially collapsed. 6. East side porch ceiling is water damaged. 7. General - Garage 1. The garage is partially roughed in, improperly braced, exposed to elements without approved weather protection. ,,., . - ��.�� 619 Robert Street South - Deficiency List May 29, 1991 Page: 2 _ 8. The above notetl dilapidated and deteriorating condition of the structures and their systems located on the property of 619 Robert Street South makes necessary a Code Compliance Inspection by the Building Inspection and Design Division of the City of Saint Paul as a first step in any remedial action to rehabilitate these structures. �.. � ` I � n 4 : �`��/ ' dy��;Y"e;�,, CITY OF SAINT NAUL 3o+s ��, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE� �; ""�"��" � DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH '�� „ 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 5510i (6�2) 292-771 i JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR �c='t't:i_:1':i�"?C�1" lv � �_�'�� Petcr ,T . I�elle:r , .,TY" . �i 9 S . Rob2Yt Sti:ee"L St . Paul. , �in . �5107-29��3 - De�� Prvpei:t.y Owner : . Tl��is lett`r is tr� inzorm �-ou that since the _mprc�vrments need�d te � bring yoiir L�rep�rty at E;19 � . � R��b�rt Street , into compi�_a,�e c,.it�; thc Saint Paul ETousing Cc�c1e have not b��en complc.te:; o.nd additional items <:d.ded , i�_ is necessai�� .for u_s �o ccntii-�u� i�l:e con��emi-�ation o-� i li1S L�YUL:2.L-�i- dS ��Lnfit fJI" �iUP,lci?1 �ui�itcii...lUP.�� 1"1("� .= i'r�°i lt �O Y C,`1'1 d.J.1"1 �-d C ci.Y:(-?c'1 . If vou are un�blc io �inanc.� the �or-rectior� ::i- r�l�a'r�ilitati��n c� the L:r��m�_ses �o c�rnpl�- ?,•�th i:l�is orcae�- , t?��i-� ar� Si�ate an:i. Loca� reha.k:>il�tatic�n ��rograms fo� titi�hir_h yot� rnay qualify . As stateci L�re��iai.�sl;- , for. appea-�� in�orraation, �all %'92-777� . 3 � . � Y", -,.rs -�- �ii�� f � �Jol-�iA ]:ietz SL11�P_L'V1SOY O� Housinq Insr�ection JL-' : msg r� : IIOL.sirig Information C�Ff_ice , 25 Gv . �th St . ^iarian:.z ��lor.-Jc - i�'�lf.�r-e Dept . J_6U �: . 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THTS DWELLING SHAL:G NO�i" AGAIN BE USED FOR HTJMI'-�N 'rIABTTATIO�` ��NTIL �v?:ZITT}?i�' f�l?).�1�C�VAL ]:S SFGIIRTD PROM TNF DIVISIO;�' OL' l?LiL-'LiC I3rALTI3, SFCTION OL•' HOTJSITdG CO�E FNL'ORCF�ILNT . ,_� '�� ;'�•��s t.�-y..=�:�ij, � `, ,:-� �r.j�,.,:,� `�_:`.� � �4 ��„_... .T c?-,n r;�t z . S-,,L�<�r�-i.5:�; oi Hc�usinq Ins1�r:��tion Jl-� = msg enc . , � ��'/��/.�"�l {°�Tr " CITY OF SAINT PAUL ��o. 'Y DEPARTMENT OF COMh�1UNITl' SERVICE � y�� 5 � ��<<;�"�� ; ; DIVISIOh' OF PUBLIC HEALTH r ° 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, ��1innesota 5�101,,�`� JAMES SCHEIBEL • (612) 392-771i ,� MAYOR �,- �� , ,�q�, :>,-�L>t er::�i;<,i' 7_�, , 1 , � Petc� J . F:r 11�x , Jr . `�.7 J . Ll[�1)P j� ,l i.i:C_r L St . Paul , �1r. . ��;1U?-?�=13 Dc,a�� L�ropc.�_�=y O;�ne;- : En^]_osa_d is ,y� r_ol�i c:� "n "C)rr.�i �o Vac�:tc-" �.-l�it�n i-�ati bcer: �c-s ' '^ � J l-ct}. :r th� L�z-er<<ises r:� Gl� S _ F:��b��rt. 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In the event the owners, interested and/or responsible parties fail to cpmply with the Council Resolution, the Division of Public Health should be authorized to demolish and remove the buildings 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. Th:s matter will have a Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee as well as th� full City Council. Your ruly, � � Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm Enclosure C: Edwin Lee, Asst. City Attorney ' Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division Karen Wilson, PED � Jim Murphy, 702 City Hall District Housing Inspector ?Y^,4f '� , DEPARTM[NT/QFFICEJCOUNCIL DATE INITIATED i�/� •/�'�� Cpmmunity Services 07-23-91 GREEN SHEET rvo. �287-�`:�� INITIAU DATE INITIAVDpTE� CANTACT PERSON 8 PHONE f�p I �DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR �CITY COUNCIL Charles Votel 298-4153 Vv A��aN CITY ATfORNEY ciTV c�eRK ''+� • NUMBER FOR � � MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY(DATE) ROUTING �BUDGET DIFiECTOR �FIN.8 MGT.SERVICES DIR. AUCJllBt Z�I� 1991 ORDER 'r,��MAYOR(OR ASSISTAN� � �,u TOTAL# OF SIGNATURE PAGES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTJON REOUESTED:, City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced buildinge 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 buildings. The aubject property is located at 619 Robert Street South. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL _ PIANNING COMMISS�ON _CIVIL SERVIC�COMMISSION ANALYST PHONE NO. _CIB COMMITTEE _ COMMENTS: -STAFF - _DISTRICT CAUFT - SUPPORTS WHICH CAUNCIL OBJECTIVE? INI7IATING PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,Whal,When,Where,Why): The buildings are a 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 619 Robert Street South by July 4, 1991. A11 parties failed to comply with those orders. The buildings have remained unoccupied and vacant since September of 1989. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will eliminate nuisances. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A cost of approximately $4,000 - $5,000 for removal of the buildings, if wrecking becomes necessary. Thie coat will be assessed against the property taxes. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: 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. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S�T ��_�J��a.o --- — COST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE NuiBdriCe Housing Abatement ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) C o u n c i 1 F i 1 e m _E��_�� ' Green Sheet r �� RESOLUTION C1TY �F SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date� WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requesteri t�e 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, condemned, dilapidated, single family residential structure with an uncompleted dangerous detached garage, which are located on property hereafter refened to as the "Subject Property° commonly known as 619 Robert Street South. This property is legally described as: _ . Lot 7, and the Northerly 10 feet of I.ot 6, Block 112, West Saint Paul. WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on 7une 7, 1991 and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or before 7uly 16, 1991, the following persons are owners,`interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: Peter.J. Keller, Jr., 619 Robert Street South, Saint Paul, Mir.n. 55107. The addre:ses ai the above noted persons were obtained from various s�urces ir�cluding the Ramsey County tax records, phone books, mortgage compan�ies, etc.; and VJHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued orders identified as an "Abandoned Building Notice with Dangerous Accessory Structure" dated 7une 4, 1991 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 lrnown to the enforcement officer. The notice and order informed these parties that the two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, single family residential structure located on the subject property is an abandoned building pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 1 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code; the uncompleted dangerous detached garage located on the Subject Property is a dangerous structure pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul I,egislative Code; and both buildings are nuisances pursuant to Sections 45.02, Subd. 10 and Subd. 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The 7une 4, 1991 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 WHEREAS, the 7une 4, 1991 order informed all then lrnown 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, either action to take place by July 4, 1991. ��f . WHEREAS, no action has been taken regazding compliance with the June 4, 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 21, 1991 before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recommendation to be revieweri and decided on Tuesday, August 27, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Council in considering the advisability and necessity of ordering the conection of the nuisance conditions through the rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and removal of the structures; 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 21, 1991 and the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 27, 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 Wetlnesday, August 21, 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'rvision 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 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 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 �ouncil on Tuesday, August 27, 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 27, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the structures at 619 Robert Street South: 1. That since November of 1989, the buildings have been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 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 October of 1988. The building is still subject to this condemnation order. 3. 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. -2- ��: t��/✓��/ . 4. 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. 5. 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 21, 1991 and the Tuesday, August 27, 1991 hearings concerning these buildings. 6. That on June 4, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice with Dangerous Accessory Structure was sent to the then known 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 7uly 4, 1991. 7. That the order of June 4, 1991 has been disregarded by the owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 8. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, single family residential structure located on the Subject Property is an abandoned building accoiding 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". 9. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, single family residential structure located on the Subject Property 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 Ciry or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 10. That the uncompleted dangerous detached garage'located on the Subject Property is a dangerous structure according to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code in that it is "a structure which is potentially dangerous to persons or property". 11. That the uncompleted dangerous detached garage� located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined according to Saint Paul Legislative 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. 12. 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. -3- ��/�/�l71 . 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 not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating these buildings 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 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 maiiing of this resolution. 2. If the above corrective 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 aild 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. 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 sr.all unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the buildings by the ovvners, 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 and fixtures as is provide� by law. 4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a certified copy of this resc,lutior. and the � incorporated order and list of deficiencies be mailed to the last�.nown address of the owners, interested parties and responsible parties pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5). -4- Yeas Nays Absent Requested by Department of: imon oswitz on —1�acca ee ettman une � i son By� Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Council Secretary gy; By: Approved by Mayor for Submission Council Approved by Mayor: Date n., I