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91-1572 o�f 'I�I�L , council _ile ; — .��j� I ' Green Sheet � RESOLUTfON OF SAINT PAUL, MINNE�OTA � Presented By Referred To _ Committee: Date ; � I � WHEREAS, the Division of Public I3ealth 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 wood frame, single family house; a large wood frame commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed which are located on property hereafter referred to as the "Subject Property" commonly known as 1381 Prosperity Avenue. This property is legally described as: Lot 5 Except the West 100 feet, Block 1 Roger's & Hendiicks Acre Lots No. 2. WHEREAS, baseri upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on July 7, 1991 and other information available to the Division of Pub�ic Health on or before 7uly 16, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or respons:ble parties of the Subject Property: Aloysius Jasper, 1369 Prosperity Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106. The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the Ramsey County tax records, phone books, mortgage companies, �tc.; and WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has issued orders identified as an "Abandoned Building Notice with Dangerous Accessory Structure" dated 7une 4, 1�91 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolurion by this reference. This order was served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45;of the Saint Paul Legislative Code en 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 wood frame, single family house located on the subject property is an abandoned building pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 1 of the Saint Pat�l Legislative Code; the large wood frame commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed located on the Subject Property are dangeroUs structures pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and the 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 structures on the Subject Property, said list is attached and incorporated as part of this resolution; and WHEREAS, 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 correcting the list of deficiencies or demolish the buildings, either action to take place by 7uly 4, 1991. i f I ��C�ll�d�L �g,—�s��. WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance v�ith the June 4, 1991 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Public Health request�d 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 recommen�iation to be reviewed 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 tl►e structures; 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 City Council on Wednesday, August 21, 1991 and the Saint Paul City Council on 'l�esday, August 27, 1991 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul I.egislative 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 i 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 respansible parties and their assigns to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating the structures and correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenaed an accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by demoLishing and removing the � ��' structures arid filli,�g the site in accordance with all applicable codes and oruin . € rehabilitation or demolition of the structur�s to be completed within one hundr ei / 1� days of the date of mailing of this resolution; and ��j WHEREAS, a hearing was held 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 considered by the Council; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RFSOLVED that based upor� 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 1381 Prosperity Avenue: l. That since November of 1987 the buildings have been routinely monitored by the � Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. � 2. That there are now and have been since November of 1987 multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence at the Subject Property. -2- I .�� ;��IN�L ' y�_�3-,� � 3. That the owners, interested parties and responsible patties 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. � 4. That on June 4, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice with Dangerous Accessory Structure was sent to the then known owners, interest�tl 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. 5. That the order of June 4, 1991 has been disregarded �by the owners, interested parties and responsible parties. 6. That the wood frame, single family house located on tihe Subject Property is an abandoned building according to Section 45.01, Subd. l, 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 "boarderi" or has had "multiple �xterior Housing Code or Building Code violations". 7. That the wood frame, single family house located on 'the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined according to Saint Paul Legislative Code Secti�n 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 ttzreatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or wliich is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. $. That the large wood frame commercial building; a wo�d frame detached garage and a small steel shed located on the Subject Property are dangerous structures according to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a structure which is potentially dangerous to persor�s or property". 9. That the large wood frame commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed located on the Subject Property are nuisances as defined according to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.02, Subd. 10, in that the dangerous structures located in the City of Saint Paul have 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 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- �' �� I ��IC�►il�� y,-�.�� ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: I �1. The above referenced owners, interested arties and res I nsible arties and their P P� P 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 one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of mailing of this resolution. 2. If the above corrective action is not completed within the one hundred eighty (180) day time period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove these buildings and fill the site and charge the costs incurred against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul I.�gislative Code. 3. In the event the buildings are to be demolished and removed by the City of S�int �aul, alI personal property or fixtures of any kind wl�ich shall unreasonably interfer� with the demolition and removal shall be remov�d frum the buildings by the owners, interested parties and/or responsible parties by ttre end �f the onP hundred eighty (180) day time period. If the personal property is not so re��ved; the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such �,r��crt; ��a 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 thle last known address of the owners, interested parties and responsible parties pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5). Yeas Navs Absent imon Requested by Depart�ent of: osuitz � . on ' acca ee --� ettman vne � i son � gy; � �-- Adopted by Council: Date AUG 2 7 19�1 Form Approved by City Attorney Adoptio Certified by Council Secretary By: By: Approved by Mayor .or Submission to Approved by Hayor: Date AUG � 9 1991 Council By: BY= PUBLISHED SEP '?'9� ��;+,. ��`^--��, . . . 'NOTf: COMPLETE DIRECTION3 ARE tNCLUDED IN THE OREEN 3HEET INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASINi3 OFFICE(PHONE NO. 298-4225). ROUTIN(3 ORDER: Below are preferred routinga for tha Hve moat froquent typss of dxumsnts: CONTRACTS (assumes autho►ized COUNGL RESOLUTION (Amend, Bdgts./ budget exieta) Accept. arants) �. anside n�e�cy �. oeparcme�t arocto► 2. Inkiatiny Dspartment 2. Bud�st Diwctor 3. Cfty Attomsy 3. Cky Attom•y 4. Mayor 4. t�,ayor/Aeeistant 5. FlnsrMS d�Mgmt Svcs. Director 5. Gly Council 8. Flnancs/lcoountiny 8. Chief AccountaM. Fln d�Mpmt Svcs. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER R�) COUNGL RESOLUTION (��)�� 1. Activity Manayer 1. Initiatin�DepaRmeM Director 2. DepeutmsM/►ccouMant 2• �Y An�►^�Y 9. DepeRmsM Director 3. MayoN�4�siNaM 4. Budqst Director 4. City COUnCiI 5. Ciy Clerk 6. Chfef AccouMant, Fin&MgrM 3vca. ADMINI3TRATIVE ORDERS (all others) 1. Initiating DepeRment 2. Gty Attomey 3. Mayor/Assistant 4. City Cle►k TOTAL NUMBER OF SKiNATURE PAt3ES Indicate the#�of pepes on whiCh signatures are roquired and peperclip each of thsse p�es. ACTION REOUE3'TED Deecrfbs�rhat th�proj�cUnquest sseks to accomplish In either chronolopi- ca�order or oM�r a�mportance�wni�sver�s nwst approp�iate ror eh. isaue. Do nW write complots ssntencss. 8egin each item in your Nat with a verb. RECOMMENDATIONS Complete ff ths iswe in que�tfon haa bssn proseMSd bsfore any body, public or private. 3UPPORTS WHICkI COUNC�L OBJECTIVE? Indicate which Council obj�CtNels)Y��Pro1��iu�t supports by IlsUrq the key word(s)(HOU8iNQ, RECREATION, NEIOHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPAAENT, BUD(3ET, SEWER 3EPARATION).(8EE COMPLETE L13T IN IN8TRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT-OP'TIONAL A8 REOUESTED BY COUNCIL INITIATINC3 PROBLEM, 188UE,OPPORTUNITY Explain the akuation or c�nditfons thet created a nssd for ycw�proJect or requeat. ADVANTAQES IF APPROVED Indicate whethsr thfs fs aimply an annual bud�et procedun requfred by law/ charter or vvhether thsre an sp�dflc in wh�h the Gty of Saint Paul and its citizens will bensfit trom this p��tlactlon. DISADVANTA(iE31F APPROVED Whet negstive eftecta or maja c�to existing or past processes might this projecUnquest produce M R is paseed(e.g.,tratflc dNays, noiae, tax Increases or asaeasmsnts)?To Whom?When? For how bng? DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED What will bs the negative consequsnces if the promlaed action ia not approved4 Inebility to delivsr ssrvics?ConUnued hf�h traificc, noise, accident rate? Loaa of rsvsnue? FlNANGAL IMPACT Although you must tailor ths information you provide here to the fssus you are addrossing, in yensral you must anawer two questions: How much is it �Oin9 to cASt?who is�i►p to PeY? _ . � � i 9/��'� ----___ __ _ _ ____. ._ _-�---�. - - _� ?. � 9. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete Ilthe repair of the referenced building, located at 1381 Prosperity Street�. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the bu___ilding. RECOMMEND DEMOLITION OR REPAIR WITHIN 180 DAYS. _�__�_ ______._ ___._____---- _.__._ —___ _ 10. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 619 South Robert Street. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND DEMOLITION OR REPAIR W�ITHIN 10 DAYS. Requested staff contact PED on possible Selective Clearance process on this property. ; i � i II � � � . i �i �' CITY OF SAINT PAUL �� 8 OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DAVE THUNE Members: Counc�7member Dave Thune, Chair Janice Rettman Roger Goswitz Date: August 22, 1991 COMMITTEE REPORT: Date: August 21, 1991 Time: 2:00 p.m � ; , Place: Council Chamb 3rd Floor City Hall � NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE 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 OYER 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. CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINNFSOTA 55102 612/298-5679 s.�aa Printed on Recycied Paper �J�IK�tA L . :�-�', " r��,� ��, Council File m '/� `�� / Green Sheet # �i/i/ RESOLUTtON CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNE�'OTA . ' ' Presented By Referred To Committee: Date � f� I . WHEREAS, the D�vision of Public H th has request� the Ci�ty Council to hold pubhc hearings to consider the advisability and ecessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a wood frame, single family h se; a large wood frame commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small stee shed which are locat� on prbperty hereafter referred to as the "Subject Property" commo known as 1381 Prosperity Avenue. This �roperty is legally described as: j Lot 5 Except the West 1 feet, Block 1 Roger's & Hendricks Acre Lots No. 2. WHEREAS, based upo the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office on 7uly 7, 1991 and other information ailable to �he Division of Public Health on or before July 16, 1991, the following persons are owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: Aloysius Jasper, 369 Prosperity Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55106. The addresses of e above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the Ramsey County tax ords, phone books, mortgage companies, eltc.; and WHEREAS, th Division of Public Health has issued orders ide�tified as an "Abandoned Building Notice with angerous Accessory Structure" dated June 4, 19�1 which is attached and incorporated as part �f this Resolution by this reference. This order was served in accordance with the provisions �if Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code �n all owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property then known to the enforcement officer. The notice and order i ormed these parties that the wood frame, single family house located on the subject property i an abandoned building pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code,� the lazge wood frame commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small ste�l shed located on the Subject Property are dangerou,s structures pursuant to Section 45.01,;�Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and the buildings are nuisances pursuant to Se,�tions 45.02, Subd.10 and Subd. 11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The 7une 4, 1991 ordet also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regarding the �tructures on the Subject Property, said list is attached and incorporated as part of this resolution; and WHEREAS, the June 4, 1991 order informed all then known o!wners, interested parties and responsible parties that they must either repair the structures on the Subject Property by correcdng the list of deficiencies or demolish the buildings, either acti�on to take place by July 4, 1991. i � . ��;`..��. �.��"�-��'� � ' . S1'�,;� . �RIGINAL � �r�. . . ��r WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding compliance wi�h the 7une 4, 1991 notice and order, and as a result the Division of Public Health reques� that public hearings be scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 21, 1991 before th� Neighborhood Services Committce of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recommen�tton to be reviewed and decided on Tuesday, August 27, 1991 by the Saint Paul City Co�tncil in considering the advisability and necessity of ordering the conection of the nuisanc�e conditions through the rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and removal'of th� structures; and WHEREAS, the above referenced owners, interested�and/or res nsible parties have been served notice of the time, place and purpose of the pu�ic hearings�fore the Neighborhood Services Committee of the City of Saint Paul City CounEil on Wednesqlay, August 21, 1991 and the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 27, 91 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before e Neighborhood S�ices Committee of the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, Augus 21, 1991 and all tes�imony and evidence was considered by the committee; and �� WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Se ices Committee after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to ap ove a request by the Division of Public Health to order the above referenced owners, intere parkies and responsible parties and their assigns to make the Subject Property safe and n t detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influen�on the community by rehabilitating the structures and correcting those deficiencies set forth ' the list previously referenc�d in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, �r ��n the alternative by demolishing and removing the structures and filling the site in acco�dance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitadon or demolition of the stru�tures to be completed within th�rty (30) days of the date of mailing of this resolution; and r" � WHEREAS, a hearing was h,�ld before the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, August 27, 1991 and all testimony and �vidence including the action take�n by the Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and r NOW, THEREFORE, B� IT RESOLVED that based upon all of the testimony and evidence presented at the Tuesday, August 27, 1991 hearing, the Saint�aul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the structures at 1381 Prosperity Avenue: l. That since Nove}'nber of 1987 the buildings have been rdutinely monitored by the Nuisance Build'�ngs Code Enforcement Program. 2. That there are now and have been since November of 1987 mulkiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existence iat the Subject Property. -2- I ��NAL � ' ,�,,� . �9�� 3. That the owners, interested parties and responsible parkies of these buildings are as previously stated in this resolution. These indivi�uals have been properly served notice of the Wednesday4 August 21, 1991 and'the Tuesday, August 27, 1991 hearings concerning these buildings. 4. That on June 4, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notice;:with Dangerous Accessory Structurewas sent to the then known owners, inte�steld parties and responsible parties ordering these persons to either demolis and remove these buildings or make repairs and cure the list of deficiencies July 4�, 1991. 5. That the order of June 4, 1991 has been sregarded t�y the owners, interested parties and responsible parkies. 6. That the wood frame, single family use located on tlhe Subject Property is an abandoned building according to tion 45.01, Subd. 1, of the Saint Paul Legisladve Code in that it is "a uilding or portion �hereof 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 �xterior Housing Code or Building Code violations". 7. That the wood frame, singl family house located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined accord' to Saint Paul Legislative qode Section 45.02, Subd. 11, in that it is an abando building located in the City of Saint Paul that has created a dangerous or u ealthy 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 community. 8. That the large wood f ine commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel sh located on the Subject Property !are dangerous structures according to Section 5.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a structure which is potentially dangerous to person� or property". 9. That the large w frame commercial building; a woo�d frame detached garage and a small steel s located on the Subject Property are nuisances as defined according to Saint fPaul Legislative Code Section 45.0�2, Subd. 10, in that the dangerous structu � located in the City of Saint Paul have created a dangerous or unhealthy con�on or which threatens the public �ce, health, safety or sanitary condit�on!of the City or which is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community`. 10. That the costs of abatement of these nuisances are estimated to exceed two thousand dollars ��$2,000.00) or the abatement involves Idemolition of a building other than a stru�ture accessory to a residential building. I -3- � I � �ti � -�� , - 4 , +�RIGINAL , ' �� . �=�l�- � � ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: � 1. The above referenced owners, interested parties and res�onsible parties and their assigns shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its bl�ghting influence on the . community by rehabilitating these buildings and correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance witl� all applicable codes and ordinances, Q in the alternative by demolishing and removing the buildings and filling the site in accordance with all applicable cod s and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of these buil�ings must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of'this resolution. . ,_'° o : 2. If the above conective action is not com ted within the thirty (30) day .time period, the proper City officials of the C' of Saint P�ul are hereby authoriz� to.take whatever steps are necessary to emolish and remove these buildings and fill the site and chazge the costs incu ed against the Si�bject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 o the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 3. In the event the buildings are to b demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or ixtures of any kind wrhich shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition removal shall be removed from the buildings by the owners, interested parties d/or responsible parties by the end of the thirty (30) day time period. If th personal property is not �o removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and ispose of such property and fixtures as is provided by law. ' 4. IT IS FURTFiER ORD that a certified copy oR this resolution and the incorporated order and li t of deficiencies be mailed to the last known address of the owners, interested p 'es and responsible parkies pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5). -4- Yeas Na s Absent Requested by Department of: zmon � oswitz � on M u � ,>�P�PYt acca e�e— ettman crn e � i son BY� � � � �'�a�r► Adopted by Council: Date f Form Approwed by City Attorney Adoption Certif ied by Council Secretary BY. , �✓j(i✓�yy� �' f � By° Approved bx Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date � By: S y: ,��GL4�%[ I ' I� //��/��/ �,a � / �'�]I /� V' A`��._=o,, CITY OF SAINT PAUL , . DEPARTME�IT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �� liii'i i°i o DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH HOUSING CODE PROGRAMS 5�5 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55"101 JAMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-7771 MAYOR , FAX: (612)222-2770 ABANDONED BUII,DING NOTICE WITIi DANGEROUS ACCESSORY STRUQ'TURE 7une 4, 1991 Aloysius 7. Jasper � 1369 Prosperity Avenue St. Paul, MN 55106-2108 � ' RE: 1381 Prosperity Avenue ' A wood frame, single family house, a large wood frame coimmercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel sherl. Rogers and Hendricks Acre Lots No. 2 Ex W 100 Ft; Lot 5 Blk 1 Dear Sir or Madam: ' The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted wood frame, single family house and the large wood frame commercial building are abandoned buildings, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: ! any building or portion of a building which has stood with 'an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which m�ets one or more of the following criteria; (a) Unsecured, or (b) boarded, or j (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 I.egislative Code." � The Division of Public Health has also determined that there are da�gerous structures in the form of a wood frame, detached garage and a small steel shed acce sory to the above noted buildings, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defi�es as: "any structure which is potentially dangerous to persons or p�operty including but not limited to: I �6ti,' #�'�:�S I�� Pr�oi.d.,�Ae..,,,.i..a o..___ . I . �%/- /l� �.f1'�t 1381 Prosperity Avenue � June 4, 1991 Page: 2 ' (a) a structure which is in danger of partial or completel collapse; or (b) a structure which has any exterior parts such as chimneys, eaves, porches, siding, railings, or trim which are loose or in dange� of falling; or (c) a structure which has any parts such as porches, stairs, ramps, rai.ls, balconies, or roofs which are accessible and which are either cpllapsed, 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 July 4, 1991. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with � this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for whieh you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. jAsk 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 t$is pending action by the Division of Public Health. I 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 a wood frame, detached garage and a small steel shed by i the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to have the house and a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed demolished and removed. All costs incuned in wrecking and removing the building�s will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same m�nner as taxes. The City Council will schedule public hearings to consider the necessity and advisability of ordering the buildings repaired or demolished and removed. If public hearings become necessary, you will be notified of the times and dates of the hearings and you will Ue allowed to present evidence to the City CounciL I I I P. ''""''"�'`�;, '';'ti�4,1'. . ' �-�� x . 1381 Prosperity Avenue I 7une 4, 1991 , Page: 3 I A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Officeland a resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey Count Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your �uilding 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 unfess you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your house and a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed, you may do so by requesting a congent 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 jRaze 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 beqome a special assessment against the property. ' If you have a.�y questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis Sentv of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for mor� inform�ati�n. Sincerely, Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor ; CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development � I i � I . , �i� �� DEFICIENCY LIST ' FOR 1381 Prosperity Avenue ! May 23, 1991 I All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with �he 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 ( .E.C.) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures an�/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may Ibe obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. House ! 1. The roof is deteriorated and sagged. ' 2. The interior of the house is gutted, exposing wall studs and plaster lath. 3. There are holes in the eaves and soffits open to squirrels an¢i birds. 4. The house is full of junk, collected materials, steel, etc. an�i a repulsive musty odor is emanating from this house. ' 5. The south side wall is bowed and defective and has rotterl arid exposed wood sill plates. 6. The brick chimney is defective at the roof line and is missing bricks at the top of the chimney stack. i 7. The wood trim is generally deteriorated. j Commercial Structure (approximately 34' X 72') - located north o� the house. 8. The sidewalls are bowed and deflected. � 9. The doors and windows are generally broken, defective and boarded over. 10. The siding is rotted, defective and has missing portions of si�ling. 11. The wood trim, ledges, sills, caps, soffits, etc. are defective� rotted, deteriorated and missing. 12. There are trees growing alongside this building, nest to and in contact with the building foundation. i � I . I y . . ' �/' "�/.��il . , 1381 Prosperity Avenue - Deficiency List I May 23, 1991 Page: 2 I 13. The roof is sagged, settled and uneven, indicating improper Isupport. The composition roofing is rotted and deteriorated. i 14. This building is full of junk, metal and accumulated materia�,s. (dog inside) Two Story Garage (approximately 24' X 28') - located north west pf the house. 15. The garage is severely deteriorated and has rotted sidewalks� open, rotted roof, defective and rotted doors and windows. Steel Shed - (approximately 10' X 12') - located west of the house.! � 16. The steel shed is partially collapsed, due to a large tree falleh on the roof and is unsalvageable. Generat Comments i 17. The lot is generally covered by weeds and overgrown brush, has dead and fallen trees and piles of junk, such as old wood lumber, boards, piles of brush, old axles and tractor tires, etc. and comprises a nuisance condition. ' 18. Note: Zoning is RM-2. ' I i i . I I ; � �,I"1� �G�' . � '�.'��•� I CITY OF SAINT PAUL C�� , �� A�� DEPARTMENT O� COMMUrTITY SERVICES �'• � "°� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �' �� 55�Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 Ja,�tES SCHE�EL . (612) 292-77'71 MAYOR - July 23, 1991 RECEIV�D JUL 2 4 1991 Council President and C I TY C L R K Members of the City Council � RE: 1381 Prosperity Avenue ' Date of Hearings: Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesday, August 21, 1991 City Council - Tuesday, August 27, 1991 ; City Council Ward: 6 District Council: 2 ' Dear Councilmember: ' The Division of Public Health is hereby submitting its' report on the condition of the structure at the location referred to above. The owners, interes�d parkies and responsible parties of record are: i Name and Last Known �ddress In erest Aloysius Jasper Fee owner per titl'e information/ 1369 Prosperity Avenue talcpayer of record St. Paul, MN 55106 The legal description of this property is: Lot 5 Except the West 100 feet, Block 1 Roger's & Hendricks Acre Lots No. 2 The buildings include a wood frame, single family house; a large wood frame commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed. ! The subject property has been routinely monitored by the Nuisance �uildings Code Enforcement Program since November of 1987. The buildings meet one or more of the conditions that constitute an Abandoned Building and a Dangerous Structure as defined in Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Le�islative Code. I � I . , �9 �� ` . Notice of Public Hearing - 1381 Prosperity Avenue ' 7uly 23, 1991 Page: 2 I On June 4, 1991 the Division of Public Health mailed an order to the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties of the buildings requiring �at the buildings be either repaired, by conecting the attached list of deficiencies, or de�nolished on or before 7uly 4, 1991. , Inasmuch as the order has not been completed to the satisfaction of this Division and the continued abandoned and dangerous conditions of the buildings cont�ibutes a blighting influence and potential hazard to the neighborhood, it is the recomrr�endation 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 buildings in a tirpely manner to the satisfaction of the City. In the event the owners, interested and/or responsible parties fail to Icomply with the Council Resolution, the Division of Public Health should be authorized to d�molish 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. ' This matter will have a Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee as well as the full City Council. I Your ly, � � �- � � Charles Votel � Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm i i Enclosure C: Edwin Lee, Asst. Cit Attorne I; Y Y Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division I Karen Wilson, PED � 7im Murphy, 702 City Hall ! District Housing Inspector I i i ��'��i� DEP��u�f��l�eg °��'-"��T�1 GREEN SH�ET r,o. 0 2 8 6 INITIAU DATE INITIAUDATE CANTACT PERSON d,PHONE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CITY CAUNCII —1 Charles VOt21 298-4153 G� ASSION �CITY ATfORNEY CITY CLERK NUMBER FOR MUSTUgu8�0UN�l;AQEyQ(�1 Y(DATE) ORDER� ❑BUDGET DIRECTOR �FIN.3 MGT.SERVICES DIR. A 1 1 J j �MAYOR(OR ASSISTANI� � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) A�Q��°��cil to pass this resolution which will order the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced buildinga 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 11381 Prosperity Avenue. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)or Reject(R) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL _PLANNING COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVIC�CAMMISSION ANAIYST I PHONE NO. _CIB COMMITTEE _ _STAFF _ COMMENTS: —DISTRICT CAURT _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVEI INItI TING RO JSSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Wt�o,Whet,When,Where,Why): T�e �u��'ings are a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. . The awners, interested parties and responsible parties known 1to the Division of Public Health were given an order to repair or remove the buildings at 1381 Proeperity Avenue by July 4, 1991. All parties failed to comply with those or'ders. The buildings have remained unoccupied and vacant aince November of 1987. I ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. � DISAOVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A cost of approximately $8,000 - $1.5,000 for removal of the buildings, if wrecking becomes necessary. This coat will be assessed against the property taxes. I D�SADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: If the buildings are not rehabilitated or torn down, a nuisance, constituting a serious health hazard (potential fire danger, rodent and insect harbo�age, potential crime site and blighting influence on the neighborhood) will remain with'n the City. , TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION s $8�000-$15�000 COST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE Nuisance Houeing Abatement ACTIVI7Y NUMBER �3261 FINANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPIAIN) I i ', Council File � � '/� Green Sheet m RESOLUTION I CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By � Referred To I Committee: Date I . 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 wood frame, single family house; a large wood frame r�ommercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed which are located on property hereafter referred to as the "Subject Property" commonly known as 1381 Prosperit�y Avenue. This property is legally described as: � Lot 5 Except the West 100 feet, Block 1 Roger's & Hendricks Acre I.ots No. 2. WHEREAS, based upori the records in the Ramsey County �ecorder's Office on July 7, 1991 and other information available to the Division of Public Health on or before July 16, 1991, the following persans are owners, interested and/or respor�sible pa��ties of tr�e Subject Froperty: Aloysius Jasper, 1369 Prosperity Avenue, St. Paul, MIV �5106. The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the Rar►;sey County tax records, pi�one books, mortgage cc�mpani�s, etc.; and WHEREAS, 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 Cdde 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 wood frame, single'family house located on the subject property is an abandoned building pursuant to Section 45.0�1, Subd. 1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; the large wood frame commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed located on the Subject Property are dang�rous structures pursuant to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul I.egislative Code; and the 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 �he structures on the Subject Property, said list is attached and incorporated as part of this resol'ution; and WHEREAS, the 7une 4, 1991 order informed all then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties that they must either repair the structures lon the Subject Property by conecting the list of deficiencies or demolish the buildings, either action to take place by 7uly 4, 1991. '� i � i �':``�c.`��`� . , � I ��i�� WHEREAS, no action has been taken regarding complianc�with the 7une 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 befor� the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council to prepare a recomm ndation to be reviewed and decided on �esday, August 27, 1991 by the Saint Paul City �Council in considering the advisability and necessity of ordering the correction of the nui�ce conditions through the rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and removal of the structures; and WI-�REAS, the above referenced owners, interested and/or responsible parties have been served notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearir�gs before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the City of Saint Paul City Council on Wed�nesday, 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 I,egislative 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 iDivision 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 pub�ic peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating the structures and correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously refer�nced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or in the alternative by derr�olishing and removing the structures and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structures 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 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 1381 Prosperity Avenue: l. That since November of 1987 the buildings have bee�n routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. I 2. That there are now and have been since Novemb�r of 1987 multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations in existe�ce at the Subject Property. -2- i � � I �� , �'9�- 3. That the owner ' I s, 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 �nd the Tuesday, August 27, 1991 hearings concerning these buildings. , 4. That on 7une 4, 1991 an Abandoned Building Notic� with Dangerous Accessory Structurewas sent to the then known owners, interested parties and responsible parties ordering these persons to either demolish ar�d remove these buildings or make repairs and cure the list of deficiencies by July 4, 1991. 5. That the order of June 4, 1991 has been disregarded by the owners, interested parties and responsible parties. ' 6. That the wood frame, single family house 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 "multip�e exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations". 7. That the wood frame, single family house located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined according to Saint Paul Legislativ�e 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 whicli threatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or �vhich is offensive or has a blighting influence on the community. 8. That the large wood frame commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed located on the Subject Propeirty are dangerous structures according to Section 45.01, Subd. 3 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in that it is "a structure which is potendally dangerous to per�ons or property". 9. That the large wood frame commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed located on the Subject Prope�ty are nuisances as defined according to Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.02, Subd. 10, in that the dangerous structures located in the City of Saint Pa�l have created a dangerous or unhealthy condition or which threatens the public peace, health, safety or sanitary condition of the City or which is offensive br has a blighting influence on the community. � � � 10. That the costs of abatement of these nuisances ar� 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- � � � li ��✓�� ' �� 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 remov� its blighting influence on the . community by rehabilitating these buildings and correcting those deficiencies set forth in the list previously referenced in accordance �vith all applicable codes and ordinances, Q in the alternative by demolishing and� removing the buildings and filling the site in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of these duildings must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of mailing of this, resolution. 2. If the above conective action is not completed within the thirty (30) day .time period, the proper City officials of the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized to.take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove these buildings and fill the site and charge the costs incuned against the Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul iLegislative 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 shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be rer,noved from the buildings by the owners, interested parties and/or responsible parties by the end of the thirty (30) day time period. If the personal property is not so removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such propert� and fixtures as is provided by law. . i 4. TT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a certifietl copy of this resolution and the incorporated order and list of deficiencies be mailed to the last lrnown address of the owners, interested parties and responsible parkies pursuant to Section 45.11, Subdivision (5). ; -4- ' Yeas Navs Absent Requesteld by Department of: imon oswitz I on —�lacca ee ettman ' une - - i son By: j Adopted by Council: Date Form Applroved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary B : li Y • By� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Approved by Mayor: Date Council � B . BY` i Y ', I � '� � ��%�� - . m ��rr o, CITI' OF SAINT PAUL �'� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �`� '' : ��`�01�� , DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH HOUSING CODE PROGRAMS ' S55 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 5510'1 . )AMES SCHEIBEL (612)292-777� MAYOR FAX: (612)222-2770 ABANDONED BU7LDING NOTICE WITH DANGEROUS ACCESSORY S1rRUCTURE 7une 4, 1991 � Aloysius J. Jasper � 1369 Prosperity Avenue � St. Paul, MN 55106-2108 ' ; RE: 1381 Prosperity Avenue � A wood frame, single family house, a large wood frarrhe commercial building; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed. � Rogers and Hendricks Acre L.ots No. 2 Ex W 100 Ft; Lot 5 Blk 1 i Dear Sir or Madam: � The Division of Public Health has determined that the above r�oted wcod frame, single farnily house and the large wood frame commercial building are abandone��l buil;�ings, 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 build�ng 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 Build�ng Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" purs�uant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." . � - - , The Division of Public Health has also determined that there a�e dangerous structures in the form of a wood frame, detached garage and a small steel shed iaccessory to the above noted buildings, 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: � �I 'I ..��,..� II � • ' , ��3� 1381 Prosperity Avenue I 7une 4, 1991 Page: 2 (a) a structure which is in danger of partial or com�lete collapse; or (b) a structure which has any exterior parts such as �himneys, eaves, porches, siding, railings, or trim which are loose or in dainger 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 repairec� or you must demolish and remove the buildings on or before Julv 4, 1991. i If you are unable to finance the conection or rehabilitation of t�e premises to comply with � this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Departrr�ent 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 ownershilp or responsibility for this property, you must within seven ('n days of such action, provide the Division of Public Health wi�h the names and addresses of any new owners or �hesponsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties pf this pending action by the Division of Public Health. Any repair or demolition must be com leted in I p accordance will 'all applicable laws. If the rehabilitation work is not completed or if you have not de�nolished and removed the house and a wood frame, detached garage and a small steel shed by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Coun,cil to receive authority to have the house and a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed demolished and removed. All costs incurred in wrecking and removing the buil�iings will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the sam� manner as taxes. The City Council will schetiule public hearings to consider the necessity a;nd 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 �vill be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. � � �,� � `lr\�'w��" , - �� st ��" . , 1381 Prosperity Avenue I 7une 4, 1991 Page: 3 A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Ofjfice and a resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file•in the Ramsey CQunty 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 co�nply with all applicable housing and building codes. ! The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extende.Gll unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. � If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your house �nd a wood frame detached � garage and a small steel shed, 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 He�lth. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form befoze the City can demolish and remove the buildings without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cosG of the demolition, if performed by the City, would' become a special assessment against the property. � If you have a.�y questions concerning this matter, please contac� Dennis Sentv of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:40 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-�153� for more informatian. Sincerely, � i Charles Votel ! Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor ! CV:jm , cc: Sherry Pemberton � Planning and Economic Development � - � � I . ii � . !, �,�� . . C�� DEFICIENCY LTST I FOR 1381 Prosperity Avenue May 23, 1991 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance vwith 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.) zequirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping i�lvolved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits rilay be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall�. House 1. The roof is deteriorated and saggeci. ' 2. The interior of the house is guttecl, exposing wall studs and plaster Iath. 3. There are holes in the eaves and soffits open to squirrels and birds. 4. The house is full of junk, collectecl materials, steel, etc. ' and a repulsive musty odor is emanating from this house. � 5. The south side wall is bowed and defective and has rotterd and exposed wood sill plates. ' � 6. The brick chimney is defective at the roof Iine and is mi�ssing bricks at the top of the . chimney stack. , 7. The wood trim is generally deteriorated. Commercial Structure (approximately 34' X 72'),- located nor!th of the house. 8. The sidewalls are bowed and deflected. I; 9. The doors and windows are generally broken, defective and boardeci over. i 10. The siding is rotted, defective and has missing portions of siding. 11. The wood trim, ledges, sills, caps, soffits, etc. are defec�tive, rotted, deteriorated and missing. 12. There are trees growing alongside this building, nest to.�nd in contact with the building foundation. ; , i � 1 I �� I/�� . � , I 1381 Pros erit Avenue - Deficienc ,List I' P Y Y May 23, 1991 i Page: 2 ; 13. The roof is sagged, settleci and uneven, indicating impraper suppozt. The composition roofing is rotted and deteriorateci. ! 14. This building is full of junk, metal and accumulated mat�erials. (dog inside) Two Stor, Gara�e (approximately 24' X 28') - locatecl north west of the house. 15. The garage is severely deteriorated and has rotted sidew�lks, open, rotted roof, defective and rotted doors and windows. ; Steel Shed - (approximately 10' X 12') - located west of the house. 16. The steel shed is partially colla sed, due to a lar e tree fallen on the roof and is P g unsalvageable. ; i General Comments 17. The lot is generally covezed by weeds and overgrown brush, has dead and fallen trezs and piles of junk, such as old wood lumber, boards, piles of brusn, old axles and tractor ti.res, etc. and comprises a nuisance condition. 18. Note: �oning is RM-�. ' ; il � i � � - � i �I � ; I I! II � r/�� '" / . VACANT BUILDING INITIATIVE I BUILDING EVALUATION I BUILDING ADDRESS: 1381 Prosperity Street I TYPE OF STRUCTURE: Residential X Commerciall Industrial PROJECT EVALUATORS: Sheri Pemberton, Housing Division-PED I DATE OF INSPECTION: June 28, 1991 I � . STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS _ Yes IX No Comments: The property is a two-story frame single family structure built in 1896. The property consists of 5�67 sq/ft and appears to have some extensive overall problems, wY�ich have affected exterior walls and roof which show evidence of bowing or structural weakness. The property also ils occupied by a commercial type structure, two story garage and steel shed all in very deteriorated condition and p'roviding hazardous conditions. II. EXTENT OF REHABIL3TATION � X Extensive _ Moderate � _ Minimal Comments: The property shows signs of being vacantl'�for an extensive period of time, due to the severe overgrowth and discontinued utility services. Windows are broken, boa!rded and exterior wood siding is crack and parts are missing, t�s noted above the property structurally unsound and has major problems. This statement also reflects the condition of �the other structures located on the site. Rehabilitation is not feasible. III. SUITABILITY OF LOT I X Yes 132 X 156 I No � _ To Small i _ Poor Soil _ Bad Topography ' _ Incompatible Use Comments: The lot consists of 20,592 sq/ft. Area iis basically apartment use. The property provides a large lot for a possible house move or new construction. ! Reuse should be reviewed with neighborhood. I I i � / /�/� _ t� Page 2 I i IV. MARKETABILITY X Yes No Comments: See comments noted in Item III and V. ! i V. LEGAL CONCERNS X Yes ' No Comments: The title search that was obtained indicates that the property may be fairly clear of title problems. fihe property taxes show current payments and the first half haslbeen paid for 1991. i VI. POTENTIAL REUSE i Rehabilitation I _ As Housing _ As Commercial ' X Demolition and Redevelopment I X As Housing _ As Commercial '' Demolition. I — i _ Building moved to j location Other Use ' VII. PED ACTION I� Note: Environmental Health will proceed to issue prders to repair or raze. _ Neighborhood Development will contact owner� regarding Vacant Commercial Program. i _ Housing Division will contact owner regardi�ng Rehabilitation � Program. . _ Housing Division will contact owner regarding acquisition. X PED is � X interested in vacant lot - review with neighborhood not interested in vacant lot � Q��-�� .°"'°• �I- CITY OF SAINT PAUL O• •A a ��„� DEPARTMENT l�F COMMUNITY SERVICES ;. �� ; .... ! DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �SSS Cedar Stceet,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMFS SCHEIBEL I MAYOR , 7uly 19, 1991 I District Council 2 Community Council i M Far uhar �Y q 2169 S tillwater Avenue ' Saint Paul, MN 55119 RE: 1381 Prosperity Avenue , A wood frame, single family house; a large wood frame cammercial building; a wood grame detached garage and a small steel shed. � Lot S Except the West 100 feet, Block 1 Roger's & Hendricks Acre Lots No. 2 To whom it may concern: ' The City Council and its' Neighborhood Services Committee, at th� request of the Division of Public Health, have scheduled public hearings to consider the ad�visability and necessity of ordering the correction or wrecking and removal of the above noted property. The Public Hearing before the Neighborhood �ervices Committee is scheduled for: Wednesday, August 21, 1991, at 2:00 �p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City H�11, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 5!5102 The Public Hearing before the City Council is scheduled for li 7�uesday, August 27, 1991, at 9:00 a.m, in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 '1, �I �I li � Q�►i-�.� � � Notice of Public Hearing - 1381 Prosperity Avenue I� July 19, 1991 ; Page: 2 As required by Section 45.11 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Iwe are notifying you of the scheduled public hearings, noted above, and we are requesting that you contact the sunounding property owners and residents to notify them of these hearings and their purpose. If you have any questions concerning these hearings, please contact the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153. ' Sincerely, li � � �!"� , Charles Votel � Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor ; SRR:j m li � C: 7erry Jenkins � Section 45 11 Sub 4 (b) I� "At least thirty days prior to the hearing, the enforcement officer shall notify, by mail, a citizen participation district council for the district where the nuisance is located requesting that it notify the surrbunding property owners and occupants." , li I ; a � `� I i I i � �� ` �.{��":�A. ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL t4�� > gYe i�� DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES � [. , '" �'' "� � DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �• �� "��' I555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR ' July 23, 1991 � Saint Paul Legal Ledger , 640 Minnesota Building � 46 E. 4th Street , Saint Paul, MN 55101 , RE: 1381 Prosperity Avenue Dear Sir or Madam: I' Please publish on August 7, 1991 and August 14, 1991 the enclos�d notice of a Neighborhood Services Committee Public Hearing and a Saint Pau�l City Council Public Hearing. � You may bill the Saint Paul Division of Public Health for the cost�. Send the billing to the Division of Public Health, Vacant Building Section, 555 Cedar Str�et, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Also, please submit an affidavit of publication to our office. � Sincerel , II Y � � � ' Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor ; CV:jm , � Enclosure . � I F� 'I I� � . I C��a� � � ��•�. CITY OF SAINT PAUL p~+ A � DEPARTMENT bF COMMUNITY SERVICES � ��1 U a v • DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 7AMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR 'I July 23, 1991 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER R�PAIR ALL KNOWN INTERESTED AND/OR RESPONSIBLE PARTIES I RE: 1381 Prosperity Avenue � A wood frame, single family house; a large wood frame commercial b�ilding; a wood frame detached garage and a small steel shed. Lot 5 Except the West 100 feet, Block 1 Roger's &Hendricks Acre I.Qts No. 2. Dear Sir or Madam: This is to notify you that the City Council and its' Neighborhood Services Cominittee, 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 and removal of the above noted buildings. All lowners and any other parties with a known interest in the buildings are required to be notified of these hearings to allow them an opportunity to object to the action requested by the Division of Public Health. Please be aclvised the Public Hearing before the Neighborhood Services Committee is scheduled for: Wednesday, August 21, 1991, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chalmbers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 15 West Keilogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Please be advised the Public Hearing before khe City Council is scheduled for: I Tuesday, August 27, 1991, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 I At these hearings you will be allowed to present any evidence you may have to object to the recommendations of the Division of Public Health. All costs incurred by the City, including inspection costs, administrative costs, itle searches, filing fees and, if necessary, demolition and removal ezpenses, will be assessed against the real es�te as a special assessment to '� be collected in the same manner as real estate taxes. If you have any questions concerning this matter please �,�`s call the Vacant Building Section at (612)298-4153. . . I � .. S' ely, 1.. _ � � I Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor j CV:jm I I I