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91-1607 �RIGt��.� . ��,,'Council File # � �� -�f/ Green Sheet # RESOLUTION TY OF SAIN AUL, MINNESOTA . � Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Services of the City of Saint Paul has determined that each of the structures identified in this Resolution constitute a "nuisance" in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the known owners, interested parties and responsible parties have been served, in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, with an Order to either repair each of the structures or have them demolished; and WHEREAS, the public is required to be put on notice of the pending action by the Division of Public Health; now, therefore, be it RFSOLVED, the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby directs the Division of Public Health to file with the City Clerk, a copy of the Orders it has issued regarding the following described structures and properties, which have been determined to constitute a nuisanee: 637 Laurel Avenue Holcombe's Additiont o Saint Paul, Lot 26, Blk 8 558 Mackubin Street Smiths Subd of Blks 9 10 15 and 16 Lot 16 Blk 10 FUR1'HER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes and directs the City Clerk to file a copy of this Resolution with the Ramsey County Recorder. �_ Navs Absent Requested by Department of: .zmon oswitz —T on � • acca ee ettman i une —� s son i By° Cj —_ Adopted by Council: Date SEP 3 �gg� Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Ce ified by Council ecr tary By: �� O "�� BY� � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Approved by M y . Date SEP - 5 1991 Council - B .o�'r��r�N By: Y� PUBLiSNED SEP 14'91 � � � � �9//�07 ARTMENT Np 1/� Ar� °�'°�►un��'y`�"�'��es ��-� GREEN SHE�T �o. 6 3 0 2 COPlTACT PERSON 8 PHONE �NITIAV TE INITIAUDATE ARTMENT OIRECTOR �qTY COUNpL Charles Votel 298-4153 �� AITORNEY �pTV CLEpK MU3T BE OPl COUNCII AOENOA 8Y(DAT� ROUTINO DOET DIRECTOR �flN.8 MOT.SERVICES DIR. A.3.A.P. �voFt(oR�ssiBT � ❑ TOTAL N OF SIGNATURE PAOES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR 810NATUR� AC'f10�1 REpUESTED: Approve the attached reeolution. A�G �3 1991 AUG 1 2 �gg� CIT AT s«� RECOMMENDIITION3:MW�W a R�(� COUNCIL REPORT l _PLANNINO OOMM18810N _GVIL 8EqVICti OWiMy11SS10N ANALYBT �� _CIB OOAAMITTEE _ _STAFF _ COMMENTB: ' _�„��„� _ � AU6 2 1 19 91 SUPPORTS WNICM COUNpL OBJECTIVE7 MAYOR'S OFFICE iNm�nNa rROe�eM,�ssue,orra�ru�anr�wno,wh.e.wn.�.wi,.►s.wnr): Each of these buildinqa are "nuisances" pursuant to the provisio �s of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legielative Code. The owners and known interested an� responsible parties have been given an order to repair or tear down these buildingsj fail re by the owners, interested or responsible parties, to comply with the orders m�y neceseitate actfon by the City to brinq the properties to the attention of the City Counci . The City will request the City Council to pass a resolution requirinq the owners, inte eeted and reeponsible parties to repair or wreck the buildings and, if the work is not completed, City etaff will be authorized to abate the nuieance by causing the wrecking �of the atructures. ADVANTAtiE81F APPROVED: i I The public will be placed on notice that the City has issued ord�re requirinq the ownere and known intere�ted parties to repair or tear dawn these buildf ,gs. Thie notice is required to be filed with the Ramsey County Recorder's Office, ir� accordanc� with Chapter 45.11 (Subd. 2) of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. I DISADVANTAOEB IF APPpOVED: ' None �� RECEIVED ' AUG 2 3 1991 � CITY CLERK I 018ADVANTAOEB IF NOT APPRpVED: , The public will not be placed on notice that these buildings are �each a "nuisance" and subject to an order by the City to have thern repaired or torn dow�. The City will not be in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 45.11 (Subd. 2) of!, the 3aint Paul Legislative Code. ' ; (�iOU��'it t�n,,o�r�>tf` �'.',�:.R'i1'�4Y ; AUG 2� 1991 None TOTAI AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION = , C08T/REVENUE BUDOETED(qR�LE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE ACTIYITY NUMOER + FlNANdAL�NFORAA�►TION:(EXPwI� I I'I �w r- . NOTE: COMPLETf DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE QREEN 3HEET INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASINi'a OFFICE(PHONIE NO.298-4225). ROUTIN(3 ORDER: Below are prefsrred routinga for the fivs moat f►equent typ�of dxumsMa� - - CONTRACTS (sssumes authorized COUNCIL RE30LUTION (Amsnd. Bd�ts./ budget exista) Ikxept. (iraMs) 1. Outside A�ency 1. Departrrront Director 2. InitiaNnp Deputment 2. Budpet Dirocto� 3. Gty Attomey 3. City Attomey • � 4: Me� 4. Mayor/Assiatant 5. Flr�enc��Nipmt Svcs. �re�cbr 5. qly Coundl 6. Flnenoe AacouMing 6. Chief AxournaM� Fin�Mgmt Svcs. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (Budgst COUNCIL RESOLUTION (all others) Revisbn) and ORDINANCE 1. Activityy Maneger 1. Inftiating DepaRment DI►ector 2. De�Rmsnt Accountant 2• �Y An�Y 3. Dspeutmsnt Director 3. MayoNAf�atent 4. Budpet DiroCtor 4. Gty CAUhcil 5. City Gerk 8. Chief AccountaM, Fin d�Mgmt 3vas. ADMINI8TRATIVE ORDERS (atl othsrs) 1. Initiediirq Dspartment 2. qy Attorney 3. Ma�/Asafstant 4. Gty Gerk TOTAL NUMBER OF 3KiNATURE PACiES IndiCate the#of pagss on whiCh Bign�tu�are required and peperclip esch of these� . ACTION REQUE3TED Dsec�ibs whst the pro)scf/requsst sesks W axomplish in eithsr chronologF csl ordsr or ordsr of import�noe,whfchever is m�t eppropriate for the issus. Do not writs complsts sentencas. Bspin each item in your list with a verb. RECOMMENDATIONS Complote if the iss�e in qusstion ha bean proseMed beUo►e any body, puWfc or prNate. 8UPPORTS WHICH COUNqL�JECTIVE4 Indkate which Council obJ�oW�(s)your project/request supports by Ifsdnp the key word(s)(HOUSINO, FiEC•REATION, NEIaHBORHOODS, EtANOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUDQET,SEWER SEPARATIOI�.(3EE COIUPLETE LIST IN IN3TRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RE8EARdi FiEPORT-OP'1'IONAL AS REQUE3TED BY OOUNdL INRIATIN(i PROBLEM. 133UE.OPPORTUNITY Explain the situatbn or corMitlons that croded a need for your project a request. ADVANTACiES IF APPROVED Indicats whether this la simpy an annual budpet procedure roquired by law/ charter or whethar thsn aro speciHc wa in whfch tM City of SeiM Paul eu�d its citizsns will bensfit from Mis p�o�t/action. DISADVANTA(3ES IF APPFiOVED What negative effecfs or major ch�ngss to existinq or past proce�es might this prolect/►equs�Prod�H it is paseed(e.g.�traf(Ic delays� noise, tax increa»s or as�snpnb)?To Whom?When?For fww long? DI8ADVANTA(iE8 IF NOT APPROVED What will bs ths nspaNw Comp�ces if the promised action is not eipproved?IneWlity to dNivsr asrvk�?Continued high tralHc, noise, accident rate?Loea of rsvenw? FlNANqAL IMPACT ARhough ycw must taibr the information you provids here to the isaue you are addreasing, in qerrorel you must answer two queetions: How much is it yoiny to c�t?Who i�going to pay? ti�t.�.�._ C :�-� � • � sV 6 �Council File � f �/ . _ 26� 1 �; �� Green Sheet # RESOLUTION TY OF SAIN AUL, MINNESOTA . � Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Services of the City of Saint Paul has determined that each of the structures identified in this Resolution constitute a "nuisance" in accordance with Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, the known owners, interested parties and responsible parties have been served, in the manner set forth in the Ordinance, with an Order to either repair each of the structures or have them demolished; and WHEREAS, the public is required to be put on notice of the pending action by the Division of Public Health; now, therefore, be it RFSOLVED, the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby directs the Division of Public Health to file with the City Clerk, a copy of the Orders it has issued regarding the following described structures and properties, which have been determined to constitute a nuisance: 637 Laurel Avenue Holcombe's Additiont o Saint Paul, Lot 26, Blk 8 558 Mackubin Street Smiths Subd of Blks 9 10 15 and 16 Lot 16 Blk 10 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes and directs the City Clerk to file a copy of this Resolution with the Ramsey County Recorder. _Y� Navs Absent Requested by Department of: .zmon oswitz --� on � • acca ee ettman _� un e i son i BY° CJ — Adopted by Council: Date SEP 3 �gg� Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Ce ified by Council ecr tary gy: �� /�� B � � Y� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Approved by M�y . Date SEP - 5 ��9� Council • B .o��r�+� By: Y� p�� SEP 1 ��, a , !,1l�� ,_.�, . - - 26�6516 ;�,��£�. RECORDED Of� � ' i�. `Yn��' , r�:.i. .tiu��/la��Y QN FEB 6 ]992 � 3 T �� '92 � ,~ ��1 r� n � ��1��'� �J k }:�t3TY . :-��_ . - �� STATE OF MINNESOTA ) County of Ramsey ) ss. (j� CITY OF SAINT PAUL ) � � � Molly 0'Rourke I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .City Clerk of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared �the attached copy of Council File No.. . ,91=1607 September 3, as adopted by the City Council.. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.1.. . . and approved by the Mayor. . . . . . ., . .. �September.5: . . . .. . . , 1991. . . . with the original thereof on file in my office. I further certify that said copy is a true and correct copy of said original and the whole thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota this . . . . �?na . . . . . day of . . . , ,JanuarX. .. . , .A.D. 19.92. . . .�`�� . .C-.': . /. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G,��.� ��y . .,City Clerk. ��-�✓r, . ,,:� �e....o. cl� „�a�:�.r r.. . -._.� Wl.� ��' �� w�.�-�� :-- - ;��1'�i�' � a��✓� r . � ��1�;.f��. r� � . . � �✓� �_ � �rrw - �,�� '� ' - � i I� i��; -:.�''_' ....��..�.`, e w� � r'r �r ; { 1t d ( � ± ��•�t 't� Ki�I � � Y'. � � t�lt��. ��: _'}� ..,........�...�,....r- 1 �-- 'k;�a ii Q �, � � w •a-��` �[6�.i�4}� iIt a �i6�� :F�`v ��fF t,.l.:�r.7�p �� ' �?' �> ^ . °". . �"VI�iZ�� .�. • { ��.��.. •'••�ev `'. ��:�`.rv, Pd by/�l�ii; �\ '�. �-�•�� `� .i�14 � � . �� , �� :l�,�1 �� N � v _ ) N � 01 � O1 �--r w � �� W� ro �� U 0 QJ U r� . W � � N .� � F�— cq rd Z .,� U� _ � .� �� ro A � >- � � � N N N � m x •� � a� � o � � +� � 0 •� o a U [ � N � O O 0 .,-1 .,-I u ro � � +, . . c a� � � � � rl � � � � M � S.� N O � � � J � = a G. J � J � � � N i Y I- S S- G1 oc cn s- �j � E w >- a � v o � c �+-' z U � .�, U F- F-� �D Z (� +� C � r-� pp ^� C O C� U M �+`� �j d ' - � , �y��o�' �;�,�a�==a;� CITY OF SAINT PAUL �` DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTfY SERVICES � ` � `• � ' ^° DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �'''"�+i0�'�� 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR DANGEROUS STRUCTURE NOTICE August 8, 1991 RECEIVED Karen 7. Garvin FBS Mortgage Corp 4050 Clover Avenue AUG 2 3 1991 Attn: Rick Hernandez St. Paul, MN 55127-7016 CITY CLERK P•O. Box 1199 Minneapolis, MN 55440 RE: 637 Laurel Avenue Two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, vacant, fire damaged, duplex residential dangerous structure Holcombe's Addition to Saint Paul, Lot 26, Blk 8 Dear Sir or Madam: The Division of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is a dangerous structure, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: "any structure which is potentially dangerous to persons or property including but not limited to: (a) a structure which is in danger of partial or complete collapse; or (b) a structure which has any exterior parts such as chimneys, eaves, porches, siding, railings, or trim which are loose or in danger of falling; or (c) a structure which has any parts such 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 a dangerous structure is a nuisance and it may be ordered to be demolished and removed by the City. If you do not want to have the City begin action to have the building demolished and removed you are hereby notified that the attached list of deficiencies must be repaired or you must have the building demolished and removed on or before September 8, 1991. ��i�o 7 Dangerous Structure Notice - 637 Laurel Avenue August 8, 1991 Page: 2 If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there are state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. If you sell, transfer or convey, in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven (� days of such action, provide the Division of Public Health with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties of this pending action by the Division of Public Health. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance with all applicable laws. If the work is not completed or if you have not had the building demolished and removed by the above date, the Division of Public Health will refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to demolish and remove the building. All costs incuned in the wrecking the building will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City Council will schedule public hearings to consider if the building should be demolished and removed. If public hearings becomes necessary, you will be notified of the times and dates of the hearings and you will be allowed to present evidence to the City Council. A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a Resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of dangerous structures, but it does not mean that the building complies 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 building, you may do so by requesting a consent from be sent to you from our office to sign and return to the Division of Public Health. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form before the City can demolish and remove the building without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. � � � . . �c��OO� Dangerous Structure Notice - 637 Laurel Avenue August 8, 1991 Page: 3 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact D�nnis Sentv of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, ��'��-C�� U�L�� C��'r�" Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development � � Cl�c��/�o 7 DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 637 Laurel Avenue August 1, 1991 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to current National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) requirements. Some plumbing repairs may necessitate updating of the fixtures and/or piping involved. A permit is required for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. REMEDIAL ACTION The below list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present in the above referenced property. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall, identifying all necessary repairs. Interior 1. The inspector was unable to inspect the basement, attic, electrical service, and heating system due to the extensive fire damage and accumulation of fire debris and residue. 2. The kitchen has smoke, fire and water damage throughout. There are broken and missing windows with an accumulation of fire debris throughout the first and second floor. 3. The living and dining rooms have smoke, fire and water damage. The carpet is soiled and covered with broken glass. There are broken and missing doors and windows. 4. The interior hallways and stairs are smoke and water damaged. 5. The bathroom is totally fire damaged. 6. The sleeping rooms and closets are smoke and water damaged. . . ��° � Deficiency List - 637 laurel Avenue August 1, 1991 Page: 2 Exterior 7. There are no handrails on the wood deteriorated steps. 8. The foundation has loose and missing mortar. 9. The basement windows are boarded 10. The exterior walls and sidings are loose and lacking paint. 11. The doors (frames/screens/storms) are missing on the first and second floor. 12. The windows are broken on the first floor and missing on the second floor. 13. The porches and decks are sagging with deteriorated wood. 14. The eaves and trim have missing and deteriorated wood. 15. The gutters and downspouts are broken and missing. 16. The chimneys have loose and missing mortar. General: 17. The fire burned through second floor westside floor and ceiling causing major damage to the first floor and attic area. 18. See attached list of deficiencies dated August of 1991 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habiattion". 19. Lack of basic facilities. � � � � ��y'��o7 .{��`°'.2�� CITY OF SAINT PAUL rfw'� i^=� 9`e a �� DEPARTMENT OF COMMU1vITY SERVICES ;{ ;��,��, ;� �� ' ^"` DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �'��.�'� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR NOTICE OF CONDENINATION AND ORDER TO VACATE AS UNFIT FOR E[UMAN HABITATION August 8, 1991 Karen 7. Garvin FBS Mortgage Corp 4050 Clover Avenue Attn: Rick Hernandez Saint Paul, MN 55127-7016 P.O. Box 1199 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Dear Property Owner: The Division of Public Health, Housing Code Enforcement Section of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota has determined that the dwelling and premises at 637 Laruel Avenue is "Unfit for Human Habitation". In accordance with Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 34, Section 19, the premises will be placarded on August 9, 1991 and ordered vacated no later than August 9, 1991. Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34.19, Subsections E and F entitled, "Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Dwellings": "Any dwelling or multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded Unfit for Human Habitation by the enforcement officer shall be vacated within a reasonable time as required by the enforcement officer, and it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator to let to any person for human habitation said dwelling, multiple dwelling or dwelling unit; and no person shall occupy said dwelling or multiple dwelli.ng unit which has been condemned and placarded by the enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation." � THIS DWELLING SHALL NOT AGAIN BE USE� FOR I3UMAN HABITATION UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECURED FROM THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION. VIOLATION LIST: �//��7 637 Laruel Avenue August 8, 1991 Page: 2 Interior 1. The inspector was unable to inspect the basement, attic, electrical service, and heating system due to the extensive fire damage and accumulation of fire debris and residue. 2. The kitchen has smoke, fire and water damage throughout. There are broken and missing windows with an accumulation of fire debris throughout the first and second floor. 3. The living and dining rooms have smoke, fire and water damage. The carpet is soiled and covered with broken glass. There are broken and missing doors and windows. 4. The interior hallways and stairs are smoke and water damaged. 5. The bathroom is totally fire damaged. 6. The sleeping rooms a�zd closets are smoke and water damaged. Exterior 7. There are no handrails on the wood deteriorated steps. 8. The foundation has loose and missing mortar. 9. The basement windows are boarded 10. The exterior walls and sidings are loose and lacking paint. 11. The doors (frames/screens/storms) are missing on the first and second floor. 12. The windows are broken on the first floor and missing on the second floor. 13. The porches and decks are sagging with deteriorated wood. 14. The eaves and trim have missing and deteriorated wood. 15. The gutters and downspouts are broken and missing. 16. The chimneys have loose and missing mortar. � � �� • ��/� /(007 637 Laruel Avenue August 8, 1991 Page: 3 General: 17. The fire burned through secand floor westside floor and ceiling causing major damage to the first floor and attic area. 18. See attached list of deficiencies dated August of 1991 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habiattion". 19. Lack of basic facilities. Authorization to reoccupy this/these dwelling unit(s) will not be given until it is demonstrated that these violations have been conected, and that this/these dwelling(s) have been made to comply with all applicable provisions of the Housing Code and all other applicable existing laws. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permit information may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445 City Hail, 298-4212. Appeais information may be obtained by calling 292-7775. It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep all buildings secured, and to properly maintain the premises at all times. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis Senty of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, �� Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Ramsey County Department of Human Services - Marland Mork Ramsey County Department of Taxation - Assessor's Office City of Saint Paul Housing Information Office Housing Code Enforcement File , q�/60� 5;��_=a.;� CITY OF SAINT PAUL �+`��A'� DEPARTMENT OF COMMiJNITY SERVICES DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �'' �"�� 555 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minneaota 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCFIEIBEL MAYOR ABANDONED BITILDING NOTICE WITH DANGEROUS ACCESSORY STRUCTURE August 8, 1991 Firstar Corporation of Minnesota Shelard National Bank 1550 E. 79th Street 2310 7th Street West Bloomington, MN 55425 St. Paul, MN 55116 RE: 558 Mackubin Street One story, condemned, boarded, abandoned, vandalized, dilapidated, deteriorated, wood frame, single family residential structure with a dangerous detached garage Smiths Subd of Blks 9 10 15 and 16 Lot 16 Blk 10 Dear Sir or Madam: The �ivi�ion of Public Health has determined that the above noted building is an abandoned building, which Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code defines as: "any building or portion of a building which has stood with an incomplete exterior shell for longer than three (3) years or any building or portion thereof which has stood unoccupied for longer than one (1) year and which meets one or more of the following criteria; (a) Unsecured, or (b) boarded, or (c) having multiple exterior Housing Code or Building Code violations, or (d) placarded as "Unfit for Human Habitation" pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code." The Division of Public Health has also determined that there is a dangerous structure in the form of a 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: (a) a structure which is in danger of partial or complete collapse; or ��/�°� Abandoned Building Notice - 558 Mackubin Street August 8, 1991 Page: 2 (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 de�iciencies must be repaired or you must demolish and remove the buildings on or before September 8, 1991. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the premises to comply with this order, there aze state and local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. Information about these programs is available from the Department of Planning and Economic Development, Rehabilitation Section at (612) 228-3105. Ask to speak to a loan officer. If S ou 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 I'ublic Health with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. You must also notify any new owners or responsible parties of this pending action by the Division of Public Health. Any repair or demolition must be completed in accordance will all applicable laws. If the rehabilitation work is not completed or if you have not demolished and removed the house and the dangerous detached garage by the above date, the Division of Public IIealth wili refer this matter to the City Council to receive authority to have the house and the dangerous detached garage demolished and removed. All costs incuned in wrecking and removing the buildings will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. The City Council will scherlule 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. , ��t/`/�°7 Abandoned Building Notice - 558 Mackubin Street August 8, 1991 Page: 3 A copy of this order will be kept on file in the City Clerk's Office and a resolution declaring this property to be a nuisance shall be on file in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. Compliance with the attached list of deficiencies will remove your building from the list of abandoned buildings but it does not mean that the buildings comply with all applicable housing and building codes. The date for compliance with these orders shall not be extended unless you receive written approval from the Division of Public Health. If you wish to have the City demolish and remove your house and the dangerous deta.ched garage, you may do so by requesting a consent form be sent to you from our office to sign and return to the Division of Public Health. However, please be aware that all owners and interested parties must sign a Consent to Raze form before the City can demolish and remove the buildings without a City Council order. Also be aware that the cost of the demolition, if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis Senty of the Vacant Buildings Section between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. at (612)298-4153 for more information. Sincerely, � �)�� U Charles Votel Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development � ��9�/�� DEFICIENCY LIST � FOR 558 Mackubin Street August 5, 1991 All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate co�es. 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 requiretl for any repair or new installation. Permits may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall. REMEDIAL ACTION The below list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficieneies present in the above referenced property. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall, identifying all necessary repairs. Basement 1. There are old unused and rusted water heaters and an incinerator. 2. There are rodent holes in the basement. 3. The stairs have insufficient tread depth and excessive tread rise. 4. The foundation walls are cracked, bulged and defective. 5. The walls and floors are wet and damp. 6. The beams, plates and sills contain dry rotted support members and are defective.. 7. The basement door is missing. Electrical Service 8. The service size of 60 amps is overfused with unlawful additions and defective. 9. The wiring, outlets and fixtures are inadequate, insufficient and defective. 10. The lights, switches and outlets are inoperable and defective. . Cjcq//�0 7 Deficiency List - 558 Mackubin Street August 5, 1991 Page: 2 Plumbing System 11. There were no floor drains or covers seen. 12. The drain, waste and vent piping is leaking and defective. 13. The water piping is leaking and disconnected and defective. 14. The gas piping is disconnected, missing, defective and the meter is gone. 15. The water heater is disconnected, defective and beyond useable life. 16. The water heater venting is disconnected, defective and there is an open chimney vent. Heating System 17. The gas, conversion-gravity heater is rusted out, defective and beyond its usable life and need replacement. The gas meter has been removed and needs new gas piping. The combustion venting is disconnected and defective. Kitchen 18. The walls and ceiling are vandalizerl and punched in. 19. The floor is worn and deteriorated. 20. The cabinets and counters are improperly installed, dilapidated and defective. 21. The electrical outlets and fixtures are inoperable, defective and are insufficient in number. 22. The faucet is broken and the sink is not vented. 23. The stove and refrigerator are valueless, dirty and defective. 24. The windows and doors are broken, boarded with no storms or screens. � � - �c-q�l(�0 7 . Deficiency List - 558 Mackubin Street August 5, 1991 Page: 3 Living and Dining Rooms 25. The walls and ceiling are vandalized. 26. The floor is deteriorated and filthy. 27. The electrical outlets and fixtures are inadequate, inoperable and defective. 28. The windows and doors are broken and needs replacement 29. The rooms are musty and odorous. 30. The interior hallways - stairs, floors and ceilings are vandalized. Bathroom 31. The walls and ceiling are filthy and in need of repair. 32. T'he floor is �,�orn out ar.d defecti.ve. 33. The f!oor has evidence of water damage. 34. The toilet is clogged, full of excrement and disconnected. 35. The room smells (offensive odors). Sleeping rooms 36. The walls, ceiling and floors shows evidence of roof leaks and are filthy. Exterior 37. The stairways, porches and decks are in a hazardous condition, rotted, unsafe and � incapable of proper support and defective. 38. The basement windows are boarded. 39. There is poor backfill and drainage. 40. The exterior walls and sidings contain four different types of siding - vinyl, metal, wood and asphalt - all deteriorated and defective. . , . �;c��`/(0 7 _ , r Deficiency List - 558 Mackubin Street August 5, 1991 Page: 4 Exterior - continued 41. The doors are lacking deadbolts and the doors and windows are totally boarded and need replacement. 42. The eaves and trim are rotted, open to the elements and contain bird nests and bee hives. 43. The roof is sagged with evidence of support problems, has two layers, missing shingles, is worn out and needs replacement. 44. The chimney is patched. 45. The exterior light is improperly installed and inoperable. Single Car Detached Garage 46. The roof is worn out and missing shingles. 47. The siding is rotted, defective with peeling paint. 48. The doors and windows are boarded. 49. The walls are out of plumb. Yard Areas 50. There is a dilapidated fence in the yard. The yard is unkept containing weeds, refuse and overgrown bushes. Energy Information 51. The walls are lacking insulation and storm windows and doors are missing. General 52. This house is very deteriorated and dilapidated, continually being vandalized, broken into and being used by vagrants. 53. See attached list of deficiencies dated January of 1990 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habitation". 54. Lack of basic facilities.