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91-2018��1�►L oi�' J �Council File m � . 33,; Green Sheet # RESOLUTION CITY OF SAI PAUL, MINNESOTA � Presented By Referred To Committee: Date VVHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to considea the advisability and necessity of the cornection or wrecking and removal of a two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, vacant, fire damaged, duplex residential dangerous strucb�re located on praperiy hereaft�er referred to as the "Subject Property" commonly known as 637 Laurel Avenue. This prop�rty is legally described as: Lot 26, Block 8, Holcombe's Addition to St. Paul. . VVHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey Cw�nty Recorder's Office on August 15, 1991 and otl�r information avaiL�ble to the Division of Public Health on or before Septembe� 11, 1991, the following peasons are owne�rs, int�sested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property: Karen J. Gazvin, 4050 Clover Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55127; First Trust National Association, First Trust Center, c/o Sherry Christopherson, 180 E. Sth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101; St. Paul Home Loan Fund, 494 Sibley, Third Floor, St. Paul, MN 55101; Timothy Paul Brausen, Attorney at Law, 247 - 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The addresses of the above noted persons were obtained from various sources including the �amsey County tax records, phone books, mortgage companies, etc.; and WHERF.AS, the Division of Fublic Health has issued an order identified as a "Dangerous Structure Notice' dated August 8, 1991 which is attacl�d and incorpo.rated as part of this Resoluti� by thia reference. This order was served in accordan�ce with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Stint Paul Legislative Code on all owners, interested and/or responsible parties of the Subject Property the� luiown to the enforcemennt officc�rr. The notice �nd order informed ttiese parties that tt�e two story, wood frame, condemned, boarded, vacant, fire damaged, duplex residential dangerous structure located on the Subject Property is a dangerous structure and a nuisance pursuant to Secti�nns 45.01, Subd. 3, and 45.02, Subd. 10 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The August 8, 1991 order also had attached to it a list of deficiencies regazding the house on tt�Subject Property, said list is ztta�chefl and incorporated as part of this resolution; and V�VHB�EAS, the Aagust 8, 1991 ord�r informed all th�n known owt�rs, interestsd parties and responsible parties that they must Gither repair the structure on the SubJect PropertY bY conneccting the list of de�fici�enci:es or demolish the str�cture, either action to take pla�cee by Se�tember 8, 199L tJRIGi#�IAL, ��,��,� ✓ VVHEREAS, no action }�s been taker► regard�ng c�mpliance with the August 8, 1991 notice uid order, and as �res�alt the Division of Public Ii�ith r�quested that public hearings be scheduled to take place on Wedn�esday, October 16, 1991 for tl� City Council to consider the advisability and necesaity of ordering the correction of the nuisance condition through the rehabilitation or, in the alternative, the demolition and removal of this house; and VVFIEREAS, the�bove referenced owners,interested and/or responsible parties have been served notice of the time, pl�ce and purpose of tt�Thursday, October 24, 1991 public hearings before the City Council in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; uid VVI�REAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Thursday, October 24, 1991 and all testimony and evidence was conside�red by tt� Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED tt�t b�.sed upon all of the testimony and evidence presented at tl� Thursdi�y, October 24, 1991 hearing, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order conce,rning the house at 637 Laurel Avenue: 1. That since April of 1991 the building has been routinely monitored by the Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Progiam. 2. That the Division of Public Health of the City of Saint Paul condemned this structure as "Unfit for Human �iabitation" unde�r Chapter 34 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code in August of 1991. This building is still subject to the condemnation order. 3. That�he owners of the Subje�t Property have repeatedly failed to register and pay the vacant building fee for this structure as required by Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. 4. That the�e are now and have been since April of 1991 multiple exterior�Iousing Code or Building Code violations in existence at the Subject Property. 5. That the owners, int�rested parties aad responsible parties of this house are as previously stat�d in this re�olution. The9e individuals have been prope�ly served notice of the Wednesday, October 16, 1991 and the Thursday, October 24, 1991 hearings concerning this house. 6. Tt�t � August 8, 1991 a Dangerous Structure No�ice wzs sent to the owners, intexested parties and responsible parties ordering these persons to either demolish tl�bouse or make repairs a�cure the list of deficiencies by September 8, 1991. 7. That the order of August 8, 1991 has been disregarded by the owners, interested Parti�es and responsib�e parties. -2- ��4L �9�-a�� ✓ s. Tha�t the tv�►o sto�y, Wooa fra��e, c�nae�xu►ea, boardea, ��nt, fire aam�ed, dupl�ac resi�dea►ti�l dange�ous struchuti house bcated on the Subject Property is a dangerous structure under Section 45.01, Subd. 3, of t�e Saint Paul Legislative Cod� in that it is "u�y altructure which ia potenti�ally dangerous to perrsona or property including but not limited to", "a struct�ue which is in danger of partial or complete collapse". 9. That the two story, wood frame, condemned, bo�rded, vacant, fire damaged, dupleac reside,ntial dangerous structure house located on the Subject Property is a nuisance as defined under Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 45.02, Subd. 11, in that it is a dangerous str�ture located in the City of Saint Paul that has creat�ed a d�ngerous or w�healthy conditi�on or which �s the public peace, he,alth, safety or s�nitary condition of the City or wbich is offe�sive or has a blighting influence on the community. 10. Tt�at the cost of aba�emeat of this nuisance are estimated to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or the abatement iavolves demolition of a building other than a structure accessory to a residential building. �F8 The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: 1. The above referenced owness, interested parties and responsible parties and their assigns shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public pea,ce, health, safety, and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this stivctiue and correcting those deficiencies set forth in th�e list previously refe�renced in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, �i� the alte,rnative by demolishing the structure and filling the site in �ccordan�ce with all applicable codes �nci ord;inances. The reh�bilitation or demolition of the structure must be completsd within fifteen(15) da�ys of the date of�ailing of this resolution. 2. If the above corrective action is not complst�d within the fifteen (15) day time period, t��e proper City officiala of t11e City of Saint Paul are l�reby authorized to take whateve�r ste�s are�ecessazy to demolish this structure and fill the site and charge the costs incurred against tlu Subject Property pursuant to the provisions of Section 45.08 of the Saint Paul Legislztive Code. 3. In tt� event the building i� to be demolished by the City of Saint Paul, all P�PropertY or fixturea of any kind which st�ail unreasonably interfere with the demolition and remov�l shall be removed from the building by the owners, interestsd parties and msponsible parties by the end of the fifteen (15) day time period. If the persa�al property is �t so removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove uid di�ose of su�h pmperty and fixbires as is provided by law. -3- oR��A� ��: � a. rr IS �uxT�R oRnEREn rhac a �fied copy of tlus resolucion ana the incorporated Ord�r and list of defici�encies be maikd to the last lcnown address of the ow�s, interested parties and res�onsibk p�rtbes pursuant to Se�tion 45.11, � Subdivisiai (5) of tt� Saint Paul Legislztive Code. -4- Yea� Navs Absent Reque ted by Department of: imon �— oswitz —�'— • "/ ' on i ✓N {� acca ee —�' ettman i une � i son � BY� v f�rt�tr,q,¢�A Adopted by Council: Date 0 CT 2 4 t�91 Form Approved by City At orney Adoption Ce tifi�d by Co il Secretary � � .� BY� �f'� •��. �1 -S�'v- ( � / � B G � / y' ' � � A roved b Ma or for Submission to PP Y Y PP Y y OCT 2 � 1991 Council A � roved b M or: Da e - By: -��G�aN��'"r By: ruD��D ��t�+it r�'�� . • R'/ao►�� ,y. �o -a�-9i ✓ °�P�i�un�ty�'iriiic.. °��"�'-�i GREEN SHEE�' No. 0256 CONTACT PERSON 6 PNONE � U T� INITIAUDATE n/�l DEPARTMENT DIHECTOR CITY COUNCIL Charl�s Vot�l 298-4153 v " �� 7y ATTORNEY _ o-a 5�cm c��nc MU3T BE ON COUN L AOENDA BY(DAT� ROU7'q�10 �BUDOET OIRECTOR �FIN.8 MOT.SERVICES DIR. Octob�r �4, 1991 au►voR coR assisTa�m ❑ TOTAL#�OF SKiNATURE PAOES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIONATURE) "�j��il to pass E�is rssolutioet which xill orel�r th� ow�er �$o rarwva or compl�tQ thQ . rapair o! t2� r�itrs��d b�ildi�rq Kithis littosn (15) day� tras #� mailinq of this resolution. If tl� o�r lails to cowply Wi�h th� r�lution, t1N City Will b� authorized to r�ov� tho buildi�q. � s�bj�ct prop�rty is locat�d at 637 �ursl l�vonua. RECOMMENDATION8:MM�(A)a�N�(Rl COUNGL COMMITTEE/l�SEARCH f�PORT _PLANNIPKa OOMMISSION _dVIL 8ERVI�COMMIS810N ��YBT PHONE NO. _CIB COMMRTEE _ _STAFF _ C�MENTS: —as��,� — SL P �7 1991 C0�""�S�rvia� SUPPORTS WHlpi COUNqI OBJECTIVE? iNm�►nNa �su�,c�o lwho.wnu.wh.n.wnm,w►M: Th� b�c��q si i��:s� p,u�rs�ta�►t to Chapt�r 45 of th� � � v� C�e. Th� ownars, f�tsr�staod pa�3.s� �d r�spcnsiblt partiss k� to tbe pivi�i,oi► o! Public 8ealth wQre qiv�n an orcLr ta �c��aiac or r�oovo th� baildinq at 637 I.sus��l l►vs�m� by �ept�mber 8, 1991. ]111 partiw fail�d tQ comply vri.th t�o� ord�ri. T3� builidinq has r�aaained unxcupiod and vaca�t •3a�� i�il of 1991. �-,f= ADVANTA(�ES IF APPiiOVED: 4�^ � The City will aliminst� a nufsaac�. OCT � 7 1991 C�P�',Z'�^°� �FFIyE D18MVANTA(iE8 IF APPROVED: A cost of apgroximat�ly $6,000-$7,000 for s�aaov�l ot tha build�tpq, if wr�ckinq bacaau�a necessary. This cost will b� aasiss�d aqain�t th� prop�rty tss�s. R�CE!VED OCT 111991 �� . OISADVANTAOES IF NOT APPROVED: � � If th� building is not r�habilitatsd or to�n dawn, a nuisaAC�, ;constitutinq a serious health hazard (pot��tial fir� dang�r, rod�nt aad ia�ect harbor�qe, pot�tial crime aite and bliqhtinq intlu�ac� on tlu A�igl+.borhood) will r�in rithi� th� City. C��r�� a�ch CBt�' OCT 0 9 1991 TOTAI AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION = �.5��L1n-s3�OQO CQ3T/REVENUE S!lDOETED�CMq.E ONE) YES NO " FUNDING SOURCE �uisanc� 8ou�i�nq �1b+►t��t A��N� 3�i261 FlNANdAL INFORMATION:(EXPWN) dw (. NOTE: COMPLETE DIRECTION3 ARE INCLUDED IN THE(3REEN 3HEET INSTRUCTIONAI MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHA3INQ OFFlCE(PHONE PIO.29�4225). ROUTiNCa ORDER: Belew are preferred routin�s for the five most frequent types of documsMa: COMTRACTS {aswmes authoriz�d COUNqL RES�UTION (Amend, Bdgts:/ bud�t exists) Accept.aranta) 1. Outsids A�sncy 1. Dspartment Director 2. In�iaqng D�partment 2. Budpst Dirsctor 3. City Attomey . 3. Gty Attomsy 4. Mayru 4. Maycu/Aseistant 5. Finerx:s&Mpmt S�n;s. DI►ecMr 5. City Council 6. Flnanc�AccouMirq 6. Chief AccouMaM, Fin&Mgmt Svcs. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (8udpet COUNCIL RESOLUTION (all others) � Revisbn) and ORDINANCE �, qct�vity Manape� 1. InitiaUng DspartmeM Dirsctor 2. D�peutmsnt/lccouMant 2• �Y Ano�Y 3. DspartmsM Dfrector 3. MayoNMeistant 4. Budgst DireCtor 4. City COUncil 5. City Clerk 6. Chief Accountant, Fin 8�Mgmt Svas. ADMINI3TRATIVE ORDERS (ell oths►s) 1. Initiating Dspertmer►t 2. Criy Attomsy 3. MayoNAs�staM a. Ctry c�e�lc TOTAL NUMBER OF 31CiNATURE PACiES Indicats the�of pages on which aipnatures are required and pape Prcli each of thess� ACTION RE(�UE8TED Dsacriba what ths projscUnquest seeks to accomplish in efther chronolopi- cal order or order of impat�,whichswr Is most appropriate for ths i�eue. Do not writs complsts ssMer�. Bepin e�ch item in your list with a verb. RECOMMENDATIONS • Complste if ths issue in questfon hes besn preesrKed before any body, Publ� or private. 3UPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE4 Indicate which Coundl obJecNve(s)your projscUreqwst supporis by IfsUng the ksy word(a)(HOUSIN(i, RECREATION,NEKiHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUD(iET,SEWER SEPARATION).(3EE COMPLETE UST IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) COUNGL OOMMITTEFJRESEARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS REQUE3TED BY COUNGL INITIATINCi PROBLEM, 13SUE,�PORTUNITY Explefn the situetion or c�nditlons that cre�ted a need for your project or request. ADVANTAQES IF APPROVED Indicate whethsr this is simply an annual budpet proc�dure required by law/ chutsr or whsthsr thsre sro tpsciHc wa in arhich the City of Saint Paul and its citizens wfll benefit irom thls pr�t/ewtfon. DISADVANTAOES IF APPROVED ' What nsgetive eifects or major chen�s to existing or past proceeses mi�ht this projecUreque�t produce H k is pas�ed(e.g.,tratflc delays� nolae. tax increoses or aasessmerKa)7 To Whom�When?For how long? DISADVANTAOES IF NOT APPROVED What will be the nepetive c�nssqusnces ff the promised action fs not approvsd?Inebiliry to deliver service?Continued high traffic, noise, accideM rate7 L�s of rsvsnus? FINANGAL iMPACT Although you must tailor the Mformatbn you provide hsre to the iasue you are addr�sinp, in qensral you must snswer Mro questions: How much is it going to cost?Who is goin�to pey? _ _ _ _ ✓ (;��"a?o�6� y`.�.�,•.,;� CITY OF SAINT PAUL �. �� ,� DEPARTMENT OF COI�IlVIUNI'TY SERVICES �•. ' �°.. DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �' "'' S55 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnewta SS 101 (612)292-7771 7.AMFS SCHEIBEL ' MAYOR ��(�F�VED DANGEROUS STRUCTURE NOTICE �� 11 �991 August 8, 1991 `� '-'�' ;:� T K Karen J. Garvin FBS Mortgage Corp 4050 Clover Avenue Attn: Rick Hernandez St. Paul, MN 55127-7016 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 Dezr 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 partiai 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 aze 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. � � �q��8�� 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 incurred in the wrecldng the building will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collecterl 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. � � �i�o��' � ✓ Dangerous Structure Notice - 637 Laurel Avenue August 8, 1991 Page: 3 . If you have any 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 more informadon. Sincerely, c.��.� v�� . cn�l� voc�i � Vacant Buildings Program Supervisor CV:jm cc: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development � � � �r-aoid'' � ✓ DEFICIENCY LIST ��r`F}VED FOR 637 Laurel Avenue �J��" 1 1 `'�91 . '� ��' �`? �.�( 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 Buildiag 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. 1'he ldtchen has smoke, fire and water damage throughout. There aze broken and missing windows with an accumulation of fire debris throughout the fust 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. � _ /� ��'/a�0 ✓ 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�pf deficiencies dated August of 1991 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habiattion". 19. Lack of basic facilities. . ��0�� ,��_�.;�� CITY OF SAINT PAUL � �• DEPARTMENT OF COMMUrTITY SERVICES ��y '�". '_� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH "'`�� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul,Minnesote 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL ' MAYOR NOTICE OF CONDENINATION AND ORDER TO VACATE ��rF�uED AS UNFIT FOR I�[UMAN HABITATION � �r,T l 1 1991 August 8, 1991 � ' `��", ` ° ` n K Karen J. 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 determinerl 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 dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded by the enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of condemnation." T�iIS DWELLING SHALL NOT AGAIN BE USED FOR HUMAN HABITATION UNTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECURED FROM THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION. VIOLATION LIST: � � �,�9�,�o��' � 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 aze 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. 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. � : ` �cy��oi6� �f 637 L.aruel Avenue August 8, 1991 Page: 3 � 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. Authorization to reoccupy this/these dwelling unit(s) will not be given until it is demonstrated that these violations have been corrected, and that this/these dwelling(s) have been made to comply with all applicable provisions of the Housing Code and all other applicable existing laws. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordance with the appropriate codes. Permit information may be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445 City Hail, 298-4212. Appeals information may be obtained by calling 292-7775. It is the responsibility of the property owner to keep all buildings secured, and to properly maintain the premises at all times. 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, C�� 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 � ' , �''�/`o?d/�, .•�•�•. CITY OF SAINT PAUL � -• : : :• DEPARTMENI' OF CObD�J:UNITY SERVICFS J • '• � •' DIVISION OF PUBLIC HSAI,TH �'' "'' SSS c.a.�sa�.c,s.�c r.W,x�ssiol (612)292 7771 JAMES SCF�ffi. ' MAYOR HECEIVED September 25, 1991 SEP 2 � 1991 Council President and �ITY CLERK Members of the City Council RE: 637 Laurel Avenue Date of Hearings: Neighborhood Services Committee- Wednesday, October 16, 1991 City Council - lfiursday, Oct,ober 24, 1991 City Council Ward: 1 District Council: 8 Dear Councilmember: The Division of Public Health is hemby submitting its' report on the condition of the structure at the location referred to above. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address j� Karen J. Garvin Fee owner per Owners and Fncumbrance 4050 Clover Avenue Report; Tax payer per Ramsey County St. Paul, MN 55127 Properiy Taxation First Trust National Association Mortgagee per Owners and Encumbrance First Trust Center Report; Holder of interest in Sheriff s c/o Sherry Christopherson Certific�te; Trustee . 180 E. Sth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 St. Paul Home I.oan Fund Trustee per Ovmers and Fncumbrance 494 Sibley, Third Floor Report St. Paul, MN 55101 Timothy Paul Brausea Attorney for First Trust National Attorney at Law Association 247 - 3rd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 t ��'C�/—�0/ � Notice of Public Hearing - 637 Laurel Avenue September 25, 1991 Page: 3 - This matter will have a Public Heazing before the Neighborhood Services Committee as well as the full City Council. Yours truly, Charles Vote1 Vacant Buildings Program Supe�visor CV:jm Enclosure C: Peter Warner Asst. City Attorney Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division Karen Wilson, PED Jitn Murphy, 702 City Aall District Housing Inspector �'r-��r� CITY OF SAINT PAUL ,�u��iiin °"' "� OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DAVE THUNE Members: Councilmember Dave Thune, Chair Janice Rettman Roger �oswitz Date: October 17, 1991 COMMITTEE REPORT: Date: October 16, 19 Time: 2:00 p.m. � Place: Council Chamber 3rd Floor City Ha NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMITTEE 1. Approval of October 2, 1991 meeting minutes. APPROVED. �� 2. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 861 Burr Street; Applicant - Joseph Kuehl . RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. 3. Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for the property located at 698-700 South Smith Avenue; Applicant - Earl Beatty. RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE APPEAL. 4. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 605 Thomas Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND REPAIR OR DEMOLITION WITHIN 15 DAYS. �,�f 5. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the ;�- referenced building, located at 821 Iglehart Avenue. If the owner fails '(� to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND 180 DAYS FOR REPAIR OR DEMOLITION IF OWNER OBTAINS COMPLIANCE INSPECTION AND POSTS $2,000 PERFORMANCE BOND BY OCTOBER 24, 1991. ' - �/-�o�� 6. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 637 Laurel Avenue. If the owner fails to � • comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. RECOMMEND REPAIR OR DEMOLITION WITHIN 15 DAYS. CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5679 s�aa Printed on Rccycled Paper