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91-2160 �� `,Council File � /��(p� v � � + � � � � ��7 .._.. �'' Green Sheet # RESOLUTION CITY OF SAtNT AUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WI�REAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two story, wood frame, fire damaged, hazardous, condemned, deteriorated residential structure located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 851 Aurora Avenue This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 18, Chute Brothers Division No. 16 Addition to St. Paul . WHEREAS, bas�d upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by the Division of Public Health on or before September 12, 1991, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: Jannie E. 7ohnson, Deceased; Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, 400 Sibley Street #300, St. Paul, MN 55101; Peter Eckholm, C�O Estate of 7annie E. 7ohnson, 366 Jackson Street #300, St. Paul, MN 55101-1925; Ramsey County Property Taxation, 15 Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102. WI�REAS, the Division of Public Health has served in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code an order identified as an "Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s)" (Dangerous Structure Notice) dated September 24, 1991 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the order informed the th�n known interested or responsible parties that the house located on the Subject Property is a nuisance building(s) pursuant to Sections 45.02, Subd. 8 and a nuisance pursuant to Chapter 45.03 Subd. 7; and WHEREAS, this order informed the interested or responsible parties that they must either repair or demolish the structure located on the Subject Property by October 9, 1991; and WHEREAS, the enforcement officer has posted a placard on the Subject Property declaring this building(s) to constitute a nuisance condition, subject to demolition; and WHEREAS, this nuisance condition has not been conected and the Division of Public Health has requested that the City Clerk schedule public hearings before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the City Council and the Saint Paul City Council; and WHEREAS, the interested and responsible parties have been served notice in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the dme, date, place and purpose of theses public hearings; and t:�Rl�� a��o r � WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, November 20, 1991 to hear testimony and evidence, and after receiving testimony and evidence, made the recommendation to approve the request by the Division of Public Health to order the interested or responsible parties to make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfaze and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, Q in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition of the structure to be completed within seven ('n days of the date of the publication of this resolution; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Tuesday, November 26, 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 above referenced public hearings, the Saint Paul City Council hereby adopts the following Findings and Order concerning the Subject Property at 851 Aurora Avenue: 1. That the building(s) located on the Subject Property comprise a nuisance condition as defined in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02 Subd.S. 2. That the costs of demolition and removal of this building(s) is estimated to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). 3. That there now exists and has existed multiple Housing or Building code violations at the Subject Property. 4. That an Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) (Dangerous Structure Notice) was sent to the then known responsible parties to conect the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been conected. 6. That the Division of Public Health has posted a placard on the Subject Property which declares it to be a nuisance condition subject to demolition. 7. That this building has been routinely monitored by the VacandNuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. 1'hat the City of Saint Paul has had to board accessible openings at the subject property. 9. That the known interested parties and owners are as previously stated in this resolution and that they have been properly served notice of the public hearings. -2- � > dk' ,. `.. ��. ��a�� , ' � RDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: � 1. The above referenced interested or responsible parties shall make the Subject Property safe and not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety and welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure and correcting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above � referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) (Dangerous Structure Notice) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, �r in the alternative by demolishing and removing the structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within seven ('n days of the date of the publication of this resolution. . 2. If the above conective action is not completed within this period of time the City of Saint Paul, Division of Public Health is hereby authorized to take whatever steps are necessary to demolish and remove this structure 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 Legislative Code. 3. In the event the building is to be demolished and removed by the City of Saint Paul, all personal property or fixtures of any kind which shall unreasonably interfere with the demolition and removal shall be removed from the building by the responsible parties by the end of this time period. If the personal property is not removed, the City of Saint Paul shall remove and dispose of such property and fixtures as is provided by law. 4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the last known address of the owners and interested parties in accordance with Section 45.11, Subd.6 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. -3- Yeas Navs Absent Requested by� Department of: imon � oswitz � �-- �� %�� on � � �/e ettman � � une � � i son i BY� f� y �IZZ� Adopted by Council: Date NOV 2 6 1991 Form Appro ed by City Attorney Adoption C rtified by Council`ZSecretary /l By: w �a .� B �� Y' - � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by May r: Date �� Ti9Q�_ .� g �^..�i��-��1�:� B y: 4��.��i��l// Y� PU�L[SNED pFr � �.'91 . , ��a/ DEP •NT Npl D IN TE V " - ``�u�°r"''�e° �-��-$1 GREEN SHE T No. fi 2 6 7 TACT PERSON R PHONE 1 I INITIAUDATE DEPARTMENT DIRECT -�CITY COUNpL Charlas Vot�l 298-4153 �� mr�rroRNer 0�3 a ❑CITY CLERK MUST BE ON OOUNpL M3ENDA BY cDATE) ROUTNiO �BUOOET aRECTOR �FIN.8 AiK�T.SERVK�S DIR. Novsmber 26, 1991 ��,�� TOTAL#►OF 81QNATURE PAOES � (CLIP AI.L LOCATIONS FOR SK�NATUR� �y�u�cil to pass this resolution which will order the owner to remove or r�pair 'the referenced buildinq(s) within ssven (7) days from the mailinq of thfa resolution. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, th� City will b! authorizsd to r�aove the building. The subj�ct property is located at 851 Aurora Avsnue. RECOMMENDAT�ON8:Approvs(p a R�jsct(I� COUNCIL COIYIMITTEElRESEARCM IiEPORT _PLANNINO OOMM18810N _CIVII SERVI�COMMiS810N ANAlYBT PNONE NO. . n/� ��L� _p8 COMMITfEE _ —$T� — �EN�: 9 199� —�� _ � �,��,�«,��z � ��nnnnna rAOe�.�ssue,o�onnn+�TV�wno,Hma.wn«,,wnW.,vw+»: This building(a) is a nuisance building(e) aa dsfin�d in Chapteir 45 and a vacant builinq as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Cods. The owners, interssted parties and reaponsible partiee known to the �nforcement Officer were given an order to repair or r�ve the building at 851 Aurora Avenue by October 9, 1991, and have fafled to comply with those ord�rs. ADVMITAOES IF APPROVED: --' �—___ - -- - thls green sheet and The City will eliminate a nuieance. route promp�Y�. , Please Clerks S to be ln 1991 to be plac� � ' resolution N�mber 18, ' Office by 1991 Council ' on the November 26, , Agencia. Thank you. — __ OISAOVANTAQES IF APPROVED: The City will Bp�nd funds to wreck aisd reinovs this building(s): These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special asseesment aqainat the property taxea. DISADVANTIK3ES IF NOT APPl�VEQ: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. Thia buildinq(e) will continue to bliqht the corr�nunity. RECE�VED Coun�ol Rese�rch Center NOV 0 6 �� NOV 0 4 1991 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTI�+1 = C08T/IIEVENUE BUDf�ETED(CIRCLE DN�� NO ��pNp gp�p� Nuisance Housinq Abatement ��yrry p�� 3?3261 FlNANaAI INFORMATION:(EXPLAIt� d UV _ ,. r NOTE: OOMPIETE DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE OREEN SHEET IN3TRUCTIONAL MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASINii OFFlCE(PHONE NO. 29'8�4225). ROUTING ORDER: Bebw are preferred routinps for the flve most frequent types of dxumenta: CONTRACTS (assumss authorized COUNCIL RESOLUTION (Amend, Bdyls./ budget exists) Accept.aranta) 1. Outside A�y 1. DepeRmsnt Director � 2. Initfatinp Dspartm�nt 2. Budgst Dinctor 3. (�ty Attomey 3. dty Attorney 4. Maya 4. MayodAssistant 5. Finence�t Mprnt 3vcs. Director 5. qy Counofl 8: 'Flnance/lccountin� 6. Chief/►ccountent, Fin&Mpmt 3vcs. ADMINI3TRATIVE ORDEFl (Budpet COUNCIL RESOLUTION (all othsrs) Revfsian) and ORDINANCE 1. qctfvity Mana�pr 1. Ultiatinq D•pa�rtment DUector 2. A 4. �naM Dl�ncto� 3. M�ayoN�A�aistant 4. 5. Gty dsrk 8. Chief AccountaM, Fln&Mgmt Svcs. ADMINI3TRATIVE ORDERS (aN othsrs) 1. Initfetinp Dspartment 2. Gty Attorney 3. MayodAssistaM 4. dty Clsrk TOTAI NUMBER OF SK3NATURE PAC3ES Indice�ths#�pfi pag�s on which aipMturos are requirod and pepercNp eech of thwa�es. ACTION REOUE8TED Dacribe what tl�s prpj�ct/roquest aesks to acoomplfsh in Nthsr chranologl- � cal adsr or order of importu►ce�whichever is moet appropriats for the isaus. Do rrot write complete seMsncss. Bsgin�item in�rour ifst with a verb. RECOMMENDATIONS Complete if the fewe in questfon has bsen preeerrt�d betore any body, public or p�ivate. 3UPPORT8 WHICH t�UNqL OBJECTIVE? �ndicacs wnbn co�,ncN obJectnre fs)rou�pro�ctlroqwq s�vpcuts br ust+�w ths key word(s)(HOU31N(3, RECREItTION, NEIGIHBORHOOD3. EGONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUD(3ET, SEWER SEPARATION). (SEE C�MPLETE UST IN IN3TRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) OOUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS REOUESTED BY COUNCIL INITIATIN(3 PFiOBLEM, ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY Explain the situedon or oondidone that croeted a need for ycwr project or roqu�t. ADVANTAOES IF APPROVED Indic�te whsther this b simply an annwl budp�t procedure required by law/ chartar or whsthe►tl�are an sp�fic wa in wh�h the qty of SaIM Paul ana its ckizens wiu be�t rrom thfa pro�t/a�ctlon. DISADVANTAOES IF APPROVEO What n�pWvs sflects or meja chanqes to exi�ing or�st proceases might � this p►o)ectlroqu�produce if it b pasoed(a.g.,tratNc delays� naae� tax increases or a�rtienb)?To Whom7 Whsn?For how long? DISADVANTAOES IF NOT APPROVED What will bs ths nepative�usnces ff the promfsed action is not approved?Inability to deliver aervics?Contlnued hi�h treific, noise, accident rats? Losa of revsnus4 FINANqAL IMPACT. Althouph you must tailor the inforrtwtion you provids here to the isaus you aro addnssing.In y�nsral ycw must answer Mro qusstfons: How much is it 9d�9 to cost?Who is�oinp to pay? "��`, CTTY OF SAI�AU� M~' � � � DEPARTMENT OF COMMLTNITy SERVICES III y '„ IU ^ • .... DIVISION OF PUBI,IC HEAL'TH 555 Cedar Sttr,et,Saint Paul,Minneaota 55101 7AMES SCHEIBEL (612) 292-7771 MAYOR � D�N��OU STRU TUR,E, NOTICE September 24, 1991 IRECEIVE6 Peter Eckholm c/o Estate of 7annie 7ohnson NOU 0 � 1991 366 7ackson Street #300 �I�Y CLf�RK St Paul, MN 55101-1925 RE: 851 Aurora Avenue T�vo story, wood frame, fire damaged, hazardous, condemned, deteriorated, residential structure. Chute Brothers Division No. 16 Addition to the City of St. Paul, Minn. I,ot 18. 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 �efines 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 (�) 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 October 9, 1991. �cq��i�o Dangerous Structure Notice - 851 Aurora Avenue September 24, 1991 Page: 2 If you aze unable to finance the conection 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 ('n days of such action, provide the Division of Public Health with the n.ames and addres.ses 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 cc�mpleted 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 authori.ty to demolish and remove the building. All costs incuncd in the wrecking the building will be charged against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the sam.e manner as taxes. The City Cauncil will schedule public hearings to cansider 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 struetures, 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 offiee 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 Ra7,e form before the City can demolish and remove the building without a City Council order. Also be awaze that the cost of the demolition if performed by the City, would become a special assessment against the property. � �q�-�/�o Dangerous Structure Notice - 851 Aurora Avenue September 24, 1991 Page: 3 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Dennis SentX 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: Sherry Pemberton Planning and Economic Development � �,��02/� DEFICIENCY LIST FOR 851 Aurora Avenue . September 18, 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 Flectrical 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. RF�nIAL ACTION The below list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present in the above referenced property. As fust remedial action, a Code Compli.ance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, City Hall, identifying all necessary repairs. Basement 1. The basement is filthy and full of rubbish and junk. There is a rat a.nd mice infestati.on. The floors are cracked and broken. The foundation walls are deteriorated, spalling and contain rodent holes. The basement has mold, mildew and a musty odor. The doors are broken and defective. Electrical Service 2. Because of the fire damage, the electrical system will have to be thoroughly checked by an electrician. Plumbing/Heating System 3. The floor drains and covers are missing with open sewer connections. The drain, waste, water piping and vent piping is destroyed by freezing and needs total replacement. The water heater needs replacement, it appears burst and leaking. The plumbing fixtures aze inoperable and defective. Complete new plumbing systems needed. The hot water boiler is missing, the pipes cut and destroyed. Kitchen 4. The kitchen has been burned and destroyed by fire. Needs total and complete replacement. ��,�a�� Building Deficiency List - 851 Aurora Avenue September 18, 1991 Page: 2 Living and Dining Rooms - Interior Hallways and Stairs. 5. This part of the house has been burned and destroyed by fire. Needs total and complete replacement. Bathroom 6. The bathroom is fire, water and smoke damaged and needs replacement. Sleepin.g Rooms on �3rst Floor 7. The walls and ceiling have been destroyed by fire. The room is filled with fire debris and fire flotsam. Attic 8. The attic is full of junk and discarded household items. Exterior 9. The stairways are deteriorated and dilapidated. The foundation needs h�ckpointing and contains rodent entry holes and the drainage is poor. The basement windows are defective, rotted out and nceds replacement. The exterior walls and sxdings are defective and deteriorated. The doors and windows are broken, boarded, defective and need replacement. The storm doors and windows aze missing. The eaves and trim show signs of rot. The roof covering is very deteriorated, worn out and needs replacement General 10. This is a very dilapidated single family house in a stable �eighborhood of decent one and two family houses. 11. Lack of basic facilities. 12. See attached list of deficiencies dated 7uly 21, 1989 that resulted in the structure becoming condemned at "Unfit for Human Habitation". � � o�� -��"'°m' CITY OF SAINT PAUL �o�'� ��, �+ I�� cE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ,,. DiVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH 4'f �:� '"•��;,Q;•>.� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, �linnesota 55'101 (6l2) 292-7i1� George Latimer Mayor " July 21, 1989 Jannie E Johnson 851 Aurora Avenue � St. Paul, MN 55104 Dear Property Owners: This letter is to inform you that since the improvements needed to bring your property at 851: Aurora Avenue, into,2compliance with the Saint Paul Housing Code have not been completed, it will be necessary for us to placard the property as "Unfit for Human Habitation" on July 19, 1989; and order it vacated by no later than July 19 , 1989 . 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, As statP� previously, for appeals information, call 292-7775. ��You trul�;'�� „�,,,,,,,�y `1, .r n Betz supervisor of Housing Inspection JB: jm C: Housing Information Office, 25 W. 4th St. Marland Mork - Welfare Dept. 160 E. Kellogg Vacant Buildings Program � � � � �,r��a�� Y�-,, CITY OF SAINT PAUL �a�� •'L. DEPARTMENT OF COMIv(UNITY SERVICES @, , ��,. ,� �� nntt u �E ,,4,., ^� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH '^v,;,,�;,;,c�"� 555 Cedar Streec, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55�01 (612) 242-77�� George Latimer M�yor July 21, 1989 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION AS IINFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION Jannie E Johnson S51 Aurora Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Dear Property Owners: The Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement of the City of Saint Paul , Minnesota, has found that the dwelling and premises at 851 Aurora Avenue is "Unfit for Human Habitation" due to the want of repairs, and/or defects in the drainage, plumbing, lighting or construction of said dwelling and premises, and/or for other causes affecting public health. If you are unable to finance the correction or reriabil�t3tion of the premises to comply with this order, there are Stat� and Local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. As stated, for appeals information call 292-7775. P.11 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 present National Electrical Code requirement. 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. The following repairs and/or improvement are required before this dwelling may be reoccupied: � General.ly deteriorated and dilapidated conditions throughout the building, comprising material endangerment wi�hin the meaning of Minnesota Statute 290 . 101, Subdivision 8, aggravated by the following deficiencies: � �q�a�l� 851 Aurora Avenue Page: 2 July 21, 1989 l. Living room - remove the illegally installed wood burning heater. 2 . Lower bathroom - repair wall around the tub. 3 . This house is lacking a properly installed smoke detector. Install smoke detector. �4 . Upper kitchen - there is an open waste line under the sink. Properly install or properly seal waste line. 5 . Upper kitchen - the flex gas supply line lacks a lever handle shut off valve. Install per code. 6 . Upper bathroom - Repair wall around tub. 7 . The front entrance door is in disrepair. Repair or replace door. 8 . Remove the two lawn mowers and stored gas�line from front porch. 9 . There is a large accumulation of trash a:d spoiled iood s�uffs throughout house. Remove this accumulation and maintain house in a heal.th.y condition. Basement 10 . Remove all accumulated junk, debris, rags, cardboard, etc. and dry out the basement to eliminate mold and mildew. 11. Remove and dispose of flaking, loose, peeled and damaged asbestos pipe wrapping in accordance will all Federal , State and O. S .H.A. regulations and statutes covering the removal and proper disposal of asbestos as a toxic and hazardous waste material. 12 . Reinstall the hot water heater flue vent to comply with Uniform Plumbing Code and properly seal at the chimney. 13 . There is unprotected non-metallic electrical wiring. Remove and reinstall .to code. 14 . Exterminate and eliminate all rodents. ' , ��q�`�/�� 851 Aurora Avenue • Page: 3 July 21, 1989 15 . Provide adequate illumination in the basement. Attic 16 . Remove all accumulated junk, rubbish and combustibles. 17 . Provide a handrail for attic stairs. 18 . Provide adequate illumination. Miscellaneous 19 . Generally the floor coverings are worn, deteriorated, beyond their useful life and no longer easily cleanable. Replace as appropriate. 20. The bathtub faucets in the first floor bath are defec�ive. Replace. 21. Repair a11 wall and ceiling defects throughaut. Insuiate, caulk, weatherstrip, �rovide proper storm windows ar,d s�ul a�7_ openings in accordance with the Minnesota State Energy Code. 22 . Repair all broken windows, window glass, screens through�ut. Pro�.�id� locks for ��11 doors and windows. The dwelling r�ust be vacated by July 19 , 1989 . TFIIS DWELLING SHALL NOT AGAIN aE USED FOR HUMAN HABITATION IINTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL �S SECURED' FROM THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SECTION OF HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT. , , � . � � . � ' /•��'��n`��-' �� r'l� . :'_: .:.,� ��: � � ._,,�: ��„�,.�h;,�,+'"'��^f? ;k�TM:d,a�a f° ��,.'c v�"ri'r""ri 'h Betz rank A. Staffenso S ervisor of Housing Inspection Environmental Heal� Direczor JB: FAS:jm enc. � . . , ' C��..°Tl� ��'�=;�� CITY O,F SAINT PAUL €o� •�, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �; �� '' f�� u ?- DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ,,,4 „ ''�,o;.;,;,�"°� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55�01 (612)292-771� George Latimer - M�yor July 21, 1989 Jannie E Johnson 851 Aurora Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Dear Properly Owners: , Enclosed is a copy of an "Order to Vacate" which has been .posted on the premises at 851 Aurora Avenue, in accordance with the provisions of Section 34 . 19 as amended, Subsection 5, of the Housing Code (Chapter 34 , Legislative Code, City of Saint Paul, as amended) . Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34 . 19 , Subsection 5, entitled, "Vacation of .Condemned and Placarded Dwelling or Multiple Dwellings" : "Any dwelling or multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation by the enforcement officer. shall be vacated within a reasonable time as req�ired by the enforcement officer, and it shall be unlawful for any owner or operator to let to any perso.n for human habitation said dwelling, multiple dwelling or dwelling unit; and no person all occupy and 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. " If you have any questions' regarding this condemnation, you may ' contact Don Juenemann or Chuck Votel at the Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement, at 292-7771 between the hours of 8: 00 and 9 : 00 a.m � ours Truly,.-� C `�:.�d�� dh Betz � Su ervisor of Housing Inspection JB: jm , DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNTPl'SERVICES �,��ai�e ' Roy Garia,Dircctor CTTY OF SAIlVT PAUL DIVlSION OF PUBLlC E�ALTR SOUSING CODE PROGILiMS James SeAtibtl,Mayor SSS Cedar Smet 612-292-7771 Saint Paul,MNS510I-2260 _= �2ECEIVED October 28 1991 OCT 3 01991 NOTICE OF PUBLIC IiEARINGS �I TX C LE R K Council President and Members of the City Council The Division of Public Health, Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Enforcement Unit has requested the City Clerk schedule public hearings to consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of the nuisance building(s) located at: 851 Aurora Avenue The City Clerk has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesday, November 20, 1991 City Council - �esday, November 26, 1991 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest 7annie E. 7ohnson Fee Owner per Owners and Encumbrance Deceased Report; Fee Owner Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee per Owners and Encumbrance 400 Sibley Street �300 Report St. Paul, MN 55101 Peter Eckholm Attorney for Estate of Jannie 7ohnson C/O Estate of 7annie E. Johnson 366 Jackson Street #300 St. Paul, MN 55101-1925 Ramsey County Property Taxation Lienholder of Record 15 Kellogg Blvd St. Paul, MN 55102 . , ��i�/6° Notice of Public Hearing - 851 Aurora Avenue October 28, 1991 Page: 2 The legal description of this property is: Lot 18, Chute Brothers Division No. 16 Addition to St. Paul The City of Saint Paul, Division of Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a "nuisance" as defined by Legislative Code, Chapter 45. The Division has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by correcting the deficiencies or by razing and removing this building(s). Inasmuch as this Order to Abate has not been complied with the nuisance condition remains unabated, the community continues to suffer the blighting influence of this property. It is the recommendation of the Division that the City Council pass a resolution ordering the responsible parties to either repair, or demolish and remove this building in a timely manner, and failing that, authorize the Division to proceed to demolition and removal, and to assess all costs incurred against the real estate as a special assessment to be collected in the same manner as taxes. Sincerely, Charles A. Votel Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement cc: 7an Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division Peter Warner, City Attorneys Office . Molly O'Rourke, City Clerk Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall 7im Murphy, Neighborhood Services Committee Sheri Pemberton, PED-Housing Division /--�/Ga °��oMmia�ini�ty$ervices °l�,�N�IIA$TE�1 G�E�iV S�IE�T No. c�6 z INITIAU DATE INITIAUDATE C�ITACT PERSON 6 PHONE �DEPAHTMENT OIfiECTOA �CITY COUNGL Charles Votel 298-4153 N M�BEA FOR �CITY AITORNEY �CITY CIERK MU3T BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BV iDAT� ROUTING �BUDOET OIFiECTOR �FlN.8 M13T.SERVICES OIFi. November 26, 1991 °RD� �MAYOfi(OR ASSISTAJJn � TOTAL N OF SIGNATURE PAGES � (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SiGNATUR� ��NE STED: y°�ouncil to pass this resolution which will order the owner to remove or repair 'the referenced building(s) within seven (7) days from the mailing of this resolution. If the owner faile to comply with the resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. The subject property is located at 851 Aurora Avenue. RECOMMENOATIONS:Approve(A)a Reject(N) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL qNq�ygT PHONE NO. _PLANNINd COMMISSION _CML SERWCr COMMISSION _CIB COMMITTEE _ COMMENT3: -STAFF - __OISTRICT COURT _ �1PPORT$Wt11CH COUNqI OBJECTIVE? II�qTIATINa PR09LEM,ISSUE.OPPORTUNITY(1Nho.What.When.Whsro.Whyl. This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant builing as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The owners, interested parties and responsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 851 Aurora Avenue by October 9, 1991, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTAtiES IF APPfiOVEO: The City will eliminate a nuisance. pISAOVANTAGES IF APPFOVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s) . These costs will be assesaed to the property, collected as a apecial assessment against the property taxes. pI3ADVANTACiES IF NOT APPROVED: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION s �5 ��—��AAA COST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ON� YES NO FUNDINli SOURCE Nu].SdACE HOUSiIIQ Abatement ACTIVITY NUMBER 33261 FlNANpAI INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) , ��9/-��G� �-°°��_�°: CITY OF SAINT PAUL o°e*4 •y�4 . �� e DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES �E �' `��I�� `� DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ,, �'^�n�„�;,�,;��°� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55"101 (612) 2?2•771� George Latimer Mayor � July 21, 1989 Jannie E Johnson 851 Aurora Avenue � St. Paul, MN 55104 Dear Property Owners: This letter is to inform you that since the improvements needed to bring your property at 851 Aurora Avenue, into- compliance with the Saint Paul Housing Code have not been completed, it will be necessary for us to placard the property as "Unfit for Human Habitation" on July 19, 1989, and order it vacated by no later than July 19 , 1989. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilitation of the pren�ises to comply with this order, there are State and Local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. As statsd previously, for appeals information, call 292-7775. � ou trul�;''�: �d,�,..„,.,� � � `� Q n Betz Supervisor of Housing Inspection JB: jm C: Housing Information Office, 25 W. 4th St. Marland Mork - Welfare Dept. 160 E. Kellogg Vacant Buildings Program / . . � � ��9/_a��Q ��,•�^:;m CITY OF SAINT PAUL , �;`�� 'z DEPARTMENT OF COM1vIUNITY SERVICES E @;: ""�"� �o DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH �`''��F' S55 Cedar Street, Saint Paui, Minnesota 55101 (6�2) 292-77�� George Latimer . Mayor July 21, 1989 NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION A3 IINFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION Jannie E Johnson 851 Aurora Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Dear Property Owners: The Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has found that the dwelling and premises at 851 Aurora Avenue is "Unfit for Human Habitation" due to the want of repairs, and/or defects in the drainage, plumbing, lighting or construction of said dwelling and premises, and/or for other causes affecting public health. If you are unable to finance the correction or rehabilit3tion of the premises to comply with this order, there are State and Local rehabilitation programs for which you may qualify. A� stated, for appeals information call 292-7775. All repairs and new installations must be made in accordai�ce with the appropriate codes. Permits must be obtained where changes and/or additions to an electrical system require upgrading of the service size to present National Electrical Code requirement. 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. The following repairs and/or improvement are required before this dwelling may be reoccupied: Generally deteriorated and dilapidated conditions throuqhout the buildinq, comprisinq material endangerment within the meaninq of Minnesota Statute 290. 101, Subdivision 8, agqravated by the following deficiencies: , �9��/�° � 851 Aurora Avenue Page: 2 July 21, 1989 1. Living room - remove the illegally installed wood burning heater. 2 . Lower bathroom - repair wall around the tub. 3 . This house is lacking a properly installed smoke detector. Install smoke detector. �4 . Upper kitchen - there is an open waste line under the sink. Properly install or properly seal waste line. 5. Upper kitchen - the flex gas supply line lacks a lever handle shut off valve. Install per code. 6 . Upper bathroom - Repair wall around tub. 7 . The front entrance door is in disrepair. Repair or replace door. 8 . Remove the two lawn mowers and storzd gasoline from front porch. 9 . There is a large accumulation of trash and spoiled food stuffs throughout house. Remove this accumulation and maintain house in a heal.thy condition. Basement I0. Remove all accumulated junk, debris, rags, cardboard, etc. and dry out the basement to eliminate mold and mildew. 11. Remove and dispose of flaking, loose, peeled and damaged asbestos pipe wrapping in accordance will all Federal, State and O.S.H.A. regulations and statutes covering the removal and proper disposal of asbestos as a toxic and hazardous waste material. 12 . Reinstall the hot water heater flue vent to comply with Uniform Plumbing Code and properly seal at the chimney. 13 . There is unprotected non-metallic electrical wiring. Remove and reinstall to code. 14 . Exterminate and eliminate all rodents. ��i�� 851 Aurora Avenue • Page: 3 July 21, 1989 15. Provide adequate illumination in the basement. Attic 16. Remove all accumulated junk, rubbish and combustibles. 17 . Provide a handrail for attic stairs. �18. Provide adequate illumination. Miscellaneous 19 . Generally the floor coverings are worn, deteriorated, beyond their useful life and no longer easily cleanable. Replace as appropriate. 20. The bathtub faucets in the first floor bath are defec�ive. Replace. 21. Repair all wall and ceiling defects throughaut. Insuiate, caulk, weatherstrip, provide proper st�rm windows ar�d seul a1J. openings in accordance with the Minnesota State Energy Cude. 22 . Repair all broken windows, window glass, scree�zs throughout. ProiTide locks for a1Z doors and windows. The dwelling raust be vacated by July 19, 1989 . THIS DWELLING SHALL NOT AGAIN BE IISED FOR HUMAN HABITATION IINTIL WRITTEN APPROVAL IS SECURED' FROM THE DIVISION OF PIIBLIC HEALTH, SECTION OF HOIISING CODE ENFORCEMENT. , r ` �'' , � , � \ . ��Yt��'��,F,�,.'I''`�'�� !��? "c•��v��%°i(t �'��,',c,;,�r}�f T+" A �r�/ Ew��^' �t..�' � 'h Betz rank A. Staffenso S ervisor of Housing Inspection Environmental Heal Director JB:FAS:jm enc. � . . � _ �9�ar�a ��°�,=°m"e�� CITY O,F SAINT PAUL =� :�' DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES , �a ;� E @� ii�i�i�u ; '�: - DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH `� 555 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55'101 ��'�:.:.� (612) 292-77'11 George Latimer Mayor July 21, 1989 Jannie E Johnson 851 Aurora Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Dear Properly Owners: Enclosed is a copy of an "Order to Vacate" which has been posted on the premises at 851 Aurora Avenue, in accordance with the provisions of Section 34 . 19 as amended, Subsection 5, of the Housing Code (Chapter 34 , Legislative Code, City of Saint Paul, as amended) . Your attention is called to the following provisions of Section 34 . 19, Subsection 5, entitled, "Vacation of Condemned and Placarded Dwelling or Multiple Dwellings" : "Any dwelling or multiple dwelling which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation by the enforcement of.ficer shall be vacated within a reasonable time as rec�?ired by the enforcement officer, and it shall be unlawful for any � owner or operator to let to any person for h�.zman habitation said dwelling, multiple dwelling or dwelling unit; and no person all occupy and dwelling or multiple dwelling Lnit which has bee:� condemned and placarded by the enforcement officer after the date set forth in the placard of ccndemnation. " If you have any questions regardinq this condemnation, you may contact Don Juenemann or Chuck Votel at the Division of Public Health, Section of Housing Code Enforcement, at 292-7771 between the hours of 8:00 and 9 : 00 a.m ours Truly,.--� C �:�� dh Betz � Su ervisor of Housing Inspection JB: jm � %'\ \` . 3 � � � � CITY OF SAINT PAUL .�-�. ` �`r�iF�r j:`� ' ' OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL •°~°' Members: ' DAVE THUNE RECEIVED oave Thu�, Chair Janice Rettman Councilmember �O V Roger Goswi tz 211991 C1TY CLERK Date: November 13, 1991 COMMITTEE REPORT: Date: November 20, 1991 �e'� Time: 2:00 p.m. � Place: Council Chambers 3rd Floor City Hall NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES COMMI7TEE 1. Approval of October 16, 1991 meeting minutes. APPROYAL OF MINUTES. 2. Resolution - 91-1916 - approving six-month extension of time to complete work on vacant building located at 448-450 Stryker. LAY OVER FOR 4 WEEKS. �3. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 289 Como Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. (Laid over from October 2, 1991.) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, ATTACHED. COMMITTE RECOMMENDS OWNER BE GRANTED ONE YEAR TO REHABILITATE OR DEMOLISH AND REMOVE. 4. Resolution - 91-1993 - to consider the issuance of orders to demolish and remove the buildings at: 851 Aurora Avenue, 41 W. JessamTne Avenue, 430 E. Minnehaha Avenue, 1093 Reaney Avenue, 721 E. 7th Street. RESOLULTION IS FOR NOTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY. SHOULD REMAIN ON COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA, NOT REFFERED TO COMMITTEE. � ,36 ��`�� 5. Resolution �ord�ng��e owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 851 Aurora Avenue. If the owner fails to comply with this resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. � SEVEN DAYS TO REPAIR OR DEMOLISH. ,/6. Resolution - ordering the owner to remove or complete the repair of the referenced building, located at 41 Jessamine Avenue West. If the owner CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5679 5�46 , Printed on Recyded Paper