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91-2336 ��r�� Council File � �� r�� . - 2�3 ��. ' Green Sheet " � RESOLUTION TY O SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA r �` Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, deteriorated, multi-family, residential structure located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and commonly known as 634 Laurel Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 4, Block 9, Holcombe's Addition to St. Paul • � WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by the Division of Public Health on or before October 16, 1991, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: . Roslyn Tarshish, 2150 Brunswick Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55422; Ramsey County Property Taxation, C/O Beatrice Backer, 15 Kellogg Blvd W. #138, St. Paul, MN 55102. WHEREAS, 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)" dated October 10, 1991 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the order informed the then 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 November 10, 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 tieen served notice in accordance with the ptovisions of Chapter 45 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, of the time, date, place and purpose of theses public hearings; and ��. 9! -Z33� , WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, December 18, 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 welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with�11 applicable codes and ordinances, Qr 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 ��s of the date of the publication of this resolution; and s :'� ��} ,,^��,,r� � WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Thursday, December 19, 1991 and all testimony and evi.dence including the action taken by the Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RFSOLVED, 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 634 Laurel Avenue: _ 1. That the building(s) located on the Subject Property comprise a nuisance condition as definetl in Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02 Subd.8. 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) 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 Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. 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. ORDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: -2- �Rt 9� - z 33� . . " 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 conecting all deficiencies as prescribed in the above referenced Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, c�r in the alternative by demolishing and . removing the structure in accordanee with all applicable codes and ordinances. The rehabilitation or demolition and removal of the structure must be completed within f ys of the date of the publication of this resolution. s ;� C G> ��r fi l�s � ' 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: zmon �� • os�+itz i' � acca ee .� ettman .i vne � BY� i son �- -��- Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date 2_- - Adoption Certified by Council Secretary gy: ��q�� ,l/•� . �j ' B : � ' ss'on to Y � Approved by Hayor for ubmi i _ . � Approved by / r: Dat [��r `Z Q �99� Council :� j �y, ! i / % l`/,�.G;i l�tl��l �1�99��1�� B y. By: � �eu�� a� �'s2 � � 91-23336 DEPARTM[NT/OFFICFJGOUNqL °"�'"'�"�° REEN SHEET No. 62 4� Community Services 11-27-91 CONTACT PER8�1 8 PNONE �Nmw DATE INITIAUDATE DEPAR7I�AENT DIRE qTV COUNqL Charles Votel 298-4153 �� onf nrroRn�v �c�TV c�pK MUST BE ON COUNpL AOENDA BY(DAT� ROU71Np �BUOOET DIRECTOR �FIN.R MOT.8ERYICES DIR. December 19, 1991 �MAYOfi(OR AS818TANT) � TOTAL A�OF SKiNATURE PAGE8 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIQNATUR� �REtK1E8TED: ty Council to pass th3s resolution which will order the owner to remove or repair the referenced building(s) within fif�een (15) days from the publication of this re�olution. If the owner faile to comply with the resolution, th� City will be suthorized to remove the building. The subject property is located at 634 Laurel Avenue. t�oo�ENDaraHS:MP�(W a Rel�tp) COUNqL COMM17'TEEIRES�J1Rqi REPORT OPTIONl1l _PLANWINO COMMIBSION _CIWL 8ERV1�COMMISSION ANALYST PF10NE NO. F'' _dB COMMf1TEE _ � ��yi'�`� _8TAFF _ COMMENTS: —�� — DEC 41991 SUPPORT6 WFNGi COUNpL OBJECTIVE7 � � IUNTIATINO PAOBLEM.18�1E�OPPORTUNITY lWho�N�hat�Whin�WhMe.N�hY): This building(s) is a nufsance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building as defined in Chapter 43 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. The ownere, interested parties and reeponsible parties known to the Enforcement Officer were given an order to repair or remove the building at 634 Laurel Avenue by November 10, 1991, and have failed to comply with those orders , � ADVANTAQEB IF APPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. ` r �, : f . � �� . ► D18ADYM(TAOE8IF APPHOVED: The City will epend funds to wreck and remove this building(s) . Theae costs will be asaessed to the property, collected as a epecial assesament against the property taxes. , DISADVANT/1pE8 If NOT APPROVED: A nuisance condition will remafn unabated in the City. This.building(s) will continue to blight the community. Coun�il Rp�Q�r�h Ce�;er DEC 10 1991 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION i ��o� �T�� COST/I�YENUE SllDOETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO �pp�gp�q� Nuisance Housinq Al�atement ACTIVITY NUMBER '�� FlNANdAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAIN) NOTE: COMPLETE DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE OREEN SHEET INSTRUCTiONAL MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASIN�3 OFFICE(PHQNE NO. 298-4225). ROUTIN(i OFIDER: Below sre prefsrrod routinga for the five m�t ftequent types of dxumsAts: CONTRACTS (assumes authorized COUNCIL RESOLUTION (Amend;Bdgb./ budget exista) Axept. (irants) 1. Outaide A�ency 1. DepertrrroM Director 2. Initiatfng D�artmeM 2. Budget Director 3. City Attomsy 3. City Attomey 4. Mayor 4. MayoNAssistant 5. FlnanCe 8�Mgmt Svc:a. DireCtor 5. City CounCii 6. Finance Accou�tl�g 8. Chief AocourKant. Fin&Mgmt Svcs. ADMINISTRATIYE ORDER ��, COUNCIL RESOLUTION (��I�� 1. Activity Manager 1. Initiating Department Director 2. Department A000uMant 2. City Attomey 3. Departmw�t Directw' 3. MayoNAqistant a. B��roctw 4. Gry Council 5. (�ty Clerk 8. (:tdef Axountant, Fin�M�mt Svcs. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (all others) 1. Initlatinq DepartmeM 2. City Attornsy 3. Ms�/Aseistant 4. qty Clerk TOTAL NUMBER OF SICiNATURE PAOES Indkats the#�of p�es on wh�h signatures aro required and papercl�P each of these� ACTtON REOUESTED � Dsecribs what the proJect/roqusst seelts to axompifsh in either chronologi- • csl o�r or order of importance,whichever is n�t appro�iate for the iasue. Do rwt write wmplste�ntencas. Bapin�ch ftem in your list with . a verb. i � RECOMMENDATIONS Complete if the issue in queetion has bssn pressnted bs�ore any body, publ� or prfvate. , 3UPPORTS WHICH COUNdL OBJECTIVE? Indicede whfch Coundl objecNve(s)your projecUroqu�t supports by listing the key vrord(s)(HOUSINO, RECREATION, NEIOHBORHOOD3, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUD(iET, SEWER SEPARATION).(SEE COMPLETE LIST IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) COUNCIL•OOMMITTEFJRESEARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS REDUE8TED BY COUNGL MIITIATIN(i PROBLEM, IS3UE,OPPORTUNITY Explein the situaUon w corMitiona that created a need for your project or requ�t. ADVANTAQES IF APPROVED Indk�te whMher thfs ia simpy an annual budgst procedure requirod by Iaw/ charter a whsther there are�pedib wa in wh�h th•Ciry of Saint Paul and ib dtize�wfll benefit from this pro�t/action. DISADVANTA(iES IF APPROVED Whet neyative Mfects or major changss to exiating or paat processes migM this project/request produce if R is pstsed(e.g.,trafflc delays, nofee, tax increasss a es�arnenta)�To Whom?When? For how long� DISADVANTA(3E3 IF NOT APPROVED What will be the negative c�nsequencea if the promised action is not approved?Inability to delivs�senrice?CoMinued hiQh traffic, noiae, axidant rata?loes of rovenus7 FIWWCIAI.IMPACT Although you must tailor ths inforrt�atfon you provids here to the issue you sre a�ddressin�,in pa�rd you must answer two queatfons: How much is it yang to c�t?Who fa going to pay'r DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ' Roy Ga�za,Dinctor q I �� 1 CTI'Y OF SAINT PAUL D[VISION OF PUBLIC HF.rlLTH HOUSING CODE PROGRAMS lames Scheibel,Mayor SSS Cedar Street 612-292-7771 � Saint Paul,MN SSI01-2260 � November 27, 1991 i�ECEIVED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS p E� 0 31991 �1TY CLERK 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: 634 Laurel Avenue The City Clerk has scheduled the date of these hearings as follows: Neighborhood Services Committee - Wednesday, December 18, 1991 City Council - Thursday, December 19, 1991 The owners and responsible parties of record are: Name and Last Known Address Interest Roslyn Tarshish Fee Owner per Owners and Encumbrance 2150 Brunswick Avenue North Report and Property Taxation Statement Minneapolis, MN 55422 Ramsey County Property Taxation Lienholder per Owners and Encumbrance C/O Beatrice Backer Report 15 Kellogg Blvd W. #138 St. Paul, N1N 55102 The legal description of this property is: Lot 4, Block 9, FIolcombe's Addition to St. Paul , Notice of Public Hearings - 634 Laurel Avenue November 27, 1991 Page: 2 The City of Saint Paul, Division of Public Health has declared this building(s) to constitute a "nuisance" as defined by I.egislative Code, Chapter 45. The Division has issued an order to the then known responsible parties to eliminate this nuisance condition by conecting 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 pazties 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. Sincer , �t � � Charles A. Votel Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement cc: Jan Gasterland, Building Inspection and Design Division Peter Warner, City Attorneys Office Molly O'Rourke, City Clerk Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall Jim Murphy, Neighborhood Services Committee Dan Pahl, PED-Housing Division DEPl.ATMENTlOFFICEJCOUNCIL DATE INITIATED Community Services 11-2�-91 GREEN SHEET rvo. 0 2 4 2 INITIAU DATE INITIAUDATE- CONTACT PERSON 6 PHONE �DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CITY COUNCIL Charles VOtEl 298-4153 � N M'BEA FOFi �CITY ATTORNEY �CITY CLERK MUST BE ON CAUNCIL ACiENDA BY(DAT� ROUTING O BUDC�ET DIRECTOR �FIN.8 M�T.SERVICES DIR. December 19� 1991 ORDER �MAYOR(OR ASSISTANn � TOTAL N OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION HEQUESTED: City Council to pass this resolution which will order the owner to remove or repair the referenced building(s) within fifteen' (15) days from the publication of this resolution. If the owner fails to comply with the resolution, the City will be authorized to remove the building. The subject property is located at 634 Laurel Avenue. RECOMMENDATIONS:Approve(A)a Rejeet(R) COUNCIL COMMiTTEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL _PLANNINO COMMISSION -CIViL SEFiVIC�COMMISSION ANALYST PHONE NO. _CIB COMMITTEE _ _STAFF _ COMMENTS: _DISTRICT COURT _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? INITIATINO PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,Whet,Whsn,Wh�ro,Why): This building(s) is a nuisance building(s) as defined in Chapter 45 and a vacant building 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 634 Laurel Avenue by November 10, 1991, and have failed to comply with those orders. ADVANTACiES IF APPROVED: The City will eliminate a nuisance. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The City will spend funds to wreck and remove this building(s) . These costs will be assessed to the property, collected as a special assessment against the property taxes. DISADVANTACiES IF NOT APPiiOVED: A nuisance condition will remain unabated in the City. This building(s) will continue to blight the community. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION = � � COSTlREVENUE BUD(3ETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDIN(i SOURCE NL?sance HoLa?ng Aba amo„� ACTIVITY NUMBER �'��1 flNANCIAL INFORMATON:(EXPWN) , Council File � �' _ �� . Green Sheet ; �� RESOLUT(ON C1TY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Division of Public Health has requested the City Council to hold public hearings to consider the advisability and necessity of ordering the repair or wrecking and removal of a two story, wood frame, condemned, dilapidated, deteriorated, multi-family, residential structure located on property hereinafter referred to as the "Subject Property" and � commonly known as 634 Laurel Avenue. This property is legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 4, Block 9, Holcombe's Addition to St. Paul � � WHEREAS, based upon the records in the Ramsey County Recorder's Office and information obtained by the Division of Public Health on or before October 16, 1991, the following are the now known interested or responsible parties for the Subject Property: . Roslyn Tarshish, 2150 Brunswick Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55422; Ramsey County Property Taxation, C/O Beatrice Backer, 15 Kellogg Blvd W. #138, St. Paul, MN 55102. WHEREAS, 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)" dated October 10, 1991 which is attached and incorporated as part of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the order informed the then 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 November 10, 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 corrected 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 time, date, place and purpose of theses public hearings; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Neighborhood Services Committee of the � Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday, December 18, 1991 to hear tesdmony 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 welfare and remove its blighting influence on the community by rehabilitating this structure in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or 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 fifteen (15) days of the date of the publication of this resolution; and WHEREAS, a hearing was held before the Saint Paul City Council on Thursday, December 19, 1991 and all testimony and evidence including the action taken by the Neighborhood Services Committee was considered by the Council; and - NOW T�iEREFORE, 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 634 Laurel 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.8. 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) was sent to the then known responsible parties to correct the deficiencies or to demolish and remove the building(s). 5. That the deficiencies causing this nuisance condition have not been corrected. 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 roudnely monitored by the Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program. 8. 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. RDER The Saint Paul City Council hereby makes the following order: -2- 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) in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, or 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 fifteen (15) days of the date of the publication of this resolution. � ' 2. If the above corrective 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 incurred 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 FURTI�R 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 acca ee — ettman vne B : i son y Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Adoption Certified by Council Secretary gy; BY� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council Approved by Mayor: Date Hy: By: , .,a.=•.,. CTTY OF SAINT PAUL a,�`, DEPARTMENT OF COD�LN[UNITY SERVICES , ➢it�;� � % �• DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH "" S55 Cedar Street,Saint Paul,Minnewta 55101 (612) 292-7771 JAMES SCHEIBEL MAYOR October 10, 1991 Order to Abate Nuisance Building(s) Roslyn Tazshish 2150 Brunswick Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55422-3920 Dear Sir or Madam: The Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Unit of the Division of Public Health hereby declares the premises located at: 634 Laurel Avenue and legally described as follows, to wit: Holcombe's Addition to Saint Paul Lot 4 Blk 9 to comprise a nuisance condition in violation of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, Chapter 45.02, and subject to demolition under authority of Chapter 45.11. On September 27, 1991, a Building Deficiency Inspection Report was compiled and the following conditions were observed. This list of deficiencies is not necessarily all the deficiencies present at this time. This building(s) is subject to the restrictions of Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 33.03 and shall not again be used for occupancy until such time as a Certificate of Compliance or a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. All repaus must be in accordance with appropriate codes. Changes or additioas to the electrical system, mechanical system, plumbing system may necessitate updating or upgrading the systems involved. 634 Laurel Avenue October 10, 1991 Page: 2 Interior Basement 1. There is refuse and discarded items throughout cellar. 2. The handrail does not extend full length of the stairway. 3. The floor has many azeas of defective concrete causing trip hazards. 4. The cement coating on the limestone foundation walls is cracked and broken with missing mortar. 5. The first floor joist system has several azeas of rotted floor underlayment. Rotted floor joists under unit bathrooms. Electrical Service 6. There is some lamp cord wiring in the cellar. There is a loose outlet by the laundry tub. The junction box covers aze missing in the cellar. There is no GFI circuit in the bathrooms, only a grounded duplex outlet. 7. There is insufficient electrical outlets throughout units. Plumbing System 8. The bathroom sink drain in apartment one is unvented. There is no water in trap of bathroom toilet in apartment 3. 9. There is corrosion on piping particularly at joints. Heating Systems 10. The gas utility is off and the chimney clean-out is filled. Kitchens - 5 11. The wall behind sink cabinet is defective and missing plaster. , 634 Laurel Avenue October 10, 1991 Page: 3 Kitchens - 5 - continued: 12. The ldtchen cabinet front in apartment 3 is missing. The kitchen cabinet floors are deteriorated throughout. 13. The kitchen door of apartment 3 to the hallway is partially boarded. Living and D'uung Rooms 14. The repairs to wall and ceiling plaster were not made in a workmanlike manner. There are areas of defective wall and ceiling plaster throughout. 15. The dining room closet floor is defective. 16. Apartment 3 living room has insufficient natural light and ventilation. Apartment 1 living room has insufficient light and ventilation. 17. The window sash holding devices are missing throughout. Interior Hallways, Stairs 18. The repairs to wall and ceiling plaster were not made in a workmanlike manner. There are areas of defective wall and ceiling plaster throughout. 19. The window sash holding devices are missing throughout. 20. The smoke detector is emitting "low battery" signal. Bathroom 21. The repairs to wall and ceiling plaster were not made in a workmanlike manner. There are areas of defective wall and ceiling plaster throughout. There are numerous fuctures severely worn or otherwise deteriorated. 22. The window in the bathroom of apartment 1 is not openable and the door handle is missing. The window in the bathroom of apartment 2 has a rotted sash. , 634 Laurel Avenue October 10, 1991 Page: 4 Sleeping Rooms 23. The repairs to wall and ceiling plaster were not made in a worlananlike manner. There are areas of defective wall and ceiling plaster throughout. The window framing in the sleeping room of apartment 3 is not completed. Most sleeping room windows do not have a 5.7 square foot openable area. 24. The north sleeping room of apartment 1 has insufficient natural light and ventilation. Other Enclosed Rooms 25. The closet walls and ceilings are in disrepair throughout. F.�cterior 26. The front stair handrail is not secure. 27. The sidewalk on the west side of building is sloped at an awkward angle causing a possible trip hazard. 28. The rise and run, slope of the entry stairs is not to code. 29. There are trees immediately adjacent to the foundation stone. 30. There are rotted wood boards over the cellar windows. 31. The grade does not slope away from the building in all areas. 32. The brick facing has missing mortar. 33. The storm windows have missing panes and screens. Some windows have no combinations. 34. There aze rotted soffit and fascia boards. Missing and peeling paint on eaves and trim. Some unfinished trim boards. 35. The chimney brick mortar is missing. Tree or vine growing from side of the chimney. 36. The cover is missing from the service drop junction box. 634 Laurel Avenue October 10, 1991 Page: 5 Fxterior - continued: 37. There are parldng slabs that are deteriorated in the yard areas and are causing trip hazards. 38. There is no weatherstripping on old windows. As owner, agent or responsible party, you aze hereby notified that if these deficiencies and the resulting nuisance condition is not corrected by November 10, 1991 the City of Saint Paul, Division of Public Health will begin a substantial abatement process to demolish and remove the building(s). The costs of this demolition, including administrative costs will be assessed against the property taxes as a special assessment in accordance with law. As first remedial action, a Code Compliance Inspection must be obtained from the Building Inspection and Design Division, Room 445, Ciry Hall/Courthouse, (612)298-4212. This inspection will identify specific defects, necessary repairs and legal requirements to correct this nuisance condition. You may request the City demolish the building(s) by contacting the Enforcement Officer at (612)298-4153. Please be advised that�Il owners and interested parties or lienholders of record must also sign this document. As an owner or responsible pazty, you are required by law to provide full and complete disclosure of this "Order to Abate" to all interested parties, all present or subsequent renters and any subsequent owners. If you sell, transfer, or convey in any manner, the ownership or responsibility for this property, you must within seven ('n days, notify the Enforcement Officer with the names and addresses of any new owners or responsible parties. The Enforcement officer is required by law to post a placard on this property which declares it to be a "nuisance condition", subject to demolition and removal by the City. The Division of Public Health is further required to file a copy of this "Order to Abate" with the Ramsey County Recorder's office and the City Clerk's Office. If corrective action is not taken within the time specified in this order, the Enforcement Officer will notify the City Council that abatement action is necessary. The City Clerk will then schedule dates for Public Hearings before the City Council at which time testimony will be heard from all interested parties. After this hearing the City Council will adopt a resolution stating what action if any, it deems appropriate. 634 Laurel Avenue October 10, 1991 Page: 6 If the resolution calls for abatement action the Council may either order the City to take the abatement action or fiz a time within which this nuisance must be abated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and provide that if corrective action is not taken within the spe�ified time, the City shall abate this nuisance. If you have any questions or request additional information please contact C. Shepherd between the hours of 8:00 aad 9:30 a.m. at (612) 298-4153. Sincerely, � � Charles Votel Program Supervisor Vacant/Nuisance Buildings Code Enforcement Program CV:jm cc: S. Pemberton, PED - Housing City Clerk Ramsey County Recorders Office