HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2004-66RESOLUTION 2004-66
Resolution Of The City Council For The City Of Columbia Heights Approving Abatement Of Ordinance
Violations Pursuant To Chapter 8, Article Vi, Section 1 Of City Code, Ordinance Violations Exist On
Property Owned By David Caroon (Hereinafter "Owner Of Record").
Whereas, Owner Of Record Is The Legal Owner Of The Real Property Located At 4152 Cleveland Street,
Columbia Heights, Mim~esota,
And Whereas, Pm'suant To Columbia Heights Code Section 8.602(1)(B), Written Notice Setting Forth The
Causes And Reasons For The Proposed Council Action Contained Herein Was Sent Via Certified And
Regular Mail To The Owner Of Record On September 29, 2004.
Now, Therefore, In Accordance With The Foregoing, And All Ordinances And Regulations Of The City Of
Columbia Heights, The City Council Of The City Of Columbia Heights Makes The Following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. That on January 31, 2001 an inspection was conducted and two violations were noted. A
compliance order was sent by regular ~nail to the owner of record.
2. That on February 22, 2001, an extension was given to May 31, 2001 to complete the work.
3. That on May 31, 2001, a reinspection was performed and the violations were not corrected. A
compliance order was sent by regular mail to the owner of record.
4. That on July 6, 2001, a reinspection was performed and the violations were not corrected. A
compliance order was sent by regular mail to the owner of record.
5. That on July 25, 2001 the owner received a ninety (90) day building permit to finish the siding work.
The violations were closed in the RMC office file.
That on April 18, 2002 an inspection revealed that the owner did not finish the work and the building
permit had exph'ed. A compliance order detailing two violations was sent to the owner of record by
regular mail.
7. That on April 23, 2002 the owner received a ninety (90) day building permit to finish the siding
work. The violations were closed in the RMC office file.
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That on September 12, 2002 a reinspection was performed and the violations were not corrected and
the building permit had expired. A compliance order was sent by the regular mail by regular mail to
the owner of record.
9. That on November 14, 2002, a reinspection was performed and the violations were not corrected. A
compliance order was sent by regular mail to the owner of record.
10. That on July 18, 2003, a reinspection was performed and the violations were not corrected. An
achninistrative citation was issued.
11.
That on August 26, 2003, a reinspection was performed and the violations were not corrected. The
propel~y file was given to the building department to complete enforcement. Violations were closed
in the RMC office file
12. That on September 3, 2003, the Building Official sent the property owner a letter.
13. That on October 21, 2003 a complaint about outside storage and junk vehicles was received.
Enforcement was handled by the Police Department.
14. That on September 27, 2004 the police department inspected the property and found a large amount
of outside storage, debris and junk vehicles along with the house and gm'age siding replacement work
not finished. A compliance order was sent by certifed mail to the owner of record.
15. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations of City
Ordinance(s) were found to exist, to-wit:
1) Shall complete all/any exterior work on the house. This work requires a
building pemfit. (Chapter 5A, Section 5A.205(1)(a), Section 5A.205(1)(g)).
2) Shall remove all/any outside storage from the property (Chapter 5A, Section
5A.207(1)(f)).
16. That all parties, including the OWNER OF RECORD and any occupants or tenants, have been given
the appropriate notice of this hearing according to the provisions of the City Code Section 8.602(1)(a)
and 8.602(1)(b).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 4152 Cleveland Street is in violation of the provisions of the Columbia
Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement attached hereto;
2. That all relevant parties and pm-ties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing, and any
other hem'ings relevant to the abatement of violations on the property listed above.
3. That all applicable rights and periods of appeal as relating to the owner of record, occupant, or tenant,
as the case may be, have expired, or such rights have been exercised and completed.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
1. The property located at 4152 Cleveland Street constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City Code.
2. That a copy of this resolution/order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
3. That any motion for summm'y enforcement shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in
interest.
4. That all service provided for herein shall be in accordance with Minnesota Statute 483.17, subd. 2
Passed this 11th day of October 2004
Offered by: Nawrocki
Second by: Willimns
Roll Call: Ayes: Wyckoff, Williams, Nawrocki, Ericson, Kelzenberg
Attest:
~ttricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary
M~yor Julienne Wy~ko ff(] ~J[_.)