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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 95-75]~ESOLUTION NO. 95- 75 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DECLARING THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1340 PIERCE TERRACE NORTHEAST, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AS UNSANITARY, HAZARDOUS AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE PER MINNESOTA STATUTES AS WELL AS BEING IN VOLATION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HOUSING NAINTENANCE CODE WHEREAS, The property located at 1340 Pierce Terrace was inspected on October 10, 1995 by Fire Chief Kewatt and Building Inspector Nygaard and it was determined that the structure is unsanitary, hazardous and a public nuisance per Minnesota Statutes and in violation of the Columbia Heights Housing Maintenance Code. These violations constitute this seriously dilapidated structure as unhabitable; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 463.15 to 463.26 authorizes municipalities to address hazardous and substandard structures and properties and the purpose of the Housing Maintenance Code is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of this City; and WHEREAS, The City of Columbia Heights finds this structure to be hazardous based on the following code violations as contained in the Findings of Fact: FINDINGS OF FACT Foundation. Exterior Walls. Roof 28-5A 205(1~(A} 1) The exterior wood surfaces have peeling paint and bare wood exposed. The window frames show rot and are no longer sound. 2) The roof is in poor condition with many shingles curled and dogeared. The ceilings below show water damage from leaks. 3) The gutters and downspouts are rusted with cracked and peeling paint. Some downspouts are dented and have parts missing. Windows. Doors. Screens 30-5A 205~1%¢B~ 4) The front and rear doors are cracked and no longer keep out the elements. Safe Buildina Elements 36-5A 205/1%(G} 5) The rear concrete stoop is cracked. Facilities to Function 37-5A 205(1%(H~ 6) Cracking is noted in the wall of the upper fireplace. Meatina Facilities (27-5A 204(1~ ?) The furnace is non-functional. The water heater is non-functional and appears to have ruptured due to freezing. Gas service is off due to hazardous appliances. 9) Water service is off due to broken water pipes. Rodent Proof 32-5A 205/1}¢D~ 10. The structure is no longer rodent proof. Rodent inhabitation is evidenced by feces in large accumulations on the roof and by the eaves (racoon). Kitchen Sink 6-5A 201¢1~¢A~; Kitchen Storage 7-SA201(l%(B~: and Food Storaue and Preparation 8-5A201/1%(C) The kitchen floor, walls, sink, counter, cabinets, water piping and applicances have been destroyed where the water pipes froze and broke. Nothing in this area is salvageable including the sub floor. Sanitary Maintenance of Fixtures and Facilities 56-5A 211f4~= Toilet Facilities - '9-5A 201f1~¢D~: Y~avatory Sink 10-5A 201(1~(E%= and Bathtub and Shower 11-5A 201(1~F~ The existing water piping and drain waste vent throughout the structures may need to be replaced due to the freezing of pipes. The existing fixture may no longerbe usable due to the freezing of liquids. 13) Water and ice damage throughout. Sheet rock and interior wood elements are no longer viable on first three levels. Soddino. Slopes. Berms. Weeds. Maintenance 41-5A 207fl~fB~ 14) Lawn and yard need maintenance. Smoke Detectors 51-5A 209¢1~ 15) Smoke detectors do not meet code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, based on the Building Inspector's conclusions, that the structure at 1340 Pierce Terrace is in a state of dilapidation and lacks the basic requirements for habitation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council accepts the recommendations of the Fire Chief and the Building Inspector regarding the structure at 1340 Pierce Terrace and that the structure be declared hazardous and uninhabitable in its present condition. CONCLUSIONS OF THE COUNCIL The Council finds that all relevant parties have been duly notified that the Columbia Heights City Council will be considering this matter on November 13, 1995 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Columbia Heights City Hall, 590 40th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights, Minnesota, via the delivery of a copy of this resolution and its attachments. QRDER OF THE COUNCIL That the structure at 1340 Pierce Terrace cannot be occupied nor inhabitated until all of the code and statute violations have been complied with to inhabit or occupy the building and the owner has received approval from the Fire Chief and Building Inspector after they have viewed the structure relative to meeting that compliance. Passed this 13th day of November, 1995. Offered by: Petkoff Seconded by: Sturdevant Roll call: All ayes yMayo~' Joseph Sturdevant --A~nno StUdent, doll Secretary