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