HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2000-59RESOLUTION NO. 2000-59
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS REQUESTING ABATEMENT OF THE HAZARDOUS STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 828 N.E. 40TM AVENUE, 3944 LOOKOUT PLACE, 3950 LOOKOUT
PLACE, 3855 N.E. MAIN STREET, AND 4358 N.E. 3~ STREET.
WHEREAS, there are hazardous substandard structures at 828 N.E. 40th Avenue,3944
Lookout Place, 3950 Lookout Place, 3855 N.E. Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3rd Street, and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 463.15 to 463.26 authorizes municipalities to address
hazardous and substandard structures and properties, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights finds this property to be hazardous based on the
following code violations as contained in the Findings of Fact:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Dangerous Building Definitions Chapter 3 of the 1994 Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings:
302(9) Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is
manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.
302(11) Whenever the building or structure exclusive of the foundation, shows 33 percent or
more damage or deterioration of its supporting members, or 50 percent damage or
deterioration of its non supporting members, enclosing or outside walls or coverings.
302(12) Whenever the building or structure has been so damaged by fire, wind, earthquake or
flood or has become so dilapidated or deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to
children; a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons; or as to enable persons to resort
thereto for the purpose of committing immoral acts.
302(17) Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public
nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the Building Official's conclusions that, the
structures at 828 N.E. 40th Avenue, 3944 Lookout Place, 3950 Lookout Place, 3855 N.E.
Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3~ Street are substandard and seriously deteriorated, lack
minimum standards for habitable space per 1998 MN State Building Code and 1994 Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and the Building Official is recommending
the structures be abated by razing the structures, authorize staff to prepare demolition
specifications, and solicit bids for the projects.
Conclusions of Council
That all relevant parties have been duly notified of this action.
That the structures on the properties at 828 N.E. 40th Avenue, 3944 Lookout Place, 3950
Lookout Place, 3855 N.E. Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3~d Street are hazardous and in
violation of many local, state and national code requirements.
That the structures cannot be rehabilitated to bring them into compliance with local, state and
national code requirements.
Order of Council
The structures, located at 828 N.E. 40th, 3944 Lookout Place, 3950
Lookout Place, 3855 N.E. Main Street, and 4358 N.E. 3~ Street in
Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are hazardous buildings pursuant to
Minn. Star. 463.152, 463.616.
Pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, the City Council authorize staff to prepare demolition
specifications for the projects.
Pursuant to the foregoing findings the City Council Authorizes staff to
solicit bids for the projects.
Passed this 28th day of August, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Gfrff./P'eterson