HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-084
RESOLUTION 2006-84
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance
and approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article II, of City Code, of
the property owned by Lee 1. Christopher (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 961 3ih Avenue NE.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Section 8.206, 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 June 7, 2006.
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 April 20, 2006, an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found one violation. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on June 7, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted the
one violation remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed
via certified mail and regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on July 3, 2006, inspectors reinspected the property and found that one violation
remained uncorrected.
4. That based upon said records of the Fire Department, the following conditions and violations
of City Ordinance(s) were found to exist, to-wit:
A. Shall landscape area next to driveway (just west of the current driveway) If area is to
be used for parking, it must be hard surface.(ie: concrete or asphalt) door that is
damaged.
5. 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
8.206(A) and 8.206(B).
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
1. That the property located at 961 3 ih Avenue NE. 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 parties in interest have been duly served notice of this hearing,
and any other hearings 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 961 3 ih Avenue NE. 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 summary 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 10th day of July 2006
Offered by:
Second by:
Roll Call:
Diehm
Williams
Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm,
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary