HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2007-137RESOLUTION 2007-137
Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights declaring the property a nuisance
ar~d approving abatement of ordinance violations pursuant to Chapter 8, Article I1, of City Code, of
the property owned by Francisco Lopez (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 1348-1350 44 1/2
Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
And whereas, pursuant to Columbia Heights Cade, 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 mail to the owner of record on July 16, 2007
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 June 12, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found four violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on July 16, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted that
one violation remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause was mailed
via certified and regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on August 2, 2007 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 Codes(s) were found to exist, to wit:
A. Shall remove the dead tree(s) (tree stumps) from the east side of the property
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 1348-13 50 44'/2 Avenue N.E. is in violation of the provisions of
the Columbia Heights City Code as set forth in the Notice of Abatement.
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 1348-1350 44'h Avenue N.E. constitutes a nuisance pursuant to City
Code.
2. That a copy of this order shall be served upon all relevant parties and parties in interest.
Passed this 13`h day of August ?007
Offered by: Kelzenberg
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Dielnn, Kelzenberg