HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2007-184RESOLUTION 2007-184
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 Joel Virtue (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3953 Jackson Street
N.E. 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 mail to the owner of record on September 6, 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 August 6, 2007 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found eight violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner
at the address.
2. That on September 6, 2007 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that seven violations 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 September 12, 2007 inspectors reinspected the property and found that seven
violations 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 install sod, grass seed, or approved landscaping material on all bare spots of the
yard
B. Shall repair/replace the front screen door that is broken, has the screen falling out
C. Shall replace all rotted fascia on the south side of the house
D. Shall repair/replace the garage roof. Numerous damaged/cupped shingles
E. Shall replace the missing metal siding corners on the garage (alley side)
F. Shall repair the soffit on the rear of the house
G. Shall remove the large, dead tree branches, hanging off the tree in the back yard
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 3953 Jackson Street 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
The property located at 3953 Jackson Street 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 24`" day of September 2007
Offered by: Nawrocki
Second by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
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Mayor Gary .Peterson
Attest:
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Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Clerk