HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-226RESOLUTION 2008-226
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 Vicente Lopez-Mendoza (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 962 42-1 /2 Avenue
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 regular mail. to the owner of record on August 25, 2008.
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
That on July 17, 2008 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above. Inspectors
found one violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at the
address.
2. That on September 4, 2008 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors
noted that three violations remained uncorrected. A compliance order and statement of cause
was mailed via regular mail to the owner listed in the property records.
3. That on September 10, 2008 inspectors reinspected the property and found that three
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 remove the dead tree (tree stump) in the yard on the, east side of the drive to
within 2-4 inches below ground level
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 962 42-1/2 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
The property located at 962 42-1/2 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 22°d day of September 2008
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Nawrocki
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
Attest:
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Patricia Muscovitz, CMC ---
City Clerk ~`~--~