HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-286RESOLUTION 2008-286
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 Nichole Theis (Hereinafter "Owner of Record"}.
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 5056 Washington
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 regular mail to the owner of record on October 39, 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
1. That on September 22, 2008 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found two violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner
at the address.
2. That on October 29, 2008 inspectors re-inspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that two 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 November 14, 2008 inspectors reinspected the property and found that two
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 sod, lay down grass seed or install approved landscaping material on all bare
areas of the yard
B. Shall clean up all oil in the driveway that is running into the 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 COUN
1. That the property located at 5056 Washington 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
1. The property located at 5056 Washington 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 24th day of November 2008
Offered by: Williams
Second by: Kelzenberg
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
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