HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-022 RESOLUTION 2012-22
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 Terrence Jones (Hereinafter "Owner of Record").
Whereas,the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3 809 Buchanan Street
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 regular mail to the owner of record on January 26, 20121.
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 December 15, 2011 an inspection was conducted on the property listed above.
Inspectors found violations. A compliance order was sent via regular mail to the owner at
the address.
2. That on January 26,2012 inspectors reinspected the property listed above. Inspectors noted
that 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 February 16, 2012 inspectors reinspected the property and found that 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 replace the missing storm window on the rear, 1st floor window
B. Shall secure the garage service door that was found open
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 3809 Buchanan 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 3809 Buchanan 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 27th day of February 2012
Offered by: Diehm
Second by: Schmitt
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Schmitt
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Mayor Gary�. Peterson
Attest:
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Patricia Musdavitz C
City Clerk