HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-14RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -14
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 500 LLC (Hereinafter "Owner of Record ").
Whereas, the owner of record is the legal owner of the real property located at 3889 Central Avenue N.E.,
Columbia Heights, Minnesota. PID# 36- 30 -24 -32 -0261
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 September 27, 2018.
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 29, 2018, a facade condition assessment was conducted by Kimley -Horn and
Associates on the Northeast Business Center plaza at the property listed above.
2. That on September 21, 2018 the Building Official conducted an abatement assessment inspection on
the property listed above. Three areas of concerns were found and are noted below.
3. That on September 27, 2018 a notice of violations was sent to the owner of record.
4. That on October 3, 2018 the City received the final report from Kimley -Horn and Associates. The
report confirmed the findings of the Building Official.
5. That on October 10, 2018 a reinspection was conducted on the property and the violations were not
corrected.
6. That based upon said records, the following conditions and violations of City Codes(s) were found to
exist, to wit:
A. The brick facing of the plaza area is in great disrepair. Bricks are falling off the face and mortar
joint material is falling out, allowing intrusion of water behind the brick. The metal lintels holding
up the brick are rusted to the point of possible failure. This situation occurs throughout the
mezzanine /patio. It is necessary to prevent bricks from falling on unsuspecting persons causing
possible injuries.
B. Three (3) Storage rooms under the mezzanine /patio are unsecure. Doors are missing and
frames rusted. There is evidence persons have been residing in those spaces. These rooms should
be secured to prevent access.
C. There is evidence of persons taking up residence in the areas around the plantings for the
mezzanine /patio. The area shall be secured from persons taking up residence.
7. 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).
City of Columbia Heights - Council Resolution
CONCLUSIONS OF COUNCIL
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1. That the property located at 3889 Central 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 3889 Central 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 28th day of January, 2019
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: All Ayes
Al
Donna Schmitt, Mayor
Attest:
Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary