HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-08 CR to Owner Re House Repair Needed CITY OF
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax 651/439-0574
December 8, 2017
Mr.Jaime Junker
J K& K Group, LLP
11550 Stillwater Blvd. N.,Ste. 106
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
Re: Property Condition @ 5676 Oakgreen Ave. N., Oak Park Heights, MN
Dear Mr.Junker:
The exterior condition of the house at 5676 Oakgreen Ave. N. is poor and the roof eave failing at the
east side of house. Please see the photo below. The condition of the roof and eave at this area and
presents a potential safety hazard to the occupancy of the residence and is in violation of 2015
Minnesota State Building Code Section 1300.0180 Unsafe Buildings and Structures.A copy of this Code
section is enclosed.
While it is possible that you are already aware of this situation and are taking the steps to correct, it this
letter serves as the City's request that this be repaired as soon as possible, but no later than January 31,
2018. A MN licensed contractor is required to perform the repair and a permit shall be required.
Structural engineering may be requested, should the extent of the damage necessitate it.
Please contact me to let me know what the plan is for the repair at your earliest. Should you desire to
meet on site, I am happy to accommodate you.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to talking with you and seeing this
put back to safe condition.
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N (3) The similar building has the same physical dimen- fees are established by Minnesota Statutes, Section N
N sions and structural design as the master plan; 326B.148.Reports and remittances by municipalities must be N
N Exception: The following modifications to the Bled with the commissioner. M
N master plan are not considered to be significant Surcharge fees imposed by the state are in addition to M
N modifications, according to Minnesota Statutes, municipal permit fees. Surcharge report forms and informa- M
N Section 326B.106, subdivision 1, and are permit- tion may be obtained by writing the commissioner. M
M ted for dwelling units and their accessory struc- M
M tures.built to the International Residential Code, M
M and residential occupancies built to the Interna- 1300.0170 M
M tional Building Code that are three stories or less STOP WORK ORDER M
M in height and their accessory structures: N
N If the building official finds any work regulated by the code N
M (a) foundation configurations of walkout, look- being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of the NM out, and full basements; code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner,the building official N
M (b) alternate foundation materials approved by is authorized to issue a stop work order or a notice or order N
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N (c) roof design changed by a revised truss plan The stop work order shall be in writing and issued to the M
N approved by the building official;and owner of the property involved, to the owner's agent, or to N
M (d) other modifications approved by the building the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work M
M official; order, the cited work shall immediately cease.A person who M
N continues work after having been served with a stop work N
N (4) occupancy groups other than those identified in order, except for work that the person is directed to perform N
N the exceptions listed in part 1300.0160, subpart 6, to remove a violation or unsafe condition,is subject to penal- N
N item A,subitem(3),must be the same type of con- ties as prescribed by law. The stop work order shall state the N
M struction and occupancy classification and must reason for the order and the conditions under which the cited N
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M Exception:Minor changes to the exit access;and M
N (5) the similar plan is based on a master plan for ---- 1300.0180 M
N which the municipality has issued a permit within UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES N
M the last 12 months. M
N B. Plan review fees for similar building plans must be A building or structure regulated by the code is unsafe, for M
N based on the costs commensurate with the direct and purposes of this part,if it is structurally unsafe, not provided M
N indirect cost of the service,but must not exceed 25 per with adequate egress,a fire hazard,or otherwise dangerous to M
N cent of the normal building permit fee established and human life. M
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N charged by the municipality for the same structure. Building service equipment that is regulated by the code is N
N C. The plan review fee charged for similar building plans unsafe, for purposes of this part, if it is a fire, electrical, or M
N applies to all buildings regulated by the code regardless health hazard; an unsanitary condition; or otherwise danger- M
N of occupancy classification including industrialized/ ous to human life. Use of a building, structure, or building M
N modular buildings constructed under a program speci service equipment constituting a hazard to safety, health, or M
M fled in Minnesota Statutes,Section 326B.194. public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapi- N
N D.The applicant must submit a newplan set and other dation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage, or aban- N
M PP donment is, for the purposes of this part, an unsafe use. N
N information as required by the building official for each Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary, and N
N building reviewed as a similar building. other appendages or structural members that are supported N
N Subp.7.Payment of fees.A permit shall not be issued until by, attached to,or a part of a building and that are in deterio- N
N the fees prescribed by the municipality have been paid. rated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design N
M Subp. 8. Work commencing before permit issuance. If loads that are specified in the code are unsafe building N
N work for which a permit is required by the code has been appendages. N
N commenced without first obtaining a permit,a special invest- The building official shall order any building or portion of M
N gation shall be made before a permit may be issued for the a building to be vacated if continued use is dangerous to life, M
N work. An investigation fee established by the municipality health,or safety of the occupants. The building official shall M
N shall be collected whether or not a permit is issued and is in have the authority to order, disconnection of utility services M
N addition to the required permit fees,but it may not exceed the to the building, structure,or system,regulated by the code,in M
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N Subp.9.Fee refunds.The municipality shall establish a per- The order shall be in writing and state the reasons for the N
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N Subp.10.State surcharge fees.All municipal permits issues All unsafe buildings, structures, or appendages are public N
N for work under the code are subject to a surcharge fee. The nuisances and must be abated by repair,rehabilitation,demo- N
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N lition, or removal according to Minnesota Statutes, Sections official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspec- N
M 463.15 to 463.26. 1 tions and shall either indicate the portion of the construction N
N that is satisfactory as completed or notify the permit holder or N
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M 1300.0190 the code.Any portion that does not comply shall be corrected M
M TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES and the portion shall not be covered or concealed until autho- M
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M Subpart 1.General.The building official may issue a permit rized by the building official. N
M for temporary structures and temporary uses. Subp. 6. Required inspections. The building official, upon M
M Subp.2. Conformance.Temporary structures and uses shall N
notification, shall make the inspections in this part. In addi M
N conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of tion to the inspections identified in this subpart, see applica- M
M egress, accessibility, light, ventilation, and sanitaryble rule chapters in part 1300.0050 for specific inspection and N
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M ments of the code as necessary to ensure the public health, M
M safety,and general welfare. A. Footing inspections shall be made after excavations M
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N may terminate the permit for a temporary structure or use and steel is in place. Materials for the foundation shall be N
M on the job, except that concrete need not be on the job M
N order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued if the N
N conditions required in this part have not been complied with. if the concrete is ready mixed according to approved M
M nationally recognized standards. N
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N INSPECTIONS (1)Foundation inspections for poured walls shall be N
M made after all forms are in place with any required N
M Subpart 1. General. Construction or work for which a per- reinforcing steel and bracing in place,and prior to N
N mit is required is subject to inspection by the building official pouring concrete. M
N and the construction or work shall remain accessible and M
N exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as (2)All foundation walls shall be inspected prior to N
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N a result of an inspection is not approval of a violation of the N
N code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections (3)The foundation inspection shall include excava- N
M presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provi- tions for thickened slabs intended for the support M
M sions of the code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction are of bearing walls,partitions, structural supports,or N
M not valid. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause equipment. N
M the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection pur- N
M poses. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction is lia C. Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be Mor under-floor reinforcing
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N material required to allow inspection. building service equipment, conduit, piping accesso M
N ries, and other ancillary equipment items are in place, M
N Subp. 2. Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing M
M the building official may examine, or cause to be examined, installed,including the subfloor. N
M buildings, structures, and sites for which an application has M
M been filed. D. Rough-in inspections of plumbing, mechanical, gas, N
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• Subp.3.Inspection record card. The building official shall made before covering or concealment, before fixtures N
N• identify which inspections are required for the work requiring or appliances are set or installed, and before framing N
M a permit. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced inspection. N
M until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder has M
M posted or otherwise made available an inspection record card E. Inspection of framing and masonry construction shall M4.0
M that allows the building official to conveniently make all be made after the roof,masonry,framing,firestopping, 14
N required entries regarding inspection of the work. This card draftstopping, and bracing are in place and after the `Al
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N until final approval has been granted by the building official. tions are approved. M
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F. Energy efficiency inspections shall be made to deter- N
M Subp.4.Inspection requests.The building official shall pro-
M vide the applicant with policies, procedures, and a timeline mine compliance with Minnesota Energy Code N
N for requesting inspections. The person doing the work autho requirements. M ;*
N rized by a permit shall notify the building official that the G. Lath and gypsum board inspections shall be made after M
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• work is ready for inspection. The person requesting an lathing and gypsum board,interior and exterior, are in M
N inspection required by the code shall provide access to and place, but before any plastering is applied or before M
N means for inspection of the work. gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and fin- M
MSubp.5.Approval required.Work shall not be done beyond fished. N
N the point indicated in each successive inspection without first Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of a fire- N
N obtaining the approval of the building official. The building resistive assembly or a shear assembly. M
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