Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-44 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 0 9 -12 - 4 4 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS LOCATED AT 5480 STAGECOACH TRAIL WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §§ 463.15 and 463.261, the City Council of Oak Park Heights finds the building located at 5480 Stagecoach Trail to be a hazardous building for the following reasons: 1. The building is unoccupied; 2. Soffit is missing from the building; 3. There are many areas of decayed wood on the building; 4. There are many window openings that are not closed; 5. There are openings in siding; 6. There are several areas on the exterior walls where siding has been removed, and the sheathing is exposed to the elements; 7. There are several areas on the exterior walls where siding has been removed, and the sheathing is beginning to rot; 8. There are several areas on the exterior walls where siding has been removed, but covered with weather wrap that is in disrepair and is no longer effective in providing and shield to the sheathing from the elements; 9. At least one exterior stairway is without a handrail, creating a dangerous condition to any person climbing the stairway; • 10. The current condition of the property is conducive to attracting rodents and bats; 11. The current condition of the property without sufficient barrier to moisture from the elements is conducive to the growth of mold and other health hazards, 12. The current condition of the property without sufficient barrier to moisture from the elements is conducive to allowing the interior framing to rot, and electrical and other utilities to be subject to damage; 13. The owner has completed work without proper permits from the City; and 14. The owner has been operating the building as a tri -plea, when the City has granted permission for the building to be used as a duplex. WHEREAS, the conditions listed above are more fully documented in the inspection report prepared by Jim Butler on November 19, 2009, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §§ 463.15 and 463.261, the Council orders the record owners of the above hazardous building or their representatives to make the following corrections on the property at 5480 Stagecoach Trail: a. Replace all missing soffit; b. Remove or repair all decayed or rotting wood or sheathing; c. Replace weather wrap for the entire building; d. Replace all missing siding; e. Install handrail on exterior stairway per City Code and/or State Building Code; • £ Secure, replace or repair all window openings; i g. Secure, replace or repair all exterior coverings to prevent infestation by bats, rodents or other vermin; h. Secure, replace or repair all exterior coverings to prevent moisture infiltration into the interior framing, electric or other utilities; and i. Remove the illegal, non - conforming third tenant space. j. Complete a full- inspection and final document from a MN licensed professional that the home is free from vermin, bats and other rodents. 2. That the repairs listed above must all be made within 20 days after the order is served upon the property owner. The repairs must be completed in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations and done pursuant to proper permits from the city. 3. That a motion for summary enforcement of the order will be made to the District Court of Washington County in which the hazardous building or property is situated unless corrective action is taken, or unless an answer is filed within the time specified in Minnesota Statutes § 463.18, which is 20 days. 4. That in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 463.24, the owner or occupant must remove all personal property and/or fixtures that will reasonably interfere with the work within 10 days. If the property and/or fixtures are not removed and the City enforces this order, the City may sell personal property, fixtures, and/or salvage materials at a public auction after three days posted notice. 5. That if the City must take actions to enforce this order, all enforcement costs will be specially assessed against the property and collected in accordance with Minnesota Statutes §§ 463.22, 463.21, and 463.161. 6. That the City Attorney is authorized to serve this order upon the owner of the premises at 5480 Stagecoach Trail, and all lien - holders of record. 7. That the City Attorney is authorized to proceed with the enforcement of this order as provided in Minnesota Statutes §§ 463.15 and 463.261. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights on December 8` Approv David au et Mayor Att is hnson i Clerk CITY OF 14W OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • 1 Box 2007 • Oak Park Ileights. MN 55082 -2007 • Phone: 651/439 -4439 • Pax: 6511439 -0574 November 19, 2009 Sent by e-mail Mr. Clint Duraine CADO Const. LLC Ref: 5480 Stagecoach Trail N. Clint, Thank you for taking the time this afternoon to meet me at 5480 Stagecoach Trail N. to review what is needed for repairs to bring the building into compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance and Building Code. Below is a detailed list of the corrections needed: 1) All of the structured is to be properly sided. 2) All of the siding, trim boards, and penetrations are to be properly caulked. 3) All of the siding, decking, and handrails are to be painted or stained. 4) Wind wash material and air chutes to be installed prior to the installation of required new soffits. 5) All of the newly installed windows are to be taped, flashed, and trimmed per manufacturer's specifications. 6) The south window in the front wall is to have the bottom 2 x 6 trim board replaced. 7) On the north east gable wall the 1 X 3 and 1 X 6 trim boards are to be removed and drip cap installed. 8) On the northwest wall: tape, flash, and trim the windows. Also check to see that the kick out flashing is properly installed. 9) On the west wall: tape, flash, trim the windows, reside as needed, and remove and replace the stairs to bring them into compliance. 10) On the south wall: remove and replace the rotted masonite siding. Tape, flash, and trim the windows. 11) The entry roof needs to be removed and replaced to prevent further water damage to that structure. 12) Replace the front fascia of the entry roof. 13) All of the wood siding is to be properly nailed. 14) The deck on the north side is to be removed so that the rotted siding behind the rim may be removed. The deck rim board is to be flashed and properly secured to the building. All of the deck joist hangers are to be removed and replaced. Please note that an option to painting or staining of the siding is the installation of new maintenance free siding, such as vinyl, aluminum, or steel. In addition, upon completion, when the structure is completely enclosed, an inspection of the attic space is to be made to verify that there are no bats or other rodents present. This is to be done by a licensed pest control company. If you have any further questions please call me at 651 -275 -9590 or e-mail me at i butler (tcitvofoakr)arkheiRhts.com. S1 ely, r ' m B tler� Building Official i Tree Cit y U.S.A.