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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
ber 23, 2011
Ms. Christine K. Arnold
803 Vendell St.
Buffalo, MN 55313 -2954
Ref: Home Maintenance @ 14872 Upper 55 St. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Property ID: 04- 029 -20 -14 -0072
Dear Ms. Arnold,
In response to a complaint on the condition of the residence referenced above, I conducted a site
investigation on November 17 and found the following violations to the City's Zoning Ordinance and
adopted Building Code:
Ord. 401.15.C.8.a2 - -- Covers the maintenance of the structure.
1) The siding on both the house and the garage is damaged and needs to be repaired. Damaged
siding should be replaced, and missing corner pieces are to be replaced. In addition, after the
repairs are made to both building structures they are to be painted. The other alternative is to
remove the siding and replace it with a maintenance free siding of your choice.
2) The shingles on both roofs are buckled and need to be removed and replaced with new shingles
of your choice.
3) The landings at both the front and rear doors are in violation of the Building Code. The rise is
too high and the structure's slope is too steep, which creates a safety hazard to the public.
These need to be removed and replaced with new landings and steps as needed to comply with
the requirements of the Building Code.
Please note a building permit is required for the roof replacement, residing, and for the replacement of
the concrete stoops. If a contractor is hired to do these projects they are to be licensed by the State of
Minnesota.
The violations listed above are to be brought into compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance and
Building Code within 30 days of the date of this letter. If at that time compliance is not met, the City will
have no alternative other than to take further-legal action.
Si e //
Butler -
Building Official
CC: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Mark Vierling, City Attorney
Scott Richards, City Planner
Betty Caruso, Finance Director
Julie Hultman, Planning and Code Enforcement Officer
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