Title
Appeal of Sam Barth (tenant) to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 784 HOLTON STREET.
Date/Time of 1st LH: September 5, 2017; 11:30 a.m.
Purpose of Appeal: Need more time to move
Date of Order(s) Under Appeal: August 23, 2017
Inspector/Key Staff: Lisa Martin
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments: please provide photographs
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Sam Barth (tenant) to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 784 HOLTON STREET, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellant; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council
1. deny your appeal on the condemnation and order to vacate;
2. grant an extension to September 20, 2017 for the items in the Condemnation Order to come into code compliance, noting
a. some items may require a permit;
b. compliance includes the discontinuation of use of the basement, or portions thereof, for living purposes, including removal of the wet bar sink, refrigerator, kitchen-type cabinetry and microwave oven and removal of door locks to individual bedrooms, bur compliance will allow use of the basement for storage purposes
3. order that if the property is not in compliance with the all the items in the condemnation order by September 20, 2017, the property shall be vacated by October 1, 2017; and
grant an extension to December 1, 2017 for compliance with orders pertaining to the roof and exterior walls.
Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.