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Appeal of Sab Chu-Yang-Heu to a Vacant Building Requirement plus Notice of Condemnation and Order to Remain Vacant at 242 CHARLES AVENUE.
Date/Time of 1st LH: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, teleconference between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Purpose of Appeal: More time is needed to correct inspection list.
Date of Order(s) Under Appeal: September 29, 2026
Inspector/Key Staff: Keith Demarest/Rick Gavin
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments: Staff was told that a vacant building file will be opened on this property. Appellant was not aware of this at the time of filing the appeal. The condemnation notice may have the wrong date: it probably should be September 28.
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WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Sab Chu-Yang-Heu to a Vacant Building requirement plus Notice of Condemnation and Order to Remain Vacant at 242 CHARLES AVENUE, 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 deny the appeal and waive the vacant building fee for 90 days to January 5, 2027. Property to remain Category 2 Vacant Building and require code compliance inspection; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.