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Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 901 YORK AVENUE in Council File RLH RR 20-32. (Amend to remove the building within 15 days with no option for repair)
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AMENDED 10/6/21
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted RLH RR 20-32 on February 10, 2021 which granted an additional 90 days until August 12, 2021 to repair the structure, correct all of the deficiencies listed in the Order to Abate Nuisance Building and the Code Compliance Report at 901 York Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed this case on August 10 and 24, 2021 to determine if the owner and/or responsible party abated the nuisance conditions and found these conditions were not abated and building inspection noted the exterior work was 40-45% complete, and therefore the existing $5,000 performance deposit is subject to forfeiture; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council continue its Public Hearing to September 15, 2021, with a Legislative Hearing on September 14, 2021, for owner to provide updated proof of financing for the balance of the work and an updated schedule for completing the rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the owner shall either 1) post an additional $5,000 performance deposit by September 14, 2021 or 2) have building inspector confirm work is more than 50% complete;
WHEREAS, a Legislative Hearing was held on September 28, 2021 and recommends that the City Council order the building be removed within 15 days as owner will not be making repairs to the structure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council adopts the finding of the legislative hearing officer that the nuisance condition is unabated and will authorize Department of Safety and Inspections to proceed with demolition of the structure continue its public hearing on the matter forthcoming, pending to September 15 August 24 hearing for disposition.