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File #: RLH VO 13-67    Version:
Type: Resolution LH Vacate Order Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 1/2/2014
Title: Appeal of Jonah Ogiamien to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 506 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH.
Sponsors: Russ Stark
Ward: Vacate Order, Ward - 4
Attachments: 1. 506 Snelling Ave. N.appeal.12-5-13, 2. 506-508 Snelling Ave N.Ogiamien Ltr 12-11-13, 3. 506 Snelling.Photos.11-25-13, 4. 506 Snelling.Fire C of O Orders.11-6-13, 5. 506 Snelling.Fire C of O Orders.9-20-13, 6. 506 Snelling.Fire C of O Orders.8-6-13, 7. 506 Snelling.Moermond Email to Interested Parties.12-31-13, 8. 506 Snelling Ave N.Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant Letter.1-2-14
Related files: RLH VBR 23-42
Title
Appeal of Jonah Ogiamien to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 506 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH.

Purpose of Appeal
The timing is not perfect, outside painting can wait until snow is over. For economic reason, need help for any city funding for repair outisde. Need time for 506 and 508 Snelling Ave. N.

Date of Order(s)
November 27, 2013

Inspector/Key Staff
Kris Skow-Fiske

Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
For 2013, revocation follows 4 inspections and 1 extension on vacate order. For 2011 and 2009, Fire C of O only granted after 4 inspections. On 12/27/13 reinspection, inspector indicates very few corrections done throughout building. 2 of the 22 items on the 11/27/13 orders require a permit. No permits have been pulled for building. 1 item requires documentation from contractor that the hood and duct fire supression system have been services every 6 months, which has not been forthcoming. Restaurant owner indicates he did not get a copy of the ongoing 2013 orders from the building owner, but rather from the inspector on 12/27/13 at the request of the City Council.

Body
AMENDED 1/2/14

WHEREAS, in the matter of Appeal of Jonah Ogiamien to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 506 SNELLING AVENUE NORTH, 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 grant until December 27, 2013 to complete everything including the removal of the vehicles or the building must be vacated with the exception of the exterior items which is granted until June 1, 2014 the City Council grant until January 15, 2014 to correct the items listed in the November 27, 2013 orders - including the removal of the vehicles and grounds maintenance. There shall be an exception for the exterior items which shall have a compliance deadline of June 1, 2014. The Fire ...

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