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Granting a 180 day stay of enforcement of RLH RR 21-66, ordering the demolition for 288 AVON STREET NORTH, to Joe Steinmaus, for Steve and Richard Schoneck.
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WHEREAS, on December 8, 2021, the Saint Paul City Council adopted Council File RLH RR 21-66, which ordered the removal of 288 Avon Street North within 15 days; and
WHEREAS, following the Council decision on the matter, a request was made by Joe Steinmaus, for Steve and Richard Schoneck, to review this case again and consider granting a stay of enforcement; and
WHEREAS, letters to Steve and Richard Schoneck and Joe Steinmaus were sent December 27, 2021 indicating the criteria against which his request for a stay of enforcement, which included,
1. apply for a Code Compliance inspection with the Department of Safety & Inspections, including lock box code and box must be attached to door for use;
2. post a $5,000 performance deposit with the Department of Safety & Inspections (DSI);
3. have a third party rehabilitate the property, pending transfer of title, the contract used for this transaction will need to be approved by the Legislative Hearing Officer, noting title of the property cannot transfer until the rehabilitation is complete;
4. submit evidence of financing sufficient to complete the rehabilitation;
5. submit an affidavit indicating the finances will be dedicated to completing the project and not diverted until a code compliance certificate is issued;
6. submit work plan, sworn construction statement, or scope of work which should include subcontractor bids and a schedule for completion of the project; and
7. the property must be maintained.
WHEREAS, at the January 11, 2022 Legislative Hearing, Joe Steinmaus was to submit:
1. an addendum to the Purchase Agreement indicating title won't transfer until after Code Compliance Certificate is issued;
2. an affidavit dedicating funds to project;
3. an account statement from American National Bank indicating sufficient funds for...
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