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File #: RLH RR 23-6    Version:
Type: Resolution LH Substantial Abatement Order Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 3/8/2023
Title: Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1941 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST in Council File RLH RR 21-60. (Amend to grant additional 180 days)
Sponsors: Mitra Jalali
Ward: Substantial Abatement Orders, Ward - 4
Attachments: 1. 1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.7-1-22.pdf, 2. 1941 University Ave W.Making Finding Notice of PH Ltr 1-10-23.pdf, 3. 1941 University Ave W.30 Day Forfeit Notice 1-13-23.pdf, 4. 1941 University Ave W.Photos 1-19-23.pdf, 5. Percentage of Completion for properties.pdf, 6. 1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.1-27-23, 7. 1941 University Ave W Accessory Building Deterioration 2020-January 2023, 8. 1941 University Ave.Klinkhammer email.2-8-23, 9. 1941 University Ave.updated financials.2-15-23, 10. 1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.2-17-23, 11. 1941 University Ave W.ECCM Affidavit of funds.2-21-23, 12. 1941 University Ave W. ECCM Contract Feb 2023 - signed, 13. 1941 University Ave W.ECCM Garage Schedule.2-21-23, 14. 1941 University Ave W.ECCM Scope of work.2-21-23, 15. 1941 University Ave W.Eritrean Community Center of MN R-R Ltr.2-24-23, 16. 1941 University Ave.photo.6-8-23
Related files: RLH RR 21-60, CO 21-39, RES 22-261, RLH RR 23-71, RLH RR 23-49, RLH TA 24-27
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Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 1941 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST in Council File RLH RR 21-60. (Amend to grant additional 180 days)

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AMENDED 3/8/23

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted RLH RR 21-60 on July 13, 2022 which granted 180 days to repair the structure, correct all of the deficiencies listed in the Order to Abate Nuisance Building and the Code Compliance Report at 1941 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST; and

WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed this case on January 24, February 14 and February 28, 2023 to determine if the owner and/or responsible party abated the nuisance conditions and found these conditions were not abated and the Building Official reported no permits had been pulled and no progress made toward the rehabilitation of the dangerous accessory structure at this property; and

WHEREAS, at those Legislative Hearings the Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed materials submitted by property ownership to determine whether the conditions required for a recommended grant of an extension had been met, and on February 28, 2023 was able to make the finding they had been; and

WHEREAS, those conditions, an updated scope of work, including a schedule and bids, as well as updated evidence of financing to complete the project were submitted by the appellant, reviewed by Department of Safety and Inspections and the Legislative Hearing Officer and found acceptable;

WHEREAS, based on this review, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends the continuance of the $5,000 performance deposit and the grant of an additional 180 days for completion of rehabilitation;

WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer will review whether the dangerous condition at this property has been abated at the conclusion of the 180 days, on the September 12, 2023 Legislative Hearing and report to the Council with findings and a recommendation shortly thereafter; the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends referring the matter back to Februa...

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