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Appeal of Wesley Gakuo to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 0 BUSH AVENUE, vacant lot (Parcel 27-29-22-43-0149).
Date/Time of 1st LH: May 9, 2023, 11:00 a.m., Room 330
Purpose of Appeal: The property in subject had been a dumping site. I have been cutting trees for the last 2 years and am halfway done. There are too many large and heavy objects, logs, fridges, and cabinets which require equipment to remove. I bought equipment to do a job that's half done. I need 2 more years to get it done. There are 6 properties.
Date of Order(s) Under Appeal: April 28, 2023
Inspector/Key Staff: Lisa Martin
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments:
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WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Wesley Gakuo to a Notice of Condemnation as Unfit for Human Habitation and Order to Vacate at 0 BUSH AVENUE, vacant lot (Parcel 27-29-22-43-0149), 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 to June 16, 2023 to vacate the property, grant to July 1, 2023 for compliance with items 2 and 3 of orders as it relates to loose material (including but not limited to tires, tarps, scrap metal, wood, vehicle parts, etc) and grant to September 1, 2023 for compliance with balance of the April 28, 2023 orders (item 4 including removing all vehicles/equipment); Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.