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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 4699 , • � ,�. , � �� . � �� o o � ��b. - CITY of ORONO � ti '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��`9$E p4'�'G NO. � � � � � �SH A RESOLUTION FINDING HAZARDOUS BUILDING AND REQUIRING THE SECURING AND REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF THE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AT 200 HOLLANDER ROAD, ORONO WHEREAS, the City of Orono is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS,John M.Hollander,200 Hollander Road,Orono,MN 55391 is the fee owner of record of the property located at 200 Hollander Road within the City of Orono(hereinafter "the City") and legally described as follows: . � Properry Identification Number: 25-118-23 44 0015 Lot 002, Block 001, Holly Acres 3`a Addition (hereinafter "the property"); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Orono, having duly considered the matter pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 463.15 to 463.261, hereby finds that the above- . described properiy is uninhabitable and contains unsanitary and hazardous conditions which constitute a public nuisance and which make this property hazardous to the public health,safety and welfare,based on the following findings: Field Stone Foundation 1. Foundation is cracked and crumbling in many locations. 2. Foundation is in danger of collapse. 3. Foundation has several areas that are open to the exterior. 4. Windows are broken,missing,and rotted allowing entrance to animals and exposure to the elements. 5. Earth has settled around foundation allowing water to collect and exert pressure on foundation walls. Foundation is hazardous within the definition of Minnesota Statute Section 463.15. � . Page 1 of 5 �� . !� �� o 0 ��b. - CITY of ORONO � � � ti �� ,ti' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��kES_H� NO. � E� � � � � Floor S, s� 1. Log floor joists are in contact of earth. Violation of Uniform Building Code 2308.6. 2. Log floor joists are rotted on ends. 3. Log floor joists have been cut in one location and are structurally unsound. Floor system is hazardous within the definition of Minnesota Statute Section 463.15. Stairwavs � . 1. Baseinent stairs have improper rise and run,headroom,lack handrails and guardrails, and have a rotted support system. 2. Stairs to second story lack handrails and are loose due to shifting of the foundation. Stairs are unsafe and hazardous within the definition of Minnesota Statute Section 463.15. Exterior 1. Earth has settled adjacent to foundation which has caused fuel oil tank to settle into , • hole causing damage to piping. Violation of Uniform Mechanical Code Section 7902.1.14.3. 2. Inadequate separation between earth and wood framing causing rotting of sills. Violation of Uniform Building Code Section 2308.6. 3. Concrete wall on front porch crumbling. Concrete wall is hazardous within the definition of Minnesota Statute Section 463.15. 4. Siding, soffit, and facia rotted and falling off building. Siding, soffit, and facia are hazardous within the definition of Minnesota Statute Section 463.15. Interior 1. Windows covered with opaque plastic and tape preventing light and air transmission. Violation of Uniform Building Code Section 1202. 2. Plaster falling off ceiling due to leaking roof. Ceiling is hazardous within the definition of Minnesota Statute Section 463.15. Plumbin� . 1. Bathroom sink non-functional. Violation of Uniform Building Code Section 2902.6. 2. Plumbing fixtures improperly vented. Violation of Minnesota Plumbing Code Section 4715.2510. 3. Bathroom and kitchen unsanitary. Considered hazardous within the definition of Minnesota Statute Section 463.15. � Page 2 of 5 � i= .r'. , i�� O� • O O ��b. - CITY of ORONO � ' ti �� G'�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL . ��SHOS�`'� NO. � � � � Heatin� 1. Furnace is�missing doors and appears to be non-functional. Furnace hazardous within the definition of Minnesota Statute Section 463.15. Electrical S�stem 1. Electrical system has open, deteriorated wiring - entire system needs upgrading. Electrical system is hazardous within the definition of Minnesota Statute Section � 463.15. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1. The City Council of the City of Orono,Minnesota,pursuant to the foregoing findings and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 463.15 to 463.261,hereby orders the owner of the property to remove the structure or to make the following repairs in • , order to correct the hazardous conditions: Foundation . — Footing and foundation-replace with code compliant materials. — Backfill with earth sloped away from building with positive drainage. — Provide code compliant egress window. Floor System — Replace floor system with code compliant materials a minimum of 18 inches from earth. Stairwavs — Reconstruct stairways with code compliant materials including proper rise � and run,headroom, and handrails and guardrails. Exterior — Support fuel tank on proper base. — Raise building or lower grade to provide 6 inch clearance from earth to framing. . — Replace porch wall with code compliant material. . — Replace siding, soffit, and facia where needed. � . Page 3 of 5 fr. � � ��_ ` ,� �� O O ��b. - CITY of ORONO � � . �� '�' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ��kESH�4'� NO. � � � � Interior — Provide code compliant windows to provide required amounts of light and ventilation. — Replace plaster in ceiling where needed. Plumbin� — Repair or replace bathroom sink with code compliant material. � — Provide venting to meet Plumbing Code. — Replace damaged and missing tiles and sanitize bathroom and kitchen. Heatin — Replace missing doors and contract with a licensed mechanical contractor to evaluate the system and repair as needed. . Electrical S s� • — Electrical system must be inspected by State Electrical Inspector and upgraded as required. 2. If the repairs are not completed,or unless an answer is filed within twenty(20)days from the date of service of this order, the City shall move the District Court for summary enforcement of this order. 3. If an answer is filed that contests the hazardous building action,the matter shall be tried and decided by the District Court. If the order is sustained by the Court, the Court shall fix a time after which the building shall be destroyed or repaired as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 463.20. 4. If the Court's Judgement is not complied within the time prescribed, the City may make the ordered repairs, raze or remove the hazardous condition or building, or acquire the building and real estate on which the building or hazardous condition is located by eminent domain. The necessary costs of such repairs,razing or removal, � including but not limited to attorney fees,witness fees and filing fees,shall be a lien against the real estate on which the hazardous condition exists and will be�levied against the property as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 463.21 and 463.22. • . Page 4 of 5 � � . �, .. ' �-�- : �� o 0 ��d. - CITY of ORONO � � . �� ,ti' RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL �9kESH�4'� NO. � {� � � _ 5. That the City Council of the City of Orono hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor, City Clerk,City Attorney,and other officers and employees of the City to take such action,prepare,sign and serve such papers as are necessary to comply with this order, and to assess the cost thereof against the real estate described above for collection along with taxes. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held this 8th day of October, 2001. ATTEST: � . . �� _ � . G�k��, l/ - Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor • . Page 5 of 5