Adopt Resolution #21-167 Outlining Code Enforcement Action Plan for 17646 St. Francis Blvd NW

Planning is seeking authorization to enforce City of Ramsey Code violations and hire contractor for 17646 St Francis Blvd NW. The Subject Property has a history of City Code violations dating to 2009 regarding off street parking, outdoor storage of abandoned or inoperable vehicles, public nuisance, and work without a permit. This property has taken significant staff time in enforcement. Currently, the property has a garage that appears to be hazardous, and Staff is seeking authorization to:

• Fully inspect the property and remove nuisances after 14 day time period.
• Declare the detached garage a hazardous structure and begin the process for removal per Code and State Statute requirements.

No notification is required. 

Open violations are dated 2009 and 2018 regarding Ramsey City Code violations to off street parking, outdoor storage of abandoned or inoperable vehicles, public nuisance, and work without a permit. The Subject Property is 2.5 acres and allowed eight (8) items in accordance with City Code Section 117-355 regarding off-street parking. Subject Property has exceeded limit of unlicensed/inoperable vehicles on the property during last on-site inspection in July 2019. Subject Property has a dilapidated garage at the front of the property with a caving roof. Photo evidence of the garage state has been taken from roadside inspections. Property Owners disagree with accessory "hoop" building violations; as a result, the Property Owners refuse to remove the accessory structures. City of Ramsey Staff request authorization to enforce Ramsey City Code and hire a contractor to tear down the hazardous building. 

Staff handles all Code Enforcement cases as part of their regular duties. 

Staff recommends motion to adopt Resolution #21-167 approving code enforcement action plan for the Subject Property.

Motion to adopt Resolution #21-167 approving code enforcement action plan for the Subject Property.