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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-12 96-109 ORDERLIUII How yV 0242`1996 Item No, 96-109 Order Relative to Condemnation of a Structure Located Item/Subject: at 66 Curve Street, Bangor - Dangerous Building Responsible Department Community 6 Economic Development -Code Enforcement Commentary: The structure, located at 66 Curve Street, and owned by Robert Seger, was placarded a unfit for human u and habitation o December12, 1991. The building has continued to deteriorate over the past four years and, in the opinion of staff meets the statutory requirements for condemnation as a dangerous building by virtue of dilapidation, structural instability, obsolescence and fire hazard. Mr. Seger presently resides at Cedar Falls Mobile Home Park in Bangor. O.grcme Houl Manager's Commerce;R QING- MUST_3E I'D -77 Cify Momgn q � I align: MW Y $hQ M nQ T F M 1 A M Budget Approval: Few ... Dr cew Legal Approval: 14-. 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BY 6M Oft (Island 00ie CUM of Deaver: ORDBRE% - THAT WHEREAS, the Bangor City Council, in its capacity as the Municipal Officers of the City of Bangor, held a public hearing pursuant to 17 M.R.S.A. 92851-1859 to determine whether or not the structure located at 66 Curve Street, Bangor, Maine, on a lot described in a deed recorded in Volumes 2156, Page 275, Volume 2170, Page 51, and Volume 4801, Page 361, Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, owned by Robert Seger, of Bangor, Maine, constitutes a dangerous building within the meaning of said statute; and ' WHEREAS, based upon the evidence presented at said :public hearing, the Bangor City Council finds that the building or structure in question is structurally unsafe; unstable; a fire hazard; unsuitable or improper for the use or the occupancy as a residence; a hazard to health or safety because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence or abandonment, and dangerous to the life and property of the inhabitants of the City of Bangor; and WHEREAS, the Bangor City Council hereby adjudges said building or structure to be a nuisance and dangerous, as provided in Title 17 M.R.S.A. 92851-2859, HOW THEREFORE, by the City Council of the City of Banger; ORDER®, THAT said building or structure shall be disposed of as follows: (1). Said building or structure shall be demolished by the owners, within thirty (30) days of the date of passage of this Order, said demolition or removal be performed in conformity with the Laws and ordinances of the City of Bangor; and (2) In the event said structure is not demolished or rentoved. within thirty (30) days as provided above, the City's Code Enforcement Officer may cause said building or structure to be demolished or removed, all 96-109 expenses incurred thereby to be paid by the owner(s) oassessed against the property in accordance with 17 RrR.S.A. 52853: and (3) The ownsr(s) of said structure Shall remove all personal property located therein. In the event that the owner(s) fail to comply with this order, the City's Code Enforcement Officer may remove and dispose of Said personal property. and be it further ORDERED, That the City Solicitor, or his representative, is hereby authorized to take any and all additional necessary action to secure the demolition or removal of said structure. IN CITY 'COUNCIL - 96-109 February.12, 1996 ` PublicHeating Opendd 0 RDE R _ Robert Seeger..Property ticoee' at 66 Curve Street, does 1 Title, Relative to Condemnation Of not feel property should s Structure Located at 66 Curve Street be condemned. Intends to 'Banque, Mane - Dangerous Building Rehabilitate this Property. .......... "'..."'".......... • Wayne Gregoire, 57 Curve Street, feels Mr. Seeger intends ...................................... to Shave t property and sM1ould net have to ,m ,(JR//L�.,.^.aY G`, ,. Asbury from Asbury Threes - dougreg to regardLetter regarding 66 Curve Street vas read by Councilor Baldacci. tirging [M1a[ tM1isOOdder not be passed. .....H'W.M1N1(. ... Dan Wellington. Code Enforcement Councilman Officer, gave Bescriptisnl of Cond Condition of this property and submitted photgraphs to the Council. Public Nearing Closed Motion for Passage Motion Seconded Motion Doubted - .. VIte< Ina, 3 yes. 1 absent Councilors voting N0: Bladacci, Leen, - Popper..Syler S Woodcock Councilors voting yea: Blanchette, Soucy. 6 Sullivan< Couheilor Absent: Frankel order Failed Passage - ?$ t. CITY CLEM CIN O IL�IWeMAINEn ,.„oo„""pM°I:: w of CODE ENFORCEMENT rel. mM754e00 O wM. WeIuImon CWe Enmmemem OHlmr January 9, 1996 Asbury F. Thomas Hazel E. Thomas .2183 Ohio Street Bangor, ME 04401 Subject: Notification of public hearing - Dangerous Building Located at 66 Curve Street Please be advised that on February 12. 1996 the City Council of the City of Bangor will hold a public hearing to determine if the above captioned structure meets the requirements set forth by State Statute to declare this structure a dangerous building If the Council finds the requirements have been met the but iding will be ordered razed., The hearing will be part of the regular meeting of the City Council held on February 12. 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the third floor Council Chambers at City Hall. Your participation as an abutter woulp be welcome. If you have any questions before the meeting please call the Code Enforcement Office at 945-4400, ext. 124. Additionally: if you are unable to attend the meeting, written comments or concerns would be welcome and included as part of the hearing record. Syn cere7 y7y Dann Wellington Code Enforcement Officer jt 96-109 CITY OF « MAINE m a NE CODE ENFORCEMENT& FIRE PREVENTION TEL. MI Thomas E.S all, Dincm, December 11,1991 Robert J. sugar 66 Curve Street Bangor, mine 04401 PLACARDINO AND ORDER TO VACATE AS: 66 Curve street This is an order issued by the Code Snforcement Officer pursuant to Chapter Y, sections PM-lDS.3 and PR -108.1 of the laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor (Property Maintenance Code). You are hereby ORDERED to vacate the above-described premises on or before December 12, 1991. you are further ordered to give notice to my and all tenants at this address to vacate within said time. I m required to Entity you that you may appeal from the provisions of this notice to the Property Maintenance Appeal Board, who could reverse or modify my actions, provided that you file a written petition for such hearing with the Inspection Department, City Mall, Bmgor, Maine, within twenty (20) days after the date that you receive this notice. Any petition most include your statement of the grounds upon which such. appeal is based. There are civil and mastery penalties which 1 shall seek against you in a court of law should you fail to act in accordance with these Orders. Very truly yours, Thomas E. Small, Director Code Enforcement 6 Fire Prevention cc: Eric stumpfel, City solicitor 96-109 C(� � iea zmnaaaaw MAINE ' LO DCEMENT BFIgE PREVENTON ' Thome; mn E. E Smell, Olraow December 11,1991 NOTICE TO TENANTS OF PLACAROIN6 AND ORDER TO VACATE Location: 66 Curve Street Robert S. Begat and all Tenants Robert J. Sugar, owner of the structure located at 66 Curve Street, Bangor, Maine , has been geven a Notice of Condemnation and Order to Vacate. The structure has been placarded asbeingUNFIT MR HUNAN OCCUPANCY OR ON pursuant to Chapter X. Section PM -108.1 of the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor (Propery Maintenance Code). You, as an occupant of the placarded premises, are hereby ORDERED TO VACATE the promisee by December 12, 1991. Section PM -10e.2 provides that any person who shall occupy a placarded Premises or part thereof shall be subject to and liable for a fine up to $500 for each day that the occupancy continues beyond the date specified above. More importantly, however, due to the condition of the structure, it is in the best interest of your health, safety, and/or welfare to vacate the premises. I m required to notify you that you may appeal this notice of Placarding and Order to Vacate to the Property Maintenance Appeals Board, who could reverse or modify my actions, provided that you file written petition for such hearing with the Inspection Department, City Hall, within twenty (20) days after the date that you receive this notice. My such petition must include your statement of the grounds upon which such appeal is based. very truly yours, Thrown 1. peal Director Thomas 8. 8ment Bud Fire Code Enforcement Md Fire Prevention cc: Eric Stuapfel, City solicitor B!1 96-109" EXHIBIT DATE: 12112.'91 INSP ADDRESS: 66 CURVE STREET INSP: DSL REINGPECf DATE: 01/13/91 REF#: CR91239 NUMBER CODE SECTION DESCRIPTION 01 PM 301.1 ALL EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS AND PREMISES SHALL BE MAIN- fAINED IN A CLEAN, SAFE AND SANITARY CONDITION FREE FROM ANY ACCUMULATIONS OF RUBBISH OR GARBAGE. 02 PM 302.1 THE EXTERIOR OF A STRUCTURE SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR, STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND SANITARY SO AS NOT TO POSE A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SAFETY OR WELFARE. 03 PM 302.10 ALL STAIRS OVER i RISERS HIGH MUST HAVE HANDRAIL. 05 PM 302.11 EVERY WINDOW AND EXTERIOR DOOR SHALL BE FITTED REASONABLY IN ITS FRAME AND BE WEATHERTIGHT. WEATHER STRIPPING SHALL BE OWED TO EXCLUDE WIND OR RAIN FROM ENTERLNG THE DWELLING OR STRUCIURE AND SHALL BE 1:Ep1' 1N SOUND CONDITION AND GOOD REPAIR. 05 PH 302.11..1 EVERY WINDOW SASH SHALL BE FULLY SUPPLIED WITH APPROVED GLAZING MATERIALS WHICH ARE WITHOUT CRACKS OR UPHN HOLES. 06 PM 302.6 ROOFS SHALL BE SOUND, TIGHT, AND NOT HAVE EFFECTS WHICH MIGHT ADMIT RAIN. 09 PM 1302.8 ALL STAIRS,FIRE ESCAPES ADD PORCHES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN GOODREPAIR AND BE PROPERLY ANCHORED SO AS '1'0 BE KEPT IN A SAFE AND SOUND CONDITION. 08 PM 303.3 ALL HABITABLESPACES SMALL BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER. FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS AND PFHER INTERIOR 'SURFACES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITIUN. 09 PM 303.7 ALL INTERIOR STAIRS AND rai]ia a 11 be v� iu eavd tWdiiim ar 19 1 xela�. NUMBER CODE SECTION SO PH 401.2 13 I'M 503.1 w IN 601.3 15 PM 601 .4 14 PM 602.2 15 PM 201.1 (B) 16 PM 702.1 17 BOCA F 304.1 4A) COMMUN HALLWAY'S AND STAIRWAYS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALI. T'IMLS. ALI. PLUMPING, FIXTURES, VENTS, DRAINS, AND SUPPLY LINES SHALL BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. CONNECTED, AND MAINTAINED IN WORKING ORDER. ALL PLUHMOING FACILITIES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A SAFE, SANI'T'ARY AND VIABLE CONDITION. ALL COOKING AND HEATING EDUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES IN EVERY HEATING, COOKING, AND WATER HEATING DEVICES SHALL BE PROPERLY IN5T9LLED AND MAINTAINED FREE FROM LEAKS AND OBSYRLICTIONS. ALL HEAPING F.'OUIPMENI' SHALL HE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND SAFELY MAINTAINED IN GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS ANO HE CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE FUNCTION IOR WHICH IT WAS RESIGNED AND INTENDED. PORTABLE ROOM HEATERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AS A PRIMARY SOURCE OF HEAT. ALL ELECTRICAL EUUtPMENT, UH:RINO, AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED IN A SAFE MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH AT I- APPLICABLE LAWS. ALL ELECTRICAL EOUIPMFHT !SHALL HE OF AN APPROVED TYPE. ALL REQUIRED AND ALL EXISTING FIRE ESCAPES SHALL HE MAINTAINED IN WORKING CONDITION AND STRUCTURALLY SOUND. RUBBISH, GARBAGE OR OTHER MATFRIALS SHALL NOS' BE SIGNED OR ALLOWED TD ACCUMULATE IN STAIRWAYS, PASSAGEWAYS, DOORS, WINDOWS,FIRE ESCAPES OR OTHER MEANS OF LOREDS. BASEMENT TO HAVE A GENERAL cla . All ,..a.w+nio xMuse to be imwaT. 96-109 96-109 NUMBER CGDE SECTION DESCRIPTION 1H CH V11 ART 16-22 USE OF SOLID F'UF:L BURNING APPLIANCE IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED S1'RUC'fURE SHALL UE DISCONTINUED AND THE UNIT SHALL BE DISCONTINUED FROM THE CHIMNEY UNTIL SUCH 'I']:Mf_" AS IHE UNIT IS REINSTALLED IN CUMPL- IANCE WITH ALL. PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER VII; ART 16 OF THE GRD. OF THE CITY OF BANGOR.A PERMIT IS REQUIRED 'I'0 INSTALL ALL SOLID F-OFEL BURNING APPLIANCES. PERMITS MAY BE DO- 'TAINED AT THE CODE'. ENFORCE- MENT OFFICE.YOU HAVE THE RIGHT 10 APPEAL THIS ORDER. IS NFPA 101 2: 3.3.1 APPROVED SINGLE STATION OR MULTIPLE STATION OMORV DETECTORS CONTINUOUSLY POWERED BY HOUSE ELECTRICAL SERVICE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 74. Any electtiml work done will [sluice s Lng a p dt C= the Cade Ixxt c Int Office. 4 96-109 Cli;NeMAINE 7608 .e o.wi CODE ENFORCEMENT v TEL. m7J945-4M0 Daniel M. Wellington Code Endogamous OIAwr December 26, 1995 Robert Segdr P.O. Boa 465 Bangor, Maine 04401 Subject: 66 Curve St[eet.Bangor Dear Mr. Seger Periodically, as part of our regular Code enforcement Division activities, we lack at buildings which have been vacant for extended periods of time to determine if they meet the State's statutory requirements as a dangerous building by being dilapidated, obsolete, structurally unsound and/or a fire hazard. The above captioned building, owned by you, is believed by the City to be a dangerous structure. At your earliest convenience we would like to schedule an inspection by City staff to fully evaluate the condition of the building. The results of this inspection will determine if the structure will be brought before the City Council for condemnation and demolition. I respectfully request you contact me at your earliest convenience to set up a mutually convenient time for an inspection of the subject property. Thank you for your time and cooperation in this public safety matter. 3 pe[elg po s, Daniel M. WeNington Code Enforcement Officer Call pc: Ed Barrett, City Manager 96-109 CITY OF MAINE L= E woor WOE ENFORCEMENT TEL 207M45440e Nnkl M. WelingM wile EManxment Officer January 10, 1996 Robert Seger P O. Box 1271 Bangor, Mame 04402 S,bneN 66 CYm S[mt Dear Mr. Seger: Thank you for taking time to meet with Mark Marquis, from Code Enforcement, last week at your Curve Susan property. Following up on that inspection, I'd like to schedule a meeting with you, at a mutually convenient time but, as soon as possible, to discuss our findings. Also, at the same time, I will make arrangements for you to speak with Ron Heller, Bangor's Finance Director, and Norm. Hitemonn, Asst City Attorney. The reason for evening with these gentlemen is to go over how Code's obligations, relative to dangerous buildings, fits in with the property taxes, sewer bills and the agreement you entered into with the City to come current on overdue payments to the municipality. Please give me a call, at 945-4400, extension 123, at your earliest convenience to nonage a time to men. Sincerelyyours, ,,. uIt7J Daniel M. Wellington Code Enforcement Officer DMW/me e °mm 96-109 Atenevoli qM MaMwrw 1 "el.mR OanDeaver _.. c sr morn N, fm H. TNtle Nun,4 Z']23 X999 329 E e • Bohert Seger Box 265 'O 6eBa91$8t, Wain 044 Hs ee Type on New it,8 12 Maine 09902 0 fleaRawpi Ori wren Me Nome MI� ft, - t c.s9 ❑Cao E •.. 8 O 11 No,S 0 Ellyn, for OMnr;n aempfw O n n i on Of DN,,y - . gx+'�—w�z'm 6 alaneru 1 6. 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Box 265 Bangor, Maine 04402 Re: 66 Curve Street, Bangor Dem Mr. Seger: This letter is to inform you that the public hearing to be convened by the Bangor Chy Council will be held on February 12,1996, at 7:30 pm rmhm then on February 5, 1996. The herring will still be held in the Council Chambers of Bangor City H04 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine. The purpose of this public hearing is to take testimony and decide whether to condemn the building or structure located at 66 Curve Sneed, Bangor, as a dangerous bwlding pursuant to Title 17, Sections 2851 through 2859, of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated. A Connor of this property you we advised to attend this hearing at which you will be afforded the opportunity to present testimony concerning the property. Please feel free to contact One if you have any questions. Sinceredly�, ) 6o "J' John Hamer, Development Coordinator Certified 9 Z 723 449 329 96-109 CIN OF AINE lcNWna'e:INE 0401 CODE ENFORCEMENT TEL, mr2as4e00 Daniel M. Wel rgron Com ENmcemem (hoar January 18, 19% Mr. Lou Begin Maine State Emplayeee' Credit Union F.O. Boz 5659 Aueuste,Maine N332 SO'I K E OF PUBLIC (WARING Deer Mr, Begin'. The purpose of this lever v to inform you that the public hearing to be convened by the Bangor City Council concerning the property, located at 66 Curve Street in Bangor, in which our records indicate Maine State Employees' Credit Union awns a mortgage, will be held on February 12, 1996, at 7:30 pte rather than on February5, 1996. The hearing will still behold in the Council Chambers of Bangor City Hall, 73 Harlan, Street, Bangor, Meme. The purpose of this hearing is w take testimony and decide whether to condemn the building or swmme located on said property as a dangerous building posers[ to Title 17, Sections 2851 through 2859, of the Meme Revised Stawtes Annotated. As owner of mortgage in this property you we encouraged To attend this hearing at which you will be afforded the opportunity w present testimony concerning the property. Please feel free to contact me ifyou have any questions sincerely, yn...�7 John Hamer, Development Coordinator Certified A Z 723 449 331 96-109 Tue III City Cal al up a pairrinearing an law" City ory Hall, plHarlareltual wall Maine to Hpainting pursuanilo11 . In a sappy In training W� cal CaesarsM all �ryareas rtral later iC0`"".eri�n'iia °nem NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Carl CAl At aHClerk as The Bangor City Council will hold a public hearing o February 12, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Bangor City Hall, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine to consider the condemnation as a dangerous building pursuant to 17M.R.S.A. S 2851-2859, the building or structure located at 66 Curve Street on a lot described in a deed in Volume 2156 Page 275, Volume 2170 Page 51 and Volume 4801 Page 361, Penobscot County Registry of Deeds and owned by William and Boris Roy. Gail Campbell §CI�ll6 City Clerk February 8, 9, 10 1996 96-109 Interoffice Memorandum In response to you memo also dated today, the following are my observations and comments on the above referenced properties. 1 will try to keep my comments relevant and useful within the context of the old premix "Every property is rebabable". Rehabilitation should always have two considemmem, l ) Conshuctiom or the technical and snuclOtal feasibility of the project; and 2.) Financing, or the ability of the owner to repay the loan, and the lender's security for a mortgage (available equity after rehab). With that said, here goes: 66 Curve Street: I mored this property with the owner about four or five years ago. He bad been refected to me for a rehab loan. At that time, the property could have been rehabbed, but it was a close call, it was in very poor condition. I knew it would take a lot of money, and the after-rebab value in this neighborhood VaWd not be high, and being as the owner planned on living in it I inquired about his income and existing mortgages. There was a$40,000+/- existing mortgage on the property from a local Credit Union. The owner told me that mortgage was in the process of foreclosure, but the Credit Union would "talk" to my lender interested in financing the rehab. I called the Credit Union, they were interested in possibly suspending the foreclosure, but were not willing to subordinate their mortgage. With the potential of $35,000 of rehab costs added to the $0,000 mortgage, (the after rehab value would have to be in the $85,000+ range, not typical in this neighborhood) and a borrower with a poor credit history, this was obviously not a good loan. I told the owner and he understood. This was a classic care of technical feasibility (five years ago), but no finmrdal feasibility based on equity. 51 Seventh Street: I have never been in this property, but have heard numerous reports from people who have. The owner of this property also approached me for a rehab loan about a year ago. We sat down in my once and went over the figures. He told me at that time there are no existing mortgages on the property. The owner was unemployed, and due m injuries mrd disabilities could be considered unemployable. His income was limited to, according to him, about $300-$400 per month. I went through all of his after -rehab expenses with him one by one (loan payment to City, taxes, insurance, heat, electricity, food ea.) and Nese expenses added up to his entire (unverifiable) income. Rwasclewto him thathecould notaffordaloan and living expenses, he leftmy office with Net understanding. I later found out that there was indeed a mortgage on the property TO: Dan Wellington, Code Enforcement Old er FROM: T.J. Matuie], Housing Resources Coord' a CC: SUBJECT: 66 Curve Street, 51 Seventh Street and rker Street DATE: January 25,1996 In response to you memo also dated today, the following are my observations and comments on the above referenced properties. 1 will try to keep my comments relevant and useful within the context of the old premix "Every property is rebabable". Rehabilitation should always have two considemmem, l ) Conshuctiom or the technical and snuclOtal feasibility of the project; and 2.) Financing, or the ability of the owner to repay the loan, and the lender's security for a mortgage (available equity after rehab). With that said, here goes: 66 Curve Street: I mored this property with the owner about four or five years ago. He bad been refected to me for a rehab loan. At that time, the property could have been rehabbed, but it was a close call, it was in very poor condition. I knew it would take a lot of money, and the after-rebab value in this neighborhood VaWd not be high, and being as the owner planned on living in it I inquired about his income and existing mortgages. There was a$40,000+/- existing mortgage on the property from a local Credit Union. The owner told me that mortgage was in the process of foreclosure, but the Credit Union would "talk" to my lender interested in financing the rehab. I called the Credit Union, they were interested in possibly suspending the foreclosure, but were not willing to subordinate their mortgage. With the potential of $35,000 of rehab costs added to the $0,000 mortgage, (the after rehab value would have to be in the $85,000+ range, not typical in this neighborhood) and a borrower with a poor credit history, this was obviously not a good loan. I told the owner and he understood. This was a classic care of technical feasibility (five years ago), but no finmrdal feasibility based on equity. 51 Seventh Street: I have never been in this property, but have heard numerous reports from people who have. The owner of this property also approached me for a rehab loan about a year ago. We sat down in my once and went over the figures. He told me at that time there are no existing mortgages on the property. The owner was unemployed, and due m injuries mrd disabilities could be considered unemployable. His income was limited to, according to him, about $300-$400 per month. I went through all of his after -rehab expenses with him one by one (loan payment to City, taxes, insurance, heat, electricity, food ea.) and Nese expenses added up to his entire (unverifiable) income. Rwasclewto him thathecould notaffordaloan and living expenses, he leftmy office with Net understanding. I later found out that there was indeed a mortgage on the property 96-109 which would have pushed his monthly expenses way over his monthly income. I didn't go much deeper into this projecp but my sense is that this is a case of technical feasibility (although this is disputed by those who have actually seen the inside of the property), and even financial feasibility relative to the fact 0w equity is good, (this is a very good neighborhood, and after - rehab value would be high), but, the owner's credit, used ability to pay the large loan amount prohibited the loan from being made. It sounds to me that the only way to rehabilitate this property would be ifa moderate to upper income family (not eligible for the CD loan program) could purchase it for next to nothing, with dear title (almost impassible), and do $50,000 worth of rehab, it might be financially feasible to rehabilitate this property. However, those are some majorobstacles. 58 Parker Street I want through this property with the owner (a woman) well over 10 years ago. At that time 1 told the owner that Ne condition of the property was such that it was not relishable. Technically speaking the work required was so extensive that it would he cheaper to demolish it and build a new house. New construction is not permitted by HUD under Ne Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program. ]hat was over ten years ago. The property has not been touched since. This is obviously a lost cause. 96-109 1'1x `[1]'L\2 111'1 February 2, 1996 TO: Dan Wellington, Code Enforcement O6cer M fomes, D. Ring, City Eoguvmm SIIBIECT: fib C\uve St., 51 Seventh St., 58 Parker St. In accordance with your recent request, I have performed an exterior inspection of the above -referenced properties Each ofthese exhibited obvious structural defects from the outside, and I am certain interior inspections would reveal further problems. At such time that you ere able m gain access to these build'mgs, I or a member of my staff would be available to provide further assistance. Based on my, exterior mspecdom, I offer the following relative to the structural condition of each building: plZalq.TIP11M This is a two story wood Game structure that appears to have been added on to at least throe times. The main structure is primarily supportd on a concrete block and rubble foundation. Deterioration hes resulted in noticeable settlement of the two front comers. The southeasterly foundation wall is creaked and bowed as well. The rear addition(s) appear to be held up by some type of wood supporting structure with some exposed rotten members. The rear walls and mof planes are severely distorted from settlement and lack of support The exterim siding and trim is in very poor condition allowing entry of water at various locations, which will hasten further deterioration of this structure. 51 Seventh St The main building is a lenge old two story wood Game structure with an attached all. The main portion is supported by an exposed concrete block foundation. The whole structme is out of plumb, and distorted roof and walls (particularly on the northerly side) suggest that interior support is falling or insufficient. The rear oil is even more distorted and appears to be approacldng a state of instability. Structural displacement is further evidenced by misaligned door and window operdngs. The budding is covered with asphalt siding and a century of roofing materials in poor condition. Numerous openings allow water to enter the structure. A smell garage is also located on the property, and appears to be on the verge of collapse. 58 parker Street 96-109 This is a 1'h story wood frame structure both upon a foundation conatructed of what appears to be small broken granite or cobblestone and menu. Much of the foundation that is visible bas failed and contributes little support to the structure. Given the foundation condition, 1 am srryrised that this building is still standing. The cldnmey, located in the northerly half of the building is very deteriorated and severely out of plumb, which indicates considerable building movement. Fxterior siding is crude wood clapboards which were installed over asphalt or asbestos siding. Much siding and trim bas either fallen off or opened up, creating many voids for entry of the elements. Daylight can be seen through the was at numerous locations. M2 96-109 To: Dan Wellington, Code Enforcement O1Bcer From: Lory Langley, Fite Prevention Bureau Chief Subject: 66 Curve Street Dale: lanuzry 29, 1996 Dan This memo is a response an you request to the Fite Department for am concerns concerning the potential for fire at this structure and the danger ro neighboring properties. This building is currently vacant and placarded following a fire several years ago. Our biggest concent would be vandals gaining entry and summit a fire at this armature. As you lmow, this has been a problem in Bangor in the past. A fire at this building could pose aserious threat to adjacent residences. One neighboring earromme is within ten feet of the placarded building. In addition, fires in placarded vacant buildings may be more hazardous to firefighters than other types of structures due to damage caused by vandals inside the structure.