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Home My WebLink About1996-09-25 96-390 ORDERIteroublab Order Subject to Condemnation of a Structure Located at 55 Parker Street, Bangor- Dangerous Building Responsible Department: Community and Ecarl Development -Cache Enforcement Division Commentary: The properly at 55 Parker Street has over vacant for most of Me last ten yvgrs. Most recently it has Toronto strusnurally unstable as a result of neglect and allowed to be extensively vandalized. The George T. Tjoulas True, owner of the property has allowed the grandfatherd nonconforming ust status of the property rolapu. Staff believes Me propeM all all of the stawbry requirements for condemnation. If the Council approves condrmnadon, and the owner fails to demolish, we would anticipate working with the CDBG Program to demolish and Nen recover the associated cash Through I lens and other remedies provided for by state law.. Managrs's Comments: 11 1 - Q (1_. .. ,„„r�r ,},O., df Pena, Cl PM _ ,t �i � ��e�n.�� City Mawger ��.�r q��/l Avwclated lnlormMlmaHJW I rtbl"`{o iturvI—__bt�Dnab iry /R4Xd"d "�_t Finance Director Legal Approval: ATI Z-14City Sal liceduced For Passage _ First Reading Re(eral Council Action Date Sep4eWter 25, 1996 Ilan No.. 96-398 Iteroublab Order Subject to Condemnation of a Structure Located at 55 Parker Street, Bangor- Dangerous Building Responsible Department: Community and Ecarl Development -Cache Enforcement Division Commentary: The properly at 55 Parker Street has over vacant for most of Me last ten yvgrs. Most recently it has Toronto strusnurally unstable as a result of neglect and allowed to be extensively vandalized. The George T. Tjoulas True, owner of the property has allowed the grandfatherd nonconforming ust status of the property rolapu. Staff believes Me propeM all all of the stawbry requirements for condemnation. If the Council approves condrmnadon, and the owner fails to demolish, we would anticipate working with the CDBG Program to demolish and Nen recover the associated cash Through I lens and other remedies provided for by state law.. Managrs's Comments: 11 1 - Q (1_. .. ,„„r�r ,},O., df Pena, Cl PM _ ,t �i � ��e�n.�� City Mawger ��.�r q��/l Avwclated lnlormMlmaHJW I rtbl"`{o iturvI—__bt�Dnab iry /R4Xd"d "�_t Finance Director Legal Approval: ATI Z-14City Sal liceduced For Passage _ First Reading Re(eral 96-390 AnipmdroCa w Sullivan September 25, 1996 CITY OF BANGOR Relative to Condemnation of a Structure Located at 55 Parker Street, Bangor, Maine - Dangerous Building .-...._.- _ __ ............ _.. _. __ _. _. -I ........... By ape Cit Co of OW CCM ofRene4n ORDRRRDe THAT WEEREAS, the Bangor City Coattail, in its capacity as the Municipal Officers of the City of Bangor, held a public hearing pursuant to 17 M.R.S.A. 42851-2859 to determine whether or not the structure located at 55 Parker Street, Bangor, Maine, on a lot described in a deed recorded in Volume® 2564, Page 124, Volume 4659, Page 359, and Volume 4788, Page 258, Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, owned by George L. Tsoulas Trust, 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 Weation is structurally unsafe; unstable; a fire hazard; unsuitable or improper for the use or the occupancy as aresidence; a hazard to health o safety because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence o 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, a provided in Title 17 M.R.S.A. 62851-2859, Now TEEREPORE, by the City Council Of theCityof .Bangor; ORDERED, TEAT said building or structure Shall be disposed of as follows: (1) Said building or structure Shall be demolished by the within thirty (30) days of the date of passage of this Order, said demolition or remeaval be performed in cunformity with the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor; and (2) In the event said structure is not demolished or removed 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 m cm WLl m - septmiwr 25,. 1996 r. - 96-390 Public H�v:R OpeieB:. Twtiz y &fadtibits O R D E R relating to 55 Parker St. o Aratcoduced by t.Glle Title, Relative to Condemnation of a Enforc®iett Officers.., Structure Located at 55 0ar4ei Street, No Public Cmmatts > - Bangor. Naim - Daugevaus Build in Public Hearing Closed -................................. 8.... Passed - �gmed to Couacilmaa 96-390 expenses incurred thereby to be paid by the owners) or sed against the property in accordance with 17 H R•S.A. 92853; and (3) The owner(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 authorised to take any and all additional necessary action to secure the demolition or removal of said structure. cl'/rv�of (� MAINE CODE EMMMEMEM Am K Menest Oewlgm m Coweirelot August29,1996 George L. Tsoulas Trost Wo George L. Torahs, Trustee i 178 Harlow Street - Bangor, Maine 04401 Re: 55 Parker Street, Bangor € 96-390 Z 723 449 347 Recaiptfor Certified Man as, nta`aw t02 =28 Dear Mr. Tsoulas: This letter is to inform you that a public hearing will be convened by the Bangor City Council on September 25, 1996, at 7:30 pm. The hearing will be held in the Counril Chambers of Bangor City Hell, 73 Harlow SOreet, Bangor, Maine. The purpose of this public hearing is to udre testimony and decide whether to condemn the building or structure located at 55 Parker Street, Bangor, as a dangerous building pursuant to Title 17, Sections 2851 through 2859, of the Maine Revised Statutes Amongst. As owner ofthis properly you are advised to attend this hearing at which you will be afforded the opportunity to present testimony tormenting the property. Please feel free to cannot me if you have any questions. SinceJ�Mrely, `" r ^ 1 Jahn Hamer, Developmeat Coordinator Certification 9 Z 723 449 347 BUILDING RECORD ALL V ft, MCEN MIN ON nss D� xnmwv m ry ww NO.IONTE I DESCRIPTION IDATE IMF. % 4 % . ` Q Js64. 9'/ CITY OF BANGOR NIAP LOT CCOUNT NO. 4462 ADDRESS CARD NO. OFI / — ASSESSMENT RECORD W. iO, LAS J IA,4 3r.Si - c 20 V2.byP12V :• TSOULAS GEORGE L L)2 HARLOW ST -- T`P, .4°s: MAP 35 YEAR LAND BUILDINGS EXEMPT TOTAL 1 lies 2F33d 331EG? .. ., - - - — ,- 1.991 3.300 34,400 0 3310SO 7- 'T 37.700 ? — SQ BANGOR M£ 04421 PRJV2i6VPl2VVVb59?3i9. LL ct`- E ILA�Tib ST:- _71A ]4962 >a oma -_ 4 1992 1993 1996 199- 317DG 36,600 0 3r 700 40,290 0 3,700 40100 0 3,700 3>,50C 0 40,300 43,900 43,800 W3,e3' O 3 C. 3 J2 VP32 1. iFfut 0-.c 1996 1997 3,700 39,500 0 3,700 36,600 J 43,200.( 42,300 Ir ¢ 5-072A 04862 l IMMIX,, xmi 1 LAND DATA EFFGC�IVU INFLUENCE INFLUENCE e 1.101 "I�, X 01, rypE I Depth Porro CODE NOTESWINCED z FRONT FOOT FRONTFOOT im _ 2^ S O d --- r 1,004,41mm 11010 96-390 FMTTF rn September 17,1996 TO: Dan Wellington, Code Enforcement Officer FR: James D. Ring, City Engineer RE: 55 Parker Street On 9/13/961 conducted a visual inspection of the structure located at 55 Parker Street. This is a two story wood fiamed structure with an attached all to the on. The building appears to have been vacant for sane time and is in very poor condition. The southeast foundation wall of the main structure is concrete block with numerous cracks. All other areas of the foundation are not visible from the exterior, as it is covered with siding. However, the northwest wall plane of the main structure is visibly distorted, and the ell has displaced considerably, indicative of significant foundation problems. Also the interior Floor toward the rear of the structure bas settled a IoS which suggests failing interior support. This was observed by looking through the windows. I also observed that interior surfaces were in poor condition, with holes kicked though walls, water damage, etc. Other visible defects include numerous broken or missing windows, rotting eaves and trim, a severely fearing chimney, and severnf places where missing siding was allowing water to enter the walls, basement, and interior of the structure. As "ad above, this structure is in very poor overall condition. This continued may of and exposure b the elements will accelerate deterioration. I am also concerned that the building is easily accessible for unnuthorisud entry, which could result in fire, injury, are. Please let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance 1DR