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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-25 96-391 ORDERCon«ilMou Dale J—ss_ ggfi - Item Not. 4b— — ItemigubjecC Order Subject to Condemnation of a Structure Locared at 30 Highland Avenue, Bangor- Dangerous Building Responsible Department: Community and Economic Development -Cade Enforcement Division Commentary. The structure, known as 30 Highland Ave and owed by Leon K'ukpatrid, of Brewer was d«us fared unfit for human e and habitation In December owned 1983. The building has lost much of IIs approved use az a grandfathered snuaure and has been a continuous vandalism problem which his hasten d its deterioration. The building was one of three brought before the Council in 1981 for acquisition and demolition. The odtertwo buildings were demolished but Mr. Kukpaoid agreed to rehabiliute the structure. The buildings rebates were required to move in an emergency placarding in late 1983. Mr. Kirkpatrick has performed a number of projects on the property including boiler replacements (which were subsequently allowed to freeze resulting in the boilers Ming destroyed), marginal roof and foundation repairs and ea skier priming burp overall, the buildings state of disrepair has reached the point where staff concludes it meets statutory requirement for condemnation az a dangerous building by reason of dilapidation, structural instability, obsolescence and The hazard. Cede 6nforcemeru Monsignor Associated eM«matlm: , a� (Lp'AN r d:IAP.dd1ASiA/�N INI� yWaay flwrwznpa�r« Legal Approval: ua sglrendur Int ducted for Passage First Reading Referral 96-391 Aedped to CouneVer Woodcock September 25, 1996 CITY OF BANGOR RITIE) (ort1Br, ...........Rel live to 1. condemnation 1. 0f, a Structore L0catea at 30 Highland Avenue, Bangor,Maine - Dangerous Building ..-.-.__........_....._....-......._................ ................. By Nu Fite Comma of Vie GYN Of B011107: DRDERRD, 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. 52851-2859 to determine whether or not the structure located at 30 Highland Avenue, Bangor, Maine, on a lot described in a deed recorded in volumes 1609, Page 107, and volume 1073, Page 114, Penobscot County Registry of Deeds, owned by Leon E. and Gertrude O. Hirkpat£ick, of Brewer, 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 Eire 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. 62851-2859, NOW THEREFORE, by the City Council of the City of Bangor) ORDERED, THAT 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 removal be performed in onfonnity with the Laws and Ordinances of the City of Bangor; and (2) In the event said structure is not demoliehed 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 IM CTTY O)[P M Sepe®ber,25, 1996 IdXic to Table Passed, 96-391 TabledTntil 10-2E-1996 0 R £ R Title, Relative to Condemnation of a CITY ( Surucrure Located at 30 xighlandAvenue, Bangor, .Noise Dangerous BULldfn� IN CITY COUNCIL October 28, 1996 - ......... ........ ...... Public Rearing Opened: Charles Gilbert, representing the owners of the Property, - U• L.Cd^eM Ateipmd to spoke to the Council as well /� /�' as several surrounding property p, (� _ - {N_ , J y owners. Staff gave . ....... ....6A( Q'0.Q.YdITJ'�... .. testimony regarding the Councilman condition of the structure. - Public Rearing Closed Motion for passage made and coned Order Passed CITY CLBRR. CITY OF.: /Ie MAINE CODE ENFOFCEMEM JOMK.Haner Cavelrpmnl Cooromlar August 29, 1996 Leon E. & Gerhude 0. Kirkpavick 87 Eadarn Avenue Brewer, Maine 04412 Re', 30 Highland Avenue, Bangor Der Mc & Mm Kirkpatrick 0. 96-391 Z 723 449 340 Racal d Mail N, ' :e me,cow,m. `e leen nInat I"uw brinepoM Mee. a2 F This letter is to inform you that a public bearing will be convened by the Bangor City Council on September 25,1996, at 7:30 pm. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of Bangor City Hall, 73 Harlow Street, Bangaq Maine. The purpose of this public hearing is to take testimony and decide whether to condemn the building or structure located M 30 Highland Avenue, Bangor, as a dangerous building permanent to Title 17, Sections 2851 through 2859, of the Maim Revised Severance Annotated. As owner of this property you are advised to attend this hearing 9 which you will be afforded the opportunity to present testimony concerning the property. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. sincerely,, V'IellyyV John Hamer, Development Coordinator Certification g Z 723449348 96-391 expenses incurred thereby to be paid by the Owner(s) or ed against the property in accordance with 17 M.R.S.A.s438531 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. > I �II w......... I .a2 /Y I Y lcsS,!RD NO. or oescvriow o.>E PN,.. -x . I . . . . . . . . . . . . J'�� I J 7 -/ CITY OF BANGOR '/ MAP S/®1'j LOT J/ ACCOUNT NO. 77/T0 ADD REM 91�CW-%rCAHD NO. OF MENEP FL C31 �,��Vlb09PI07VI773PI14 7714n NOTES 1982 2 ASSESSMENT RECORD 3r 3OC 2t, 3i!0 3992 �is� 2 5.000-- 26,500 993 26,500 51500 26,500 5.500 `/ 1994 20.300 — 1995 5.50., � — 1996 199] W� 2 ASSESSMENT RECORD 3r 3OC 2t, 3i!0 �is� 2 5.000-- 26,500 5r5a0 26,500 51500 26,500 5.500 26.300 5,5000 20.300 5.500 26.300 5.50., 25,600 �is� 2 D 0 0 0 0 TOTAL �lU'I:.ZZ 31.500 32,Ca0 321000 31.800 — 31.800 -. 31.800 31,100 2 /o D 96-391' MEMORANDUM September 19,1996 TO: Dan Wallington, Code Enforcement Offl= FR: James D. Ring, City Engineer RE: 30 Highland Avewe As requested on 9/13/961 conduced an exterior inspection of the building located at 30 Highlaod Avenue. The interior was not accessible. This structure is comprised of two parts - a two story brick structure with a flat roof and a "daylight" besemmt on the lower (Charles Street) aide, and a one and one half may wood Gamed addition which also bas a "daylight' basement facing Charles Street The building appears to be vacant, has numerous visible structural deficiencies, and is in generally poor condition. The brick section appears to have a atone rubble foundation and shows numerous rocks, are which are likely due to settlement and shifting. Although a fatly recent war of paint covers many of Use cracks, closer inspection reveals that a great many structural cracks were filled with mortar prior to painting. The exterior wall on the Highland Avenue side is severely distorted, displaying a bulge which projects about a foot beyond the normal vertical plane. There is also strong evidence of movement in the vicinity of the grade level entry at the scrawly comer. A portion of the northwesterly (back) wall appears an have failed completely, andthere has been some recent repair activity. There is also a projecting wooden patch on this wall that looks very goesiormble. The wend framed section is also in very poor condition. The roof planes have substantial sags, which suggest failing interior support. The back wall is tipped not noticeably. Access to the main floor is by a severely rotted set of wooden steps and porch This structure is in overall poor condition with evidence of actions structural problems. I might add that I bad previously inspected this structure for condemnation considerations well over ten years ago when Sandy Smith was the Code Enfrrcemrnt Officer. From my recollection, it appear that this building has deteriorated further. Please let me know if you have any questions or need Utber assistance. IDR