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<br />B. Abatement, 1442 Pearl Street <br />Manager noted that the Council had viewed the house on tour, that it was in <br />deplorable condition, and the building department recommended demolition. <br />Owners were sent notices of public hearing by registered mail on December 26, <br />1975 and on January 13, 1976. The notices were refused and returned to the <br />city unclaimed. <br /> <br />I-A-2 <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Public hearing was opened. <br /> <br />A. Dean Owens, 933 Pearl Street, attorney representing the property owners, <br />said they had inherited the property, a house built about 1900. Attempts to <br />sell it had been unsuccessful, leading to their decision that the only economical <br />thing to do was to keep and restore it. Because of several setbacks experienced <br />dbring the past year by the property owner, he had been somewhat slow in up- <br />grading the property. They recognized the building was uninhabitable and asked <br />a l20-day extension to substantially complete the repairs required in the housing <br />inspector's report. Mr. Owens said they were aware of the deficiencies but had <br />not received notices of this hearing. <br /> <br />There being no further testimony, the public hearing was closed. <br /> <br />Manager explained that actual inspection by the building division and efforts to <br />secure improvements started in January 1974. Acceptance of certified notices were <br />refused by the-property owner, accounting for his not knowing of the proposed <br />public hearing. Manager suggested giving two weeks for the property owner to <br />bring in a reasonable plan and evidence that corrections would be made within a <br />reasonable time. <br /> <br />Councilman Murray asked when the property was transferred to the present owner. ~ <br />Mr. Owens answered that it was about two and a half or three years ago. .., <br /> <br />Councilman Bradley inquired about the existing hazard. Manager detailed items <br />set out in the building division's report, saying there have already been fires <br />in the building creating a danger to adjacent properties. There was also a <br />public health hazard because of rodents. Also, a minor criminal hazard because <br />the building has been occupied off and on for some time since it has not been <br />adequately secured. <br /> <br />Councilman Keller asked if criteria would be set for plans and evidence to be <br />submitted if a two-week delay was granted. Manager said there would be, and that <br />the place would have to be reinspected to determine any further damage so the <br />owners could be given a list of things that would have to be done. <br /> <br />Mr. Keller moved second by Mr. Haws to table the item for two weeks <br />(February 9 Council meeting), pending receipt of plans and evidence <br />with regard to bringing the building to code requirements. <br /> <br />Councilman Murray had doubts that restroation of this property would be practical. <br />He thought it advisable to authorize abatement, pending receipt of any plan for <br />restoration, so that if nothing suitable was presented the abatement could go <br />ahead. <br /> <br />Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />C. Rezoning ~ <br />1. Portion of lot at intersection of Cal Young Road and Norkenzie Road - - <br />From RA to H Historic (Bierly)(Z 75-15) - Cal Young House <br />Recommended by the Planning Commission on December 2, 1975. Manager said that <br />Ms. Bierly requested inclusion of an emergency clause in the rezoning ordinanc~ <br /> <br />1/26/76 - 2 <br /> <br />2'~ <br />