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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-040 CCR Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 70 -40 RESOLUTION DECLARING THOSE CERTAIN BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 5839 MAJOR AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS AND ORDERING THEM TO BE RE MOVED WHEREAS, Frank P. McGlinchy (now deceased) is the record owner of the property located at 5839 Major Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the said property has been occupied by Frank P. McGlinchy as his homestead until his recent demise; and WHEREAS, the said property can best be described as an extremely old farmstead consisting of a two story framehouse, a barn and some sheds and outbuildings; and WHEREAS, the land acquisition for the opening of County Road 10 west of Major Avenue and the sale of most of the farmland for apartment house con- struction has reduced the yard setbacks and the land has been rezoned for multiple dwellings thereby creating a non conforming use of the land; and WHEREAS, the house and the accessory buildings are in such a state of disrepair that they constitute a public nuisance and a hazard to the general welfare; and WHEREAS, inspection by the Building Inspector indicates that restoration or rehabilitation of the building is neither feasible or practical: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Albert P. McGlinchy, administrator for the estate of Frank P. McGlinchy, shall be ordered to raze and remove the wooden structures located at 5839 Major Avenue North. All debris shall be removed from the premises with no open burning permitted. The basement shall be filled to the surrounding ground level and the property shall be left in a clean, hazard free condition. This action is being taken pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 463.15 463.26 on the grounds that said buildings are hazardous buildings within the meaning of that statute. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Albert P. McGlinchy, his heirs or assigns, must comply with this order within twenty (20) days from the date of service upon him or within twenty (20) days file an answer thereto, otherwise a motion for summary enforcement of this order will be taken by the City of Brooklyn Center in the Hennepin County District Court. Resolution No. 70 -40 March 30, 1970 to Mayor ATTEST: 1 rk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Theodore Willard and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. and the following voted against the same: none. whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.