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Home My WebLink About1281 Approving Application 4807 NW Hillside Drive Blighted Condition BILL NO. 2014-009 ORDINANCE NO. 10,V AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CITY'S BLIGHT REMOVAL AND REINVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4807 NW HILLSIDE DRIVE, AND MAKING A FINDING OF BLIGHTED CONDITION. WHEREAS, the City has established the Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program to partner with private property owners to remove blighted structures (both residential and commercial) and encourage reinvestment in the property; and WHEREAS, a qualified application may receive funding assistance with the removal of blighted conditions in order to encourage reinvestment in the property; and WHEREAS, the City has received an application from Thomas Tortorich and Molly Lynn ( "Application ") pertaining to property located at 4807 NW Hillside Drive ( "Property "); and WHEREAS, City Staff has conducted a blight study, and presented its findings to the Board of Aldermen for its consideration and final determination of blighted condition; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen determines that it is necessary and in the public interest to approve the Application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1— FINDING OF BLIGHT The Board of Aldermen ( "Board ") has reviewed and considered the Blight Study regarding the property located at 4807 NW Hillside Drive, and accordingly finds and declares that the Property is blighted. The Blight Study regarding the Property is incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2 — APPLICATION APPROVED The Board has reviewed and considered the Application for participation in the City's Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program, and hereby approves the Application. SECTION 3 — ACTION AUTHORIZED The Mayor, the City Administrator, the Director of Community Development and other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be deemed necessary or convenient to carry out and comply with the intent of this Ordinance and with the Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program. SECTION 4 — EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. BE IT REMBERED that the above was read two times by heading only, PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the Board of Aldermen and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Riverside this' fSjday of 2014. ItY 'YR-at/ Mayor Kathleen L. Rose ATTEST( • � t Robin,Littre11,: ity Clerk 4:--,/ 'IF -- 3 k 'V Case # D- 2014 -2 4807 NW Hillside Dr 4 r f' ~ . Attachment: Location Map . 'I f V w'� ! T 4 ti.-- s ' . / ,-1 ' , 4 _ . il . 4 !Elk V Illt ,. 'i . Co) b4 2' . o 4 - - 1 I 114: . . Jig \ ' .' �` r , yu � m - r - .. g „ ' n '�4♦ fix ji 4„,..„_,, J? t si� Sou Dr # • ir . i.„).0 11 t 4 4 ., / ( vas �' r il l 4, CITY OF Blight Removal and Reinvestment yF5 §laBal Program: Blight Analysis Report MISSOURI 4807 NW Hillside Dr Project # D- 2014 -2 General Information Applicant: Thomas Tortorich & Molly Lynn Location: 4807 NW Hillside Drive Structure to be Demolished: Single - family home Estimated Demolition Costs: $10,000 Blight Removal Match (25 %): $2,500 Reinvestment Bonus (25 %): $2,500 Following demolition the applicant is proposing to build a new 1,500 s.f. single - family home with an emphasis on green building techniques and energy efficiency. Environmental Issues: Potential asbestos. The applicant is working with his contractor and environmental firm to determine severity and proper removal and disposal. Current Zoning: R -1 Single - Family Residential Existing Land Use: Single Family Home (vacant) Lot Size: 2.3 acres Analysis Blight Definition. A "Blighted Property" is a property in which the Board of Aldermen determines that by reason of age, obsolescence, inadequate or outmoded design or physical deterioration has become an economic or social liability, and that such condition is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, crime or inability to pay reasonable taxes. The structure is a reverse 2 -story single - family home built in the 1920's. The home is situated close to the front property line and does not meet current setback requirements. It has sat vacant since at least 2009. The applicant has explored rehabilitating the existing structure but due to foundation and other structural issues it is not feasible. Areas around windows have started to deteriorate as some openings have no window, but only storm glass and others have no storm glass. The soffits around the house are not waterproof, but simply particle board. The roof is sagging and on the southwest corner a hole exists. Vegetation is growing up several sides of the house and could lead to future damage. The interior of the home is in disrepair and would require significant upgrades and rehabilitation to meet building codes. Several electrical fixtures do not meet code and pose a safety issue. Although a newer panel box has been installed there appear to still be some portions of the electrical system still on a knob and tube system. There are two large holes in the ceiling. A large crack in a living room wall is evidence of the foundation shifting. When entering the basement of the structure there is a moldy smell. Page 1 of 4 Recommendation Staff finds the single- family home meets the definition of blight for the Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program due to disrepair, building safety issues and the infeasiblity to rehabilitate the structure, and therefore recommends the Board approve the application for the program. 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