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Home My WebLink About1463 Blight Removal 5006 NW Strathbury Ave BILL NO. 2016-023 ORDINANCE NO. I q l 3 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CITY'S BLIGHT REMOVAL AND REINVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5006 NW STRATHBURY AVE., 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 Duane Tarvin ("Applicant") pertaining to property located at 5006 NW Strathbury Ave. ("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 5006 NW Strathbury Ave., 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 1Z day of , 2016. ayor Kathleen L. Rose ATTEST: - Robin Kincaid,City Clerk Case # D-2016-1 5006 Strathbury Ave Attachment: Location Mapar�We 1 , P- 4C, Of , a' IN ti t v J 'V S 1 �h n \ p.� W+ E CITY OF Blight Removal and Reinvestment RIVERSIDE Program: Blight Analysis Report MISSOURI 5006 NW Strathbury Ave Project # D-2016-1 General Information Applicant: Duane Tarvin Location: 5006 NW Strathbury Ave Structure to be Demolished: Single-family home Estimated Demolition Costs: $8,500 Blight Removal Match (25%): $2,125 Reinvestment Bonus (25%): $2,125 The applicant has indicated he is considering building a new single-family home;however,the timing is unknown. To qualify for the reinvestment bonus the construction must be complete within 18 months. Environmental Issues: Potential asbestos given the age of the structure. The applicant had an environmental firm conduct the necessary testing. Staff is waiting for the applicant to submit the report. Current Zoning: R-1 Single-Family Residential Existing Land Use: Vacant lot as the dilapidated structure was demolished in late April. Lot Size: 0.4 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. In early Fall 2015, City staff contacted the applicant stating the house was in such a state of disrepair that it could possibility be declared a public nuisance/dangerous building. Since that time, the applicant has been working with staff to remediate the situation and participate in the Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program. The applicant submitted his official blight removal program application and had the contractor demolished the building in late April 2016. The structure was a 1-story 830 square feet single-family home built in 1957. It sat vacant for several years. The dwelling was not connected to electrical power and the existing meter and wiring were obsolete and did not meet code. There was no gas connection, but instead there was a connection to a propane tank. Wood rot and water damage were noted throughout the structure with evidence of water penetrating the exterior of the building envelope. There were no functioning gutters. Exterior paint was deteriorating leaving little protection for the wood siding. Much of the siding was swollen with moisture penetration. On three sides of the structure siding was in contact with the ground causing further rot. All visible windows showed evidence of window frames and trim deteriorating. On three sides of the structure soffit and facia showed signs of deterioration, including a hole in the soffit on the south side. Vegetation was growing into and in contact with portions of the entire structure. There was a hole in the Pagel of 3 foundation. Additionally, the roof was in disrepair. Shingles were worn through and vegetation was growing into and in contact with the roof. Recommendation Staff finds the structure meets the definition of blight for the Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program due to disrepair, building safety issues and the infeasibility to rehabilitate the structure,and therefore recommends the Board approve the application for the program. Program Budgeting for 2015-2016 Program Budget $24,000 Paid this Budget/Previously Approved $ 8,000 Application Estimate $ 4,250 Remaining Balance $11,750 Attachments • Structure Photos • Location Map '9 44 fi - �. r �u Page 2 of 3 s 2 = 1 S' l ,9 "s: