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s-I-Y, b LA fed 01 `1- to-20o 7 Clearwater Creek Public Hazard Overview The neighbors in the Clearwater Creek development are concerned about the property at 2395 65th Street. This property has become structurally unsound, a hazard, and a public nuisance. The neighbors have been growing more and more concerned. During the month of August, the neighbors have started assembling to discuss their concerns; the group has grown beyond just residents on 65th street. We have been in contact with City Officials regarding the property. The City has issued a stop work order on the property but the September 10, 2007 neighbors would like more action taken. We want to see the property condemned and destroyed. We are asking the City Council to quickly resolve this issue before any home buyers are swindled, any children are hurt, or any crimes are committed. Major structural defects We believe that the structure on this property has major structural defects. It is constructed with clay block and field stone with a stucco exterior. This building in some locations has no footings and minimal sub - structure masonry construction. A few years ago, the previous owner dug underneath the home to add footings which in turn caused the building to settle and crack in multiple places. The west side of the building collapsed as a result. The structure remained unsupported for a year. The underpinning used to support the house was not done properly, causing irreversible damage. These defects have caused the building to become unsafe. We are very concerned that the current owner wants to sell this property so desperately that these major defects will not be disclosed to a new buyer. In fact the property is listed 'as -is' and is being marketed as a 'fixer- upper'. We are asking the City of Lino Lakes to condemn this property to prevent a buyer from unknowingly purchasing an unsafe structure. Hazards caused by the incomplete addition The previous owners of the property started a renovation project with an addition 4 years ago. These efforts were never completed. Demolition of the west side of structure was complete but the foundation was never re- constructed properly. The west side of the structure is currently being supported, improperly, by temporary house jacks. We are concerned that the structure may collapse on its own. Furthermore, the excavated land around the addition is dangerous for anyone on the property. There is a 15' cliff on the north -west side of the structure. We are concerned that neighborhood kids or workers not knowing about this danger could severely injure or kill themselves. We are asking the city to take this hazard into consideration when reviewing this property. 11 Page