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MEETING DATE: August 31, 2015
AGENDA ITEM: Noise Violation, 308 101h Ave SE
Thomas Ortmann
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council approved the issuance of an Interim Use Permit to
allow a non-owner occupied rental as the property owner had listed the property and was unable to sell
the home. The Interim use permit will sunset on June 24, 2016 and is not eligible for renewal.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Council has established a policy whereby all noise violations
regarding rental properties are reviewed by the City Council. The process before the Council is twofold.
First,the Council must determine if a noise violation did occur. It is up to the property owner to request
an evidentiary hearing if they dispute the allegation. The evidentiary hearing is a very formal process
where each side is represented by an attorney and the hearing is conducted in a court setting with the
Council being the judge. In this case the City would hire a court reporter to document the proceedings.
At the end of the hearing the Council would then make a finding. Very seldom has an evidentiary
hearing been requested, as is the case with this violation.
Once the Council made a determination that a violation did occur, the Council must then consider the
disposition. The maximum fine allowed by Statute is$ 1,000. Previously the Council has based the fine
on the severity of the violation and the cooperation of the tenants. The minimum fine has been $
250.00 which covers the administrative costs of the violation.
The action the Council is dealing with is the Rental License and the landlord. Even though the tenants
are responsible for the actions, the City holds the landlord accountable. In separate action the Police
can issue citations to the individuals.
The noise ordinance violation before the Council is slightly different than past violations. This violation
occurred at a property that has been issued an Interim Use Permit for a non-owner occupied rental
license. The permit utilized the new provision where a property owner could make application for a
rental license for up to two years if a property owner listed their home and could not sell.
The City Office has received complaints from neighbors regarding noise and parking. This contact led to
the letter that was sent to the property owner requesting they manage their tenants. In reviewing the
property is was discovered that in May of 2015 the Police were called to the property and they were
given a warning for the noise. This information was sent to the property owner with no response.
On August 12 the Police Department again were called to the residence for noise and citations were
issued to the two tenants. The property was notified via email and postal mail about the violations and
did meet with the tenants. Part of the disposition of the Council is the continuance of the Interim Use
Permit. As stated above this IUP will expire automatically on June 24 and cannot be renewed as the
Ordinance was very specific that the issuance cannot be extended. The following is an extract of the
Ordinance governing the IUP regulations that apply.
evidence of ownership.
For the purpose of determining applicability,the property owner must provide a
copy of the current listing agreement,with a licensed realtor,showing the
property,is currently being marketed.In addition,
1. The property must satisfy the parking requirements contained in this
Ordinance.
2. The rental unit(s)must:
A. Have a ceiling height of at least seven(7)feet;
B. Contain adequate ventilation and fire escapes as determined by
the Building Official;and,
C. Meet all applicable rental codes as outlined in St.Joseph
Ordinance 505 and Ordinance 505.06,Subd. 1.
3. Conditions of the Interim Use Permit
A. If granted,the Interim Use Permit shall have a term of one year,
which can be renewed for one additional one year. The property
owner must make application for renewal and complete the rental
license process as well.
B. Under no circumstances shall the Interim Use Permit extend
beyond two years and a renewed Interim Use Permit will expire
and the end of the two year period.
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action
Hearing Notice
Incident Reports
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: As stated earlier,two separate motions are required. First the Council
must determine that a violation did occur and then the disposition must be considered.
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August 15, 2015
Thomas, Ellen, Timothy Ortmann
Administrator 7376 9th St
�udy�Ueyrens Buffalo MN 55313
RE: Alleged Noise Violation — 308 10t'' Ave SE
Mayo� Dear Thomas, Ellen and Timothy:
Rick Sch�ltz
This letter has been prepared to provide you with notice and information regarding a
Coun��lo�s proposed suspension or revocation of your interim use permit that allows for a non-
Ste�e Frank owner occupied rental license at the aforementioned property. This action is being
Bob Loso taken because of an alleged violation of Ordinance No. 1002 of the St. Joseph
Re�ee Symdn�ec� Code of Ordinances. This violation is alleged to have arisen out of an incident on
Ddle Vl/��k August 12, 2015 (copy enclosed).
The St. Joseph City Council will review these allegations and consider appropriate
action, including a suspension or revocation of your interim use/rental license. The
meeting will be conducted on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the St.
Joseph City Hall, 25 College Avenue North.
At that time you are entitled to a hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes 14.57 to 14.70. This hearing will be for the purpose of
determining whether or not the alleged violation did in fact occur. At that hearing,
you have the right to cross-examine witnesses and present evidence on your
behalf. The proceedings will be video recorded. Based upon the evidence
presented, the Council will then make a determination as to whether or not the
alleged violation did in fact occur.
If you wish to have an evidentiary hearing of this type, you must contact the City
Administrator in writing at least five days prior to the scheduled Council meeting. If
a request for hearing is not received by the City Clerk/Administrator at least five
days before the hearing, you will then be considered to have waived your right to
have an evidentiary hearing and no evidentiary hearing will be scheduled. A waiver
of this right to hearing will be equivalent to an admission of the basic allegation (s)
alleged herein and reported by the complaining party.
If you waive your right to hearing, or if an evidentiary hearing is conducted and the
Council determines that a violation did occur, then and in those events, the Council
will proceed immediately to consider a disposition, which may include
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Thomas, Ellen, Timothy Ortmann
August 15, 2015
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revocation or suspension of your interim use permit. Prior to the determination of disposition,
you or your designated representative may address the City Council and at the time of
disposition.
In the event of a revocation or suspension of your rental license, the premises must be vacated
of all renters, within thirty days of the Council action. Any rental occupancy occurring after that
time may result in criminal charges.
You have the right to be represented at the time of this meeting during either the evidentiary
hearing, if requested, or the dispositional hearing. If you wish to have legal representation, you
must hire your own attorney. If you have any questions regarding the law or your rights, I
suggest that you contact an attorney to discuss this matter.
Your failure to appear at this meeting will be considered an admission of the allegation and a
waiver of your right to address the Council before the determination of a disposition. If you fail
to appear, the Council will take whatever action is deemed appropriate and you will be notified
of this action at a later time.
The alleged noise violation is in violation of the Interim Use Permit you were granted on June
24, 2014, allowing a non-owner occupied rental. One of the conditions of the Interim Use
Permit is to operate the property in accordance with the St. Joseph Code of Ordinances. It is
my understanding that this is not the first time the police have been called to your property
regarding noise. It was also noted that the property was in violation of the Ordinance regarding
parking on the front lawns. Due to the alleged violations, the Building Official is only issuing a
temporary Certificate of Occupancy which expires on August 31, 2015, it will be up to the City
Council to determine if the Interim Use Permit should be continued, to its end date of June 25,
2016.
If you have any questions or need additional information please feel free to contact me at
320.363.7201.
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Thomas Ortmann
Ellen&Timothy Ortmann
7376 9t'`St
Adminisvator Buffalo MN 55313
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RE: Interim Use Permit-30810th Ave SE; St.Joseph MN
Mayor
Rick Schultz Dear Thomas,Ellen&Timothy:
Councilors In 2014 you applied for and were ganted an Interim Use Permit(I[JP)to allow a non-owner
Maa Killam occupied rental unit at 308 10�'Ave SE. The maximum term of the IUP is two years provided
Bob Loso the property is managed in accordance with the St.Joseph Code of Ordinances and is not a
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Dale Wick
The City Office and Police Department have received complaints about the tenants residing at
your property. The complaints include partying,vulgar language and parking on the front yard.
I have attached the police report from a call in May regarding a party and loud noise. Residents
in the neighborhood have indicated that when your tenants are outside the air is filled with
profanity and noise that is disruptive to the residents in the area.The disruption needs to stop
immediately.
Please be advised that if City continues to receive complaints,the matter will be forwarded to
the Planning Commission to terminate the NP. If you have any questions I can be contacted at
320.363.7201.
Sincerely,
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308 10t" Avenue SE 05/21/2015 Thursday
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Dispatched to a loud party at the above address. Upon arrival I could hear voices but no music. I
spoke with Baggenstoss who resides at the residence. She said they were having a small gathering
and would keep the noise down. She was told if we got a call back she would be receiving a citation
for a noise violation. She assured us we would not get called back and she would move her guests to
the basement.
City of St.Joseph
IN RE:
FfNDINGS OF FACT
Application of Thomas, E/len, & Timothy Ortmann AND DECISION
Interim Use Permit at 308-10th Ave SE
Owner Occupied Rental-Maximum Density as defined by St.loseah Code of Ordinances 52.27.5
FINDINGS OF FACT
On June 2,2014,the St.Joseph Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the
application of Thomas, Ellen, &Timothy Ortmann for an Interim Use Permit to allow a non awner
occupied renta(unit at 308-lOth Ave SE. The matter was duty published and notice was provided to
property owners within 350 feet of the above ref+erenced property.
The Planning Commission hereby established the following facts as it relates to the request of
Thomas,Elien,&Timothy Ortmann for an Interim Use Permit to secure a rental license.
1. In response to citizen concern in 2000,the City reviewed the Zoning Ordinance as it relates
to rental property and zoning classifications. The purpose of the review was to find a
manner in which to effectively blend housing types within the R1 Zoning Dist�ict. As a result
of the review the City adopted an amendment to Ordinance 52.27 allowing rental units in
the R1 Zoning District only if the property owner resides at the property. The Ordinance
was adopted by the City Council on September 21,2000.
2. In 2007 the City again reviewed the rental provisions in the Single Family residential zoning
district. Whiie the Ordinance was amended in 2000,the bfending of rental and owner
occupied properry appeared to need re-defining. On September 20,2007 the City Council
imposed a moratorium on rental housing for 90 days to give the Planning Commission an
opportunity ta review the owner occupied provision in the R15ingle Family Zoning District.
3. On February 21,2d08 the City Council accepted the recommendation of the Planning
Commission amending the provisions in section 52.27 of the St.Joseph Code of Ordinances.
The amendment restricted the number of owners for the purpose of owner occupied rental
and included language that all owners must reside at the property as their principal
residence.
4. St.Joseph Ordinance 52.04.31.a defines a family as any number of persons living together in
a room or rooms comprised of a single housekeeping unit and related by blood,marriage,
adoption,or any unrelated person who resides therein as though a member of the family.
Any group of three persons not so related but inhabiting a single house shall,for the
purposes of this Ordinance, be considered to constitute one family.
5. In 2012 the City had been approached by some residents and realtors indicating that the
strict rental restrictions in St.Joseph are causing a hardship for property owners who cannot
sell their home,but could rent their home if the Ordinance would permit.
6. Responding to the request,the City Council authori2ed the formation of a committee to
study the rental restrictions in St.Joseph and report their findings back to the City Council
and Planning Commission.
7. The City Counc'sl and Planning Commission reviewed the recommendations of the rental
housin�committee in which they requested to allow an interim use permit for a non owner
occupied rental license in the R1 Zoning District if a property owner has resided in the City
for at least two years and they have been actively attempting to sell their home without
success. Based on this recommendation,a public hearing was authorized to consider
amending the Ordinance based on the recommendations of the housing committee.
8. On February 4,2013 the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider the
aforementioned amendment. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed amendment which was subsequently approved by the City Council on February
21,2013 and became effective March 1,2013.
9. On May 9,2014,Thomas,Ellen, &Timothy Ortmann submitted an application for Interim
Use to allow a non-owner occupied rental unit at 308-10th Ave SE.
10. Upon review of the application it was determined complete and met the following criteria:
a)the property owners have resided at 308-10th Ave SE for at least two years; b)the
property is homesteaded and used as the primary residence for the applicant;c�the
applicant provided proof that they have been attempting to seU the residence without
success.
DECISION AND CONCLUSION
1. St.Joseah Code of Ordinances 52.27 Subd.5(b)provide property owners in a Ri Single
Family Zoning district to seek an Interim Use Permit to seek a rental license for a non-owner
otcupied rental license if the property owner(s)are relocating and are unable to sell their
homes. The Interim Use Permit shall only be issued for one year and can be renewed for
only one additional year. At the end of the second year,the property could not continue to
function as rental property.
2. Granting of an Interim Use Permit is a privilege that is granted by the City and reviewed
annually for Ordinance Compliance and are therefore issued with contingencies. The
Interim Use is being recommended with the foffowing conditions:
a. The property owner will complete the license process with 30 days of Council
approval of the Interim Use Permit at which time the property shall be in full
compliance with the St.Joseph Code of Ordinances,including the maximum density.
b. The property owner wilt manage the property in compliance with the St.Joseph
Code of Ordinances.
c. The property owner may request renewal of the rental license for one additional
year, provided the property is maintained and managed in accordance with the St.
Joseph Code of Ordinpnces.
d. The Interim Use Permit shall expire upon transfer of property or December 31,
2016;whichever comes first. !n order to operate as a rental unit for the calendar
year 2016,the rental license must be renewed prior to August 15,2016.
Based on the foregoing Finding of Fact and Decision and Conclusion of the St.Joseph Planning
Commission,the request for Interim Use has been forwarded to the City Council as a recommendation
to approve pursuant to the terms and conditions aforementioned. The recommendation was
considered by the City Council and issued based on the Decision and Conclusion as stated above.
Adopted this 24th day of June .2014
CITY OF ST.JOSEPH
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By �
Rick Schultz, Mayor
dy eyrens Administrator
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