D. Discuss Abandoned Properties at 6850 & 6852 Nez Perce Drive4 *
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Angie Kairies, Planner I
DATE: October 10, 2011
SUBJ: 6850 and 6852 Nez Perce Drive, Chanhassen
INTENT
The purpose of this report is to update the City Council on a property that has had
ongoing and long -term nuisance and code violation issues.
BACKGROUND
The site contains a duplex and two detached two -stall garages on either side of the
duplex. To the best of staff's knowledge there has not be a legitimate occupant
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Staff has been tracking code violations at 6850 and 6852 Nez Perce drive for several years and
believes the property is abandoned and uninhabitable. Staff and the City Attorney have
attempted to contact Darryl Anderson and his Attorney Ms. Lorning, who is also listed on the
County Tax Records; neither has responded.
Staff is has also contacted Carver County regarding the subject site, and the current tax records
show that property taxes have been delinquent since 2007. In addition, the city has assessed the
property for code enforcement violations, i.e. mowing tall grass and securing the building. The
water service to the site has been shut off for an extended period of time.
The county auditor has stated that if the delinquent taxes are not received by November 1, 2011,
this property is to be forfeited to the State of Minnesota in Trust, c/o Carver County Taxpayer
Services (Auditor). If the county acquired the property, there would be a Sherriff Sale with a
redemption period, thus prolonging the current situation.
Mr. Anderson owns two additional properties (they are vacant lots) in Chanhassen, having the
same status as the subject site.
ANALYSIS
On September 27, 2011, staff exercised the Administrative Search Warrant and conducted an
interior inspection of property located at 6850 and 6852 Nez Perce Drive. Staff inspected the
interior of the duplex and two, detached two -stall garages on either side of the duplex. It appears
the cost to correct the structures may be significant and that demolishing the structures may be
more cost effective.
Recently, staff has been in contact with Mr. Anderson's brother who lives in another state. After
talking with his brother, he may pay the back taxes and take ownership of the property; however,
this must be completed prior to November 1, 2011.
The city's goal is to bring the property into compliance; therefore, the city will be working with
the county to resolve the issues. Staff may present various resolutions to the City Council, in
order to bring the site into compliance in the future depending on ownership.
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