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Magistrate finds 1004 New York Avenue a dangerous structure, orders permits and inspection before Feb. 18 hearing
Summary
After testimony from the building official and fire marshal, the special magistrate found exterior evidence that 1004 New York Ave poses a dangerous fire and collapse risk, ordered a COA extension application and interior inspection by Feb. 6, and continued the case to Feb. 18 with fines possible if deadlines aren't met.
The City of Saint Cloud's special magistrate on Thursday found exterior evidence that 1004 New York Avenue, a long-running renovation owned by Saint Cloud Hotel LLC, presents a dangerous structure and continued the case to allow inspections and a narrow path to permits.
The magistrate's partial ruling follows testimony from city building and fire officials who described exposed structural framing, open stairwells and an absent sprinkler system. "This building is unsafe and a life safety hazard," Fire Marshal Richard Tonks said, warning the structure is "essentially a giant tinderbox" without drywall protecting structural members.
City building official Bob Deatherage said the project has been stalled for more than six years and that interior structural members remain uncovered, stairwells are…
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