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Report on Structurally Substandard Building Building IDBusiness Name/Address: 5-1-3 Structurally Substandard Building(Y/N): I' Step One Under the tax increment law,specifically.Minnesota Statutes,Section 469.174,Subdivision 10,a building is structurally substandard if it contains"defects in structural elements or a combination of deficiencies in essential utilities and facilities,light and ventilation,fire protection including adequate egress,layout and condition of interior partitions,or similar factors,which defects or deficiencies are of sufficient total significance to justify substantial renovation or clearance." The above building,based upon actual interior inspection and review of building permit records,meets the above-referenced definition of structurally substandard for the following reasons: Structural Elements • Large crack in front entrance pier in need of repair;downspouts need to be replaced Essential Utilities&Facilities • Additional toilet fixtures required due to occupant load • New elevator required to serve second floor office/break room/work area • Deficient in facilities for disabled:disability parking incorrectly designated;lack of exterior accessible route and curb cut;lack of maneuvering clearance and door hardware at interior doors;lack of maneuvering clearance and accessible features in toilet rooms; inaccessible • drinking fountain(knee clearance) and public service counter(height) Light&Ventilation • Deficient in meeting Mechanical code:for building construction prior to 1989,mechanical systems do not provide sufficient number of air exchanges Fire Protection/Egress • Additional egress stairway required for second floor • Deficient exterior doors: lack of door landings • Deficient interior stairway:additional handrail required;handrail grip too large;deficient handrail extensions and terminations Layout/Condition of Interior Partitions • Several interior areas damaged by vandalism Similar Factors • Movie theater does not have modern stadium seating;exterior `stucco-type' paneling in poor condition Step Two Notwithstanding the foregoing,the tax increment law also provides that a building may not be considered structurally substandard if it is in compliance with the building code applicable to new buildings or could be modified to satisfy the current building code at a cost of less than 15%of the cost of constructing a new building of the same square footage and type on the same site. Estimated cost of new building of same size and type(Total Replacement Cost): $1,435,161.00 Estimated cost of correction of code deficiencies(Total Deficiency Cost): $287,185.88 Percentage of Code Deficiency to Replacement Cost: 20.01% Refer to Individual Building Summary Report for documentation of specific code deficiencies.