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90-1774 ORIGE � Vf� I,,,. . �'�; Council File # �"/�7 1 ���Green Sheet # Q RESOLUTION � CITY , F S/�}�N?" PAUL, MINNESOTA � t Presented By �--� Referred To Committee: Date BE IT RE OLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul here.by certifies and approves the action of the Property (:,ode Enforcement B ard (5aint Paul Board of Appeals & Review) pertaining to the following listed property and as shown by the Excerpted Minutes of said Property Code Enforcement Board, and dated August 14, 199U and arked EXHIBIT A, and attached hereto and made a part hereof by ref rence: DATE OF BOARD � MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APP�LLANT: 8-14-90 51-90-H 995 Wilson Ave. Lynda J. Moran BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time until May 15, 1991 to resolve the situation pertaining to the sleeping room in the basement. ' PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Adam Gotzian's 5ub of Blk 77, in Lyman Dayton' s addition to St. Paul Lot 15 Blk 77 ---------------------------------- 8-14-90 55-90-F 1632 Summit Ave 7erry Gorman Macalester College 56-90-F 65 Snelling Ave Terry Gorman Macalester College 57-90-F 1605/ 1607 Grand Ave. Terry Gorman . Macalester College BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time until September 1 , 1951 to instatl emergency lighting' at 1632 Summit Ave; 65 Snelling Ave; 1605/ 1607 Grand Ave; in addition, this extension of time includes atl dormitory buildings at Macalester College. PROPERTY DESCR PTIONz Section 4 Town 28 Range 23 Macalester St as vac in doc 1570635 and fol lots 6 thru 10 blk 7 Macalester Park` also subj to sts the E 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sec 5 Tn 28 Rn 23 ---------------------------------- O R I G 1 �v,� L� _ . ��a,.�y 8-14-90 59- 0-F 1023 Arcade St. Tracy Berger BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time until August 15, 1991 to install Fire Suppression System PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Arlington Hills addition to St. Paul � 40/45 thru 49 S 65 Ft of E 40 ft of Lot 18 Blk 10 ---------------------------------- Y as Navs Absent Requested by Department of: , imon OSWZtZ v on acca ee � ettman une �. By. i son � 0 �CT Q �g9O Form A ved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: ate Adoptio Ce tified b Council Secretary gy; ,� << ,� z �—�fd ��� By: Approved by Mayor for Submi ion to Approved by Mayor: ate oCT � � ��9Q Council ) � . By: /�`��i���� gY: \ vlu.v�C.�G�t�-y 2 itECEIVED C�� �Z7� DEPARTMENT/OFFlCE/OOUNCIL DATE INITIATED �A� Community Services g_12_g GREEN SHEE p 2 �+ CONTA PER i PHONE �Nmw GA INtTIAUDATE �DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CITY�UNG� . ABSIfiN ATTORNEY ��F�CE NUAIlBR FOR � MUBT BE ON COUNGL AOENDA 8Y(DA ROU7q10 DQET DIRECTOR �.8 MOT.�RVICES DIR. �AAAYOH(OR A8BIST � TOTAL#OF SIONATURE PAGE8 (CUP_ALL LOCATIONB ROR SIONATUi� ACTION REWESTED: Resolution approv ng the actions of the Property Cod Eriforcement Board of Appeals (St. P ul Board of Appeals & Review) RECOMMENDA7IONS:MP►�(N a►�l� COtlNCIL COMMFTTEEfliEBEARCH REPORT OPT —����� _a��� ��M� ,,�Y� �,�E�. RECENED _CIB O�IMITTEE _ _8TAFF _ COM�AENTB: SEP 1 41990 _DISTRICT COURT _ 8UPPORT8 WMICM COIJNpI OBJECTIVE7 C'�1� '� .� INRIA71NCi PFiOBLEM.ISBUE�OPPORTUNRY .WMt.WINn.WhM��Wh1�. Approving the act ' n of the Property Code Enforcemen Board for the meeting of August 14 , 1990 3 extensions RECEiVED - ADVANTAOE8 IF APPROVED: Extensions to the roperty will be ratified. ��� ����;���.�`� R�eEiv�o OCTU21990 'T RK DISADVANTAQE8IF APPROVED: None COLICICSI cesearch C�nter ���%�����' SEP 21 �IyyU ��.-n lg�. 1990 .A;�, _. . ----_ �.'�x,'4�:°�r . �f'w am��L�:� DIBADVAPIT/K�ES�NoT APPROVED: The action taken b the �roperty Code Enforcement Boa d of Appeals �ill be returned t the Baard by the City Council for further review. , TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION � n�a c��uE SIlDOHTBD( ON� YE8 NO X FUNDINQ SOUfiC� #CTIVITY NIqASER 3 FlNANpAL INFORMATION:(EXPWI� � � � NOTE: COMPLETE DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE OREEN SHEET IN8TRUCTIONAL MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHA311�OFFlCE(PFIONE NO.20&4225). ROUTIN(3 ORDER: Below are profKred routings for the flve most frequsnt types of documents: CONTRACTS (a�su�autha'fzed OOUNCIL RESOLUTION (Amend, Bd�b./ budget exists) Accept. (3re�NS) 1. Outside Agency 1. Depertment Dtrector 2. InrtiaNn�DepaRmsnt 2 Budqst Dinctor 3. City Attomey 3. City Atbmsy 4. Mayor 4. MayoNAseistant 5. Flnar�ce&M�mt Svca. Director 5. qty Oow�dl 8. Fnence�►ccouMing 6. Chief Accountant.Fln&Mgmt Svcs. ADMINI8TRATIVE ORDER (RBudgstn, COUNqL RE80LU1'ION (��DINANCE 1. Activity Manaper t. Initiadnp Dep�rtment Director 2. D�partmerit Acoountant 2• ���►^�Y 9. DspaRmsnt Director 3. MayoNAaistant 4. BudgN Df►ector 4. dt�►Cbuhcil s. ay cierk 6. Chisf AccouM�M. Fin&Mgmt Svcs. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (all othets) 1. InitfaNng Dspartmsnt � 2. CNy Attome�► 3. Maycx/AssistaM 4. qty Gerlt TOTAL NUMBER OF 31GNATURE PACiES Indk�te the N of pagss on wh�h signatures are roquired and pap�dip sach of ths�s� ACTION REOUE3TED Ds�cribs what th�proj�cUrequest sosks to accomplf�in either chronologi- cal ad�r a order of importance.vrhictrover ia rtwst eipproprfa�a for the iasus. Do not write complMe ssrnsncss. Bepin each Rem in your list with a verb. . RECOMMENDATIONS Complste if the ise�e in qusstbn has besn preseM�d befors any body.public w private. 8UPPORTS WHICH COUNqL OBJECTIVE4 Indicata wFdc�Cow�cil obJsdiw(s)Y�P►���wPP�bY���0 the key word(s)(HOUSIW(i. RECREATION. NEIOHBCRHOODB.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUDOET, SEWER SEPARATION).(3EE COMPIETE LI8T IN IN8TRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) COUNGL COMMfITEEIRESEARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS REQUE8TED BY COUNGL INNTIATINO PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY Explain the situation or caMidons that croated a nesd for Y��P� or requ�t. ADVANTAf�ES IF APPROVED Indic�ts wh�ther this fa simply an annwl budpN procsdure roquirod by law/ diarter or Mrhether thsre are apsdfic in whlah ths City of 3eint Paut and ita c�tiz�r�s wHl bsneAt from this pr�tlactbn. DISADVANTACiES IF APPROVED Whet negative eiMcu a major chan�ss to existi�y or past pro�ees mipht this projsctlreque�t produo�if it is pstasd(e.g.�traific delays. ndee. tex incrsasss or as�essmenb)?To VVhom4 Whsn4 For how long? DI8ADVANTAOEB IF NOT APPROVED Wh�t vriN b�Ms nepativs�w4u�ces if d»promiNd acUon is not app►cwd9lneWNty to dsNvsr asMcs?Condnued high tralflc, nass, axident ratsT Loa of r�swnw? FlNANCIAL IMPACT ARfrough you muat tailor the inMrmation you provide here to the issue you are addressing, in general you must answsr Mro que�ions: How much is it gdng to c�st�Who is yoing to pay? Y � . �►c�IO'/yyy ROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF APPEALS (SAINT PAUL BOARD OF APPEALS & REVIEW) 555 CEDAR STREET SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA 55101 MINUTES, MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 1990 MEMBERS PRE ENT: Ron Glassman, Chairman James Laughlin Joan Pearson William Tilton Don Weida MEMBERS ABS NT: Ron Ankeny OTHERS PRES NT: Phillip Owens , St. Paul Fire Prevention Pat Fish, St. Paul Fire Prevention Paul Thurston, St. Paul Fire Prevention Don Miller , Health - 1954 University Ave. Steve Roy, Vacant Buildings Bob Bauer- , Vacant Buildings Dick Lipper�t, Uiv. of Public Health Dave Nelson, Building inspection 8 Design Julie Mattson Krista Weile Sandy Flannagan Evan R. Williams Lynda Mordn David DeJarnett David Jarus Doug �eltz Elizabeth Reischel Gabrielle Funaro Lavonne Christofferson Terry Gorman Tracy Berger John Gelderman STAFF : Josephine P. Bongiovanni 1 . Approval of the minutes of the June 12, 1990 meeting as submitte in writing, Motion made by Jim Laughlin approving the minutes of the June 1 , 1990 meeting as submitted in writing. Seconded by Joan P arson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . Chairman Gl ssman informed the Boardmembers that he attended a meeting of he 3PR - Neighborhood Committee at the Baker Community C nter. The purpose of these meetin�s are to discuss Code Enforc ment. Mr. Glassman challenged Councilperson Janice Rettman, wh chaired the meeting, whether it was true that she would like o eliminate the Property Code Enforcement Board of Appeals, in favor of Housing Court. The co�sensus for most of the people at t e meeting was, that there should definitely be a Property Co e Enforcement Board of Appeals, along with a Housing Court. Cou cilperson Rettman informed Mr. Glassman that she� would not d anything, without including Mr. Glassman, at any meeting whe e a final decision would be made. If anything further, we e to come before the Council she would notify Mr. Giassman, allowing him to testify on behalf of the Property Code Enforcement Board of Appeals. 1 f 2. CASE HEARINGS: CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED: APPELLANT 49-90-H 994 Beech Street Elizabeth Reischel ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE : Elizabeth A. Reischel SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paut Legislative Code pertaining to the height of a fence that was installed on the west side of the house. PROCEEDINGS: Ms. Reischel stated that she had a new fence instalied to replace the old one that had been there for over 20 years on the west side of the house. Dave Nelson, from the Building Inspection 8� Design Department stated that code is 42 inches . There has been no objection from the neighbors . BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Jim Laughlin to grant the variance, allowing the fence to remain the 6 foot height on the west side of the house. Seconded by Don Weida. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 50-90-H 1925 Fourth St. E. Steve/Julie Mattson ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Julie Mattson SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from 5t. Paul Legislative Code allowing a fence that had been installed in the front yard at a height of 48 inches to remain. PROCEEDINGS: Julie Mattson, the Appellant stated that the Contractor installed a fence 48 inches high in the front yard. The Code for fence height in the front yard is only 42 inches high. Chairman Glassman informed the appellant that a neighbor had sent a letter, stating they were in opposition of the fence that had been installed 48 inches high. There were three neighbors Krista Welle and Sandy Flanagan and David DeJarnett, who attended the meeting stating that they were in opposition of the present fence height. They stated that the fence obstructed the view for their children playing on the side walk. � � " . . ��y�_,7�� Dave Nelson from Building and Design Division stated that the permit, whi h was taken out by the contractor, was to install a fence 42 in hes high. Mr. Nelson stated that a letter would be sent 1:o the contractor, notifing them to correct the fence height, bringing it up to code. BOARD ACTIO : Motion was made by Bill Tilton to deny the request for a varia ce on a fence that was installed to the height of 48 inches. Se onded by Jim Laughlin. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 51-90-H 995 Wilson Ave. Lynda J. Moran (2 units) APPEARANCE : ynda Moran SUBJEC7: App llant is requesting a var, iance from St. Paul Legislative ode pertaining to the window size in a basement sleeping roa because of financial riardship. PROCEEDINGS: Mrs . Moran stated that tt�ey purchased the house several mont s ago. In order to help with the expenses the upstairs has been rented. The first fioor has two bedrooms which are occupied by the six children occupy. Mrs . Moran and her husband slee in the basement . Mrs. Moran stated that they have a fire extin uisher, smoke detector. Presently Mr. Moran is unemployed. Dick Lippert an Inspector from the Division of Public Health stated that e personally, nor is the city, comfortable with the fact, th t the Moran's occupy the basement �for a sieeping room, in cas of an emergency situation, because of the window size and the height of the window from floor, it would be difficult to get into the basement. This is a two story single family horne. Don Weida, a Boardmember suggested that the appellant put a day bed in the 1 ving room, to be used as a sleeping room temporally, until their financial situation inproves and they are able to occupy the c mplete house. BOARD ACTION Motion made by Bill Tilton to deny the request for a variance o the basement sleeping room, instead granted the appellant an extension of time until May 15, 1991 to resolve the situation pe taining to sleeping room in the basement. Seconded by Joan Pearson. Yeas (4) Nays( 1 ) Weida Abstention (0) ---------------------------------- 3 52-90-H 1089 Portland Ave. Gabrielle Funaro ( 10 units) Red School House, Inc. APPEARANCE: Gabrielle Funaro SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code pertaining to the instaliation of dead bolts on doors of each rooming unit, because this facility is a licensed DHS Rule 8 shelter for children. PROCEEDINGS: The Appellant stated that this facility is a shelter for children ages 5 through 17. These are child protection cases, staff needs immediate access to the rooms . Ms. Funaro fee) s it is not necessary for five year olds to lock staff out of their roorns. Don Miller, an Inspector from the Division of Public Health stated that he had no objection to this, only that it is the code and he recommends that. the code be adhered to. BUARU ACTION: Motion was made Bill Tilton that the request for a variance be granted on deadbolts, with the conditon that this variance is good only for the duration of the time that this facility operates in its present condition. 5econded by Joan Pearson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ---------------------------------- 35-90-F 2245 Knapp St. Lavonne Christofferson (3 units) APPEARANCE: Lavonne Christofferson SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting variances from Code pertaining to: having to install a second exit from the third floor, sounding device, deadbolts and closures on the furniture access door to a bedroom door. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant would like to install a openable � skylight window with a stairway from the third fioor. Pat Fish, from the Department of Fire and Safety stated the reason that a variance is needed is because the Appellant would like to install a openable skylight in lieu of a standard door from the third floor. That type of window is not according to code, as a standard door is. � � . . �,,�ya�-�77� BOARD ACTIO : Motion rnade by Bill Tilton to grant the variance on the inst llation of a openable skylight window of sufficient size in lie of a standard door , as a second exit from the third floor with nothing else changing, there must be appropriate stairway to ground level . Seconded by Don Weida. Y as (4) Nays ( 1 ) Pearson Abstention (0) The item on the Sounding device was checked by the Fire Department, it was approved, therefore, the request is withdrawn. FUR7HER ACT ON: Motion made by Bill Tilton to deny the request for a varia ce on the door closure. Seconded by Joan Pearson. M TION CARRIED UNANIiNOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 47-90-F 306 Hoyt Ave. Douglas R. Seltz (24 units) APPEARANCE : Douglas Seltz SUBJECT: A pellant is requesting a variance ft-om code requirement pertaining to: having to install all new deadbolts locks. PROCEEDINGS: The Appellant stated that presently there are 5/8 inch deadbol s on each door, all in good condition. The building has a securi y system. The cost couid be in the neighborhood of $1 ,500. 00. he appellant requested that a variance be granted, but, if in t e future, they need replacement, they would be replaced acc rding to the code. Pat Fish, fr m the Department of Fire and Safety stated that the building is security building and is a very well kept building. BUARD ACTION Motion made by Joan Pearson to grant a variance on the deadbolt , with the condition that if replacement is necessary th t they are replaced according to code, this variance is valid onl , for the duration of the time that Mr. Seltz owns the building. Se onded by Jim Laughlin. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ---------------------------------- 5 53-90-F 453 Sherburne Ave. Evan R. Williams (3 units) APPEARANCE: Evan R. Williams SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from Code requirement regarding the installation of handsink in bathroom in #2- PROCEEDINGS: The appellant stated that the bathroom is only 3' 11 " by 6' 7" and there is no possible way that a sink could be installed in the bathroom. There is only ane sink in the kitchen, which is used as a hand sink, and is also used as a since for doing the dishes. This is an efficiency apartment and is occupied by 2 adults, 1 toddler and an infant. The apartment rents for $260. 00 which includes all utilities. Pat Fish, from the Department of Fire 8 Safety stated that there is very extensive work to be done, she feels that the bath is not one of the most urgent items to be taken care of, at this time. She stated that there is major remodeling to be done. The board may want to limit the number of occupants . The appellant stated that the present tenants will be moving and it has been rented to a mother with one child. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Joan Pearson to grant a variance on the bathroom sink, provided that the occupants be limited to two (2) persons , included in the variance is the requirement that if, it is remodeled, that it must be brought up to code. Seconded by Don Weida. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 54-90-F 841 Grand Ave. Chris A. LaFontaine SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code requirement: having to install a 2nd exit from the third floor. Resolved - Case withdrawn. ---------------------------------- 55-90-F 1632 Summit Ave. Terry Gorman (Wailace Hall ) Macalester College APPEARANCE: Terry Gorman SUBJECT; Appellant is requesting an extension of time to design, budget and install EMERGENCY LIGHTING. ' . . ���0"�77y BOARD ACTIO : Motion was made by Don Weida to grant an extension of time to nstall emergency lighting, until 5eptember 1 , 1991 . Seconded by Joan Pearson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 56-90-F 65 So. Snelling Ave. Terry Gorman (Dayton Hall Macalester College APPEARANCE: Terry Gorman SUBJECT: Ap ellant is requesting an extension of time to design, budget and nstall EMERGENCY LIGHTING, BOARD ACTIO : Motion made by Don Weida to grant an extension of time to ins all emergency lighting until Septe�mber 1 , 19y1 . Seconded by Joan Pearson. MOT10N CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 57-90-F 1605 Grand Ave. (Truck Hall ) Terry Gorman 1607 Grand Ave. (Doty Hall ) Macalester College APPEARANCE : Terry Gorman SUBJECT: A pellant is requesting an extension of time to design, budget and install EMERGENCY LIGHTING. BOARD ACTIO : Motion made by Don Weida to grant an extension of time to ins all emergency lighting, until September 1 , 1991 . Seconded by Joan Pearson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FURTHER ACTION: Motion was made that an extension of time be granted to install emergency lighting in all dprmitory buildings at Macalest r College. Work to be completed by September 1 , 1991 . MOTION CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY. -------------------------------�--- 58-9�-F 13t3-142 Grotto Ave. N. Carlus Espejo (8 units) YWCA APPEARANCE: ohn Gelderman SUBJECT: App llant is requesting a variance for� Code compliance_ pertaining t the size of one bedroom, measuring only 64 sq. ft. to be used a a bedroom. PROCEEDINGS: The building is being remodeled to be used as an Emergency Complex for battered women. All code violations have been corrected. The one bedroom measures 64 sq. ft. therefore, a variance is requested. The room has a window in it. Pat Fish, from the Department of Fire � Safety stated that the window in the bedroom does meet code and the first floor has a sprinkler system. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Joan Pearson granting a variance allowing the use of the middle bedrooms in each unit of both 138 and 142 North Grotto, although the room only measures 64 sq. ft. Seconded by Bill Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 22-90-R 1488 Goodrich Ave. William M. Dech SUBJECT: Appellant was before the Board at the March 13, 1990 meeting requesting a variance on the requirement of having to disconnect the rainleaders, at that time, the Board denied the variance. Appellant would like the Board to review the issue again. Appellant requested a postponement until the next meeting. ---------------------------------- 59-90-F 1023 Arcade St. Tracy Berger (Com' 1 Bldg) APPEARANCE: Tracy Berger SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from the requirement of having to "PROVIDE AN APPROVED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN SPRAY AREA" . PROCEEDINGS: The appellant stated that the building was build five years ago, at that time, it was inspected by Fire, Building and Ventilator Inspectors. When the spray booth was built it would have three side, with a fire suppression system. In order to avoid putting in a suppression system it was suggested that a separate room be build, enclosed with fire wal ) s all around, and with fire doors, which the appellant did. Several inspection have been done, and never was the appellant told that it was necessary for the system to be put in. At the last inspection, the appellant was informed that a Fire Suppression System must be installed. The appeltant feels if it was not called as a code violation at earlier inspections, why is it now a code violation? � ' � � . . . �f,�'y�--�77 � Phil Owens, from the Department of Fire & Safety stated that MUFC requires a ire Suppression System in a spray booth, or area since 1972 . Mr. Berger has a open face booth, that he has enclosed in a room. The Code 45.209 states "All spray booths or spray rooms shall be protected by an Approved Automatic Fire Suppression System" this is verbatim all the way back to 1972. Mr. Owens s ated that there were drawings in the file showing the booth, not he room, and the ventilation systenm. There are no drawings or specification for the room or a suppression system. Mr. Berger tated that the cost would be in the neighborhood of $4. 000. 00. The room size is 11 x 36 ft. Mr. Owens s ated that the room where the spray booth is, is used for general storage. BOARD ACTIO : Motion made by Bill Tilton to deny the request for a variance, instead granted an extension of time until August 15, 19y1 to ins all a Fire Suppression System. Seconded by Joan Pearson. M TION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ---------------------------------- Meeting adj urned at 2 :45 p.m.