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90-2115 U � `•I V I 1 �A`„� Council File # Q ��/�� l�1 Green Sheet # RESOLUTI�N ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL MINNESOT �� Presented By Referred To Comm-ittee: Date Bt IjT RE 't�LVEU, Tr��at the Counc i 1 of the C i ty c�f Sa i nt P�ru 1 herebY certif�es and approves the action of the �roperty (>-ode Enforcement. k�' ard ofi Appea I s perta i n i ng to the i=o I i ow i ng I i sted property ,an� s shown by thiP Excer�ted M i nutes ofi sa i cf F'ropErty Code �nfa'rcem .ni; k3aar-d, and d�ted Qctober 9, 1 tiyG and mar�ked EXH I BI�1� A!, an�i attacr��ed Yiereto and made a part hereof by refererice: !, DAl-E OF k�UAkU� M I NUTE� C;A.>� NG: PRO�ERTY APPEALED A�PELLAN�( It]/9/90 ; 77-`�U-H 619 Lafayette Rd Nancy Ulson National Handicap Hous i rig 1 nst i tute BOARU ACTION': Granted a v�riance on the instal1ation of a fence � to a he i c�tit of 1 t� Feet �ar secur i ty reasons. f'ROPERTY DESCRIP7�lON : Warren & Winsiows additian �� t� the t.own of St. Paul vac St accruing 8 part of Blks 7 & � Veg at inter- section of NWLY line of ' La�ayet�te Rd as widened & W I i ne of OtseqG St, tPi N a f ong sd St 8j fit, th� 5 t39 Deg �4 M i n 1 0 Sec W 4U0 t=t �th 5 51 Deg 34 Min 10 Sec W 59.51 ft, �:r� 5 37 Deg �$ M i n 1 7 Sec E 31�U . 35 tt t.o � NWLY line of Lafayette Rd, th NELY a I or�g sd Rd 3 1 7 . �8 ft to beg. ---------------------------------- ' i 1 � R�I �INAL �y�a�s 1U/9/y0 I 67-y0-F Lt�E3 Laurei Ave. Micnaei �ox BOARU ACl4 I ON: I Grante�i a vai� i ance to be a f 1 owed to i r�sta t 1 a ^!T^ �-��^, "Jomy" I adder to be use� as a seconc� ex i t firom the tri i rd t� 1 oor w i th cer�ta i n cond i t i ons , �tf�at an opena�� ie batf��room or bedroom wind�w (window must , rneet c�de re�uirements ) be allowed to be used as d ' exit to the iadder , and �hat there must be a giass �I breaker dev9ce near the window to be used to open ' and/or break the window in an emer�gency situation, � al5o that there be no locks an tt�e window j des i c�nated fior� an egress w i nciow. PRONEkfY pESC�21PT1UN: ��evens Rearrangement of u_—WW �^ Lats 1 12 and 13 etc ttie � 2:�. 7 ft. of W 9E�.37 ft as measured along the N Line of Lot 1 Blk 72 ---------------------------------- lU/9/y0 E�8-90-F 286 Laurel Ave. Patricia Hamp1 BUA�D AC�I�l ON: Granted a vai�i ance to be a I i owECi to i nsta i i a ^ '"Jomy" iadder to be used as a secc�nd exit firom the th i rd f l o�r w i�tr� certa i n cond i t i ons , that an openabfe bedr-oom or bathraom window (window must meet code requirement� ) be allowed to be used as a Pxit to the ladc�er, and that there must be a glass breaker cievice near the wind�w ta be used to open and/or break the window in an emez�gency situation, also that there be no locks on tf�e window designated as �n egress wir�dow. {'�UP�f�TY DESCR I Pl� I UN_� Stevens kearran�emen�t d,f � Lots 1 i� and 1�� et.c ; tY�e E 23 . 7 ft of W 1 �0. U 7 �, ft as measured ai�ng the N ' line o� �� Lat 1 f3�lk 7� ---------------------------------- il 2 OR�lG1 �lAL . �i��o -�r�.� 10/9/90 'I ��-�O-F 29� Laurel Ave. Frances F'. Ahlfs BOARd AC'TIUN: �I Granted a variance �tu be ailawed tn install a � � "Jomv" ladd�r to be us�d as a secur�d exit from j tt�e th i rd f 1 oor w i th certa i n corid i t i ons , that an , o�enable bPdroom or bathroam window (window must ' meet code requirements} be allowed t.� �e usec� as an exit to the ladder, and that t��ere rnust be a aiass breaker device r�ear the windows to be used to open and/or lareak trie window in an emergency s i tuat i on. a 1 so that th�r�e k�e r�o I ocks on the ; window designated as an earess window. PROPERTY �ESCRIPI-IUN; 5tev�ns kearrangemeni: afi ' Lots 1 l� and 13 etc the E 23. 7 ft. af W 12 .67 ft �s measurecl a 1 ong the N I i ne of Lot i B1k 7Z ---------------------------------- lU/��/9U 70-9�-F 2y4 Laurei Ave. Fred Shank BUARD ACTION: Granted a variance ta be aifc�wed to instail a � "Jomy" iadder to be used as a sei:and exit fram the third floar with certain conditions , that. an openable bedroom or bathr-oom windaw (windnw rnust. ' meet code t�equiremer�ts) be aliowed to be used as ' an exit to the ladder, anci that there must be a c�lass breaker device near the winc�ow to be used to open and/or break the window in an emergencY situa�tion. also, -that ther� be no i�cks on the wi ndow des i cinated as tt��e egress w i ndow. F'RUPER-fY DESCR 1 P7I ON : St.ev�ris Rearrangernent of � � T` Lots 1 1L dnd 13 etc beq at NW cor of Lat l , tt� ,� E alonq N Iine 25. 2"1 ft th S O Ueq , L� Min, 24 Sec W foz- 9L . 1 fit: th N Sa Dec7, 56 M i n � for 24 . 51 fit; th IV to be�� Part ofi Lat 1 BLk 72 ---------------------------------- , 3 ORI � IIVAL . . ��o--��s 10/�/90 ', 71-9U-F 1778 Rame Ave. Uave Toeniskoetter ', Minn. JEw�ish Grour� , Home BUARU ACTION: i Grdnted a variance frorr the requir�ment far A � installa�tion af cieadbalt i�cks on sieepina rooms. PR(]PER��Y DESCk1PlION : Lane' s Hiqhland Nark . _�_.__.._______ ' Ex E LG 5/ t0 fit Lot 4 and �� x W 39 ft Lnt 6 and all of I Lot 5 Ei 1 k 28 1 0,/y/�0 il 74-y0-F 1 1U6 Un i vers i ty Katr� I een Henry I Aldin� Carp. BOARC� ACl-IUN: I Granted a vari�nce frorn tl-7e requirement for ' instailation of d�adk�olt l�cks on sieeping rooms . PROPER�TY DESC�'i PT I ON : Howard �'ark _____ Lots 1 2 dr7t1 Lat 3 ---------------------------------- lU/y/90 ' 75-�U-F 1540 Lincnln Ave. E3ro. Michael Lee Chr� i st i an Eirothers Ynutl�� Home BC�AF�D ACl-I ON: �!� Granteci a var i ance f rom tr-ie r�equ i i�em�rit f=or instaiiation of dEadbolts locks or�i sleeping roorns . F'ROPER rY UESC I Pl�I(7N: �ummi t V i ew � Lots � and Lot 5 Blk 6 ---------------------------------- 4 QRaCINAL . ��a—a�,� 1�/9/90 73-90-F 761 E . 3rd St. Paul A. Wolff BUARD AC7ION: Granted a variance from the requirement of installing a handsink in the bathroom of Apt. #3, also, included in the motion that the unit be occupied by only 2 persons. � PROPERTY DESCRIP7ION: Highland addition to ' St. Paul Lot Z4 BLk 2 and be it, FURTHER R�SOLVEU, That upon passage of this resolution the City Clerk is hereby authorized and dir-ected to transmit a copy of this resa1ution for recorc�ing to the Ramsey County Office of Register of Deeds . eas Navs Absent Requested by Department of: imon �_ osw�tz� _� Communi Ser ices—P on� �,_ -- Macca�iee ettman • `-� une _� By: �l i son � Adopted by Council: Date �o� `� 7 �9� Form ed by 'ty At rne c Adoptio Certified by Council Secretary gy. , �y.� � � �/ - y(1 By: Approved by Mayor for Submis ' n to Council Approved by Mayor: Date i/' �,' � `%�/�'L�£ � ., 1990 B �` /' By: Y= �/ �� ptJBl1SHE0 D E C 81990_. ' 5 , l�-�e-��,� (;0111I11L1T�11�LrV1 @S , DATE IN►TIATED GREEN SHEET No. �d�►�8 CONTA PER80N 3 PNONE INITUU DATE INITIALIDATE 2 9 —7 7 5 C P,+�rM�r apecroA 0 cm oouNC�� H � � J� ' NUMlER FOR CITY ATTOFiNEY CITY CLERK MU8T BE COUNGL AOENDA BY T� fiOUTINO BUDtiET DIRECTOR g flN.A MOS.SERVICES DIR. MAYOR(OR AS818TAN'n � TOTAL N OF 81GNATURE P 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGINATUHE� �cnoH�ou�o: Resolution ap rov ng the actions of the Property Code Enfo.rcement Board of Appeals. F�OOM�END�►7�ONS:Mwow w« lR) COUNqI. REPORT L _PW�MMNfi OOMMIS�ON dVIL RVIC:COMMl8SI0N MIAlY8T P►�"E"o. RECEIVED —��M� —�� : —��,� N OV 1 91990 su�v�s w��oou�a�� Comm�y�ias ��xnnnNO�.�ssue. ,wnn.wns�,wne►a.wn»: Approving the act on of the Property Code Enforcement Board of Appeals for the meeti g o October 9, 1990. A . ADVMITAGE8IF APPROVED: Variances to he roperty will be ratified. 9 - variances o�v�u�rr�a��o: None. , as�ov�wr�es iF rwT�r+pove�: The action ta en y the Property Code Enforcement Board of Appeals will be retur ed o the Board by the City Council for further review. TOTAL AMOIMrT OF TRAIi6A ODI a C08T/REVENUE SUDOETEO(CIRCLE QNE) YE8 NO X t�uNO�ci SouHCE ACTIVITY NUMOER 3 3 2 6 3 - FlNANqAL INFORMATION:(IXPWt� . • ' . ��Or�/V PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF APPEALS (5AINT PAUL BOARD OF APPEALS 8 REVIEW) 555 CEDAR STREET SAINT PAUL, MlNNESOTA 55101 I MINUTES, MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 1990 MEMBER5 PR�SENT: Ron Glassman, Chairman Ron Ankeny Joan Pearson William Tilton MEMBERS AB�ENT: James Laughiin ' Don Weida OTHERS PRE�ENT: Pat Fish, 5t. Paul Fire Prevention 5teve Roy, D i v i s i on of Pub 1 i c Hea 1 ti-n Harold Robinson, Division of Public Heaith Curtis Carr Winston Owens Michael Cox Fred Shank Frances Ahifs Rose Glassman Brian Neison Jim Masterman �orothy Hoskings �lancy Olson '' David 7nompsor� T. Williams ' K. Cashay Kathieen Henry i Bro. Michael Lee Anderson ' Dave Toeniskoetter Paui Wolff Uave Garske STAFF : , Josephine P. Bongiovanni 1 . Ap��ro al of the minutes of the SeptEmber 11 , 1990 meeting as subrni�ted in writing. Motiom made by Joan Pearson approving the minutes of the - September 11 , 1990 meeting as submitted in writing. Seconded by Rom Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Glassman referred to a letter he received from Pat Fish, 5t. Paul F �re Prevention regarding: DEADBOLT LOCK REQUIREMENTS. wherein, the request was made that the board grant a blanket exemption for the requirement of deadbolt locks on ali doors for certain ocCUpancies, such as convents, supervised living facilities and shelters that house runaway or problem teens, physically or mentally handicapped adults, or others that by nature of the sevices provided, require the staff access to the room without a key for the safety of the occupants. Fire Prever�tion� would submit a list and description of the occupancy each month' at the Board meeting. They wouid meet the following criteria: l g � � C�a`��'� 1 . The safety of the occupant is not compromised by eliminating the deadbolt. 2. Elimination of the deadbolt is essential to the nature of the life style in the occupancy. 3. S�aff or responsible adults are on the premises 24 hours to assure the privacy and safety of the occupant. BOARD ACTIDN Motion made by William Tilton to grant the Fire Marshall the power to exempt the requirement of deadbolt locks for certairn occupancies, according to the criteria of the letter dated 5ept�mber 13 , 1990. (Letter attached to the minutes) Seconded b�v Ron Ankeny. MUTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . Joan Pears�n made the motion to grant a variance on the deadbolts for the prpperties at 1778 Rome Ave, 1706 University Ave. and 1540 Lincoln Ave. , these are group homes and . fall under the criteria of the requirements needed. Seconded by Wiiiiam Tilton. M07ION CARF�IED UNANIMOUSLY. CASE N0: PROPERI-Y APPEALED APPELLANT 76-90-H ' 281 Kellogg Blvd E . PMA Limited Partnership (Vacant bidg) Brian Nelson APPEARANCEt Brian Nelson 8 Jim Masterman SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a waiver of the vacant building fee in the amount of $ 1 ,660.00. PROCEEplNG�: The Appellant stated that the Partnership is insolvent. ' It has been For Sale for some years. There is the risk of lo$ing the property. Taxes are in arrears. Steve Roy, from the Division of Public Health informed the Board that the building has been unoccupied and vacant since 1986. There has been an on going problem with glass falling out on the side walk, pigeon infestation, and there has been complaints about your�gsters or adults getting into the building. The appellant was notified to correct these items, they were not done. the City had to incur expenses by hiring a contractor to correc�t these problems. The appeliant has been less than cooperativ�. ' 2 . . �,r�0"�,7�/`� After a lerlgthy discussion, the appeal was denied. BOARD ACTI N: Motion made by William Tilton to deny the appeal . 5econd�d b Joan Pearson. I Yeas (3) Nays ( 1 ) Ankeny Abstention (0) ---------------------------------- 66-90-H 405 Ashland Ave. Curtis Carr ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE � Curtis Carr 5UBJEC : Flppellant is requesting a variance to allow a fence to be install �d to a height of 7'8" in the rear and side of house. i PROCEEDING�: The appellant stated that the fence that had been installed was approved by the Heritage Preservation. The City came to inspect the fence and informed Mr. Carr that the fence was to high. Mr . Carr removed the lattice from the top to bring the fence I�eight into code compliance. Mr . Carr would iike a variance tq put the lattice work back on the top ofi the fence. Dorothy Ho�king, a neigr�bar stated that. sP�e opposed the height of the fence. She feels the fence is ugly. Chairman Glassman informed the board that there nad been a petition circulated and signed by neighbors in favor of the fence. Mr. Amey s�nt a letter to the board, to inform them, that there were no bu9lding code implications from the Baard' s approval or disapproval of the fence. Mr. Amey informed tne board that building p�rmits were required subject to the boards findings. BOARD ACTI N: Motion made by Ron Ankeny to deny the request for a variance ,on the fence height. Seconded by Joan Pearson. Yeas (2) Nays (2) Abstention {0) ---------------------------------- P 3 . . �,�-1�_07��..� 77-90-H 619 Lafayette Rd. Nancy Olson, Prop. Mgr. (36 units) National Handicap Housing Institute, Inc. APPEARANCE Nancy Olson SUBJECfi: ppeilant is requesting a variance to allow for installatic�n of a 10 ft. security fence to help prevent high incidence �f vandalisrn to the property and the property of the residence. ' Chairm�n G�assman informed the board that he received a letter from R7charFd Amey Supervisor of Inspections, stating that there will b� no � buiiding code impiications from the Board' s approvai or dis�ppr�val on the fence being instalied. Mr. Amey informed the Bo�rd �hat building permits are required subject to the findings o� the board. BUARD �1CTI N: Motion made by Wiiliam Tilton to grant the varianGe on the installation of a fence to a height of lOft for security r�asons. Seconded by Joan Pearsan. MUl"ION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ---------------------------------- 72-90-H ' 550 Thomas Ave. Winston M. Owens ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: 1Appellant is requesting a variance on Item #5 - Remove and rewireiillegal convenience outlet circuits to code. Letter dated Augu$t 3 , 1990. PROCEEDING�: The appellant is requesting some additionai time to bring the �lectrical service up to code. The building i-s currently Wacant. Harold Robinson, an inspector from the Division of Pubiic Health stated that the City's position is, that if, a building is vacant the owner can take all the time needed to bring the building into code compliance, as long as no one lives in the buiiding. The appeli�nt has the place rented and the new tenants are scheduled to move in by the 15th of October. The work will not be done, tl�erefore the appellant needs the extension to time. I 4 . . ��yo�a/,� Mr. Robinsan stated that the house has 30 amp service. Permits will have to be taken out. It must be inspected by an Electrical Inspector upon completion. BOARD ACTIC►N: Motion made by Ron Ankeny to grant an extension of time for 60 days, (December 15, 1990) to bring electrical service into code compliance, also included in the motion that the unit be occupi �d by+ only four persons . 5econded by Willian Tilton. Yeas (3 ) Nays ( 1 ) Pearson Abstention ( 0) ---------------------------------- Chairman Glassman advised the Board that the next four items would be handled as one item, which are: 288 Laurel Ave, 286 Laurel Ave. . 290 Laurel Ave. and 294 Laurel Ave. The reason for these being handled as one, is the fact, tnat these are row Townhouses called "Riley Row" . and the request is for a variance, to approve an alternative form of egress, to be used as a means of a secan�l ex i t. APPEARANCE � Michae! Cox Pat Fish, �rom the Department of Fir�e and Sdfety stated ttlat the residents c�f Riley Row had met with Ms. Fish to discuss the issue of ar� alternative egress . She understood that the owners of the bui �ding were going to instali a stairway from the back of the buildir►g, from the third floor, down on the roof of the second f 1 oor of tt�e bu i 1 d i ng. Michaei Cox stated that would be a probiem, because of the size of the land behind the townhouses to construct a proper stairway. Mr. Cox ha�i someone demonstrate the "Jomy" }adder that they were considering using as a second exit. The ladder would be fastened to the wall , it is operated by pulling a handie to release ladder, which has a quard rail attached to it. Pat Fish, 5tated that the Fire Department has reviewed the "Jomy" ladder, at the request of the dealer. Ms. Fish stated that there are a couple of assumptions being made here, which are, the person on �he third floor must always be mentally and physical capable of operating the ladder, and also, will the ladders always be in working condition. Building department wili not issue H permit for a ladder. Michael Co�c stated that the building has an Alarm System which is inter-conn�cted. The walls between the units are about 4 hour - fire w�lis ' from ground thru the roof. 5 . . l��a��s BOARD ACTI N: Motion made by Ron Ankeny to grant a variance, to be allo ed to install a "Jomy" ladder, to be used as a second exit from �he third fioor, with certain conditions, that an openable b throom or bedroom window (window must meet code requiremen s) be aliowed to be used as an exit to the ladder, and that there must be a glass breaker device near the window to be used to op n and/or break the window in an emergency situation; also. that there be no locks on the window designated as the egress winclow. Seconded by Wiliiam Tiiton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 67-90-� ' 288 Laurel Ave. Michael /Deborah Cox (3 units) APPEARANCE: Michael Cox SUBJEC�: F�ppellant is request.ing a variance, to approve an alternative form of egress , to be used as a second exit from the third floor. 80ARD ACTI N: Motion made by Ron Ar�keny to grant a variance, to be allowed to install a "Jorny" ladder to be used as a second exit from the tY�ird floor with certain conditions , that an openable bathroom or� bedroom window (window must meet code requirements) be allowedito be used as a exit to the ladder , and that there must be a c�lass breaker device near the window to be used to open and/or bre�k the window in an emergency situation, also that there be nd locks on the window designated for an egress window. Seconded by� William Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 68-90-F 286 Laurel Ave Patricia Hampl (3 units) Terence Williams SUBJECT: Appeltant is requesting a variance, to approve an alternativ� form of egress, to be used as a second exit from the third floor. BOARD CTI N: Motion made by Ron Ankeny to grant a variance, to be allowed ' to install a "Jomy" ladder to be used as a second exit . from the tt�ird floor with certain conditions, that an openable bedroo�n or � bathroom window (window must meet code requirements) be allpwed ' to be used as a exit to the ladder, and that there must b�e a glass breaker device near the window to be used to open and/or' bre�k the window in an emergency situation, also that there be np locks on the window designated as an egress window. Secondjed by William Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 6 . . ��'a�rs 69-90-F 290 Laurel Ave. Frances P. Ahlfs (3 units) SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance, to approve an alternativeiform of egress, to be used as a second exit from the th i rd f 1 oor�. BOARD CTIO� : Motion made by Ron Ankeny to grant a variance, to be allowed o install a "Jomy" ladder to be used as a second exit from the third floor with certain conditions , that an openable bedroom or athroom window (window must meet code requirements) be allowed o be used as an exit to the ladder, and that there must be a glass breaker device near the windows to be used to open and/or break the window in an emergency situation, also that there be no locks on the window designated as an egress window. Seconded by William Tiiton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ' ---------------------------------- 70-90-F 294 Laurel Ave. Fred 5hank (5 units) SUBJECT: A�ppeilant is requesting a variance, to approve an alternative form of egress , to be used as a second exit from the third floor . BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Ankeny to grant a variance, to be allowed o install a "Jomy" ladder to be used as a second exit from the thiird floor with certain conditions , that an openable bedroom or ibathroom window (window must meet code requirements) be allowed '�to be used as an exit to the ladder , and that there must be a gilass breaker device near the window to be used to open and/or brea�k the window in an emergency situation, also, that there be na locks on the window designat-ed as the egress window. Seconded by� William Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 71-90-F 1778 Rome Ave. Minn. Jewish Group Home (group home) Dave Toeniskoetter SUBJECT: A,ppellant is requesting a variance from the requirement of having to install deadbolt locks on bedroom doors. because this is a group home, and the staff must have immediate access to the rodms iin case of an emergency. BOARD ACT_ IO�N: Motion made by Joan Pearson to grant a variance to the requireiment for installation of deadbolt locks on sleeping room doors �t yaur facility. Seconded by William Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNAINIMOUSLY. ' ---------------------------------- 7 . . ' �go,air.� 74-90-F 1706 University Ave. Aldine Corp. (group horne) Kathleen Henry SUBJECT: ,4;ppellant is requesting a variance from the requirement of having to install deadbolt locks on guest room doors. because of the nature of the type of home. Staff needs access to the rooms. BOARD ACTI N: Motion was made by Joan Pearson to grant a variance to the requl,irement for installation of deadbolts on sleeping room doors at y ur facility. Seconded by William Tilton. MOTION CARRIE� UN�ANIMOUSLY . 75-90-F 1540 Lincoln Ave. Christian Brothers Youth Home ' Bro. Michael Lee SUBJECt: A;ppellant is requesting a variance from the requirement of hav9ng to install deadbolt locks on doors , because of the nature of the type of home. 5taff needs access to the rooms . BUARt� ACTION : �lotion made by Joan Pearson to grant a variance to the requirement for installation of deadbolts locks on sleeping room dOOrs at your fiacility. Seconded by Wiliiam Tilton. MOTI(�N CARRIED UNaN1MUUSLY. ---------------------------------- 73-90-F 761 E . 3rd St. Paul A. Wolff (5 units) APPEARANCE :' Paul A. Wolff SUBJECT: appellant is requesting a variance on item #8 - Provide handsink far a bathroom in Apartment #3. Letter dated July 31 , 1990. PROCEEqINGSj_ The Appellant stated that the unit is a very small unit and i� is not possible to add a handsink in the bath. Presently tihe unit is vacant. BOARD ACTI N: Motion made by William Tilton to grant a variance for th� in tallation of a handsink in the bathroom of apartment #3, with �he condition that the unit be occupied by only two (2) person�. Seconded by Joan Pearson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- , ti 8 . �qa��lrs 83-90-H ', 767 Selby Ave. William J. Relf � (2 units) SUBJECT: Appellant is appealing the "ORDER TO VACATE" - vacate date is October 8, 1990. Resolved - Withdrawn. ' ---------------------------------- Meetin� adj'burned at 3 :30 p.m. 3 � � I l,l I T VI" J/11IV i rnv� w ��'�-� I' DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND SAFETY SERVICES � ,,,,,�� STEVE CONROY, DIRECTOR % �� ° JOHN COLONNA, ACT'ING FIRE CHIEF ' 100 E. Eleventh St., Sain�Paui,MN 55101 JAMES SCHEIBEL ` MAYOR /��0��,�IJ �i� ! September �13 , 1990 � I Ron Glassman Board of Appeals � 555 Cedar Street � Saint PauJ„ Minnesota 55101 SUBJECT: Deadbolt Lock Requirements Dear Mr. Glassman: Recently we have inspected several occupancies that, under Saint Paul Hous.ing Code Section 3409-3I, require the installation of 1" deadbolt �ocks on all unit doors. Our experience has been that because of the nature of certain occupancies, deadbolt locks are counter-p�'oductive to the life style of residents there, such as in convents, supervised living facilities, and shelters that house runaway or problem teens, physically or mentally handicapped adults, or otners that by nature of the service provided there require that staff access the room without a key for the s�fety of the occupant. We request that the Board grant a blanket exemption for this type of occupaa�cy so to expedite the inspection process and spare the care-givers the expense and time to file an appeal . Fire Prevention could submit a list and description of these addresses' with a brief description of the occupancy each month at the Board, meeting. They would meet the following criteria: 1 . The safety of the occupant is not compromised by eliminating the deadbolt . 2 . Elimi.nation of the deadbolt_ is essential to the nature of the life style in the occupancy. 3 . Staf� or responsible adults are on the premises 24 hours to - assure the privacy and safety of the occupant. z � � _ �po-air.� September �.3 ,` .1990 Page two ' SUBJECT: beadbolt Lock Requirements Fire Preve tion wishes to assure members of the Board that our intention is to protect the safety of all occupants of Saint Paul rental pro erty, and we find that this issue contributes to the safety, ari�d in no way compromises the well being of occupants. Thank you 'for your cooperation with our code enforcement efforts. Sincerely,, �� Pat' Fish Supervisor of Inspections PF/kn II