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90-2215 X � � ( G ( k'+��-�� I� 'Council File # �� ' ���'� Green Sheet # RESOLUTION ;�CI F. SA1NT PAUL, MINNESOTA , Presented By � ���L'� � Referred To Committee: Date E3E T T RE50LVED, r�r,at the Counc i 1 of the C i ty of Sa i nt Pau 1 heret�y cert i fi i es and approves tr7e act i on of th� F'rc�perty Code Enforcemen� E3aard of A�peals pertaining to the followinq listed property and as shown by trie Excerpted Minutes of said Prop�rty Code Enforcement C�oard, dnd ciated Uctober 9, ly9U and marked EXHT�IT A, and attached r�ereto and made a par�t hereofi by reference: " UATE UF BUARG MINUTES CAS� NO: NROPERTY APPEALED APF'ELLAN'T: lU/y/90 �72-�0-H 550 �rhomas Ave. Winston M. Uwens BOARD ACl"ION: Granted ar� extension af time for 60 days, December 15, 19�U to bring electrical service into code compliance, also includeU in the moti«r� that the unit be occupied by only four persons . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION : H. M. Ramsey' s 5u�division Block 11 . Stinson' s Uivision to St. Paul , Minn Lot 13 f3ik 1 ---------------------------------- Y�as Navs Absent Requested by Department of: .zmon � osw�tz � Commu�rit Se vices-Public Health D'v. on �____,___ Macca ee � ; ettman — ' une ! i son — By' � Adopted by Council: Date DE C i 8 1990 Form A roved by City Attorney Adoptio Certified by Council Secretary By; /� c �/�„� — � By: Approved by Mayor for Submission to P_(, f� ��90 Counc i l � Approved by Mayor: Date �� , � (� _, � " B l�o,�,�..�� By: }O���e���� y� p����►au_r.n '��-� � 9 1990 � . _ G� -aa/.� �ommurii�t�ervic S �TE INITIATED _ GREEN SHEET No. 6d�9 CONTA PERSON 3 PHONE INITIAU DATE IMTIAUDATE 2 9 -'�'� S PARTMENT DIRECTOR �CITY OOUNpL Jose hine P. Bon lOV I1I71 , a��� : ATTOANEY �qTYCLERK MU8T BE ON COUNdL A(�ENDA BY(DA pOUTIN(; BUDOET DIRECTOR �FIN,d MOT.BERVi�8 DIR. AS P 0�►voa con�ss�srawn []. TOTAL N OF SIONATURE PA (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS,FOR SKK�INATURE) ACTION REGUE8TE0: Resolution app ovi g the actions of the Property Code Enforcement Board of Appeals. neoo�NwmoHS:�.w« � c� cou� r�rot� _PUWNIN(i COAAMISSION _CIVIL 8E ��co�� """"'� RECEIVED _d8 OOMMITTEE _ -$T"FF - °°"""�"�� NOV 2 0 1990 �0,8����RT _ NOV 21 1990 �P�,��,����E CITY ��fTa�N�EY�s� �►YOrrs oF IDqTU►nN0 PAOBIEM.IS8UE.OPPOR7U (VVho. �,WMn�WhNe,Wh�: Approvi,ng the cti n of the Property Code Enforcement Board of Appeals for the meetin of ctober 9 , 1990. ADVMITAOE8 IF APPROVED: Extensions to he operty will be ratified. • 1 - extension of time asn�v�r,�c�s iF���o: None. DISADVANTIIOE8 IF NOT APPROVED: The action tak n by the Property Code Enforcement Board of Appeals will be return d to the Board by the City Council for further review. RECEIVED t�C14i9A0 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACT = n�a C08T/REVENUE OUDfiETED(GRCLE Ol1� YES NO X FUNOINO SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER 3 3 2 6 3 FlNANdAL INFORAAAT�N:(EXPL.AIN) duJ � � ���r'���jr ��Ch,�/B�7'' �' PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD OF APPEALS (SAINT PAUL BOARD OF APPEALS & REVIEW) 555 CEDAR STREET SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 , MINUTES, MEETING OF OCTUBER 9, I990 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Glassrnan, Chairman Ron Ankeny Joan Pearson Wiliiam Tilton NlEMBERS A13S�NT: James Laughiin Don Weida OTHERS PRESENT: Pat Fish, St. Paul Fire Prevention Steve Roy, Division of Public Health Harold Robinson, Division of Public Heaith Curtis Carr Winston Owens ' Michael Cox Fred Shank Frances Ahifs Rose Glassman Brian ivelson Jim Masterman Dorothy Hoskinys �lancy Olson David Tnompson T. Williams K. Cashay Kathleen Henry Bro. Michaei Lee Anderson ' Dave Toeniskoetter Paul Wolff Dave Garske STAFF : Josephine P. Bongiovanni 1 . Ap��roval of the minutes of the September 11 , 1990 meeting as submitted in writing. Motion made by Joan Pearson approving the minutes of the September I1 , 1990 meeting as submitted in writing. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Glassman referred to a ietter he received from Pat Fish, 5t. Paul Ff�e Rrevention regarding: OEADBOLT LOCK REQUIREMENTS, wherein, th� request was made that the board grant a blanket exemption for the requirement of deadboit locks on all 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 withou�t a key for the safety of the occupants. Fire Prevention would submit a list and description of the occupancy each manth at the Board meeting. They would meet the foliowing criteria: T 1 �yo:?��..� 1 . Th� 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. Stc�ff or responsibie adults are on the premises 24 hours to assure the privacy and safety of the occupant. BOARD ACTI0�1 Motion made by Wifliam Tilton to grant the Fire Marshall the power to exempt the requirement of deadbolt locks for certain occupancies, according to the criteria of the ietter dated Septemi�er 13 , 1990. (Letter attached to the minutes) Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Joan Pearson made the motion to grant a variance on the deadbolts for the properties 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 Wiiliam Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . CASE N0: PROPERYY APPEALED APPELLANT 76-90-H 281 Kellogg Blvd E . PMA Limited Partnership (Vacant bidg) Brian Nelson APPEARANCE : Brian Nelson 8 Jim Masterman SUBJECT: Appeilant is requesting a waiver of the vacant building fee in the amount of $ 1 ,660. 00 . PROCEEDINGSs The Appellant stated that the Partnership is insolvent. It has been For Sale for some years. There is the risk of losing the property. Taxes are in arrears. Steve Roy, from the Division of Public Health informed the Board that the buiiding has been unoccupied and vacant since 1986. There has b�en an on going problem with glass falling out on the side walk, pigeon infestation, and there has been complaints about youngsters 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 correct these problems. The appellant has been less than cooperative. 2 �yo-���.� After a lengthy discussion, the appeal was denied. BOARD ACTIO�J: Motion made by William Tilton to deny the appeal . Seconded by Joan Pearson. Yeas (3) Nays ( 1 ) Ankeny Abstention (0) ---------------------------------- 66-90-H 405 Ashland Ave. C�rtis Carr ' ( 1 unit) APPEARAMCE : Curtis Carr 5UBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance to allow a fence to be installed to a height of 7'8" in the rear and side of house. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant stated that the fence that had t�een installed w�js 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 height into code comptiance. Mr. Carr would like a variance to ,put the lattice work back on the top ofi the fence. Dorathy Hosking, a neighbor stated that. she opposed the height of the fence. She feels the fence is ugly. Chairman Glassman informed the board that there had been a petition circulated and signed by neighbors in favor of the fence. Mr. Amey sent a letter to the board, to inform them. that there were no bui )ding code implications from the Baard' s approval or disapproval of the fence. Mr. Amey informed the board that building per�nits were required subject to the boards findings. BOARD ACTION': 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) ---------------------------------- 3 � � ������� 77-90-H 619 Lafayette Rd. Nancy Olson, Prop. Mgr. (36 units) National Handicap Housing Institute, Inc. APPEARANCE : Nancy Oison SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance to allow for instailation of a 10 ft. security fence to help prevent high incidence of vandalism to the property and the property of the residence. ' Chairman Glassman informed the board that he received a letter from Richard Amey Supervisor of Inspections, stating that there will be no building code implications i=rom the Board's approval or disapproval on the fence being installed. Mr. Amey informed the Board that building permits are required subject to the findings of the board. BUARD ACTION: Motion made by Wiiliam Tilton to grant the variance on the installation of� a fence to a height of lOft for security reasons. Seconded by Joan Pearson. MU7ION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .. ---------------------------------- 72-9U-H 550 Thomas Ave. Winston M. Owens ' ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appellant is reyuesting a variance on Item #5 - Remove and rewire illegal convenience outlet circuits to code. Letter dated August 3 , 1990. PROCEEDINGS: ' The appellant is requesting some additional time to bring the electrical service up to code. The building is currently va�ant. Harold Robin�on, an inspector from the Division of Public Health stated that the City's position is, that if, a building is vacant the owner can take atl the time needed to bring the building into code compiiat�ce, as long as no one lives in the building. The appellant has the place rented and the new tenants are scheduled to move in by the 15th of October. The work will not be done, therefore the appellant needs the extension to time. G 4 �y����i� Mr. Robinson 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 ACTIUN: 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 occupied by only four persons . Seconded by Willian Tilton. Yeas (3 ) Nays ( 1 ) Pearson Abstention t0) ---------------------------------- 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 calied "Ri1ey Row" . and the request is for a variance, • to approve a,n alternative form of egress, to be used as a means � ofi a seC�nd exit. APPEARANCE : Micnacl Cox Pat Fish, from the Department of Fire and Safety stated tt�at the residents ot Riley Row had met with Ms. Fish to discuss the issue of an alternative egress . She understood tnat the owners of the building were going to install a stairway from the back of the building, from the third floor, down on the roof of the second floor of the building. Michael Cox stated that would be a problem, because of the size of the land behind the townhouses to construct a proper stairway. Mr. Cox had someone demonstrate the "Jomy" ladder that they were considering using as a second exit. The iadder would be fastened to the wall , it is operated by pulling a handle to release ladder, which has a quard rail attached to it. Pat Fish, stated 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 the 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 a permit for a ladder. Michael Cox Stated that the building has an Alarm System which is inter-connected. The walls between the units are about 4 hour - fire walls from ground thru the roof. 5 ��'�a�i� BOARD ACTION: 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 third floor , with certain conditions, that an openable bathroom or bedroom window (window must meet code requirements) be allowed 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 open and/or break the window in an emergency situation; also, that there be no locks on the window designated as the egress window. Seconded by William Tiiton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 67-90-F 288 Laurel Ave. Michael /Deborah Cox (3 units) APPEARANCE: Michael Cox SUBJECT: Appellant 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 Ar�keny to grant a variar�ce, to be allowed to install a "Jomy" iadder to be used as a second exit from the third floor with certain conditions , that an openable bathroom or bedroom window (window must meet code requirements) be aliowed to be used as a exit to the ladder, and that there must be a giass breaker device near the window to be used to open and/or break the window in an emergency situation, also that there be no 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: Ap�pellant is requesting a variance, to approve an alternative 'form of egress, to be used as a second exit from the th i rd f l oor.'. BOARD ACTION': 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 third floor with certain conditions, that an openable bedroom or bathroom window (window must meet code requirements) be allowed to be used as a exit to the ladder, and that there must be a glass breaker device near the window 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 Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- r � 6 ' GdF y�a��.� 69-90-F 290 Laurei Ave. Frances P. Ahlfs (3 units) SUBJECT: Appellant 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 to install a "Jomy" ladder to be used as a second exit from the third floor with certain conditions , that an openable bedroom or b�athroom window (window must meet code requirements ) be allowed to 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 Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOU5LY. 70-90-F 294 Laurei Ave. Fred Shank (5 units) SUBJECT: Appellant 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 to install a "Jomy" ladder to be used as a second exit frorn the third floor with certain conditions , that an openable bedroom or bathroom window (window must meet code requirements) be allowed 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 open and/or break the window in an emergency situation, also, that there be no Jocks on the window designated as the egress window. Seconded by William Tiiton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 71-90-F 1778 Rome Ave. Minn. Jewish Group Home (group home} Dave Toeniskoetter SUBJECT: Appellant 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 rooms in case of an emergency. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Joan Pearson to grant a variance to the requirement for installation of deadbolt locks on sleeping room doors at your facility. Seconded by William Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 7 � �� � ��9a-�ai.� 74-90-F 1706 University Ave. Aldine Corp. (group home) Kathleen Henry SUBJECT: APpellant is requesting a variance from the requirement of having ta install deadbolt locks on guest room doors, because of the nature of the type of home. Staff needs access to the rooms. BOARD ACTION: Motion was made by Joan Pearson to grant a variance to the req iu rement for installation of deadbolts on sleeping room doors at your facility. Seconded by William Tilton. MOTION CARRIEU UNAN'IMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 75-90-F 1540 Lincoln Ave. Christian E3rothers Youth Home Bro. Michael Lee SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from the requirement of having to' install deadbolt locks on doors , because of the nature of the type of home. 5taff needs access to the rooms . BUARD ACTIUN': Motion made by Joan Pearson to grant a variance to the requirement for installation of deadbolts locks on sleeping room doors at your facility. Seconded by William Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMUUSLY . ---------------------------------- 73-90-F , 761 E . 3rd St. Paul A. Wolff t5 units) APPEARANCE : ' Paul A. Wolff SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on item #8 - Provide handsink for a bathroom in Apartment #3. Letter dated July 31 , 1990. PROCEEDINGS: The Appellant stated that the unit is a very small unit and it is not possible to add a handsink in the bath. Presently the unit is vacant. BOARD ACTIONi Motion made by William Tilton to grant a variance for the inst�llation of a handsink in the bathroom of apartment #3, with the condition that the unit be occupied by only two (2) persons. Seconded by Joan Pearson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. � z 8 . . . � . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �. . �ya-aar� F33-9U-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. ---------------------------------- Meeting adjcfurned at 3 :30 p.m. t � 9 ! CITY OF SAINT PAUL . �,•`='°�;y ' DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND SAFETY SERVICES ; �;�;�;,�� * ° STEVE CONROY, DIRECTOR },. ' JOHN COLONNA, ACTING FIRE CHIEF JAMES SCHEIBEL 100 E. Eleventh St., Saint Paul,MN 55101 MAYOR U`G�iq7��"' 7 September 13 , 1990 Ron Glassm�n � Board of Appeals " 555 Cedar Street � Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 SUBJECT: Deadbolt Lock Requirements Dear Mr. G�assman: Recently we have inspected several occupancies that, under Saint Paul Housing Code Section 3409-3I, require the installation of 1" deadbolt locks on all unit doors. Our experience has been that because of the nature of certain occupancies, deadbolt locks are counter-productive 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 nandicapped aduits, or otners tnat by nature of tne service provided there require that staff access the room without a key for the safety of the occupant. We request that the Board grant a blanket exemption for this type of occupancy 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 d�scription of these addresses 'with a brief description of the occupancy each month at the Board meeting. They would meet the following criteria: l. The safety�of the occupant is not compromised by �liminating the deadbolt . 2 . Elimination of the deadbolt is essential to the nature of the life style in the occupancy. 3 . Staff ',or responsible adults are on the premises 24 hours to - assure the privacy and safety of the occupant. ' � - - U"�D`"a�°��� , , September 1:3 , 1990 Page two ' SUBJECT: Deadbolt Lock Requirements Fire Prevention wishes to assure members of the Board that our intention is to protect the safety of all occupants of Saint Paul rental property, and we find that this issue contributes to the safety, and in no way compromises the well being of occupants . Thank you for your cooperation with our code enforcement efforts. Sincerely, ���� Paz' Fish Supervisor' of Inspections PF/kn I�