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RESOLUTION
;�CI F. SA1NT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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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: "
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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
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_ GREEN SHEET No. 6d�9
CONTA PERSON 3 PHONE INITIAU DATE IMTIAUDATE
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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.
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ACTION REGUE8TE0:
Resolution app ovi g the actions of the Property Code Enforcement Board
of Appeals.
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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
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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)
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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:
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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 ..
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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Meeting adjcfurned at 3 :30 p.m.
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! CITY OF SAINT PAUL
. �,•`='°�;y ' DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND SAFETY SERVICES
; �;�;�;,�� * ° STEVE CONROY, DIRECTOR
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' JOHN COLONNA, ACTING FIRE CHIEF
JAMES SCHEIBEL 100 E. Eleventh St., Saint Paul,MN 55101
MAYOR U`G�iq7��"'
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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.
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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,
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Paz' Fish
Supervisor' of Inspections
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