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89-192 WFtITE - CITV CLERK COUACll 17}NK - FINANCE G I TY O F SA I NT PA U L / CANARV .)OEPARTMENT File NO• �__ ` �� _ BLUE - MAVOR C uncil Resolution �� Presented By �' �`��`'� � Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date BE Ir RES LVEU, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifi s and approves the action of the City of Saint Paul 6oard of ppeals And Review pertaining to the following listed propert. and as shown by the Excerpted Minutes of said Board of Appea s and Review, dated December 13, 1988, and marked EXHIf3IT A, and attached hereto and made a part hereof by ` • reference: � J!' DATE OF BOARU � , ,.... � 9 M I NUTES ASE NO: F'ROPER7Y APPEALED APPELLAN'�� . ��,.. 12/ 13/88 23-88-H 4U3 Laurel Ave. Rabert Buntz '� �` f30ARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the fence height. PROPERTY DESCR PTIUN: Cochran' s Subdivision of and addition to 81ock 11 Woodland Park Addition Lot 5 Bik 11 � --------------------------------- 12/ 13/8�i 128-88-H 719 Wilson Ave. Ed Kurkowski BUARU ACTIUN: Granted a variance on having to pass through bedroom to get to another room, with the condition that there be no locks placed on the door. PROPERTY DESCR P1"IUN: Wilder & Dodge's Subdivision of Block 48 Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul Lot 17 Blk 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays � Dimond �� In Favor ce►switz / �6e�,'bej , Against BY ' J Sonnen '' Wilson Form A by City Atto y Adopted by Council: Dat Certified Passed by Council Se retary BY � ` �7"' �j� By A►pproved by Mavor: Date 1 Approve by May for Submission to Co� BY y -� � . . . , �� C� $� DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 12/ 13/88 i 125-88-H 670 Robert St. Norton Residence Susan Prettner BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the bath facilities with the condition that there be a cap of 30 occupants on each f1oor. PROPERTY DESCR PTION. Randall ' s Addition to St. Paul in the City of St. Paul revised land description No 801 a specific part of Block 4 Lambert & Cos add and part S.W. Sec 31-29 R-22 & part of Blk 3 ---------------------------------- 12/13/88 122- 8-H 1596 Hewitt Ave. Rachel Nelson BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the ceiling heights ' in basement sleeping rooms for the life of the building. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: College Place, West ' Division Lot 4 Blk 1 ---------------------------------- _�� 5 � .. WMITE - CiTV CIERK /�- RINK - FINANCE � GITY OF SAINT PAUL Council `/� /� � CANARV +DEPARTMEN7 � /Y)�/J��/�/J BLUE - MAVOR File NO. V ' I I � - Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date ! and be it FURTHER RE OLVED, That upon passage of this resalutican th� City Gierk, is �ereby autharized an� directed �o transmtt r� cc.�pY of this resolut on for recording to the Ramsey County Office of the Register of Deeds. COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays � Dimond �� In Favor Goswicz scheibe� �__ A gai n s t BY ' Sonnen Wilson � �ES — � 198� Form rove by City tt y Adopted by Council: Date t �_ !, � Certified Pa s cil S By— By A►pprov 6 1�lavor: Date �- ' �� 3 Approved Mayor bmi 'on to Council � �� ' By P,.°�►��e!�1 . _ l �_ 1 q 89 i' �I N N \ � J Li.. � � • a0 O� . � w ' 3 ' w v o .r., � a � � � � � '' �- s.� b z � .o � 0 � � � ,N w O N � . � � � c � o ,� +� �' •� .Q� � � . a o � o .�, � U �C � � � � � � � M i � N ', � � � � N � � � � � ' '-' . H W O � = a ¢ � � 47 ° �. Y � � a�i .n � N s�- � d E J I.L .� � U Z UO � � � � I- I-�- � � � O �.., ►-. � O s U (.� C.) C. . � , � {\�a�� , '� ' J(�t';" 3(7��(f'� I��. \ \ � �.t'��r�4` 1/`-:l. �i�:�4��+.71�. ��r�-,.�i�� {�i��Y i'ii"� �E�T. REC�R��r .�ii� �� CT Z� �� 27 �� '�� ( � ��' k';��'� � t `�� ..� , _��. . �t��""" �- ` STA1�E OF MINNESOTA ) Cdunty of Ramsey ) ss. CIT� OF SAINT PAUI.. ) � I� . . .Albert,B: O1son . . .. .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .City Clerk of the � � � Cit� of Saint Paul, Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have � � com�ared the attached copy of Council File No. .89.192 as �dopted by the City Council... ,February.2. . .. . . . . . . . . .19. 89. . . February 6: andlapproved by the Mayor. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .I9. 89. . . wit� the original thereof on file in my office. I further certify that said copy is a true and correct copy of said original and the whole thereaf. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Saint Paul, Mi�nesota this . . . . , llth, , ,, , day of . . . . . �tober , , , , ,A.D. 19.89 . ' . . . . . . �:��. �: L-.��'!�c'. . . . . . . . . . . . >�_,.� � City Clerk. � _. - �� '��'�� ti+ +. . t,� � ;� �� r � ,•: �>' K`�,;;" . �n' �.'� � �.4 ,ti � �� /� � t j.� , r s � i � k L'7'�-/— xx �� '_ � �. : � .. �''c��c�_ L,�c ✓Y',— �� t�%;� ,��_—tf 1 i_�;_`t:;�� 'ei��;f.�i.:4�' ,"_��53__ _ �"F,.� WMI?E - UTV CLERK � COUIICII �:NK � - FINANCE C I TY OF SA I NT PAU L / BLUERY - MAVOqTMENT File NO. �__ ` �� v C uncil Resolution �;,-�: _ � Presented By '�'`�� E�� `" Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date L' BE IT RESOL EU, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul � hereb certifies and approves the action of the City of Saint ,,� Paul Board of Ap eals And Revier�r pertaining to the following ` listed property and as shown by the Excerpted Minutes of said 7� Board of Appeals and Review, dated December 13, 1988, and marked EXHIE3IT A, and a tached hereto and made a part hereof by ' • C� reference: - .',� .,,.�' �_,` UATE OF BOARD ; �, , MINUI"E5 CA-E N��: PROPER7Y APPEALED APFEI.LANT-� : ✓ 12/13/88 123-88-H 4U3 Laurel Ave. Robert Buntz ' wY BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the fence height. PROPERTY DESCF2TP71UN: Cochran' s Subdivision of � and addition to Block 11 Woodland Park Addition Lot 5 Bik 11 12/13/8F� 128-88-H 719 Wilson Ave. Ed Kurkowski BUARU AC7ION: C�ranted a variance on having to pass through edroom to get to another room. with the condition hat there be no locks placed on the door. PROPERTY DESCRI TIUN: Wilder & Uodge's Subdivision of Block 48 Lyman Dayton's Addition to St. Paul Lot 17 Blk 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Dimond Lo�g In Favor �� Rettman ' scne;be� ' A gai n s t BY � ' Sonnen Wilson Form A by City Atto , y Adopted by Council: Date � " l.�' sj�,! Certified Passed by Council Secr tary BY I By� Approved by Mavor: Date 1 Approve by May for ubmission to Council By y `�� I � - . . , � � � � � �� . /`� v� L�� DATE OF BOARD MINUTES C SE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT L� � 12/13/88 !125-88-H 670 Robert St. Norton Residence `'�„�„ Susan Prettner � �7 BOARD ACTION: G anted a variance on the bath facilities (�j with the condition that there be a cap of 30 o cupants on each floor. PROPERTY DESCRIP�fION: Randall ' s Addition to St. Paul � in the City of St. Paul revised land description No 801 a specific part of Block 4 Lambert & Cos add and part S.W. Sec 31-29 R-22 & part of Blk 3 12/13/88 122-88�-H 1596 Hewitt Ave. Rachel Nelson BOARD ACTION: ranted a variance on the ceiling heights in basement sleeping rooms for the life of he building. PROPERTY DE5CRI�ITION: College Place, West Division Lot 4 Blk 1 �--------------------------------- � � �y� � I wM�TE, — CiTV CIERK COURCII �/Y/� F�INK - FINANCE G I TY O F SA I NT PA ZT L /] CANARY� DEPARTMEN7 File �O. ✓ �-�� BIUE �MAVOF � " ~ Council Resol�tion Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date � and be it � � FURTHER RE OLVtD, That upon pasGage of this resolution the � . C i ty C.1 erk. i s h�re�,y author� i�eci an� d i r�4ted tv transm 1�k z� c��Ry. _ � of this resolution for recording to the Ramsey �ounty Office of the Register of Deeds . COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Dimond +�+�� in Favor Goswitz Rettman B , �be1�� Against Y Sonnen Wilson �� — � 1�� Form rove by City,Attqj ey Adopted by Council: Date ` � � Certified Pa s cil S By_ �` l— l� � By . I�t�` Approv b Mavor: Date � 3 Approved Mayor bmi 'on to Council By � � �.��' 9p�, ,i:na,:'`'Sq �-� ._ � i 14Q� t � _.�- ^..} , __ I : � � � g�-1 �a . . I SA I NT PAUL BUARU OF APPEALS & REV I EW �X�.l� �7 � 555 Cedar Street 5aint Paul . Minnesota 55101 �,7 (b1Z ) 292-7775 � I MINUTES, MEETING OF DECEMBER 13 , 1988 � � I_ � MtMBERS PRE�ENT: Ron Glassman, Chairman � � Sean M. Carey ` Harold Knutson David Schultz Robert L . Viering MEMBERS ABS�NT : William Tilton OTHERS PRES�NT: Pat Fish. St. Paul Fire Prevention Hope Abrams , St. Paul Fire Prevention Sherry Webb, St. Paul Fire Prevention Steve Zaccard, St. Paul Fire Prevention Jim Prill , Div. of Public Health Carolyn Sheppard, Div. of Public Health John Betz, Div. of Public Health Karen Christofferson, Gov't Affairs Dir. Rachel Nelson Greg Grose Theadore Kvasnik John Czerminger Charles Laurent Bob Dahl F2obert Buntz STAF�F : I Josephine P. Bongiovanni Chairman Gllassman called the meeting to order at 1 :35 p.m. December 13, 1988. He welcomed the appellants and explained the procedures, lIs-tating that what the board does is recommends action to the City �ouncil . 1 . Approvallof minutes of the November 8, 1988 meeting as submitte�i in writing. David Schul�tz moved approval of the minutes of the November 8. 1988 meeting. Motion seconded by Robert Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. II Chairman G�assman, stated that Councilmember Kiki Sonnen suggested t at the City Attorney attend the meetings of the Board. This ts a issue for the Board to decide. Mr. Glassman thought it Iwas a good idea. Paul McCloskey, from the City Attorney's bffice called Mr. Glassmen today and he does not really feel �t necessary to attend. Mr. McCloskey stated that he was a phone �all away and could be there at a moments notice. Mr. McCloske�, stated that he would like the Board to discuss the issue at theimeeting, then get back with him. I I p � _ _ , _ . _ , I } . L7 M� . Robert Viering, stated that ifi the City Attorney was near at � hand and could be c�ntacted at a moments notice then it wouid be `' agreeable. As long as Mr. McCloskey recieves a packet with ali � the intormation regarding all the cases for review. Af=ter L7 revinwing a } I cases , ifi an,y questions do arise, then he would ;� attend the meeting. All t�oard members agreed. that if Mr. McCloskey was available at a moments notice. then it was not necessary to actuaily attend the meeting. Chairman Glassman suggested a letter be written to Mr. McCloskey statin� that the Board fieels it is not necessary to physically attend the meetings , as long as the board knows that Mr. McCloskey can be reached. If a guestions arises then Mr. McCloskey would attend the meeting, or if the board specifically requests him to be present. -------------------- Chairrnan Glassman, `informed the board that on November 30, he was requested to attend the Committee of Public Works meeting, where the issue of rainleaders was discussed. At the meeting Mr . Glassman was informed that the Board of Appeals and Review never had the authority to hear any of the cases pertaining to rainleaders. Evidentally, when in drafting of the resolution for the Rainleader Disconnect Program it left final discretion with the Sewer Departrnent and absolutely no appeals process. Out of this meeting came some motions . Councilmember Rettman was extremely heipful and is very concerned about this matter. Chairman Glassman, stated that Jerry Segal from City Attorney's office was requested to re-draft the ordinance giving the Board appeals process . After Mr. Glassman explained to the Committee how the Board did deny almost all appeals, (only because the board was told they had to) . Mr. Glassman stated that he suggested that all those who were denied would be reviewed again. The Councii will give the board a line of direction pertaining to rehearing these cases again. As of now, the Board can not hear any rainleader requests. Chairman Glassman, stated that he had a discussion with Councilmember Rettman, and it was suggested that once the Ordinance was amended, the Board would be wiliing to review al ) the cases that were previously denied. The board was in the agreement to review all the denied cases. � � .� . �� , �-�°�2- � Ck � Mr. t� lassma suggested that a letter be sent to ��ounci )member Rettman telling her that the Board is in accord to rehear the L' cases that w�re denied. �' �..� ---------------------- .. � Chairman Glalssman invited 5teve Zaccard. Fire Marshall to attend l7 the meetin'� to discuss Fire Sprinkler Systems for new C� construct i onl of property. Steve Zaccarld, Fire Marshall reflecting on the minutes, of the November 8. I l988 meeting, wou)d like to clear up, what may be a misunderstar�ding. Council passed two resolutions regarding sprinkilers ,i one was to require that all city funded new constructio should be sprinkler. This was later replaced with one that ha�d the same stipulation, except that it exernpted one and two s�ory commercial occupancy. The requirement wouid include an new residential construction funded by the authority of the cit , including single family dwellings, which is what Fire Depar�ment feels is needed the most. In the City of St. Paul , and ali across the country most the peopie who lose their life in a filre is where they live. , In order o effect the fire probiem in St. Paul , we need to improve fi�e safety in the home, the City Council passed this resolution. l The other one requires that the Fire Department go to the St�te Legislature and try to get legislation that will enable the f� ire department to make this a matter of code, at the present ti e no local jurisdiction can exceed the state building code. Sp�Iinklering a new construction would exceed state building cd�de requirements . In order to make this a code Fire Prevention �ouid have �o go to the state. Both resol tions have been passed, the first resolutions effective ate is May lst, in the meantime. the Mayor has established a Task Force, for all interested, in this subject to work out ho� it wouid be implemented. First meeting took place this week, which included Steve Zaccard, Karen Christofferson, Builders, evelopers, Building Officiais, and City Department of PED, worki g on issue5 which constitutes new construction. The next meetin will be considering the cost, Sprinklers have never been done i � the City of St. Paul . Karen ChriIs� tofferson, Gov't Affairs Dir. , St. Paul Board Realtors s�tated the Bd of Reaitors support this . The Fire Department I worked with the Bd of Realtors for about a year and half suppor�ting hard wired smoke detectors. The St. aul Bd of Realtors i.s concerned that they never were notified. The two resolutions were passed by the Council , but were vetoe by the Mayor. Of the Resolutions that were vetoed, the first one _CF. 88-990 instructs the Mayor's Office to take forward his 1989 legislative pack,age enabling a request from the State Legi�lature that would require Sprinkler System in all new constructi n. The items the task force wiil be dealing with is; I � � � . ,� . . .. What is new construction? and What is public funding? The second reso) ution deals with public financing, what the Council was looking for was a mechanism to start to enforce this resolution �' without enabling legislation. The Task Force went to the Mayor d, and the Council and requested a hold be put on the on the ,� resolution because the city acted to quickly without input. � d' �.•� lnsurance companies have been known to offer discounts for the L7 home that have sprinklers systems. � Steve Zaccard stated that in terms of legislation, one of the commmitments made before going to the legislature was to work with Karen's group and the Builders Owners Manuel Ass'n on developing the kind of legislation that would be taken to the Legislature. The Task Force wiil be meeting to discuss the cost factor. Sean Carey, working as ,�a fire adjustor, agree that Sprinklers are very important in homes, helping to safe lives. A new Ordinance went into affect on November 22, 1988 on Hard Wired Smoke Detectors . When the Truth and Housing Evaluation is filed, which is public information .then the Fire Department will enforce that portion of the code. 2. CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 107-88-H 1743 Ames Ave. John G. Klecatsky (Commercial APPEARANCE : NONE SUBJECT: Sherry Webb, from Fire Prevention requested that the case be held over for one month for clarification on fire code. Case was resolved. BOARD ACTION: Board moved to refund the filing fee. ---------------------------------------------- � � _� t �� 1 !1� 108-88-H 219U Marshall Ave. Theodore Kvasnik V � (Commercial ) �� . L'� � . � SUBJ�.Cf : Th Board at the November 8, 1988 meeting requested � that the c se be laid over to the December meeting. � The �„� Appellant w�s to conrer with the Water Department to see if it �,7 was feasible� to install a sprinkler system. C�2 Case was re�oived before the meeting with Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall . BOARD ACTIU�N: Motion made by David Schultz to refund the filing fee. 5econdled by Robert Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ---j------------------------------------------- 1L1-88-H I 554 Edmund Ave. John Czerminger (Vacant Bidg. ) APPEARANCE : IJohn Czerminger Sl16JECT: Ap�ellant is requesting a waiver of the Registration Fee on a vacant building because of financial hardship as per letter dated Octob�r 12, 1988. PROCEEUINGS The appellant is requesting a waiver of the vacant building f e, because financially he cannot afford to pay the fee. The b�ilding had a fire in it. Jim Prill . jfrom_ Div. of Public Health stated that the building has been va�ant since April . City has done work on the building. Fees are inithe amount of $230. 00. Insurance �ompany paid off the mortgage. The appellant had a deferred lpan (rehab money) in the amount of $13,000. 00 which needs to belpaid off. Sean Carey �Stated that 1010 University, where loan was approved, should havelbeen insured. He advised the Appellant to seek legal aid. I BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Sean Carey to deny the waiver of the vacan building fee of $230.00, and freeze the additional fee for tl�e next 30 days, so as to allow the appellant to work with the i surance company. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UN NIMOUSLY. -�------------------------------------------------- � � ' � � 9 / _ _ _ i ._ _ . _ __ __. . _._ _. _ _ . ._ _....;.. � � , ._ L� �?' � t7' 123-88-H 4U3 Laurel Ave. Robert Buntz � ( 1 unit ) `� APPEARANCE : Robert Buntz SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code pertaining to fence height. BOARD ACT10N: Motion made by David Schultz to grant a variance on thz fenc� 1-��i�3ht. '��c+�rnded b_y Har�?i�1 I�nut�;�n. MC.�T J��N i::�1RR 1 EC1 UNANIMOUSLY. --------------------------------------------- 12t3-88-H 719 Wilson St. Edward Kurkowski (5 units) APPEARANCE: None SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code pertaining to passing through a bedroom to get to another room as per letter dated October 10, 1988. PROCEEDINGS: Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that there is no objection to the arrangement as long as the doors have no locks on them. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant a variance on the having to pass through a bedroom to get to another room, as long as the doors have no locks. Seconded by David Schultz. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. --------------------------------------------- 120-88-H 537/539 Ohio St. Robert G. Dahl (4 units) APPEARANCE: Robert G. Dahi SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to do the necessary repairs, pertaining to repairing the roof and ceiling; also installing additional etectrical outlets in all rooms. as per letter dated September 20, 1988. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant would like an extension of one year to do the roof and ceiling. He stated that he purchased the building three years ago and only have a cash flow of about $1 , U00.00 per year financially he cannot do the repairs at this time. Pat Fish. from Fire Prevention stated that the piaster is loose and could fali down and maybe hurt someone. � /6 ! I . , ,lq� � � � L7 � Sean Carey istated that the insurance should cover the ceiling �W � dama�e. i Y 7 BOAf2D AC7IC�N• Motion made by Harold Knutson to grant an � extension of time for Ei months (June 1 , 1989) to do the repairs to the roaf and ceiling, also installing the extra electrical outlets . 5�conded by Uavid Schultz. Yeas (q) Nays ( 1 ) Carey Abstention (0) --�----------------------------------------------- 112-88-H 1735 Dayton Ave Charles Laurents (4 units) APPEARANCE : !Charles Laurents SUBJECT: A�pellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislativelcode pertaining to having to provide exit stairs from third floorjto gradelevel as per letter dated August 8, 1988. PROCEED-INGS�� The third floor unit is rented by two students. The appellant fhas owned the building since 1972. The appellant passed arod�nd a letter from Fridholm Construction Co. , that showed a bad of $6,553.00 to install a stairway on the west side of the buil�ling from the third floor to grade. Pat Fish, �IFrom Fire Prevention stated that it is code to have a 2nd exit frim the third floor to grade. BOARD ACTI N: Motion made by David Schultz to deny the variance on the 2n� exit from third floor to grade, instead give an extension o time for 6 months (June 1 , 1989) . Second by Harold Knutson. M�TION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -�---------------------------------------------- 119-88-H 2259 Rockwood Place Stuart Corporation ( 168 units) Jeffrey L. Gross APPEARANCE:I NONE SUBJECT: ppellant is requesting a variance on the requirernent of having o install additional smake detectors in hal )ways as per letter dated September 27, 1988 Case resol �ed. BOARD ACTI N: Board moved to refund filing fee. �-------------------------------------------- � l� ,i � . .. L7 �?' 7 � 129-8t3-H /O ! Jenks Ave. Lothar Horn L'� ( 1 unit) :� SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on rainleader in the rear of house, as per letter dated June 1 , 1988. Case is being held in suspense for clarification on ordinance. --------------------------------------------- . 1"L7-88-H 654 Fairmount Ave. Elizabeth M. Gotz ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on one rainleader, because it could create a water problem in basement and on sidewalk due to small front yard. Case being held in suspense for clarification on ordinance. --------------------------------------------- 67-88-H 1697 Ford Parkway Gene H. Rosenblum ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on the rainleader disconnect requirement, as it will cause undue hardship owing to the unique circumstances of the location of the rainleaders on the property. Case being held in suspense for clarification on ordinance. --------------------------------------------- 124-88-H 71 E. Baker St. JTI Properties ( 1 unit) Midwest Federal J. Deputy SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to do the necessary repairs to the property regarding rear concrete steps, hole in roof, front entry way door jams, front porch supports, replace light fixture in bathroom, improper plumbing, entry door latching device, dining room ceiling, broken thermostat, exterior and interior handrails, repair smoke detectors, leaking sink drain, as per letter dated October 20, 1988. Case resolved with the inspector. BOARD ACTION: Board moved to refund the filing fee. --------------------------------------------- � �� , . . � ' ''' � . , I /,q ,I �v, ' � . : ' �r� 125-88-H � b70 N . kobert St. Emma Norton Residence �a , (3y units) Susan Nicholas-Prettner � � APPEARANCE : �usan Prettner � ' SUBJECT: Ap�ellant is requesting a variance on bathroom facilities ; �lso food handling equipment on floor of the store room as per letter dated October 4, 1988. PROCEEDINGS: � This is a non-profit agency that houses women of low income, who �re in training programs of voacational prograrns. It is a room 8 t�orad facility and the charge is 225.00 per month for each tenant}� If there is a reduction to 20 persons, and do provide thel service it wou}d be impossible to continue to operate. G�nerally, there is never fuli occupancy, which would be 72. Pr�sently there are 58 persons. Average stay could be about 4 montN�s. Suggested b� Ron Glassman to maybe limit the occupancy to 30 on each floor. ' Carolyn Shep�rd, stated that this would be the boards decision. Code is 5 pe�sons per bath. � ��. � f1��!:i��r� trr�rJ� tr�y U�*�i r.1 'd;r_t�u 1 t� tr� c_7��a��t � va�•i��ir_•F �.r� the bath fa ilities with the provisions that there be a cap of only 30 oc�upants on each fioor. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRI�D UNANIMOl15LY. --t------------------------------------ 126-88-H , 189 1/2 E. 7th St. Gayle` E. Stangeland (23 units) SUBJECT: Ap ellant is requesting a variance on the number of handsinks as per letter dated October 7, 1988. Appellant re uested a postponement to January meeting. -- -----------------_------------------------ 122-88-H ', 1596 Hew�tt Ave Rachel Nelson ' ( 1 unit) William Totten j APPEARANCE : �tachel Nelson SUBJECT: Ap�bellant is re�esting a variance on ceiling heights in 2ibe�lrooms , as per letter dated September 2, 1988. PROCEEDINGS: ; There has been extensive work done on the building and was apprqved with Fire. When Ms. Shepard came to inspect the property the� cited us for low ceilings in the basement ceilings. � � 1 � BOARD ACTIUN: Motion made by David Schultz to grant a variance � on the ceiling heights in the basement bedrooms for the life of � the building. N � --------------------------------------------- CD iA 93-88-H 30 E 7th St. W��t�l ��! Tt��J? Grt�tri• � and 376 Jackson St. Galtier Plaza SUBJECT: The case was before the Board on October 11 , 1988. Board requested it be laid over 3U days. In November the Appellan� requested a postponement to the December meeting. Appell�nt requested a postponement t� the Januar�r mee�in�. ---------------------------------------------- There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3 :00 p.m. �� . . . . � � / rL I � .. � - " 1V° �13884 ��J� BOARD OF APPEALS & REVTEt+�EPARTl�IaT ^ - - -�--- - Jose hine P. Bon i vanni CONTACT NA�IIi . , . ,. 292-7775 PHONE January 18, 1989 _ DATE . ' ASSIGN Nt�MBE� FO ORDER: (Sea revarse side.) �Department Direct 3 Mayor (or Assiatant) Finance and lrtanage ent Services Director 4 Cit� Clerk � Budget Director _ City Council 2 City Attorney T T (Clip all •locations for signature.) V T N ? CFurgose/Rationale) , Approving the act ons of the Board of Appeals & Review of the minutes of the December 1 , 1988 meeting. 4 variances CST T UG N C N/A FN CN BRC D: (Mayor's signature not required if under $10,000.) Total Amount of Tran �ction: n/a Activity Number: n/.a Funding Source: n/a ATTACHMENTS: (List an number all attachments.> Council Research Center one r� olution with minutes attached. JAN 2 51989 AD �1S ' Y F _Yes _No Rule , Regulations, Procedures, or Budgat Amendment required? _Yes _No If �n s, are tttey or timetable attached? DEPAR.TlIENT REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY R�VIEW _Yes _No Counci resolution requiredP Resolution required? _,Yes _No _Yes _No Insura ce required? Insurance sufficient? _Yes _No _Yss ,_No Insura ce attached� . . . . " ki':,A:�.... �4. r' . �_>� �,._.� 80W �Q IISE TNE GREfiN SHSET � . The GREEN SHEET 13as th�cae: �U�PO,S�: . 1. to assist in rontit�':�lt��oients and in se�uting required signatures; 2. to brief the revie�ers of :documents on the impacts of approval; 3. ta he2p ensure tY►a��t nlicai�sary supporting a�terials ara prepazed and. if required, � attached. . Providing complete information under the listsd headings enables rsvie�ers to make decisions on the documants and eliminates follo�-up contacts that may delay execution. Below is the p�eferred ROtTTING for the five most frequent types of do�vms�tss CQNTRACTS (assumes suthorized budget exists) 1. Outside Agency 4. Mapor 2. Initiating Depar�ment 5. Finance Director 3. City Attorney 6. Finance Accounting Note: If a CONTRACT amount is less than $10,000, the Mayor's signature is not required, if the department director signs. A contract must el�ays be signed by the outside agency , before routing through City offices. A1IMINISTRATIVE ORDER (Budget Renision) ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (all others) .1. Activity Manager 1. Initiating Department 2. Department .Accountant 2. City Attorney 3. Department Director 3. Mayor/Assistant 4. Budget Director 4. City Clerk � 5. City Clerk ' 6. Chief Accountant, Finance and Management Ser�rices COITNCIL RESOLUTION (Budget Amendment/Grant Acceptance) COUNCIL RLSOLIITION (all others) 1. Department Director 1. Department Director 2. Budget Director 2. City Attorney 3. City Attorney 3. Mayox/Assistant 4. Mayor/Assistant 4. City Clerk 5. Chair, Finance, Mgmt. , and Pers. Cte. 5. Citq Council 6. City Clerk 7. Citq Council 8. Chief Accouatant, Fin�ncs aad lda�agemant Services The COST,�BENEFIT. BIIDGETARY. AND PE�SOi�eiEL INPACTS haading provides space to ezplain the ' cost/benefit aspects of the decisian. Costs and benefits relate both to Git� budget <General Fund and/or Special Funds) and to broader financial impacts (cost to users, homeowners, or other groups affected by the action) . The personnel impact is a description of change or shift of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) positions. The ADMINISTRATIVE �ROCEDURES section must be completed to indicate whether additional administrative procedures, including rules, regulations, or resource proposals are . necessarp for implementation of an ordinance or�resolution.. If yes, the procedures or a timetable for the completion of procedures must be attached. SUPPORTING MATERIALS. In the ATTACHMENTS section, identifq all attachments. If the Green• Sheet is well done, no letter of transmittal need be inclnded (ualess signing such a letter is one of the requested actions) . � No e: If an agreement requires evidence of insurance/co-insurance, a Certificate of Insurance should be one of the attachmsnts at time of routing. No e: Actions �►hich require City Council resolutions include contractual relationships with other governmental units; collective bargaining contracts; purchase, sale, or lease of land; issuance of bonds by City; `eminent domain; asseimption of liability by City, or granting by �City of indemnification; agreements with state or federal government under which they are providing funding; budget amendments. � � C� g�-� �a SAIN7 NAUL BUARU UF APPEALS 8 REVIEW 555 Cedar Street 5aint Paul . Minnesota 55101 ' {Ei 1 Z ) 292-7775 MINUTES, MEETING OF DECEMBER 13 , 1988 - MtMBERS PR SENT: Ron Glassman, Chairman Sean M. Carev Harold Knutson David Schultz Robert L . Viering MEMBERS AB ENT : William Tilton OTHERS PRE ENT: Pat Fish. St. Paul Fire Prevention Hope Abrams , St. Paul Fire Prevention Sherry Webb, St. Paul Fire Prevention Steve Zaccard, St. Paul Fire Prevention Jim Prill , Div. of Public Health Carolyn Sheppard, Div, of Public Health John Betz, Div. of Pubiic Health Karen Christofferson, Gov't Affairs Dir. Rachel Nelson Greg Grose Theodore Kvasnik John Czerminger Charles Laurent Bob Oahl I Robert Buntz STAF�F : Josephine P. Bongiovanni Chairman lassman called the meeting to order at 1 :35 p.m. December 1 , 1988. He welcomed the appellants and explained the procedures stating that what the board does is recommends action to the Cit Council . 1 . Approv 1 of minutes of the November 8, l988 meeting as submit ed in writing. David Sch itz moved approval of the minutes of the November 8, 19�38 meeti g. Motion seconded by Robert Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL . Chairman Glassman, stated that Councilmember Kiki Sonnen suggested that the City Attorney attend the meetings of the Board. This is a issue for the Board to decide. Mr. Glassman thought i was a good idea. Paul McCloskey, from the City Attorney's office called Mr. Giassman today and he does not really feel it necessary to attend. Mr. McCloskey stated that he was a phon call away and could be there at a moments notice. Mr. McClos ey, stated that he would l.ike the Board to discuss the issue at t e meeting, then get back with him. t . Mr . F?obert Viering, stated that ifi the City Attorney was near at hand and could be contacted at a moments notice then it wouid be agreeable. As long as Mr. McCloskey recieves a packet with all the information regardina ail the cases for review. After reviewin� aii cases, ifi any questions do arise, then he would attend the meeting. All Board members agreed tt�at if Mr. McCloskey was available at a moments notice, then it was not necessary to actually attend the meeting. Chairman Glassman suggested a letter be written to Mr. McCloskey statina that the Board feels it is not necessary to physically attend the meetings, as long as the board knows that Mr. McCloskey can be reached. If a guestions arises then Mr. McCloskey would attend the meeting, or if the board specifically requests him to be present. -------------------- Chairman Glassman. informed the board that on November 30, he was requested to attend the Committee of Public Works meeting, where the issue of rainleaders was discussed. At the meeting Mr. Glassman was informed that the Board of Appeals and Review never had the authority to hear any of the cases pertaining to rainleaders. Evidentally, when in drafting of the resolution for the Rainleader Disconnect Program it left final discretion with the Sewer Department and absolutely no appeals process. Out of this meeting came some motions . Councilmember kettman was extremely helpful and is very concerned about this matter. Chairman Glassman, stated that Jerry Segal from City Attorney's office was requested to re-draft the ordinance giving the Board appeals process. After Mr. Glassman explained to the Committee how the Board did deny almost all appeals, (only because the board was told they had to) . Mr. Glassman stated that he suggested that all those who were denied would be reviewed again. The Council witl give the board a line of direction pertaining to rehearing these cases again. As of now, the Board can not hear any rainleader requests. Chairman Glassman, stated that he had a discussion with Councilmember Rettman. and it was suggested that once the Ordinance was amended, the Board would be wiiting to review ali the cases that were previousiy denied. The board was in the agreement to review ail the denied cases. 2 . '' �'��a- . • C� � Mr . Glassma suggested that a letter be sent to Councilmember Rettman t.ellinq her that the Board is in accord to rehear the cases that w re denied. ---------------------- Chairman Gla sman invited Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall to attend the meetin to discuss Fire Sprinkler Systems for new construction of property. Steve Zaccar , Fire Marshall reflecting on the minutes, of the November 8, 1988 meeting, would like to clear up, what may be a misunderstan ing. Council passed two resolutions regarding sprinkilers , one was to require that all city funded new construction should be sprinkler. This was later replaced with one that ha the same stipulation, except that it exempted one and two st ry commercial occupancy. The requirement would include an,y new residential construction funded by the authority of the city including single family dwellings , which is what Fire Depart ent feels is needed the most. In the City of St. Paul , and il across the country most the people who lose their life in a fi e is where they live. In order t effect the fire probiem in St. Paul , we need to improve fir safety in the home, the City Council passed this resolution. The other one requires that the Fire Department go to the Sta e Legislature and try to get legislation that will enable the f re department to make this a matter of code, at the present tim no local jurisdiction can exceed the state building code. Spr nklering a new construction would exceed state building co e requirements . In order to make this a code Fire Prevention w uld have to go to the state. Both resolu ions have been passed, the first resolutions effective d te is May lst, in the meantime, the Mayor has established a Task Force, for all interested, in this subject to work out how � it would be implemented. First meeting took place this week, which included Steve Zaccard, Karen Christofferson, Builders, U velopers, Building Officials, and City Department of PED, workin on issueS which constitutes new construction. The next meeting will be considering the cost, Sprinklers have never been done in the City of St. Paui . Karen Chris offerson, Gov't Affairs Dir. , St. Paul Board Realtors st ted the Bd of Realtors support this. The Fire Department orked with the Bd of Realtors for about a year and half support ng hard wired smoke detectors. The St. Pa 1 Bd of Realtors is concerned that they never were notified. T e two resolutions were passed by the Council , but were vetoed y the Mayor. Of the Resolutions that were vetoed, the first ne CF . 88-990 instructs the Mayor's Office to take forward his 1989 legislative package enabling a request from the State Legisl ture that would require Sprinkler System in all new construction The items the task force will be dealing with is; 3 What is new construction? and What is public funding? The second resolution deals with public financing, what the Council was looking for was a mechanism to start to enforce this resolution without enabling legislation. The Task Force went to the Mayor and the Council and requested a hold be put on the on the resolution because the city acted to quickly without input. lnsurance companies have been known to offer discounts for the home that have sprinklers systems. Steve Zaccard stated that in terms of legisiation, one of the commmitments made before going to the legislature was to work with Karen' s group and the Builders Owners Manuel Ass'n on developing the kind of legislation that would be taken to the Legislature. The Task Force will be meeting to discuss the cost factor. Sean Carey, working as a fire adjustor, agree that Sprinklers are very important in homes, helping to safe lives. A new Ordinance went into affect on November 22, 1988 on Hard Wired Smoke Detectors. When the Truth and Housing Evaluation is filed, which is public information. then the Fire Department will enforce that portion of the code. 2. CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 107-88-H 1743 Ames Ave. John G. Klecatsky (Commercial APPEARANCE : NUNE SUBJEC7: Sherry Webb, from Fire Prevention requested that the case be held over for one month for clarification on fire code. Case was resolved. BOARD ACTION: Board moved to refund the filing fee. ---------------------------------------------- 4 • I �V � - �•1 108-88-H 219U Marshali Ave. Theodore Kvasnik v (Commercial ) � i SUBJECf : he Board at the November 8, 198$ meeting requested that the case be laid over to the December meeting. 7he A�pellant was to confer with the Water Uepartment to see if it was feasible to install a sprinkler system. Case was esolved before the meeting with Steve Zaccard, Fire Marshall . BOARU ACTIUN: Motion made by David Schultz to refund the filing fee. Seco ded by Robert Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . 121-88-H ' 554 Edmund Ave. John Czerminger (Vacant B)dg. ) APPEARANCE : John Czerminger SUBJECT: A pellant is requesting a waiver of the Registration Fee on a vacanit building because of financial hardship as per ietter dated Octo er 12, 1988. PROCEEUING : The appellant is requesting a waiver of the vacant building -ee, because financially he cannot afford to pay the fee. The uilding had a fire in it. Jim Prill . � from Uiv. of Public Health stated that the building has been v cant since April . City has done work on the building. Fees are i the amount of $230. 00. Insurance company paid off the mortgage. The appeltant had a deferred loan (rehab money) in the amount of $ 13,000. 00 which needs to b paid off. Sean Carey stated that 1010 University, where loan was approved, should hav been insured. He advised the Appellant to seek legal aid. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Sean Carey to deny the waiver of the vacan building fee of $230.00, and freeze the additional fee for t�e next 30 days, so as to allow the appellant to work with the i surance company. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UN NIMOUSLY. 5 123-88-H 4U3 Laurel Ave. Robert Buntz ( 1 unit ) APPEARANCE: Robert Buntz SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code pertaining to fence height. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by David Schultz to grant a variance on the f�n�.� h�i ght. a�c��n�� u_y Har�1 d I�nut�,�n. Mt�T t t�N �:A�'R t EC� UNANIMOUSLY. --------------------------------------------- 12t3-88-H 719 Wilson St. Edward Kurkowski (5 units) APPEARANCE: None SUBJECT: Appeilant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legis )ative Code pertaining to passing through a bedroom to get to another room as per letter dated October 10, 1988. PROCEEDINGS: Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that there is no objection to the arrangement as )ong as the doors have no locks on them. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Giassman to grant a variance on the having to pass through a bedroom to get to another room, as long as the doors have no locks. Seconded by David Schultz. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. --------------------------------------------- 1'LO-88-H 537/539 Ohio St. Robert G. Dahl (4 units) APPEARANCE: Robert G. Dahl SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to do the necessary repairs, pertaining to repairing the roof and ceiling; also installing additionai electrical outlets in all rooms. as per letter dated September 20, 1988. PROCEEDINGS: 7he appellant would like an extension of one year to do the roof and ceiling. He stated that he purchased the building three years ago and only have a cash flow of about $1 ,U00.00 per year financially he cannot do the repairs at this time. Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that the plaster is loose and could fall down and maybe hurt someone. 6 , , i,�� V � �� 5ean Care stated that the insurance should cover the ceiling damage. i BOARD AC7 ON: Motion made by Harold Knutson to grant an extension f time fior 6 months (June 1 , 1989) to do the repairs to the r of and ceiling, also installing the extra electrical outiets . econded by Uavid Schultz. Yeas 4) Nays ( 1 ) Carey Abstention {0) 112-88-H 1735 Oayton Ave Charles Laurents (4 units) APPEARANCE Charles Laurents SUBJECT: ppellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legisiativ code pertaining to having to provide exit stairs from third floo to gradelevel as per letter dated August 8, 1988. PROCEEDING : The third floor unit is rented by two students. The appellant has owned the building since 1972. The appellant passed ar und a letter from Fridholm Construction Co. , that showed a id of $6, 553.00 to install a stairway on the west side of the bui ding from the third floor to grade. Pat Fish, � from Fire Prevention stated that it is code to have a 2nd exit f om the third floor to grade. BOARD ACT ON: Motion made by David Schultz to deny the variance on the 2 d exit from third floor to grade, instead give an extension f time for 6 months (June 1 , 1989) . Second by Harold Knutson. OTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ,---------------------------------------------- 119-88-H 2259 Rockwood Place Stuart Corporation ( 168 units) Jeffrey L. Gross APPEARANCEI NONE SUBJECT: ppeliant is requesting a variance on the requirement of having o install additional smoke detectors in hallways as per letter dated September 27, 1988 Case resol ed. BOARD ACTI N: Board moved to refund filing fee. I 7 129-8�-H !U1 Jenks Ave. Lothar Horn ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appeliant is requesting a variance on rainleader in the rear of house, as per letter dated June 1 , 1988. Case is being held in suspense for clarification on ordinance. --------------------------------------------- 127-88-H 654 Fairmount Ave. Elizabeth M. Gotz ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on one rainleader, because it could create a water problem in basement and on sidewalk due to small front yard. Case being held in suspense for clarification on ordinance. --------------------------------------------- 67-88-H 1697 Ford Parkway Gene H. Rosenbium ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on the rainleader disconnect requirement, as it will cause undue hardship owing to the unique circumstances of the location of the rainleaders on the property. Case being held in suspense for clarification on ordinance. --------------------------------------------- 124-88-H 71 E. Baker St. JTI Properties ( 1 unit) Midwest Federal J. Deputy S�BJECT: Appei )ant is requesting an extension of time to do the necessary repairs to the property regarding rear concrete steps, hole in roof, front entry way door jams, front porch supports, replace light fixture in bathroom, improper plumbing, entry door latching device, dining room ceiling, broken thermostat, exterior and interior handrails, repair smoke detectors, leaking sink drain, as per letter dated October 20, 1988. Case resoived with the inspector. BOARD ACTION: Board moved to refund the filing fee. --------------------------------------------- 8 � , • /`q� �� l � 125-88-H e70 N. kobert St. Emma Norton Residence (39 units) Susan Nicholas-Prettner APPEARANCE : 5usan Prettner SUBJECT: Api,pellant is requesting a variance on bathroom facilities ; '�also food handling equipment on fioor of the store room as per 'letter dated October 4, 1988. PROCEEDINGS:: This is a non-profit agency that houses women of low income, who jare in training programs of voacationai programs . It is a room 8 �orad facility and the charge is 225.00 per month for each tenant. If there is a reduction to 20 persons, and do provide the service it wouid be impossible to continue to operate. G nerally, there is never fuil occupancy, which would be 72. Pr sently there are 58 persons. Average stay could be about 4 mont s. Suggested b Ron Glassman to rnaybe limit the occupancy to 30 on each floor. Carolyn Shep rd, stated that this would be the boards decision. Code is 5 pe sons per bath. �5� �� +� ��i�.�r� rn�rJ� t��r U��i�� rt�u 1 t� �c� c_1�-��ryt � v.�r•i anr•F r�rr the bath fa ilities with the provisions that there be a cap of only 30 ocicupants on each floor. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIEO UNANIMOUSLY. --------------------------------------- j 126-88-H I 189 1/2 E. 7th St. Gayle E. Stangetand (23 units) SUBJECT: Ap ellant is requesting a variance on the number of handsinks, as per letter dated October 7. 1988. Appellant re uested a postponement to January meeting. -- ------------------------------------------ 122-88-H 1596 Hewitt Ave. Rachel Nelson ( 1 unit) William Totten APPEARANCE : �2achel Nelson i SUBJECT: Ap�ellant is requesting a variance on ceiling heights in 2', bedrooms, as per letter dated September 2, 1988. PROCEEDINGS: I', There has been extensive work done on the building and was apprd�ved with Fire. When Ms. Shepard came to inspect the property the� cited us for low ceilings in the basement ceilings. 9 , BUARD ACTIUN: Motion made by David 5chultz to grant a variance on the ceiling heights in the basement bedrooms for the life of the building. --------------------------------------------- 93-88-H 30 E 7th St. W�.�r�1 �� T�� %r��tr=t� and 376 Jackson St. Galtier Plaza SUBJECT: The case was before the Board on October 11 , 1988. Board requested it be laid over 30 days. In November the Appel )r�nt requested a postponement to the December meeting. Appz) l�nt requested a postponement to the JanuarY meetinr�. ---------------------------------------------- There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3 :00 p.m. 10