99-1046Council File # q— b Cp
OR�GiNAL
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MiNNESOTA
Presentedbv Ik%�B�'//�
Referred To
��O
Committee Date
1 BE TT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the October 19,
2 1999, decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement Appeals for the following
3 addresses:
4 Propert�pnealed
Ap elp lant
6 107-115 Fairview Avenue North Kathleen Fiedler
7 Decision: Variance granted on the nonconforming doors with the following conditions: 1) when the
8 nonconforming doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with conforming fire rated doors, 2) the
9 building must otherwise be in compliance.
10 2290 Wvcliff Street Dennis Kilbane
11 Decision: Laid over to the November 16, 1999, Properiy Code Enforcement meeting.
12 360 LexinLrton Pazkway South Catherine Ciavzy
13 Decision: Variance granted to allow pre-e�sting deadbolt locks to stay at their present height.
Green Sheet # 101635
14 559 McKnisht Road South Leonard Anderson
15 (L,aid over from 7-6-99 and inadvertently left offthe 10-5-99 agenda)
16 Decision: Laid over to the November 16, 1999, Properry Code Enforcement meeting.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Yeas Na s Absent
Blakey �
Coleman �
Harris ✓
Benanav �
Reiter �
Bostrom �/
Lantry ✓
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8 Adopted by Council: Date ��, ��7 �`��`1
9 1
10 Adoprion C � ed by Council Secre
11 By: ` 1 \ �-- , 'h-�,.�,�-a--i
12 Approved by Mayor e �� ����
13 sy:
Requested by Deparpnent of:
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Form Approved by City Attorney
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Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
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City Council Offices
GREEN SHEET
No 1Qi835
Gerry Strathman, 266-8575
October 27, 1999
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Approving the 10-19-99 decisions of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement appeals for the following addresses: 107-115 Fairview Avenue North, 2290
Wycliff Street, 360 Lexington Parkway South, and 559 MeKnight Road South.
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NOTES OF THE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEN'T MEETING
Tuesday, October 14, 1498
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
Staff Present: Phillip Owens, Fire Prevention; Mike Urmann, Fire Prevention
The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m.
107-115 Fairview Avenue North
(No one appeared representing the property.
Mike Urmann reported he spoke to the appellant and told her that she would be given the
standard approval for fire dooLS.
Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the nonconforming doors with the following conditions:
i) when the nonconfornung doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with confornung
fire rated doors, 2) the building must otherwise be in compliance.
2290 Wycliff Street
David Saff appeared and stated he has an above ground tank in the rear of his building. It
contains salt water solution and is not used. The ladder has been removed so there is no access to
it. A chemical company previously owned the property. Mr. Saff has a letter from the former
owner of the building, which reads that removal of the tank would be $25,000 to $30,000 and a
crane service could not be found to remove the tank because the tank is surrounded by buildings,
and there is no access to it.
Was the appeal filed to allow the tank to stay there, asked Gerry Strathman. Mr. Saff responded
yes.
Phillip Owens reported it was his understanding that this was an underground tank. Since it is a
large above ground tank, Mr. Owens would like the opportunity to view the site and get a copy of
the correspondence NIr. Saff has refened to. This matter should be taken care of within 30 days.
Mr. Saff stated a layover would be fine with him.
Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the November 16, 1999, Property Code Enforcement
meeting.
360 Lexington Parkwav South
Catherine Gavzy, Property Manager, appeazed and stated they have three sets of locks, and are
willing to take offthe chain locks. The two remaiuiug will be the door handle lock and deadbolt.
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 10-19-99
Page 2
The deadbolt is about 60 inches above the door, which is 12 inches above the requirement. It
would cost the owners over $19,000 to lower the locks because the doors would have to be
replaced. This would be a finaucial burden. This building razely has children in its households;
currently the only child in the building is a toddler.
(Mike Urmann provided to Mr. S�attuvan Code Enforcement Policy #5-11)
Mr. Urmann reported their policy states that e�sting door locks that aze in place between 59 and
60 inches high will be allowed to remain. However, the number of locks should be reduced to
two or less, and then the 60 inches should be okay. Ms. Gavzy responded that she already sent
letters out to the residents that the chain locks will be removed next week.
Mr. Urmann stated the reason they agreed to the existing locks is because of the escape windows
requirement, which will sfill be maintained as the second means of egress in an emergency. Fire
Prevention felt it was cost prohibitive for the owners of these older buildings to replace a code
compliant lock.
Mr. Strathman stated he is concemed about how a child would exit a locked apartment when the
deadbolt is 60 inches high. Ms. Gauzy responded for the child to get into the apartment, the chiid
would have to be able to unlock the deadboit and the handle to get in or the handle lock would
have been unlocked. If the child wants to e�t a locked aparhnent, the child would have to be
unable to reach the lock, left alone, and the pazent would haue had to lock the deadbolt with a
key. In that case, the child would have three choices: 1) pull the chair over and unlock the
deadbolt, 2) go out an egress window, 3) go out the sliding glass door onto the balcony. At the
Fire DepartmenYs request, this building has $85,000 worth of new windows to make them code
compliant for egress.
Gerry Strathman granted a variance to a11ow the pre-existing deadbolt locks to stay at their
present height.
559 McKnight Road South (Laid over from 7-6-99 and inadvertently left off the 10-5-99
agenda)
Gerry Strathxnan stated this issue has been laid over to the November 16, 1999, Property Code
Enforcement meering by agreement of both Code Enforcement and the applicant's attorney.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm.
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Council File # q— b Cp
OR�GiNAL
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MiNNESOTA
Presentedbv Ik%�B�'//�
Referred To
��O
Committee Date
1 BE TT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the October 19,
2 1999, decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement Appeals for the following
3 addresses:
4 Propert�pnealed
Ap elp lant
6 107-115 Fairview Avenue North Kathleen Fiedler
7 Decision: Variance granted on the nonconforming doors with the following conditions: 1) when the
8 nonconforming doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with conforming fire rated doors, 2) the
9 building must otherwise be in compliance.
10 2290 Wvcliff Street Dennis Kilbane
11 Decision: Laid over to the November 16, 1999, Properiy Code Enforcement meeting.
12 360 LexinLrton Pazkway South Catherine Ciavzy
13 Decision: Variance granted to allow pre-e�sting deadbolt locks to stay at their present height.
Green Sheet # 101635
14 559 McKnisht Road South Leonard Anderson
15 (L,aid over from 7-6-99 and inadvertently left offthe 10-5-99 agenda)
16 Decision: Laid over to the November 16, 1999, Properry Code Enforcement meeting.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Yeas Na s Absent
Blakey �
Coleman �
Harris ✓
Benanav �
Reiter �
Bostrom �/
Lantry ✓
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8 Adopted by Council: Date ��, ��7 �`��`1
9 1
10 Adoprion C � ed by Council Secre
11 By: ` 1 \ �-- , 'h-�,.�,�-a--i
12 Approved by Mayor e �� ����
13 sy:
Requested by Deparpnent of:
�
Form Approved by City Attorney
�
Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
2
a� -t� �+�
City Council Offices
GREEN SHEET
No 1Qi835
Gerry Strathman, 266-8575
October 27, 1999
rx�eeron
ROIIf�16
TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES
oe.��9�ru�rae
rnrcaun.
❑ anwnaeav ❑ artasu�
❑ wuwry�aoacFSO�c ❑ wwowa
❑ 1YYat WR.�tfRl111I) ❑
(CUP ALL LOCATIONS FORSIGNATURE)
Approving the 10-19-99 decisions of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement appeals for the following addresses: 107-115 Fairview Avenue North, 2290
Wycliff Street, 360 Lexington Parkway South, and 559 MeKnight Road South.
w
PLANNING COMMISSION
Ct8 CAMMI7TEE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Flas Mis a�soMum e.erxwked under a corihact far mis depamneM?
YES, NO
Hae tlas Pe��rm e�er heen e cdy empbyce?
YES NO
Dces aua persadfi�m a�s a slat not � M�Y a�t cilY �PbY��
YES N6
Is tltie peieorJfi�m e targeted venAOYt
YES NO
��1��� � � 31
�4[9??�'s, �eSa� rg;� E>P,!^E0f
#`
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IF
AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION
COST/REVENUE BUD6ETED (qRCLE ON�
VES NO
SOURCE
ACTIVRY NUMBER
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NOTES OF THE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEN'T MEETING
Tuesday, October 14, 1498
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
Staff Present: Phillip Owens, Fire Prevention; Mike Urmann, Fire Prevention
The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m.
107-115 Fairview Avenue North
(No one appeared representing the property.
Mike Urmann reported he spoke to the appellant and told her that she would be given the
standard approval for fire dooLS.
Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the nonconforming doors with the following conditions:
i) when the nonconfornung doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with confornung
fire rated doors, 2) the building must otherwise be in compliance.
2290 Wycliff Street
David Saff appeared and stated he has an above ground tank in the rear of his building. It
contains salt water solution and is not used. The ladder has been removed so there is no access to
it. A chemical company previously owned the property. Mr. Saff has a letter from the former
owner of the building, which reads that removal of the tank would be $25,000 to $30,000 and a
crane service could not be found to remove the tank because the tank is surrounded by buildings,
and there is no access to it.
Was the appeal filed to allow the tank to stay there, asked Gerry Strathman. Mr. Saff responded
yes.
Phillip Owens reported it was his understanding that this was an underground tank. Since it is a
large above ground tank, Mr. Owens would like the opportunity to view the site and get a copy of
the correspondence NIr. Saff has refened to. This matter should be taken care of within 30 days.
Mr. Saff stated a layover would be fine with him.
Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the November 16, 1999, Property Code Enforcement
meeting.
360 Lexington Parkwav South
Catherine Gavzy, Property Manager, appeazed and stated they have three sets of locks, and are
willing to take offthe chain locks. The two remaiuiug will be the door handle lock and deadbolt.
��-�o�t�
LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 10-19-99
Page 2
The deadbolt is about 60 inches above the door, which is 12 inches above the requirement. It
would cost the owners over $19,000 to lower the locks because the doors would have to be
replaced. This would be a finaucial burden. This building razely has children in its households;
currently the only child in the building is a toddler.
(Mike Urmann provided to Mr. S�attuvan Code Enforcement Policy #5-11)
Mr. Urmann reported their policy states that e�sting door locks that aze in place between 59 and
60 inches high will be allowed to remain. However, the number of locks should be reduced to
two or less, and then the 60 inches should be okay. Ms. Gavzy responded that she already sent
letters out to the residents that the chain locks will be removed next week.
Mr. Urmann stated the reason they agreed to the existing locks is because of the escape windows
requirement, which will sfill be maintained as the second means of egress in an emergency. Fire
Prevention felt it was cost prohibitive for the owners of these older buildings to replace a code
compliant lock.
Mr. Strathman stated he is concemed about how a child would exit a locked apartment when the
deadbolt is 60 inches high. Ms. Gauzy responded for the child to get into the apartment, the chiid
would have to be able to unlock the deadboit and the handle to get in or the handle lock would
have been unlocked. If the child wants to e�t a locked aparhnent, the child would have to be
unable to reach the lock, left alone, and the pazent would haue had to lock the deadbolt with a
key. In that case, the child would have three choices: 1) pull the chair over and unlock the
deadbolt, 2) go out an egress window, 3) go out the sliding glass door onto the balcony. At the
Fire DepartmenYs request, this building has $85,000 worth of new windows to make them code
compliant for egress.
Gerry Strathman granted a variance to a11ow the pre-existing deadbolt locks to stay at their
present height.
559 McKnight Road South (Laid over from 7-6-99 and inadvertently left off the 10-5-99
agenda)
Gerry Strathxnan stated this issue has been laid over to the November 16, 1999, Property Code
Enforcement meering by agreement of both Code Enforcement and the applicant's attorney.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm.
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Council File # q— b Cp
OR�GiNAL
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MiNNESOTA
Presentedbv Ik%�B�'//�
Referred To
��O
Committee Date
1 BE TT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the October 19,
2 1999, decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Enforcement Appeals for the following
3 addresses:
4 Propert�pnealed
Ap elp lant
6 107-115 Fairview Avenue North Kathleen Fiedler
7 Decision: Variance granted on the nonconforming doors with the following conditions: 1) when the
8 nonconforming doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with conforming fire rated doors, 2) the
9 building must otherwise be in compliance.
10 2290 Wvcliff Street Dennis Kilbane
11 Decision: Laid over to the November 16, 1999, Properiy Code Enforcement meeting.
12 360 LexinLrton Pazkway South Catherine Ciavzy
13 Decision: Variance granted to allow pre-e�sting deadbolt locks to stay at their present height.
Green Sheet # 101635
14 559 McKnisht Road South Leonard Anderson
15 (L,aid over from 7-6-99 and inadvertently left offthe 10-5-99 agenda)
16 Decision: Laid over to the November 16, 1999, Properry Code Enforcement meeting.
�(q-toy�
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Yeas Na s Absent
Blakey �
Coleman �
Harris ✓
Benanav �
Reiter �
Bostrom �/
Lantry ✓
`� b
8 Adopted by Council: Date ��, ��7 �`��`1
9 1
10 Adoprion C � ed by Council Secre
11 By: ` 1 \ �-- , 'h-�,.�,�-a--i
12 Approved by Mayor e �� ����
13 sy:
Requested by Deparpnent of:
�
Form Approved by City Attorney
�
Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
2
a� -t� �+�
City Council Offices
GREEN SHEET
No 1Qi835
Gerry Strathman, 266-8575
October 27, 1999
rx�eeron
ROIIf�16
TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES
oe.��9�ru�rae
rnrcaun.
❑ anwnaeav ❑ artasu�
❑ wuwry�aoacFSO�c ❑ wwowa
❑ 1YYat WR.�tfRl111I) ❑
(CUP ALL LOCATIONS FORSIGNATURE)
Approving the 10-19-99 decisions of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code
Enforcement appeals for the following addresses: 107-115 Fairview Avenue North, 2290
Wycliff Street, 360 Lexington Parkway South, and 559 MeKnight Road South.
w
PLANNING COMMISSION
Ct8 CAMMI7TEE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Flas Mis a�soMum e.erxwked under a corihact far mis depamneM?
YES, NO
Hae tlas Pe��rm e�er heen e cdy empbyce?
YES NO
Dces aua persadfi�m a�s a slat not � M�Y a�t cilY �PbY��
YES N6
Is tltie peieorJfi�m e targeted venAOYt
YES NO
��1��� � � 31
�4[9??�'s, �eSa� rg;� E>P,!^E0f
#`
�.�
IF
AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION
COST/REVENUE BUD6ETED (qRCLE ON�
VES NO
SOURCE
ACTIVRY NUMBER
wFOw.a'rwN (owiaM
�l�- lo�1t�
NOTES OF THE PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMEN'T MEETING
Tuesday, October 14, 1498
Room 330, City Hall
Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer
Staff Present: Phillip Owens, Fire Prevention; Mike Urmann, Fire Prevention
The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m.
107-115 Fairview Avenue North
(No one appeared representing the property.
Mike Urmann reported he spoke to the appellant and told her that she would be given the
standard approval for fire dooLS.
Gerry Strathman granted a variance on the nonconforming doors with the following conditions:
i) when the nonconfornung doors need to be replaced, they will be replaced with confornung
fire rated doors, 2) the building must otherwise be in compliance.
2290 Wycliff Street
David Saff appeared and stated he has an above ground tank in the rear of his building. It
contains salt water solution and is not used. The ladder has been removed so there is no access to
it. A chemical company previously owned the property. Mr. Saff has a letter from the former
owner of the building, which reads that removal of the tank would be $25,000 to $30,000 and a
crane service could not be found to remove the tank because the tank is surrounded by buildings,
and there is no access to it.
Was the appeal filed to allow the tank to stay there, asked Gerry Strathman. Mr. Saff responded
yes.
Phillip Owens reported it was his understanding that this was an underground tank. Since it is a
large above ground tank, Mr. Owens would like the opportunity to view the site and get a copy of
the correspondence NIr. Saff has refened to. This matter should be taken care of within 30 days.
Mr. Saff stated a layover would be fine with him.
Gerry Strathman laid over this matter to the November 16, 1999, Property Code Enforcement
meeting.
360 Lexington Parkwav South
Catherine Gavzy, Property Manager, appeazed and stated they have three sets of locks, and are
willing to take offthe chain locks. The two remaiuiug will be the door handle lock and deadbolt.
��-�o�t�
LEGISLATIVE HEARING MINUTES OF 10-19-99
Page 2
The deadbolt is about 60 inches above the door, which is 12 inches above the requirement. It
would cost the owners over $19,000 to lower the locks because the doors would have to be
replaced. This would be a finaucial burden. This building razely has children in its households;
currently the only child in the building is a toddler.
(Mike Urmann provided to Mr. S�attuvan Code Enforcement Policy #5-11)
Mr. Urmann reported their policy states that e�sting door locks that aze in place between 59 and
60 inches high will be allowed to remain. However, the number of locks should be reduced to
two or less, and then the 60 inches should be okay. Ms. Gavzy responded that she already sent
letters out to the residents that the chain locks will be removed next week.
Mr. Urmann stated the reason they agreed to the existing locks is because of the escape windows
requirement, which will sfill be maintained as the second means of egress in an emergency. Fire
Prevention felt it was cost prohibitive for the owners of these older buildings to replace a code
compliant lock.
Mr. Strathman stated he is concemed about how a child would exit a locked apartment when the
deadbolt is 60 inches high. Ms. Gauzy responded for the child to get into the apartment, the chiid
would have to be able to unlock the deadboit and the handle to get in or the handle lock would
have been unlocked. If the child wants to e�t a locked aparhnent, the child would have to be
unable to reach the lock, left alone, and the pazent would haue had to lock the deadbolt with a
key. In that case, the child would have three choices: 1) pull the chair over and unlock the
deadbolt, 2) go out an egress window, 3) go out the sliding glass door onto the balcony. At the
Fire DepartmenYs request, this building has $85,000 worth of new windows to make them code
compliant for egress.
Gerry Strathman granted a variance to a11ow the pre-existing deadbolt locks to stay at their
present height.
559 McKnight Road South (Laid over from 7-6-99 and inadvertently left off the 10-5-99
agenda)
Gerry Strathxnan stated this issue has been laid over to the November 16, 1999, Property Code
Enforcement meering by agreement of both Code Enforcement and the applicant's attorney.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm.
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