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89-1954 WHITE - GTV CLERK PI/(K - FINANCE COURCII �//' CANARV - �U'EPARTMENT GITY O SAINT PAITL ��l��T BLUE - MAVOR File NO. Eo n "l Resolution i� ; �.�� °�-=, Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date BE IT RESOLVED, That t e Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approv s the action of the City of Saint Paul Board of Appeals and R view pertaining to the following listed property and as show by the Excerpted Minutes of said Board of Appeals and Review dated September 12, 1989 and marked EXHIBIT A, and attached her to and made a part hereof by reference : DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO. PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/12/89 90-89-H 785 E. Cottage Ave. Raymond P. Jechorek BOARD ACTION: Granted a va iance on installing a fence 8 feet high nd 20 feet long. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Kings Arcade Park Ex E 1 Ft Lot 24 Blk 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Dimond COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH �� In Favo coswitz Rettman � scne�nei __ A ga i n s t BY � Sonnen Wilson Form by Ci tor Adopted by Council: Date � `�r Certified Passed by Council Secretary B � gy, tilpproved by Ylavor: Date _ Appro ed y Mayor bmiss n to Council l T BY - — � - ��_�.�) \�.��' � - � � ��-��5� DATE OF BOARD MINUTE5 CASE NO. PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/12/89 84-89-H 344 Ramsey St. Mike Hazard BOARD ACTION: Granted a v riance on installing a fence 64 inches high ith a 9 inch scallop. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Whitacre Brisbane and Mullen Subdivision vac alley accruing part NW of Grand Ave of Fol : Beg on NW L sd Ave 21 Ft NE of WL Lot 30 th N to SL vac alley 7 ft E of sd WL th W 7 Ft to sd WL th N on WL Lot 30 & Lot 19 to NL Lot 19 th E on NL Lots 18 & 19 to NE cor Lot 18 th S on EL 47 Ft th W 27 .4 Ft thSW par to N L of Ave 63 Ft th S 58 Ft th SE to Pt on NW L of Ave 38 Ft 1VE of int with WL of Lot 30 th SW to beg being part of Lots 30, 18 & Lot 19 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 09/12/89 75-89-F 370 Summit Ave. Johnston House Condo Mark Clemons BOARD ACTION: Granted a va iance on the second exit from the third floor ith conditions : the monitored fire alarm system and the one hour rated exit stairwell are required to be maintained. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Apartment Ownership No. 81 Johnston House Condominium Unit No. 1 thru 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WHITE - CITV CLERK PI�YK - FINANCE G I TY O SA I NT PA U L Council ��/Q�, / CANARV - bEPARTMENT BLUE - MAVOR File NO. `� Coun 'l Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO. PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/12/89 92-89-R 2095 Highland Pkwy Mary E. Martens BOARD ACTION: Granted a va iance on the rainleader in the front of the house for as long as the Appellant is handicapped nd owns the house. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: John Gaarden' s Third Addition N 10 Ft of Highland Pkwy vac adj and E 1/2 of Lot 20 and all of Lot 21 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COUNCIL MEMBERS Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: Dimond COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH �� [n Favo Goswitz Rettman �-� B Scheibel A gai n s t Y ' Sonnen Wilson �t�1 � ; �ggg Form A d by i tto y Adopted hy Council: Date � Certified Pas e �b` nc'1 S r ta BY � � `�� By t�p ro by Mavor: Dat = NOV — ; �98 _ Appro ed May f ub ' sion to Co il By B� � � p�gl,� N 0 V 1 � 1989_ � � ��-��s� SAINT PAU BOARD OF APPEALS 8 REVIEW 555 Cedar Street Sain Paul , Minnesota 55I01 Minutes . M eting of September 12, 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Glassman, Chairman Ron ld Ankeny Har ld Knutson Wil iam Tilton Rob rt Viering OTHERS PRESENT: Pat Fish, Fire Prevention Hop Abrams, Fire Prevention She ry Webb, Fire Prevention Dic Lippert, Public Health Chu k Votel , Public Health Ste en J. Herbert, Public Works-Rainleader Bob Brown, Public Work-Rainleader Jim Prili , Vacant Buildings Ric ard Thompson, Building Inspection-Design Wil iam Amey, Building Inspection-Design Ric Igo Raymond P. Jechorek Mik Hazard Leo Domenichetti Cha lene L . Smith Hugh H. Keefer Ter sa M. Flores Donald T. Brightbill Jam s Pierce Lois B. Jacobs Ter y A. 8 Joan R. Thonet Geo ge F. Kuettner Audrey L. Lang Mar E. Martens Richard H. Martens . Jos Verdeje David Thorsell Loi 8 Joseph Guardian Lea ta Hough Tom & Cindy Dittberner Mr. 8 Mrs Krominga Staff: Jos phine P. Bongiovanni Chairman Glassman calle the meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. September 12, 1989. He welcomed the appellants and exptained the procedures, stating tha what the Board does, is recommends action to the City Coun il . 1 . Approval of the minu es of the August 8, 1989, meeting as submitted in writing. Motion made by Har id Knutson to approve the minutes of the August S, 1989 eeting as submitted in writing. Seconded by Ronal Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. � 1 Chairman Glassman inforrned the Board Members he received a letter from Public Works. Rainieader Division, about a case that was before the Board at the August meeting, concerning the rainleader disconnect. At that meeting the Board granted the Appellant Gene Rosenblum, 1697 Ford Parkway a variance, only because the appellant stated he had carefully measured the distance between the two houses, and the distance between the two houses was less than 10 feet, only about 9 1/Z feet. Mr. Ethier then stated, that if the distance was in fact, less than 10 feet, then there would be no objection to a variance, because the law states , that if the distance is less than 10 feet. a variance could be granted on a rainleader. After the meeting the Rainleader Division had one of the Inspectors go to the property and measure the distance. The distance was, in fact, 10 1/2 feet. Fortunately, Mr. Tilton's motion said, that the variance would be granted, if the conditions are such, that the distance between the houses, foundation to foundations, are less than 10 feet. 2. CASE HEARINGS: CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT: 74-89-H 736/738 Selby Ave. Historic Renovations, Inc. (vacant Building) Rick Igo APPEARANCE: Rick Igo, Historic Renovations, Inc. SUBJECT: Appellant is appealing the vacant building and late fees which are against the property in the amount of $ 1030. 00. Letter dated August 23, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Rick Igo, stated that he purchased the property from the 5tate on Tax Forfeiture Auction. The Appellant was not informed by the State or anyone eise, prior to the purchase, of any vacant buiiding fees. The building was occupied immediately upon acquistion, as a matter of fact, Appellant was issued a ticket. Appellant feels the fees should be waived because he was not the owner while these fees were accumulating. Jim Prill , from Division of Public Health, stated that he was informed that the Appel )ant was made aware of the fees. Chairman Glassman asked Mr. Prill if the fees had been recorded in the Abstract? Mr. Prili stated No, not at the time Mr. Igo purchased the property. Mr. Igo, stated that he was made aware of the vacant building . fees at the time that he applied for a permit to do the electrical on the building. Mr. Tilton suggested that the Appellant pay the fees and then try and collect from the State. 2 � �� -��s� �im Prill , stated that he Ordinance requires that within 30 days of the transfer both pa ties are responsible. after that the current owner is respon ible for the fees. BOARD ACTION: Motion m de by Harold Knutson to waive the vacant building fees on the pr perty (736-738 Selby) for the period of time, prior to the App llant acquiring the property, due to the fact that fees had not een recorded on the Abstract. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CAR ED UNANIMOUSLY. -------- ------------------------- 90-89-H 785 E . Cottag Ave. Raymond P. Jechorek ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE : Ray Jechore SUBJECT: Request a varia ce from Legislative Code requirement to be allowed to instail a ence 8 feet high and 20 feet long. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant w uid like a variance to install the fence to the height of 8 feet nd 20 feet ]ong, because a house which was built next door is o ly 12 feet from his house. Rich Thompson, from Buil ing Inspection and Design stated tF�at a Inspector has been out t check with the neighbors, and there was no objection to the fenc height from any of the neighbors. BOARD ACTION: Motion ma e by Harold Knutson to grant a variance on, instaliing a fence, 8 feet in height and 20 feet long. Seconded by Ron Glassman MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. --------- ------------------------ 84-89-H 344 Ramsey Stre t Mike Hazard ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Mike Hazard SUBJECT: Requesting a va iance from Legisiative Code requirement to be allowed to install a fence 64" high plus a 9" scallop in the front of the house. PROCEEDINGS: Rich Thomps , from Building Inspection and Design Department stated that t City has no objection to the fence. Appellant stated that he poke to the neighbors and no one was in opposition to the type o fence being instatled. BOARD ACTION: Motion mad by Bill Tilton to grant a variance on. instailing a fence 64" in height plus a 9" scallop. Seconded by Harold Knutson. Yeas 4 Nays 1 Ankeny) Abstension 0 ---------- ----------------------- 3 81-89-H 1158 Marshall Ave. Carlotta Harper ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: NONE SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting additional time to do the necessary repairs pertaining to repairing the defective, rotted, broken stairs in the front, rear of the house and the stairs from the yard to the public walk, and also repairing the deteriorated roof on the garage. Letter dated August 4, 1989. Case Resolved, Withdrawn. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to refund the filing fee. Seconded by Bill Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNAIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 89-89-H 1145 E 4th St. Leo Domenichetti ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Leo Domenichetti SU6JECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to do the repairs to the porch, because of financial reasons, also requesting a refund of the filing fee. Letter dated July 20, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant stated he would like an extension. - at least 90 days to do the repairs on the dilapidated porch, some material has been purchased, but not enough to complete the work. Dick Lippert, from Public Health stated that he wouid tike to explain two different issues to the Board. One-when the inspection was made with the Appellant, it was discussed about the problem with the porch and the foundation. The Appellant stated to Mr. Lippert that he works 60 hours a week. He was asked, How much time would be needed to complete the work? Mr. Domenichetti informed Mr. Lippert that he could have the work done by September 1 , 1989. _ Upon researching the fi )e, which goes back to 1978. there was 8 different inspectors and over 80 inspections. There has been criminal citations issued. Cars have been towed. Trucks have been send to clean the yard. To date nothing has been completed. Joe Gardineir a neighbor, stated that the report that the , inspector has made is very conservative. When the Appellant moved into the house it was a very neat house. This building is completely deteriorated. Jerry Weishoff a neighbor, also stated that the inspectors report was very conservative. The porch is �ust about ready to fall down. I have lived there 13 years, the lawn has never been cut. 4 . . - ��s� Dick Lippert , from Public Health stated that he has not backed- off on the September 1 , l989 extension date, because this is just an ongoing problem. BOARD ACTION: Motion m de by Bill Tilton to deny the request for an extension of time re arding the repairs of the porch. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION ARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FURTHER ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to deny the request to refund the filing fe . 5econded by Bill Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------- ------------------------- 87-89-H 903 Beech St. Charlene L. Smith ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE : Charlene L Smith SUBJECT: Appellant is equesting additional time to paint the exterior of the house, ecause of financial hardship. Letter dated August 3 , 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant s requesting more time because Mrs. Smith has been out of work fo a while and her husband works 60 hours a week. A contractor has een hired and at this point, only scraping has been done. Dick Lippert, from Pubt c Health stated that the paint is coming off in big chunks. He a vised the Appellant to be careful about the paint that is falli g on the gro�nd. It was suggested that all the paint be remove from the ground. BOARD ACTION: Motion m de by Bill Tilton to grant an extension of time until November , 1989 to complete the exterior painting. Seconded by Robert Vier�ng. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------- ------------------------- 76-89-H 137 E. Page 5 . Teresa M. Flores ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Teresa Flor s & Jose Verdeje UBJECT: Appellant is equesting an extension of time to remove or repair the delapidat partially collapsed retaining wall , because of financial ha ship. Letter dated August 2, 1989. -------- ------------------------ 5 PROCEEDINGS: The Appellant stated that the heavy rain in July of 1987 ruined the retaining wall , completely destroying it. Mr. Verdeje has asked Mr. Dittberner a neighbor, to assist him helping to solve the problem, it has been two years. The request is to have Mr. Dittberner remove the tree. and Mr. Verdeje will remove the wall . Charles Votei , from Public Health stated that Mr. Dittberner has agreed to remove the tree and then Mr. Verdeje will remove that part of the wali that is hazardous. Mr. 8 Mrs. Dittberner stated that the property is for sale. The property is valued at $11 ,000. 00. First it was listed for $8,000.00, since then, changed the amount to $5,000.00. 7he Dittberners owe for the taxes and assessments on the property. Mr. Verdeje offered the Dittberners $2,000. 00 for the property. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to grant an extension of time until October 12, 1989 to have the Dittberners remove the tree, in addition to that, grant an extension of time until January 12, 1990 to have Ms. Flores remove that portion of the retaining wall that is hazardous. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 79-89-H 297 Morton Ave. E. Hugh H. Keefer ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Hugh H. Keefer SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to remove �11 deceyed wood- repair broken windows, upgrade piumbing and electrical as this would cause serious financial hardship. Requesting a variance to be allowed to keep the dog kennel in the front yard. Letter dated July 26, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Votel . City Inspector has been to the property and has seen that progress is being made to correct the code violations. Appeilant needs more time at least a month. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Harold Knutson to grant an extension of time until November 1 , 1989 to complete the necessary repairs, pertaining to remove all decayed wood, broken windows, upgrade plumbing, and electrical . Seconded by Bill Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 6 . - ��-�� 88-89-F 291 Filimore ve. E. Donald T. Brightbill (Commercial APPEARANCE : Donald T. B ightbill SUBJECT: Appetlant is r questing a variance from Code requirement pertaining to Item #2 - Pit ventilation for vapor removal , because of financial ha dship. Letter dated July 18, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: This is a uto Repair Shop, which has a front end alignment pit, where th car is driven over, to be able to work beneath, which is about 32 inches deep. This building has been inspected for many year , and has never been cited for this. Upon inspection this ye r Ms. Webb, from Fire Prevention advised the Appeliant that a fa had to be installed in the pit. The Appellant had a con ractor come to the building and the cost to him was quoted at $1 , 00.00. The contractor also stated that he felt that the fan wa not necessary. This building was built in 1974, seconded part the building was built in 1979. At that time it was buil according to Code. Sherry Webb, from Fire evention stated that "Pit" according to code refers to any place that wiil collect flamable vapors. After much discussion th Board requested that there be a postponement for two mon hs to have the Appellant work with Fire Prevention to try and re olve this issue, if not, then the Appellant is to return t the Board. BOARD ACTION: Motion ma e by Bill Tilton to postpone for two months until November 12, 1989 to meet with the Fire Marshall to try and resolve the code violations pertaining to the pit, if not the Appeliant is to retu n to the November 14, 1989 meeting. Seconded by Harold Knuts n. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. --------- ------------------------ 80-89-F 1235 Arcade St E. Peter Vasey APPEARANCE: David Thorse 1 SUBJECT: Appellant is r questing a variance from Legislative Code requirement pertain ng to having to provide an escape window for basement slee ing room. Letter dated July 11 , 1989. PROCEEDINGS: A variance s requested for the basement sieeping room. This being a fune al home there is a night watchman on duty. There is two mean of egrees from the room, one leads through another room to he upstairs. In talking to the Fire Inspector it was suggest d that a fire wall be build. Hope Abrams, from Fire P evention stated this is a basement sleeping room, in order o escape, one exits leads through another room up the stai s through the first floor and out. Second one, goes through a furnace room and a storage room and a laundry room, then up the stairs. Bedroom in basement is on an outside wall . Harold Kuntson questioned, if it would be acceptable to Fire if the Appellant install a Alarm System interconnected. Hope Abrams stated that none of the exits from the bedroom lead directly to outside. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Biil Tiiton that the request for a variance on having to provide an escape window from the basement sleeping room be denied. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 75-89-F 370 Summit Ave. Johnston House Condo, Ass'n {4 units) Mark Clemons APPEARANCE: Leaetta Hough SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from Code requirement pertaining to having to provide second exit from third floor. Letter dated July 11 , 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Leaetta Hough, one of the officers of the Condo Association. Some background material on the building. This is an old mansion on Summit Avenue that was converted into a Condo in 1980. It is a three story building and has three units in the building. We feel that there are three good reason. why there should be a variance granted on the requirement of having to provide a second exit from the 3rd floor. One-there has been a Fire Detection System installed, that is monitored by a central monitoring station, this automatically notifies the Fire Department. Second-there is a staircase to the �nit that is one hour fire rated and secured. Third-there is a deck on the third floor unit. Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that Fire would support the variance, if the present conditions continue to exist in the building, this building has a rated stairwell with no unrated openings leading from the third floor to the first floor. There is only one unit on the third floor. The building is very nicely done, it has a one hour rated stairweil leading to the first floor. The first floor has access to exits. There is also a Monitor Alarm System in the building. There are only adults , living on the third floor. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Robert Viering grant a variance. for the second exit from the third floor with conditions: the monitored fire alarm system and the one hour rated exit stairweli are required to be maintained. Seconded by Harold Knutson. Yeas 4 Nays 1 (Tilton) Abstension 8 . ��-��s� 86-89-F 771 W. 7 h St. James Pierce APPEARANCE: James Pierc SUBJECT: Appellent is equesting a variance from Code requirement pertaining o having to provide Automatic Fire Extinquisher in spray b oth and make-up air unit. Letter dated July 21 , 1989. PROCEEDINGS: The Appell nt stated that the building was purchased 3 years ago. Building as been there for at least 15 years. The vehicles that are used haul gravel and asphalt. Appellant does his own upkeep on the v hicles. Sherry Webb, from Fir Prevention stated that at the time the bu i t d i n� was remode 1 ed, three years a!�a, i t wa, dc�n� w i�:htt�u�: Rermit. had it been dan with e pFr•mit, it would have had a make up air unit and sprinkl rs in the building end it would h�ve beFn done by a licensed cont ctor. Bill Amey, from Housing Inspection and Design is willing to meet with the Appeilant to d ermine if the building is appropriate. BOARD ACTION: Motion m e by Ron Glassman to postpone the case of 60 days (November 12, 1989) to have the Appellant meet with Bill Amey, Senior Ventil tion Inspector from Housing Inspection 8 Design, then meet with ire Prevention to try and resolve the code violation pertaini to having to install a Automatic Fire Extinguishing System in spray booth, if not then return to this Board. -------- ------------------------ 94-89-H 345 E. C tice St. E. Linda Krominga APPEARANCEL Linda Kromin a SUBJECT:Appel )ant is req esting an extension of time to do the necessary work - Repair 11 defects in the siding and trim. Complete all repairs to he exterior. Provide a sidwealk - stairs for the front door, beca se of financiai hardship. Letter dated July 29, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: The Appella t stated that the house had a fire and the house was a total lo s. The present house had been moved to this site. Lots of fill had to be brought in. Appellant would like time until Nov. 1 , 989 to install side walk and steps, anct at least until next spri g to complete the siding. 9 BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant an extension of time until November 30. 1989 to complete the sidewalk and steps, then additional extension of time until June 1 , 1990 to complete the exterior siding. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 91-89-F 420 Hamline Ave. 5. Lois B. Jacobs (3 units) APPEARANCE: Lois B. Jacobs SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from Code pertaining to having to install an escape window in the inside bedroom, as this is not feasibte, also having to provide one hour fire rated ceiling in furnace room or automatic fire extinguisher, because of the cost. Letter dated August 8. 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant stated that most of the items have been done, except the requirement of having to provide an escape window in a inside bedroom. It is impossible put a window in the bedroom. After much discussion it was suggested that the case be postponed for 60 days and have the Fire Inspector meet with the Appellant and then return to the November 14, 1989 meeting. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to postpone for 60 days to have the Fire. Inspector meet with the Appellant to try and resolve the situation pertaining to the escape window, then return to the November 14, 1989 meeting. ---------------------------------- 77-89-R 2041 Randolph Ave. Terry A 8 Joan R. Thonet APPEARANCE: Terry A. Thonet SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from Legislative Code pertaining to rainleader disconnect, as it will create a problem with water in the basement. Le�ter dated July 25, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant requests a variance because all the valleys come to one point. There has been wire installed in the gutters to helps solve the water problem because of freezing. Distance between the house is about 14 feet. The request for a variance is on the rainleader on the SW, NW, and NE corner. � 80ARD ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to deny the request for a variance on the 3 rainleaders SW, NW, and NE corner. Seconded by Ronald Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 10 U--�j-!�5`C ' 4 78-89-R 1257 Palace S . Gordon A. Heille SUBJECT: Appeilant is r questing a variance from Legislative Code pertaining to rainleade disconnect, as it wili create a problem of water seeping into t e basement. Letter dated July 25, 1989. Appellant requested a p stpone until the October 10, 1989 meeting. -------- ------------------------- 83-89-R 1260 N. Victo ia St. George F. Kuettner APPEARANCE: George F. K ettner SUBJECT: Appellant is equesting a variance from Legislative Code pertaining to rain eader disconnect, as it will create a moisture problem in the basement. Letter dated July 25, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant outd like to be allowed to leave the rainleaders the way the e are, because if they are disconnected it would cause a water roblem in the basement, as the basement windows have large wind w wells. Bob Brown, from Rainlea er Division stated that they would be no problem if the Appellan disconnects the rainleaders. BOARD ACTION: Motion m de by Bill Tilton that the request for a variance be denied on t e rainleader disconnect. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------- ------------------------- 85-89-R 1177 7th St. Mrs. Audrey L. Lang APPEARANCE : Audrey Lang SUBJECT: Appellant is r questing a variance from Legislative Code pertaining to rainleade disconnect, as it will create a water problem in the basement. Letter dated July 25, 1989. After much discussion t e board requested a postponement for 60 days. BOARD ACTION: Motion ma by Ron Ankeny to postpone for 60 days until November 12, 1989, with the recortxnendation that the Appellant, along with t Inspector from the Rainleader Division and a Contractor meet o the property to try and resolve the issue on the disconnecti n of the rainleaders, if need be � Appellant to return to e Board. -------- ------------------------ 11 J 92-89-R 2095 Highland Pkwy. Mary E. Martens APPEARANCE: Mr. 8 Mrs. Martens SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from Legistative Code pertaining to rainleader disconnect, as this will create a water problem in the basement. Letter dated July 25, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant stated that the request for a variance on the rainieaders is because the land slopes toward the foundation of the house. therefore, the water would seep into the basement. one downspout is directly in the center of the back of the house. Mr. Martens needs a variance for the rainleader in the front of the house as he has bad knees, he is waiting to have surgery. Bob Brown, from Rainleader Division stated that the front of the house rainleaders couid be granted a variance. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant a variance on the rainleader in the front of the house for as long as the Appellant is handicapped and owns the property. The rainleaders in the rear and side of the house are denied a variance. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- There being no further business the meeting ad�ourned at 4: 15 p.m. 12 .. � ��-i�s� �ommun�it�yCOS�ervices °A��" � _ _ GREEN SHEET No. ��A�p�E OONITACT PER80N 6 PH DEPARTMENT DIHECTOR � �CITY OOUNCIL ' �� ATTORNEY �CITY CIERK NUMBER MUBT BE ON COUNdL A(�1ENDA 8Y(DA • ROUTI BUDOET DIRECTOR �FIN.8 M(iT.BERVICES DIR. �MAYOH(OR AS818TMIT) � TOTAL#�OF 81QNATURE PAGES � (CLIP A LOCATIONS FOR 81GNATURE) ACTION REWESTED: Resolution approving the acti ns of the Board of Appeals & Review R �� RECLiVED RECOMMENDA7'IOt18:Approvs(/q or ReJect(FI) COUNCI COMMIITEE/RESEARCH REPORT OPTIONAL _PLANNIWfi OOMMI8SION _CIVIL SERVICE COMMI8SION �� p �ggg P"°NE�. _p8 COAAMITTEE _ COMMEN : —$T"�� — MAYO oFFICE -DISTRICT COURT _ SUPPORTB WHICH COUNqI OBJECiIVE? INITIATINO PROBLEM.ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who,WhM.WMn,WMn.Why): Approving the action of the B ard of Appeals & Review of the meeting of September 12, 1989 . 4 varianc s ADVANTAOES iP APPROVED: Variances granted to the prop rty owner by the Board will be ratified. DI3ADVANTAOES IF APPHOVED: R��F�+EO None. �j i24� crr�e�ERx DISADVANTAQE8 IF NOT APPROVED: The action taken by the Board will be returned to the Board by the City Council for further acti n. Gouncit Research Center OCT 2 31989 TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION = n�a COST/REVENUE BUDQETED(qRCLE ON� YES NO X} FUNDINO SOURCE n a ACTtVITY NUM�R 3 3 2 6 3 FlNANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPWI� � � 1 , � � a� �°1 J � � . � �_ rn � w � � � Q � � i ° � !' � M � 1 � � o �� s . � o � � � w � � N � � � � m � � � o v . � � .� � � � v C 3 N O N � � .� � aa ; , +� c . v � � � � � � c 00 � k � . H W � I � a � 4 � '0 � J .a S-. N � N �- ' a E W >-- N i-� Z � u' ~ � i U U O U � rt3 C1 C O � � 00 Z �. � U U M ' �. • : \`' � � ��CQR�EQ 0��! FEB l 2 1991 � � � �ao � ��r=�=� � � � , _ ��,�;� C'� '--,-� r. ��''`o'' C� ';� ��'�;�-u Q ' � � �''y' G t'�' � �/� �� '� /' ;"� � :..��C' � � '�,ri"►" � _�� ,�'. �, ys?�� • .�,� �.:J T�' {,j� ` �ti � � •,� .� STATE OF MINNESOT ) County of Ramse ) ss. . CITY OF SAINT PA ) Albert Olson I, . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . .City Clerk of the City of Saint Pau , Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have 89-1954 compared the atta hed copy of Council File No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as adopted by the City Council. . . �tober 31: . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.89. . . and approved by t e Mayor. . . . . . . . November 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.89. . , with the original thereof on file in my office. I further ce tify that said copy is a true and correct copy . of said original d the whole thpreof. WITNESS my h nd and the seal of the City of Saint Paul,. 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Presented By � Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date BE IT RESOLVED, That th Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approve the action of` the City of Saint Paul Board of Appeals and Re iew pertaining to the following listed property and as shown by the Excerpted Minutes of said Board of Appeals and Review, dated September 12, 1989 and marked EXHIBIT A, and attached here o and made a part hereof by reference : DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO. ROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/12/89 90-89-H 85 E. Cottage Ave. Raymond P. Jechorek BOARD ACTION: Granted a var ance on installing a fence 8 feet high a d 20 feet long. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: ings Arcade Park x E 1 Ft ot 24 Blk 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Dimond COMMUNITY SERVICES - PUBLIC HEALTH �� In Favor ��/� Goswitz Rettman B _ Q j , Scheibel Against Y Sonnen Wilson Form by Ci tor Adopted by Council: Date � Certified Passed by Council Secretary B � � ��' r By A►pproved by Mavor: Date Appro ed y Mayor Sub� m s' n to Council r By Y �..—''_�ti �!��C' ` - � � ��"��54� , . � 2584`0 9 DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO. ROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/12/89 84-89-H 344 Ramsey St. Mike Hazard BOARD ACTION: Granted a va iance on installing a fence 64 inches high ith a 9 inch scallop. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: hitacre Brisbane and ullen Subdivision ac alley accruing part NW f Grand Ave of Fol : Beg on W L sd Ave 21 Ft NE of WL ot 30 th N to SL vac alley ft E of sd WL th W 7 Ft o sd WL th N on WL Lot 30 Lot 19 to NL Lot 19 th E n NL Lots 18 & 19 to NE or Lot 18 th S on EL 47 Ft h W 27.4 Ft thSW par to N of Ave 63 Ft th S 58 Ft h SE to Pt on NW L of Ave 8 Ft NE of int with WL of ot 30 th SW to beg being art of Lots 30, 18 & ot 19 09/12/89 75-89-F 70 Summit Ave. Johnston House Condo Mark Clemons BOARD ACTION: Granted a var' ance on the second exit from the third floor w' th conditions : the monitored fire alarm system nd the one hour rated exit stairwell are required o be maintained. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: partment Ownership No. 81 ohnston House Condominium nit No. 1 thru 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WHITE - CITV CLERK PIa1K - FINANCE G I TY O SA I NT PAU L Council CANARY -�jEPARTMENT 1 o BLUE -M,PVOR „ . � Flle NO. ��/` � 2584029 Counc l Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date _ Out of Committee By Date DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO. PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/12/89 92-89—R 2095 Highland Pkwy Mary E. Martens BOARD ACTION: Granted a va iance on the rainleader in the front of the house for as long as the Appellant is handicapped nd owns the house. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: John Gaarden' s Third Addition N 10 Ft of Highland Pkwy vac adj and E 1/2 of Lot 20 and all of Lot 21 COUNCIL MEMBERS Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: - Dimond COMMUNITY SERVICES — PUBLIC HEALTH �� [n Favor Goswitz Rettman � B , Scheibel A gai n s t Y Sonnen Wilson �CT 3 i 19$9 Form A a bY � t�o Y Adopted by Council: Date � Certified Pas e �br',Cqunc'1 S cr ta y� BY � �� '�� gy. ��W ' J i�'�� A►p ro by Mavor: Dat ��y T �� Approved�b May r ubmi sion to Co cil � By B � �-�- p�gl� r�0 v 1 � 1989 ��-��-/ . � � 2584 29 �x� � ,� � T � - ..-�- SAINT PAUL BOARD OF APPEALS 8 REVIEW 55 Cedar Street Saint Paul . Minnesota 55101 Minutes, Me ting of September 12,- 1989 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron lassman, Chairman � Rona d Ankeny Haro d Knutson � Wi11 am Tilton Robe t Viering � OTHERS PRESENT: Pat ish, Fire Prevention Hope Abrams, Fire Prevention Sher y Webb, Fire Prevention Dick Lippert, Public Health Chuc Votel , Public Health Stev n J. Herbert, Public Works-Rainteader Bob rown, Public Work-Rainleader Jim rill , Vacant Buildings �_ Rich rd Thompson, Building Inspection-Design Will am Amey, Building Inspection-Design Rick Igo Raymond P. Jechorek Mike Hazard Leo Domenichetti Char ene L. Smith Hugh H. Keefer Tere a M. Flores Donald T. Brightbill Jame Pierce Lois B. Jacobs - Terr A. 8 Joan R. Thonet Geor e F. Kuettner Audrey L. Lang Mary E. Martens Richard H. Martens . Jose Verdeje David Thorsell Lois 8 Joseph Guardian Leat a Hough Tom Cindy Dittberner Mr. Mrs Krorninga Staff: Jose hine P. Bongiovanni Chairman Glassman called the meeting to order at 1 :30 p.m. 5eptember 12, 1989. He elcomed the appeilants and explained the procedures, stating that what the Board does, is recommends action to the City Council . 1 . Approval of the minut s of the August 8, 1989, meeting as submitted in writing. Motion made by Harold Knutson to approve the minutes of the August 8, 1989 eeting as submitted in writing. Seconded by Ronald Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. • / 1 � 2584�29 - � . . Chairman Glassman informed the Board Members he received a letter from Public Works, Rainleader Oivision, about a case that was before the Board at the August meeting, concerning the rainleader disconnect. At that meeting the Board granted the Appetlant Gene Rosenblum, 1697 Ford Parkway a variance, only because the � appellant stated he had carefully measured the distance between the two houses, and the distance between the two houses was less than 10 feet, only about 9 1/2 feet. Mr. Ethier then stated, that if the distance was in fact, less than 10 feet, then there would be no objection to a variance, because the law states, that . if the distance is less than 10 feet. a variance could be granted � on a rainleader. After the meeting the Rainleader Division had one of the Inspectors go to the property and measure the distance. The distance was, in fact, 10 1/2 feet. Fortunately, Mr. Tilton's motion said, that the variance would be granted, if the conditions are such, that the distance between the houses, foundation to foundations, are tess than 10 feet. 2. CASE HEARINGS: CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT: 74-89-H 736/738 Selby Ave. Historic Renovations, Inc. (vacant Building) Rick Igo APPEARANCE: Rick Igo, Historic Renovations, Inc. SUBJECT: Appellant is appealing the vacant building and late fees which are against the property in the amount of $1030. 00. Letter dated August 23, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Rick Igo, stated that he purchased the property from the State on Tax Forfeiture Auction. The Appellant was not informed by the State or anyone eise, prior to the purchase, of any vacant building fees. The building was occupied immediately upon acquistion, as a matter of fact, Appellant was issued a ticket. Appellant feels the fees should be waived because he was not the owner while these fees were accumulating. Jim Prill , from Division of Public Health, stated that he was - informed that the Appellant was made aware of the fees. Chairman Glassman asked Mr. Prill if the fees had been recorded in the Abstract? Mr. Prill stated No, not at the time Mr. Igo purchased the property. Mr. Igo, stated that he was made aware of the vacant building . fees at the time that he applied for a permit to do the electrical on the building. Mr. Tilton suggested that the Appellant pay the fees and then try and collect from the State. �J � � � �� -i�.s� 2 84029 �im Pritl , stated that t e Ordinance requires that withi� 30 days of the transfer both par. ies are responsible. after that the current owner is respons ble for the fees. � BOARD ACTION: Motion ma e by Harold Knutson to waive the vacant building fees on the pro erty (736-738 Selby) for the period of time, prior to the Appe Iant acquiring the property, due to the fact that fees had not b en recorded on the Abstract. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CARR D UNANIMOUSLY. --------- ------------------------ 90-89-H 785 E. Cottage Ave. ,� x��',' ,Reymond P. Jechorek ( 1 unit) ,t,,, ,� : APPEARANCE : Ray Jechore SUBJECT: Request a varia ce from Legislative Code requirement to be aliowed to install a ence 8 feet high and 20 feet long. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant w uld like a variance to install the fence to the height of 8 feet nd 20 feet long, because a house which was built next door is o ly 12 feet from his house. Rich Thompson, from Buil ing Inspection and Design stated that a Inspector has been out t check with the neighbors, and there was no objection to the fen height from any of the neighbors. BOARD ACTION: Motion m e by Harold Knutson to grant a variance on installing a fence, feet in height and 20 feet tong. Seconded by Ron Glassma . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------- ------------------------- 84-89-H 344 Ramsey Str et Mike Hazard ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Mike Hazard SUBJECT: Requesting a v riance from Legisiative Code requirement to be allowed to instal a fence 64" high plus a 9" scallop in _ the front of the house. - PROCEEDINGS: Rich Thomp on, from Building Inspection and Design Department stated that he City has no objection to the fence. Appellant stated that h spoke to the neighbors and no one was in opposition to the type f fence being installed. BOARD ACTION: Motion m de by Bill Tilton to grant a variance on, installing a fence 64" n height plus a 9" scallop. Seconded by Harold Knutson. Yeas 4 Nays (Ankeny) Abstension 0 -------- ------------------------- � . � 2��0�� < . . _ . 81-89-H 1158 Marshalt Ave. Carlotta Harper . ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: NONE � SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting additional time to do the necessary repairs pertai�ing to repairing the defective, rotted, broken stairs in the front, rear of the house and the stairs from the yard to the public walk, and also repairing the deteriorated roof on the garage. Letter dated August 4, 1989. Case Resolved, Withdrawn. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to refund the filing fee. Seconded by Bill Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNAIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 89-89-H 1145 E 4th St. Leo Domenichetti ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Leo Domenichetti SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to do the repairs to the porch, because of financial reasons , also requesting a refund of the filing fee. Letter dated Juty 20, � 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant stated he would like an extension, • at least 90 days to do the repairs on the dilapidated porch, some material has been purchased, but not enough to complete the work. Dick Lippert, from Public Health stated that he would like to explain two different issues to the Board. One-when the inspection was made with the Appellant, it was discussed about the problem with the porch and the foundation. The Appellant stated to Mr. Lippert that he works 60 hours a week. He was asked, How much time would be needed to complete the work? Mr. Domenichetti informed Mr. Lippert that he could have the work done by September 1 , 1989. _ Upon researching the file, which goes back to 1978, there was 8 different inspectors and over 80 inspections. There has been criminal citations issued. Cars have been towed. Trucks have been send to clean the yard. To date nothing has been completed. Joe Gardineir a neighbor, stated that the report that the , inspector has made is very conservative. When the Appellant moved into the house it was a very neat house. This building is completely deteriorated. Jerry Weishoff a neighbor, also stated that the inspectors report was very conservative. The porch is just about ready to fall down. I have lived there 13 years, the lawn has never been cut. � � ' � °. '',�. y�- ��.��s� � . - �� . Dick Lippert , from Pub ic Health stated that he has not backed- off on the September 1 , 1989 extension date, because this is just an ongoing problem. � BOARD ACTION: Motion m de by Bill Tilton to deny the request for an extension of time re arding the repairs of the porch. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION ARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FURTHER ACTIOIV: Motion made by Ron Glassman to deny the request to refund the filing fe . Seconded by Bill Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------- ------------------------- 87-89-H 903 Beech 5t. Charlene L. Smith ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Charlene L Smith SUBJECT: Appellant is equesting additional time to paint the exterior of the house, ecause of financial hardship. Letter dated August 3, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant s requesting more time because Mrs. Smith has been out of work fo a while and her husband works 60 hours a week. A contractor has een hired and at this point, only scraping has been done. Dick Lippert, from Publ c Health stated that the paint is coming off in big chunks. He a vised the Appellant to be careful about the paint that is falli g on the ground. It was suggested that all the paint be remove from the ground. BOARD ACTION: Motion m de by Bill Tilton to grant an extension of time until November , 1989 to complete the exterior painting. Seconded by Robert Vier ng. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------- ------------------------- 76-89-H 137 E. Page S . Teresa M. Flores ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Teresa Flor s & Jose Verdeje I UBJECT: Appellant is equesting an extension of time to remove or repair the delapidat d partially collapsed retaining wall , because of financial ha dship. Letter dated August 2, 1989. -------- ------------------------- � � 2��4Q2� � � � . PROCEEDINGS: The Appellant stated that the heavy rain in July of 1.987 ruined the retaining wall , completely destroying it. Mr. Verdeje has asked Mr. Dittberner a neighbor, to assist him helping to solve the problem, it has been two years. The request is to have Mr. Dittberner remove the tree, and Mr. Verdeje will remove the wa11 . - Charles Votel , from Public Health stated that Mr. Dittberner has agreed to remove the tree and then Mr. Verdeje will remove that part of the wail that is hazardous. Mr. 8 Mrs. Dittberner stated that the property is for sale. The property is valued at $11 ,000.00. First it was listed for $8,000.00, since then, changed the amount to $5,000.00. The Dittberners owe for the taxes and assessments on the property. Mr. Verdeje offered the Dittberners $2 ,000.00 for the property. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to grant an extension of time until October 12, 1989 to have the Dittberners remove the tree, in addition to that, grant an extension of time until �- January 12, 1990 to have Ms. flores remove that portion of the retaining watl that is hazardous. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- � 79-89-H 297 Morton Ave. E. Hugh H. Keefer ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: Hugh H. Keefer SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to remove �11 decayed wood- repair broken windows, upgrade plumbing and electrical as this would cause serious financial hardship. Requesting a variance to be allowed to keep the dog kennel in the front yard. Letter dated July 26, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Votel , City Inspector has been to the property and has seen that progress is being made to correct the code violations. Appellant needs more time at least a month. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Harold Knutson to grant an extension - -- of time until November 1 , 1989 to complete the necessary repairs, pertaining to remove all decayed wood, broken windows, upgrade plumbing, and electrical . Seconded by Bill Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 1� � . . _ � - ��-�� 2584029 88-89-F 291 Fillmore A e. E. Donald T. Brightbill (Commercial ) . APPEARANCE: Donald T. Br'ghtbill SUBJECT: Appellant is re uesting a variance from Code requirement pertaining to Item #2 - it ventilation for vapor removal , because of financial har ship. Letter dated _July 18, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: This is a A to Repair Shop, which has a front end alignment pit, where the car is driven over, to be able to work beneath, which is about 2 inches deep. This building has been inspected for many years and has never been cited for this. Upon inspection this yea Ms. Webb, from Fire Prevention advised the Appellant that a fan had to be installed in the pit. The Appeliant had a cont actor come to the building and the cost to him was quoted at $1 , 00.00. The contractor also stated� that he felt that the fan was not necessary. This building was built in 1974, seconded part o the building was built in 1979. At that time it was buil according to Code. Sherry Webb, from Fire P evention stated that "Pit" according to code refers to any place that will collect flamable vapors. After much discussion th Board requested that there be a postponement for two mon hs to have the Appellant work with Fire Prevention to try and re oive this issue, if not, then the Appellant is to t�eturn t the Board. BOARD ACTION: Motion ma e by Bill Tilton to postpone for two months until November 12 1989 to meet with the Fire Marshall to try and resolve the code violations pertaining to the pit, if not the Appellant is to retu n to the November 14, 1989 meeting. Seconded by Harold Knuts n. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. --------- ------------------------ . 80-89-F 1235 Arcade St E. Peter Vasey APPEARANCE: David Thorse 1 SUBJECT: Appellant is r questing a variance from Legislative Code requirement pertain ng to having to provide an escape window for basement slee ing room. Letter dated July 11 , 1989. PROCEEDINGS: A variance 's requested for the basement sleeping � room. This being a fune al home there is a night watchman on duty. There is two mean of egrees from the room, one leads through another room to he upstairs. In talking to the Fire Inspector it was suggest d that a fire wall be build. Hope Abrams, from Fire P evention stated this is a basement sleeping room, in order o escape, one exits leads through another room up the stai s through the first floor and out. ` . . • �C�'7.V�+'a�7 Second one, goes through a furnace room and a storage room and a laundry roorn, then up the stairs. Bedroom in basement is on an outside wall . Harold Kuntson questioned, if it would be acceptable to Fire if the Appellant install a Alarm System interconnected. Hope Abrams stated that none of the exits from the bedroom lead directly to outside. _ BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Biil Tilton that the request for a variance on having to provide an escape window from the basement sleeping room be denied. Seconded by Haroid Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 75-89-F 370 Summit Ave. Johnston House Condo, Ass'n (4 units) Mark Clemons � APPEARANCE: Leaetta Hough SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from Code requirement pertaining to having to provide second exit from third floor. Letter dated July 11 , 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Leaetta Hough, one of the officers of the Condo Association. Some background material on the building. This is an old mansion on Summit Avenue that was converted into a Condo in 1980. It is a three story building and has three units in the building. We feel that there are three good reason, why there should be a variance granted on the requirement of having to provide a second exit from the 3rd floor. One-there has been a Fire Detection System installed, that is monitored by a central monitoring station, this automatically notifies the Fire Department. Second-there is a staircase to the unit that is one hour fire rated and secured. Third-there is a deck on the third floor unit. Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that Fire would support the variance, if the present conditions continue to exist in the building, this building has a rated stairwell with no unrated openings leading from the third floor to the first floor. There is only one unit on the third floor. The building is very nicely done, it has a one hour rated stairwell leading to the first floor. The first floor has access to exits. There is also a Monitor Alarm System in the building. There are only adults , living on the third floor. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Robert Viering grant a variance, for the second exit from the third floor with conditions: the monitored fire alarm system and the one hour �rated exit stairwell are required to be maintained. Seconded by H�rold Knutson. Yeas 4 Nays 1 (Tilton) Abstension -- ----- - - - - - - -�-�� -- ---- --- , _ `� G✓,;��--��s�t . - . r *� �..t�-`.;�r�{. , t r � �. _ . . 2584��9 86-89-F 771 W. 7 h St. James Pierce APPEARANCE: James Pierc SUBJECT: Appellant is equesting a variance from Code requirement pertaining o having to provide Automatic Fire Extinquisher in spray b oth and make-up air unit. Letter dated July 21 , 1989. PROCEEDINGS: The Appell nt stated that the building was purchased 3 years ago. Building as been there for at least 15 years. The vehicles that are used haul gravel and asphalt. Appellant does his own upkeep on the v hicles. Sherry Webb, from Fir Prevention stated that at the time the bu i 1 d i ng was remode 1 ed, three years ago, i t waa d�n�a w i tly��u� permit, had it been dan with a permit, it wauld have had a make up air unit and sprinkl rs in the building and it would hrv� bp�n done by a licensed cont actor. Bill Amey, from Housing Inspection and Design is willing to meet with the Appellant to d termine if the building is appropriate. 80ARD ACTION: Motion m de by Ron Glassman to postpone the case of 60 days (November 12 1989) to have the Appetlant meet with Bili Amey, Senior Venti ation Inspector from Housing Inspection 8 Design, then meet with ire Prevention to try and resolve the code violation pertaini g to having to install a Automatic Fire Extinguishing System in spray booth, if not then return to this Board. -------- ------------------------- 94-89-H 345 E. C rtice St. E. Linda Krominga APPEARANCEL Linda Kromi ga SUBJECT:Appellant is re uesting an extension of time to do the necessary work - Repair all defects in the siding and trim. Complete all repairs to the exterior. Provide a sidwealk - stairs for the front door, bec use of financial hardship. Letter dated July 29, 1989. � PROCEEDINGS: The Appell nt stated that the house had a fire and the house was a total 1 ss. The present house had been moved to this site. Lots of fill had to be brought in. Appellant would like time until Nov. 1 , 1989 to install side walk and steps, anct at least until next spring to complete the siding. �-�3 25��9 � � � BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant an extension of time until November 30, 1989 to complete the sidewalk and steps. then additional extension of time until June l , 1990 to complete the exterior siding. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 91-89-F 420 Hamline Ave. S. Lois B. Jacobs (3 units) � APPEARANCE: Lois B. Jacobs SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from Code pertaining to having to install an escape window in the inside bedroom, as this is not feasible, also having to provide one hour fire rated ceiling in furnace room or automatic fire extinguisher, because of the cost. Letter dated August 8, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appetlant stated that most of the items have been done, except the requirement of having to provide an escape window in a inside bedroom. It is impossible put a window in the bedroom. After much discussion it was suggested that the case be postponed _ for 60 days and have the Fire Inspector meet with the Appellant and then return to the November 14, 1989 meeting. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to postpone for 60 days to have the Fire. Inspector meet with the Appellant to try and resolve the situation pertaining to the escape window, then return to the November 14, 1989 meeting. ---------------------------------- 77-89-R 2041 Randolph Ave. Terry A 8 Joan R. Thonet APPEARANCE: Terry A. Thonet SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from Legislative Code pertaining to rainleader disconnect, as it will create a problem with water in the basement. Letter dated July 25, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant requests a variance because all the valleys come to one point. There has been wire installed .in the gutters to helps solve the water problem because of freezing. Distance between the house is about 14 feet. The request for a variance is on the rainleader on the SW, NW, and NE corner. r BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to deny the request for a variance on the 3 rainleaders SW, NW, and NE corner. Seconded by Ronald Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- � �� • F � 1 ��1'!C!S �" . . ,� .- �5��02� 78-89-R 1257 Palace S . Gordon A. Heille SUBJECT: Appellant is r uesting a variance from Legislative Code pertaining to rainleade disconnect, as it will create a problem of water seeping into t e basement. Letter dated July 25, 1989. Appellant requested a p stpone until the October 10, 1989 meeting. . 83-89-R 1260 N. Victo ia St. George F. �Kuettner APPEARANCE: George F. K ettner � SUBJECT: Appellant is equesting a variance from Legislative Code pertaining to rainleader disconnect, as it will create a moisture problem in the asement. Letter dated July 25, 1989. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant ould like to be allowed to leave the rainleaders the way the e are, because if they are disconnected it would cause a water roblem in the basement, as the basement windows have large wind wells. Bob Brown, from Rainlea er Division stated that they would be no problem if the Appellan disconnects the rainleaders. BOARD ACTION: Motion m de by Bill Tilton that the request for a variance be denied on t e rainleader disconnect. Seconded by Ron Ankeny. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------- ------------------------- 85-89-R 1177 7th St. Mrs. Audrey L. Lang APPEARANCE : Audrey Lang SUBJECT: App�,llant is r uesting a variance from Legislative Code pertaining to rainleade disconnect, as it wiil create a water problem in the basement. Letter dated July 25, 1989. After much discussion t e board requested a postponement for 60 days. BOARD ACTION: Motion ma e by Ron Ankeny to postpone for 60 days until November 12, 1989, with the recommendation that the Appellant, along with t e Inspector from the Rainleader Division and a Contractor meet o the property to try and resolve the issue on the disconnecti n of the rainleaders, if need be � Appellant to return to he Board. -------- ------------------------ ��Yl ' ��VP'��J . r �� . . 92-89-R 2095 Highland Pkwy. Mary E. Martens � APPEARANCE: Mr. 8 Mrs. Martens � - SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from Legislative Code pertaining to rainleader disconnect, as this will create a water problem in the basement. Letter dated July 25, 1989. � PROCEEDINGS: Appellant steted that the request for a variance on � � the rai►ileaders is because the land slopes toward the foundation of the house, therefore, the water would seep into the basement. one downspout is directly in the center of the back of the house. Mr. Martens needs a variance for the rainleader in the front of the house as he has bad knees, he is waiting to have surgery. Bob Brown, from Rainieader Division stated that the front of the house rainleaders could be granted a variance. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant a variance on the rainleader in the front of the house for as long as the Appellant is handicapped and owns the property. The rainleaders in the rear and side of the house are denied a variance. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- There being no further business the meeting ad,�ourned at 4: 15 p.m. � ��/ .�2�