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88-28 WNITE - CITV CI,ERK PINM - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PAU L Council � �/ CANARV - DEPARTMENT BL{.JE --MAVOR File NO. �- � �- Counci Resol Z�n Page 1 of 5 � Q� . � _., Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date BE IT RESOLVED, That the Council ot 'che City of Saint Paul hereby cer'tifies and approves the action of the Ci�y of Saint Paul Board oF Appeals and Review pertaining 'to the following listed proper�y and as shown by the Excerp�ed Minutes of said Board of Appeals and Review, dated November 10, 1987 and marked E�HIBIT A, and attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference: DATE OF BOARD MINUTLS CASE N0: PROPEIRTY APPELLANT 11/10/87 66-87-H 853 Fry S�. � � S Properties Delon Schroetter BOARD ACTION: Gran-ce� �. va�v;-ance �co c';�le-�.e i.he requirernen� of doing i�cem "0" (F�o�� over unhea-�ed space not pro�erly insulated, �n�ire struc�ure sits on un- heaLed space. ) fror�i �.ize Energy Audit violation report, provided he �,oes Item°N" , ( Install foundation insulation to provide R-11 2 ' above ground) �-�em "P�i" ( Install ex�erior wall insulation �o proved R-11) delayed until this is resolved by City Council. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: College Place Taylor' s Division Ex. W. 50 F-� Lot 14 Blk 5 ---------------------------------- COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays [n Favor Against BY Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By A►pproved by Mavor: Date Approved by Mayor Eor Submission to Council By BY • Page 2 Of 5 .'�--,�;� .�' DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE N0: PROPERTY APPELLANT 11/10/87 80-87-H 216 Sherburne Ave. Joan Louise Leonard BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance only for the duration of the time that this building is used for a boardinghouse and operated by Ms . Leonard and the building is owned by Ron Saxon. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Robertson & Van Etten Addition W 1/3 of Lot 4 , 5 Blk 30 -------------------------------- 11/10/87 101-87-H 1387 Cleveland Ave. N. Metropolitan United Methodist Campus Ministry, Inc . Rev. Peg Pfab BOAD ACTION: Granted a variance on number of baths with the condition that the building be utilized the same way it is presently, and operated by Metropolitan United Methodist Ministry, Inc . and alimit of 12 occupants. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: St. Anthony Park North Lot 4 Blk 34 -------------------------------- 11/10/87 99-87-H 1469 Cleveland Ave. N. Minn. Students Coop Dan Gaardsmoe BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to the number of baths with the condition that this variance is granted for the time that the building is operated by Minnesota Student Coop for its present usage and not be allowed ta increase the occupancey ( 12 ) . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: St. Anthony Park North Lot 3 Blk 16 ------------------------------ 11/10/87 98-87-H 1393 Cleveland Ave. N. Minn. Students Coop Dan Gaardsmoe BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to the number of baths with the condition that this variance is granted for the time that the building is operated by Minnesota Students Coop for its present usage and not be allowed to increase the occupancy ( 14 ) . - ' Page 3 Of 5 ;v�-� :t��;f= - :.� PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: St. Anthony Park North Lot 3 Blk 34 ------------------------------- DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPELLANT 11/10/87 103-87-H 255 Summit Ave. V. K. Arrigoni, Inc . Clayton Olson BOARD ACTION; Granted a variance pertaining to sleeping room, allowing third floor N. W. sleeping room to serve as an access to another sleeping room. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Auditor' s Subdivision Number 52 St. Paul, Minn. Subject to and with party wall and Ex. part line SWLY of following describe line: Beginning at a point on SELY line of and at 30 .21 Ft. SWLY of most ELY corner of Lot 23, thence run NWLY to point on N. W. line of and 31 . 42 Ft. SWLY of most NLY corner of said lot and there terminating being in set Lot 23 . ------------------------------------ 11/10/87 89-87-H 2450 Stewart Ave . Robert Tansey William Muske BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the dead- bolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Youngman & Lamm' s Addition Ramsey Cour.ty, Minn. Lot 16 thru Lot 19 Blk 5 ------------------------------------- 11/10/87 90-87-H 2441 Youngman Ave. Robert Tansey William Muske BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the dead- bolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection. , Page 4 Of 5 �,'�.�_�r��' , `s. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Youngman & Lamm' s Addition Ramsey County, Minn. Lots 25 thru Lot 30 Blk 5 --------------------------------- DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPELLANT 11/10/87 2459 Youngman Ave. Robert Tansey William Muske BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the dead- bolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8" - one inch projection. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Youngman & Lamm' s Addition Ramsey County, Minn. Lots 20, 21, 22 , 23, 24 , Blk 5 ---------------------------------- 11/10/87 97-87-H 1052 Agate Street Janice Rae Arcand BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the dead- bolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Whittier Division Lot 10 and Lot 11 Blk 1 ---------------------------------- WHITE - C�TV CLERK CO�IIICII �} PINK - FINAN��E GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO. a ��°2� CANqRY - DEPARTMEN7 B=U� � �-MAVOR 1 Counci Resol tion Page 5 Of 5 � r Pcesented By ' Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date DATE OF BOARD P�IINUTES CASE N0: PROPERTY APPELLANT 11/10/87 100-87-H 1403 Cleveland Ave. N. Minn. Studen�s Coop Dan Gaardsrnoe BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining -�o the number of baths till June l, 1987 to complete basement occupancy, with the condition that this variance is grantea for the time that Minnesota Student Coop owns the building, and is used for present usage and not be allowed to increase the occupancy (17 ) . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: St. An�hony Park North Ex W. 40 Feet Lots 1 and 2 Blk 34 ------------------------------------ and be it FURTHER ;2ESOLVED, Tha�t upon passage of this resolution, the City Cleric, is hereby authorized and direc�ed to transmit a cony of this resolution for recording to the Ramsey County O�fice of the Register of Deeds. ----------------------------------- COUNC[LMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Dimond Nays Goswitz � Long In Favor Scheibel � Against BY r Sonnen WilsOri JA� " 7 �9$8 Form pprove by ' y tto Adopted by Council: Date � Certified Pas e ' Se a BY � By ' Approved avor ate JAN -� 198g Appr by Mayor for Sub� ' si to ouncil � B pU�IISNED J A N 1 � 19 88 . OF PPEAL6 � REVIEW DEPARTI�ENT . / �� I �� 0�� BOAR�7 A � _ Josephine P� Palermo CONTAC7 �"�� _ZA.�i �� PHONE ; D mh r 16. 19�7 DATE �� e� , ASSIGN NUhBER FOR ROUTING ORDER (Clip All LQcations for Signature) : Qepartment Director ' Director of Management/Mayor Finance and Management. Services Darector � � City Clerk Bu�lget Director ' - 2 Council Research Center � City Attorney � . , � WHAT WILL BE ACHIEYED BY TAKING ACTION ON fiHE ATTACHEO MATERIRLS7 {purpose/ Rationale) : Approving the__actions of the Bmard of App.eals & Review meeting of November 10, 1987 , Number of cases: 10- variances granted , � �OST/BENEFIT, BUDGETARY AND PERSONNEL IMPAC�,S ANTICIPIkTED: � N/A _ 1 �INANCING SOURCE AND BUDGET ACTIVITY NUMBER ,CHARGED OR CREDITED: (Mayor's signa- ture not r�- Tota1 Amount of 'Transaction: N/A quired ff under � �10,000) Funding Source: N/A ', Activity Number: N/A ATTACMMENTS (List and Number All Attachments) : Resolution with minlutes attack�ed (5 pages) 1 � DEPARTMENT REVIEW GITY ATTORNEY REVIEW � Yes No Council Resolution Required? ' Resolution Required? Yes No Yes No Insurance Required? Insurance 'Sufficient? Yes No Yes No Insurance Attached: (SEE •REVERSE SIDE F!AR INSTRUCTIOI�IS) Revised 12/84 CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEA�ED APPELLANT 94-87-H 807 York Ave. John Volkert, 5r. (Vacant Bldg? APPEARANCE: John Volkert, Sr. SUBJECT Appellant is requesting a waiver from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to vacant building fee in the amount of $110.00 because of financial hardship. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant is waiting for a rehab loan to be approved. No work is being done presently. There is a problem with the title, until this is straighten out the loan is being held up. Steve Roy, from Vacant Buildings Department stated the building has been vacant since August of 1986. Fees were not started untii three months a�o•. Presently the fee is $120.00 including a 1 ate fee. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to waive future building fees , with the condition that if the paper work and the loan is approved and apply for a building permit by the end of November. The amount of $120.00 would have to be paid at the time the permit is taken out. . Seconded by William Tilton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------------------- 96-87-H 454 Goodrich Robert W. Huebner APPEARANCE : Robert Huebner SUBJECT Appetlant is requesting a waiver from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to vacant building fee in the amount of $110.00 because of financial hardship. PROCEEDINGS: This building was condemned because there was a piece of the wall out, the appellant was installing a new basement step. There was dynamiting in the area and another piece of the wall was cracked and had to be removed. The wall has been completed. Steve Roy, from Vacant Building Department stated the building was condemned as unfit in 1984. Under the new registration ordinance a building does not have to be boarded if it condemned as unfit and remains vacant for a year then it has to be registered as a vacant building. Vacant building department became aware of this building in February of 1987. Mr. Huebner and Mr. Roy met on October 7, 1987, as Mr. Huebner was trying to obtain a permit to do some roofing work. At that time Mr. Roy advised Mr. Huebner that the fee of $120.00 had to be paid before a permit could be issued. Mr. Huebner did not have the money to pay the fees, also that he had hurt is back and is out of worke 2 • ��"" �� ST. PAUL BOARD OF APPEALS 8 REVIEW 705A CITY HALL St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Minutes , Meeting of November 10, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Glassman, Chairman Rosie Bostrom Glenn Gausman William Titton MEMBERS ABSENT: William Hite Harold Knutson David Schultz OTHERS PRESENT: Carolyn Sheppard, Div. of Envir. Health Gary Pechmann, Div. of Envir. Health Mike Ricketson, Dept. of Fire 8 Safety Do� Juenemann, Housing Code Terry Gove, Housing Code Rabbi Grossman Dan Gaardsmoe Clayton Olson Joan Leonard Robert Huebner Janice R. Arcand Delon Schroetter Elizabeth Tansey Peg Pfab Cyrus Lewis STAFF : - Josephine P. Palermo The meeting of the Board of Appeals & Review was called to order ' by Chairman Ron Glassman, at 1 :35 p.m. Novernber 10, 1987. Mr Glassman welcomed the appellants and explained the procedures stating that what the Board does is recomrnends action to the City Council . Minutes of the October 13, 1987 meeting were approved as submitted in writing. Mr. Glassman referred to the letter that was forwarded to the Council for consideration regarding, Amendinq the enforcernent of the provisions of the Residential Enerav Code with respect to requirin4 existinq walls above and below arade be insulated. Mr. Glassman requested that a letter be sent to Councilmember John Drew, who suffered a heart attack, wishing him good health and a speedy recovery. 1 PROCEEDINGS: When the license was renewed it allowed for 12. Carolyn Sheppard stated that square footage allows for 9. BOARD ACTION: Motion made William Tilton to grant a variance on baths with the condition, that this variance is granted only for the time that this building is used for a boardinghouse, and operated by Ms. Leonard and the building is owned by Ron Saxon with a limit of 7 occupants. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. --------------------------------------------- 101-87-H 1387 Cleveland Ave. N. Metropolitan United Methodist Campus Ministry, Inc. (Roominghouse) Rev. Peg Pfab APPEARANCE: Peg Pfab , SUBJECT Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to the number of baths, for the number of tenants, as per letter dated September 23, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Carolyn Sheppard, from Dev. Of Envir. Health stated there is no objection to granting a variance. There is one dormitory style bathroom with 2 toilets, 2 showers and 3 handsinks, also toilets and sinks on the first floor. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance on number of baths with the condition, that the building be utilized the same way it is presently, and operated by Metropolitan United Methodist Campus Ministry, Inc. , a limit of 12 occupants. ----------------------------------------------- 99-87-H 1469 Cleveland Ave. No. Minn. Students Coop (Roominghouse) Dan Gaardsmoe SUBJECT The Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to the number of baths, for the number of tenants, as per letter dated August 28, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Carolyn Sheppard, from Dev. of Envir. Health stated that she wouid have no objection, if a variance was granted, but that a cap be put on the number of occupants. 4 �� Mr. Roy advised Mr. Huebnzr to file an appeal . Mr. Roy stated that if Mr. Huebner contact Mr. Lippert from Department of Health to see if the building meets all code requirements, then the pla�ard cou)d be lifted and Mr. Huebner could live in the building, removing all the boards from the windows, then he would no longer have to register the building as vacant. When the vacant building fees are paid the appellant must have a plan, along with a time frame as to when the work will be completed which must be approved by Mr. Roy. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Wiiliam Tilton to deny the waiver of vacant fees. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------ 66-87-H 853 Fry St. K 8 S Properties (2 uni,ts) (Delon Schroetter) APPEARANCE : Delon Schroetter SUBJECT This case was before the Board in September. The Appellant was asked to return with some definite bids, pertaining to insulation of the crawlspace and outside foundation. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant returned with some bids. The work is to begin November 16, 1987. BaARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance to delete the requirment of doing Item "0" (Floor over unheated space not properly insulated; Entire structure sits on unheated space. ) from the Energy Audit violation report, provided he does Item "N", ( Install foundation insulation to provide R-11 Z' above ground. ) Item "M" ( Install exterior wall insulation to provide R-11 ) delayed until this is .resolved by City Council . Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------- 80-87-H 216 Sherburne Ave. Joan Louise Leonard (Roominghouse) APPEARANCE: Joan Leonard SUBJECT The appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to bathroom facilities , for the number of tenants, as per letter dated August 18, 1987. 3 � � BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance pertaining to the number of baths with the condition that this variance is granted only for the time that building is operated by Minnesota Student Coop for the present usage and not be allowed to increase occupancy ( 14) . Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. Yeas (3) Nays ( 1 ) Tilton Abstention (0) ------------------------------------------------ 92-87-H 45 Lyton Place Michael R. Clasen ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: none SUBJECT Appellant is appealing the items from a deficiency list letter dated October 8, 1987, pertaining to INTERIOR hole in kitchen ceiling, cei,ling light fixtures not working, bathroom lacks door, wall and floors unfinished, bathtub leaks, not enough electrical outlets, refrigerator does not work properly, bathroom lacks proper grounded outlet. EXTERIOR Front porch windows broken and missing, roof shingles worn and deteriorated, rear porch sags , inside wall unfinished, eaves rear of house are missing, shingles-north side missing, windows painted shut from inside-inoperable, lacks screens, foundation walls are cracked and separating, demands are unreasonable and will create a financial hardship. Terry Gove, from Div. of Envir. Health stated the building is in very bad shape and should be condemned. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to deny the request for a vaiance on the above mention items. Secanded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------------- 91-87-H 734 5th St. E. Michael R. Clasen ( 1 unit} APPEARANCE: None SUBJECT The Appellant is appealing the items from a deficiency list letter dated September 17, 1987 pertaining to electric heater in rear room, rear room lacks proper number of electrical outlets, kitchen lacks proper number of electrical outlets, light switch next to eastside door is defective, light switch in upper S.W. bedroom is defective, S.W. bedroom lacks proper number of electrical outlets, North bedroom lacks electrical outlets, S.E. bedroom lacks electrical outlets, upstairs bathroom lacks handsink, demands are unreasonable and will create a financial hardship. 6 . . _ ��--�� BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Gienn Gausman to grant a variance pertaining to the number of baths with the condition that this variance is granted for the time that the building is operated by Minnesota Student Coop for its present usage and not be allowed to increase the occupancy ( 12) . Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. Yeas (3) Nays ( 1 ) Tilton Abstention (0) --------------------------------------------- 100-87-H 1403 Cleveland Ave. No. Minn. Students Coop (Roominghouse) Dan Gaardsmoe APPEARANCE: Dan Gaardsmoe SUBJECT The Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to the number of baths , for the number of tenants. as per letter dated August 28, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant stated that this building has 2 full baths, and a third that has a sink and toilet and will be remodeled for another shower in the basement, eventually there will be three full baths. The present occupancy is 14 persons, there are beds to allow 17 persons to live there. Basement presently is unoccupied. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance pertaining to the number of baths till June lst, 1988, to complete the basement for occupancy, with the condition that this variance is granted for the time that Minnesota Student Coop owns the building, and is used for present usage and not be allowed to increase the occupancy ( 17) Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------------- 98-87-H 1393 Cleveland Ave. No. Minn. Students Coop (Roominghouse) Dan Gaardsmoe APPEARANCE : Dan Gaardsmoe SSUBJECT The Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Coed, pertaining to the number of baths, for the number of tenants, as per letter dated August 28, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Carolyn Sheppard, from Dev. of Envir. Health stated that she would have no objection, if a variance was granted. 5 ,. �,. , . . � _ . ��-��; BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to deny the request for a variance on the above mentioned items. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------- 93-87-H 700 3rd St. E. Michael R. Clasen (2 units) APPEARANCE : None SUBJECT Appeallent is appealing the items from a deficiency list letter dated September 9, 1987 pertaining to BASEMENT removal of trash and discarded household items , holes in base of chimney, stairs lack handrail , rear entrance door-broken window; LOWER UNIT no door knob on rear door, electric outlet on E. wall above kitchen counter is operable, kitchen floor deteriorated, kitchen ceiling tiles missing,. lights in kitchen inoperabie, evidence of plumbing leak through kitchen ceiling, East side entrance door has illegat double cylinder dead bolt lock, west bedroom ceiling light and light switch inoperable, wall around bathtub is in disrepair, bathtub dosen't drain properly, electrical outlet in bathroom inoperable, electrical outlets in living inoperable, cover plates missing on west wall in front room, evidence of roof leak in front room, broken/missing plaster on walls throughout, broken windows and screens, inoperable outlets in middle room, front door lacks dead bolts, defective floor covering in bath �ear front door, handrail on front entrance stairs is loose, demands are unreasonable and will create a financial hardship. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to deny the request for a variance on the above mentioned items. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------------------- 103-87-H 255 Summit Ave. V. K. Arrigoni , Inc. ( 10 units) Clayton Olson APPEARANCE: Clayton Oison SUBJECT Appeltant is requesting a variance pertaining to Third floor N.W. sleeping room which serves as an access to another sleeping room, as per letter dated September 22, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: The appeliant is requesting that the building remain as is. This is a 10 unit building and has a occupancy of 20 persons. � Carolyn Sheppard, from Dev. of Envir. Health stated that she would have no objection if the variance was granted. 7 BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to grant a variance pertaining to sleeping room allowing third floor N.W. sleeping room to serve as an access to another sleeping room. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------------ 89-87-H 2450 Stewart Ave. Robert Tansey (23 units) William Muske APPEARANCE: Elizabeth Tansey SUBJECT Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to having to replace present 5/8" dead bolts to 3/8" with one inch projection, because of a cost factor. PROCEEDINGS: These building have deadbolts 5/8 " presently and are in very good condition. The door frames are wood frames. These frames are all in good condition. The building does not have a security system. Mike Ricketson, form Fire Prevention stated that Fire Prevention would support a variance, if when there is a need for replacement in the future that the deadbolts be replaced with a 3/8 " with a one inch projection. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Rosie Bostrom to grant a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the deadbolts need repiacement they are replaced with the 3/8 " - one inch projection. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------- 90-87-H 2441 Youngman Ave. Robert Tansey (23 units) William Muske APPEARANCE : Elizabeth Tansey SUBJECT Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to having to replace present 5/8" dead bolts to 3/8" with one inch projection, because of cost factor. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant stated that the building does not have a security system. The door frames are of wood construction and are all in good shape. Mike Ricketson, from Fire Prevention stated that he would support a variance, with the condition that if in the future the deadbolts have to be replaced that they are replaced with 3/8 " one inch projection. 8 �,� �� , � : . � ��,�� BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ros1e Bostrom to grant a variance on the existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the deadbolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNAN I MOIJSLY. Ms. Tansey referred to a letter she received from Fire Prevention Sepember 1 , 1987, which made no mention of deadbolts at 2459 Youngman. This building has the same type of deadbolts. The building does not have a security system. She would like a variance on this building also. Mike Ricketson, from Fire Prevention stated that he would support a variance on this building, with the condition that if in the future, if these have to be replaced that they be replaced with 3/8 " one inch projecion. BOARD ACTION: Motion •made by Rosie Bostrom to grant a variance pertaining to deadbolt at 2459 Youngman Ave. , with the condition that if in the future they have to be repiace that they be replace with 3/8 " one inch projection. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. --------------------------------- 46-87-H 867 Forest St. Northern Malleable Iron Commercial Bldg. Floyd R. Anderson SUBJECT This case was scheduled to be before the Board of Appeals in June, it was withdrawn as the appellant was working with Fire Prevention to resolve the code violations, as per Hope Abrams, from Fire Prevention the case to be reopened regarding Item #5 from a letter dated March 31 , 1986, regarding (Provide one hour fire separation. ) This case was withdrawn as the appellant has been w�rking with Hope Abrams. from Fire Prevention and together they have resolved the pr-�b 1 em. ------------------------------------ 97-87-H 1052 Agate Street Janice Rae Arcand ( 11 units) APPEARANCE : Janice Rae Arcand SUBJECT Appellant requesting a variance pertaining to replacement of deadbolt locks on all doors, as per letter dated September 29, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant stated that this building has a security system and all the frames are metal and in good condition. 9 BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Titton to grant a variance pertaining to the existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future deadbolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------------------------------------------- 102-87-H 15 Montcalm Court Upper Midwest Merkos ( 1 unit) Rabbi G. Grossbaum APPEARANCE : Rabbi G. Grossbaum SUBJECT Appellant is appealing Item #4 - Provide middle basement sleeping room with light and ventilation; Item #5 - Provide all sleeping rooms except S.E . Bedroom in basement with escape windows; Item # 7 - Provide Alarm System; Item #11 - inadequate sleeping room space 'in dorm style rooms, as per letter dated September 15, 1987 APROCEEDINGS: This building is used as an educational building. Item #4 (middle basement sleeping room with light and ventilation) this has been completed. Mike Ricketson, from Fire Prevention stated that he feels very uneasy about this situation. After much discussion Mr. Tilton suggested that Rabbi Grossbaum return to the December meeting with some definite floor plans that would be agreeable with Fire and Safety. Another questions that was asked, was the building zoned for a roominghouse? Ron Glassman suggested that Rabbi Grossbaum research the issue, about roominghouse. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to grant a variance for 30 days, then return with plans showing sleeping rooms, etc. Mr. Ricketson will work with Rabbi Grossbaum on a plan. ---------------------------------------------- 95-87-H 1247 St. Anthony Ave. Cyrus Lewis ( 1 apartment) APPEARANCE: Cyrus �ewis SUBJECT Appeltant is appealing the request to keep apartrnent clean and in sanitary condition as per letter dated September 4, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Lewis realiy does not want to contest the work orders, but feels he needs more time to find a place to put his belongings. 10 .,.� -•- � „� � �• -� .� ` . . � ��.�� Mike Ricketson, from Fire Prevention stated that two sets of orders were issued, one August 28, 1987 and one in September. The inspector feels that amble time was given for the appellant to clean up his unit. A condemnation for gross unsanitary conditions by the Fire Department is very unusual . Initially this matter was brought to the attention of the Fire Department through a complaint. Mr. Ricketson stated that if the Board should decide to give Mr. Lewis more time, consideration should be given to the fact that the building was posted September 4, 1987 for Condemnation, at that time Mr. Lewis was given till October 4, 1987 to clean the place or Fire Prevention will shut the place down. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to give the appellant one week (November 17, 1987) to clean up his living quarters or he must move out. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Meeting adjourned 3 : 10 p.m. 11 _ .. - , --------------= AGENDA ITEMS -------------------------------- ____=____�-------------------- -------------------------------- /�� (�� L 4 ID#: 87-[581 ] DATE REC: [12/18/87) AGENDA DATE: [00/00/00] ITEM #� C � SUBJECT: [APPROVE ACTIONS OF BOARD OF APPEALS - MEETING 11/10/87 (VARIANCES) J C.R. STAFF: [NONE ] SIG:[NICOSIA ] OUT-[XJ CLERK /00] �Z/Z � ORIGINATOR:[BOARD OF APPEALS ] CONTACT:[PALERMO - 4163 ] ACTION:[ ] C 7 C.F.# [ ] ORD.# [ ] G.S. RETURNED [00/00/00] FILE CLOSED [ ] � � � � � � � � � � � � FILE INFO: [RESOLUTION <5 PGS)/MINUTES ] C ] [ ] !�� j � -� � ; � � � � � � � �, ., � � � ; � W .'., o � � v o a v w i � � � � `� Z �� o � � � � �- � W W O N • � C�G � � v o � � � .� � L ' y � 0 •� JJ � U Q � ' i � I � � N L � � d' � N � � C � � "'y O H W � � � a � ¢ c n' � � r°n L �t�� O � � ��n s- � o. e �u. �-r- � L7 +' z � c�o v � �2 Rs a� r~•..~—. 0�0 Z O Z C�U M . c� G. � , � - . ' .� � l � Ut.C�J�9E�IT N . OF�ICE C0. RFCOROER �, � RAHSEY C011NTY MH CERT. RECORDED 8M / �c �I �8 s� II� '�9 � �� J � l4U McK€N�tA - � Q RECQRt�ER O � ��' ��PUTY C� STATE OF MINNESOTA ) Gounty af Ramsey ) ss. CITY Or SAINT PAUL ) I, . . . .A�� B•. �.�,�An. . . . ... ... . . . . . . . . . . ..City Clerk of the City of Saint Paul, Mir.nesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the attached copy of Council File No. . 88.28. . . . . . . . . . . . . as adopted by the City Council. .,January 7.. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .19.$$. . . January 8, and approved by the Mayor. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .19.88 . . . with 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 thereof. a 0 o WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Saint Paul, F+ � Minnesota this . . . . ,llth. . . , , day of .. . October ., , . , , ,A.D. 19 89 r • - rn. �. � _ . . . . . ��.�� . ,.��.�.. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Clerk. � � �- '� .a - ,: : t_4, � 'q" '". u.� �r`.! � . 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R & S Properties Delon Schroetter BOARD ACTION: Gran-�e� �� va-_ance -co c.�le-ce the requirerneni. of aoing I�cem "0" (i�oor over unhea��ed space no�. properly insulated, en�;:.ire structure sits on un- hea`ed space. ) fro:i �c.ize Energy Audit violazion report, provided he �:oes Item"N" , (Install foundation insulation -to provicle R-11 2 ' above ground) ��em "Pf" ( Install exterior wall insulation to proved R-11) delayed until this is �esolvea by City Counc?l. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: College Place Taylor' s Division Ex. W. 50 r� Lot 14 Blk 5 ---------------------------------- COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays In Favor Against BY Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date CertiEied Passed by Council Secretary BY By A►pproved by Mavor: Date Appcoved by Mayor for Submission to Council By BY � ' •• � � Page 2 Of 5 � � �5�p�1� �� _ =. :� ,:-;--,�;f ;.., DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE N0: PROPERTY APPELLANT 11/10/87 80-87-H 216 Sherburne Ave. Joan Louise Leonard BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance only for the duration of the time that this building is used for a boardinghouse and operated by Ms . Leonard and the building is owned by Ron Saxon. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Robertson & Van Etten Addition W 1/3 of Lot 4, 5 Blk 30 -------------------------------- 11/10/87 101-87-H 1387 Cleveland Ave. N. Metropolitan United Methodist Campus Ministry, Inc . Rev. Peg Pfab BOAD ACTION: Granted a variance on number of baths with the condition that the building be utilized the same way it is presently, and operated by Metropolitan United Methodist Ministry, Inc. and alimit of 12 occupants . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: St. Anthony Park North Lot 4 Blk 34 -------------------------------- 11/10/87 99-87-H 1469 Cleveland Ave. N. Minn. Students Coop Dan Gaardsmoe BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to the number of baths with the condition that this variance is granted for the time that the building is operated by Minnesota Student Coop for its present usage and not be allowed to increase �the occupancey (�2) . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: St. Anthony Park North Lot 3 Blk 16 ------------------------------ 11/10/87 98-87-H 1393 Cleveland Ave. N. Minn. Students Coop Dan Gaardsmoe BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to the number of baths with the condition that this variance is granted for the time that the building is operated by Minnesota Students Coop for its present usage and not be allowed � to increase the occupancy ( 14 ) . ' - Page 3 Of 5 . � � ��.��15 ,U,: �=.� _ ., PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: St. Anthony Park North Lot 3 Blk 34 ------------------------------- DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPELLANT 11/10/87 103-87-H 255 Summit Ave. V. K. Arrigoni, Inc . Clayton Olson BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to sleeping room, allowing third floor N. W, sleeping room to serve as an access to another sleeping room. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Auditor' s Subdivision Number 52 St. Paul, Minn. Subject to and with party wall and Ex. part line SWLY of following describe line: Beginning at a point on SELY line of and at 30 .21 Ft. SWLY of most ELY corner of Lot 23, thence run NWLY to point on N. W. line of and 31 .42 Ft. SWLY of most NLY corner of said lot and there terminating beinq in set Lot 23 . ------------------------------------ 11/10/87 89-87-H 2450 Stewart Ave. Robert Tansey William Muske BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the dead- bolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Youngman & Lamm' s Addition Ramsey County, Minn. Lot 16 thru Lot 19 Blk 5 ------------------------------------- 11/10/87 90-87-H 2441 Youngman Ave. Robert Tansey William Muske BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the dead- bolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection. � �' , ' ' Page 4 Of 5 '� �5��15 ,.��--.r,�--.-. -s c- PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Youngman & Lamm' s Addition Ramsey County, Minn. Lots 25 thru Lot 30 Blk 5 --------------------------------- DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPELLANT 11/10/87 2459 Youngman Ave. Robert Tansey William Muske BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the dead- bolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8" - one inch projection. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Youngman & Lamm' s Addition Ramsey County, Minn. Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Blk 5 ---------------------------------- 11/10/87 97-87-H 1052 Agate Street Janice Rae Arcand BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the dead- bolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Whittier Division Lot 10 and Lot 11 Blk 1 ---------------------------------- � wh11TE - CI7Y CLERK PINK � = FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PAU L Council � CAN.QR DEP�ARTMEN7 BLUE . + MAVOR (� ��/' , File N 0._ '� � 25�Q415 Counci Resol tion Page 5 Of 5 t y Pcesented By �' Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date DATE OF BOARD 2�IINUTES CASE N0: PROPr,RTY APPELLANT 11/10/87 100-87-H 1403 CTeveland Ave. N. Minn. Students Coon Dan Gaardsmoe BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance pertaining �o the number of baths till June l, 1987 to complete basement occupancy, with the condition that this variance is granted for the time �that Minnesota Student Coop owns the building, and is used for present usage and not be allowed 'co increase the occupancy (17 ) . P�OPERTY DESCRIPTION: St. An�hony Parlc North Ex W. 40 Feet Lots 1 and 2 Blk 34 ------------------------------------ and be it FURTHER �ESOLVED, Tha� upon passage of this resolution, the City Clerk, is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a cony of this resolution for recording to the Ramsey County O�fice of the Register of Deeds. ----------------------------------- COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas DimOrid Nays Goswitz � Long [n Favor � Rettman v� Against BY �� ' {- � Scheibel Sonnen Wilson ��1� _ � ��$$ Form pprove by ' y tto Adopted by Council: Date � Certified Pas e 4�iLSe a BY By � t�pproved b avor ate ��N '� 1988 Appr by Mayor for Sub ' si to ouncil � B � PUBLISHEQ J�a P� 1 S 19 88 : . . . �;��:�-�s- �S�Q�� ...C�C,r.��,T l� - ST. PAUL BOARD OF APPEAL5 8 REVIEW 705A CITY HALL 5t. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Minutes , Meeting of November 10 , 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Glassman, Chairman Rosie Bostrom Glenn Gausman William Tilton MEMBERS ABSENT: William Hite Harold Knutson David Schuitz OTHERS PRESENT: Carolyn Sheppard, Div. of Envir. Health Gary Pechmann, Div. of Envir. Health Mike. Ricketson, Dept. of Fire 8 Safety Dor� �Juenemann, Housing Code Terry Gove, Housing Code Rabbi Grossman Dan Gaardsmoe Clayton Olson Joan Leonard Robert Huebner Janice R. Arcand Delon Schroetter Elizabeth Tansey Peg Pfab Cyrus Lewis STAFF: �- Josephine P. Palermo The meeting of the Board of Appeals & Review was called to order � ' by Chairman Ron Glassman, at 1 :35 p.m. November 10, 1987. Mr Glassman welcomed the appellants and explained the procedures stating that what the Board does is recomrnends action to the City Council . Minutes of the October 13, 1987 meeting were approved as submitted in writing. Mr. Glassman referred to the letter that was forwarded to the Council for consideration regarding, Amendinq the enforcement of the provisions of the Residential Enerav Code with respect to _ requirinq existina walls above and below arade be insulated. Mr. Glassman requested that a tetter be sent to Councilmember John Drew, who suffered a heart attack, wishing him good health and a speedy recovery. � 1 2520415 � CASE N0: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 94-87-H 807 York Ave. John Volkert, Sr. (Vacant Bldg) APPEARANCE : John Volkert, Sr. SUBJECT Appellant is requesting a waiver from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to vacant building fee in the amount of $110.00 because of financial hardship. PROCEEDINGS: Appetlant is waiting for a rehab loan to be approved. No work is being done presently. There is a prob�lem with the title, until this is straighten out the loan is being held up. S�teve Roy, from Vacant Buildings Department stated the building has been vacant since August of 198b. Fees were not started until three months ago�. Presently the fee is $ 120. 00 including a late fee. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to waive future buildin� fees , with the condition that if the paper work and the loan is approved and apply for a building permit by the end of November. The amount of $120.00 would have to be paid at the time the permit is taken out. . Seconded by Wiltiam Tilton. MOTION � CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. � ---------------------------------------------- 96-87-H 454 Goodrich Robert W. Huebner APPEARANCE: Robert Huebner SUBJECT Appellant is requesting a waiver from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to vacant building fee in the amount of $ 110.00 because of financial hardship. PROCEEDINGS: This building was condemned because there was a piece of the wall out, the appellant was installing a new basement step. There was dynamiting in the area and another piece of the wall was cracked and had to be removed. The wall has been completed. Steve Roy, from Vacant Building Department stated the building was condemned as unfit in 1984. Under the new registration ordinance a building does not have to be boarded if it condemned as unfit and remains vacant for a year then it has to be registered as a vacant building. Vacant building department -� became aware of this building in February of 1987. Mr. Huebner and Mr. Roy met on October 7, 1987, as Mr. Huebner was trying to obtain a permit to do some roofing work. At that time Mr. Roy advised Mr. Huebner that the fee of $ 120. 00 had to be paid before a permit could be issued. Mr. Huebner did not have the money to pay the fees, also that he had hurt is back and is out of worke � 2 _ _ _ __--_ _ _ ___ _ _ __ _ _ _ . _ _ • ' � %. `�".�J'(�/ 7 � 25�0415 - Mr. Roy advised Mr. Huebner to file en appeal . Mr. Roy stated that if Mr. Huebner contact Mr. Lippert from Department of Health to see if the building meets all code requirements , then the plar.�rd could be lifted and Mr. Huebner could live in the building, removing all the boards from the windows, then he would no tonger have to register the building as vacant. When the vacant building fees are paid the appellant must have a plan, along with a time frame as to when the work will be completed which must be approved by Mr. Roy. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tiiton to deny the waiver of vacant fees. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------- 66-87-H 853 Fry St. K 8 5 Properties (2 uni,ts) (Delon Schroetter) APPEARANCE : Delon Schroetter SUBJECT This case was before the Board in September. The Appellant was asked to return with some definite bids , pertaining to insulation of the crawlspace and outside foundation. PROCEEDINGS: Appellant returned with some bids. The work is to begin November 16, 1987. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance to delete the requirment of doing Item "0" (Floor over unheated space not properly insulated; .Entire structure sits on unheated space. ) from the Energy Audit violation report, provided he does Item "N" , ( Instalt foundation insu)ation to provide R-11 2' above ground. ) Item "M" ( Install exterior wall insulation to provide R-11 ) delayed until this is .resolved by City Council . Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- 80-87-H 216 Sherburne Ave. Joan Lo�ise Leonard (Roominghouse) APPEARANCE : Joan Leonard SUBJECT The appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to bathroom facilities , for the number of tenants, as per letter dated August 18, 1987. \ 3 . ��?(��5 - PROCEEDINGS: When the license was renewed it allowed for 12. Carolyn Sheppard stated that square footage altows for 9. BOARD ACTION: Motion made Williarn Tilton to grant a variance on baths with the condition, that this variance is granted o�ly for the time that this building is used for a boardinghouse, and operated by Ms . Leonard and the building is owned by Ron Saxon with a limit of 7 occupants. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 101-87-H 1387 Cleveland Ave. N. Metropolitan United Methodist Campus Ministry, Inc. (Roominghouse) Rev. Peg Pfab APPEARA�ICE : Peg Pfab , SUBJECT Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to the number of baths, for the number of tenants, as per letter dated September 23 , 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Carolyn Sheppard, from Dev. Of Envir. Health stated there is no objection to granting a variance. There is one dormitory style bathroom with 2 toilets , 2 showers and 3 handsinks, also toilets and sinks on the first floor. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance on number of baths with the condition, that the building be utilized the same way it is presently, and operated by Metropolitan United Methodist Campus Ministry, Inc. , a limit of 12 occupants. ----------------------------------------------- 99-87-H 1469 Cleveland Ave. No. Minn. Students Coop (Roominghouse) Dan Gaardsmoe SUBJECT The Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to the number of baths, for the number of tenants, as per letter dated August 28, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Carolyn Sheppard, from Dev, of Envir. Health stated that she would have no objection, if a variance was granted, but that a cap be put on the number of occupants. �� 4 � . . � .�. (l/ . . .- �,�-��--.' � � � 252Q415 . . BOARD ACTION: Motivn made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance pertaining to the number of baths with the condition that this variance is granted for the time that the building is operated by Minnesota Student Coop for its present usage and not be allowed to increase thz occupancy ( 12) . Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. Yeas (3) Nays ( 1 ) Tilton Abstention (0) --------------------------------------------- 100-87-H 1403 Cleveland Ave. No. Minn. Students Coop (Roominghouse) Dan Gaardsmoe APPEARANCE : Dan Gaardsmoe SUBJECT The Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to the number of baths, for the number of tenants, as per letter dated August 28. 1987. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant stated that this building has 2 full baths, and a third that has a sink and toilet and will be remodeled for another shower in the basement, eventually there will be three full baths. The present occupancy is 14 persons , there are beds to allow 17 persons to live there. Basement presently is unoccupied. BOARD � ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance pertaining to the number of baths till June . lst, 1988, to complete the basement for occupancy, with the condition that this variance is granted for the time that Minnesota Student Coop owns the building, and is used for present usage and not be allowed to increase the occupancy ( 17) Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------------- 98-87-H 1393 Cleveland Ave. No. Minn. Students Coop (Roominghouse) Dan Gaardsmoe APPEARANCE: Dan Gaardsmoe SSUBJECT The Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Coed, pertaining to the number of baths, for the number of tenants, as per letter dated August 28, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Carolyn Sheppard, from Dev. of Envir. Health stated that she would have no objection, if a variance was granted. `�` 5 ��20�15 � BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance pertaining to the number of baths with the condition that this variance is granted only for the time that building is operated by Minnesota Student Coop for the present usage and not be allowed to increase occupancy ( 14) . Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. Yeas (3) Nays ( 1 ) Tilton Abstention (0) ------------------------------------------------ 92-87-H 45 Lyton Place Michael R. Clasen ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: none SUBJECT Appellant is appealing the items from a deficiency list letter dated October 8, . 1987, pertaining to INTERIOR hole in kitchen ceiling, cei,ling light fixtures not working, bathroom lacks door, wall and floors unfinished, bathtub leaks , not enough electrical outlets, refrigerator does not work properly, bathroorn lacks proper grounded outlet. EXTERIOR Front porch windows broken and missing, roof shingles worn and deteriorated, rear porch sags, inside wall unfinished, eaves rear of house are missing, shingles-north side missing, windows painted shut from inside-inoperable, lacks screens, foundation walls are cracked and separating, demands are unreasonable and will create a financial hardship. Terry Gove, from Div. of Envir. Health stated the building is in very bad shape and should be condemned. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to deny the request for a vaiance on the above mention items. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------------- 91-87-H 734 Sth St. E. Michael R. Clasen ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE: None SUBJECT The Appellant is appealing the items from a deficiency list letter dated September 17, 1987 pertaining to electric heater in rear room, rear room lacks proper number of electrical outlets, kitchen lacks proper number of electrical outlets, light switch next to eastside door is defective, light switch in upper S.W, bedroom is defective, S.W. bedroom tacks proper number of electrical outlets, North bedroom lacks electrical outlets, S.E. bedroom lacks electrical outlets, upstairs bathroom lacks handsink, demands are unreasonable and will create a financial hardship. �� 6 . . . , � - . . ,/� ` . ' . �;` .��-�.�:`. 25?�415 - BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to deny the request for a variance on the above mentioned items. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ------------------------------------------- 93-87-H 700 3rd St. E. Michael R. Clasen (2 units) APPEARAN(:E : N�ne SUBJECT Appeallent is appeaiing the items from a deficiency list letter dated September 9, 1987 pertaining to BASEMENT removal of trash and discarded household items , holes in base of chimney, stairs lack handrail , rear entrance door-broken window; �OWER UNIT no door knob on rear door , electric outlet on E. wall above kitchen counter is operable, kitchen floor deteriorated, kitchen ceiling tiles missing,. lights in kitchen inoperable, evidence of plumbing leak through kitchen ceiling, East side entrance door has illegal double cylinder dead bolt lock, west bedroom ceiling light and light switch inoperable, wall around bathtub is in disrepair, bathtub dosen't drain properly, electrical outlet in bathroom inoperable, electrical outlets in living inoperable, cover plates missing on west wall in front room, evidence of roof leak in front room, broken/missing plaster on walls throughout, broken windows and screens, inoperable outlets � in middle room, front door lacks dead bolts, defective floor covering in bath near front door, handrail on front entrance stairs is loose, demands are unreasonable .and will create a fi�ancial hardship. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to deny the request for a variance on the above mentioned items. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------------------- 103-87-H 255 Summit Ave. V. K. Arrigoni , Inc. ( 10 units) Clayton Olson APPEARANCE: Clayton Olson SUBJECT Appellant is requesting a variance pertaining to Third floor N.W. sleeping room which serves as an access to another sleeping room, as per letter dated September 22, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant is requesting that the building remain as is. This is a 10 unit building and has a occupancy of 20 persons. � Carolyn Sheppar_d, from Dev. of Envir. Health stated that she would have no objection if the variance was granted. \� � � � 252�415 BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to grant a variance pertaining to sleeping room allowing third floor N.W. steeping room to serve as an access to another sleeping room. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------------ 89-87-H 2450 Stewart Ave. Robert Tansey (23 units) William Muske APPEARANCE : Elizabeth Tansey SUBJECT Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to having to replace present 5/8" dead bolts to 3/8" with one inch projection, because of a cost factor. PROCEEDINGS: These building have deadbolts 5/8 " presently and are in very good condition. The door frames are wood frames. These frames are all in good condition. The building does not � have a security system. Mike Ricketson, form Fire Prevention stated that Fire Prevention would support a variance, if when there is a need for replacement in the future that the deadbolts be replaced with a 3/8 " with a one inch projection. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Rosie Bostrom to grant a variance pertaining to existing deadbolts, with the condition that if in the future the deadbolts need replacement they are replaced , with the 3/8 " - one inch projection. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------- 90-87-H 2441 Youngman Ave. Robert Tansey (23 units) William Muske APPEARANCE: Elizabeth Tansey SU6JECT Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to having to replace present 5/8" dead bolts to 3/8" with one inch projection, because of cost factor. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant stated that the building does not have a security system. The door frames are of wood construction and are all in good shape. Mike Ricketson, from Fire Prevention stated that he would support a variance, with the condition that if in the future the deadbolts have to be replaced that they are replaced with 3/8 " one inch projection. \� 8 . _ . ��, ��,;,;�- z5�4415 � � . BOARD ACTION: Motion made by R�sie Bostrom to grant a variance on the existing deadbolts , with the condition that if in the future the deadbolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------------------- Ms. Tansey referred to a letter she received from Fire Prevention Sepember 1 , 1987, which made no mention of deadbolts at 2459 Youngman. This building has the same type of deadbolts. The building does not have a security system. She would like a variance on this building also. Mike Ricketson, from Fire Prevention stated that he would support a variance on this building, with the condition that if in the future, if these have to be replaced that they be replaced with 3/8 " one inch projecion. BOARD ACTION: Motion �made by Rosie Bostrom to grant a variance pertaining to deadbolt at 2459 Youngman Ave. , with the condition that if in the future they have to be replace that they be replace with 3/8 " one inch projection. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------- 46-87-H � 867 Forest St. Northern Malleable Iron Commercial Bldg. Floyd R. Anderson SUBJECT This case was scheduled to be before the 8oard of Appeals in June, it was withdrawn as the appellant was working with Fire Prevention to resolve the code violations, as per Hope Abrams, from Fire Prevention the case to be reopened regarding Item #5 from a letter dated March 31 , 1986, regarding (Provide one hour fire separation. ) This case was withdrawn as the appellant has been w�rking with Hope Abrarn:, . from Fire Prevention and together they have resolved the problem. ---------------------------------------- 97-87-H 1052 Agate Street Janice Rae Arcand ( 11 units) APPEARANCE : Janice Rae Arcand SUBJECT Appellant requesting a variance pertaining to replacement of deadbolt locks on all doors, as per letter dated September 29, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant stated that this building has a security system and all the frames are metal and in good condition. �� 9 . � . �.��,� BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to grant a variarice pertaining to the existing deadbo]ts, with the condition that if in the future deadbolts need replacement they are replaced with 3/8 " - one inch projection. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -------------------------------------------- 102-87-H 15 Montcalm Court Upper Midwest Merkos ( 1 unit) Rabbi G. Grossbaum APPEARANCE : Rabbi G. Grossbaum SUBJECT Appellant is appealing Item #4 - Provide middle basement sleeping room with light and ventilation; Item #5 - Provide all sleeping rooms except S.E. 8edroom in basement with escape . windows; Item # 7 - Provide Alarm System; Itern #11 - inadequate sleeping room space 'in dorm style rooms , as per letter dated September 15, 1987 APROCEEDINGS: This building is used as an educational building. Item #4 (middle basement sleeping room with light and ventilation) this has been completed. Mike Ricketson, from Fire Prevention stated that he feels very uneasy about this situation. After much discussion Mr. Tilton suggested that Rabbi Grossbaum return to the December meeting with some definite floor plans that would be agreeable with Fire and Safety. Another questions that was asked, was the building zoned for a roominghouse? Ron Glassman suggested that Rabbi Grossbaum research the issue, about roominghouse. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to grant a variance for 30 days, then return with plans showing sieeping rooms , etc. Mr. Ricketson will work with Rabbi Grossbaum on a plan. ----------------------------------�------------ 95-87-H 1247 St. Anthony Ave. Cyrus Lewis ( 1 apartment) APPEARANCE : Cyrus Lewis SUBJECT Appellant is appealing the request to keep apartment clean and in sanitary condition as per letter dated September 4, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Lewis really does not want to contest the work orders, but feels he needs more time to find a place to put his belongings. �� 10 . � � �. � � `�� 2��'��15 . - Mike Ricketson, fram Fire Prevention stated that two sets of orders were issued, one August 28, 1987 and one in September. The inspector feels that amble time was given for the appellant to clean up his unit. A condemnation for gross unsanitary conditions by the Fire Department is very unusual . Initially this matter was brought to the attention of the Fire Department through a complaint. Mr. Ricketson stated that if the Board should decide to give Mr. Lewis more time, consideration should � be given to the fact that the building was posted September 4, 1987 for Condemnation, at that time Mr. Lewis was given titl October 4, 1987 to clean the place or Fire Prevention will shut the place down. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by William Tilton to give the appellant one week (November 17, 1987) to clean up his living quarters or he must move out. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Meeting adjourned 3 : 10 p�.m. �� 11