88-630 WHITEA - CITV CLERK
PINK - FINANCE COU�ICII G
CANARV - DEPARTMENT G I TY O SA I NT PA LT L /� �
BLUE - MAVOR File NO• v `��O
Coun 'l Resolution ;���� C, � , ���,
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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 Review pertaining to the following listed
property and as shown by th Excerpted Minutes of said Board of
Appeals and Review, dated M rch 8 , 1988 and marked EXHIBIT A, and
attached hereto and made a art hereof by reference :
DATE OF BOARD
MINUTES CASE NO. PROPERTY APPELLANT
02/09/88 3-88-H 830 So. Robert St. M & M Motors
Richard E . Fritz
BOARD ACTION: Board moved to refund filing fee ($10. 00)
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Audit r' s Subdivision of
Lot 6 Bidwell ' s Addition
to We t St. Paul
EX ST Lot 8 and all of
Lot 9
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03/08/88 13-88-H 1870 Margaret St. Sam Bongiovanni
BOARD ACTION: Board moved to refund filing fee ($10.00)
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Rober L. Ware ' s
Easte n Heights
EX. E 47 Ft.
Lot 3 Blk 3
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Yeas Nays Requested by Department of:
Dimond `—'
�ng [n Fav r
Goswitz
Rettman
Scheibel � _ Agains BY
Sonnen
�Ison
Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted hy Council: Date
Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY—
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A►pproved by 17avor: Date _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By BY
WH11rw - CiTY CLERK CQUACll �/` w
PINK� - FINANCE G I TY OF S I NT PAU L /{(j ��/
CANARV - OEPARTMEN T y�/ /
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Council esolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
DATE OF BOARD
MINUTES CASE NO. PROP RTY APPELLANT
03/08/88 10-88-H 265 herburne Ave . Richard Holland
Carla Holland
BOARD ACTION: Granted an exten ion of one ( 1 ) week to complete
the interior, (s raping lead-paint and repainting) ,
then contact Hea th Department for a re-inspection,
if approved, the Placard to be lifted; also giving
the Appellant ti 1 April 30, 1988 to complete the
exterior, scrapi g lead paint, and clean up all
debris , and then additional time till May 31 , 1988 ,
to complete the xterior painting.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Robertson & Van Etten
addition o St. Paul
Lot 4 B k 21
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03/08/88 15-88-H 110 Earl St. RHJ Investment Co.
Dixon E. Jones
BOARD ACTION: Granted an exte sion of time till June 20, 1988 , to
correct egress indow, in basement unit, pending
- conformance wit zoning.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Cloverdal 5t. Paul , Mn.
Lot 12 & 3 Blk 7
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COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Dimond
Long [n Favor
Goswitz
Rettman
��1e1�� � Against BY
Sonnen
Wilson
M�Y _ 3 � Form A v by ity ttor
Adopted by Council: Date �
Certified Pas uncil Secretary BY '
By
Approved b avor Oa �a� 'J � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
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SDARD OF APPEALS & REVIEIADEPARTMENT . . - - - - - -
�IA S 2Th i Y]i2 �._��p�n CONTAC.T NA1rIE
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7lpril 14., 1A88 DATE
� ASSIGN NIIIiBER FOR ROUTING ORDER: (See rev rse side.)
_ Department Director _ Mayor (or Assistant)
_ Finance and Management Services Direc r ,� City Clerk
Budget Director '(� �ounci
�(� City Attorney _ _�,�
TOTAL NUMB�R OF SIGNATIIRE PAGES: (C ip all loc�tions �or signature.)
WI V I G �N 0 THE TE ? (Purpose/Rationale)
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Approving the actions of the Boar of Appeals ' & Review meeting of
March 8, 1988.
, Number af cases - 6 �
4 - refund of filin fee
2 - extension of �i e
COS E F UDGETARY AND ERSO L ACTS P
N/A
INA 0 D T A VI ER C G C E D:
(Mayor's signature not required if urider $10,000.) '
Total Amount of TransBction: N/� , Activl,ty Number: N/A
Funding Source: N/A ,
ATTACHMENTS: (List and number all attac ents.) '
1 Resolution with minut s at.tached
ADI�IINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
_Yes _No Rules, Regulations, P ocedures, or $udg8t Amendment required?
_Yes _No If yes, are they or t metable attached?� �
, DEPARTMEiVT REVIEW CI � ATTORNEY REVIEW
_Yes _No Council resolution requ red? Re'solution required? _,Yes _No
_Yes _No Insurance required? Insurance sufficient? _Yes _No
_Yes ,_No Insurance attached?
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SA I MT PAIJL BOARD C? APPEALS AND REU I EW
7Q5A C ty Hall
Saint Paul , innesote 55102
Minutes , meetin of March 8, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Glassma , Chairman
Sean Carey
Glenn Gausm n
Harold Knutson
William Tilton
MEM�ERS .48SF hJT: Dav i d Schu I t.z
O-�HERS PR�S��IT: Pat �ish , t. P�ul Fire Prevention
Hor�e A�ram , 5t. Raul Fire Prevention
Carolyn 5h ppard, Div. of Public Health
Gary Rechm nn, Div. ofi Public Health
Maynard Vi ge, Div, of Public Health
Alice Bijj ni , Div, of Public Health
Charles Gr yum Pearl Grayum
Paul HoimC rg James Lombardo
Sheila Adolpho Mrs . John McLing
Carla Noll nd
STAFF : Jasephine P. Palermo
The meeting of the Board o Appeals and Review was called tc�
order by �hairman Ron Glassma at 1 :30 p.rn. on February 9, 1988.
Mr. Glassman welcomed the app 1lants and ex�lained the procedures
under which the board opera .es. He related the Board merely
m�ke� a recommendation to t e City Council on how to proceed
afiter reviewing the individua cases.
Glznn Gausman noted for the record thafi he was absent from thc
February 9, !98$ meeting an was issued a crieck in error. Yhe
check is being returne�, let he records show that Harold Knutson
had attende�l the February mee�ing and will be issued a check.
Chairman Glassman refPrred o a letter he received from Stephen
Johnson , Of�ficer from Crime revention BurPau, wherein, reference
is mane to the grantir�g of variances �n 5/8 inch de�d bolts .
It is the position ofi th Police Department tha�t the code
requirement a full one inr� ( 1 " ) bolt throw is still valid and
should be observed by all building owners , regardless of the
inconver.ience or co5t . -f e code has been in effect since
February 19�1 . The Board note� that there was no mention af
steel d�ors . Ron Glassman oted that the Board should take this
into consideration, if any d adbolt issued are brought before the
Board.
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Minutes ofi the February meeting were approved 'with the following
correction; On page 6, Case ho. 3-88-H - 830 Robert 5t. So. , M &
M Motors, Richard E. Frit" appellant. Let the records show that
Si�erry Webb, from Fire Prevention granted him an extension of
time till May 1 , 1988, at w�ich time the appellant must remove
underground storatae gas tanks , therefore, tr�e Appellant did not
need to appear the Board. Board then moved to refund the filing
fee of $ 1U. �0.
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�. CASE HE,4RING5:
CASF N0: PROPEF�TY APPEALE�� APPELLANT
13-88-H 187Q Margaret St. Sam Bongiovanni
{ 1 unit) Nick Songiuvanni
APPFARANCE : NONE
Appellant has resolved the code violations , therefore, the
aPpe 1 1 ant i s request i ng a ref��nd of tt�e f i 1 i ng fee. `�
BOARD A�TION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to refund the filin�
fee. Seconded by G1enn Gausman. Mc�TION CARRIEU UNANIMOU5LY.
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l��-��-� 265 Sherburne Ave. Richard Holland
( 1 unit) Carla Holland
APPE,4RANCE : Carla Holland
SIJS�JEC�T Appellant is appealin� the "OROER TO VACATE"
firom a letter dated January 28, 1988.
PRUCEEDINGS: Appeilant stated that she is willing to do the w�rk
but, needs more time.
Carolyn Sheppard, from Oiv, of !'ublic Heal�th stated that the
reason fior the placard was be-_ausP of Leav Paint both interi�r
and exterior. A report was receivEd fram Health Oepartment
regarding blood � PV@� in one o� the children. Ms. Holland
.rzceived a letter dated November 18, 1987 and was given three
weeks to scra�e and repaint. The Health De�artment upon
reinspection six weeks later, and the work had not been completed,
therefore, the house was placarded.
Gary Pechmann, frorn Div. of Pu�iic Health recommends dzniat .
I t was sugge5ted by Ron G 1 as sman to g i ve the �pp�1 1�nt s��,� �i�rk:,
March 14, 1988, to complete the interior , at which time the
Health Uepartment would inspect the property and if all scraping
was completed and approved by the Health Department then the
Placard would be removed.
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t30AR�J ACTIc�N: Morion rnade by R n Glassm�n give the appellant one
week, till Marcn 14, 1988 to complete the interior, (scraping
( lead paint) �nd repaint? then ontact the Health Department f��r
a re-inspection and if approv d, the Piacard would be lifted,
also appPtlant to be given tirne till April 30, 1988 to complete
the exterior scraoing, ( lead int) cleaning up all debris , then
given an additional month, till May 31 , 1988, to complete1y paint
the exterior. Seconded by Harold Knu�tson. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMDUSLY .
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7-f38-H 77C' Haque Ave. Stephen Ba 1 e j
( � units)
Ai�pEARANCE ; Nona •
SUBJECT Appellant is requestin an extension to time,FIRST FLOOR
items 3 , 4, 5, - re�air all i lfitting and broken doors , wind�ws
and cupboards , repair or rep ace defective flooring in k,itchen,
caulk and weatherstrip all doo s 8 windows , re�air all broken and
missing windows, �lass 8 stor windows; SE��Ol�ID FLOOR Items 7 -
15, repair broken front d or, unc�log the bathtub, repair
defective kitchen sink faucet and leaking waste, repair and
refinish the wa*_er damaged ceiling in the bathroom, provide
missing handrail on front s airs , exterminate mice throughout
building, remGVe �unk and rub ish from front porch and side yard.
remove garbage cans from fron yerd, replace broken toilet seat,
replace defective smoke detec ors as per lett�r dated January 7,
1988.
This case a�as resolved before coming to the Soard. therefore, the
Appellant is requesting his f ling fez be refunded.
BvARD ACTION : Motion made by fli Tiltan to refund the filing fee
of $10. 00 . Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED
lJNAN I MOtJSLY.
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59-t37-H 189-189 1/2- 1 1 E . t3th St. Gayle E. Stangeland
(21 units)
APPEARANCE : None
SUBJECT This case was before the board January 12th, 1988. The
board at that time denied t e request for a variance pertaining
to St. Paul Legislative Co e 34. 14 - Provide escape windows in
sleeping rooms #�4 and ##20 , he appellant was called out of town
for an emergency and was una te to attend the mee�tiny, therefore,
would like the Board to revi w the case again.
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BOARU ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to deny the request for
a variance pertaining to escape windows. Seconded by Glenn
Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UMANIMQUSLY .
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9-88-H 1952-1956 E. Maryland Ave. James Lombardo
( 17 units) Patrick Lombardo
APPEARANCE : James �ombardo
Sl)BJECT Appe 1 1 ant i s re-auest i nc.� a var i ance from St. Pau I
Le�3islative Code 34. 14, pertaining to Esca�e Windows in
apertments #1 , 2, 3 , 4, and 15(sleeping rooms ) , as per letter
dated January 21 , 19$8.
PROCEEDI�IGS: Appel1ant feel the windows are adequate size for
escape.
Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that the issue here is ,
the height of the windows firom the floor, rather than the � ize.
She suggested a permament step be installed under the windows for
easy escape, one per r�om.
BUARD ACTIO�i: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance on
the escape windows from sleeping rooms , with the condition that a
stair permanently affir.e� under one window in each sleeping room
to bring the sill height to within 48" of the top of the stair.
Stairs must be 8" rise and 9" run according to code. Seconded by
Sean Carey, MvTION CARRIED UNANIMC7U5�Y.
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12-88-H 1905 Portland Ave. " Charles E. Grayum
(5 units)
APPEARANCE: Mr. & Mrs. Charles Grayum
SUC3JECT Appell�nt is re�uesting a variance from St. Paul
Legislative Code 34. 14 p�rtaining t� prcvide esca�e windows for
apartment E (Basement wincow) .
PROCEEDINGS The buitding has had a Certificate of Occupancy for
14 years. This is a five unit building. The windows in question
are 18 x 36.
1'at Fish, frorn Fire Prevention stated the windows are to high
the;� measure 76 1/Z inches from the floor and windows only
me��ur-�e �. 1 ��. ft, F�.�t F ; .°_.I-, =�_i���rL t�c! tt�at tl��� ro��m arrangement
be chanaed.
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. BOAP.L� Ac,T I ON: Mc�t i on m���� by Har-�1 d Knuts��n tc� yrant r� v�r i ar�s_r
to use the enclosed second exi from the basemznt unit in lieu of
-- an escaf�e window, pending in. pection from Fire Prevpntion , on
approvai of the exit . Seconde by Glenn Gausmen. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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11-�38-H 111Q , 1114, 1118, 12Q, 1122,
1126, 1130, 1134, 13�i Barclay Barclay Court Prop.
( 1Q8 unit ? L�/8/A! Pebblewood Ct.
APP�ARANCF : None
SUk3JECT Appellant is reques ing a variance from St. Paul
Legislar_ive Cod� 34. 07, pe taining to deadbolt locks, as per
letter dated February 11 , 198 .
BOARD ACTION: Motion made by ean Carey to deny the request for a
variance on deadbolts. Secon ed by Glenn Gausman. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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8-t38-H 45 E. Maryland Ave. Ideal Security Hdwe.
(Commercial ) Dan Christiansen
APPEARANCE : None
SUE3JECT Appellant is reques ing a variance pertaining to having
to provide Automatic Fire E tinguishing System in Powder Paint
Booths , as per letter dated anuary 28, 198�3.
This case was resolved befor coming to the Board meeting. The
Appellant is requesting his iling fee be refunded.
BOARU AC�IO��: Motion made by Sean Car�y to refund the filing fez
of $ 1t�. 00 . SzcondPd by Haro d Knutsor,. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY .
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15-t38-H I1Q8 Earl S-t. RHJ Investment Co.
{2 units) Oixon E. Jones
APPEARANt�E : �aul Holmberg
SUBJECT: Appellant is reque ting a variance pertainin� to
Lavatury and shower are not contained with the walls of basement
apartrnent ; also requesting an extension of time to conform to
code pertaining to escepe w' ndow and light/ventilation in
basement unit.
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PROCEEDINGS: Maynard Vinge, from the Health Department stated
that the largest problem is the zonin� problem. Zoning in
the area is sing�le family. The appellant must obtain a legai
non-conforming use, this unit has been occupied since 1965.
Maynard Vinge talked to WPndy Lane and the area is B-1 zoning.
BOARD ACTION : Motion made by Sean Carey to give the appellant an
extension to time till June 20, 1988 to correct �gress window,
pznding conformance with zoning; also yrant a variance on
bathroom facilitiPs beina outside to basement unit, as long as _
laundry f�acilities are not availzble to the other tenan±s .
5econded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CA�RIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Alice Bijj�ni , addressed the Board regarding a Proposed Amendment
to 5t. Paul Legistative Code pertaining to Energy Conservation.
To summarize, the standards are; rim joist installation, attic
insuldtion, fwhere floor is open and accessible) , weatherstripping
and caulkin� ( interior) , storm doors and storm windows , and
heating standards , that is, efficiency on heating plant and also
shut-off dampers in fire places .
Board to review material distributed by Alice Bijjani . Ms.
Sijjani asked for suggestions. She can be contacted at 292-770!].
There being no further business , the meeting adjourned at 3 :05.
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