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CANARV — DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO. �� / � `
BLUE — MAVOR
� ncil Resolution io'
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Presented By �
Refe o Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint
Paul hereby certifies and approves the action of the City of
Saint Paul Board of Appeals and Review pertaining to the
following listed property and as shown by the Excerpted
Minutes of said Board of Appeals and Review, dated July 12,
1988 , and marked EXHIBIT A, and attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference :
DATE OF BOARD
MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPELLANT
07/12/88 55-88-H 932 Payne Ave. Russell R. Duncanson
BOARD ACTION: Refund Filing Fee of $10.00
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Joseph R. Weide ' s Subdivision
of Blk 24 Arlington Hills
Addition to St. Paul , MN.
Lots 23 & 24 Blk 24
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07/12/88 35-88-H 174-188 W. 7th St. Archie Gingold
BOARD ACTION: Refund Filing Fee of $10.00
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Rice and Irvines Addition
Blks 26 thru 41 , 46, thru
53 Ni�7LY 1/2 of Lot 2 Ex
NWLY 20 FT MOL taken for
W 7th St Lot 1 and NELY
35 FT of
Lot 6 Blk 26
COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Dimond
�� In Favor
Goswitz
Rettman
�be1be� __ Against By
Sonnen
Wilson
Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date
Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY—
By
A►pproved by 1Aavor: Date _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By BY
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DATE OF BOARD
MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPELLANT
07/12/88 47-88-H 1060 Iglehart Ave. Tena Investments
Terry R. Schopfer
BOARD ACTION: Waive the fees and penalities in the amount of
$230. 00 provided that a transfer of ownership
and building is occupied within 30 days .
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: A B Wigus Add to the City
of St. Paul
Lot 5 Blk 2
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07/12/88 58-88-H 1845 Portland Ave . Judy A. 5chultze
BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time for six months to
install one hour fire rated ceiling in the
laundry room.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Merriam Park Third Addition
to the City of St. Paul
Lot 13 Blk 7
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07/12/88 52-88-H 1399 Rose St. E . Valerie Laugtug
BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time for 90 days to
repair the ceiling in the bathroom.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Section 27 Town 29 Range 22
Ex N 173 FT part N of Rose
Ave. of W 59 FT of E 588
5/10 FT of Part W of
Maryland Heights of NW 1/4
of
SEC 27 TN 29 RN 22
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CANARV - DEPARTMENT
BLUE - MAVOR
Council Resolution
Presented By
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Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
DATE OF BOARD
MINUTES CA5E NO: PROPERTY APPELLANT
07/12/88 53-88-H 1329 Selby Ave. Eileen Biernat
BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time for 90 days to
repair the kitchen ceiling; also granted an
extension of time for 30 days to complete the
following items ; repair outside rail , repair
hole in wall in storage and laundry area,
repair hole near exit door to rear of steps ,
install heat grill , install fire rated door
between storage laundry area and apartment,
install hydraulic closures, repair holes in
ceiling, install additional sprinkler heads,
fire doors , remove storage under back lower
stairway, install hand rails , smoke detectors ,
repair light fixtures in rear bedroom, install
wall flex kitchen stove, repair windows , pro-
perly install vent and dryer, remove debri ,
included in the motion that the room in question
not be used as a storage room.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Anna E. Ramsey' s Addition
to the City of St. Paul
Subj to Selby Ave and Ex E
2 FT
Lot 17 Blk 5
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Yeas Nays Requested by Department of:
Dimond
�� [n Favor
Goswitz ;
Rettman (�/ r
scne;be� _ A gai n s t BY g�--'
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Wilson
SEP i � �ggg Form pro d by 't � tt
Adopted by Council1: Date �
Certified Ya s ouncil S tar BY
By
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A►pprov by iN ' or. Da — '
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pI�.9Si�E� S t P 2 �? 1988
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� .N°. �13680
�OARD OF APPEl�iLS & REVIEi�EPARTMENT � -
Josenhine P. BonciiQVanni CONTACT NAME
292-7775 PHONE
� Augus.t 29� 19 8 S DATE .
ASSIGN NtJMBER FOR xbUTING ORDER: (See reverse side.)
� Department Director � Mayor (or Assistant) �`���`
_ Finance and l�anagement Sarvices Director � City Clerk
_ Budget Director � City council
� City Attorney _
TOTAL NITMBER OF STGNATURE PAGES: (Clip all locations for signature.)
WHAT KILL BE: ACHIEVED BY TAKING ACTION Q�T, THE ATTACHED MATER,�ALS? (PurposeJRationale)
Approving the actions of the Board of Appeals & Review meeting of
�uly 12, 1988. Number of ca�es 6
2 - Refund of Filing Fee
1 - Waiver of Vacant Building .Fee & Fines
3 - Extension of Time
. RECEiVED
COSTjBENEFIT. BUDGETARY. AND PERSQNNEL IMPACTS ANTICIPATED: AU6 2 9�
REGENED
N/A ���
. Council Research Center AUG 3019$8
S�t' 0 61988 MAYOR'S OFFICE
FINANCING SOtJRCE AND BUDGET ACTIVITY NUMBER CHARGED OR CREDITED: •
(Mayor's signature not required if under $10,000.)
Total �lmount of Trans�ctfon: n/a Activity Nwnber: �/a
Funding Source: n/a
ATTACHMENTS: (List and number all attachments.)
1 Resolution with minutes attached
ADI�IINISTItATIVE PROCEDURES
_Yes _No Rules, Regulations, Procedures, or Budget Amendment required?
_Yes _No If yes, are they or timetable attached?
DEPARTi�tENT REVIEW CITY ATT�R#EY RE�tIEW
_Yes _No Council resolution required? Resolution required? �Yes �No
�Yes _No Insurance required? Insurance sufficientF _Yes _No
Yes _No Insurance attachedY
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SAINT PAUL BOARO OF APPEALS AND REVIEW
555 Cedar Street
Saint Paul . Minnesota 55101
MINUTES. MEE'fING OF JULY 12. 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Glassman. Chairman
Sean Carey
Glenn Gausman
Narold Knutson
Dave Schuitz
Robert Viering
MEMBER ABSENT: William Tilton �
OTHERS PRESENT: Pat Fish. St. Paul Fire Prevention
Steve Roy, Vacant Buildings
Philip Ethier, Pubiic Works-Rainleaders
Robert Brown, Fublic Works-Rainleaders
Jeffrey Weed. Public Works-F�ainleaders
Irvin L . Rubbelke Mariar� Meyers
Mary C. Vogt Lueila K. Maier
"ihomas Gilshannon Terry Schopfer
Grahdm Boyd Eileen Biernat
S1�AFF : Josephine P. Bong�iovanni
The meeting was called to order at 1 :3U p.m. on July 1 "L. 19t�8, by
Chairman Ron Glassman. Mr. Giassman welcomed the appellants and
Explained the procedures , stating that what the Board does is
recommends action to the City Council .
1 . Approval of minutes of the June 14, 1y88 meeting as
submitted in writing.
Gienn Gausman moved approval of the minutes of the June 14, 1988
meeting. Motion seconded and passed unanimously.
2.CASE HEARINGS:
CASE NO: PROPERI"Y APPEALED APPELLANT
55-88-H 932 Payne Ave. Russeil R. Uuncanson
(2 units) President
APPEARANCE : None
SUBJECT: Appellant has been working with Fire Prevention. and was
able to resolve their code violation, therefore, the Appellant is
requesting the filing fee of $l0. 00 be refunded.
BOARD ACTION: Motion made by David Schultz to refund the filing
fee of $10. 00. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUS�Y.
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47-88-H 1060 Iglehart Ave. Tena Investments
( 1 unit) Terry R. Schopfer
APPEARANCE : Terry Schopfer
SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a waiver of the vacant building
fees because of financial hardship.
PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Schopfer stated that the building has always
been rented and meets all Section 8 requirements The building
was vacated February 1988 and has been vandalized many times.
Windows were broken then replaced, and again broken, eventually
the windows were boarded up. The property has been sold and
presently is scheduled to have a closing on July 23 , 1988. Al ) o�
the interior has been remodeled. 1"he boards are to be removed at
the time of closing, as it will be owner occupied at that time.
Steve Roy, Vacant Buildings stated that fee is $230. 00 as of July
1 . 1a88. Vacant building department became aware of the building
in March. fees were started in April .
�iUAKU ACTIUN: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to waive fees and
penalties ($230. U0) . provided that a transfer of ownership and
building is occupied within 30 days. Seconded by Robert Vier- ing.
MOl"IUN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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51 -tt8-hi 703 Wel ls St. Marty Evenson
APPEARANCE : None -
SUBJECT : Appellant is requesting a waiver of the vacant building
fee in the amount of $510.00. because of financial hardship.
Mr. Evenson requested a postponement to the August, 1988 meeting.
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56-88-N 380�Lexington Pkwy. Irvin L. Rubbelke
( 1 unit)
APPEARANCE: lrvin L. Rubbetke
SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul
Legislative Code, Sec. 41 .03, (Disconnection of stormwater and
clearwater connections) . because it would create a water problem.
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PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Rubbelke would like a variance on the
rainleader near the garage, because the side walk is near the
garage, and wouid be hazardous to the family. A inspector came to
inspect the house and stated that a variance would be given for
the garage area and the driveway, if all the other work was
completed. Mr. Rubbelke did all the necessary work and then was
refused a variance on the garage area.
Phil Ethier . from Public Works-Rainleader Division. stated that
the inspector had no authority to give a variance. Suggestion
was made that a trellis effect be used, reroute the water away
From the house and to the back or front yard.
BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Sean Carey to grant a variance on
the rainleader near the garage area. Seconded by Glenn Gausman.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY .
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4�a-L�$-H "L9"L Cherokee Ave. 7homas 8 Joan Cii 1 sr►annon
( 1 unit )
APPEARANCE : Thomas Gilshannon
SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variancE from St. Paul
Legislative Code. Sec. 41 . 03 ( Uiscannection of stormwater and
ciearwater connections ) because the change in the filow of the
water wauld cause water damage to basement.
P�?OCEEUINGS: Mr. Gilshannon speaking on behair of his neighbar .
Luella Maier stated that the situation here is the same for the
two pieces of property. {292 and 308 C;herokee) the area that they
are on is a track of land that is very different from most of the
houses on the west side. Located directly on the cliff and in a
hollow. and plenty of water drains from the East, South and West.
If the rainleader were to be disconnected, then drain tile would
have to be installed, this is very costly.
Bob Brown, from Public Works-Rainleader Division stated that the
two rainleaders in the front of the house could be disconnected
as the land slopes down and away from the house.
BOARD ACTION: Motion made by David Schultz to grant a variance
on the rainleaders. Seconded by Robert Viering.
Yeas 4 Nays 2 (Sean Carey, Glenn Gausman)
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50-88-H 308 Cherokee Ave. Luella K. Maier
( 1 unit)
APPEARANCE : Luella K. Maier
SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul
Legislative, Sec. 41 .03 (Disconnection of stormwater and
clearwater connections) because the change in the flow of the
water would cause damage to the basement.
PROCEEDINGS: The track of land is very different from most of the
houses on the west side, Located directly on the cliff and in a
hoilow, and pl_enty of water drains from the East, West, and
South. If rainleaders were disconnected than drain tile would
have to be instailed, which is very costly.
�OARD ACTIUN: Motion made by Uavid Schultz to grant a variance on
the rainleaders. Seconded bv Robert Viering.
Yeas 4 Nays 2 (Sean Carey, Glenn Gausmann)
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54-88-H 879 Kenneth St. Marian Me.Yers
( 1 unit)
APPEAKANCE : Marian Meyers and Mary C. Vogt
SU�JELT : A�pellant is requesting a variance from St. Faui
Legislative. Sec. 41 .U3 (Disconnection of stormwater and
clear.water connections) .
PROCEEDINGS: Ms. Meyers would like a variance on the rainleader
on the south side of her house. Front and back rainleaders have
been disconnected. Ms. Meyers feels as long as her neighbors
were granted a variance that she should have been granted one
also.
BOARD ACTION: Motion made by David Schultz the variance on the
rainleader be denied. Seconded by Glenn Gausrnan. MOTION CARkIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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35-88-H 174-188 W. 7th St. Archie Gingold
(Commercial )
AFPEARANCE : None
SUBJECT: The Board moved to lay this case over to the July
meeting as the Appellant is working with Steve Zaccard, trying to
resolve the issue on Certificate of Occupany Fee.
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This case was resolved with Steve Zaccard, therefore, the
Appellant is requesting the filing fee of $10. 00 be refunded.
BOARD ACTION: Motion made to refund the filing fee of $10.00.
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36-88-H 750 N. Miiton St. Wilder Foundation/Square
( 136 units) Rodney Schopfer
APPEARANCE : None
SUBJECT: The Board requested the Appellant return to the July
meeting, with some bids on the cost of installing a Voice
Communication System.
As per Pat Fish the Appeliant was given a postponement to the
Auaust . 1988 meeting.
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5y-L�8-H ti78 �mith Ave. So. Ronald Seubert
c5 Units)
APPEARANCE : None
SUBJECT: The Appellant is appealing the orders from a letter
dated June 17 . 198�t pertaining to ltem #4 - Pr�vide proper escape
windows all units .
Mr. Seubert called shortl ,y before the rneeting and stated the
the house has a new owner . . The new owner was notified of the
meeting. The board requested that the new owner be notified and
case was laid over to the August meeting.
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48-88-H 1350 East Maryland Ave. Graham Boyd
( 18 units)
APPEARANCE: Graham Boyd
SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from St. Paul
Legislative Code 34. 09 - 3I (Provide deadbolts) presently there
are deadbolts on the doors. Having to replace them wouid be to
costly.
PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Boyd stated the building has deadbolts and the
buiiding is a security building. All deadbolts are in very good
condition, that is reason a variance is requested.
Fat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that the inspector measured
the deadbo)ts as 1 /2 inch, the doors are solid doors in a wood
frame, and a security buitding.
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BOARD ACTION: Motion made by David Schultz to grant a variance on
the present deadbolts, with a provision that if any locks need
to be replaced they must be replaced with 1 inch throws, included
in the variance as tong as it remains a security locked building.
Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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58-88-H 1845 Portland Ave. Judy A. Schultze
( 4 units)
AFPEARANCE : Harvey Howard
SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on item #2 (Provide
one hour fire rated ceiling in laundry room) from a corrections
list letter dated, April 26, 1988.
P�OCEEDINVS: Mr. Noward requested an extension of time because
it has cost over $SOO. OU to do some other repairs .
Pat Fish. from Fire Prevention stated that the appellant has the
aption ot putting in two sprinklings heads off the domestic water
line.
BOARD ACTIVN: Motion made by David Schultz to grant an extension
of time for six months. pertaining to the one haur fire rated
ceiling in the laundry. Seconded by Robert Vierinq. MOTION
CARRIEU UNANIMOUSLY .
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52-88-H 1399 E. Rose St. Valerie Laugtug
( 4 units)
APPEARANCE: None
SUBJECT: Appellant is reqesting a variance from St. Paul
Legislative Code, 34.09-3I (Provide dead bolts) ; also requesting
an extension of time pertaining to Item #1 (Repair Drain outside
of unit #1 ) : and Item # 4 (Repair ceiling in bathroom) .
80ARD ACTION: Motion made by Harold Knutson to grant a variance
on the present deadbolts , with a provision that if any need
replacement. they are to be replaced with 1 inch throws: also
give an extension of time for 90 days to repair the ceiling in
the bathroom. Deny the variance on the repairing the drain
outside unit #1 . Seconded by Glenn Gausmann.
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46-88-H 2O00 Dayton Ave. Mary Lou Lieberherr
SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on having to install
Key Box, also self closing door hinges, as per letter dated April
15, 1988.
Appellant requested a postponement to the August meeting as she
was to be out of town for the July meeting.
53-88-H 1329 Selby Ave. Eileen Biernat
(3 units) ,
APPEARANCE : Eilee!-� Biernat
SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to
complete the work as per the corrections list dated June 2, 1988.
PkOCEE0ING5: Ms. Biernat stated that most of the repairs have
been done. Item # 11-repair kitchen ceiling, would like at least
six months to complete, all the rest could be done in 3U davs.
Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that if the back room was
��sed as part of the apartment, and not as a storage room then
tr�ere would be no problem. On July 5th an inspector was refused
entry into the building, therfore. was unable to verify if any of
the def i c i enc i es were clone.
BOARO ACTION: Motion made by Harold Knutson to grant an extension
of time for y0 days to complete item #11-repair kitchen ceiling;
Also grant an extension of time 30 days to complete the following
items : ( Items #1-repair outside rail , Item #2-repair hole in waii
in storage room and laundry area and hole near rear exit door to
rear steps, install heat grill , instal ) fire rated door between
storage laundry area and apartment. instatl hydraulic closures,
repair holes in ceiling, install additional sprinkler heads, fire
separation. item #3-post ownership information, item #4-repair
doors, item #5-remove storage under back lower stairway, item #6-
install hand rails, item #7-smoke detectors, item #9-repair light
fixtures in rear bedroom. item #10-install wall flex kitchen
stove, Item #12-repair windows, item 13-properly install and vent
dryer, item #14-remove debri . ) included in the motion that the
room in question not be used as a storage room. Seconded by
Rabert Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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