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88-1745 w,!iITE -y ciTr CIERK COUrtCII PINK — FINANCE ` CANAf�v — DEPARTMENT G I TY O F SA I NT PA LT L /G[ ��BLUE — MAVOR File NO. u�I�� - Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/14/88 84-88-H 516 Humboldt Ave. Amherst Wilder Found. Lynne Pederson, Mgr. BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time until September 1989 to bring building in compliance pertaining to Unlocking Stairwell , Alarm System and Hold open device on Fire Doors. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: West 5t. Paul Blks 1 thru 99 in the City of Saint Paul revised description number 1163 a specific part of Vollmers rear and part of Blks 63 64 74 75 76 87 and 87 of W St. Paul Blk 75 09/14/88 78-88-H 1790 Bayard Ave. Glenna Schroeder BOARD ACTION: Refund Filing Fee of $10.00 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Plum Orchard W 25 Ft of Lot 7 and E 30 Ft of Lot 8 Blk 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by partment of: Yeas Nays Dimond ' �ng In Favor Goswitz Rettman (� B s�ne;ne� � _ Against Y .s�+� wi�so� �a�N � � 1g89 For Approved y Cit Att ney Adopted by Council: Date c Certified Yasse il Secr r B9 sy Appr b iNavor: _ ��d �` i 989 Appro e b Mayor for Submiss' to Co cil.._ , B P(!9��D �� -, ! � 1989 : �: . . �-��s' . . .�l° !�13877 � � - BOARD OF A.PPEI�L3 & REVI FARTMENT .. . - - - — - - . . ONT4►CT NAME �� 292-7775 , HOI�iE �: . .' �c�t oh r 1.9�,,, 19 8 8 ATE ASSIGN NUlIBER FOR ROU�ING (See reverae side.) �Department Director � Mayor (or Aasistant) : _ Finance and ?t$nagement Se ices Director � City Clerk ,� Budgat Director �Citv Council t/� City Attorney i � 0 G (Clip all locations for signature.) T C ? (Purpose/Rationale) � Approving the acti s of the Board of Appeals & Reviewing of the minutes at e 8eptember 1�[, 1988 meeting. 5 extens 'ons of time 1 refund filing fee RE�E�� OCT Z 0 '1988 C ST BE U Y RSQNN C D:. ' C0�SIf11�01s n/a , ' � . �i� �� FIN C VITY : O � (Mayor's signature not raquir d if under $La;000.) �y�� Total Amount of TransBction n/a Activity Number: RECEIVEp a Funding source: n/a �C�, 2 51� �°u��l Research�# �ERK ATTACHMENTS: (List and nwabe all attachmet�ts.) �j one resolutior� wi h minutes attached. GG I' 2� Tg�$ ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES _Yes _No Rules, Regu ations, Procedures, or Budget Amendment required? _Yes _,No If yes, are they or timetable attached? " DEPA�tTMENT REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY REVIET�i � ' _Yes No Council re�ol tion required? Resolution required7 Yes _No _Yes _No Insurance req ired? Insurance sufficieat� _Yes _No iYes _,No Insurance att ched? . . . . � � , ��.�7�.� �,ii i j�� , •u.U L ^l.:[i,�-•;i"i _l�' U.:�V r�d.L.. � !".= . : r�l'1 j'.. _. _�..�.y". : . '�� . _. . . . :- -.-- ' .,�' _- .�` ' �- '. _ - - - r. i :_ � `�-1_- . 7 .)_� f��l�C�t�[J pK�JGiV ! : ^COrI V t d�5(7:�f�. L,ild 1 f llld(! G 1 er�ri Gausman riarv: �' u. FCnuLSVr; ��,�-, �i � �.- i r„� Mr,'IGL"t<J 1�,D.]GI�4 I . ��d(1 I'�. '_-di�y !Jc1V 1 d �ChU f�C� Wiiliarn Tilton OTHER� PRESEN i : PaL F i �h . 5t . �-'._u i r i z-e Pr eve�,t i on Nupe Abrams . 5�. rau � Fire Prever�tion Car o; yn Shepat-�:i. Di v. ofi ;�uG! i c Hea i th i�ar v Peci�rndnn . tv . ned � r;� r�oc:. D i r - r:! ,ar 1 e5 Vote i . U i v . of �'u�� i c H?a i tri 11_:��/P ��,�/. �rIV. (�i"r;Cjrc,rtl 1) ! i'@C"•.tJY- -. . . . i �-' C�rllct . L)�1�� . OT �'Ut�� i � `r��'.t-:..� J�tF R�ed, i='ub1 i � WurKs Larr�y Ackerman. Publ ic WorF;s ��b E�own, Pub 1 i �� rlorks Josie Elais Kichard R. �ar-nev Vayie Stanaland Vertrude Yates Todd Smart Geoffrev Miller Susan Prettner George Jedde �oh Cort Mai�t i n �'atr i ce Mai-t i n Ed Hare M. K. Utness Uav i c7 Fe i nwacks Jose��l� Derv i e !ynne Pederson Bruce Kimlinger Carol Buche Karen Buche Nor ) i n Bo.YUm Mart i n Garr�ne 1 Larry O'Connell Richard Carney Shirley Berg Mike Tawnsend Gloria Hayes Isaac Hayes Glenna Schroe�er STAFF : Josephine P. Bongiovanni The meeting was called to order at 1 :30 p.m. on September 14, 1988, by Chairman Ron Glassman. Mr. Glassman welcomed the appellants and explained the procedure, stating that what the Board does is recommends action to the Citv Council . 1 � ' .• . . . .AI�C�1-JVd I Or m i nutas �='r LI��C AUQ'.:�t. `_�. 1 `_a�tS ffl�'�'1=. ! �IQ .�S c,J�J(fl l ��.�C�7 f !l WI- i L j r;C�. - rjdi',_i i �_I t<r,�4T�rir? mr'��c�r� .annr,�;�� I r-,t , . G�,�-�r� L.!1U�_'k: �1C��.t_ I , t t-Ofll !"�r?� 1 t.�l �.�d�C�i !lC �tc3t� �f0 I�!'<)�' I P!Tl ��I V 1 t-la ''1r . har�e u�.� �..��.—.� . _:.�—. �:� _ i fl';� . o��AR�� r�C i i t?hl : �1c:,t ;on rnad� uv rlar-o , d Knu��on to ��r ar�t. ar, _� ��`'.:.�f!J I JCl �'i- l. ! if?C Ui i l_ I I �'U' �C .1 . . .'%J�7 �.V 1::�`ff:{_� 1@�.0 i.F�t' i- �t'�JC 1 t- ., i.'�� tr;e r-oot ar�U cr� i rnnrv. �ecunuAu r�v G+ enn Gausmdn. �IU �iO�i CARR i �D �ir.iA.n�j Mr�i��i Y . --------------------------------- 74-88-t+ by4 W. �entrai Ave. i5aac Fiaves ' !� ��nits ) . :_;�;��t�L ! : At�r�e I ! ant i � a��ea � i n� � r_�m #1 c�erta i r�i nc� tv r��c i r r�roksn win��ows and th� r�os�* ing of �iUe�ns , letter dated Ju1y �ti. lu�t8. because ot tinanciai hardship. APPEA.RRNCt : Gloria & Isaac Haves PROCEcD i��GS: rt-�e pro��ertv �ras so 1 d on d Cor�tract for DeNd. i he t�E?"SGfI w��c� pur�cha5ed t.l-,e propertti� deed�d i t ba�h t0 ttle d�pe 1 1 dnt i �, r ei�r-��dt'Y. r't"'?`J f O��-'^� t,�� t-f_'?�t. T:' 1(7?�' � I0�3R 'rlrv_. C�1^':E'rl �JUt_. c3T � i ber�t.y 5 t.ate Bank f-ur � ! 7 , 50U . Ut�� -r..o do tt-�z wor-k tr�at tP�e C i ty had request.ed to be done. None of the work t��as been done. The pers��ns ��r compan i �s tr�at were ! 9 sted as the ��ersons to do ti-�e repairs never heard of the person. The house wer�t into forecf �sure on the I5th of August. As of this �Lime, the appeilant has heard nothing from Liberty State Bank. Loan was a FHA-Title I . ��huck Votei , fi-om Heaitl�� Department stated that the problem with p� geons has been taken care of temperarily. BUARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant an extension of time until January 14, 1989. Seconded by Harold Knutson. Mr . Glassman, informed the Board that he will abstain from voting because his son is a memb�r of the law firm that represents Libertv State Bank. THE VOTE : Yeas 3 Nays 0 Abstention 1 (Glassman) ------------------------------------ 3 ��`i.;L-}i L�G� I�ltv. .=:i��' 1 � ; ;..i.a .�iVC. l,�=C`j=r Y-rNV' Q.. 1! I ' I �?_ , }'!:j�_,m j nr-�rC.'1:5C i n� - o.rAf�'tr'G %iaG,f�i--'ti� M 1 ; . _: .�.. i �.=.�G ..�(1.�,'r' til IFi��t�� ! : � t-t 1 5 C�Se WaS �7?f'OT"? 'r��F? r?p8i'� c3T 'C!lEP Ma�� 1 U . ! `_-at�L� meet i r-��, �t wr� � ct�� t i me d var i an��e was gr-ant�d on t��e bath situation with a provision that. no more that 16 person be al !owed t.o i i ve tt-�er�e. Pr� i o►- to adopt i on Cour�c i i Reso i ut i on a8- 1 077 . i:ne ;yhi��r'!,-ti i �f'f �'t_t 1 r Ii� �'.f-1 i = ��j-<_r}_)Cj-t�/ `;,/�`j r�t?1 E'tel� W 1 t:��? a !'E'COf^fT1E?f1Cj�-v't !�_�n tr�dt the Boa►-cJ cor�� i der ��rant. i r�a a v��r i dr�ce w i th tr?e Prc�v i s i on ��! �a�, tt�ere be r,o mor� ti��ar-� i � i i v i r�<� i n tne �-�c�use anu that ti-�e b�sement bathr<�om be appr-oved for �,�se w i�tl-�i n tr� i s vai- i ar�ce. +�RUC=cD I NG5 : �Ir . Geot=rr ey �tata�i tt��d�t tl-� i s case t�ad been t,efo+-e tt iz Board bcfore and wds iaranted a var� i ance. wh i r_h was {ater den i ed by t.tie C��unc i I . Mr . �eoff r-ey wou �d 1 i ke t.o state, �=or the rec:or d, that sc�me of ttie �eop 1 e i n ti�e C i ty who are o�pos i nu tt��e var i atice arG rnore concer-r�eci abou�� ! i mi t i r�a tr�e nurnber oi= peop l e i n t!�e house, rather than t,e i ng cer�cer-ned c�f the hea 1 th of t1�e �lc.r��or� il"1 C.fIE' ��OUSF iJGr��US� Ot fi��t' r�umk�er Of r!c�i_h ?'OGf7l5 . i ("? LhE' j r-: i t' i � i ,1 j =:CUS� 1 Ofl 1•; 1 rhi �c.4,��_�p i `+, Fh: t i��_l� !^1G�''E' t:)?"OUL7I-�1: Ur'' tfldL tyZ?'2 oi= na concern per-tai n i nq to �he nurnber ofi batt�►s . A i s�. tf��e doarci st�ould kee� � n mind, that the house has a long history of being ��n Sne? lina Avenue and tr,e �raternity has a lann ricti h� story. The Frat�rnity house has been there for over seventy years. ihis P�ouse was �riginaliy buiit as a fraternity nousz. "�here are seven to eight hundred members. At thi5 point. Mr . Geoffrey brouaht up a point , that he felt shouid be considered. when rulin�a on this case. ?n 1983 or 1984 the City inspected tr�e house for the very first. time and did a ma�or inspection. There were several pages of violatians and w�re told tr�at L-he violations must be corrected, to be in compliance with the codes. At that time a $36, ODU. OU laan was taken from the National Fraternal Orginization to comply with all the requirements as were requested. At that time there was no mention of the bath situation. When the building was reinspected this past spring, �nly then was the building cited for this violation, if the city had cited the violation at the first inspection the cost would havz been cheaper. There are 12 people livinq in the house. This is a three story building, there are people living or� the second and third floor. There is one sink on the third floor; in the second floor bathroom, there is one shower . one urinal , one stool toilet , and two sinks . Also, in the basement there is one shower and one stool . The first floor is where every one lives, like a family atmosphere. Mr. Geoffrey feels that it is fair, not unreasonabie, to request a variance to allow 16 people, given the current number of bathrooms in the house. The estimates , to compiy with code. would be to remove one of the rooms to install a bathroom and the cost is between � 15,UOO. Ot� to $24,OOU. 00. If the baard were to grant a variance for approximately 6 to 9 months, which is basically the school term, to aliow 16 persons giving the National Fraternal Organization some time to come up with some money to do all necessary work. 4 . . @��-�7�.� Gar-;� Pect-tma�n , Er�v . Neo � r_�-: P,-aa�-am C� i r�ec-tor =-+�eted �tr-�,�t the r�:! 1 � t=l 1 !"!� �r1�!5 1 fl�,��-L'C'?'.r�-i i r, : `'n;_'_!,_r_`J, � �t�+� �i_ 4��f t 1 ��'(1 t. �(71F� t'.f i.+rp H�u�-a .. . Urr.7�:� L�?- v . �, . `. _ l �I ..., . .'._ii1C � _. ,� . .L� . 3� I �:i .., 'r1Cl� = .�! �. ..=i- ! V!y� r�,�t.Ui"E- .9f+t� d � i �,_c..��5� Lni_! i __ f�t=!�_ �;.�� Ci(_�T-(;�V°Ci. i�l'_ c1 flle°1= ! !"1�=1 1^i i L+l !"!i` . Smar�t i n Apr ? � . an c��?-1.-'C.(!lE�!t t'G�'ll� was s i gned as to sach cords fn� =� 1 f1C�. r+ i ��Crl hn (��',iS �� O(??S� � ��: wa i i S ar!� C� i f 1 f1�=, �a i :�en �i0 aay5 to comp i Y. I n the meant i rne tr�ere was an appea 1 r i l eci and was before the board on i�lav 1 Q , ! 988. There was dnotr�er i ns�ec�_ i on i n Auaust ar,d a number- of �;-�e i tems wer c not corn�� 1 e�:�d. A t t.!-?at. t i me � ��ee�_ � n�� was he] d ar�d Lr�e H�a 1 tr-n Dept- wa� assur-ed tf�at the v �� ; at i ��ns wou i �� be corn�1 eteu uefiore �-101 fl4 i.o i:iia boa��d i r� �e�temb�i- . �+ s�t-�edu i e�i i r->>pect i or-� wa5 conducted ��n Se�temoer 1 3 . 1�88, and 1:her-e st i i 1 was fi i ve i tems tr�at were r��i�. cornp i et.e�i, m�st i y re] ated ro �_ne sachcords and werE c i teci for aud i t i ona i v i o i at i�r�s . �ir . �ectimann. stated that i n v i ew of �his . �the Healt'r� Depart.ment is roncerned. Mr . Pechmann stdted tr�at tne � i ty i s opposed to any changes r=r�m the ord i r�ance. Mo 1 i y O'N��urk.e. LC� I 5 1 d-C 1 V� A i c:1r r p L�,unc i !member K i k i �onner+ . stated the Citv Counci ! returned this item back to the boarci hNr�i�cF tl�c± f:JU�I�' j i F� l, t �_1rlt='�>,ry�f%�r t'�k] I E? H/1 tf? 'r�lt� �"l l �71'l !'?llff!f"J2T� O� = �..�.UC7C�:l.S �i ' UWCl1 I r! t' tr_- �:W�: ! I i i t��. (�'lZl" i.t-�rj- i�aS� S@V@'"� � y�di'� the iss�e ofi densitv in hornes became more and more of a issue in a neiahborhoad, particularly around Colleges . This makes rnore of d party like atrnospner�e, increases crime in the nei �hborhoods . also parkina problems . Zoning Code allows only 4 unrelated adult5 in a single family dweliing. Health codes related to baths, only allow 5 unretated adults, and there is only one legal bath in the house. if the City allows a variance for the basement bathrooms , even thouah there are no sleeping rooms on this floor , then only ! Q would be allowed. This seems to be the norm for the city to a11ow. The Sorority house that is just a couple �f doors from the Fraternity House has two bathrooms and ten person living in tr�e building. There has been a survey taken of some of the other variance granted to Fraterr�itY houses in the city, and the ratio is about 5 1 /2 persons per bath. If the variance is granted with a density of 16 persons, it would be the highest the Board and City Council has ever granted. If this item is returned to City Council for ratification approving 16 persons , it will not be approved. Bob V i er i r�g, Board Member asked i f the 1 i fe safetY i terns have been done? Mr. Pechmann informed the Board that these items have been taken care of. Carolyn Shepard. stated that progress is being made. . 5 ��Af?D A+�T i UN : ^1ot i on maue ov riaro i d hnutson to arant �he use or tF�� pr�St�r�± �'Jc3tF�S f.yC: 1 ' . .1_ i �5 r,�'.. � �. ��?"SOr15 fVI' � �t?i' �C.".� Gf �3 r,-:>�-� �.i ,� . r'_ which t im� . th� bui _.Jin �r�� + I i�av�. iri ��i �c�. t��e r��:cs�arv fac i i i t i �� :�s out i i ned uv the Ci tv, i fi not tnen r�eve!�t ��_ _�: ro i� perso;�,_ . , ,. . '�J i �� .1 r!�_! �rr,�nUed the mot i on -ru -' i VC � ��t:r i:.�ci _�f i� mcni:.t��5 t�� br ; n�� b�.: i i d i r�� 1 I"ttG comp 1 i ance ��erta � rz i na t<�� rhe �aths . .Amenc+ed rnot i on accepted by Hr . Knutson. 5econded �y Glenn Gausman. h10TI0N CARRiED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------- 68-L�ti-H 53L P.shland Ave. Reentrv Services . � nc . (Roominghouse) Bruce Kimlinger SUEiJEC;T: Appellant is requestin�a a variance on item �6 r?c�crding Dead Bolt� , letter dated June 29. 1 ��38, bzcause ��f the nature of facilities offered. APPEARA�iCE : Bruc� Kimlinqe!� PNUCEEUINGS : h1�� . Kimlinger stated tr�at �ecause af the nature of t�,� i��urne, w�-� i cr� i � d I'1:�1 T"WdV r�c�usc, ti-1 i s fTI�K@S i t U i fre�-ent t=r��m •�ti��: tvu� �f c�z-ou� rrome. Most. ue►'sons are in the home for a snoi�t time. Another reason for a variance is the cost factor . Carolvn Shepard, firom the Health Division stated that there is no ob_iection to the request. BUARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant a variance on the deadbolt.s . Seconded bv Glenn �ausman . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMUUSLY. -------------------------------------------- 82-88-H 807 Cleveland Ave. S. Highland Viilage Apts . (258 units) R. E. Otness APPEARANCE : Bob 8 Kim Otness SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on item #1 ( instali 3rd outlet in kitchen) , letter dated June 23, 1988. due to the fact that the kitchens are small and have limited counter space. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Otness stated that this is a 258 unit building in tf�e Highland area. It was built in 1939. The appeliant has managed the building for 30 years. Fire Prevention cited the building for not having a third outlet in the kitchen. These kitchens are very small . The building is being remodeled. The building is concrete construction, therefore, making it difficult to add additional outlets. 6 .. . . , �._..i��`� � � � � Pat F i sn, fram F i r-� �r cvent i vr: recommended that i f anci when thev r-C�i�<�C�° ! . L�it�f"t c7t fi,�ld�_ t i T!r� thE Ufl 1 �S COU � C? bE L'f OUGtIt l.,lr� t'n I:C�GE' EC�I�.i<�� A(�i I �?N : ��Jt i,+,r� rndG�' riv Hdro i C] ^.nutSL�n tf�idt t.!"l� k i l.c�iCn rema i n a� i s , w i tt-� i a prvv i � i c�r� that i * the ►:i rchen i s remoe�e i ed tr,�!-, there must be �r� add� i_ i or�a 1 out 1 et added. br ; r.��i ng �t u� to code. Secc�nded by �ob Vieriny. MOTION CARRIE� UNANIMOuSLI' . i %2-8�-H $57iFairm�un� A.ve. Carol M . Buche ( 3 unit5l .APPEARA�ICE : Caro 1 Buche & narer� Buche SUBJECT: ��.�? I I alnt. i s re��uest i ng a var i �nce on i tem #�Z ( 3rd rlo�r ? ack5 2nd exlit) , letter dated June "L7 . iqS8. third floor anartrnent has beler� i n ex i stence for some t i me, ar?d has haci a va f i �� C?rt i fi i ca�te of Occup3ncy up to i.:hi s �ate. �'R�:��EU I�aG� : Th i s �,bu i ? ci i n� a��s r_��rchased �eptem��er 1 y8?, tne,-e wa5 c�ao�� ra i th ef ror t done. i n �i�y i n� to r i nd a bu+ i d i r,y tc• �uy , that had a Certir"i�cate vf Uccupancy. The ap�ellant hired a private cansultaN,t to ctieck the building. Consultant was asked to check for physical defects and code violations . The 2rid exit to the third flodr was never mentioned. 7he unit on the third floor has been rerited, as is . for at least 5U years . Harold Knutson suggested that. a interlocke� 5moke det�:,�tors be instal led on al1 f�looi-s. Pat F i sh, from F i rE PrEVent i on i nformed tF�e boarci that interlocked smoke !detectors was per code as is the requirement of the second exit on the third floor . BOARD ACTION: Mot� ion made by Glenn Gausman to deny the request for variance on trne third floor 2nd exit, instead giving the appellant an extension to time until June 3�th, 1989. Seconded by Bob Viering. �10TIUN CARRIEU UNANIMOU5LY. -------�--------------------------------- 80-88-H 60iW. Stevens St. LNL Investors ( 1? units) Larry R. Cramer APPEARANCE : NONE ! SUBJECT: Appel �ant is requesting a variance on item #3 (pertaining to Ihaving to install one additional outlet in all apartments kitchens) , letter dated April 14, 1988, these apartments have small kitchens and do not need additional outlets. ' i i � Pat i= i sh. firom F i ��e Pr-event i on state� t��at the un i t� on i �,� r�ave ,�r�c �-,�r I :�t i n tl"�E� k i rChe�! to b«��a i rt wi th. h=3r�a.RC� A��T i On1 : Mot i c�n mace �v H�?'O i d Knu'r_.sor� to denv �ne ��e�a��est. fior a var i ancz per�ta i n i ng to �the out 1 ets i n the k i tct�en. Secended ►-�y G 1 enn Gausmar, . MOT I Ol�J CP.RR I ED Uh!A�!? MOUS!Y . ----------------------------------------- 3 1 -t38-rl !89 1 /� E. 8t�� St. Gay 1 e 5tange 1 ar�d ( 23 uriits) oP!='�"ARANCE : Gav 1 e Stanae 1 and SUBJcCl : AppEllant is request; ina a variance on havina t.o provide �.�roper esca�e windows in sleepin� room, from a letter dated March 24, 1988. The Heritage Preservation Commission is supporting the request for a variance in order to maintain the oriainal t�nestration in tr�e building' s facades . N�?r i��F�n i��GS : l�he ap�e 1 )ar.t wa� before the Bcard i r, Marcr��. an� at {_+�a1� time ir�t=orrned tt��e Eioard ti-,e windows were 2U inc�ies . When Fire Prevention came and measurz� the windows they onl _y measurea 17 openable space. The windows tr�at were installed are the type that extend. The window cannot be changed because of the Histor- ical Preservation. Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that this case had been before the board in May. At that time Fire Prevention was to meet with tr�e appeliant and remeasure the win�ows . If tt-�ey measured 5. 7 square feet then no variance was needed. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance on the two windows on the second itoor. Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------- 79-88-H 923-929 Summit Ave. Norlin Boyum f 5 units) APPEARANCE : Norlin Boyum SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on Item #6 and 7, pertaining to Alarm System and Providing 2nd exit to third floor, letter dated August 2, 1988. PROCEEDINGS: The request for the variance on the Alarm System has been resolved. therefore, the Appellant is only requesting a variance on the 2nd exit from the third floor. 8 .. � . . i ��'��/� I I Pat. � i sti. from F i rt� Prevent ion sta�ted that per code . ti�ere rnust b? two ?�: i ts fi rc�m � th i rd f ! o�r ��n?t . �;�`�;.�r; ,qr;T i i�,�V : hto�_ i or� maae ��:� Bor� V i e�� i ��a to u��v tnc r e��ue�� fior a var ?ance. instea� Qr-ant an �?Y:t.ension to time for 90 davs , unt. il C�cGmbeY 14 , 1988 �o brinc� t.hird floor 2r;d �xit into comnli�nce. Seconded �,y HaroldiKnuts�n. MOTIUN CARRIEU UNANIMUUSLY. --------i--------------------------------- }�•3-88-N 9�S� Forest St . Josie N. Elias ( 4� units > APPEARANCE : Larry b'Conneli �UBJECT: Appellant is re�uestina a variance an item # 6 pPi�taining to Having tu provide Hydraulic D�or Closure �n �asement Door , lette!- dated August 5 . 1988, as the basement i �: 1 ocked at a I 1 t!i mes and none of the tenants use the basemer�t . P�OCEEDING�: Variaince is renuested or� c�oor clo=ures on t�e U�stment dvor . The tF�nar�t5 i�ave no d�cess to ti ie ba5erneni. �v+ any r�easan, no storage or washing facilities. 60ARD ACTIC�N: Motiion ma�le �y Haroid Knutson to grant a varian�e on thE duor clos�res on basement door for as long as the present owners own the property and continue to operator in the present manner. Seconded �by Gtenn Gausmann. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FUR-fHER PROCEEDINGS Appeilant is requesting a variance on handrails in an enclosed ent�ry way. BOARD ACTIUN: Mot' ion made by Ron Glassman to grant a variance on the handrails. S�conded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS�Y. ; -------1---------------------------------- 66-�8-H 51�4 Humboldt Ave. Wilder Residence West ( 125 Units) Rick T. Johnson SUBJECT: Appell�nt is requesting a variance from item #2 pertaining to hav�ng to provide hotel self-closures on ali rooms , letter dated June� 28, 1988. because of the nature of the home. Hope Abrams, from� St. Paul Fire Prevention requested that this case be postponedito the October 11 , 1988 to try and resolved the code violations. , ------------------------------------------ i i � � 9 8�-88-H 5 1 r� H�.�mbo � dt A.ve. Amner st H. W i i der Foun . i i�u ur� i ts ? L vnri� Pc�:�l�t-�v�-,. Mqr . .4P�tA�AN��E : i vr-�r�� Pederson �UBJEC�i : A��pr? la�t is reauesting a variance on item #lU - ( PrUVid� Stairweli Lnlocking? this is r.ecessary for security reasons . Also, requesting an extension of time on Items 1 - (Provide Hold Open Device on tha Fire �eors that are pro�ped openl and item #2 - fUpc�ate Alarm System) ietter dated July 22 . 1G�H. PROCEEUINGS : This c�uiiding houses low incame e4dErly ar��i it is a securea buiidin�. Par�t ofi tl��e building ( lst fioor? is a health clinic . which is oper�ed to the public. The door that leads to t:P�e stairwells must be locked. If these are unlocked then the t.here is no security to the other tloors . Pat Fish, frorn Fi �-e Prevention stated that the code is designed fur- tr�e peop l e com i ng down frum the ur�per r"l oors , i f for some reason they must �-eturr� , then tP�ey can get back i nto the �_Li r-�- j ri�_�� . l�he building is a five story high-rise. thE second thru fifth floors stairwell doors tiave locks on them, first floor does not have locks . Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that in some cesG3 it was allowed to have every third floor doar unlocked, an assurance that the peop) e do not have to walk down to first floor. OnE option would Ge to leave the doors locked from the stairwell side and have a timed alarm systern that if the alarm system does sound the door would automatically open. The appellant is requesting an extension of time to update the alarm system and install hold open devices on fire doors. If the Timed Alarm System is installed, then additional time is need, so as to request money in the budget for July of 1989. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Giassman to deny the request for a variance, instead grant an extension of time until September 1 , 1989 to complete Item-10 Stairwell Unlocking, Item-2 Alarm System, and Item-1 Hold Open Device on FireDoors. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. --------------------------------------------- lU . . . - - � . � ��7�s � 85-88-N 670 �RobErt St . N. Emma Norton Residence ( 36 �dorrn rooms ? Susan Prettner Q,P�'EA�A.NCE : �usar� Rr�ttner �U6JECT: App�llant[ is requestina a variance on item #1 and 2 , pertaining to hav� to Provide Escape Windows all Sleeping rooms and Provide Fire E�ctinguishers as per letter dated July 22. 19£i8. PROCEED I NGS: Tt�e E�nma Norton Res i dence i s a nc,n-prof i t independent livingisituation for women. The b�ildinq has been i n ��perat. i��n s i nce� June 1967 . l�he bu i I d i ng has haa a h i story of complaince for 21 �ears ard a�proval by trie Cit�i. The windows do fit into the guide'lines of the code. (At this point, pictures were pass around showing mzasurements) Pat Fish. from Fir�e Prevention stated that the openable area is not within code, because of the fact that they are crank out windows . E�OA�?C� ACT I O�f: Mot i�on rr�ade bv Naro I d t<nutson the qrant a var i�nce on the escape wind�ows , with a provision that Fire Preventi�n reinspect and veri;fy mair�tenance and the windows open 9U dzgrees. Your request for a� variance on fire extinguishers was withdrawn. Seconded by Sob Vi�ering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ------;---------------------------------- b5-88-H 141;5 Ashland Ave. Joseph H. Dervie ( 1 ;unit) APPEARANCE : Joe D¢rvie SUBJECT: Appellanit is requesting a variance on one of the five rainleaders on th� house as it would be dangerous. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Dervie is requesting a variance on one rainleader on the� West Side of the house. Phil Ethier, fromiRainleader Division suggested that the rainleader be routed to the front of the house where there is a trellis like extension, and at� that point install the new gutter and relocate the down spout. ! BOARD ACTION: Mot�ion made by Glenn Gausman to deny the request for a variance on! the rainleader. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ i � , 11 % 1-�8-H 1556 Almon� Ave. Cert. 5 8 Fat.rice Mar�tin � ! unit ) P,PF'EARRM��E : i�lOne �UBJECi-: Arpel + ant is requestina a variance on the t�ainleader Disconnect for two reason: Tr-e) lis method is unappealing and second reason is a burdensome expense. �iOARD Ac�TIC�N : Motion made by the board to deny the request for a varianc� �n the rainleaders . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 73-88-H Zl.i5 Bavard Ave. Jason & Shiriey Berg ( 1 unit) APPtARANCE : Georye Jeddelol-� SUBJECT: Appeilant is requestin�t a variance on Rainleader Uisconnect . as it is not feasible. PRUCtEDINGS: Mr. Jeddeloh is reauesting a variance on rainleader ��r� th� westside ofi the house. The lots are only 40 feet wide, th�r-e is n� place to t-eroute the rain leader . One of the chiidren living at the house has a prr�blem with ��or��inati�n and goes to therapy, therefore, request a variance so that the gutters are not over the sidewalk. Bcrb Brown , from Public Works stated that the appellant was advised to built a trellis over the side walk to attach the gutter or have a hinge type spout installed. BOARD AC:TION: Motion made by Harold Knutson to deny the request for a variance on the rainleaders. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ------------------------------------------------- 69-88-H 1703 Hewitt Ave. H. Martin 8 Nancy Gammel ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE : Martin Gammei SUBJECT: Appetlant is requesting a variance on rainleader disconnect, it is just not feasible. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Gammel stated that of the two downspouts have been taken care of. The appellant is requesting a variance on the third rainleader, due to the lay of the land and the size of the lots. 12 . . ; �-- -��s �� BOARD AC�� ION: Moti{an made bv Bob Vierina to denv thz re�uest for ,� v�i' I c!!'lC? �=;r? thP i''� i I'? I t��1A1' . SECJflrlo,� tty Ndr�>1 C1 Knutson. f•ii; i lUN c_ARR! t:.�� uNAN I MUliSLY . --------1----------------------------------------- E�7-88-H lby� Ford Pkwy Gene H. Rosenblum ( 1 wnit ? SUBJECT: Appellan �t is requesting a variance from rainieader disconnect, becaus� it is unr�easonable and would create undue tiardsh i p. Mr . Rosenbl �m re�u�sted a �ostponement until December 13 , 1y88 because of his wor�C commitment. Board agreed to postpone to the December 1988 meet�ing. --------i--------------------------------- 77-88-H 378; Mt. Curve Blvd. Gert��ude M. Yates ! 1 �unit) ANF'tAkA.NCE : �erti��jde M. Yates SUBJECT: A�>pellant is requesting a variance on one rainleader -fhe cost. to d i scwr�nect the gutter system i s $534. UO and wou 1 d r�ot. so 1 ve tYie prob 1 em! PROCEEDINGS Mrs. Yates stated that the house was build on lime stone, not very gbod drainage, and lot is only 40 feet wide. The appellant has dis�onnected two rainleaders in the front of the house. The appel9ant would like a variance on the rainleader in the back of the hQuse because of its location. Philip Ethier, frbm Rainleader Division suggested that the gutter could be rerouted; to the other side of the house. BOARD ACTION: Mot!ion made by Ron Glassman to deny the request for a variance on the; rainleader. Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS�LY . ------�----------------------------------- 78-88-H 1790 Bayard Ave. Glenna Schroeder ( 1� unit) SUBJECT: Appeliant is requesting a variance regarding rainleader disconnection. � The variance on the rainleader was resolved with Rainleader Division, therefc�re, Appellant is requesting a refund on the filing fee. ; • BOARD ACTION: Motion made by the Board to refund the Filing Fee. MOTION CARRIED U�IANIMOUSLY. —r-------------------------------- I 13 76-88-H 2261 Fairmount Ave. Uavid Feinwachs ( 1 unitj APPEARANCE : Uavid Feinwachs � SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on the rainleader disconnect. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant is very disturbed that he could not be given a variance, because the house is located on the bottom of a hill . Larry Ackerman, from rainleader division suggested that No. #1 rainleader could be moved to the back of the house. No. ##2 rain leader could be rerouted to the front of the yard, there is enouqh ground surface to allow for the water. Rainleaders Nos. 3 8 5 would create no problem. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to deny the request for a variance on the rainleaders . 5econded by Narold Knutson . MUTIOIN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ------------------------------------------ 75-88-H 1643 Maywood St. Richard R. Carney APPEARANCE : Richard R. Carey SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on the rainteader disconnect because of the way the land slope around the house. PROCEEDINGS: Jeff Reed, Rainleader Division suggested that, because of the neighbors yard being higher there is a problem, however, this was a problem before the ordinance on rainleader disconnect. There is a large back yard to extend the one gutter away from the house. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Harold Knutson to deny the request for a variance on the rainleaders . Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. 14 � ��7�� . . . DENIALS 70-88-H 65 Manitoba St. Mike Townsend 80-88-H 60 W. �tevens LNL Investors Larry R. Cramer 65-88-H 1415 Ashland Ave. Joseph H. Dervie 71-88-H 1556 Almond Ave Cort S & Patrice Martin 73-88-H 2135 Bayard AVe. Jason & Shirley Berg 69-88-H 1703 Hewitt Ave. H. Martin & Nancy Gammel 77-88-H 378 Mt. Curve Blvd. Gertrude M. Yates 76-88-H 2261 Fairmount Ave David Feinwachs 75-88-H 1643 Maywood St. Richard R. Carey POSTPONEb 66-88-H 514 Humboldt Ave. Wilder Residence West Rick T. Johnson 67-88-H 1697 Ford Pkwy Gene H. Rosenblum � � �-�� Members: CITY OF SAINT PAUL _ Roger J. Goswitz, chair � „�� Janice Rettman ��n �� o � OFFICE OF THE CITY COIINCIL Tom Dimond �� Date: January 23, 1989 . Committee Report To: Saint Paul City Council From :Public Works, Utilities, and Transportation Committee . Roger J. Goswitz, Chair RESU�dITION 88-1745 - Approving actions by th�, ��,� of Appeals i,�� .�o � and Review pertaining to properties loc„�.ted at 538 S. Cretin, Council for Edward_�� appellant; 694 W. �entr�l, I3�aac Hayes appelant; Action , 516 Humboldt, Amherst Wilder Foundation and Lynne Peterson appela��;,.snd I790 Bayard, G1enn� S�hroder appelant. g�ferr�d to Ce�raittee �•1:/I/88) . RESOLUTION 88-1746 - Approving actions by the Board of Appeals Referred Back to and Review pertaining to properties located at 823 N. Snelling, Council for Beta Kappa Corp. and Geoffrey Miller appelant; 532 Ashland, Action Reentry Service Inc. and Bruce Kimlinger appellant; 189-1/2 E. 7th Street, Gayle Stangeland appellant; 935 For�est, Josie Elias appellant; and 670 Robert Street, Emma Norton Residence and Susan Prettner appellant. (Referred to Committee 11/1/88) . , � t t � . � • f � � � F � CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOUR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 d�46