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88-1746 WHITE - C�TY �LERK PINK -�FINANCE COUnC1I �// B�UERV - MAYORTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO. � ����`�O � ouncil Resolution � Presented By �'���� Referred To .���%�� G��� Committee: Date �6 l� 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 September 14, 1988 , and marked EXHIBIT A, and attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference : DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/14/88 20-88-H II23 i1o. Snelling Ave . Beta Kappa Corp. Geoffrey A. Miller BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the use of the present bath facilities for 16 persons for a period of nine (9) months , at which time, the building shall have , in place, the necessary facilities , as outlined by the City, if not then revert back to 12 persons , Motion amended to allow a period of twelve (12) months to bring bath facilities into compliance. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: College Place West Division Lot 3 Blk 1 --------------------------------- 09/14/88 68-88-H 532 Ashland Ave . Reentry Service, Inc. Bruce Kimlinger BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the present deadbolt locks. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Woodland Park Addition to St. Paul COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Dimond Long [n Favor Goswitz Rettman B s�6e;ne� _ Against Y Sonnen Wilson Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by lqavor: Date _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By BY �" 4 l , � � • . � �c�=/�5�� . DA�TE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/14/88 82-88-H 807 Cleveland Ave. S . Highland Village Apts. R. E . Otness BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on kitchen outlets to remain as is , with provisions that if the kitchen is remodeled, then there must be an additional outlet added, bringing the electrical up to code. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Auditor' s Subdivision No. 87 St. Paul , Minn. with Esmts part of Lot 1 in the E 671 4/10 Ft of Sec 17 T 28 R 23 Desc as fol beg on W L of SD E 671 4/10 Ft 705 Ft S from N L of SD Lot the E 211 5/10 Ft th N 454 Ft th E 57 Ft th N 53 4/10 Ft th E to W L of Ave th S thereon to S L of N 1250 54/100 Ft Mol of SD Lot th W thereon to W L of E 671 4/10 Ft of SD Sec th N thereon to beg in Lot 1 ---------------------------------- 09/14/88 31-88-H 189'-z E . 7th St. Gayle Stangeland BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the two escape windows on the second floor. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: V. D. Walsh' s Rearrangement Ex SWLY part, measuring 107 21/100 Ft on SELY line and 104 8/100 Ft of NWLY line Lot 8 ---------------------------------- 09/14/88 83-88-H 935 Forest St. Josie Elias BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on door closures on basement door, with the provision that this variance is valid only for the present owner and continues to operate in the present manner ; also granted a variance on handrails. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Chas W. Weides Rearrangement of Lot 14 thru 24 Blk 2 S 45 Ft of Lots 18 and Lot 19 ----------------------------------- WHITE - CITY CLERK P1NK -..FINANCE G I TY O F SA I NT PA U L Council CdNARV - OEPARTMENT y,/(,� BLUE - MAVOR File NO. � �/�' � 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 85-88-H 670 Robert St. No. Emma Norton Residence Susan Prettner BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the size of the escape windows with the condition that Fire Prevention evaluate the situation to assure that the windows open 90 degrees and are maintained properly. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Randall ' s Addition to St. Paul in the City of Saint Paul revised land description No 801 a specific part of Blk 4 Lambert & Cos addition and part of SW 1/4 Sec 31 29 R22 and part of Blk 3 ------------------------------------ and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon passage of this resolution the City Clerk, is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this resolution for recording to the Ramsey County Office of the Register of Deeds. COUNCIL MEMBERS Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: Dimond ' Long [n Favor coswitz Rettman Q B scne�ne� _ Against Y 9enne[� �'��°° `JAN 3 1 198g Form A roved b City Atto ey Adopted by Council: Date Certified Yass uncil S et By �t By ` ' i ]989 Approv y Mayor for Submi � — tappr by Mavor: Date _ B - � ��tl�IISI�D '___ :� 1 1 1989 r�� �--��`�� ,, � � ��- . �, � �- -_ � �, �- � � � 3 w N 0 .� � a. O a w � . `� >- � � ,-�i z s� `v� o p.� U � � ' � JJ W U O N O . a m � c � o � +� +� 'i ��'' u � � � � O � •� +.t U � . � . . C � � �' ri � � M L j� � � +� C � � k �'' L� W . O � � a ,^ c � J W N N � v~i s- � a E �u.. ►-r- � d' +� z u o ►-+ F � ro a� r v z ln c o �� o1OO :� c.°.> a'�. C� C� M .. � � � � � . ,° � � y }; � 's t_':Y KSS . _ . � � !;n.i A t �- �L:A{i� .,,t..... . '�` 4 �` �s i �'ri �. �ECORDED�N °��� ) OCT 2 3 198J �'t� '`� � `�'�i"''� /;5!/ � � CD � ,��r�� ����-�,��,, i — ;.iii a'•�{ - r�f�s-,� M• . �. k... W d" ��vr ���f_- ,b���' � � c� �� � � .., � � STATE OF MINNES OTA ) *'� 0 County of Ramsey ) ss. Q CITY OF SAINT PAUL ) ° � � `� � I� . . .Albert,B: Olson . . . .... ... . . . . . . . . . . . .City Clerk of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the attached copy of Council File No. .88;1746 as adopted by the City Council... . , ,JanuarX.31:. . . . . . .. . .19 89._ . . and approved by the Mayor. . . . . . . . . , ,February.l: . . . . . . .. . .�9 89. . , . 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. WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Saint PauZ, Minnesota this . . . . . �.�.t�. . .. , day of . . . . . �tober . , , , ,A.D. 19.89. .. - . . . . . L�:��G�:�... �?'.�:.����;��c./� . . . . . . . . -�r��r ��,;,� ; City Clerk. '� �'�f, �- '�,.... � ;. ��s . + . .. � :�� �F. ♦�� ~ • �; . ;,1. 1�����.�( : -y�, ; �/s) . �/ i'� . � . ' , : � ' ^'� t�i { ��'�` `�' . . ' � o �q��; �: ,: �� > • , r q � � . a .;� .� 1_ �.. ., . �.;x: ��,�..'x..�l....__��.t_;i.�'. �-. . ,:S� �•f,, ,�� ; .�, � � � / •. o 4{ :(:' _ . ��,',�•L,yC''�Ir. (`��..�L��'.�/v�) ) ,`�� l�[�%��� /���t_ �"�i �i � 10��9 0o0oi#4164CASH 10.00 WHITE - CITV CLERK COUIICIl �/ PINK i .F`�NANCE + �BIUER�• - MAYORTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO. � ����`� � � ouncil Resolution � � Presented By "���� �ferred To _,/_,���� ������'�-�/ 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 b" Appeals and Review, dated September 14, 1988 , and marked EXHIBIT A, fr r'1 and attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference : L7 � DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/14/88 20-88-H a23 vo. Snelling Ave. Beta Kappa Corp. Geoffrey A. Miller BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the use of the present bath facilities for 16 persons for a period of nine (9) months, at which time, the building shall have, in place , the necessary facilities , as outlined by the City, if not then revert back to 12 persons , Motion amended to allow a period of twelve (12) months to bring bath facilities into compliance. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: College Place West Division Lot 3 Blk l --------------------------------- 09/14/88 68-88-H 532 Ashland Ave . Reentry Service, Inc . Bruce Kimlinger BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the present deadbolt locks . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Woodland Park Addition to St. Paul COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Dimond �ng In Favor Gosw;tz Rettman B Scheibel A gai n s t Y Sonnen Wilson Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Counc.il Secretary BY gy. Approved by \4avor: Date _ _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By � . � . . , �f�i�y� . ' DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CRSE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 09/14/88 82-88-H 807 Cleveland Ave. S . Highland Village Apts . R. E. Otness BORRD ACTION: Granted a variance on kitchen outlets to remain as is , with provisions that if the kitchen is remodeled, then � there must be an additional outlet added, bringing the �� electrical up to code. � PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Auditor' s Subdivision �"� �7 No. 87 St. Paul , Minn. :�2 with Esmts part of Lot 1 in the E 671 4/10 Ft of Sec 17 T 28 R 23 Desc as fol beg on W L of SD E 671 4/10 Ft 705 Ft S from N L of SD Lot the E 211 5/10 Ft th N 454 Ft th E 57 Ft th N 53 4/10 Ft th E to W L of Ave th S thereon to S L of N 1250 54/100 Ft Mol of SD Lot th W thereon to W L of E 671 4/10 Ft of SD Sec th N thereon to beg in Lot 1 ---------------------------------- 09/14/88 31-88-H 1892 E. 7th St. Gayle Stangeland BOARD RCTION: Granted a variance on the two escape windows on the second floor. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: V. D. Walsh' s Rearrangement Ex SWLY part, measuring 107 21/100 Ft on SELY line and 104 8/100 Ft of NWLY line Lot 8 ---------------------------------- 09/14/88 83-88-H 935 Forest St. Josie Elias BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on door closures on basement door, with the provision that this variance is valid only for the present owner and continues to operate in the present manner; also granted a variance on handrails. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Chas W. Weides Rearrangement of Lot 14 thru 24 Blk 2 S 45 Ft of Lots 18 and Lot 19 ----------------------------------- � WHITE - C�TM CLERK PINK -.FLN4NCE COUIICIl (//� CAf.�AR+�- OEP4RTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL �{ �i+LUE - MAYOR File NO. (, I/�� � Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date '� L'j De�TE OF BOARD � MINUTES CASE N0: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT � 09/14/88 85-88-H 670 Robert St. No. Emma Norton Residence � Susan Prettner BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the size of the escape windows with the condition that Fire Prevention evaluate the situation to assure that the windows open 90 degrees and are maintained properly. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Randall ' s Addition to St. Paul in the City of Saint Paul revised land description No 801 a specific part of Blk 4 Lambert & Cos addition and part of SW 1/4 Sec 31 29 R22 and part of Blk 3 ------------------------------------ and be it FURTHER RESOLVED , That upon passage of this resolution the City Clerk, is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a copy of this resolution for recording to the Ramsey County Office of the Register of Deeds. COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Dimund ' Lo�g (n Favor Goswitz Rettman 0 B sche;n�� _ Against 3' �p Wilson ���� � � ��g� Form A roved b City Atto ey Adopted by Council: Date � Certified Pass • uncil S et By By Q" � t �' 1 ��'$, � Appr by lVlavor: Date � Approv y Mayor for Submi B ,_s_.,' � $U8�1Sl�I �--_..-, � 11989 , ' , , , � . � � �y�i7�� �.x,�«3�r � �!�,1 1�I . . '.',�r;� C�";G,�.:i.;1 :i j= U�f�_--�:1._J �. !'.=�'f : r Y`! � '_� _ .. _�;�H^: .. . �'G=? �` _. -'f'`,'�. � 1'�_�_-i'�'7C� __ ' _ " � ' . � L'� I'�tI�DC.f'1J PK�S��"�: :�on u ���smar-�. ��ic i r�rn�ri :�2 G? ��n Ga��sman ri�r�i �f u. Kn�tsorr e�,r, �r � ,��-i r�a ��Llwlt�" L"f":� h�.DJt,�1: ��Cd(I I�. �..dl���y � ���V 1 d SChI:�t.� W i I I i arn T i ?ton U7HER� Ps�ESEN-T": F��r. F i sh. 5t. �au 1 r i r-e Prevent i on Hope Abrar�is . `�y.:.. Fau � F i re Prevent i on Cdrv i yr� Sheparii . D i v. of Fub 1 i c Hea i th G�� v Prcnrriann. Ev . naa I ti�� �roa. u i r . C!.8T" 1�S Vc�te I , G i v. of Nub? i c Hea i th ��t��•e Ro��. �r:v. Pro�r-�m i:� ! T'E?C�COT' :=!•, j i jp �;t; ler'. �et��t . vf PUJ� � C �/dr'�r�:5 �l�t� Reev, Publ i c Wc�rks L�rry Ackerman. Public WorE;s i3�=�L B�own, Pub i i c ►rlorks Jesie Elais R� char�� R. Carney Gayie Stangland Gertruae Yates Todd Smart Geoffrey Miller Susan Prettr�er George Jeddeloh Cort Martin Patrice Martin Ed Ha�-e M. K. Otriess Cidv i d Fe i n�facks Josept�i Uerv i e Lvnrie Pederson firuce Kimlinger Carol Buche Karen Buche Norlin Boyum Martin Gammel Larry O'Connell Richard Carney Shirley Berg Mike Tawnsend Gloria Hayes Isaac Hayes Glenna Schroeder STAFF : Josephine F. 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 City Council . � � _._�_....__..._. . ...�-.�..:,: . ._,..�. ..:,.,,,...,.. :....:.�.._ ...:.,..-: ,xa.z.s::_a_.�.::.��a:. xv�:.:ctz».ra'd:..1.. ;rvL..e.xr.D:1:.a-.tid�4'.o�:.s,. r.._..i:7�4wF:e'::x� . . � . . . .ii.�'.� , ` . . , . , :.� ? .4���rova ! or fll ! flt!Ct5 0* tt��e �?ug�.:�t ��. ! '�+�?� me�t. i ��a �� �� • ���L7ff! I ��.C C�:1 i !l 4/1" i l; ! r1�:. � _. � -;�r,� ; �� 1�c,f?l!tc��j� m�,�ic.G� ���^!"QV� � r-,r t��c. �,i iQL1�-r `� , j `'a:�� !:l! ^Ut..?.-_ �� L7 5utm � tted i r� wr i t i ���. 5econdr� py G�.�L,VV i �r i n��. f��� � !UN �ArKi�J ;� UNA��I! +1iJUSL Y . � . t�ASE HEARINGS: ��P.�E �10: PP.C�PEP.I"Y APp�AL�J A?PtL±P,l�IT 71i-88-h o5 Mdn i to�a St M i kc Towr,�end ( Vecant Bida. ) AFFEARANC'E : M i !-;e Tvwn�erid SUBJcCT: Appellant is requescina a wa� ver oi= tne vacant buildir�a fee ot $ 1 OU . 00 . He i s wa i t i ng t�or an i nsurar�ce sett ! errient . �t. +��f�i cr-� t i rne tr�e bu i 1 d i nn i s t�� be torn duwn. � �'RU��EE�1 NGS: Mr . -��wnser:d i s tre r_ontract c�:�rchaser� of tr,r heme. -�t,v �-,�:m� �.;as �.'�str•ey�d r�y � f i r-e. 1-t!e ��:� i ? d i r:a i s com� � t:T� r y buarded up, Mr . Town�en� met with thc Insurance C�ernpany Nepresentatives to try and resolve insurance problem. As soon as t.his is c���ne it wi ? � be rz�ed and cleaned up. The financial part of the settlement has been aareed upon and t!�ere was na ailowance for tFie fees, therefare, Mr . Townsencl wou 1 � 1 i ke a wa i ver .01= the vacant building fees . Steve Roy. Env. Program Qirector , statei� that the ordinance is very clear, a building that is vacdnt and boarded must be registered. , BOARG ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to deny tt�e re�uest for a waiver of the vacant building fees . Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 81-8t3-H 538 S. Cretin Edward T. Hare ( 1 unit) SU6JECT: Appel )ant is requesting an extension of time to do the repairs to the roof and the chimney, as per letter dated July 7, 1988, because the appellant has had surgery, APPEARANCE : Ed T. Hare. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Hare is requesting ar� extension of time to complete the necessary work as he had knee surgery and is unable to do the work at present time. � � - ���-i��� Ci�uck: �lotrl . tr�rn i-iea ! �tt� �ta�ed I-�� t:ac r:o r�roblem �� iving P1r . Ha.�e � �r—. C.'C r��:'� .c_!1—I l.'F t .(1tC. �* �OAR��� A�,:'i i UN : �9�t � on r�iad� �y Haru +d r�;i�ut�on to grarrt. an „Lw cx�e�:� i���r� vf � imc �: �t ; � ��un� .i . i .-��� �o car�i:��i r:te �r�e t-e�a i r� ��� � the roor ar��i c�� i r�ney. �econ�ed by G i enri Ciausrnan. �O i i GiV C?.RN i cU �,� �_���A ri i M����'�L Y . � --------------------------------- 74-�i�3-H 694 W. l:entral Ave. � saac i-iaves r2 �nit=_ ) - ��1BJtC l�: R;�pe I ! ar�t i s a��pea ! i n�� i��m #� ��ertd i n i ng to re�a i r �roker: w i r�cla�rs an� th� roost i ng af p i�eons , 1 e�ter dated Ju 1 y �8. lut3�i. because of tinancia ; hardship. P.PNEARANCE : (i I c,r i d & I saa�� Haves PROCEcD I NVS: T!-�e prUpGrty Mras so i c on a Cor�tract for Deed. The person w��o t�U!'ChdsFd tt-�e propert>� deeved i t back to thc app�1 I a!-►t i r� r e�Y�arv. Pr�v i o��s to ±-t�at � i me a i��an Wc:. t�4-:eCl :,�ut ar L i ��rty St.ate Bank for $j 7 ,S�JU. UU to �io tt�� work that the � i ty had requested to be done. None of the work has been done. The pers��ns or campar.ies that were listed as the persons to da the repair�s never heard of the person. The house went into foi-eclosure on the 15th of August. As of this time, the appetlant has hear-d nothing from Liberty State Bank. Loan was a FHA-Title I . � Chuck Votel , fr-om Health �epartment stat�d tnat the prablem with pigec�ns hds been taken caT-e ofi temporarily. - BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant an extension of time until January 14, 1989. Seconded by Harold Knutson. Mr . Glassman, infor-med the Board that he will abstain from vating because his son is a member of the law firm that represents Libertv State Bank. . THF VOTE : Yeas 3 Nays 0 Abstention 1 (Glassman) ------------------------------------ � .:J-�2t-ti -i • . ":.n i { r r � i , a��,t=t�r-Nv �.. I"� I ! I Ci" ��. �ll�' „ t 1 1.� `C t.:_ . h;c:"_'!'.?j ��Qh:.+�..!=�' 1 ,� p��:-.��n�=..qn;rF L�-�fft- .�.,, ;� � � . �: � �����{ �;n���t L� � �� ti�;�i����� f i n i � cz�e was C�,�rOf� 'rhe ��aT-� at -rr-�? �1ay 1 U . ! �8t� C*' meet i rig, �t wh i ci� t i me d var i ar�ce was �ranted on t,i-�e ba�h � situ�tion with a pr�avisior� that no more that !6 �erson be a ( lowed L� tu �iive tt-�ere. Prior -to adoption Cauncil Resoiution o8-1C77 . the :y����r�.=y i ni=f r?t=t= j r��� tf't � =. �t"'�}:-�F't�tY `�/uS dei eted wi tk-, a recommenc��t t,��^. thdt tlie Board cor�s i de►- ar�nt i na a var i drice H�i th tt'�e prGV i s i o� _�-�a�, tF�Er�e bc no morr �i-�an 10 i i v i ng i n the huuse �r�i.i Lr1c3L ti-�e basement bathroem be ap�rove� for �se w i tf��i n tr: i s va!- i ance. r^ROC�ED I tiGS: i�lr . Geof F�-ey s�l:a 4eJ that tl-� i s ca5e tiad r�eEn t,ero�-e tt�e 8oard bcfore and wds granted a var� ianc�. which was later �?n i ed by tt�e �ounc i I . M r . �eof'r r Ey wou i d i i i*.e to state. for the r ecord. that sc�rne of the ��eop 1 e i r� ti-�e C i ty wr�o are �ppos i ng tt�e var� i d��ce are rna�-e concerneu abou�.: I i m i i; i r�g tfre nurnber of F�@OP� C in the house. rather� than being cer�cer-ned of the he� lth of the fll�'�RL�?!-� i n the ��ouse bECau�e of *h� n��rr�ber of ��ath �-oams . 1 n the i {� i t i a 1 �� � cCU55 I rJf1 1•:i r r� pa'�p ! ?. rrt 1 i'.Q� :•!�?"t� FJ]'0�.11.1h1� Lr� r!'1�� :+lC?T'E or no concern per-ta i ri i ng to the number of t,att�►s . A 1 sa. the boar�d s��ould keep in minc�, tr�at the house has a long history of being f,n SnE 1 1 i nci P,venuE and �tr�e Fratern i ty t��as a 1 ancl r i cti h i story. The Fraternity house has bezn there for over seventy years. Tnis ilouse was originaily �uili: as a fraternity house. There are seven to eight hundred members. At this point, Mr. Geoffrey brought up a point, that he felt should be considered. wt-�en rulin�� on this �ase. In 1983 or 1984 the City inspected the hause for the very first. time and did a major inspection. There were several paaes of vioiati�ns and were told that the violations must be corrected, to be in compliance with the codes. At that time a $36, OD17. 00 laan was taken from the National Fraternal Orginization to cornply with all the requirements as were requested. At that tirne thPre was no mention of the bath situation. When the building was reinspected this past spring, anly then was the building cited for this violation, if the city had cited the violation at the first inspection the cost would have been cheaper. There are 12 people livinq in the house. This is a three story building, there are people living on 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. Geofft-ey feels that it is fair, not unreasonable, to request a variance to allow 16 people, given the current number of bathrooms in the house. The estimates, to cornply with code. would be to remove one of the rooms to install a bathroom and the cost is between $ 15,OOt7.0U to $20,000. 00. If the t�c�ard were to grant a variance for approximately 6 to 9 months , which is basically the school term, to allow 16 persons giving the National Fraternal Organization some time to come up with some money to do all necessary work. � � � ,� � - � . � ���=i��`� Gar v P?��t-�mar�n, ��v. �!e� : _i-: ��-oaram D i r ec�t.c�r S�Cc3LC�7 "ttl�t th� .� • - L� C�U I I d i �t�a �rl r 5 ! n_-G a r t r��1 ! �'! _o i�i-i.!C?-V. I �f�� a� �,:(� I t:il t. !(Ti c, _t.i�o r:�± `rl?('«? T` .... !tU(nlJ�r �'r �' ! V . ..... , �f:_. . .:._:C:C 'J' f.: .� `: i�...' ! �i_. I 'v�'i� 1^ICI _ c...- � ...=i lVl.iS .1.�11 [?+?fi1.11" _ �!"�t� c�' � ! �=°f��C t=:<,t..l . C.j ,1"1�=�-!` �.,-�u �.r.)!_'�T-��V�C�. l��= � fTiE'6•Y- i r1�=1 b� . L(1 i`ti". . V , � , , , � Smart i n Apr � 1 . an e����ement '*c,}-m was s i gned as to sach corC� L,' f??i �.5 1 fl�_7• C2 ! VCfI C l,� C��',`��.�. 'Ct�+ Ct�((1[J � Y: wa l ''. .. Cr!� C� I � 1 nq5 ,_!1 V�fl �'L ;� days to CvmplY. in the meantirne there was an appeal tiiec� an� a�as before the boar�d on iMav 10 . 19i38. There was ano�t-�Er i nsp2c� i on i n A�gust ar��d a number of 1���e i tems wer c not -�ar�p 1 ete,�. At tl-�at t i rne � rr:e�!_ i n�.-. �a� h� 1 d ar�� Lha !�Ja 1 ut� Dept . was assure�� that the v i c�i at i��ns r i d be comp 1 eted Y�efo�e �ao i ng to th� bo�r-d i n Se�tembci� . A Si:l: :U 1 't'l� i n�pcc��i or-� was conciu�te�a ��n �er_tem�er ? 3 . 1988. anci 1:t�ere =t i i 1 was f i ve i tems t1-�at were n��� carnp i eted, most. l y r�1 ated to the sachcords a��d were c i ted for avd i t i ona i v i u i dt i ons. �tr� . Pechrnar�n. si:ated that +n v i ew of this , th� Healtti Department is concerned. r1r . Pechmar.n stated that the City is opp�sed to any ch�nges from tne ordinance. Mo 1 i � O't�.our-k� . Leg i s i�t i ve A i cJe to Counc i i member- K i k i 5on�en. st.at?d the C i tv (:;<�unc i 1 ret.urned th i s i tem back to the r,oard r,era�.��� tf-�e Co�_�nc i ! fe! t uri�_OrytF_�rtab i e 4r i th the h i gh nurn!�ez- c��= ���uder:t•� �i 4uwed ir� tl�r dw�1 i ir�g. Uver the past seve���l ;�e�rs �tne i ss�e of dens i�ty i n I-�omes b�cdme mo�-e and morz of a i ssue i n a neigt�borhaod, particularly around Cc�lleges. This makes more of a party like atrnospnEre . increases crime in the nei ��ahbarhoods , also �arkir�g problerns . Zoning Code allows only 4 unrelated adults in a singie family dwelling. Health codes rElated to baths, only allow 5 unrelated adults, and there is only one legal bath in the house. If the City allows a variance for the basement bathrooms , even though ther-e are no sleeping rooms �n this fl�or , thzn only 1Q would be allowed. This seems to be the narm for the city to aliow. The Sorority house that is just a couple of de�rs 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 Fraternity 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 Baard and City Council has ever granted. If this item is returned to City Council for ratification approving 16 persons, it wili not be a�proved. - Bob V i er-i r►g, Board Member asked i f the l i fe safety i tems have been done? Mr. Pechmann informed the Board that these items have been taken care of. Carolyn Shepard, stated that progress is being made. . � �. • . , t � B���A.R�� Ar�T I u!v : M�t i%n rrrade �v Haro 1 d t�nutson tc� arant �he use of �f i!= �?-��C^i rictri5 f�� 1 1 i 1� 1 z5 f,�r 1 F, r,C?"SOf15 f��r- ,= �.`r?T' 1 O� Gf � !� f!:v('t'r.i 1=, . rL H:f'1 I Cfl % 1 Rl� . tr:� hl_l I i u I �I�_1 �!lc: i I f ici`I�. I r! ��c:Ct-�. ti'iE L7 nE��essary faci ; itiu� �s outiined by the City. it= nut tnen revert �� u� =r: co !� u�r:c��s� . i��: . V . ��'.i n�� arn��c!�d the m-�� 1 Ofl to _, � ve a � GE:r 1 ::�d O� 1� mcnt,t�: fi0 �Jl' 1 !l�� 1;�t: ? 7 G! f2Q 1 fltG� COf!1(.�� i J+tlCt� �,ol't� ! �l l f14 L,� tv thE baths . .4mer!G+ed m�t i on acce��ted by Mr. Kn��tson. 5econded � L-y Glenn Gausman. h10TI0N CARRIED UNAUIMOUSLY. 68-88-N 53L P.shland Ave. Reentry Services , Inc . (Roominghouse) E3ruce himlinger SUBJECT: Apprllant is requestina a variance on it.em #6 rec�ord i r:y Dead Bo i t= , 1 etter ctat?d June 29. 1 988, because of the nature of facilities offered. APPEARANCE : 6ruce Kimlinger � PROCEtDINGS: h1r . Kimlinaer stated that because af the nature of -t��� I�ome, w1� i c+�� i s a !-�ai fw�v hc�use. ti�� i s makes i t d i frrrent from c,t���:- tvpe of gt-c�up r��rne. M�st per-sor�s aT-e i n the home for a shai-L time. Another reason for a variance is the cost factor . Carolyn Shepard, from the Health Division stated that there is no objection to the request. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant a variance on the deadbolts . Seconded bv Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIEU UNArIIMUUSLY. --------=----------------------------------- 82-88-H 807 Cleveland Ave. S. Highland Village Apts . (258 units) R. E . Otness APPEARANCE : Bob 8 Kim Otness SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on item #1 ( install 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 ttie Highland area. It was built in 1939. The appellant 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 autlets. � �� . . . . ��s���� P�t F i st�. from F i re �'revent i on recornmen�zd th�t i r ar�c! when tr�ey I-C�I?OCI`� 1 . tf��er, at tnar t i rn� tre un i t.s c�u 1 a bE br�ouc�i��t u�� to c��ce. � � � L'� �,C�AFl�� At:;i I GN : Niot i�.�r'� rr�ade t��v F�aro 1 d ��.i�ut�on ti-�at the 1-: i tc���n �� --- — - �, rem� i ri a� i s , w � tt�� � pr��v i s i c�n tt�at i t the k i�chen i s ►-emode I ed y,.� ti�en the►-e must be a:�, add i t i or,a! ��ut 1 et added. br i r,��i na i t up t�� L7 coc�. Seconded by Bob Vieriny. MUT101v CARRIEJ UNANi �10USLY. � ----------------------------------------------- ?�-8�--H 857 Fairmount Ave. Carol ht. Buche (3 units) A�'P�ARAMCE : Caro I Bucr:e 8 Karer� 3uct�►e SUBJECT: App? Ilant is req�esting a variance on item #t� � 3?�d flaor !acks Znd exit) , letter dated June 27 . 1988, tl-►ird floor a�artm��t has been i n.'eV i st.ence for some t.i m+�, arn� has t�ad e va ! i r�+ C:ertiticate of Occupancy �p ta this �ate. � �RtJ�LLEG�I����� : Th i s Lu i 1 d i ng was r_��rch2sed Se�tember 1 y$7, tne!-e was c�oo� fi� i th ef rc,c-t done. i r� t ry i ng t� f i nc! a ��:i i d i r:u to �uy, that hed a Certificate of Gccupancy. The appellant hired a private c�nsultant to check tt�e building. Consultant was asked �to �heck for physical defects and code violations. The 2r�d exit to the third floor was never mentioned. The unit on the third floor has been rented, as is . for at least 50 years. Harold Knutson suggested that a interlocked smohe cletectors b� instalied on all floors. Pat Fish, from Fire PrEVention informed the board that interlocked smoke detectors was per code as is the requirement of the second exit on the third floor . BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to deny tF-�e request for variance on the third floor 2nd exit, instead giving the appellant an extension to time until June 30th, 1989. Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIEU UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------- 80-88-H 60 W. Stevens St. LNL Investors ( 12 units) Larry R. Cramer APPEARANCE : NONE SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on item ##3 (pertaining to having to install one additional outlet in ail apartments kitchens) , letter dated April 14, 1988, these apartments have small kitchens and do not need additional outlets. ��/ Pat r= i st-�, fir�m F i i-e Pr?vent i on st�ted tt�at the un i t� on i y have � �nE ���r 1 .:�t i n the k i tc'r�er� t-_� L1C�_l 1 �l wi th. �7 � K(�lr�h'.�.� ,a(�T i�)N: h'?C�t 1!=�!l !Tld��!? r�V Ft�i C? ! d Kr�uLS��rt LC` deny Lf?a f-°�:l:t 5t [?' f��r a var i ance perta i r�i ng to "the out 1 ets i n the k i tct�en. '�'� �ec��ndeu +�v G 1 enn G��.�sman. MC�T i QN CP.RR I tD U!�lAN? MOU5!Y. L'� - :� ----------------------------------------- 31 -8�3-Ff 189 1 /� E. 8th St. Ga�le Stangeland ( 23 �!nits? A.pP�ARA�CE : Gavle 5tanaeiand S�iBJECl : Ar�pellant is rsquestin� a variance on havina �to provide ��roper esca�e windows in siee^in� r��m, from a letter dated March 24, 158�3. The Heritage Preservation Commission is suc��arting the request for a variance in order- to maintain the orioinal fienestratior� in the Guilvina' s facades . ; _ PROC:EFD I A1G5 : The �ppe 1 1�nt wa�= before the Board i r Mar-cl-:, an�� at tf�::�t. t i rne i nf=orrned tt��e Eioard �iie w i nci��ws were L�J i nci�ps . Wiien Fire Preventivn came and measured the windows they only measured ! 7 openable space. The windows that were installed are the type that er.tend. The window cannot be changed because of the Historical 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 the appellant and remeasure the winvows. If they 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 floor. Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------- 79-88-H 923-929 Summit Ave. Norlin Boyum ( 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 Znd exit from the third floor. �, l� .. : .:. . ���i7� ,� Pat. F i si�. �ram F i rE Prevent i oe� state�.� tr,at per code. ti�ere must L,� r,e rwo e•.i t.s i=r-om � tl'�i rd f !�,c�r un i t . �� � �i��l}�::i 1 .r:�f�7 i t�N : !'�0�:. 1���� (llo'_?� �?`,.� �Orl �/1 t�i' 1 i IQ t.0 L!°f'.`/ t!lE' i�6i_1�125L f0� r1 a var :ance. i nstea�� Qrant an �?�tens i on to t i me i=or 9U d�vs. unt. i 1 L7 G?C°��ib�� 1 4, ?988 to br i nc7 *r, i rd f 1 oor Znd �x i t i nto camp 1 �an�e. � �econded t,y hiarc� 1 d Knutson. MOT 1 ON CARR!ED UNAN I MUUSL'f. ------------------------------------------ ��3-88-H 935 Forest St . Josie N. El �as ( 4 units ) APPEARANCE : Larry O'Conneli �UB•JE�T: Appellant is re�uesting a variar�ce an 9tem # 6 pei�tainir,g to Havina to provide Hydraulic Door Closure on B�sement Door , lette?- dated Au�ust 5 . 1988. as the basement i � lo�_ked at all tirnes and none ofi the tenants use the basement. , PROCEE�INGS: Variar�ce is requeste� on door clo=_ures c�n ttie Gd°.t:ment duor . Tt��e tF�r,ants !-iave no ��cess to ti�e ba7emenL fo+- anv rea5an, n� storage or washin9 facilitiES. 60A�D ACTION : Motion macle �y Harold Kr�utson to grant a variance on the duor closures on basement door for as long as the present owners awn the property and continue to operator in the present manner. Seconded by Glenn Gausmann. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS�Y. FURTFiER FRUCEEDINGS Appellant is requesting a variance on handrails in an Enclosed entrv wav. 80AP,D ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant a variance on the handrails. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 66-88-H 514 Humboldt Ave. Wilder Residence West ( 125 Units) Rick T. Johnson SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from item #2 pertaining to having to provide hotel self-closures on all 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 postponed to the October 11 , 1988 to try and resolved the code violations. ------------------------------------------ � � �4-88-H 516 i-iumbo i d�l. Ave. Amner-sL H. W i i der Foun. � i i2U ur�� i i:s ) �yr;r�� ?c����: so�-�, Mgr- . L'� � qP�tAaAivCE : L.ynn= Pe��er-son � � � JUBJEI.T: Appe� lant is reauestina a va� �ancz on item #lU - �� ( F'rovid� St� ir►�rEll l!nlockin�) this is necess�ry for security �1 reasons . Also, requesting an extension of time on Items 1 - {Provide Hold Open Device on th? Fire Deors that are propped open ? and item #2 - (Update Alarm System? letter dated July L2, 1983. PROCEEU I NGS: Tr� i s ou i 1 d i ng houses 1 ow i ncome e I cier 1 y ar�d i t i s a se��ured bu i 1 � i nn. Nar�t of tl-�e bu i i d '+ nu ( 1 st f:oar�) i s a hea i th c � in �c, Hrhic;h is opened to the public. The doer that leads to the stdirwells m�st be locked. If these ar� unlocked then the there is no security to the other floors . Pat Fish. from Fi �-e Pr-CVention stated that the coc�e is desianed for the peaple comin� down from the upper fioors . if for s�me reason thEy must r-etur-n, then they can get back into the ���7r't� i dp��s . The building is a five story high-rise. the second thru fifth flvors stairweli doors have locks on them, first floor does not have locks. Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that in some cases it wa� allowed to have every third floor door unlocked, an assurance that the people do not have to walk down to first floor. One option would be to leave the doors locked from the stairwell side and have a timed alarm system that if the alarm system does so�nd the door would automatically open. The appellant is requesting an extension of time to update the alarm system and instatl 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 Glassman to deny the request for a variance, instead grant an extension of time until Septernber 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. --------------------------------------------- � ( .� � � � ���i 7�� :� L7 85-88-N 670 Robert St. N. Emma Norton Residence � � ( 36 dorm roorr�s ) Susan Pretiner 7 oP?�ARA.NC� : ��s�r, prettnet� - :�2 SU6JEC7: Appellant is requestina a variance on item #1 and 2 , pertaining to have to Provide Escape Windows all Sleeping rooms and Provide Fire Extinguishers as per letter dated July 22. ly8$. PR�JCEED 1 NGS: Trie Ernma Norton Res i dence i s a r�on-prof i t independent living situation for women. The buildinn has been in operati��n since June 1967 . l�he buiiding has had a history of complaince far 21 years ar.� arproval by the City. The winr�ows do fit into the guidelines of the code. (At this point, pictures were pass around showing measurements) Pat Fish, fr�om Fire �revention stated that the openable area is not within c�de, because of the fact that they are crank out windows. . BUA�?D ACTI�M: Motion made by Narold Knutson the �rant a variance on tr�e e•scape w i ndor�s , w i th a prov i s i on tha�t F i re F'revent i on reinspect and verify maintenance and the windows open 90 degrEes. Your request for a variance on fire extinguishers was withdrawn. 5econded by Sob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 65-88-H 1415 Ashland Ave. Joseph H. Dervie ( 1 unit) - APPEARANCE : Joe Dervie . SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on one of the five rainleaders on the 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, from Rainleader 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. BOARO ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to deny the request for a variance on the rainleader. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ / � /� . � 7 1-88-N ! 55e A 1 rrond Ave. Cort S & Fatr i cz MaT-t i n � ( ! uriit ) ' . � N�ARP.N_E : �l�r._ �,,,+ n P-F r' �n A L7 � :2 �UBJECi: A��pell�nt is requestinn a variance on the F�ainlea�er Disconnect fur two reason: Tr-ellis method is unappealin�� and second reason is a burdensome expense. BOARD ACTIOPJ: Motion made by the board to deny the request for a variance �r� the rainleadErs . MOTION CARRIED UMANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 73-88-H 2135 Bayard Ave. Jason & Shirley Berg ( 1 unit) AFPtARANCE : George Jeddeloh SUBJECT: Appellant is' requestin� a variance on Rainleader Uisconnec;t , as it is not feasible. PRUCEEDINGS : Mr. Jeddeloh is requesting a variance c�n rainleader ��n th� w�stside ot= thP house. The )ots are on)y 40 feet wide, ther-e is na place to reroute the rain leader . One af the children living at the house has a prr�blem with c�c�rr�f� natiUn and goes to therapy, therefore, request a variance so that the gutters are not over the sidewalk. Bob 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 ACTION: 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 Gammel SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on rainleader disconnect, it is just not feasibte. 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. � �� M . � �� /7� BOAt�D AC�fION: Moti«n mar�e bv E�<�b Vierina to �env the re�uest for :+� a ��ar i ance on thA ra i n 1 eada►�. Sec����ied bv H�ro 1 d Knuts��n. L7 h1t� ►i(J�i C:ARh i tLi UNAI�i 1 I`iVU:�L Y . � � . —— � ------------------y------------------------------- ° �� 67-t38-H lby7 Ford Fkw Gene H. Rosenblum ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appella�t is reque5ting a variance from rainieader �isconnzet, because it is unreasonable and would create undue hardship. Mr . kosenblum !-e�uested a postporement until December 13 . 1�j88 because of his work commitment. Boarc� agreed to postp�ne to the December 1988 meeting. ----------------------------------------- 77-88-H 37t3 Mt. Curve Blvd. Gerts-ude M. Yates ( 1 unit') AFPEANANt_E : Gertr-ude M. Yates SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on one rainleader -fhe cost to disc�r�nect the �utter system is $534. U0 and would nat solve the problem. PROCEEDINGS Mrs. Yates stated that the house was build on lime stone, not very good drainage, and lot is only 40 feet wide. The appellant has disconnected two rainleaders in the front of the house. The appellant would like a variance on the rainleader in the back of the house because of its' location. Philip Ethier, from Rainleader Division suggested that� the gutter could be rerouted to the other side of the house. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to deny the request for a variance on the rainleader. Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSI.Y. ------------------------------------------ 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. therefore, Appellant is requesting a refund on the filing fee. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by the Board to refund the Filing Fee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------- /_ �� _ _ _ _..._ . _ .__..._.. _._.___. _____._ __..__. . . . , . - �r_�"����° ,�x��e�r � 76-88-H 2261 Fairmount Ave. Uavid Feinwachs ( 1 unit) � APPEARAt�lCE : David Feinwachs � � � SUBJECT: Rppellant is requesting a variance on the rainleader � disconnect. � �ROCEEDINGS: The .appellant is very disturbed that he could not be qiven 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 enough 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. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTIUIN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 75-88-H 1643 Maywood St. Richard R. Carney APPEARANCE : Richard R. Carey SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on the rainleader 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. / � � , � - • � � � � ����s� . . � Lil° �13876 . BOARD OF APFEALS & REVIEVDEPAATMENT , - - - -- - - Josephine P., BonQiovanni CONTXCT 1�IA1dE . � 292-7775 PH01�8 � Q�toher 19. 1ASS DATE �,S'SIGN NUlSB�R FOR IO�ING ORDER: (Sse rever�e side.) „�Department Director �, MsyQr (or �ssistant) FiaaACe and �a�agement Services Director � City Clerk � � Budget Director S� C�t�� runcil t/� City Attorneq _ TOTAL NIIMBER OF SI6NATIIRE PAGES: (Clip all locatio:is for signature.) ' WHAT idILL BS AGHILVED BY TAKING ACTION ON TH� ATTACHSD 1�fATERIAL�4 (Purpose/Rationale) , Approving the actions of the Board of Appeals & Review of the minutes at the September 14, 1988 meeting. 6 variances � R���� ocT 21 �988 oeT 2 0 � COST�BENE�T. BUDGETARY. AND PERSONNEL IMPAGTS ANTICIP��� Ca�l�lly�M!MI1� rt/� RECEIVEQ � OCT 2 51988 FI�tI �CING,,,,�Qt�CE-AND BUDGtT ACTIVITY NUMBEI� CHARGED OR GREDITED: �IN CLERK (Mayor's signat�ze not required if under $l0,Ofl0.) Total Amount of Transgction: n,/a Activity Number: n/a Funding Source: n�.a ATTACIiI�NTS: (List and number all attachments.) Counci9 Researc{� C�nter one resolution with minutes attached o�+1 2�. ��'�,$ l�D14INI�,TRATIVE PTt.00EDURES �Yes _No Rules, Regulations, Procedures, or Budget lrmendment required? `Yes 1�3o If yes, are they or timetable attached? l?EPARTMENT RBVIEiI CITY �TT@RDiEY REVIEW £ ,_Yes _No aouncil zesalution .reQuired? Rasolu�ion required4 _Yes _No _Yes _No Insnrance requi,red? Insurance sufficient? Yss _l�o _Yes No Insurance attac�t+ed? - , � � � ��-i��� , �!��, `', (�ITY OF sAIN'i` 1�AUL � '�'� '�:LV OFI�`ICE Ob` 7`FiE CI7`Y COUNCIL JANICG RETTMAN Councilperson .- �� .. ���/� � i October 3, 1988 � CITy p � /�/ � ������„�p F SAINT PAUL °11 e� OFFICE OF THE CITY COIINCIL T0: Jim Scheib FROM: Janice Ret JANICE RETTMAN Councilperson I am not sure of MEMORANDUM requests; thus, ' October 31, 1988 1. I have had s T0: Board of App Jim Scheibel that the Boa people to gc FROM: Janice Rettman the Septembe I believe i� AS y°ll maY recall, I had written for these d� �oncerns regarding the denial of rainleader variances variances h bY the Board of Appeals. In order to follow up, I chance" (at would like those rainleader items on tomorrow's City a variance. �ouncil agenda (numbers 11 and 12 Works Committee for November 30 appropriate ) sent to the Public to refer tr be ln attendance. � 1988 � so that I may 2. As you may Thank you for your attention and consideration in Although i this matter. g the petiti activity". JR/bb committee � and the Ad Thank you for � � a JR/bb ���� � �M�S���AM kEjB�.� CITY HALL ROOM NO.718 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 g�a6 612/298-5289 CITY I-IALL ROOM NO. 704 SAIN7 i�RUL, ,.�a....�._ 5289 s..�y.�e � � � � ������ J�, ! I���-, ���:.�_;� •-y i";u.�':i...l ���' .�1'�!''C v,L J Cc !'.=�'f : r�ri ":�-.. _ _�:.�.'-�."C ., i �r C r �� ._. . . . :-- _ __ . . . .�I: ._.�_ . . _- ' ' ' , i_, i ,_ � `•_.�_— i�1 7_, r.-� i-1t`iBc.i�� !"K�JC�i �: �ur'i G i ��5tr:ar-i. �;i i� i r�tic�r: G; er,n t_,ausman �i��c_,i �! ii . F<nu L.SVr� �-;:,�,�, �1 � �r- i r:c� 17GNfLiL"K:J t�,�:JCi�1 i . ��d(I I� . ',.cl1� �-l."J !!�4' 1 �� `,�' CfIU !t� W i � I i arn T i ;ton UTHER� PRE5EN7-: Pat F i �r� . SL. rau i r i re Prevent ion Hop� Ac�rams , `�� . Fau i F i re Prevent i on Carv� yr� Sr�epar-d . G i v. ��f rub 1 i c Hec3 1 th Gd� v Neci-�mdnn. t V . f'tCd I tI l PT-oa. D i r . C': �di' ! es UC�te i . D i v . of F'ur,i ; c Hea i tl'i �'I_�?Vr' �OV� F r��,1. t�?-r'�q)-�yr(� �j i 7'EC1_�Jr- , . I , � t= C _t, t �! . �)C i`.t.. U T' t'�'U L1 . l.: �t�G i�..S •J�tfi ReecJ, P!.�bl ic W�rks Larry Ackerman. !'ubiic Works Bc�L �rowr�. Pub I i c ��1ark� Josie Elais R� chard R. Carney VaviE 5tanaland Gertrude Yates Todd Smart Geoffrev Miller S�.�san Prettr�er George Jedde I oh ����rt Mar* i n Patr i ce Ma►-t i n td Hare M. K. Otness Dav i d Fe i r�wacks Josepl� Derv i e Lynne Pedersor� Bruce Kimlinger Carol Buche Karen Buche Norlin Bovum Martin Gammel Larrv O'Connell Richard Carney Shirley Berg Milce Townsend Gloria Hayes Isaac Hayes Glenna �chroeder STAFF : Josephine P. Bongiovanni The meeting was catled 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 ! . A���`I'OVcll Or minuCtS t�t CI"'�t' J.UGIr�f=. `�. � ''as'J'� r(IC�'1_. ? �IQ �� S'SDffll ;:CCU ! !l W1 ! L I rIC!. -idi-�_� r-t K.f?l.t�n(1 m���ic�"1 annt'Q�i� � r_.f- tF�c� 1l,i ini,'=t :� , j u��j !':l i niJ1'�.a= .� sutrn � r_t ea i n wt� i t � n��. JE'ClJ!�1��E't~ cv �ob V i .�r � n��. MU � !l.iN �AriK i cll ���,a.�i� ,n��us�'r . _ _ � . CASE HFARING5: CP.SE NO: PP.OPERTY APpEAL�D APF'�L+_A�1T 7C�-88-H b5 Manito�a St Mihe Townsend tV�cant Bida. ) AF'FEARAN��E : M i ke 7own�erid SUBJcCT: Appe I i ant i s reques c i na a wa� ver �t= tr�e vdc:ant bu i � c� i nc� fee ofi $ 10U . 00 . He is waitin� ror an insurance settlement , at. wYi i c��� t i rne the bu i i ci i nq i s t�.:� oe tc�rn aown. PRUCFEU I�GS: Mr . -�ownser,d i s tr,r rontract ��urct�aser of r.he heme. 1 t,= �-,,_me ��ra5 �'�stre•,�d r,y � f i �-e. l�i,e r,u i ? �, i r:a i s C'J�flf_1 � t:r.e t v �oarUed up, Mr . Townsenc met with tha insurance Company Nepresentatives to try and resolve insurance problem. As soon as t.h� s is dc�ne it wi ? ? be ra��U an� cleaned up. The financidl part. of the settlement has been aareed upon and tr�ere was no a� !owance for tt�e fees, therefare, Mr . Tuwnsend woul � like a waiver ofi the vacant building fees . Steve Roy. Env. Program Director , state�.� that the ordinance is very clear . a buiiding that is vacant and boarded must be registered. BOARG ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to deny the request for a waiver of the vacant building fees . Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 81-St3-H 538 S. Cretin Edward T. Hare ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to do the repairs to the roof and the chimney, as per letter dated Juiy 7, 1988, because the appellant has had surgery. APPEARANCE : Ed T. Hare. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Hare is requesting an extension of time to complete the necessary work as he had knee surgery and is unable to do the work at present time. 2 � . � . � ��`-���� (_!IUL'k: ��L�tC � s tf-Jffl I�t?c ! C.�l ��t.d'.Ct.i IlC �:cll_' �:O (�?'QC I ?!71 !7I V 1 t�l� Mr . ria.�e _:`. C>::C. .� . _:�i". � F' t . iiiC . ��.J�{�tS�!� 14L ! 1 L�N : !'�CJ� ! !J(�I �tlCl�'' J�/� !"�dl Ll 1�� h\!>Ui..�i._l�? C.(7 �rar�t. ar� C7?�.�C{�?:� I t.;l"�1 Vt- L 1�(1C U! � _ f � �,�Ur:C .. . 1 _''�7 �V L-L'�t-1�! � Cj..C' .l-f 1� 1 t'�'C! I 3 .., l.tJ t���e r-oor anJ cr� i rnnev. �econ�.�ed bv � I enn Gausrnan. �10 �i GiV CARN, i�U I_�!��A.r!! Mr 11 I��L Y . . --------------------------------- 74-88-Fi 694 W . Cent.ral Ave. = saac Haves r2 unit� � - ��1���EC !�: A�pe I ! ar+t i s a��pea � i n� i t�m #! c��ertd i n i nc� to re��a i r �rn_ker� wir�dows and thG roostina ofi �igeons , ietter dated July �8. luti8, because or fiinancia � hardship. APNEARANCE : Glcrrid & isaac Haves PROCEcL�iNVS: T��e �ro��erty was sold on a Contract for Ueed. ihe per=on w��o r�u��chase�� t.l`.e pro�ert.�� deedeU i t bd�k t� t.he d���r 1 I drit ; �-, h' ei,;-�_:di�`✓. �'ru,f i n��_, t,r, r.j-,�t � ;r71'' 3 i��':�n bJC=. tc�Fk'.Cf1 C'ut c3?: L i ��rty State Bank fur $ ! 7 ,r;OU. UU to ao t�te wo?�k that the C. i tY had request.ed to ce done. None of the work t-�as been done. The �ers��ns or camr�ar : �s that were I i sted as the f�ersons to do tf-�e repair�s never heard of the person. The house went into for-ec f osur e on tl-ie 1 �th of August. As of th i s �t i me, the appe i i ant has hear-d nothing from Liberty State Bank. Loan was a FHA-Title I . ��:huck Vo�te t , fr-orn Hea i th Department stated ti�at the prab l em w i th piqeons has been taken care of temporar�ily. BOARD AC7ION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant an extension of tirne until January 14, 1a89. Seconded by Harold Knutson. Mr . Glassman, informed the Board that he will abstain from voting because his son is a member of the law firm that represents Libertv State Bank. THE VOTE: Yeas 3 Nays 0 Abstention 1 (Giassmari) ------------------------------------ 3 .:J—��—ti bc_� �VO. ";;.:� � i j !1Q '�.VC, i.�pr_,t=Fr-NV 0.. E! i i IC;- ( 1,{C",.m 1 �!C7 h0�_:�,: 1 - o�=�� aN�,ryr.-� t��,,f�F- ��, "� i ' , _.- �, -�,�,,`.ici �,r,�,_r ti(IFi`�H� f : I Il 1 5 ca�P wdS b�!'OT'? �Che r?O�''�y c3t �thA Mc31� 1 U . ! `-��i�f meet i r�q. at wh i c�i t i me d vdr i ar�ce wds a►-dntet.i Gn �,he ba�t� situ�tion with a ��r-�.�vision that r�o more that ! 6 person be al !owed to iive tt-�er�e. Prior to adoptior� Cuuncil Resoiution 88-1C77 , the :yF���t�,-i i ,yti-►•t=t_ j i i+� f'.f-7 i _, �,T-�,{-,r_�?'t•J W�S �ye i et.ed W 1 th a recommend:t. i,.�n t.!'iat tt�e Bc�ard con� + dei- ��rant. i r�� a var i dr�ce w i th the prov i s i on ����a�, t'r�er e l,e r�o mor-e �.t-�dr� i � � i v i ng i n th� nausz anu tP�at ti-�e basement bathroom be ap�roved fior use witl-� in this vas- iance. PROC_ED I NGS: i�1r . Geot�Fi-ev s l;a�e�i that th i s ca5e ►��ad been t,efo+-e ttiz 8oard before and was granted a variance. which was later �+en i ed by thie C��unc i I . Mr . Geof"r r ey wou i d i i ke to state, �=or the r ecor d. tr,at s���rne of tt�e �eop 1 e i n t+-�e C i ty who ar e opp��s +ny tt��e var i ance dre rnorr concer�neu d�;ou+. I i mi� i na tfre nurnber of peop i e i n tiie house. r-atr�er than be i ng cor�cerned ot tt�e hea 1 tti af the m�rnt�er-� in -r.he `�ou�F be�,au�e ��fi �r�� number of ��ath rooms . ir� the i r� � t i � 1 ti� ! =�='U S� !O r! 1•;I r.!'! [���O[J ! � , r t-, i r�ia� :•!t�r t--� J'"p U Cl t-�1- V r. r r 1.�� :�B T'E' o'r no c-�ncern per-ta i n i nq t�� the r�umber of batf�is . A i So. t1��e boar-c� st�oul�+ keep in mind, trtat the house has a long history of being �:�n Sne 1 1 i na P,venue and t r�e Fratern i ty r�as a I ong r i cfi h i story. The Fraternity house has bezn there for over seventy years . inis i-�ouse was originaily buiit as a fraternity house, if-�ere are seven to eight hundred members. At this point, Mr. Geoffrey broughi� up a point, that he felt should be considered. when ru 1 i n�a on th i s case. I n 198.� or 1984 the C i tv i ns�ected ti-�e hause for the very fiirst time and did a ma�or inspection. There were severai pages of violations and were told that the violations m�st be corrected, to be in compliance with the codes. At that time a $36, OGU. OU laan was taken from the National Fraternal Orginization to cornply 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, aniy then was the building cited for this violation, if the city had cited the violation at the first inspection the cost would have been cheaper. There are 12 people living in the house. This is a three story building, there are people living on 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 unreasonable, to request a variance to ailow 16 peopie, given the current number of bathrooms in the house. The estimates, to comply with code. wouid be to remove one of the rooms to install a bathroom and the cost is between �1S,a00. 00 to $2G,000. 00. If the �oard were to grant a variance for approximately 6 to 9 months, which is basically the school term, to allow 16 persons giving the National Fraternal Organization some time to come up with some money to do all necessary work. 4 � . � � . � ,,����7�� Gar y F'act-�mar�n , �nv, �ea � ., . �,-ogr-dm D i r e�-cor =�ated tr�.�t t��� C,U i I � i n�� `rl;:5 i n=.��?r•t.r.�-i i n �`ht-i_:a?-y, I �/�;� �i-_ �,�Y� i i�l� F !(T�F� i-.i�ar-u N�.��-a � ::U fC L��.� �'T c . V ._.�. . �f:_. . ,� =f i i� � :. :C . �.; I 3 i_. i ,.:i .� ti•/C i ` _.- ._. _ i� � =i .j�d'� !l:?'r�Ji".� �(�ft7 � ] i i='(?5C C<"�l.t : �_i r�r_�1= ;, �� �r�nj-i��`IB�. F�,?: d ;T,E'�i- i r1�=1 Ni ! �!n 't`!T� . timart i n Anr i i . an ���rt?2!7?E�It �*C,:-m was s,'i gned as to sach cor-as 1??] Sy 1 f1�7. -? ! VCfI r:��� r�c'��g � O C'C��!1�� � v: 1�/:3 l . S� or!� CC.-' i 1 j nqc �_I1 V�CI `.�(�) �aYS t� c��mp i y. i n the rnear�i i me there �was an appea 1 t i i �c� and was before the board on ,"lav 1 U . 1 y88. '� There was anott��er i ns�ec�c i on i n Au�ust ar�d d r;umber of t�e i tem5 wer e not ��omK.�1 eted. At that t i rne � rnee�.: i nc as � i d an�i Zr�e H°� 1 t.n D�pt . wa5 as�ured tt��t the v i o i at i��ns H i � e comr�1 ete�.i befo���e �ao i na ta �n� uoard i n J@�CCfT1�Ci- . `4 scl : .0 i e i ri�uect i or� wa5 coriciucteia on �e�tem�er 1 3 . 1 988. and j_here st i i 1 was f i ve i �tems tt��at were r�ot. compieteci, most. ly reldted to the s chcords and were cited fer dd�J i t i una i v i o i at i oris. �ir� . �echmdnn. s ated that i n v i ew ofi t,his . the Healt�i Uepart.ment is concFrn d. Mr . Pechmann stated tt�iat the City is opposed to any change from the ordinancF. Moliy O'Rour��. �e� isiative Air.lr �to Co nciimember hiki �onner� . stdted the C i tv Counc i 1 r-et.urned th i s i tem ba��k to tne boarci +�,�rr���� tf-,e ro�_�r��_ i ! fe! -r �_�n����n�f<_,rtab + e wi tr� the h i ��r� numhe�� or =l;ucicr!t5 �i � oweci i r� tily dw�i i i ilg. O`✓er �he �.�as1; sNvet�.�] ;�ear-� tn� i ss�e of dens i �t.v i n I��omes becdme more anci more of a i ssue i n a r�eiahborhood, particularly around Calleges. This makes more of a party like a+�mospher�. increases crime in the r�e? �ahborhoods , also parking problems . Zoning Code allows only 4 unrelated adults ir� a single family dwelling. Health codes related to baths , only allow 5 unrelated adults, and there is only one legal bath in the house. If the City allows a variance for the basement bathrooms , even though there are no sleeping rooms on this floor , thEn only 1Q would be allowed. This seems to be the norm for the city to allow. The Sorority house that is just a couple of doors from the Fraternity House has two bathrooms and ten person iiving in tr�e building. There has been a survey taken of some of the other variance granted to Fraternity 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 Baard 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 Viering, Board Member asked if the life safety items 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 . � �s��P.RiJ Ar�T I U!v : "!ot i��n rRaGe i�v Haro 1 a hnutson to ar�ant �he use ot ±r��' �?-°S�!"�t �Zt�",S f�:�: 1 ' ! t� 1 t�5. ��1i- 1 � �ZI"SO('':S f��r d �.n.,r?i" 1 Gtrl Cjf= �3 (!?�i('!r.i I� . c:t.: `ri fl I L�l � i f(1 @ . t r;C r?U I � '.=i I rl�_7 .:;t f c,i ! I t?ci`J C. I I�: �i I�C Z. t i l� nec�ssary fac i i i t i e� as out 1 i ned k�y the C i tv, i t= not then rever-t u.;::r: CO i� i�c�'SO�,� . i°?i . 1i ! �t�.1 �t�=1 df���!1C.1�� tflC lTl�.�,� I Ofl tu �i V� 3 GE:1" 1 '�d Of t � men�:hs �O IJt� 1 !1�:� L�'J 1 I GI i fl'� 1 I"It0 I:OfTI�'i� i dt-fCZ pertd] rl I �iQ to fihr baths . .4mended rnot i on acce��ted by i�1r . Kn�.�tson. 5econded by Glenri Gausman. MOTION CARRiED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------- b8-88-H 53"C P.shland Ave. Reentry Services , Inc . (Rvominghouse) Bruce Kimlinger SUBJECT: ApfJP_ 1 ? ant is requestin�a a variance on item #6 rec7ar�±i r.a DEad Bc 1 ts , 1 etter clated June 29. ! 9�38, �,ecause ofi the naturG of facilities offzred. A�P�ARANCE : Bruce Kiml + nger PROCEED I NGS: P1r . K i m 1 i nger- sta�te�i that because of the nature af ti,� i�ome, wI-� i cr� i s a i-�a i f=w�v f-�ouse. t+i � 5 rriake5 i t i�i fferent fr��m ati�?-. r_yp� of gr-uup h�mz. Mast pef-5ons are in t.he nome for a sho�-t. time. Another reason for a variance is the cost factor . Carolyn Shepard, From the Health Division stated that there is no ob_iect i on tc� the rzquest. BOARG ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant a variance on the deadbolts . Secanded bv Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMUUSLY. -------------------------------------------- 82-88-H 807 Cleveland Ave. S. Hightand Village Apts. (258 units) R. E. Otness APPEARANCE: Bob 8 Kirn Otness SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on item #1 ( instali 3rd outlet in kitchen) , letter dated June 23 , 198$, due to the fact that the kitchens are smaii and have limited counter space. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Otness stated that this is a 258 unit building in the Highland area. It was built in 1939. The appellant has managed the building for 30 years. Fire Prevention cited the buiiding 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 , � � � ��-/7�f� P�t Fisi�. firom Fire Prevention recommenCed th�t ir and when tr�ey '"C!tIOG° � . t�"lt�rl at tnar t 1 t1"!C '�hE Ufl 1 tS cc.�u 1 c bE' b!""OUCII'?t UC_� t'.O GGG�C-'. BUP.�?�� Ai�T I GN : �iot �c,n ma�{r bv i-�aro 1 d h:»ut�on t���at t.'r�� I-: i tc���n rem�: i n a� i s . w i tt-� a �rov i s i�n that i * the i:i rchen i s remode i ed ti,en tr-�ere must be a�-� �dd i t i or�a 1 out 1 et a��d�d. br i r�c�i ng i t ��p to coue. �econded by Bob Viering. MUTIUN CARRIED UNANIMOUSL`r' . ----------------------------------------------- ?�-8t�--H 857 Fa i r-mount Ave. Caro 1 M. Buche ( 3 units) .APPt�ARAt�I�E : Caro I Buche & Karen BucP-�e SUBJFCT: A,�p? Ilant. is re��uesting a variance on item #t� l3rd filoor !acks 2nd exit) . letter dated June 27 . 1988 . tf��ird floor apartm�nt. has beer� i n eY i st�nce for some t i mF. an�� has r�aci a va i i r�+ C�rtifica�e of Occupancy up to 1�his date. ��rir_�Fr,I����'� : Th 1 � f�u � 1 ci? ng w�s r_�ur chased 5er�tember 1 987, tr�ere w�s uoc�a fa i th ef ro�-t done. i n t ry i na t-:.� f i nc! a bu i i d i nu tu �uy, that had a Certificate of OccuPancy. The appellant hired a private consuitant to ct�eck the k�uilding. Consultant was asked to check for physicai defects and cade violatians. The 2nd exit to the thirc+ fioor was never mentioned. T!-ie unit on the third floor has been rented, as is , for at least 5U years. Harold Knutson suggested that. a interlocked �m�ke �i�tectors be i nsta 1 i Fd an a 1 1 f 1 oor-s . Pat Fish. from Fire PrEVentian informed the boarci that interlocked smoke detectors was per code as is the requirement of the second exit on the third floor . BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to deny the request for variance on the third floor 2nd exit, instead giving the appellant an extension to time until June 30th, 1989. Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------- 80-88-H 60 W. Stevens St. LNL Investors ( 12 units) Larry R. Cramer APPEARANCE : NONE SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on item #3 (pertaining to having to install one additional outlet in all apartments kitchens) , letter dated April 14. 1988, these apartments have small kitchens and do not need additionat outlets. 7 Pat r= i sh, t=rom F i �,e Prevent i on stated tt�at the un i ts on i y have ,�nr ,�ur � �t i n tr�e k i tche,-� to be�7 i n w�tn. �cr i�RG A��T i t)N: Mot i�_�n mace c�v F�a:-o � d Knuts��r� ro �en�� the re��uest for a variance pertaining ta �the outlets i � trie kitchen. �ecended bv Glenn Gausmar;. MOTION CP.RRi�D U�IANIMOUSLY . ----------------------------------------- � 1 -88-ri 189 1 /2 E. 8�I-� St. Gay 1 e 5tange I ar�d ( �3 units ? o,P!='�"ARARCE : Gav f e Stanae i and SUBJECI : Appellant is requestin� a variance on havina t� provide �roper escape windows in slee�in� rnom, from a letter d�ted March 24, 198�3. The Heritage Preservation Commission is sur�porting the request for a variance in orde►- to maintain the oriainal f�nestratior� in tr�e buildina' s facades . PR����'F_D I l�1G5 : 7�he �nre 1 1 ant wa�= before the Board i n Marcr�:, an�� at �r�-��t t i me i r�fiorrned tt��e Board ri�e w i nd��ws were 2�J i nc�ies . Wiicn Fir��e Prevention came and measured the windows they only measured 17 openable space. The windows that were installed are the type that e�t�nd. ��he window cannot be changed because of the Historical 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 the appeliant and remeasure the windows . If ttieY measured 5. 7 square feet then no variance was needed. BUARU ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance on the two windows on the second floor. Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------- 79-88-H 923-929 Summit Ave. Norlin Boyum ( 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 . = � � � � ���--i7� Pa±� � i st�, �i-om F i re F'revAr�r +on stated that per code. *t-�ere must r,� rwo e�_ ; ts from a tl�� i r-d t= � ��or un i t . ri��lY^�.L� .�,�.T i(�iU : �'�0�� '. ��!'i maU�' r;`./ �(�� V 1 t�?" 1 `I�� t.;� tJ°f'.V tr1C re���uest. t-or a var : ar�ce. instEa+� gran* an �avt.ension to time for 9U days. unt. il J?t_?�:1�°i' 1 4 � �9�s� fip JT" 1 flC! tl� i rd f 1 oor- 2nd t'X 7 t ? llt0 CO(Tl�'� � '�t`1CA. Secanded bv Harold Knutson . MOT10N CARRIEU UNANIMUUSL'r . ------------------------------------------ �t�-88-H 935 Forest St . Josie N. Ei ?as ( 4 units ) APPEARANCc : Ldrry 0'Conneli SUBJECT: Appellant is re�uestir�a a variar�ce an �tem # 6 pertainir,g to Having to provide Hydraulic Door Closure an Basement Goor , letter dated August 5 . 1988. as the basement i � locked at all tirnes and none of the tenant.s use the basement. P?OCEEG�I NG5: Vdr i ance i � requested on ��oc�r c 1 o=_ures c�n the v��.t:meni. door . Tf-�e tF�r�ants i iave no ��cess tv ti �e ba5ement fc::>� any reason. no stc,rage or washing faciiities. 60ARD AC-(lON: Motiori made c,y Haroid Knutson to grant a variance on the door closures on basement door for as long as the present owners awn the property and continue to operator in the present manner . Seconded by Glenn Gausmann. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FUR(HER PROCEEDINGS Appellant is requesting a variance on handraiis in an enclosed entrv wav. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to grant a variance on the handrails. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 66-88-H 514 Humboldt Ave. Wilder Residence West ( 1Z5 Units ) Rick T. Johnson SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from item #2 pertaining to having to provide hotel self-closures on all 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 postponed to the October 11 , 1988 to try and resolved the code violations. ------------------------------------------ 9 �4-8�i-H 5 1 ti Humbo i d l. Ave. Amner-st H. W i 1 der Foun. i i�U ur� its ) ���nri� ^c��.+�r-so�-� . Ma� - AP!�tARANCE : L vnr�� Pederson �US�E�T: Appe: iant is rcauesting a variance on item #lU - ( ProvEd� St� irwell l.�nlocking) this is necessary for security reasons . Riso, requesting an extension of time on Items 1 - (Provide Hold Open Device on the Fir-e Doors that are propped open } and item #2 - (Update Alarm Sysiem) lettEr dated July 22 . l988. PROCEEU I I�GS: Tr� i s Gu i 1 d i r�g nouses 1�w i ncome e I dEr 1 y an�i i t i s a secured bu i 1 d i nc�. F'art ot tt�e bu i i �1 i ng i 1 st f ;aar) i s a hea i th c ? inic , �,h� ich is opened to the public. The door that leads to t.he stairwells must be locked. If these are unlocked then the there is no security to the other floors . Pat Fish . from Fire Prevention stated that the code is designed for tr�e �>eople coming down frum the upper fioors . if for some rzason thEy must returr., then triey can get back into the ,_�,.-�- i�i�r� . The bui {ding is a five story high-rise. the second thru fifth floors stairweli dours have locks on tr�em, first floor does not have locks . Pat Fish, from Fire Prevention stated that 1n some cases it was allowed to have every third floor door unlocked, an assurance that the peaple do not have to walk down to first floor. One option would be 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 instalied, then additional time is need, so as to request money in the budget for July of 1989. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman 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�� 85-88-N 67� Robert St . N. Emma Norton Residence ( 3� dorm rooms ? Susar� Prettner nPP�ARANCF : '�usa�, �r�rtnet� SUBJECI-: Appellant is requesting a variance on item #1 and 2 , pertaining to have to Provide Escape Windows all Sleeping rooms and Provide Fire Extinguishers as per letter dated July 22. 1988. PROCEEDINGS: Tr�e Ernma Norton Residence is a non-profit independent living situation for women. The bGilding has been in operation since June 1967 . l-he building has had a history of complaince for 21 years and approval b�� �he City. The win�ows do fit ir�to the quidelines af the code. (At this point, pictures were pass around showing measurements) Pat Fisl��. from Fire Prevention stated that the openable area is not within code. because of the fact that they are crank out windows . �UARC� Ai:T 1 O�i: Mot i on ��t�de by Haro I d Knutson the ��rant a var i ance on the escaPe windows , with a provision that Fire Prevention reins�ect and verify maintenance and the windows open 9U degrees. Your request for a variance on fire extinguishers was withdrawn. 5econved b_y Sob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ------------------------------------------ 65-88-H 1415 Ashland Ave. Joseph H. Dervie ( 1 unit) APPEARANCE : Joe Dervie SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on one of the five rainleaders on the 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, from Rainleader 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 AC7ION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to deny the request for a variance on the rainleader. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 11 7 1 -88-H � 55e .�,1 mond Ave. Cort 5 8 P�tr i ce Mai,t. i n � ? unit � nPN�ARP,�I��E : �lor.e �UBJEC i: P.��pe 1 i ant i s rec�ues*�.i n� a var i ance on tne Ra i n i eader Disconnect for two rea5�n: TT-ellis method is unappealing and second reason is a burdensome expense. BOARD ACTIOf�l: Motion made �y the board to deny the request for a variance ar, the rainleaders . MOTION CARRIED U�iANIMc�USLY . ------------------------------------------ 73-88-H 2135 Bayard Ave. Jason 8 Shirley Berg ( 1 unit ) APPtARANCE : Gec�rye Jeddeloh SUt�JECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on Rainleader Uisconnect, as it is not feasible. PRUCEEDINVS : Mr. Jeddeloh is requesting a variance on rainleader {�r� the westside of the hvuse. The lots are only 40 feet wide, t1�er�e i s no p (ace tc, T-eroute the ra i n i eader. One af the ch i 1 dren 1 i v i ng at the house has a prQb 1 em w i th c;��ar���i nat i r�n and goes to therapy, therefore, request a variance so that the gutters are not over the sidewalk. Bob 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 ACTION: 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: M�rtin Gammel SUBJECT: Appellant 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 )ots. 12 - ' � ��/7� BOAI�D AC�fION: Motion made bv Bob Vierina to denv the request for a var i =�nce ��n thP r.�i n I ead?�� . Sec�����ed bv Har�� 1 d Knutson. MU i 1 U�; �:ARh'i t�� i_iNAN I MUUSL Y . -------------------------------------------------- 67-88-H lb`�7 Ford Pkwy Gene H. Ros�nblum ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance from rainieader disconnect, because it is unreasar�able and would create undue har�l5hip. Mr . Ftosenblum requested a �ostponement untii December 13 , 1�-�88 because of his work commitment. Boar� agreed to postpone to the December 1988 meetina. ----------------------------------------- 77-88-H 37$ Mt. Curve Blvd. Gertrude M. Yates ! 1 unit) APNtAkANCE : �ert��ude M. Yates SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on one rainleader ��he cost t� �iscur�nect the gutter system is $534. U0 and would nat solve the problem. PROCEEDINGS Mrs. Yates stated that the house was build on lime stone, not very good drainage, and lot is only 40 feet wide. The appellant has disconnected two rainleaders in the front of the house. The appellant would like a variance on the rainleader in the back of the house because of its location. Philip Ethier, from Rainleader Division suggested that the gutter could be rerouted to the other side of the house. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Ron Glassman to deny the request for a variance on the rainleader . Seconded by Bob Viering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ------------------------------------------ 78-88-H 1790 Bayard Ave. Glenna Schroeder ( 1 unit) SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance regarding rainleader disconnection. The variance on the rainleader was resolved with Rainleader Division. therefore, Appellant is requesting a refund on the f i 1 i ng fee. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by the Board to refund the Filing Fee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY . ---------------------------------- 13 . . . �rr' �s�7�� 76-88-H 2261 Fairmount Ave. Uavid Feinwachs ( i unit} 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 hiil . Larry Ackerman. from rainleader division suggested that No. #1 rainleader could be moved to the back of the house. No. #2 rain leader couid be rerouted to the front of the yard, there is enough ground surface to ailow for the water. Rainleaders Nos. 3 8 5 would create no problem. BOARD AC7ION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to deny the request for a variance on the rainleaders. Seconded by Harold Knutson. MOTIUIN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------ 75-88-H 1643 Maywood 5t. Richard R. Carney APPEARANCE : Richard R. Carey SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on the rainleader 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 , 1 � � ��� � . . � �¢c�✓'"�' District 14 � , �� Communi Council � �� t3' Serving the Macalester-�roveland and Randolph Heights neighborhoods of Saint Paul October 24, 1988 * Rf/ +�� ��r�s � Jim Schiebel , President �A�vryC/ CitypHallCity Council £•SSCy�� St . Paul , MN 55102 � Dear Jim, Because of our involvement in rainleader disconnection , our council has now become interested in the matter of rainleader variances. Our organization knows of at least two individuals who are very much unsatisfied with the city process for giving variances from the city ' s rainleader disconnection requirement . These two people were denied variances by staff and appealed that decision to the Board of Appeals and Review which heard these matters September 14. They are not at all satisfied with that hearing and now wish to have their variance request decided by the City Council . While there do not appear do be clear procedures for an appeal to City Council , it seems logical that the City Council should have the ultimate authority and responsibility to decide whether or not a variance to the city � s disconnecrtion requirement should be allowed . The Board of Appeals and Review approved their September 14 minutes at their October meeting. r1y understanding is that the actions of this board now need to be approved by the City Council and are likely to be on your agenda within a week. At least the two individuals I have spoken to intend to be present at the City Council meeting where these minutes are approved . They assume that due process will require a public hearing at that time . Sin erely, � , athie Tarnowski Community Organizer 320 SOUTH GRIGGS STREET • SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55105 • PHONE (612) 698-7973 . ' � �! � ftOBEftT J. MILLER LAW OFFICES, P.A. '/7�� � 9405-36th Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 (612) 542-3030 ROBERT J.MILLER LEGAL ASSISTANT GEOFFREY A.MILIER HOLLY V.TROMBLEY October 28, 1988 File No. 50006 ��r� `.� �y� d� �� Mr. Jim Scheibel � ' Council President � ' 19a C 1 ty of St. Paul 'y, v��'�,r 8 7 th Floor, St. Paul C i ty Hall ', �p<<> ,�"�� �f St. Paul, MN 55102 �C�'��;���' ,SF. ,, Re: Variance for 823 North Snelling � � Dear Mr. Scheibel: I am a member of the Beta Kappa Corporation, which owns the Theta Chi Fraternity House located at 823 North Snelling. At the November lst meeting with the St. Paul City Council, the variance which we requested and which has been approved by the St. Paul Board of Appeals & Review will come on the agenda. The variance basically gives the Fraternity one year to comply with the City Housing Codes regarding the number of occupants per bathroom in the Fraternity House. I believe Council Member Kiki Sonnen may be opposed to this variance. If the City Council takes action adverse to our organization, we would like the opportunity at the Council Meeting to state tbe reasons why we believe this variance is reasonable and appropriate. I have included herein a copy of a letter which I sent to Mr. A1 Olson several weeks ago which further outlines the variance and our request to be heard if adverse action is taken. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or write the undersigned. Very truly yours, ROBERT J. MILLER LAW OFFICES, P.A. � By: ����, �. � � .�� Geoffrey A. Miller GAM:hvt Enclosure ° � , .�� '�� t���✓/7�� '` ROBERT J. MILLEft LAW OFFICE3, P.A. 9405-36th Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 (612)542-3030 R08EiiT J.MILLER IEGAL ASSISTANT GEOFFREY A.MIILER HOLLY V.TROMBIEY October 12, 1988 File No. 50006 Mr. A1 Olson, City Clerk Room 386 City Hall 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Variance for 823 N. Snelling Dear Mr. Olson: I am a member of the Beta Rappa Corporation, which owns the Theta Chi Fraternity House located at 823 North Snelling. We have been in the process of getting a variance from the bathroom requirements contained in the City Building Codes. On May 10, - 1988, we appeared before the St. Paul Board of Appeals & Review and were granted a variance which would allow us to count our downstairs bathroom under the Code and would grant us a variance to 8 people per complete bathroom (16 total allowed in house) . ThiB varianc� Mas clenita by the City Cauncil and was referr�d back to the Hoard of Appeals & Reviea. � It is our understanding that Councilmember Riki Sonnen was the Councilmember who opposed the variance. I am not sure as to the procedures for granting City Council approval to variances, therefore, I am not sure when this denial to the variance occurred. Following the denial we had meetings with the Councilmember Sonnen and members of the Department of Community Services Division of Public Health. At these meetings it became apparent to us that Councilmember Sonnen would oppose any variance which would a11ow us to have more than 10 people residing at the house. Councilmember Sonnen opposes the higher limit although, as far as we have been informed, the house complies with all other building and zoning codes to allow 16 people to resic7e at the house - other than the bathroom situation. On September 14, 1988, we again appeared in front of the St. Paul Board of Appeals & Review. At that time we were granted a variance to allow us to have 16 people at the house for a period of one year while we remodel the bathrooms to comply with the code. We are under the impression that Councilmember Sonnen will continue to oppose this variance. Therefore, we would like to have an opportunity to plead our case to whatever committee or board will be deciding whether to recommend granting this variance at the City Council level. From my conversations with the City Attorney's Office, I am under the impression that under normal . - ; � � - �l ��'/�� ,, . - � Mr. A1 Olson, City Clerk October 12, 1988 Page Two procedures we would not be given a chance to speak in front of whatever coinmittee or board decides our case. However, in fairness to our organization, we feel we should be allowed to give our side of the case to the appropriate board or committee. Please contact me to explain our rights. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or write the undersigned. Very truly yours, ROBERT J. MILLER LAW OFFICES, P.A. By• � Geoffrey A. Miller GAM:hvt CC Mr. Todd Smart � � � � � �� �-���� 1� , _ R,OBER.T J. MILLER LAW OFFICES, P.A. ` ��-��-�- 9405-36th Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 (612) 542-3030 ROBERT J.MILLER LEGAL ASSISTANT GEOFFREY A.MILLER Oc tober I Z� 19 S p HOLLY V.TROMBLEY File No. 50006 RECElVED 0 CT 1 � 1988 Mr. A1 olson, City Clerk CITY CLE�K Room 386 City Hall 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Variance for 823 N. Snelling Dear Mr. Olson: I am a member of the Beta Kappa Corporation, which owns the Theta Chi Fraternity House located at 823 North Snelling. We have been in the process of getting a variance from the bathroom requirements contained in the City Building Codes. On May 10, 1988, we appeared before the St. Paul Board of Appeals & Review and were granted a variance which would allow us to count our downstairs bathroom under the Code and would grant us a variance to 8 people per complete bathroom (16 total allowed in house) . This variance was denied by the City Council and was referred back to the Board of Appeals & Review. It is our understanding that Councilmember Kiki Sonnen was the Councilmember who opposed the variance. I am not sure as to the procedures for granting City Council approval to variances, therefore, I am not sure when this denial to the variance occurred. Following the denial we had meetings with the Councilmember Sonnen and members of the Department of Community Services Division of Public Health. At these meetings it became apparent to us that Councilmember Sonnen would oppose any variance which would allow us to have more than 10 people residing at the house. Councilmember Sonnen opposes the higher limit although, as far as we have been informed, the house complies with all other building and zoning codes to allow 16 people to reside at the house - other than the bathroom situation. On September 14, 1988, we again appeared in front of the St. Paul Board of Appeals & Review. At that time we were granted a variance to allow us to have 16 people at the house for a period of one year while we remodel the bathrooms to comply with the code. We are under the impression that Councilmember Sonnen will continue to oppose this variance. Therefore, we would like to have an opportunity to plead our case to whatever committee or board will be deciding�, whether to recommend granting this variance at the City Council level. From my conversations with the City Attorney' s Office, I am under the impression that under normal , � � _ ��-/�� Mr. A1 Olson, City Clerk October 12, 1988 Page Two procedures we would not be given a chance to speak in front of whatever committee or board decides our case. However, in fairness to our organization, we feel we should be allowed to give our side of the case to the appropriate board or committee. Please contact me to explain our rights. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or write the undersigned. Very truly yours, ROBERT J. MILLER LAW OFFICES, P.A. � /� By; � �-�/I'vI:C�—, � Geoffrey A. Miller GAM:hvt CC Mr. Todd Smart . U ������ � Members: � CITY OF �3AINT PAUL _ Roger J. Goswitz, chair : ,���������� Janice Rettman � e�n t i ii OFFICE OF THE CITY COIIN(7IL ; _ Tom Dimond � .. E D1te: January 23, 1989 � Committee Report � f To: Saint Paul City Council � � From :Public Works, Utilities, and Transportation i Committee � Roger J. Goswitz, Chair RESOLUTION 88-1745 - Approving actions by the Board of Appeals Referred Back to and Review pertaining to properties located at 538 S. Cretin, Council for Edward Hare appellant; 694 W. Central, Isaac Hayes appelant; Action ` 516 Humboldt, Amherst Wilder Foundation and Lynne Peterson � appelant; and 1790 Bayard, Glenna Schroder appelant. (Referred to Committee 11/1/88) . �►OLU�,�ON $�-}T46 - �gP,�oving actians by the Board of Appeals 1a3,�,ferred"�'�c�C t and�"��ev3�w pe�taining to properties locatec� at $23 N. Snelling, CounC�3. for ��'�a �ppr� �. and Geoffrey Miller appelant; 532 Ashland, ' l���'���t Reentty Serv�.ce Inc. and Bruce Kimlinger appellant; 189-1/2 E. 7th Street,•�r1e Stangeland appellant; 935 Fo�est, Josie Elias appellant; a.nd 670 Robert Street, Emma Norton Residence and Susan Pretetner appellant. (Referred to Committee 11/1/88) . , CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINNESOTA 55102 �ee WHITE - CITV CLERK COl1[IC11 PINK - FINANCE C I TY OF SA I NT PALT L CANARV - DEPARTMENT BIUE - MAYOR File NO• � `/�� - Co�ncil Resolution ��� I�-{ � Presented By ���'���� Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date WHEREAS, Section 5 . 03 of the St. Paul City Charter and Section 3 . 04 of the Administrative Code authorize the City Council, upon request of the City Attorney, to appoint special counsel and provide compensation therefor in cases of special and unusual circumstances; and WHEREAS, Antonio Bernard Brown has brought suit in Ramsey County District Court against the City of St. Paul and Officer Patrick Scott alleging, inter alia, that Officer Scott while in the scope of his employment intentionally shot the plaintiff and that the City of St. Paul was negligent in the hiring, training and retention of Officer Scott; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has explained the need for the hiring of outside counsel anc? has reques-ted same; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that by virtue of the aforesaid special and unusual circumstances, the law firm of Jardine, Logan and O'Brien be retained to represent and defend Officer Scott in said litigation; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the defense will be directed by senior partner Pierre N. Regnier, whose billing rate is $98 per hour and such other members of the firm as he may request to assist him, � each at their regular hourly billing rate, but never to exceed the rate of $98 per hour; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total fee shall not be in excess of a reasonable fee having reference to the appropriate provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility; and, be it COUNCIL MEMBERS Requested by artment of: Yeas Nays Dimond �ng [n Favor Goswitz � Rettman s�ne;n�� _ Against Y Sonnen • Wilson Form Appr by City r y Adopted by Council: Date Certified Pa s d y Council S t By gy, Approv y Ylavor: Date Approv Mayor for Su io to Co il By�