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87-1579 WHITE - CiTV CLERK • � , PINK - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PAU L Council /1f+J ��]]] CANARV - DEAARTMENT � 1 S( /� /L�� BLUE -MApYOR • Flle �O. �J �-� � � n � �\' • • . . ' � �� 'x '�1� C unci Reso utio � �� J Presented By Referred 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 St. Paul Board of Anpeals an� Review pertaining to the following listed pro�erty anc� as shown py �he Lxce��ted Minutes of the said Board of Appeals and Review, Septem;�er 9, 1987 and marked EXHIBIT A, and attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference: DATE OF BOARD ?�iINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPELLANT 09/09/87 71-87-H 294 Winifred Ave. E. Jose G. Gomez BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time for 90 days on Item 3 - screen doors; Item 5 - defective hand rails; Item 6 - front entry door; Item 7 - handles on front door loose; Item 8 - water damage in dining room ceiling; Item 9 - windows broken or missing in dining room; Item 12 - floor in kitchen deteriorated; Item 13 - missing pantry door; Item 16 - missing or broken window sash in West sleeping room. With the exception of Items 2 - combination windows defective; I'tem 10 - inoperable smoke detectors; Item 11 - kitchen sink faucet assembly defective; Item 14 - tub fauce�t handle missing; Item 15 - toliet ov�rflow, these items to be com- pleted in two (2) weeks by September 23, 1987 . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lawton' s Subdivision of Blks 14 & 24 of Brown & Jackson' s addition to St. Paul Lot 1 Blk 24 ------------------------------ COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Dr.eW Nays Nicosia [n Favor Rettrnan Scheibel Against BY Sonnen Weida Wi13ori Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By A►pproved by Mavor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By BY ,. �� 7_f; �,�. DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: PROPERTY APPELLANT 09/09/87 72-87-H 212 Baker St. E. Jose G. Gomez BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time for 90 days to complete all items from a deficiency list letter dated, July 28, 1987 - de- fective front gate, steps to public sidewalk deteriorated, plugged patio drain, stairway to second floor, defective combination windows, illegal wood stove installation, living room ceiling plaster missing, illegal & defective electrical outlets in kitchen, kitchen ceiling water damaged, utility room floor not impervious to water, utility/ toliet room toliet assembly leaks, toilet tan;c cover missing, toliet seat cover defective, defective treads to 2nd floor stairway, bath- room floor rotted, bathroom no electrical outlets, tub enclosure missing, bathroom sink faucet assembley defective, secure outlets and plates in SE sleeping room SE sleeping room floor defective, SE sleeping room door knobs missing, water damage over windows in SE sleeping room, included in the motion that the house cannot be occupied until the City has made final inspection. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Woodbury & Case addition to St. Paul, Minnesota except alley W. 3 Ft of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10 Blk 8 -------------------------------- 09/09/87 69-87-H 548 Dayton Ave. Gale Smack BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time for 90 days to complete the scraping and painting of the exterior of the house. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Woodland Park Addition to St. Paul Lot 7 Blk 4 --------------------------------- 09/09/87 62-87-H 245 Grand Ave. Gale Smack BOARD ACTIOPI: Granted an extension of time for 7 days to complete all items from a deficiency list letter dated, June 9, 1987 , per- taining to Fire Separation basement area to upstairs, also installing door enclosures. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Dayton and Irvine ' s addition to St. Paul - Subject to Hwy. Lot 22 Blk 68 ------------------------------- WNITE - C�TV CLERK PINK - FINANC�E � COIlRCIl CANARV - DiPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PALTL BLUE� - MAVOR File NO. � �—� �� Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE 1V0: PROPERTY APPELLANT 09/09/87 65-87-H 238 Winona St. E. Harriet Dixon BOARD ACTION: Granted an extension of time for 90 days to install, in lieu of a fixed staircase, that a secured ladder attached at one end be installed on the roof, therefore, allowing access to ground floor; also included in the motion that an extension of tirne for 90 days to install an Electrical Smoke Detector at the top stairway interconnected to one in the basement. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Auditor' s Subdivision No. 22 �a. 10 F-t of N 120 F� � Brown & Jacksons addition and in said Auditors Subdivision Lot 12 and part of Lot 13 S of and adj . said Lot 12 -------------------------------------- COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Drew Nays Nicosia � [n Favor Rettman Scheibel � Sonnen Against BY Weida W11SOri N01/ _3 'g87 Form A roved y Cit to y Adopted by Council: Date � Certified Pass ncil Se t BY � gy, A►pproved 14avor: Da �1r —� �/ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � � B BY PL�lf�HED i�0'd 1 4 1987 � " ��G ,�7-/.�79 ( .�; ST. PAUL BOARD OF APPEALS AND REVIEW � 705A City Hall St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Minutes , Meeting of September 9, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Glassman, Chairman Rosie Bostrom Glenn Gausman William Tilton David Schultz MEMBERS ABSENT: William Hite Harold Knutson OTHERS PRESENT: Carolyn Sheppard, Div. of Public Health Sue Toskey, Dept. of Fire & Safety John Betz, Div. of Public Health , Jim Prill , Vacant Bldg. Pat Sullivan, District Planning Council Alan Chada Jose G. Gomez Milton A. Evenson Marty Evenson Marilyn Hanson Bonnie Swierzbin Hans Wilhemus Doug Bellrichard Nancy L. Yonder B. Smack G. Smack JosepF� Heppelmann �•:;:: Har-r i et L. D i xon De 1 on Schroetter � STAFF : Josephine P. Palermo The meeting of the Board of Appeals & Review was called to order by Chairman Ron Glassman, at 1 :40 p.m. September 9, 1987. Mr Glassman welcomed the appellant and explained the procedures, stating that what the Board does is recommends action to the City Council . Minutes of the August 11 , 1987 meeting were approved with the following corrections: Page 3 , paragraph 4, line 8, after the word "barrier" and before the word " inside" insert the words "near the", and after the word "inside" and before the word "the" insert "surface of" , then on Line 9 strike the word "on" and before the word "the" change the word to "at" . Page 4 at the end of the first paragraph add ( "Oak Ridqe National Labaratory--study done in Portland Oreaon.") . Page 5, paragraph 7, at the end of the sentence after the word " insulation" add "for each case. " �;::.;` 1 �; Chairman Glassman referred to Glenn Gausman's letter pertaining �" to the Council amrnending the policy of enforcing the provisions of the Residential Energy Code with respect to requiring existing walls above and below grade be insulated. Mr. Glassman asked for a motion to forward this letter to the Council . Mr. Schultz suggested that the members be allowed to review the letter. This letter will be discussed at the October meeting. At that time the letter will be sent to the Councilmembers for review. -------------------------------------------- CASE NO: PROPERTY APPEALED APPELLANT 73-87-H 703 Wells Milton A. Evenson APPEARANCE : Marty Evenson � Milton A. Evenson SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a waiver from the requirement of vacant building fees , because of financial hardship. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Evenson stated he is retired and living on a limited pension and cannot afford the fees. Mr. Evenson would rather put the money toward something more productive. Jim Prill , from Vacant Bldgs. stated the house was condemned as �.T:; unfit by the Health Dept. in 1964, and it has been vacant for 23 �"� years . If the appellant couid present some kind of a plan, then maybe the fees could be waived. The fees were started a few months ago, fee and fines are $110.00. The fee is oniy part of a requirement in the registration ordinance. The other part of the of the ordinance is to have an approved timetable If no timetable the owner could be tagged.. Marty Evenson, the appellant's son stated that this property was before the board once before, regarding vacant building fees. The Board ruled in favor of the appellant. Marty Evenson stated that oniy because of the recent change in legislation that took place, therefore, this changed the activity relative to the house. This house was an extension to the homestead. The building is a couple vacant lots away from the present homestead. Mr. Shultz asked Mr. Evenson when he acquired the building? Mr. Evenson stated that he acquired the building in 1965. Mr. Tilton asked Mr. Evenson why nothing has been done to the building? � Mr. Evenson stated because of high crime rate and the trouble with tenants, he does not want the hassle. Mr. Evenson stated that the building has been used for storage i��:� and antiques. The building has been burglarized. At one time Mr. Evenson had considered making this his residence. Mr. Schultz asked Mr. Evenson what the immediate plans were for 2 - . . � �'7- /5 7 i i ` the building? The idea behind vacant building fees is to try and discourage people from keeping vacant property. If there were tangible plans then it would be possible to waive the fees. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to deny the request for wavier of the vacant building fees. Seconded by David Schultz. Yeas 4 Nays 0 Abstention 1 (Bostrom) --------------------------------------------------------- 68-87-H 964 Lawson Ave. E. Alan G. Chada APPEARANCE : Alan G. Ghada SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a waiver from the requirment of vacant building fees, because of financial hardship. � PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Chada acquired the property a year ago and has done some repairs. A building permit was issued and then the inspector from the area revoked the permit for the reason that no work had been done on the place in six months. Mr. Chada stated that he has been working with the city to try and acquire. a loan to fix the place. Mr. Chada has been in touch ,��°. with Curt Miller, from the rehab office. stiii trying to get a ! �`.� :� loan. Fees were imposed on the building July 1 , 1987, amount of fees and fines are $120. 00. The reason Mr. Chada has a problem getting a loan is because of the irreguiar employment. Mr. Glassman suggested that Mr. Chada bring in a partner and then be able to get a loan to complete the work. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to deny the request for waiver of vacant building fees, with the stipulation that, if the appellant does qualify for a loan and takes out a building permit by October lst, 1987 then the vacant building fees and fines will be waived. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------------------- 71-87-H 294 Winifred Ave. E. Jose G. Gomez APPEARANCE: Jose G. Gomez SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension to time to complete � � all items from a deficiency list dated, June 26, 1987, pertaining �-� to EXTERIOR: Cellar hatchway door missing, defective combinations , windows broken and missing window panes , no screens, missing screen door. FIRST FLOOR: Ensure compliance to St. Paul 3 __ �^'�a Legislative Code. SECOND FLOOR: Defective handrail , entry door ° defective, front door handles loose, water damage to ceiling in diningroom, missing broken window in dining room, inoperable smoke detectors, kitchen sink faucet defective, kitchen floor deteriorated, pantry door handles missing, tub faucet handles missing, toilet overflow, west sleeping room window sash holding device missing or broken. PROCEEDINGS: The property was purchased 3 months on a contract for deed from the Veterans Administration. Mr. Gomez is in the process of getting a loan from the City of St. Paul . Western State Bank will be appraising the property in a week. Mr. Gomez would like an extension of 90 days to complete the work. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Bill Tilton to grant an extension of time for 90 days on Item 3, screen doors; Item 5, defective hand rails; Item 6, front entry door; Item 7, handles on front door loose; Item 8, water damage in diningroom ceiling; Item 9, windows broken or missing in diningroom; Item 12, floor in kitchen deteriorated; Item 13, missing pantry door; Item 16, missing or broken window sash in west sleeping room, with !the exceptions : Item 1 , cellar hatchway door missing; Item 2, combination windows defective; Item 10, inoperabie smoke detectors; Item lI , kitchen sink faucet assembly defective; Item 14, tub faucet handles missing; Item 15, toilet overflow. These items to be compteted in two (2) weeks. Seconded by Rosie Rr Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. � ------------------------------------------------------ 72-87-H 212 Baker St. E. Jose G. Gomez APPEARANCE : Jose G. Gomez SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension to time to complete all items from a deficiency list dated July 28, 1987, with the exception of item 10: EXTERIOR: defective front gate, steps to public sideway deteriorated, patio drain plugged, stairway to second floor deteriorated, defective combination windows. INTERIOR: illegal wood stove installation, livingroom ceiling plaster missing, illegal and defective electrical outlets in kitchen, kitchen ceiling water damage, utility room floor not impervious to water, utility/toilet room toilet assembly leaks, toilet tank cover missing, toilet seat cover defective, defective treads to 2nd floor stairway, bathroom floor rotted, bathroom no electrical outlet, tub enclosures missing, bathroom sink faucet assembly defective, secure outlets and plates in SE. sleeping room, SE sleeping room floor defective, SE sleeping room door knobs missing, water damage over window in SE. sleeping room. PROCEEDINGS: This building is vacant. City has no problem giving ( �� ' the appellant an extension of time to comptete the work as long `�-'�'' as the bu i 1 d i ng i s not occup i ed. BOARD aCTION: Motion made by Dave Schultz to grant an extension 4 � - ' �c- ��- /s79 � ��. of time for 90 days to complete all the above items, from a ' deficiency list letter dated July 28, 1987, included in the motion that the house can not be occupied until city has made final inspection. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ------------------------------------------------------- 67-87-H 2O67 Carter Ave. Gamma Omicron Beta Alumni Marillyn E. Hansan APPEARANCE : Marilyn E. Hanson SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance to Item #11 , from a deficiency list letter, dated May 27, 1987, pertaining to size of senior sleeping room from the present number of occupants, (2) . PROCEEDINGS: Carolyn Sheppard, from Division of Public Health - stated that it does not present a problem in granting a variance on the size of the sleeping room, allowing two (2) persons to occupy bedroom. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant a variance pertaining to size of sleeping room aliowing 2 persons to occupy sleeping room. Seconded by Dave Schultz. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. � ------------------------------------------------------- 69-87-H 548 Dayton Ave. Gale Smack APPEARANCE Gale Smack SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension to time to complete the scraping and painting of the exterior of the bui �lding, as per letter dated, July 30, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Smack would like an extension of time to complete the painting. He has been busy painting and is nearly 70% finished. Hans Wilhelmus and Doug Bellrichard, both neighbors stated that the work that is being done is very shody, blight to the neighbors. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Glenn Gausman to grant an extension of time for 90 days to complete the scraping and painting of the exterior. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. Yeas 3 Nays 1 (Schultz) Abstention 1 (Tiiton) -------------------------------------------------------- 1;�� 5 �.::'. 66-87-H 853 Fry St. K & 5 Properties APPEARANCE : Delon Schroetter SUBJECT: Appellant is appealing the alleged violations of the Energy Audit, letter dated July 2. 1987, because of financial hardship. PROCEEDINGS: The appellant is requesting variance on the crawlspace and insulation of outside foundation because Mr. Schroetter could not get any bids on these two items. After much discussion Mr. Glassman made the suggestion that Mr. Schroetter return in one month with definite bids. BOARD ACTION: Motion was made by Dave Schultz to allow a one month extension for Mr. Schroetter to return to the Board with some definite bids pertaining to crawlspace and insulation of outside foundation. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. � --------------------------------------------------------- 64-87-H 328-330 E. 9th St. PMI (Jerry Seiden-Mathew Spaget) Annelle McClung, Property Mgr. � APPEARANCE : None �� SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension to time to complete the items from a deficiency list letter �dated, July 23, 1987, pertaining to : Seal open space in corridor chimney, seal around plumbing lines, provide one-hour fire rated corridor throughout the building, drop sprinkler heads below false ceiling, provide 20 minute fire-rated doors with self closures, removz , combustibles materials in basement corridors; UPGRADE WORKSHOP: r. first floor of 330, provide 2 hour separation between corridor � and adjacent spaces, provide 1 hour fire rated ceilin g, provide 1 hour fire rated and labeled door and frame to corridor. UPGRADE WORKSHOP: third floor of 228, provide 1 hour fire rated separation between corridor and adjoining spaces, provide 1 hour fire rated and labeled door and frame to corridor. provide 1 hour enclosures of furnace and hot water heater on first floor of 328, provide doors with 20 minute fire rating and with self-closing and self latching devices, provide approved venting of furnace and hot water heater, provide an approved alarm system. This case was withdrawn as the Appellant and Department of Fire and Safety have been working together, and were able to resolve all the code violations. ----------------------------------------------------- C�:; 6 ( � � � � ~, 63-87-H 1368-1370 E. 7th St. Don Glaser APPEARANCE : Don Glaser SUBJECT: Appe) lant is requesting a variance pertaining to escape window in bedrooms, as per letter dated July 1 , 1987. � PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Glaser stated he had instailed new windows into existing frames, making the window two inches short on the 24 inch height. The new windows are glidder windows, which are completely removable. Sill height is ok. Sue Toskey, from the Department of Fire 8 Safety stated that these windows were suitable to live with, but Fire Prevention could not grant a variance. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Rosie Bostrom to grant a variance on the size of the upper two bedroom windows. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ---------------------------------------------------------- 62-87-H 245 Grand Ave. Gale Smack APPEARANCE: Gale Smack �,•.,,_;�' SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension of time to complete all repairs to meet housing and/or building code requirements, as per letter dated, June 9, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: The items that Mr. Smack was appealing have been completed except the heat sensors in the basement. City inspector has been out and was given final approval . BOARD ACTION: Motion made by David Schultz to grant an extension of 7 days to have work completed and Fire Prevention out for final inspection. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. --�--------------------------------------------------- 61-87-H 148 W. Geroge St. W. Clarence A. Lindeke APPEARANCE : None SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on item #6, from a letter dated, May 29, 1987, pertaining to Apt. #2 8 3 , sharing of bath. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Rosie Bostrom to grant a variance on f the sharing of bath for Apt #Z and #3. Seconded by Dave Schultz. � ' MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------------------- 7 r� �_. " 70-87-H 201 W. George St. Joseph Heppelmann APPEARANCE : Joseph Heppelmann SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance pertaining to bath outside of unit, as per letter dated, July 17, 1987, because of the cost factor. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Rosie Bostrom to grant a variance, pertaining to bath outside of a unit. Seconded by Glenn Gausman. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------------------- 65-87-H 238 E. Winona St. Harriet Dixon APPEARANCE: . SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a variance on items # 2 & 3 from a deficiency list letter dated, June 26, 1987, pertaining to alarm system, also provide exit to grade from third floor apartment, because of the high cost factor. �,�,�� PROCEEDINGS: The appellant has not been able to get a person to :� come to her house to give her bids on the stairway that is requested to be installed. The stairway from the third floor stops at the top of the roof on the second floor. Ms. Dixon would like to be allowed to have a ladder attached to the roof that could be used in case of a fire. Ms. Dixon feels that if steps were installed to the ground, it could be dangerous and also costly. Ms. Dixon is appealing the requirement of having to install an alarm system. Ms. Toskey, from Fire & Safety Div. advised Ms. Dixon that the building has less than 10 units and does not need an alarm system. Ms. Toskey advised Ms. Dixon that what the building needs is a electrical smoke detector system at the top of the third floor stairwell , this interconnected to one in the basement. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by David Schultz that an extension of time for 90 days be granted to install , in lieu of a fixed staircase, that a secured ladder attached at one end be installed on the roof, therefore allowing access to ground floor in case of fire. Also included in the motion an extension to time for 90 days to install a Electrical Smoke Detector at the top stairwell , interconected to one in the basement. Seconded by Rosie Bostrom. _-; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Meeting adjourned at 3: 10 p.m. 8 -----------------------------= AGENDA ITEMS ---------------- ----------, ---- ------- ________________________________ �.�7_�s79 ID#: [378 ] DATE REC: [10/21/87] AGENDA DATE: [00/00/00] ITEM #: [ ] SUBJECT: [APPROVE BOARD OF APPEALS ACTION - SEPTEMBER 9, 1987 J STAFF ASSIGNED: [ �'/1Z �o--,�( ] SIG:[ ] OUT-[ ] TO CLERK �U�A9fAA] � a��iG QRIGINATOR:�CITY ATTORNEY ] CONTACT:[ ] ACTION:[ ] [ 7 C.F.# [ ] ORD.# [ ] FILE COMPLETE="X" [ ] s � r� +� +� � r +� � � � � FILE INFO: [RESOLUTION (3 PGS)/BD OF APPEALS MINUTES 9/9/87 ] [ ] [ � ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------