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87-1580 WHITE - CITV CLERK PINK - FINANG-E C I TY OF SA I NT PAUL Council CANARV - DEPARTMENT / �J/('/T/ BLCE - WIA;oR� File NO. ����`�U "' Council Resolution Presented By `� Referred o Committee: -. Date Out of Committee By Date BE IT RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the action of the City of St. Paul Boar� of Appeals and Review per��aining to the following lis�ea proper�cy and as shown by the rxcer��-ted Minu-tes of the said Board of Appeals and Revie�a, �e�-�erct�er 9, 1937 and marked EXHIBIT T:, and attached 'nereto anc� made a par� hereof by reference: DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE NO: Pn0?,.:.�'.ra„� A�P;�ILLAPdT 09/09/87 67-87-H 2O67 Carrer Ave. Gai�°�a Omicron Beta Alumni Narilyn E. Hanaon BOARD ACTIOV: Gran-�ed a variance per�aining to size of sleeping room, allowing �wo (2 ) persons �o occupy �he bedroom. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: St. An�hony Park No. Lo� 10 Blk 34 ------------------------------------ 09/09/87 63-87-H 1368-1370 7th St. F. Don Glaser 30A�D PCmION: Granted a variance on the size of the win�ows in the u�per 'two (2 ) bed.rooms . PROPERTY DESCRT_PTION: Lorena Park Pla�� 2 Lot 7 Blk 2 ------------------------------------ COUNCILMEN Requested by Department oE: Yeas Nays [n Favor Against BY Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By t�pproved by Mavor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By BY WHITE - CiTV CLERK � PINK - FINANCE C I TY OF SA I NT PA U L Council CANqRV - DEPARTMENT 1 � ��-�({�/,/�/ BLCE- --IOIAVOR . FIl@ �0. � /v " `�' � Council Resolution Presented By e rred Tn Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date DATE OF BOARD MINUTES CASE N0: PROPERTY APPELLANT 09/09/87 61-87-H 148 George S't. W. Clarence A. Lindeke BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance on the sharing of baths for apartments #2 and #3 . PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Nelson Stevens and King' s addition to West St. Paul N. 25 Ft of Lot 11 and E. 45 F't of Lot 4 and all of Lot 3 Blk 6 --------------------------------- 09/09/87 70-87-H 201 George St. W. Joseph Heppelman BOARD ACTION: Granted a variance �ertaining to bath outside of the unit. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Nelson Stevens & King' s addition ��o West St. Paul Lots 9 and Lo� 10 Blk 2 ------------------------------ and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon passage of this resolution, the Ci-�y Clerk, is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a cony of this resolution for recording to the Ramsey County Office of the Register of Deeds . ---------------------------- COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Drew Nays Nicosia �_ [n Favor Rettman Scheibel � Against BY Sonnen Weida W�1 ri ty"�o .r ', �� Form rove by C't rn Adopted�y�ouncil: Date � Certified Pass d nci Se ar BY � By Approve y AAavor• Da � � � �� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council . By By pUE�.tS�D i'�u'� 1 � 1987 � _ _ C� �7-i��� .�� � .��•' ST. PAUL BOARD OF APPEALS AND. REVIEW 705A City Hall St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Minutes, Meeting of September 9, 1987 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Giassman, 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 8 Safety John Betz, Div. of Public Health Jim Prill , Vacant 61dg. 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 Joseph Heppelmann ��� Harriet L. Dixon Delon Schroetter T 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 appeilant 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 Labarator studv 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 ammending the policy of enforcing the provisions of the Residential Energy Code with respect to requiring existing walls above and betow 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 8 Milton A. Evenson SUBJECT: Appeliant 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 � unfit by the Health Dept. in 1964, and it has been vacant for 23 � years. If the appeilant could 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 only 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 only 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 besn used for storage � and antiques. The buitding 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 _ � . �,�'�� ��s�� � \ the building? The idea behind vacant building fees is to try and discourage people from keeping vacant property. If there were tangible p)ans 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 (B�strom) ---------------------------------- 68-87-H 964 Lawson Ave. E. Alan G. Chada APPEARANCE : Alan G. Chada SUBJECT: Appellant is requesting a waiver from the requirment of vacant building fees, because of financiai har-dship, . PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Chada acquired the property a year ago and has done some repairs. A building permit was issued and then the inspector frorn 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, still trying to get a :::� 1oan. Fees �were imposed on the building July 1 , 1987, amount of fees and fines are $120. 00. The reason Mr. Chada has a probiem getting a loan is because of the irregular 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 Bili 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 SIJBJECT: Appellant is requesting an extension to time to complete all items from a deficiency list dated, June 26, 1987, pertaining C " to EXTERIOR: Cellar hatchway door missin def windows broken and missin window g' ect� ve combinations, screen door. FIRST FLOOR:g Ensure compliance toreSts, Pausing 3 Legislative Code. SECOND FLOOR: Defective handrail , entry door � defective, front door handles )oose, 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 Bitl 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 cthe exceptions : Item 1 , ceilar hatchway door missing; Item 2, combination windows defective; Item 10, inoperable smoke detectors; Item 11 , kitchen sink faucet assembly defective; Item 14, tub faucet handles missing; Item 15, toilet overflow. � These items to be completed in two (2) weeks. Seconded by Rosie 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: illegai wood stove installation, livingroom ceiling plaster missing, iliegal 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 piates 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 complete the work as long � as the building is not occupied. BOARD ACTION: Motion made by Dave Schultz to grant an extension 4 � . � . . � C����s-� �� 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 Ornicron Beta Alumni Marillyn E. HansQn 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 allowing 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 building, as per letter dated, July 30, 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Smack woutd like an extension of time to complete the painting. He has been busy painting and is nearly 70% finished. Hans Wilhelmus and Doug Be) lrichard, 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 (Tilton) -------------------------------------------------------- �::�' 5 F � 66-87-H 853 Fry St. K & S 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 aApellant 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 ptumbing 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. remove combustibles materials in basement corridors; UPGRADE WORKSHOP: first floor of 330, provide 2 hour separation between corridor and adjacent spaces, provide 1 hour fire rated ceiling, provide 1 hour fire rated and la�eled 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. ----------------------------------------------------- 6 , Y� - �� ��is�� f � 63-87-H 1368-1370 E. 7th St. Don Glaser t :' APPEARANCE: Don Glaser SUBJECT: Appellant is req�esting a variance pertaining to escape window in bedrooms, as per letter dated July 1 , 1987. PROCEEDINGS: Mr. Glaser stated he had instalted 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. Sitl height is ok. Sue Toskey, from the Department of Fire & 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 tlie 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 � ; the sharing of bath for Apt #2 and #3 . Seconded by Dave Schultz. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ----------------------------------------------------- 7 ,.T. `'!'"�� 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 tetter 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. ,�Y����, 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 aiso costly. Ms. Dixon is appealing the requirement of having to install an alarm system. Ms. Toskey, from Fire 8 Safety Div. advised Ms. Dixon that the buiiding 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 �hird 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 }adder 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 -------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------------------------- ���/S�'� ID#: [377 ] DATE REC: [10/21/87] AGENDA DATE: f.00/00/00� ITEM #: f 7 SUBJECT: [APPROVE BOARD OF APPEALS ACTION - SEPTEMBER 9, 1987 ] STAFF ASSIGNED: [ �c2t (o_,�� ] SIG:[��" ] OUT-[ ] TO CLERK .�A8�8�f8fT] ���z� ORIGINATOR:[CITY ATTORNEY ] CONTACT:[ ] ACTION:[ ] C ] C.F.# [ ] ORD.# [ ] FILE COMPLETE="X" [ ] � � � � � � � � � � � � FILE INFO: [RESOLUTION (2PGS)/BD OF APPEALS MINUTES 9/9/87 ] [ ] [ ]