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260924 iTE - CITV CLERK '�"C��. � JK b FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PAUL Council ��i Q ` NARY - DEPABr:TMENT �� -- _._. .UE �•MAYOR File NO. ` � es lution �. Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date RESOLVED, that the Council hereby ratifies and approvea the action of the Saint Paul Board of Appeals and Review for the Housing, Building and Fire Prevention Codes pertaining to the following listed property and as shown by the official minutes of said Board of Appeals, dated January 23, 1973, a copy of which, marked "EXHIBIT A" is attached hereto and made�a part hereof by reference: Case No. Property Appellant 81-72-H 812 Hardenbergh Place Dorothy Gallagher " 2-73-H 658-660 Otsego Dorothy Gallagher 94-72-P 762 Edmund John W. Day by Ra.y Hubbard 1-73-B 1400 Englewood Nils Lou 3-73-B 665-667 Blair Charles Johnson COUKCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Butler Nays � Konopatzki [n Favor Levine Meredith � Against BY �c Roedler Tedesco Mme.President Htr�lf H1111't �IAR 2 31973 Form A by C'ty t ey Adopted by Council: Date � Cer ied ssed by n � retary � BY By Appr v d by aXo : Date R Z 6 �9T3 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By BY PUBLI3H�D MAR 31 1973 ,, �' 1/23/73 • . Meetin� No. $4 ,� . f ,` . . )�f��'J'r�(I � . r� . MINUTES �F THE MEETING �� ST. PAUL $OARD OF APPEAIS Tuesaay, .7anu�.ry 23, 1973 County Board Room, Room 3�+3 City Hall Members Present: Donald Wozniak Raymoad Grove Mitchell Ksmin � Estyr �eake Arthur Tieso James Voigt l�iorma Sommerdorf Hjembers Absent: Plone asgencies Present: Building Departmentr Frank Staffenson Others Present: Nils Lou, I3orothy Gallagher, Ray Hubbard, Chaxles Johnson 1 The minutes of the December 13, 1g72 �eeting were approved as mailed. 81-72-H 812 Hardenbergh Place Dorothy Gallagher SUBJEG"P . The appellant is requesting a waiver of Section 5�+.11 (2) of the St. Pa.ul Legislative Cade. Request 3s made to allow for bathrooaa witho�ut handsink. APPEARAN�CE DorotY� Gallagher PROCEEDINGS ' All electrical work, as requested by the Housing Buxeau, has been coanpleted. ` All windows he.ve been painted and sealed. A new porch was added to the building recently. Orders incluae requixement for iastallation of handwa.sh sink in unit mxmber 1, removal of impraper extension cord wir�ng, removal of reflise in basement and install�tion of ha.ndraa.l f7can f`irst f].00r to ba.se- . -� ment. All repairs have been made with the exception of the handsa.nk installation. There is a handsink in the kitchen, just around the corner fre�m the bathrflom. ' r . * + ' '� , � :� �+h� ('. .ACTIQPI � Motion by Wozniak to grant a waiver of 5ection 5�+.11 (2) of the St. Pau]. Legislative Code. Said waiver is made sub�ect to caattpletion oY all other orders issued by the Build:ing Degartment. Seconded by Peake. THE VOTE Ayes: h'ozniak, Grove, Kamin, Peake, Tieso, Voigt, Sommerdorf. Nayes: none. Abstentions: none. Motion carried seven (7} to zero (0). 2-73-H 658-660 Otsigo Dorothy G�1legher , SUBJECT Appealing nrrtice of condemnation da.ted January 3, 1973 t`ro� the City's Building Department. The appellant is requesting for an extension of time to ccanplete required repai.rs. � APPEARANCE DoratY�y Gallagher PROCEED�NGS _�l - . J " Mrs, Gallagher stated tha.t apparently soane yeaxs ego orders were reeeived from the Buildaag �epartment oa the praperty. She, hoowever, did not receive them. At that time, her husbaad was ill. Mrs. Gall.a�her inteads to correct all items. She w�uld like an extension of time to complete all repairs and also a �raiver of v�enting require- ments. TYie appellant is requesting a lifting og the coademnation �ince the unoccupied house wauld invite vandals, thus causing an ev�en more dif�Picult situation. There is a person now repa:iring ma.ny items listed on the orders de,ted January 3, 1973. 660 Otsi�o is vacant at this time. ACTION Motion by Wo2niak to li� placard, subject to vacant apartmerrt being brought irrto co�liance as per condemna.tioa natice. Said unit sha11 be reinspected by the Hvusing Bureau prior to its re-recrtal. �i.nal inspection of entire praperty to be ma.de on Ma,y 31, 1q73. Secoaded by Pea.ke. THE VOZ'E Ayes: Wozniak, Grove, Kamin, Peake, So�nerdorf. Nayes; Voigt, Tieso. Absteations: none. i�otion carried five (5) to two (2). � � -2- , . • ��,��. - < ,�,� DISCUSSION � Mr, Wozniak questions Mr. Hubbard as to why HRA, in their federal loan and grant program, allows for not only an outright grant, but a1so, in sdme cases, a t�ot;e �rhich will be uncolleetable af`�er the recipient d.ies. Mr. Hubbard clai.med tha.t such a situation wa.s an uczusua.l one. 9�-72-P 7b2 Edmund Averiue John W. D�.y by Ray Hubbard SUBJECT � , In a.n attempt to seiiabilitate the appe]laats home within the limifi.ations of a $3,500 federai grant, the appiicant is requestit� �. waiver of the followiag requirements: (1) I,s,undry Tray: Unvented black �e,ste. Install approved waste and vent; (2) Kitchen Sink: Unvented "S" trap black �teel pipe saddled irrto 4" soil stack; (3) Bathroaan: Bathtub. Ra,ise Filler above spill line; and (4) Bathroom: Basin. Unverrted "s" trap. Install approved vent. . APPF�A�A,NCES RRy I�ubbard, Rehab Advisor .) . PR4CEEDINGS Mr. Day is retired. He has an �ncome of agproximately $260.00 per month and is 68 yeaxs old. He has applied for a �rant wa.th the Hausing and Redev!elopmerit Authority. The $3,500 grant which he ha.s been allotted does not cover price for plumbin� v�enting requiremeuts. A new electrical system wa.11 be installed. Mr. Day 'has no means for paying back the cost of z�epairs �hich axceed $3,500. With the plumbing work included in a scope of work, estimates are in excess of $4,600. If thes� require- ments axe wa.ived, work cou7.d be resubmitted for bids. Mr. Day ha.s consexited that in the event he sells the praperty, all v�enting installa- tions will be made, . ACTTON � Motion by Wozniak to grant a waiver of all venting requirements. Seconded by Peake. TH� YOTE " Ayes: Wozniak, Grove, Kamin, Peake, Tieso, Yoigt, ua�m�erdorP. Nayes: none. Abstentions: � nane. Motion carried seven (7) ta z+ero {0). _� '3_ , , . - . ,��►� " ��C�'�� , 1-73-8 1�+00 Englewood Nils Lou \ - . . 1 � SUBJECT The appell.ant is requesting a wa.iver of Section �0.00-1c of the St. Paul Legislative Code to allow for the existence of a second accessory building located �t the above-described address. APPEARANCES Nils Lou PROCEEDINGS , The Chairman questioned the a.ppellant as to whether it would be difficult for hi.m ta obtain written permi.ssion 2'rom his neighbors to aliaw the existing situation. ACTION Metion by Kamin to allaw a �ra.iver af Section 1+0.00-1c of the St. Pa.ul Legislative Code sub�ect to the B+oard's receipt of letters from ne�.ghbars on each side of said property, stating no abjection. Se�t�nded b3r Peake. THE VOTE .i� A,yes: Woznisk, Grove, Kamin, Peake, Tieso, Voigt, Scmm�erdorf. I+�yes: none. Absten�tions: none. Motion carried seven (7) to zero (0). 3-73-B 665-667 Blair Charles Johnson SU}3�7ECT Request to wa,ive condemnation as unfit for human hebitation. . � �A.F�ES � � CYtarles Johnson PROCEEDINGS Mr. Staffenson stated that back in 1969 co�apla:ints were receiv�ed. Survey of the property; however, was started in 1971. Notice oP condemnatioa dated Jar.n�ary 18, 1973 includes a11 items in an inspection repvrt of December �+, 1972. Mr. Johnson has been in the hospital for the last six months. There axe three units ia the bui.lding; a11 are rented. In 665, there is one wr�man and four children. In 667 (doKnstairs), there is one xaman and one child. In 6�7 (upstairs) there is one couple and one baby. Mr. Johnson has ov�ned the prcperty since 1964. At tha.s time, it is � difficult for Mr. Johnson to move arbund. The appellarit ha.s replaced all glass and sash cords. The appellant claims the �iousing Autharity`is goic�g to t�ke the building. The appellant needs more tia�.e and money. The -�+- 1 _ � . J�'�� . . �� . .- � � � . L��.` � Chairman stated that it is not the purpc�se of the Boa�d to have a person �� lose an i.nv�estment. Hawever, the Board must have a defitLite pl�n presented which wi.11 allow for the vi.olation abatement. �iarry of the liste�, iteras wi11 cost money. .The appellant is not receiving social security. He feeZs that within six months he wil.l. t�e back to his old job. He would like ta have until June of 1973 to finish all items. ACTI�N Moved by Wozniak to remove placa,rd and that a reinspection as to the conc3ition of said property be made on May 31, 1973. THE VQTE Ayes: Wozniak, Grove, If�tniu, Peake, Tie�so, Voigt, Sommerdorf. Nayes: none. Abstsntions: none. Motion carried seven (7) to zero (0). . � I � -5-