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10-610CouncilFile# �(1-(p\�j Green Sheet # 3I 13693 Presented by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CITY RESOLUTION SAI� PAUL, MINNESOTA � • BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul, based on a review of the legislative hearing record and testimony heazd at public hearing on May 19, 2010 hereby memorializes its decision to certify and approve the May 11, 2010 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for the following address: ADDRESS 1026 Fremont Avenue APELLANT Ron Michaelson, 5MRLS o/b/o Amanda Wood Decision: Appeal denied and extensiQn granted to June 1, 2010 to vacate the building_ Carter Bostrom Harris Requested by Department of: � Stark Thune Adopted by Council: Da[e Yeas I Navs I Absent Adoption Certified by C uncil Secretary By: I Approve y � r Date � By: Form Approved by Ciry Attorney By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: t" � �U U 1C�-(ol0 � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � � DepartmentlO�ce/Council: Date Initiated: �. �K -°iTy ��e� 01 JUN 2010 Green Sheet NO: 3113698 � ConWCt Person & Phone: DePartment SentTO Person InitiailDate '� Marcia Moermond 0 ' Clerk � � fY857� I i Clerk De artment Diru[or Assign 2 � Clerk (.titv Clerk I Must Be on Councii Agenda by (Date): Number C� i For 3 Routing 4 0 � Daa Type: RESOLUTION Order 5 � I E-Document Required: Y i Mai Van Document Contact: 9 Contact Phone: 6-8563 Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Action Requested: Resolution memorializing City Council action taken May 19,?O70 denying the appeal and extension granted for properry at ]026 Fremont Avenue. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Foilowing Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department? CIB Committee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/fircn ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes an5wers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, WM1at, When, Where, Why): Advantages If Approvetl: Disadvantages If Approved: Disadvantages If Not Approved: I TOtal Amount of TransaMion: CosURevenue 6udgeted: 1 Funtling Source: Activity Number: FinanC�al Information: (Explain) June 1, 2010 8:47 AM Page 1 7 q�, GITy �F ;��¢' 9 � � � o . . _ .� a �� irp � a �� s � jas� ��-61� A��'LICA�'iON FOIZ APPEAL �;ECE��lE� MAY 0 � 20]0 (�✓��' Cl�f�}� The City Clerk needs the followin� to process your agveal• �I Date and Time of Hearing: �$25 filing fee payable to the City of Saint Paul Copy of the City-issued orders or letter which � are being appealed � Attachments you may wish to include � This appeal form completed Appellant/Applicant: Phone Numbers: ;` �� 1 �> Saint Paul City Cler�C 310 City Hall, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Telephone: (b51) 266-856� Tuesday, '�a-�t �( a �� G Timo �. � � 3� 0.'�"\ Location ofHearinQ: Room 330 City Ha11/Courthouse � City: �1« C!�-✓( State: A"� �. Zip:�(J� _ s 3 ,--`----� °Zz�- Residence '��,� -25 Cellular�j / / /' � `_ _7 '(� 7 Date: � Name o£ Own � other than Appellant): �.J / �iic � � �'� i t✓` ��l�t � '�v' �,�� !J � p i Address: � City: ��, o� State: �� Zip:_� � b �` Phone Numbers: Business e� ence Cellular �� — _ State specifically what�s bei�g app�ealed and why (use an attachment if necessary): -�u�( %� �� - � {'Ut K^.S�-�i� NOTE: Any person unsafisfied by the final decision of the City Council may obtain }udicial review by timely filing an action as Fee Receaved: Receipt Number: provided by law in District Court ar Court of Appeals � at �t � Revised 4/21,2010 10-610 DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY AND[NSPECTIONS Fire Inspeclion Division Bob Kessler, Dnectar CIT QF SAiN"I' PAj JL 375 Jacksan StreeL Su:te 220 Te(ephane. 651-266-8989 Christapher B. Coleman, Mayor SaintPau{ Mmnesota 55101-1806 Facsrmde� 65L266-89.i1 Web www ro 1 Xov/dsi May 4, 2010 ODIER OLANGE 946 6TH ST E ST PAUL MN 55106 Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate RE: 1026 FREMONT AVE Re£ # 107570 Dear Property Representative: Your building was determined to be a registered vacant building on May 4, 2010. Since certificates are for the occupancy of buildings, it has become necessary to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy. Saint Paul Legislative Code provides that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. In order to re-occupy the building, the following deficiencies (if applicable) must be corrected and a complete Certificate of Occupancy inspection will be zequired. DEFICIENCY LIST 1. Downstairs - SPLC 34.08 (10) - Repair, replace and maintain exterior sidewalks, walkways and stairs. 2. Downstairs - MSFC10261 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The mimmum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 far more information. INSTALLATION OF EGRESS WINDOWS REQUIRE A PERMIT.- Windows measured at 15inches openable height and 27inches openable width and Sill 46inches Glazed 30inches Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Replace all missing door knobs. 4. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (2), 3432(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairways, porch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work WILL require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090. An Equal Opportunity Employer 10-610 5. . Upstairs -11�N Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and discontinue excessive accumulation of combustible materials.-Remove charcoal from behind oven. IT IS NOW ON TOP OF THE REFI2IDGEATOR 6. Upstairs - UMC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace the dryer e�aust duct. E�aust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be constnxcted of inetal and shall have a smooth interior fuush. The e�aust duct shall be a minimum nominal size of four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire exhaust system shall be supported and secured in place. INSTALLATION OF DRYER EXHAUST DUCT REQUIRES A PERMIT Upstairs - SPLC 3413 (3), SPLC 3417 (2) - Reduce and maintain the number of occupants in the sleeping rooms to: 2-Room measured at 154 square feet sleeping three 8. Upstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 squaze feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information.- Both bedroom s measured at 16inches openable and 27inches openable width and Glazed 30inches Si1136inches 9. SPLC 34.11 (6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which tnust include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 10. SPLC 39A2(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit our web page at: http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID= You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the Office of tkte City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul MN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. If you have any questions, email me at: james.thomas@ci.stpaul.mn.us or call me at 651-266-8983 between 730 - 9:00 a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. Sincerely, 7ames Thomas Fire Inspector Ref. # 107570 10-610 DEPARTMENT OF SAFE"CY AND II`(SPECTiONS Fire Inspection Division $ob Kessler, Derector CITY OF SAlNT PAUL Chrisiopher B. Coleman, Mayor April 23, 2010 ODIER OLANGE 946 6TH ST E ST PAiIL MN 55106 I� 375JacksorsStree{Smte220 Telephane� 651-1bb-8989 Sa�ntPau7,Minnesota55101-1806 Facsim:le 6�1-1bb-895! Web� smauleav/dsi Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate 1026 FREMONT AVE Re£ # 107570 Dear Property Representative: Your building was inspected on Apri123, 2010, for the renewal of the Certificate of Occupancy. Since you have failed to comply with the applicable requirements, it has become necessary to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy in accordance with Section 33.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. BUILDING IS TO BE VACATED ON MAY 2, 2010, BY 12 MIDNIGHT The Saint Paul Legislative Code further provides that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to immediately complete the following deficiency list or the building vacated may result in a criminal citation. DEFICIENCY LIST Downstairs - SPLC 34.08 (10} - Repair, replace and maintain exterior sidewalks, walkways and stairs. 2. Downstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information. INSTALLATION OF EGRESS WINDOWS REQUIRE A PERMIT.- Windows measured at 15inches openable height and 27inches openable width and Sill 46inches Glazed 30inches Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Replace all missing door lrnobs. An Equal Opportunity Employer 10-610 4. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (2), 3432(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairways, porch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work WILL require a pernut(s). Call DSI at(651)266-9090. Upstairs - MN Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and discontinue excessive accumulation of combustible materials.- 6. Upstairs - L3MC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace the dryer e�aust duct. Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be constructed of inetal and shall have a smooth interior finish. The e�aust duct sha11 be a minimum nominal size of four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire e�aust system shall be supported and secured in place. INSTALLATION OF DRYER EXHAUST DUCT REQUIRES A PERMIT 7. Upstairs - SPLC 34.13 (3), SPLC 34.17 (2) - Reduce and maintain the number of occupants in the sleeping rooms to: Z-Room measured at 154 square feet sleeping three 8. Upstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information.- Both bedroom s measured at 16inches penable and 27inches openable width and Glazed 30inches Si1136inches 9. SPLC 34.11 (6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 10. SPLC 39A2(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit our web page at: http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID= You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Heazing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul NIN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. If you have any questions, email me at: james.thomas@cistpaul.mn.us ar call me at 651-266-8983 between 7.30 - 9:00 a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. Sincerely, James Thomas Fire Inspector Ref. # 107570 10-610 DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY AND NSPECT[ONS F've Inspec[ion DiviS�on Bob Kesster, Dmectar CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor March 31, 2010 ODIER OLANGE 946 6TH ST E ST PAiIL MN 55106 375JacksanStree{Szu+e220 Telephane. 651-266-8989 SaintPaul,MinnesotaSS101-B06 Facs�mde.' 65t-266-8957 Web. wwvr.smaulgov/dsr Revocation of Fire Certi�icate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate � 1026 FREMONT AVE Re£ # 107570 Dear Property Representative: YOU WTLL NEED TO CALL YOISR BiJILDING INSPECTOR FOR A FINAL INSPECTION. Your building was inspected on December 21, 2009, for the renewal of the Certificate of Occupancy. Since you have failed to comply with the applicable requirements, it has become necessary to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy in accordance with Section 33.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. A reinspection will be made on Apri122, 2010 at ll:30 a.m. or the property vacated. The Saint Paul Legislative Code further provides that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to immediately complete the foltowing deficiency list or the building vacated may result in a crimina] citation. DEFICIENCY LIST Downstairs - SPLC 34.08 (10) - Repair, replace and maintain exterior sidewalks, walkways and stairs. 2. Downstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 squaze feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information. INSTALLATION OF EGRESS WINDOWS REQUiRE A PERMIT.-Windows measured at 15inches openable height and 27inches openable width and Sill 46inches Glazed 30inches Upstairs - MSFC 1011.2 - Remove the materials that cause an exit obstruction. Maintain a clear and unobstructed exirivay: Remove Tv and bikes and storage from the interior stairway 4. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Rep]ace all missing door knobs. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (2), 3432(2) - Repair or repiace the unsafe stairways, porch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work WILL require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266- .�.� An Equal Opportunity Employer 10-610 6. Upstairs - MN Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and disconrinue excessive accumulation of combustible materials.-Remove chazcoal from behind oven. IT I5 NOW ON TOP OF THE REFRIDGEATOR 7. Upstairs - IJIvIC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace the dryer e�aust duct. E�aust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be constructed of inetal and shall have a smooth interior finish. The e�aust duct sha11 be a minunum nominal size of four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire e�aust system shall be supported and secured in place. INSTALLATION OF DRYER EXIIAUST DUCT REQUIRES A PERMIT 8. Upstairs - SPLC 34.13 (3), SPLC 3417 (2) - Reduce and maintain the number of occupants in the sleeping rooms to: 2-Room measured at 154 square feet sleeping three 9. Upstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. W ith a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-I for more information.-Both bedroom s measured at 16inches openable and 27inches openable width and Glazed 3Qinches Si1136inches 10. SPLC 34.1 I(6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Pau] Fire Mazshal's Existing Fuel Buming Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 11. SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector a�davit and return it to this office. For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit our web page at: http:f/www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=211 You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul MN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. If you have any questions, email me at: james.thomas@cistpaul.mn.us or call me at 651-266-8983 beriveen 730 - 9:00 a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. Sincerely, James Thomas Fire Inspector Ref. # 10'I570 DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY ANDINSPECTIONS lO-G�O Fire Inspection Drvision Bob Kessler, Drrecmr CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher 8. Coleman. Mayor December 21, 2009 ODIER OLANGE 946 6TH ST E 5T PAUL MN 55106 3T Jackson Stree{ Su�te 220 Te(ephone 65l-266-8989 SainlPw{Mmnesota5.i10l-1806 Facsimde 651-266-895/ {Neb w�vw slpau( rov/dsi RE: NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REVOCATION RE: 1026 FREMONT AVE Re£ # 107570 Dear Property Representative: Your building was inspected on December 21, 2009, for the renewal of the Fire Certificate of Occupancy. Since you have failed to comply with the applicable requirements, it has become necessary to revoke the Fire Certificate of Occupancy in accordance with Section 33.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. A reinspection will be made on January 26, 2010 at 9:30 A.M.. The Saint Paul Legislative Code further provides that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to immediately complete the following deficiency list ar the building vacated may result in a criminal citation. THIS LETTER SERVES AS OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REVOCATION. DEFICIENCY LIST Downstairs - SPLC 34.08 (10) - Repair, replace and maintain exterior sidewalks, walkways and stairs. 2. Downstairs - MSFC 1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information. INSTALLATION OF EGRESS WINDOWS REQUIRE A PERMIT.-Windows measnred at 15inches openable height and 27inches openable width and Si1146inches Glazed 30inches 5. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (2), 34.32(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairways, porch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work WTLL require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090. An Equal Qpportunity Employer 10-610 6. Upstairs - MN Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and discontinue excessive accumulation of combustible materials. Remove charcoal from behind oven. IT I5 NOW ON TOP OF THE REFRIDGEATOR Upstairs - iJMC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace the dryer e�aust duct. Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be consriucted of inetal and shall have a smooth interior finish The exhaust duct shall be a minimum nomanal size of four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire eghaust system shall be supported and secured in place. INSTALLATION OF DRYER EXHAUST DUCT REQUIRES A PERMIT Upstairs - SPLC 34.13 (3), SPLC 34.17 (2) - Reduce and maintain the number of occupants in the sleeping rooms to: 2-Room measured at 154 square feet sleeping three Upstairs - MSFC1Q26.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information.- Both bedrooms measured at 16inches penable and 27inches openable width and Glazed 30inches Si1136inches Installation of windows requires a permit. 10. SPLC 34.11 (6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. ll. SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit our web page at: http:/Iwww.cistpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=211 You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul MN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10 days of the date of the original orders. If you have any questions, email me at: james.thomas@cistpaul.mn.us or call me aC 651-266-8983 between 73Q - 9:QQ a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. Sincerely, .Cames Thomas Fire Inspector IZef. # 107570 May 11, 2Q10 Legislative Hearing Minutes 10-6I?�ge � 6. Appeal of Ron Michaelson, SMRLS, on behalf of Amanda Wood, to a Certificate of Occupancy Revocation and Order to Vacate for property at 1026 Fremont Avenue. Ron Michaelson, SMRLS, appeared with Amanda Wood, the appellant. Michael Urmann, DIS — Fire appeared on behalf of the department. Mr. Urmann stated that the property was owned by an absentee landlord who lived out of state and had made no attempt to make any repairs to the property. The C of O was revoked for non- compliance with orders dating back to December 2009. The tenant in the upper unit filed the appeal and there were five deficiencies noted for this particulaz unit: replace missing door knobs; repair unsafe stairway; remove combustibles from on top of the refrigerator, namely chazcoal; repair or replace the dryer exhaust duct which requires a permit; and egress windows. The inspector noted there was over occupancy in one of the bedrooms; however, given the square footage, three people in this bedroom was allawed. Mr. Michaelson stated that his client had found a new place to live; however, the unit would not be ready until June 1. He explained that she had five children and they could not find space in a shelter that would accept a family tlus large. Ms. Woods stated that she had replaced missing door knobs and did not use the washer or dryer. Ms. Moermond recommended denying the appeal and granting an extension to June 1 to vacate the building on the condition the dryer not be used. CouncilFile# �(1-(p\�j Green Sheet # 3I 13693 Presented by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CITY RESOLUTION SAI� PAUL, MINNESOTA � • BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul, based on a review of the legislative hearing record and testimony heazd at public hearing on May 19, 2010 hereby memorializes its decision to certify and approve the May 11, 2010 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer for the following address: ADDRESS 1026 Fremont Avenue APELLANT Ron Michaelson, 5MRLS o/b/o Amanda Wood Decision: Appeal denied and extensiQn granted to June 1, 2010 to vacate the building_ Carter Bostrom Harris Requested by Department of: � Stark Thune Adopted by Council: Da[e Yeas I Navs I Absent Adoption Certified by C uncil Secretary By: I Approve y � r Date � By: Form Approved by Ciry Attorney By: Form Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: t" � �U U 1C�-(ol0 � Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � � DepartmentlO�ce/Council: Date Initiated: �. �K -°iTy ��e� 01 JUN 2010 Green Sheet NO: 3113698 � ConWCt Person & Phone: DePartment SentTO Person InitiailDate '� Marcia Moermond 0 ' Clerk � � fY857� I i Clerk De artment Diru[or Assign 2 � Clerk (.titv Clerk I Must Be on Councii Agenda by (Date): Number C� i For 3 Routing 4 0 � Daa Type: RESOLUTION Order 5 � I E-Document Required: Y i Mai Van Document Contact: 9 Contact Phone: 6-8563 Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Action Requested: Resolution memorializing City Council action taken May 19,?O70 denying the appeal and extension granted for properry at ]026 Fremont Avenue. Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Foilowing Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department? CIB Committee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/fircn ever been a city employee? Yes No 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain all yes an5wers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. Initiating Problem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, WM1at, When, Where, Why): Advantages If Approvetl: Disadvantages If Approved: Disadvantages If Not Approved: I TOtal Amount of TransaMion: CosURevenue 6udgeted: 1 Funtling Source: Activity Number: FinanC�al Information: (Explain) June 1, 2010 8:47 AM Page 1 7 q�, GITy �F ;��¢' 9 � � � o . . _ .� a �� irp � a �� s � jas� ��-61� A��'LICA�'iON FOIZ APPEAL �;ECE��lE� MAY 0 � 20]0 (�✓��' Cl�f�}� The City Clerk needs the followin� to process your agveal• �I Date and Time of Hearing: �$25 filing fee payable to the City of Saint Paul Copy of the City-issued orders or letter which � are being appealed � Attachments you may wish to include � This appeal form completed Appellant/Applicant: Phone Numbers: ;` �� 1 �> Saint Paul City Cler�C 310 City Hall, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Telephone: (b51) 266-856� Tuesday, '�a-�t �( a �� G Timo �. � � 3� 0.'�"\ Location ofHearinQ: Room 330 City Ha11/Courthouse � City: �1« C!�-✓( State: A"� �. Zip:�(J� _ s 3 ,--`----� °Zz�- Residence '��,� -25 Cellular�j / / /' � `_ _7 '(� 7 Date: � Name o£ Own � other than Appellant): �.J / �iic � � �'� i t✓` ��l�t � '�v' �,�� !J � p i Address: � City: ��, o� State: �� Zip:_� � b �` Phone Numbers: Business e� ence Cellular �� — _ State specifically what�s bei�g app�ealed and why (use an attachment if necessary): -�u�( %� �� - � {'Ut K^.S�-�i� NOTE: Any person unsafisfied by the final decision of the City Council may obtain }udicial review by timely filing an action as Fee Receaved: Receipt Number: provided by law in District Court ar Court of Appeals � at �t � Revised 4/21,2010 10-610 DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY AND[NSPECTIONS Fire Inspeclion Division Bob Kessler, Dnectar CIT QF SAiN"I' PAj JL 375 Jacksan StreeL Su:te 220 Te(ephane. 651-266-8989 Christapher B. Coleman, Mayor SaintPau{ Mmnesota 55101-1806 Facsrmde� 65L266-89.i1 Web www ro 1 Xov/dsi May 4, 2010 ODIER OLANGE 946 6TH ST E ST PAUL MN 55106 Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate RE: 1026 FREMONT AVE Re£ # 107570 Dear Property Representative: Your building was determined to be a registered vacant building on May 4, 2010. Since certificates are for the occupancy of buildings, it has become necessary to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy. Saint Paul Legislative Code provides that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. In order to re-occupy the building, the following deficiencies (if applicable) must be corrected and a complete Certificate of Occupancy inspection will be zequired. DEFICIENCY LIST 1. Downstairs - SPLC 34.08 (10) - Repair, replace and maintain exterior sidewalks, walkways and stairs. 2. Downstairs - MSFC10261 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The mimmum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 far more information. INSTALLATION OF EGRESS WINDOWS REQUIRE A PERMIT.- Windows measured at 15inches openable height and 27inches openable width and Sill 46inches Glazed 30inches Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Replace all missing door knobs. 4. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (2), 3432(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairways, porch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work WILL require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090. An Equal Opportunity Employer 10-610 5. . Upstairs -11�N Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and discontinue excessive accumulation of combustible materials.-Remove charcoal from behind oven. IT IS NOW ON TOP OF THE REFI2IDGEATOR 6. Upstairs - UMC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace the dryer e�aust duct. E�aust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be constnxcted of inetal and shall have a smooth interior fuush. The e�aust duct shall be a minimum nominal size of four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire exhaust system shall be supported and secured in place. INSTALLATION OF DRYER EXHAUST DUCT REQUIRES A PERMIT Upstairs - SPLC 3413 (3), SPLC 3417 (2) - Reduce and maintain the number of occupants in the sleeping rooms to: 2-Room measured at 154 square feet sleeping three 8. Upstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 squaze feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information.- Both bedroom s measured at 16inches openable and 27inches openable width and Glazed 30inches Si1136inches 9. SPLC 34.11 (6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which tnust include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 10. SPLC 39A2(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit our web page at: http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID= You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the Office of tkte City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul MN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. If you have any questions, email me at: james.thomas@ci.stpaul.mn.us or call me at 651-266-8983 between 730 - 9:00 a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. Sincerely, 7ames Thomas Fire Inspector Ref. # 107570 10-610 DEPARTMENT OF SAFE"CY AND II`(SPECTiONS Fire Inspection Division $ob Kessler, Derector CITY OF SAlNT PAUL Chrisiopher B. Coleman, Mayor April 23, 2010 ODIER OLANGE 946 6TH ST E ST PAiIL MN 55106 I� 375JacksorsStree{Smte220 Telephane� 651-1bb-8989 Sa�ntPau7,Minnesota55101-1806 Facsim:le 6�1-1bb-895! Web� smauleav/dsi Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate 1026 FREMONT AVE Re£ # 107570 Dear Property Representative: Your building was inspected on Apri123, 2010, for the renewal of the Certificate of Occupancy. Since you have failed to comply with the applicable requirements, it has become necessary to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy in accordance with Section 33.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. BUILDING IS TO BE VACATED ON MAY 2, 2010, BY 12 MIDNIGHT The Saint Paul Legislative Code further provides that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to immediately complete the following deficiency list or the building vacated may result in a criminal citation. DEFICIENCY LIST Downstairs - SPLC 34.08 (10} - Repair, replace and maintain exterior sidewalks, walkways and stairs. 2. Downstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information. INSTALLATION OF EGRESS WINDOWS REQUIRE A PERMIT.- Windows measured at 15inches openable height and 27inches openable width and Sill 46inches Glazed 30inches Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Replace all missing door lrnobs. An Equal Opportunity Employer 10-610 4. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (2), 3432(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairways, porch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work WILL require a pernut(s). Call DSI at(651)266-9090. Upstairs - MN Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and discontinue excessive accumulation of combustible materials.- 6. Upstairs - L3MC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace the dryer e�aust duct. Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be constructed of inetal and shall have a smooth interior finish. The e�aust duct sha11 be a minimum nominal size of four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire e�aust system shall be supported and secured in place. INSTALLATION OF DRYER EXHAUST DUCT REQUIRES A PERMIT 7. Upstairs - SPLC 34.13 (3), SPLC 34.17 (2) - Reduce and maintain the number of occupants in the sleeping rooms to: Z-Room measured at 154 square feet sleeping three 8. Upstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information.- Both bedroom s measured at 16inches penable and 27inches openable width and Glazed 30inches Si1136inches 9. SPLC 34.11 (6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 10. SPLC 39A2(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit our web page at: http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID= You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Heazing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul NIN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. If you have any questions, email me at: james.thomas@cistpaul.mn.us ar call me at 651-266-8983 between 7.30 - 9:00 a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. Sincerely, James Thomas Fire Inspector Ref. # 107570 10-610 DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY AND NSPECT[ONS F've Inspec[ion DiviS�on Bob Kesster, Dmectar CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor March 31, 2010 ODIER OLANGE 946 6TH ST E ST PAiIL MN 55106 375JacksanStree{Szu+e220 Telephane. 651-266-8989 SaintPaul,MinnesotaSS101-B06 Facs�mde.' 65t-266-8957 Web. wwvr.smaulgov/dsr Revocation of Fire Certi�icate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate � 1026 FREMONT AVE Re£ # 107570 Dear Property Representative: YOU WTLL NEED TO CALL YOISR BiJILDING INSPECTOR FOR A FINAL INSPECTION. Your building was inspected on December 21, 2009, for the renewal of the Certificate of Occupancy. Since you have failed to comply with the applicable requirements, it has become necessary to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy in accordance with Section 33.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. A reinspection will be made on Apri122, 2010 at ll:30 a.m. or the property vacated. The Saint Paul Legislative Code further provides that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to immediately complete the foltowing deficiency list or the building vacated may result in a crimina] citation. DEFICIENCY LIST Downstairs - SPLC 34.08 (10) - Repair, replace and maintain exterior sidewalks, walkways and stairs. 2. Downstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 squaze feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information. INSTALLATION OF EGRESS WINDOWS REQUiRE A PERMIT.-Windows measured at 15inches openable height and 27inches openable width and Sill 46inches Glazed 30inches Upstairs - MSFC 1011.2 - Remove the materials that cause an exit obstruction. Maintain a clear and unobstructed exirivay: Remove Tv and bikes and storage from the interior stairway 4. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Rep]ace all missing door knobs. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (2), 3432(2) - Repair or repiace the unsafe stairways, porch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work WILL require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266- .�.� An Equal Opportunity Employer 10-610 6. Upstairs - MN Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and disconrinue excessive accumulation of combustible materials.-Remove chazcoal from behind oven. IT I5 NOW ON TOP OF THE REFRIDGEATOR 7. Upstairs - IJIvIC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace the dryer e�aust duct. E�aust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be constructed of inetal and shall have a smooth interior finish. The e�aust duct sha11 be a minunum nominal size of four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire e�aust system shall be supported and secured in place. INSTALLATION OF DRYER EXIIAUST DUCT REQUIRES A PERMIT 8. Upstairs - SPLC 34.13 (3), SPLC 3417 (2) - Reduce and maintain the number of occupants in the sleeping rooms to: 2-Room measured at 154 square feet sleeping three 9. Upstairs - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. W ith a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-I for more information.-Both bedroom s measured at 16inches openable and 27inches openable width and Glazed 3Qinches Si1136inches 10. SPLC 34.1 I(6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Pau] Fire Mazshal's Existing Fuel Buming Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 11. SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector a�davit and return it to this office. For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit our web page at: http:f/www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=211 You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul MN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10 days of the date of this order. If you have any questions, email me at: james.thomas@cistpaul.mn.us or call me at 651-266-8983 beriveen 730 - 9:00 a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. Sincerely, James Thomas Fire Inspector Ref. # 10'I570 DEPARTMENT OFSAFETY ANDINSPECTIONS lO-G�O Fire Inspection Drvision Bob Kessler, Drrecmr CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher 8. Coleman. Mayor December 21, 2009 ODIER OLANGE 946 6TH ST E 5T PAUL MN 55106 3T Jackson Stree{ Su�te 220 Te(ephone 65l-266-8989 SainlPw{Mmnesota5.i10l-1806 Facsimde 651-266-895/ {Neb w�vw slpau( rov/dsi RE: NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REVOCATION RE: 1026 FREMONT AVE Re£ # 107570 Dear Property Representative: Your building was inspected on December 21, 2009, for the renewal of the Fire Certificate of Occupancy. Since you have failed to comply with the applicable requirements, it has become necessary to revoke the Fire Certificate of Occupancy in accordance with Section 33.05 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code. A reinspection will be made on January 26, 2010 at 9:30 A.M.. The Saint Paul Legislative Code further provides that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy. Failure to immediately complete the following deficiency list ar the building vacated may result in a criminal citation. THIS LETTER SERVES AS OFFICIAL NOTICE OF REVOCATION. DEFICIENCY LIST Downstairs - SPLC 34.08 (10) - Repair, replace and maintain exterior sidewalks, walkways and stairs. 2. Downstairs - MSFC 1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information. INSTALLATION OF EGRESS WINDOWS REQUIRE A PERMIT.-Windows measnred at 15inches openable height and 27inches openable width and Si1146inches Glazed 30inches 5. Upstairs - SPLC 34.09 (2), 34.32(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairways, porch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work WTLL require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090. An Equal Qpportunity Employer 10-610 6. Upstairs - MN Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and discontinue excessive accumulation of combustible materials. Remove charcoal from behind oven. IT I5 NOW ON TOP OF THE REFRIDGEATOR Upstairs - iJMC 504.6 - Provide, repair or replace the dryer e�aust duct. Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be consriucted of inetal and shall have a smooth interior finish The exhaust duct shall be a minimum nomanal size of four inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire eghaust system shall be supported and secured in place. INSTALLATION OF DRYER EXHAUST DUCT REQUIRES A PERMIT Upstairs - SPLC 34.13 (3), SPLC 34.17 (2) - Reduce and maintain the number of occupants in the sleeping rooms to: 2-Room measured at 154 square feet sleeping three Upstairs - MSFC1Q26.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more information.- Both bedrooms measured at 16inches penable and 27inches openable width and Glazed 30inches Si1136inches Installation of windows requires a permit. 10. SPLC 34.11 (6), 3434 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. ll. SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the provided smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit our web page at: http:/Iwww.cistpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=211 You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 310 City Hall, City/County Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul MN 55102 Phone: (651-266-8688) and must be filed within 10 days of the date of the original orders. If you have any questions, email me at: james.thomas@cistpaul.mn.us or call me aC 651-266-8983 between 73Q - 9:QQ a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. Sincerely, .Cames Thomas Fire Inspector IZef. # 107570 May 11, 2Q10 Legislative Hearing Minutes 10-6I?�ge � 6. Appeal of Ron Michaelson, SMRLS, on behalf of Amanda Wood, to a Certificate of Occupancy Revocation and Order to Vacate for property at 1026 Fremont Avenue. Ron Michaelson, SMRLS, appeared with Amanda Wood, the appellant. Michael Urmann, DIS — Fire appeared on behalf of the department. Mr. Urmann stated that the property was owned by an absentee landlord who lived out of state and had made no attempt to make any repairs to the property. The C of O was revoked for non- compliance with orders dating back to December 2009. The tenant in the upper unit filed the appeal and there were five deficiencies noted for this particulaz unit: replace missing door knobs; repair unsafe stairway; remove combustibles from on top of the refrigerator, namely chazcoal; repair or replace the dryer exhaust duct which requires a permit; and egress windows. The inspector noted there was over occupancy in one of the bedrooms; however, given the square footage, three people in this bedroom was allawed. Mr. Michaelson stated that his client had found a new place to live; however, the unit would not be ready until June 1. He explained that she had five children and they could not find space in a shelter that would accept a family tlus large. Ms. Woods stated that she had replaced missing door knobs and did not use the washer or dryer. Ms. Moermond recommended denying the appeal and granting an extension to June 1 to vacate the building on the condition the dryer not be used.