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97-1334Council File # q � _ �' y Green Sheet # 60776 LUTION 'AUL. MlNNESOTA Presented Referred To Committee Date S�y i BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the October 21, 1997 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer: 3 Property A�pealed 4 765 Rando�h Avenue S Decision: Laid over to December 2, 1997 Legislative Hearing. 6 986 Dale Street North 7 Decision: Appeal granted. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Yeas Nays Absent Blakey Bostrom � Hazris ✓ Megard � Morton i/ Collins ✓ Thune D ellant Ron Staeheli Mo Lin Ho & Pak-Hong Wong Requested by Departtnent of: � Form Approved by City Attorney � l Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council 15 Adopted by Council: Date �� \��� �— 16 Adoption C fied by Council Secr� � 17 By: ��_��� �- ?�o_�,�.,, 18 Approved by Mayor: Date t�� 1 L� 4`�— 19 sy: 1 TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES 10/21J97 xurem wrs Ro11TWf. GREEN SHEET ° (?-133�{ No 60776 ��.,a,��� ���_ ❑ �,,.«� ❑ �„� ❑ wi�ueuuaEmncooR. ❑ wuixu�iamvi�cera ❑wYOR1���Mm ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Approving decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Appeals for October 21, 1997 meeting. Property Locations - 765 Randolph Avenue; 986 Dale Street North. City Council Offices r aEa� s vHOr� Dave Thune 266-8620 November_5; I997 ' PIANNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMfT�EE CIViI SERVICE COMMISSION F1as Nis P����m eeer worketl untlH a contrad farNis AePartmenl7 YES NO tias thia pavsonfi�m ever eeen a ciry emp�oyee9 Y6 NO Daes Mis Pewonlfirtn P� a sWll rqt nonnallYP�sessetl b�' anY cuireM oilY emWuYee? YES NO Isthia persoMrm aferyeted vendo? YES NO s '��� : =^� �+. '��r��r'o�3sb� �+:° � Q�� 211997 IFAPPROVED S SOURCE INFORMATION (IXPWNJ COST/REVHiUE BUIXiETED (CIRCLE ON� ACiIV4TY NUIIIBER YEE NO MINUTES OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING �('� - I'�3 � October 21, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer Staff: Don Wagner, Carrolyn Shepherd and Phii Owens Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, called the meeting to order at 130 pm. 765 Randoluh Avenue Ron and Diane Staeheli, owners, appeazed. Mr. Staeheli stated that they purchased this property in June from Principal Financial Group of Iowa, adding that he obtained a special warranty deed from a Minneapolis law firm in exchange for a cashiers check. Mr. Staeheli indicated that there was no disclosure. After moving in, Mr. Staeheli stated that an inspector informed him this was a registered vacant building, condemned in November, 1996. Carrolyn Shepherd, Public Health, reported that the property was condemned for various reasons - a deck with no guard rail, a gazage illegally electrified with an ea�tension cord, broken windows, tom screens and a deteriorated gazage roof. Ms. Shepherd stated tha# the city had to secure the building and gazage numerous times. Don Wagner, Public Health, stated that while he understands that some of the items on the inspection repozt of September 22"° have been coaected, permits were not obtained. Discussion took place between Don Wagner and Mr. Staeheli with respect to items on the September 22n report. Mt. Wagner emphasized the importance of smoke detectors and a venting situafion. Mr. Staeheli stated that the biggest problem he has is the vent serving the first floor'/2 bath and kitchen sink - in order to proper�y vent the bathroom, all of the walls going up from the basement would have to be torn out. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Aearing Officer, Iaid the appeal over to December 2"a, with the understanding that all necessary smoke detectors will be installed properly. Mr. Strathman stated that proper pemuts must be obtained for all work and that an inspection is required before December 2'�. Mr. Strathman stated that if the other matters have been resolved by that time, he will consider waiving the venting requirement. 986 Dale Street North Pak-Hong Wong, representing his mother, Sauking Wong, appeared. Mr. Wong stated that in an attempt to obtain a renewal of the commercial building pemut, two items were noted in the inspection report which he is appealing -(1) instaliation of guardrails on rear eatterior stairs; (2) installa6on of a one-hour rated door separating residenrial from commercial space. 9'1-1'3 3 � Plullip Owens, Fire Prevention, reported that the inspector indicated these two situations were brought to the attention of the appeilant at the time of the original inspection, however, failed to be included on the written order. During the teinspecrion, the violations were once again noted and included on the second order. With respect to the guardrails on the exterior stairs, Mr. Wong stated that the building inspection report done two years ago did not indicate this was a problem. Mr. Owens stated that rails aze there, but do not meet the code requirement of a maximum distance of 4° between them. Regarding the one-hour occupancy separation between commercial and residential spaces, Mr. Wong stated that six yeazs ago his mother had part of the basement zoned for residential use with no kitchen or a bathroom, with the understanding that tlus space would be used for recreational purposes oniy. Ivu. Owens stated that the code requirement protects the residents from a problem that may occur in the commercial space while sleenine. Normaily, the sepazation is made at the commercial space. However, because of the unusual stair configuration in this building, Mr. Owens advised that the sepazation could be placed at the residential door. Mr. Owens added that the replacement of one door at the residential reaz exit would bring this situation into compliance. ' Gerry Stratlunan, Legislative Hearing Officer, granted the appeal based on the fact that he did not feel the lack of a one-hour door to the recreational azea was much of a hazard. However, he did caution Mr. Wong that the guardrail situation is a hazzrd that needs to be remedied. The meeting was adjourned at 2:29 p.m. .. Council File # q � _ �' y Green Sheet # 60776 LUTION 'AUL. MlNNESOTA Presented Referred To Committee Date S�y i BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the October 21, 1997 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer: 3 Property A�pealed 4 765 Rando�h Avenue S Decision: Laid over to December 2, 1997 Legislative Hearing. 6 986 Dale Street North 7 Decision: Appeal granted. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Yeas Nays Absent Blakey Bostrom � Hazris ✓ Megard � Morton i/ Collins ✓ Thune D ellant Ron Staeheli Mo Lin Ho & Pak-Hong Wong Requested by Departtnent of: � Form Approved by City Attorney � l Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council 15 Adopted by Council: Date �� \��� �— 16 Adoption C fied by Council Secr� � 17 By: ��_��� �- ?�o_�,�.,, 18 Approved by Mayor: Date t�� 1 L� 4`�— 19 sy: 1 TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES 10/21J97 xurem wrs Ro11TWf. GREEN SHEET ° (?-133�{ No 60776 ��.,a,��� ���_ ❑ �,,.«� ❑ �„� ❑ wi�ueuuaEmncooR. ❑ wuixu�iamvi�cera ❑wYOR1���Mm ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Approving decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Appeals for October 21, 1997 meeting. Property Locations - 765 Randolph Avenue; 986 Dale Street North. City Council Offices r aEa� s vHOr� Dave Thune 266-8620 November_5; I997 ' PIANNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMfT�EE CIViI SERVICE COMMISSION F1as Nis P����m eeer worketl untlH a contrad farNis AePartmenl7 YES NO tias thia pavsonfi�m ever eeen a ciry emp�oyee9 Y6 NO Daes Mis Pewonlfirtn P� a sWll rqt nonnallYP�sessetl b�' anY cuireM oilY emWuYee? YES NO Isthia persoMrm aferyeted vendo? YES NO s '��� : =^� �+. '��r��r'o�3sb� �+:° � Q�� 211997 IFAPPROVED S SOURCE INFORMATION (IXPWNJ COST/REVHiUE BUIXiETED (CIRCLE ON� ACiIV4TY NUIIIBER YEE NO MINUTES OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING �('� - I'�3 � October 21, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer Staff: Don Wagner, Carrolyn Shepherd and Phii Owens Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, called the meeting to order at 130 pm. 765 Randoluh Avenue Ron and Diane Staeheli, owners, appeazed. Mr. Staeheli stated that they purchased this property in June from Principal Financial Group of Iowa, adding that he obtained a special warranty deed from a Minneapolis law firm in exchange for a cashiers check. Mr. Staeheli indicated that there was no disclosure. After moving in, Mr. Staeheli stated that an inspector informed him this was a registered vacant building, condemned in November, 1996. Carrolyn Shepherd, Public Health, reported that the property was condemned for various reasons - a deck with no guard rail, a gazage illegally electrified with an ea�tension cord, broken windows, tom screens and a deteriorated gazage roof. Ms. Shepherd stated tha# the city had to secure the building and gazage numerous times. Don Wagner, Public Health, stated that while he understands that some of the items on the inspection repozt of September 22"° have been coaected, permits were not obtained. Discussion took place between Don Wagner and Mr. Staeheli with respect to items on the September 22n report. Mt. Wagner emphasized the importance of smoke detectors and a venting situafion. Mr. Staeheli stated that the biggest problem he has is the vent serving the first floor'/2 bath and kitchen sink - in order to proper�y vent the bathroom, all of the walls going up from the basement would have to be torn out. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Aearing Officer, Iaid the appeal over to December 2"a, with the understanding that all necessary smoke detectors will be installed properly. Mr. Strathman stated that proper pemuts must be obtained for all work and that an inspection is required before December 2'�. Mr. Strathman stated that if the other matters have been resolved by that time, he will consider waiving the venting requirement. 986 Dale Street North Pak-Hong Wong, representing his mother, Sauking Wong, appeared. Mr. Wong stated that in an attempt to obtain a renewal of the commercial building pemut, two items were noted in the inspection report which he is appealing -(1) instaliation of guardrails on rear eatterior stairs; (2) installa6on of a one-hour rated door separating residenrial from commercial space. 9'1-1'3 3 � Plullip Owens, Fire Prevention, reported that the inspector indicated these two situations were brought to the attention of the appeilant at the time of the original inspection, however, failed to be included on the written order. During the teinspecrion, the violations were once again noted and included on the second order. With respect to the guardrails on the exterior stairs, Mr. Wong stated that the building inspection report done two years ago did not indicate this was a problem. Mr. Owens stated that rails aze there, but do not meet the code requirement of a maximum distance of 4° between them. Regarding the one-hour occupancy separation between commercial and residential spaces, Mr. Wong stated that six yeazs ago his mother had part of the basement zoned for residential use with no kitchen or a bathroom, with the understanding that tlus space would be used for recreational purposes oniy. Ivu. Owens stated that the code requirement protects the residents from a problem that may occur in the commercial space while sleenine. Normaily, the sepazation is made at the commercial space. However, because of the unusual stair configuration in this building, Mr. Owens advised that the sepazation could be placed at the residential door. Mr. Owens added that the replacement of one door at the residential reaz exit would bring this situation into compliance. ' Gerry Stratlunan, Legislative Hearing Officer, granted the appeal based on the fact that he did not feel the lack of a one-hour door to the recreational azea was much of a hazard. However, he did caution Mr. Wong that the guardrail situation is a hazzrd that needs to be remedied. The meeting was adjourned at 2:29 p.m. .. Council File # q � _ �' y Green Sheet # 60776 LUTION 'AUL. MlNNESOTA Presented Referred To Committee Date S�y i BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby certifies and approves the October 21, 1997 2 decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer: 3 Property A�pealed 4 765 Rando�h Avenue S Decision: Laid over to December 2, 1997 Legislative Hearing. 6 986 Dale Street North 7 Decision: Appeal granted. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Yeas Nays Absent Blakey Bostrom � Hazris ✓ Megard � Morton i/ Collins ✓ Thune D ellant Ron Staeheli Mo Lin Ho & Pak-Hong Wong Requested by Departtnent of: � Form Approved by City Attorney � l Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council 15 Adopted by Council: Date �� \��� �— 16 Adoption C fied by Council Secr� � 17 By: ��_��� �- ?�o_�,�.,, 18 Approved by Mayor: Date t�� 1 L� 4`�— 19 sy: 1 TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE PAGES 10/21J97 xurem wrs Ro11TWf. GREEN SHEET ° (?-133�{ No 60776 ��.,a,��� ���_ ❑ �,,.«� ❑ �„� ❑ wi�ueuuaEmncooR. ❑ wuixu�iamvi�cera ❑wYOR1���Mm ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Approving decision of the Legislative Hearing Officer on Property Code Appeals for October 21, 1997 meeting. Property Locations - 765 Randolph Avenue; 986 Dale Street North. City Council Offices r aEa� s vHOr� Dave Thune 266-8620 November_5; I997 ' PIANNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMfT�EE CIViI SERVICE COMMISSION F1as Nis P����m eeer worketl untlH a contrad farNis AePartmenl7 YES NO tias thia pavsonfi�m ever eeen a ciry emp�oyee9 Y6 NO Daes Mis Pewonlfirtn P� a sWll rqt nonnallYP�sessetl b�' anY cuireM oilY emWuYee? YES NO Isthia persoMrm aferyeted vendo? YES NO s '��� : =^� �+. '��r��r'o�3sb� �+:° � Q�� 211997 IFAPPROVED S SOURCE INFORMATION (IXPWNJ COST/REVHiUE BUIXiETED (CIRCLE ON� ACiIV4TY NUIIIBER YEE NO MINUTES OF PROPERTY CODE ENFORCEMENT MEETING �('� - I'�3 � October 21, 1997 Room 330, City Hall Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing Officer Staff: Don Wagner, Carrolyn Shepherd and Phii Owens Gerry Strathman, Legislative Hearing O�cer, called the meeting to order at 130 pm. 765 Randoluh Avenue Ron and Diane Staeheli, owners, appeazed. Mr. Staeheli stated that they purchased this property in June from Principal Financial Group of Iowa, adding that he obtained a special warranty deed from a Minneapolis law firm in exchange for a cashiers check. Mr. Staeheli indicated that there was no disclosure. After moving in, Mr. Staeheli stated that an inspector informed him this was a registered vacant building, condemned in November, 1996. Carrolyn Shepherd, Public Health, reported that the property was condemned for various reasons - a deck with no guard rail, a gazage illegally electrified with an ea�tension cord, broken windows, tom screens and a deteriorated gazage roof. Ms. Shepherd stated tha# the city had to secure the building and gazage numerous times. Don Wagner, Public Health, stated that while he understands that some of the items on the inspection repozt of September 22"° have been coaected, permits were not obtained. Discussion took place between Don Wagner and Mr. Staeheli with respect to items on the September 22n report. Mt. Wagner emphasized the importance of smoke detectors and a venting situafion. Mr. Staeheli stated that the biggest problem he has is the vent serving the first floor'/2 bath and kitchen sink - in order to proper�y vent the bathroom, all of the walls going up from the basement would have to be torn out. Gerry Strathman, Legislative Aearing Officer, Iaid the appeal over to December 2"a, with the understanding that all necessary smoke detectors will be installed properly. Mr. Strathman stated that proper pemuts must be obtained for all work and that an inspection is required before December 2'�. Mr. Strathman stated that if the other matters have been resolved by that time, he will consider waiving the venting requirement. 986 Dale Street North Pak-Hong Wong, representing his mother, Sauking Wong, appeared. Mr. Wong stated that in an attempt to obtain a renewal of the commercial building pemut, two items were noted in the inspection report which he is appealing -(1) instaliation of guardrails on rear eatterior stairs; (2) installa6on of a one-hour rated door separating residenrial from commercial space. 9'1-1'3 3 � Plullip Owens, Fire Prevention, reported that the inspector indicated these two situations were brought to the attention of the appeilant at the time of the original inspection, however, failed to be included on the written order. During the teinspecrion, the violations were once again noted and included on the second order. With respect to the guardrails on the exterior stairs, Mr. Wong stated that the building inspection report done two years ago did not indicate this was a problem. Mr. Owens stated that rails aze there, but do not meet the code requirement of a maximum distance of 4° between them. Regarding the one-hour occupancy separation between commercial and residential spaces, Mr. Wong stated that six yeazs ago his mother had part of the basement zoned for residential use with no kitchen or a bathroom, with the understanding that tlus space would be used for recreational purposes oniy. Ivu. Owens stated that the code requirement protects the residents from a problem that may occur in the commercial space while sleenine. Normaily, the sepazation is made at the commercial space. However, because of the unusual stair configuration in this building, Mr. Owens advised that the sepazation could be placed at the residential door. Mr. Owens added that the replacement of one door at the residential reaz exit would bring this situation into compliance. ' Gerry Stratlunan, Legislative Hearing Officer, granted the appeal based on the fact that he did not feel the lack of a one-hour door to the recreational azea was much of a hazard. However, he did caution Mr. Wong that the guardrail situation is a hazzrd that needs to be remedied. The meeting was adjourned at 2:29 p.m. ..