Title
Appeal of Robert D. Jones to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 377 TOTEM ROAD. (Laid over from July 6)
Purpose of Appeal
Ceiling height - Escape window - Basement - Hinding supplied a heating safety test - Basement guardrail approved last year - Entry door closes - Parking spaces - Rear garage
Date of Order(s)
May 23, 2011
Variance Recommendation
Yes, 4 inch variance on width of windows with dimensions of 30" in height and 16.5" in width. Hearing on the balance of the appeal.
Legislative Hearing Officer Recommendation
June 21, 2011 - Grant a 3.5-inch variance on the openable height of the egress bedroom windows in the upper level, grant a variance on the ceiling height measuring 6 feet 8 inches in the upper level unit, deny a variance on the ceiling height measuring 6 feet 4 inches in the lower level unit, grant an extension for one month on the pavement issue (laid over to get aerial pictures), and grant six months for furnace testing.
June 28, 2011 -Deny the appeal on the trailer issue and grant the appeal on the parking surface on condition that it is repaired.
Body
Amended 7/13/11
WHEREAS, in the matter of the appeal of Robert D. Jones to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 377 TOTEM ROAD, the Legislative Hearing Officer has reviewed the appeal and considered the testimony of City staff and the appellant; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Hearing Officer recommends that the City Council grant a 3.5-inch variance on the openable height of the egress bedroom windows in the upper level, grant a variance on the ceiling height measuring 6 feet 8 inches in the upper level unit, deny a variance on the ceiling height measuring 6 feet 4 inches in the lower level unit, grant the appeal on the parking surface on condition on the condition that it is repaired, and grant six months for furnace testing; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter grants variances on the ceiling height in the upper level unit and the ceiling height in the lower level unit; grants the appeal on the parking surface on the condition that it is repaired; and grants the appeal on the trailer.