Title
Appeal of Bryan Horton, Renewal by Andersen, on behalf of David and Janet Kowitz to an Egress Window Non-Compliance Determination at 1044 HYACINTH AVENUE EAST.
Purpose of Appeal
We are appealing 6 replacement casement windows that will not comply with St. Paul Egress Policy. Current openings will be short in openable width by 2-1/8". Openable height and overall glazed area is exceeded from the minimum. Please approve.
Date of Order(s)
June 22, 2011
Variance Recommendation
Yes, 7 inches in egress window opening height.
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Renewal by Andersen, on behalf of David and Janet Kowitz, to an Egress Window Non-Compliance Determination at 1044 HYACINTH AVENUE EAST, 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-inch variance on the openable width of two casement egress bedroom windows measuring 44.5 inches high by 17-7/8 inches wide; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.