Title
Appeal of Cynthia and Noel Totten to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 1649 and 1651 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST.
Purpose of Appeal
Zoned duplex but has been a triplex for around 45 years when this was purchased from Reverend Jay Rusthoven. He sold it as a triplex. 5 nuns from the nunnery resided on that side. When we purchased the building in 2005, we did extensive work on the building including the 3rd Unit with new cabinets, appliances, flooring, additional egress windows, etc. Reverend Rusthoven has sign attesting 23 years of renting by affidavit.
Date of Order(s)
June 22, 2012
Inspector/Key Staff
Mitchell Imbertson
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Cynthia and Noel Totten to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 1649 and 1651 MINNEHAHA AVENUE WEST, 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 deny the appeal and grant until September 1, 2012 for compliance unless the owner gets approval from Zoning for continued use of a triplex; otherwise, it would need to be de-converted to a duplex; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.