Title
Appeal of Michele F. Collins to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 2257 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE.
Purpose of Appeal
The double hung windows are the original windows to the house, which was built in 1925. The windows coordinate with the architecture of the English Tudor house. Replacing the windows would be costly and would detract from the historic and aesthetic value of the house. The existing windows exceed the code requirement for the width and the total glazed opening area. Please refer to the attached letter, reference #114582. Thank you.
Date of Order(s)
December 19, 2011
Inspector/Key Staff
Rick Gavin
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
No hearing necessary.
Variance Recommendation
3 inches egress opening height for listed windows.
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Michele F. Collins to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 2257 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, 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 up to a 3 inch variance on the openable height of the egress windows in the second floor east and west, master, and third floor bedrooms; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.