Title
Appeal of James Pestorious to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 359 LAWSON AVENUE EAST.
Purpose of Appeal
Item 2: 3rd floor ceiling height 7 feet. Install window shown in photo which meets egress requirements.
Date of Order(s)
September 18, 2013
Inspector/Key Staff
Benjamin Ellis
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
Does the 6.5 feet noted in item #2 accurately translate to 6 feet 6 inches, or 78 inches?
Also, what proportion of the room is at this height, taking into account that floor area for areas less than 5 feet should not be counted. We may want to know in the future what the floor area is?
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of Appeal of James Pestorious to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 359 LAWSON 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 deny the appeal on the ceiling height and grant an extension until January 1, 2014 for tenant(s) to vacate the 2nd floor attic that was used as a sleeping room. No egress window is required since the room cannot be used for sleeping purposes; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.