Title
Appeal of Thomas Cross to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 1407 VIRGINIA STREET.
Purpose of Appeal
I am requesting a variance on 1st floor bedroom egress. The upstairs attic requires a bedroom status as it is only 6 ft 6 in high. I wish to continue to use the upstairs as a bedroom for my 14 yr old son who only has visitation every other weekend. I would be willing to install an escape ladder on the 2nd floor to help provide a fire escape that would not come into the bedroom. I am also requesting a re-classification to a Class A Residential when all corrections have been completed. I also would like an extension because of the financial needs to correct the deficiencies.
Date of Order(s)
July 31, 2014
Inspector/Key Staff
Scott Perrier
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of Appeal of Thomas Cross to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 1407 VIRGINIA STREET, 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 variance on the ceiling height in the attic; allow the building to be removed from the Fire Certificate of Occupancy Program; grant a variance on the attic to be used as a sleeping room for the duration of his ownership on the condition that no air conditioner is blocking the egress windows; and the owner to have smoke detectors interconnected with his alarm system; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.