Title
Appeal of Tami Abla to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1836 NEBRASKA AVENUE EAST.
Purpose of Appeal
Appealing #1, #5 (windows) 5-6 years old - routinely pass Section 8 inspections. #4 - 2 residents in a 3-bdrm home, renter uses basement for storage. #6 - furnace is 5-6 years old and again passed inspection months ago. #9 - dryer exhaust duct replaced prior to receiving notice dated 1-3-12.
Date of Order(s)
January 3, 2012
Inspector/Key Staff
James Thomas
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
Hearing on the balance of the appeal.
Variance Recommendation
Yes, 8 inches in egress opening height.
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Tami Abla to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1836 NEBRASKA 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 an 8-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in the attic bedroom; grant a 4-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in the main floor bedroom, deny the appeal to remove the bed from the basement but allow the couch to stay; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.