Title
Appeal of Binh Le to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 869 BEECH STREET (Ceiling Height).
Purpose of Appeal
House was built in 1909, bedroom in upper floor and basement are non conforming. Those are the only two bedrooms in the house. Height is 80 in. and 79.73 inc. respectively; required height is 84 in. Also, the window was built at the same time when the house was constructed. We ask politely to have the window stay in tact as it adds a lot of charm to the house.
Date of Order(s)
June 18, 2012
Inspector/Key Staff
Wayne Spiering
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
Hearing necessary on the balance of the appeal.
Variance Recommendation
Yes, upper floor west bedroom - 4 inches minimum ceiling height; basement bedroom - 5 inches minimum ceiling height (note area of room at 6'1" is less than 50% of square footage, and upper floor southeast bedroom - 3 inches minimum ceiling height (however, no variance recommended on room size).
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Binh Le to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 869 BEECH 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 the appeal on the upstairs and basement ceiling heights; deny on the driveway and garage exterior and grant an extension to November 1, 2012 for compliance; deny on the basement steps landing and basement cannot be used for sleeping purposes; upper floor southeast bedroom cannot be used as a sleeping area; and deny on the remaining items and grant an extension to September 1, 2012 for compliance; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.