Title
Appeal of Mark Severtsgaard to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 998 GRAND AVENUE.
Purpose of Appeal
Deficiency on 4 windows
-All windows exceed 5 sq. ft. of glazed area
-Building has been inspected multiple times since we have owned it and windows have never been an issue
Date of Order(s)
October 14, 2011
Inspector/Key Staff
Rick Gavin
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
No hearing necessary.
Variance Recommendation
Yes: Unit 4 Second Floor South - 7 inch variance egress opening height; Unit 4 Second Floor Middle - 5 inches egress opening height; Unit 4 First Floor South - 7 inches egress opening height; and Unit 3 - 3 inches egress opening height.
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Mark Severtsgaard to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 998 GRAND 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 a 7-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in Unit 4 second floor south bedroom; grant a 4.5-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in Unit 4 second floor middle bedroom; and grant a 3-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in Unit 3 bedroom; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.