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File #: RLH FOW 11-252    Version:
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 12/21/2011
Title: Appeal of Judith Day to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE.
Sponsors: Melvin Carter III
Ward: Fire C of O Letter, Ward - 1, Windows
Attachments: 1. 934 Ashland.appeal.11-22-11.pdf, 2. 934 Ashland Ave.Day Ltr 12-5-11.pdf
Title
Appeal of Judith Day to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 934 ASHLAND AVENUE.
 
Purpose of Appeal
Please see attached list from inspector.  I have removed the bars from the window and am also giving the tenant (2) small step ladders to place beneath the windows in case tenant needs to leave apt. by window.  I have had these windows for several years and have not any problems with tenants or inspector.  They have two doors to leave apt.
 
Date of Order(s)
November 16, 2011
 
Inspector/Key Staff
Rick Gavin
 
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
No hearing necessary if only item under appeal is the window dimensions, and the other item has been addressed by the owner.
 
Variance Recommendation
Yes, unit 5 north bedroom, a 4 inch variance in egress opening height.
 
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Judith Day to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 934 ASHLAND 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 4-inch variance on the openable height of the egress windows in the north bedroom of Unit 5; Now, Therefore, Be It
 
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.
 
 
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