Title
Appeal of Amy Westerlund to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1245 FIFTH STREET EAST.
Purpose of Appeal
Item #1 - dryer vent
Item #2 - Egress windows
Item #4 - Chimney
Date of Order(s)
February 14, 2012
Inspector/Key Staff
Wayne Spiering
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
2/22/12-Appellant called and wanted to add Item 1 (dryer vent) to her appeal and also to reschedule her hearing. mxv
Hearing on the balance of the appeal.
Variance Recommendation
Yes, 4 inches egress opening height.
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Amy Westerlund to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1245 FIFTH STREET 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 1) grant a 4-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in the main floor northeast bedroom; 2) grant a 3-inch variance on the openable height of the upper floor bedroom; 3) deny the appeal on the dryer vent and ground outlet issues and grant an extension for 90 days to come into compliance; and 4) grant that the appellant can be removed from the Fire C of O program after compliance with orders; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.