Title
Appeal of R. David Reynolds to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 921 MOUND STREET.
Purpose of Appeal
#5 Egress window appeal, northeast bedroom main floor - The original windows are in good working order, including storm windows. The rear exit is adjacent to the bedroom's door #1 at ground level. There is also another door #2 which leads to the LR and the front door exit.
Date of Order(s)
March 5, 2012
Inspector/Key Staff
Wayne Spiering
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
Hearing necessary if variance is requested for the casement windows. Otherwise, no hearing necessary.
Variance Recommendation
Yes, northeast bedroom - 7 inches egress opening height; upper floor landing - 4 inches egress opening height.
Casement windows in northwest and south bedrooms were not measured.
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of R. David Reynolds to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 921 MOUND 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 a 7-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in the main floor northeast bedroom, and grant a 4-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in the upper floor landing; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.