Title
Appeal of Ana S. Lavold, Pro1 Property Management, Inc., to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 303 and 313 BIRMINGHAM STREET.
Purpose of Appeal
Window does not meet the minimum size. Would be inconvenient for the tenants currently living in the unit. Very expensive to reconstruct the wall to fit a bigger window.
Attached is an e-mail from the fire inspector dismissing the windows in the neighboring building.
Date of Order(s)
April 2, 2012
Inspector/Key Staff
Wayne Spiering
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
No hearing necessary.
Variance Recommendation
Yes, 4 inches egress opening height.
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Ana S. Lavold, Pro1 Property Management, Inc., to a Re-Inspecction Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 303 and 313 BIRMINGHAM 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 4-inch variance on the openable height of the egress windows in Unit 303-B and 313-B bedrooms; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.