Title
Appeal of AIMS Realty, on behalf of Carol Bourquin, to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 1757 IVY AVENUE EAST.
Purpose of Appeal
Provide and maintain a minimum of 36" clearance in front of all electrical panels - Currently the dryer is partially obstructing the panel. It is still possible to reach the panel, and to stand in front of the panel. But in order to move the dryer from its current location, we would need to reroute the gas line, the vent ducting, and run a new electrical line for the dryer to plug into. We are requesting a variance to allow the dryer to stay where it is. Please see enclosed photographs.
Date of Order(s)
March 26, 2012
Inspector/Key Staff
James Thomas
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
The deficiency list from the appellant was too late to appeal; therefore, staff waited for a newer deficiency list. This new one dated 3-26-12 is what is being appealed.
Hearing necessary.
Variance Recommendation
Yes, 4 inches egress opening height all bedrooms. (Given window dimensions, orders need not have been written.)
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of AIMS Realty, on behalf of Carol Bourquin, to a Re-Inspection Fire Certificate of Occupancy With Deficiencies at 1757 IVY AVENUE 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 grant a 4-inch variance on the openable height of the egress windows in all bedrooms, and deny the appeal on the 36 inche clearance in front of the electrical panels and grant 90 days for compliance; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.