Title
Appeal of Gretchen Iwen, on behalf of Steve and Rachel Alwin, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1779 WELLESLEY AVENUE.
Purpose of Appeal
#7 of the Fire Inspection Correction Notice is being appealed. The windows are original to the home, built in 1923.
Date of Order(s)
May 4, 2012
Inspector/Key Staff
Rick Gavin
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments
No hearing necessary.
Variance Recommendation
Yes, 3 inches egress opening height for listed windows.
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Gretchen Iwen, on behalf of Steven and Rachel Alwin, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Inspection Correction Notice at 1779 WELLESLEY 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 3-inch variance on the openable height of the egress windows in the east and southwest bedrooms; grant a 2.5-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in the northeast bedroom; and grant the appeal on the door issue with the unit entry doors; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.