Title
Appeal of Paul Olson to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 771 SIXTH STREET EAST.
Date/Time of 1st LH: Tuesday, August 4, 2020, Teleconference call between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Purpose of Appeal: Front room in this triplex has been used as a bedroom and found to be acceptable by inspections since 1980's. Now windows/egress (on this main floor unit w/exterior door next to bedroom) are considered not good enough. Historic Society won't allow windows to be replaced or changed. Literally, nothing I can do here. Kick out tenants? They are a family and need 2 bedrooms due to child.
Date of Order(s) Under Appeal: June 26, 2020
Inspector/Key Staff: Efrayn Franquiz
Legislative Hearing Staff Comments: Leanna Shaff gave staff permission to accept this late appeal. Staff was told to title as a revocation and order to vacate.
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WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Paul Olson to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy and Order to Vacate at 771 SIXTH 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 grant to August 4, 2021 (or duration of current tenancy, whichever is shorter) to comply with the window order or vacate the Unit 1, front sleeping room; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.