Title
Appeal of Ronald Christenson to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 1406 HAZEL STREET NORTH.
Purpose of Appeal
Item #6 of reference #112917 "Provide and maintain habitable area with ceiling height of 7 ft over 1/2 floor area." Existing height is sufficiently high for a 6' individual to walk around comfortably without ducking; however, the single bedroom/bath with egress window has a dropped finished ceiling and is only 6 1/2 ft of headroom. It is not uncomfortable to appellant but might be to people over 6' tall. Removal of the ceiling would still not conform and cement floor makes lowering impractical.
Date of Order(s)
April 5, 2011
Legislative Hearing Resolution
WHEREAS, in the matter of the appeal of Ronald Christenson to a Fire Inspection Correction Notice at 1406 HAZEL STREET NORTH, 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 5-inch variance on the openable height of the egress bedroom window in the attic; grant a 2-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in the main floor bedroom, grant the appeal on the driveway; deny the appeal on the ceiling height in the basement and can not use the room as a bedroom or habitable space; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.