Title
Appeal of Beverly Hanson, on behalf of Valerie Card (deceased), to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 636 LEXINGTON PARKWAY SOUTH.
Purpose of Appeal
Valerie Card, my mom, died this past year on August 6, 2010. This estate has not been settled and there are not funds available for major repairs. The garage is not part of the tenants lease, and is about 100-200 below the house level--down a large hill--no connection to house. The windows were appropriate size when installed. 18 X 37 1/2 meet the 5' exit criteria-just a different shape.
Date of Order(s)
April 26, 2011
Variance Recommendation
Yes. upper level north bedroom 6 inches in openable height.
Legislative Hearing Officer Recommendation
Variance on window, hearing on rest.
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the appeal of Beverly Hanson, on behalf of Valerie Card (deceased), to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 636 LEXINGTON PARKWAY SOUTH, 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 the City Council grant a 6-inch variance on the openable height of the egress window in the upper level north bedroom; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.