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File #: RLH FOW 11-123    Version:
Type: Resolution LH Fire Ordered Windows Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 9/7/2011
Title: Appeal of Stephen A. Haider to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1004 PRIOR AVENUE SOUTH.
Ward: Fire C of O Letter, Ward - 3
Attachments: 1. 1004 Prior.appeal.8-16-11.pdf
Title
Appeal of Stephen A. Haider to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1004 PRIOR AVENUE SOUTH.
 
Purpose of Appeal
When the home was built, the upstairs bedroom windows were not built with 24" of openable ht.  However, the 26" width exceeds the requirement and the overall glazed area (6.3 SF) is adequate to provide a safe exit in case of emergency.  Thank you for your consideration.
 
Date of Order(s)
July 15, 2011
 
Variance Recommendation
Yes, 4 inches in egress opening height.
 
Body
WHEREAS, in the matter of the Appeal of Stephen A. Haider to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice at 1004 PRIOR AVENUE 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 that the City Council grant a 4-inch variance on the openable height of the egress windows in the second floor; Now, Therefore, Be It
 
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby accepts and adopts the Legislative Hearing Officer's recommendation in this matter.
 
 
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