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under the stairs. Mr. Brinkman stated that.he has ordered other houses from this manufacturer, but this is a diffexent style. Mr. Burk questioned if the contractor had taken some liberties with the plan by putting in a basement. The members studied the plans, and Mr. Conway noted that these are hasic plans and do not show the stairway in this location. Mr. Brinkman advised that the manufacture has a general. plan and the contractor can re-arrange the. layout; he did receive a plan showing.the stairwell at this location but this was after he had submitted plans to the Building Department. Mr. Kazak stated that there would have been the same problem if the stairway had been located on the original plan. Mr. Kazak suggested reducing the number of steps to 12. Members discussed several possibilities, but the bathroom, heating ducts would have to be changed and the doorway and ceiling heights could not conform to code. Mr. Schulz stated that this is a safety problem. Mr. Brinkman stated that this could be a major expense and asked if he could put in two hand rails to malce the stairway safer. He does not intend to erect this style house again. Mr. Konold believed that the manufacturer should lrnow the local codes for the cities where one of their houses is to be located. Mr. Conway advised that this is a national code, and the manufacturer should be aware of it. Mr. Br.inlanan stated.that the house is basically finished and.is on the market. Mr. Burk advised that the members could vote on this- -now,,but it was possible that a variance would be denied. After some discussion_it was agreed to table this in order for all the members to inspect the stairway and for Mr. Brinkman to try to come up with some kind of alternate plan. The members would also like a the local manufacturers representative to attend the meeting. Mr. Conway stated that.if this is.tabled foz two weeks.he and Mr. Kettle will work with Mr. Brinkman to figure out any and all alternatives to work out a comprbmise. J. Konold moved to table this re(Tuest:imtil November 29th so that further information can be supplied by•the developer and the Building Department and so that all members.can see the site, seconded by J. Kazak, .and tmanimously approved. V. OLD BUSINESS: 1) Beverly and Eugene Frieg, 5799 Porter Road Rehearing of request of stay of Demolition Order for property at the above address. Hearing required Chapter 1131.05(a). Continued from meeting of October 25, 1990. Chairman Burk administered the oath to Mr. and.Mrs. Frieg. Mr. Frieg.advised that he had received no estimate less than $30,000o00 to repair the house, so. they have decided to raze it. The members and Mr. and Mrs. Frieg agreed that 60 days would be allowed for them to vacate the premises. Mr. Frieg was advised that the contractor i?rill arrange capping off the all the lines with the utility companies and the city. Mr. Kazak advised that if they are going to put another house on the lot, they should talk with the Building Department before the sewers are capped. Mr. Kettle stated that they might be able to use the same foundation. Mr. Conway stated that the garage can remain as long as they nave the intention to build within a certain period of time. Menbers gave them some general information regarding pre-manufactured homes. B. Schulz moved to accept the demolition of the property at 5799 Porter Road which is to take place within 60 days, seconded by D. Spoerke, and tmanimously approved. It was estimated that this would be about the 22nd of January. 2