Minutes Housing Code Bd 9 16 03 MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
~f AiM_ENDED"
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,
4:30P.M.
1805 CENTRAL AVENUE
DUBUQL~, IOWA 52001
2003
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Schaub, Ed Swift, Bill Kinsel!a,
Tom Swift, Tom Hannah and Ben Dur!ey
Bob Sampson
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler, Tom Smith,
and Bobbi Delaney
AFFIDAVIT ~v~. ~OM~Ai~C~.
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with Iowa
Open Meeting Laws.
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES:
Ed Swift motioned to certify the minutes from Augllst 19, 2003 meeting.
Bill Kinsella seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
Tom Hannah was not present for the certification of the minutes.
ALL DEFICIENCIES AND MOTIONS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DUBUQUE
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CODE UN-LESS OTHERWISE STATED. EXTENSIONS OF TIME
ARE GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9.(f) (1) AND VARIANCES ARE
GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9. (f) (2).
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CASE #:
03-00273
321 E 22NE ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Gary and Susan Bay, owners of 321 E 22nd Street, requested
an extension of time until September 12, 2003 to repair the
sunken rear porch exterior steps and verify if the rear
porch still leaks. The rear porch roof was repaired and they
are waiting for it to rain to see if it leaks. The tenants
say it still leaks.
The owners requested an extension of time until August 27,
2003 at the August 19, 2003 Appeals Board meeting. The
extension of time was granted at this meeting.
On the new Appeal, the owner states the contracted work was
rescheduled.
The original inspection date was May 7, 2003.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003, THE REQUESTED EXTENSION OF TIME,
SEPTEMBER 12, 2003, WAS PAST DUE BEFORE THE SEPTEMBER 16,
2003 APPEALS BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD REQUESTED HOUSING
NOTIFY GARY AND SUSAN BAY TO LET THEM KNOW THIS WILL BE THE
LAST EXTENSION OF TIME TO BE GRANTED.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
03-00274
1897 CLARKE DR
DUBUQUE~ IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: BEN DURLEY
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Joe and Janice Healey, agents for 1897 Clarke Drive #4,
requested an extension of time until October 15, 2003 to
repair the roof and walls of garage.
On the new Appeal, the owner states this is a big job and it
is for a garage, which the tenant cannot use.
The owners requested an extension of time until Au~st 21,
2003 at the July 15, 2003 Appeals Board meeting. The
extension of time was granted at this meeting.
The original inspection date was April 14, 2003.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER 15, 2003.
BEN DURLEY SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
03-00275
326 W LOCUST ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
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THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Tom Cunningham, owner of 326 W Locust Street, requested an
extension of time until November 18~ 2003 to complete
interior and exterior work. There is a living room window
with a large crack that needs to be replaced. A common hall
smoke alarm has to be relocated higher on the wall. There
are soffits and fascia area to be repaired and painted on
both sides of the building.
The interior repairs are to be done for 326 W Locust Street
#3, which is a Seciton 8 A~nual inspection.
The inspection for 326 W Locust Street #1 is a Section 8
Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GR3LNT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOXrEMBER 28, 2003 FOR THE REPAIR Ai~D PAINTING OF THE SOFFIT
~ FASCIA BUT DENY THE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE SMOKE
DETECTOR AND THE CRACKED WINDOW.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AIRY):
CASE #:
03-00276
660 LORIMER ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HAiglqAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Jeff Davis, owner of 660 Lorimer Street, requested an
extension of time until October 1, 2003 to complete the
following repairs:
Repair the north exterior electrical conduit.
Secure the north exterior electrical conduit, electrical
boxes and cable boxes.
Secure the front exterior light.
The house, garage and shed are deficient siding.
Finish new sofffit, fascia, gutters, siding, and scrape and
paint all windows.
The original inspection date was August 18, 2003.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspecton.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GP_AiqT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER !, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR REPAIRS.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
~OARD COMMENTS (IF AN-f):
CASE #:
03-00277
1129 IOWA ST, #4
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HANNAi~
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Peter Eck, owner of 1129 Iowa Street #4, requested an
extension of time until October 31, 2003 to do the following
repairs:
The bathroom ceiling needs repair.
The bedroom west window is deficient a screen.
The bedroom light is hanging by the wires.
Cut the weeds in the yard.
INCONCLUSIVE: The basement was not accessible for the
inspector.
The inspection date was June 12, 2003.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO DENY THE EXTENSION OF TIME AS
REQUESTED, BUT GRANTED THE OWNER 24 HOURS FROM THE TIME
HOUSING CONTACTS HIM TO FINISH REPAIRS.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AirY) :
CASE #:
03-00278
397 E 20TH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
John Gronen, owner of 397-399 E 20th Street / 2005-2005 1/2
Elm Street, requested an extension of time until November
28, 2003 to scrape and paint exterior wood surfaces and tuck
point brick areas that need tuck pointing.
The original inspection date was April 25, 2003 for 2005 Elm
Street.
The original inspection date was July 18, 2003 for 2005 1/2
Elm Street.
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The inspection for 2005 Elm Street is a Section 8 Initial
inspection.
The inspection for 2005 1/2 Elm Street is a Section 8
Annual inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 28, 2003 TO SCRAPE ~ND PAINT EXTERIOR WOOD SURFACES
AND TUCK POINT BRICK AREAS THAT NEED TUCK POINTING.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
03-00279
1611 MAIN ST, #5
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Peter Eck, owner of 1611 Main Street #5,
extension of time until October 31, 2003
following repairs:
requested an
to complete the
Repair the roof.
Repair the kitchen wall.
Repair the living room ceiling.
Repair the stool, which was running continually.
Repair the living room south storm window.
Repair or replace the left living room window screen.
The original inspection date was July 18, 2003.
This is a General Housing inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO DENY THE EXTENSION OF TIME.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
COMMENTS:
Bob Schaub wanted to compliment Executive Management
they have made on 605 W llth Street.
on the progress
ADJOURNMENT:
,~itl Kinsella motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:08.
Tom Harman seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
BOBBI DELkNEY ~
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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