Minutes Housing Appeals 5 15 01 MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2001
4:30 P.M.
1805 CENTRAL AVENUE
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
CITY CLERK
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Schaub, Tom Hannah, Ed Swift,
and Bob Sampson
Dave Althaus, Tom Swift, Bill Kinsella
Kathy Lamb, Tom Sm/th, Tim Moler, Wade
Heineman and Bobbi Delaney
John Dolter, Coreen Silver
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIAi~CE:
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with
Open Meeting Laws.
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CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES:
Bob Sampson motioned to certify the minutes as amended from October
17, 2000 meeting. Tom Hannah seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Bob Sampson motioned to retain the present officers until the end of
the year. Tom Harman seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
ALL DEFICIENCIES AND MOTIONS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DUBUQUE
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CODE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. EXTENSIONS OF TIME
ARE GR3LNTED 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 #:
01-00108
3175 PENNSYLVANIA AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BOB SAMPSON
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The owners, Horizon Investment Corp, requested an extension
of time until 06-15-01 to complete needed repairs for
erosion control.
ROBERT SAMPSON MOTIONED TO GP~LNT THE EXTENSION OF TIME AS
REQUESTED. TOM FJ~NNA_N SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
01-00109
1592 CENTRAL AV, ~5
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM HANNAN
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The owners, Ken-Mo Farms Inc, requested a variance on a
bedroom that lacks a window to the outside air as required
by 26-10.(f) (3)a. The front wall would have to be opened 50%
to borrow light and ventilation from the front bedroom. The
rear wall of this room is shared with the living room. The
living room is borrowing light and ventilation from the
kitchen. There are apartments on both sides of this
apartment.
TOM HANNANMOTtONED TO DENY THE VARIANCE. ED SWIFT SECONDED.
MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
01-00110
3470 FOOTHILL RD, #4
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM ~
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The owner, Steve Auderer, requested a variance on the
bedroom windows as they do not meet the minimum egress
requirements as required by 26-10. (k)(3)e.2. The windows are
double-hung with a clear openin9 of 16 1/2" high (24"
required) and 31" wide.
TOM H3%A/NAN MOTIONED TO DEI~Y THE V~_qI3kNCE ~ GR3kNT 60 DAYS
(JULY 15, 2001) TO DO THE REPAIRS. ED SWIFT SECONDED MOTION
PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ~NY):
CASE ~:
01-00111
2206 WIA/DSOR AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001-0624
MOTION: TOM ~3kNNAN
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The owners, Craig and Shirley Koppes, are requesting an
extension of time until 06-15-01 to complete exterior
repairs as he is trying to sell the building as is.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GR3kNT T~E EXTENSION OF TIME AS
REQUESTED. BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
01-00112
542 W llTH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM P~ANNAN
SECOND: ED SWIFT
DISSENTING: BOB SAMPSON
T~E FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The owner, Richard Henkel, requested an extension of time
until September 1, 2001 to make repairs. More than one year
has passed since the date of the original inspection. The
initial inspection of this property was performed on March
2, 1999, where 90 code violations were cited. There are
currently 88 outstanding violations on our inspection list.
A reinspection of this property was set for May 14, 2001 to
assess the pr(x3ress. The inspector did not gain access, the
owner did not show up for the inspection.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME AS
REQUESTED WITH A PROGRESS DUE TO CITY HOUSING IN 60 DAYS
(JTJLy 15, 2001) FROM TODAY. ED SWIFT SECONDEDED. MOTION
PASSED 3-1.
BOA_RD COMMENTS (IF AA/Y):
CASE
01-00113
1428 IOWA ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM I~AN
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The owners, John and Jane Dolter, requested a variance on
making certain repairs on the exterior fire escape.
The variance was discussed extensively by the Board members,
Mr. Dolter and the Inspectors. tt was not clear to the Board
exactly what Mr. Dolter was asking a variance on. The
following motion was made.
TOM HANNANMOTIONED TO TABLE THIS MATTER WITH THE
UNDERSTA/qDING REPAIRS ARE MADE WITHIN 60 DAYS AND THE BOARD
WILL GRANT A VARIANCE ON STAIRWELL HEIGHT. BOB SAMPSON
SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AllY):
ADJOLiRIqMENT:
Bob Sampson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:30.
seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
MINI3TES TAKEN BY:
BOBBI DELA1FEY
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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