Minutes Housing C Apls 8 20 02 MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
CITY CLERK
TueSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2002
4:30 P.M.
1805 CENTRAL AVENUE
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Schaub, Ed Swift, Tom Swift and
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Sampson
Tom n~=~, Bill ~ ~ll= and Dave ~lthaus
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler, Tom Smith,
Wade Heineman and Bobbi Delaney
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIAIqCE:
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with Iowa
Open Meeting Laws.
CERTIFICATION OF MINI3TES:
Bob Sampson motioned to certify the minutes from March 19, 2002
meeting. Tom Swift 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 GR3kN~fED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9.(f) (1) ~ VARIANCES ARE
GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9.(f) (2).
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CASE
02-00498
668 NEVADA ST, 1/2
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOAttD WERE:
Lenny Droessler, owner of 668 1/2 Nevada Street, requested a
variance on stairwell ceiling height as required by
26-10. (d) (3)a.1. Stairwell ceiling height is 5'5" at one
point then full height the rest of the stairwell.
This is a General Housing inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GR3kNT THE VARIANCE FOR THE STAIRWELL
CEILING HEIGHT DUE TO PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES AND IYNNECESSARY
HARDSHIPS IN CARRYING OUT THE STRICT LETTER OF THE CODE.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOAP~D COMMENTS (IF ~2x!Y):
CASE #:
02-00499
673 JEFFERSON ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOI~D: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Tom Swift, owner of'673-675 Jefferson Street, requested an
extension of time until October 14, 2002 to complete
violations, which come under the Lead Hazard Reduction
grant. This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME I/NTIL
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY'):
CASE
02-00500
1243 LOCUST ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND r ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Plastic.Center Inc, owners of 1243 Locust Street, requested
an extension of time until September 30, 2002 to complete
exterior work. The windows, soffit, fascia have peeling
paint and the Southeast downspout leaks near the roof.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00501
605 W llTH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE.FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Peter Eck, the new owner of 605 W llth Street, requested an
extension of time until June 15, 2003 to complete exterior
repairs.. The rear concrete needs to be repaired, the front
exterior trim has peeling paint and the East exterior steps
are deficient a handrail. The ow~aer is considering taking
care of the windows through the Lead Hazard Reduction grants
but has not applied to the program yet.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
un eT~TTmm MOTIONED mn ~w~wT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JUNE
15, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
TOM SWIFT sEcoNDED. MOTIONED PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00502
901 WHITE ST
DUBUQUE, IA 5200~
MOTION: BOB S~24PSON
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Steve Cook, owner of 901 White Street, requested an
extension of time until September 15, 2002 to complete
violations, which come under the Lead Hazard Reduction
grant. This is a Section 8 unit.
BOB SAMPSON MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
SEPTEMBE~ 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AiqY):
CASE
02-00503
717 CALEDONIA PL
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ~- ED SWIFT
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Bonjour Estates LC, owner of 717 Caledonia Place, requested
an extension of time until November 15, 2002 to complete
violations, which come under the Lead Hazard Reduction
grant. This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
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ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00504
411 W LOCUST ST, 1/2
DUBUQUE, IA 52N~1
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
j kc ~ ~ /o TA~ T.~o* Street,
Bon our Estates LC, owner v~
requested an extension of time until November 15, 2002 to
complete violations, which come under the Lead Hazard
Reduction 9rant. This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED: MOTION PASSED ~-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00505
395 W !7TH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Bonjour Estates LC, owner of 395 W 17th Street, requested an
extension of time until November 15, 2002 to complete
violation-s, which come under the Lead Hazard Reduction
~rant. This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4'-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00506
2133 CENTP~AL AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF TEE BOARD WERE:
Steve Cavanaugh, owner of 2133 Central Avenue, initially
requested an extension of time until August 20, 2002 to
repaint-the rear porch floor that has peeling paint~ On
August 20, 2002 Steve came in and asked to amend the date to
September 30, 2002.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 30~ 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
02-00507
321 E 22ND ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Susan Bay, owner of 321 E 22nd Street, requested an
extensioh of time until September 1, 2002 to make repairs to
the chimney. This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOA_RD COMMENTS (IF AIqY):
CASE
02-00508
2435 QUEEN ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS O~ THE BOARD WERE:
Ronnie McDonald, manager of 2435 Queen Street, requested an
extension of~ime until October 15, 2002 to complete
exterior repairsz~Exterior wood surfaces nee~-to be scraped
and painted. Exterior siding is incomplete.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
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OCTOBER 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR REPAIRS.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00509
341 LOCUST ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BOB SAMPSON
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Plastic Center Inc, owners of 341 Locust Street, requested
an extension of time until September 30, 2002 to make
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
BOB S~PSON MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME U~TIL
SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESS~_RY REPAIRS.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS ( IF _ANY):
CASE #:
02-00510
1293 BLUFF ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Terry Maiers, owner of 1293 Bluff Street, requested an
extension of time until September 15, 2002 to replace all
the missing screens from the building.
This is a Section 8 Complaint inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 15, 2002 TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00511
740 W LOCUST ST
DUEUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
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THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Robert McCoy, agent for 740 W Locust Street, requested an
extension of time until August 21, 2002 to complete exterior
repairs. Wet scraping and painting needs to be done on the
porch awning, window trim and the North door thresholds. The
West brick needs to be ~" '~
~c~ pointed.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM SMITH, INSPECTOR, STATED THIS WORK HAS BEEN DONE.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO DISMISS THE APPEAL BECAUSE THE WORK WAS
DONE AND NO ACTION IS NEEDED.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00512
1592 IOWA ST
DD~UQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Don Tuecke, owner of 1592 Iowa Street, requested an
extension of time until November 10, 2002 to complete
exterior repairs. The following repairs need to be made:
Rear brick is cracked, missing bricks and mortar.
Rear porch lower floor North horizontal support must be
replaced.
Front eaves must be repaired.
Wet scraping and painting needs to be done on the front trim
and the rear porch.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 10, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00515
1611 MAIN ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
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THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Peter Eck, owner of 1611 Main Street, requested an extension
of time until June 15, 2003 to complete exterior work. The
porch and exterior stairs have peeling paint.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JUNE
15, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOA_RD ~u~-=- ..... S (IF A~Yf.):
CASE #:
02-00516
1397 ~AIN ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Steve Cavanaugh, ower of 1397 Main Street, requested an
extension of time until June 15, 2003 to repaint the eaves
and soffit that have peeling paint.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JUNE
15, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AIRY):
CASE
02-00517
525 LORAS BL
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOA~RD WERE:
Steve Cook, owner of 525-525 1/2 Loras Boulevard, requested
an extension of time until October 30, 2002 to complete
violations, which come under the Lead Hazard Reduction
program.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER 30, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
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BOARD COMMENTS
(IF ANY):
ADJOURNMENT:
Bob Sampson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:09. Ed Swift
seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice "~*
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
BOBBI DELANEY ~J
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
KATPLALEEN LAMB ~j
SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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