Minutes Housing Code 10 15 02CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2002
4:30 P.M.
1805 CENTRAL AVENUE
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Schaub, Ed Swift, Tom Swift,
Bill Kinsella and Tom MaD_nan
Bob Sampson and Dave Althaus
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler, Tom Smith,
Wade Heineman, Dick Firzlaff and Bobbi Delaney
Peter Eck and William Reichle
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE:
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with Iowa
Open Meeting Laws.
CERTIFICATION OF MINLiTES:
Tom Hannan motioned to certify the minutes from August 20, 2002
meeting. Tom Swift seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM DAVID:
The Board Members appreciated receiving a copy of the Annual
Performance Report. It was of great interest to them.
ALL DEFICIENCIES AND MOTIONS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DUBUQUE
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CODE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. EXTENSIONS OF TIME
ARE GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9.(f)(1) Aig]D VARIANCES ARE
GR3LNTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9. (f) (2).
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CASE #:
02-00603
1591 WHITE ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Julie Reichle, owner of 1591 White Street, requested a
variance on bedroom size width as required by
26-10. (d) (3)a.2. See the attached room drawing.
This is a Rehab inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE FOR THE ROOM SIZE
DUE TO PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES AND UNNECESSARY HARDSHIPS IN
CARRYING OUT THE STRICT LETTER OF THE CODE.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AiqY):
CASE #:
02-00604
605 W llTH ST, #2
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOnd: TOM_VJLNNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Peter Eck, owner of 605 W !lth Street #2, requested a
variance or extension of time on the bathroom ventilation
requirement. He reported in order to vent the fan to the
outside, he would have to 9o through several courses of
brick. If he is not granted the variance he would like an
extension of time until June 15, 2003 to resolve this
problem.
This is a Section 8 Referral to General Housing.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO DENY THE VARIANCE ON THE BATHROOM
VENTILATION REQUIREMENT AND GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME
UNTIL JUNE 15, 2003 TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00605
2551 WASHINGTON ST, 1/2
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Jim McMahon, owner of 2551 1/2 Washington Street, requested
an extension of time until March 30, 2003 to make the
property Lead safe through the Lead Hazard Reduction
program.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
MARCH 30, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00606
2164 WASHINGTON ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HANNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
New Dawn Inc, owners of 2164 Washington Street, requested an
extension of time until October 25, 2002 for minor concrete
and step repair.
This is a Section 8 Annual Inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER 25, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
TOM F~Ai~-NAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00608
1710 UNIVERSITY AV, 1/2
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM FIANNAN
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, owners of 1710 1/2 University
Avenue, requested an extension of time until November 1,
2002 for minor plaster and paint repair.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 1, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF A_NY):
CASE #:
02-00609
605 W llTH ST, #12
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
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THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Peter Eck, owner of 605 W llth St
extension of time until March 30,
water heater outside of this unit.
#12, requested an
2003 to replace the hot
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GP_ANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL MARCH
30, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOA_RD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00610
1275 CURTIS ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOArD: TOM HAAIN~_N
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Bonjour Estates LC, owners of 1275 Curtis Street, requested
an extension of time until December 31, 2002 to complete
vinyl siding and aluminum soffit and fascia installation.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
DECEMBER 31, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOA-RD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00612
355 KLINGENBERG TR, 1/2
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM HANNAN
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Joe and Janice Healey, owners of 355 1/2 Klingenberg
Terrace, requested an extension of time until October 31,
2002 to complete exterior painting and sidewalk repair.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
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TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER 31, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD CO~E4ENTS (IF AAVf):
CASE #:
02-00613
477 KAUFMAiQI~ AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3542
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM HAIgNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Keith Hagge, owner of 477 Kaufmann Avenue, requested an
extension of time until November 15, 2002 to finish painting
windows and install aluminum on the window casings.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00615
634 JEFFERSON ST
DUBUQLrE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HANNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Barbara Brown, owner of 634 Jefferson Street, requested an
extension of time until November 21, 2002 to build a deck in
rear of building, instead of repairing the concrete walk
areas. She also requests time to replace broken window sash
to living room left window.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE
BUILDING OF A DECK IN REAR OF BUILDING, INSTEAD OF REPAIRING
TME CONCRETE WALK AREAS, PENDING DECISION FROM THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. THE EXTENSION OF TIME TO REPLACE THE
BROKEN WINDOW SASH WAS DENIED, THIS MUST BE FIXED BY OCTOBER
22, 2002.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
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BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00616
1335 DELL ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: ED SWIFT
DISSENTING: TOM HANNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Brian Frank, owner of 1335 Dell Street, requested an
extension of time until November 15, 2002 to complete repair
of peeling paint on window sash to living room, dining room
window and provide a screen to left dining room window.
(Lead abatement procedure is in progress). No activity on
Lead work for several months.
This is a Section 8 Annual Inspection.
BILL KiNSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE NECESSARY REPAIRS. BOARD
MEMBERS STATED THIS WILL BE THE LAST EXTENSION OF TIME
GRANTED FOR THIS WORK.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-1.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00618
667 W LOCUST ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Seven Hills Development, owners of 667 W Locust Street,
requested an extension of time until October 31, 2002 or
into the springtime for major painting. The building was
recently purchased. October 15, 2002 the owner called and
requested the extension until June 15, 2003.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JUNE
15, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR WORK.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
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.BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE ~:
02-00619
1413 LINCOLN AV
DL~UQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM ~AIfN~_N
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Ron and Margie White, owners of 1413 Lincoln Avenue,
requested an extension of time until November 10, 2002 for
exterior painting.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 10, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR WORK.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AllY):
CASE #:
02-00620
595 W 17TH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM HANNAN
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Jeff and Carol Sheets, owners of 595 W 17th Street,
requested an extension of time until June 30, 2003 for
exterior painting. They just purchased the property and do
not have the money to paint or side it this year.
This is a General Housing inspection.
TOM HAkTNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
DLINE 30, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR WORK.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AIRY):
CASE #:
02-00621
1471 MAIN ST,
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
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THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Michael Till, owner of 1471 Main Street #6, requested an
extension of time until June 15, 2003 for exterior painting.
l¢,e initial inspection was Fe .... reed in January, 2001.
This is a Section 8 Referral to General Housing.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JUNE
15, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR WORK.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AI~f):
CASE #:
02-00622
1075 WALNUT ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: NOT APPLICABLE
SECOND: NOT APPLICABLE
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Executive Management, agents for 1075 Walnut Street,
requested an extension of time until October 31, 2002 for
exterior painting. The initial inspection was performed
February 21, 2000.
This is a General Housing inspection.
HOUSING INSPECTOR, WADE HEINEMAN, STATED THIS WORK WAS
COMPLETED OCTOBER 14, 2002. NO ACTION NECESSARY.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00623
605 W llTH ST, $1
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: ED SWIFT
DISSENTING: BOB SCHAUB
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Peter Eck, owner of 605 W llth Street, requested an
extension of time until June 15, 2003 to complete repairs to
stairs, handrails and exterior items.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
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BILL K!NSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JUNE 15, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-1.
BOARD ~n~
~v,~ENTS (IF ~Mv~
ADJOURNMENT:
Bill Kinsella motioned to adjourn the meetin9 at 5:20. Tom Hannah
seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
MINUTES TA/CEN BY:
BOBBI DELANEY
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
~HALEEN LAMB
SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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