Minutes Housing C Appeals 11 19CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 , 2 002
4:30 P.M.
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Schaub, Ed Swift, Bob Sampson,
Bill Kinsel!a and Tom Harman
Tom Swift and Dave Althaus
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler, Tom Smith,
Wade Heineman, Dick Firzlaff and Bobbi Detaney
Charlotte Han!ey and David Robinson
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE:
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with Iowa
Open Meeting Laws'
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES:
Bill Kinse!!a motioned to certify the minutes from October 15,
meeting. Tom Hannan seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
2002
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) AND VARIANCES ARE
GR3kNTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9. (f) (2).
CASE
NEW BUSINESS
02-00669
125 W 9TH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Horizon Asset Management, agents for MDI Limited Partnership
#47, requested a variance for light, ventilation and ceiling
height as required by 26-10.(f) (3)a.
Unit 409:
Living room is 14 x 17 (238 sq ft) and has one window 36.5 x
53.5. This room is 6.48 sq ft short of light and short 2.74
sq ft of ventilation.
Unit 309:
Same as unit 409.
Unit 209:
Room is 13.75 x 17.5 (240.62 sq ~u) and has a window 3' x
4' This room is 7.24 sq ft short of light and 3.62 sq ft
short of ventilation.
Unit 402:
Bedroom is 11.33 x 10.16 (115.11 sq ft) and has a window
30.5 x 30.5. This room is 2.73 sq ft short of light and 1.37
sq ft short of ventilation.
The rooms in question are all short light and ventilation.
The owners could not enlarge the windows due to historical
reasons. The State of Iowa Historic Preservation office
would not allow this. The Building Department'used the
Provisions of the Uniform Code For Building Conservation
(UCBC) to allow these non-conformities.
Codes call for 6'8" in height above stairs. Stairways have 2
steps between landings that measure 6' on fourth step up and
6'3" on 5th step up. Need variance of 8" and 5"
respectively. The existing stairways are of concrete
construction and have been in place since 1916. There was no
feasble way to correct the height from the nose of the tread
to the ceiling. Only two steps per section are below the
present code of 6'8"
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE AS REQUESTED AND DUE
TO THE FACT THE STATE OF IOWA_ HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
WOULD NOT ALLOW THE OWNER TO ENLARGE THE WINDOWS. THIS
BUILDING IS ON THE HISTORICAL REGISTER.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
CASE #:
02-00670
1311 RHOMBERG AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: BOB SCHAUB
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Shawn Gerardy, owner of 1311 Rhomberg Avenue, requested an
extension of time until December 1, 2002 to complete
interior work. The electrical wires were taped instead of
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putting them in a junction box.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
BILL KINSELLAMOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TiME D-NTiL
~ MvTIw, PASSED 5-0
DECEMBER i, 20n~ o~o S~jB ~%~ ~ ~7
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00671
1575 WASHINGTON ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HANNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Bonjour Estates LC, owners of 1575 Washington Street,
requested an extension of time until December 31, 2002 to
repair the cook stove. The part is on order.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
DECEMBER 31, 2002 TO REPAIR THE COOK STOVE.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (iF ANY):
CASE #:
02-00672
1938 WASHINGTON ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECO~D: ~
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Charlotte Hanley, owner of 1938 Washington Street, requested
an extension of time until July 1, 2003 to repair a chimney
and sidewalk.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JULY !, 2003 TO COMPLETE REPAIRS TO THE SIDEWALK AND
CHIMNEY. TOM PLANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
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CASE
02-00673
397 E 20TH ST
~nTmTTQUE, IA ~=~00!
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HANNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
John Gronen, owner of 397 E 20th Street, requested an
extension of time until November 30, 2002 to complete sewer
repairs. A contractor has looked at it and has been hired
according to the landlord. Landlord also stated basement has
been cleaned and sanitized.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
Tom Smith, Housing Inspector, stated at the meeting that
this work has been completed.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO DISMISS THE APPEAL SINCE THE WORK HAS
BEEN COMPLETED. TOM H3~NNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMF/~TS (IF ANY):
CASE
02-00674
593 HiLL ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
DMT Investment Inc, owner of 593 Hill Street, requested an
extension of time until November 22, 2002 to repair the
kitchen stove. The left side won't self-light. This is a
December contract that will go into abatement on the first
of December if work is not completed. Landlord states he is
having trouble catching tenant at home.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 22, 2002 TO COMPLETE KITCHEN STOVE REPAIR.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
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~CASE #:
02-00675
660 LORiMER ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BOB SCHAUB
SECOND: BiLL KINSELLA
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Jeff Davis, owner of 660 Lorimer Street, requested an
extension of time through July 1, 2003 due to inclement
weather for painting of exterior window trim. All window
trim paint is deteriorated.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
BOB SAMPSON MOTIONED TO TABLE THIS APPEAL PENDING THE
OUTCOME OF DUST WIPE TESTING SINCE THERE IS A CHILD UNDER
THE AGE OF SIX.
BiLL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (I F A_NY):
CASE #:
02-00676
326 W LOCUST ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM HANNAN
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Tom and Sandy Cunningham, owners of 326 W Locust Street,
were protesting repairs to 324 W Locust Street because they
maintain that 324 W Locust Street and 326 W Locust Street
are separate properties.
Soffit repair is needed on the South side of 324 W Locust
Street and the East side of 326 W Locust Street. They state
that they are waiting for a City Historic Preservation Loan
to restore the 324 W Locust Street side and that the 326 W
Locust Street side will be repaired by July t, 2003. 326 W
Locust Stret has three units. 324 W Locust Street has one
unit and it is vacant.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JULY 1, 2003 TO COMPLETE EXTERIOR REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED"5w0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
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CASE 9:
02-00680
422 LORAS BL, 1/2
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BOB SCHAUB
SECOND: BiLL KiNSELLA
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Peter Eck, agent for 422 1/2 Loras Blvd, requested an
extension of time until April 1, 2003 to do counter top
repairs.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
BOB SCHAUB MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
FEBRUARY 1, 2003 TO COMPLETE COUNTER TOP REPAIR.
BILL KiNSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
COMMENTS:
Dave Althaus told Bobbi Delaney, Permit Clerk, that he was no longer
interested in being a Boad Member. Bob Schaub said we need to ask for
a formal letter of resignation. Kathy Lamb stated that David Harris
would send a letter to Dave Althaus requesting a formal letter of
resignation.
ADJOURNMENT:
Bob Sampson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:10. Tom Hannah
seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
BOBBI DELANEY
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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